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DEA won't reclassify marijuana as less dangerous drug

For example, Becky Dansky, legislative counsel, state policy department, for the Medical Marijuana Project, explained that any change in marijuana's DEA cla...

Manchester United now have different values, says Lindegaard

There are question marks on whether Jesse Lingard, Michael Carrick and Marouane Fellaini will retain their starting spots over the likes of Mkhitaryan, who only...

Zika linked to deformed limbs in newborns

Texas has its first confirmed death related to the Zika virus, according to the Harris County Health Department. This led the researchers to say that the arth...

Mother's appeal for skateboarders to wear helmets goes viral

The teenager had not been going fast, but the board had hit a stone, causing her to fall. On August 5, Georgia had been chatting outside wih her sisters, when...

First Zika Related Death in Texas

So far Texas has logged 99 Zika cases, including the two infants. As of August 3rd, a total of 573 people have been tested in Wisconsin, resulting in 18 confi...

First Zika-related infant death in U.S. reported in Texas

The Merced County Department of Public Health confirmed earlier this week that two residents had tested positive for the virus and are believed to have been inf...

Possible link between the Zika virus- joint deformities in babies found

In babies with arthrogryposis and signs of infection in the womb, doctors should consider congenital Zika syndrome as a possible diagnosis, the researchers conc...

Zika First Symptoms Facts And Myths 2016: Flu, Fever, Signs Of Infection

The impacts of the worldwide health crisis caused by the Zika virus are hitting home: As of August 5, 134 people in California have contracted the Zika virus wh...

Drunk woman, 19, bites off piece of policewoman's ear

A 19-year-old Marblehead woman is being held without bail after she bit off part of a Salem police officer's ear, authorities said. Rondinelli pressed her fin...

Kiwis hit by Williams blow

The absence of Williams was sorely felt, and afterwards Japan forward Lote Tuqiri - a cousin of his more illustrious Australian namesake - admitted that it was ...

Why Zika Infection May Lead To Severe Joint Condition At Birth

Zika virus infection during pregnancy has already been linked to birth defect microcephaly, Live Science reported. Instead, it was usually linked to fetal a...

U.S. to allow more marijuana research

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is planning a major announcement tomorrow that may relax the official U.S. government stance on marijuana. For no...

RCMP charge Calgary man with importing deadly synthetic drug from China

A potent synthetic drug more powerful than fentanyl, carfentanil is known for being a large animal tranquilizer and for its alleged use as a chemical weapon b...

Rickie in Rio: Murrieta's Fowler readies for Olympic golf competition

International Olympic Committee president Jacques Rogge told the Associated Press at the time, adding that he was "absolutely" certain the best golfers would co...

Study details possible link between Zika and severe joint condition

Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita is characterized by joint contractures at birth, which may be divided into isolated and multiple contractures. The Zika vir...

Brazil researchers suggest Zika-arthrogryposis link

A biologist places a recipient with larvae of aedes aegypti mosquitoes as he conducts a research on preventing the spread of the Zika virus and other mosquito-b...

Phelps, Ledecky shine on golden night for US

In the women's freestyle race that kicked off the medal events in the late-night session at Rio's aquatic center, Ledecky edged Sweden's Sarah Sjostrom by 0...

Ancient therapy technique leaves red, purple spots on Olympian Michael Phelps

Cupping is offered at more than a half-dozen business in the Baltimore area, including Baltimore Shiatsu Acupuncture Center in Baltimore, all four locations of ...

Cupping: the story behind those purple marks on Rio athletes

Proponents say that cupping can help with pain, back problems, and other general aches. "Massage cupping you do move the cups around". "Cupping is sucking air...

Speaker Paul Ryan defeats primary challenge (AUDIO)

With more than 65% of votes counted in the first congressional district, Mr Ryan had almost 84% of the vote with his rival Paul Nehlen trailing on 16%. The vict...

Rio 2016: Germany win 10-0, champions Mexico eliminated

South Korea's Hwang Heechan (11) and Mexico's Salcedo Carlos (13) battle for possession of the ball during a Group C game Wednesday. Both teams are on a win a...

Four new cases of Zika reported in South Florida

Bay County reported two cases of travel-related Zika virus , a first for the county. The Zika virus is now thought to cause a severe congenital infection leadi...

Officials urge owners to protect pets, livestock from rabies

Updated information is available on the state's website. Several wild animals serve as rabies carriers, including bats and skunks. The state urges people t...

Scottish Leader Reaches out to Germany in Bid to Stay in EU

The first minister has already been on one diplomatic offensive to Europe since the Brexit vote in an attempt to garner support for Scottish efforts to remain i...

Italy proposal to jail vegans who impose diet on children

She said this belief has been spreading across Italy, and there's nothing wrong with an informed adult making the decision to follow a vegan diet. "This [the ...

Zika believed to be linked to joint deformities in newborn babies

Until recently, no reports of an association between a congenital (from birth) viral infection and arthrogryposis had been seen, van der Linden said. Microcep...

How many pregnant women have Zika?

The Florida Department of Health has identified four new people who have tested positive for the Zika virus in Miami-Dade County, bringing the new total of loca...

What has been your favorite Rio Olympics moment so far?

About an hour later, Phelps anchored the American 4x200-meter freestyle relay and won his 21st. Having already placed first in the 4x100m freestyle relay, Phe...

Michael Phelps Gives Finger-Wag Celebration After 200m Butterfly Win

If Phelps were a country he would have the 39th most medals of all time. That is just insane. Phelps is the most decorated Olympic athlete in history and buil...

Breastfeeding mum on naturopath's diet starved her baby

The 33-year-old Sydney mum was on Wednesday convicted of failing to provide for her baby and given a good behaviour bond after the emaciated eight-month old was...

EFL Cup roundup: Aston Villa slip up at Luton Town

The Villans travelled to Kenilworth Road on Wednesday looking to bounce back from the disappointing loss to Sheffield Wednesday on Sunday. A Jordan Ayew goal ...

With Michael Phelps as anchor, US 4x200 free relay wins gold

Phelps anchored the relay team behind Conor Dwyer , Townley Haas and Ryan Lochte . Lochte has passed Mark Spitz and Matt Biondi to become the second-most d...

Girl Scouts of the USA Announces Two New Cookies for 2017

Tell Us: Are you excited to try the new s'mores Girl Scout cookies? The two new varieties offer different takes on the campfire treat, which they take cr...

Speaker Paul Ryan Easily Fends Off Challenger in Wisconsin Primary

At a news conference, Ryan thanked the voters of Wisconsin's 1st Congressional District while acknowledging "a lot of real frustration in this country" and "a l...

Infant is Texas' first Zika-related death

Late on Monday, the health department announced the first known case of Zika contracted on the islands, by a man who had also not travelled to affected countrie...