The term "alert and oriented" (AO) is a medical notation describing a person's level of consciousness and cognition (the ability to understand and learn through thought, experiences, and the senses).

Gazans take little hope from Trump's victory, some are wary Abbas says committed to work with Trump to reach regional peace Hamas says Trump will be tested by actions, not words CAIRO/WEST BANK ...

Ottawa, ON – The Hon. Pierre Poilievre, Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada and the Official Opposition, released the following statement on Diwali: “Today, more than one billion Hindus, Jains, ...

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GILKIS - Damon Hyland / Getty Images The CSS Profile is a financial aid application used by nearly 270 colleges, universities, and scholarship programs. It's administered by the College Board ...

Beijing stimulated the Chinese economy in recent weeks to rebuild consumer and investor confidence. Measures announced to decrease residential real-estate supply and lower deposit and mortgage ...

Lightning owner Jeff Vinik is paying out approximately $20M in bonuses to the organization’s more than 300 employees after selling a majority of his equity in the NHL team in a deal valuing the club ...

The use of "anno domini" and "before Christ" to mark time began in the early days of Christianity, and they're still used to track calendar years today. When reading historical texts or delving ...

Ottawa sees itself admirably as a champion of the global downtrodden. While this is true to a large extent, there are two caveats. First, it is a selective champion. It has repeatedly scolded China ...