Grass fire at Canadian military base kills 4 soldiers and critically injures 19 other people

Equatorial Guinea is expanding an ambitious malaria elimination plan

MALABO, Equatorial Guinea (AP) — With its torrential rains, tropical forests and omnipresent humidity, Equatorial Guinea provides the perfect conditions for mosquitoes to breed. For centuries, mosquito-borne diseases, in particular malaria, have dictated the fate of residents of this central Afri.

As an Oregon community mourns 4 killed in school shooting, 2 wounded survivors remain hospitalized

A special-needs teacher and student wounded in a deadly shooting at an Oregon elementary school remained hospitalized Saturday, but friends said their survival was a spot of hope in a community in mourning. The youngest shooting survivor is 7-year-old Saylor Graham. The director of a volunteer gr...

Pope returns to Vatican days after surgery; surgeon says he should be fit for Latin America tour

The surgeon who removed Pope Leo XIV's cancerous tumor says there are “no clinical reasons” to prevent the pontiff from traveling to Latin America next month. Vatican media reported this after the pope returned to the Vatican from the hospital. Dr. Stefano Margaritora told Vatican News that the

'No clinical reason' pope can’t travel to Latin America, Vatican media cites surgeon

Pope Leo’s surgeon said there is “no clinical reasons” to prevent him from traveling to Latin America as scheduled Nov. 6-17. Dr. Stefano Margaritora said “the Holy Father has put his heart and soul into his recovery” and said he expected the pope to recover fully from surgery “in anothe

Pope Leo leaves Rome’s Gemelli hospital 4 days after lung cancer surgery

Pope Leo has left Rome’s Gemelli hospital four days after undergoing surgery for lung cancer. Dozens of well-wishers greeted the pope as he walked out of the hospital on Saturday and into a waiting vehicle to return to the Vatican. The 71-year-old pontiff had the lower lobe of his right lung remo.

Vatican says Pope Leo to be released from the hospital Saturday, 4 days after lung cancer surgery

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV is being released from the hospital on Saturday, four days after lung cancer surgery, and will deliver the traditional noon blessing Sunday from a window overlooking St. Peter's Square, the Vatican announced.

An American pope brings American-style governance to the Vatican, even in a health crisis

Pope Leo XIV has brought an American style of governing to the Vatican, including in the way it handles health crises. Not only did history’s first American pope announce himself that he had a lung nodule that required removal. But Leo’s doctors have been providing the medical updates for his re

Life rarely goes according to plan. Here’s how to get better at adapting

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ICE pursuit in Houston that broke a man's leg targeted a suspect who died years ago, family says

HOUSTON (AP) — A federal immigration vehicle slammed into a Houston construction worker and broke his leg while pursuing a man who apparently died years ago, his family said Friday, raising questions about why the operation took place at all.

Amputations and cancer treatment delays: Lawmakers hear testimony on Mississippi prison healthcare

From prisoners suffering amputations due to diabetes to a mother taking desperate measures to help her incarcerated son treat his debilitating pain, Mississippi lawmakers on Thursday heard stunning testimony in a more than three-hour hearing about inadequate healthcare in state prisons.

Pope speaks with Putin, denouncing recent attacks as he shows recovery from lung surgery progressing

Pope Leo XIV has spoken on the phone from the hospital with Russian President Vladimir Putin. He expressed grave concern about attacks in Kherson. The Vatican statement about the call Friday was significant. It showed Leo was well enough to conduct official diplomatic business from the Gemelli ho...

First images released of Pope Leo after cancer surgery, celebrating Mass at hospital

The Vatican has released the first images of Pope Leo XIV since his lung cancer surgery. He is shown celebrating Mass at Gemelli hospital, where he thanked staff for their care. Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said Leo presided alone over the liturgy and distributed Communion. Doctors confirmed hi...

Vatican considers Sunday prayer appearance as Pope Leo recovers from lung surgery

Pope Leo XIV’s recovery from lung surgery is progressing well, leading the Vatican to stop morning updates about his condition. On Friday, Vatican officials considered scenarios for Leo to recite the traditional Sunday noontime Angelus prayer. Media personnel were seen at the hospital preparing f.

Vatican games out possible Sunday prayer appearance as Pope Leo recovers from lung surgery

Pope Leo's cancer sparks push for more screenings

Pope Leo XIV’s shocking lung cancer diagnosis is shedding light on why early screenings are so important.

Trump administration advances plan for peptide drugs favored by RFK Jr.

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health officials are moving ahead with a plan to allow specialty pharmacies to produce certain peptides, a class of largely unregulated injections that have become popular among followers of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and other wellness influencers.

Bird flu caused the death of Jackie, a California bald eagle who captured hearts

Officials say bird flu caused the death of a bald eagle named Jackie who had become an internet sensation and a symbol of the species’ recovery in California. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife said in a news release Wednesday that a necropsy and additional testing found that the prim.

Malnutrition stalks the most vulnerable in Afghanistan as aid cuts leave millions helpless

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Lying in her hospital cot, the 3-year-old girl roamed the room with her gray-green eyes, but her body was listless.

Pope Leo resumes working, sees top aide in hospital as doctors say lung recovered from surgery

Pope Leo XIV is working from the hospital after doctors reported his lung has recovered well from surgery. On Thursday, Leo met with a top aide and resumed his duties. His doctor, Dr. Luigi Carbone, said Leo's post-operative tests are normal, and he is independently going about daily activities. ...

Holdout juror in the Lindsay Clancy trial says he was struck by how 'methodical' she was

The lone juror who blocked Lindsay Clancy from being acquitted was influenced by how “methodical” he thought she was while killing her three children, he said during an interview aired Thursday, his first since the trial ended with a deadlocked jury.

A new Medicare season begins, but some shifts will arrive in 2027

WASHINGTON (AP) — Open enrollment for Medicare plans begins Thursday and enrollees will face a slew of changes that go into effect in 2027.

Doctors say Pope Leo's lung has recovered well from surgery and say his post-operative tests normal

Pope Leo XIV’s lung has recovered well from surgery to remove a cancerous nodule and he resumed working from the hospital. The statements on Thursday came from his doctors and the Vatican. Doctors said that Leo’s post-operative tests remained within normal levels and his physiotherapy session Th

Questions swirl about pope's future and what he knew when praying at a French shrine famed for cures

Pope Leo XIV's lung cancer diagnosis raises questions about the future of his pontificate. But Vatican watchers say the 71-year-old’s diagnosis could have other unintended effects, not all of them negative. It could propel Leo to accelerate his own agenda and galvanize support for him. And it has.

Pope Leo XIV's cancer diagnosis raises questions about the future and the very recent past

Black Panther Party stalwarts to celebrate 1966 founding in Oakland, programs that aided the poor

The legacy of the Black Panther Party lives on six decades after its founding, in the work of a Seattle medical center started to address systemic health disparities in the African American community, particularly among Black children.

Chicago Catholics rally for prayer in Pope Leo’s hometown after his lung cancer diagnosis

CHICAGO (AP) — Gail Spreen goes most days to Mass just a few blocks from her home in Chicago, but the service at Holy Name Cathedral on Wednesday — dedicated to Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV — felt different.

State Health Plan to take Atrium Health out of network, NC treasurer says

Atrium Health and the North Carolina State Health Plan have been fighting for months over healthcare pricing. Atrium is also in the process of trying to merge with Raleigh-based WakeMed.

Pope Leo is eating and walking after cancer surgery, but Latin America trip is in question

Doctors say Pope Leo XIV is eating regularly and has begun walking and doing respiratory exercises, and his post-operative tests are normal following surgery to remove a cancerous mass from his lung. Pope Leo XIV spent a peaceful night in Rome’s Gemelli hospital after doctors removed the lower lo.

The first new sunscreen type in 25 years has arrived on US store shelves

WASHINGTON (AP) — For the first time in more than a quarter-century, Americans have a new option when shopping for sunscreen: a skin-protecting chemical that’s long been a go-to option in Europe and other parts of the world.

Irish public sector workers strike, leading to school closures and canceled medical appointments

LONDON (AP) — Hundreds of thousands of teachers, doctors and civil servants walked off the job in Ireland on Wednesday, crippling public services across the country as workers demand higher wages to offset the rising cost of living.

Pope Leo is eating and walking after cancer surgery, but Latin America trip in question

Kenya confirms second Ebola case, a relative of first patient

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenya’s Health Ministry confirmed the country’s second Ebola case Wednesday, saying a relative of the man who died two days after arriving from Congo had tested positive while in quarantine.

Pope Leo XIV has lung cancer called adenocarcinoma. Here's what that means

Pope Leo XIV had the lower section of his right lung removed as doctors diagnosed him with the most common form of lung cancer. While lung cancer is is one of the deadliest forms of the disease worldwide, it is very treatable if caught early as the pope’s tumor appears to have been. The Vatican a.

Americans with disabilities worry about proposed changes to major national health survey

NEW YORK (AP) — The federal government is planning to dramatically shrink its most influential health survey, and some researchers worry that the changes will underestimate how many Americans are disabled.

Pope Leo is eating and recovering after cancer surgery, his doctors say

Pope Leo spent a peaceful night in the hospital after surgery to remove cancer, Vatican says

The Vatican says that Pope Leo XIV spent a peaceful night in Rome’s Gemelli hospital after doctors removed the lower lobe of his right lung and confirmed he has cancer. The Vatican said in a medical bulletin late Tuesday that the surgery confirmed that the pope has the most common type of lung ca.

Her son has serious disabilities. She believes she's the best person to teach him

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, Mont. (AP) — “You can’t hit me, Will. You know that,” Katherine Walter says to her 11-year-old son, deflecting a swat.

Iowa faces a reckoning over water quality and cancer rates in midterm campaigns

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa is facing a budget deficit, high costs and economic strain from trade disputes that have squeezed farmers.

Pope Leo XIV diagnosed with lung cancer after surgery to remove part of right lung

The Vatican says Pope Leo XIV has lung cancer and had the lower lobe of his right lung removed. The surgery Tuesday confirmed a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma. The 71-year-old was in the operating room for about three hours, with the surgery lasting 90 minutes. The Vatican stated the surgery wa...

Vatican says pope’s lung nodule surgery was successfully completed

Pope Leo XIV has undergone surgery to remove a lung nodule, with the Vatican confirming the procedure was successful. The 71-year-old pontiff returned to his room at Rome’s Gemelli hospital after the operation on Tuesday. The surgery aimed to determine if the nodule is malignant and whether furth.

Congo's confirmed Ebola cases exceed 9,000 as containment efforts falter

The number of confirmed cases in Ebola’s deadly outbreak has surpassed 9,000 in relentless community transmission as efforts to contain it falter, data from the Congolese health ministry shows. There have now been 9,066 confirmed cases recorded, with 4,381 deaths, representing nearly half of conf.

Spain's royals visit Muslim cemetery in Ceuta to honor migrants who died in mass border surge

CEUTA, Spain (AP) — King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia visited the Spanish city of Ceuta in North Africa on Tuesday in a show of solidarity with residents and the victims of a protracted migration crisis that has strained relations with Morocco.

CVS agrees to pay $315 million to settle Justice Department case over opioid prescriptions

WASHINGTON (AP) — CVS Pharmacy Inc. and various subsidiaries have agreed to pay $315 million to resolve a Justice Department case alleging it unlawfully dispensed medically unnecessary prescriptions of highly addictive opioids, officials said Tuesday.

Pope Leo XIV undergoes surgery to remove lung nodule at Rome's Gemelli hospital

Pope Leo XIV is undergoing surgery at Rome’s Gemelli hospital to remove a lung nodule. He walked in and waved to well-wishers gathered outside. Later two people familiar with the plans said the surgery was under way. Leo revealed on Sunday that doctors discovered the nodule and recommended its re.

Pope Leo XIV is set to enter a Rome hospital for removal of a lung nodule

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV was expected to be admitted to a Rome hospital Tuesday for the removal of a lung nodule in an operation experts say will determine whether the lesion is malignant and if other treatment is needed.

Experts urge parents to prepare kids for possible livestreamed execution

This is not an article about politics, capital punishment or whether the Fort Hood shooter deserves to be executedin public for his crimes.

Selma Blair arrested after alleged assault on flight, charged with kicking officer and nurse after

Actor Selma Blair was arrested after she was accused of injuring two flight attendants on a trip from Los Angeles to New York. She was also charged with two counts of assault for allegedly kicking a police officer and a nurse after the flight. Authorities said Monday that Blair was detained late ...

Actor Selma Blair taken into custody by police responding to physically abusive passenger on plane

Authorities say actor Selma Blair was taken into custody after a flight from Los Angeles to New York for being physically abusive and injuring two flight attendants. The 54-year-old Blair was taken into custody late Sunday night when the Delta Air Lines plane was parked at the gate at New York’s .

Sudan's famine risk worsened by conflict, draught and funding shortages, report says

CAIRO (AP) — Conflict and drought are worsening food insecurity across parts of Sudan’s Darfur and Kordofan regions, a global food crisis monitor warned on Monday.

Business as usual at the Vatican as Pope Leo prepares to have surgery to remove a lung nodule

It's business as usual at the Vatican, a day after Pope Leo XIV revealed he would have an operation this week to remove a lung nodule. The 71-year-old Leo revealed the discovery during his Sunday noon prayer and said he was following doctors’ advice to remove the nodule. The Vatican press office .