Trump’s ‘roaring’ economy meets a rough start to the year
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump promised that 2026 would be a bumper year for economic growth, but…
Top FDA official seeks to hire friend pushing new antidepressants warning
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration’s top drug regulator, Dr. Tracy Beth Hoeg, is working to…
Sewage leak into Potomac river will take weeks longer to fix
WASHINGTON (AP) — Repairs on a pipe rupture that has sent sewage flowing into the Potomac River northwest…
FDA’s drug voucher program: House lawmaker raises new concerns
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Democratic lawmaker is raising new concerns about a Food and Drug Administration program designed…
Maxim Naumov’s emotional return to US Figure Skating Championships
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Maxim Naumov returned to the U.S. Figure Skating Championships on Thursday night, the final…
New Jersey bans student cellphone use during the school day
RAMSEY, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey on Thursday joined a growing list of states to limit students’ cellphone…
Trump urges GOP flexibility on abortion restrictions for health care deal
President Donald Trump said Tuesday he wants Republicans to reach a deal on health care insurance assistance by…
Portland Museum revives Grace Hartigan’s legacy in retrospective
PORTLAND, Maine — Grace Hartigan “cursed like a sailor, often dressed in men’s clothing, and prized work over…
Islamic State group and other extremists are turning to AI
WASHINGTON (AP) — As the rest of the world rushes to harness the power of artificial intelligence, militant…
FDA opens safety review of injectable drugs for RSV in kids
WASHINGTON (AP) — Food and Drug Administration officials have opened a safety review of two injectable drugs used…
Hegseth is scrutinized by Congress over boat strikes
WASHINGTON (AP) — Pete Hegseth barely squeaked through a grueling Senate confirmation process to become secretary of defense…
As online gambling spreads, experts warn of the risks
NEW YORK (AP) — Online betting is more accessible than ever, with 14% of U.S. adults saying they…