Cholera Ravages Yemen
More than 124,000 suspected cases have been reported over the past six weeks. And the health care system is collapsing.
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London Police Raise Death Toll In Tower Fire To 30
The number is expected to rise further as rescue workers continue to search for victims, an operation that could take weeks. British authorities are launching a criminal investigation.
Helmut Kohl, Architect Of Germany's Reunification, Dies At 87
The longtime German chancellor, who led West Germany and later a unified country, died Friday. Kohl helmed two vast integration projects: Germany's reunification and efforts to forge a European Union.
Trump Lashes Out At Investigators After Reports Of Obstruction Of Justice Inquiry
The president took to Twitter to say: "I am being investigated for firing the FBI Director by the man who told me to fire the FBI Director!" It's not clear exactly what the president is referring to.
Doctor Who Wrote 1980 Letter On Painkillers Regrets That It Fed The Opioid Crisis
In 1980, Dr. Hershel Jick wrote a one-paragraph letter about low rates of addiction among hospitalized patients given narcotics. It was later cited as evidence that long-term opioid use was safe.
How The White Establishment Waged A 'War' On Chinese Restaurants In The U.S.
Though Chinese restaurants are now an American staple, during the late 1800s and early 1900s, some Americans staged a multipronged effort to shut them down.
A Bomber Was Behind The Deadly Kindergarten Blast, Chinese Police Say
Authorities have identified the man who they believe set off the explosion Thursday, killing himself and seven others and injuring dozens more. Police say they found bomb-making materials at his home.
Oregon Adds A New Gender Option To Its Driver's Licenses: X
The change follows a ruling last year by an Oregon judge that allowed an Army veteran to legally identify as non-binary — neither male nor female. Several countries already recognize a third gender.
Text Messages Urging Suicide Result In Involuntary Manslaughter Conviction
Michelle Carter's defense attorney had maintained that the case was one of suicide, not homicide. But a judge said her "wanton and reckless conduct" resulted in Conrad Roy's death.
What If Willy Wonka Was Your Dad? Roald Dahl's Magical Parenting With Food
Food played a big role in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Dahl's other books. His daughter remembers fanciful "midnight feasts" and says her father used mealtime to test out new characters.