Many doctors and public health officials are taking issue with President Trump’s claim that there’s “no downside” to avoiding acetaminophen during pregnancy and his suggestion that expecting mothers should “tough it out” when it comes to fevers. Acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol and many cold and flu medications, is used to reduce pain and
In a joint U.S.-Mexican operation last month, authorities tracked down a cartel leader accused of running a gruesome infant trafficking ring in northern Mexico, according to senior intelligence officials. Martha Alicia Mendez Aguilar, known as “La Diabla,” was captured on Sept. 2 after officials say the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, referred to
Washington — A number of professional athletes and coaches may have retired from their sports, but they’re not done competing. Instead, they’re setting their sights on Capitol Hill and running for office. Though they may not have a traditional political background, most have experience with being in the public eye and may benefit from having
Washington — The Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office where a gunman opened fire on Wednesday was also the target of an alleged bomb threat in August, underscoring a pattern of attacks and threats targeting federal facilities and officials in recent months. On Wednesday, ICE said in a statement that a gunman began firing “indiscriminately”
In response to the stabbing death of a Ukrainian refugee on Charlotte’s light rail system, the North Carolina legislature gave final approval Tuesday to a criminal justice package that limits bail and seeks to ensure more defendants undergo mental health evaluations. The Republican-penned bill, called “Iryna’s Law,” could also help restart executions in the state.
Washington — The Trump administration has touted its crime crackdown in Washington, D.C., in recent weeks, with increased arrest numbers and reduced violent crime. But the surge of resources to the nation’s capital hasn’t extended to its courts, which have been hampered by judicial vacancies that have led to a backlog of cases and slowed
Jimmy Kimmel returned to his long-running late-night show Tuesday, less than a week after network broadcaster ABC pulled “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” over remarks he made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. “It’s been overwhelming…I’ve heard from all the people in the world over the last six days,” Kimmel joked to open his monologue,