Substance abuse linked to COVID-19 susceptibility: Study
Substance abuse is linked to COVID-19 susceptibility, according to a study. Opioids, tobacco and cocaine increase the risk of death from COVID-19.
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Fire threat, heat wave in store for West this weekend as colder temps come to Midwest
A major weather pattern change is in sight for the next few days in much of the U.S., including the return of dangerous fire weather conditions in parts of the West.
Tycoon Jimmy Lai says his pro-democratic paper will push on despite the odds
The media tycoon is one of Hong Kong's most prominent pro-democracy activists and one of Beijing’s most ardent critics.
Pompeo to headline fundraiser for Christian charity in swing-state Florida
The appearance is his latest foray into politics ahead of the election.
Temporary contractor threw Trump mail-in ballots in trash, Pa. county officials say
The FBI is investigating and Trump has used the incident as a rallying point.
Barr briefed Trump on investigation into discarded Pennsylvania ballots
Attorney General Barr personally briefed President Trump on an investigation into a small number of discarded ballots in Pennsylvania, prior to it being made public.
Minnesota halts COVID-19 study after reports of intimidation
Minnesota officials have stopped a COVID-19 testing study after multiple reports that state and federal public health workers were greeted by racial and ethnic slurs as they went door-to-door
2 former leaders of Holyoke Soldiers' Home charged in COVID-19 deaths
Former Superintendent Bennett Walsh and former Medical Director Dr. David Clinton were both indicted on charges of criminal neglect.
North Korea issues rare apology after killing South Korean official at sea
North Korea sent an apology letter to South Korea’s presidential office on Friday.
Paris: 4 wounded in knife attack near ex-Charlie Hebdo site
Paris police say they have arrested a man suspected of a knife attack that wounded four people near the former offices of satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo