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The ex-wife of a Los Angeles Angels employee is expected to testify in a trial over whether the MLB team should be held responsible for the drug overdose death of one of its star pitchers

Former President Joe Biden is calling these “dark days.”

New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani has rallied supporters with heavyweight support from U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

A 24-year-old man fleeing federal immigration agents trying to detain him in Virginia has been fatally struck by a vehicle

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has posted a notice on its website saying federal food aid will not go out Nov. 1 as the government shutdown drags on

The winning numbers in Saturday evening’s drawing of the "Powerball" game were: 02-12-22-39-67, Powerball: 15

Authorities say gunfire erupted during outdoor festivities at Pennsylvania’s Lincoln University, killing one person and wounding six others

Melissa grows into a major Category 3 hurricane while unleashing torrential rain in the north Caribbean

The Los Angeles District Attorney's Office says a grand jury indictment was unsealed charging a former Los Angeles police officer in the 2015 shooting death of an unarmed homeless man

Authorities in Texas say a baby is expected to make a full recovery.

Exxon Mobil Corporation is suing California over two climate disclosure laws from 2023

The charges come as part of a yearslong investigation into a Philadelphia gang.

A shooting at a large party in southeastern North Carolina has left two people dead and several others critically wounded

Trick-or-treaters may find more fruity candy than chocolate among their Halloween handouts this year

Centuries-old private libraries are bringing modern comfort and awe to book lovers and history buffs in New England

The winning numbers in Friday evening’s drawing of the "Mega Millions" game were: 11-18-31-51-56, Mega Ball: 24, Megaplier:

More anti-abortion pregnancy centers have been offering medical services such as testing for sexually transmitted infections

Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi faces significant foreign policy challenges just days after taking office

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has endorsed Zohran Mamdani for mayor of New York City

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has picked a 30-year fire department veteran as the new fire chief months she ousted the previous chief over handling of the most destructive wildfire in the city’s history

Thailand's Queen Mother Sirikit has died at age 93

The CEO of the nonprofit managing the Alamo has resigned after a powerful Republican state official criticized her and suggested she has views that are not compatible with the Texas shrine's history

A commercial truck driver who is charged with killing three people in a deadly crash in Florida in August had failed a commercial driver’s license repeatedly

A yearlong investigation into suspected fraudulent voter registration forms in Pennsylvania has led to criminal charges against six street canvassers and their leader

North Korea's top diplomat has visited the Kremlin for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin

King Charles III has dedicated Britain’s first national memorial to LGBTQ+ troops

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has arrived in Turkey to advance negotiations on a multi-billion-dollar sale of Eurofighter Typhoon jets to Ankara

Mourners have gathered at a church in Kyiv to honor two Ukrainian journalists killed last week by a Russian drone strike

A Kremlin official says Russia’s test of a nuclear-powered missile that it claims can’t be stopped by air defenses reflects Moscow’s determination to look out for its security interests

Pope Leo XIV will pray at the site of the 2020 port blast in Beirut that killed over 200 people during his first foreign visit as pope

Ten people have gone on trial in France for allegedly cyberbullying Brigitte Macron, France's first lady

Lithuania’s prime minister says her country has drawn up plans to shut its border crossings with Belarus indefinitely, with some exemptions

Mali is facing a fuel blockade imposed by jihadi militants, causing significant disruptions

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has urged Asia-Pacific leaders to prioritize dialogue and cooperation over confrontation

Former Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina has been stripped of his citizenship after a military takeover ousted him over a week ago

Prosecutors have filed new espionage charges against Istanbul’s jailed mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, intensifying pressure on the opposition leader seen as a top rival to President Erdogan

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he has discussed Australia’s critical-minerals deal with the United States during a “positive” meeting with Chinese Premier Li Qiang

Imams around Morocco have read government-written sermons urging parents to involve their children in public affairs

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva says he's confident his country and the United States will reach a trade deal, saying U.S. President Donald Trump practically “guaranteed” it during their talks

Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan is expected to win a general election on Wednesday to choose a president, lawmakers and other local leaders

The Netherlands is heading to the polls again, less than two years after Geert Wilders led his party to a surprise victory

Cameroon’s top court has declared incumbent Paul Biya, the world’s oldest president, the winner of the latest election

A report says at least 196 uncontacted Indigenous groups remain worldwide and face growing threats from logging, mining, missionaries and organized crime

Japanese sushi legend Jiro Ono won three Michelin stars for more than a decade, the world’s oldest head chef to do so

President Javier Milei of Argentina emerges triumphant in high-stakes midterm elections closely watched by Washington

A U.S. warship has docked in Trinidad and Tobago's capital as the Trump administration increases military pressure on Venezuela and its President Nicolás Maduro

Catherine Connolly, a left-wing independent, has been elected as Ireland's president

Paris prosecutors have announced the first arrests in connection with the theft of crown jewels from the Louvre museum

Istanbul’s jailed mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, has been brought to the city’s main courthouse for questioning in a new espionage investigation

Firms with ties to the president are the new rainmakers.

The vehicle struck a security checkpoint just after 10.30 p.m., the Secret Service says.

His former political director said he "knows damn well" what the tattoo signifies.

Paul Ingrassia’s bid to lead a whistleblower agency is set for a Senate confirmation hearing Thursday.

Run For Something is pitching major donors on its $50 million, five-year effort.

The response from state leaders has ranged from sharp condemnations to attacks against Dems.

A seasoned card player, Gov. JB Pritzker has hosted elite poker events and gambled in Vegas over the years.

The demonstrations follow a wave of protests in June that organizers say drew more than 5 million people in cities across the country.

The candidate for Maine Senate pegged the “offensive language” used in his past social media posts to his military service.

Vermont state Sen. Sam Douglass will resign after intense pressure from top Republicans in the state.

The president has spearheaded an aggressive campaign across the country to have Republicans redraw congressional lines.

In a wide-ranging interview, DNC chair Ken Martin previewed Democrats' prospects in New Jersey and Virginia and discuss the party’s redistricting challenges.

Zohran Mamdani dominated the evening, while Andrew Cuomo couldn’t induce any major mistakes.

Graham Platner did not dispute his authorship of the posts but disavowed their violent rhetoric.

The state’s GOP Attorney General Jason Miyares, who is running for reelection, called Jones “a criminal.”

Abbott’s deployments come as Republicans, led by House Speaker Mike Johnson, vilify the planned nationwide protests as a “hate America” gathering.

POLITICO report on private Telegram chat filled with racist slurs and tropes ignites debate from New York to Washington.

Thousands of private messages reveal young GOP leaders joking about gas chambers, slavery and rape.

But some lawmakers are concerned about diluting Black representation.

Under a plea deal, Cody Balmer was sentenced to 25 to 50 years in prison.

Schumer had been aggressively recruiting Mills to challenge Republican Susan Collins.

Democrats are struggling to erase Republicans’ polling advantage on the economy even as they fight to stop health care costs from rising.

Dan Rayfield, attorney general in Oregon, comes on The Conversation to explain his state’s legal battle against President Trump’s attempted National Guard deployment to Portland.

The Republican pressed Spanberger on a 2022 text message sent by the Democratic candidate for Virginia attorney general.

It marks the vice president’s second trip to the Hoosier State over the remapping effort.

The Democratic National Committee is reading Democrats into its election takeaways, though an aide cautioned it does not represent the full report.

A New Hampshire man lived with a pig kidney for a record 271 days before surgeons removed it last week as the organ's function declined

Japan's space agency successfully launched its most powerful H3 rocket, carrying a newly developed unmanned cargo spacecraft for its first mission to deliver supplies to the International Space Station

China's endangered golden snub-nosed monkeys have joined pandas as diplomatic envoys to Europe

In some of the most agriculturally rich regions in the U.S., researchers from San Diego State University are working to understand how climate change is impacting heat in rural areas and the farmworkers who toil in them

The European Union says Meta and TikTok have breached transparency obligations under the Digital Services Act

Anthropic has signed a multibillion-dollar deal with Google to boost computing power for its chatbot, Claude

The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has welcomed its second baby elephant this calendar year, a historic milestone it's calling a victory for conservation

Intel posted profits in the latest quarter as the one-time America technology icon struggles to regain market share

Some public figures carry threats to their livelihood in the palms of their hands

Elon Musk literally left a government job with a black eye, has seen profits at his car company sink and must worry about federal regulators disrupting his plans to unleash a fleet of driverless taxis on America's roads in the next few years

Researchers have unearthed a spooky pair of dinosaur mummies that seem to have been preserved in an unexpected way

New research suggests that dinosaur populations were thriving in North America before the asteroid impact 66 million years ago that caused mass extinction

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Chess’s international governing body is considering disciplinary action against a Russian former world champion who persistently leveled unproven cheating allegations at Daniel Naroditsky in the year leading up to the American grandmaster’s death

North Korean hackers have stolen billions of dollars by breaking into cryptocurrency exchanges and by creating fake identities to get remote jobs for foreign tech firms, a new report finds

For little ghosts, witches, KPop Demon Hunters and superheroes, Halloween is one of the most exciting nights of the year

Reddit has sued Perplexity AI and three other entities for allegedly scraping user comments for commercial gain

Meta Platforms is cutting roughly 600 artificial intelligence jobs even as it continues to hire more workers for its superintelligence lab, the company confirmed on Wednesday

The most widely used COVID-19 vaccines may offer a surprise benefit for some cancer patients by boosting their immune systems to help fight tumors

Britain’s antitrust watchdog has targeted Google and Apple for their “strategic” roles in mobile ecosystems, opening the door for regulators to impose changes to their business practices to improve competition

A report by an environmental group says millions of tons of discarded U.S. electronics are being shipped overseas each month

Artificial intelligence has caused concern for its tremendous consumption of water and power

Taiwan reported its first cases of African swine fever, and authorities culled at least 195 pigs and ordered a ban on the movement and slaughter of pigs across the island

Prince Harry and Meghan have joined a diverse group, including Steve Bannon and Glenn Beck, to call for a ban on AI "superintelligence" that threatens humanity

Chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky has died at the age of 29

He collaborated with John Coltrane, Bill Evans, Herbie Hancock, and many others

More than 100 investigators are racing to solve a daring heist at the Louvre Museum in Paris

FIFA has started selling another million tickets for next year’s World Cup

June Lockhart, beloved for her roles in “Lassie” and “Lost In Space,” has died at 100

Greek singer-songwriter Dionysis Savvopoulos was buried Saturday in Athens’ First Cemetery

Bon Jovi will embark on their first tour in four years in 2026

Samara Joy’s voice transports listeners to the early jazz clubs, evoking legends like Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan

The Booker Prize Foundation has announced the creation of the Children's Booker Prize

Jodi Picoult faces bans on both her books and a musical based on her novel “Between the Lines.”

Taylor Swift, Kenny Loggins, LL Cool J, Pink, Sarah McLachlan and Talking Heads’ David Byrne are among the impressive list of nominees for the 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame class

The union representing Broadway’s musicians reached a tentative labor agreement with commercial producers, averting a potentially crippling strike that would have silenced nearly two dozen musicals

He left us in puddles of tears with “The Fault in Our Stars.”

Yorgos Lanthimos' movies are farces, fables and experiments that reside in surreal worlds of their own

The plot of the new Colleen Hoover adaptation “Regretting You” is a little wild

Bon Jovi is hitting the road in 2026

The NFL is not considering dropping Bad Bunny as its Super Bowl halftime headline performer

Rosalía’s surprise unveiling of the cover her new album has drawn criticism from Madrid’s mayor after thousands of fans of the pop star gathered in a flash mob in Spain’s capital on Monday

Ballerina Misty Copeland has taken one last passionate spin on the ballet stage before saying goodbye

A major German private art collection accumulated over four generations is going on large-scale show for the first time in Berlin

A Lebanese pop star turned Islamist militant has appeared in court in Beirut after 12 years on the run

An auction house plans to sell off a variety of actor Gene Hackman's possessions

Greek singer-songwriter Dionysis Savvopoulos, known for his poetic lyrics on politics and society, has died

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's memoir is coming out in January

Universal Pictures says Sunday that “Black Phone 2” has topped the North American box office with an estimated $26.5 million in ticket sales

Limp Bizkit band members say bass player Sam Rivers died on Saturday

WebMD brought together experts from four federal agencies to talk prevention, monitoring, and what the “what ifs” of bird flu might look like.

As WebMD’s chief medical officer, John Whyte, MD, is in a unique position to see both the current state of medical care for America’s older adults and the way things are trending for the future. We asked him to share his insight on a few topics, along with a bit of advice.

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.

A savvy black entrepreneur guides you on an eczema-friendly shopping spree.

Colorectal cancer cases increased a whopping 333% among 15- to 19-year-olds and 185% among 20- to 24-year-olds from 1999 to 2020.

Schizophrenia caregiver support is essential to avoid burnout. Learn how to build a support network when you're a mental-health caregiver.

Schizophrenia treatment is tricky when your loved one resists it. Learn ways to help someone with schizophrenia stick with their treatment plan.

Is it time for a change in your loved one's schizophrenia treatment? Learn the signs caregivers should watch for.

If you’re a schizophrenia caregiver, communication with your loved one's doctors is important. Learn how to stay in the loop.

The American College of Lifestyle Medicine and Blue Zones will soon offer a new clinical certification to physicians and health professionals.

If you have two copies of the APOE4 gene, new research suggests that you’re very likely to develop Alzheimer’s. Experts break down the findings and share what you can do to lower your risk.

The virus variant that is circulating among cattle is not an efficient cause of disease in humans. There may be more concern if H5N1 passes to pigs, because their viral receptors are closer to those in humans.

Three women with eczema describe how they combat nighttime flare-ups.

Two moms reveal the great lengths they went to in their determination to give their children relief and good health.

Three keys to managing your eczema at the gym and then heading off to a productive and itch-free workday.

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.

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.

Turn around those bad family genes with four lifestyle changes.

Kidney care in the U.S. is at a watershed moment of moving past a deeply entrenched, institutionally racist equation.

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.

What, exactly, does anorexia nervosa do inside the human body? The heart and bones suffer the most.

Many new mothers aren’t aware that postpartum PTSD even exists, but it’s far from rare. Here's what to know.

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 talks about managing major depressive disorder (MDD): what to expect, strategies for dealing with setbacks, and when to talk to your therapist.

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.

A person with major depressive disorder shares how they talk about their condition with others.

Major depressive disorder (MDD) at work: tips, strategies, who to tell, what to do, and asking for accommodations.

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.

These tips will help you enjoy the foods at social events when you have ulcerative colitis and still steer clear of a flare.

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.

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.

Curious if your body’s aging is normal? WebMD discusses healthy and normal signs of aging.

Your dietary needs change as you age. WebMD advises what should be on your grocery list.

After falling for over a decade, the death rate climbed for several years and now is about the same as in 1999.

There are far more powerful motivators than “get abs!” to help you start an exercise routine you’ll stick to.

The goalpost for old age has been moving. Until now.

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.

How realistic is the Grey’s Anatomy episode that shows a Parkinson’s disease cure? A neurosurgery professor weighs in.

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.

A new study suggests female doctors may provide patients better care, especially when those patients are women. Here's what to know.

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.

A data scientist who has accurately predicted COVID waves since the beginning of the pandemic warns that a surge is on the horizon.

New Season Brings Boost of Energy, but Also Unplanned Pregnancies

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.

How does getting older affect your immune system? How can you keep those effects to a minimum? Your answers are here.

Trouble chewing and swallowing? WebMD shares six ways to make everything go down a little easier.

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.

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.

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.

Learn how genes and lifestyle interact to affect your health over the course of your life.