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Could obesity drugs help with alcohol cravings? New study suggests potential
Medications that have transformed the treatment of obesity may also help people drink less alcohol, according to new government-funded research. The study was small — just 48 adults — and … more
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Eastern storm cuts power to tens of thousands as California braces for flooding
Storms dumped heavy snow and freezing rain on a swath of the eastern U.S. stretching from Kentucky to the nation's capital, causing hundreds of traffic accidents, knocking out power in places and … more
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Trump says he and Russian leader Putin have agreed to begin 'negotiations' on ending Ukraine war
MOSCOW (AP) — President Donald Trump said he and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed during a phone call Wednesday to begin "negotiations" on ending the Ukraine war and would "work … more
Senate confirms Gabbard as Trump's director of national intelligence after Republicans fall in line
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Tulsi Gabbard as President Donald Trump's director of national intelligence after Republicans who had initially questioned her experience and … more
Trump doubles down on plan to empty Gaza. This is what he has said and what's at stake
CAIRO (AP) — Behind U.S. President Donald Trump's vows to turn Gaza into a "Riviera of the Middle East" lies a plan to forcibly drive a population from its land, rights groups say, warning it … more
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Did prices jump in January? Inflation report will provide latest update on consumer costs
WASHINGTON (AP) — Inflation likely stayed elevated last month in the latest sign that consumer price growth has gotten stuck after declining for much of last year. On Wednesday the Labor … more
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Hegseth makes first visit to NATO with allies impatient to hear about US plans for Ukraine
BRUSSELS (AP) — U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday made the first trip to NATO by a member of the new Trump administration, as the allies wait to learn how much military and … more
Australian hospital examines patient records after nurse claims to have killed Israelis
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — An Australian hospital is examining patient records after a nurse claimed online to have killed Israelis, officials said Wednesday, stressing that no evidence of … more
Bayer backs broadened effort to shield popular weedkiller from claims it failed to warn of cancer
DES MOINES, Iowa - A renewed and expanded effort from chemical giant Bayer to shield itself from lawsuits that claim its popular weedkiller Roundup causes cancer brought dozens of protesters to the Iowa Capitol building Monday begging lawmakers to … more
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2 types of chocolate give this elegant loaf cake deep flavor for a Valentine's Day treat
Chocolate is a must-have for Valentine's Day, but it needn't be fussy. Instead of melting bars for chocolate-covered strawberries or spending money on store-bought bon bons, give your valentine an intensely rich double chocolate loaf cake with a … more
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Screen breaks and the right desk setup offer relief from work-related eye strain
NEW YORK - The trouble started every day at around 3 p.m., after Cathy Higgins had spent five or six hours staring at an array of computer screens at her desk. Her university job overseeing research projects involved peering closely at numbers and … more
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Local law enforcement are signing up to help with immigration enforcement
For years, the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office in suburban Indianapolis has wanted to partner with federal immigration authorities to identify and detain immigrants who are in the U.S. illegally and facing charges. President Joe Biden's … more
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A hidden gem of whitewater rafting faces an uncertain future after Hurricane Helene
ERWIN, Tenn. - After 24 years of guiding whitewater trips on the Nolichucky River Gorge for other companies, Patrick Mannion finally received a permit last year to operate his own outfitter business. But following the devastation of Hurricane … more
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Stretch of North Carolina interstate that collapsed during Helene to reopen next month
WAYNESVILLE, N.C. (AP) - A section of Interstate 40 in western North Carolina that collapsed during Hurricane Helene's historic flooding will reopen to traffic on March 1, Gov. Josh Stein announced on Monday while visiting the roadway's shuttered … more
New York mayor vows to regain public's trust after Justice Department orders halt to prosecution
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Mayor Eric Adams vowed to regain the public's trust Tuesday as the Justice Department moved to halt his criminal corruption case, an extraordinary directive that … more
Dept. of Education asks NCAA, high schools to erase records set by transgender athletes
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Department of Education took another step Tuesday in advancing the Trump administration's new transgender policy for sports by asking the NCAA and a key high-school sports … more
FBI says it found 2,400 new JFK assassination records
DALLAS (AP) — The FBI on Tuesday said it discovered 2,400 new records related to the assassination of former President John F. Kennedy as federal agencies work to comply with President Donald … more
Trump hosts Jordan's king and renews insistence that the U.S. can control and redevelop Gaza
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump hosted Jordan's King Abdullah II at the White House on Tuesday and renewed his insistence that Gaza could be emptied of all residents, controlled by the … more
Russia has released detained American teacher Marc Fogel, the White House says
WASHINGTON (AP) — Marc Fogel, an American teacher who was deemed wrongfully detained in Russia, has been released in what the White House described as a diplomatic thaw that could advance … more
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Netanyahu threatens to resume fighting in Gaza if hostages aren't released Saturday
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday threatened to withdraw from the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and resume its fight against Hamas if the militant group does … more
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