Putin Orders Probe After Athletics Doping Accusations
Despite staunchly denying accusations of athlete doping, Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the sports minister to cooperate with international bodies investigating the case.
Oral Contraceptive Use May Help Ovarian Cancer Outcome
Women with ovarian cancer who have used oral contraceptives at some point in their lives have better health outcomes than those who have not used them, according to a new study by the Mayo Clinic.
South Korea To Deploy Drones At Demilitarized Zone
Explosive landmines in the Korean demilitarized zone are forcing South Korea to consider the deployment of drones for future surveillance missions.
Obama: Vets Ready To Serve
President Barack Obama observed Veterans Day Wednesday by visiting Arlington National Cemetery, where he continued to push for improved civilian lives for U.S. servicemen and women.
Report: North Korea Manual On Japan Abductions Found
Evidence that North Korea systematically kidnapped foreign citizens has been uncovered, according to a Japanese media outlet.
Astronomers Spot Some Of Universe’s Oldest Stars
You don't have to leave the galaxy to find some of the oldest stars in the universe. Scientists at the University of Cambridge and the Australian National University say they've discovered several ancient ones right in the center of the Milk Way.
FDA Approves Drug Combination For Melanoma Treatment
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new two-drug combination for metastatic melanoma after it was shown to be more effective at slowing the growth of tumors and preventing the growth of secondary tumors in some patients.
Astronomers Spot Distant Object In Solar System
As of right now, it is the most distant object in the solar system, a sizable space rock 103 times farther away from the sun than the Earth.
The object remains unclassified, cataloged as V774104, and it could be one of the more exciting finds in years -- or it could be just another rock.
Stone Age Farmers Exploited Beehives
The allure of honey has deep historic roots. Scientists recently identified the chemical presence of beeswax at a variety of Stone Age sites in Europe, suggesting early farmers have been exploiting the honeybee and its home for at least 8,500 years.
Councilman Injured By Football Mascot Sues For Over $100,000
Tempe Councilman David Schapira was injured at a football game in September when Sparky, the Arizona State University Mascot, jumped on his back, which had recently been surgically repaired.
Was Climate Change Fast In Past?
Climate scientists have mostly been operating under the assumption that climate change in the past happened at a much slower pace than the changes being witnessed today. But researchers in Germany say that assumption is false.
Exposure Therapy May Help OCD Sufferers
People with obsessive-compulsive disorder who engage in rituals to mitigate fixations, such as repeated and excessive hand-washing because of hand hygiene, can benefit from exposure and response prevention therapy, or EX/RP, when drug treatments fail, according to a small new study.
Victims Of Ohio Plane Crash Include 7 Florida Real Estate Workers
Several victims in the Akron, Ohio, plane crash that killed at least nine people were employees of a real estate developer based in Boca Raton, Fla.
Dallas Cowboys’ Greg Hardy Says He Is ‘Innocent’
An NFL player who was convicted of domestic violence charges last year claimed he is a victim of discrimination.