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A United Airlines jetliner lifts off from a runway at Denver International Airport on June 10, 2020. United says it will start boarding passengers in economy class with window seats first starting next week in an effort to speed up boarding times.

United Airlines will board passengers by window, middle, then aisle seats

Passengers in economy class will see the changes soon. Boarding remains unchanged for first class, business class and pre-boarding. The change is estimated to cut boarding times by up to 2 minutes.

A March 21 attack by the Assad regime forces and Iran-backed terrorist groups targeted a hospital in Aleppo, killing six civilians and injuring 15. Above: A view of the damaged site.

Syria Bombs Hospitals. Now It Will Help Lead The World Health Organization

It was a decision that appalled and angered Syrian opposition groups and international medical organizations. On May 28 Syria was appointed to the World Health Organization's Executive Board.

100-plus cities in the U.S. banned homeless camping this year. But will it work?

The burst of new laws follows a landmark Supreme Court ruling and reflects public frustration with record-high homelessness. But advocates say fines and jail time will only make the problem worse.

News Brief: COVID-19 Vaccine, HHS Spokesman, Hurricane Aftermath

Contradicting CDC, Trump says COVID-19 vaccine could be ready by the end of 2020. A top HHS official is on leave after accusing government scientists of sedition. And, Sally brings torrential rain.

This June 13, 2014 file photo shows construction on a new nuclear reactor at Plant Vogtle power plant in Waynesboro, Ga.

How The Dream Of America's 'Nuclear Renaissance' Fizzled

Construction of new, modern reactors seemed to herald a new era of nuclear power expansion in the U.S. Now all but one of those projects have been canceled.

Fred Guttenberg, whose daughter, Jaime, was killed in the Parkland, Florida, school shooting last February, cries while his wife Jennifer comforts him during a state commission meeting Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018.

Parkland School Shooting Commission Calls For Code Red Alarms And Bleeding Control Kits

A Florida state commission has issued a draft report into the school shooting in Parkland earlier this year. Its suggested policy changes may be considered by schools across the country.

Arab Americans say the census and other forms don't consider their roots

Arab identity seems to be divided along generational lines. Younger Arabs see themselves as people of color while older people see themselves as white.

COVID-19 Latest: Global Markets React, More Cases Reported

The coronavirus that emerged in China late last year has now been detected in at least 56 nations. The rapid spread drove down stock markets.

Medical examiners and coroners are the last stop for investigating unexpected deaths, including those who may have died of COVID-19. In April, the Cook County Medical Examiner opened a surge center to handle overflow from Chicago-area hospital morgues.

With Postmortem Testing, 'Last Responders' Shed Light On Pandemic's Spread

Coroners and medical examiners are starting to test for COVID-19 among those who die unexpectedly, including people who die at home. The process could help communities contain their outbreaks.

Researchers Analyze Economic Impact Of Climate Change In The U.S.

A team of scientists and economists claims they've come up with the most thorough analysis of the cost of climate change in the U.S. Most of the country will suffer economic loss in addition to higher mortality from heat waves and loss of agriculture productivity by 2100. But like all predictions far into the future, this one has a wide range of outcomes and could be overshadowed by new technology still to be invented.

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