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If bird flu jumps to humans, immunity from seasonal flu may offer some protection

Very few humans have gone up against bird flu. But we've all dealt with seasonal flu for years. Some of our immune systems might be primed to fend off a worse case, research finds.

3 Israeli and 5 Thai hostages are freed in Gaza in exchange for Palestinian prisoners

Three more Israeli and five Thai hostages have been released by Palestinian militants from captivity and returned to Israel, after being held for more than 15 months in Gaza.

Kim Hilton inside his new apartment at an assisted living facility in Columbia Falls, Mont. Hilton can't afford the unit on his own, but after a long search was able to get one of the limited slots in a Medicaid program that helps pay for assisted living.

For homeless seniors, finding stable housing takes a village — and a lot of luck

The number of unhoused seniors is expected to triple by 2030. As rents rise, it becomes tougher to find affordable housing that's accessible for those with medical conditions and disabilities.

A wounded security officer looks on after being shot by armed gangs at the General Hospital in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2024.

U.N. chief warns gangs could overrun Haiti's capital without additional support

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said in a report that gangs in Haiti could overrun the capital, leading to a complete breakdown of government, without additional international support.

Hardcore has never been more visible. For Scowl, it's an opportunity to keep expanding it

Over the last few years, hardcore has transformed from an underground subculture into a mainstream phenomenon. Scowl is one of the unwitting torchbearers for this paradigm shift, but their success hasn't come without tension.

Lon Chaney stars in the 1925 silent horror classic "The Phantom of the Opera." The film screens with live organ accompaniment on Oct. 28 at the Balboa Theatre as part of its Silent Movie Mondays. (1925)

5 Halloween-themed things to do in San Diego this fall

Our top picks for Halloween fun in San Diego this season: Lon Chaney, "Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors," and the return of 'Rocky Horror."

In this April 23, 2018 file photo, supporters of a rent control initiative march near the Capitol calling for more rent control in Sacramento, Calif. .Californians will vote on whether to let cities expand rent control as the state grapples with soaring housing costs and a dire need for more home construction.

With Proposition 33 voters could give counties and cities more power to limit rent increases. Should they?

Proposition 33 could allow more local rent control. Supporters say it's a matter of survival. Opponents say it could make the housing crisis worse.

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth steps out to welcome Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the Pentagon during an honor cordon on Feb. 5.

Pentagon proposes $50 billion in annual cuts and identifies priorities to expand

The Pentagon has proposed cutting 8% of its budget annually for five years but prioritized funding in areas like drones, military assistance for the southern border and a U.S. Iron Dome.

Jose Villanueva carries siding while building a home, Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023, in Paradise, Calif. Most of the town burned in late 2018.

Paradise, Calif. burned in 2018. Rebuilding it offers a look at what's ahead for LA

A resident of Paradise, a town that wildfire virtually leveled in 2018, explains what it takes to build a home in California after the disaster.

Adrien Brody (R) poses alongside his parents Sylvia Plachy (C) and Elliot Brody (L) in the press room during the 82nd annual Golden Globe Awards.

Adrien Brody dedicates Golden Globes win for 'The Brutalist' to his immigrant family

The post-war epic was nominated in several categories. Like Brody's real-life mother, Brody's character is an immigrant from Hungary who fled conflict.

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