The skeleton of a woman, believed to be from the 11th or early 12th century, may have had one of the most important jobs of her day.
Author: Ashley May, USA TODAY
Belly fat linked to smaller brain size, Neurology study suggests
Researchers measuring BMI and waist-to-hip ratios found people with higher ratios of both had the lowest brain volume, according to a Neurology study.
U.S. Navy veteran has been held in Iranian jail since July, mother says
Michael R. White, 46, wasarrested months ago while visiting his Iranian girlfriend, The New York Times reports.
Chocolates, caramels might be contaminated with hepatitis A, FDA warns
Candy sold by a Kentucky company and QVC is being recalled for fear that it might be contaminated withhepatitis A, according to a recall notice.
Suspicious packages sent to US consulate and more foreign offices prompt asbestos scare
The Australian Federal Police said emergency services were examining suspicious packages delivered toEmbassies and Consulates on Wednesday.
Teacher seen dragging boy with autism through Kentucky school on video is fired
The teacher, identified as Trina Abrams by WCHS, was seen in a video dragging a 9-year-old student throughWurtland Elementary School.
Over 50 Bunchems tangle in girl’s hair, mom warns parents about the toy ‘nightmare’
A 5-year-old’s long blonde hair was tangled with the colorful toys for days, her mom said. It took 3 women and 12 containers of oil to save her hair.
New York law requires changing tables in public men’s bathrooms
Because dads change diapers, too. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced the legislation in April.
Former Walmart Santa arrested after police find his children’s bodies buried in his yard
Georgia police searched Elwyn Crocker’s homeafter receiving a tip that his 14-year-old daughter Mary Crocker was missing.
Abraham Lincoln letter sent days before Christmas 1863 sells at auction for $60K
Lincoln’s1863 letter askedthe U.S. military to allow his wife’s cousins to return peacefully to theirplantation.