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Cuba Woman Arrested on Warrant/ Destroying Evidence
A Cuba woman was arrested on a warrant Thursday. Cuba Police arrested 42-year-old Adrianne S. Searl on an active warrant. During the arrest, Searl allegedly became combative and was additionally charg...
13h ago
PA Courts Release Infographic for Mental Health Month
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, the Pennsylvania Courts released an infographic highlighting data from the state's mental health courts today. Mental health courts link key justice sy...
13h ago
Fugitive Arrested in Bradford Traffic Stop
A fugitive was arrested after a traffic stop on Main Street in Bradford. City of Bradford Police arrested 29-year-old Stephanie Kay O'Hara as a fugitive of justice for an active County Bench Warrant f...
15h ago
PA Governor Plans to Sign Distracted Driving Bill
Pennsylvania will join the majority of states that ban motorists from handling a cell phone for almost any purpose while driving, as backers of the legislation hope to reduce distracted driving accide...
19h ago
Alleged Burglar Arrested Thursday
A Little Valley man was arrested Thursday for allegedly committing a burglary. According to the Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office, 33-year-old Andrew J Greinert was charged with felony burglary, gra...
19h ago
PTSD For PA First Responders may Qualify for Workers' Comp
First responders diagnosed with PTSD may soon qualify for workers' comp benefits in Pennsylvania. The state House of Representatives approved a proposal Wednesday to expand the program to cover people...
May 09, 2024
Fugitive Discovered in Condemned High St Building
A fugitive was discovered by police in a condemned High Street property. City of Bradford Police arrested 27-year-old Jacob Levi Miller as a fugitive from Pennsylvania State Parole for absconding. The...
May 09, 2024
Olean Man Charged with Falsifying Business Records
An Olean man was charged with a felony in a fraud case Wednesday. New York State Police charged 28-year-old Taylor C. Ketchner with felony falsifying business records and a misdemeanor count of fraud ...
May 09, 2024
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US News
Mike Budenholzer agrees to coach Phoenix Suns, day after Frank Vogel's firing, AP source says
52 minutes ago
Mike Budenholzer agrees to coach Phoenix Suns, day after Frank Vogel's firing, AP source says
They made one-of-a-kind quilts that captured the public's imagination. Then Target came along
3 hours ago
Over the past two decades, Gee’s Bend quilts have captured the public’s imagination with their kaleidoscopic colors and their daring geometric patterns
NYC's Rikers Island jail gets a kid-friendly visitation room ahead of Mother's Day
4 hours ago
The women's section of Rikers Island is getting a redesigned and more kid-friendly visitation room ahead of Mother's Day
Red, yellow, green ... and white? Smarter vehicles could mean big changes for the traffic light
3 hours ago
Smarter vehicles could mean some of the most dramatic changes for the traditional traffic signal since the yellow light was added more than a century ago
Dog Show 101: What's what at the Westminster Kennel Club
4 hours ago
To the casual viewer, competing at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show might look as simple as getting a dog, grooming it and leading it around a ring
The United Auto Workers faces a key test in the South with upcoming vote at Alabama Mercedes plant
3 hours ago
The United Auto Workers is aiming for a key victory at Mercedes-Benz in Alabama
Trump trial turns to sex, bank accounts and power: Highlights from the third week of testimony
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The alleged sexual encounter at the center of Donald Trump’s criminal hush money trial got a graphic airing in court this past week as porn actor Stormy Daniels shared her account before a rapt jury
America's debt tops $34 trillion, but a commission to address it appears dead in Congress
2 hours ago
A promising start has given way to challenging political realities for supporters of a bipartisan commission to tackle the federal government’s growing debt challenges
Somalia wants to terminate the UN political mission assisting peace efforts in the country
6 hours ago
Somalia is asking the United Nations to terminate its political mission in the country, which has been assisting the government to bring peace and stability in the face of attacks by the al-Qaida-linked extremist group al-Shabab
WWII soldiers posthumously receive Purple Heart medals 79 years after fatal plane crash
5 hours ago
The families of five Hawaii men who served in a unit of Japanese-language linguists during World War II have received posthumous Purple Heart medals on behalf of their loved ones nearly eight decades after the soldiers died in a plane crash in the fina...
Honolulu agrees to 4-month window to grant or deny gun carrying licenses after lawsuit over delays
6 hours ago
Honolulu has agreed to approve or deny applications to carry guns in public within four months of submission in response to a lawsuit by residents who complained of delays of up to a year
Judge strikes down NY county's ban on female transgender athletes
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A New York judge has struck down a Long Island county’s order banning female transgender athletes after a local women’s roller derby league challenged it
Alaska governor issues disaster declaration for areas affected by flooding from breakup of river ice
7 hours ago
Gov. Mike Dunleavy has issued a state disaster declaration for southwest Alaska communities that have experienced flooding due to the spring breakup of river ice and snowmelt
Thomas says critics are pushing 'nastiness' and calls Washington a 'hideous place'
7 hours ago
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has told attendees at a judicial conference that he and his wife have faced “nastiness and lies” over the last several years
'Diddy' Combs asks judge to dismiss 'false' claim he, others raped 17-year-old girl
1 hour ago
Sean “Diddy” Combs is asking a judge to dismiss a lawsuit alleging that he and two other men raped a 17-year-old girl in a New York recording studio in 2003
Amid GOP focus on elections, Georgia Republicans remove officer found to have voted illegally
7 hours ago
Georgia’s Republican Party has removed one of its officers after a judge found he voted illegally nine times after moving to the state
Federal judge temporarily halts Biden plan to lower credit card late fees to $8
5 hours ago
A federal judge in Texas temporarily halted a plan by the Biden administration to lower late fees on credit cards to $8 that was slated to go into effect next week
Police arrest 3 suspects in rural California shooting that killed 4 and wounded 7
6 hours ago
Police have arrested three people in connection with a March shooting in rural central California that killed four people and wounded seven others
The Flores agreement has protected migrant children for nearly 3 decades. Changes may be coming
3 hours ago
The Biden administration wants to partially end a 27-year-old agreement that provides court oversight of how the federal government cares for migrant children in its custody
Hawaii officials outline efforts to prevent another devastating wildfire ahead of a dry season
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Hawaii Gov. Josh Green announced Wildfire Mitigation and Risk Reduction Preparedness Month nine months after the nation’s deadliest wildfire in over a century burned the historic town of Lahaina
WABC Radio suspends Rudy Giuliani for discussing discredited 2020 election claims
1 hour ago
Rudy Giuliani has been suspended from WABC Radio and his daily show canceled over his violation of a ban on discussing discredited 2020 election claims
1 of 3 teens charged with killing a Colorado woman while throwing rocks at cars pleads guilty
9 hours ago
One of three teens who was charged with killing a 20-year-old woman while throwing large rocks at passing cars in Colorado has pleaded guilty to reduced charges under a plea agreement
California has a multibillion-dollar budget deficit. Here's what you need to know
1 hour ago
California has a multibillion-dollar budget deficit that could force Democratic leaders to end a number of safety net programs and permanently cut 10,000 vacant state jobs
NYC policy on how long migrant families can stay in shelters was 'haphazard,' audit finds
9 hours ago
Immigrants in New York’s shelter system may be getting evicted even if they are pregnant, according to an audit of the city’s shelter eviction policies
Louisiana court may reopen window for lawsuits by adult victims of childhood sex abuse
9 hours ago
Louisiana's Supreme Court has agreed to reconsider its ruling that wiped out a law giving adult victims of childhood sexual abuse a renewed opportunity to file damage lawsuits
World News
Flash floods kill hundreds and injure many others in Afghanistan, Taliban says
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Flash floods from seasonal rains in Afghanistan have killed hundreds of people and injured a “substantial number,” a Taliban official said, without giving exact figures
Poor Kenyans feel devastated by floods and brutalized by the government's response
11 minutes ago
Winnie Makinda says she is facing the worst crisis and lowest moment of her life because of the Kenyan government’s response to floods that devastated her poor community in the capital of Nairobi
Eurovision Song Contest reaches its final with tensions around Israel and doubt over Dutch contender
11 minutes ago
The grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest is taking place Saturday in the Swedish city of Malmo
Israel orders new evacuations in the southern Gaza city of Rafah as it prepares to expand operations
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Israel ordered new evacuations in Gaza’s southern city of Rafah as it prepared to expand its operation saying it was also moving into an area in northern Gaza where Hamas has regrouped
Fine dining, at a new high. A Michelin-starred chef will take his cuisine to our upper atmosphere
3 hours ago
A Danish Michelin-starred chef has teamed up with the Florida-based startup Space Perspective to take fine-dining to our upper atmosphere in late 2025
Panama's next president says he'll try to shut down one of the world's busiest migration routes
1 hour ago
Panama is on the verge of a dramatic change to its immigration policy that could reverberate from the dense Darien jungle to the U.S. border
Flooding forecast to worsen in Brazil's south, where often only the poor remain
1 hour ago
More heavy rain is forecast for Brazil’s already flooded Rio Grande do Sul state, where many of those remaining are poor people with limited ability to move to less dangerous areas
Mexico's ruling party presidential candidate slips, says outgoing leader led by 'personal ambition'
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Mexico’s ruling party presidential candidate slipped up during a campaign speech Friday and said President Andrés Manuel López Obrador was motivated by “personal ambition,” but later acknowledged the phrase could have been misinterpreted
North Korean leader Kim supervises latest test of new multiple rocket launcher
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised another test firing of a new multiple rocket launch system the country plans to deploy to its forces starting this year as it bolsters its lineup of weapons targeting South Korean population centers
Death toll in bombings at displacement camps in eastern Congo rises to at least 35
10 hours ago
An official in Congo says the death toll in the bombings of two camps for displaced people in the country's east last week has risen to at least 35
Kuwait's emir dissolves parliament again, amid political gridlock in oil-rich nation
11 hours ago
Kuwait’s emir has again dissolved the small, oil-rich country’s parliament amid continuing political deadlock
South Africa again requests emergency measures from world court to restrain Israel's actions in Gaza
11 hours ago
South Africa has urged the United Nations’ top court to issue more emergency measures to restrain Israel, saying its military incursion in Rafah threatens the “very survival of Palestinians in Gaza.”
Thousands of protesters in Armenia demand the prime minister's resignation over Azerbaijan dispute
12 hours ago
Thousands of protesters angered by the government’s decision to hand over control of some border villages to Azerbaijan have demonstrated in the center of the Armenian capital for a second day to demand the resignation of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan
Mother's Day is a sad reminder for the mothers of Mexico's over 100,000 missing people
11 hours ago
Hundreds of mothers of missing people, other relatives and activists have marched through downtown Mexico City to mark a sad commemoration of Mother's Day
How to watch (and stream) the Eurovision Song Contest final
11 minutes ago
Acts from more than two dozen countries will take the stage in Malmo, Sweden, to compete in the final of the Eurovision Song Contest
Prince William says Kate's 'doing well,' in rare comments since she announced her cancer diagnosis
14 hours ago
Prince William has offered a positive assessment of his wife’s health in one of his few statements about Kate’s condition since she announced that she was undergoing treatment for cancer
Iraqi government asks the United Nations to wind down its political mission in the country
10 hours ago
The Iraqi government has requested the United Nations end a mission set up to promote governance and human rights reforms in the country by the end of 2025, the latest in a series of international bodies operating in the country that Iraq has sought to...
Heavy rains set off flash floods in northern Afghanistan, killing at least 50 people
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A Taliban official says that flash floods from seasonal rains in Baghlan province in northern Afghanistan have killed at least 50 people
Romanian court extends judicial measures against online influencer awaiting human trafficking trial
15 hours ago
A court in Romania’s capital has extended geographical restrictions against online influencer Andrew Tate
Film academy launches $500M fundraising campaign ahead of 100th Oscar anniversary
15 hours ago
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced a $500 million fundraising campaign Friday to ensure long-term, global support for its Oscar prizes, museum, educational programming and screenings in view of its 100th anniversary in 2028
Police arrest brother and lawyer of Peru's president over alleged influence peddling
8 hours ago
Peruvian authorities have arrested President Dina Boluarte’s brother and her lawyer over influence-peddling accusations
A train in central Buenos Aires strikes a boxcar on the track, injuring dozens
11 minutes ago
Authorities in Argentina say at least 90 people were injured in Buenos Aires when a passenger train struck an empty box car on the tracks and derailed
Malta’s deputy prime minister resigns, ends EU Commission bid, as he faces charges in hospital deal
15 hours ago
Malta’s deputy prime minister has resigned and ended his European Commission bid
China's Xi leaves Hungary as he concludes a 5-day visit to Europe
15 hours ago
Chinese President Xi Jinping has left Hungary, concluding a tour of three European nations meant to reinforce China’s growing influence on the continent
Pakistani police prevent pro-Palestinian protesters from moving toward US embassy in Islamabad
16 hours ago
Police in Pakistan’s capital of Islamabad have prevented a pro-Palestinian rally by a radical Islamist party from moving toward the U.S. Embassy, where demonstrators wanted to stage a sit-in against Israel’s strikes in Gaza
Politics
How Hope Hicks went from Trump confidante to key prosecution witness
May 03, 2024
She always survived the many shakeups in the White House.
Noem book dogged by new claims of inaccuracies
May 03, 2024
The South Dakota governor says she met with North Korea's dictator and, separately, that she was threatened by Nikki Haley. Both are being questioned.
May 2024
May 03, 2024
Political cartoons from the desk of Matt Wuerker.
The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics
May 03, 2024
Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons...
Noem dog shooting sparks Congressional Dog Lovers Caucus
May 02, 2024
“Given recent dog-related news, it’s evident that both sides of the aisle reject animal cruelty and support protecting man’s best friend," Rep. Jared Moskowitz said.
Kristi Noem defends dog slaying: ‘I chose the safety of my children’
May 02, 2024
"She attacked me. And it was a hard decision," Noem said of her dog, Cricket.
Adams talks protest busting
May 01, 2024
RNC chief implores Greene to stand down
May 01, 2024
Inside the crash GOP effort to head off a motion to vacate.
Abortion-rights groups have never faced a state like Florida
May 01, 2024
Voters in states across the political spectrum have backed abortion rights since the fall of Roe. But Florida’s November referendum will be tougher.
Turmoil persists at Columbia
Apr 30, 2024
When man’s best friend becomes a politician’s worst nightmare
Apr 30, 2024
Kristi Noem created a firestorm on social media over the weekend and dog lovers from both sides of the aisle condemned her decision to kill her dog.
DA's fate rests with Hochul
Apr 29, 2024
Concern over commencements
Apr 26, 2024
The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics
Apr 26, 2024
Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons...
“The truth as we know it is over.” “Civil War” star on how it really could happen here.
Apr 26, 2024
Wagner Moura, one of the stars of the hit film “Civil War,” tells Playbook Deep Dive how making a movie about a new civil war changed his own personal thinking about politics, how his experiences with Jair Bolsonaro in Brazil are a warning for Americans and what the role of art is in politics.
Biden visits Syracuse as NYC campus chaos grows
Apr 25, 2024
Videos show growing pro-Palestinian campus protests as lawmakers speak out
Apr 24, 2024
Videos of campus protests are spreading on social media and show the most visceral aspects of the demonstrations.
The place to be for politicians and protesters
Apr 24, 2024
Republicans are trying to snuff out climate embers around the country
Apr 24, 2024
Conservatives are aggressively targeting efforts to reduce carbon emissions across the continent.
The budget roadshow continues
Apr 23, 2024
Gov. Kathy Hochul, Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Mayor Eric Adams and labor leaders celebrated the approval of a wide-ranging housing package.
The Pennsylvania House race testing the fallout from the Israel-Hamas war
Apr 23, 2024
Summer Lee is the first high-profile progressive House member to face a contested primary this year.
Columbia strife ensnares Hochul, Adams
Apr 22, 2024
Cotton and Hawley: Send in the National Guard to Columbia
Apr 22, 2024
Calls for federal action at the university campus come as Monday marks the beginning of the Jewish holiday of Passover.
David Pryor, former governor and senator of Arkansas, dies at age 89
Apr 20, 2024
He was considered one of the Democratic party’s giants in Arkansas.
Trump has a rocky relationship with Black voters. He’s trying to change it.
Apr 20, 2024
Three officials with his campaign outlined the former president’s strategy.
The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics
Apr 19, 2024
Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons...
AIPAC-endorsed Democrat calls for Israeli leadership change
Apr 18, 2024
Vulnerable California Rep. Mike Levin said "new leaders" are needed.
A state budget in sight
Apr 18, 2024
A new twist: Hackers hold up the budget
Apr 17, 2024
Technology
Red, yellow, green ... and white? Smarter vehicles could mean big changes for the traffic light
3 hours ago
Smarter vehicles could mean some of the most dramatic changes for the traditional traffic signal since the yellow light was added more than a century ago
A cyberattack forces a big US health system to divert ambulances and take records offline
6 hours ago
A cyberattack on the Ascension health system operating in 19 states across the U.S. forced some of its 140 hospitals to divert ambulances, caused patients to postpone medical tests and blocked online access to patient records
Strong solar storm hits Earth, could produce northern lights in US
11 minutes ago
An unusually strong solar storm hitting Earth could produce northern lights in the U.S. and potentially disrupt power and communications this weekend
Australian judge extends ban on X sharing video of Sydney bishop's stabbing
21 hours ago
An Australian judge has extended a ban on social media platform X allowing videos of the stabbing of a Sydney bishop in his church last month after government lawyers condemned the company's free speech argument for keeping the graphic images circulating
South Korea stresses need for fair treatment for Line chat app operator Naver
22 hours ago
South Korea has vowed to protect its companies operating in other markets after Japanese regulators told LY Corp., which runs the popular chat app Line, to reduce its dependence on Naver, the Korean partner in the venture
Japanese game maker Sega Sammy sells resort to US fund
May 10, 2024
Sega Sammy is selling its Japanese resort complex Seagaia to Fortress Investment Group of the U.S. The Japanese entertainment company behind the “Sonic the Hedgehog” video games, said Friday that all of its shares in Phoenix Resort Co., which operates ...
California is testing new generative AI tools. Here's what to know
May 10, 2024
California is partnering with five companies to develop generative AI tools to help the state deliver public services
Virginia judge to decide whether state law considers embryos as property
May 10, 2024
A judge must decide whether Virginia law allows frozen embryos to be considered property that can be divided up and given a monetary value
Salad chain says a cleaner farming method will offset adding steak to its menu. What is it?
May 09, 2024
The announcement of Sweetgreen salad chain that it’s adding beef to its menu led to strong reactions online, with customers questioning the company’s carbon neutral plans
FBI warns that foreign adversaries could use AI to spread disinformation about US elections
May 09, 2024
A senior FBI official says the agency is concerned that foreign adversaries could deploy artificial intelligence as a way to interfere in American elections and spread disinformation
Pennsylvania to ban cell phone use while driving and require police to collect traffic stop data
May 10, 2024
Pennsylvania will join the majority of states that ban motorists from handling a cell phone for almost any purpose while driving as state lawmakers hope to reduce distracted driving accidents
Maryland governor signs online data privacy bills
May 09, 2024
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has signed two measures into law to better protect personal data online from Big Tech. One of the bills signed Thursday will make Maryland the second state to create strong limits on information collected on children, though the...
Florida's major power company prepares for this year's hurricanes by dealing with a fake one
May 09, 2024
Florida's largest power company is preparing for this year's hurricane season by pretending a major storm already hit
Technology crushing human creativity? Apple's new iPad ad has struck a nerve online
8 hours ago
A newly released ad promoting Apple’s new iPad Pro has struck quite a nerve online
California to tap generative AI tools to increase services access, reduce traffic jams
May 10, 2024
California could soon deploy generative artificial intelligence tools to help reduce traffic jams, make roads safer and provide tax guidance, among other things
Asteroids, Myst, Resident Evil, SimCity and Ultima inducted into World Video Game Hall of Fame
May 09, 2024
The World Video Game Hall of Fame has inducted its 10th class of honorees
Men behind the doomsday seed vault in the Arctic win World Food Prize
May 09, 2024
Two men who were instrumental in creating a global seed vault designed to safeguard the world’s agricultural diversity will be honored as the 2024 World Food Prize laureates
TikTok to start labeling AI-generated content as technology becomes more universal
May 09, 2024
TikTok says it’s going to start automatically labeling content that’s made by artificial intelligence when it’s uploaded from certain platforms
Japan proposes expanding commercial whaling to fin whales, a larger species than the 3 allowed now
May 10, 2024
Japan’s Fisheries Agency has proposed expanding commercial whaling to fin whales, a larger species than the three allowed now
New York City's watchdog agency launches probe after complaints about the NYPD's social media use
May 09, 2024
New York City’s watchdog agency says it has launched a probe into allegations that the New York City Police Department has improperly used its official social media accounts to target public officials and private citizens
Undercover operation nets arrests as New Mexico's top prosecutor blames Meta for online predators
May 08, 2024
New Mexico’s top prosecutor has announced charges against three men who are accused of using Meta’s social media platforms to target and solicit sex with underage children
Judge grills Apple exec about whether company is defying order to enable more iPhone payment options
May 08, 2024
A federal judge on Wednesday questioned whether Apple has set up a gauntlet of exasperating hurdles to discourage the use of alternative payment options in iPhone apps, despite a court order seeking to create more ways for consumers to pay for digital ...
Airbnb shares slide on lower revenue forecast despite a doubling of net income
May 08, 2024
Airbnb's profit more than doubled last quarter, but management's disappointing revenue forecast sparked a roughly 7% drop in its stock in after-market trading
Kai Cenat's riot charges dropped after he apologizes and pays for Union Square mayhem
May 08, 2024
Charges of inciting a riot will be dropped against streamer Kai Cenat after he agreed to pay restitution and apologize for luring thousands of fans to New York’s Union Square last year
Thick atmosphere detected around planet that’s twice as big as Earth
May 08, 2024
A thick atmosphere has been detected around a planet that's twice as big as Earth in a nearby solar system
Entertainment
Eurovision Song Contest reaches its final with tensions around Israel and doubt over Dutch contender
11 minutes ago
The grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest is taking place Saturday in the Swedish city of Malmo
They made one-of-a-kind quilts that captured the public's imagination. Then Target came along
3 hours ago
Over the past two decades, Gee’s Bend quilts have captured the public’s imagination with their kaleidoscopic colors and their daring geometric patterns
Dog Show 101: What's what at the Westminster Kennel Club
4 hours ago
To the casual viewer, competing at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show might look as simple as getting a dog, grooming it and leading it around a ring
Sam Rubin, beloved LA entertainment anchor and interviewer, dies at 64
6 hours ago
Entertainment broadcaster Sam Rubin has died at age 64
Sean 'Diddy' Combs asks judge to dismiss 'false' claim that he, others raped 17-year-old girl
5 hours ago
Sean “Diddy” Combs is asking a judge to dismiss a lawsuit alleging that he and two other men raped a 17-year-old girl in a New York recording studio in 2003
WABC Radio suspends Rudy Giuliani for flouting ban on discussing discredited 2020 election claims
7 hours ago
Rudy Giuliani has been suspended from WABC Radio and his daily show canceled over his violation of a ban on discussing discredited 2020 election claims
Alleged Rushdie attacker, awaiting trial in New York, could still face federal charges, lawyer says
10 hours ago
The lawyer for the New Jersey man charged with stabbing author Salman Rushdie says he's in talks with prosecutors to try to resolve existing charges of attempted murder without a trial — as well as potential terrorism-related charges that could still b...
Teen and Miss USA quit their crowns, citing mental health and personal values
10 hours ago
The winners of Miss USA and Miss Teen USA resigned from their titles within days of each other
Here's what to know about conservatorships and how Brian Wilson's case evolved
11 hours ago
A judge has put Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson under a court conservatorship to oversee his personal and medical affairs after the legendary songwriter’s doctor reported that he has a major neurocognitive disorder
How to watch (and stream) the Eurovision Song Contest final
11 minutes ago
Acts from more than two dozen countries will take the stage in Malmo, Sweden, to compete in the final of the Eurovision Song Contest
Prince William says Kate's 'doing well,' in rare comments since she announced her cancer diagnosis
14 hours ago
Prince William has offered a positive assessment of his wife’s health in one of his few statements about Kate’s condition since she announced that she was undergoing treatment for cancer
Flavor Flav is the official hype man for the US women's water polo team in the Paris Olympics
12 hours ago
Flavor Flav believes the hype on the three-time defending Olympic champion U.S. women's water polo team, and now he's stepping in to help its quest for another gold medal
700 hotel union workers launch 48-hour strike at Virgin Hotels casino near Las Vegas Strip
4 hours ago
About 700 workers have walked off the job at a hotel-casino near the Las Vegas Strip in what union organizers say will be a 48-hour strike after spending months trying to reach a deal for new five-year contract with Virgin Hotels
Film academy launches $500M fundraising campaign ahead of 100th Oscar anniversary
15 hours ago
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced a $500 million fundraising campaign Friday to ensure long-term, global support for its Oscar prizes, museum, educational programming and screenings in view of its 100th anniversary in 2028
Michigan's Edwards, Texas' Ewers, Colorado's Hunter among 6 on college football video game cover
9 hours ago
Michigan running back Donovan Edwards, Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers and Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter are among six players displayed on the cover of EA Sports College Football 25
Top 20 Global Concert Tours from Pollstar
16 hours ago
AP Global Top 20 Pollstar Week of 05/13/24
Zurich presents counterrevolutionary staging of Wagner's Ring Cycle under Noseda and Homoki
16 hours ago
In an age of radical reinterpretations, conductor Gianandrea Noseda and director Andreas Homoki created a counterrevolutionary version of Wagner’s four-night, 15-hour Ring Cycle
PHOTOS: Taylor Swift kicks off European leg of Eras Tour, adds 'The Tortured Poets Department' songs
17 hours ago
In her first Eras Tour concert since the release of “The Tortured Poets Department,” Taylor Swift shook up her setlist
Grupo Frontera's hybrid Mexican music went global. On a new album, their genre-melding has no limits
17 hours ago
A lot can happen in two years
Bob Ross' legacy lives on in new 'The Joy of Painting' series
16 hours ago
When Bob Ross died of complications from cancer in 1995, he had completed about half of the paintings he planned to teach from in a 32 season of “The Joy of Painting.”
For Israel’s contestant, the Eurovision Song Contest comes with tight security, boos and cheers
12 hours ago
Eden Golan is in Sweden for the Eurovision Song Contest
Prince Harry, Meghan arrive in Nigeria to champion the Invictus Games
19 hours ago
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan are in Nigeria to champion the Invictus Games, which he founded to aid the rehabilitation of wounded and sick servicemembers and veterans
Japanese game maker Sega Sammy sells resort to US fund
May 10, 2024
Sega Sammy is selling its Japanese resort complex Seagaia to Fortress Investment Group of the U.S. The Japanese entertainment company behind the “Sonic the Hedgehog” video games, said Friday that all of its shares in Phoenix Resort Co., which operates ...
Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber are expecting a baby, renew their vows
May 09, 2024
Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber are expecting their first child together
Judge finds Beach Boys' Brian Wilson needs conservatorship because of mental decline
May 09, 2024
A judge says Beach Boys co-founder and music luminary Brian Wilson should be in a court conservatorship to handle his personal and medical decisions
Health
Working It Out: How to Minimize Eczema Flare-ups at the Gym and on the Job
2 hours ago
Three keys to managing your eczema at the gym and then heading off to a productive and itch-free workday.
Cows Are Potential Spreaders of Bird Flu to Humans
14 hours ago
Cow udders have the same receptors for flu viruses as humans and birds, raising concerns that cows could become “mixing vessels” that help the bird flu virus spread between people.
Age-Related Macular Degeneration: Putting a Hole in Our World
14 hours ago
Estimates show that by 2040, age-related macular degeneration may affect nearly 300 million people worldwide. And we are very limited in our ability to treat or prevent it. Here's what to know.
A Healthy Lifestyle Can Add Years to Life, Despite 'Bad' Genes
May 09, 2024
Turn around those bad family genes with four lifestyle changes.
Taking Racism out of the Kidney Disease Equation
May 09, 2024
Kidney care in the U.S. is at a watershed moment of moving past a deeply entrenched, institutionally racist equation.
Plant-Powered Sleep: Vegan, Vegetarian Diets Unlock Extra ZZZs
May 08, 2024
Vegans and vegetarians sleep around 30 more minutes per night than average and up to 90% of them report good or excellent sleep quality, according to a new survey published by the Sleep Foundation.
Anorexia: The Body Neglected
May 07, 2024
What, exactly, does anorexia nervosa do inside the human body? The heart and bones suffer the most.
Postpartum PTSD: Right Diagnosis Can Help Mothers and Babies
May 06, 2024
Many new mothers aren’t aware that postpartum PTSD even exists, but it’s far from rare. Here's what to know.
Living With Major Depressive Disorder
May 06, 2024
See how one person manages the ups and downs of major depressive disorder -- and how her depression inspired her career as a therapist.
A Therapist’s Perspective
May 06, 2024
A therapist talks about managing major depressive disorder (MDD): what to expect, strategies for dealing with setbacks, and when to talk to your therapist.
Handling the Stigma
May 06, 2024
Learn from a mental health advocate how the stigma of depression is changing and how acceptance is the first step to managing major depressive disorder.
How I Share About My Condition
May 06, 2024
A person with major depressive disorder shares how they talk about their condition with others.
Managing MDD and Your Job
May 06, 2024
Major depressive disorder (MDD) at work: tips, strategies, who to tell, what to do, and asking for accommodations.
7 Most Effective Exercises
May 06, 2024
Not all exercises are created equal. Some are simply more efficient than others, whether they target multiple muscle groups, are suitable for a wide variety of fitness levels, or help you burn calories more effectively.
To Fast or to Feast?
May 06, 2024
These tips will help you enjoy the foods at social events when you have ulcerative colitis and still steer clear of a flare.
Can You Really Know What to Expect in the Long Haul?
May 06, 2024
Ulcerative colitis is a relapsing-remitting disease, so it’s hard to predict symptoms over time. Here’s what to expect and how to recognize remission.
Ulcerative Colitis: Social Relationships and Dating
May 06, 2024
Friendship can be a good medicine when you have ulcerative colitis. Learn how to keep your social life going when you don’t always feel like going out.
Normal Aging Process: Changes, Memory, Eyesight, Hearing, and More
May 04, 2024
Curious if your body’s aging is normal? WebMD discusses healthy and normal signs of aging.
What to Eat as You Age
May 04, 2024
Your dietary needs change as you age. WebMD advises what should be on your grocery list.
What's Behind Major Rise in Heart Failure Deaths?
May 03, 2024
After falling for over a decade, the death rate climbed for several years and now is about the same as in 1999.
Jump-Start Your Exercise With This Mindset Reset
May 03, 2024
There are far more powerful motivators than “get abs!” to help you start an exercise routine you’ll stick to.
When Does Old Age Start? It Depends on Who You Ask
May 02, 2024
The goalpost for old age has been moving. Until now.
Prospects for Crohn's Relief Brighten With New Advancements
May 02, 2024
More than 1 million Americans live with Crohn’s, a chronic and sometimes crippling bowel disease that affects the intestines and leads to digestive issues. But in 2024, breakthroughs could bring relief in different ways. Here's what to know.
Truth or TV: Is Grey's Anatomy's Parkinson's 'Cure' Real?
May 02, 2024
How realistic is the Grey’s Anatomy episode that shows a Parkinson’s disease cure? A neurosurgery professor weighs in.
Easing Marijuana Laws Doesn’t Mean the Drug Is Safer
May 01, 2024
You shouldn’t draw major conclusions about the safety of marijuana amid the recent announcement that federal regulators may reclassify the drug, experts are cautioning.
Are Female Doctors Better? Here's What to Know
May 01, 2024
A new study suggests female doctors may provide patients better care, especially when those patients are women. Here's what to know.
NIH’s Eliseo Pérez-Stable, MD, Talks Health Disparities, Biology, Behavior, and Culture
Apr 30, 2024
Eliseo Pérez-Stable, MD, director of the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, talks about health disparities and how his studies aim to improve interventions in clinical settings and across communities.
New ‘FLiRT’ Variants Spark Summer COVID Surge Warning
Apr 30, 2024
A data scientist who has accurately predicted COVID waves since the beginning of the pandemic warns that a surge is on the horizon.
You Give Me (Spring) Fever
Apr 27, 2024
New Season Brings Boost of Energy, but Also Unplanned Pregnancies
Older Adults: 9 Nutrients You May Be Missing
Apr 27, 2024
With age, your body doesn’t absorb nutrients well, so every calorie you consume must be packed with nutrition. Here are 9 nutrients older adults often need more of.
The Immunity Challenge: How aging affects your immune system
Apr 27, 2024
How does getting older affect your immune system? How can you keep those effects to a minimum? Your answers are here.
What Helps When It’s Hard to Chew and Swallow?
Apr 27, 2024
Trouble chewing and swallowing? WebMD shares six ways to make everything go down a little easier.
Foods to Keep You Healthy as You Age
Apr 27, 2024
Staying healthy as you enter your golden years has a lot to do with your diet. Here are some foods that are good for your heart, your brain, your bones, and your muscles.
Dealing With the Emotions of Hearing Loss
Apr 27, 2024
Losing your hearing, or learning a loved one is, can bring about a range of uncomfortable emotions. Here's how you can deal with this tough transition.
Pre-Ozempic Obesity Drugs: Effective and Budget-Friendly
Apr 26, 2024
Before there was Ozempic, there were these cost-friendly, safe, and highly effective weight loss drugs. FDA-approved obesity medication like orlistat (Xenical), phentermine/topiramate (Qsymia), and naltrexone/bupropion extended release (Contrave) have been on the market for decades.
Genes vs. Lifestyle: Which Matters More for Health?
Apr 26, 2024
Learn how genes and lifestyle interact to affect your health over the course of your life.
Rural Living Means Planning Ahead for Your Health Care
Apr 26, 2024
You’ll need to plan for health care if you live in a rural area.
What to Say to Your Partner Who Has Prostate Cancer
Apr 26, 2024
Unsure what to say to best support your partner as he faces prostate cancer? Get guidance on what to say and what to avoid.
How Do You Get Health Care in Prison?
Apr 26, 2024
People in jails and prisons are entitled to health care, but it’s not always easy to access.
Get Mental Health Help in Your Rural Area
Apr 26, 2024
Finding mental health help can be harder in rural areas. Find out more about where to find resources.
What Health Care Is Available if You’re Experiencing Homelessness?
Apr 26, 2024
If you currently don’t have reliable housing, you may want to know about health care for people who are experiencing homelessness.
A Human Response to Homelessness
Apr 26, 2024
Learn how you can reach out and help people who live without shelter in a safe and useful way.
Sex: Frisky (and Safe) After 50
Apr 26, 2024
Safe sex is important at any age, but there are some issues that may be more common after 50.
A lot of children are about to be born in Ukraine. Will the war affect them for life?
Apr 26, 2024
Some of the most horrific images from the war so far have come from a maternity hospital in Mariupol bombed by Russian troops in mid-March. The upheaval spurs a troubling question: Could the stress and condition of war affect a fetus?
What Trans Health Care for Minors Really Means
Apr 26, 2024
The meaning of gender-affirming care for young people, and what it looks like on the ground, isn’t always clear. The cloud of politics surrounding it has obscured the medical reality of how and when trans youth can get the treatments they seek.
Get the Care You Need in a COVID-19 World
Apr 26, 2024
What to expect at the doctor’s office, hospitals, and long-term care facilities, the future of telemedicine, and how to get the best care during COVID-19.
What to Know About Your Health Insurer’s Formulary Drug List
Apr 25, 2024
How do drug formularies work? Learn more about your health insurer's list of preferred drugs and how it can save you money.
Shop Around to Save on Drug Prices
Apr 25, 2024
Should you shop around for prescription drugs? Learn ways to compare drug prices to find more affordable options.
Stroke Risk in Black Americans: Expert Q&A
Apr 25, 2024
The risk of having a stroke, and dying of one, is higher for Black Americans than for other racial and ethnic groups. Find out why – and what helps prevent strokes.
Mobile Stroke Units Can Change Lives
Apr 25, 2024
Mobile stroke units are specially equipped ambulances for stroke patients. Why aren’t they more widespread?