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Computer Upgrade to Disrupt Lottery Tonight, Tomorrow
If you want in on tomorrow's Mega Millions drawing, you're going to have to buy your tickets before midnight tonight. Starting at midnight, the Pennsylvania Lottery will begin upgrading their computer...
8h ago
CattCo Seeks Info on Burglary Suspect
Law enforcement in Cattaraugus County are looking for help in identifying a burglary suspect. Sheriff's deputies released photos of a suspect linked to burglaries in the Allegany area on Sunday. You c...
13h ago
Suspect in Custody after Wellsville Armed Standoff
UPDATE: 1 PM 3/18 with suspect name and new details. A suspect is in custody after an armed standoff in Wellsville early this morning. Shortly before 5 AM, police responded to the residence of 37-year...
13h ago
Obituary, Douglas Austin (1960-2024)
Douglas D. Austin, 63, of Corry, Pa., passed away Friday, March 15, at the Corry Manor. He was born Oct. 3, 1960, in Bradford, Pa., a son of the late Robert E. and Ermma "Billie" (Swackhamme...
14h ago
Olean Man Arrested for Welfare Fraud
An Olean man has been arrested for welfare fraud. According to the Allegany County Sheriff's Office, 43-year-old Steven Griffin allegedly provided false information to the Allegany County Department o...
Mar 15, 2024
Bench Warrant Issued for Schlopy
A warrant has been issued for a Bradford man for failure to appear for sentencing Thursday. 33-year-old Justin Schlopy pled guilty in October to a charge of sexual assault stemming from an incident wh...
Mar 15, 2024
Mount Jewett Man Sentenced for Assault/Threats
A Mount Jewett man was sentenced yesterday in McKean County Court. 43-year-old Justin Simmer was sentenced to 18 months to 36 months and additional terms for Terroristic Threats, Resisting Arrest, and...
Mar 15, 2024
Eldred Man Sentenced for Assault
An Eldred man was sentenced for assault and related charges on Thursday. 42-year-old Andrew Baker was sentenced to 1-2 years in prison, 1 year consecutive supervision, and other terms for Aggravated A...
Mar 15, 2024
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US News
The Bank of Japan ends its negative interest rate policy, opting for its first hike in 17 years
18 minutes ago
The Bank of Japan ends its negative interest rate policy, opting for its first hike in 17 years
Federal court rules firearm restrictions on defendants awaiting trial are constitutional
50 minutes ago
Court orders that prohibited two criminal defendants from possessing firearms while they awaited trial were constitutional because they were in line with past restrictions on firearms
Trump says Jews who vote for Democrats 'hate Israel' and their religion
1 hour ago
Former President Donald Trump on Monday charged that Jews who vote for Democrats “hate Israel” and hate “their religion,” igniting a firestorm of criticism from the White House and Jewish leaders
US and Japan seek UN resolution calling on all nations to ban nuclear weapons in outer space
1 hour ago
The United States and Japan are sponsoring a U.N. Security Council resolution calling on nations not to deploy or develop nuclear weapons in space
Biden to host Japan PM Kishida, Philippines President Marcos for White House summit
58 minutes ago
President Joe Biden will host Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for a White House summit next month
Attorney facing charges in Michigan voting machine tampering case is arrested on warrant after DC federal court hearing
2 hours ago
Attorney facing charges in Michigan voting machine tampering case is arrested on warrant after DC federal court hearing
2 men plead guilty to killing wild burros in Southern California's Mojave Desert
2 hours ago
Prosecutors say two men who used high-powered rifles to kill three wild burros in Southern California’s Mojave Desert have pleaded guilty to federal charges related to the shootings
Cuba protests US comments following protests against power blackouts, food shortages
18 minutes ago
Cuba’s government has protested as interventionist comments from the U.S. Embassy on the island following demonstrations against power blackouts and food shortages by hundreds of people in eastern Cuba
Man pleads guilty to murder in Hawaii after killing lover and encasing his body in tub
2 hours ago
A man has pleaded guilty to murder, about two years the decomposing body of his lover was found encased in concrete in a bathtub in one of Hawaii’s most exclusive gated communities
Oregon man found guilty of murder in 1980 cold case of college student after DNA link
1 hour ago
An Oregon man has been found guilty of murder in a 1980s cold case involving a college student
New Jersey's unique primary ballot design seems to face skepticism from judge in lawsuit
3 hours ago
New Jersey’s one-of-a-kind method of drawing primary ballots has prompted some apparent skepticism from a federal judge
Discrimination lawsuit brought by transgender athlete sent back to Minnesota trial court
3 hours ago
The Minnesota Court of Appeals has sent a transgender athlete's lawsuit back to a trial court to determine whether she was illegally denied entry into women's competitions because of her gender identity
Pro-Trump Michigan attorney arrested after hearing in DC over leaking Dominion documents
2 hours ago
A Michigan attorney who unsuccessfully sued to overturn former President Donald Trump's 2020 loss has been arrested after a hearing on a separate case in Washington, D
Judge approves new murder charges against man in case of slain Indiana teens
3 hours ago
A judge has approved two additional murder counts against an Indiana man charged in the killings of two teenage girls but rejected a prosecutor’s bid to add kidnapping charges
A woman is arrested in fatal crash at San Francisco bus stop that killed 3 people
4 hours ago
Police say a 78-year-old woman has been arrested in connection to a fatal crash at a San Francisco bus stop that killed two adults and a child and injured an infant who remains hospitalized
Appeals panel asks West Virginia court whether opioids distribution can cause a public nuisance
3 hours ago
A federal appeals court has asked West Virginia’s highest court whether opioid distributions can cause a public nuisance
'Access Hollywood' tape won't be played at Donald Trump's hush-money criminal trial, judge rules
3 hours ago
The infamous “Access Hollywood” video in which Donald Trump bragged about grabbing women sexually without asking permission will not be shown to jurors at the former president’s hush-money criminal trial
Cleanup continues in Ohio following tornados, severe weather that killed 3
5 hours ago
Authorities say the three people killed when tornados roared through Ohio last week all died from storm-related injuries
House Republicans demand answers on 'gag order' for union of immigration judges
6 hours ago
House Republicans are demanding to know what led to a Justice Department order that a union of immigration judges get supervisor approval before speaking about the heavily backlogged courts
Chinese billionaire pleads guilty to straw donor scheme in New York and Rhode Island
27 minutes ago
A Chinese billionaire has pleaded guilty to federal election crimes, admitting that he made thousands of dollars in contributions to New York and Rhode Island political candidates in the names of others
Supreme Court chief justice denies ex-Trump aide Peter Navarro's bid to stave off prison sentence
6 hours ago
The Supreme Court has refused to halt a prison sentence for former Trump White House official Peter Navarro as he appeals his contempt of Congress conviction
Donald Trump endorses Ohio congressional candidate Derek Merrin just hours before polls open
5 hours ago
Former President Donald Trump has issued a last-minute endorsement in a highly sought northwest Ohio congressional district, backing state Rep. Derek Merrin as the best choice to face incumbent Democrat Marcy Kaptur this fall
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb signs proclamation condemning antisemitism while vetoing bill defining it
6 hours ago
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb has vetoed a bill defining antisemitism and left the future of the bipartisan legislation uncertain
Arsonist sets fire to Florida Jewish center, but police do not believe it was a hate crime
5 hours ago
A Florida Jewish center suffered severe damage in a weekend arson fire that police believe was set by a mentally ill homeless man
Man seeks clemency to avoid what could be Georgia's first execution in more than 4 years
6 hours ago
Lawyers for a Georgia man who's set to be executed this week say he should not be put to death because he is is intellectually disabled and feels remorse for killing his former girlfriend three decades ago
World News
Israelis evacuated from the Lebanese border wonder if they'll ever return
10 minutes ago
Around 60,000 Israelis who evacuated from cities and towns along the border with Lebanon are grappling with the question of when they will be able to return home
Google, Meta and others face tough questions in Australia over cyber extremism threats
40 minutes ago
Australia’s online safety regulator has put social media giants on notice, requiring them to explain what they are doing to to protect people from violent extremists and terrorists
Cuba protests US comments following protests against power blackouts, food shortages
18 minutes ago
Cuba’s government has protested as interventionist comments from the U.S. Embassy on the island following demonstrations against power blackouts and food shortages by hundreds of people in eastern Cuba
Panama demands Nicaragua rein in former President Ricardo Martinelli
3 hours ago
Panama has accused Nicaragua of meddling in its internal affairs by allowing former Panamanian President Ricardo Martinelli to continue taking swipes at the justice system and promoting his political allies from within the walls of the Nicaraguan embassy
North Korea says Kim Jong Un supervised tests of rocket launchers targeting Seoul
2 hours ago
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised a live-fire drill of nuclear-capable “super-large” multiple rocket launchers designed to target South Korea’s capital as he vowed to boost his war deterrent in the face of deepening confrontations with rivals,...
Tropical Cyclone Megan is crossing Australia's northern coast with strong winds, rain
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Tropical Cyclone Megan has made landfall along the coast of Australia’s Northern Territory bringing wind gusts of up to 200 kilometers per hour (124 mph), heavy rain and storm surges in the sparsely populated region
Congolese journalist convicted of spreading false information expected to be freed soon
2 hours ago
Reporters Without Borders says Congolese journalist Stanis Bujakera was set to be freed soon after being sentenced to six months in prison for spreading false information among other charges
London home Freddie Mercury bought in 1980 is for sale, minus his 'exquisite clutter'
2 hours ago
The mansion that was Freddie Mercury's sanctuary in London and where he lived the final decade of his life is on sale for the first time in nearly 45 years
Takeaways from the predictable Russian election that gave Putin another 6 years in power
10 hours ago
To no one’s surprise, President Vladimir Putin secured another six years in power in a preordained election landslide that comes amid the harshest crackdown on the opposition and free speech since Soviet times
At least 100 villagers are kidnapped in the latest mass abduction in northern Nigeria
10 hours ago
Armed gangs attacked two villages in Nigeria’s northwest over the weekend and seized at least 100 people from their homes
3 police officers killed in an attack on western Mexico highway
10 hours ago
A state police official and her bodyguards were killed in a highway attack in Mexico’s western state of Michoacan
Israel urges UN court to reject South Africa's request for more emergency orders in genocide case
7 hours ago
Israel is urging the top United Nations court to reject the latest request by South Africa for interim orders to prevent starvation in Gaza
An abandoned, burned boat and 2 missing men: South African authorities investigate maritime mystery
10 hours ago
South African rescue services searching for a missing charter boat captain are concerned about possible foul play after they discovered his boat burned and abandoned on a beach in neighboring Mozambique
US envoy travels to Montenegro to support its EU bid as war in Ukraine rages on
12 hours ago
A senior U.S. official has visited Montenegro to offer support to the small Balkan nation seeking to join the European Union
The UK's contentious plan to send asylum-seekers to Rwanda is close to clearing Parliament
5 hours ago
The British government hopes one last push can revive its stalled plan to send some asylum-seekers on a one-way trip to Rwanda
Gangs unleash new attacks on upscale areas in Haiti's capital, with at least a dozen killed nearby
1 hour ago
Gangs have attacked two upscale neighborhoods in Haiti’s capital in a rampage that left at least a dozen people dead in surrounding areas
Detention of 3 teens over gruesome killing of 13-year-old classmate sparks debate in China
26 minutes ago
Three teens have been detained over the gruesome murder of a 13-year-old boy in China, sparking debate over bullying and mental health in China’s countryside
Croatia's top court rules that the president can't run in the parliamentary election unless he quits
11 hours ago
Croatia’s Constitutional Court has ruled that President Zoran Milanović can't run for prime minister or take part in the parliamentary election activities of an opposition party unless he resigns immediately from his current post
A new Banksy mural sprouts beside a cropped tree in London. Many see an environmental message
6 hours ago
A new Banksy mural has drawn crowds to a London street, even before the elusive graffiti artist confirmed the work was his
In a global first, Gambia could reverse its ban on female genital cutting
7 hours ago
An attempt to repeal a 2015 ban on female genital cutting in Gambia has been sent for further committee discussions by lawmakers
Bulgaria's foreign minister to form the next government in power-sharing deal
14 hours ago
Bulgarian President Rumen Radev has tapped the largest group in parliament, the center-right GERB-UDF coalition, to form the country’s new government
Officials in Thailand say New Zealanders accused of a roadside brawl with police have visas revoked
15 hours ago
Police say Thailand’s immigration authorities have revoked the visas of two New Zealand tourists accused of assaulting a traffic police officer on a popular resort island in an incident widely shared online
Reactions as Vladimir Putin secures a fifth term as Russia's president after tightly controlled vote
7 hours ago
Vladimir Putin has secured an unprecedented fifth term as president of Russia
South Korea suspends the licenses of 2 senior doctors over doctors' walkouts
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South Korean authorities will suspend the licenses of two senior doctors for allegedly inciting the weekslong walkouts by medical interns and residents that have disrupted hospital operations
Spanish police arrest 3 people over the deaths of 5 migrants forced out of a smugglers' boat
14 hours ago
Spanish police say they've arrested three people for the deaths of five migrants who were forced to jump off the boat they were traveling in with dozens of other migrants
Politics
Matt Gaetz campaigns against fellow House Republican, despite leadership pleas not to
Mar 14, 2024
He was on the trail with a primary challenger to Rep. Tony Gonzales.
One (house) and done
Mar 14, 2024
‘The View’ greets Hochul
Mar 13, 2024
Tougher retail theft laws face opposition
Mar 12, 2024
David Mixner, LGBTQ+ activist and Bill Clinton campaign adviser, dies at 77
Mar 12, 2024
Mixner was credited with raising millions of dollars for Clinton from gay and lesbian voters.
RNC installs new leadership as Trump tightens hold on GOP
Mar 08, 2024
Michael Whatley is the new chair of the RNC. Trump’s daughter-in-law is co-chair.
The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics
Mar 08, 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...
Britt leans into family issues and the border during GOP response to State of the Union
Mar 08, 2024
The Alabama Republican senator addressed her state's contentious court ruling on IVF — without declaring specific support for any federal protections for the technology.
Biden’s State of the Union report card: Here’s where Biden stands on last year’s promises
Mar 07, 2024
Inflation? Climate? Policing? The president promised a lot on these issues and more. Here’s how we graded him.
Hochul goes it alone on subway cops
Mar 06, 2024
One-house budgets are coming
Mar 05, 2024
Biden’s State of the Union address is seriously high stakes
Mar 05, 2024
The president will be judged not just on the words he utters but on how he utters them.
The most important governor’s race of 2024 is about to have its own version of Trump
Mar 05, 2024
Republicans are poised to nominate Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson — a candidate molded in Donald Trump’s image.
Fighting the GOP Civil War, Texas Style
Mar 05, 2024
AG Ken Paxton wants revenge. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick wants power. The result is a frenzy of Trump-inspired primary challenges that make a Tarantino movie look tame.
Dems have a problem with their democracy argument, not with the Supreme Court
Mar 05, 2024
The court’s ruling made clear that Democrats are going to have to make their case against Trump at the ballot box.
March 2024
Mar 04, 2024
Political cartoons from the desk of Matt Wuerker.
Ex-Jim Biden business partner disputes loan testimony before Congress
Mar 01, 2024
A fund manager says a “private” third party, which he declined to name, assumed debts of Jim Biden’s company.
IVF company facing lawsuits registers to lobby Washington
Mar 01, 2024
Health care companies are among those taking stock of the new legal and political landscape after the Alabama ruling that imperiled fertility treatments.
Why leaders went to Mount Vernon
Mar 01, 2024
Pennsylvania man pleads guilty to fraud over phantom Super PAC following POLITICO investigation
Mar 01, 2024
A series of suspicious transactions from a brand new player in the political spending space resulted in fraud charges from the Justice Department.
The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics
Mar 01, 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...
How Washington’s top book critic reads between 2024’s political lines
Mar 01, 2024
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Carlos Lozada reads political books so that you don’t have to. Here’s what he learned from his close reading of Trump, Biden, Obama and more, and what it reveals about the future of our politics.
Ousted Michigan Republican Party chair loses key ruling at appeals court
Feb 29, 2024
The Michigan Republican party has been locked in a months-long power struggle.
How the redistricting deal got done
Feb 28, 2024
Trump tried to ignore Haley. He barely lasted a day.
Feb 28, 2024
The former president was back to his old ways in no time.
Judge affirms ouster of Michigan Republican Party leader Karamo
Feb 28, 2024
The decision against Karamo came after months of internal fighting over the financial health of the state GOP.
New lines, old debate
Feb 27, 2024
Technology
Spotify paid $9 billion in royalties in 2023. Here's what fueled the growth
10 minutes ago
Every year since 2021, Spotify has published its “Loud & Clear” report, an attempt to be more transparent about its payments
US and Japan seek UN resolution calling on all nations to ban nuclear weapons in outer space
1 hour ago
The United States and Japan are sponsoring a U.N. Security Council resolution calling on nations not to deploy or develop nuclear weapons in space
UnitedHealth says it has made progress on recovering from a massive cyberattack
5 hours ago
UnitedHealth Group is testing software for submitting medical claims as it continues to recover from a cyberattack that disrupted care billing systems
Social media influencer is charged with joining the Jan. 6 attack on the US Capitol
5 hours ago
A conservative social media influencer has been charged with storming the U.S. Capitol and passing a stolen table out of a broken window, allowing other rioters to use it as a weapon against police
Astronaut Thomas Stafford, commander of Apollo 10, has died at age 93
8 hours ago
Stafford commanded the dress rehearsal mission for the 1969 moon landing.
Supreme Court seems favorable to Biden administration over efforts to combat social media posts
4 hours ago
The Supreme Court seems likely to side with the Biden administration in a dispute with Republican-led states over how far the federal government can go to combat controversial social media posts on topics including COVID-19 and election security
'Art and science:' How bracketologists are using artificial intelligence this March Madness
6 hours ago
It is time to fill out those NCAA Tournament brackets with the arrival of March Madness
A volcano in Iceland is erupting for the fourth time in 3 months, sending plumes of lava skywards
Mar 17, 2024
A volcano in Iceland has erupted for the fourth time in three months, sending orange jets of lava into the night sky
US to investigate Texas fatal crash that may have involved Ford partially automated driving system
Mar 16, 2024
The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating a fatal crash in San Antonio, Texas, that involved a Ford electric vehicle that may have been using a partially automated driving system
TikTok creators warn of economic impact if app sees ban, call it a vital space for the marginalized
Mar 16, 2024
TikTok creators across the country are expressing frustration over a bill passed by the U.S. House of Representatives that would lead to a nationwide ban of the app if its China-based owner doesn't sell its stake
Reddit reveals FTC inquiry into deals licensing its users' data for AI training
Mar 15, 2024
Reddit says the Federal Trade Commission has opened an inquiry into the social media platform's sale, licensing or sharing of user posts and other content to outside organizations for use in training artificial intelligence models
Utah governor replaces social media laws for youth as state faces lawsuits
Mar 15, 2024
Utah’s governor has approved an overhaul of social media laws meant to protect children as the state fends off multiple lawsuits challenging their constitutionality
Former British tech star depicted as scam artist, visionary in trial about HP's disastrous 2011 deal
5 hours ago
Federal prosecutors have painted one-time British tech star Mike Lynch as the ruthless mastermind of an $11 billion deal that defrauded Silicon Valley pioneer Hewlett Packard
Things to know about Uber and Lyft saying they will halt ride-hailing services in Minneapolis
Mar 15, 2024
Lyft and Uber have said they will halt operations in Minneapolis because of a new city ordinance that increases wages for app-based drivers
Meteorologists say this year's warm winter provided key ingredient for Midwest killer tornadoes
Mar 15, 2024
Tornado experts say the winter’s record warmth provided the key ingredient for a Midwest outbreak of deadly tornadoes and damaging gorilla hail that hit parts of the Midwest Wednesday and Thursday
The spring equinox is here. What does that mean?
20 hours ago
Spring gets its official start Tuesday in the Northern Hemisphere
Apple to pay $490 million to settle allegations that it misled investors about iPhone sales in China
Mar 15, 2024
Apple has agreed to pay $490 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging CEO Tim Cook misled investors about a steep downturn in iPhone’s sales in China
What to stream this week: Shakira, Paul Simon, Jake Gyllenhaal, Kristen Wiig and Princess Peach
15 hours ago
This week’s new streaming entertainment releases include Shakira's first album in seven years, Jake Gyllenhaal starring in an update of the pulpy cult classic “Road House” and “Law & Order” creator Dick Wolf dips into the true crime world with a new do...
Businesses are ready for April's total solar eclipse with celestial-themed doughnuts and beer
Mar 15, 2024
With the April 8 total solar eclipse right around the corner, U.S. businesses are ready for the celestial event
Former Polish PM Kaczynski questioned over spyware allegations in parliament
Mar 15, 2024
Former Polish prime minister Jarosław Kaczyński has told a special parliamentary committee that he believes Poland needed advanced spyware but he wasn't interested in how or against whom it was used
McDonald's system outages are reported around the world
Mar 15, 2024
The outages led to restaurant closures and social media complaints.
Gerald Levin, former Time Warner CEO who engineered disastrous merger, dead at 84
Mar 15, 2024
Gerald Levin, who led Time Warner Media into a disastrous $182 billion merger with the internet provider America Online, has died at the age of 84
Honda and Nissan agree to work together in developing electric vehicles and intelligent technology
Mar 15, 2024
Nissan and Honda have announced they will work together in developing electric vehicles and auto intelligence technology, sectors where Japanese automakers have fallen behind
Nissan and Honda agree to work together on electric vehicles and intelligence technology
Mar 15, 2024
Nissan and Honda agree to work together on electric vehicles and intelligence technology
Lyft and Uber say they will leave Minneapolis after city council forces them to pay drivers more
Mar 14, 2024
Lyft and Uber say they will cease operations in Minneapolis after the city’s council voted Thursday to override a mayoral veto and require ride-hailing services to increase driver wages to the equivalent of the local hourly minimum wage of $15.57
Entertainment
Former Olympian Caitlyn Jenner backs New York county's ban on transgender female athletes
26 minutes ago
Olympic gold medalist Caitlyn Jenner has thrown her support behind a local New York official’s order banning female sports teams with transgender athletes from using county-owned facilities
Too much Atlantic in Atlantic City: Beach erosion has casinos desperately seeking sand by summer
9 hours ago
There's a little too much Atlantic in Atlantic City this year for some casinos
Ryan Gosling's stellar 'I'm Just Ken' Oscars performance inspires huge jump in streams
9 hours ago
Can you feel the Kenergy
A second man is charged in connection with 2005 theft of ruby slippers worn in 'The Wizard of Oz'
Mar 18, 2024
He was charged with theft of a major artwork and witness tampering.
London home Freddie Mercury bought in 1980 is for sale, minus his 'exquisite clutter'
2 hours ago
The mansion that was Freddie Mercury's sanctuary in London and where he lived the final decade of his life is on sale for the first time in nearly 45 years
Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez are officially divorced
10 minutes ago
Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez are now divorced
Spotify paid $9 billion in royalties in 2023. Here's what fueled the growth
10 minutes ago
Every year since 2021, Spotify has published its “Loud & Clear” report, an attempt to be more transparent about its payments
30 years after firing, a soprano returns to the Met Opera for a recital
7 hours ago
Soprano Kathleen Battle is returning to the Metropolitan Opera at age 75 for a recital on May 12
James Burton, John Anderson and Toby Keith join the Country Music Hall of Fame
9 hours ago
James Burton, John Anderson and Toby Keith are the newest members to join the Country Music Hall of Fame
Movie armorer challenges conviction in fatal shooting of cinematographer by Alec Baldwin
6 hours ago
A movie set armorer is challenging her involuntary manslaughter conviction in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer by Alec Baldwin on the set of the Western film “Rust."
Delectable. Adorable. Inhalable. These sliders go well with March Madness entertaining
8 hours ago
If you're looking for good food for a March Madness gathering, look no further than sliders
Celebrity birthdays for the week of March 24-30
13 hours ago
Celebrities having birthdays during the week of March 24-30 include singer Norah Jones, Val Chmerkovskiy from “Dancing with the Stars” and actor Jessica Chastain
Book Review: 'Newshawks in Berlin' illustrates tough choices news organizations face in wartime
6 hours ago
“Newshawks in Berlin: The Associated Press and Nazi Germany” explores the challenges the world's largest news organization faced in its coverage of World War II
4 things to know from Elon Musk's interview with Don Lemon
10 minutes ago
Former CNN reporter Don Lemon mixed it up with Tesla CEO Elon Musk in an interview Lemon posted on Musk's X social network Monday
A second man is charged in connection with the 2005 theft of ruby slippers worn by Dorothy in 'The Wizard of Oz'
Mar 18, 2024
A second man is charged in connection with the 2005 theft of ruby slippers worn by Dorothy in 'The Wizard of Oz'
Descendant of judge who wrote infamous Dred Scott decision pens a play about where we are now
7 hours ago
Writer and actor Kate Taney Billingsley has been thinking a lot about America’s racial history and her family’s part in it
Stolen 'Wizard of Oz' ruby slippers will go on an international tour and then be auctioned
11 hours ago
A pair of ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in “The Wizard of Oz” were returned to their owner, nearly 20 years after the iconic shoes were stolen from a museum in the late actor’s hometown
Singer R. Kelly seeks appeals court relief from 30-year prison term
7 hours ago
R. Kelly's lawyer says all kinds of legitimate organizations — even college fraternities — could be deemed racketeering organizations under a law used to convict the R&B superstar at his trial of using his fame to sexually abuse young fans
A new Banksy mural sprouts beside a cropped tree in London
6 hours ago
A new Banksy mural has drawn crowds to a London street, even before the elusive graffiti artist confirmed the work was his
Sports Illustrated will continue operations after agreement reached with new publisher
8 hours ago
Sports Illustrated will continue operations after the company that owns the brand agreed with a new publisher for its print and digital products
Byron Janis, renowned American classical pianist who overcame debilitating arthritis, dies at 95
Mar 17, 2024
Acclaimed American classical pianist Byron Janis has died at the age of 95
‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ repeats at No. 1 on the box office charts
Mar 17, 2024
“Kung Fu Panda 4” held its No. 1 spot atop the North American box office.
Cockney Rebel singer Steve Harley, who had a hit with 'Make Me Smile,' dies at 73
Mar 17, 2024
British musician Steve Harley has died at age 73
Usher, Fantasia Barrino, 'Color Purple' honored at 55th NAACP Image Awards
Mar 18, 2024
Usher was named entertainer of the year at the 55th annual NAACP Awards that highlighted works by entertainers and writers of color
TikTok creators warn of economic impact if app sees ban, call it a vital space for the marginalized
Mar 16, 2024
TikTok creators across the country are expressing frustration over a bill passed by the U.S. House of Representatives that would lead to a nationwide ban of the app if its China-based owner doesn't sell its stake
Health
This Mutation Likely Saved a Colon Cancer Patient's Life
8 hours ago
His tumor had a specific genetic makeup known as mismatch repair-deficient, present in 5% to 10% of all rectal cancer patients, meaning he might qualify for a cutting-edge immunotherapy.
Stretching: How to Stretch, When to Stretch
Mar 17, 2024
Should you stretch before or after a workout, and how should you stretch? WebMD talks to experts about stretching.
Doctors Wary of Young Adults Using Ozempic for Bikini Season
Mar 15, 2024
With summer months approaching – and pressures that come with showing more skin – more and more young adults are looking to GLP-1 medications, like Ozempic, to get prepped for “swimsuit season.” But experts say there are critical things to...
The Scientist: A Physician Who Heals Himself and Others
Mar 15, 2024
The breakthrough studies of a world-renowned Crohn’s researcher have helped millions – including himself
Olivia Munn’s Breast Cancer: A Wake-Up Call for Women
Mar 14, 2024
Her doctor did an individual risk assessment, finding Munn’s lifetime risk was 37%, considered very high, and referred her to more extensive testing, which detected cancer in both breasts.
The Runner: I Will Always Be a Runner Even on Days When I Can’t Run
Mar 14, 2024
A marathon runner explains how Crohn’s disease has made her stronger.
Why Immersion in Very Cold or Hot Water Can Be So Healthy
Mar 13, 2024
Cold plunges, hot tubs, face dunking – trendy water activities may be very good for you. We ask experts why.
How Exercise Can Help Ease Osteoarthritis Joint Pain
Mar 12, 2024
It may sound counterintuitive at first – suggesting that people with joint pain exercise and move more in general. But exercise can help ease osteoarthritis pain and improve mobility. Here's what to know.
Why Some Groups Vaccinate Less
Mar 12, 2024
Misinformation could lead to widening vaccine disparities in babies and toddlers. Here’s what parents need to know to protect their kids.
Why Aren't More Teenagers Fully Vaccinated?
Mar 12, 2024
Too many U.S. children and teens are not getting all the vaccinations they need, a pediatric infectious disease specialist says. See the 2019 updates on vaccinations for children and teens.
Make Shots Less Painful for Your Baby
Mar 12, 2024
Tips to soothe your little one and ease your stress during vaccinations.
A Parent's Guide to Vaccines
Mar 12, 2024
Knowing which shots kids need and when can be confusing. Our expert clears it up.
How Moms Prevent Whooping Cough (Pertussis)
Mar 12, 2024
Whooping cough is highly contagious. If one person has pertussis, up to 90% of people in the same house will get it. Here’s what careful moms do.
Nike Mannequins Come in All Sizes
Mar 12, 2024
The sportswear brand Nike has introduced new, inclusive mannequins to their Niketown stores in London that include representations of physically disabled and plus-sized athletes.
The Link Between Chickenpox and Shingles
Mar 12, 2024
If you've ever had chickenpox, you're at risk of developing shingles later in life. Learn how chickenpox and shingles are related.
B-Cell Lymphoma: Caring for Your Emotional Needs
Mar 12, 2024
There are many steps you can take to get control of the wide range of feelings that may rise up inside when you get a diagnosis of B-cell lymphoma. Learn how support from family and friends, exercise, and connecting with others who have your disease can help you manage your emotions.
Shingles Vaccine for Adults: Side Effects, When to Get the Shot, and More
Mar 12, 2024
WebMD talks about who needs a shingles vaccine, when to get it, side effects, and explains more about the vaccine.
What to Know About the Shingles Vaccine
Mar 12, 2024
What do you know about the shingles vaccine? Find out what it does and why it’s important for older adults to get vaccinated.
‘Tutu Girls’ Linked by Cancer Reunite
Mar 12, 2024
Four small friends who met in the hospital while getting treated for cancer are back together for a group photo.
Helping an Obese Teen Lose Weight
Mar 12, 2024
Our reader's daughter has lost 90 pounds -- and wants to lose 25 more. Find out what a mom is supposed to do?
Expert Q&A With David Ludwig, MD: Helping Your Child With Weight Loss
Mar 12, 2024
WebMD's expert provides tips for parents to encourage overweight children to exercise, eat healthy food, and achieve a healthy weight. Learn more from David S. Ludwig, MD, and WebMD.
School Nutrition: Making the Grade?
Mar 12, 2024
Nearly 50 million kids are back in school, and new policies in are governing healthier food choices on what students can eat or drink.
Teen Weight Loss Secrets
Mar 12, 2024
It's hard enough to get adults to take responsibility for their weight and health. How do you inspire kids who are also dealing with the tumultuous nature of being a teen to succeed at weight loss?
The Risks of Belly Fat
Mar 12, 2024
Got a big belly? You may be at risk for heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, stroke, and cancer.
The Link Between Fiber & Weight Loss
Mar 12, 2024
The secret to weight loss may be as simple as more fiber.
Happy Weight vs. Healthy Weight
Mar 12, 2024
If you’re wondering, "How much should I weigh?" or can’t seem to reach your ideal weight, WebMD can help. You can be healthy and happy by eating well and exercising often, even if you aren’t at your "perfect" weight.
Who Might Benefit From CAR T-Cell Therapy?
Mar 12, 2024
CAR T-cell therapy is a new treatment that uses your own immune cells to fight cancer. Learn more about how it works and who it's best for.
What to Expect From a Stem Cell Transplant
Mar 12, 2024
Stem cell transplantation, in combination with traditional treatments, can improve outcomes for patients with multiple myeloma and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
Hearing Loss and Dementia: What’s the Link?
Mar 12, 2024
Research shows that hearing loss and dementia are linked. What can you do to protect your hearing and your brain?
9 Brain Boosters to Prevent Memory Loss
Mar 12, 2024
How can you keep your brain sharp as you age? WebMD shows you nine ways.
4 Ways to Stop Age-Related Memory Loss
Mar 12, 2024
Experts offer tips on how to prevent age-related memory loss. Plus, how to tell if it's a senior moment or an early sign of Alzheimer's.
At-Home Medical Tests: Are They Right for You?
Mar 11, 2024
At-home medical diagnostic testing has exploded in recent years. Here's what to know.
Managing Treatment-Resistant Depression: One Person's Story
Mar 11, 2024
Learn how someone with treatment-resistant depression used therapy, community, and self-advocacy to help manage her condition.
Medication Strategies for Treatment-Resistant Depression
Mar 11, 2024
Learn how to figure out the best approach to finding the right medicine if you have treatment-resistant depression.
What to Know About Treatment-Resistant Depression
Mar 11, 2024
Learn about the diagnosis, causes, and symptoms of treatment-resistant depression, and find out about ways to manage the condition.
Advances in Handling Treatment-Resistant Depression (TRD)
Mar 11, 2024
An expert in treatment-resistant depression shares successful treatment strategies doctors can try to help with TRD.
Tweens: What to Expect as a Parent
Mar 09, 2024
During the tween years (8 through 12), children may become more independent, experience puberty, and value peer relationships over family ties.
5 Love Languages, 7 Days, 1 Couple
Mar 09, 2024
A couple tries Gary Chapman's 5 Love Languages to strengthen their marriage.
Do You Have a Cold or Allergies?
Mar 09, 2024
Can you tell the difference between a cold and allergies?
Just Breathe: Mindfulness Can Beat Tech Stress at Work
Mar 08, 2024
Preventing that burned out feeling is possible, experts say, by practicing mindfulness — an age-old approach focused on being aware of your feelings in the moment, without judgment or interpretation.
What Are Vaginal Gummies? Debunking the Latest Health Craze
Mar 07, 2024
Vaginal health gummies are all the rage for their supposed ability to get your vagina in optimal shape by improving its pH balance, taste, odor, and freshness. But experts say the vagina is naturally self-cleaning.
Mobile Stroke Units Can Change Lives
Mar 07, 2024
Mobile stroke units are specially equipped ambulances for stroke patients. Why aren’t they more widespread?
"Fall Back": When Daylight Saving Time Ends
Mar 07, 2024
Time changes, whether from traveling or daylight-saving time, can greatly affect your restful sleep. Here's how to make the shift.
Is the Faith in Aspirin to Prevent Cardiac Events Warranted?
Mar 06, 2024
There’s a disconnect between the millions of people who take aspirin to ward off cardiovascular events and what the evidence shows.
Can You Really Lose Weight With Two Workouts a Week?
Mar 06, 2024
Understand how hard, long, and often you need to work out to actually make exercise work for weight loss.
Top 10 Protein Foods
Mar 06, 2024
No doubt about it, protein is good for you -- and can even help you shed those unwanted pounds. But (and you knew there was a "but," right?), it's important to eat the right amount and the right kind of protein to get the lifelong weight-loss results you want.
Thunderstorm Asthma Could Strike More Often With Climate Change
Mar 05, 2024
Thunderstorm asthma can strike with little warning, leaving people with the symptoms of an asthma attack during or after the dark clouds pass. Here's what to know.
HIV Stress and Side Effects: What to Know
Mar 05, 2024
An HIV diagnosis will change your life. It brings with it both physical symptoms and emotional stress. But there are things you can do to take charge of your condition, manage your symptoms, and thrive.
Therapeutic Ways to Alter Negative Thoughts
Mar 04, 2024
We all have negative thoughts. We all think in ways that aren't healthy. Learning to recognize that, and to find different, more helpful ways to think, is critical to our well-being,
Staying With Your Depression Treatment Plan
Mar 04, 2024
People go off their antidepressants for many reasons, but quitting too early could cause your symptoms to come back.