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Bail set at $5 million for ex-UPMC doctor in wife's attempted murder on Hawaii trail
A former UPMC doctor was arrested after police in Hawaii say he tried to push his wife off a hiking trail and hit her in the head with a rock.CBS News - 20h -
Stormzy to receive Cambridge University doctorate
The university is honouring eight people, including former Olympian Dame Katherine Grainger.BBC News - Mar. 20 -
Simon Fisher-Becker, British actor known for 'Doctor Who' and 'Harry Potter,' dies at 63
'Doctor Who' and 'Harry Potter' actor Simon Fisher-Becker has died at age 63. He was 'always kind, gracious and interested in everyone,' his agent said.Los Angeles Times - Mar. 10 -
Doctor tried to kill wife by pushing her off trail and bashing her with rock, Hawaii police say
A doctor attempted to kill his wife while they were hiking in Hawaii, first by trying to push her off the trail and then by hitting her in the head with a rock, officials said Tuesday.NBC News - 2d -
NY court blocks Texas from filing summons against doctor who prescribed abortion pills
A New York county clerk used the state’s shield law to stop Texas from punishing a New York doctor for prescribing and sending abortion medication to a Texas woman. The move is the latest ...The Hill - 19h -
Movie Review: ‘Novocaine,’ with Jack Quaid, is a shot of bloody action-comedy
The hero at the heart of “Novocaine” can't feel painABC News - Mar. 12 -
President Trump Called Out Canada. The Country’s National Hero Stayed Silent.
Wayne Gretzky is known as the “Great One.” But his allegiance to Trump has left many Canadians feeling deeply betrayed.The New York Times - Mar. 9 -
What I Found on the 365-Mile Trail of a Lost Folk Hero
The Old Leatherman, a sort of real-life Northeastern Sasquatch, gave me an excuse to step outside my own life.The New York Times - Mar. 9 -
How This Beauty Brand Founder Celebrates Her Culture With a Hero Ingredient
Michelle Ranavat creates products that honor her Indian heritage while delivering proven results.Inc. - Mar. 13 -
An accidental hero feels no pain in 'Novocaine,' a brutal yet weightless action-comedy
Jack Quaid has chops that could take him much further than this violent live-action cartoon marked by cringeworthy misfortune and a distinct lack of consequence.Los Angeles Times - Mar. 13 -
Hat-trick hero Wright glad to be back after lay-off
Coventry striker Haji Wright says he is just happy to be back playing after his first hat-trick for the club in the win against Sunderland.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
"Dear David": Selfless acts, unexpected heroes and full-circle moments
In this week's "Beg-Knows America," CBS News contributor David Begnaud highlights three inspiring stories: two teen cousins stepping in for a father-daughter dance, a rescued beaver who helped save ...CBS News - Mar. 17 -
‘Forever a hero to our city’: Eddie Howe to be awarded freedom of Newcastle
Manager joins Shearer, Robson and Milburn with award Howe could enjoy livestock grazing rights on Town Moor Eddie Howe is set to be awarded the freedom of Newcastle after becoming the first ...The Guardian - Mar. 18 -
Can Purdue basketball's unsung heroes spark another March Madness run?
Round 1 of the NCAA Tournament was a Purdue victory. It was not just the Boilermaker stars who stood out against High Point.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 21 -
Brazil 2-1 Colombia: Vinicius Junior the hero deep in stoppage time
Brazil's murky qualifying run for the 2026 World Cup got a late and big lift on Thursday, when Vinicius Junior's goal in the ninth minute of stoppage time boosted the hosts to a 2-1 win over Colombia.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 21 -
Jamie Benson the unlikely hero as Harlequins do double over great rivals
With all the star power available on both sides, it was the unlikely figure of Jamie Benson who delivered a head-turning performance to engineer Harlequins’ stirring comeback against Saracens.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
How Jimmy Butler Went From the Unapologetic ‘Bad Guy’ to the Warriors’ Hero
After a messy split with Miami, Golden State’s new star has found a place where he can be himself.The New York Times - 4d -
To Him, Americans Were Always Heroes. He’s Not So Sure About Today’s.
A tour led by an 88-year-old guide in Bastogne, Belgium, scene of a critical battle of World War II, offers a snapshot into the way President Trump’s second term is shifting perceptions of America ...The New York Times - 3d -
A Baltimore doctor's patients come to his aid
Dr. Michael Zollicoffer is a 66-year-old private family practitioner in Baltimore. His spirit is infectious, and his patients have been on the receiving end of his generous care for years. But ...CBS News - Mar. 9 -
Brown University doctor deported despite judge's order
An assistant professor from Brown University’s medical school with a valid visa was deported from the U.S. despite a judge’s order that she was not to be removed. U.S. District Judge Leo Sorokin, ...The Hill - Mar. 17 -
Doctors and charities call for gonorrhoea vaccine roll-out
The JCVI recommended the use of the MenB vaccine in November 2023 but has not been used in NHS clinicsBBC News - 3d -
Southampton 1-2 Wolves: Huge win in the relegation scrap
Strand Larsen the hero as Wolves edge closer towards safety.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Turncoat hero Otega Oweh's 'sequel' vs. Oklahoma keeps Kentucky's SEC Tournament party going another day
Otega Oweh gave Kentuky fans a postseason memory to cherish at the SEC TournamentCBS Sports - Mar. 14 -
Carabao Cup final player ratings: Salah goes missing while local hero Burn is perfect
Newcastle United ended their 70-year wait for a domestic trophy by beating Liverpool 2-1 in the League Cup final at Wembley on Sunday.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
'I feel like I'm dreaming', says Newcastle's League Cup hero Burn
Dan Burn said Newcastle's historic League Cup final triumph against Liverpool felt like a dream as the defender capped an incredible week by scoring in the 2-1 win at Wembley on Sunday.Burn ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
Dylan Samberg And Cole Perfetti Play Hero As The Jets Beat The Kraken 3-2 In Overtime
The Winnipeg Jets have now won four consecutive games, defeating the Seattle Kraken 3-2 in overtime.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
Green Bay Packers sign ex-Kansas City Chiefs WR, Super Bowl LVIII hero Mecole Hardman
On Tuesday, the Green Bay Packers signed ex-Chiefs WR Mecole Hardman, who caught the game-winning touchdown in Kansas City's Super Bowl LVIII victory.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
How South Carolina's home-state heroes showed out in Women's March Madness opener
The South Carolina women's basketball duo of Joyce Edwards and MiLaysia Fulwiley combined for 37 points in their win to open March Madness.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
How George Foreman transformed from the gruff, brooding bully of the 70s to a beloved hero and icon
Foreman's near-death experience in 1977 changed his life -- and millions more -- foreverCBS Sports - 5d -
Kansas City Chiefs re-sign veteran DL, Super Bowl LVIII hero Mike Pennel
On Monday, the Kansas City Chiefs re-signed veteran DL Mike Pennel, who was a top contributor in the team's Super Bowl LVIII victory.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Former March Madness hero Ali Farokhmanesh becomes head coach at Colorado State
15 years after taking the shot. Ali Farokhmanesh is going to be calling the shots at Colorado State.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
College basketball coaching changes: Colorado State hires March Madness hero; Frank McCaffery lands at Penn
The Sweet 16 gets going Thursday, but the past few days have given us plenty of off-the-court headlines. Here's what to knowCBS Sports - 23h -
Doctors didn't warn women of 'risky sex' drug urges
Patients given drugs for movement disorders like restless leg syndrome say their behaviour changed entirely.BBC News - Mar. 11 -
ICU doctor reunites with COVID-19 patient five years later
In March of 2020, Sal Mazzara spent weeks on a ventilator and suffered a cardiac arrest after contracting COVID-19. It was the earliest days of the pandemic and New York City Dr. Sanam Ahmed ...CBS News - Mar. 11 -
Children under eight should avoid drinking slushies, doctors warn
Paediatricians studied 21 children in the UK and Ireland who became very ill after the icy drinks.BBC News - Mar. 12 -
Under-eights should not drink slushies containing glycerol, say doctors
Study of 21 hospitalisations shows the iced drinks can cause decreased consciousness and low blood sugar. Children under eight should not drink slushies containing glycerol, paediatricians have ...The Guardian - Mar. 12 -
Dr. Oz’s Journey From Heart Doctor to Celebrity to Iconoclast
A once-respected surgeon found fame and fortune as medicine’s biggest iconoclast. Now he’s on the cusp of power to help shape American public health.The New York Times - Mar. 14 -
Brown University Professor and Doctor Is Deported to Lebanon Despite a Judge’s Order
Dr. Rasha Alawieh, a kidney transplant specialist and Brown University professor who had a valid visa, was expelled in apparent defiance of a court order.The New York Times - Mar. 17 -
DHS says deported Brown University doctor attended funeral of 'brutal terrorist'
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said Monday on the social platform X the deported assistant professor from Brown University’s medical school attended the funeral of a terrorist in ...The Hill - Mar. 17 -
Protesters call out deportation of doctor from Brown Medicine
Protesters in Providence, Rhode Island, rallied in support of Dr. Rasha Alawieh, an assistant professor at Brown Medicine who was deported after visiting family in Lebanon. Alawieh held a valid ...NBC News - Mar. 18
