Health

Feb 15, 2024

11 cold-stunned sea turtles returned to Atlantic after rehabilitation in Florida

Workers from Clearwater Marine Aquarium in Florida have released 11 cold-stunned Kemp’s ridley sea turtles back into the Atlantic Ocean


9 Los Angeles firefighters injured after burning truck's fuel tank explodes
Feb 15, 2024

9 Los Angeles firefighters injured after burning truck's fuel tank explodes

Authorities say a burning truck’s fuel tank exploded while Los Angeles firefighters were trying to battle the blaze


Missouri high court says Planned Parenthood can receive funding; cites failed appeal by state
Feb 14, 2024

Missouri high court says Planned Parenthood can receive funding; cites failed appeal by state

The Missouri Supreme Court has upheld a ruling that lawmakers illegally blocked Medicaid funding from going to Planned Parenthood


Some worry California proposition to tackle homelessness would worsen the problem
Feb 14, 2024

Some worry California proposition to tackle homelessness would worsen the problem

Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom is urging voters to approve a ballot initiative that he says is needed to tackle the state’s homelessness crisis


A Tennessee House panel advances a bill that would criminalize helping minors get abortions
Feb 13, 2024

A Tennessee House panel advances a bill that would criminalize helping minors get abortions

Tennessee would be the latest state to make it illegal for an adult to help a minor procure an abortion without parental consent under legislation that has advanced inside the GOP-controlled Statehouse



What is Alaskapox? Recent death brings attention to virus seen in small animals
Feb 13, 2024

What is Alaskapox? Recent death brings attention to virus seen in small animals

A recent death has brought new attention to the so-called Alaskapox virus


Mental health emerges as a dividing line in abortion rights initiatives planned for state ballots
Feb 13, 2024

Mental health emerges as a dividing line in abortion rights initiatives planned for state ballots

Abortion rights advocates are trying to get initiatives to protect reproductive health on the ballot in several states this year


King Charles III returns to London from country retreat for expected cancer treatment
Feb 13, 2024

King Charles III returns to London from country retreat for expected cancer treatment

King Charles III has returned to London from his country retreat for what is expected to be further treatment following his cancer diagnosis


Feb 13, 2024

Oregon officials report bubonic plague in local resident. They say there's little risk to community

Public health officials in Oregon are reporting a case of bubonic plague in a local resident