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Ukrainian pilot Nadezhda Savchenko speaks in court, where she was sentenced to 22 years in prison for the deaths of two Russian journalists. She says there is proof she had already been taken prisoner before they died.

World News

Russia Sentences Female Ukrainian Pilot To 22 Years In Prison

5:46pm March 22, 2016

by Merrit Kennedy

A Russian court has found Ukrainian pilot Nadezhda Savchenko guilty of murdering two Russian journalists in eastern Ukraine. She was accused of directing artillery fire that killed them.

Oxycodone is one of the opioids that the FDA wants relabeled to emphasize risks.

Health & Safety

FDA Requires Strong New Safety Warnings For Opioids

5:16pm March 22, 2016

by Rob Stein

The Food and Drug Administration is demanding that the instructions for the most commonly prescribed opioids include so-called black box warnings about dangers of abuse, misuse, overdose and death.

To collect sap from a date palm tree, a man peels bark at the top of the tree and attaches a pot to collect the liquid.

Disease Detectives Find A Really Good Reason Not To Drink Date Palm Wine

5:16pm March 22, 2016

by Rae Ellen Bichell

Every year, little clusters of Nipah virus break out in Bangladesh. And it wasn't from the usual cause — drinking raw sap from date palm trees. So what's up?

Donald Trump waves Monday after addressing the American Israel Public Affairs Committee's policy conference in Washington, D.C.

No, The Terrorist Attacks In Belgium Don't Mean Donald Trump Will Be President

5:03pm March 22, 2016

by Domenico Montanaro

Trump once again turned to protectionism as a way of dealing with the world, but it won't necessarily mean it will launch him to the White House.

Matt McEntee (left) works on fixing a small motor with Tim Ledlie at the Mt. Pleasant Library in Washington, D.C., on Sunday.

For Adults, Lifelong Learning Happens The Old Fashioned Way

4:52pm March 22, 2016

by Elissa Nadworny

Even after high school or college, Americans keep on learning. While online tools make this easier than ever, a new study finds the vast majority of adults prefer taking classes in physical places.

A police helicopter flies in the area of the Maelbeek metro station after Tuesday's attack. Trains were halted, and the city went into lockdown.

Terrorist Bombings Strike Brussels: What We Know

4:26pm March 22, 2016

by Bill Chappell

ISIS has claimed responsibility for the attack, which killed at least 30 and left more than 200 wounded. Police have released a photo of a suspect.

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More than 20,000 babies in the U.S. were born with congenital rubella syndrome during an outbreak of rubella in 1964-65. A vaccine developed in 1969 helped curb the virus's spread but hasn't eliminated it worldwide.

Lessons From Rubella Suggest Zika's Impact Could Linger

4:08pm March 22, 2016

by Nell Greenfieldboyce

Forty-seven years after a vaccine against rubella was created, the virus still harms about 300 newborns every day, worldwide. Even a cheap vaccine can be a financial burden for poorer countries.

Fred Kaplan was a reporter for The Boston Globe for about 20 years. He is also the author of The Insurgents: David Petraeus and the Plot to Change the American Way of War.

From Reagan's Cyber Plan To Apple Vs. FBI: 'Everything Is Up For Grabs'

3:47pm March 22, 2016

Fred Kaplan, author of Dark Territory, traces the history of cyber defense into the current heated debate between the FBI and Apple over the encryption of the iPhone.

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People who drink in moderation tend to be better educated and more well off, which increases their odds of being healthy.

That Cabernet Might Not Be Good For Your Health After All

3:40pm March 22, 2016

by Angus Chen

Raise a glass to good health? Probably not. The idea that alcohol is good for you has little scientific purchase, an analysis of previous research finds. The more you drink, the worse off you'll be.

Do the benefits of wider data sharing outweigh the risks from a breach involving treatment for substance use?

Health & Safety

Feds' Plan To Ease Privacy Rules On Addiction Treatment Spurs Debate

3:40pm March 22, 2016

by Michelle Andrews

Current guidelines require patients to specify who gets information about their care. But advocates of change say that restriction is out of step with the world of electronic medical records.