FILE – This Wednesday, March 31, 2021 file photo shows the exterior view of the International Criminal Court in The Hague, Netherlands. A group of lawyers presented a dossier of evidence to prosecutors at the International Criminal Court on Thursday June 10, 2021, that they say establishes jurisdiction for the […]
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White House to probe whether Trump interfered in scientific research
The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy will form a task force to investigate possible interference in scientific research under the Trump administration, the office said in a letter Monday. The task force will review whether policies intended to keep politics out of scientific policy decisions worked as […]
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OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Republicans put procedural delay on Haaland’s nomination | Interior Department announces next steps in review of oil and gas lease moratorium | Judge approves $1.5B Daimler settlement in diesel emissions probe
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Agency IGs to probe breakdown in response to Capitol riots
Inspectors general across four government agencies plan to review the government’s response to the riots on January 6, examining how poor communication and planning led to a siege on the Capitol. Investigators at the Departments of Justice, Homeland Security, Defense and Interior each plan to review their agencies’ response amid […]
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Space probe Philae unexpectedly reveals the ‘fluffy interior’ of comets
“This not only fills in the gaps in the story of Philae’s bouncy journey, but also informs us about the nature of the comet.” Dr Taylor believes that even if the harpoons have fired, they may not have been able to embed in the fluffy surface “You would compress things […]