Detained Columbia University student disputes government's 'bedbugs' claim in court papers
Europe's increased defence spending to prop up growth, ECB's Rehn says
Russian finance ministry plans to revive mass privatisation drive
Dodgers' star Freeman scratched from lineup with left rib discomfort before opening day vs. Cubs
Indonesia economic fundamentals strong despite market falls, minister says
North Macedonia appeals for calm as nightclub fire deaths trigger protests
'Chariots of Fire' runner connects with IOC candidate Coe through England's Olympic history
Health|Political|US
Ex-US Rep. Nita Lowey, a New York Democrat who chaired powerful House Appropriations Committee, dies
Former Democratic U.S. Rep. Nita Lowey has died at the age of 87
March 16, 2025Health
Crime|Health|MidEast|Political|World
Israeli strikes kill 15 people in Gaza over past day, Palestinian medics say
Israeli military strikes have killed at least 15 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip over the past 24 hours, the enclave's health ministry said on Sunday, as Arab and
March 16, 2025
Asia|Health|Sports|World
Dodgers' Mookie Betts still struggling with illness, status for opening day in doubt
Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts is still struggling to recover from an illness, with manager Dave Roberts pessimistic that the eight-time All-Star will be ready for opening day against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday in Japan
March 16, 2025
Economy|Health|Political|US
Republicans split on spending cuts, Medicaid as they seek path forward on Trump tax cuts
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March 16, 2025
Crime|Entertainment|Europe|Health|World
A look at some of the worst fires at nightclubs and music venues
A fire at a nightclub in the town of Kocani in North Macedonia has killed 59 people and injured more than 150 others, according to authorities
March 16, 2025
Health|MidEast|World
Nine killed in Israeli attack in northern Gaza, officials say, in deadliest strike since ceasefire began
Nine killed in Israeli attack in northern Gaza, officials say, in deadliest strike since ceasefire began
March 15, 2025
Education|Health|Political|Science|US
Young scientists see career pathways vanish as schools adapt to federal funding cuts
Reductions to federal support for research at universities and other institutions under President Donald Trump are dimming young scientists’ prospects, cutting off pathways to career-building projects and graduate programs
March 15, 2025
Americas|Health|World
Peruvian fisherman found alive after 95 days lost at sea
Peruvian fisherman found alive after 95 days lost at sea
March 16, 2025
Celebrity|Entertainment|Health|Sports
Dick Vitale tears up on ACC Championship broadcast while talking about recent cancer battle
Dick Vitale became emotional Saturday night while talking about his most recent cancer battle while announcing top-ranked Duke’s 73-62 victory over No. 13 Louisville in the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament championship
March 16, 2025
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Health|US
Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa's dog likely died of dehydration and starvation, report says
An examination of the dog found dead along with actor Gene Hackman and his wife in their Santa Fe home shows dehydration and starvation were likely what led to the animal's demise
March 14, 2025
Europe|Health|World
Improving Pope reduces use of ventilation for oxygen, Vatican says
Pope Francis is improving slowly as he battles double pneumonia in hospital and is reducing the use of mechanical ventilation at night to help with breathing,
March 15, 2025
Europe|Health|Political|World
Pope Francis signals intention to remain in post with sign-off on three-year reform plan
Pope Francis signals intention to remain in post with sign-off on three-year reform plan
March 15, 2025
Health|Lifestyle
Your boozy nightcap is disrupting your sleep. Try these tips instead
Your boozy nightcap is disrupting your sleep. Try these tips instead
March 15, 2025
Health|Political|US
A father of a trans man voted for Trump. Now he fears an order targeting gender-affirming care will upend his son’s treatment
A father of a trans man voted for Trump. Now he fears an order targeting gender-affirming care will upend his son’s treatment
March 15, 2025
Europe|Health|Political|World
Pope Francis, showing plans to stay on, starts new Catholic reform process
Pope Francis approved a new three-year process to consider reforms for the global Catholic Church, the Vatican said on Saturday, in a sign the 88-year-old
March 15, 2025
Europe|Health|World
Pope works on signature reform from hospital as Vatican cuts back on updates on medical progress
Pope Francis has entered the fifth week of hospital treatment for double pneumonia very much looking ahead as he worked on a signature priority of his papacy
March 15, 2025
Asia|Health|Sports
Dodgers' Betts dealing with illness in Japan, Roberts hopeful he'll be ready for opening day
Shortstop Mookie Betts will miss the Los Angeles Dodgers’ two exhibition games in Japan because of an illness
March 15, 2025
Europe|Health|Political|World
At the Vatican switchboard, nuns soothe anxious callers about Pope Francis
The nuns who operate the Vatican’s switchboard are fielding a growing number of calls
March 15, 2025
Business|Economy|Health|US
Drugmakers agree to participate in second round of price negotiations
All drug manufacturers, including Novo Nordisk and Teva Pharmaceuticals, whose medicines are part of the second round of price talks have agreed to participate in the negotiation process, a
March 14, 2025
Food|Health|Science
H5N1 bird flu virus is infectious in raw milk cheese for months, posing risk to public health, study shows
H5N1 bird flu virus is infectious in raw milk cheese for months, posing risk to public health, study shows
March 14, 2025
Health|Political|US
US FDA's top lawyer Hilary Perkins resigns two days into role
The U.S.
March 13, 2025
Americas|Health|US
Measles cases in Texas, New Mexico rise to 294 as outbreak spreads
Measles cases in Texas and New Mexico rose to 294 on Friday, surpassing all U.S. cases recorded in 2024, as an outbreak that began in late January in West Texas spreads.
March 14, 2025
Health|Science|US
FDA warns of misuse of laughing gas sold in colorful, flavored canisters
Federal health officials are tracking a rise in injuries tied to the misuse of laughing gas, including some brands sold in colorful, flavored canisters
March 14, 2025
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|US
Trump environmental rollbacks would boost pollution and endanger lives, former EPA heads say
Three former Environmental Protection Agency leaders say rollbacks proposed by the Trump administration endanger the lives of millions of Americans and abandon the agency’s mission to protect the environment and human health
March 14, 2025
Health|Science|US|World
US FDA warns against recreational use of 'laughing gas'
The U.S.
March 14, 2025
Crime|Health|Political|US
Senate passes bill that would increase penalties for fentanyl traffickers
The Senate has passed a bill that would result in more prison sentences for fentanyl traffickers
March 14, 2025
Health|Political|US
Judge finds frozen embryos are not divisible property in cancer survivor's case against ex-husband
A judge finds that Virginia law does not consider frozen embryos to be property that can be divided up in a partition lawsuit
March 14, 2025
Health|US
Three months into 2025, US measles cases surpass total for 2024
Three months into 2025, US measles cases surpass total for 2024
March 14, 2025
Health|Political|US
Oz pledges to fight health care fraud but makes no commitments on Medicaid funding cuts
Dr. Mehmet Oz is promising to fight health care fraud and push to make Americans healthier if he becomes the next leader of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
March 14, 2025
Health|Political|US
Dr. Mehmet Oz may have skirted paying Medicare and Social Security taxes, Democrats say
Dr. Mehmet Oz may have skirted paying Medicare and Social Security taxes, Democrats say
March 14, 2025
Health|Science|US
Measles cases reach nearly 300 total in Texas and New Mexico. Here's what you should know
Measles outbreaks in West Texas and New Mexico now have nearly 300 cases in total
March 11, 2025
Entertainment|Health|Sports
Vedder Cup at stake when Padres face Mariners as part of Pearl Jam singer's charity drive
The winner of the annual series between the San Diego Padres and Seattle Mariners will now win the Vedder Cup
March 14, 2025
Celebrity|Health|Political|US
TV's Dr. Oz, Trump's Medicare nominee, does not oppose cuts to Medicaid
Dr.
March 14, 2025
Business|Economy|Health|Political|US
Why is an Elon Musk-backed PAC running an ad against Republican state legislators?
A group backed by Trump adviser Elon Musk is running ads targeting Republican lawmakers in several states over their support of a federal drug pricing program
March 13, 2025
Europe|Health|World
Timeline of Pope Francis' hospitalization for pneumonia at the 1-month mark
Pope Francis was hospitalized on Feb. 14, after suffering a bout of bronchitis for weeks and after increasingly finding it hard to speak publicly
March 14, 2025
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Health
Streaming now: 'Moana 2,' John Mulaney, 'Confessions of Octomom,' Amanda Seyfried and 'Dope Thief'
“Moana 2,” the third-biggest movie box-office hit of 2024, and Amanda Seyfried playing a Philadelphia patrol officer fighting rampant opioid addiction in Peacock's “Long Bright River” are some of this week’s new streaming entertainment releases
March 07, 2025
Health|Lifestyle|Science
How much sleep do you really need? Experts say it depends
Most people spend a third of their lives sleeping, but you may need more or less than eight hours a night
March 14, 2025
Health|Science
Simple strategies can boost vaccination rates for adults over 65 − new study
Reading a pamphlet in the doctor’s office about which vaccines to get may help nudge older adults to get vaccinated.
March 14, 2025
Economy|Europe|Health|Political
UK faces hard choices over soaring disability costs
Britain's government wants to tame its ballooning bill for supporting people with disabilities and long-term health conditions which, despite the cost, leaves many
March 14, 2025
Health|Lifestyle|Science
Wide-awake at night but tired in the morning? Here’s what could help, according to experts
Wide-awake at night but tired in the morning? Here’s what could help, according to experts
March 14, 2025
Africa|Crime|Health|Political|World
Accounts of child survivors shed light on surge of rape and sexual violence in conflict-torn DRC
Accounts of child survivors shed light on surge of rape and sexual violence in conflict-torn DRC
March 14, 2025
Health|Sports
Gary Woodland reveals battle with anxiety, fear of dying
PGA star Gary Woodland won the US Open in 2019, but a few years removed, he was having these irrational fears, anxiety, and even a fear of dying. His doctors discovered a lesion growing on his brain, causing pressure that was triggering all of these feelings. About 18 months ago, he underwent surgery, and his comeback has been remarkable. He's playing in The Players Championship in Florida, and that's where he caught up with World Sport's Don Riddell.
March 14, 2025
Education|Health|Lifestyle
These are the biggest concerns facing teen boys and girls
These are the biggest concerns facing teen boys and girls
March 13, 2025
Education|Health|Political|US
Health officials prepare for measles spread as disinformation threatens already low vaccination rates
Health officials prepare for measles spread as disinformation threatens already low vaccination rates
March 13, 2025
Health|Sports|US
Lakers' James, Hachimura, Hayes fly back to California for treatment and will miss rest of road trip
LeBron James flew back to California for treatment on his left groin strain and will miss the rest of the Los Angeles Lakers’ four-game trip
March 13, 2025
Environment|Health|Political|US
Democratic Rep. Raúl Grijalva of Arizona, champion of environment and progressivism, dies at age 77
Democratic U.S. Rep. Raúl M
March 13, 2025
Health|Science|US
After canceling meeting of independent advisers, FDA issues 2025-26 flu vaccine recommendations
After canceling meeting of independent advisers, FDA issues 2025-26 flu vaccine recommendations
March 14, 2025
Business|Education|Health|Political|US
Johns Hopkins University slashes 2,000 jobs after Trump administration grant cut
The Johns Hopkins University said on Thursday it will slash over 2,000 jobs in the U.S. and abroad after the administration of President Donald Trump
March 13, 2025
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Health|US
Gene Hackman's estate asks court to block release of death investigation records
The estate of deceased actor Gene Hackman is seeking to block the public release of autopsy and investigative reports related to the deaths of Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa, especially photographs and video
March 13, 2025
Business|Education|Health|Political|US
Johns Hopkins laying off more than 2,000 workers after dramatic cut in USAID funding
Johns Hopkins laying off more than 2,000 workers after dramatic cut in USAID funding
March 13, 2025
Health|Political|US
US FDA makes recommendations for influenza vaccines to manufacturers
The U.S.
March 13, 2025
Europe|Health|World
European region sees highest number of measles cases in 25 years, WHO says
European region sees highest number of measles cases in 25 years, WHO says
March 14, 2025
Health|Political|US
Democratic Rep. Raúl Grijalva dies at 77 after battle with cancer
Democratic Rep. Raúl Grijalva dies at 77 after battle with cancer
March 13, 2025
Europe|Health|World
Pope receives cake and glad tidings on the 12th anniversary of his papacy, marked in the hospital
Pope Francis marked the 12th anniversary of his pontificate in the hospital as he received increasingly positive medical news on his recovery and hundreds of messages wishing him well
March 13, 2025
Economy|Health|Political|US
FDA warns of scramble for workspaces and parking spots in Monday return to office
The U.S.
March 13, 2025
Crime|Health|US
Columbine victim's death from health problems related to 1999 school shooting ruled a homicide
The death of a woman who was partially paralyzed in the Columbine High School shooting has been ruled a homicide, raising the death toll of the 1999 attack to 14
March 13, 2025
Crime|Europe|Health|World
UK police widen investigation of hospital where killer nurse Lucy Letby worked
British police said on Thursday they had widened an investigation into manslaughter at the hospital where nurse Lucy Letby, who was convicted of killing seven babies, had worked.
March 13, 2025
Business|Celebrity|Health|Political|US
Trump Medicare nominee Dr Oz may have underpaid taxes, Senate Democrats say
Dr.
March 13, 2025
Africa|Health|Political|World
UN: Sudan war is world's worst humanitarian crisis: 30 million need aid, 16 million of them kids
The head of the U.N. children's agency says the war in Sudan has created the world’s largest and most devastating humanitarian crisis, with over 30 million people needing aid this year – 16 million of them children
March 13, 2025
Health|Political|US
Kentucky lawmakers add specific medical exceptions to the state's near-total abortion ban
Republican lawmakers in Kentucky have added several medical exceptions to the state’s near-total abortion ban
March 13, 2025
Africa|Health|Political|World
Sudan's warring parties fueling world's 'most devastating' aid crisis, say aid officials
The conflict in Sudan has created the "largest and the most devastating humanitarian crisis in the world" as the warring parties lay siege to towns and
March 13, 2025
Celebrity|Entertainment|Health
Justin Bieber shares post about feeling ‘unworthy’
Justin Bieber shares post about feeling ‘unworthy’
March 13, 2025
Education|Health
Students revive classmate who flatlined 3 times at Concordia University
Students revive classmate who flatlined 3 times at Concordia University
March 13, 2025
Crime|Health|US
Woman says she was sexually assaulted by doctor, who says he's being extorted
Woman says she was sexually assaulted by doctor, who says he's being extorted
March 13, 2025
Health|Political|US
Trump administration withdraws CDC director nomination just before Senate hearing
The White House has withdrawn the nomination of David Weldon, a former Florida congressman, to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
March 13, 2025
Food|Health|Political
RFK Jr.’s first month as health secretary: Touting French fries and casting doubts on vaccines
Robert F
March 13, 2025
Education|Health|Sports
'God was in the gym that day': Oneonta Middle School coaches save student's life
'God was in the gym that day': Oneonta Middle School coaches save student's life
March 13, 2025
Africa|Health|World
Namibia's cholera-free decade ends with one confirmed case
Namibia has confirmed the first case of cholera in ten years, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said on Thursday, adding that laboratory confirmation of the
March 13, 2025
Americas|Crime|Health|Political
Peru's detained ex-President Castillo transferred to a hospital days after starting hunger strike
Former Peruvian President Pedro Castillo has been taken from prison to a hospital days after beginning a hunger strike in protest of his ongoing rebellion trial
March 13, 2025
Americas|Europe|Health|Science|World
Measles cases in Europe and Central Asia doubled last year to the highest reported level since 1997
There were 127,350 reported cases of measles, including 38 deaths, in Europe and Central Asia last year, marking the highest total in nearly 30 years, according to figures from UNICEF and the World Health Organization
March 13, 2025
Health|Lifestyle|Science
The science behind how romantic relationships affect mental health
Charlie Health provides information on data highlighting the link between romantic relationships and mental health—plus some tips for cultivating healthy relationships.
March 12, 2025
Crime|Health|US
Iconic pet reindeer in Alaska falls mysteriously ill after someone tampers in his pen
A beloved reindeer in Alaska's biggest city is fighting for his life after falling mysteriously falling ill after someone tampered with his pen
March 13, 2025
Crime|Education|Health|Sports|US
'The work don't stop': Minister shot in carjacking returns to referee youth basketball
'The work don't stop': Minister shot in carjacking returns to referee youth basketball
March 13, 2025
Celebrity|Health|Sports
Tiger Woods faces uncertain year ahead after latest injury setback
After launching and starring in the inaugural season of TGL, Tiger Woods was back at the center of the golfing world. Now, an Achilles injury has stalled his plans for the year ahead.
March 11, 2025