Study: COVID-19 death risk higher for people with severe MS disability
Older adults with severe disability due to multiple sclerosis are 25 times more likely to die from COVID-19 than those with more mild forms of the neurological disorder, a study published Friday by JAMA Neurology found.
NEW: LDS Church Releases Historic Photo Of Newly Formed Quorum Of Twelve Apostles
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has released its first official photo of the newly formed Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
Reward climbs on third day of manhunt for Georgia prison escapees
The reward for information leading to the capture of two escaped Georgia prison inmates accused of killing two corrections officers nearly quadrupled as a statewide manhunt entered its third day.
Dow climbs 456 points as U.S. stocks get boost from rallying oil prices
U.S. stocks rallied on Wednesday after three consecutive days of losses, as oil prices rebounded a bit after sinking to historic lows this week.
Supreme Court rules against New York’s COVID religious service limits
The Supreme Court late Wednesday ruled against occupancy limits for religious services in New York that Gov. Andrew Cuomo had instituted to stymie the spread of the coronavirus.
At least 18 killed in Taiwan tourist train crash
A tourist train in Taiwan derailed Sunday, killing at least 18 passengers and injuring at least 168 others.
Analysis: COVID-19 might have started in Wuhan in August, not November
The COVID-19 outbreak may have started in Wuhan, China, in August 2019 -- at least three months earlier than previously thought -- according to an analysis by researchers at Harvard University.
21 people injured in 3-alarm fire onboard USS Bonhomme Richard
At least 21 people were injured after a three-alarm fire broke out following an explosion on the USS Bonhomme Richard, the Navy said on Sunday.
St. Louis Church Arson Suspect Also Tried To Burn Relative’s Home, Report Says
St. Louis authorities on Friday announced that they have arrested and charged a suspected arsonist who they believe is responsible for setting multiple city churches ablaze this month.
Daughter of NYPD chokehold victim in coma after heart attack
Erica Garner, whose father Eric died in a chokehold by a New York Police Department officer three years ago, is on life support after a heart attack, family members said.
Reports: Manhattan district attorney issues subpoena for Trump’s tax returns
The Manhattan district attorney's office issued a subpoena for eight years of President Donald Trump's personal and corporate tax returns, his accounting firm confirmed Monday.
Justice Dept. launches first phase of body-worn camera program
The Justice Department on Wednesday said it launched the first phase of a program requiring department law enforcement officers to wear body cameras.
Trump to hold fourth full Cabinet meeting at Camp David
President Donald Trump is scheduled to discuss the destruction caused by Hurricane Irma during his fourth full Cabinet meeting this weekend at Camp David, the White House said Friday.
Judge Rules Sex Assault Trial Against Cosby Likely To Begin In July
This summer, embattled comedian Bill Cosby will face one of his accusers in court on aggravated sexual assault charges, a judge ruled Tuesday.