Scott Smith
The Associated Press
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New details: PE teacher diagnosed with rare cancer at 36 warns about mercury in gym floors
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, N. J. (TND) — Months after Spotlight on America first revealeda potential hazard lurking in school gyms nationwide, there's a new warning from a physical education (PE) teacher who believes exposure may have caused her cancer. Earlier this year, we discovered that rubberized flooring found in school gyms, day cares and hospitals all across the country, may contain a form of… → Read More
Groundbreaking legal battle seeks to show toxic metals in baby food can cause autism
LOS ANGELES (TND) — As the number of children diagnosed with autism hits staggering highs, a groundbreaking lawsuit seeks to hold some of America's most trusted baby food companies at least partially responsible. The first of its kind lawsuit is on the cusp of a monumental step forward. This month, a judge heard early arguments about the presence of toxic heavy metals in baby food, and how they… → Read More
Exclusive: New calls for FDA to regulate prenatal vitamins for lead & other contaminants
WASHINGTON (SBG) —Spotlight on America was the first to uncover the presence of potentially hazardous lead in prenatal vitamins in an exclusive report last year. Now, new test results show several brands have reduced their contamination since our story aired. While it's welcome news for consumers, experts say we can't fully fix the problem without action from the Food and Drug Administration… → Read More
Exclusive: New calls for FDA to regulate prenatal vitamins for lead & other contaminants
WASHINGTON (SBG) —Spotlight on America was the first to uncover the presence of potentially hazardous lead in prenatal vitamins in an exclusive report last year. Now, new test results show several brands have reduced their contamination since our story aired. While it's welcome news for consumers, experts say we can't fully fix the problem without action from the Food and Drug Administration… → Read More
Exclusive: New calls for FDA to regulate prenatal vitamins for lead & other contaminants
WASHINGTON (SBG) —Spotlight on America was the first to uncover the presence of potentially hazardous lead in prenatal vitamins in an exclusive report last year. Now, new test results show several brands have reduced their contamination since our story aired. While it's welcome news for consumers, experts say we can't fully fix the problem without action from the Food and Drug Administration… → Read More
Maduro lodges new allegation of US spying on Venezuela firm
Venezuela’s president says he is open to dialogue with the new U.S. administration on calming tensions between the two governments → Read More
Maduro lodges new allegation of US spying on Venezuela firm
Venezuela’s president said Wednesday he is open to dialogue with the new U.S. administration on calming tensions between the two governments and easin... → Read More
Volunteer paramedics patrol streets of Venezuela’s capital
Venezuela’s deepening crisis has gutted emergency ambulance services, so a group of volunteer paramedics has stepped into the void to offer life-saving help on the tough streets of Caracas → Read More
Volunteer paramedics patrol streets of Venezuela’s capital
CARACAS, Venezuela - Venezuela’s deepening crisis has gutted emergency ambulance services, so a group of volunteer paramedics has stepped into the voi... → Read More
Volunteer paramedics patrol streets of Venezuela's capital
Venezuela’s deepening crisis has gutted emergency ambulance services, so a group of volunteer paramedics has stepped into the void to offer life-saving help on the tough streets of Caracas → Read More
AP Exclusive: Man recounts torture in Maduro's Venezuela
Venezuelan Carlos Marrón says torture he endured supports a United Nation’s report that Nicolás Maduro’s government committed possible crimes against humanity → Read More
AP Exclusive: Man recounts torture in Maduro’s Venezuela
CARACAS, Venezuela - The ransom calls began soon after Carlos Marrón learned his father hadn’t returned from his evening walk. The kidnappers wanted t... → Read More
Stunts in the streets for Venezuelan motorcycle virtuoso
Venezuelan motorcycle trick rider Pedro Aldana battles a lot of challenges these days → Read More
Stunts in the streets for Venezuelan motorcycle virtuoso
Venezuelan motorcycle trick rider Pedro Aldana battles a lot of challenges these days → Read More
Stunts in the streets for Venezuelan motorcycle virtuoso
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — If police aren't shutting down his street shows for lack of permits, Venezuelan motorcycle trick rider Pedro Aldana is battling coronavirus quarantines or the tropical rains that turn the asphalt slick and send fans running for cover. → Read More
Stunts in the streets for Venezuelan motorcycle virtuoso
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — If police aren't shutting down his street shows for lack of permits, Venezuelan motorcycle trick rider Pedro Aldana is battling coronavirus quarantines or the tropical rains that turn the asphalt slick and send fans running for cover. Despite life's obstacles, Aldana — a natural-born showman who performs in wild checkered clothes and dyed green hair — has kept up his… → Read More
Stunts in the streets for Venezuelan motorcycle virtuoso
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — If police aren't shutting down his street shows for lack of permits, Venezuelan motorcycle trick rider Pedro Aldana is battling coronavirus quarantines or the tropical rains that turn the asphalt slick and send fans running for cover. Despite life's obstacles, Aldana — a natural-born showman who performs in wild checkered clothes and dyed green hair — has kept up his… → Read More
Stunts in the streets for Venezuelan motorcycle virtuoso
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — If police aren't shutting down his street shows for lack of permits, Venezuelan motorcycle trick rider Pedro Aldana is battling coronavirus quarantines or the tropical rains that turn the asphalt slick and send fans running for cover. Despite life's obstacles, Aldana — a natural-born showman who performs in wild checkered clothes and dyed green hair — has kept up his… → Read More
Stunts in the streets for Venezuelan motorcycle virtuoso
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — If police aren't shutting down his street shows for lack of permits, Venezuelan motorcycle trick rider Pedro Aldana is battling coronavirus quarantines or the tropical rains that turn the asphalt slick and send fans running for cover. Despite life's obstacles, Aldana — a natural-born showman who performs in wild checkered clothes and dyed green hair — has kept up his… → Read More
Stunts in the streets for Venezuelan motorcycle virtuoso
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — If police aren't shutting down his street shows for lack of permits, Venezuelan motorcycle trick rider Pedro Aldana is battling coronavirus quarantines or the tropical rains that turn the asphalt slick and send fans running for cover. Despite life's obstacles, Aldana — a natural-born showman who performs in wild checkered clothes and dyed green hair — has kept up his… → Read More