Health Jan 08 For 25 years, the U.S. cancer death rate has fallen. Here’s why By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press
Politics Sep 13 FEMA head denies intentionally misusing federal vehicles after report of watchdog probe Brock Long said the inspector general was looking into vehicle usage, but he didn't confirm that the review concerned his use of an official vehicle. Politico reported Long was under investigation for possibly misusing government resources and personnel on weekend… By Colleen Long, Associated Press
Politics Sep 13 Lawmakers want to know how ‘deepfake’ videos of real people could threaten national security The rising capabilities of the technology are fueling concerns it could be used to make a bogus video, for example, of an American politician accepting a bribe or of a U.S. or an adversarial foreign leader warning of an impending… By Deb Reichmann, Associated Press
Politics Sep 13 Feinstein says she passed Kavanaugh nomination information to federal investigators The California Democrat says in a statement that she "received information from an individual concerning the nomination." Feinstein isn't saying who that person is or describing the information in any way. By Associated Press
Nation Apr 23 Waffle House shooting suspect’s guns were seized but then returned, officials say The father of the suspect in a shooting at a Waffle House in Tennessee "could potentially" face charges for giving weapons back to his son. By Lisa Marie Pane, Associated Press
Apr 23 Veteran who survived bomb blast has first total penis and scrotum transplant in the world By Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press The loss of a penis, whether from cancer, accident or war injury, is emotionally traumatic, affecting urination, sexual intimacy and the ability to conceive a child. Many patients suffer in silence because of the stigma their injuries sometimes carry. Continue reading
Feb 16 Little action in Congress after shootings, despite lots of talk By Matthew Daly, Associated Press In a rare comment that appeared unscripted, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said he would speak to Trump and fellow Cabinet members about gun violence. Continue reading