The case for the US going back to the firing squad
The U.S. is revisiting the use of firing squads for executions due to drug shortages and ethical concerns, according to a report from Al Jazeera.
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Stella Parton Reveals Dolly’s Private Cancer Battle, Addresses KI and Misinformation
Dolly Parton's sister, Stella Parton, revealed the country music legend kept her cancer battle private out of concern for her fans. According to a CBS News interview, Dolly didn’t want people to worry.
At least five killed after Amazon cargo plane crash in Miami airport
At least five people were killed and several injured after an Amazon-branded cargo plane overran the runway and struck multiple vehicles at Miami International Airport. The incident occurred around 2 p.m. ET on Sunday.
Egyptian TV Presenter Among 12 Sentenced to Death in Drug Case
Egyptian television presenter Sarah Khalifa and 11 others have been sentenced to death by hanging for drug-related charges, according to state media. The verdict, announced last month, was confirmed after the court obtained a religious opinion from the grand mufti of Egypt.
Alcohol-Related Cancer Deaths Double in 30 Years in US
Alcohol-related cancer deaths in the US have more than doubled over three decades, according to a study published in the Lancet Regional Health.
Transplanted pig kidney works in US man’s body for record 271 days
A transplanted pig kidney functioned in a human body for 271 days, the longest yet recorded. According to the Lancet medical journal, the organ was transplanted into a 66-year-old man with end-stage kidney disease.
Tim Curry, Rocky Horror Star, Dies at 80 from Heart Disease
Tim Curry, the British actor best known for his role as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show,' died at age 80 on August 25 in Los Angeles. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health determined coronary artery disease was the cause of death, with stroke and kidney cancer listed as contributing factors.
Rocky Horror Star Tim Curry Dies of Coronary Artery Disease at 80
British actor Tim Curry, best known for his role in 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show,' died of coronary artery disease at the age of 80, his spokesman confirmed to the BBC.
Tiger Woods to Change Plea After Florida Crash Arrest
Tiger Woods plans to change his not guilty plea in a DUI case stemming from a rollover crash in Florida, according to court documents filed Tuesday.
Lola Young Surprises Reading Festival with Emotional Set
Lola Young surprised fans at Reading Festival with a final day performance after canceling shows last year due to health issues, according to BBC.
Ebola Spreads to 60 Zones in DRC as Outbreak Accelerates
The fastest-spreading Ebola outbreak in history has reached two new health zones in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), with a total of 60 areas now affected, according to the latest government figures.
DRC Begins Vaccinating Front-Line Healthcare Workers Against Ebola
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has started vaccinating front-line healthcare workers against Ebola, using the Ervebo vaccine to protect those at highest risk. About 20,000 of the doses will also be used in a clinical trial to test the vaccine's effectiveness against the latest strain.
FDA approves breakthrough drug for pancreatic cancer
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Rasonque, a breakthrough drug for advanced pancreatic cancer, which nearly doubles median survival rates in clinical trials.
German Airport Worker Dies of Malaria After Mosquito Arrival
A Frankfurt Airport worker has died of malaria after a rare outbreak led to six employees contracting the serious infection spread by mosquitoes, according to German public health officials.
Shingles Vaccine Linked to Lower Risk of Heart Disease
A new study has found that the shingles vaccine Shingrix is associated with a 12% lower risk of cardiovascular diagnoses, potentially offering heart disease benefits comparable to daily blood pressure medication.