Scientists are one step closer to an Ebola cure in the Congo
Two new Ebola treatments are proving so effective they are being offered to all patients in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where the current outbreak is the second-deadliest ever.
Coca-Cola will sell Dasani in aluminum cans and bottles
Coca-Cola is giving Dasani a green makeover to help meet its environmental goals and boost interest in its biggest water brand.
Refugee women face unequal access to jobs. Hiring them could boost global GDP by $1.4 trillion
We are living through a global refugee crisis. In June, the UN High Commissioner of Refugees reported a record-high number of displaced people around the world, the highest in almost 70 years. And many refugees face restricted access to labor markets — they are often barred completely from working and earning an income. Women asylum seekers have it even harder: many women refugees face long-term poverty and high levels of sexual abuse.
Rockets Announce 2019-20 Regular Season Schedule
The Houston Rockets today announced their schedule for the 2019-20 regular season. The Rockets posted the highest win total of any team over the past two seasons.
Trump admin moves to weaken endangered species protections
The US Interior Department announced significant changes Monday that would weaken how the Endangered Species Act is implemented, a move critics fear will allow for more oil and gas drilling and limit how much regulators consider the impacts of the climate crisis.
Navy SEAL drinking, drug scandals prompt broad review of ethics, culture
In the wake of several high-profile scandals, including allegations of sexual assault and cocaine use against Navy SEAL team members, the four-star general in charge of all US special operations has ordered a review of the culture and ethics of the elite units.
'Our Boys' powerfully puts faces on Israeli-Palestinian conflict
The language and pacing in "Our Boys" reflect its Israeli roots, but the emotional core of this powerful fact-based miniseries hinges on tribalism, the intractability of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and the adage that an eye for an eye makes the whole world blind. In that, this HBO presentation offers a sobering window into that part of the world, with implications that swell far beyond it.
Bode Miller and wife Morgan are expecting twins a year after their daughter's tragic death
Bode and Morgan Miller are about to add two more to their family. The former Olympic skier and the professional beach volleyball player are expecting twin boys, they announced Monday on Instagram. The new arrivals are due November 11.
More trouble for Kraft Heinz: Its bonds could soon be rated junk
The problems facing Kraft Heinz are growing. The stock sank last week following a dismal earnings report. Now, credit ratings agency Fitch is warning that the company's bonds could get downgraded to junk status if things don't turn around.
Dangers of crossing the street in downtown Kalispell detailed
Kalispell Police say that crosswalk safety downtown is a serious issue -- especially at First Avenue East and Third Avenue East.
13-year old refugee excels at hockey
Faustin Ushindi laced up skates for the first time when he was 11 years old. But he had only been in the United States for four years.
Archaeologists find evidence of Babylonian conquest of Jerusalem -- as told in the Bible
Archaeologists excavating on Mount Zion in Jerusalem have uncovered evidence of the Babylonian conquest of the city, appearing to confirm a Biblical account of its destruction.
'Walking Dead' actor and former firefighter dies after battle with cancer
Dango Nguyen, a former firefighter and actor who appeared on "The Walking Dead" died Saturday "after a hard-fought battle with cancer," according to Georgia's Athens-Clarke County Fire department.
BTS is taking an extended break from performing, and fans are crying... tears of joy
Mic drop, indeed -- the beloved Korean boy band BTS is taking a break. The world's favorite K-Pop septet announced its members are going on an extended hiatus from performing following a concert in Seoul on Sunday.
Drake makes it nine No. 1 albums with 'Care Package'
Drake got a special delivery with his new album, "Care Package." The rapper has extended his own record on the charts with the CD, which has earned him his ninth No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 chart.
'The Crown' Season 3 premiere date announced
Her Majesty returns on November 17. Netflix has announced that is the date Season 3 of the "The Crown" will debut.
Taylor Swift responds to those 'Drunk Taylor' memes
Taylor Swift's party antics were trending all weekend and she is into it. No word on if she was actually tipsy at a party in Los Angeles on Saturday night, but clips of the singer dancing and lip-syncing her own music have spawned a #DrunkTaylor hashtag on social media.
Apple releases first look at star-powered drama 'The Morning Show'
Reese Witherspoon, Steve Carell and Jennifer Aniston are ready to give viewers the full story on "The Morning Show," a new drama coming to Apple TV+.
A Janet Jackson superfan gets the surprise of his life
A fan who went viral for his reaction to receiving tickets to see Janet Jackson received another surprise, courtesy of the superstar herself.
Sarah Silverman says she was fired from a movie for an old blackface sketch
Comedian Sarah Silverman has said she was once fired from a movie after producers found a sketch from 2007 in which she wore blackface make-up.
