For the first time, a drug targeting a protein that drives breast cancer growth has been shown to work against tumors with very low levels of the protein. It’s not a cure. But this latest gain for targeted cancer therapy could open new treatment possibilities to thousands of patients with […]
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Economic issues top the public’s agenda: POLL
As the midterm election approaches, most Americans say that the economy, inflation and rising gas prices are the most important issues in determining how they will vote for Congress this November, according to a new ABC News/Ipsos poll. With inflation on the rise since last fall, Americans have been significantly […]
Lightning, hail, floods lash France, leaving 1 dead, damage
PARIS — Fierce thunderstorms and hailstorms around France left one woman dead and 14 people injured, ravaged vineyards and delayed flights. Lightning hit the Eiffel Tower, without causing damage, and set roofs on fire east of Paris, according to local authorities. Residents of southwest France posted photos online of hail […]
Greek firefighters battle blaze near Athens for second day
ATHENS, Greece — Greek firefighters on Sunday were battling a wildfire for a second day near two Athens suburbs. Local media reported some damage to houses as well as vehicles, with 65 fire engines and 283 firefighters still operating in the area. Authorities said that while the blaze has abated, […]
Japanese man, 83, ready for more after crossing Pacific solo
TOKYO — Japanese adventurer Kenichi Horie at 83 just became the oldest person in the world to complete a solo, nonstop voyage across the Pacific Ocean — and he says he is still “in the middle of my youth” and not done yet. Horie returned home as he crossed the […]
13 injured, 2 dead in Philadelphia shooting, police say
Two people have died and 11 others were injured in connection with a shooting on Saturday night in Philadelphia, officials said. Emergency personnel responded at about midnight to the area near the intersection of Third and South streets, Philadelphia Police said. Officers arrived at the scene and saw a man […]
1 dead, 8 hurt in overnight shooting at Phoenix strip mall
PHOENIX — A 14-year-old girl was killed and eight others were wounded early Saturday in a shooting amid a crowd of people at a strip mall northwest of downtown Phoenix, police said. Sgt. Andy Williams told reporters that nine people were taken to hospitals after the 1 a.m. shooting sent […]
Brad Johnson of ‘Melrose Place,’ Marlboro Man ads dies at 62
LOS ANGELES — Brad Johnson, who jumped from rodeo cowboy to portraying the Marlboro Man in cigarette spots and film and TV roles including Steven Spielberg’s “Always” and “Melrose Place,” has died. He was 62. Johnson died Feb. 18 in Fort Worth, Texas, of complications from COVID-19, his agent, Linda […]
Abbott reopens Michigan plant amid baby formula shortage
Abbott Nutrition’s baby formula plant in Michigan has officially reopened its doors and restarted production after shuttering nearly four months ago. Hundreds of workers returned to their posts Saturday morning for the first time since the Sturgis facility closed amid contamination concerns in February following the discovery of a deadly […]
Russian agent Kovtun, accused in spy poisoning, dead at 57
Russian agent Dmitry Kovtun, who was accused by the U.K. authorities in the poisoning death of former spy Alexander Litvinenko in London in 2006, has died at 57 MOSCOW — Russian agent Dmitry Kovtun, who was accused by the U.K. authorities in the poisoning death of former spy Alexander Litvinenko […]