China hits back at criticism over excess industrial capacity as more US tariffs loom
HONG KONG — HONG KONG (AP) — China pushed back Tuesday against claims of overcapacity in the world’s…
Federal survey shows promising youth mental health trends
A key U.S. government report on mental health, substance use and addiction showed continued improvements in several metrics,…
Nearly 300 humpback whales were seen in a rare ‘supergroup’ that shows their recovery
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — A South African couple found themselves in a rare situation when they…
Japan’s monkey sensation Punch turns 1, drawing a flood of well-wishing messages, in photos
ICHIKAWA, Japan (AP) — Punch, the orphaned monkey at a Japanese zoo that stole many people’s hearts by…
Why US grocery prices shoot up like rockets and fall like feathers
Economics has a term for what U.S. grocery prices have done in recent years: rockets and feathers. Rockets,…
Japan’s orphaned monkey sensation Punch to celebrate his 1st birthday
ICHIKAWA, Japan (AP) — Punch, the orphaned monkey at a Japanese zoo that stole many people’s hearts by…
This year’s Ebola outbreak has spread faster than the worst on record
ABUJA, Nigeria — ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — The Ebola outbreak in Congo has killed over 1,000 people, reaching…
HHS to delay $1B in Medicaid money for California and Minnesota
The Trump administration on Tuesday said it was deferring more than $1 billion in Medicaid payments to Minnesota…
Tropical Storm Bertha threatens the Gulf Coast with strong winds
Tropical Storm Bertha creeped along the Gulf Coast toward the edge of Louisiana on Wednesday, spinning off strong…
Troubled Indonesian nutrition agency loses second chief
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — The head of Indonesia’s multi-billion-dollar free meals program resigned on Wednesday just 45 days…
World shares mostly gain as South Korea’s Kospi jumps 3.6%
HONG KONG (AP) — World shares mostly gained and U.S. futures advanced on Tuesday, with markets trading higher…
WTA introduces gene testing for all players on women’s tennis tour
BERLIN (AP) — The Women’s Tennis Association is introducing one-off mandatory gene-testing for all players effective from Tuesday…