Aspartame labeled as “possible” carcinogen
The World Health Organization’s cancer agency has deemed the artificial sweetener aspartame a “possible” cause of cancer. (July 13) (AP Video/Shelby Lum)
Historic Anchor Brewing is closing after 127 years
San Francisco’s 127-year-old Anchor Brewing Co. will shut down and liquidate after years of declining sales, citing tough economic conditions. (July 13)
UN report outlines plans to end AIDS by 2030
A new report released by the United Nations on Thursday says the world is making progress towards ending AIDS by 2030. (July 13) (Production: Marissa Duhaney)
Heat wave scorches much of the US
Much of the United States is experiencing a dizzying heat wave that is bringing triple-digit temperatures to the American Southwest, the East Coast and parts in between. (July 13)
Women react to FDA approval of Opill
Federal regulators on Thursday approved the nation’s first over-the-counter birth control pill in a landmark decision that will soon allow American women and girls to obtain contraceptive medication as easily…
Best practices for making an estate plan
The long, expensive court fight over the will of soul singer Aretha Franklin provides a cautionary tale for people who want to make sure their wishes are carried out after…
55-pound rabid beaver attacks young girl at Georgia lake before her father kills animal
A young girl was attacked by a 55-pound rabid beaver Monday in Gainesville, Georgia, while she was swimming at a nearby lake, the Associated Press reported. The incident happened just…
Best practices for making an estate plan
The long, expensive court fight over the will of soul singer Aretha Franklin provides a cautionary tale for people who want to make sure their wishes are carried out after…
Hoard of 700 Civil War-era gold coins unearthed in Kentucky cornfield, collectors say
Coin collectors rejoiced after gold was struck in a Kentucky cornfield last month, literally. More than 800 gold Civil War era coins were discovered after being buried more than 150…
Watch: Motorcyclist pushes Mass. trooper into road running from traffic stop
Dashboard camera footage released by the Massachusetts State Police (MSP) shows a routine traffic stop turning into a risky encounter between a state trooper and a motorcyclist that went awry…