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Motown legend Aretha Franklin openly speculated as to whether music icon Prince died from the Zika virus. (AP Photos)

Aretha Franklin speculates about Zika’s role in Prince death

Robert King · April 21, 2016 8:09 pm

—œWhile it has been difficult to obtain the detailed information necessary to thoroughly evaluate the administration’s request, we recognize that there is an urgency associated with the threat,—? Thad Cochran said. (AP Photo)

Senator: Zika funding bill coming soon

Robert King · April 21, 2016 4:51 pm

So far the virus hasn't spread via mosquito bites in the U.S., but health officials warn that could change as summer comes. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Poll: Most believe U.S. doing enough to fight Zika

Robert King · April 21, 2016 4:04 pm

Some of the bills aim to reduce the prevalence of unused pain pills, which can contribute to abuse, and attempt to provide greater access to treatment. (AP Photo/Toby Talbot, File)

House panel advances 12 opioid bills

Robert King · April 20, 2016 7:56 pm

A hearing on the sale of aborted fetal tissue quickly devolved into accusations of personal attacks and bitter fights. "Is this hearing really going to proceed based on stolen and misleading documents?" asked Rep. Jackie Speier. (AP Photo/Harry Hamburg)

Partisan attacks dominate abortion hearing

Robert King · April 20, 2016 7:05 pm

Lawmakers fight over contradictions in documents. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Abortion hearing gets testy

Robert King · April 20, 2016 4:50 pm

At the onset of the hearing, Rep. Diana Degette, D-Colo., questioned where the panel got the documents from and the conclusions they derived from them. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)

Dems charge abortion documents false and misleading

Robert King · April 20, 2016 3:41 pm

President Obama signed a bill aimed at speeding up development of vaccines and treatments to fight the quickly spreading Zika virus. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Obama signs Zika treatment bill

Robert King · April 19, 2016 11:32 pm

UnitedHealth says it will pull out of marketplaces in Connecticut and Pennsylvania. (Mike Bradley/Bloomberg)

UnitedHealth leaves more Obamacare states

Robert King · April 19, 2016 11:09 pm

Change would postpone the date when e-cigarettes would have to be approved by the FDA. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

House lawmakers give e-cigs a boost

Robert King · April 19, 2016 5:44 pm

Blacks and Hispanics both scored slightly higher than whites on only one question: whether their doctor communicates well. (AP Photo)

Data show racial disparities in Medicare Advantage outcomes

Robert King · April 19, 2016 4:45 pm

America’s biggest health insurer UnitedHealth bails on Obamacare, citing big losses

America’s biggest health insurer UnitedHealth bails on Obamacare, citing big losses

Robert King · April 19, 2016 1:03 pm