Mitchell G. Patton

There is now an imminent threat of the spread of measles in several regions of the world, as the covid pandemic has led to a steady decline in vaccination coverage and weakened surveillance of the disease, the World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Measles is one of the most contagious human viruses and is almost entirely preventable through vaccination. However, it requires 95% vaccination coverage to prevent outbreaks among populations.A record nearly 40 million children missed a dose of the measles vaccine in 2021 due to obstacles created by the Covid pandemic, the The WHO and…

Bryce Young passed for 343 yards and three touchdowns and rushed for another score in perhaps his last home game for No. 8 Alabama, leading the Crimson Tide past Auburn 49-27 in Saturday's Iron Bowl.Alabama (10-2, 6-2 Southeastern Conference, No. 7 CFP) reached double digits in wins for the 15th straight season despite failing to meet those ever-present national title aspirations.The Tigers (5-7, 2-6) were trying to secure bowl eligibility and salvage a disappointing season that included the firing of coach Bryan Harsin on Oct. 31.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Bryce Young #9 of the Alabama Crimson…

A passenger disturbance on a Southwest Airlines flight caused it to be diverted to Little Rock, Arkansas, on Saturday on one of the busiest travel weekends of the year.One person was taken into custody by FBI agents, the office's Connor Hagan said. The possible charges would be the responsibility of the United States Attorney in Arkansas.“The FBI is the primary federal agency authorized to investigate possible assault violations on board aircraft,” Hagan said by email. "We will work closely with prosecutors from the United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Arkansas to fully investigate this incident and possibly…

Isaiah Newell ran for the go-ahead touchdown with 8:11 remaining, and No. 22 Oregon State capitalized on critical fourth-quarter errors by No. 10 Oregon to rally 38-34 on Saturday.The Beavers (9-3, 6-3 Pac-12, No. 21 CFP) trailed 31-10 at the end of the third quarter and 34-17 at the start of the fourth, but the Ducks (9-3, 7-2, No. 9 CFP) gave their opponents a short field on three straight possessions, leading to touchdowns.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Oregon State Beavers defensive back Jaden Robinson #4 and linebacker Easton Mascarenas-Arnold #55 celebrate during the first half of…