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Scientists with the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument Group say when the universe formed, dark energy, the mysterious force behind its rapid expansion, was very strong. But scientists say dark energy is weakening and that will continue. Mustafa Ishak, co-chair of the group and astrophysics professor at the University of Texas at Dallas, says this could allow matter to get stronger.

Scientists with the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument Group say when the universe formed, dark energy, the mysterious force behind its rapid expansion, was very strong. But scientists say dark energy is weakening and that will continue. Mustafa Ishak, co-chair of the group and astrophysics professor at the University of Texas at Dallas, says this could allow matter to get stronger.

which could be the force that causes the universe to ultimately collapse.

which could be the force that causes the universe to ultimately collapse.

He and other scientists also say there is no current evidence that the universe has stopped expanding. Shondelise Duster, NPR News.

He and other scientists also say there is no current evidence that the universe has stopped expanding. Shondelise Duster, NPR News.

New York Yankees Yankees managing general partner Hal Steinbrenner announced the team will no longer prohibit facial hair such as beards. He said he came to the conclusion after speaking with current and former players and that he worried the old policy was keeping them from recruiting star players.

New York Yankees Yankees managing general partner Hal Steinbrenner announced the team will no longer prohibit facial hair such as beards. He said he came to the conclusion after speaking with current and former players and that he worried the old policy was keeping them from recruiting star players.

He added that there will be parameters for the new policy and that he told players it's going to be a well-groomed, clean look. Shondelise Duster, NPR News.

He added that there will be parameters for the new policy and that he told players it's going to be a well-groomed, clean look. Shondelise Duster, NPR News.

Amid frigid temperatures and 20-mile-per-hour wind gusts, large crowds gathered at the Capitol reflecting pool. Chanting, do your job, protesters demanded lawmakers take action against mass firings at governmental agencies.

Amid frigid temperatures and 20-mile-per-hour wind gusts, large crowds gathered at the Capitol reflecting pool. Chanting, do your job, protesters demanded lawmakers take action against mass firings at governmental agencies.

Suzanne, a resident of Maryland who requested that her last name be withheld because she fears retaliation against her family, says she and her husband, who is a federal employee with a financial regulatory agency, are worried he will be laid off.

Suzanne, a resident of Maryland who requested that her last name be withheld because she fears retaliation against her family, says she and her husband, who is a federal employee with a financial regulatory agency, are worried he will be laid off.

The protests were organized by the 50-50-1 movement, which means 50 protests, 50 states, one movement. Shondalese Duster, NPR News.

The protests were organized by the 50-50-1 movement, which means 50 protests, 50 states, one movement. Shondalese Duster, NPR News.

Winter storm warnings are in effect with snow, ice and freezing rain already falling in Great Plains states. Washington, D.C. will see snow starting Sunday evening. Wintry weather is causing dangerous travel conditions. Kansas Highway Patrol Officer Trooper Ben Gardner says they have responded to more than 200 calls for help on highways since Saturday morning. At least one was a fatal crash.

Winter storm warnings are in effect with snow, ice and freezing rain already falling in Great Plains states. Washington, D.C. will see snow starting Sunday evening. Wintry weather is causing dangerous travel conditions. Kansas Highway Patrol Officer Trooper Ben Gardner says they have responded to more than 200 calls for help on highways since Saturday morning. At least one was a fatal crash.

Officials are warning those in the path of the storm to stay home and follow weather alerts. Shondalese Duster, NPR News.

Officials are warning those in the path of the storm to stay home and follow weather alerts. Shondalese Duster, NPR News.