Category: World

Researchers have discovered an experimental medication that significantly reduces a cholesterol-like particle that can increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Many Americans are unaware that elevated levels of this particle — known as lipoprotein(a) or Lp(a) — are circulating in their blood. Elevated Lp(a) cannot be modified with lifestyle changes, and has been called…

Amanda Knox was behind bars when she befriended a Catholic priest. The mother of two, who spent nearly four years in an Italian prison, has written a new book, “Free: My Search for Meaning.” It recounts the struggles the 37-year-old endured in attempting to reintegrate into society. Knox also reflects on what it was like…

An airline traveler said he or she recently encountered a seat swapper on a flight — and claimed a family “guilted” the person into switching seats. In the forum “r/delta” on Reddit, the post was titled, “Yep. Happened to me,” as the person was heading out on a ski trip. “Checked in early, got my…

“Real Time” host Bill Maher revealed details Friday of his meeting last week with President Donald Trump at the White House, saying Trump was more gracious and good-humored than he expected. “You can hate me for it, but I’m not a liar. Trump was gracious and measured,” Maher said. “And why isn’t that in other…

The Navy recently deployed another warship, which successfully repelled multiple Iranian-backed Houthi attacks, to secure the southern border. USS Stockdale, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, left Naval Base San Diego on Friday to support U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) southern border operations, in accordance with President Donald Trump‘s recent executive orders. The executive orders included a…

A fertility clinic in Australia has confirmed a critical error in which one woman gave birth to another couple’s child after an embryo transfer went wrong. The incident occurred at Monash IVF’s Brisbane clinic and is being described as the result of “human error,” despite what the company says are strict protocols in place. Monash…

The Masters is where the best hope to bring their A-game, but it doesn’t always happen. This year’s leaderboard is stacked with players with a combined 10 major wins inside the top five, including two-time winner and reigning champion Scottie Scheffler. As with every golf tournament, though, there are some big names that did not…

A new report Thursday found that President Donald Trump dwarfs former President Joe Biden in the number of questions he’s taken from the media at Cabinet meetings. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt touted the clear distinction between the presidents as a sign of transparency as she spoke to reporters at Friday’s press briefing. “As…

A Maryland federal judge on Friday told the Trump administration to comply with a Supreme Court order “in good faith” regarding the ordered return of an alleged MS-13 gang member erroneously deported to El Salvador.  Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran national and Maryland resident, was deported to El Salvador last month for being an alleged…

Bernhard Langer was one stroke away from history at the Masters Friday. Langer, 67, needed to make par on the 18th hole at Augusta National to remain at 2-over, remain below the projected cut line and become the oldest player to make the cut in Masters history.  Langer hit the fairway on the par-4 18th,…