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FBI arrests Energy Department employee on charge of trying to support Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Department of Energy electrical engineer has been arrested on charges of providing support to …
He used CPR in an emergency – then he became the emergency
Joe Farrell went to retrieve an errant golf ball when he came upon another player on the ground not breathing. The man's golfing partner was attempting CPR but not performing it properly.
Avoiding the flu: Strategies beyond getting a shot and washing your hands
It's cold and flu season, and the usual advice is being dispensed: Get the influenza vaccine, wash your hands regularly and avoid contact with anyone who's already sick.
Massachusetts News Digest, 6 pm
Good evening. Here's a look at how AP's general news coverage is shaping up in Massachusetts.
Can being an immigrant be hazardous to your health?
In recent years, health care experts have warmed to the idea that lots of seemingly non-medical factors – income, housing, education – can significantly affect a person's health.
Statins may do double duty on heart disease and cancer
About 40 million adults in the U.S. take a statin to lower their cholesterol and reduce the risk for heart disease. They might also be getting an added anti-cancer benefit, a growing body of evidence suggests.
Leader of St. Louis black police union says racial bias real
ST. LOUIS (AP) — The president of a predominantly black St. Louis police union said Wednesday that the city prosecutor’s lawsuit is correct in pointing out racial concerns in St. Louis, including biases within the …
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Rhode Island News Digest, 6 pm
Good evening. Here's a look at how AP's general news coverage is shaping up in Rhode Island.
Are you drinking enough water during winter months?
Remembering to drink enough water is easy during the summer, when higher temperatures and outdoor activities drive the point home. But staying adequately hydrated is just as important during the winter.
Last charge dropped in Vegas case against ex-GOP consultant
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The last remaining criminal charge has been dropped in Las Vegas against a former Republican political consultant who had been accused of imprisoning and battering his girlfriend.
Growing – and aging – Hispanic population at risk for dementia
The Hispanic population over 65 will nearly quadruple in the next 40 years, eventually representing nearly 1 in 5 older Americans. And growing alongside the population will be the daunting challenge of age-related …
Connecticut News Digest, 6 pm
Good evening. Here's a look at how AP's general news coverage is shaping up in Connecticut.
Meat alternatives have gone mainstream, but how can they fit in your diet?
By almost any measure, meat alternatives are rapidly gaining in popularity.
What's your sense of purpose? The answer may affect your health
When you fill out a medical form listing your health history, vital statistics and test results, there probably isn't a space for "sense of purpose."
NC Morristown TN Zone Forecast
NC Morristown TN Zone Forecast for Wednesday, January 15, 2020