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Black Lung Study Finds Biggest Cluster Ever Of Fatal Coal Miners' Disease

The cluster, found in central Appalachia and first reported by NPR, indicates that a disease once thought to be on the decline is still a common killer among coal miners.

A police dispatcher sits at his desk in this undated photo.

San Diego's 911 Wait Times Improving, But Still Falling Short

Mayor Kevin Faulconer has announced a marked improvement in 911 wait times over the last four months. But the city is still failing to meet national standards.

Fans toss their Chargers gear and memorabilia in front of the Chargers Team Headquarters, Jan. 12, 2017.

San Diego Sports Teams Woo Chargers Fans

Hoping to attract abandoned football fans in San Diego, the Padres and Sycuan Band of Mission Indians offered to provide free entry to Chargers season-ticket holders for a game in the first two months of the upcoming baseball season.

Majority Whip Steve Scalise arrives for a Republican caucus meeting on Capitol Hill in March. Scalise was playing second base at a congressional baseball team practice Wednesday morning when he was shot.

Who Is Rep. Steve Scalise? Republican Majority Whip Shot In Virginia

Scalise, a former systems engineer, served for 12 years in the Louisiana Legislature before being elected to the House. He was playing second base when he was shot in the hip on Wednesday.

The House of Representatives passed a bill on Tuesday aimed at overhauling the Department of Veterans Affairs and protecting whistleblowers.

Congress Passes Bill To Increase Accountability Among VA Employees

The bipartisan legislation aims to transform the culture at the Department of Veterans Affairs. It shortens the process for removing negligent staffers and adds protections for whistleblowers.

Democratic Sen. Jon Tester of Montana could be a key vote if Republicans fail to pass a health care bill and are forced to work with the minority party.

Democrats Prepare For A Hard Bargain On Health Care If GOP Bill Fails

The Senate's top Republican says if the GOP can't pass a bill, they'd need to turn to Democrats to fix health care markets. The minority party would try to preserve as much of Obamacare as possible.

Rear Admiral Robert J. Gilbeau, left, enters a federal courthouse in San Diego where he pleaded guilty to lying to federal investigators in the "Fat Leonard" navy bribery trial.

U.S. Rear Admiral Pleads Guilty In 'Fat Leonard' Navy Bribery And Fraud Case

It's believed to be the first time an active-duty U.S. Navy flag officer has been charged with a crime in federal court. Today, Rear Admiral Robert Gilbeau pleaded guilty to a felony charge.

In Guyana, agriculture is the leading industry, and many men cut sugar cane or grow rice. Suicide rates are highest in the country's agricultural villages.

Trying To Stop Suicide: Guyana Aims To Bring Down Its High Rate

Named by WHO as the country with the world's highest suicide rate in 2014, Guyana has made it a priority to help those in need.

Natasha Houston and her mother at home in Zeelgult. In 2013, Houston's husband killed their two children, slashed her arm and hand, then died, apparently by suicide.

Trying To Stop Suicide: Guyana Aims To Bring Down Its High Rate

Named by WHO as the country with the world's highest suicide rate in 2014, Guyana has made it a priority to help those in need.

Medics and nurses load an injured American soldier onto a helicopter during the Iraq war. The Military Accessions Vital to the National Interest program is aimed at immigrants with special skills, such as in medicine.

Citizenship For Military Service Program Under Fire

Thousands of foreign nationals with critical skills have served in the U.S. military in exchange for citizenship. The Trump administration is considering ending the program.

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