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Canadian federal agency says cull over, all ostriches shot dead at British Columbia farm 11/07/2025 05:50pm • EDGEWOOD, British Columbia (AP) — A Canadian federal agency said Friday it has shot dead all ostriches at a British Columbia farm, fulfilling a 10-month-old cull order over a bird flu outbreak. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency said in a news release on Friday a professional marksman was used an Today in Sports - Magic Johnson announces he has tested positive for the AIDS virus and is retiring 11/06/2025 10:10am • Nov. 7 1943 — The Detroit Lions and New York Giants play the last scoreless tie in the NFL. 1968 — Red Berenson scores six goals, including four in the second period, to lead the St. Louis Blues to an 8-0 victory over Philadelphia. 1974 — South Africa is awarded the Davis Cup against India. In Today in Sports - Week Ahead, November 7 - 13 11/06/2025 10:05am • Nov. 7 1943 — The Detroit Lions and New York Giants play the last scoreless tie in the NFL. 1968 — Red Berenson scores six goals, including four in the second period, to lead the St. Louis Blues to an 8-0 victory over Philadelphia. 1974 — South Africa is awarded the Davis Cup against India. In Controversy over Tucker Carlson interview reveals conservative movement's conflict over antisemitism 10/31/2025 07:45pm • NEW YORK (AP) — As Republicans accuse Democrats of tolerating antisemitism in their party, the GOP on Friday was roiled by its own schism after the leader of a powerful right-wing think tank defended prominent conservative commentator Tucker Carlson for his friendly podcast interview with a far-ri Bird flu hits migrating cranes hard in Germany as the virus flares up 10/29/2025 03:02am • LINUM, Germany (AP) — In a spot outside Berlin that's usually a paradise for birdwatchers, volunteers have recovered nearly 2,000 dead cranes in recent days as bird flu has hit the migrating birds hard. Linum, a small village about an hour's travel from the German capital, is known in summer for i Maryland health officials launch ‘combined’ data dashboard on COVID-19, other respiratory illnesses 10/28/2025 07:30am • Maryland health officials launched a new data dashboard on seasonal respiratory illnesses as the winter holidays approach — with data on the once-novel COVID-19 virus now reported alongside that of influenza and others. The Maryland Department of Health announced Monday that the Maryland Combi Warning issued over spike in hand, foot and mouth disease in Prince George's schools 10/24/2025 09:01pm • A warning has gone out to parents of Prince George's County Public Schools students about a spike in hand, foot and mouth disease. So far students in more than 40 schools have reported cases of the virus, impacting students from preschool to high school, since the school year began in late August. COVID-19 vaccines may help some cancer patients fight tumors 10/22/2025 05:42pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — The most widely used COVID-19 vaccines may offer a surprise benefit for some cancer patients – revving up their immune systems to help fight tumors. People with advanced lung or skin cancer who were taking certain immunotherapy drugs lived substantially longer if they also g During cold and flu season, the youngest kids really are the germiest 10/22/2025 08:04am • Forget colorful leaves. Any caregiver knows that the real signs of fall are kids with coughs, sneezes and sniffles. Autumn marks the start of respiratory virus season, when colds, flu and other bugs start circulating — especially among the very young. A recent study confirmed what many families in Taiwan reports its first case of African swine fever and culls scores of pigs 10/22/2025 03:59am • TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan reported its first cases of African swine fever on Wednesday and culled at least 195 pigs from the affected farm. Authorities also ordered a ban on the movement and slaughter of pigs across the island. The Ministry of Agriculture said that samples from dead pigs from a Boris Johnson denies UK failure in planning COVID school closures but apologizes for mistakes 10/21/2025 02:13pm • LONDON (AP) — Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson denied on Tuesday that his government failed to properly prepare for the “horror" of school closures during the COVID-19 pandemic, but he apologized for government mistakes. Johnson told the U.K. Covid-19 Inquiry that officials were overw US joined by Mexico, Costa Rica and Jamaica in plan to host 2031 Women's World Cup, the only bid 10/20/2025 07:31pm • NEW YORK (AP) — The United States plans to co-host the 2031 World Cup with regional neighbors, the same structure being used for the men's championship next year. Mexico, Costa Rica and Jamaica were added Monday to the U.S. Soccer Federation proposal as co-hosts, the only bid to be considered when What Dr. Oz wants you to know about Medicare open enrollment 10/17/2025 11:22am • The open enrollment period for Medicare plans began Wednesday. From now through Dec. 7, people can enroll in a new plan or change up their existing Medicare plan. Dr. Mehmet Oz, who heads the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, joined WTOP anchors John Aaron and Michelle Basch live California mpox cases raise concerns. But health officials say the risk remains low 10/16/2025 07:08pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Two Californians diagnosed with mpox may be the first U.S. cases resulting from the local spread of a different version of the virus, health officials said. The Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services this week confirmed the first case through testing at a state lab. Lo Lesotho finds its HIV care system unraveling and patients in despair in the wake of US cuts 10/16/2025 07:33am • HA LEJONE, Lesotho (AP) — In the snow-topped mountains of Lesotho, mothers carrying babies on their backs walk for hours to the nearest health clinic, only to find HIV testing isn’t available. Centers catering to the most vulnerable are shutting their doors. Health workers have been laid off in