Doctors may need to rethink decades of routine beta blocker use for some patients after a heart attack, studies suggest

Doctors may need to rethink decades of routine beta blocker use for some patients after a heart attack, studies suggest

Sunday, August 31 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A large new study conducted in Spain and Italy found that beta blockers, drugs often used to slow the heart rate and lower blood pressure, did not provide clear benefits for heart attack patients whose hearts were still functioning well.The results... Read More.

Trump’s global tariffs are unlawful, appeals court says

Saturday, August 30 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A federal appeals court has ruled that most of President Donald Trump's sweeping global tariffs are unlawful, potentially dealing a significant blow to the president's effort to reshape the country's trade policy unilaterally.In a 7-4 decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals... Read More.

Appeals court sides with judge who blocked Trump administration from ending protections for nearly 600K Venezuelans

Saturday, August 30 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A federal appeals court has found that the Trump administration likely acted unlawfully when it ended protections for nearly 600,000 Venezuelans to live and work in the United States, upholding a lower court's decision to postpone the government's termination.The 9th Circuit... Read More.

What to know about monsoon season in the US

Saturday, August 30 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Monsoon season -- the weather pattern that has been creating inclement conditions in the western U.S. -- is expected to last for another few weeks following a massive dust storm in the Phoenix region.The North American Monsoon is an annual climate... Read More.

FDA expands warning of radioactive shrimp as 2 more brands are recalled

Saturday, August 30 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is expanding its warning about radioactive shrimp, recalling more brands due to possible contamination.The federal health agency said earlier this week nearly 18,000 bags of frozen Kroger Mercado Cooked Medium Peeled Tail-Off Shrimp and 26,460 packages of Read More.

COVID cases, hospitalizations ticking up in the US but remain lower than last year

Saturday, August 30 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- COVID-19 cases are ticking up in the U.S. as children head back to school and the country prepares to enter the colder weather months.For the week ending Aug. 9, the COVID hospitalization rate was 1.7 per 100,000, double the rate from... Read More.

Texas mom arrested for murder in death of 15-month-old ‘intentionally’ left in hot car for over 2 hours: Police

Friday, August 29 by ABC News

(FRISCO, Texas) -- A Texas mother has been arrested for murder after her 15-month-old was left in a hot car for over two hours and died, police said.Police said 27-year-old Vanessa Esquivel "intentionally" left the child in a vehicle while at work on Aug.... Read More.

‘Abbott Elementary’ films season 5 episode at Philadelphia Phillies game

Friday, August 29 by ABC News

Abbott Elementary is taking a field trip.The hit ABC sitcom filmed an upcoming season 5 episode at a Philadelphia Phillies game on Thursday night.Photos of the cast on the field at Citizens Bank Park with the Phillies mascot, Phillie Phanatic, were posted on Instagram.Show creator... Read More.

Upcoming ‘upgrade’ to Holocaust Museum exhibit on US response to Nazi Germany sparks some staff concerns: Sources

Friday, August 29 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- An exhibit at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum that takes a critical look at the United States' response to Nazi Germany is slated to temporarily close after Labor Day for upgrades, sparking concern among some staff over what potential changes could... Read More.

Texas Gov. Abbott signs redrawn congressional map favoring Republicans into law after Trump push

Friday, August 29 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said on Friday that he has signed the bill redrawing Texas’ congressional map into law, a milestone for the Republican-driven mid-decade redistricting in the Lone Star state that comes as other states also prepare to consider redrawing their... Read More.