With ‘Megxit,’ Harry and Meghan Aim to Control Media Image
The relationship between Britain’s royals and the media is awkward, mistrustful — and seemingly inescapable. But now Meghan and Harry want out.
Helicopter Crashes on Roof of NYC Skyscraper, Killing Pilot
NEW YORK — A helicopter crashed on the roof of a rain-shrouded midtown Manhattan skyscraper Monday, killing the pilot and briefly triggering memories of...
White House Projects 100k to 240k US Deaths From Virus
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Tuesday warned Americans to brace for a “hell of a bad two weeks” ahead as the White House projected there could be 100,000 to 240,000 deaths in the U.S. from the coronavirus pandemic even if current social distancing guidelines are maintained.
Simpler, One-Dose Treatment to Prevent Malaria Relapse OK’d
U.S. regulators Friday approved a simpler, one-dose treatment to prevent relapses of malaria.
Standard treatment now takes two weeks and studies show many patients don't...
Michael Jordan Wins China Court Ruling After Years-Long Case
BEIJING — China's highest court on Thursday ruled in favor of basketball legend Michael Jordan at the culmination of a years-long case over use of the Chinese rendering of his globally-known name and trademark.
US Says New Intel Shows Russia Plotting False Flag Attack
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. accused the Kremlin on Thursday of an elaborate plot to fabricate an attack by Ukrainian forces that Russia could use as a pretext to take military action against its neighbor.
Biden Says He Got ‘Sandbagged’ After He Tripped And Fell Onstage At Air Force...
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — President Joe Biden quipped that he got “sandbagged” Thursday after he tripped and fell — but was uninjured —...
Australia to Help Sri Lanka Fight Worst-Ever Dengue Outbreak
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Australia is contributing funds to help Sri Lanka combat its worst outbreak of dengue fever, which has claimed 250 lives and infected nearly 100,000 people so far this year in the Indian Ocean island nation.
Trump Pleads on TV for Wall Money; Dems Say he ‘Stokes Fear’
US President Donald Trump urged congressional Democrats to fund his long-promised border wall Tuesday night, blaming illegal immigration for ...
Duckworth Opponent Apologizes for Mocking Her Family’s Military History
CHICAGO — Illinois Republican U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk apologized Friday for mocking his Democratic rival's immigrant background and her claim that her family's military service dates back to the Revolution – comments that drew wide criticism and threatened an already difficult re-election campaign.