Sitting less, more physical activity 'highly likely' to lower breast cancer risk, study says
The findings of the study, published this month, were consistent across all types and stages of breast cancer, the authors said.
The findings of the study, published this month, were consistent across all types and stages of breast cancer, the authors said.
Hurricane Fiona: Biden vows US won't walk away from storm-struck Puerto Rico
Biden noted that hundreds of FEMA and other federal officials are already on the ground in Puerto Rico, where Hurricane Fiona caused an island-wide blackout.
Biden noted that hundreds of FEMA and other federal officials are already on the ground in Puerto Rico, where Hurricane Fiona caused an island-wide blackout.
Alabama halts execution because of time, IV access concerns
Alabama Corrections Commissioner John Hamm said the state halted the scheduled execution of Alan Miller after they determined they could not get the lethal injection underway before a midnight deadline.
Alabama Corrections Commissioner John Hamm said the state halted the scheduled execution of Alan Miller after they determined they could not get the lethal injection underway before a midnight deadline.
Category 4 Hurricane Fiona bearing down on Bermuda before pummeling Atlantic Canada
Widespread power outages, downed trees and structural damage are all potential impacts of Fiona in Atlantic Canada, regardless of whether it has transitioned to a post-tropical cyclone or if it's still a hurricane.
Widespread power outages, downed trees and structural damage are all potential impacts of Fiona in Atlantic Canada, regardless of whether it has transitioned to a post-tropical cyclone or if it's still a hurricane.
Pandemic lessons for casinos: 'Do you need a buffet?'
The COVID pandemic forced most U.S. casinos to close for months, causing payrolls, revenue and earnings to tumble. But the forced shutdowns and highly regulated recoveries also taught some useful lessons that will endure even after the pandemic is a distant memory.
The COVID pandemic forced most U.S. casinos to close for months, causing payrolls, revenue and earnings to tumble. But the forced shutdowns and highly regulated recoveries also taught some useful lessons that will endure even after the pandemic is a distant memory.
United Airlines flight forced to make emergency landing in Newark
It was a scary scene as sparks flew off of a large jet that had to return to Newark's airport early on Thursday.
It was a scary scene as sparks flew off of a large jet that had to return to Newark's airport early on Thursday.
Watch: Mexico earthquake causes desert 'tsunami' in California's Death Valley
An earthquake this week in Mexico made waves over 1,700 miles away in a cave located in California’s Death Valley, the National Park Service said.
An earthquake this week in Mexico made waves over 1,700 miles away in a cave located in California’s Death Valley, the National Park Service said.
Fugitive known as 'Fat Leonard' in massive Navy bribery scheme caught in Venezuela
Leonard Glenn Francis, known as “Fat Leonard,” escaped on Sept. 4 after cutting off his GPS ankle bracelet while under home arrest in San Diego, authorities said.
Leonard Glenn Francis, known as “Fat Leonard,” escaped on Sept. 4 after cutting off his GPS ankle bracelet while under home arrest in San Diego, authorities said.
Hyundais and Kias stolen nearly twice as often as other vehicles, national study finds
The new analysis found that the theft claim frequency was more than 80% higher for 2015-2019 model-year Kias and Hyundais combined than the average of all other brands.
The new analysis found that the theft claim frequency was more than 80% higher for 2015-2019 model-year Kias and Hyundais combined than the average of all other brands.
Newark airport will no longer be considered a NYC-area airport
Beginning October 3, Newark Liberty Airport will no longer be considered a New York City-area airport.
Beginning October 3, Newark Liberty Airport will no longer be considered a New York City-area airport.
Category 4 Hurricane Fiona eyes Bermuda as life-threatening swells spread toward US East Coast
Bermuda has been placed under a Hurricane Watch and a Tropical Storm Warning as Hurricane Fiona is expected to approach the archipelago from late Thursday into early Friday.
Bermuda has been placed under a Hurricane Watch and a Tropical Storm Warning as Hurricane Fiona is expected to approach the archipelago from late Thursday into early Friday.
House passes US election law overhaul in response to Jan. 6 Capitol riot
The House has passed legislation to overhaul the rules for certifying the results of a presidential election as lawmakers accelerate their response to the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection and Donald Trump’s failed attempt to remain in power.
The House has passed legislation to overhaul the rules for certifying the results of a presidential election as lawmakers accelerate their response to the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection and Donald Trump’s failed attempt to remain in power.
Louisiana woman carrying fetus with no skull forced to travel to New York to get abortion
Nancy Davis was one of the first women to get caught in the confusing whirlwind of trigger laws in her home state of Louisiana since Roe v. Wade was overturned in June.
Nancy Davis was one of the first women to get caught in the confusing whirlwind of trigger laws in her home state of Louisiana since Roe v. Wade was overturned in June.
Nun's TikTok videos on faith and spirituality draw a huge following
Sister Monica Clare, an episcopal nun in New Jersey, felt social media would be a good way to reach out to folks needing spiritual and human connections during COVID. So she created a Tik Tok account called @nunsenseforthepeople.
Sister Monica Clare, an episcopal nun in New Jersey, felt social media would be a good way to reach out to folks needing spiritual and human connections during COVID. So she created a Tik Tok account called @nunsenseforthepeople.
Chipotle to pay NJ $7.75M for child labor law violations
In total, the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development found over 30,000 alleged violations of the state's child labor laws.
In total, the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development found over 30,000 alleged violations of the state's child labor laws.
Fed hikes rate by three-quarters of a point in continued fight against inflation
The Fed’s move boosted its benchmark short-term rate, which affects many consumer and business loans, to a range of 3% to 3.25%, the highest level since early 2008.
The Fed’s move boosted its benchmark short-term rate, which affects many consumer and business loans, to a range of 3% to 3.25%, the highest level since early 2008.
Should I get the new COVID booster and flu shot at the same time? Your questions, answered
With flu season approaching in the U.S., as well as the availability of the new omicron-designed COVID-19 booster for everyone 12 and up, here are some answers to common questions about the shots.
With flu season approaching in the U.S., as well as the availability of the new omicron-designed COVID-19 booster for everyone 12 and up, here are some answers to common questions about the shots.
Existing home sales drop to lowest level since 2020
Sales of previously owned houses fell in August for the seventh consecutive month as rising interest rates pushed potential homebuyers out of the market.
Sales of previously owned houses fell in August for the seventh consecutive month as rising interest rates pushed potential homebuyers out of the market.
Walmart to hire 40,000 mostly seasonal US workers for holidays
Walmart is taking a cautious approach to the holiday shopping season as retailers face a slowdown in consumer spending overall due to surging costs on things like rent and food.
Walmart is taking a cautious approach to the holiday shopping season as retailers face a slowdown in consumer spending overall due to surging costs on things like rent and food.
Washington Monument defaced with red paint; suspect taken into custody, facing charges: officials
A man is in custody after vandalizing the Washington Monument with red paint Tuesday night.
A man is in custody after vandalizing the Washington Monument with red paint Tuesday night.