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Today: December 16, 2025

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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
Business|Health|Science|Technology

Sandoval Regional Medical Center enhances surgeries with robotic technology

Sandoval Regional Medical Center enhances surgeries with robotic technology

Sandoval Regional Medical Center enhances surgeries with robotic technology
Europe|Health|World

King Charles shares cancer recovery milestone in TV message

King Charles shares cancer recovery milestone in TV message

King Charles shares cancer recovery milestone in TV message
Education|Health|Science|World

Florida plows ahead with push to roll back certain vaccine mandates for schoolchildren

Florida officials are plowing ahead with a proposal to roll back certain vaccine mandates for the state’s schoolchildren

Florida plows ahead with push to roll back certain vaccine mandates for schoolchildren
Health|Science|Technology|US|World

Winter virus season so far is not too bad, but doctors worry about suffering to come

It may feel like you are surrounded by sniffles and coughs, but flu season activity is still low in many parts of the U.S. New government data posted Friday shows that as of last week, flu activity was high in four states — Colorado, Louisiana, New Jersey and New York — and minimal or low in most others

Winter virus season so far is not too bad, but doctors worry about suffering to come
Health|Science|Technology|World

FDA approves first new antibiotics to treat gonorrhea in decades, with hope to combat drug resistance

FDA approves first new antibiotics to treat gonorrhea in decades, with hope to combat drug resistance

FDA approves first new antibiotics to treat gonorrhea in decades, with hope to combat drug resistance
Americas|Crime|Health

Body camera video shows rescue of man in crisis from Tobin Bridge

Body camera video shows rescue of man in crisis from Tobin Bridge

Body camera video shows rescue of man in crisis from Tobin Bridge
Crime|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|US

Cape Coral firefighters rescue cat from canal

Cape Coral firefighters rescue cat from canal

Cape Coral firefighters rescue cat from canal
Crime|Health|Lifestyle|Political

Man who attacked Lancaster County officers with his own urine, feces sentenced up to 12 years in prison, DA says

Man who attacked Lancaster County officers with his own urine, feces sentenced up to 12 years in prison, DA says

Man who attacked Lancaster County officers with his own urine, feces sentenced up to 12 years in prison, DA says
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Tucson traffic stop yields $5.5M in fentanyl — more than 1 million pills

Tucson traffic stop yields $5.5M in fentanyl — more than 1 million pills

Tucson traffic stop yields $5.5M in fentanyl — more than 1 million pills
Economy|Food|Health|Lifestyle

Stock up on this affordable pantry staple for easy-to-make meals

Stock up on this affordable pantry staple for easy-to-make meals

Stock up on this affordable pantry staple for easy-to-make meals
Environment|Health|Lifestyle

25 ways to stay warm this winter that won’t break the bank

25 ways to stay warm this winter that won’t break the bank

25 ways to stay warm this winter that won’t break the bank
Economy|Environment|Health|World

Hunger and makeshift shelters persist in north Caribbean nearly 2 months after Hurricane Melissa

The Atlantic hurricane season may be over

Hunger and makeshift shelters persist in north Caribbean nearly 2 months after Hurricane Melissa
Health|Lifestyle|Science|Sports

How to get stronger without working out in the gym

How to get stronger without working out in the gym

How to get stronger without working out in the gym
Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Sports|Travel

Threat of equine virus looms over major rodeo event in Las Vegas

Every year the annual National Finals Rodeo draws thousands to Las Vegas for two weeks of rodeo competitions

Threat of equine virus looms over major rodeo event in Las Vegas
Health|Science

Sleep problems and depression can be a vicious cycle, especially during pregnancy − here’s why it’s important to get help

Inadequate sleep can have negative downstream effects on everyday cognitive functioning and mental health, which can then lead to even worse sleep.

Sleep problems and depression can be a vicious cycle, especially during pregnancy − here’s why it’s important to get help
Economy|Education|Europe|Health|Political|World

Italy's national strike called by main union disrupts transport and school services

A national strike called by Italy’s largest trade union in protest against the government’s budget plans has widely disrupted transportation, health and school services across the country

Italy's national strike called by main union disrupts transport and school services
Health|Science|Technology|World

FDA intends to put its most serious warning on Covid vaccines, sources say

FDA intends to put its most serious warning on Covid vaccines, sources say

FDA intends to put its most serious warning on Covid vaccines, sources say
Education|Health|Political

Lawmakers urge Education Department to add nursing to 'professional' programs list amid uproar

A bipartisan group in Congress is urging the Education Department to add nursing to a list of college programs that are considered “professional.”

Lawmakers urge Education Department to add nursing to 'professional' programs list amid uproar
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science

SNAP benefits have been cut and disrupted – causing more kids to go without enough healthy food and harming child development

Having stable access to nutritious food sets children up for better mental and physical health into adulthood.

SNAP benefits have been cut and disrupted – causing more kids to go without enough healthy food and harming child development
Environment|Health|World

A winter storm chills Gaza and floods tent camps, exposing aid failures

Storm Byron has hit Gaza and worsened the humanitarian crisis in the Palestinian territory

A winter storm chills Gaza and floods tent camps, exposing aid failures
Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|World

China's new 'condom tax' draws skepticism and worries over health risks

China will soon start collecting a value-added tax on contraceptive drugs and products for the first time in over 30 years

China's new 'condom tax' draws skepticism and worries over health risks
Crime|Health|US|World

Tennessee executes Harold Wayne Nichols by lethal injection for killing college student in 1988

Tennessee has executed Harold Wayne Nichols by lethal injection for the 1988 rape and murder of 20-year-old Karen Pulley, a student at Chattanooga State Community College

Tennessee executes Harold Wayne Nichols by lethal injection for killing college student in 1988
Entertainment|Health|Sports|World

Steelers LB TJ Watt hospitalized after experiencing discomfort in his lungs

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T

Steelers LB TJ Watt hospitalized after experiencing discomfort in his lungs
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Hearing on whether ex-Abercrombie & Fitch CEO is mentally fit to stand trial for sex trafficking set

The former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch is facing a court hearing to determine whether he’s competent to stand trial for alleged sex trafficking after being hospitalized for dementia and Alzheimer’s symptoms

Hearing on whether ex-Abercrombie & Fitch CEO is mentally fit to stand trial for sex trafficking set
Education|Health|Science|World

Covid-19 vaccination substantially lowered risks for children last season, CDC report says

Covid-19 vaccination substantially lowered risks for children last season, CDC report says

Covid-19 vaccination substantially lowered risks for children last season, CDC report says
Health|News|US

Tracking measles cases in the United States

Tracking measles cases in the United States

Tracking measles cases in the United States
Education|Health|Science|World

Hundreds are quarantined in South Carolina as measles spreads in 2 US outbreaks

Measles outbreaks in South Carolina and on the Arizona-Utah border are growing

Hundreds are quarantined in South Carolina as measles spreads in 2 US outbreaks
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Senators clash over Trump's National Guard deployments as military leaders face questioning

Members of the Senate Armed Services Committee are clashing over President Donald Trump’s use of the National Guard in American cities

Senators clash over Trump's National Guard deployments as military leaders face questioning
Economy|Health|Political

The Senate voted down dueling health proposals. Here's what's at stake for Americans

Hopes for solving a major health insurance issue are fading in Washington

The Senate voted down dueling health proposals. Here's what's at stake for Americans
Health|Political

Senate rejects extension of health care subsidies as costs are set to rise for millions of Americans

The Senate has rejected legislation to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits, essentially guaranteeing that millions of Americans will see a steep rise in costs at the beginning of the year

Senate rejects extension of health care subsidies as costs are set to rise for millions of Americans
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Political|US

A divided GOP forges ahead on health care message — without plan to address spiking premiums

A divided GOP forges ahead on health care message — without plan to address spiking premiums

A divided GOP forges ahead on health care message — without plan to address spiking premiums
Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

FDA proposes adding sunscreen ingredient commonly used in other parts of the world to list of permitted products

FDA proposes adding sunscreen ingredient commonly used in other parts of the world to list of permitted products

FDA proposes adding sunscreen ingredient commonly used in other parts of the world to list of permitted products
Crime|Health|US

Human skull found in Coney Island, police say

Human skull found in Coney Island, police say

Human skull found in Coney Island, police say
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Travel

Quicksand traps hiker inside Arches National Park

Quicksand traps hiker inside Arches National Park

Quicksand traps hiker inside Arches National Park
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science

How one Florida program reduced preterm births – and how it could serve as a model for other communities

Central Hillsborough Healthy Start offers a model of community care that helps to prevent premature births.

How one Florida program reduced preterm births – and how it could serve as a model for other communities
Health|Science|Technology

‘Are you married?’ Why doctors ask invasive questions during treatment

Answering personal questions at the doctor’s office can help researchers recognize health problems and find effective interventions.

‘Are you married?’ Why doctors ask invasive questions during treatment
Arts|Business|Crime|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Open AI, Microsoft face lawsuit over ChatGPT's alleged role in Connecticut murder-suicide

The heirs of an 83-year-old Connecticut woman are suing ChatGPT maker OpenAI and its business partner Microsoft for wrongful death

Open AI, Microsoft face lawsuit over ChatGPT's alleged role in Connecticut murder-suicide
Health|Science

Cervical cancer screening just got easier. A doctor explains why this change matters

Cervical cancer screening just got easier. A doctor explains why this change matters

Cervical cancer screening just got easier. A doctor explains why this change matters
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|World

Time banks could ease the burden of elder care and promote connection

A diverse team of researchers, concerned that the global elder care crisis cannot be addressed by the market or the state alone, are seeking creative solutions.

Time banks could ease the burden of elder care and promote connection
Business|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Office holiday parties can be dreadful for introverts and people with social anxiety

Navigating holiday parties can be tough for introverts and people who are shy or have social anxiety

Office holiday parties can be dreadful for introverts and people with social anxiety
Health|Science|Technology

AI’s errors may be impossible to eliminate – what that means for its use in health care

Many health symptoms can be caused by multiple illnesses – if AI can’t tell the difference between them, it won’t be able to operate accurately without human oversight.

AI’s errors may be impossible to eliminate – what that means for its use in health care
Celebrity|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Kelly Osbourne has a NSFW response to those commenting on her dramatic weight loss

Kelly Osbourne has a NSFW response to those commenting on her dramatic weight loss

Kelly Osbourne has a NSFW response to those commenting on her dramatic weight loss
Environment|Health|Science|Travel

Hiker mired in quicksand in Utah's Arches National Park is rescued unharmed

Quicksand is a corny peril in old movies, but getting stuck in it really did happen to one hiker in Utah

Hiker mired in quicksand in Utah's Arches National Park is rescued unharmed
Business|Economy|Health|Political

Trump's handling of the economy is at its lowest point in AP-NORC polling

A new AP-NORC poll finds President Donald Trump’s approval on the economy has fallen substantially since he reentered the White House

Trump's handling of the economy is at its lowest point in AP-NORC polling
Economy|Finance|Health|Political

Republicans worry Trump is missing the mark on affordability

Republicans worry Trump is missing the mark on affordability

Republicans worry Trump is missing the mark on affordability
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‘Trump Gold Card’ launches, offering expedited immigration pathway with a $1 million fee

‘Trump Gold Card’ launches, offering expedited immigration pathway with a $1 million fee

‘Trump Gold Card’ launches, offering expedited immigration pathway with a $1 million fee
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Senator calls for release of man detained by federal agents after he was attacked by a patrol dog

Senator calls for release of man detained by federal agents after he was attacked by a patrol dog

Senator calls for release of man detained by federal agents after he was attacked by a patrol dog
Education|Health|Technology|World

‘What’s the worst thing that’s gonna happen?’ South Australia Premier says social media ban is about protecting children

‘What’s the worst thing that’s gonna happen?’ South Australia Premier says social media ban is about protecting children

‘What’s the worst thing that’s gonna happen?’ South Australia Premier says social media ban is about protecting children
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Botulism outbreak sickens more than 50 babies and expands to all ByHeart products

Federal health officials have expanded an outbreak of infant botulism tied to ByHeart baby formula to include any illnesses reported since the company began production in 2022

Botulism outbreak sickens more than 50 babies and expands to all ByHeart products
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

Aid flow into Gaza falls short of the ceasefire terms, Israeli figures show

Aid deliveries into Gaza are falling short of the amount agreed upon in the U.S.-brokered ceasefire

Aid flow into Gaza falls short of the ceasefire terms, Israeli figures show