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'Godfather of Poker' Doyle Brunson dies at 89

Doyle Brunson, the "Godfather of Poker," has died at 89. Brunson won 10 bracelets at the World Series of Poker tournament and was known for writing Super System, a popular book about the game.

Young women listen to a talk on domestic violence and HIV prevention near Lome, Togo, in April. Abused women in sub-Saharan Africa and India are at higher risk for HIV than women who haven't experienced violence.

WHO Finds Violence Against Women Is 'Shockingly' Common

The first comprehensive global study to be conducted finds that domestic violence kills many women and leaves others with long-standing physical and mental health problems, including sexually transmitted diseases and depression.

Mallinckrodt says it is considering its financial alternatives, including a second bankruptcy, and might not make a $200 million opioid payment later this week.

Drugmaker Mallinckrodt may renege on $1.7 billion opioid settlement

Victims of prescription opioid addiction as well as communities slammed by the opioid crisis could wind up with nothing if Mallinckrodt files for a second bankruptcy.

'The Happening': Something Wicked in the Wind?

Suddenly, everyone in New York is violently suicidal — and the impulse seems to be spreading. The latest far-fetched frightfest from M. Night Shyamalan boasts a nifty setup — but the payoff is decidedly problematic.

Tom Kursell, president of the Forest Home Cemetery in Milwaukee, said he is planning to dedicate a two-and-a-half acre meadow full of native Wisconsin grasses to green burials as early as next spring.

Burials and Cemeteries Go Green

Environmentally friendly funerals are catching on in some areas of the U.S. as an alternative to traditional burials. So-called "green burials" eschew embalming and fancy caskets in favor of a more biodegradable, natural return to the earth.

NASA Prepares for Launch, Remembers Challenger

As NASA prepares to for Wednesday's shuttle launch, many people are remembering the Challenger disaster which killed seven people, including schoolteacher Christa McAuliffe. Barbara Morgan trained as McAuliffe's backup, and Wednesday she'll be on board the space shuttle.

FDA Mulls Over Approval Of Controversial Alzheimer's Drug

The FDA is poised to decide whether to approve aducanumab, a drug to treat Alzheimer's. It's proved highly effective at removing the sticky amyloid plaques associated with the disease from the brain.

Cars make their way toward downtown Los Angeles on Thursday. California could regain the right to set its own vehicle emissions standards after the Environmental Protection Agency announced it was moving to curb a Trump-era policy that sought to erode the state's previously held power.

White House Is Preparing To Give Back California's Smog-Busting Powers

California may regain the right to set its own vehicle emissions standards as part of the Biden administration's push to reverse Trump-era environmental policies.

In The Neighborhood Of Jamaica, Queens, Residents Clean Up After Historic Flooding

People in New York City are cleaning up after this week's torrential rains and flooding. The remnants of Hurricane Ida hit the Northeast hard — causing dozens of deaths and much destruction.

White House Announces Program To Distribute Free HIV-Prevention Medication

The White House announced Tuesday it will begin distribution of free HIV-prevention medication to people without prescription drug coverage. It's part of Trump's plan to end HIV in the U.S. by 2030.

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