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March 28, 2024

Schools across US embrace rare teaching opportunity offered by 2024 solar eclipse

Schools across the path of the April 8 total solar eclipse are leveraging the event as a rich teaching opportunity by incorporating hands-on activities and lessons.

March 28, 2024

Oregon toddler receives life-changing surgery to correct rare eye syndrome: ‘Sassier, more energetic’

An Oregon toddler underwent non-FDA approved eye surgery to help her see clearly. Her family fundraised money for months so that they could travel to Spain for the procedure.

March 28, 2024

Could protective barriers have prevented Baltimore bridge collapse?

The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore did not appear to have any protective barriers in place before it was struck early Tuesday, raising serious questions.

March 28, 2024

On this day in history, March 28, 1866, first US ambulance service rolls through Cincinnati

The U.S. welcomed the first civilian ambulance care in Cincinnati, Ohio, on this day in history, March 28, 1866. It was inspired by medical advances during the Civil War.

March 27, 2024

Kristi Noem: It's tragic what Biden's policies have done to America

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem highlights President Biden's failures and former President Trump's successes as both candidates' 2024 election campaigns heat up on 'Hannity.'

March 27, 2024

Woman left with kidney damage after visiting hair salon

A 26-year-old Tunisian woman suffered acute kidney injuries after a hair-straightening procedure burned her hair and gave her diarrhea and a fever.

March 27, 2024

Puerto Rico health officials declare dengue fever a public health emergency, more than 500 cases reported

Puerto Rico's health authorities declared a public health emergency following a surge in dengue cases, totaling 549 reported cases so far this year.

March 27, 2024

Nashville PD to stop rejecting HIV-positive officers after settlement

Metropolitan Nashville Police officers will no longer be disqualified on the sole basis of HIV status, the city agreed in a legal settlement Friday.

March 27, 2024

More doctors use ChatGPT to help with busy workloads, but is AI a reliable assistant?

Doctors say that artificial intelligence is helping to minimize their work flow. Studies show the technology is being used by up to 10% of doctors. But is AI really a reliable assistant?

March 27, 2024

Military chaplains appeal to Supreme Court over COVID-19 policies that forced out religious objectors

A group of military chaplains have asked the Supreme Court to stop the DOD from enforcing policies that they say are punishing those who filed religious objections to the COVID-19 vaccine.