North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, frustrated with the slow pace of denuclearization negotiations, has issued a new threat.
Author: Jorge L. Ortiz, USA TODAY
‘Puffing and driving’: CDC reports nearly 50% spike in motorists hitting the road high
A new CDC report shows the percentage of people who acknowledge driving under the influence of marijuana spiked by 47% in four years.
Starbucks apologizes for third ‘anti police’ incident in six months, this time in California
Starbucks apologized for employees’ refusal to serve deputies in Riverside, California, the company’s third such incident with police in six months.
‘Deeply sorry’ PG&E takes blame for California’s deadliest wildfire, seeks ‘technologies’ to limit future risks
A report by California regulators puts the blame for last year’s deadly Camp Fire on PG&E, which says it’s exploring innovative solutions.
‘A distinctly American phenomenon’: Our workforce is dying faster than any other wealthy country, study shows
Study shows a decline in life expectancy in the U.S. is driven by increased mortality among working-age people 25-64 , a danger sign for the economy.
Early part of flu season ‘not as scary’ as feared, but CDC urges vaccinations
Fears of a severe flu season have not materialized so far, perhaps an indication this year’s vaccine is a good match. It’s early, though.
Virginia doctor jailed for ‘unnecessary surgeries on unsuspecting patients,’ charged with health care fraud
Javaid Perwaiz, a Virginia OB-GYN, was arrested and charged with health care fraud and making false statements relating to health care matters.
Saudis recruited Twitter employees to spy on critics, prosecutors say
Federal prosecutors allege the Saudi Arabian government recruited two Twitter employees to spy on accounts of users critical of the kingdom.
Wildfires, power outages, now flooding? California has a dam problem – and desert communities might be in danger
A new report by the Army Corps of Engineers says Californians may have to add risk of flooding in desert communities to their list of hardships.
Northern California double-whammy: Amid blackouts, massive fire forces nearly 200,000 to flee homes
Nearly 200,000 people in Northern California are under mandatory evacuation orders as the wind whips up, making the Kincade Fire even more dangerous.