U.S. designates Barrio 18 as foreign terrorist organization

U.S. warships head to Venezuela U.S. warships head to Venezuela to combat drug cartel threats 03:35 The State Department announced on Tuesday it is designating Barrio 18 as a foreign terrorist organization, saying the gang has carried out attacks on officials, security personnel and civilians in Honduras, El Salvador and Guatemala. Barrio 18 is one

Many Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations scrapped due to ICE raid fears

Each year during Hispanic Heritage Month, huge celebrations can be expected across the U.S. to showcase the diversity and culture of Hispanic people. This year, the Trump administration’s immigration crackdowns, a federally led English-only initiative and an anti-diversity, equity and inclusion push have changed the national climate in which these celebrations occur. Organizers across the

World experts reject Trump’s claims about Tylenol, autism link

Health experts from around the globe are joining the chorus of doctors and organizations pushing back against the Trump administration’s announcement Monday linking the use of acetaminophen — the active ingredient in Tylenol and many cold and flu medications — during pregnancy to an increased risk of autism in children. “Effective immediately, the FDA will be

Trump cancels meeting with Democratic leaders as shutdown deadline nears

Washington — President Trump said Tuesday that he won’t meet with Democratic leaders in Congress until they “become realistic” with their demands in the ongoing fight over funding the government, with a deadline of Oct. 1 quickly approaching. Early Tuesday morning, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries confirmed that a

Trump, RFK Jr. distort facts on autism, Tylenol and vaccines, scientists say

Ann Bauer, a researcher who studies Tylenol and autism, felt queasy with anxiety in the weeks leading up to the White House’s much-anticipated autism announcement. In August, Bauer and her colleagues published an analysis of 46 previous studies on Tylenol, autism, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Many found no link between the drug and the conditions, while