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At least 30 people were killed and several injured when gunmen attacked a community in northwestern Nigeria, residents said Monday, in the latest outbreak of violence in a conflict-hit region.
Bryn Waite, a 26-year-old former college soccer player, was found dead in the water off La Jolla Shores Beach. Authorities are investigating the circumstances of her death.
Six infectious disease specialists reveal practical, everyday routines that help prevent infections without drastically changing lifestyles.
Only 12 states require daily recess, but a new policy from the American Academy of Pediatrics and growing research are prompting lawmakers in states like New York to consider mandatory play time as essential for children's cognitive, social, and emotional growth.
Relatives of Andrew Goodman and other freedom fighters killed during the 1960s struggle for voting rights are calling on the Supreme Court to uphold the Voting Rights Act in an upcoming case that could weaken key protections.
A new global study reveals that while life expectancy has increased worldwide, the number of years people spend in poor health has also risen, with the United States experiencing the widest gap between lifespan and healthy years.
Transgender dolls to be available for Minnesota schoolchildren as young as 4 under Walz-backed program: report Transgender dolls will be accessible to Minnesota scho
Consumers' Research launches a campaign against Rush University Medical Center, the Chicago White Sox's healthcare partner, accusing it of prioritizing political activism over patient care, including pediatric gender services and DEI initiatives.
President Donald Trump honored four U.S. service members killed in Jordan and Iraq during a dignified transfer ceremony at Dover Air Force Base, calling them 'great heroes' and offering condolences to their families.
President Donald Trump honored Army 1st Lt. Tyler Feehan during a Georgia event, revealing he invited the slain soldier's family aboard Air Force One after a dignified transfer ceremony.
The owner of Tamboli's Pasta & Pizza in Memphis says business has doubled since he refused to serve National Guard troops, citing opposition to the federally led Memphis Safe Task Force and its record of deadly incidents.
Gastrointestinal illnesses are surging among travelers, with doctors recommending essential items like hydration salts and hand sanitizer to prevent and manage symptoms. The CDC notes travelers' diarrhea affects up to 70% of travelers, and experts emphasize hydration, careful food choices, and knowing when to seek medical care.
Batarti Gabbard, 55, the older brother of former Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, has been charged with second-degree custodial interference after allegedly approaching children at a Waikīkī hotel pool and offering them gum and money to accompany him to his room. His family says he continues to receive psychiatric treatment.
A House task force chairman says companies helping foreign nationals travel to the U.S. to give birth may be engaging in criminal conspiracy, as investigations intensify following a billboard controversy in Texas.
HUD Secretary Scott Turner criticized New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's progressive housing agenda, arguing rent freezes and higher taxes will discourage private investment and drive residents away.
The progressive education movement is collapsing under its own weight, with universities like the University of California system facing backlash after eliminating standardized tests, while elite institutions like MIT and Yale reinstate them, signaling a return to merit-based admissions.
Country singer Rory Feek's 12-year-old daughter Indiana, who has Down syndrome and a congenital heart defect, was airlifted to a hospital in Austin after a sudden health scare. Doctors removed 610 cc of fluid from around her heart, and she is expected to make a full recovery.
Most families delay discussions about senior care until an emergency occurs, but experts say early planning reduces conflict, respects elders' wishes, and eases financial burdens. Tatyana Zlotsky of A Place for Mom advises looking for subtle signs of cognitive decline and initiating conversations with empathy and listening.
Daniel and Bianca Samson, Romanian Christian parents, protested outside the Swedish Embassy in Washington, D.C., after Swedish authorities seized their daughters in 2022, citing 'religious extremism' for practices like attending church three times a week and reading Bible stories. The case has drawn international support, with the Romanian Senate demanding the girls' return.
Adam Levy, son of Judge Judy Sheindlin and a former district attorney, claims he could overhaul Los Angeles in 30 days by targeting repeat offenders, reforming the judiciary, and adopting a broken-windows policing strategy, drawing parallels to Rudy Giuliani's New York City turnaround.