For 1st time in 4 years, U.S. life expectancy rises, but only a little
The rise is mostly due to lower death rates for cancer and drug overdoses.
Using a rideshare app this New Year’s Eve? Buckle up
While most people nowadays make sure children in the rear are in car seats or buckled up, transportation officials say it’s fairly common for adults in back not to wear seat belts, especially when they’re riding in taxis and ride-hailing…
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News Wrap: Iraq hit with bombings, deadly protest violence
In our news wrap Tuesday, violence gripped Iraq as three bombings across Baghdad killed at least five people and wounded more than a dozen. Meanwhile, clashes between protesters and security forces left three demonstrators dead. Also, in the West Bank,…
After Ferguson, black men still face the highest risk of being killed by police
These numbers are “conservative,” and many killings likely go unreported, researchers said in this recent study.
Another drop in U.S. life expectancy is being called a ‘wakeup call’. What’s happening?…
Life expectancy fell in the United States for a second straight year -- something that hasn't happened since the 1960s.
In our news wrap Thursday, President Trump signed two executive orders. One aims to strengthen the government’s cybersecurity, while another establishes a bipartisan commission to review claims of voter fraud. Also, the city of New Orleans removed a statue of…
Life expectancy can very by as much as 20 years depending on what county you live in, a new report finds.
In spite of decades of advancements in health care, diet and safety, white Americans are now living shorter lives, a trend that has surprised experts. Economics correspondent Paul Solman reports out of Maysville, Kentucky, an area struggling with an increase…
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