Supreme Court throws a curve ball in hearing on legality of abortion pills
Two years after the overturning of Roe v. Wade in a majority-conservative bench, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments on the abortion pill Tuesday.
Why Russia’s Vast Security Services Fell Short on Deadly Attack
The factors behind the failure to prevent a terrorist attack include a distrust of foreign intelligence, a focus on Ukraine and a distracting political crackdown at home.
On this day in history, March 28, 1866, first US ambulance service rolls through Cincinnati
The U.S. welcomed the first civilian ambulance care in Cincinnati, Ohio, on this day in history, March 28, 1866. It was inspired by medical advances during the Civil War.
Woman rushed to hospital for life-saving procedure after eating pork rinds
A Peruvian woman underwent major surgery after she ingested a sharp object from her bag of pork rinds. The object, which turned out to be a nail, pierced her carotid…
Puerto Rico health officials declare dengue fever a public health emergency, more than 500 cases reported
Puerto Rico's health authorities declared a public health emergency following a surge in dengue cases, totaling 549 reported cases so far this year.
Yellen says China’s rapid buildout of its green energy industry ‘distorts global prices’
U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen on Wednesday called China's production in electric vehicles, lithium ion batteries and solar energy 'unfair competition.'
Israel and Hezbollah Trade Fire, With Deaths Reported on Both Sides
The exchange came as a U.N. cease-fire demand appeared to be having little effect on the war in Gaza, and pressure increased on neighboring Jordan to sever ties with Israel.
Suspect shoots robotic police dog in Massachusetts standoff; manufacturer says it’s a first
A robotic police dog disabled by a March 6 shooting is credited with helping avert a deadly confrontation during a Barnstable, Massachusetts standoff.
Hamas, Iran leaders delight in cease-fire call, US no-vote: ‘Fateful turning point’
Iran tried to distance itself from Hamas in the first days following the Oct. 7 attack on Israel, but leadership has gone to great lengths to delight in what they…
It’s a Statue of Prince Philip. Really. But Now It Has to Go.
A much-reviled faceless statue in Cambridge, England, commemorating Philip’s time as a chancellor of Cambridge University has been ordered to be removed.