Experts say abductions for ransom are rare, despite dramatic portrayals on TV
Explainer: Why are many Hispanic surnames formed from 2 names and how does that work in the US?
The latest census estimates show more than 68 million people in the U.S. identify as ethnically Hispanic
Immigrant whose skull was broken in eight places during ICE arrest says beating was unprovoked
A Mexican immigrant whose skull was broken during his arrest by immigration officers last month in Minnesota says the beating was unprovoked
What to know about Nancy Guthrie’s kidnapping and the race to find her
It’s been a week since “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie’s mother disappeared from her home in Arizona in what authorities say was a kidnapping
Winning numbers drawn in Friday’s Mega Millions
The winning numbers in Friday evening’s drawing of the "Mega Millions" game were: 13-21-25-52-62, Mega Ball: 19, Megaplier:
Menstrual blood test could offer alternative to cervical screening for cancer
Researchers say blood sample strip, which can be used at home, can pick up virus that causes cervical cancer A pioneering test of period blood for signs of cervical cancer could be a convenient, non-invasive and accurate way of screening for the disease, researchers have said. A regular sanitary pad...
UK ‘could lose generation of scientists’ with cuts to projects and research facilities
UK’s research funding body says best scientists are taking posts overseas due to lack of job stability at home Hundreds of early career researchers have warned the UK will lose a generation of scientists after the announcement of significant cuts to physics projects and research facilities. Scientists working in particle...
Most statin side-effects not caused by the drugs, study finds
While labels list dozens of possible risks only four are supported by evidence, say researchers Almost all side-effects listed for statins are not caused by the drugs, according to the world’s most comprehensive review of evidence. Other than the well-known risks around muscle pain and diabetes, only four of 66...
Argentina and US sign free trade deal in breakthrough for Milei
Argentina and the United States have reached an expansive trade deal, a win for Argentine President Javier Milei as he moves to open up the South American nation’s notoriously protectionist economy and a reflection of the close alliance between the rad...
New York’s incoming archbishop will focus on evangelizing and reengagement
The incoming archbishop of New York says he plans to emphasize the importance of evangelizing as he takes charge of one of the biggest U.S. archdioceses