SEATTLE—A retired Seattle doctor died while climbing Mount Everest on Monday, according to University of Washington officials. University officials said on Twitter Tuesday that Dr. Jonathan Sugarman died Monday on the mountain. He was climbing the mountain as part of an expedition arranged by Washington state-based International Mountain Guides. Company officials said on their website…

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.—A bicyclist fell to her death when a drawbridge connecting Palm Beach to the Florida mainland began rising before she could reach the other side. A bystander tried to pull her to safety but lost his grip, officials said. The woman was walking her bicycle toward West Palm Beach on Sunday afternoon…

BEIJING—China launched into orbit last month the first piece of a permanent space station using its most powerful rocket, but international focus has fallen instead on the re-entry of debris which critics say has been shrouded in secrecy. What Happened? The Long March 5B rocket successfully delivered its payload into orbit on April 29, in…

Sleep is at a premium these days. The stress and anxiety of the holidays can make it tough to get a good night’s rest. Toss a pandemic into the mix, and quality sleep becomes even more elusive. Sleeping pills, also called “z-drugs,” can be an attractive option for those struggling with sleep. But they aren’t…