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When patients turn to professional societies like the AMA or the American College of Physicians or the American Association of Pediatrics for vital health information, one might expect that the information is based on publications in prestigious medical journals of carefully designed and meticulously interpreted studies. Dr. Marty Makary, in his book Blind Spots, shows how […]

I'll get right to the best part: In 1945, Colorado farmer Lloyd Olsen was preparing to sell a chicken when he hit a snag. As Sy Montgomery explains in What the Chicken Knows, Olsen "failed to kill the rooster when his ax missed the bird's carotid artery and left one ear and most of the brain stem intact. … He grew from two and a half pounds to eight, and attained national fame as Mike the Headless Chicken on the sideshow circuit from 1945 to 1947." What Mike did on the circuit, presumably, was run around like a chicken with his head cut off.

The members of Notre-Dame Compagnons Choir came together to do more than sing — the crew helped rebuild Paris' fire-devastated cathedral.

DOJ officials say Todd Blanche, a former federal prosecutor, knows its tradition of blocking politicians from influencing criminal investigations, but he faces a daunting task.

In 2009, Chicagoan Jane Bertch began establishing a culinary school business in Paris, which is raison d’être for her debut memoir. Readers who come for the food, know this: Puff pastry secrets are not disclosed, and the book’s title does not refer to butter. The author’s revelations deal with much broader issues, some of which […]

Did you hear the one about the Russian Jew from Minnesota who walked into a Chicago bar to sell the owner Swedish booze? Sure, it sounds like the set-up of a bad joke, but it's a true story and one entertainingly told by journalist Josh Noel in Malört: The Redemption of a Revered and Reviled Spirit.

A prominent Cambodian environmentalist has been arrested along with five others while investigating illegal logging in a national park

Romanians are casting ballots in the first round of a presidential election that could pit a far-right nationalist against the incumbent leftist prime minister in the runoff

Israeli government says the body of a rabbi who went missing in the UAE has been found

Fred Harris, a former U.S. senator from Oklahoma, presidential hopeful and populist who championed Democratic Party reforms in the turbulent 1960s, died Saturday.

The Walland-based professional wrestling troupe is collecting donations for the Alcoa Police Shop With A Cop program.

Some health influencers say golden-hued vegetable oils like canola are bad for you. It's complicated. Here's the science.

During the podcast with Raj Shamani, Lalit Modi revealed that Shah Rukh Khan had his eyes set on Mumbai Indians, but since Mukesh Ambani already did the honours, the Bollywood actor went with KKR.

A code-hopping 21-year-old has announced himself as Australian Rugbys newest star.

LSU (6-4, 3-3 SEC) is set to play Vanderbilt (6-4, 3-3) in its penultimate game of the regular season. The Tigers are in the midst of a three-game skid, losing to Texas A&M, Alabama and Florida.

Federal prosecutors have not yet announced any arrests or indictments in connection with the scam.

The King is back. Not only is Australia headed towards a disastrous Test defeat to India in Perth, but veteran Virat 'King' Kohli has returned to form with...

A missing Israeli-Moldovan rabbi has been found dead in the United Arab Emirates, in what Israel called an antisemitic murder on Sunday.

The Malaga city council has announced a €72,600 project to measure noise levels across the centre and the Teatinos neighbourhood.

France have backed up their win over the All Blacks by beating Argentina 37-23 at Stade de France in Paris. After running out to a 30-9 half time lead, the...

Sam Cane ends his All Blacks career on Sunday morning against Italy. Photo - Photosport

New Zealand's Will Jordan, Beauden Barrett and TJ Perenara during the side's Autumn Nations Series match against Italy at Allianz Stadium, Turin, Italy. Photo - Tom Maher

Mark Telea celebrates with TJ Perenara after scoring against Italy. Photo - INPHO, Tom Maher, Photosport

Jessica Chestler thinks the home she chose is perfect for her future family. She's confident it will be a smart investment no matter what.

Virat Kohli became the fastest batter to score 81 centuries in international cricket with his 30th Test ton vs Australia on Day 3 of 1st Test in Perth.