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Muhammad Zaman, author of the new book <em>Biography of Resistance: The Epic Battle Between People and Pathogens</em><em>,</em> in his lab at Boston University.

Why Antibiotic Resistance Is More Worrisome Than Ever

The novel coronavirus is the world's most pressing health concern. But other threats remain — and are heightened by this current crisis.

Sen. Richard Burr, R-N.C., here in February, is temporarily stepping aside as chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee during the investigation of his stock sales. He has denied any wrongdoing.

Burr To Step Down As Intelligence Chairman During Probe Of Stock Sell-Off

Sen. Richard Burr, R-N.C., is stepping aside during the Justice Department's investigation, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said in a statement Thursday.

For eight years, a box of Twinkies sat in Colin Purrington's basement until last week when he finally opened them. Varying levels of mold had developed on the snack cakes, and he eventually sent them to two West Virginia University scientists to study the kind of fungus growing on them.

A Disturbing Twinkie That Has, So Far, Defied Science

A Twinkie stored in a basement for eight years has been transformed by fungi, giving scientists something unusual to ponder and probe.

Doctors' Unconscious Bias Affects Quality Of Health Care Services, Research Shows

Research shows that doctors' unconscious bias can hurt patients of color. Some hospitals are trying to train doctors and stop disparate treatment.

Supporters of Kyrgyzstan's Prime Minister Sadyr Japarov attend a rally in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on Thursday. President Sooronbai Jeenbekov announced his resignation in a bid to end the turmoil that has engulfed the Central Asian nation after a disputed parliamentary election.

Kyrgyzstan's President Resigns Amid Turmoil Following Disputed Election

"I'm not clinging to power," Sooronbay Jeenbekov said. The new prime minister, sprung from jail, says he'll become president. Russia, Kyrgyzstan's main ally, is freezing aid until the situation calms.

Experts Say Attack On Hunter Biden's Addiction Deepens Stigma For Millions

President Trump's son Donald Trump Jr. called Biden "a crackhead." Researchers say that kind of humiliation puts many Americans with addiction at risk. Most people never get help because of shame.

Then-Mexican Defense Secretary Gen. Salvador Cienfuegos (right) with then-U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis at the Pentagon in 2017. Cienfuegos was arrested Thursday at Los Angeles International Airport.

U.S. Arrests Mexico's Ex-Defense Chief, Accused Of Helping Drug Cartel

Retired Gen. Salvador Cienfuegos was allegedly known as"El Padrino" and worked on behalf of a deadly criminal organization while he was defense chief from 2012 to 2018, according to a court filing.

Oregon's College Towns Prepare For The Return Of Football

The Pac-12 kicks off its new season in early November. But there won't be any fans in the stadiums. Businesses in two college football towns in Oregon are looking forward to football's return.

News Brief: Trump And Biden's Competing Town Halls, COVID-19 Vaccine

Trump and Biden hosted separate but competing town halls in lieu of a debate. And, states are rushing to come up with COVID-19 vaccine distribution plans, without knowing when one will be available.

Hormel Is Giving Out Face Masks So The Scent Of Bacon Can Follow You Everywhere

The masks, decorated with pictures of bacon, feature the latest in "pork-scented technology," according to Hormel.

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