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Heman Bekele, a 14-year-old student from Virginia, invented an affordable and safe to use soap using cancer fighting chemicals to treat Melanoma. https://shorturl.at/mrYZ8 RELATED: First-of-its kind treatment for deadly canine parvovirus hits market https://youtu.be/4AaMH3g8I0o “America’s Top Young Scientist” is a 14-year-old who invented a soap that treats skin cancer. Heman Bekele, a ninth grader from Annandale, Virginia, won the prestigious …

The new Pepper X, created by renowned hot pepper expert Ed Currie, now holds the Guinness World Record for the hottest in the world. RELATED: Nigerian chef cooks for 93 hours straight, breaks world record https://tinyurl.com/yeu3mfy3 The Carolina Reaper has been officially dethroned as the world’s hottest chilli pepper. PuckerButt Pepper Company founder and pepper expert Ed Currie has spent …

Nishimura, a newly discovered comet, will reach its closest point to Earth on September 12 and is best seen with binoculars or small telescope. RELATED: James Webb Telescope: Five incredible cosmic snapshots https://youtu.be/SWeC_P1eHA0 » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://tinyurl.com/34eetcxa » USA TODAY delivers current local and national news, …

Joran van der Sloot pleads guilty to charges of extortion and wire fraud and confessed to killing Natalee Holloway as part of a plea deal. RELATED: Natalee Holloway suspect Joran van der Sloot to be extradited to US https://tinyurl.com/4uarewht Joran van der Sloot, the prime suspect in the unsolved disappearance of Alabama teenager Natalee Holloway in 2005, has confessed to …

A man who had previously served 16 years on a wrongful conviction was shot and killed by a sheriff’s deputy during a traffic stop. RELATED: Police cameras show fatal shooting of Black man during traffic stop https://youtu.be/MZhXYwGvN0s A man fatally shot by Georgia police during a traffic stop had previously served 16 years in prison after a wrongful conviction. A …

A carnival ride operator at the Groves Pecan Festival in Texas was helping a passenger onto a ride when heavy winds launched the ride car into the air. RELATED: Riders stuck spinning backwards on malfunctioning roller coaster https://tinyurl.com/5yzzhesr A fun outing at a pecan festival in Texas took a scary turn when a gust of wind launched a carnival ride …

The fourth episode of ABC’s “The Golden Bachelor” featured exits beyond the rose ceremony and a competitive Pickleball tournament. https://tinyurl.com/5crbz5et RELATED: Jada Pinkett Smith reveals if she still lives with husband Will Smith https://youtu.be/KHcl9gyEQnE Out of all the personality conflicts in the reality TV world, why did God, ABC and/or Gerry Turner end the burgeoning “Golden Bachelor” battle between Kathy …

Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters with the group, Jewish Voice for Peace, were arrested at the Capitol while protesting the Israel-Hamas war. RELATED: Palestinians face humanitarian crisis as millions become displaced https://tinyurl.com/276hhe47 More than 100 demonstrators protesting the Israel-Hamas war were arrested Wednesday at the Capitol. Hundreds of the protesters, organized by the left-wing advocacy group Jewish Voice for Peace, descended …

The Weston Museum unveiled the Doctor Who Scarf Project’s finished 23-foot knitted scarf, celebrating the 60th anniversary of the BBC show. RELATED: Teacher surprises every child in his school with handmade scarf https://tinyurl.com/5yyjrjxp » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: ttp://bit.ly/2FWYXNP » USA TODAY delivers current local and national news, …

Hundreds of Halloween enthusiasts dressed as zombies filled the streets in Key West, Florida, for a special Halloween bike ride on the beach. RELATED: Hemingway look-alikes gather for Key West’s annual festival https://tinyurl.com/ycx5w4dx » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://bit.ly/35qNC7H » USA TODAY delivers current local and national news, …

The issue of reparations is complex and often controversial. There are differing opinions on whether reparations are an appropriate or even effective way to remedy the horrors of slavery. The California Reparations Task Force recently issued its final report to the California legislature. The legislature there could take up a vote on whether to act on those recommendations as early …

Republicans shared their opinions on what makes a great speaker as they vote on the next speaker nominee. » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://bit.ly/3q3ON4B » USA TODAY delivers current local and national news, sports, entertainment, finance, technology, and more through award-winning journalism, photos, videos and VR. #Politics #News …

President Joe Biden says he would not consider backing a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war until hostages are released. USA TODAY Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page breaks down new polling data a year out from the 2024 election. Michael Cohen will face off with former President Donald Trump at his New York fraud trial. USA TODAY Congress, Campaigns, and Democracy …

Twenty-one days after Rep. Kevin McCarthy stepped down, Republicans chose Rep. Mike Johnson as their newest speaker of the House nominee. RELATED: After Kevin McCarthy removed, here’s who may be next House speaker https://tinyurl.com/yn5vnu3d Louisiana Republican Rep. Mike Johnson, a deputy whip and constitutional lawyer known for his fiery exchanges on the House Judiciary Committee, is the fourth nominee chosen …

Secretary of State Antony Blinken is urging the use of ‘humanitarian pauses’ in the Israel-Hamas war. USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Bart Jansen breaks down Michael Cohen’s testimony at Donald Trump’s civil fraud trial, and looks at Jenna Ellis’ guilty plea in the Georgia election case. House Republicans nominate Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La. as their latest choice for speaker. USA …