Expensive Gilead, Novartis cancer therapies losing patients to experimental treatments
Unusually high numbers of U.S. lymphoma patients are choosing experimental treatments over expensive cell therapies sold by Gilead Sciences Inc and Novartis AG , new data shows, helping explain why sales of the two products have not met rosy expectati…
Sanders, Warren take center stage as 2020 Democratic debates enter second round
Progressive allies Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren headline the first night of the second Democratic presidential debates on Tuesday, with eight other contenders aiming for a breakout performance that could propel them into the top tier of the Whit…
‘Without fear’: U.S. bill aims to protect athletes after Nassar sex-abuse scandal
Two U.S. senators introduced legislation on Tuesday to prevent sexual assaults against athletes by increasing oversight and legal liability for U.S. Olympic and sports officials following the Larry Nassar scandal.
U.S. rapper A$AP Rocky pleads not guilty in Stockholm assault case
U.S. rapper A$AP Rocky pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to a charge of assault on the first day of a trial in Sweden that has drawn international attention and prompted President Donald Trump to intervene on the artist’s behalf.
Tropical Storm Erick grows into a hurricane heading toward Hawaii
Tropical Storm Erick grew into a hurricane on Monday in the eastern Pacific, packing maximum sustained winds of 75 mph (120 kph) as it churns more than 1,000 miles (1,610 km) from Hawaii’s Big Island, and is expected to get stronger, forecasters said.
Alaska ferry workers strike for 6th day contract talks break off
A federal mediator on Monday suspended contract talks aimed at settling a strike that has shut down Alaska’s state ferry system at the peak of the tourist season, with services to more than 30 coastal communities halted for a sixth straight day.
Alaska ferry workers strike for sixth day contract talks break off
A federal mediator on Monday suspended contract talks aimed at settling a strike that has shut down Alaska’s state ferry system at the peak of summer tourist season, with services to more than 30 coastal communities halted for a sixth straight day.
Gunman scorned California garlic festival on social media before mass shooting
(Editor’s note: Story contains language in paragraphs 16 and 18 which some readers may find offensive)
Tropical Storm Erick likely to grow into hurricane en route toward Hawaii
Tropical Storm Erick in the eastern Pacific is likely to grow into a hurricane soon, possibly reaching Category 3 strength by Tuesday as it churns closer toward Hawaii, but it is expected to begin weakening later in the week, forecasters said on Monday…
Man charged with four murders in one-day shooting spree in Los Angeles
A 26-year-old man accused of gunning down two family members and two others during a shooting spree last week in Los Angeles was charged on Monday with four counts of murder, officials said.
