Dominican Republic authorities say security video footage indicates a plot to kill the popular retired slugger. Ortiz is reported to be recuperating in a Boston hospital where he was flown.
A new study of 80,000 people finds that those who ate the most red meat — especially processed meats such as bacon and hot dogs — had a higher risk of premature death compared with those who ate less.
The country’s data protection agency said La Liga’s popular app was systematically accessing phones’ microphones and geolocation data to find out which bars were showing unlicensed match broadcasts.
The Blues were a last place team in January. Now they are NHL champions for the first time in their franchise history.
As Congress was holding a hearing on contempt for two Cabinet secretaries, the Justice Department said that it would not surrender materials sought by oversight committee Chairman Elijah Cummings.
The White House tells NPR it is willing to talk with MLB about letting Cuban players play in the U.S. without defecting, but the administration wants the league’s help with the crisis in Venezuela.
The Pentagon has long acknowledged climate change has broad implications for national security. That is especially clear in the Arctic, where melting ice is opening new shipping lanes.
The U.S. Forest Service is proposing changes to a landmark environmental law that would allow it to fast-track some forest management projects, including logging and prescribed burning.
Fifty years after Apollo 11’s historic moon landing, journalist Charles Fishman tells the story of the 410,000 men and women who helped make the mission a success.
A jury convicted William Strampel, who led the College of Osteopathic Medicine, on three charges, including two counts of willful neglect. He was cleared of second-degree criminal sexual conduct.
Having to come up with $1,000 unexpectedly can be a challenge for anyone. NPR’s recent poll on rural health found that especially true for one group: people with disabilities.
Prosecutors played a cellphone video from the night of the killings. Two of the victims were a married couple, hoping to work in dentistry; the third was attending N.C. State.
Uganda’s Ministry of Health says the dead boy’s brother, 3, and grandmother, 50, also tested positive for Ebola. The 5-year-old and his mother had been in Democratic Republic of the Congo days ago.
Relying on a wealth of research and documents, Casey Rae deftly maps out how one of America’s most controversial literary figures transformed the lives of many notable rock musicians.
Brian Evenson’s new collection brings together stories that have appeared in literary fiction, speculative fiction and horror publications — and yet they flow together into a disturbing whole.
The U.S.-based Free Russia Foundation accuses Russia of “infiltrating the fabric of democracy,” using international law and accounting firms, think tanks and institutions.
Grocery stores are full of food with labels that appeal to a consumer’s ideals, like organic, cage-free or Fair Trade. But there’s often a gap between what they seem to promise and what they deliver.
Members of Congress have not had a pay increase in 10 years, and supporters of the raise argue their salaries need to keep up with the cost of living. Opponents say that should not be a priority.
Wildland firefighters face a growing danger from smoke, as wildfires become more frequent and intense. It’s a hazard that scientists and fire agencies are only beginning to understand.
At their annual meeting held in Birmingham, Ala., the Southern Baptist Convention approved changes making it clear that individual churches can be expelled for covering up abuse cases.
In a continuation of mass demonstrations that began over the weekend, thousands of mostly young protesters blocked lawmakers, forcing a delay on debate over a controversial extradition bill.
Nearly 9,000 Ohio residents reported feeling tremors because of an earthquake centered under Lake Erie. Since 1823, the northeastern Ohio seismic zone has had “moderately frequent earthquakes.”
The government is banking on more tourism after it replaces the outdated airport in Cuzco with a gleaming new facility near the mouth of the Sacred Valley. And that’s what conservationists fear.
No World Cup team, men or women, had ever scored 13 goals before. Alex Morgan of the U.S. scored five.
The Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act aims to repeal federal a 2005 law known the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act but faces long odds of becoming law.
They’re Leyla Hussein and Nimco Ali — both named Officers of the Order of the British Empire at Queen Elizabeth II’s Birthday Honours Ceremony.
This scandal involves accusations that Haitian officials stole millions of dollars from a development fund. Port-au-Prince has been flooded with protests, and some have turned violent.
The chamber sidestepped what might have been an even uglier showdown with the executive branch but opened the door to years of litigation over Russia, taxes, security clearances and more.
A House Judiciary subcommittee heard from publishers on Tuesday as it looks at ways to curb Big Tech’s power.
Scientists often share their latest research on posters displayed at big conferences. Posters are a long-standing tradition, but one reformer says they’re mostly terrible and need to change.
Historically, CEOs spoke out on political issues relevant to their bottom lines, but as the fight over abortion escalates, some say their employees and customers expect them to take a stand.
The push to increase regulations on tech companies may be warranted, said Dara Khosrowshahi, chief of the ride-hailing service. His comments come as lawmakers and regulators focus on the industry.
A state judge’s ruling on Monday will allow Missouri’s only clinic that performs abortions to remain open for at least 10 more days.
Local aid groups play a growing role amid Venezuela’s unprecedented humanitarian crisis marked by widespread malnutrition and deaths from preventable diseases.
“When it comes to corporate power, bigger isn’t always better,” New York Attorney General Letitia James said. The plaintiffs say the proposed merger would limit competition and lead to higher prices.
Stewart, a longtime advocate for victims and first responders of the 2001 attacks, said it was “shameful” more lawmakers didn’t attend.
