Wildfire Threatens More Than 1,500 Homes In Northern California
The largest, spreading through the Sierra Nevada forest east of Sacramento, has engulfed more than 18,000 and is only 5 percent contained.
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What The U.S. Has Given To Fight Ebola, From Thermometers To Soap
U.S. aid is beginning to flow into the countries fighting the deadly virus. But while protective equipment and food supplies are vital, what's really needed now are health workers.
Americans' Waistlines Are Expanding, And That's Not Good Fat
Are you more an apple or a pear? If it's the former, you've got company. Americans' waistlines are growing, even though obesity rates have plateaued. And more belly fat increases health risks.
Police Hunt For Armed 'Survivalist' In Pa. Trooper Shooting
Eric Frein, 31, has been identified as a suspect in last week's fatal shooting of one state trooper and the wounding of another.
These People Can Make Student Loans Disappear
A group called Rolling Jubilee has "abolished" more than $3 million in private student loans from the for-profit Corinthian Colleges. And it's just getting started.
House Poised To Vote On Arming, Training Syrian Rebels
The expected vote on whether to authorize the Obama administration's plan to arm and train moderate fighters comes as the president meets with military officials at U.S. Central Command.
Antibiotics Prescribed For Children Twice As Often As Needed
About 27 percent of respiratory tract infections in children are caused by bacteria, a study finds. But doctors prescribe antibiotics for 57 percent, leading to 11 million unneeded prescriptions.
Key Brain Connection Slow To Develop In Kids With ADHD
A network in the brain that helps control daydreaming seem to be slower to develop in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Farewell, Heating Pad: Physical Therapists Say It Doesn't Help
Heating pads and other passive treatments don't do any good if the goal is gaining strength and mobility, according to the Choosing Wisely campaign. Instead, it's all about the exercise.
Edible Packaging? Retailers Not Quite Ready To Ditch The Wrapper
To reduce waste, some enterprising companies are trying to roll out products that make the package part of the snack — edible packaging. But selling it to the retail market is trickier than it seems.