Takeaways from RFK Jr's gauntlet of congressional hearings

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Wednesday concluded a marathon series of hearings with federal lawmakers, during which he deflected blame for measles outbreaks and dwindling vaccination rates across the country and touted several initiatives he says are making health care more affordable.

Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is leaving Trump's Cabinet

WASHINGTON (AP) – Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is out of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet, the White House said Monday, after multiple allegations of abusing her position’s power, including having an affair with a subordinate and drinking alcohol on the job.

Gout Gout wins 100 meters at Australian junior track titles

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) – Talented sprinter Gout Gout waved to the crowd over the final few meters on Saturday while winning the Australian junior 100-meter race in 10.21 seconds.

Trump says he's 'the boss' on arrival for first meeting of final day at G7 summit

Trump says he’s ‘the boss’ on arrival for first meeting of final day at G7 summit

Trump signs order to speed review of psychedelics, including ibogaine

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump on Saturday directed his administration to speed up reviews of certain psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine, which recently has been embraced by combat veterans and conservative lawmakers despite having serious safety risks.

Remains in car are an Oregon family missing since 1958

CASCADE LOCKS, Ore. (AP) – DNA analysis has identified the remains found in a car in the Columbia River as those of an Oregon family that went missing in 1958 while on a trip to find Christmas greenery, authorities said Thursday.

Means' surgeon general nomination stalled as senators question experience

NEW YORK (AP) – Wellness influencer Dr. Casey Means’ nomination to be U.S. surgeon general is stalled a month after senators of both major political parties grilled her on vaccines and other health topics during a tense confirmation hearing, deepening doubts about her ability to secure the votes she needs for the role.

Senior US officials dictate memorandum with Iran to journalists

WASHINGTON (AP) – Senior U.S. officials dictated the memorandum of understanding with Iran to journalists Wednesday after days of secrecy, and Iran suggested that its deal with the United States could be signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Masoud Pezeshkian.