Earthquake Kills Woman, Damages Buildings On Greek Island
The mayor said the island looked like it was "flattened by bombs." The magnitude 6.3 earthquake hit Monday afternoon off the coast of Lesbos in the Mediterranean Sea.
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Trump Administration Wants To Shrink Bears Ears National Monument
Whether the new monument, considered sacred to Native Americans, should be abolished or reduced is the first part of a review of national monuments under an executive order by President Trump.
Is Zika Dangerous For Kids? It Probably Depends On The Age
Studies have shown that Zika can damage a fetus's brain in the third trimester. Would there also be an impact on the brain of a newborn?
Is Zika Still A Problem In Florida And The Caribbean?
The Zika outbreak in Florida is officially over. And cases are dropping across the Caribbean. But doctors say the risk to pregnant women there — whether residents or travelers — isn't gone.
Another Federal Appeals Court Says Trump's Travel Ban Should Remain On Hold
The 9th Circuit largely upheld an injunction that blocks key portions of the president's revised travel ban from going into effect. The 4th Circuit upheld a similar injunction weeks ago.
Attorneys General Of Maryland And D.C. Sue Trump Over His Businesses
Another lawsuit has been filed to force President Trump to sell off his businesses. But this one is different: It was filed on behalf of attorneys general in Maryland and the District of Columbia.
Dog Owners Walk 22 Minutes More Per Day. And Yes, It Counts As Exercise
A new study finds dog owners on average walk 22 more minutes more per day compared to people without dogs. The benefits of walking include a lower risk of heart disease and premature death.
Russian Opposition Leader Alexei Navalny Detained On Day Of Large Protests
A Moscow court sentenced Navalny to 30 days in jail, after police detained him outside his home Monday ahead of nationwide demonstrations. Hundreds of others were also detained.
The Covfefe Act Has A Silly Name — But It Addresses A Real Quandary
In an era of unfiltered tweets from the president, Rep. Mike Quigley's bill would require the archiving of the president's social media posts — from official and personal accounts.
Montana's Gianforte Pleads Guilty, Won't Serve Jail Time In Assault On Journalist
The representative-elect was given a six-month deferred sentence after pleading guilty to assaulting a Guardian reporter. He also was sentenced to community service and anger management counseling.