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Autopsies are not required for federal prison deaths that are classified as natural. NPR found cases where medical neglect, poor prison conditions and a lack of resources contributed to these deaths.

The nonprofit group Heritage for Peace's preliminary findings show 104 historic religious buildings, museums and archaeological sites have been destroyed or damaged.

"Inch by inch progress will not do," United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said. A new report found that nations' plans still fall far short of what's needed.

A report from the Department of Health and Human Services' inspector general finds a dire shortage of mental health care providers in Medicaid and Medicare, which together serve some 40% of Americans.

The world's major nuclear powers haven't tested a bomb this century, but experts worry that may be about to change.

More than half of seniors choose private Medicare Advantage plans instead of traditional Medicare. As rural enrollment increases, many small-town hospitals say that threatens their viability.

Dean's family says he quickly fell into critical condition after being diagnosed with a MRSA bacterial infection. He is the second aviation whistleblower to die in the past three months.

National Fentanyl Awareness Day Carlsbad Library, 1775 Dove Lane, Carlsbad, CA 92011, 6 to 7:45 p.m. Did you Know: Social Media: Drug Trafficking Threat How it Works: Drug traffickers have turned smartphones into a one-stop shop to market, sell, buy, and deliver deadly, fake prescription pills and other dangerous drugs. In just three steps, deadly drugs can be purchased and delivered to your home just like any other good or service. ONE-STOP SHOP Drug traffickers advertise on social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, Twitter and YouTube. These advertisements are in disappearing, 24-hour stories and in posts, which are promptly posted and removed. Posts and stories are often accompanied by known code words and emojis that are used to market and sell illicit and deadly drugs on social media. These code words and emojis are designed to evade detection by law enforcement and by the preset algorithms used by social media platforms. Remember: One Pill, Can Kill On May 9, please join us for a Community Educational and Outreach event. National Fentanyl Awareness Day, May 9 Hear Keynote speaker San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan. Listen to impacted families share their Parent Story; Karrie G., Parent of Erik; Parents Rita and Dave P., Parents of Jake, followed by Claire H., an 18-year-old survivor of a Fentanyl overdose, who will share her life changing story. Experts from the legal and educational fields will provide insights on how to help our youths deal with the ever-changing world of today. You will not want to miss these life-changing, lifesaving lessons for helping our young people today. Questions: Bob Elliott, NCADD-SD, 858-414-4262 (text ok) or bob@ncadd-sd.org National Fentanyl Awareness Day is on Facebook

A seven-day break in the fighting had allowed a significant increase in the delivery of badly needed food, fuel and medical supplies. But the flow of aid was halted by the resumption of airstrikes.

Lauryn Valladarez was five months pregnant and watching her fiancé start to struggle in the ocean. That's when she started to panic.