An outbreak of avian influenza that's already infected more than 58 million poultry and 6,000 wild birds in the United States has recently begun to spill over to mammals, including humans in rare cases, spurring some fears that the virus could evolve and pose a greater risk to humans.
The decision to revise some of Roald Dahl's classic children's books to make them more inclusive was met with widespread condemnation over the weekend.
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles toward Japan on Monday in its second weapons test in three days that drew quick condemnation from its rivals and prompted Tokyo to request an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg sent a letter to the CEO of Norfolk Southern on Sunday, warning that the company must "demonstrate unequivocal support for the people" impacted by the Ohio toxic train derailment and work to support increased rail safety standards.
Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) said Sunday that East Palestine, Ohio, residents are "right to be skeptical" of the government's assurances that they and their water supply are safe after the toxic freight train derailment.
Michigan State University will cover all hospital expenses for the five victims injured in the mass shooting on university campus that left three students dead.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited The Mars Wrigley Confectionary with a "serious citation" for an incident involving two workers falling into a vat of chocolate last year.
The Secret Service agency offered words of comfort to former President Jimmy Carter following the announcement that he will receive hospice care at home.
After it was announced Saturday that former President Jimmy Carter decided to enter hospice care, tributes for the former president began pouring in on social media.
