Blood test could help predict which patients with colon cancer need chemotherapy after surgery: Study
Jasmin Merdan/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — A blood test under study may soon be able to help many patients with colon cancer decide whether they need chemotherapy after surgery, or if they can safely skip it.
The results, which oncologists described as p…
How Courtney B. Vance and Angela Bassett do marriage like rock stars
Courtesy CWWhile Hollywood couplings aren’t usually made to last, Courtney B. Vance and Angela Bassett have been making marriage work for 25 years.
While on the red carpet at Sunday night’s Critics Choice Awards, the pair spoke with People about thei…
Six family members, including baby, shot dead at home in targeted ‘massacre’: Sheriff
Tulare County Sheriff’s Office(NEW YORK) — Six people were gunned down at a central California home Monday in what the sheriff called a targeted attack.
Among those killed in the “horrific massacre” were a 17-year-old mom and a 6-month-old baby, Tula…
Mexico imposes one of world’s strictest anti-smoking laws
krisanapong detraphiphat/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — One of the World’s strictest anti-tobacco laws has been imposed in Mexico, setting in force a total ban on smoking in public places, including hotels, beaches and parks.
The new law, which is part of …
Human skeleton found in unused residence hall at University of California, Berkeley campus
Justin Sullivan/Getty Images(BERKELEY, Calif.) — A human skeleton was discovered in an unused building on a University of California, Berkeley, campus on Jan. 10, according to college officials.
The University of California Police Department is inves…
Maya Moore Irons announces WNBA retirement, details her new book, ‘Love and Justice’
ABC News(NEW YORK) — Maya Moore Irons and Jonathan Irons’ story of faith, love and triumph has been one for the books and now the pair has put pen to paper to share it with others.
The WNBA star, who temporarily stepped away from the sport at the pea…
Three tips to save money on your energy bills this winter
MStudioImages/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Electricity bills are a fact of life for many Americans, but with energy prices expected to rise in many parts of the country, you may be looking for a way to keep those costs in check.
The average American hous…
In Brief: In brief: ‘Night Court’ reboot guest stars; End of the line for ‘Snowpiercer’, and more
Saturday Night Live’s Melissa Villaseñor and Crashing’s Pete Holmes are among the many guests set to appear in the first season of NBC’s Night Court revival, according to Deadline. Melissa Rauch will portray judge Abby Stone, the unapologetic optimist …
Peeps unveils three new marshmallow treats for Easter, including Dr. Pepper and kettle corn flavors
Hand-out/PEEPS(NEW YORK) — Colorful sanding sugar-coated marshmallows in the shape of chicks and bunnies scream spring time and Easter candy. And this season, Peeps has three new flavorful products hitting shelves earlier than ever.
Peeps is celebrat…
‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ reigns supreme at the box office for a fifth straight week
20th Century StudiosAvatar: The Way of Water continues to rule the box office. James Cameron’s Avatar sequel notched a fifth straight week at #1, banking an estimated $33.1 million between Friday and Sunday. That number is expected to reach $38.5 milli…