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Washington — Millions of Americans with obesity would be eligible to have popular weight-loss drugs like Wegovy or Ozempic covered by Medicare and Medicaid under a new rule the Biden administration proposed Tuesday morning.

The costly proposal from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services sets the stage for a potential showdown between the powerful pharmaceutical industry and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an outspoken opponent of the weight-loss drugs who, as President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to lead the agency, could try to block the measure...

The body of a 44-year-old man was recovered by nearly two dozen people after he suffered a “significant fall in icy terrain,” according to authorities.

President-elect Donald Trump is poised to kick off his second term by sending the Senate an unconventional slate of nominees for powerful executive branch positions, seeing his 2024 victory as validation of a voter desire for disruption.

But how much disruption will America’s “cooling saucer” tolerate?

The soon-to-be Republican-led chamber is already showing it has its limits by effectively sinking Trump's choice of far-right former Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., for attorney general amid allegations of sexual misconduct and concerns about his...

Walmart, the world's largest retailer, is rolling back its diversity, equity and inclusion policies, joining a growing list of major corporations that have done the same after coming under attack by conservative activists.

The changes, confirmed by Walmart on Monday, are sweeping and include everything from not renewing a five-year commitment for an equity racial center set up in 2020 after the police killing of George Floyd to pulling out of a prominent gay rights index. And when it comes to race or gender, Walmart won't be giving priority...

Susan Lorincz, who was found guilty of felony manslaughter with a firearm, was sentenced on 25 years in prison for fatally shooting her neighbor Ajike "AJ" Owens.

The president-elect’s pledge to use tariffs to stem the flow of opioids from China could backfire if Beijing responds by ending counternarcotics cooperation.

Facing diminishing public support, some activists say all-or-nothing tactics are not working. “We have to make it OK for someone to change their minds.”

The Scottish rock star will follow in the footsteps of Kylie Minogue, Dolly Parton and Shania Twain.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi is the youngest player to get a deal in the world's richest cricket competition.

The former German chancellor, who quit politics three years ago, speaks to the BBC in a rare interview.

Russia launched a record-high 188 strike drones into Ukraine on Monday night and Tuesday morning, expanding its long-range campaign against Ukrainian infrastructure.

Scientists study the flight of hummingbirds to design robots for drone warfare.

Hopes of rescuing 16 people missing after a tourist boat sank in the Red Sea on Monday were fading.

The Scottish rock star will follow in the footsteps of Kylie Minogue, Dolly Parton and Shania Twain.

Six tourists who were in Laos have died from suspected methanol poisining in recent weeks.