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Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria as seen under a microscope. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 68 people have become infected with a drug-resistant strain of the bacteria, with many infections linked to the use of contaminated eye drops.

The FDA warns consumers to stop using 2 more eyedrop products due to contamination

The warning comes after an earlier outbreak of infections from drug-resistant bacteria causing illness in at least 81 patients across the U.S. The strain has been linked to recalled eyedrops.

Stacks of ballot envelopes waiting to be mailed are seen at the Wake County Board of Elections on Sept. 3, 2020, in Raleigh, N.C. The Green Party has so far been kept off North Carolina's 2022 Senate ballot by the Democratic-led Board of Elections.

North Carolina's Green Party says Democrats are working to keep it off 2022 ballot

The North Carolina Board of Elections, which is controlled by Democrats, has — so far — refused to give the Green Party a spot on the ballot, citing possible fraud in their ballot petition.

A Mega Millions customer purchases her tickets for the estimated jackpot of $1.1 Billion at the Fuel On Convenience Store in Pittsburgh, Monday, Jan. 9, 2023. Twenty-four consecutive drawings later with no grand prize winner named, the Mega Millions jackpot is now over $1 billion, making it one of the largest jackpots in lottery history. The next drawing is Friday.

Here's where your money goes when you buy a ticket from a state-run lottery

The Mega Millions' estimated jackpot has increased to a total of $1.35 billion — the second-largest jackpot in the game's history, officials say.

The Chinese balloon became the subject of a sketch in the most recent episode of <em>Saturday Night Live</em> on Feb. 4.

Hours after its demise, the Chinese spy balloon was the star of the 'SNL' cold open

Saturday Night Live kicked off its latest episode with an exclusive interview with the downed balloon, played by cast member Bowen Yang.

Rep. Tom Rice, a Republican from South Carolina, is seen at left. At right is state Rep. Russell Fry.

Trump gets a split decision in South Carolina as Rice is beaten, while Mace survives

Trump endorsed two challengers to incumbent members of Congress from South Carolina. Rep. Tom Rice, who voted to impeach Trump after the Capitol riot, was beaten, while Rep. Nancy Mace won.

Former President Donald Trump speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference, CPAC 2023, Saturday, March 4, 2023, at National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Md.

Despite Republicans cooling on him, CPAC is still the Trump show

The Conservative Political Action Conference wrapped up Saturday with a speech by former President Donald Trump. Conference-goers cheered Trump even though his popularity within the party is waning.

File photo of Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., walking through a Senate corridor at the Capitol in Washington, Feb. 14, 2023.

Republicans object to replacing Feinstein on Judiciary panel

Republicans have blocked a Democratic request to temporarily replace California Sen. Dianne Feinstein on the Senate Judiciary Committee, leaving Democrats with few options for moving some of President Joe Biden’s stalled judicial nominees.

Judy Beckett of Cornerstone Equine Therapy Center in Escondido, Californiais working with the Navy to help build resilience among sailors. She said being around horses can help service members work through a number of mental health issues, such as PTSD and military sexual trauma.

Military suicides have become slightly less common, but are still a 'massive problem'

Though military suicide has been a problem for decades, critics say the Pentagon hasn’t come to terms with the fact that anyone can potentially be at risk.

The Sweet 16 includes Desi Sills (#13) and the Kansas State Wildcats, in an NCAA men's tournament that lacks any of the four top "blue blood" programs, such as Kentucky.

The men's Sweet 16 tips off Thursday, as basketball fans enjoy a wild March

Any team that can put together a four-game winning streak will become the next champions. Only two No. 1 seeds are alive in the tournament, and the highest-profile schools have already gone home.

Romance writer Kennedy Ryan made history in 2019 as the first Black author to win one of the most prestigious romance fiction prizes — the RITA Award in the <a href="https://www.rwa.org/Online/Awards/RITA/2019_RITA_Winners.aspx">Best Contemporary Romance: Long</a> category, for <em>Long Shot</em>.

Kennedy Ryan's romances are coming for your heartstrings

The author's high-emotional-stakes romances are about to reach a wider audience, with a five-book deal and an upcoming TV adaptation. Ryan says her "happily ever after" has been "hard-won."

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