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Rep. Tom McClintock's wife Lori died last year after ingesting herbal treatment: report
New York Post - 25 Aug 2022 04:09
The wife of a California congressman died last year after taking herbal treatments meant to combat obesity, diabetes and high cholesterol.
California man busted for felony child abuse over viral video of fight with young teen
New York Post - 25 Aug 2022 02:28
"Someone call 911!" one young-sounding onlooker cried, as others implored, "What the f--k are you doing?"
Russian attack kills 22 on Ukraine's Independence Day; US pledges nearly $3B in new military aid. Live updates
USA Today - 25 Aug 2022 02:00
The White House said the $2.98 billion will provide weapons and equipment to ensure it can continue to defend itself over the long term.
New York U.S. Rep.-elect Pat Ryan denounces 'traitorous' Trump after upset win in NY-19 special election
NY Daily News - 25 Aug 2022 16:50
Ryan, an Army veteran, said Democratic candidates should not shy away from talking about the threat Trump poses for the nation.
Nate Silver: 'Liberal elites' pressured Pfizer to delay vaccine until after 2020 election
New York Post - 25 Aug 2022 14:27
Silver is the data journalist and founder of the Disney-owned FiveThirtyEight political news and analysis web site.
Death toll from train station attack in Ukraine rises to 25
ABC News - 25 Aug 2022 14:08
A Ukrainian official says the death toll from a Russian rocket attack on Ukraine's Independence Day has risen to 25
As CDC reckons with flawed COVID-19 response, approach to monkeypox is finally improving
USA Today - 25 Aug 2022 13:00
What CDC can do, and is now doing, is to provide a road map for who gets the highest priority for the monkeypox vaccine and in which states.
Increasing alcohol consumption ups one's cancer risk: Study
NY Daily News - 25 Aug 2022 03:20
Increasing alcohol consumption amps up one's cancer risk, a new study out of South Korea has found. The large study, published Wednesday in JAMA Network Open, found a higher risk of all cancers, not just alcohol-related ...
Losing Your Neighborhood to Climate Change Is Sometimes Necessary
The New York Times - 25 Aug 2022 02:50
Why Hurricane Harvey flooding victims struggled to imagine moving away from a place they called home even when their homes had just been destroyed.
11-year-old Ukraine boy among 25 killed in Russian missile strikes
New York Post - 25 Aug 2022 14:36
An 11-year-old boy was among at least 25 people who were killed in Russian airstrikes in eastern Ukraine on Wednesday. The boy's father, Sergiy, said his son's body was discovered in the rubble of their home in the town ...
Two Tennessee officers killed in chopper crash
New York Post - 25 Aug 2022 14:01
The helicopter hit power lines on Aetna Mountain near Whiteside, Tennessee, causing power lines to fall across Interstate 24, officials said.
Biden's student debt forgiveness is a potential midterm boon for Democrats -- and a major gamble
USA Today - 25 Aug 2022 13:52
Biden's long-awaited announcement could have ripple effects in battleground Senate and House race across the country.
Global Monkeypox Cases Drop 21%, Reversing Month-Long Increase
Time - 25 Aug 2022 13:45
It's a possible sign the outbreak in Europe may be starting to decline, though cases are still rising in the Americas.
Heavy rains set off flash floods, killing 182 in Afghanistan
ABC News - 25 Aug 2022 13:27
Heavy flooding from seasonal rains in different parts of Afghanistan have left hundreds of people dead in the past month
Ukraine-Russia war has scattered families worldwide. Hear their stories of survival.
USA Today - 25 Aug 2022 13:17
Six months into Russia's invasion of Ukraine, families scattered by war are facing starkly different realities.
What's next in the fight over the Mar-a-Lago FBI search affidavit
CNN - 25 Aug 2022 12:37
The next steps in the legal fight to bring more transparency into the FBI's search of former President Donald Trump's Florida home will largely take place in secret.
Judge Halts Part of Idaho's Abortion Ban, Saying It Violates Health Law
The New York Times - 25 Aug 2022 02:53
The Justice Department sued Idaho this month, but its ability to influence policies in Republican states with so-called trigger laws is limited.
Jury awards $31M in trial over Kobe Bryant helicopter crash site photos: Report
ABC News - 25 Aug 2022 02:45
Vanessa Bryant sued Los Angeles County over photos taken at the site of Kobe Bryant's helicopter crash in 2020.
Defiant Under Russian Strikes, Ukrainians Celebrate a Nation 'Reborn'
The New York Times - 25 Aug 2022 02:41
At least 22 people were killed in a missile strike on a rail station in eastern Ukraine, officials said. Celebrating the country's Independence Day, Ukrainian leaders urged resolve.
Frisky orangutan flashes huge grin as he gropes woman's breasts at Thailand zoo
New York Post - 25 Aug 2022 02:26
A frisky Orangutan at zoo in Thailand was caught groping a woman's chest just weeks after the smiling ape pulled a similar stunt on another woman.
Ousted Florida data scientist Rebekah Jones wins House primary, will face Rep. Matt Gaetz
USA Today - 25 Aug 2022 17:27
A Florida data scientist who said she was fired for refusing to manipulate COVID-19 data will now challenge Rep. Matt Gaetz for a House seat.
Death Toll Climbs in Russian Strikes on Ukraine as Moscow Says It Foiled Terror Plot at Home
Wall Street Journal - 25 Aug 2022 12:41
The number of people killed Wednesday's strikes in eastern Ukraine rose to 25. Russian authorities, meanwhile, said they had detained a Russian citizen on suspicion of planning attacks on naval installations and an airpo...