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It's well established that children have an easier time learning second languages. In recent years, scientists have studied whether being bilingual may help ward off the memory lapses and reduced mental sharpness that come with an aging brain.

A stray comet from another star is swinging past Earth. Discovered over the summer, the comet known as 3I/Atlas will pass within 167 million miles of our planet on Friday.

Cyclist Barnaby Wickham has collected more than 700 lost hubcaps, mostly on his bike rides around Baltimore.

Many U.S. consumers say they've noticed higher than usual prices for holiday gifts in recent months, according to a a December poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.

European leaders are expected to cement support for Ukraine as it faces Washington's pressure to swiftly accept a U.S.-brokered peace deal.

The Islamic State group and other militant organizations are experimenting with artificial intelligence as a tool to boost recruitment and refine their operations.

Puerto Rico Gov. Jenniffer González has signed a polemic bill that critics say is a blow to democracy and will make it more difficult to access public information in a U.S. territory long known for its lack of government transparency.

Philip Rivers is playing quarterback in the NFL again. The 44-year-old started for the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday at Seattle, ending a nearly five-year retirement.

The Los Angeles Chargers eliminate the Kansas City Chiefs from playoff contention with a 16-13 victory on Sunday.

A leading candidate to be President Donald Trump's choice for Federal Reserve chair says he would present the president's views to Fed officials for their consideration but they could reject them if they chose when making decisions on interest rates.