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Va. jury at Abu Ghraib civil trial might not be able to reach verdict: judge says 05/02/2024 09:00am • ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — The judge presiding over the trial of a military contractor accused of contributing to the mistreatment of detainees at the Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq two decades ago speculated Wednesday that the jury may not be able to reach a verdict after it concluded a seventh day of del Does Medicare cover Ozempic? 05/01/2024 08:00pm • As the overall population ages, there is a growing prevalence of diabetes among adults ages 65 and older. In fact, about 16.5 million people in this age group are estimated to be living with diabetes, according to the American Diabetes Association. This demographic faces a higher susceptibility to d How Medical Schools Are Improving Access for Underrepresented Minorities 05/01/2024 08:00pm • As the U.S. faces a growing doctor shortage, medical schools are struggling to meet the shortfall. They're also struggling to matriculate student bodies that reflect the nation's racial diversity -- so while the shortage of doctors is grave, it's even worse with underrepresented minorities. Accordin 10 ETFs to Build a Diversified Portfolio 05/01/2024 08:00pm • One of the most counterintuitive yet crucial concepts in investing is diversification. It might seem paradoxical, but combining individually volatile assets that each fluctuate significantly can actually stabilize the overall risk of a portfolio when they are properly mixed. "For instance, combining United Methodists repeal longstanding ban on LGBTQ clergy 05/01/2024 04:52pm • CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — United Methodist delegates repealed their church’s longstanding ban on LGBTQ clergy with no debate on Wednesday, removing a rule forbidding “self-avowed practicing homosexuals” from being ordained or appointed as ministers. Delegates voted 692-51 at their General Confe Louisiana won't immediately get a new majority-Black House district after judges reject it 05/01/2024 04:00pm • NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A new congressional map giving Louisiana a second majority-Black House district was rejected Tuesday by a panel of three federal judges, fueling new uncertainty about district boundaries as the state prepares for fall congressional elections. The 2-1 ruling forbids the use of a So you've lost weight using Wegovy. Does that mean you can stop taking it? 05/01/2024 02:30pm • Millions of Americans who have dropped pounds and boosted their health using popular obesity drugs like Wegovy are facing a new dilemma: What happens if they stop taking them? Many worry that they’ll regain weight and revert to old habits. In studies, people who paused the drugs put back on most o DJ Stewart hits a 3-run homer to lead the Mets past the Cubs 4-2 04/30/2024 11:42pm • NEW YORK (AP) — DJ Stewart hit a tiebreaking three-run homer in the sixth inning Tuesday night, lifting the New York Mets to a 4-2 win over the Chicago Cubs. Stewart had just three hits in his previous 23 at-bats before sending a no-doubt drive into the second deck in right field against Adbert Al 14 Health Screening Tests Every Woman Should Have 04/30/2024 08:00pm • Be proactive about your healthHealth screenings -- physical exams, tests and procedures used to detect disease early -- are important. Screening tests are designed to detect hidden disease in otherwise healthy people. From mammograms to colonoscopies and Pap smears, these are the 14 screenings all w Doctors Every Woman Needs 04/30/2024 08:00pm • A woman's health care needs change throughout life. Still, consistent care from a trusted primary care provider, obstetrician-gynecologist and other specialists can help ensure that you get treatment for lifelong health concerns and help prevent future health issues. When talking about women's healt 5 of the Best Stocks to Buy Now 04/30/2024 08:00pm • After a relentless run-up over the past year, the stock market started to cool off in April. Increasingly, investors are growing preoccupied about various macroeconomic concerns. For example, persistently elevated levels of inflation are casting doubt on the Federal Reserve's planned 2024 rate cuts. 10 Driveway Ideas to Maximize Curb Appeal 04/30/2024 08:00pm • If you're selling a home, you're thinking about curb appeal, including painting the house and sprucing up the yard. You're probably looking at home improvements, too. You should also be looking at ideas for your driveway. Your driveway is exactly what curb appeal is -- it literally meets the curb US poised to ease restrictions on marijuana in historic shift, but it'll remain controlled substance 04/30/2024 07:51pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will move to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, The Associated Press has learned, a historic shift to generations of American drug policy that could have wide ripple effects across the country. The proposal, which still must be 2024 Kentucky Derby Odds 04/30/2024 07:02pm • Field for Saturday's 150th Kentucky Derby, with post position, horse's name, jockey's name and current odds: PP HorseJockeyOdds1. DornochLuisSaez21/12. Sierra LeoneTylerGaffalione7/23. Mystik DanBrianHernandezJr.31/14. Catchring FreedomFlavienPrat9/15. CatalyticJoseOrtiz31/16. Just SteelKeithAsmuss US challenges 'bogus' patents on Ozempic and other drugs in effort to spur competition 04/30/2024 05:36pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal regulators are challenging patents on 20 brand-name drugs, including the blockbuster weight-loss injection Ozempic, in the latest effort by the Biden administration targeting pharmaceutical industry practices that drive up prices. The Federal Trade Commission on Tuesday s