U.S. eases restrictions on Syria while keeping sanctions in place
The U.S. on Monday eased some restrictions on Syria’s transitional government to allow the entry of humanitarian aid after Islamist insurgents ousted Syrian leader Bashar ...
Trump promises to replace national archivist after the agency’s role in documents case against him
President-elect Donald Trump is promising to replace the head of the National Archives, thrusting the agency back into the political spotlight after his mishandling of ...
David Wright’s No. 5 to be retired by New York Mets on July 19
David Wright’s No. 5 will be retired by the New York Mets before a July 19 game against Cincinnati, the team said Monday.
Hurdles remain as Israel and Hamas once again inch toward a ceasefire deal
Israel and Hamas once again appear to be inching toward a ceasefire that could wind down the 15-month war in Gaza and bring home dozens of Israelis held hostage there. Both Israel ...
Doctors worry that iodine deficiency — a dietary problem from the past — is coming back
The 13-year-old boy came to the clinic with a rapidly ballooning neck. Doctors were puzzled. Testing ruled out their first suspicion. But further tests pinpointed what they — and ...
FDA limits toxic lead in some baby foods
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday set maximum levels for lead in baby foods like jarred fruits and vegetables, yogurts and dry cereal, part of an effort to cut young kids’ ...
Jan. 1 terror attack suspect made October trip to New Orleans, recorded visit
Officials with the Federal Bureau of Investigations have released new video taken by the suspect of the Jan. 1 terror attack on New Orleans.
FBI footage of Shamsud-Din Jabbar in New Orleans
The FBI provided an update on its investigation into the Bourbon Street attack that left 14 dead and dozens injured.
Tennessee, nation’s lone unbeaten, strengthens grip on No. 1; WVU, Michigan, Utah St enter AP Top 25
Tennessee tightened its grip on No. 1 in the AP Top 25 on Monday following a pair of lopsided wins, including one over SEC ...
NFL coaching moves: Mayo, Pederson are out of a job while Giants elect to keep Daboll
New England’s Jerod Mayo and Jacksonville’s Doug Pederson are two NFL coaches who are out of a job while New York Giants coach Brian Daboll is among those who look like they will be ...
Zendaya sparks engagement speculation at Golden Globes with a sparkling ring
Zendaya is generating engagement speculation after wearing a massive diamond on her left ring finger during the Golden Globes. Representatives for Zendaya and her longtime partner, ...
Pulse oximeters may misread oxygen levels in people of color. The FDA wants to change that
Makers of medical devices that quickly measure oxygen levels in the blood would have to gather extra data to show that their products work for patients of color, under a new ...