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Iran arrests Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi, supporters say 12/12/2025 09:25pm • DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran has arrested Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi, her supporters said Friday. A foundation in her name said she was detained in Mashhad, some 680 kilometers (420 miles) northeast of the capital, Tehran, while attending a memorial for a human rights l The Latest: Thai and Cambodian leaders agree to renew ceasefire after deadly clashes, Trump says 12/12/2025 07:49pm • President Donald Trump said Friday that Thai and Cambodian leaders have agreed to renew a truce after days of deadly clashes threatened to undo a ceasefire that the U.S. administration helped broker this year. Trump announced the agreement via social media following calls with Thai Prime Minister An King Charles III says his cancer treatment is being reduced as he promotes benefits of screening 12/12/2025 05:33pm • LONDON (AP) — King Charles III said Friday that early diagnosis and treatment will allow doctors to reduce his cancer treatment in the new year as he encouraged others to take advantage of screening programs that can detect the disease early when it is easiest to treat. Charles, 77, revealed the p Critically wounded National Guard member being moved to in-patient rehabilitation 12/12/2025 04:49pm • A West Virginia National Guard member who was shot last month in the nation’s capital is being transitioned from hospital acute care to in-patient rehabilitation, a doctor said Friday. Staff. Sgt. Andrew Wolfe was airlifted to MedStar Washington Hospital Center with a critical gunshot wound to the Illinois becomes 12th state to provide medically assisted suicide for the terminally ill 12/12/2025 04:37pm • SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois residents with terminal illnesses may choose to end their lives on their own terms under a law Gov. JB Pritzker signed Friday. Legalized medically assisted suicide takes effect in September 2026 to give the Illinois Department of Public Health and other medical pa Man's death on roller coaster at Universal Orlando Resort ruled accidental 12/12/2025 04:22pm • ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The death of a 32-year-old man after riding a high-speed roller coaster at the Universal Epic Universe theme park was accidental, and an investigation has been closed, according to a Florida sheriff's office report released this week. Meanwhile, a medical examiner's report rel Winter virus season so far is not too bad, but doctors worry about suffering to come 12/12/2025 03:54pm • NEW YORK (AP) — It may feel like you are surrounded by sniffles and coughs, but flu season activity is still low in many parts of the U.S. New government data posted Friday shows that as of last week, flu activity was high in four states — Colorado, Louisiana, New Jersey and New York — and Data Doctors: Why holiday PC deals look different this year 12/12/2025 03:11pm • Q: Based on the current state of memory chips, should I buy during the holidays or wait? A: If you’ve been shopping for a new computer this year and felt a little sticker shock, you’re not imagining things. Prices on everyday PCs have crept upward during 2025, and it’s largely due to two pa Russian lugers plan to race in Lake Placid next week. Ukrainian sliders say it shouldn't be allowed 12/12/2025 12:19pm • PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — Russian athletes have told the International Luge Federation that they obtained visas and are coming to the U.S. for a World Cup race next weekend, a move that Ukrainian athletes believe is simply unfair. And it might not be long before Russians are competing on the bobsled Immigration crackdown leaves teens to care for siblings after parents get detained 12/12/2025 12:05am • KENNER, La. (AP) — Vilma Cruz, a mother of two, had just arrived at her newly leased Louisiana home this week when federal agents surrounded her vehicle in the driveway. She had just enough time to call her oldest son before they smashed the passenger window and detained her. The 38-year-old Hondu An airstrike on a hospital in a rebel-controlled area of Myanmar kills 34 and injures 80 12/11/2025 08:28pm • BANGKOK (AP) — An airstrike by Myanmar ’s military destroyed a hospital in an area controlled by a leading rebel armed force, killing 34 patients and medical staff, according to a rescue worker and independent media reports Thursday. About 80 other people were injured in the attack Wednesday nig Fairfax Co. middle school eyeing 14th straight Science Olympiad state title 12/11/2025 07:50pm • After seventh grader Chloe Kim finished taking a practice test as part of the Science Olympiad team, she researched some of the questions she got wrong. Then, she added new information to her cheat sheets, with the hope of improving her understanding. For the events Kim participates in, the c Medicare Advantage vs. Medicare Cost Plans: What's the Difference? 12/11/2025 07:00pm • There's a wide range of Medicare health insurance plans available to adults age 65 and older (and some younger individuals with qualifying disabilities), and it can be confusing trying to decide which option is best for your unique situation. Two options you may be considering are Medicare Advantage Does Medicare Pay for Nursing Homes? 12/11/2025 07:00pm • When the time comes to transition to nursing home care, figuring out how to pay for it is often a primary concern for families. Many people mistakenly believe Medicare will cover the entire cost of nursing home care but are unpleasantly surprised to discover Medicare's coverage restrictions. Does Me How to Support Someone With a Drug Addiction 12/11/2025 07:00pm • Nick Padlo's addiction to alcohol and drugs didn't happen overnight. "I was using them as a tool to cope with depression and anxiety," says the recovered addict and founder of Sophros Recovery in Florida. But his addiction made his mental health even worse. Eventually, he realized getting help was i