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24 endangered sea turtles recovering in Florida after cold stunning off Cape Cod

Two dozen Kemp's ridley sea turtles are rehabilitating in Florida after cold waters off Cape Cod left them with frostbite and pneumonia

24 endangered sea turtles recovering in Florida after cold stunning off Cape Cod
Business|Entertainment|Health|Sports

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes undergoes ACL surgery in Dallas, begins long road to recovery

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has undergone surgery in Dallas to repair a torn ACL in his left knee

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes undergoes ACL surgery in Dallas, begins long road to recovery
Business|Food|Health|Science

FDA sends warning letters to major retailers for selling recalled formula linked to infant botulism outbreak

FDA sends warning letters to major retailers for selling recalled formula linked to infant botulism outbreak

FDA sends warning letters to major retailers for selling recalled formula linked to infant botulism outbreak
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Health|Sports

Lawyers clash over Angels' alleged role in Tyler Skaggs' overdose death

A lawyer for the family of late pitcher Tyler Skaggs argues that the Los Angeles Angels’ failure to investigate reports of drug use and dealing by the team’s communications director led to the overdose death of the 27-year-old player

Lawyers clash over Angels' alleged role in Tyler Skaggs' overdose death
Health|Political|Science|Technology

California hires ex-CDC leaders who were fired or quit under Trump

California is hiring former senior Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officials to help launch a public health initiative in response to the Trump administration's changes to health guidance

California hires ex-CDC leaders who were fired or quit under Trump
Business|Health|Political

White House is considering reclassifying marijuana to ease restrictions on the drug

White House is considering reclassifying marijuana to ease restrictions on the drug

White House is considering reclassifying marijuana to ease restrictions on the drug
Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle|World

‘Scared is the only way to put it’: Brown campus remains on edge with killer on the loose

‘Scared is the only way to put it’: Brown campus remains on edge with killer on the loose

‘Scared is the only way to put it’: Brown campus remains on edge with killer on the loose
Crime|Health|Political|US

Trump signs executive order to classify illicit fentanyl as weapon of mass destruction

Trump signs executive order to classify illicit fentanyl as weapon of mass destruction

Trump signs executive order to classify illicit fentanyl as weapon of mass destruction
Business|Environment|Food|Health|Science

Big retailers didn't pull ByHeart baby formula fast enough after botulism recall, FDA says

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration sent warning letters to four top retail stores for failing to promptly pull contaminated infant formula tied to a dangerous outbreak from their shelves

Big retailers didn't pull ByHeart baby formula fast enough after botulism recall, FDA says
Crime|Education|Health

An aspiring neurosurgeon and a campus Republican died in the Brown campus shooting

An aspiring neurosurgeon at Brown University and a leader of a campus Republicans group were in a study group preparing for an economics final, with the end of the semester in sight

An aspiring neurosurgeon and a campus Republican died in the Brown campus shooting
Crime|Health|Political|World

Jimmy Lai's daughter says he'd focus on family, not activism, if he's freed in Hong Kong

Pro-democracy former Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai would devote himself to God and his family rather than political activism if he were released

Jimmy Lai's daughter says he'd focus on family, not activism, if he's freed in Hong Kong
Business|Health|Lifestyle|Science

FDA OKs libido-boosting pill for older women who have gone through menopause

U.S. health officials have expanded approval of a drug that boosts libido in women who report stress due to a low sex drive

FDA OKs libido-boosting pill for older women who have gone through menopause
Business|Entertainment|Health|Sports

Blackhawks place Connor Bedard on injured reserve with an upper-body injury

Connor Bedard is going to miss at least two weeks because of an upper-body injury, dealing a major blow to the Chicago Blackhawks and his chances of making Team Canada for the Winter Olympics

Blackhawks place Connor Bedard on injured reserve with an upper-body injury
Health|Science

How a niche Catholic approach to infertility treatment became a new talking point for MAHA conservatives

Mainstream medical organizations have criticized ‘restorative reproductive medicine,’ but some Catholics who follow church teachings consider it a welcome alternative.

How a niche Catholic approach to infertility treatment became a new talking point for MAHA conservatives
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Health

Trump administration says it needs to fight SNAP fraud, but the extent of the problem is unclear

Accusations of widespread fraud are at the heart of the Trump administration's policies on SNAP

Trump administration says it needs to fight SNAP fraud, but the extent of the problem is unclear
Health|Sports

Patrick Mahomes tears ACL, Broncos eke past Packers and Bills tighten AFC East: NFL Week 15 Sunday review

Patrick Mahomes tears ACL, Broncos eke past Packers and Bills tighten AFC East: NFL Week 15 Sunday review

Patrick Mahomes tears ACL, Broncos eke past Packers and Bills tighten AFC East: NFL Week 15 Sunday review
Business|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Technology

Drone pilot works to find lost Wisconsin pets

Drone pilot works to find lost Wisconsin pets

Drone pilot works to find lost Wisconsin pets
Economy|Education|Health|Science|Technology

How the NIH became the backbone of American medical research and a major driver of innovation and economic growth

The agency’s budget has grown steadily since the 1960s, fueling an industry that creates lifesaving medicines and attracts billions of dollars in investment.

How the NIH became the backbone of American medical research and a major driver of innovation and economic growth
Crime|Education|Health|World

Person of interest in custody in Brown University shooting that left two students dead

A person of interest is in custody in connection with the shooting at Brown University, according to officials. The shooting, which happened during a final exam review session, left two students dead and nine others injured.

Person of interest in custody in Brown University shooting that left two students dead
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Older adults may struggle to learn a new language but classes are a worthwhile exercise

It’s well established that children have an easier time learning second languages

Older adults may struggle to learn a new language but classes are a worthwhile exercise
Crime|Education|Health|World

Another campus, another night of terror: Brown University shooting traps students in a familiar nightmare

Another campus, another night of terror: Brown University shooting traps students in a familiar nightmare

Another campus, another night of terror: Brown University shooting traps students in a familiar nightmare
Business|Economy|Health|Political

Here’s what’s in the House GOP health care bill

Here’s what’s in the House GOP health care bill

Here’s what’s in the House GOP health care bill
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Health|World

Singer Cliff Richard says he has been treated for prostate cancer

British pop star Cliff Richard has been given the all-clear after treatment for prostate cancer

Singer Cliff Richard says he has been treated for prostate cancer
Crime|Health|Science|World

Pakistan begins last anti-polio vaccination drive of the year after surge in new cases

Authorities say Pakistan has launched the final nationwide anti-polio vaccination campaign of the year, aiming to protect 45 million children after more than two dozen cases of the potentially paralyzing disease were reported

Pakistan begins last anti-polio vaccination drive of the year after surge in new cases
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|World

Toxic smog blankets New Delhi, disrupting travel and plunging air quality to hazardous levels

Dense toxic smog has blanketed New Delhi, pushing air pollution levels to their worst levels in weeks and disrupting travel

Toxic smog blankets New Delhi, disrupting travel and plunging air quality to hazardous levels
Health|Sports

Patrick Mahomes suffers a torn ACL and Chiefs say he's considering surgical options

Patrick Mahomes has torn the ACL in his left knee

Patrick Mahomes suffers a torn ACL and Chiefs say he's considering surgical options
Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle|US|World

A Brown University student survived being shot in high school. Then came the active shooter alerts

Brown University junior Mia Tretta experienced a tragic sense of déjà vu when emergency alerts warned of a shooting on campus

A Brown University student survived being shot in high school. Then came the active shooter alerts
Economy|Health|Political

Congress races against the clock to avert skyrocketing health care costs for millions

Congress races against the clock to avert skyrocketing health care costs for millions

Congress races against the clock to avert skyrocketing health care costs for millions
Environment|Health|Science

Like many holiday traditions, lighting candles and fireplaces is best done in moderation

The warm scents of gingerbread and pine are holiday favorites, but experts warn they can affect indoor air quality

Like many holiday traditions, lighting candles and fireplaces is best done in moderation
Business|Crime|Health

Jury says Johnson & Johnson owes $40 million to 2 cancer patients who used talcum powders

A Los Angeles jury has awarded $40 million to two women who claim Johnson & Johnson's talcum powder caused their ovarian cancer

Jury says Johnson & Johnson owes $40 million to 2 cancer patients who used talcum powders
Arts|Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Science|Technology|World

Some Native Americans draw shocked response over contract to design immigration detention centers

The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation that was uprooted from the Great Lakes region in the 1830s is facing widespread outrage over plans to profit from another forced removal

Some Native Americans draw shocked response over contract to design immigration detention centers
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Health|Political

Skyrocketing ACA premiums force enrollees to make tough decisions

Skyrocketing ACA premiums force enrollees to make tough decisions

Skyrocketing ACA premiums force enrollees to make tough decisions
Environment|Health|World

Gaza storms kill 14 Palestinians, including 3 children

Gaza storms kill 14 Palestinians, including 3 children

Gaza storms kill 14 Palestinians, including 3 children
Crime|Health|World

He searched Ground Zero for his son for six months. 24 years later, 9/11 killed him too

He searched Ground Zero for his son for six months. 24 years later, 9/11 killed him too

He searched Ground Zero for his son for six months. 24 years later, 9/11 killed him too
Business|Economy|Education|Health

Free child care for all? New Mexico is putting the theory to the test

Free child care for all? New Mexico is putting the theory to the test

Free child care for all? New Mexico is putting the theory to the test
Health|Science|World

Flu season in the US is heating up, driven by new subclade K variant

Flu season in the US is heating up, driven by new subclade K variant

Flu season in the US is heating up, driven by new subclade K variant
Economy|Health

Higher cost, worse coverage: Affordable Care Act enrollees say expiring subsidies will hit them hard

Americans are feeling the strain already with less than three weeks to go until the expiration of COVID-era tax credits that have helped many people pay for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act

Higher cost, worse coverage: Affordable Care Act enrollees say expiring subsidies will hit them hard
Business|Economy|Education|Election|Finance|Health|Political

Democratic former Sen. Doug Jones launches campaign for Alabama governor

Former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones has launched his campaign for Alabama governor

Democratic former Sen. Doug Jones launches campaign for Alabama governor
Arts|Crime|Health|Sports

LA Angels president testifies he wishes he'd known about drug use before pitcher's fatal overdose

The Los Angeles Angels’ president says the fatal overdose of pitcher Tyler Skaggs was tough for the baseball club and he wished he knew sooner about drug use by the player and one of the team’s employees

LA Angels president testifies he wishes he'd known about drug use before pitcher's fatal overdose
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Sports

Hailee Steinfeld and NFL husband Josh Allen are expecting their first child

Actor Hailee Steinfeld and her NFL husband Josh Allen are expecting their first baby together

Hailee Steinfeld and NFL husband Josh Allen are expecting their first child
Economy|Finance|Health|Political|US

Speaker Johnson unveils health care plan as divided Republicans scramble for alternative

The Senate failed to get anywhere on health care this week

Speaker Johnson unveils health care plan as divided Republicans scramble for alternative
Business|Economy|Health|Political

House GOP unveils narrow health care package with key deadline looming

House GOP unveils narrow health care package with key deadline looming

House GOP unveils narrow health care package with key deadline looming
Crime|Health|US|World

Guardsman wounded in shooting can now breathe on his own as doctors hail ‘miraculous’ recovery

Guardsman wounded in shooting can now breathe on his own as doctors hail ‘miraculous’ recovery

Guardsman wounded in shooting can now breathe on his own as doctors hail ‘miraculous’ recovery
Crime|Health|US|World

Critically wounded National Guard member being moved to in-patient rehabilitation

A West Virginia National Guard member who was shot last month in the nation’s capital is being transitioned from hospital acute care to in-patient rehabilitation

Critically wounded National Guard member being moved to in-patient rehabilitation
Europe|Health|World

King Charles III says his cancer treatment is being reduced as he promotes benefits of screening

King Charles III says that early diagnosis and treatment will allow doctors to reduce his cancer treatment in the new year

King Charles III says his cancer treatment is being reduced as he promotes benefits of screening
Education|Health|Science|Technology

Labor vs. social robots? Humanoids focusing on accessibility were featured at Silicon Valley summit

Labor vs. social robots? Humanoids focusing on accessibility were featured at Silicon Valley summit

Labor vs. social robots? Humanoids focusing on accessibility were featured at Silicon Valley summit
Crime|Education|Environment|Health

Fentanyl Fathers turn grief into prevention, visiting schools to save lives

Fentanyl Fathers turn grief into prevention, visiting schools to save lives

Fentanyl Fathers turn grief into prevention, visiting schools to save lives
Health|Lifestyle

Illinois becomes 12th state to provide medically assisted suicide for the terminally ill

Illinois residents with terminal illnesses may choose to end their lives on their own terms under a law Gov. JB Pritzker has signed

Illinois becomes 12th state to provide medically assisted suicide for the terminally ill
Crime|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Travel

Man's death on roller coaster at Universal Orlando Resort ruled accidental

The death of a 32-year-old man after riding a high-speed roller coaster at Universal Epic Universe has been ruled accidental

Man's death on roller coaster at Universal Orlando Resort ruled accidental