Health

What does the appendix do? Biologists explain the complicated evolution of this inconvenient organ

The appendix has independently evolved at least 32 times across 361 mammalian species. What makes it an evolutionary darling when it’s more of a medical liability today?

This weekend’s US clock change is a problem, and there’s a deep divide on how to fix it

This is the weekend when clocks move ahead, causing angst, lost sleep and health issues for many

Ford recalls 1.74 million of its cars over rearview display issues

Ford has issued two recalls affecting nearly 1.74 million of its cars in the U.S., due to software issues impacting the vehicles’ rearview camera displays that could increase crash risks

Rory McIlroy withdraws from Bay Hill with back spasm as golf enters a big stretch

Rory McIlroy has been forced to withdraw from the Arnold Palmer Invitational with back spasms

Teens with special needs get prom‑ready thanks to student volunteers

Teens with special needs get prom‑ready thanks to student volunteers

Gymnastics invitational aims to raise thousands for women battling breast, ovarian cancer

Gymnastics invitational aims to raise thousands for women battling breast, ovarian cancer

Recovery center will be using a unique approach to help treat opioid addiction, focusing on withdrawal symptoms

Recovery center will be using a unique approach to help treat opioid addiction, focusing on withdrawal symptoms

Nonprofit opens resource room to support students and families at Fulton County elementary school

Nonprofit opens resource room to support students and families at Fulton County elementary school

Max Verstappen gets X-rays on hands after crash at Australian GP qualifying

Max Verstappen has been cleared by Formula 1’s medical team after X-rays on his hands following his crash in qualifying that will see him start from 20th place on the grid in Sunday’s Australian Grand Prix

Portland residents near ICE building win court order limiting agents' tear gas use

Affordable housing residents near a federal immigration building in Portland, Oregon, have won a court order limiting federal officers’ use of tear gas during protests at the facility

How to help civilians impacted by the Middle East conflict

How to help civilians impacted by the Middle East conflict

A wedding proposal and a promotion honored a Coast Guardsman before he died of injuries from mission

A U.S. Coast Guard rescue swimmer has died after being injured while on a medical evacuation mission off the Washington coast

Jury convicts man of aggravated sexual abuse of autistic child in Camp Lejeune case

Jury convicts man of aggravated sexual abuse of autistic child in Camp Lejeune case

FDA’s controversial vaccine chief will exit agency next month

FDA’s controversial vaccine chief will exit agency next month

Trump administration's embattled FDA vaccine chief is leaving for the second time

The Food and Drug Administration’s controversial vaccine chief, Dr. Vinay Prasad, is once again leaving the agency

North Carolina star Caleb Wilson breaks right thumb in practice and is out for the season

North Carolina says star freshman Caleb Wilson broke his right thumb in practice and will miss the remainder of the season

Kerley receives 2-year whereabouts suspension, responds with social media flurry ripping regulators

Sprinter Fred Kerley has received a two-year ban for missing drug tests — a suspension that shouldn’t impact the 30-year-old former world champion because he has signed to run in a league that does not prohibit performance enhancers

Kansas City Kings wheelchair basketball team heading to national tournament

Kansas City Kings wheelchair basketball team heading to national tournament

For survivors, Rhode Island clergy abuse report brings vindication and renewed demands

A report by Rhode Island’s attorney general detailing decades of sexual abuse by Catholic clergy is giving survivors a sense of vindication while renewing calls for accountability and support

Worker falls down old coal chute outside hotel in Boston

Worker falls down old coal chute outside hotel in Boston

'Their worst nightmare': Mother of man with autism fatally shot by police in Columbia speaks out

'Their worst nightmare': Mother of man with autism fatally shot by police in Columbia speaks out

Human rights court orders Peru to pay compensation for a 1997 forced sterilization death

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights is ordering Peru to pay compensation for a woman’s death tied to a forced sterilization program

K-9 unit dogs get treatment to extend careers thanks to local nonprofit

K-9 unit dogs get treatment to extend careers thanks to local nonprofit

Why you should tell a friend about that embarrassing thing that happened

Why you should tell a friend about that embarrassing thing that happened

Public health needs steady budgets – and federal funding uncertainty causes real harms, even if the money is later restored

Public health depends on long-term planning, and when that planning is interrupted, some programs never recover.

Telehealth is widely used by older adults insured by Medicare, new research shows

Policymakers are still deciding whether to make some types of Medicare coverage for telehealth permanent. Studies show it helps older adults get more consistent health care.

Jarring alarms out, quieter alerts in. New firehouse dispatch systems aim to ease stress

A Connecticut city has joined hundreds of others around the country that have installed new firehouse alarm systems that aim to reduce firefighters' stress when calls come in

How Instagram addictiveness lawsuit could reshape social media – platform design meets product liability

A lawsuit against Meta and Google avoids the issue of liability for content and focuses on allegations that social media platforms themselves are harmful by design.

Gymnast Yul Moldauer's 16-month suspension tested his resolve and reinforced his love for the sport

U.S. men's gymnast Yul Moldauer is returning to major competition at the American Cup

Experts see a wide data gap in women's sports science. This WNBA team owner wants to fix it

New York Liberty owner Clara Wu Tsai has a vested interest in getting the most out of female athletes

For US Muslims, immigration crackdown fears, new war worries and anti-Muslim rhetoric cloud Ramadan

Muslims across the United States are observing Ramadan under rising fears tied to immigration raids, anti-Muslim rhetoric, and war in the Middle East

Kentwood parents learn English through Literacy Center partnership to better connect with their kids' schools

Kentwood parents learn English through Literacy Center partnership to better connect with their kids' schools

Dementia simulator at Commonwealth Senior Living helps families understand what loved ones experience

Dementia simulator at Commonwealth Senior Living helps families understand what loved ones experience

Beyond Meat drops the 'Meat' from its name as it expands to plant-based drinks and snacks

Beyond Meat is dropping “meat” from its name as it moves beyond the struggling market for plant-based burgers, sausages and tenders and expands into new categories like protein drinks

Study suggests Trump's unproven autism claims influenced care

Last year, President Donald Trump promoted unproven ties between Tylenol and autism and touted an old generic drug as a treatment for the developmental condition

Leucovorin prescriptions surged after the White House touted the drug for autism. Parents are still scrambling to find it

Leucovorin prescriptions surged after the White House touted the drug for autism. Parents are still scrambling to find it

Repatriation flights ramp up as nations race to bring citizens home from Middle East

Governments around the world are rushing to organize the return of their citizens from the Middle East on Wednesday and air traffic seems to be picking up slightly as travel across the region remains heavily disrupted by the widening Iran war

Lawsuit alleges Google's Gemini guided man to consider 'mass casualty' event before suicide

A new lawsuit says Google’s Gemini chatbot fueled a man’s delusions and nearly pushed him to commit a violent event near Miami's airport before he killed himself

Men’s sexual health can predict heart issues

Men’s sexual health can predict heart issues

What Colin Gray’s murder conviction means for gun-owning parents

What Colin Gray’s murder conviction means for gun-owning parents

Sri Lanka recovers 87 bodies from Iranian warship sunk off its coast by a US submarine

Sri Lanka’s navy has recovered 87 bodies and rescued 32 people after an Iranian warship was sunk by a U.S. submarine in international waters near the island

The new going-out spot isn’t a bar. It’s so much hotter than that

The new going-out spot isn’t a bar. It’s so much hotter than that

What went wrong in the women’s competition at the chaotic USATF half marathon championship?

What went wrong in the women’s competition at the chaotic USATF half marathon championship?

Haitian man dies in US immigration custody with untreated toothache, brother says

A Haitian man confined at an Arizona immigration detention center for months after the denial of his asylum application has died in the hospital

Vertigo sidelines Alex Bowman, forcing him out of Sunday's Phoenix NASCAR race

Alex Bowman will miss the NASCAR Cup race at Phoenix after doctors diagnosed him with vertigo

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

Astros All-Star shortstop Jeremy Peña has a finger injury that makes his status for the WBC unclear

The Houston Astros have sent All-Star shortstop Jeremy Peña to see a hand specialist for further examination of an injury to his right ring finger that has made his immediate availability for the World Baseball Classic unclear

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

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

Georgia city passes ordinance protecting natural hairstyles

Georgia city passes ordinance protecting natural hairstyles

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.

Nearly a third of Pennsylvania gamblers are at risk of problem gambling − but few seek treatment

Online gambling has become easier, faster and more prevalent on social media feeds and streaming platforms – which appeals to younger adults in particular.

When kids don’t sleep, parents don’t either. Experts share tips for better family sleep

When kids don’t sleep, parents don’t either. Experts share tips for better family sleep

They have a nose for finding people. Bloodhounds and their low-tech sniffers help police track

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

What to say if you're in recovery and your workplace encourages social drinking

While the three-martini lunch seems improbable today, workplaces still can be boozy places

Punch the orphan macaque is outgrowing his plushie and making friends

Punch the baby orphan macaque is outgrowing the orangutan plushie that comforted him through early rejection from his mother and other monkeys

GLP-1 drugs may fight addiction across every major substance, according to a study of 600,000 people

GLP-1 drugs are the first medication to show promise for treating addiction to a wide range of substances.

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

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg says in deposition that he resisted censoring platforms

Jurors in a bellwether trial about the impacts of social media on teenagers and children on Wednesday watched a deposition of Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg that explores what the architects of Facebook and Instagram knew from internal research about negative experiences by young users and how the company responded since its early years

Choctaw Academy may hold the story of America's first Indigenous trained physician

Choctaw Academy may hold the story of America's first Indigenous trained physician

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

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 space for conversation, validating their feelings and limiting exposure to frightening or inaccurate information

Braves manager says he's disappointed about Profar but the suspension creates opportunity for others

Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss says he's disappointed but determined to keep a positive outlook after Jurickson Profar’s suspension for the 2026 season

Grandmother grieves 6-year-old grandson's death, calls for grandparents to have the same rights as parents

Grandmother grieves 6-year-old grandson's death, calls for grandparents to have the same rights as parents

Baltimore to start killing deer with sharpshooters to bring population to healthy levels

Baltimore to start killing deer with sharpshooters to bring population to healthy levels

'I'll give it my best': UofL Alum using sports as motivation to recover from gunshot wound

'I'll give it my best': UofL Alum using sports as motivation to recover from gunshot wound

Lewiston shooting survivors say they haven't received financial support they were promised

Lewiston shooting survivors say they haven't received financial support they were promised

'I'm lucky to be here' says survivor of Milwaukee ER lobby shooting

'I'm lucky to be here' says survivor of Milwaukee ER lobby shooting

Police accused of unlawfully tasering & arresting man with autism

Police accused of unlawfully tasering & arresting man with autism

'They're giving up their lives for us'; Nonprofit supports troops with care packages amid Middle East conflict

'They're giving up their lives for us'; Nonprofit supports troops with care packages amid Middle East conflict

'Felt like I was hunted': Women share frightening encounters of being followed

'Felt like I was hunted': Women share frightening encounters of being followed

A rescue dog brings hope, healing to court

A rescue dog brings hope, healing to court

Warning for parents after mom says formula can was filled with flour

Warning for parents after mom says formula can was filled with flour

Niagara Gospel Mission using golf as an outlet for men in addiction recovery

Niagara Gospel Mission using golf as an outlet for men in addiction recovery

Brazilian jiu-jitsu is having its #MeToo moment

With legend Andre Galvao accused of sexual misconduct, gyms and athletes have been forced to confront a culture of silence, hierarchy and gender blindness in the sport.

Housing First helps people find permanent homes in Detroit − but HUD plans to divert funds to short-term solutions

Detroit’s homelessness response system could lose millions of dollars in federal funding for permanent supportive housing as the city’s homelessness rates increase.

I study why zebrafish larva prefer to circle left or right, to understand how and why human brains encode right- and left-handedness

Being left- or right-handed – and the paw, eye, fin and wing equivalents – is a product of genes, development and the environment.

US maternal deaths fell in 2024 and may have dropped again last year, government data shows

A new CDC analysis shows U.S. maternal deaths keep edging down

Snooze and lose: San Antonio's Harrison Barnes ends iron man streak because of nap injury

San Antonio’s Harrison Barnes missed his first game since 2021 because he woke up from a pregame nap with a sore left ankle

Husband and wife identified in deadly double shooting at Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital

Husband and wife identified in deadly double shooting at Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital

Phillies outfielder Johan Rojas contesting possible 80-game drug suspension, AP source says

A person familiar with the process tells The Associated Press that Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Johan Rojas is contesting a possible 80-game suspension by Major League Baseball following an alleged failed test for a performance-enhancing substance

Trial against Meta in New Mexico highlights video depositions by top executives

New Mexico prosecutors are presenting never-before-seen video depositions of Meta executives at a trial that centers on impacts of the conglomerate's platforms on children

The task force that shapes Americans’ preventive care has not met in a year. Doctors now worry it’s being ‘abandoned’ by HHS

The task force that shapes Americans’ preventive care has not met in a year. Doctors now worry it’s being ‘abandoned’ by HHS

Mountain Home mom recovering after foster dog attack, grateful for community support

Mountain Home mom recovering after foster dog attack, grateful for community support

Community "powdered" by dust from quarry, raising health concerns

Community "powdered" by dust from quarry, raising health concerns

"Rat lovers" wanted to adopt dozens of rodents surrendered in Massachusetts

"Rat lovers" wanted to adopt dozens of rodents surrendered in Massachusetts

Coffee shop serving second chances through partnership with nonprofit

Coffee shop serving second chances through partnership with nonprofit

Wrongful death lawsuit filed by family of man who died following injury in prison

Wrongful death lawsuit filed by family of man who died following injury in prison

Women keep Black history alive through line dancing

Women keep Black history alive through line dancing

Vaping is so bad at a school, principal is closing some bathrooms, using metal detector wands

Vaping is so bad at a school, principal is closing some bathrooms, using metal detector wands

Figure skaters with disabilities seek a place in the Paralympic spotlight

The Paralympics do not include figure skating but there's a movement to change that

Why a 6-year-old with diabetes is pushing for change in Virginia

Why a 6-year-old with diabetes is pushing for change in Virginia

'Bake Ability Bakery' offers treats made with love by people with intellectual disabilities.

'Bake Ability Bakery' offers treats made with love by people with intellectual disabilities.

Teen battling rare birth condition to get life-saving kidney after donor match

Teen battling rare birth condition to get life-saving kidney after donor match

Toddler found alive inside impounded car in Detroit lot; father in custody

Toddler found alive inside impounded car in Detroit lot; father in custody

How Love Rocks became a NYC tradition and a major God's Love We Deliver fundraiser in 10 years

Love Rocks NYC brings major music stars together to raise money for God’s Love We Deliver as many nonprofits worry about increased food insecurity

Woman living with breast cancer returns to stage with Nashville Irish Step Dancers

Woman living with breast cancer returns to stage with Nashville Irish Step Dancers

'The Pawscars' to boost senior pet adoptions

'The Pawscars' to boost senior pet adoptions

Christina Applegate unleashes a raw, probing memoir: 'You with the Sad Eyes'

Christina Applegate releases a blunt new memoir that lays out her fame, trauma and illness without a filter

Formerly incarcerated Black men say they’re ‘doing OK’ while trying to cope with depression and PTSD

A nurse scientist interviewed 29 formerly incarcerated Black men in Philadelphia to understand how they address their mental health needs.

26 Doctors without Borders workers remain unaccounted for in South Sudan a month after attacks

The medical charity Doctors Without Doctors says 26 staff working with the group remain unaccounted for a month after attacks in South Sudan

Minnesota sues to block Trump administration's holding back of Medicaid funds

Minnesota is suing President Donald Trump’s administration in an attempt to stop it from holding back $243 million in Medicaid spending

Investigation finds ‘secretly’ added chemicals of unknown safety in US food supply

Investigation finds ‘secretly’ added chemicals of unknown safety in US food supply

Cameron Boozer helped No. 1 Duke secure the outright ACC title. He had the marks to prove it, too

Duke star freshman Cameron Boozer had a pair of long, thick and inflamed scatches wrapped around his right shoulder after a lopsided win at N

Warriors center Porzingis misses 5th straight game with illness coach Steve Kerr calls "mysterious"

Golden State center Kristaps Porzingis is still dealing with a medical issue that has sidelined him for a week and a half

Experts talk how to navigate distressing news stories and finding coping mechanisms

As people awoke to news over the weekend of the U.S. and Israel's war on Iran, it resulted in many feeling anxious and stressed

Supreme Court blocks law against schools outing transgender students to their parents in California

The Supreme Court is clearing the way for California schools to tell parents if their children identify as transgender without getting the student’s approval, granting an emergency appeal from a conservative legal group

Global breast cancer cases expected to reach over 3.5 million by 2050

Global breast cancer cases expected to reach over 3.5 million by 2050

Meeting to determine US measles elimination status pushed back to November

Meeting to determine US measles elimination status pushed back to November

Lebanon’s leaders turn on Hezbollah as airstrikes hit Beirut and thousands seek shelter

Israeli strike hits Hezbollah-aligned media building in Beirut’s southern suburbs following an evacuation warning

Giannis Antetokounmpo returns and says he can't rush back from injuries at age 31

Giannis Antetokounmpo developed a reputation for making rapid returns from injury during his rise to superstardom, but the Milwaukee Bucks forward acknowledges those days may be drawing to a close

Former Trump Cabinet secretary Ryan Zinke won't seek reelection to a Montana US House seat

A Republican lawmaker from Montana who served as interior secretary during President Donald Trump’s first administration says he will not seek reelection to a fifth term

Supreme Court could loosen law barring marijuana users from owning guns

The Supreme Court seemed likely Monday to loosen a federal law that bars marijuana users from owning guns in a case that crossed typical political lines

Iowa water quality and cancer rates: Atlantic-area grandparents push lawmakers to act on pollution concerns

Iowa water quality and cancer rates: Atlantic-area grandparents push lawmakers to act on pollution concerns

Colorado players are grieving after the death of backup quarterback Dominiq Ponder

The Colorado Buffaloes began spring practice with heavy hearts Monday as they remembered quarterback Dominiq Ponder

Trump’s neck rash is because of ‘preventative skin treatment,’ his doctor says

Trump’s neck rash is because of ‘preventative skin treatment,’ his doctor says

Candle shop owner lights up community while waiting for second kidney transplant

Candle shop owner lights up community while waiting for second kidney transplant

Brooklyn Bridge Park exhibit and documentary film memorialize children lost to school shootings

Brooklyn Bridge Park exhibit and documentary film memorialize children lost to school shootings

High school teacher helps solve attendance problem with spirit squad

High school teacher helps solve attendance problem with spirit squad

Knife-wielding man killed in encounter with officers during mental health call

Knife-wielding man killed in encounter with officers during mental health call

Supreme Court signals it will back marijuana user who was charged with owning a gun

Supreme Court signals it will back marijuana user who was charged with owning a gun

Shooting survivor uses music to reach youth at Stop the Violence rally

Shooting survivor uses music to reach youth at Stop the Violence rally

Pickleball event at Mall of America raises money to fight child hunger

Pickleball event at Mall of America raises money to fight child hunger

Man honoring daughter's legacy with free clothing closet

Man honoring daughter's legacy with free clothing closet

Oklahoma nonprofit transforms RV into mobile safe haven for abused children

Oklahoma nonprofit transforms RV into mobile safe haven for abused children

A dying man's final wish: Find his beloved German Shepherds a forever home

A dying man's final wish: Find his beloved German Shepherds a forever home

Dad joins TikTok to find stem cell match for 15-year-old son

Dad joins TikTok to find stem cell match for 15-year-old son

Nonprofit gives monkeys and apes rescued from abuse a second chance at life

Nonprofit gives monkeys and apes rescued from abuse a second chance at life

Church uses soil-free garden to feed the community

Church uses soil-free garden to feed the community

A three-legged chihuahua-pug mix named Frankie is stealing hearts at a private school

A three-legged chihuahua-pug mix named Frankie is stealing hearts at a private school

'I'm stuck here': Milwaukee nurse sheltering in Israel after US and Israeli attack on Iran

'I'm stuck here': Milwaukee nurse sheltering in Israel after US and Israeli attack on Iran

Breast cancer survivor rescues boys from burning apartment

Breast cancer survivor rescues boys from burning apartment

Meet the nurse who yodels, sings, and dances, giving each resident their own show

Meet the nurse who yodels, sings, and dances, giving each resident their own show

Free 10-minute online programs aimed at overcoming depression led to real improvements – new research

No time for therapy? A new study shows you can learn key skills to challenge depression in 10 minutes.

What decades of research reveal about involuntary substance use treatment – and why evidence points elsewhere

Many cities are considering involuntary substance use treatment as a solution to drug use among the homeless. But research doesn’t support this strategy.

What to know before asking an AI chatbot for health advice

Tech companies are pushing new health chatbots, but experts say you still need to talk to your doctor

A priest helped her see her drinking problem. Talks with Jesus kept her sober. She’s not the only one

A priest helped her see her drinking problem. Talks with Jesus kept her sober. She’s not the only one

Gaza's ceasefire had some momentum. Now, some fear a new war will distract the world

Palestinians in Gaza are reacting to a possible shift in the world's attention away from the Israel-Hamas ceasefire to a new regional conflict with Iran

Man killed by state trooper after fatally stabbing a woman and a dog in road rage incident near DC

Man killed by state trooper after fatally stabbing a woman and a dog in road rage incident near DC

Key questions surround the death of a nearly blind refugee after he was dropped off at a coffee shop alone

Key questions surround the death of a nearly blind refugee after he was dropped off at a coffee shop alone

Nearly blind refugee found dead in New York days after immigration agents dropped him at a coffee shop alone, officials say

Nearly blind refugee found dead in New York days after immigration agents dropped him at a coffee shop alone, officials say

Family pushes for change after rare disease clinical trial abruptly ends

Family pushes for change after rare disease clinical trial abruptly ends

8-year-old strives to collect 300 boxes of cereal to feed local kids

8-year-old strives to collect 300 boxes of cereal to feed local kids

Marijuana advocates light up Second Amendment fight at Supreme Court

Marijuana advocates light up Second Amendment fight at Supreme Court

Kansas revoked transgender people’s IDs overnight – researchers anticipate cascading health and social consequences

With invalid driver’s licenses and birth certificates, transgender people are at risk for more than just steep fines and imprisonment.

Double duty: Masters and select group of Paralympians compete in both Summer and Winter Games

Oksana Masters is the most decorated American Winter Paralympian and is part of a select group of multi-sport athletes who have been competing in both the Summer and Winter Paralympic Games, having to master different skills to succeed in entirely different disciplines every two years

Accessible walks bring the joys of birding to people with mobility and other limitations

People with mobility and other limitations are getting the chance to experience birding through a movement that aims to make the hobby accessible to everyone

Trump's Medicaid work mandates are meant to save money. But first states will have to spend millions

New Medicaid work requirements signed into law by President Donald Trump are meant to save money

Body camera video shows Massachusetts police officer save 78-year-old man from burning truck

Body camera video shows Massachusetts police officer save 78-year-old man from burning truck

How to avoid injuries and grow stronger as you age

How to avoid injuries and grow stronger as you age

‘What Black hair product is safe?’ Lead and carcinogens are found in hair extensions used by Black women

‘What Black hair product is safe?’ Lead and carcinogens are found in hair extensions used by Black women

Racial slur at BAFTA awards stirs complex feelings for Black people with Tourette syndrome

For Black people living with Tourette syndrome, a racial slur being shouted by someone with the disorder at the British Academy Film Awards has left them with complicated feelings

A Supreme Court case over whether marijuana users can own guns is creating unusual alliances

Should marijuana users be able to own guns

Electrolyte supplements are everywhere. Who benefits from them and when?

Social media is filled with influencers rating electrolyte supplements or even telling followers how to make their own

PWHL teams place Hilary Knight, Kendall Coyne Schofield and Erin Ambrose on long-term IR

Olympians Hilary Knight, Kendall Coyne Schofield and Erin Ambrose have all been placed on long-term injured reserve by their PWHL clubs after sustaining injuries during the Milan Cortina Games

Video shows nearly blind refugee being released by Border Patrol, 5 days before his death

Surveillance video of a nearly blind refugee from Myanmar being dropped off at a Buffalo doughnut shop by Border Patrol agents five nights before he was found dead shows him pacing by a locked door and walking through an empty parking lot

Aviation industry is running out of the people who keep planes flying

Aviation industry is running out of the people who keep planes flying

Former Iowa day care provider sentenced after pleading guilty to involuntary manslaughter in baby's death

Former Iowa day care provider sentenced after pleading guilty to involuntary manslaughter in baby's death

2 trans men sue Kansas over a law invalidating their driver's licenses and about 1,700 others

Two transgender men are suing Kansas over a new law that invalidated their driver’s licenses and about 1,700 others for reflecting people's gender identities and not their sex assigned at birth

Body camera video shows 19-year-old woman rescued after crash ends in river

Body camera video shows 19-year-old woman rescued after crash ends in river

911 call sheds light on homeless woman's condition after being lifted up by garbage truck in Louisville

911 call sheds light on homeless woman's condition after being lifted up by garbage truck in Louisville

Injured mother manatee and calf are rescued in Florida and taken to SeaWorld

Officials in Florida say an injured mother manatee and her calf have been rescued from a river and taken to SeaWorld Orlando for rehabilitation

Despite recent gains, tribal citizens descended from slaves face disparate treatment

Federal reforms have made Native American health care and education programs more accessible to tribal citizens descended from enslaved Black people

Target will stop selling cereals with synthetic colors by end of May

Target will stop selling cereals containing synthetic colors by the end of May

Kidney donor braves blizzard for Boston transplant surgery

Kidney donor braves blizzard for Boston transplant surgery

'We're going oh my God please wind stay to your left': Florida brush fires contained

'We're going oh my God please wind stay to your left': Florida brush fires contained

Grandparents heartbroken after children found in 'homemade caged crib'

Grandparents heartbroken after children found in 'homemade caged crib'

South Africa starts mass cattle vaccination program to halt foot-and-mouth outbreak

South Africa has launched a mass cattle vaccination drive to stem an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease that threatens meat, dairy, and export supplies

Civil Rights agency decides against transgender Army worker who asked to use women's bathroom

A U.S. civil rights agency has determined that the federal government can bar transgender employees from using bathrooms aligned with their gender identity, dismissing an appeal from a transgender woman who worked for the U.S. Army

Cars piled up in multiple-vehicle crash on Long Island Expressway in Long Island City; 4 people hurt

Cars piled up in multiple-vehicle crash on Long Island Expressway in Long Island City; 4 people hurt

The US surpassed 1,100 measles cases in two months. Expect more deaths next

The US surpassed 1,100 measles cases in two months. Expect more deaths next

Human remains found in Colorado county's open space; "Scary to hear in our area," neighbor says

Human remains found in Colorado county's open space; "Scary to hear in our area," neighbor says

Eddie Vedder turns solo vulnerability into a powerful plea in Netflix’s 'Matter of Time'

Eddie Vedder uses two emotional solo concerts and a new Netflix film to push for a cure for epidermolysis bullosa

What social media addiction looks like, according to the woman suing Meta and YouTube

What social media addiction looks like, according to the woman suing Meta and YouTube

There aren’t enough geriatricians – here’s how older adults can still get the right care

A few simple strategies can help older adults convey their needs to their health care provider.

Drug company ads are easy to blame for misleading patients and raising costs, but research shows they do help patients get needed treatment

Officials and policymakers say direct-to-consumer drug advertising encourages patients to seek treatments they don’t need and raises heath care costs, but the true picture is more nuanced.

New sleeping sickness pill gets nod, paving the way for use in Africa

European drug regulators are endorsing a new and simpler treatment for sleeping sickness, in what could be a giant boost to efforts to eliminate the disease

Black fathers embrace resources to support their pregnant partners through birth

Federal health data shows Black women are more than three times likely than white women to die around the time of childbirth

A nearly blind refugee is found dead after Border Patrol agents drop him at Buffalo doughnut shop

Police in New York state are investigating how a nearly blind refugee from Myanmar died after U.S. Border Patrol agents dropped him off at a doughnut shop in Buffalo

Kouri Richins Trial Preview

CNN's Legal Correspondent Jean Casarez previews the trial of Kouri Richins, the Utah mother of 3 accused of providing a fatal cocktail that killed her husband.

Novartis settles with Henrietta Lacks' estate over use of her 'stolen' cells to advance medicine

Novartis has settled a lawsuit by the estate of Henrietta Lacks that alleged the pharmaceutical giant unjustly profited off her cells, which were taken from her tumor without her knowledge in 1951 and reproduced in labs to enable major medical advancements, including the polio vaccine

Congo and US agree to $1.2 billion health partnership

The United States signs a $1.2 billion health partnership with Congo that ties new funding to Congo spending more at home

Young woman says she was on social media 'all day long' as a child in landmark addiction trial

A 20-year-old woman is seeking to hold social media companies responsible for harms to children who use their platforms

Bruce Froemming, record-setting major league umpire, dies at age 86

One of the best-known umpires in Major League Baseball history has died

Mom of a preemie crochets colorful yarn octopi for tiny tots at Detroit hospital NICU

A Michigan mother is making and collecting soft, yarn toys that are being donated to the neonatal intensive care unit at a Detroit hospital

Ancient coupling may have happened more between human females and Neanderthal males

Ancient linkups may have happened more frequently between female humans and male Neanderthals, according to an new genetic analysis

Crowds of Chicago mourners pay respects to Jesse Jackson at start of cross-country memorial services

Memorial services for the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. begin in Chicago and stretch across the country to honor his long civil rights legacy

Reports: Italian golfer Pavan badly injured from fall down elevator shaft when car was not there

Italian golfer Andrea Pavan has been badly injured from falling down an elevator shaft in South Africa

People rally in Sacramento for return of woman they say was wrongfully deported

People rally in Sacramento for return of woman they say was wrongfully deported

'You just kind of go into go mode and just dig': Skiers rescue buried man at Palisades Tahoe

'You just kind of go into go mode and just dig': Skiers rescue buried man at Palisades Tahoe

FDA to offer bonus payments to staffers who complete speedy drug reviews

The head of the Food and Drug Administration plans to start offering bonus payments to agency drug reviewers who complete their work ahead of the schedule

Pinterest search trends reveal push for offline and experience-rich parenting

Pinterest search trends reveal push for offline and experience-rich parenting

Elephant seals at Año Nuevo State Park test positive for avian flu

Elephant seals at Año Nuevo State Park test positive for avian flu

'God had him the whole time': Yuba County pipe rupture survivor was unresponsive for 8 minutes, wife says

'God had him the whole time': Yuba County pipe rupture survivor was unresponsive for 8 minutes, wife says

Video captures Milpitas police officers rescuing toddler, dog thrown from burning apartment

Video captures Milpitas police officers rescuing toddler, dog thrown from burning apartment

Walz unveils anti-fraud package after Trump administration threatens to halt Medicaid funds

Gov. Tim Walz has denounced the Trump administration’s latest threat to withhold federal funds from Minnesota as another step in a “retribution” campaign

'I can never get my baby back': Mom survives wrong-way crash that killed her unborn baby

'I can never get my baby back': Mom survives wrong-way crash that killed her unborn baby

Florida SouthWestern State College embraces virtual reality to train students for real life

Florida SouthWestern State College embraces virtual reality to train students for real life

What happened when humans and Neanderthals hooked up

What happened when humans and Neanderthals hooked up

Omaha man receives pioneering heart valve surgery

Omaha man receives pioneering heart valve surgery

More organs are being donated after the heart stops, not brain death. Policies are changing too

The vast majority of organ donations once came from people who were brain-dead

This 8-year-old was born deaf, but thanks to new hearing technology, is able to follow her passion for dance

This 8-year-old was born deaf, but thanks to new hearing technology, is able to follow her passion for dance

Duke University School of Medicine attempts to set world record in CPR training

Duke University School of Medicine attempts to set world record in CPR training

‘Meatheads Are Hijacking America’: Vegans feel betrayed by RFK Jr.’s beef boosting

‘Meatheads Are Hijacking America’: Vegans feel betrayed by RFK Jr.’s beef boosting

PICU nurse seeking justice after being left paralyzed by suspected drunk driver

PICU nurse seeking justice after being left paralyzed by suspected drunk driver

Naples Classical Academy cancels all public-facing events after possible measles exposure

Naples Classical Academy cancels all public-facing events after possible measles exposure

Manatee and calf in distress rescued from Orange River

Manatee and calf in distress rescued from Orange River

Elderly couple denied hurricane protection grant calls on state for action

Elderly couple denied hurricane protection grant calls on state for action

More than 500 students learn CPR after Duke-led effort

More than 500 students learn CPR after Duke-led effort

Pittsburgh nurses are fighting for better staffing ratios — and the research backs them up

As nurses in Pittsburgh and nationwide spotlight staffing shortages, better pay and workplace safety, labor negotiations have intensified. Here’s what’s at stake.

Concord nonprofit serves daily meals, provides hope for unhoused persons at city parks

Concord nonprofit serves daily meals, provides hope for unhoused persons at city parks

"Toxic" culture alleged as longtime Farmington Fire leaders step down in San Joaquin County

"Toxic" culture alleged as longtime Farmington Fire leaders step down in San Joaquin County

NewYork-Presbyterian nurses back on the job after 41-day strike

Nurses have returned to work at a big New York hospital system, nearly a week after they approved a new contract that ended a major nursing strike after more than a month

Mom of 8-year-old allegedly put in chokehold by CPS worker hopes lawsuit, speaking out will protect other kids

Mom of 8-year-old allegedly put in chokehold by CPS worker hopes lawsuit, speaking out will protect other kids

Congregation battles to save historic synagogue amid affordable housing dispute

Congregation battles to save historic synagogue amid affordable housing dispute

Good Samaritans save men trapped inside overturned truck

Good Samaritans save men trapped inside overturned truck

ByHeart infant botulism outbreak ends with 48 babies sickened

Federal health officials say an infant botulism outbreak linked to recalled ByHeart baby formula is over

NewYork-Presbyterian nurses return to work after longest nurses strike in NYC history

NewYork-Presbyterian nurses return to work after longest nurses strike in NYC history

Ethiopian runner Welteji banned over missed drug test which overshadowed world champs

One of the world’s top middle-distance runners has been banned for two years in a dispute over a missed drug test which overshadowed the opening of last year’s world championships

Men in their 50s may be aging faster than women due to toxic ‘forever chemicals’

Men in their 50s may be aging faster than women due to toxic ‘forever chemicals’

Meet 'Sam': the high-tech system changing how firefighters battle blazes in Ohio

Meet 'Sam': the high-tech system changing how firefighters battle blazes in Ohio

Neighbors dig out elderly woman snowed in to help her make medical appointment

Neighbors dig out elderly woman snowed in to help her make medical appointment

Couples say DCFS wrongfully took their newborns over false allegations

Couples say DCFS wrongfully took their newborns over false allegations

Israeli strike kills 2 Palestinians in Gaza, health officials say, the latest deaths as truce stalls

An Israeli strike has killed at least two Palestinians and wounded five others east of Gaza City, according to Fadel Naeem, director of Al-Ahli Hospital, where the casualties arrived

Trump admin halts Medicaid payments to Minnesota over fraud claims

Trump admin halts Medicaid payments to Minnesota over fraud claims

A children's hospital is renamed for Dolly Parton and hopes to transform pediatric care in Tennessee

The East Tennessee Children's Hospital is now known as Dolly Parton Children's Hospital

EU expands funds for abortion access in response to a citizens' campaign

The European Union has agreed to expand funding for citizens needing to leave their home countries to access safe abortions elsewhere in the 27-nation bloc

Christina Applegate says she largely stays in bed because of multiple sclerosis

Christina Applegate says she largely stays in bed because of multiple sclerosis

Businesses support domestic violence survivors through a partnership

Businesses support domestic violence survivors through a partnership

NICU nurse spends her days off crocheting costumes for her patients

NICU nurse spends her days off crocheting costumes for her patients

Cancer patient uses watercolor paintings to bring comfort to hospital patients, staff

Cancer patient uses watercolor paintings to bring comfort to hospital patients, staff

A place to heal: The Heart House opens as free support center for mass violence survivors in Nashville

A place to heal: The Heart House opens as free support center for mass violence survivors in Nashville

Ninja gym helps kids build confidence and resilience amid growing mental health concerns

Ninja gym helps kids build confidence and resilience amid growing mental health concerns

Fewer new moms are dying in Colorado – naloxone might be one reason why

The opioid reversal drug is distributed directly to new moms at many of Colorado’s birthing hospitals.

Instagram says it will notify parents if teens 'repeatedly' search for terms related to suicide

Instagram will start alerting parents if their kids repeatedly search for terms clearly associated with suicide or self-harm

Jersey votes to approve assisted dying, as a similar UK bill stalls in House of Lords

The island of Jersey has voted to legalize assisted dying for some terminally ill adults, as a similar bill stalls in the U.K. Parliament

UN World Food Program head Cindy McCain says she will step down for health reasons

U.N. World Food Program Executive Director Cindy McCain has announced she will step down as the head of the humanitarian organization in three months to focus on her health

If you're struggling to lose weight, could chilling your carbs help?

Can chilling carbohydrates help you lose weight

Majority of Americans say government is not protecting them from toxic chemicals

Majority of Americans say government is not protecting them from toxic chemicals

Jeff Galloway, who inspired people with his run-walk method, dies at 80

Jeff Galloway, a runner on the 1972 U.S. Olympic team, has died at age 80

‘Scrubs’ returns with a new heartbeat — and the same old heart

‘Scrubs’ returns with a new heartbeat — and the same old heart

Surgeon general nominee faces sharp questions about vaccines, birth control and qualifications

Wellness influencer and entrepreneur Dr. Casey Means shared a vision for addressing the root causes of chronic disease instead of what she calls “reactive sick care” during her confirmation hearing to become the next surgeon general

Toucan seen flying around Sin City has been rescued

A toucan seen flying around the Las Vegas desert has been captured by a bird rescue group

James Harden out for the Cavaliers against the Bucks after breaking right thumb

James Harden sat out the Cleveland Cavaliers’ game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night because of a broken right thumb

Vance says administration is pausing some Medicaid funding to Minnesota because of fraud concerns

Vice President JD Vance has announced that the Trump administration would “temporarily halt” some Medicaid funding to the state of Minnesota over fraud concerns, as part of what he described as an aggressive crackdown on misuse of public funds

Bird flu outbreak in California elephant seals prompts officials to cancel popular tours

Researchers have found avian flu in elephant seal pups at California’s Año Nuevo State Park, and officials have stopped seal-watching tours to help limit the spread of the virus

The Latest: Iran pushes back against Trump ahead of Geneva talks over Tehran’s nuclear program

Iran is pushing back against U.S. President Donald Trump’s pressure tactics ahead of critical talks in Geneva over Tehran’s nuclear program, alternating between calling his remarks lies to saying negotiations may yield an agreement through diplomacy

Bill Gates 'spoke candidly' about Epstein ties at a Gates Foundation meeting, spokesperson says

Bill Gates is addressing his connection to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, answering questions about their relationship during a town hall meeting of his nonprofit Gates Foundation

Takeaways from surgeon general nominee Casey Means’ Senate confirmation hearing

Takeaways from surgeon general nominee Casey Means’ Senate confirmation hearing

Power outages, piles of snow vexing parts of Northeast in snowstorm aftermath

Power failures and waist-high canyons of snow bedeviled parts of the Northeast in the aftermath of a massive storm that dumped piles on streets and sidewalks from Maryland Maine, even as fresh snowfall coated the region

Woman accused of poisoning family on Thanksgiving could face death penalty

Woman accused of poisoning family on Thanksgiving could face death penalty

Man whose daughter is battling cancer arrested by ICE

Man whose daughter is battling cancer arrested by ICE

NICU patient heads home after 285 days – decades after her mother was born at same hospital

NICU patient heads home after 285 days – decades after her mother was born at same hospital

Making friends as an adult isn't easy, but local mom is helping to change that

Making friends as an adult isn't easy, but local mom is helping to change that

NASA's Mike Fincke identifies himself as the ailing astronaut who prompted space station evacuation

NASA's Mike Fincke has identified himself as the astronaut whose medical condition prompted the space agency's first medical evacuation

Astronaut whose medical issue prompted NASA’s first early return from the ISS speaks out

Astronaut whose medical issue prompted NASA’s first early return from the ISS speaks out

Arizona State University students helping Arizona families find affordable caregiving support

Arizona State University students helping Arizona families find affordable caregiving support

Utah woman overcomes homelessness, inspires others as mentor at The Other Side Village

Utah woman overcomes homelessness, inspires others as mentor at The Other Side Village

Floods ravage southeastern Brazil and kill 46 as rescuers race to find the missing

Floods in Brazil’s Minas Gerais state have killed at least 46 people and forced thousands from their homes

Court throws out judgment blaming Montana asbestos deaths on BNSF railroad

A federal appeals court has overturned a judge’s finding that BNSF Railway contributed to the deaths of two people in a Montana mining town where thousands have been sickened by asbestos exposure

Tennessee bill could make women eligible for murder charges or the death penalty in abortion cases

Tennessee bill could make women eligible for murder charges or the death penalty in abortion cases

Kansas City priest thankful for new heart drug that 'changed his life'

Kansas City priest thankful for new heart drug that 'changed his life'

Nurse honored for supporting postpartum moms

Nurse honored for supporting postpartum moms

Aurora's $1.9 billion infrastructure dilemma: Bridging the gap between rapid growth & public safety

Aurora's $1.9 billion infrastructure dilemma: Bridging the gap between rapid growth & public safety

Town hall in Kapolei warns of fentanyl disguised as food, impacts on the community

Town hall in Kapolei warns of fentanyl disguised as food, impacts on the community

Scientists discover a key to staying mentally sharp in old age

Scientists discover a key to staying mentally sharp in old age

Woman with rare disease becomes researcher to help others navigate their own diagnosis

Woman with rare disease becomes researcher to help others navigate their own diagnosis

Kentucky’s Ethan the dog inspires Hollywood film

Kentucky’s Ethan the dog inspires Hollywood film

Teacher's rare diagnosis leads to new purpose

Teacher's rare diagnosis leads to new purpose

Cyprus plans mass livestock vaccination to halt spread of foot-and-mouth disease

Cyprus will vaccinate thousands of goats, sheep, hogs and cows to contain an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease

Acupuncture & avocados: How the Palm Beach Zoo cares for its senior anteater

Acupuncture & avocados: How the Palm Beach Zoo cares for its senior anteater

98-year-old woman holds world record as oldest competitive pool player

98-year-old woman holds world record as oldest competitive pool player

As literacy rates lag, a pediatric hospital is screening for reading ability

Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, has started checking literacy skills during pediatric visits for kids as young as 3

US to end health aid to Zimbabwe after funding talks collapse

The U.S. will wind down health assistance to Zimbabwe after the African country withdrew from talks on a proposed $367 million bilateral funding deal

‘This is misery for us:’ New home construction stalls after immigration crackdown in Minnesota

‘This is misery for us:’ New home construction stalls after immigration crackdown in Minnesota

Are expensive shampoos worth it? Here's what the experts have to say

Shampoos and conditioners can run from a few dollars to more than $100

Trump cites health care issues in Greenland saying he's sending a hospital ship. His claims are off

President Donald Trump has said the U.S. was sending a hospital ship to Greenland because people there are not getting care, but the claim faces pushback

Rachel Reid delays 'Unrivaled' release to June 2027, citing Parkinson's and fame

Author Rachel Reid says she is delaying her next hockey romance novel because sudden fame and worsening Parkinson’s disease symptoms have slowed her writing

States sue Trump administration over changes to childhood vaccine recommendations

More than a dozen states are suing the Trump administration over its changes to vaccine recommendations for children

Natomas family dog fatally attacked by loose dog, owner warns neighbors to stay safe

Natomas family dog fatally attacked by loose dog, owner warns neighbors to stay safe

'I'm trying so hard to keep my family together': Richland mom tackles hoarding cleanup alone

'I'm trying so hard to keep my family together': Richland mom tackles hoarding cleanup alone

Taboo tics like shouting curses and slurs are uncommon in Tourette syndrome − but people who have them suffer harsh social stigma

Obscene language tics, called coprolalia, don’t reveal what people with Tourette’s think and feel. In fact, tics often compel people to say or do precisely what they most wish to avoid.

Newly approved US medication offers hope for cats diagnosed with FIP

Newly approved US medication offers hope for cats diagnosed with FIP

After cancer diagnoses, Massachusetts family seeks answers about landfill contaminated with PFAS

After cancer diagnoses, Massachusetts family seeks answers about landfill contaminated with PFAS

One arrested, another taken to hospital after domestic dispute prompts large OKC police presence

One arrested, another taken to hospital after domestic dispute prompts large OKC police presence

Police say Michigan vape shop was selling marijuana to kids in candy-inspired packaging

Police say Michigan vape shop was selling marijuana to kids in candy-inspired packaging

Penguins in party hats? Birthday cards cheer families of babies treated for botulism

The California program that identifies and treats cases of dangerous infant botulism also comforts families by sending silly cards on their babies' first birthdays

North Texas high school swim team donates car, bike and $20,000 to custodian in need

North Texas high school swim team donates car, bike and $20,000 to custodian in need

Man accused of stealing life-savings, home of 71-year-old retired nurse who lived with disabled daughter

Man accused of stealing life-savings, home of 71-year-old retired nurse who lived with disabled daughter

Video shows man abandoning 2 dog outside Humane Society

Video shows man abandoning 2 dog outside Humane Society

In 'Wonder' the musical, young actors with facial differences find their voices onstage

It was first a bestselling novel, then a movie and now “Wonder” has been turned into a musical

FACT FOCUS: A look at Trump's false and misleading claims in his State of the Union speech

President Donald Trump has spent the last year boasting of his accomplishments while mocking the record of his predecessor, Joe Biden

How an act of kindness inspired a nonprofit that's saving puppies

How an act of kindness inspired a nonprofit that's saving puppies

Novo Nordisk to slash Ozempic and Wegovy list prices by up to 50% for 2027

Novo Nordisk to slash Ozempic and Wegovy list prices by up to 50% for 2027

UN data shows 6.5 million people in Somalia at risk of severe hunger from drought

The United Nations and Somalia's government has said that nearly 6.5 million people in Somalia are facing severe hunger

Supreme Court fails to deliver for Texas woman who claims Postal Service withheld mail because she is Black

Supreme Court fails to deliver for Texas woman who claims Postal Service withheld mail because she is Black

Why does pain last longer for women? Immune cells may be the culprit

Your immune systems kicks into gear when you’re injured, both worsening and relieving pain.

Western New York's Doula Resource Boutique opens to support doulas

Western New York's Doula Resource Boutique opens to support doulas

Savannah Guthrie says her family is offering a $1 million reward for her mother's return

“Today” show host Savannah Guthrie says her family is now offering a $1 million reward for information leading to the recovery of her mother

Family fights $3,600 water bill after meter logs 77,000 gallons at vacant home

Family fights $3,600 water bill after meter logs 77,000 gallons at vacant home

Florida’s proposed cuts to AIDS drug program threaten patient care and public health

Scaling back Florida’s AIDS Drug Assistance Program could mean a resurgence of HIV/AIDS and increased health care costs throughout the state.

1 protein to rule them all – why crowning the protein that makes jellyfish glow green as a model can help scientists streamline biology

Researchers have been studying tens of thousands of proteins and even more variations without a yardstick to compare their results.

Thai officials say 72 tigers at tourist parks died of canine distemper, allaying bird flu fears

Officials say the deaths of 72 tigers at two tourist parks in northern Thailand are a result of canine distemper and not bird flu

Aid groups petition Israeli court to let them keep working in Gaza after ban over new rules

Seventeen international aid groups have petitioned Israel’s Supreme Court to allow them to keep working in the Gaza Strip and other Palestinian areas as Israel is set to bar them for refusing to comply with new rules

What to know about glyphosate, the herbicide behind a Trump executive order that’s angered MAHA moms

What to know about glyphosate, the herbicide behind a Trump executive order that’s angered MAHA moms

TED's Audacious Project raised $1B from donors in 2 days to fund big nonprofit initiatives

A collaborative of funders called The Audacious Project raised $1 billion over two days to fund large projects proposed by more than a dozen nonprofits

What others can learn from how Minnesota helped its most vulnerable residents during the ICE surge

What others can learn from how Minnesota helped its most vulnerable residents during the ICE surge

Robert Carradine, actor in ‘Revenge of the Nerds’ and ‘Lizzie McGuire,’ dies at 71

Robert Carradine, actor in ‘Revenge of the Nerds’ and ‘Lizzie McGuire,’ dies at 71

Huge snowstorm in the Northeast forces millions to stay home, disrupts flights and closes schools

A massive snowstorm is pummeling the northeastern United States, forcing millions of people to stay home amid strong wind and blizzard warnings, transportation shutdowns, and school and business closures

BAFTA and BBC apologize for racial slur during awards show

The British Academy Film Awards and BBC have apologized Monday for a racial slur that was broadcast during Sunday’s show while two stars of the film “Sinners” were onstage

Body of civil rights leader Jesse Jackson is to lie in state in South Carolina

The Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. is being honored in South Carolina, where he was born and where his civil rights work began as a teenager

Medical influencer Attia resigns post at CBS News after name included in multiple Epstein files

The longevity expert Dr. Peter Attia has resigned from a contributor's role at CBS News after his name surfaced in hundreds of documents released as part of the Epstein files

More than 30,000 Kaiser Permanente health care workers to end strike in California and Hawaii

An estimated 31,000 registered nurses and other front-line Kaiser Permanente health care workers will return to work on Tuesday after a four-week strike in California and Hawaii to demand better wages and staffing

Peter Attia resigns from CBS News following Epstein backlash

Peter Attia resigns from CBS News following Epstein backlash

RFK Jr. fought pesticides for years. Now he's backing their production

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is doubling down on his support for an executive order that would aim to boost the production of a controversial weedkiller ingredient called glyphosate, even though it is widening a political fault line for the administration ahead of the midterm elections

Facebook researchers previously proposed studying whether features were ‘addictive,’ documents show

Facebook researchers previously proposed studying whether features were ‘addictive,’ documents show

Community rallies for peace, justice after deadly nightclub shooting

Community rallies for peace, justice after deadly nightclub shooting

2-time WNBA champion Kara Braxton dies at 43 after being in a car crash

Two-time WNBA champion Kara Braxton has died after being in a car crash in Atlanta

CDC deputy director abruptly departs agency

CDC deputy director abruptly departs agency

Truckee community mourns avalanche victims at candlelight vigil

Truckee community mourns avalanche victims at candlelight vigil

Man booked on kidnapping, child abuse, gets probation a year later

Man booked on kidnapping, child abuse, gets probation a year later

Woman who went missing on Valentine's Day has been reunited with her husband

Woman who went missing on Valentine's Day has been reunited with her husband

‘Scrubs’ revival brings back the old goofy gang, but now they're, gulp, in charge

The “Scrubs” revival brings back Dr. John Dorian and Dr. Christopher Turk, picking up 17 years after the original series ended

Mar-a-Lago trespassing incidents highlight mental health crises and legal outcomes

Mar-a-Lago trespassing incidents highlight mental health crises and legal outcomes

Man arrested after falling into stranger's pool

Man arrested after falling into stranger's pool

A horse's neigh may be unique in the animal kingdom. Now scientists know how they do it

A horse's signature whinny comes from a combination of whistling and singing

FDA proposes new system for approving customized drugs and therapies for rare diseases

The Food and Drug Administration is proposing a system for approving customized drugs and medical treatments for patients with rare or hard-to-treat diseases

Supporters of jailed Ugandan opposition figure pray for him after president tries to stop it

Supporters of Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye have held a prayer service in a Catholic cathedral to press for his release

Lindsey Vonn says her doctor saved leg from amputation

Lindsey Vonn says her doctor saved leg from amputation

Lindsey Vonn says surgery saved her from having her left leg amputated following Olympic crash

Lindsey Vonn says she nearly lost her left leg following a crash at the Milan Cortina Olympics

Nearly 600 pounds of suspected meth confiscated from truck at Blue Water Bridge

Nearly 600 pounds of suspected meth confiscated from truck at Blue Water Bridge

Truckee mourns backcountry skiers killed in avalanche near Castle Peak

Truckee mourns backcountry skiers killed in avalanche near Castle Peak

Colorado man recovering after friend says he suffered serious injuries while saving pedestrian in hit-and-run

Colorado man recovering after friend says he suffered serious injuries while saving pedestrian in hit-and-run

A university helps students struggling with food insecurity receive groceries

A university helps students struggling with food insecurity receive groceries

After a tornado destroyed the yard she loved for decades, strangers showed up to rebuild her hope

After a tornado destroyed the yard she loved for decades, strangers showed up to rebuild her hope

Police adopt stray dog found on porch, giving senior pup new home

Police adopt stray dog found on porch, giving senior pup new home

Community raises money to buy disabled three-year-old a service dog

Community raises money to buy disabled three-year-old a service dog

Mom fights suspension after 8-year-old daughter urinates on herself at school

Mom fights suspension after 8-year-old daughter urinates on herself at school

After a heart health scare, a woman writes a book to raise awareness about heart disease

After a heart health scare, a woman writes a book to raise awareness about heart disease

What is Tourette syndrome? Understanding the condition after man’s involuntary BAFTAs outburst

What is Tourette syndrome? Understanding the condition after man’s involuntary BAFTAs outburst

Crowdfunded generosity isn’t taxable – but IRS regulations haven’t kept up with the growth of mutual aid

Some Americans are discovering that monetary help they received from friends, neighbors or even strangers may be treated as taxable income.

Landlines are ringing in homes again. Why parents are happy about that

Landlines are ringing in homes again. Why parents are happy about that

Picky eating starts in the womb – a nutritional neuroscientist explains how to expand your child’s palate

While genes do influence some food preferences, positive experiences can help make new tastes easier to swallow.

Women suffer heart attacks too. Understanding risks, symptoms and how to save yourself

More than 60 million women in the U.S. live with cardiovascular disease

Estrogen patches in short supply as demand for menopause hormone therapy grows

Estrogen patches in short supply as demand for menopause hormone therapy grows

Zohran Mamdani bans most travel across NYC due to blizzard — and gives in on a snow day for students

Zohran Mamdani bans most travel across NYC due to blizzard — and gives in on a snow day for students

Benefit concert in Stockton promotes healing after deadly mass shooting

Benefit concert in Stockton promotes healing after deadly mass shooting

Thanks but no thanks: Trump’s hospital ship plan provokes defense of Greenland health care system

U.S. President Donald Trump says he is sending a U.S. Navy hospital ship to Greenland because people there are sick and lack care

Community rallies around injured owner of beloved smoothie shop

Community rallies around injured owner of beloved smoothie shop

Trump says he’s sending a hospital boat to Greenland as territory says ‘no thanks’

Trump says he’s sending a hospital boat to Greenland as territory says ‘no thanks’

She wrote a children’s book to help her sons grieve the death of their father. Now she’ll stand trial for his murder

She wrote a children’s book to help her sons grieve the death of their father. Now she’ll stand trial for his murder

New law puts Kansas at vanguard of denying trans identities on drivers licenses, birth certificates

Kansas is set to invalidate about 1,700 driver's licenses held by transgender residents and roughly as many of their birth certificates

Display of St. Francis of Assisi's bones confirms enduring appeal of relics for Christians

The bones of St. Francis of Assisi have gone on public display for the first time

A long-acting HIV drug arrives in Zimbabwe for some at highest risk

Zimbabwe is one of the world's first countries to roll out lenacapavir, a long-acting HIV prevention drug that is administered only twice a year

NYC nursing walkout ends as last striking nurses approve new contract

Thousands of nurses at a major New York hospital system have approved a new contract, voting to end a strike after more than a month

Goepper walks away with knee sprain, hurt shin after crash in all-or-nothing Olympic halfpipe gamble

U.S. freeskier Nick Goepper says he walked away from his nasty crash at the Olympics with only a knee sprain and a bone bruise

Adorable video shows rare four-eared cat in Alabama

Adorable video shows rare four-eared cat in Alabama

‘I’m dying': Patient's plea revealed in ambulance theft charges

‘I’m dying': Patient's plea revealed in ambulance theft charges

Wisconsin resident rescues two ice fishermen from freezing pond

Wisconsin resident rescues two ice fishermen from freezing pond

Volunteers sleep in tents to raise awareness about homelessness

Volunteers sleep in tents to raise awareness about homelessness

Israeli airstrikes in eastern Lebanon kill 8 Hezbollah members, officials say

Israeli airstrikes on eastern Lebanon have killed eight Hezbollah members

‘I’m tired of getting kicked in the teeth’: How child care costs could swing a key US House district

‘I’m tired of getting kicked in the teeth’: How child care costs could swing a key US House district

New Mexico launches investigation of forced sterilization of Native American women

In the 1970s, the agency that provides health care to Native Americans sterilized thousands of women without their full and informed consent

Social media can be addictive even for adults, but there are ways to cut back

Social media addiction has been compared to casinos, opioids and cigarettes

Cuba's health care system pushed to the brink by US fuel blockade, Cuban minister says

Cuban officials say a U.S. fuel blockade is pushing Cuba’s health system toward collapse and putting lives at risk

Former 'Jersey Shore' star Snooki says she has cervical cancer

Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi says she has stage one cervical cancer, and she is urging fans to get screened

Trump administration to stand by tough Biden-era mandates to replace lead pipes

The Trump administration says it supports a strict Biden-era rule that forces cities to replace most lead water pipes within 10 years

America is running out of Topo Chico mineral water

America is running out of Topo Chico mineral water

Netflix releases a posthumous interview with Eric Dane after his death from ALS

Eric Dane shared his thoughts about his life and a final message for his daughters in a new episode of a Netflix series called “Famous Last Words.”

Alyce Clarke Award: Hazlehurst teacher finds strength in students after personal loss

Alyce Clarke Award: Hazlehurst teacher finds strength in students after personal loss

Twins ace Pablo López is set for season-ending Tommy John elbow surgery as expected

Minnesota right-hander Pablo López will have season-ending Tommy John elbow surgery

Tri-State barber teams up with law enforcement to mentor teens

Tri-State barber teams up with law enforcement to mentor teens

Mississippi hospital system closes all clinics after ransomware attack

A ransomware attack has forced the University of Mississippi Medical Center to close all clinics and cancel elective procedures for a second day

Trump administration eases limits on coal plants for emitting mercury, other toxins

The Environmental Protection Agency on Friday weakened limits on mercury and other toxic emissions from coal-fired power plants

Major cyberattack forces closure of clinics across Mississippi

Major cyberattack forces closure of clinics across Mississippi

Nebraska coach Hoiberg says part of the reason he swiped at fan's phone is because of his pacemaker

Nebraska coach Fred Hoiberg says there were circumstances surrounding his altercation with a court-storming Iowa fan that people viewing viral social media videos might not fully understand

Caregiver in Pennsylvania accused of stealing thousands from vulnerable men

Caregiver in Pennsylvania accused of stealing thousands from vulnerable men

Police: Children test positive for cocaine after being discovered home alone in Pittsburgh

Police: Children test positive for cocaine after being discovered home alone in Pittsburgh

'A SECOND CHANCE': Rescue dog turned therapy dog for Town and Country School

'A SECOND CHANCE': Rescue dog turned therapy dog for Town and Country School

Florida man accused of pulling gun in gym, claimed it was a candy bar

Florida man accused of pulling gun in gym, claimed it was a candy bar

NFL prospects from around the world prepare for combine at X3 Performance and Physical Therapy

NFL prospects from around the world prepare for combine at X3 Performance and Physical Therapy

NASA targets March for first moon mission by Artemis astronauts after fueling test success

NASA aims to send astronauts to the moon in March after acing the latest rocket fueling test

25 manatees reported dead in Florida waters since Friday

25 manatees reported dead in Florida waters since Friday

As small family farms disappear nationwide, this Fulton cattle farm is beating the odds

As small family farms disappear nationwide, this Fulton cattle farm is beating the odds

Black actress suing Harvard theater for race discrimination over scalp damage, hair loss: "The damage is indescribable. It is cataclysmic."

Black actress suing Harvard theater for race discrimination over scalp damage, hair loss: "The damage is indescribable. It is cataclysmic."

Diplomacy is still the only viable path to peace in Ukraine, UN refugee chief Barham Salih says

The new head of the U.N. refugee agency says diplomacy is the only realistic path to peace in Ukraine, as humanitarian aid runs short

What is ALS, the disease that killed actor Eric Dane?

The fatal nervous system disease known as ALS, or Lou Gehrig’s disease, killed actor Eric Dane less than a year after he announced his diagnosis

Nearly 3.4 million pounds of recalled Trader Joe's chicken fried rice products may contain glass

A Portland, Oregon, company is recalling nearly 3.4 million pounds of frozen chicken fried rice products sold at Trader Joe's stores and in Canada

You can give old batteries a new life by safely recycling them

Safely disposing of household batteries is good for the home and good for the environment

Nurses and New York hospital system reach a tentative deal to end the city’s largest nursing strike

New York City’s largest nursing strike in decades may be on the verge of ending

Fire Academy graduate says faith and determination fueled her journey

Fire Academy graduate says faith and determination fueled her journey

Enforcing Prohibition with a massive new federal force of poorly trained agents didn’t go so well in the 1920s

Both Prohibition and current mass deportation efforts were hastily built, staffed by people permitted to use force, and had difficult objectives to achieve.

Colorado has high levels of radon, which can cause lung cancer – here’s how to lower your risk

Only 50% of Colorado homes have been tested for radon.

Menstrual pads and tampons can contain toxic substances – here’s what to know about this emerging health issue

Heavy metals, phthalates and other potentially harmful chemicals have been detected in a range of menstrual products – the latest category of concern in the personal care aisle.

Alyssa Milano, Selma Blair, Ashton Kutcher and more remember Eric Dane, dead at 53

Celebrities are mourning actor Eric Dane, many posting photos or video clips along with tributes on social media

Tracking US flu cases in maps and charts

Tracking US flu cases in maps and charts

Growing number of Americans report experiencing extreme cold, AP-NORC poll finds

A new AP-NORC poll shows more Americans say extreme cold has affected their lives after frigid weather engulfed much of North America at the beginning of 2026

Egg prices have plummeted. That’s great news for consumers — and a crisis for farmers.

Egg prices have plummeted. That’s great news for consumers — and a crisis for farmers.

Social media companies face legal reckoning over mental health harms to children

For years, social media companies have disputed allegations that they harm children’s mental health through the way they design their platforms, deliberately addicting kids and failing to protect them from sexual predators and dangerous content

Trump climate health rollback likely to hit poor, minority areas hardest, experts say

The Trump administration’s revocation of a scientific finding that climate change is a danger to public health is likely to affect communities of color the most

Israeli settlers kill 19-year-old Palestinian American, officials and witnesses say

The Palestinian Health Ministry and a witness say that Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank shot and killed a Palestinian American in an attack on a village

Warriors' Stephen Curry to be re-evaluated in 10 days after 2nd MRI on knee

Golden State star Stephen Curry had a second MRI on his troublesome right knee that revealed no structural damage, although the two-time NBA MVP is expected to miss at least another five games before being re-evaluated

Texas congressman claims he's being 'blackmailed' over alleged affair with staffer who later died

Congressman Tony Gonzales of Texas is claiming he's being “blackmailed” following a report he allegedly had an affair with a former staffer who later died after she set herself on fire

Judge orders takeover of health care operations in Arizona prisons after years of poor care

A federal judge has ordered a takeover of health care operations in Arizona’s prisons and will appoint an official to run the system after years of complaints about poor medical and mental health care

Mosaic artist Isaiah Zagar, who created mirrored dreamscapes across Philadelphia, dies at 86

Philadelphia mosaic artist Isaiah Zagar has died at age 86

Sacramento Police Canine Association covers cost of care for retired police dogs

Sacramento Police Canine Association covers cost of care for retired police dogs

San Benito flood crossing leaves passenger dead, driver found hypothermic

San Benito flood crossing leaves passenger dead, driver found hypothermic

VA backs off rule that would have cut benefits amid outrage

VA backs off rule that would have cut benefits amid outrage

Officers jumped in to save 30 farm animals that escaped a trailer in the Pueblo I-25 crash

Officers jumped in to save 30 farm animals that escaped a trailer in the Pueblo I-25 crash

New Mexico’s promise of free child care comes with a fiscal escape hatch

An ambitious program to provide free universal child care to working families in New Mexico is being enshrined into law

CDC vaccine advisory committee meeting canceled for next week

CDC vaccine advisory committee meeting canceled for next week

Police officer who experienced homelessness now inspiring teens at camp

Police officer who experienced homelessness now inspiring teens at camp

Genealogy sites have helped solve major crimes. Police in Nancy Guthrie's case might turn to them

Authorities trying to solve the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie say they might tap DNA genealogy databases

Dead iguana kills dog, paralyzes another

Dead iguana kills dog, paralyzes another

HUD proposes rule that would force noncitizens from public housing

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is proposing a rule that would limit public housing mostly to citizens, which advocates fear could lead to tens of thousand of people being evicted

Los Gatos mosque seeks more leeway as Ramadan begins, but neighbors are upset over extra noise

Los Gatos mosque seeks more leeway as Ramadan begins, but neighbors are upset over extra noise

Family of woman who died after being picked up by garbage truck seeking answers

Family of woman who died after being picked up by garbage truck seeking answers

Fire department uses drones to find farmer's missing donkey

Fire department uses drones to find farmer's missing donkey

Friend of suspected ice rink shooter 'disgusted' about what happened

Friend of suspected ice rink shooter 'disgusted' about what happened

Philanthropist killed in Maryland helped start veteran women's shelter

Philanthropist killed in Maryland helped start veteran women's shelter

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

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

Community steps up to help man who had e-bike stolen

Community steps up to help man who had e-bike stolen

Couple searches for baby's biological parents after IVF mix-up

Couple searches for baby's biological parents after IVF mix-up

Woman accused of drugging disabled great-granddaughter in attempted murder-suicide

Woman accused of drugging disabled great-granddaughter in attempted murder-suicide

Meet 2 therapists revolutionizing how Black men get therapy and breaking the stigma

Meet 2 therapists revolutionizing how Black men get therapy and breaking the stigma

Couple helps people get moving through the joy of Double Dutch

Couple helps people get moving through the joy of Double Dutch

Teenagers push man into moving Orange Line train, witnesses say

Teenagers push man into moving Orange Line train, witnesses say

8 backcountry skiers found dead and 1 still missing after California avalanche

Authorities say the bodies of eight backcountry skiers have been found and one remains missing after an avalanche near Lake Tahoe in California

Boy hit by car while watching fight near school

Boy hit by car while watching fight near school

Wisconsin passes expanded Medicaid for moms, would leave Arkansas as only state without it

Women in Wisconsin will soon be eligible to receive expanded Medicaid coverage for up to a year after giving birth following passage of a measure by the Wisconsin Assembly

Third grader creates emergency autism kits for first responders

Third grader creates emergency autism kits for first responders

Veteran shot twice while protecting friend in bar still seeks justice

Veteran shot twice while protecting friend in bar still seeks justice

Gust of wind blows baby girl in stroller into Lake Michigan, man helps save child

Gust of wind blows baby girl in stroller into Lake Michigan, man helps save child

Cancer survivor shares story of unexpected heart failure diagnosis at 32

Cancer survivor shares story of unexpected heart failure diagnosis at 32

Could a jail release notification saved the life of a mother lost to domestic violence?

Could a jail release notification saved the life of a mother lost to domestic violence?

After learning to drive again, quadruple amputee in need of donations for equipped vehicle

After learning to drive again, quadruple amputee in need of donations for equipped vehicle

Canada is not ruling out Sidney Crosby for its semifinal or the rest of the Olympics

Sidney Crosby has not been ruled out for Canada's semifinal game against Finland at the Olympics on Friday after leaving the quarterfinals with an apparent right-leg injury

Wisconsin man steals ambulance with patient inside, leads police on 18-mile chase

Wisconsin man steals ambulance with patient inside, leads police on 18-mile chase

Over 60 cats and dogs rescued from home in Michigan, authorities say

Over 60 cats and dogs rescued from home in Michigan, authorities say

As the US population ages, more employees are seeking caregiver benefits at work

More than 63 million Americans provide care for an adult family member, and most of them have regular paid jobs as well, according to AARP

Community shaves heads, raises $20,000 for childhood cancer research

Community shaves heads, raises $20,000 for childhood cancer research

Brazilian Bruna Moura's remarkable journey to the Olympics

Sometimes just making it to the Olympics is a triumph, and that was certainly the case for one cross-country skier from Brazil. Bruna Moura joined CNN World Sport's Don Riddell to tell her remarkable story.

Catholics return to confession focused on grace, not a get-out-of-hell-free card

The Lenten period for penance started this week with Ash Wednesday and Catholic priests are happily bracing for long lines outside the confessional

Trump’s immigration crackdown is brewing a health care crisis in the US, doctors warn

Trump’s immigration crackdown is brewing a health care crisis in the US, doctors warn

With no initial DNA match, Guthrie investigators turn to one of their newest tools to crack cases: genetic genealogy

With no initial DNA match, Guthrie investigators turn to one of their newest tools to crack cases: genetic genealogy

Takeaways: Mark Zuckerberg testifies for the first time ever on social media and children’s mental health

Takeaways: Mark Zuckerberg testifies for the first time ever on social media and children’s mental health

Hawaii residents sick of early crowing and aggressive pecking could be allowed to kill wild chickens

Hawaii lawmakers are weighing tougher ways to deal with feral chickens, as residents complain about noise, mess, and growing flocks

Early prenatal care, considered best for moms and babies, is on the decline in the US

Early prenatal care improves the chances of having a healthy pregnancy and baby

Bernie Sanders and Gavin Newsom become adversaries over push to tax California billionaires

Bernie Sanders has traveled to Los Angeles to kick off a campaign for a proposed “billionaires tax” that has set off an uproar in the Silicon Valley and led to divisions among Democrats

Kings' Sabonis, LaVine out for rest of season after surgeries

Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis and guard Zach LaVine will miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgeries Wednesday

Mark Zuckerberg quizzed on kids' Instagram use in social media trial

Mark Zuckerberg and opposing lawyers dueled in a Los Angeles courtroom Wednesday, where the Meta CEO answered questions about young people’s use of Instagram, his congressional testimony and internal advice he’s received to be “authentic” and not “robotic.”

How one displaced family in Gaza is observing Ramadan's first day under a fragile ceasefire deal

Ramadan has begun in Gaza under a fragile ceasefire deal, but many say the joyous spirit of the month has disappeared

Meta’s Zuckerberg testifies about social media’s effects on children in landmark trial

Meta’s Zuckerberg testifies about social media’s effects on children in landmark trial

FDA’s abrupt flip-flop on Moderna’s mRNA flu shot highlights growing risks to drug-makers of investing in vaccines

After pushback, the agency reversed course and agreed to review Moderna’s application after all.

Children of the late Rev. Jesse Jackson honor his legacy as memorial services set for next week

Jesse Jackson’s children remember his civil rights legacy and describe him as a devoted father after his death at home

FDA will drop two-study requirement for new drug approvals, aiming to speed access

The Food and Drug Administration plans to drop its longtime standard of requiring two rigorous studies for new drug approvals

NIH director temporarily steps in to run CDC

NIH director temporarily steps in to run CDC

Public health, green groups sue EPA over repeal of rule supporting climate protections

A coalition of health and environmental groups is suing the Environmental Protection Agency, challenging the rescinding of a scientific finding that has been the central basis for U.S. action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change

Mamdani reboots homeless encampment sweeps in New York City

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has resumed the practice of clearing out homeless encampments, saying he has retooled the process

NIH's Bhattacharya will also run the CDC while Trump administration looks for a permanent director

The director of the National Institutes of Health is also taking over as acting head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, according to an administration official

Beautiful blooms surprise Iowa cancer patients

Beautiful blooms surprise Iowa cancer patients

Teen dating violence cases surge in Canyon County as advocates sound alarm

Teen dating violence cases surge in Canyon County as advocates sound alarm

Hospital sweethearts take on Boston Marathon together

Hospital sweethearts take on Boston Marathon together

Good Samaritan aids neighbor after home invasion

Good Samaritan aids neighbor after home invasion

Porta potty problems by pier construction spark complaints

Porta potty problems by pier construction spark complaints

'It happened so fast': State trooper saves choking infant

'It happened so fast': State trooper saves choking infant

Oklahoma fire risk continues after Gov. Kevin Stitt declares state of emergency for 3 counties

Oklahoma fire risk continues after Gov. Kevin Stitt declares state of emergency for 3 counties

Delta responds after woman says airline broke her specialized wheelchair

Delta responds after woman says airline broke her specialized wheelchair

New reproductive health vending machine opens in Indianapolis, offering access to free health essentials

New reproductive health vending machine opens in Indianapolis, offering access to free health essentials

What is a pulmonary embolism, the condition that led to Catherine O’Hara’s death?

What is a pulmonary embolism, the condition that led to Catherine O’Hara’s death?

7-year-old raises almost $8K for Parkinson’s following father's diagnosis

7-year-old raises almost $8K for Parkinson’s following father's diagnosis

Reverend creates 'stress-free zone' for mothers and families in need

Reverend creates 'stress-free zone' for mothers and families in need

Following Trump's lead, some GOP states seek to limit environmental regulations

Some Republican legislators are pushing to limit state environmental regulations

Teen in need of bone marrow transplant helps boost donor registry, but is still seeking his own match

Teen in need of bone marrow transplant helps boost donor registry, but is still seeking his own match

University of Miami shuttle bus driver arrested on DUI charges while on the job, student say he smelled of alcohol

University of Miami shuttle bus driver arrested on DUI charges while on the job, student say he smelled of alcohol

Owner of pet crematorium pleads guilty after giving sand instead of pets' ashes

Owner of pet crematorium pleads guilty after giving sand instead of pets' ashes

Man meets Dutch firefighter who cares for his WWII father's grave: 'Cannot thank you enough'

Man meets Dutch firefighter who cares for his WWII father's grave: 'Cannot thank you enough'

'Ridiculous' plan developed at Florida zoo saves wild rhino's eyesight in Africa

Animal behaviorists partnering with the Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society in Florida traveled to Africa in August to help an endangered white rhino with a life-threatening, parasitic eye infection

Abortion clinics are closing, even in states that have become key access points

Abortion clinics are closing, even in states that have become key access points

Moderna says the FDA will consider its new flu shot after resolving a public dispute

Vaccine maker Moderna says the Food and Drug Administration will decide whether to approve its new flu shot for older adults after all

Your gut microbes can be anti-aging – scientists are uncovering how to keep your microbiome youthful

Certain lifestyle changes can help your gut microbiome help you age gracefully.

Avoiding exercise? Here are 5 tips from an expert to get you motivated and moving

Avoiding exercise? Here are 5 tips from an expert to get you motivated and moving

FDA reverses course and will review Moderna’s mRNA flu shot, company says

FDA reverses course and will review Moderna’s mRNA flu shot, company says

When ICE sweeps a community, public health pays a price – and recovery will likely take years

As immigration enforcement crackdowns expand across the US, communities can mobilize to lessen the public health impacts.

Former cricket captains urge Pakistan to ensure better medical care for Imran Khan in prison

More than a dozen former international cricket captainshave urged Pakistan’s government to ensure better prison treatment and medical care for former cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan

Texas Tech star JT Toppin injures lower right leg in loss to Arizona State

Texas Tech star JT Toppin was doing his usual work in the paint, pouring in buckets and grabbing rebounds against Arizona State in a tough road environment

FBI, St. Paul police probing ICE arrest that resulted in skull fractures

Minnesota and federal authorities are investigating claims that immigration officers shattered a Mexican man's skull while taking him into custody last month

4 dead in crashes involving over 30 vehicles in 'brown out' conditions on Colorado interstate

Authorities say four people have died in crashes involving over 30 vehicles on a Colorado interstate after blowing dirt made it nearly impossible to see

Police in Nancy Guthrie investigation say glove DNA didn't match anything in national database

Investigators in the Nancy Guthrie disappearance say DNA from gloves did not match any entries in a national database

Bayer agrees to $7.25 billion proposed settlement over thousands of Roundup cancer lawsuits

Bayer has agreed to a proposed $7.25 billion deal to settle thousands of U.S. lawsuits that blame Roundup for causing cancer

Twins right-hander Pablo López has a major elbow injury that likely will need season-ending surgery

Minnesota Twins right-hander Pablo López has a “significant tear” in the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow that is expected to require season-ending surgery

Woman says her father opened fire in hockey rink, 'has mental health issues'

Woman says her father opened fire in hockey rink, 'has mental health issues'

'I don’t wish this on nobody': Cleveland man shot while trying to stop carjacking

'I don’t wish this on nobody': Cleveland man shot while trying to stop carjacking

Man jumps into canal to save mother and 3 children, reunites with family 1 week later

Man jumps into canal to save mother and 3 children, reunites with family 1 week later

Georgia students recall horror of being shot as father of accused school shooter goes on trial

Students in Georgia describe the terror of a school shooting as prosecutors try to convict the suspect’s father for giving him the gun

The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after King, has died at 84

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Teen survives brutal attack with major artery missed by millimeters

Teen survives brutal attack with major artery missed by millimeters

Iowa sewing group empowers South African girls with hygiene kits

Iowa sewing group empowers South African girls with hygiene kits

See how Cape Coral's rescue divers train for life-saving missions

See how Cape Coral's rescue divers train for life-saving missions

Grieving woman planning funeral instead of wedding after fiancé shot and killed at OKC apartment

Grieving woman planning funeral instead of wedding after fiancé shot and killed at OKC apartment

Couple overwhelmed by medical bills while trying to get babies' bodies back from Cancun

Couple overwhelmed by medical bills while trying to get babies' bodies back from Cancun

Korean War veteran finally receives long-overdue Purple Heart

Korean War veteran finally receives long-overdue Purple Heart

Hundreds of Indiana students rally at Statehouse, some called for lawmakers to address bullying

Hundreds of Indiana students rally at Statehouse, some called for lawmakers to address bullying

‘Brave Shift’: Author’s 30 rules to help overcome life’s everyday challenges

‘Brave Shift’: Author’s 30 rules to help overcome life’s everyday challenges

New tool for tackling blighted homes

New tool for tackling blighted homes

"Grandfamilies" can happen unexpectedly. A group of grandmothers is making sure no one is alone.

"Grandfamilies" can happen unexpectedly. A group of grandmothers is making sure no one is alone.

Ice cream truck made out of snow is raising money for a good cause

Ice cream truck made out of snow is raising money for a good cause

Elevate Prize winners gain more than $300K in funding. They learn to better tell their own stories

The Elevate Prize Foundation named its 10 winners for 2026 on Tuesday, including Monica Ramirez of Justice for Migrant Women and Mara Fleishman of the Chef Ann Foundation

Nationally-ranked teen snowboarder makes miraculous return to the slopes after surgery

Nationally-ranked teen snowboarder makes miraculous return to the slopes after surgery

Teen ensuring women receive necessary breast cancer screenings in Ukraine despite war

Teen ensuring women receive necessary breast cancer screenings in Ukraine despite war

“I was on a bridge ready to jump”: How a gaming community helped save a veteran’s life

“I was on a bridge ready to jump”: How a gaming community helped save a veteran’s life

Driver says he could have died in sub-zero cold before NFTA officer stepped up

Driver says he could have died in sub-zero cold before NFTA officer stepped up

New dietary guidelines prioritize ‘real food’ – but low-income pregnant women can’t easily obtain it

New research reveals a deepening crisis in prenatal health as geography and income increasingly dictate whether a mother can meet her basic nutritional needs.

Coffee crops are dying from a fungus with species-jumping genes – researchers are ‘resurrecting’ their genomes to understand how and why

Coffee wilt disease has continually devastated farms around the world. Understanding the fungus’s genetics can help protect everyone’s cup of joe.

Covid, carnage and convalescence: Why one athlete’s extraordinary journey to the Olympics took 16 years

Covid, carnage and convalescence: Why one athlete’s extraordinary journey to the Olympics took 16 years

Tough questions — and grieving families — await Mark Zuckerberg at social media addiction trial Wednesday

Tough questions — and grieving families — await Mark Zuckerberg at social media addiction trial Wednesday

This doctor is training AI to do her job. And it’s a booming business

This doctor is training AI to do her job. And it’s a booming business

College Hill couple demands accountability after police shoot dog during 911 call

College Hill couple demands accountability after police shoot dog during 911 call

Heart monitor helps Nashville woman find answers after mysterious stroke

Heart monitor helps Nashville woman find answers after mysterious stroke

Woman found dead after camper fire at Fond du Lac County campground

Woman found dead after camper fire at Fond du Lac County campground

Nancy Guthrie kidnapping investigators work with Walmart after identifying suspect’s backpack

Investigators working on the disappearance of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie’s mother are consulting with Walmart management to develop leads

University of Michigan student accused of using AI suing school; lawsuit alleges disability discrimination

University of Michigan student accused of using AI suing school; lawsuit alleges disability discrimination

A life-altering stroke couldn't keep a Minneapolis triathlete from her passion

A life-altering stroke couldn't keep a Minneapolis triathlete from her passion

Velo Vets creates cycling community for disabled veterans in Sierra Vista

Velo Vets creates cycling community for disabled veterans in Sierra Vista

'They are overwhelmed:' Denver Health expands school-based centers as student mental health needs rise

'They are overwhelmed:' Denver Health expands school-based centers as student mental health needs rise

Injured seabird desperately pecks at hospital door for help

An injured seabird sought help by pecking on a German hospital’s emergency room door

Russia poisoned Alexei Navalny with dart frog toxin, European nations say

Five European countries say Russia poisoned Alexei Navalny with a rare toxin linked to poison dart frogs

How do people know their interests? The shortest player in the NBA shows how self-belief matters more than biology

Some people seem to be born to excel at certain activities. But having opportunities to try new things and get better at them can lead to lifelong passions.

Local surgeon, artist creates memorial for Shreveport Navy SEALs

Local surgeon, artist creates memorial for Shreveport Navy SEALs

A look at the Olympic sport of biathlon by the numbers

The sport of biathlon, which combines cross-country skiing and precision target shooting, requires hundreds of hours of training and the ability to push your body to the maximum effort to have a chance of success at the Milan Cortina Olympics

Indian Health Service to phase out use of dental fillings containing mercury by 2027

The federal agency that provides health care to Native Americans will no longer treat tooth decay with dental fillings containing mercury

Teen daughter of a Chicago man detained in an immigration case dies from a rare cancer

A Chicago teen who spoke out for her father’s release after he was detained last fall by immigration officials has died after battling a rare form of cancer

Lindsey Vonn is preparing to fly home to the US with more surgeries to come, team official tells AP

The chief of the U.S. Ski Team says Lindsey Vonn is preparing to fly home to the United States a week after her terrifying head-over-heels crash in the Olympic downhill

Gaza's Nasser Hospital condemns MSF decision to suspend most services

Nasser Hospital in Gaza has condemned the decision by Doctors Without Borders to suspend most work at the facility due to concerns over armed men in the compound

Is a stiff rib cage causing your back pain? An expert weighs in

Is a stiff rib cage causing your back pain? An expert weighs in

As some people push to make profound autism its own diagnosis, this family is raising twins with it

As the definition of autism has widened, there’s a growing push to separate profound autism into its own diagnosis

Whether it's a mini-sabbatical or an adult gap year, more people are taking extended work breaks

The idea of taking more than a two-week vacation from work to recover from burnout or rethink life is slowly gaining supporters in the United States

Four new astronauts arrive at the International Space Station to replace NASA's evacuated crew

The International Space Station is back to full strength with the arrival of four new astronauts

Illinois couple renews vows on 71st anniversary

Illinois couple renews vows on 71st anniversary

New Jersey family celebrates Heart Awareness Month, Valentine's Day with grit and love

New Jersey family celebrates Heart Awareness Month, Valentine's Day with grit and love

'Part of something much bigger': Ohio native Katie Spotz to row 10,000 miles solo across Pacific Ocean

'Part of something much bigger': Ohio native Katie Spotz to row 10,000 miles solo across Pacific Ocean

5 ways losing love affects you and what an expert says you can do to start feeling better

5 ways losing love affects you and what an expert says you can do to start feeling better

MSF suspends some work at Gaza's Nasser Hospital due to presence of armed men

Doctors Without Borders says it has suspended some operations at one of Gaza's largest functioning hospitals after patients and staff said they witnessed armed, masked men in parts of the compound

In battleground Michigan, 3 Democrats test vision of affordability in the Senate primary

Voters say they're worried about the cost of living, and affordability is a leading issue in 2026 campaigns

Hundreds of agents search for Nancy Guthrie as her case spotlights other families left behind

Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance highlights how differently police respond when a case draws national attention

New careers, relocations and medical problems: How ex-federal workers’ lives have been upended since DOGE

New careers, relocations and medical problems: How ex-federal workers’ lives have been upended since DOGE

Sarah Warren will take to the Olympic ice on Sunday. The list of injuries the speed skater overcame to get there is stunning

Sarah Warren will take to the Olympic ice on Sunday. The list of injuries the speed skater overcame to get there is stunning

Iranian security use dragnet spanning the entire country to arrest protesters

A month after Iran launched a crackdown on nationwide protests, widespread arrests are roiling the country

Minneapolis left to decide future of streetside memorials to 2 people killed by federal officers

The Trump administration announced this week that its immigration crackdown in Minnesota is ending

Mandatory driver impairment sensors clear a funding hurdle, but are they ready?

A federal law requires new cars to include technology that detects drunk or impaired driving, but regulators still have not cleared it

What we know about top RFK Jr. aides leaving HHS

Acting CDC Director Jim O'Neill and HHS General Counsel Mike Stuart are expected to leave HHS as part of a broader restructuring at the agency ahead of the midterm elections. CNN's Jacqueline Howard reports that overall public trust in the CDC is declining.

SpaceX, NASA mission arrives at ISS, relieving bare-bones astronaut crew

SpaceX, NASA mission arrives at ISS, relieving bare-bones astronaut crew

Affordable housing residents near Portland ICE building ask judge to limit feds' use of tear gas

Residents of an affordable housing complex across from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building in Portland, Oregon, have testified in a lawsuit seeking to limit federal officers' use of tear gas during protests at the building

Guns and mental health struggles: What the apparent online footprint of the Canada school shooter tells us

Guns and mental health struggles: What the apparent online footprint of the Canada school shooter tells us

A judge says she'll rule that the US still cannot force states to provide data on SNAP recipients

A judge says she plans to rule that President Donald Trump’s administration still cannot force states to hand over detailed information on people who have applied for or received SNAP food aid

Sex workers at Nevada brothel fight for the first-ever unionization

Sex workers at a brothel in Pahrump, Nevada, are fighting to unionize

Imprisoned Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi is in worsening health, husband says

The husband of imprisoned Iranian Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi says his wife's health condition is worsening, in part because of the beating she endured during her arrest two months ago

Puppies recovered from suspected dogfighting ring brought to SPCA Cincinnati

Puppies recovered from suspected dogfighting ring brought to SPCA Cincinnati

Retired NASA Astronaut Suni Williams to run in 130th Boston Marathon

Retired NASA Astronaut Suni Williams to run in 130th Boston Marathon

Fast action saves woman after cardiac arrest at Toboggan Championships

Fast action saves woman after cardiac arrest at Toboggan Championships

Robotic surgery at NCH reduces recovery time for young athletes with spinal fractures

Robotic surgery at NCH reduces recovery time for young athletes with spinal fractures

Police officers injured by detonated explosive during evidence collection at bomb range

Police officers injured by detonated explosive during evidence collection at bomb range

Amazon driver calls 911, helps save 84-year-old woman from burning home

Amazon driver calls 911, helps save 84-year-old woman from burning home

Brother, sister found dead in murder-suicide at Florida general store

Brother, sister found dead in murder-suicide at Florida general store

3 daycare workers indicted for alleged child abuse and strangulation

3 daycare workers indicted for alleged child abuse and strangulation

Missing 79-year-old reunited with K9 who found him

Missing 79-year-old reunited with K9 who found him

Lindsey Vonn hopes to go home after another surgery following crash in Olympic downhill

Lindsey Vonn says she will have another surgery on her broken left leg Saturday at the Italian hospital treating her “and then I can potentially leave and go back home.”

5 more minutes of exercise can help you live longer

5 more minutes of exercise can help you live longer

Couple shares secrets to 65 years of marriage ahead of Valentine's Day

Couple shares secrets to 65 years of marriage ahead of Valentine's Day

Two top aides to RFK Jr. leaving HHS as part of leadership shakeup

Two top aides to RFK Jr. leaving HHS as part of leadership shakeup

New astronauts launch to the International Space Station after medical evacuation

The replacements for the astronauts involved in NASA's first medical evacuation are on their way to the International Space Station

Michigan man receives life-saving award for rescue efforts during fall through ice

Michigan man receives life-saving award for rescue efforts during fall through ice

The intensity and perfectionism that drive Olympic athletes also put them at high risk for eating disorders

Athletes in sports where weight and body image come into play, such as figure skating and wrestling, can be particularly vulnerable.

EPA rescinds 2009 endangerment finding, clearing way for Trump to shred more US climate rules – but serious court challenges await

A federal judge dealt one blow to the effort when he found the administration had violated the law in handpicking a panel to question climate science.

Trump promised RFK Jr. would ‘restore faith in American health care.’ A year in, trust has plummeted

Trump promised RFK Jr. would ‘restore faith in American health care.’ A year in, trust has plummeted

Do these companies help veterans — or are they cheating them?

Do these companies help veterans — or are they cheating them?

Thailand uses a birth control vaccine to curb its elephant population near expanding farms

Thailand has begun using a birth control vaccine on elephants in the wild to try curb a growing problem where human and animal populations encroach on each other

Colorectal cancer is increasing among young people, as James Van Der Beek’s death reminds us – cancer experts explain ways to decrease your risk

Colon cancer symptoms can be subtle. While lifestyle changes can help reduce your risk, open communication with your family and doctor is essential.

Judge temporarily blocks Trump officials from rescinding health grants to some Democratic-led states

A federal judge has ruled that President Donald Trump’s administration cannot pull back $600 million in public health grants allocated to four Democratic-led states, for now

A timeline of the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in Minnesota

The Trump administration is ending Operation Metro Surge, a sweeping immigration crackdown in Minnesota that sparked weeks of protests and left two U.S. citizens dead

Scientific studies calculate climate change as health danger, while Trump calls it a 'scam'

The Trump administration has revoked a scientific finding that climate change is a danger to public health, an idea that President Donald Trump called “a scam.”

A look at false claims made by the Trump administration as it revokes a key scientific finding

While announcing that he was rolling back the Environmental Protection Agency’s 2009 endangerment finding, President Donald Trump and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin made false claims regarding the government declaration, climate change and energy

White House seeks to tighten control over HHS priorities with personnel shakeup

White House seeks to tighten control over HHS priorities with personnel shakeup

Puerto Rico governor signs law to recognize fetus as human being as critics warn of consequences

Puerto Rico’s governor has signed a bill that amends a law to recognize a fetus as a human being

No. 11 Tar Heels lose freshman star Caleb Wilson to hand fracture; timetable for return unclear

North Carolina has lost freshman star Caleb Wilson to a fracture in his left hand

RFK Jr. promised to restore trust in US health agencies. A year later, it’s eroding

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is reshaping U.S. health policy as HHS secretary, and doctors say his changes are eroding trust

AI transforms Madison healthcare with Epic Systems' new doctor-patient tool

AI transforms Madison healthcare with Epic Systems' new doctor-patient tool

Rangers lose top prospect, infielder Sebastian Walcott, to UCL injury and surgery

Top prospect Sebastian Walcott of the Texas Rangers is having elbow surgery, and the infielder is expected to miss most of the season

Woman charged with dumping newborn baby in portable toilet

Woman charged with dumping newborn baby in portable toilet

Pipeline rupture sends 36,000 gallons of wastewater near Tijuana River

Pipeline rupture sends 36,000 gallons of wastewater near Tijuana River

Camp Mystic parents seek stronger camp regulations in other states

The parents of an Alabama girl who was killed at Camp Mystic are seeking more safety oversight on summer camps

Lindsey Vonn posts update after third surgery

Lindsey Vonn said she has undergone a third surgery in a week since the crash that ended her Winter Olympics in Milan, writing on Instagram that her definition of success looks a little different now.

Birthday party fight turns deadly

Birthday party fight turns deadly

Good Samaritan rescues mother and three children from a canal

Good Samaritan rescues mother and three children from a canal

‘My heart just sank’: Iowa Lakes students mourn after deadly baseball team bus crash

‘My heart just sank’: Iowa Lakes students mourn after deadly baseball team bus crash

Attorney donates $1M from Super Bowl bet to benefit children's cancer research

Attorney donates $1M from Super Bowl bet to benefit children's cancer research

FDA rejects Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine application - for reasons with no basis in the law

The move signals an escalation in the agency’s efforts to interfere with established procedures for testing and approving vaccines.

First responders rescue 11-year-old girl with autism near icy water in Cincinnati

First responders rescue 11-year-old girl with autism near icy water in Cincinnati

Baby defies odds with miraculous recovery from health challenges

Baby defies odds with miraculous recovery from health challenges

Meet the Publix cashier who customers wait 40 minutes to see

Meet the Publix cashier who customers wait 40 minutes to see

Utah's Jaren Jackson Jr. will have surgery on knee growth that was found during post-trade physical

Utah Jazz forward Jaren Jackson Jr. will undergo surgery after a post-trade physical revealed a growth in his left knee

Man pain-free thanks to revolutionary sickle cell treatment at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Man pain-free thanks to revolutionary sickle cell treatment at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Good Samaritan shovels busy sidewalk after fire left building abandoned

Good Samaritan shovels busy sidewalk after fire left building abandoned

Program reunites veteran with stray cat she met while deployed

Program reunites veteran with stray cat she met while deployed

Man hands out backpacks, hugs and chance to reconnect homeless to loved ones

Man hands out backpacks, hugs and chance to reconnect homeless to loved ones

Spa opens unique 'Snow Room' cold therapy

Spa opens unique 'Snow Room' cold therapy

RFK Jr. pledged more transparency. Here's what the public doesn't know anymore

Health experts say the federal government now shares less public health data, even after Robert F_ Kennedy Jr_ promised “radical transparency.”

Takeaways from AP and Public Source's report on pollution and safety issues at Pittsburgh coke plant

Last year, an explosion at U.S. Steel’s Clairton Coke Works outside Pittsburgh killed two U.S. Steel workers and injured 11 others, including contractors

Addiction affects your brain as well as your body – that’s why detoxing is just the first stage of recovery

Substance use disorders are widespread in the US, but many people wrongly equate detoxing with being cured.

Nearly every state in the US has dyslexia laws – but our research shows limited change for struggling readers

Dyslexia laws are now nearly universal across the US. But the data shows that passing a law is not the same as improving how children learn to read.

Hesitation is costly in sports but essential to life – neuroscientists identified its brain circuitry

There are specific parts of the brain that trigger hesitation in times of uncertainty.

How business students learn to make ethical decisions by studying a soup kitchen in one of America’s toughest neighborhoods

For 50 years, St. Francis Inn in Philadelphia has served the poorest and most vulnerable people in Kensington.

UNICEF warns that child recruitment by armed groups in Haiti tripled last year

UNICEF says that the recruitment of children by armed groups in Haiti tripled last year as poverty and violence deepens across the troubled Caribbean country

Want to train like a Winter Olympics athlete? Here’s what to eat, when and how often

Want to train like a Winter Olympics athlete? Here’s what to eat, when and how often

Zohran Mamdani has big plans for housing, transit…and public bathrooms

Zohran Mamdani has big plans for housing, transit…and public bathrooms

Commercial dog food contains ‘alarming’ levels of lead, mercury and other contaminants

Commercial dog food contains ‘alarming’ levels of lead, mercury and other contaminants

Lindsey Vonn says success has ‘completely different meaning’ after third surgery following Olympics crash

Lindsey Vonn says success has ‘completely different meaning’ after third surgery following Olympics crash

Paris wine show reflects surging demand for zero- and low-alcohol drinks

Zero- and low-alcohol drinks are gaining ground as people in France and beyond drink less

Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg sidelined by left midfoot sprain, out for NBA's Rising Stars

Dallas Mavericks rookie teenage standout Cooper Flagg will miss their final game before the All-Star break and not play in the NBA’s Rising Stars game this weekend because of a left midfoot sprain

James Van Der Beek, ‘Dawson’s Creek’ star, has died

James Van Der Beek, ‘Dawson’s Creek’ star, has died

Suspect in Canada shooting is identified as an 18-year-old with history of police visits to her home

The suspect in a school shooting in Canada has been identified as an 18-year-old who had a history of police visits to her home to check on her mental health

Instagram chief says he does not believe people can get clinically addicted to social media

Adam Mosseri, the head of Meta’s Instagram, testified during a landmark social media trial in Los Angeles that he disagrees people can be addicted to social media platforms

San Francisco parents scramble as teachers strike leaves 50,000 students out of school

Connor Haught is juggling work and child care as San Francisco faces a teachers strike with no end in sight

Nurses on strike in New York approve new contracts at 2 of 3 hospital systems

Nurses on strike at two major New York City hospital systems have approved new contracts, but ones striking at another system have rejected a proposal to bring an end to the monthlong walkout

One dead, dozens injured in crash involving Iowa Lakes Community College baseball bus

One dead, dozens injured in crash involving Iowa Lakes Community College baseball bus

Busy Phillips, Chad Michael Murray and more react to the death of James Van Der Beek

The American actor James Van Der Beek, best known for his role as the titular character of the '90s and early ’00s teen drama “Dawson’s Creek,” has died

Students say nicotine flavor ban could help peers

Students say nicotine flavor ban could help peers

Two residents navigate homelessness despite employment

Two residents navigate homelessness despite employment

Basketball coach saves life of opposing coach during medical emergency

Basketball coach saves life of opposing coach during medical emergency

Emergency dispatcher guides family through CPR on child who stopped breathing

Emergency dispatcher guides family through CPR on child who stopped breathing

Professional iguana trapper says cold snap caused major reduction in iguanas

Professional iguana trapper says cold snap caused major reduction in iguanas

'G-forces are intense on that ride': Ride inspector texts following Epic Universe coaster death

'G-forces are intense on that ride': Ride inspector texts following Epic Universe coaster death

13-year-old saves family swept out to sea

Australian teen Austin Appelbee heralded as a hero after swimming for hours to get help for his mother and siblings.

National Kitten College training aims to reduce kitten euthanasia

National Kitten College training aims to reduce kitten euthanasia

Lindsey Vonn says she had a 'successful' 3rd surgery on broken leg following crash at the Olympics

Lindsey Vonn says she had a “successful” third surgery on her broken left leg following her downhill crash at the Olympics

Ongoing water main break turns Cleveland street into ice, stranding cars

Ongoing water main break turns Cleveland street into ice, stranding cars

They told him he won $750,000, then the man lost money

They told him he won $750,000, then the man lost money

Iranian authorities subjected Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi to ‘life-threatening mistreatment,’ Nobel Committee says

Iranian authorities subjected Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi to ‘life-threatening mistreatment,’ Nobel Committee says

Studies test whether gene-editing can fix high cholesterol. For now, take your medicine

Scientists are testing an entirely new way to fight heart disease: whether gene editing might offer a one-time fix for high cholesterol

Penn patients "forever grateful" as hospital celebrates 6 decades of organ transplants

Penn patients "forever grateful" as hospital celebrates 6 decades of organ transplants

Steakhouse opens hearts and doors for dog's final meal

Steakhouse opens hearts and doors for dog's final meal

Michigan police officer saves choking baby's life in dramatic bodycam video

Michigan police officer saves choking baby's life in dramatic bodycam video

Army vet helping military service members get mental health care

Army vet helping military service members get mental health care

Throat cancer survivor finds new voice after life-changing surgery removes vocal cords

Throat cancer survivor finds new voice after life-changing surgery removes vocal cords

Brooklyn high school becomes first in NYC to heat entirely with vegetable oil biofuel. Here's how it works.

Brooklyn high school becomes first in NYC to heat entirely with vegetable oil biofuel. Here's how it works.

Blood drive honors deputies killed 10 years ago

Blood drive honors deputies killed 10 years ago

'We have joy': Handwritten valentines bring love to seniors feeling the weight of loneliness

'We have joy': Handwritten valentines bring love to seniors feeling the weight of loneliness

Why is US health care still the most expensive in the world after decades of cost-cutting initiatives?

To lower health care costs, the Trump administration will have to wrangle a complex system fraught with competing interests.

Living in space can change where your brain sits in your skull – new research

These changes aren’t permanent – the brain goes gradually back to normal after coming back to Earth. Understanding the physical effects of spaceflight helps plan space missions.

Reading to young kids improves their social skills − and a new study shows it doesn’t matter whether parents stop to ask questions

New research shows that parents who read to their 6- to 8-year-olds nightly boost their children’s creativity and empathy.

Distrust and disempowerment, not apathy, keep employees from supporting marginalized colleagues

The reasons colleagues stay silent when co-workers are mistreated may not be what you assume − and it’s not what companies typically spend money on in their efforts to create a fair environment.

Shooter in Canada kills 9 people and injures 25 others at a school and home

A school shooting in northern British Columbia has left seven people dead and more than 25 injured

‘We need a helicopter.’ Australian teen’s emergency call after swimming to rescue family released

‘We need a helicopter.’ Australian teen’s emergency call after swimming to rescue family released

Russian drone attack kills a father and 3 children in Ukraine while pregnant mother survives

A Russian drone has struck a home in Ukraine's Kharkiv region in an attack that killed a father and his three small children

Thai coffee chains cut default sugar content in coffee and tea drinks in a new health push

The Thai government is urging coffee chains to cut sugar in drinks by half to combat health issues

Over 70% of tested baby foods are ultraprocessed and full of additives

Over 70% of tested baby foods are ultraprocessed and full of additives

FDA refuses to review Moderna’s application for mRNA flu vaccine, company says

FDA refuses to review Moderna’s application for mRNA flu vaccine, company says

A young lawyer is taking Pakistan’s government to court over ‘period tax.’ She hopes the case will break sexual health taboos

A young lawyer is taking Pakistan’s government to court over ‘period tax.’ She hopes the case will break sexual health taboos

Turbulence warning was not relayed to plane before flight attendants were seriously injured

Turbulence warning was not relayed to plane before flight attendants were seriously injured

With some Minneapolis Muslims in hiding, a nonprofit is gathering halal food for Ramadan

With some Minneapolis Muslims in hiding, a nonprofit is gathering halal food for Ramadan

LeBron James will sit for Lakers vs Spurs, taking him out of consideration for 22nd All-NBA honors

LeBron James will sit out of the Los Angeles Lakers’ game against the San Antonio Spurs due to left foot arthritis

Moderna says FDA refuses its application for new mRNA flu vaccine

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is refusing to consider Moderna’s application for a new flu vaccine made with mRNA technology

A young cancer patient and his family worry nearly a month into New York City nurses’ strike

A young cancer patient at one of the remaining New York City hospitals where nurses are on strike says he misses his regular caregivers

US Olympic Committee remains ‘dialed in’ to prevent spread of stomach illness at Winter Games

US Olympic Committee remains ‘dialed in’ to prevent spread of stomach illness at Winter Games

Trump administration plans to hold back grant money for some Democratic-led states

President Donald Trump’s administration plans to withhold public health and transportation funds from several Democratic-led states

Google, Meta, push back on addiction claims in landmark social media trial

Jurors in a landmark social media case that seeks to hold companies responsible for harms to children got their first glimpse into what will be a lengthy trial characterized by dueling narratives from the plaintiffs and the two remaining defendants, Meta and YouTube

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor to visit hand specialist

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor is being evaluated for a stress reaction in his left hand

Mississippi attorney general announces donation of Ring cameras to aid domestic violence survivors

Mississippi attorney general announces donation of Ring cameras to aid domestic violence survivors

Fentanyl dealer convicted after she promoted product as 'the stuff that killed Elvis'

Fentanyl dealer convicted after she promoted product as 'the stuff that killed Elvis'

Woman rescued from sinking car gives birth on her birthday

Woman rescued from sinking car gives birth on her birthday

Manatee successfully rescued after being trapped in a storm drain under road

Manatee successfully rescued after being trapped in a storm drain under road

Arkansas man removes hate symbol tattoo as part of recovery journey

Arkansas man removes hate symbol tattoo as part of recovery journey

Brother, sister found dead in murder-suicide at general store

Brother, sister found dead in murder-suicide at general store

Lindsey Vonn says she has ‘no regrets’ after Winter Olympics crash

Lindsey Vonn said she had “no regrets” on her decision to compete in the Winter Olympics after rupturing her ACL.

Iowa Sheriff's Office uses drone to find man who fell in ravine

Iowa Sheriff's Office uses drone to find man who fell in ravine

Winter storms don’t have to be deadly – here’s how to stay safe before, during and after one hits

Winter storms create many hazards, from slick ice to freezing temperatures. People often underestimate how quickly conditions can become life-threatening

Patriots QB Drake Maye has no plans for surgery on his throwing shoulder this offseason

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye doesn’t plan to have any surgical procedures on his throwing shoulder after receiving a pain-relieving injection before the Super Bowl

Brain game may reduce risk of Alzheimer’s and other dementias

Brain game may reduce risk of Alzheimer’s and other dementias

FDA to reassess the safety of BHA, a preservative used in popular snack foods

Federal health officials will reassess the safety of a chemical called BHA used in foods including potato chips, cereals, frozen meals and meat products

Lindsey Vonn’s Olympic dream was crushed. Here’s how she will recover

Lindsey Vonn’s Olympic dream was crushed. Here’s how she will recover

Billboards go up as 1-year mark nears in case of woman who carried her baby while brain dead, sparked debate over Georgia abortion law

Billboards go up as 1-year mark nears in case of woman who carried her baby while brain dead, sparked debate over Georgia abortion law

90-year-old celebrates birthday with thrilling adventure

90-year-old celebrates birthday with thrilling adventure

How Woody's Toys brings children happiness on some of their toughest days

How Woody's Toys brings children happiness on some of their toughest days

Groundbreaking cancer treatment given to patient with metastatic melanoma

Groundbreaking cancer treatment given to patient with metastatic melanoma

Israeli drone strike kills 2 cyclists in Gaza as death toll mounts despite ceasefire

Two Palestinian men riding bicycles were killed in an Israeli drone strike Tuesday, hospital officials said, as deadly violence continued in Gaza despite an October ceasefire

13 bodies, 17 boxes of cremated remains found in unlicensed funeral home

13 bodies, 17 boxes of cremated remains found in unlicensed funeral home

Scientists find first physical evidence that Romans used human poop as medicine

Scientists find first physical evidence that Romans used human poop as medicine

Cancer patient becomes Vanderbilt Health's 100th person to experience histotripsy treatment

Cancer patient becomes Vanderbilt Health's 100th person to experience histotripsy treatment

Good Samaritans help save victims in 2 separate wrecks where drivers crashed into waterways

Good Samaritans help save victims in 2 separate wrecks where drivers crashed into waterways

Combat-injured veterans forced to choose between retirement and benefits pay

Combat-injured veterans forced to choose between retirement and benefits pay

School employee finds kidney donor through coworker's social media response

School employee finds kidney donor through coworker's social media response

Historically Black colleges and universities do more than offer Black youths a pathway to opportunity and success – I teach criminology, and my research suggests another benefit

HBCUs make up just 3% of the country’s colleges and universities. But their graduates include 40% of Black engineers and 50% of Black lawyers.

Why eating cheap chocolate can feel embarrassing – even though no one else cares

Researchers describe what they call a consumption stigma – when you feel judged or looked down on for using certain products or services.

RNA is key to the dark matter of the genome − scientists are sequencing it to illuminate human health and disease

Researchers are embarking on the RNA equivalent of the Human Genome Project, including sequencing all the chemical modifications that make cells unique.

Lindsey Vonn’s ACL tear and the truth about exercising while injured

Lindsey Vonn’s ACL tear and the truth about exercising while injured

Russia targets another critical part of Ukraine’s infrastructure: Its railways

Russia targets another critical part of Ukraine’s infrastructure: Its railways

What a new Gallup poll shows about the depth of Americans' gloom

A new Gallup poll reveals that Americans' optimism about their future is at a low

South Korea will boost medical school admissions to tackle physician shortage

South Korea plans to increase medical school admissions by over 3,340 students from 2027 to 2031 to address physician shortages

Injured Warriors star Stephen Curry to sit out All-Star Game with lingering right knee injury

Stephen Curry will sit out the All-Star Game in Los Angeles because of his troublesome right knee that sidelined the Golden State Warriors star for a fourth straight game against Memphis

As US squeezes Cuba’s oil supply, airlines rethink flights and Havana rations health services

As US squeezes Cuba’s oil supply, airlines rethink flights and Havana rations health services

Israeli strikes kill 3 people in Gaza, hospital says

Israeli military strikes on Monday killed three people west of Gaza City, according to the hospital where the casualties arrived

Mexico state steps up health screening in schools as measles cases grow nationwide

Mexico's most populous state is increasing health screenings at schools and recommending face masks due to a growing measles outbreak

Landmark trial accusing social media companies of addicting children to their platforms begins

The world’s biggest social media companies face several landmark trials this year that seek to hold them responsible for harms to children who use their platforms

Lawyers argue that Instagram and YouTube intentionally addicted and harmed teen in landmark social media trial

Lawyers argue that Instagram and YouTube intentionally addicted and harmed teen in landmark social media trial

Celtics All-Star Jayson Tatum will practice with G-League team on path to return

Boston All-Star Jayson Tatum took a big step toward returning from his torn Achilles tendon when he was assigned to practice with the Maine Celtics, the organization’s G-League team

NYC nurses reach a deal to end a strike at 2 major hospitals while walkout continues at another

Nurses and two major hospital systems in New York City have reached a deal to end a nearly monthlong strike over staffing levels, workplace safety and other issues

Lindsey Vonn says she has no regrets after breaking leg in serious crash while competing in Winter Olympics

Lindsey Vonn says she has no regrets after breaking leg in serious crash while competing in Winter Olympics

The US has a new center in Texas to disperse sterile screwworm flies to block a parasite it spawns

The U.S. has opened its first center for dispersing sterile screwworm flies from U.S. soil in decades in southern Texas

Lindsey Vonn says she has complex tibia fracture requiring multiple surgeries after Olympic crash

Lindsey Vonn says she sustained a "complex tibia fracture that is currently stable but will require multiple surgeries to fix properly” after her devastating crash in the Olympic downhill

Catherine O'Hara died from a pulmonary embolism. Cancer was the underlying cause

Catherine O’Hara died from a pulmonary embolism, with rectal cancer as the underlying cause

Lindsey Vonn’s father tells the AP he wants her to retire after her Olympic crash

Lindsey Vonn's father says she will no longer race if he has any say

The Latest: Ghislaine Maxwell avoids answering questions in House deposition

Lawmakers have tried to interview Ghislaine Maxwell, but the former girlfriend and confidante of Jeffrey Epstein invoked her Fifth Amendment rights to avoid answering questions that would be incriminating

Youth baseball team recovering after crash into fundraiser stand

Youth baseball team recovering after crash into fundraiser stand

Sixth year of drought in Texas and Oklahoma leaves ranchers facing wildfires and bracing for another tough year

The Southern Plains states get a severe drought about once a decade, but long-lasting droughts lately have been leaving farms, rangeland and water sources with too little time to recover.

'A true inspiration': Imperfect heart leads Omaha boy to adoption

'A true inspiration': Imperfect heart leads Omaha boy to adoption

Two boys die after falling through ice in Osage County

Two boys die after falling through ice in Osage County

UCHealth using new technology to identify cancer cells previously missed

UCHealth using new technology to identify cancer cells previously missed

Caffeinated coffee and tea could help protect you against dementia. Even a few daily cups

Caffeinated coffee and tea could help protect you against dementia. Even a few daily cups

'Be kind, help someone': Gym owner praised for performing CPR

'Be kind, help someone': Gym owner praised for performing CPR

Hero describes rescuing pregnant woman from sinking car

Hero describes rescuing pregnant woman from sinking car

Hit-and-run survivor forgives driver despite life-changing injuries

Hit-and-run survivor forgives driver despite life-changing injuries

DNA testing may soon uncover the story behind segregated Black graves

DNA testing may soon uncover the story behind segregated Black graves

Family of KU student killed in hit-and-run incident files lawsuit against suspect, DoorDash

Family of KU student killed in hit-and-run incident files lawsuit against suspect, DoorDash

How the law can add to child sex trafficking victims’ existing trauma

State law aimed at protecting sexually trafficked children can cause more harm than good by identifying them as criminals and not victims.

So-called ‘manfluencers’ are filming themselves trying to pick up women. Smart glasses are their perfect tool

So-called ‘manfluencers’ are filming themselves trying to pick up women. Smart glasses are their perfect tool

We asked a dietitian to build a meal plan for the new US food guidelines. Here’s what it looks like

We asked a dietitian to build a meal plan for the new US food guidelines. Here’s what it looks like

How to avoid the 'ick' factor when choosing a nursing home or assisted living facility

The need to move a loved one into a nursing home or assisted living facility often comes suddenly — after a fall, a medical crisis or the loss of a caregiver

Super Bowl ads try to overcome tough times with health, caring and the usual laughs

At a difficult time for America, Super Bowl advertisers asked viewers to take care of themselves and others — and maybe even crack a smile

Lindsey Vonn’s 2026 Olympics journey, despite her crash, is anything but a failure

Lindsey Vonn’s 2026 Olympics journey, despite her crash, is anything but a failure

'Take the vaccine, please,' a top US health official says in an appeal as measles cases rise

A leading U.S. health official is urging people to get inoculated against the measles at a time of outbreaks across several states

Community aims to save landmark barbecue spot in danger of permanently closing

Community aims to save landmark barbecue spot in danger of permanently closing

Man becomes one of the first patients to get new implant for arthritis

Man becomes one of the first patients to get new implant for arthritis

NYC expands efforts to keep New Yorkers safe during dangerous cold

NYC expands efforts to keep New Yorkers safe during dangerous cold

Skip the grocery store flowers wrapped in plastic. Valentine’s Day advice is here

Skip the grocery store flowers wrapped in plastic. Valentine’s Day advice is here

Lindsey Vonn's legend was built on pushing the limits. Her brief time in Cortina was no different

Lindsey Vonn's quest for an Olympic gold at age 41 came after years of building her legacy on a combination of perseverance, risk and staying true to herself

‘We must get through the next few days’: Ukrainians face bitter cold without power

‘We must get through the next few days’: Ukrainians face bitter cold without power

FBI concluded Jeffrey Epstein wasn’t running a sex trafficking ring for powerful men, files show

The FBI pored over Jeffrey Epstein’s bank records and emails

Families in hiding and defiant observers: This is Minneapolis in the wake of the so-called ICE ‘drawdown’

Families in hiding and defiant observers: This is Minneapolis in the wake of the so-called ICE ‘drawdown’

Is India about to make Ozempic-like weight-loss drugs a whole lot cheaper?

Is India about to make Ozempic-like weight-loss drugs a whole lot cheaper?

Gaza's Rafah crossing opens after 2-day closure as Palestinians claim delays and mistreatment

The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt has reopened after a two-day closure

South Korea finally sees birth rate rising, but can it last?

For more than a year now, South Korea has seen the monthly number of births rise year-on-year — sparking hope among some that it could be a sign of recovery from the country’s dire population crisis. But is it enough to reverse South Korea’s falling fertility — or is this a temporary bump?

Lakers' Doncic, Warriors' Curry dealing with injuries ahead of All-Star Game

Luka Doncic is day-to-day for the Los Angeles Lakers because of a mild hamstring strain, putting his availability for the All-Star Game next weekend in question, while Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry is trending toward missing that contest and the games leading up to it because of a knee injury

Hims & Hers drops plan for knockoff of Novo Nordisk's new Wegovy weight loss pill

Telehealth company Hims & Hers dropped its plan to offer a knockoff version of the weight-loss pill Wegovy on Saturday — two days after it announced the new drug

Girls flag football is booming at the high school level. It’s a little more complicated for the boys

Girls flag football is booming at the high school level. It’s a little more complicated for the boys

Brad Arnold, lead singer of Grammy-nominated rock band 3 Doors Down, dies at 47

Brad Arnold, the lead singer of the Grammy-nominated rock band 3 Doors Down, has died

Coach credits Finland's resilience in helping women's hockey team overcome stomach virus at Olympics

It was game on for Finland and Switzerland in the women’s hockey tournament at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Saturday after both nations had to deal with a stomach virus affecting players

Miami Hurricanes' Marcus Allen speaks out after non-Hodkin's lymphoma diagnosis

Miami Hurricanes' Marcus Allen speaks out after non-Hodkin's lymphoma diagnosis

Sacramento company designs body armor for women on the front lines

Sacramento company designs body armor for women on the front lines

Health costs are fueling voter stress and powering Democratic campaigns

Democrats are focusing on health care in the November elections and making it a key issue

Lindsey Vonn going for Olympic downhill gold at 41 with torn ACL in her 'most dramatic' comeback

Seeing whether Lindsey Vonn can contend for a medal in the Olympic downhill at age 41 with a titanium replacement in her right knee was already going to be one of the highlights of the Milan Cortina Olympics

Confusion at reopening of Rafah crossing leaves Palestinians stranded

Confusion at reopening of Rafah crossing leaves Palestinians stranded

How this generation of Olympic women erased the idea that motherhood is the end of a gold medal dream

How this generation of Olympic women erased the idea that motherhood is the end of a gold medal dream

Government must reach agreement on right to counsel for people at Minnesota ICE facility, judge says

A federal judge has given the government until next Thursday to reach an agreement with human rights lawyers in Minnesota

South Korea is finally having more babies. But can it last?

South Korea is finally having more babies. But can it last?

His son died after ICE detained his wife. Why this father of four chose to self-deport

His son died after ICE detained his wife. Why this father of four chose to self-deport

4 people have died from eating death cap mushrooms as they spread in California after rains

Four people have died and three others have required a liver transplants after eating the death cap mushroom that is proliferating in California following a rainy winter

Colorado funeral home owner who abused nearly 200 corpses gets 40 years, decried as a 'monster'

A Colorado funeral home owner who stashed 189 decomposing bodies and gave families fake ashes has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for corpse abuse

Mississippians near two weeks without power after winter storm

Nearly two weeks after a massive storm left much of Mississippi covered in ice, some people are still without power

Judge strikes down old Arizona abortion restrictions that clash with voter-backed guarantees

A judge has ruled that Arizona must stop enforcing abortion restrictions that predate and contradict a 2024 voter-approved constitutional amendment guaranteeing abortion rights

Winter Olympians often compete in freezing temperatures – physiology and advances in materials science help keep them warm

While physical exertion helps athletes stay warm, sweating can lead to dehydration.

Skiing's regulatory body rejects 'wild rumor' ski jumpers are enhancing anatomy to gain distance

The regulatory body for skiing has dismissed as “wild rumor” reports that ski jumpers are enhancing their groin area to gain distance in Winter Olympics contests

El Paso woman turns personal struggles into empowerment through fashion

El Paso woman turns personal struggles into empowerment through fashion

'Make better choices': Crews rescue woman who crawled 500 feet into casino drainage pipe, got stuck

'Make better choices': Crews rescue woman who crawled 500 feet into casino drainage pipe, got stuck

US births dropped last year, suggesting the 2024 uptick was short-lived

U.S. births slightly decreased in 2025

How well a cancer treatment works may depend on the time of day you get it

How well a cancer treatment works may depend on the time of day you get it

Lindsey Vonn completes downhill training without issue ahead of Sunday’s medal event

Lindsey Vonn completes downhill training without issue ahead of Sunday’s medal event

US experiencing largest measles outbreak since 2000 – 5 essential reads on the risks, what to do and what’s coming next

Public health scholars worry that the resurgence of measles may signal a coming wave of other vaccine-preventable diseases.

Federal and state authorities are taking a 2-pronged approach to make it harder to get an abortion

Four years after the Supreme Court’s Dobbs ruling gave states the power to ban abortion, further restrictions are arriving through legislation and litigation.

Whether it’s yoga, rock climbing or Dungeons & Dragons, taking leisure to a high level can be good for your well-being

When a hobby becomes something larger, with a focus on improving skills and developing deep knowledge, it can deliver surprising rewards.

Depression can look starkly different for everyone — but 6 symptoms could increase dementia risk

Depression can look starkly different for everyone — but 6 symptoms could increase dementia risk

With $48M in philanthropic backing, a division of USAID relaunches as a nonprofit

A division of the U.S. Agency for International Development eliminated by Trump administration cuts last year was reborn Thursday as an independent nonprofit

EU accuses TikTok of 'addictive design' that harms children, seeks changes to protect users

The European Union accuses TikTok of breaching digital rules with features like autoplay and infinite scroll

TrumpRx launches, but it’s unclear if it will lower drug prices for most patients

TrumpRx launches, but it’s unclear if it will lower drug prices for most patients

Trump administration launches TrumpRx website for discounted drugs

The Trump administration has launched TrumpRx, a website it says will help patients buy prescription drugs directly at a discounted rate

Investigators detail new timeline in Nancy Guthrie’s late-night disappearance. Here’s how the evening unfolded

Investigators detail new timeline in Nancy Guthrie’s late-night disappearance. Here’s how the evening unfolded

3 dead, 6 hurt after 92-year-old driver hits bicyclist and crashes into Los Angeles grocery store

Authorities say three people were killed and six others were hurt after a 92-year-old driver collided with a bicyclist and then slammed into a grocery store in Los Angeles

Seaholm High School student creates nonprofit to help people in need of clothing

Seaholm High School student creates nonprofit to help people in need of clothing

A room to breathe: Project NICU transforms old lounge into calm space for families at MetroHealth

A room to breathe: Project NICU transforms old lounge into calm space for families at MetroHealth

Measles outbreak prompts health alert in World Cup host Jalisco, Mexico

The Mexican state of Jalisco has issued a health alert and mandated face masks in schools due to a measles outbreak in the state capital

Hims & Hers launches Wegovy knockoff pill, Novo Nordisk vows to sue

Telehealth company Hims & Hers is launching a cheaper, off-brand version of the blockbuster weight loss pill Wegovy

81-year-old world record holder inspires others

81-year-old world record holder inspires others

A Los Angeles dog and a Philadelphia toddler share this unique bond

A Los Angeles dog and a Philadelphia toddler share this unique bond

Patriots fan donates blood, wins Super Bowl trip from Red Cross to see first NFL game

Patriots fan donates blood, wins Super Bowl trip from Red Cross to see first NFL game

Can apes play pretend? Scientists use an imaginary tea party to find out

A new experiment hints that an ape may be able to play pretend like humans do

7-year-old boy recovering after alleged drowning attempt by parents

7-year-old boy recovering after alleged drowning attempt by parents

Fire at a Pennsylvania hospital forces the evacuation of dozens of patients

Emergency crews battled a blaze and evacuated patients from a northeastern Pennsylvania hospital after a fire broke out

Paramedic charged after allegedly causing coworkers to ingest bodily fluids

Paramedic charged after allegedly causing coworkers to ingest bodily fluids

Companies can now claim 'no artificial colors' if they add plant-based color to food

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is relaxing rules that restrict when food companies can claim their products have no artificial colors

Bessent says it would be up to Trump whether to sue his Fed nominee over interest rates

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says it would be up to the president to decide whether to sue Kevin Warsh, Donald Trump's nominee for Federal Reserve chair, if he doesn't lower interest rates

Man with disabilities sleeps in car during 10-day power outage

Man with disabilities sleeps in car during 10-day power outage

FDA approves natural food dye beetroot red, expands the use of spirulina

FDA approves natural food dye beetroot red, expands the use of spirulina

Doctor inspired by Black healthcare pioneers fights health disparities

Doctor inspired by Black healthcare pioneers fights health disparities

Instructor recounts terrifying 200 mph crash

Instructor recounts terrifying 200 mph crash

Pandemic disruptions to health care worsened cancer survival, study suggests

A new study reveals that cancer patients diagnosed during the early COVID-19 pandemic had worse short-term survival rates than a similar group before the pandemic

How Lindsey Vonn can compete with a ruptured ACL

How Lindsey Vonn can compete with a ruptured ACL

'Your Dad is in Heaven Now': After a sledding incident, a wife and three children are grieving

'Your Dad is in Heaven Now': After a sledding incident, a wife and three children are grieving

Eighth grader, frequent blood donor will attend Super Bowl thanks to charities

Eighth grader, frequent blood donor will attend Super Bowl thanks to charities

With 'making memories a priority,' Patriots fan who won Super Bowl tickets taking father battling cancer

With 'making memories a priority,' Patriots fan who won Super Bowl tickets taking father battling cancer

Man accused of wielding knives while naked inside eye doctor's office

Man accused of wielding knives while naked inside eye doctor's office

Fire survivor defies odds, walks again after months of recovery

Fire survivor defies odds, walks again after months of recovery

Boar's Head reopens Virginia deli meat plant tied to deadly listeria outbreak

Company and federal officials said the Boar's Head deli meat plant tied to a deadly 2024 listeria food poisoning outbreak is back in business

Last month was the worst January for job cut announcements since 2009

Last month was the worst January for job cut announcements since 2009

Overactive immune cells can worsen heart failure – targeting them could offer new treatments

Approaching heart failure like an autoimmune condition could offer new ways to improve patient survival.

Finland women's Olympic hockey game against Canada postponed after stomach virus depletes roster

Finland women’s hockey team’s opening game against Canada at the Milan Cortina Olympics has been postponed because a stomach virus has depleted the Finns' roster

Famine is threatening more of war-torn Sudan’s Darfur region as an attack in the south kills 22

A global hunger monitoring group says that famine is threatening more areas in war-torn Sudan’s western Darfur region, where acute malnutrition has been registered in two more towns there

Elizabeth Warren launches probe into booming car repossessions

Elizabeth Warren launches probe into booming car repossessions

The Gaza ceasefire began months ago. Here’s why the fighting persists

As Israeli strikes killed two dozen Palestinians on Wednesday, many in Gaza wondered what had become of the ceasefire reached between Israel and Hamas in October

Kindergarten readiness varies widely by income, new data shows. Cities are stepping in to help

San Antonio offers a free preschool program for infants and toddlers, helping set them up for success in elementary school

Savannah Guthrie posts message to her mother's kidnapper asking to provide proof she is alive

NBC “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie has sent a public message to her mother's kidnapper saying that her family is ready to talk but wants proof that she is alive

Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sidelined until after All-Star break with abdominal strain

The Oklahoma City Thunder have announced that reigning NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will be out until after the All-Star break due to an abdominal strain

Parents of Colorado school shooter won't face gun charges, sheriff's office says

Authorities say the parents of a 16-year-old boy who wounded two students at a Colorado high school with an old revolver won't be charged

A newborn's death likely linked to the mom drinking raw milk while pregnant

Health officials in New Mexico have said a newborn baby died from a listeria infection likely linked to the child's mother drinking raw milk during pregnancy

Regional health organization issues alert as measles cases surge across the Americas

The Pan American Health Organization has issued an alert due to a surge in measles cases across the Americas, with Mexico reporting the highest numbers

Celebrity doctor Peter Attia’s friendly, raunchy Epstein emails rattle his fans

Celebrity doctor Peter Attia’s friendly, raunchy Epstein emails rattle his fans

After 80 years, Minute Maid's frozen canned juices are getting put on ice

Minute Maid helped make orange juice a year-round morning staple in 1946, when it started shipping cans of frozen juice around the U.S. But 80 years later, the brand’s parent company is halting sales of frozen juice concentrates in the U.S. and Canada, saying it wants to focus on the fresh juices that customers now prefer

Plastic surgeons group calls for delaying gender-affirming surgery until age 19

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons is recommending that surgeons delay gender-affirming surgeries until patients turn 19, including chest, genital and facial surgeries

Experimental cholesterol-lowering pill may offer new option for millions

A new kind of pill sharply reduced cholesterol in people at high risk of heart attacks despite taking statins

Woman channels sister's disappearance into mission to help other families

Woman channels sister's disappearance into mission to help other families

Mediterranean diet associated with lower risk of stroke in women

Mediterranean diet associated with lower risk of stroke in women

‘Please know you are not alone’: Princess of Wales’ message on World Cancer Day

‘Please know you are not alone’: Princess of Wales’ message on World Cancer Day

‘Less lethal’ crowd-control weapons still cause harm – 2 physicians explain what they are and their health effects

Federal immigration agents tend to receive less training on how to properly deploy crowd-control weapons, research finds.

Study ties particle pollution from wildfire smoke to 24,100 US deaths per year

A new study out in the journal Science Advances finds that chronic exposure to wildfire smoke has contributed to tens of thousands of deaths each year in the United States

Firefighters rescue swan stuck in frozen Connecticut river

Firefighters came to the rescue of a swan found stuck in a frozen Connecticut river this week

Teen suffering from rare birth condition making desperate plea for kidney donation

Teen suffering from rare birth condition making desperate plea for kidney donation

Toddler on life support; Father held without bail in beating case

Toddler on life support; Father held without bail in beating case

Brothers' bond deepens after snow plow accident leaves 1 hospitalized

Brothers' bond deepens after snow plow accident leaves 1 hospitalized

‘The Crown’ star Claire Foy says she had internal parasites for ‘at least five years’

‘The Crown’ star Claire Foy says she had internal parasites for ‘at least five years’

Schools are increasingly telling students they must put their phones away – Ohio’s example shows mixed results following new bans

While cellphone bans at schools can help students connect more with peers, they can also make students feel less safe and independent.

Backyard vegetable gardens are healthy for people and the planet. Here's how to start yours

The healthiest and most climate-conscious food is local, and organic, and in-season

Tampa's first Black female firefighter reflects on barrier breaking career

Tampa's first Black female firefighter reflects on barrier breaking career

Lüften sounds simple – but ‘house-burping’ is more complicated in Pittsburgh

A German habit has been trending in recent weeks: ‘lüften,’ or airing out your home. It can help older, damp homes in the US – if circumstances are right.

Medicare is experimenting with having AI review claims – a cost-saving measure that could risk denying needed care

The pilot, launched in January 2026 in 6 states, could reduce wasteful spending, but increases provider paperwork and risks patient access to necessary care.

See the first baby elephant born at Smithsonian’s National Zoo in nearly 25 years

See the first baby elephant born at Smithsonian’s National Zoo in nearly 25 years

One year on from dismantling of USAID, study projects that global aid cuts could lead to 9.4 million deaths by 2030

One year on from dismantling of USAID, study projects that global aid cuts could lead to 9.4 million deaths by 2030

Guardiola speaks out on 'hurt' he feels about humanitarian tragedies around the world

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has turned a soccer news conference into a passionate address on the “hurt” he is feeling at seeing humanitarian tragedies around the world

Lawyers for patients of UCLA doctor say clients shaken by court overturning his sex abuse conviction

A California appeals court's decision to overturn the sex abuse conviction of former University of California, Los Angeles, gynecologist James Heaps has left his victims devastated and legal experts puzzled by the type of judicial error that transpired

Palestinians wait at border between Gaza and Egypt as uncertainty clouds reopening of Rafah crossing

Palestinians have gathered at Gaza’s Rafah crossing with Egypt, hoping to pass through after it reopened

Women returning to Gaza say Israeli troops bound and interrogated them after Rafah crossing

Three women from the first group of Palestinians to enter Gaza through the newly reopened Rafah crossing told The Associated Press that Israeli troops blindfolded, handcuffed and interrogated them for hours after they crossed

Family's first heat in decades sparks fire and frantic calls as South Florida cold snap hits

Family's first heat in decades sparks fire and frantic calls as South Florida cold snap hits

Legacy of "Godmother of Coconut Grove" defined by spirit of inclusion

Legacy of "Godmother of Coconut Grove" defined by spirit of inclusion

Boy who received heart transplant at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia dreams of becoming a chef

Boy who received heart transplant at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia dreams of becoming a chef

Lindsey Vonn is 'confident' she can race at Olympics despite ruptured ACL in left knee

Lindsey Vonn is “confident” she can compete at the upcoming Milan Cortina Winter Olympics despite the left knee injury she sustained in a crash four days ago

Do women like beards? What science says