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North Carolina Says It Is Suing 8 E-Cigarette Companies
The state's attorney general accuses the companies of targeting children and failing to properly verify customers' ages. The state already filed a similar lawsuit against Juul. (Image credit: Steven...
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Federal Judge Blocks Parts Of Missouri Law That Bans Abortions After 8 Weeks
The legislation does have an exemption for medical emergencies, but not for victims of rape or incest. The judge halted it a day before it was slated to take effect. (Image credit: Jeff Roberson/AP)
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'Vagina Bible' Tackles Health And Politics In A Guide To Female Physiology
Frustrated with online marketing sites that peddle needless "health aids" and fears, gynecologist and columnist Jen Gunter aims to dispel myths about the female body and restore power to patients....
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Meek Mill Pleads Guilty To Misdemeanor Gun Charge, Ends 12-Year Legal Case
By taking a misdemeanor plea deal, Meek Mill officially closed the books on his long-running legal case Tuesday, nearly a decade after the rapper was arrested as a teenager in North Philadelphia....
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Researching Medical Marijuana May Soon Get Easier
Scientists trying to study the health effects of marijuana are required to source the plant from one farm in Mississippi. Soon they may be able to use a wider range of growers — or grow their own....
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Queen Will Suspend U.K. Parliament At Boris Johnson's Request
The move would shorten the time lawmakers have to organize an opposition vote to a no-deal Brexit. But critics accuse the prime minister of circumventing the democratic process. (Image credit: Markus...
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Teen Climate Activist Greta Thunberg Arrives In New York After Sailing The...
A 16-year-old Swedish activist chose sailing over flying to attend a United Nations climate summit. She's inspired young people around the world to protest for more climate action. (Image credit:...
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Whatever Happened To ... The 101-Year-Old Champion Runner From India?
Man Kaur has earned dozens of gold medals in the 100-plus category (although often she is the only competitor in that bracket). How's she doing at 103? (Image credit: Michael Bradley/AFP/Getty Images)
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Sand, Sunscreen And ... Sharks! Cape Cod Beach Towns Do More To Keep People Safe
One year after a young man died in a shark attack, Cape Cod beach towns are adding emergency services and high-tech detection. An influx of great whites followed a rebound in the seal population....
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Several Big Drug Companies Considering Massive Settlements To Resolve Opioid...
Purdue Pharma, Johnson & Johnson and other health care giants are discussing potential deals with authorities that could resolve thousands of lawsuits they're facing over the U.S. opioid epidemic....
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Citing 'Health Challenges,' Republican Sen. Johnny Isakson To Retire At End...
In a statement, the senator said his Parkinson's disease was progressing. "I will not be able to do the job over the long term in the manner the citizens of Georgia deserve," Isakson said. (Image...
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Violence Follows Pro-Independence Protests In Indonesia's Papua Region
Tensions between pro-independence supporters and government authorities in Indonesia's Papua and West Papua provinces have continued into a second week. The government has shut down Internet access....
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In Book, Former Defense Chief Mattis Sideswipes President Trump's Leadership...
In the general's upcoming leadership book, Call Sign Chaos, the Obama administration catches the most flak. Mattis barely mentions President Trump but implies criticism of the sitting president....
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Costco Opens In Shanghai, Shuts Early Owing To Massive Crowds
Costco said it is now limiting the number of customers in its warehouse to 2,000. Local police were helping to manage the crowds, and photos from the store showed long lines. (Image credit: Aly...
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Charlottesville Victims Use Post-Slavery KKK Law To Go After Hate Groups
Two years ago, a rally in Charlottesville exposed the violence of the nation's white nationalist movement. Now, victims of that violence want the courts to hold the organizers accountable. (Image...
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