PA doctors find that Omar As'ad, 78, perished from cardiac arrest caused by 'external injuries' during detention by Israeli troops

7-day average of new daily cases peaked at around 890,000 on January 13, with drops most pronounced in states hit first by the wave

According to letter found in university's archives, head of admissions at the time was 'concerned' that a quarter of male applicants were Jewish

US, UK, France, Russia and China set aside tensions to say nuclear war 'must never be fought'

Registered infections up 37% since previous week and now stand at 6.55 million globally, the highest figures since the UN health agency declared a pandemic in March 2020

Rise of just 0.1% from July 2020 to July 2021 -- an additional 392,665 people -- brings national population to an estimated 331.8 million

Officials initially predicted over 100 deaths, but number now expected to be as low as 50; woman recounts losing her boyfriend as twister struck Kentucky candle factory

Research carried out by NIAID, Moderna and other institutions showed vaccine was safe and effective against an HIV-like virus

Biden's top medical adviser Fauci says carrier is a twice-vaccinated traveler who returned from South Africa and is experiencing mild symptoms

American cyber firm says Iran targeting Israel in espionage attacks; Microsoft reports 6 Iranian groups deploying ransomware in past year