But in 1832, people believed cholera was linked to intemperance and vice, which were thought to weaken the body. According to the prevailing miasma theory, it caused outbreaks once airborne.

The court, created as part of the United Nations in 1945, affirmed that countries must uphold existing international laws related to climate change and, if they fail to act, could be held responsible ...

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President Vladimir Putin says Russia has started production of its newest hypersonic missile. Speaking Friday alongside ...

Alton falls to 28-11 and plays an elimination game at 6 p.m. Friday against the winner of noon’s Barrington vs. Rock Island ...

The New York Times reports that text messages between European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and a pharmaceutical ...

Pakistan’s independent human rights commission has called on authorities to drop terrorism charges against a 7-year-old boy. The demand on Friday came a day after police in the southwestern ...

IRadimed Corp. (IRMD) on Friday reported net income of $5.8 million in its second quarter.

Franklin Resources Inc. (BEN) on Friday reported fiscal third-quarter profit of $92.3 million.