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Women go on strike in US to show their economic clout 03/08/2017 04:10pm • PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Many American women stayed home from work, joined rallies or wore red Wednesday to demonstrate how vital they are to the U.S. economy, as International Women's Day was observed with a multitude of events around the world. The Day Without a Woman protest in the U.S. was put tog Financial Exploitation: When Taking Money Amounts to Elder Abuse 03/06/2017 07:00pm • When her husband died suddenly and unexpectedly from a massive heart attack, "Mary" -- who asked that her real name not be used due to the sensitive nature of her story -- was devastated and began spiraling downward. He was only in his late 60s and in relatively good health, she recalls. Mary fell From Zika to Terrorism, How to Protect Yourself While Traveling Abroad 03/05/2017 07:00pm • Take these precautions to maximize safety and eliminate stress during your trip.When you're preoccupied with packing, navigating airport security and collecting local currency for an upcoming trip to a far-flung locale, it's easy to overlook standard health and safety measures. But with a variety of How to spring clean your lifestyle 03/04/2017 06:03am • March brings about favorable weather changes and the turn of spring. While children are getting excited for spring break and outdoor activities, adults are simply enjoying the extended daylight when they leave the office. Although seasonal changes bring sunshine and warmth, our schedules also become Oscars best picture gaffe dominates after-party chatter 02/27/2017 05:02am • LOS ANGELES (AP) — Academy Awards after parties are always swanky and star-studded. But this year, even disparate celebrations had a conversation topic in common: The best-picture gaffe that saw Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway award the night's top prize to "La La Land," only to correct themselves Conservatives welcome Trump with delight _ and wariness 02/22/2017 07:44pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — For the past eight years, thousands of conservative activists have descended on Washington each spring with dreams of putting a Republican in the White House. This year, they're learning reality can be complicated. With Donald Trump's presidential victory, the future of the conse Coming Soon: 2018 Best Graduate Schools Rankings 02/20/2017 07:00pm • U.S. News will unveil the 2018 Best Graduate Schools rankings -- including for business, law, education, engineering, medical and nursing programs -- on usnews.com on March 14. Detailed statistical data collected about each program in these six largest graduate disciplines will be displayed on usnew Congress fails to overturn DC assisted suicide law 02/18/2017 04:11pm • WASHINGTON — Opposition arose last month in Congress to fight D.C.'s assisted suicide law, which was passed last fall by the council and signed into law by Mayor Muriel Bowser. But Congress has failed to vote to overturn the law. Starting Saturday, doctors may begin writing prescriptions for de The Latest: Mnuchin sworn in as treasury secretary 02/13/2017 08:56pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on President Donald Trump's Cabinet confirmations (all times EST): 8:55 p.m. Steven Mnuchin has been sworn in as the next treasury secretary. Mnuchin (mih-NOO'-chin) took the oath of office in the Oval Office Monday night. President Donald Trump says that M How to Prepare Your Body -- and Mind -- for a Protest 02/13/2017 07:00pm • So, you want to protest.You've seen the signs. You've heard the chants. You've smelled the sweat. Protests are sweeping the nation following the election of President Donald Trump, from the Women's March on Washington in January to airport assemblies opposing Trump's immigration order barring people Study tracks veterans with traumatic brain injury 02/13/2017 06:17am • WASHINGTON — A far-reaching federal study hopes to provide new detail for veterans suffering from a traumatic brain injury, or TBI. Early research from the Department of Veterans Affairs shows at least 20 percent of all veterans who fought in Iraq or Afghanistan have suffered a TBI. Many heal A divided, testy Senate confirms Trump health secretary 02/10/2017 03:21am • WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans won Senate confirmation of President Donald Trump's choice for health secretary early Friday in the testy chamber's fourth consecutive brawl over Cabinet picks. Senators approved Rep. Tom Price, R-Ga., to head the Health and Human Services Department by a strictly 4 Strategies for Sex Addicts in Recovery to Avoid Relapsing 01/31/2017 07:00pm • For sex addicts, life can be a seemingly never-ending quest to fulfill their sexual compulsions. Some male sex addicts, straight and gay, frequent prostitutes and seek anonymous liaisons through dating apps despite worries about contracting AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases. Some women se 7 Ways to Avoid Becoming an Elder Orphan 01/25/2017 07:00pm • The number of senior citizens who are single, isolated and who lack a support system to help them deal with health issues and day-to-day living activities has been increasing, prompting the geriatric care industry to coin the term "elder orphan." Many factors contribute to the increase in elder orph These Are the Countries Donald Trump Tweets About Most Often 01/18/2017 07:00pm • When he's not tweeting about the failing, biased media or encouraging people to buy boots and flannel, Donald Trump dabbles in discussing the affairs of other countries. Trump's foreign policy outlines general goals, but the specifics are hazier. For the details on which countries Trump is most li