(CNN) – The University of Southern California said Friday it has “reached agreement in principle” on a $215 million class-action settlement after dozens of students filed lawsuits accusing former cam… MORE
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She asked for a drug to treat her miscarriage. The pharmacist refused to give it to her because of his religion
(CNN) – Rachel Peterson was already having a tough time of it when she called a supermarket chain’s pharmacy to get a prescription filled.Then the pharmacist made things worse.Peterson says bac… MORE
Look up as Orionid meteor shower peaks this weekend
(CNN) – The night sky will showcase shooting stars this weekend, visible in all parts of the sky, around the world.The Orionid meteor shower may not be the most spectacular of the year, but it del… MORE
Not exercising worse for your health than smoking, diabetes and heart disease, study reveals
ATLANTA, Georgia (CNN) – We’ve all heard exercise helps you live longer. But a new study goes one step further, finding that a sedentary lifestyle is worse for your health than smoking, diabetes and h… MORE
Seven-year mission to Mercury ready for ambitious launch
(CNN) – A seven-year, eight-million-kilometer voyage expected to shed light on the mysteries of Mercury, the solar system’s least-understood planet, is nearly ready for takeoff. The ambitious Bepi… MORE
Women are more faithful than men, and other myths on female infidelity
(CNN) – Women are more faithful than men. Women cheat for love; men cheat for sex. Women are less sexually adventurous than men. It’s a script that many of us — whether clinicians or Hollywood — fo… MORE
Ten vegan-friendly versions of tailgate classics
(CNN) – Tailgating with friends can be one of the most enjoyable aspects of a sporting event. But depending on the food served, pregame parties can be particularly challenging for those who follow sp… MORE
As smog season begins, China wary of leaving residents without winter heat
HONG KONG (CNN) – Sometimes to win the war against pollution, you have to beat a tactical retreat. That was the message from one of China’s top officials Thursday, who warned against taking overzea… MORE
Veteran battling suicidal thoughts opens horse ranch to help military families
(CNN) – October in Georgia is when summer finally gives way to fall and the atmosphere paces itself like a perfectly curated air conditioner. One recent Saturday morning, on a rural property in Forts… MORE
Can this app help China’s forgotten cancer sufferers?
BEIJING (CNN) – For Cao Ruizhe, the life or death drama of her fight with cancer plays out in a small windowless room.Cao and her husband are poor bean farmers from rural China. She didn’t trust he… MORE
Liz’s Dirt
Wednesday’s Dirt
Pippa Middleton has given birth to a baby boy. The baby is said to have weight 8 pounds and 9 ounces. No word on a name just yet. Chris Pratt and Anna Faris have signed their divorce papers. They had a prenup and have agreed to joint custody of their 6 year-old son, Jack. So…
Tuesday’s Dirt
In the next few weeks, the government is planning to unload massive amounts of evidence against ‘Smallville’ actress, Allison Mack and her creepy cult conspirators. Authorities say they have unearthed 27,000 documents from 3 electronic accounts. Tara Reid got kicked off a Delta flight yesterday when she complained about being in the wrong seat and…