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Surrogacy has boomed recently, but there are concerns a lack of international rules puts babies at risk. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2PtZ06A

Research suggests many Africans are willing to give up their freedom if it means they get more security. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2XGYXqX

USC medical program loses national accreditation The University of Southern California is losing national accreditation for a medical training program dogged by allegations of sexual misconduct.

Arrest made in double homicide of ex-pro hockey player, community advocate, police say A man who was already in custody on suspicion of burglarizing two homes in Irvine, Calif. was arrested Thursday in connection with the slayings of a former professional hockey player and a mother of two in Newport Beach, Calif.

NY funeral for Marine and firefighter killed in Afghanistan A U.S. Marine killed in a bombing in Afghanistan will be honored by mourners from across the country at his funeral in New York City where he was also a decorated firefighter .

Ex-Minneapolis officer resumes testimony in woman's death A former Minneapolis police officer on trial in the fatal shooting of an unarmed woman will be back on the stand Friday.

Officer fled civil war as a child, resettled in Minneapolis Mohamed Noor fled Somalia's civil war as a child, following a well-worn path with his family to a refugee camp in Kenya, the U.S. and eventually Minnesota.

Family of slain motorist celebrates after officer sentenced Corey Jones's family sang the gospel song "Victory is Mine" as they walked out of a Florida courthouse, celebrating after a judge handed a 25-year sentence to a former police officer for killing the stranded black motorist in 2015.

Former Florida police officer gets 25 years in shooting death of stranded driver A former police officer in Florida has been sentenced to 25 years in prison after being convicted in the shooting death of a driver whose car had broken down.

Report: Chicago officer distraught after killing black teen A psychologist's report on a white former Chicago police officer convicted of killing a black teenager in 2014 says the officer felt "shell-shocked" in the days that followed the shooting.

DA: Man ran prostitution ring out of parents' basement Authorities say a Long Island man ran a prostitution ring out of his parents' home, luring women with drugs, locking them in a basement dungeon and making them use a bucket instead of a bathroom.

Alabama teacher who ran out of sick days caring for young daughter with cancer gets big gift from colleagues An Alabama teacher whose infant was diagnosed with cancer received over 100 sick days from coworkers who pooled their own together so he could spend time with his child.

The International Space Station crew snapped this image of the Hudson Bay's frozen southern tip. from NASA https://go.nasa.gov/2UI1WNP

Citizens Advice calls for a change in the rules that mean a full year's bill is levied after a missed payment. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2UWa3vw

The bank says uncertainty over Britain's exit from the EU could "make income growth more challenging". from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2UYAjFw

The online retailer and cloud computing provider said net profit more than doubled to $3.56bn. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2IWPZSw

The body behind the UK's biggest race festivals announces record profits but warns of challenges to come. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2XHGfiT

The blast came from a train used to carry molten metal at the Port Talbot site. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2vmDpDM

The salary advantage for young people getting a degree is twice as big for postgraduates. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2IVpuwI

The new £17.6bn railway across London had been due to open in December. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2V19h0l

It is one of only three public companies to have achieved the milestone, along with Apple and Amazon. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2GIvlEc

The UK is advising against all but essential travel to Sri Lanka. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2vnYuOu

Acting defence secretary Patrick Shanahan is cleared of trying to promote his former employer. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2DJRy2P

Norwegian and Southwest say the grounding of Boeing 737 Max planes has cost them millions. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2XGHKxV

The BBC's Aaron Heslehurst explains how the painkiller became a million dollar idea. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2XIG8ne

The competition watchdog blocks the Sainsbury's-Asda merger, warning it would leave consumers worse off. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2VnxSLR

Artificial intelligence is giving us more accurate air pollution forecasts, potentially saving lives. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2ZzcPFx

Measles outbreak sparks quarantine orders at 2 Los Angeles universities Some students and employees at two Los Angeles universities have been quarantined due to possible contact with the measles virus, official said.

Two-thirds of Americans blame drug companies for opioid crisis, new poll says About two-thirds of Americans believe drug companies are to blame for the opioid crisis, although nearly as many hold drug users themselves responsible, a new poll finds.

Girl bitten by blood-sucking ‘kissing bug’ inside her home A Delaware girl was bitten by a blood-sucking kissing bug inside her home.

Ball pits are crawling with disease-causing germs that can make your kids sick, study suggests Ball pits are colorful, fun and ... crawling with germs, so says a study published late last month in the American Journal of Infection Control.

FDA found harmful bacteria at 21 percent of ice cream plants tested after deadly 2015 listeria outbreak: report It’s often the ones we love who hurt us the most – in this case, the offender being ice cream.

Texas woman who suffered third-degree burns after falling on curling iron opens up about harrowing injury A mom in Texas says she isn’t about to let a tragic injury keep her from feeling beautiful inside and out.

Over 165,000 pounds of ground beef recalled amid E. coli outbreak Meat producers in Georgia and Illinois have issued the recalls after products shipped to distributors tested positive for E. coli contamination.

Some teens who vape nicotine don’t realize they're ingesting the chemical, study suggests Teens who vape may not realize how much nicotine they are consuming — if they aware they are consuming it at all —  when using e-cigarettes, a new study released this week found.

Can elderberries help fight flu symptoms? New study explains how 'ancient remedy' allegedly works The benefits of eating elderberries when you have the flu — especially to fight off symptoms of the nasty virus —  have long been documented. But a new study released this week claims to have discovered why that is. 

US measles cases hit highest level in 25 years, officials say U.S. measles cases in 2019 have climbed to their highest level in 25 years, officials announced Wednesday.

Celebrate Arbor Day and improve your knowledge of trees. Together, we’re making our world greener. Around the world, you can plant trees where they’re needed most. from UEN News http://bit.ly/2eDnTLY

Every year, incoming and current college students have to file a FAFSA in order to determine their potential and continued eligibility for federal financial aid. Students may also have to file institution-based financial aid applications every year, along with institution-based or outside scholarships. Offer letters are key tools used by colleges and universities to notify from ED News http://bit.ly/2ZvZldO

Fox News Breaking News Alert John Havlicek, Boston Celtics legend, dead at 79 04/25/19 6:55 PM

Fox News Breaking News Alert Arizona Cardinals select Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray as first overall pick in NFL Draft 04/25/19 5:29 PM

Fox News Breaking News Alert PROGRAMMING ALERT: President Trump live on ‘Hannity,’ 9 pm ET on Fox News 04/25/19 5:20 PM

Fox News Breaking News Alert Judge, court officer accused of aiding illegal immigrant's escape from ICE indicted on 4 charges 04/25/19 10:07 AM

Fox News Breaking News Alert Joe Biden officially enters 2020 presidential race 04/25/19 3:07 AM

Artificial intelligence is giving us more accurate air pollution forecasts, potentially saving lives. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2ZzcPFx

It is one of only three public companies to have achieved the milestone, along with Apple and Amazon. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2GIvlEc

A failed experiment with a body-measuring suit has eaten away at fashion retailer Zozo's profits. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2UDXPCD

The drivers' protest coincides with the ride-hailing firm's debut on the stock market. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2UEmsyT

Several ministers deny being involved in leaking information from a National Security Council meeting. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2IVMeMR

Social media website VKontakte temporarily removes 400,000 users by mimicking Avengers: Infinity War. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2UXjkmK

A rescue helicopter plucked a Malaysian climber from Mount Annapurna in west Nepal on Friday, where he was stranded for two days after climbing the world’s tenth highest mountain this week, officials said. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2Dy8JUM

The leader of Italy's ruling 5-Star Movement expects Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte to force a junior minister involved in a graft scandal to resign despite resistance from coalition partner, the League, according to comments in Corriere della Sera. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2Wb3Loc

The demotion of Kim Yong Chol, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's point man for nuclear talks with the United States, signals he has taken the fall for the failed second summit between the two countries, diplomats in Seoul and regional experts said. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2GHePnD

A burglar stole 11 guns from a police station in New Zealand, some of which were surrendered to authorities in the aftermath of the mass shooting in Christchurch, police said on Friday. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2vkdAEw

The armed wing of Hamas is using increasingly complex methods of raising funds via bitcoin, researchers say, highlighting the difficulties regulators face in tracking cryptocurrency financing of outfits designated by some as terrorist groups. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2ZCl7wf

Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena said on Friday police are looking for 140 people believed to have links with the Islamic State group, which has claimed responsibility for the Easter Sunday suicide bombings of churches and hotels. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2VpynW2

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un told Russian President Vladimir Putin peace and security on the Korean peninsula depended on the United States, warning that a state of hostility could easily return, North Korean media said on Friday. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2Pv0RIl