In Attempted Show of Force After Russia Pact, North Korea Missile Launch Fails
North Korea fired a suspected ballistic missile that appears to have failed in flight, in an attempted show of force about a week after it struck a military pact with…
Brazil’s Supreme Court Decriminalizes Marijuana Possession for Personal Use
Brazil’s Supreme Court decided on Tuesday to decriminalize the possession of marijuana for personal use, by majority vote, undermining the already tense relationship with the Congress. The decision does not…
‘80% of Cardiovascular Disease Is Preventable’: Health Experts Reimagine Heart Care
More than 184 million people—about 61% of U.S. adults—are likely to have some type of cardiovascular disease by 2050, the American Heart Association (AHA) reported earlier this month. That will…
Man Who Diverted National Park River to Ease Boat Access to Lake Michigan Is Put on Probation
Empire, Mich. (AP) — A man convicted of diverting a national park river to ease boat access to Lake Michigan was sentenced Tuesday to probation. Andrew Howard was also banned…
Michael Phelps and Allison Schmitt Tell Congress U.S. Athletes Have Lost Faith in Anti-Doping Regulators Ahead of Olympics
Washington — U.S. Olympic athletes have lost faith in the World Anti-Doping Agency to rid their sports of cheaters ahead of next month’s Summer Games in Paris, two former gold…