Antibiotics commonly prescribed to babies may lead to an increased risk of allergies later in childhood, possibly because the medications can affect an infant’s gut bacteria, according to a new research paper. The research was published in the medical journal JAMA Pediatrics on Friday. It found that infants who were given antibiotics — penicillin, cephalosporin,
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A 66-year-old man living at an apartment complex in Westerly, Rhode Island shot two employees — one fatally — and another resident before apparently killing himself, Westerly Police Chief Shawn Lacey said. Police received calls just after 10:30 a.m. Thursday about a shooting at Babcock Village apartments, a three-story affordable housing complex for elderly and
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Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft failed to put itself on the correct course during an uncrewed test flight on Friday and will not reach the International Space Station during this mission. The company is now working to bring the spacecraft back to the ground, NASA and Boeing officials said during a press conference Friday morning. The current
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Click here for updates on this story ST. PETERSBURG, FL (WFTS) — A veterinarian made an unusual discovery while cleaning a dog’s teeth. Friends of Strays, a no-kill shelter in Pinellas County, rescued the 8-year-old dog from a county shelter last month. The dog, Buddy, was facing euthanasia because of his age and he tested
Continue Reading French telecom company Orange and its former CEO were found guilty on Friday of “institutional moral harassment” that the court said contributed to a spate of suicides among employees. In a landmark ruling, the Paris court sentenced the former CEO, Didier Lombard, to a year in prison, with eight months suspended, and fined Orange €75,000
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FIFA president Gianni Infantino has suggested the Women’s World Cup could be played every two years in the future. The tournament is currently held every four years — like the men’s edition — but Infantino says he is interested in the idea suggested by the French Football Federation to increase its frequency. “With France 2019,
Continue Reading Supermarkets want to convince customers to visit stores for lunch or dinner — not just for a grocery haul. For decades, grocery stores have included hot food and salad bars, delis and sandwich stations. But in recent years, many grocers have started adding sit-down restaurants, food halls and craft beer on tap, giving rise to
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Early in the film, “The Two Popes,” Cardinals Joseph Ratzinger and Jorge Bergoglio meet in a Vatican bathroom. Bergoglio, the future Pope Francis, is humming a tune while washing his hands. What’s the name of the hymn? asks Ratzinger, the future Pope Benedict XVI. “Dancing Queen,” by Abba, Bergoglio answers with a sly smile. It’s
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story PARMA, OH (WEWS) — A teacher’s aide at a Parma school is taking time during the holidays to give free haircuts to students during study hall. Nerjes Taweel, 21, is a licensed cosmetologist and instructional aide at Summit Academy, now combining her two passions to help out students
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The whereabouts of thousands of migrants waiting in Mexico for their upcoming court date in the United States is unknown, according to attorney accounts and data analyzed by CNN. Nearly 55,000 migrants, many of whom are from Central America, have been sent back to Mexico as part of a Trump administration policy that requires them
Continue ReadingEL PASO, Texas — Cold start to the morning, with freezing temperatures for most of the borderland. We will see sunny skies and a warm up for today and into the weekend. Highs in the lower 50s for today and should gradually increase for Saturday and Sunday. Rain chances make return for Christmas Eve. -Andres
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EL PASO, Texas — Former El Paso Congressman and presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke has announced his next move. In an email sent to his supporters, O’Rourke said he’s creating a grassroots organization called Powered by People. O’Rourke said the goal is to help Democrats win elections in Texas. “It will give us a shot at
Continue Reading US Steel is closing a mill near Detroit, laying off workers and cutting its dividend. The troubled company is trying to reverse operating losses it now forecasts for the fourth quarter. The mill, called the Great Lakes Works, is expected to close its iron and steelmaking operations by April 1. The part of the mill
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“Three-nil against Liverpool,” chants the bar packed with Flamengo fans, singing with the kind of rhythm that only South American fans can. “It went down in history. In Rio there is no equal, only Flamengo are world champions.” After a tense opening 78 minutes, they have just seen their team score two late goals to
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, KS (WDAF) — A young woman from Gardner, Kansas, who donated one of her kidneys this week set off a chain of events that will save several lives. Alli Shappell knew she wanted to be a kidney donor when she was a junior in high school
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You better watch out, you better not cry, better not pout, I’m telling you why: Santa Claus is watching you drive! A Vermont police department has installed a holiday-themed radar sign that illuminates “naughty” for speeders and “nice” for drivers abiding by the speed limit. The department in the city of Chester, about 90 miles
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President Donald Trump said Friday he’d spoken with his Chinese counterpart about the preliminarily trade deal struck by negotiators earlier this month. “Had a very good talk with President Xi of China concerning our giant Trade Deal,” Trump wrote on Twitter. “China has already started large scale purchaes (sic) of agricultural product & more.” He
Continue Reading The final Democratic presidential debate of 2019 may have taken place in California, but it was all about Iowa. Pete Buttigieg, Amy Klobuchar and Elizabeth Warren are banking on a strong performance there on the path to the nomination. They showed that on Thursday, with a series of clashes aimed squarely at voters in the
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(CNN) — Tim Slaten nunca perdió la esperanza de que el asesino de su madre fuera atrapado. Pero la última persona de la que sospechaba fue su entrenador de fútbol juvenil. Linda Slaten, de 31 años, fue estrangulada en su departamento de Lakeland, Florida, en septiembre de 1981 mientras sus hijos dormían, dijo la policía
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The old saying “time heals all wounds” applies to the economy. Stung by the Great Recession, it has taken a decade for many Americans to feel safe in their jobs and investments again. The polls tell the story. As 2019 winds down, the economy is getting its best rating in almost 20 years. Overall, 76%
Continue Reading The Democratic National Committee on Friday raised the bar for presidential candidates to qualify for the January primary debate in Iowa. In order to participate in the January 14 CNN/Des Moines Register debate, candidates will need to meet one of two polling requirements in addition to a fundraising requirement. Candidates will either need to receive
Continue Reading The federal prosecutor leading the probe into the 2016 Trump-Russia investigation has begun examining the role former CIA Director John Brennan played in how the intelligence community assessed Russia’s election interference, according to The New York Times. John Durham, the US attorney tapped by Attorney General William Barr to investigate, has requested Brennan’s emails, call
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It took every bit of Clyde Hoffman’s willpower to not touch every button, switch, and lever in Colorado’s Wings Over The Rockies Air & Space Museum. “If I could flip the switches, I’d tell you how to turn it on,” proclaimed the 12-year-old aviation enthusiast as he sat in the museum’s Boeing 727 cockpit exhibit.
Continue Reading So you met your dream partner on Tinder, got hitched and now plan on having kids. Internet conglomerate IAC, which just revealed plans Thursday to fully spin off Tinder parent Match, has you covered for what’s next. IAC said on Friday it had agreed to buy Care.com, a company that helps people find babysitters, housekeepers
Continue Reading Dish Network Chairman Charlie Ergen believes his company could be a significant competitor in the US consumer wireless business. Ergen testified over two days this week in support of the merger of T-Mobile and Sprint, which is currently being challenged in federal court by a group of state attorneys general. The companies say the merger
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What’s better than a nice, warm cup of coffee? If you ask Air New Zealand, the answer is following the java up with the sweet taste of … cup. Yes, that’s right — New Zealand’s national carrier is experimenting with a new edible coffee cup that will further reduce waste produced on board. Although the
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As we head into the eight nights of Hanukkah, the 12 days of Christmas and the seven days of Kwaanza, it’s time to remember a few simple rules. Blades or bludgeons or brass knuckles have no place in your carry-on bags. Nor do fireworks and flammable liquids. And please, please, please remove any loaded guns
Continue Reading Scientists at the UK’s Royal Botanic Gardens have released a list highlighting 10 of the most remarkable newly-described plants in 2019. In total, 102 plants and eight species of fungi were named for the first time, but many are already threatened with extinction due to human activity, according to a statement from the gardens released
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story OLATHE, KS (WDAF) — Newly released court documents are shedding light on a Johnson County child abuse case. An Olathe man is charged with hitting a two-month-old baby girl belonging to his cousin. Andrea Donelson said she knows her baby girl, Emmy, is a blessing. “I had a
Continue Reading Arsenal has appointed its former midfielder Mikel Arteta as new head coach on a three-and-a-half year deal. The Spaniard replaces compatriot Unai Emery, who was shown the Emirates exit door at the end of November after just 18 months in charge following the club’s longest winless run since 1992. Since retiring as a player in
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