Toxin may be factor in rise of colonrectal cancer in younger people, study finds
There has been a staggering rise in early onset colorectal cancer. Research published in the journal "Nature" on Wednesday suggests a bacterial toxin could be a contributor.
Schools feel pressure to reassess disciplinary policies including a role for police
Schools are reporting more disruptions and violent behavior. It has provoked fears, frustration and a reevaluation of whether police should be stationed inside schools.
TV streaming fans now have a new option for their attention: Max
A new streaming service which combines HBO Max with Discovery+ launches Tuesday. It's called Max. There are three tiers of services — starting with the version that has ads for about $10 a month.
Meta has been fined $1.3 billion in the EU for breaching privacy standards
Tech giant Meta has been ordered to pay a nearly $1.3 billion dollar privacy fine in the European Union
Crab Derby led up to the Preakness Stakes in Baltimore
After a pandemic break, Maryland blue crabs are racing again in Baltimore. The speediest crab by far belonged to former Major League Baseball player B.J. Surhoff of the Baltimore Orioles.
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President Biden and House speaker McCarthy to hold debt ceiling talks. S.C. Republican Sen. Tim Scott will announce his presidential bid. Officials in Columbus, Ohio, are trying to stem gun violence.
New book by Minnesota's attorney general reflects on breaking a cycle of injustice
NPR's Leila Fadel to talks Keith Ellison about his book, Break the Wheel: Ending the Cycle of Police Violence. He recounts the prosecution of former officer Derek Shauvin in the death of George Floyd.
Economists warn if debt standoff isn't solved, it would kick-start a recession
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Mark Zandi, chief economist of Moody's Analytics, about how investors should be thinking about the debt ceiling standoff.
The normal springtime surge in homebuying is more of a slump this year
The real estate market is stuck in a state of paralysis this season. Homeowners don't want to sell and give up their cheap mortgages, and buyers feel sidelined by high interest rates.
Debt ceiling negotiations to resume after breaking down over the last few days
President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy are preparing for another face-to-face meeting Monday afternoon to try to reach an agreement on the debt ceiling and avoid default.
Restaurant in Philadelphia wants you to return to the gold standard of hamburgers
That's what Drury Beer Hall calls its wagyu burger that comes complete with caviar, fresh black truffle and lobster meat — all wrapped in gold leaf and served with a pour of cognac. It costs $700.
PGA Championship celebrates club pro who is living every golfer's dream
Michael Block stunned everyone Sunday after sinking a hole-in-one — even he couldn't believe it. A par on the closing hole secured Block's spot in next year's championship.