Cause of death for former MLB pitcher Scott Sauerbeck disclosed

Scott Sauerbeck, a former MLB pitcher who died in February, succumbed to complications related to the flu, according to an autopsy. The Florida District 12 Medical Examiner’s Office determined that the cause of death was “aftereffects of acute influenza A, including streptococcal pharyngitis.” The 53-year-old’s death was categorized as natural causes, with a toxicology report […]

Cities with the highest allergy issues disclosed, plus advice for symptom relief

Allergy season is upon us, and it’s not exactly mild this year. As the American Lung Association points out, changing weather patterns are allowing plants to flourish where they didn’t before, which means more pollen—and possibly even new types of pollen in the mix. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) has just published […]

1,100 more US troops in Syria than previously disclosed

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec Newsletter {beacon} Defense &national security Defense &national security Full text   FAA temporarily bans drone use in multiple New Jersey cities The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Wednesday temporarily banned drone operations in cities across New Jersey, citing “special safety reasons” for the restriction. Full text   5 […]