US maternal deaths more than doubled over two decades in unequal proportions for race and geography
A new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association shows maternal deaths across the U.S. more than doubled in two decades in unequal proportions
2023-07-03 23:29
Drag queens are out, proud and loud in a string of coal towns, from a bingo hall to blue-collar bars
In red communities across America, lawmakers are pushing to restrict drag performances and, in some cases, broader trans and gay rights
2023-07-03 22:54
Hamburgers and steaks are a big climate problem. Could new grazing practices be the answer?
It sounds like clickbait: How this one weird cow trick can improve soil, water, wildlife, and farmer wealth while pulling tons of planet-cooking carbon from the sky. But research has found grazing like buffalo has plenty of benefits.
2023-07-03 22:29
Roller coaster at Carowinds closes after discovery of a crack in a support pillar
Carowinds amusement park in North Carolina closed a roller coaster Friday after discovering a crack in a support pillar, park officials said.
2023-07-03 13:56
The wait for US passports is creating travel purgatory and snarling summer plans
A much-feared backup of U.S. passport applications has snarled summer plans for would-be travelers around the world
2023-07-03 13:24
A pig farm that stood on the site of a Nazi-era 'Roma camp' is finally demolished
Čeněk Růžička looked euphoric as he swung the pickaxe against the wall. He had spent decades campaigning for the pig farm to be torn down. It was finally happening.
2023-07-03 12:18
Farmers in Nepal celebrate rice planting day with special feasts and festivities
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Thousands of farmers and their families across Nepal celebrated an annual paddy festival by planting rice, splashing in the muddy fields and enjoying a special feast.
2023-07-03 09:20
A bear chased a Maine woman's dog -- so she punched it in the face
A Maine woman was bitten Friday after she punched a bear in the face after it started chasing her dog.
2023-07-03 04:18
Cecily the cat has a lifelong disability. It hasn't stopped her from spreading positivity online through fashionable outfits
Cecily, a disabled cat in Texas, has amassed thousands of online fans by modeling her creative, colorful outfits.
2023-07-02 21:47
A wedding dress restorer brings new life to more than 150 years of history
Karen Tierney, a California-based textiles expert, restores historical wedding dresses. Earlier this year, she put out a call to her clients who gathered for a special fundraiser, to show off more than 150 years of history, craftsmanship and love.
2023-07-02 21:29
2 pilots say they visited 48 US states in less than 48 hours, potentially breaking a world record
Two Delta Air Lines pilots say they visited 48 US states in under 48 hours, potentially breaking a world record, the Atlanta-based carrier reported.
2023-07-02 20:55
What to know about Fourth of July holiday origins and traditions
The Fourth of July is Americana at its core: parades and cookouts and cold beer and, of course, fireworks
2023-07-02 13:58