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Trump budget slashes agency money to boost defense spending 03/16/2017 12:02am • WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is unveiling a $1.15 trillion budget, a far-reaching overhaul of federal government spending that slashes a dozen departments to finance a significant increase in the military and make a down payment on a U.S.-Mexico border wall. Thursday's scheduled budget Cancer and Infertility: Why Aren't More Women Being Told About the Risks? 03/15/2017 08:00pm • One of the key characteristics that differentiates young adult cancer from cancer in other age groups is the fact that newly diagnosed women can, in fact, be pregnant. On a recent podcast of The Stupid Cancer Show, two young mothers were interviewed. Not only were they diagnosed with cancer while p Graduate Schools Offer New Paths Into Health Care 03/14/2017 08:00pm • The ever-growing pressure on doctors and hospitals to deliver better, safer care as cost-efficiently as possible -- and to emphasize prevention in an effort to keep people well -- has greatly increased the demand for workers with all sorts of highly specialized skills. A whole array of graduate prog 7 Tips for Retiring to Canada 03/09/2017 07:00pm • The stormy political climate in the U.S. has some people dreaming of life in a country where calm and civility reign supreme. For many, Canada is that country. "It's the kinder, gentler neighbor up north," says Nuri Katz, president of Apex Capital Partners and an immigration and residency planning e 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