Why the Southeast is burning – extreme drought is only part of the reason
The southeastern US has been in drought for months. With the wind and unusually low humidity, it’s facing perfect conditions for wildfires spreading.
April 24, 2026The southeastern US has been in drought for months. With the wind and unusually low humidity, it’s facing perfect conditions for wildfires spreading.
April 24, 2026
San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama did not play Friday night in Game 3 against Portland in the teams’ first-round playoff series while he continued to recover from a concussion
April 25, 2026
Camp Mystic, the Christian summer camp for girls where 27 people died in a 2025 flash flood, cannot be licensed to reopen, Texas authorities said, citing nearly two
April 25, 2026
The New York Mets have provided some more information on the status of injured shortstop Francisco Lindor
April 25, 2026
A former Colorado funeral home owner who helped her ex-husband hide nearly 200 decomposing bodies has been sentenced to 30 years in prison
April 24, 2026
German biotech company CureVac sued Moderna in Delaware federal court on Friday, alleging that Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine Spikevax infringed CureVac patents
April 25, 2026
Quick-thinking middle school students in Mississippi have kept their school bus from crashing after their driver passed out on a four-lane highway
April 25, 2026
A 17-year-old has been charged with murder following a deadly shooting at a Louisiana mall that injured five and killed a high school girl, authorities announced on Friday
April 25, 2026
Johnson & Johnson will start selling four of its medications on the Trump administration's TrumpRx website, the company told Reuters on Friday.
April 25, 2026
A Virginia university has approved funding for a memorial for dozens of people, most of African descent, whose bodies were taken from their graves for use by medical students and then dumped in a forgotten well
April 25, 2026
Leading medical journal The Lancet will decline a request to provide evidence for a U.S.
April 25, 2026
Israeli fire killed at least 12 people including six police officers across Gaza on Friday, Palestinian health officials said.
April 24, 2026
The Trump administration’s historic move to reclassify state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug was cheered by some advocates but for others, it fell far short for the thousands incarcerated for federal cannabis-related convictions
April 25, 2026
World's oldest nun, Sister Francis Dominici Piscatella, celebrates 113th birthday on Long Island
April 25, 2026
A U.S. Army major employed as a nurse on a military base near Washington, D.C., has been charged with conspiring to provide financial and tactical support to separatist fighters in his native Cameroon
April 25, 2026
Off-duty officer saves goalie who went into cardiac arrest before hockey game
April 25, 2026
Eli Lilly's newly launched weight-loss pill had a modest second week, analysts said on Friday, as competition with Danish rival Novo Nordisk heats up in the oral
April 24, 2026
The NFL draft will bring increased demand and risks for trafficking. Here’s what Pittsburgh needs to know, from warning signs to local prevention efforts.
April 24, 2026
Two caregivers accused in starvation death of 14-year-old girl appear in court
April 25, 2026
Carlos Alcaraz won’t play for a third successive French Open title due to a right wrist injury
April 24, 2026
Golden effort: Corner man dedicates years to cleaning up his community
April 25, 2026
Wellness shop owner says hemp restrictions may close his business
April 25, 2026
Missouri governor signs restrictions on THC products into law
April 25, 2026
Two buses have crashed head-on near a Pentagon bus stop, injuring 23 people, including Defense Department personnel
April 24, 2026
Family shares T1D journey as new clinical trials bring hope for a functional cure
April 24, 2026
The U.S. health regulator on Friday moved to speed up the development of new treatments for serious mental illness by awarding the national
April 24, 2026
A proposed bill allowing terminally ill adults in England and Wales to end their lives has failed
April 24, 2026
Children’s entertainer ‘Ms. Rachel’ calls for release of Maine teen from ICE custody in Texas
April 24, 2026
Visually impaired runners in London are using AI powered smart glasses to support marathon training and everyday life
April 24, 2026
Beyond the cellphone: From cannabis use to ADHD, South Florida doctor talks causes of distracted driving
April 24, 2026
Video recovered from deputy's bodycam hit with bullet amid Deltona shooting
April 24, 2026
FWC investigation finds dozens of sloths died before Orlando attraction opening
April 24, 2026
Trump’s prescription drug math makes no sense. RFK Jr. and Dr. Oz have defended it anyway
April 24, 2026
Massive dead snake found along side of Wisconsin highway
April 24, 2026
How the Supreme Court will have a major impact on the economy this spring
April 24, 2026
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Friday that he had received successful treatment for early-stage prostate cancer, without specifying when the treatment
April 24, 2026
Marching bands blew horns, women ululated and men cheered on Friday to celebrate King Mswati III's 40 years on Eswatini's throne,
April 24, 2026
The Food and Drug Administration says it will offer ultra-fast review to three psychedelic drugs being studied for hard-to-treat mental health conditions, including major depression
April 24, 2026
Mitsubishi Motors is recalling 108,046 vehicles in the U.S. as a ruptured gas spring cylinder or an unexpected falling liftgate could increase the risk of injury, the U.S.
April 24, 2026
FDA moves to fast-track review of psilocybin and methylone for mental health
April 24, 2026
The HPV vaccine can reduce certain cancers by half. Expert explains why men and boys should get it
April 24, 2026
By Siddhi Mahatole and Christy Santhosh April 24 Reuters) - HCA Healthcare narrowly beat Wall Street estimates for first-quarter profit on Friday but faced a dip in patient admissions during the flu
April 24, 2026
UnitedHealth and CVS Health said on Friday they have standardized data and submission requirements for more than half of their prior authorizations, as part of an industry effort
April 24, 2026
A new study suggests that the decades-long march toward cremation may not last forever – particularly if Gen Z’s preferences pan out.
April 24, 2026
A food chemist explains how black garlic is made, and how its health benefits are promising but still under-researched.
April 24, 2026
For a quarter of its residents, Pittsburgh isn’t an affordable place to live. A contested housing policy is at the center of efforts to change that.
April 24, 2026
How you store produce can make a major difference in how long it lasts
April 24, 2026
Florida nurse arrested for inappropriately touching patient while under anesthesia, deputies say
April 24, 2026
Netanyahu reveals he quietly underwent treatment for undisclosed prostate cancer
April 24, 2026