
What are the Covid-19 vaccine side effects in young kids? Experts seek to ease parents' concerns
An inability to stand on one leg for 10 seconds in later life is linked to nearly double the risk of death from any cause within the next decade, according to a new study.
Wobbly on one leg? Ability to balance is linked to a longer life, study finds
An inability to stand on one leg for 10 seconds in later life is linked to nearly double the risk of death from any cause within the next decade, according to a new study.

International Day of Yoga 2022: Time to feel human again
Do the challenges of the modern world and the effects of the pandemic have you tied up in knots? Maybe an ancient practice can give you some relief.

New safe sleep guidelines for babies stress no co-sleeping, crib decorations or inclined products
Co-sleeping under any circumstances is not safe for infant sleep, the American Academy of Pediatrics stressed Tuesday in the first update to its safe sleep guidelines for babies since 2016.

Covid-19 vaccinations begin for US children under 5
Dr. Sarah Schaffer DeRoo described in one word how she felt after getting her 7-month-old son vaccinated against Covid-19: thrilled.
Morgan Cato becomes first woman of color to be hired by an NBA team as Assistant GM
The Phoenix Suns have named Morgan Cato as Assistant General Manager and Vice President of Basketball Operations, making her the first woman of color to hold the Assistant General Manager title for an NBA team, according to the NBA.

Transgender women banned from playing in women's international rugby league matches
The global governing body for rugby league has banned transgender women from playing in women's international matches until further notice.
LeToya Luckett shares her story in 'Leave It To LeToya'
In the trailer for her new reality series, "Leave It To LeToya," LeToya Luckett laughs, "I'm really out here telling all my business."

Chaka Khan, Khalid, Ne-Yo and more light up the stage at CNN's 'Juneteenth: A Global Celebration of Freedom'
CNN's inaugural "Juneteenth: A Global Celebration of Freedom" concert was a moving commemoration of history and a joyous night of music. The Hollywood Bowl event celebrated Juneteenth, the holiday that marks the end of slavery in the US. From icons like Earth Wind & Fire to R&B stars like Khalid, Black artists across genres took the stage on Sunday.

Jennifer Lopez introduces one of her twins with gender neutral pronouns
Jennifer Lopez and her child Emme Maribel Muñiz, 14, are being praised for a recent duet, but not because of the music.

Todd and Julie Chrisley break silence after fraud convictions
Todd and Julie Chrisley are speaking out about the "very sad, heartbreaking time" for their family after they were convicted of conspiracy to defraud banks of more than $30 million in loans.

Faith Hill shares the hair trend from '1883' that she wasn't into
Faith Hill is thankful for one modern hair trend. Shaving!

Kate Bush 'really moved' by 'Running Up That Hill' hitting No. 1
Kate Bush is "overwhelmed" by the renewed affection for her decades-old song, "Running Up That Hill."

Martin Sheen regrets changing his name
While Martin Sheen says his name is still legally Ramon Estévez, he regrets changing it for his career.

Dave Chappelle says his former high school theater will no longer be named after him
Comedian Dave Chappelle has announced that, contrary to previous plans, the student theater at his alma mater, Duke Ellington School of the Arts in Washington, D.C., will not bear his name.

Beyoncé drops 'Break My Soul' and it's the dance track you need
Welcome back Bey. Beyoncé released her new single early on Monday and it's safe to say "Break My Soul" did its part to break the internet.

Tampon shortage: Instacart says it's struggling to fulfill orders
Tampons are in short supply and the global supply chain once again is to blame for causing a shortage of a consumer necessity.
Non-profit pairs veterans with service dogs
A Linwood non-profit is making it their mission to help prevent veteran suicides.

Biden says it's 'not likely' he will visit Ukraine on Europe trip
President Joe Biden said Monday he is "not likely" to visit Ukraine when he travels to Europe for the Group of Seven summit and a meeting of NATO leaders later on this week. The President told reporters a stop in Ukraine is "not l
Here's what you need to know about the 'boyfriend loophole' holding up gun safety negotiations
"It's now or never." That's how Sen. John Cornyn, the lead Republican negotiator on the bipartisan gun safety package, described last week's deliberations.
6 people hospitalized after taxi jumps curb in New York City, NYPD says
A New York taxi cab jumped the curb and struck several people in central Manhattan on Monday, sending six people to local hospitals, including three with life-threatening injuries, authorities said.
Colombia's new president aims to reset relations with US
Gustavo Petro's victory in Colombia's presidential elections on Sunday opens a new page in the history of the country's relations with the US.

Herschel Walker's campaign confirms he has a second child
The campaign of Herschel Walker publicly acknowledged this week that the Republican Senate candidate has a second son with a woman who was not his wife.
Father charged with drowning three children in Round Lake Beach
A Round Lake Beach man has been charged with three counts of murder, after police say he confessed to drowning his three children on Monday.

Bradley Cooper shares how Will Arnett helped him get sober
Bradley Cooper is opening up about his past drug and alcohol abuse and shared who helped him through some tough times.

Fauci tests positive for Covid-19
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and President Biden's chief medical adviser, has tested positive for Covid-19, the institute said Wednesday.
Mayra Flores will win Texas special election, helping Republicans flip Democratic House seat, CNN projects
Republican Mayra Flores will win the special election for Texas' 34th Congressional District, CNN projects, giving Republicans an additional seat in the House.

Grand Rapids police officer who fatally shot Patrick Lyoya is fired
A Grand Rapids, Michigan, police officer has been fired less than a week after being charged with second-degree murder in the death of Patrick Lyoya, City Manager Mark Washington announced Wednesday.
Death investigation underway after reports of drowning in Whittier Narrows
Authorities are investigating an apparent drowning in Whittier after a person was found dead Wednesday morning.

What today's Fed rate hike means for you
The Federal Reserve is stepping up its war on inflation. That means borrowing costs are going sharply higher for families and businesses.

Teslas using driver-assist systems were involved in 273 crashes over the past 9 months, according to NHTSA
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released on Wednesday nine months of crash data from vehicles using driver-assist technologies like Tesla Autopilot as well as fully autonomous vehicles like Waymo's robotaxis.
As Westminster guitarist fights for his life, details into vicious attack remain unknown
Jason Lawless is a musician at heart. His friends call him Jay and say you will always find him with a guitar in his hand.

FDA advisers vote in favor of authorizing Moderna Covid-19 vaccine for children 6 months through 5 years of age
Vaccine advisers to the US Food and Drug Administration voted unanimously on Wednesday in favor of expanding the emergency use authorization for the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine to include younger children.
Thief caught on camera drilling into gas tank — and catching on fire
As gasoline prices soar, some thieves have resorted to stealing gas in a very dangerous way. One Salt Lake City business has been victimized multiple times. The business manager is fed up, and now the thief has scars for his trouble.

How to stay cool without air conditioning
Whether you're without power, enduring extreme heat or trying to save money, there are ways to feel comfortable without artificial cooling.
Omaha couple trapped after Yellowstone National Park closes due to flooding
An Omaha man and his wife are stuck in Montana as floods rage in Yellowstone National Park, leaving people trapped.
Riley Keough supports Austin Butler playing her grandfather, Elvis
The women in Elvis Presley's family are supporting the forthcoming film "Elvis" and its star, Austin Butler.

Extreme heat is bad for everyone's health -- and it's getting worse
Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital in Rocky Mount, Virginia, is full. It's managing its share of Covid-19 cases, as well as more typical problems for this time of year, like boating accidents. But staffers have also had to care for people who are sick because of something that's deceptively dangerous: extreme heat.
Held by Russia as prisoners of war, two Ukrainian helicopter pilots recount their time in captivity
On March 8, three Ukrainian military helicopters were shot down as they returned from a combat mission inside Russian-occupied territory. The only two pilots to survive were badly injured and taken prisoner by Russian forces.
Are Utah schools getting their money's worth for $665 million they spend on administrative costs?
Are Utah schools getting their money's worth for the $665 million they spend on administrative costs?
Merrick Garland says threats against Supreme Court justices are taken 'extraordinarily seriously'
Attorney General Merrick Garland said Wednesday that the Justice Department takes threats against Supreme Court justices "extraordinarily seriously" as he voiced support for a bill that extends security protections to justices' immediate family members.

Parts of Yellowstone National Park may stay closed for 'substantial length of time' after severe flooding
While all entrances of Yellowstone National Park are temporarily closed because flooding has damaged roads and bridges, the park's northern portion in particular may remain closed for "a substantial length of time," park officials said Tuesday.
Environmental groups sue Biden administration to block 3,500 oil and gas drilling permits
Three environmental law groups have sued the Biden administration in an attempt to block more than 3,500 permit applications from energy companies to drill for oil and gas on public lands.

White supremacy has long had ties to anti-LGBTQ bigotry
The recent arrests of 31 people accused of planning to riot near a Pride parade in Idaho might be perplexing to some, but White supremacy goes beyond just intolerance for certain racial groups.
Fed hikes interest rates by three-quarters of a percentage point in boldest move since 1994
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by three-quarters of a percentage point on Wednesday in an aggressive move to tackle white-hot inflation that is plaguing the economy, frustrating consumers and stifling the Biden administration.

South Carolina congressman who voted for impeachment will fall to Trump-backed challenger, while another incumbent who defied Trump will survive primary, CNN projects
South Carolina Republican voters on Tuesday split on two US House incumbents who defied former President Donald Trump, renominating Rep. Nancy Mace but souring on Rep. Tom Rice, the first of the 10 House Republicans who voted for Trump's impeachment last year to fall in a primary.
'Showing people how beautiful these cultures are': Owamni celebrates historic award
They are known as the Academy Awards of food, and a local restaurant just took home a top honor. Owamni, by the Sioux Chef, was named Best New Restaurant at the James Beard Awards in Chicago Monday night.

Supreme Court tosses Republican effort to defend Trump-era 'public charge' immigration rule
The Supreme Court dismissed an appeal Wednesday brought by a group of Republican-led states seeking to intervene in a case challenging the Trump-era "public charge" immigration policy, a version of which the Biden administration has abandoned.
Triple-whammy for European gas supplies sends prices soaring
Europe's natural gas supply has suffered its third blow in 48 hours, sending prices rocketing 42% higher from where they were at the start of the week.

Suspect in racist mass shooting at a Buffalo supermarket faces federal hate crime charges
Alleged mass shooter Payton S. Gendron faces multiple federal hate crime charges carrying the potential of the death penalty in the killing of 10 Black people last month at a Buffalo, New York, supermarket, the US Justice Department said Wednesday.