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CDC Urges Doctors to Ask Pregnant Women About Travel History in Zika-Infected Countries

The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released guidelines on Tuesday for doctors and other health professionals caring for pregnant women relating to the Zika virus. They urge them to ask patients about their travel history to Zika-infected countries and territories.

Brazil to Use Genetically Modified Mosquitoes in Fighting Zika Virus, Dengue Fever

Intrexon Corporation announced in a press release on Tuesday that their British biotechnology company subsidiary Oxitec has reached an agreement with local officials of Piracicaba in Brazil to open a new factory that produces sterile, genetically modified mosquitoes, Oxitec reports.

Presidentiables Donald Trump, Ted Cruz Get Deep in Feud

Presidential candidates Donald Trump and Ted Cruz are getting deeper in their recently reported feud.The two have been saying "nasty" words against each other and Cruz most recently launched another heated argument against the real estate businessman.

Puerto Rico Gets a Visit From US Treasury Secretary Amid Financial Crisis

US Territory, Puerto Rico will be welcoming US Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew this Wednesday as the island continues to struggle with its growing deficit and public debts that are projected to balloon up to $24 billion in 2020, Fox News Latino reports.

Drug Lord Pablo Escobar's Miami Mansion Searched and Demolished

One of the most significant properties in Miami, Florida is being demolished, according to a report from the Associated Press. The demolition orders will be for the famed beach-front mansion, previously owned by late Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar, the publication reports.

Johnson & Johnson Laying Off 3,000 Medical-Device Jobs? Healthcare Giant Seeks to Generate $1 Billion Annual Cost Savings Amid Restructure

Johnson & Johnson announced on Tuesday, Jan. 19, that it will be laying off 3,000 medical-device jobs. The move is part of the company's efforts to revive the struggling business and to generate $1 billion annual cost savings.

US Airstrike Kills ISIS’ Notorious Executioner ‘Jihadi John’; Islamic State Terrorists Confirm Death in ‘Dabiq’

The notorious ISIS militants have recently confirmed the death of its most celebrated executioner known as “Jihadi John” in the latest issue of the group’s magazine, “Dabiq.”

US Cities on East Coast Could Be Hit With Major Winter Snowstorm

After experiencing an alarmingly warm Christmas in New England, it looks like Old Man Winter will finally shake things up in the Northeast

Poll Shows Majority of New Mexicans Favor Licenses for Undocumented Immigrants

A new poll reveals that nearly 70 percent of New Mexicans do not support Gov. Susana Martinez's proposal to take away driver's licenses from undocumented immigrants.

Prosecutors Push to Try Ethan Couch as Adult

Prosecutors in Texas have joined Mothers against Drunk Driving advocates in demanding that “affluenza teen” Ethan Couch’s case be moved to adult court.

'Saved by the Bell' Screech Actor Dustin Diamond Begins 4-Month Jail Sentence in Wisconsin

"Saved by the Bell" alum Dustin Diamond began his four-month sentence on Friday after being convicted last year for stabbing a man during a bar fight on Christmas 2014.

Rubio Toughens Stance on Immigration

In the wake of critical campaign ads by his rivals Jeb Bush and Ted Cruz, GOP White House hopeful Marco Rubio is taking a tougher stance on immigration, in an apparent attempt to bolster his conservative credentials.

Michigan Gov. Snyder Fires Back at Hillary Clinton on Flint Water Crisis

Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder fired back at Hillary Clinton and other critics, who have publicly condemned him over his handling of the water crisis in Flint that has exposed the entire community to toxic levels of lead.

Linda Perry Releases a Heartfelt Apology After Dissing Lady Gaga

Linda Perry made the headlines after dissing Lady Gaga's Oscar nomination on Twitter. Linda Perry made the headlines after dissing Lady Gaga's Oscar nomination on Twitter.

'Fuller House' Spoilers: Elizabeth Olsen to Play Michelle Tanner?

The "Fuller House" made the headlines after the spin-off was first reported last year and fans are eager to know as to whether their favorite twins Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen would be joining the cast.

Donald Trump Is Not Banned in the UK Despite Massive Votes for Hate Petition

Members of the British parliament debated over a petition calling for Donald Trump to be banned in the U.K after the petition received over 576,000 signatures.

'Making a Murderer' Directors Defend Series by Leaving Out Controversial Evidence

'Making a Murderer' directors broke their silence by defending the hit docu series. "Making a Murderer" has been making the headlines ever since the popular streaming site, Netflix, relased the docu series towards end of December last year.

Climate Change Study: Man-Made Heat Absorbed by Oceans Doubled Since 1997

Man-made heat energy present in the seas has now doubled since 1997, according to the new study headed by the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory which was released Monday.

British Lawmakers Debate Banning Trump From UK

Britain's House of Commons on Jan. 18 considered declaring Donald Trump a persona non grata because of his recent comments about Islam in a debate that was the result of an online petition that sought to qualify the GOP front-runner's remarks as "hate speech."

First Ever Flower Blossoms on International Space Station

The zinnia, an edible flower from the daisy family, became the first flower to blossom on the International Space Station. NASA astronaut Scott Kelly posted a photo of the orange flower on Twitter last Jan. 17 as proof of the great achievement.