Clinton 'sick' of Planned Parenthood attacks
The Democratic front-runner blasts Republicans for their “big government” hypocrisy.
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Union: Chronic shortage of air traffic controllers a crisis
WASHINGTON (AP) — A chronic shortage of controllers has reached a crisis that will lead to widespread flight delays if left unchecked, officials for the union that represents air traffic controllers said Tuesday.
Patient dies during Zafgen's obesity drug trial
(Reuters) – Zafgen Inc said a patient died during a late-stage trial testing the company’s drug for a rare genetic disorder that leads to obesity. Zafgen said on Wednesday that the cause of death is currently unknown and that it had informed the U.S. Food and Drug Administration of the death. The company said it was working with the FDA to figure out the cause of death and to determine
Regular exercise before pregnancy may help stave off pelvic pains
By Kathryn Doyle Reuters Health – Regular exercise before pregnancy may protect against so-called pelvic girdle pain as the fetus grows, according to a new study from Norway. Between 20 and 40 percent of pregnant women experience some pelvic girdle pain late in pregnancy, associated with joint and ligament changes in their body caused by the growing baby, said lead author Katrine Mari Owe of the Norwegian Institute of Public
Russian cities discuss banning booze once a week
MOSCOW (AP) — Some Russian officials this week are daring to think the seemingly unthinkable in the land of vodka — banning the sale of alcohol once a week in the country’s two main cities.
Condition of hospitalized Ebola nurse in UK worsens
LONDON (AP) — London’s Royal Free Hospital says the condition of a nurse being treated for complications resulting from Ebola has worsened.
South Africa close to agreeing final terms for U.S. poultry imports
By Nqobile Dludla JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – South Africa is close to signing an agreement to allow 65,000 tonnes of poultry imports from the United States, a special envoy for the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) said on Wednesday, sealing a deal agreed in June. South Africa imposes “anti-dumping” duties of above 100 percent on certain chicken products and industry groups said removing those import barriers opened a market which
Europe's 10 Most Epic Hiking Trails
Thrilling heights, breathtaking scenery, challenging landscapes—the world’s best hiking trails have something for everyone. And there’s no better collection of trails than those that wend their way through Europe, tracing nearly every type of terrain imaginable, from the fjords of Scandinavia to the peaks of the Alps. While many trails on the Continent are worthy of considerations, this list contains only the most iconic, dramatic, and beautiful hikes. None of
Goodbye, Ben Affleck's Beard! Actor Shaved His Lengthy Facial Hair—See the Pic
Bearded Batman, no more! Ben Affleck looked very different Tuesday while attending a screening of the film Beasts of No Nation in Los Angeles. What made him stand out so much? He shaved!…
Analyst: There's a growing divide at the Fed, it's time to brace for higher volatility
Despite all the debt ceiling drama, Neil Dutta, head of U.S. economics at Renaissance Macro, says the Federal Reserve has supplanted Congress as the biggest source of policy uncertainty emanating from the nation’s capital.