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Former 49er Richard Sherman arrested on suspicion of DUI, authorities in Washington state say
Authorities in Washington state say former NFL star Richard Sherman was arrested early Saturday on suspicion of driving under the influence. A Washington State Patrol trooper who helped respond to the traffic stop in a statement of probable cause reported talking to Sherman and noticing “the odor of intoxicants” and that Sherman’s eyes appeared to be “bloodshot and watery.” An...
If you’re poor, fertility treatment can be out of reach
People with lower incomes, often minorities, are more likely to be covered by Medicaid or...
Wildfires merge in Texas, now state’s largest blaze in history
Authorities said 1,640 square miles (4,248 square kilometers) of the fire were on the Texas...
Texas Sen. Cornyn announces bid for Senate GOP leader
Cornyn, who served as Mitch McConnell's No. 2 in leadership before he was term-limited out...
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As millions wait on food stamp approvals, feds tell states to speed it up
Many states have struggled to maintain staffing levels at the social service agencies that handle...
Judge blocks Texas law allowing police to arrest migrants
Opponents have called the Texas measure the most dramatic attempt by a state to police...
Starbucks’ labor pivot poised to spur new unionization wave
Starbucks Corp.’s new commitment to work with its main union to end hostilities and hash...
It’s leap day: A look at how it all started
Here's how the days of the week got their names
What the color of urine tells you about your health
It’s not just about frequency or urgency; it’s also about understanding the color, clarity and...
Palestinian deaths in Gaza pass 30,000 as witnesses say Israeli forces fire on crowd waiting for aid
Israeli troops fired on a large crowd of Palestinians racing to pull food off an...
A Northern California county ditched its Dominion vote counting machines. Now a supporter faces a recall election
The conservative majority on the board of supervisors directed the county’s small election staff to...