FDA chief says 'science will guide' decision on coronavirus vaccine approval
President Donald Trump is pushing for a fast decision. But Wednesday, the Food and Drug Administration's chief pledged to a Senate committee that the decision will be based on science, not politics.
President Donald Trump is pushing for a fast decision. But Wednesday, the Food and Drug Administration's chief pledged to a Senate committee that the decision will be based on science, not politics.
Trump promises executive order requiring medical care for babies born alive after abortions
President Donald Trump says he'll be signing an executive order that would require health care providers to provide medical care to all babies born alive as he makes an election-year push to energize voters opposed to abortion.
President Donald Trump says he'll be signing an executive order that would require health care providers to provide medical care to all babies born alive as he makes an election-year push to energize voters opposed to abortion.
Man dies from eating bags of black licorice
Eating a bag and a half every day for a few weeks threw his nutrients out of whack and caused the 54-year-old man’s heart to stop, doctors reported Wednesday.
Eating a bag and a half every day for a few weeks threw his nutrients out of whack and caused the 54-year-old man’s heart to stop, doctors reported Wednesday.
Big day in the tropics: Tropical storms Wilfred, Alpha, and Beta form just hours apart
Tropical Storm Wilfred formed in the eastern Atlantic this morning, the latest storm in a record-breaking 2020 hurricane season that has now exhausted the list of hurricane names. It was soon followed by Alpha and Beta, the first uses of a Greek letter for a storm since 2005.
Tropical Storm Wilfred formed in the eastern Atlantic this morning, the latest storm in a record-breaking 2020 hurricane season that has now exhausted the list of hurricane names. It was soon followed by Alpha and Beta, the first uses of a Greek letter for a storm since 2005.
Iran upholds sentence to amputate fingers of 3 teens convicted of stealing
Amputation is legal in Iran based on the Sharia law, which enables "amputation of the full length of four fingers of the right hand of the thief in such a manner that the thumb and palm of the hand remain" -- although it remains relatively rare, with the death penalty the more common sentence.
Amputation is legal in Iran based on the Sharia law, which enables "amputation of the full length of four fingers of the right hand of the thief in such a manner that the thumb and palm of the hand remain" -- although it remains relatively rare, with the death penalty the more common sentence.
Firefighter dies in California fire started by gender reveal gathering
Cal Fire Capt. Bennett Milloy also said that the death, the only one so far as a result of this El Dorado Fire, will also change the nature of the criminal investigation of the couple who hosted the gathering
Cal Fire Capt. Bennett Milloy also said that the death, the only one so far as a result of this El Dorado Fire, will also change the nature of the criminal investigation of the couple who hosted the gathering
Because of COVID, Jews will ring in Rosh Hashana with empty synagogue seats
With the coronavirus pandemic, seats will be empty at synagogues and temples throughout California.
With the coronavirus pandemic, seats will be empty at synagogues and temples throughout California.
Rescuers reach people cut off by Hurricane Sally, hundreds of thousands still without power
Rivers swollen by Hurricane Sally threatened more misery for parts of the Florida Panhandle and Alabama on Thursday. Georgia and the Carolinas were also warned of flooding.
Rivers swollen by Hurricane Sally threatened more misery for parts of the Florida Panhandle and Alabama on Thursday. Georgia and the Carolinas were also warned of flooding.
Man, 35, facing sex charges including HIV exposure for alleged sexual relationship with 12-year-old girl
A 35-year-old man from Pontiac is facing several charges after police say he had a sexual relationship with a 12-year-old girl from Allen Park. One of the charges is for HIV exposure.
A 35-year-old man from Pontiac is facing several charges after police say he had a sexual relationship with a 12-year-old girl from Allen Park. One of the charges is for HIV exposure.
California mother files fertility fraud suit, alleging doctor used his own sperm to impregnate her
In one case, a Livermore woman said that she wanted her sperm donor to be Christian and share her husband's ethnicity. She was horrified when she found out her childrens' biological father turned out to be her Jewish doctor.
In one case, a Livermore woman said that she wanted her sperm donor to be Christian and share her husband's ethnicity. She was horrified when she found out her childrens' biological father turned out to be her Jewish doctor.
Search for Dulce Maria Alavez continues 1 year since disappearance
Despite the passage of time, community members are still holding out hope Dulce Maria Alavez will be returned home safely.
Despite the passage of time, community members are still holding out hope Dulce Maria Alavez will be returned home safely.
'Huge rainmaker': Hurricane Sally threatens Gulf Coast with historic floods
Hurricane Sally is crawling toward the northern Gulf Coast at just 2 mph, a pace that's enabling the storm to gather huge amounts of water to eventually dump on land.
Hurricane Sally is crawling toward the northern Gulf Coast at just 2 mph, a pace that's enabling the storm to gather huge amounts of water to eventually dump on land.
Louisville reaches $12M settlement with family of Breonna Taylor
The City of Louisville has reached a $12 million settlement with the family of Breonna Taylor, the EMT who was fatally shot in her sleep on March 13 by officers executing a no-knock warrant, FOX News reported.
The City of Louisville has reached a $12 million settlement with the family of Breonna Taylor, the EMT who was fatally shot in her sleep on March 13 by officers executing a no-knock warrant, FOX News reported.
Mom asked to leave Southwest flight with son, 2, because he wasn't wearing a mask, she says
A mother says she was "humiliated" when she was escorted off a Southwest flight Saturday because her 2-year-old was snacking without a mask prior to takeoff.
A mother says she was "humiliated" when she was escorted off a Southwest flight Saturday because her 2-year-old was snacking without a mask prior to takeoff.
Western United States has the worst air quality in the world, data indicates
Wildfire smoke has choked the West Coast as firefighters continue to battle massive wildfires spanning several states.
Wildfire smoke has choked the West Coast as firefighters continue to battle massive wildfires spanning several states.
Sheriff: South Dakota AG reported hitting deer, but actually hit and killed man
South Dakota investigators says that Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg reported hitting a deer with his car on Saturday night but actually killed a pedestrian whose body was not found until the next day.
South Dakota investigators says that Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg reported hitting a deer with his car on Saturday night but actually killed a pedestrian whose body was not found until the next day.
'Completely preserved' Ice Age cave bear found in Arctic Russia
The carcass was discovered with its teeth and even its nose in tact. A preliminary analysis indicated that the bear lived 22,000 to 39,500 years ago.
The carcass was discovered with its teeth and even its nose in tact. A preliminary analysis indicated that the bear lived 22,000 to 39,500 years ago.
UPS to impose hefty holiday fees due to online shopping surge amid COVID-19 pandemic
UPS plans to impose higher surcharge fees ahead of the holiday season to help offset the surge in online orders as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
UPS plans to impose higher surcharge fees ahead of the holiday season to help offset the surge in online orders as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Security officer killed while trying to service Dallas credit union ATM
A security officer was shot and killed outside of a credit union in West Oak Cliff.
A security officer was shot and killed outside of a credit union in West Oak Cliff.
NFL reminds teams to follow sideline rules on face coverings
"Must remain vigilant and disciplined in following the processes and protocols put in place by not only the league, union and clubs, but also by state and local governments.”
"Must remain vigilant and disciplined in following the processes and protocols put in place by not only the league, union and clubs, but also by state and local governments.”