‘Vampire facials’ were linked to cases of HIV. Here’s what to know about the beauty treatment
Three women were diagnosed with HIV after getting “vampire facial” procedures at an unlicensed New Mexico medical spa, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention… Read More »‘Vampire facials’ were linked to cases of HIV. Here’s what to know about the beauty treatment
Numerous law enforcement officers have been struck by gunfire in North Carolina city, police say
LIVE UPDATES: Shootout that killed 4 law officers began as task force tried to serve a warrant, police say CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Four law… Read More »Numerous law enforcement officers have been struck by gunfire in North Carolina city, police say
West Virginia and North Carolina’s transgender care coverage policies discriminate, judges rule
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia and North Carolina’s refusal to cover certain health care for transgender people with government-sponsored insurance is discriminatory, a federal… Read More »West Virginia and North Carolina’s transgender care coverage policies discriminate, judges rule
A Florida sheriff says 10 people were wounded by gunfire after a fight broke out at a party venue
SANFORD, Fla. (AP) — A teenage gunman wounded 10 people when he opened fire early Sunday after fighting broke out during a private event at… Read More »A Florida sheriff says 10 people were wounded by gunfire after a fight broke out at a party venue
What is the International Criminal Court and why it has Israeli officials worried
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Israeli officials sound increasingly concerned that the International Criminal Court could issue arrest warrants for the country’s leaders more than… Read More »What is the International Criminal Court and why it has Israeli officials worried
French police remove pro-Palestinian students from the courtyard of Sorbonne university in Paris
PARIS (AP) — French police removed dozens of students from the Sorbonne university after pro-Palestinian protesters occupied the main courtyard of the elite institution in… Read More »French police remove pro-Palestinian students from the courtyard of Sorbonne university in Paris
Less alcohol, or none at all, is one path to better health
It’s wine time. Beer Thirty. Happy hour. Five o’clock somewhere. Maybe it’s also time to rethink drinking? Moderate drinking was once thought to have benefits… Read More »Less alcohol, or none at all, is one path to better health
United Methodists prepare for votes on lifting LGBTQ bans and other issues at General Conference
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — United Methodist delegates are heading into the homestretch of their first legislative gathering in five years — one that appears on… Read More »United Methodists prepare for votes on lifting LGBTQ bans and other issues at General Conference
FDA brings lab tests under federal oversight in bid to improve accuracy and safety
WASHINGTON (AP) — Makers of medical tests that have long escaped government oversight will have about four years to show that their new offerings deliver… Read More »FDA brings lab tests under federal oversight in bid to improve accuracy and safety
Tractor-trailers with no one aboard? The future is near for self-driving trucks on US roads
PITTSBURGH (AP) — On a three-lane test track along the Monongahela River, an 18-wheel tractor-trailer rounded a curve. No one was on board. A quarter-mile… Read More »Tractor-trailers with no one aboard? The future is near for self-driving trucks on US roads
This congresswoman was born and raised in Ukraine. She just voted against aid for her homeland
SHERIDAN, Ind. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Victoria Spartz, the first and only Ukrainian-born member of Congress, emerged early on as a natural advocate for supporting… Read More »This congresswoman was born and raised in Ukraine. She just voted against aid for her homeland
Affluent Americans are driving the US economy and likely delaying the need for Fed rate cuts
WASHINGTON (AP) — Since retiring two years ago, Joan Harris has upped her travel game. Once or twice a year, she visits her two adult… Read More »Affluent Americans are driving the US economy and likely delaying the need for Fed rate cuts
Likely missile attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels targets a container ship in the Red Sea
JERUSALEM (AP) — A suspected missile attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels targeted a container ship in the Red Sea on Monday, authorities said, the latest… Read More »Likely missile attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels targets a container ship in the Red Sea
At least 40 people die in western Kenya after a dam collapses
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — A dam collapsed in western Kenya early Monday, killing at least 40 people after a wall of water swept through houses… Read More »At least 40 people die in western Kenya after a dam collapses
Israeli officials concerned about possible ICC arrest warrants as pressure mounts over war in Gaza
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli officials appeared increasingly concerned that the International Criminal Court may issue arrest warrants against the country’s leaders, as international pressure mounts… Read More »Israeli officials concerned about possible ICC arrest warrants as pressure mounts over war in Gaza
Horses show off in Versailles, keeping alive royal tradition on soon-to-be Olympic equestrian venue
VERSAILLES, France (AP) — The historic Versailles Palace Gardens will soon host the Paris Olympics equestrian sports. Meanwhile, the select number of riders of the… Read More »Horses show off in Versailles, keeping alive royal tradition on soon-to-be Olympic equestrian venue
Israeli airstrikes on Rafah kill at least 22 people, Palestinian health officials say
Israeli airstrikes on the southern Gaza city of Rafah have killed at least 22 people, including six women and five children, Palestinian health officials said.… Read More »Israeli airstrikes on Rafah kill at least 22 people, Palestinian health officials say
Oklahoma towns hard hit by tornadoes begin long cleanup after 4 killed in weekend storms
SULPHUR, Okla. (AP) — Small towns in Oklahoma began a long cleanup Monday after tornadoes flattened homes and buildings and killed four people, including an… Read More »Oklahoma towns hard hit by tornadoes begin long cleanup after 4 killed in weekend storms
Demonstrations roil US campuses ahead of graduations as protesters spar over Gaza conflict
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Protests are roiling college campuses across the U.S. as upcoming graduation ceremonies are threatened by disruptive demonstrators, with students and others… Read More »Demonstrations roil US campuses ahead of graduations as protesters spar over Gaza conflict
Blinken is back in the Middle East this week. He has his work cut out for him
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday begins his seventh diplomatic mission to the Middle East since the Israel-Hamas… Read More »Blinken is back in the Middle East this week. He has his work cut out for him
Spain is in suspense waiting for Pedro Sánchez to say whether he will resign or stay in office
MADRID (AP) — Spain is in nail-biting suspense Monday as it waits for Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to announce whether he will continue in office… Read More »Spain is in suspense waiting for Pedro Sánchez to say whether he will resign or stay in office
Millions of Afghans made Pakistan home to escape war. Now many are hiding to escape deportation
KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) — Born and raised in Pakistan to parents who fled neighboring Afghanistan half a century ago, an 18-year-old found himself at the… Read More »Millions of Afghans made Pakistan home to escape war. Now many are hiding to escape deportation
How Columbia University’s complex history with the student protest movement echoes into today
NEW YORK (AP) — College students taking up space and making demands for change. University administrators facing pressure to get things back under control. Police… Read More »How Columbia University’s complex history with the student protest movement echoes into today
Deforestation in Indonesia spiked last year, but resources analyst sees better overall trend
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — From trees felled in protected national parks to massive swaths of jungle razed for palm oil and paper plantations, Indonesia had… Read More »Deforestation in Indonesia spiked last year, but resources analyst sees better overall trend
Australian prime minister describes domestic violence as a ‘national crisis’ after protests
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Monday described domestic violence as a “national crisis” after thousands rallied around the country against… Read More »Australian prime minister describes domestic violence as a ‘national crisis’ after protests
Tank Dell
Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell was shot in Florida and sustained a minor wound, the team announced on social media. Dell was shot Saturday… Read More »Tank Dell
Two Russian journalists jailed on ‘extremism’ charges for alleged work for Navalny group
LONDON (AP) — Two Russian journalists were arrested by their government on “extremism” charges and ordered by courts there on Saturday to remain in custody… Read More »Two Russian journalists jailed on ‘extremism’ charges for alleged work for Navalny group
Nicole Kidman
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Morgan Freeman spoke the words, but pretty much everyone who took the stage at the presentation of the AFI Life Achievement… Read More »Nicole Kidman
Ukraine’s army chief reports tactical retreat in the east, and warns of front-line pressure
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s troops have been forced to make a tactical retreat from three villages in the embattled east, the country’s army chief… Read More »Ukraine’s army chief reports tactical retreat in the east, and warns of front-line pressure