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Ohio city fires police officer who shot and killed 15-year-old, settles lawsuit with family

Officials in Akron, Ohio, have fired a police officer who shot and killed 15-year-old boy

Ohio city fires police officer who shot and killed 15-year-old, settles lawsuit with family
Health|Political|World

A federal judge blocks Idaho from prosecuting doctors for health-protecting abortions

A federal judge says Idaho can't prosecute doctors who perform abortions to protect a pregnant person's health or prevent self-harm

A federal judge blocks Idaho from prosecuting doctors for health-protecting abortions
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|World

Afghanistan marks 5 years under the Taliban with safer streets but pleas for jobs and education

Afghanistan's Taliban rulers are marking five years since regaining power

Afghanistan marks 5 years under the Taliban with safer streets but pleas for jobs and education
Health|US

Trump administration accuses hospitals of improper billing over gender care for minors

The U.S.

Trump administration accuses hospitals of improper billing over gender care for minors
Health|Political|Science

Sen. Cruz under fire for pushing false miscarriage rates from covid shot

In a since-deleted tweet, Senator Ted Cruz falsely claimed the covid vaccine resulted in an 82% miscarriage rate for women in the early stages of their pregnancy. Dr. Kevin Ault, an OBGYN and the president-elect of the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases, debunks Cruz's claim on OutFront.

Sen. Cruz under fire for pushing false miscarriage rates from covid shot
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Notes on Lindsay Clancy’s cellphone paint a picture of a woman ‘going downhill’

Notes on Lindsay Clancy’s cellphone paint a picture of a woman ‘going downhill’

Notes on Lindsay Clancy’s cellphone paint a picture of a woman ‘going downhill’
Health|Sports

Rangers pitcher Jacob deGrom leaves start with right triceps fatigue and will undergo MRI

Texas Rangers pitcher Jacob deGrom has left his start against the Los Angeles Angels after two innings because of right triceps fatigue and will undergo an MRI on Friday

Rangers pitcher Jacob deGrom leaves start with right triceps fatigue and will undergo MRI
Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Kids keep getting hurt and killed on e-bikes. Should parents be held responsible?

As traumatic injuries and deaths continue to surge among the youngest e-bike riders, officials across the country are taking different paths to tackle a growing epidemic

Kids keep getting hurt and killed on e-bikes. Should parents be held responsible?
Health|Political|Science

False claims about miscarriage risk from Covid-19 vaccines are spreading online. They use a faulty interpretation of data

False claims about miscarriage risk from Covid-19 vaccines are spreading online. They use a faulty interpretation of data

False claims about miscarriage risk from Covid-19 vaccines are spreading online. They use a faulty interpretation of data
Education|Health|Political|Science

Trump wants to split the MMR vaccine into separate shots. Experts say it’s a bad idea

Trump wants to split the MMR vaccine into separate shots. Experts say it’s a bad idea

Trump wants to split the MMR vaccine into separate shots. Experts say it’s a bad idea
Health|Science|Technology

The FDA approved the first mRNA flu vaccine for use in older adults. Here’s what to know

The FDA approved the first mRNA flu vaccine for use in older adults. Here’s what to know

The FDA approved the first mRNA flu vaccine for use in older adults. Here’s what to know
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Oppressive heat, high humidity grip much of the US as students start a new school year

A late summer heat wave has gripped much of the United States in a sweaty headlock and won’t let go anytime soon

Oppressive heat, high humidity grip much of the US as students start a new school year
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Health|Sports|World

Boxer Prichard Colón dies at 33, 11 years after receiving illegal blow to the head during fight

Boxer Prichard Colón dies at 33, 11 years after receiving illegal blow to the head during fight

Boxer Prichard Colón dies at 33, 11 years after receiving illegal blow to the head during fight
Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Fox attacks 6-year-old girl, woman in Worcester neighborhood

Fox attacks 6-year-old girl, woman in Worcester neighborhood

Fox attacks 6-year-old girl, woman in Worcester neighborhood
Business|Crime|Environment|Health|Technology

Man trapped at bottom of elevator shaft for hours after fall in abandoned Pittsburgh building

Man trapped at bottom of elevator shaft for hours after fall in abandoned Pittsburgh building

Man trapped at bottom of elevator shaft for hours after fall in abandoned Pittsburgh building
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|World

How to help after Colombia's devastating earthquake

Colombia is grappling with the aftermath of a 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck Monday, affecting a large part of the western region

How to help after Colombia's devastating earthquake
Business|Crime|Health|Lifestyle

More Bohemian National Cemetery crematorium violations surface as photos show decaying bodies

More Bohemian National Cemetery crematorium violations surface as photos show decaying bodies

More Bohemian National Cemetery crematorium violations surface as photos show decaying bodies
Crime|Health

No charges to be filed in case of "Big Sam" Brown, who died at hands of Baltimore County police

No charges to be filed in case of "Big Sam" Brown, who died at hands of Baltimore County police

No charges to be filed in case of "Big Sam" Brown, who died at hands of Baltimore County police
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Political|World

6 men arrested on suspicion of running child human trafficking operation in Modesto

6 men arrested on suspicion of running child human trafficking operation in Modesto

6 men arrested on suspicion of running child human trafficking operation in Modesto
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Illinois man receives kidney transplant from perfect stranger. What are the odds they were a match?

Illinois man receives kidney transplant from perfect stranger. What are the odds they were a match?

Illinois man receives kidney transplant from perfect stranger. What are the odds they were a match?
Africa|Environment|Health|World

650,000 refugees in South Sudan could lose food aid within weeks due to funding squeeze, say UN agencies

More than 650,000 refugees and asylum seekers in South Sudan risk losing food aid access within weeks due to a severe funding shortfall, potentially

650,000 refugees in South Sudan could lose food aid within weeks due to funding squeeze, say UN agencies
Health|Science

One of the most common brain disorders is one of the most misunderstood – how functional neurological disorder is both ‘all in your head’ and beyond it

Millions of people suffer from debilitating symptoms their doctors don’t quite believe. But advances in neuroscience and education may be changing the tides for treatment.

One of the most common brain disorders is one of the most misunderstood – how functional neurological disorder is both ‘all in your head’ and beyond it
Health|Science

Quitting alcohol changes the brain and can increase the risk of compulsive drinking – new research in mice

Alcohol abstinence alters brain activity in ways that may drive someone with alcohol use disorder to relapse.

Quitting alcohol changes the brain and can increase the risk of compulsive drinking – new research in mice
Crime|Health|World

Attacks on healthcare in conflict zones averaging more than four a day in 2026, World Health Organization says

Attacks on healthcare facilities, workers and patients in conflict zones including Ukraine and Gaza have continued to rise in 2026, reaching an average

Attacks on healthcare in conflict zones averaging more than four a day in 2026, World Health Organization says
Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|World

The livin' is no longer so easy: How carefree dreams of 'summertime' are fading in 2026's swelter

Summertime, the dreamy ideal of lazy days, is fading

The livin' is no longer so easy: How carefree dreams of 'summertime' are fading in 2026's swelter
Entertainment|Health|Sports|World

Puerto Rican boxer Prichard Colón dies 11 years after sustaining brain damage in the ring

The boxing world is in mourning following the death of Puerto Rican fighter Prichard Colón at the age of 33, 11 years after he sustained brain damage in his only loss

Puerto Rican boxer Prichard Colón dies 11 years after sustaining brain damage in the ring
Business|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

City remembers 'Bird Dog,' a man whose bark made the whole town smile

City remembers 'Bird Dog,' a man whose bark made the whole town smile

City remembers 'Bird Dog,' a man whose bark made the whole town smile
Health|Political|Science|US

What is fluoride and why is it added to the US water supply?

Utah is poised to become the first state to prohibit fluoride in its water systems, just weeks after fluoride-critic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confirmed to lead the U.S.

What is fluoride and why is it added to the US water supply?
Health|Science|Sports

Researchers confirm Hall of Famer Bobby Hull had CTE when he died 2 years ago

Researchers confirm Hall of Famer Bobby Hull had CTE when he died 2 years ago

Researchers confirm Hall of Famer Bobby Hull had CTE when he died 2 years ago
Africa|Health|Political|World

Mpox still a health emergency, says WHO

The mpox outbreak is still a public health emergency, the World Health Organization said on Thursday.

Mpox still a health emergency, says WHO
Health|Political|Science|US

How springing forward to daylight saving time could affect your health — and how to prepare

Losing an hour of sleep as daylight saving time kicks in can do more than leave you tired and cranky the next day — it also could harm your health

How springing forward to daylight saving time could affect your health — and how to prepare
Economy|Health|World

World Food Programme to reduce food support in Sudan due to funding shortages

The World Food Programme warned on Friday it is facing a funding shortfall that could impact its ability to supply support to people facing acute food shortages in Sudan within

World Food Programme to reduce food support in Sudan due to funding shortages
Arts|Health

Community 'rock train' grows in hospital yard to help comfort patient with special needs

Community 'rock train' grows in hospital yard to help comfort patient with special needs

Community 'rock train' grows in hospital yard to help comfort patient with special needs
Business|Environment|Health|Science

What is fluoride and why is it added to the US water supply?

U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F.

What is fluoride and why is it added to the US water supply?
Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

What you do before and during a tornado could mean the difference between life and death

Experts say planning before a tornado threatens is key for staying safe

What you do before and during a tornado could mean the difference between life and death
Economy|Environment|Health

Soledad launches temporary encampment to aid homeless transition

Soledad launches temporary encampment to aid homeless transition

Soledad launches temporary encampment to aid homeless transition
Arts|Health|Political|Travel|World

WorldPride gathers in Washington as Trump rolls back LGBTQ+ rights

LGBTQ+ people from around the world gather in Washington this week for a parade, a political rally and cultural performances marking WorldPride to channel joy in

WorldPride gathers in Washington as Trump rolls back LGBTQ+ rights
Crime|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

'It was like an ambush': Two women report being assaulted while walking their dogs

'It was like an ambush': Two women report being assaulted while walking their dogs

'It was like an ambush': Two women report being assaulted while walking their dogs
Education|Health|Science|World

What is gender-affirming care? Your questions, answered

What is gender-affirming care? Your questions, answered

What is gender-affirming care? Your questions, answered
Health|Political|World

The legal status of assisted dying in different countries

British lawmakers voted on Friday to proceed with legislation to legalise assisted dying for the terminally ill, in what would be the country's biggest social change in a generation.

The legal status of assisted dying in different countries
Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

What to know about Fourth of July holiday origins and traditions

Fireworks are a cornerstone of America's Fourth of July celebrations, but that can make the spirited holiday dangerous

What to know about Fourth of July holiday origins and traditions
Health|Political|Sports

A list of sports organizations that have begun transgender competition bans

The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee has become the latest governing body in the sports world to enact a policy change around transgender athlete competition

A list of sports organizations that have begun transgender competition bans
Crime|Health|World

A Tunisian musician was detained in LA after living in US for a decade. His doctor wife speaks out

Federal immigration agents detained a Tunisian man in Southern California who had a pending green card application

A Tunisian musician was detained in LA after living in US for a decade. His doctor wife speaks out
Environment|Health|Science|Technology|Travel

Things to know about dangerous rip currents and how swimmers caught in one can escape

Rip currents are one of the coast’s greatest dangers and account for the most beach rescues every year

Things to know about dangerous rip currents and how swimmers caught in one can escape
Environment|Health|Science|World

What is a famine and who declares one?

Famine is now occurring in Gaza City

What is a famine and who declares one?
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Technology

US consumers with prime credit are starting to slip on payments

U.S. consumers with the highest credit scores are starting to fall behind in debt repayments, credit scoring company VantageScore said in a report published on

US consumers with prime credit are starting to slip on payments
Health|Political|US|World

Trump dismisses rumors he is in ill health

President Donald Trump on Tuesday dismissed reports on social media that he is in ill health, saying he was busy over the Labor Day weekend

Trump dismisses rumors he is in ill health
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Three infants found dead in home after woman evicted, police say

Three infants found dead in home after woman evicted, police say

Three infants found dead in home after woman evicted, police say
Africa|Americas|Arts|Asia|Australia|Business|Celebrity|Crime|Economy|Education|Election|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|Food|Health|Interview|Lifestyle|MidEast|Opinion|Political|Science|Sports|Stock Markets|Technology|Travel|US|Videos|World

A Jamaican man deported by the US to Eswatini has been repatriated, authorities say

A Jamaican man who was among five migrants deported by the United States to Eswatini in Africa has been repatriated to his home country

A Jamaican man deported by the US to Eswatini has been repatriated, authorities say
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What the key witnesses at Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sex trafficking trial told the jury

Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sex crimes trial involved testimony from 34 witnesses

What the key witnesses at Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sex trafficking trial told the jury
Arts|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Science|Technology

Kids in New York keep dying while 'subway surfing' on top of trains. Can they be stopped?

New York City is trying to deter dangerous “subway surfing” through education programs, but some transportation advocates and lawmakers say it's not enough

Kids in New York keep dying while 'subway surfing' on top of trains. Can they be stopped?
Crime|Health|US

Medical helicopter crashes on Sacramento highway

Three people who were on board a medical helicopter are in critical condition after it crashed on a Sacramento highway Monday evening, according to fire officials.

Medical helicopter crashes on Sacramento highway
Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Travel

'Letters from Home': Honor Flight recreates Vietnam War mail call

'Letters from Home': Honor Flight recreates Vietnam War mail call

'Letters from Home': Honor Flight recreates Vietnam War mail call
Business|Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle

Pennsylvania State Police to look into incident involving insulin, glass contaminating shaved ice at school event

Pennsylvania State Police to look into incident involving insulin, glass contaminating shaved ice at school event

Pennsylvania State Police to look into incident involving insulin, glass contaminating shaved ice at school event
Business|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Family turns driveway into free food pantry

Family turns driveway into free food pantry

Family turns driveway into free food pantry
Health|Lifestyle|Opinion|Technology|Travel

Flight attendants share secrets to surviving holiday travel

Flight attendants share secrets to surviving holiday travel

Flight attendants share secrets to surviving holiday travel
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Health

71-year-old worker pinned under equipment in cranberry bog in Massachusetts dies

71-year-old worker pinned under equipment in cranberry bog in Massachusetts dies

71-year-old worker pinned under equipment in cranberry bog in Massachusetts dies
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Doctor in Matthew Perry overdose case sentenced to 2-1/2 years in prison

A California doctor was sentenced to 2-1/2 years in prison on Wednesday for illegally supplying "Friends" sitcom star Matthew Perry with ketamine, the

Doctor in Matthew Perry overdose case sentenced to 2-1/2 years in prison
Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

‘Small but Mighty’: 5-year-old boy saves family from house fire

‘Small but Mighty’: 5-year-old boy saves family from house fire

‘Small but Mighty’: 5-year-old boy saves family from house fire
Business|Environment|Health|Science|World

Rivers rising in Indiana’s catastrophic flood zone as new storms threaten Midwest

Rivers rising in Indiana’s catastrophic flood zone as new storms threaten Midwest

Rivers rising in Indiana’s catastrophic flood zone as new storms threaten Midwest
Business|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Technology

Take these steps to protect yourself from winter weather dangers

Winter weather brings various hazards that people have to contend with to keep warm and safe

Take these steps to protect yourself from winter weather dangers
Health|Science|US|Videos|World

Tracking measles cases in the United States

Tracking measles cases in the United States

Tracking measles cases in the United States
Education|Health|Lifestyle

Paramedic crochets hats for newborns amid rise in pre-hospital births

Paramedic crochets hats for newborns amid rise in pre-hospital births

Paramedic crochets hats for newborns amid rise in pre-hospital births
Education|Health|Science

UNL professor granted millions for HIV vaccine research

UNL professor granted millions for HIV vaccine research

UNL professor granted millions for HIV vaccine research
Education|Environment|Health|Political|World

Navigating conversations with children about war, conflict and other traumatic events

Experts say adults can help children cope with the latest conflict in the Middle East by making time for conversations, validating their feelings and limiting exposure to frightening or inaccurate information

Navigating conversations with children about war, conflict and other traumatic events
Crime|Economy|Health|Political|US

Trump administration widens its anti-fraud efforts with a Medicaid probe in New York

President Donald Trump's administration is expanding its crackdown on state Medicaid programs to New York, launching a fraud probe in the state

Trump administration widens its anti-fraud efforts with a Medicaid probe in New York
Business|Crime|Education|Health|Political|Technology

New Mexico jurors watch Zuckerberg deposition in Meta child safety bellwether trial

Jurors in a bellwether trial about the impacts of social media on children are studying a deposition from Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg

New Mexico jurors watch Zuckerberg deposition in Meta child safety bellwether trial
Crime|Health|World

What to know about the investigation into Catholic priests in Rhode Island and sexual abuse charges

A new investigation into the Catholic Diocese of Providence, Rhode Island, shows that an estimated 75 priests abused more than 300 children since 1950

What to know about the investigation into Catholic priests in Rhode Island and sexual abuse charges
Health|Science

Could popular weight loss drugs become the new treatment for addiction? Evidence is starting to mount

Could popular weight loss drugs become the new treatment for addiction? Evidence is starting to mount

Could popular weight loss drugs become the new treatment for addiction? Evidence is starting to mount
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Political|US|World

Transgender Kansans, blindsided by invalidated IDs, fear wide-ranging legal restrictions will isolate them publicly

Transgender Kansans, blindsided by invalidated IDs, fear wide-ranging legal restrictions will isolate them publicly

Transgender Kansans, blindsided by invalidated IDs, fear wide-ranging legal restrictions will isolate them publicly
Crime|Environment|Health|Technology

Bloodhounds in North Dakota are blazing a trail in the Midwest

The North Dakota Highway Patrol's newest recruit has floppy ears, four legs and a powerful tool for finding people

Bloodhounds in North Dakota are blazing a trail in the Midwest
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Kids need more sleep than many parents think. How to fix the bedtime gap

Kids need more sleep than many parents think. How to fix the bedtime gap

Kids need more sleep than many parents think. How to fix the bedtime gap
Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|World

3 women found dead, suspect remains at large

3 women found dead, suspect remains at large

3 women found dead, suspect remains at large
Americas|Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Travel|World

Triple homicide suspect arrested in Colorado after women found dead on Utah hiking trail and in home

Triple homicide suspect arrested in Colorado after women found dead on Utah hiking trail and in home

Triple homicide suspect arrested in Colorado after women found dead on Utah hiking trail and in home
Economy|Health|Science|World

Billions of dollars, decades of progress spent eliminating devastating diseases may be lost with undoing of USAID

Public health campaigns had made significant strides toward eradicating diseases like elephantitis and river blindness. But this progress has since unraveled with the second Trump administration.

Billions of dollars, decades of progress spent eliminating devastating diseases may be lost with undoing of USAID
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Political|World

Georgia city passes ordinance protecting natural hairstyles

Georgia city passes ordinance protecting natural hairstyles

Georgia city passes ordinance protecting natural hairstyles
Crime|Health|Lifestyle

Bay Area driver unscathed after dozing off and crashing into big rig

Bay Area driver unscathed after dozing off and crashing into big rig

Bay Area driver unscathed after dozing off and crashing into big rig
Health|Lifestyle|Science

Measles is not the only disease on the rise. Mumps also may be making a comeback

Measles is not the only disease on the rise. Mumps also may be making a comeback

Measles is not the only disease on the rise. Mumps also may be making a comeback
Business|Entertainment|Health|Sports

Celtics' Jayson Tatum listed as 'questionable,' on verge of return 9 months after Achilles surgery

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum is on the verge of making a return to NBA action nine months after rupturing his right Achilles tendon injury during last season’s playoffs

Celtics' Jayson Tatum listed as 'questionable,' on verge of return 9 months after Achilles surgery
Crime|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Animal cruelty charges filed after parakeet fed marijuana, beer

Animal cruelty charges filed after parakeet fed marijuana, beer

Animal cruelty charges filed after parakeet fed marijuana, beer
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political

28-year-old woman arrested in connection with 2 girls found dead in suitcases

28-year-old woman arrested in connection with 2 girls found dead in suitcases

28-year-old woman arrested in connection with 2 girls found dead in suitcases
Crime|Education|Health

'Loved her students fiercely': California community honors beloved teacher Shelley Snyder

'Loved her students fiercely': California community honors beloved teacher Shelley Snyder

'Loved her students fiercely': California community honors beloved teacher Shelley Snyder
Business|Economy|Health|Lifestyle

Sacramento Planned Parenthood now offering Botox, menopause care

Sacramento Planned Parenthood now offering Botox, menopause care

Sacramento Planned Parenthood now offering Botox, menopause care
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|US

Glendale teen mistakenly declared dead reunites with firefighters who saved him

Glendale teen mistakenly declared dead reunites with firefighters who saved him

Glendale teen mistakenly declared dead reunites with firefighters who saved him
Crime|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Teen driver thanks 5 officers who saved his life after fiery crash on Long Island

Teen driver thanks 5 officers who saved his life after fiery crash on Long Island

Teen driver thanks 5 officers who saved his life after fiery crash on Long Island
Business|Health|Science|Technology

FDA goes on offense amid surge of criticism for recent drug decisions

FDA goes on offense amid surge of criticism for recent drug decisions

FDA goes on offense amid surge of criticism for recent drug decisions
Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology|World

How springing forward to daylight saving time could affect your health

Losing an hour of sleep as daylight saving time kicks in can do more than leave you tired and cranky the next day — it also could harm your health

How springing forward to daylight saving time could affect your health
Crime|Health

Oklahoma stepfather pleads guilty to abuse after stepdaughter gives birth

Oklahoma stepfather pleads guilty to abuse after stepdaughter gives birth

Oklahoma stepfather pleads guilty to abuse after stepdaughter gives birth
Business|Economy|Health|Political|World

How US marijuana reclassification could help cannabis companies

The Department of Justice is reclassifying FDA-approved and state-licensed marijuana as a less dangerous drug, U.S.

How US marijuana reclassification could help cannabis companies
Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle

Family shares their story behind the push for the Purple Alert bill

Family shares their story behind the push for the Purple Alert bill

Family shares their story behind the push for the Purple Alert bill
Business|Economy|Health|Technology

Global drugmakers rush to boost US presence as tariff threat looms

Global drugmakers have been ramping up U.S. manufacturing and stockpiling inventory as the Trump administration moves to impose 100% tariffs on branded drugs unless companies cut

Global drugmakers rush to boost US presence as tariff threat looms
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Health

'Shoot me up with a big one': A timeline of the last days of Matthew Perry

The prosecution of five people in the drug death of actor Matthew Perry ended Wednesday with the sentencing of the personal assistant of the “Friends” star

'Shoot me up with a big one': A timeline of the last days of Matthew Perry
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science

How flesh-eating screwworms in cattle could raise US beef prices

New World screwworm, a devastating parasite that eats cattle and other wild animals alive, traveled north from Central America to Mexico before being

How flesh-eating screwworms in cattle could raise US beef prices
Crime|Education|Health

California prisons fail to stop guards from sexually abusing women, Justice Department finds

A federal investigation accuses California's prison system of failing to protect incarcerated women from sexual abuse by guards

California prisons fail to stop guards from sexually abusing women, Justice Department finds
Economy|Environment|Health|Science

What to know about the New World screwworm

What to know about the New World screwworm

What to know about the New World screwworm
Economy|Environment|Europe|Health|Science|Technology|World

European summers are getting brutally hot. So why is air conditioning so rare?

European summers are getting brutally hot. So why is air conditioning so rare?

European summers are getting brutally hot. So why is air conditioning so rare?
Education|Environment|Health|Science|World

After an earthquake, how long can trapped victims survive?

For those trapped in rubble after an earthquake, survival depends on many factors, including weather and access to water and air

After an earthquake, how long can trapped victims survive?
Health|Political|US

GOP Rep. Tom Kean announces depression diagnosis after mysterious monthslong absence

Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. of New Jersey announced on Tuesday that a diagnosis of depression kept him away from Capitol Hill for months. Kean’s family and aides had said little about his absence except that he was recovering from a medical condition and “under a doctor’s care,” even as fellow Republicans had publicly urged him to divulge more information.

GOP Rep. Tom Kean announces depression diagnosis after mysterious monthslong absence
Business|Economy|Health|Lifestyle

You just retired (or are about to). Now what?

If there’s one group likely to be experiencing the most consternation over inflation and economic uncertainty, it’s those who have just retired or are about to

You just retired (or are about to). Now what?
Europe|Health|World

The legal status of assisted dying in different countries

France's National Assembly on Wednesday gave final approval to a bill allowing adults with an incurable illness to receive lethal medication, bringing France in line with

The legal status of assisted dying in different countries
Environment|Health|Science|Technology

How to protect yourself from the bad air caused by wildfires

When wildfires burn, smoke can travel long distances and degrade air quality far away, posing risks to those breathing it

How to protect yourself from the bad air caused by wildfires
Business|Crime|Health|Political|World

Bystander wounded near White House to sue Secret Service, lawyer says

Lawyers for a bystander wounded in a shootout between the U.S.

Bystander wounded near White House to sue Secret Service, lawyer says
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Americans rewire their grocery shopping routines while digesting the biggest price jump in 50 years

Living through the biggest jump in grocery prices in a half-century has many Americans changing their eating and food shopping habits

Americans rewire their grocery shopping routines while digesting the biggest price jump in 50 years
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Lifestyle

3 tricky decisions for every retirement plan

Many aspects of retirement planning are the subject of hot debate, even among experts

3 tricky decisions for every retirement plan
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Man used a screwdriver to kill his wife and daughter at a Minnesota daycare, police say

Police say a Minnesota man used a screwdriver to fatally stab his wife and their 7-year-old daughter at a daycare before killing himself

Man used a screwdriver to kill his wife and daughter at a Minnesota daycare, police say
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|US

Selena Gomez and her mental health startup accused of fraud

Selena Gomez and her mental health startup accused of fraud

Selena Gomez and her mental health startup accused of fraud
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Before killing her kids, Lindsay Clancy searched about hallucinations, psychosis and ways to die

The trial of Massachusetts mother Lindsay Clancy has turned to her search history about mental health concerns and medication side effects in the weeks before she strangled her three children in January 2023

Before killing her kids, Lindsay Clancy searched about hallucinations, psychosis and ways to die
Environment|Europe|Health|Science|World

UK firefighters out in force to tackle fires on hottest day of the year

Firefighters are tackling multiple fires in central England on a day that the U.K. recorded its hottest day of the year as an intense stretch of hot weather continued to grip Europe

UK firefighters out in force to tackle fires on hottest day of the year
Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|World

Veteran volunteer digs for survivors after Colombia quake

With his lean, sinewy frame, and standing just over 5 feet (1.6 meters) tall, Julio Cesar Pineda feels he was destined for the work of

Veteran volunteer digs for survivors after Colombia quake
Economy|Education|Health|Political|Science

Trump's vaccine plan would require millions of individual shots last used decades ago

The biggest obstacles to President Donald Trump’s order on vaccines may be the logistical challenges it poses for parents, health providers and drugmakers in the United States

Trump's vaccine plan would require millions of individual shots last used decades ago
Arts|Business|Health|Lifestyle|Political|World

The Latest: Kennedy Center board votes to close for renovations and add Trump’s name to the building

The Kennedy Center will move forward with a two-year closure of the performing arts venue to allow for substantial renovations

The Latest: Kennedy Center board votes to close for renovations and add Trump’s name to the building
Business|Health|Science|US

Zoetis gets US FDA emergency use nod for treatment for screwworm in dogs

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Zoetis gets US FDA emergency use nod for treatment for screwworm in dogs
Business|Crime|Economy|Health

Luigi Mangione expected to plead guilty in federal case in UnitedHealthcare killing, AP source says

Luigi Mangione is expected to plead guilty as early as Friday in the federal case accusing him of stalking and killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, a stunning development in a case that rattled business leaders while galvanizing their critics, according to a person familiar with the matter

Luigi Mangione expected to plead guilty in federal case in UnitedHealthcare killing, AP source says
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Hundreds of cyclists take over Burlington streets on Wednesday for critical mass ride honoring Shiloh Skalka

Hundreds of cyclists take over Burlington streets on Wednesday for critical mass ride honoring Shiloh Skalka

Hundreds of cyclists take over Burlington streets on Wednesday for critical mass ride honoring Shiloh Skalka
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'I feel like I’m in jail': Windows screwed shut at Daytona Beach nursing home

'I feel like I’m in jail': Windows screwed shut at Daytona Beach nursing home

'I feel like I’m in jail': Windows screwed shut at Daytona Beach nursing home
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Acton, Massachusetts, teen arraigned on murder charges in deaths of mother, younger brother

Acton, Massachusetts, teen arraigned on murder charges in deaths of mother, younger brother

Acton, Massachusetts, teen arraigned on murder charges in deaths of mother, younger brother
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Jackson funeral home sees rising toll of gun violence on young victims

Jackson funeral home sees rising toll of gun violence on young victims

Jackson funeral home sees rising toll of gun violence on young victims
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Sailor went overboard from the USS Abraham Lincoln this month as conditions on the ship prompt lawmakers’ demand for answers

Sailor went overboard from the USS Abraham Lincoln this month as conditions on the ship prompt lawmakers’ demand for answers

Sailor went overboard from the USS Abraham Lincoln this month as conditions on the ship prompt lawmakers’ demand for answers
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Lawsuit against Bristol Myers over delayed cancer drug is revived

A U.S. federal appeals court said a judge erred in dismissing a $6.7 billion lawsuit accusing Bristol Myers Squibb of cheating former Celgene

Lawsuit against Bristol Myers over delayed cancer drug is revived
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Hegseth says reports about poor conditions aboard carrier are misrepresented

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Hegseth says reports about poor conditions aboard carrier are misrepresented
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Congo’s fastest-growing Ebola outbreak reaches a sixth province

Congo's Ebola outbreak has spread to a sixth province after a death in Bas-Uele, according to Africa's CDC

Congo’s fastest-growing Ebola outbreak reaches a sixth province
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He survived a helicopter crash in Vietnam. Nearly 60 years later, he’s still giving back

He survived a helicopter crash in Vietnam. Nearly 60 years later, he’s still giving back

He survived a helicopter crash in Vietnam. Nearly 60 years later, he’s still giving back
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Taylor Farms outbreaks show limits of US ability to safeguard produce from Mexico

Two foodborne illness outbreaks linked to Taylor Farms have exposed a weakness at the heart of North America's food system: the United States is

Taylor Farms outbreaks show limits of US ability to safeguard produce from Mexico
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Lawmakers leave the VA secretary out of veterans bill discussions: ‘They don’t trust him anymore’

Lawmakers leave the VA secretary out of veterans bill discussions: ‘They don’t trust him anymore’

Lawmakers leave the VA secretary out of veterans bill discussions: ‘They don’t trust him anymore’