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Alabama hospital puts pause on IVF in wake of ruling saying frozen embryos are children
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A large Alabama hospital has paused in vitro fertilization treatments as health care providers weigh the impact of a state court ruling that frozen embryos are the legal … more
White House promises 'major sanctions' on Russia in response to man's death
WASHINGTON - The White House says it is preparing additional "major sanctions" on Russia in response to opposition leader Alexei Navalny's death in an Arctic penal colony. National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said Tuesday that the new … more
A UN agency says it can't deliver aid to northern Gaza because of chaos; famine fears are rising
RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) - The World Food Program said Tuesday it has paused deliveries of food to isolated northern Gaza because of increasing chaos across the territory, hiking fears of potential starvation. A study by the U.N. children's agency … more
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As the Ukraine war enters a third year, Putin waits for Western support for Kyiv to wither
When the invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022, some analysts predicted it might take as few as three days for Russian forces to capture the capital of Kyiv. With the war now entering its third … more
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Supreme Court rejects appeal from Trump-allied lawyers over 2020 election lawsuit in Michigan
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected an appeal from Sidney Powell and other lawyers allied with former President Donald Trump over $150,000 in sanctions they were ordered to … more
Americans' reliance on credit cards is the key to Capital One's bid for Discover
NEW YORK (AP) — Americans have become increasingly reliant on their credit cards since the pandemic. So much so that Capital One is willing to bet more than $30 billion that they won't break … more
2 adults are charged with murder in the deadly shooting at Kansas City's Super Bowl celebration
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Two men have been charged with murder in last week's shooting that killed one person and injured 22 others after the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl parade, Missouri … more
Navalny's widow vows to continue his fight against the Kremlin and punish Putin for his death
The widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny vowed on Monday to continue his fight against the Kremlin, while authorities denied his mother access to a morgue where his body is believed to … more
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U.S. circulates rival UN resolution for temporary Gaza cease-fire
UNITED NATIONS - The United States has circulated a rival U.N. Security Council resolution that would support a temporary cease-fire in Gaza after rejecting an Arab-backed resolution demanding an immediate humanitarian cease-fire in the … more
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Strategies for reducing your stress during an election year
Worrying about the nation's future is a significant stressor for more than two-thirds of Americans (68%), according to the American Psychological Association's latest Stress in America report. As we head into a divisive election year, stress is … more
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Over 300 detained in Russia as country mourns the death of Alexei Navalny, Putin's fiercest foe
Over 300 people were detained in Russia while paying tribute to opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who died at a remote Arctic penal colony, a prominent rights group reported Sunday. The sudden death … more
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Trump hawks $399 branded shoes at 'Sneaker Con,' a day after a $355 million ruling against him
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — As he closes in on the Republican presidential nomination, former President Donald Trump made a highly unusual stop Saturday, hawking new Trump-branded sneakers at "Sneaker … more
Ukrainian forces don't have enough artillery to battle Russia. A key withdrawal Saturday shows that
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Dwindling ammunition threatens Ukraine's hold on the 1,000-kilometer (620-mile) front line under withering assault by Russian artillery. Defensive lines are in jeopardy. … more
FDA expands use of asthma drug Xolair to treat severe food allergies
A medication used to treat asthma can now be used to help people with food allergies avoid severe reactions, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Friday. Xolair, the brand name for the drug … more
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More people die after smoking drugs than injecting them, U.S. study finds
NEW YORK (AP) — Smoking has surpassed injecting as the most common way of taking drugs in U.S. overdose deaths, a new government study suggests. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention … more
Satellite photos show Egypt building a wall near Gaza Strip as Israeli offensive on Rafah looms
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Egypt is building a wall and is leveling land near its border with the Gaza Strip ahead of a planned Israeli offensive targeting the border city of Rafah, … more
Before Russia's satellite threat, there were Starfish Prime, nesting dolls and robotic arms
WASHINGTON (AP) - What would it mean if Russia used nuclear warheads to destroy U.S. satellites? Your home's electrical and water systems could fail. Aviation, rail and car traffic could come to a halt. Your cellphone could stop working. These … more
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On the USS Eisenhower, 4 months of combat at sea facing Houthi missiles and a new sea threat
ABOARD THE USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER - Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower and its accompanying warships have spent four months straight at sea defending against ballistic missiles and flying attack drones fired by … more
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Nerve agents, poison and window falls. Kremlin foes have been attacked or killed over the years
TALLINN, Estonia (AP) - The attacks range from the exotic - poisoned by drinking polonium-laced tea or touching a deadly nerve agent - to the more mundane of getting shot at close range. Some take a fatal plunge from an open window. Over the … more
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Donald Trump fraud verdict: $364 million penalty in New York civil fraud case
NEW YORK (AP) — A New York judge ruled Friday against Donald Trump, imposing a $364 million penalty over what the judge ruled was a yearslong scheme to dupe banks and others with financial … more
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