Twitter suspends 2 accounts linked to Russian intelligence after hacking indictment
Twitter has suspended two accounts allegedly used by Russian intelligence officers to spread information hacked from Democrats computers and email accounts during the 2016 US presidential election.
Why Emmett Till's case matters to American history and our future
It was a question asked during a chance encounter one of us observed early this year between two visitors standing in front of Emmett Till's casket, which is on exhibition in the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture. The moment was all the more poignant because it involved a white man in his 60s querying a young black woman who was overcome with emotion as she looked on at what was, in a sense, a symbol of our nation's tortured history of race relations.
Drake vs. the Beatles? Time to retire rap vs. rock cliché
Rapper Drake became the first artist to chart seven simultaneous Billboard Top 10 singles last week, besting the Beatles' record of five in 1964. In today's fractured media landscape, Drake's ability to get so many people bopping to "Nice For What," "Nonstop," "God's Plan," "In My Feelings," "I'm Upset," "Emotionless" and "Don't Matter To Me" deserves a tip of the hat, whether you rep Team Drizzy or not.
Domestic abuse survivor fights her past in the ring
Casey Lynn takes a deep breath, pulls her boxing gloves to her mouth and uses her teeth to make one final adjustment before stepping into the ring. This is the quiet before the storm. Lynn, a self-proclaimed "overthinker," says that when she approaches the boxing ring, everything in her mind falls away.
Smoking in and near public housing will be banned at the end of July
Smokers won't be able to light up in or near public housing starting July 31. They'll still be allowed to rent in the communities but will have to keep lit cigarettes, cigars and pipes at least 25 feet away from buildings. Electronic cigarettes will still be permitted.
A 5-year-old died from cancer, but not before preparing his own obituary
"My name is: Garrett Michael Boofias My birthday is: I am 5 years old My address is: I am a Bulldog! My favorite color is: Blue....and Red and Black and Green ... "
FDA approves first drug to treat smallpox
The US Food and Drug Administration announced Friday its approval of the first drug to treat smallpox. The contagious disease was eradicated in 1980 thanks to vaccination efforts, but there are concerns that it could be used in a bioterror attack.
Crab meat from Venezuela may be contaminated, FDA says
The US Food and Drug Administration is advising people to avoid eating fresh crab meat from Venezuela because of potential contamination by bacteria.
More than 500 Tennessee zipline visitors sick in stomach illness outbreak
An investigation continues into what has caused hundreds of visitors to a Tennessee zipline destination to suddenly develop gastrointestinal illness.
Indian state takes a step forward for transgender rights
The southern Indian state of Kerala announced this month that it would reserve places for transgender students in the state's higher education institutions, a move aimed at easing their stigmatization.
How an improv class is helping the anxious
Nimeet Shah panicked whenever he had to speak before a group at work. "It was pretty severe," the Chicago IT professional said. "Making eye contact was even so difficult for me." Anxiety limited the 34-year-old's social life. "I would avoid big crowds. I would avoid even going to parties and things."
Dr. Gupta: After all my years of reporting, this haunts me
Most of the time when you hear me talking about food, I am talking about the food we eat. But a few years ago, I realized I needed to talk more about the food we DON'T eat.
FDA joins 22 countries' recall of common heart drug
A common drug used to control blood pressure and help prevent heart failure was announced by the US Food and Drug Administration on Friday, a week after 22 other countries recalled it because the drug contains a chemical that poses a potential cancer risk.
Manhattanhenge 2018: Where to watch New York's sunset show in July
It's a magical moment that can leave viewers awestruck: The sun aligns perfectly through spaces between carefully constructed monolithic structures to cast an amazing beam of light.
Washington DC: The master plan that created the world's most powerful city
Washington, D.C., might not have the same cultural cachet as New York or Los Angeles, but the capital of the United States has something unsurpassed by any other city in the world.
Scarlett Johansson won't play trans man in film after backlash
Scarlett Johansson has opted to withdraw from a film in which she was set to play a transgender man after her casting drew criticism from the LGBTQ community.
Nancy Sinatra, first wife of Frank Sinatra, dies at 101
Nancy Sinatra Sr., first wife of legendary singer Frank Sinatra, died Friday at the age of 101, her daughter said.
Netflix releases first photograph of Olivia Colman as Queen Elizabeth II in 'The Crown'
The first official photograph of British actress Olivia Colman in her new role as Queen Elizabeth II in the third season of the Netflix series "The Crown" was revealed on Twitter Monday, accompanied by just one word -- "patience."
Kate Upton is pregnant
It's a baby home run for Kate Upton and Justin Verlander. The model and her professional baseball player husband are expecting their first child.
