Dozens of medics tried in Turkey over baby deaths

Ten newborns died in an alleged scam in which babies were allegedly moved between hospitals for profit.

Texas attorney general and state lawmakers spar over death row inmate in 'shaken baby' case

A bipartisan group of Texas lawmakers who used their legislative powers and the courts to stop an execution last week with only hours to spare have drawn public rebuke from state Attorney General ...

Deaths of 10 newborns shake millions' trust in Turkey's health care system

Turkish prosecutors accuse 47 doctors, nurses and other medical workers of killing 10 newborns since last year through neglect or malpractice that aimed to defraud the country’s medical system

World - ABC News - November 1

Deaths of 10 newborns shake millions' trust in Turkey's health care system

Turkish prosecutors accuse 47 doctors, nurses and other medical workers of killing 10 newborns since last year through neglect or malpractice that aimed to defraud the country’s medical system

Health - ABC News - November 1

Baby fatally shot by toddler inside car parked outside medical center

Unintentional shootings by children have been on the rise in recent years, killing hundreds.

Spain flood death toll expected to rise as dozens missing

Spain is enduring its worst flooding disaster in decades, with at least 95 people dead and dozens more missing.

Canada judge halts medically assisted death of woman in rare injunction

Court order blocks Vancouver physician Ellen Wiebe from euthanizing Alberta resident due to lack of physical ailment. A British Columbia judge has issued a rare, last-minute injunction barring a ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

Ambulance worker attacked boss with hammer in row over rota

Ambulance worker Stacey Smith later texted a friend, admitting "I've smashed her head in".

Texas House Postpones Testimony of Death Row Inmate in Shaken Baby Case

Robert Roberson, whose execution was postponed last week, had been subpoenaed to appear before a committee of the State House. A juror from his trial says she now believes he is innocent.

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Baby red panda's death blamed on noise stress from fireworks

Animal campaigners are calling for a ban on the public sale of fireworks after Roxie the baby red panda was thought to have died from stress related to the noise.

Edinburgh Zoo blames fireworks for death of baby red panda

Zookeepers have blamed fireworks on the annual Bonfire Night celebrations for the death of a baby red panda named Roxie

World - ABC News - 4 days ago

Baby powder recall over possible asbestos contamination

The initial recall, announced Sept. 19, listed 12 states.

Health workers go on trial in Turkey accused of private care scheme linked to 10 infant deaths

Doctors, nurses and an ambulance driver are among health care workers on trial accused of causing at least 10 infant deaths linked to a scheme to defraud Turkey's social security system

World - ABC News - 8 hours ago

Health workers go on trial in Turkey accused of private care scheme linked to 10 infant deaths

Doctors, nurses and an ambulance driver are among health care workers on trial accused of causing at least 10 infant deaths linked to a scheme to defraud Turkey's social security system

Health - ABC News - 8 hours ago

Harris tries to win over undecided and independent voters in key battleground states

As the 2024 campaign enters its final stretch, Vice President Kamala Harris is focusing on former President Donald Trump's policies and in Michigan, she made an attempt to win over the state's Arab ...

Mario & Luigi: Brothership And Over A Dozen Other Mario Games Are On Sale

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Tech - GameSpot - November 10

More than 2 dozen Big Lots stores no longer closing: Here's where

While dozens of stores previously set for closure are seemingly remaining open, Big Lots has already closed more than 270 stores this year.

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Italy arrests dozens over €520mn ‘mafia tax fraud’

Luxury cars and boats among items seized over widespread VAT fraud scheme, says European prosecutor

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Advocacy group sues Tennessee over racial requirements for medical boards

A nonprofit dedicated to opposing diversity initiatives in medicine has filed a federal lawsuit challenging the requirements surrounding the racial makeup of key medical boards in Tennessee

Health - ABC News - 4 days ago

David Gilmour on nepo babies, deluded baby boomers and giving up the fight over Pink Floyd

In Los Angeles for concerts at Intuit Dome and the Hollywood Bowl, the 78-year-old Pink Floyd veteran sits down for a wide-ranging interview.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 5

Daniel Penny's chokehold was sole cause of Jordan Neely's death, medical examiner testifies

Jordan Neeley’s death was a direct result of the chokehold Daniel Penny held him in, a medical examiner testified Friday, rebutting assertions from the defense team that the former Marine did not ...

Moo-ve over Moo Deng! There’s a new baby pygmy hippo in town

Moo Deng is the beloved baby pygmy hippo from Thailand who went viral for her cuteness. Now there’s a new hippo in town named Haggis. The Edinburgh Zoo introduced the little one to social media and ...

Baby milk price promotion ban should end, watchdog suggests

Many parents opt for more expensive baby milk, equating higher costs with better quality, the watchdog found.

Parents paying ‘over the odds’ for baby formula, says UK watchdog

Competition and Markets Authority says ban on discounting in the sector should be lifted

Business - Financial Times - November 8

Move over 'Baby Shark,' Moo Deng now has an official song

Moo Deng, the baby pygmy hippo who has taken the internet by storm, now has an official song, “Moodeng Moodeng” — and in four languages, no less.

Mayor from Turkey's main opposition party is detained over alleged ties to Kurdish militants

State media say a mayor from Turkey’s main opposition party has been detained on suspicion of being a member of a banned Kurdish militant group

World - ABC News - October 30

Character.AI, Google face lawsuit over teen's death

A Florida mother filed a lawsuit against the artificial intelligence company Character.AI and Google. In February, Megan Garcia's 14-year-old son died by suicide. She says her son was in a ...

Woman released after care home deaths arrest

Three elderly care home residents were found dead in Swanage, Dorset, on Wednesday.

A soldier, a nurse, a lorry driver and dozens more: who are the men accused over rape and assault of Gisèle Pelicot?

Dominique Pelicot has admitted drugging and raping his wife. Fifty other men may face up to 20 years in prison if found guilty in case that has shocked the world. Warning: this article contains ...

World - The Guardian - October 23

Spain floods latest: three days of mourning declared after dozens killed – as weather alert level raised

Prime minister Pedro Sánchez warned the weather in the Valencia region was still ‘wreaking havoc’. Dozens feared dead after torrential rain and floods in Spain People in Spain: have you ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

Women suing over Idaho's abortion ban describe dangerous pregnancies, becoming 'medical refugees'

Four women suing over Idaho’s strict abortion ban told a judge Tuesday how excitement over their pregnancies turned to grief and fear after they learned their fetuses were not likely to survive to ...

Health - ABC News - 5 days ago

Women suing over Idaho abortion ban said they felt like "medical refugees"

One couple took out a loan to cover the out-of-network costs of an abortion and drove eight hours to a hospital in the neighboring state.

Widow accuses health board of 'letting families down' over deaths

Louise Slorance spoke before giving evidence to the Scottish Hospitals Inquiry after the death of husband Andrew.

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