Court rejects rule to limit air pollution
A federal appeals court Friday threw out a major component of the Bush administration's effort to reduce unhealthy levels of soot and smog in Midwestern and Eastern states, a decision...
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China missile destroys satellite
The Chinese military used a ground-based missile to hit and destroy one of its aging satellites orbiting more than 500 miles in space last week--a high-stakes test demonstrating China's ability...
Studies counter FDA on antidepressant risk
Antidepressants, such as Prozac and similar drugs, help many patients overcome often disabling psychiatric disease and do not increase the risk for suicide, according to two large studies being published...
Drug prices far outpace inflation, groups find
The price of name-brand prescription drugs most used by seniors has increased by rates substantially above inflation for the last four years, undercutting the potential value of the new Medicare...
Judge says cigarette-maker broke ’98 pact, levels fine
A judge for the first time Thursday found that a major tobacco company violated the terms of the 1998 national tobacco settlement by running magazine ads aimed at teenagers. Acting...
1st revolt reported in south Afghanistan
A prominent Afghan tribal leader has begun the first known armed uprising against the Taliban in southern Afghanistan since the U.S.-led air strike campaign began, fighting off a Taliban attack...
Lawyers say funding imperils tobacco suit
Justice Department lawyers have warned that they soon may be forced to abandon the federal government's landmark lawsuit against the tobacco industry because the Bush administration has not proposed enough...