Trump Says Iran Is 'Standing Down,' Vows To Continue Pressure
The president said no Americans were harmed after Iran launched missile strikes against U.S. military forces in Iraq in apparent retaliation for the killing of Qassem Soleimani. (Image credit: Evan...
View ArticleThe Day That Never Happened
In the early 2000s, an Iranian American family's home was searched unexpectedly. Afterward, the family questioned their place in the U.S. but didn't talk about the incident for more than a decade....
View ArticleProgress On Lung Cancer Drives Historic Drop In U.S. Cancer Death Rate
The U.S. cancer death rate dropped more than 2% between 2016 and 2017, the biggest single-year drop ever, according to the American Cancer Society. Better treatment for lung cancer is a factor. (Image...
View ArticleMuch Of The World Doesn't Trust President Trump, Pew Survey Finds
The survey of 37,000 people in 33 countries found that only 29% were confident in Trump's handling of world affairs, lower than for either Russian President Vladimir Putin or China's Xi Jinping....
View ArticleSatellite Photos Reveal Extent Of Damage From Iranian Strike On Air Base In Iraq
At least five structures were damaged in the attack on the base in Anbar province, which apparently was precise enough to hit individual buildings. There have been no reports of casualties. (Image...
View ArticleVirginia May Ratify The Equal Rights Amendment. What Would Come Next Is Murky
If state lawmakers pass the ERA, Virginia would become the 38th state to ratify it, and an amendment needs 38 states to be added to the U.S. Constitution. But it's not that simple. (Image credit: Chip...
View ArticleGhosn Defends His Escape From Japan: 'No Way I Was Going To Be Treated Fairly'
The ex-Nissan boss said he had a choice: "You're going to die in Japan, or you're going to have to get out." It was Ghosn's first public comment since fleeing financial misconduct charges for Beirut....
View ArticleWhat We Know: Iran's Missile Strike Against The U.S. In Iraq
Satellite photos show the Iranian strike caused extensive damage — but apparently no loss of life — at the Ain al-Assad air base in Iraq. "We suffered no casualties," President Trump said Wednesday....
View Article2 Killed, 5 Injured In Avalanche At Idaho Ski Resort
The avalanche occurred Tuesday morning at the Silver Mountain resort in the Idaho panhandle. The slide follows wet, heavy snowfall in recent days that brought high avalanche danger. (Image credit:...
View ArticleMeghan And Prince Harry To 'Step Back' As Senior Royals
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex say they will "work to become financially independent" and will split their time between the U.K. and North America. (Image credit: Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
View ArticleSan Diego Schools Sue Juul Labs Over Youth Vaping Epidemic
San Diego Unified School District alleges that vaping-related illnesses caused by the e-cigarette maker's products increase student absences, forcing schools to spend on prevention and treatment....
View ArticleWhat Will It Take To Finally End Congo's Ebola Outbreak In 2020?
As the world's second-worst Ebola outbreak in history drags into a new year, experts think the solution is less about medicine, and more about security. (Image credit: Alexis Huguet /AFP via Getty...
View ArticleU-Haul's Nicotine-Free Hiring Rule Reflects A Trend That Troubles Workers'...
U-Haul is the latest company to say it won't hire nicotine users, in the 21 states where that's legal. It's one way to avoid the costs of smoking-related illness, but critics call it discrimination....
View ArticleTrump Aims To Fix 'Regulatory Nightmare' With Sweeping Environmental Overhaul
The move would ease approval for major infrastructure projects. It could mean federal agencies won't need to consider climate impacts of things like pipelines and highways. (Image credit: Jim Mone/AP)
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