Image copyright EPA Iraqis have been struggling to stay cool as a heat wave continues across much of the Middle East. Temperature in the capital Baghdad approached 52 ° C on Tuesday, one of the highest the city has ever seen. The heat was said to have remained above 51 …

Lewis, 80, died on July 17. He was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer last December. Lewis represented the Atlanta area in Congress from 1987 until his death. The service, which was closed to the public, brought together some of the country’s most powerful politicians for comment. Other speakers include the Rev. …

A differential image motion monitor, which scientists used to observe possible turbulence in the Antarctic skies. Image: Zhaohui Shang Good news for everyone! Astronomers have identified the best location on Earth to study the stars. But if you are an amateur astronomer hoping to take advantage of this astronomical sweet …

For the first time in nearly eight months, the Knicks officially have a permanent head coach. On the morning of the first day of the 22-team NBA restart, the Knicks restarted their own franchise by announcing the hiring of defensive wizard Tom Thibodeau, their former assistant coach from the 1990s …