JOHANNESBURG — Researchers in South Africa have unveiled what they call “by far the most complete skeleton of a human ancestor older than 1.5 million years ever found.” The University of the Witwatersrand displayed the virtually complete Australopithecus fossil on Wednesday. The skeleton dates back 3.6 million years. Its discovery […]
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U.S. demonstrates “ability to punish” North Korea
SEOUL, South Korea — The United States flew a B-1B supersonic bomber over South Korea on Wednesday as part of a massive combined aerial exercise involving hundreds of warplanes, a clear warning after North Korea last week tested its biggest and most powerful missile yet. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of […]
Tonya Harding and Margot Robbie hit the red carpet
Tonya Harding and Margot Robbie, who plays her on screen, were all smiles at the Los Angeles premiere of “I, Tonya,” the buzzy dark comedy that is based on Harding’s life and her involvement in one of the biggest scandals in the history of American sports. Harding joined Robbie and […]
Famous pathologist says sheriff ordered hands cut off corpses
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — San Joaquin County’s chief medical examiner, known nationally as the doctor depicted in the movie “Concussion” about brain injuries among football players, resigned Tuesday over what he said was interference by the sheriff that has become so invasive that it borders on the unlicensed practice of medicine. […]
Time magazine’s Person of the Year revealed
Last Updated Dec 6, 2017 9:26 AM EST NEW YORK — The “silence breakers” who spoke out and ignited the anti-harassment #MeToo movement have been named Time magazine’s Person of the Year. In the wake of revelations about Harvey Weinstein and other men, millions have shared their stories about being […]
New medical implant the answer to chronic pain?
A promising new high-tech medical device the FDA recently gave the go-ahead to could help some people move away from prescription painkillers. Twenty-six percent of Americans who are 20 and older report some type of chronic pain and every day, more than 650,000 prescriptions for opioids are filled. Two million […]
Trump’s Jerusalem move prompts global warnings
Turkey’s Foreign Minister said Wednesday morning that “the whole world is against” President Donald Trump’s decision to move the U.S. Embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to the disputed city of Jerusalem. The nation’s president called on Muslim nations to hold an urgent summit to discuss the highly provocative plans. […]
Can knockoff makeup be hazardous to your health?
There’s a warning about the dangers of using counterfeit makeup and other knockoff products like toothpaste and cologne. U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized a record number of counterfeit goods last year, worth nearly $1.4 billion. One of their top priorities is spotting fake toiletries that can be hazardous to […]
Is your Airbnb host recording you?
Airbnb is tackling privacy concerns after several customers found hidden cameras at their rental properties. The company told CBS News it “takes privacy extremely seriously and there is absolutely no place in our community for this kind of behavior.” Airbnb requires hosts to disclose to guests prior to their stay […]
California wildfires roar out of control
VENTURA, Calif. — The same vicious winds that turned three Southern California wildfires into destructive dynamos were also making the firefight more difficult. The water-dropping planes and helicopters essential to taming and containing wildfires have been mostly grounded because it’s too dangerous to fly them in the strong winds. Tuesday […]