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Bush, Ahmadinejad Air Competing Views at U.N.

President Bush urges the U.N. General Assembly to support "the forces of moderation in the Middle East." Addressing the Iranian people, he said its rulers are the greatest obstacles to Iran's progress. Hours later, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad defended his policies.

Philadelphia police stand at the intersection of 56th Street and Kingsessing Avenue after multiple people were shot in Southwest Philadelphia, late Monday, July 3, 2023.

Gunman opens fire on Philadelphia streets, killing 5 and wounding 2

At least five people were killed and two boys injured Monday night when a gunman wearing a bulletproof vest opened fire in a Philadelphia neighborhood, police said.

The agreements offered by many nursing homes can result in higher fees and smaller awards in the case of a dispute.

Nursing Homes' Arbitration Agreements Can Contain Hidden Risks

Consumer advocates say people who sign the agreements pay higher fees and may get smaller awards than they would if the case were to go to court.

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody speaks during a roundtable discussion at the White House in Washington in June 2021. On Wednesday, July 21, 2021, Moody tweeted that she has tested positive for COVID-19. Moody said she had been vaccinated for the virus earlier in the year.

Moody urges court to reject attempt to block immigration law

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody on Friday urged a federal judge to reject an attempt to block part of a new state law targeting people who transport undocumented immigrants into the state.

Frederick Moorefield Jr., deputy chief information officer for the Office of the Secretary of Defense, was charged last month with dogfighting. If convicted, he could face up to five years in a federal prison.

A Department of Defense official faces up to 5 years in prison in dogfighting case

Frederick Moorefield Jr., a deputy chief information officer for the Office of the Secretary of Defense, allegedly used an encrypted messaging app to discuss dogfighting with people across the U.S.

Cape Coral City Council recently approved a bid from the Cape Coral Police Department to participate in a Florida Department of Health program that prevents opioid-related deaths.

Emergency opioid antagonists eyed for public college housing

State education officials are slated next week to approve a proposed rule that would require Florida’s public colleges to have supplies of emergency opioid antagonists, such as naloxone, in residence halls and dormitories. The proposal stems from a 2023 bill (HB 783) approved by the Legislature and Gov. Ron DeSantis. Opioid antagonists are used to treat people who overdose by counteracting “the life-threatening depression of the central nervous system and respiratory system that results from an opioid overdose,” a House analysis of the bill said.

Sexually transmitted infections are surging, especially in seniors

Sexually transmitted infections are on the rise, especially in people over age 55.

Cleveland DMV Tries To Thwart Smiling In Driver's License Photos

Ohio man's social media post shows the DMV camera with a photo attached of ex-Cavs' star LeBron James wearing his new LA Lakers jersey — one way to make sure people don't smile for the camera.

Want to write for children? Workshop April 5 outlines the process

A workshop April 5 in Naples aims to teach people who want to write for children the process from idea to finished product.

Bystander hailed as a hero for disarming Sydney gunman

New South Wales Premier Chris Minns on Sunday praised the man's actions, calling it "the most unbelievable scene."

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