Living on the streets is dangerous any time of year, but that’s especially true when temperatures dip below freezing.
She died where she lived: at the bus stop. Willie Mae White loved to dance. She told stories about her boyfriends. She treated everyone with kindness. She was homeless. On Tuesday, White froze to death at the Joliet, Illinois bus stop she called home. She was 55 years old. “She doesn’t have to worry about being cold anymore,” an
Knowledge about nutrition has evolved since the early 1990s, and the Food and Drug Administration says the labels need to reflect that.
WASHINGTON (AP) — After 20 years, the nutrition facts label on the back of food packages is getting a makeover. Knowledge about nutrition has evolved since the early 1990s, and the Food and Drug Administration says the labels need to reflect that. Nutritionists and other health experts have their own wish list for label changes. The number
The seizures could complicate talks between opposition leaders and President Viktor Yanukovych.
KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian protesters seized a government ministry in the capital and besieged several governors' offices in western regions Friday, raising the pressure on the country's Russia-leaning government. But President Viktor Yanukovych showed little willingness to negotiate, promoting his hawkish top aide to his
In a recent poll, 9 out of 10 respondents favored taking action on climate change.
Latinos strongly support efforts to tackle climate change and protect the environment, a new poll has found. The poll, which was completed for the NRDC by polling firm Latino Decisions, surveyed 805 registered Latino voters and found that about 9 out of 10 respondents favored taking action on climate change, with 92 percent calling for more use
Unlike the heroin of yesteryear, which required a needle, users nowadays can buy a powder-filled capsule that can be broken open and snorted — for just $10.
For years, drug addiction advocacy groups have warned there was a growing heroin epidemic in the U.S. that would only get worse if lawmakers failed to pay attention. Specifically, the concern for many was that heroin was becoming more and more appealing to teenagers -- many of whom were overdosing and dying. Nationwide, heroin deaths increased 45
A report said state and federal water agencies have endangered water supplies and fish species in order to appease corporate agribusiness interests, developers and oil companies.
Californians concerned about the use of fracking in the state gathered outside of the California state Capitol building on Wednesday for Gov. Jerry Brown’s State of the State address. About 200 protesters held signs and banners asking Brown, once again, to take action and ban the use of fracking in the state. Activists from Oil Change
