US overdose deaths fell 27% last year but remain above prepandemic levels
An estimated 80,000 people died from overdoses last year in the US, a 27% drop from 2023.
Trump meets with Syria's interim president, a first between the nations’ leaders in 25 years
President Donald Trump has met with Syria’s interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa, the first such encounter between the two nations’ leaders in 25 years.
EPA plans to drop limits on some 'forever chemicals' in drinking water
The Environmental Protection Agency says it will roll back limits on several types of so-called forever chemicals in drinking water.
MLB reinstates Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson, making them Hall of Fame eligible
Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson were reinstated by baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred on Tuesday, making both eligible for the sport’s Hall of Fame after their careers were tarnished by sports gambling scandals.
"Carmen Sandiego" Host Kevin Shinick talks "Host Mortem"
Adam Wurtzel interviewed "Where in Time is Carmen Sandiego?" host Kevin Shinick about his new project, "Host Mortem."
A resentencing hearing for the Menendez brothers is underway
A Los Angeles judge is listening to arguments over whether Erik and Lyle Menendez should receive reduced sentences.
Nodule found in former President Joe Biden’s prostate during routine physical exam
A small nodule was found in the prostate of former President Joe Biden during a routine physical exam, a spokesperson said Tuesday.
FDA and RFK Jr. aim to remove fluoride supplements used to protect kids' teeth
U.S. health officials say they plan to phase out fluoride-containing supplements used to strengthen children’s teeth, citing possible health risks.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs’ ex-girlfriend Cassie begins testifying in his sex trafficking trial
Sean “Diddy” Combs’ former girlfriend, the R&B singer Cassie, took the witness stand in his sex trafficking trial on Tuesday, a day after prosecutors showed jurors video of the music mogul beating her in a hotel in 2016.
US egg prices fall for the first time in months but remain near record highs
U.S. retail egg prices fell in April from the record-high prices they hit earlier this year, according to government data released Tuesday.
Inflation cooled again last month as grocery and gas prices fell, few signs of tariff impact yet
Inflation may have picked up slightly last month as President Donald Trump’s widespread tariffs kicked in, a trend economists expect will become more visible in the coming months.
Trump is in Saudi Arabia on the first leg of his 4-day Mideast trip
President Donald Trump kicked off a four-day Middle East trip on Tuesday in Saudi Arabia, putting the focus on sealing economic agreements with a key Mideast ally while shared concerns about Iran’s nuclear program and the war in Gaza dragging on in the background.
House Republicans unveil Medicaid cuts that Democrats warn will leave millions without care
House Republicans have unveiled the cost-saving centerpiece of President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill.”
PGA Championship gets heavy rain and no spectators for first official day of practice
The week of the PGA Championship is starting with a lot of rain and sitting around. Scottie Scheffler is among the few who got in some practice.
Trump signs executive order setting 30-day deadline for drugmakers to lower prescription drug costs
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order setting a 30-day deadline for drugmakers to electively lower the cost of prescription drugs in the U.S. or face new limits down the road over what the government will pay.
Hamas says it has released Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander
Hamas says it has released Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander. There was no immediate confirmation from Israel.
Stocks surge after U.S. and China announce a 90-day trade war truce
U.S. and Chinese officials say they have called a 90-day truce in their trade war, rolling back most of their recent tariff hikes and saying they're planning more talks on resolving trade disputes.
At least 10 people sickened in US listeria outbreak linked to prepared foods
At least 10 people in the U.S. have been sickened in a listeria outbreak linked to ready-to-eat food products, and a producer is voluntarily recalling several products.
Pop-Tarts coming to your freezer
The popular pastries made for your toaster are moving to your freezer.
Fewer cargo ships coming into U.S. because of tariffs
Many economists worry the tariffs President Donald Trump implemented could mean higher costs for goods around the world.
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