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Researchers say they believe they've documented the first known death from alpha-gal syndrome — a red meat allergy caused by tick bites.

The country's largest aircraft carrier is expected to join thousands of service members in the northern Caribbean Sunday. But it's unclear if President Trump will use military force.

Known for his cosmic-stoner songwriting and freewheeling tunes, Todd Snider's career spanned three decades.

The Trump administration demanded UCLA pay $1.2 billion to restore frozen research funding and ensure eligibility for future funding after accusing the school of allowing antisemitism on campus.

Millions of dollars worth of contraceptives have been stored in Belgium since the U.S. froze foreign aid. A local official says some products were stored improperly and are largely unusable.

The Vatican returned 62 artifacts to Indigenous peoples from Canada, a historic restitution that is part of the Catholic Church's reckoning with its role in helping suppress Indigenous culture.

Pope Leo likes movies. As he meets with Hollywood stars today, we have a look at his four favorite movies.

King's 1982 novel was set in the year 2025, in a world with widespread poverty, mass surveillance, and giant corporations. The newest film version loses some of its critique.

Research on brain disorders may slow as young neuroscientists struggle to find jobs and research grants.

The image of gun ownership in America has been white, rural and Republican, but that's been changing as more liberals and minorities have been buying guns, especially after the 2024 election.