Fuzzy Zoeller, Two-Time Major Champion, Dies at 74

In this April 6, 2006 file photo, Fuzzy Zoeller encourages the crowd to be quiet on the second hole during first round play at the Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga. Morry Gash/AP hide caption toggle caption Morry Gash/AP Fuzzy Zoeller, a two-time major champion and one of golf's

How Fever Helps the Body Fight Viruses

Fever is part of the immune system's response to a pathogen, one that's shared with many animal species. Cavan Images/iStockphoto/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Cavan Images/iStockphoto/Getty Images For centuries, the nature of a fever — and whether it's good or bad — has been hotly contested. In ancient Greece, the physician Hippocrates thought that

Suspect Who Shot National Guard Previously Served in CIA-Directed Afghan Unit

This photo provided by U.S. Attorney's Office on Thursday shows Rahmanullah Lakanwal. U.S. Attorney’s Office/AP hide caption toggle caption U.S. Attorney’s Office/AP Rahmanullah Lakanwal, the Afghan man who allegedly shot two National Guard members in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, previously served in one of Afghanistan's elite counterterrorism units, according to AfghanEvac, a nonprofit run by

West Virginia Guard Soldier Sarah Beckstrom Killed in DC Shooting

This photo combination shows West Virginia National Guard Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe (left) and Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, who were injured in Wednesday's shooting in Washington, D.C. U.S. Attorney’s Office/AP hide caption toggle caption U.S. Attorney’s Office/AP Sarah Beckstrom, one of the two West Virginia National Guard members shot Wednesday in Washington, D.C., has died. During

Ukraine envoy: Peace deal must prevent future Russian aggression

Ukraine's ambassador to the U.S. on peace plan negotiations between the two countries Olha Stefanishyna, Ukraine's ambassador to the U.S., addresses a press conference in Budapest, Hungary, on April 29, 2025. Attila Kisbenedek/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Attila Kisbenedek/AFP via Getty Images Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says only a few details remain

ISS Crew Celebrates Thanksgiving With Russian Cranberry Sauce

As well as the traditional Thanksgiving fare, NASA astronauts on the International Space Station will enjoy clams, smoked salmon and lobster. NASA webcast hide caption toggle caption NASA webcast About 250 miles above the Earth, NASA astronauts on board the International Space Station (ISS) will enjoy an off-duty day for Thanksgiving, along with a group

Thanksgiving Reflections and Susan Stamberg’s Relish

Good morning and happy Thanksgiving. You're reading a special edition of the newsletter. Our team is taking a break for the holiday. We'll see you on Monday for more of the news you need to start your day, plus a little joy and wonder. 'It's good to be thankful' by Michel Martin , Morning Edition and

US-Venezuela Standoff Escalates Toward Possible Conflict

President of Venezuela Nicolás Maduro dances during a march as part of the "Venezuelan Student Day" at Miraflores in Caracas, Venezuela, on Nov. 21. Jesus Vargas/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Jesus Vargas/Getty Images BOGOTÁ, Colombia — The U.S. military buildup in the southern Caribbean Sea near Venezuela is raising expectations of an armed strike

Crowdy Bay shark attack kills woman, critically injures man

A woman was killed and a man seriously injured in a shark attack on Thursday at Crowdy Bay on Australia's east coast, police said. New South Wales police said emergency services were called to the remote beach, about 280 kilometers (174 miles) north of Sydney, early in the morning after reports that a shark had attacked

Trump Backs Envoy After Call Suggests Coaching Russia

Steve Witkoff, flanked by President Trump, speaks at the White House on May 28. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Andrew Harnik/Getty Images President Trump is defending Steve Witkoff, his special envoy, after a leaked recording appeared to show him coaching a Russian official on how to better sell Moscow's terms to end the
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