Minneapolis VA boosts access to federal cancer trial
The prevalence of veterans with lung, prostate and bladder cancers makes it likely that the hospital will pursue studies in those areas, a VA doctor said.
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Stocks move higher on Wall Street a day after a big drop
U.S. stocks are rising in midday trading Tuesday as investors shifted money into technology companies following a broad sell-off a day earlier over fears that the spread of a deadly virus in China could affect the global economy.
Music
Huey Lewis pushes past hearing pain to keep making music
There's mixed news when it comes to Huey Lewis these days. The good part is that the '80s hitmaker and his band have their first new album in 19 years and a jukebox stage musical.
National
Warren offers infectious-disease plan amid China outbreak
Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren has announced a plan to prevent, contain and treat infectious diseases as a new viral illness spreads in China.
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China confirms 4,500 cases of virus, more than 50 elsewhere
China has confirmed more than 4,500 cases of a new virus, with 106 deaths. Most have been in the central city of Wuhan where the…
National
Greece starts 15-year bond auction as market rates favorable
Greece has launched an auction for a 15-year bond, aimed at taking advantage of low interest rates and a recent sovereign credit rating upgrade.
National
Asian shares sink on mounting worries over China outbreak
Asian shares skidded again Tuesday on deepening worries over the expanding outbreak of a new virus in China.
Local
Suspected cases of coronavirus in Minnesota turn out to be negative
Tests by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have confirmed that two Minnesotans who became sick after recent travels to Wuhan, China,…
Nation
US attorney announces $145M settlement in opioid case
A San Francisco-based health information technology company will pay $145 million to resolve criminal and civil charges that it helped set up an electronic health records system that encouraged physicians to prescribe opioids to patients who might not need them, federal prosecutors in Vermont said Monday.
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NY, feds sue 'Pharma Bro' for 'scheme' to keep drug price up
State and federal authorities sued imprisoned entrepreneur Martin Shkreli on Monday over tactics that shielded a profitable drug from competition after a price hike made the so-called "Pharma Bro" infamous.
National
California tests find illegal vapes tainted with additives
California officials announced Monday that marijuana vape cartridges seized in illegal shops in Los Angeles contained potentially dangerous additives, including a thickening agent blamed for a national outbreak of deadly lung illnesses tied to vaping.
National
Kentucky bill requires care for infants surviving abortion
A bill that would require doctors and other health workers to provide life-sustaining care for an infant born alive after a failed abortion attempt was approved by the Kentucky Senate on Monday.
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Wynn, Nike, fall; D.R. Horton, CenterState rise
Stocks that moved heavily or traded substantially on Monday:
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China confirms 2,700 cases of virus, 40 counted elsewhere
China has confirmed more than 2,700 cases of a new virus, with 81 deaths. Most have been in the central city of Wuhan where the…
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Arizona, California cases push US tally of new virus to 5
The U.S. has five confirmed cases of the new virus from China, all among people who traveled to the city at the center of the outbreak, health officials said Sunday.
World
Virus death toll in China rises as US prepares evacuation
A new viral illness being watched with a wary eye around the globe accelerated its spread in China with 80 deaths so far, while the U.S. Consulate in the city at the epicenter announced it will evacuate its personnel and some other Americans aboard a charter flight.
National
Hospital group fights drug shortages by making needed meds
mostly generic drugs that aren't profitable — have banded together.
National
Abortion among key issues in Missouri 2020 governor's race
Abortion is expected to play a key role in Missouri's 2020 governor's race, when voters will decide whether to stick with a Republican who signed one of the most restrictive abortion laws in the U.S. or go with the only Democrat who holds statewide office.
National
Abortions in Illinois increased about 7% in 1 year
Abortions in Illinois increased about 7% from 2017 to 2018, mostly from residents of the state who were seeking the procedure, according to the health department.
World
Canada hospital says it has confirmed case of deadly virus
A Toronto hospital said Saturday it has a confirmed case of the deadly virus from China, Canada's first.
Nation
Veterans group wants apology after injury remarks about troops by Trump
President's comments after Iranian air attack minimized seriousness of head injuries, they say.