Hospitals, Insurers Invest Big Dollars To Tackle Patients' Social Needs

Organizations have looked into whether addressing patients’ social needs improves health and lowers medical costs over the last decade.

Hemmed In At Home, Nonprofit Hospitals Look For Profits Abroad

Nonprofit hospitals are as aggressive as commercial hospitals in seeking to dominate their health care markets.

Nassib becomes first active NFL player to come out as gay

The Raiders' tight end was greeted with support from people across the sports world.

Tornado That Hit Woodridge, Naperville Had 140 MPH Winds

One tornado cut a swath through DuPage County, including Burr Ridge and Darien. Another, an EF-0 tornado, hit Plainfield and Romeoville.

Tornado Cleanup + Mark Konkol’s Road Trip + Drink Wine Again

Quickly, your 5-minute read for a smart start to the day: The Navy fired on its own ship, causing an earthquake; fireworks: what's legal?

4th Of July Fireworks Laws: See What’s Legal Across The States

See how the states compare on what types of fireworks are allowed ahead of the 4th of July.

How ProPublica Probe Led To Solving A Cold Case

Investigation into untested DNA evidence helped solve a 1983 murder.

High Court Sides With Ex-Athletes In NCAA Compensation Case

The ruling doesn't decide if student athletes should be paid, but guides schools on offering tens of thousands of dollars in other benefits.

U.S. Hits Encouraging Milestones On Virus Deaths And Shots

About 45 percent of Americans are fully vaccinated as U.S. deaths hit their lowest daily total since the early days of the pandemic.

What It Means When Celebrities Stay Coy About Their Vaccine Status

While fans often know intricate details about athletes’ knee joints and concussions, their COVID-19​ vaccination status is another story.

As Urban Life Resumes, Can U.S. Cities Avert Gridlock?

Public transit ridership plummeted, and private vehicular traffic declined by half in most metro areas during the pandemic. But what now?

Ransomware Gangs Get Paid Off As Officials Struggle For Fix

Experts say skyrocketing ransoms finance better criminal intelligence-gathering and tools that will only worsen the global crime wave.

Video: Navy Fires On Its Own Ship (And Sets Off An Earthquake)

The Navy detonated a 40,000-pound bomb to test the battle readiness of the USS Gerald Ford, causing a small earthquake near a Florida beach.

Signed Baseball Memory + Best Children’s Hospitals + Cat Burglar

Here's your 5-minute read to start the day: firefly vs. lightning bug, weekend at a winery, RV stuck for a week.

Best Children's Hospitals Ranked In New U.S. News List

The latest children’s hospital rankings from U.S. News include the highest-rated pediatric facilities in each state.

Spacewalking Astronauts Install New Solar Panel At Space Station

Thomas Pesquet and NASA astronaut Shane Kimbrough installed the first in a series of solar panels at the International Space Station.

New Leash On Life + A Good Boy Gone + Cicada Treat Returns

Here’s your 5-minute read to start the day: a happy McBirthday, Father’s Day flicks, and summer is officially here.

U.S. Lockdown 'Unlikely' Over Delta Virus Variant : Biden

The highly contagious new COVID-19 variant has been found in 41 states, according to reports.

'Our Sweet, Good Boy': First Dog Champ Dies At 13

Champ, a German Shepherd, was one of two dogs who moved to the White House with President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden.

Tropical Storm Claudette Brings Rain, Floods To Gulf Coast

The storm prompted heavy rain, flash flooding, and tornadoes throughout parts of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama.

McConnell Vows To Block Voting Legislation; Rejects Compromise

McConnell's promise all but guarantees that Republicans will filibuster the bill that would overrule state laws restricting early voting.

How Does This Happen In America? + Very Strange Juneteenth Event

Quickly, your 5-minute read for a smart start to the day: “Dear Intern”; your weekly facepalm moment; what we’re reading on Juneteenth.

The Hard Realities Of A ‘No Jab, No Job' Mandate For Health Care Workers

The excuses health care workers gave for not getting vaccinations rnged from the speed of approval and how convenient it was to get a shot.

U.S. Catholic Bishops OK Steps Toward Possible Rebuke Of Biden

The move to deny communion to U.S. politicians who support abortion rights is seen by some as a "weaponization of the Eucharist."

U.S. Hits 300 Million Coronavirus Shots; July 4 Goal Unlikely

After 150 days in office, President Joe Biden marked the milestone by saying there is "more work to be done" against the pandemic.

New Videos Show Brutality Of Jan. 6 Attacks On Capitol Police

The footage was made public as Senate Republicans block a bipartisan inquiry into the insurrection, some House Republicans defend rioters.

Dear Intern: How A Mistake Turned Into A Heartfelt Twitter Trend

Professionals share the mistakes they’ve made in their careers on Twitter after an HBO Max intern mistakenly sent an email to subscribers.

Missing Pages Of History: 31 Books To Read For Juneteenth

One of the best ways to defeat ignorance surrounding the holiday and the Black American experience is to read books, one educator says.

9 Good News Stories: Hear And Read Their Words; Captain's Big Gig

A remarkable thing happened after estranged dad’s 80,000-penny dump; town’s water tower sale is remarkable, too, but for a different reason.

June Solstice: When Does Summer Start In 2021?

The summer solstice marks the longest day of the year — and the beginning of a season of fun in your city.

What's Behind The Heat Wave In The American West? AP Explains

Record daily highs were seen this week in parts of Arizona, California, New Mexico, Montana, Wyoming and Utah.

Many Americans Resuming Pre-Virus Activities: AP-NORC Poll

Americans are once again going to bars or restaurants, traveling and attending events such as movies or sports.

Why One Single Mom Calls The GoodRx App "A Blessing In Our Lives"

Kiara says she "couldn't believe or wrap my head around" the savings she was able to get on her prescription medications.

All About Dads: 5 Facts About Father's Day 2021

Father’s Day 2021 is June 20. From bad ties to beers to baseball games, here’s how America’s celebrating Dad this year.

Pandemic Swells Medicaid Enrollment To Record 80M People

Medicaid, once the ugly duckling compared with the politically powerful and popular Medicare program, now covers nearly 1 in 4 Americans.

Americans Gave A Record $471 Billion To Charity In 2020

Amid concerns about the coronavirus pandemic, job losses and racial justice, giving bucked historical trends in three ways.

Young People Eager To Have Sex; Will Post-Pandemic Hookups Bring Happiness Or Despair?

Can past catastrophes shed light on whether there will be a large rebound in people’s sexual behavior? Are we about to enter a Roaring 2021?

Boy, 7, A Rapist? + Drug War’s Cost + Crab Orgy + Batman’s Rescue

Here’s your 5-minute read to start the day: Stealing from volunteer firemen; Brood X Files; through NASA photographer Bill Ingalls’ lens.

14 House Republicans Voted Against Juneteenth Holiday

The dissenters — all white men — cited reasons including the holiday's formal name and that federal workers don't need another day off.

Juneteenth: 5 Things To Know About The Newest Federal Holiday

What to know about Juneteenth, June 19, the new national holiday celebrating the end of 246 years of slavery in America.