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An Uber waits for a client in New York City. The company is partnering with health care organizations to provide patients with reliable transportation.

Uber Launches Service To Get People To The Doctor's Office

Studies show millions miss out on health care because of transportation problems. Uber is partnering with health care organizations to provide rides for patients going to medical appointments.

An Afghan amputee lifts weights at the International Committee of the Red Cross facility for war victims and the disabled in Mazar-i-Sharif. In September, a patient shot and killed a staffer, closing the center for a month and contributing to a decision to scale back operations in the country.

Red Cross To Scale Back In Afghanistan

The group has operated in the country for 30 years. The decision comes after an unprecedented attack on a physiotherapist in September.

Former Italian Football Federation President Carlo Tavecchio looks on during a news conference held after his official resignation in Rome on Nov. 20, 2017. Tavecchio has been accused of sexual harassment, including unwanted groping, but prosecutors have declined to press charges.

Italy Reportedly Drops Case In Part Because Woman 'Too Old' To Be Harassed

The former president of Italy's soccer federation is accused of groping a colleague. The New York Times and The Guardian say prosecutors believe the woman, in her 50s, was too old to be intimidated.

Soul singer Aretha Franklin poses for a portrait in 1964.

In Memoriam 2018: The Musicians We Lost

A look back at the extraordinary creative souls we lost in 2018, from producer Richard Swift and opera singer Montserrat Caballé to rapper Mac Miller and Aretha Franklin.

To Manage Dementia Well, Start With The Caregivers

A new approach to helping Alzheimer's and dementia patients starts with training caregivers, teaching them to respond to their loved ones' needs with insight and creativity.

A voter in Sandy Springs, Ga. on May 9, 2018. Georgia is one of 14 states that use electronic voting machines that don't produce a paper trail to verify results, which concerns many security experts.

Election Security Becomes A Political Issue In Georgia Governor's Race

The Republican candidate, Secretary of State Brian Kemp, is the state's top election official. He's been criticized for not doing enough to secure Georgia's voting systems.

It's easy to mistake adolescent depression for something else, child psychiatrists say; the signs can include misbehavior, eating problems or sleep trouble.

Pediatricians Call For Universal Depression Screening For Teens

The nation's leading group of pediatricians has updated its guidelines for tackling teen mental health issues. One recommendation: Annual depression screening for all adolescents 12 and older.

Despite a push in recent years for healthier snacks and more exercise for U.S. kids, the prevalence of obesity is still too high, pediatricians say.

No Downturn In Obesity Among U.S. Kids, Report Finds

The childhood obesity epidemic rages on in the United States, with a big surge among the youngest kids, according to the latest government data.

Carter Page, a foreign policy adviser to Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign, spoke with reporters following a day of questions from the House intelligence committee in November 2017.

Big Questions In Russia Case May Be Answered If FISA Documents Are Unredacted

A heavily redacted copy of the surveillance form has answered some key questions. A clean version, if released, might answer many more — but the Justice Department fears the possible loss of secrets.

One of the many abandoned homes outside Ogallala, Neb.

Rural America Faces A Crisis In 'Adequate Housing'

Small towns have their own version of the housing crisis: not enough homes being built, plus a lack of move-in ready homes. Local leaders say it's hard to expand the tax base without more homes.

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