Life expectancy in the US dropped again

Life expectancy in the United States has dropped for the second year in a row.

LASD union files new action to fight county COVID vaccine mandate

The Association for Los Angeles Deputy Sheriffs continues to fight the LA County Board of Supervisors over who has the authority to enforce the county employee vaccine mandate - the board, or Sheriff Alex Villanueva.

Hundreds protest COVID vaccine mandates at downtown LA rally

More than 1,000 people spent Sunday protesting in front of Los Angeles City Hall against COVID-19 vaccine mandates.

In Depth: Aphasia, sideshows, student loans

Hal is joined by Roberta Elman, Founder and President of Aphasia Center of California to discuss a disorder that affects 2 million Americans. Hal also speaks with Assemblyman Vince Fong to talk about combating street racing, and higher education expert Michael Kitchen to discuss student loans.

Texas DA to drop murder charges against woman after self-induced abortion

According to the DA, a review of applicable Texas law showed that Lizelle Herrera “cannot and should not be prosecuted for the allegation against her.”

Father breaks record running half marathon pushing quintuplets

Chad Kempel, a father of seven, crossed the finish line in two hours and 19 minutes. And he did it all while pushing his five 4-year-olds.

The difference between COVID-19 symptoms and seasonal allergies

A chart from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows there are several overlapping symptoms between the two, but the more severe symptoms are more associated with COVID-19.

Biden ‘has not ruled out’ canceling student loan debts, White House says

Press Secretary Jen Psaki made the comment the same day the Biden administration announced plans to freeze federal student loan payments through Aug. 31

Fauci expects uptick in COVID-19 cases in coming weeks, another surge in the fall

Dr. Anthony Fauci noted an increase in COVID-19 cases could come “over the next couple of weeks” potentially fueled by the high transmissibility of BA.2 — a subvariant of the omicron variant.

Hayward boy's dream to go to Disney comes true - and then some

A Hayward boy with a rare form of cancer who dreamed of going to Disney World will be soon going to the Happiest Place on Earth and fundraising efforts to send him there will also help other children realize their wishes, too.

Zoos move birds indoors as avian flu spreads in North America

Birds can spread the virus through droppings and nasal discharge. Experts say it can be spread through contaminated equipment, clothing, boots and vehicles carrying supplies.

Shanghai using robot dogs, drones to issue COVID lockdown commands

People in China’s business capital and most populous city have grown frustrated over the government’s effort to contain a spreading COVID outbreak.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi tests positive for COVID-19

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has tested positive for COVID-19, her deputy chief of staff Drew Hammill tweeted Thursday.

After multiple miscarriages, author creates inspiring postcards to help others

Baily Henry says more information is given to patients about pregnancies, Botox and even those buying a car— but little material is handed out to women going through a miscarriage.