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President Bush looks through an electron microscope beside student Adan Armas. On a visit to the Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Magnet Center in Dallas, Texas, the president promoted his new research and education initiatives.

Bush Science Push Fails to Transform Critics

President Bush's call for more science funding comes amid criticism of his administration's approach to scientific research. Scientists say the White House puts ideology first. The president's chief science adviser calls the complaints "irrelevant."

Left to right: Caleb Love and David McCormack

Two of college basketball's storied teams face off tonight

North Carolina and Kansas face off tonight at the Super Dome in New Orleans for a conclusion of college basketball's March Madness tournament.

Partisanship Blamed For Slowdown In Political Appointments

It's taking more time to get nominees for financial watchdog jobs in Washington, D.C., through the confirmation process, according to a study by the Bipartisan Policy Center.

Jane Campion accepts the Oscar for best directing, for her work in <em>The Power of the Dog. </em>

Jane Campion is now the third woman to win the best director Oscar

Nominated for helming The Power of the Dog, Campion joins Chloé Zhao and Kathryn Bigelow as the only women to win in the category. She had previously been nominated for The Piano.

CNN+ head Andrew Morse speaks during the streaming service's launch event in New York City last month, just weeks before management made the decision to shut it down.

CNN+ will shut down a month after the streaming service's buzzy launch

Streaming service CNN+ is coming to an abrupt end on April 30, according to an internal memo. CNN+ had recruited top media talent before rolling out the platform late last month.

USA's Nathan Chen competes in the men's single skating short program of the figure skating event during the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games.

U.S. figure skater Nathan Chen sparkles in men's short program at Beijing Olympics

Majestic and composed, Chen exulted at the end — shaking off his terrible short performance four years ago at the Pyeongchang Olympics and setting him up to win gold after Thursday's free skate.

Enron's Fastow Seeks -- and Receives -- Leniency

Enron's former finance chief, Andrew Fastow, is sentenced to six years with an additional two years under supervised release. Fastow had worked out a plea deal with prosecutors back in 2004 under which he agreed to a prison term of up to 10 years. However, Fastow asked Federal Court Judge Kenneth Hoyt for a shorter sentence.

The Fury 325 roller coaster is seen at Carowinds amusement park in Charlotte, N.C.

A North Carolina roller coaster closes for repairs after a crack is found in a pillar

Visitors at the Carowinds amusement park noticed the crack almost a week before the park shut down the Fury 325. "The park's maintenance team is conducting a thorough inspection," the park said.

Watching the sun rise from a mountain summit is a special summer delight. To make it happen, you have to start the hike in the dark.

A sunrise trek to a mountain fire tower

For decades, the fire towers in New York's Adirondack Mountains defended the wilderness against fires. The soaring structures offer a vantage point high above summits to take in beautiful sunrises.

Rove Won't Be Charged in CIA Leak Case

Prosecutors have apparently decided not to charge senior White House adviser Karl Rove with any crimes in the CIA-leak investigation. Rove's lawyer says his client was advised of the decision Monday.

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