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A supply ship sits anchored next to the Chevron Corp. Jack/St. Malo deep water oil platform in the Gulf of Mexico in the aerial photograph taken off the coast of Louisiana, U.S., on Friday, May 18, 2018.

The Biden administration sold oil and gas leases days after the climate summit

Despite pledging to take action on climate change at the international event, the Biden administration says its hands were tied after a federal judge stopped its attempt to pause the leasing program.

A worker at a Subway sandwich shop makes a tuna sandwich last year in San Anselmo, California. A lawsuit in federal court accuses the restaurant giant of not using 100% tuna in its offerings — and a judge has denied Subway's request to dismiss the suit.

A U.S. judge rules that Subway can be sued over its '100% tuna' claim

The case centers on what consumers expect when they order a tuna sandwich: the word "tuna" appears 244 times in the plaintiff's 28-page amended complaint.

There are several ways older adults can get free rapid antigen tests, but Medicare will not reimburse them when they purchase them.

Seniors are at high risk of COVID, but Medicare doesn't pay for rapid tests

The laws governing Medicare don't provide coverage for self-administered diagnostic tests, including rapid antigen tests. Here's how older adults can get free tests anyway.

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., walks to the chamber Monday for a test vote on a government spending bill.

Senate Republicans Block A Government Funding Bill In A Battle Over The Debt Limit

Republicans' opposition leaves the federal government teetering on the brink of a partial shutdown.

A chimney stands behind cars as the McKinney Fire burns in Klamath National Forest, Calif., on Sunday, July 31, 2022.

Western flames spread, California sees its largest 2022 fire

The blaze had grown to more than 80 square miles just two days after erupting in a largely unpopulated area near the Oregon line.

Medicare's coverage for long-term care is very limited, while Medicaid generally requires people to impoverish themselves before it picks up the tab.

Washington state retools first-in-nation payroll tax plan for long-term care costs

The WA Cares Fund would help alleviate the financial burden of long-term care by providing workers a lifetime benefit of $36,500. The program was delayed while lawmakers addressed equity issues.

From left to right: Alice Paredes, Sriya Chippalthurty, Liliana Talino and Natalia Perez Morales are Girl Up "teen advisers" who give up their hobbies to help disadvantaged girls and women in their communities.

What these teen girls do — and don't — have time for might surprise and inspire you

On top of schoolwork and chores, these four Girl Up "teen advisers" sometimes give up their favorite hobbies to try and "save the world." They talk about their activism — and their role models.

Scientists say research into Alzheimer's needs to take a broader view of how the disease affects the brain — whether that's changes in the cortex or the role of inflammation.

Alzheimer's researchers are looking beyond plaques and tangles for new treatments

An atlas showing how Alzheimer's changes individual brain cells could help researchers find new treatments for the disease.

A road collapsed onto train tracks in Baltimore, Md. in 2014 after heavy rain. The city is facing millions of dollars in infrastructure upgrades to cope with the effects of climate change.

Lawsuit alleging oil companies misled public about climate change moves forward

The case brought by Baltimore is one of more than 20 similar lawsuits nationwide that seek to hold fossil fuel companies accountable for their role in climate change.

The single-story Oak Park Library, which is due for replacement, is seen here, Aug. 16, 2022.

San Diego still years away from building housing on top of libraries

Shortly after taking office, Mayor Gloria announced his ambition to build housing on top of new or redeveloped public facilities like libraries and fire stations.

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