CLEVELAND – The federal government has begun a study of how much swine flu vaccine to give to people with asthma. Asthma sufferers are considered a group at higher risk of complications from swine flu, but medication taken by many asthmatics may interfere with the vaccine. Dr. Serpil Erzurum, the …

BRUSSELS – European pilots accused the European Union Monday of dragging its feet in implementing stricter safety rules to combat pilot fatigue which research suggests is a key factor in up to 20 percent of fatal air accidents. Outside the EU head office — and at 22 European airports — …

PARKERSBURG, Iowa – The funeral for an Iowa high school football coach who was killed by a gunman is set for Monday morning in Parkersburg. Ed Thomas, who coached at Aplington-Parkersburg for 34 years, was shot to death on Wednesday inside a weight room next to the school. Investigators say …

OSLO – Scientists asked people around the world on Monday to help compile an Internet-based observatory of life on earth as a guide to everything from the impact of climate change on wildlife to pests that can damage crops. “I would hope that … we might even have millions of …

Taking vitamins before and during early pregnancy is associated with reduced risk for miscarriage, researchers have determined. However, it may be that the connection is related to generally healthy practices among vitamin takers. “These results need to be replicated before formal conclusions are drawn,” emphasized Dr. Reem Hasan, at the …

Some shudder just hearing it — the sexless marriage. Yet before they know it, married people and cohabitators alike find themselves erotically exiled, as if put on an involuntary sex diet. Most people have no clue how sex got banished from the bedroom. The million-dollar question they pose to sex …

COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina and Maryland emerged from their locker rooms Saturday wearing camouflage uniforms with military values such as “Duty,” “Honor,” and “Courage” on the back in place of names to honor those who have served. Few understand as well as 26-year-old Gamecocks long snapper Matt Grooms, who …

North Korea has just announced the elevation of two officials who played a key role in its nuclear weapons program, leading many observers to speculate that this signals the reclusive nation’s redoubled commitment to maintaining its nuclear status as it likely transitions from the “Dear Leader,” Kim Jong-Il, to his …

In a generation marked by relativism the public arena is filled with differing views on the largest issues of our time. The primary source from which we draw our worldview defines where we stand and why. The following are 10 biblical truths that shape my worldview: 1. Every human being …

Thanksgiving means it’s pumpkin pie season, and if you’re looking to go classic, consider the recipe below. “This pumpkin pie recipe is a fantastic choice. It’s simple and straightforward, with a creamier-than-usual finish,” said Chef Dennis Littley of askchefdennis.com in Florida. “Unlike many pumpkin pie recipes, which come with premade …