Less Fat, More Fruit May Cut Risk Of Dying Of Breast Cancer
For the first time, a large experiment suggests that trimming dietary fat and eating more fruits and vegetables may lower a womanβs risk of dying of breast cancer.
NC Attorney General Files Lawsuit Against E-Cigarette Maker JUUL
Attorney General Josh Stein filed a lawsuit Wednesday against the popular e-cigarette manufacturer JUUL for allegedly designing, marketing and selling its product to attract young people.
Help Coming On Blocking Scam Calls For Robocall-Plagued US
New measures by U.S. regulators could help thwart some of the billions of robocalls received in the U.S.
Students In Colorado Shooting Face Murder, Other Charges
Two students suspected of shooting nine classmates, one fatally, in their Colorado charter school appeared in court Wednesday to face dozens of criminal charges that included murder and attempted murder.
Ford Adds 270,000 Cars To Recall For Unintended Rollaways
Ford is adding 270,000 vehicles to a recall in North America to fix a gearshift problem that could cause them roll away unexpectedly.
US Births Lowest In 3 Decades Despite Improving Economy
Americaβs baby bust isnβt over. The nationβs birth rates last year reached record lows for women in their teens and 20s, a government report shows, leading to the fewest babies in 32 years. The provisional report, released Wednesday and based…
New Orleans Wins NBA Draft Lottery, Right To Pick No. 1; Hornets Pick 12th
The Pelicans bucked seriously long odds Tuesday night, winning the NBA draft lottery and the right to have the first chance at selecting the former Duke star next month β and potentially pairing him with Anthony Davis, in what would immediately become one of the leagueβs most intriguing frontcourt duos.
WhatsApp Flaw Let Spies Take Control With Calls Alone
Spyware crafted by a sophisticated group of hackers-for-hire took advantage of a flaw in the popular WhatsApp communications program to remotely hijack dozens of phones without any user interaction.
New Security Flaw In Intel Chips Could Affect Millions
Intel has revealed another hardware security flaw that could affects millions of machines around the world.
Montana Gov. Bullock Joins 2020 Democratic Presidential Race
Montana Gov. Steve Bullock announced Tuesday that he is seeking the Democratic presidential nomination, distinguishing himself among nearly two dozen candidates as the fieldβs only statewide elected official to win a state that President Donald Trump carried in 2016.
Jury: Monsanto To Pay $2 Billion In Weed Killer Cancer Case
A jury on Monday ordered agribusiness giant Monsanto Co. to pay a combined $2.055 billion to a couple claiming that the companyβs popular weed killer Roundup Ready caused their cancers.
Walmart Ups The Delivery Game With Next Day Shipping
Walmart is rolling out free next-day delivery on its most popular items, increasing the stakes in the retail shipping wars.
4 Dead, 2 Missing After Small Tour Planes Collide In Alaska
A team of federal accident investigators is expected to arrive in Alaska Tuesday to try to piece together what caused a deadly midair collision between two sightseeing planes.
Former US President Jimmy Carter Has Surgery For Broken Hip
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter broke his hip Monday at his Georgia home, underwent successful surgery and was recovering comfortably, a spokeswoman for the Carter Center said.
Supreme Court Allows Consumers Antitrust Suit Against Apple
A divided Supreme Court ruled Monday that consumers can pursue an antitrust lawsuit that claims Apple has unfairly monopolized the market for the sale of iPhone apps.
Felicity Huffman Pleads Guilty In College Admissions Scam
Actress Felicity Huffman is scheduled to plead guilty Monday to allegations she paid $15,000 to rig her daughterβs SAT score as part of a nationwide college admissions cheating scheme.
Fighting Back Increasingly Part Of School Shooting Guidance
βIn all honesty, I donβt know of another strategy,β said teacher Kelly Chavis, whose Rock Hill, South Carolina, school endorses a strategy known as Avoid, Deny, Defend. βWhat else would you do if you did not try to get away in a situation?β
One By One, D-Day Memories Fade As War's Witnesses Die
One more funeral, one less witness to the worldβs worst war.
Schick Owner Buys Harryβs In New Shaving War Alliance
The owner of Schick razors is acquiring upstart shaving company Harryβs for $1.37 billion, continuing a trend of consolidation in the shaving industry, where established brands have struggled with the rise of digital-savvy newcomers.
Teen Who Charged Attackers Was Lone Death In School Shooting
The lone fatality in the Colorado high school shooting was Kendrick Castillo, a friendly 18-year-old who, witnesses said, leaped from his desk in a literature class and charged the two attackers, sacrificing his life to buy classmates time to escape.
