Stephen Feller ALEPPO, Syria, Dec. 8 (UPI) -- Syria's army has paused military operations in Aleppo to allow civilians to flee the city but concerns about violence after the city falls abound. HealthDay News A healthy diet may help people with kidney disease live longer, researchers report. HealthDay News The age-old practice of Tai Chi shows promise in treating post-traumatic stress disorder in veterans, new research shows. Doug G. Ware WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 (UPI) -- After a rigorous three decades in the U.S. Senate, top Democrat Harry Reid was nostalgic on Thursday as he delivered his long-awaited farewell to Capitol Hill. Doug G. Ware WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 (UPI) -- Democrats are considering forcing a government shutdown this weekend as a means to ensure Republicans better support benefits for retired American coal miners. Brooks Hays AMSTERDAM, Netherlands, Dec. 8 (UPI) -- Many studies have revealed the fragility of human perception. New research proves peripheral vision is especially susceptible to illusion. Ben Hooper DANDENONG, Australia, Dec. 8 (UPI) -- A security camera in Australia captured a bizarre crash involving a car that reversed down a residential street, did a U-turn, and crashed into another vehicle. Ben Hooper MCHENRY, Ill., Dec. 8 (UPI) -- An amateur mechanic in Illinois modified a child's Power Wheels toy car to run on a real engine and reach speeds of 40 mph. HealthDay News Long-term use of powerful opioid painkillers may be common among Alzheimer's disease patients and could be a cause for concern, researchers report. The Sports Xchange Denver Broncos quarterback Trevor Siemian returned to practice on Thursday as he continues progressing from a sprained left foot. Alex Butler OAKLAND, Calif., Dec. 8 (UPI) -- Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors announced the organization's commitment Wednesday to helping those involved in Oakland's recent disaster. Alan Mozes, HealthDay News Smoking pot regularly may be linked to a limited degree of vision impairment, a new French study suggests. Brooks Hays BEIJING, Dec. 8 (UPI) -- Scientists have discovered the featured tail of a baby dinosaur preserved in amber. The Sports Xchange Atlanta Falcons electric wide receiver Julio Jones was unable to practice on Thursday, although coach Dan Quinn is optimistic that he'll have the All-Pro on the field Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams. Ben Hooper SANTA MONICA, Calif., Dec. 8 (UPI) -- A California man's "meltdown" when he met his first alpacas in Peru is going viral thanks to some photos shared by his daughter. Ben Hooper WASHINGTON, N.C., Dec. 8 (UPI) -- Residents in a North Carolina neighborhood woke up to find they had an unusual visitor -- a black bear cub perched high in a tree. Ryan Maass WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 (UPI) -- BAE Systems has received a $69 million contract to produce additional MK90 rocket propellant grains for the U.S. Army. HealthDay News While the percentage of pregnant American women who got the flu vaccine has doubled in recent years, too many still go without the shot, researchers say. Doug G. Ware WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 (UPI) -- Congress has passed legislation intended to eliminate the practice of excess ticket scalping that hikes prices for sporting events and theater shows. Doug G. Ware COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 8 (UPI) -- John Glenn, iconic American astronaut and four-term U.S. senator from Ohio, died Thursday at a hospital in Columbus at the age of 95, medical officials said. Annie Martin LONDON, Dec. 8 (UPI) -- Maisie Williams' rep issued a statement after an unknown person posted revealing pictures of the "Game of Thrones" star on Reddit. Alex Butler EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J., Dec. 8 (UPI) -- All-Pro center Nick Mangold is officially done for the season after the New York Jets put him on injured reserve Thursday. Kathleen Doheny, HealthDay News In women with tough-to-treat HER 2 negative breast cancer, a combination of two drugs appeared to keep the cancer at bay longer, a new study says. Annie Martin LOS ANGELES, Dec. 8 (UPI) -- "Supergirl" actress Jenna Dewan discussed her "happy and healthy" sex life with husband Channing Tatum in the January issue of Cosmopolitan. |
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