Report: Americans Are Now More Likely To Die Of An Opioid Overdose Than On The Road
Americans now have a 1 in 96 chance of dying from an opioid overdose, according to new analysis from the National Safety Council.
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Barr Vows To Let Mueller Finish His Russia Work — And Promises 'Transparency'
President Trump's nominee to serve as attorney general, William Barr, sought to assure members of Congress he won't thwart the special counsel's investigation after his earlier criticism.
Life-Size Cutouts Help Extend The Relationship With Lost Loved Ones In New Orleans
In New Orleans, the lifelike representations have become a part of the city's tradition of social grieving and are a source of healing, especially in communities that have suffered from gun violence.
A Surgeon Reflects On Death, Life And The 'Incredible Gift' Of Organ Transplant
Joshua Mezrich has performed hundreds of kidney, liver and pancreas transplants. He shares stories from the operating room in his book, When Death Becomes Life.
Polish Mayor Dies In Stabbing Attack During Charity Event
Gdansk Mayor Pawel Adamowicz was onstage at an event to raise money for children's hospitals when he was stabbed in the heart and abdomen.
Cockpit Voice Recorder Recovered From Lion Air Crash
The "black box" may provide insight into what happened in the minutes before the Boeing 737 MAX 8 plunged into the Java Sea, killing all 189 people aboard.
A Waiting Game For Immigrants And Border Agents On Both Sides Of The Wall
While Border Patrol agents build up fences in San Diego to guard against a national security threat, Central American migrants waiting in Tijuana consider whether the journey was worth the effort.
Iran Is Preparing A Launch. But Is It For A Space Rocket Or A Missile?
Iran says its intentions are peaceful, but the U.S. worries the planned launches are really about developing weapons — specifically, intercontinental ballistic missiles.
William Barr Supported Pardons In An Earlier D.C. 'Witch Hunt': Iran-Contra
The former attorney general, nominated to return to run the Justice Department, backed President George H.W. Bush's decision to pardon ex-Reagan officials caught up in an earlier imbroglio.
Child Care: 1 More Way Some Federal Workers Struggle During Shutdown
Many child care centers in federal buildings affected by the partial government shutdown are also shuttered, leaving parents few options when it comes to their kids.