World
May 6

King Charles III's coronation anniversary is marked by ceremonial gun salutes across London

Ceremonial gun salutes rang out across London under soggy skies Monday to mark the anniversary of the coronation of King Charles III.
World
May 6

Authorities say multiple injuries after building under construction collapses in South Africa

A building that was under construction collapsed in South Africa on Monday, with authorities saying there were ''multiple patients.''
Business
May 6

Hospital operator Steward Health Care files for bankruptcy protection

Hospital operator Steward Health Care filed for bankruptcy protection early Monday morning, but pledged to maintain the eight hospitals it operates in Massachusetts.
Nation
May 6

Minnesota Democrats propose constitutional amendment to protect abortion and LGBTQ rights

Minnesota Democrats have introduced far-reaching legislation to add abortion and LGBTQ rights to the state's constitution in hopes of making it much harder for future lawmakers to repeal these and other rights in the future.
Business
May 6

With help from AI, Randy Travis got his voice back. Here's how his first song post-stroke came to be

With some help from artificial intelligence, country music star Randy Travis, celebrated for his timeless hits like ''Forever and Ever, Amen'' and ''I Told You So," has his voice back.
Nation
May 5

Many Florida women can't get abortions past 6 weeks. Where else can they go?

When Florida enacted its six-week abortion ban last week, clinics in several other Southern and mid-Atlantic states sprang into action, knowing women would look to them for services no longer available where they live.
Variety
May 5

With a vest and a voice, helpers escort kids through San Francisco's broken Tenderloin streets

Wearing a bright safety vest with the words ''Safe Passage'' on the back, Tatiana Alabsi strides through San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood to its only public elementary school, navigating broken bottles and stained sleeping bags along tired streets that occasionally reek of urine.
World
May 4

King Charles III's openness about cancer has helped him connect with people in year after coronation

King Charles III's decision to be open about his cancer diagnosis has helped the new monarch connect with the people of Britain and strengthened the monarchy in the year since his dazzling coronation at Westminster Abbey.
Nation
May 4

Texas police officer dies after being injured when a tornado struck his home

A Texas police officer has died of injuries he suffered when a tornado struck his home, according to the Conroe Police Department.
Nation
May 4

After Roe, the network of people who help others get abortions see themselves as 'the underground'

Waiting in a long post office line with the latest shipment of ''abortion aftercare kits,'' Kimra Luna got a text. A woman who'd taken abortion pills three weeks earlier was worried about bleeding — and disclosing the cause to a doctor.
Nation
May 4

After Roe, the network of people who help others get abortions see themselves as 'the underground'

Waiting in a long post office line with the latest shipment of ''abortion aftercare kits,'' Kimra Luna got a text. A woman who'd taken abortion pills three weeks earlier was worried about bleeding — and disclosing the cause to a doctor.
Nation
May 3

Marijuana backers eye proposed federal regulatory change as an aid to legalizing pot in more states

As the U.S. government moves toward reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug, there may be little immediate impact in the dozen states that have not already legalized cannabis for widespread medical or recreational use by adults.
Sports
May 3

Twins put Buxton on injured list with inflammation in troublesome knee; antsy Lewis still rehabbing

The Minnesota Twins placed center fielder Byron Buxton on the 10-day injured list Friday because of inflammation in his troublesome right knee, with guarded optimism his absence can be kept to the minimum.
Nation
May 3

Alabama court won't revisit frozen embryo ruling

The Alabama Supreme Court on Friday declined to reconsider a controversial ruling that said frozen embryos are considered children under a state law.
Business
May 3

Aetna agrees to settle lawsuit over fertility coverage for LGBTQ+ customers

Aetna has agreed to settle a lawsuit that accused the health insurer of discriminating against LGBTQ+ customers in need of fertility treatment.
Nation
May 3
COVID vaccines have been given to more than 270 million people in the U.S.

Thousands believe COVID vaccines harmed them. Is anyone listening?

All vaccines have at least occasional side effects. But people who say they were injured by COVID vaccines believe their cases have been ignored.
World
May 3

Sudanese military leader's son dies of injuries following a motorcycle crash in Turkey

The son of Sudan's army chief, Abdel Fattah Burhan, has died in hospital on Friday two months after he was severely injured in a motorcycle accident in the Turkish capital, Ankara, Turkey's state-run news agency reported.
Nation
May 3

Missouri abortion-rights campaign turns in more than double the needed signatures to get on ballot

Advocates on Friday turned in more than twice the needed number of signatures to put a proposal to legalize abortion on the Missouri ballot this year.
Nation
May 3

A new sea route for Gaza aid is on track, USAID says. Treating starving children is a priority

The United States expects to have on-the-ground arrangements in Gaza ready for humanitarian workers to start delivering food, treatment for starving children and other urgent assistance by early to mid-month when the American military expects to complete a floating pier for the aid, an official with the U.S. Agency for International Development said.
Health
May 3
Pollen can be a real hurdle for people who want to take advantage of spring weather by exercising outdoors.

5 tips for exercising during allergy season

Start by picking a time when pollen is low.

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