Today: September 20, 2026
Today: September 20, 2026

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Woman taken to hospital in critical condition after vehicle drove into Inner Harbor, officials say

Woman taken to hospital in critical condition after vehicle drove into Inner Harbor, officials say

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Owl partially covered in concrete is cleaned up and recovering after rescue in Utah

An owl found partially encased in concrete after it got inside a cement mixer in southwestern Utah is expected to fly free again after it was painstakingly cleaned by animal sanctuary workers who described the bird as a “fighter.”

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Falcons quarterback Penix will have season-ending knee surgery, leaving Cousins as starter

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. will have season-ending surgery to repair the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee

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Amazing Grace Equine Therapy lifts veterans and others back into the saddle of life

Amazing Grace Equine Therapy lifts veterans and others back into the saddle of life

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Thousands of Tunisian doctors strike, say health system close to collapse

Thousands of young doctors went on strike across Tunisia on Wednesday to demand higher pay and warn of an impending collapse of the health system, part of a broader

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An American man went to Israel 13 years ago. He is now imprisoned in Iran

An American man went to Israel 13 years ago. He is now imprisoned in Iran

Economy|Environment|Health|World

Gaza storms bring flooding, sewage and misery in tent camps

Crammed into flimsy tent camps hard up against the seashore, Gazans have been flooded by heavy rain and storm surges in recent days, destroying some shelters

Economy|Education|Environment|Health

A health center closure in New England town reveals toll of federal cuts on rural communities

Medicaid cuts are being blamed for the closure of a community health center in New Hampshire's White Mountains

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Man self-funds homeless shelter, says need is urgent

Man self-funds homeless shelter, says need is urgent

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Gaza water provider resumes services after Hamas frees employee

A Gaza company that operates water desalination plants serving nearly half of the enclave's population said on Tuesday it had resumed operations after Hamas-led security freed a staff

Business|Health|Technology

Sales of AI-enabled teddy bear suspended after it gave advice on BDSM sex and where to find knives

Sales of AI-enabled teddy bear suspended after it gave advice on BDSM sex and where to find knives

Europe|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology|US

Vice President Dick Cheney’s life followed the arc of the biggest breakthroughs in cardiovascular medicine

Life-changing advances in cardiovascular medicine enabled Cheney to live a productive life well beyond what many heart patients experience. But prevention is the most effective tool of all.

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Florida residents’ anxiety is linked to social media use and varies with age, new study shows

A survey looking at 500 Floridians finds that Gen Zers are far more anxious than older generations.

Crime|Health|US

Man used "excessive self-defense" in deadly attack, prosecutor alleges

Man used "excessive self-defense" in deadly attack, prosecutor alleges

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Thirteen people killed in Israeli strike on Lebanon's Sidon, Lebanese health ministry says

An Israeli strike on the southern Lebanese city of Sidon killed 13 people and wounded several others, the Lebanese Health Ministry said on Tuesday.

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Teva seeks startups to help solve global pharmaceutical challenges

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries said on Wednesday it was calling on startups to join its new platform to develop technologies to deal with a host of challenges

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Trump administration ‘inadvertently’ deported transgender woman to Mexico despite judge’s concern she may face torture there

Trump administration ‘inadvertently’ deported transgender woman to Mexico despite judge’s concern she may face torture there

Crime|Health|MidEast|Political|World

Israeli airstrike on a Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon kills 13 people, Lebanese ministry says

State media and the Health Ministry in Lebanon say that an Israeli airstrike on a Palestinian refugee camp in southern Lebanon has killed 13 people and wounded others

Food|Health|Science|World

Ultra-processed foods are danger to global public health, experts warn

Ultra-processed foods are a major public health threat that must be urgently addressed, according to a new series of papers authored by 43 global experts in the

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Scientists criticize food manufacturers for massive profits from sales of unhealthy ultraprocessed food

Scientists criticize food manufacturers for massive profits from sales of unhealthy ultraprocessed food

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Rebecca Gayheart discusses the ‘complicated’ challenges of parenting her daughters with Eric Dane amid his ALS diagnosis

Rebecca Gayheart discusses the ‘complicated’ challenges of parenting her daughters with Eric Dane amid his ALS diagnosis

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Israeli strike on a Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon kills 13 people, Lebanon’s health ministry says

Israeli strike on a Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon kills 13 people, Lebanon’s health ministry says

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Court blocks new Texas congressional map drawn by Republicans

A federal court on Tuesday blocked Texas from using a new congressional map intended to flip several Democratic-held U.S.

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FACT FOCUS: There's no proof each strike on alleged drug boats saves 25,000 lives, as Trump claims

President Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed that strikes on suspected drug boats his administration began carrying out in September in the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean are saving hundreds of thousands of people in the U.S. from fatal drug overdoses

Crime|Health|Political

What would have been the most restrictive abortion bill in the US stalls in South Carolina

A South Carolina bill that could sentence women who get abortions to decades in prison has stalled in South Carolina

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New evidence reveals fifth child dead in murder case

New evidence reveals fifth child dead in murder case

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Here's what's in the opioid settlement against OxyContin maker Purdue and the Sackler family

A bankruptcy court judge has approved the settlement of thousands of lawsuits against Purdue Pharma, maker of the powerful prescription painkiller OxyContin

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Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers and his broken wrist could still play against the Bears

Pittsburgh quarterback Aaron Rodgers and his fractured left wrist could still play when the Steelers visit Chicago

Economy|Education|Health|Science|World

MacArthur Foundation awards $100M to outbreak surveillance network, a boost amid global health cuts

The MacArthur Foundation is awarding $100 million to a private pandemic prevention network across Africa, offering critical support to infectious disease surveillance at a time when governments are deprioritizing global health spending

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UN estimates over 2,000 Sudanese pregnant women have fled el-Fasher to escape conflict

Nadra Mohamed Ahmed fled her hometown in Sudan's el-Fasher amid conflict while seven months pregnant

Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Kids get diseases like lupus, too. As researchers hunt better treatments, this camp brings joy

It may sound surprising but kids can get diseases like lupus and arthritis, too, when their immune system mistakenly attacks their own body

Business|Economy|Education|Health|Technology

Billionaire Cari Tuna on why the organization she started will offer free advice to other donors

For more than 15 years, San Francisco-based billionaire Cari Tuna has strived to do the most good with the money she gives away

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At least one Israeli killed and three injured after attack at West Bank junction

At least one Israeli killed and three injured after attack at West Bank junction

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U.S. Marshal announces results of Florida-based child rescue operation

U.S. Marshal announces results of Florida-based child rescue operation

Africa|Economy|Health|Political|Science|World

Eswatini is the first African country to get twice-yearly HIV prevention shot

Eswatini has become the first African country to receive lenacapavir, a twice-yearly HIV prevention injection that global health officials call a game-changer

Economy|Environment|Health|Science

Black families pay more to keep their houses warm than average American families

More than 12 million US households keep their homes either too cold or too hot, sacrificing comfort because they can’t afford to pay their energy bills.

Education|Health|Science

I treat menopause and its symptoms, and hormone replacement therapy can help – here’s the science behind the FDA’s decision to remove warnings

Hormone therapy is not a silver bullet that reverses aging, but it can significantly improve bothersome symptoms that can diminish people’s quality of life.

Economy|Education|Health|Science

Americans are unprepared for the expensive and complex process of aging – a geriatrician explains how they can start planning

Addressing the financial and personal aspects of aging proactively helps to ensure that you will receive the care you need – and want – as you age.

Health|Science|World

A new virus variant and lagging vaccinations may mean the US is in for a severe flu season

A new virus variant and lagging vaccinations may mean the US is in for a severe flu season

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UnitedHealth names former US FDA chief Scott Gottlieb to its board

UnitedHealth Group said on Tuesday it had named former U.S. Food and Drug Administration commissioner Scott Gottlieb to its board, effective immediately.

Economy|Environment|Health|World

UN food agency warns of deepening hunger crisis as funding falls short

The world is facing a deepening hunger crisis with resources falling far short of needs, the United Nations World Food Programme warned on Tuesday, citing sharp declines in

Business|Economy|Health|Political

Republicans are racing to find a plan for enhanced ACA subsidies. Here’s what they’re considering

Republicans are racing to find a plan for enhanced ACA subsidies. Here’s what they’re considering

Arts|Entertainment|Health|Technology

Cambridge Dictionary’s 2025 word of the year captures an ‘unhealthy’ modern phenomenon

Cambridge Dictionary’s 2025 word of the year captures an ‘unhealthy’ modern phenomenon

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Why we pay less for art made by women

Why we pay less for art made by women

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As wellness trends go upscale, Nestle's mass-market vitamins lose some shine

Nestle wants out of mass-market vitamins.

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French court rejects case against Perrier over its claims as 'natural' mineral water

A French court on Tuesday rejected a case against Perrier brought by consumer group UFC-Que Choisir, which had sought a recall of all bottles of the sparkling

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Ex-Alaska Airlines pilot avoids additional jail time for mid-flight sabotage attempt

A U.S. judge ruled on Monday that a former Alaska Airlines pilot who tried to disable the engines of a passenger jet mid-flight while riding off-duty in the

Health|Sports|US

Cowboys honor Marshawn Kneeland before facing Raiders in 1st game since his death

Dallas Cowboys players bowed their heads during a moment of silence in honor of their late teammate, Marshawn Kneeland, before Monday night’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders

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Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson to be removed from the ICU but will remain hospitalized

Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson to be removed from the ICU but will remain hospitalized

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Trump administration sues to stop California’s law enforcement mask ban

Trump administration sues to stop California’s law enforcement mask ban

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Off-duty pilot who tried to cut a flight’s engines midair won't serve prison time, judge rules

A federal judge has decided that a former Alaska Airlines pilot who tried to cut the engines of a passenger flight in 2023 won't serve prison time

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At least 98 Palestinians died in Israeli prisons in two years, Israeli human rights group finds

At least 98 Palestinians died in Israeli prisons in two years, Israeli human rights group finds

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Gazans say they paid $2,000 per seat for flight to South Africa

Gazans said they paid $2,000 per seat to fly their families to

Business|Health|Technology

Welsh Carson-backed Lumexa Imaging reveals narrower loss in US IPO filing

Lumexa reported a narrower loss for the first nine months of 2025, the Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe-backed medical imaging firm revealed in its U.S. initial public offering paperwork on

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San Antonio's Victor Wembanyama to miss at least 2-3 weeks with strained calf, AP source says

Victor Wembanyama will miss at least two to three weeks due to a strained left calf

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Novo Nordisk cuts Wegovy price as CEO pledges to go 'all in' on weight loss pill

Novo Nordisk said on Monday it would lower the U.S. price of its injectable Wegovy obesity drug and pledged to go "all in" on its

Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

Merck sees over $5 billion opportunity in Cidara's experimental flu drug

Merck said on Monday it expects a commercial opportunity exceeding $5 billion from Cidara Therapeutics' experimental flu drug, and does not anticipate it

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US and European aid cuts could result in 22.6 million deaths worldwide, study finds

Abrupt cuts to development aid by major donor countries could cause up to 22.6 million additional deaths in developing countries by 2030, including 5.4 million

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LeBron James returns to practice with Lakers but hasn't decided whether to make season debut Tuesday

LeBron James returned to practice with the Los Angeles Lakers and is waiting to see how he feels before deciding whether to make his season debut Tuesday

Business|Health

Judges question dismissal of private Tylenol lawsuits; Kenvue shares fall

Kenvue could face the revival of more than 500 private lawsuits alleging its Tylenol painkiller causes autism, after a U.S. appeals court panel on Monday

Crime|Education|Health|Opinion

Florida’s new open carry ruling combines with ‘stand your ground’ to create new freedoms – and new dangers

Evidence shows that 20 years on, Florida’s stand your ground law hasn’t made communities in the state any safer.

Crime|Health

Milwaukee mother charged with neglect in 3-year-old son's death

Milwaukee mother charged with neglect in 3-year-old son's death

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Ex-Browns QB Bernie Kosar has a new liver after more than a year on transplant waiting list

Former Cleveland Browns quarterback Bernie Kosar has received a liver transplant after being on the waiting list for more than a year

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Coral from the sea is being used in some knee surgeries in NYC. Here's how, and why.

Coral from the sea is being used in some knee surgeries in NYC. Here's how, and why.

Business|Health|Sports

Falcons QB Penix headed to injured reserve, will miss at least 4 games with left knee injury

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix will be placed on injured reserve and will miss at least four games with a left knee injury, leaving Kirk Cousins as the starter

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Dozens gather in Northeast Philadelphia as 24-hour Knitathon kicks off

Dozens gather in Northeast Philadelphia as 24-hour Knitathon kicks off

Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science

NIH funding cuts have affected over 74,000 people enrolled in experiments, a new report says

A new report finds over 74,000 people enrolled in experiments have been affected by the National Institutes of Health’s funding cuts

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Women face a much higher risk of homicide, especially from guns, during pregnancy

Women face a much higher risk of homicide, especially from guns, during pregnancy

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Don’t stress out about overeating during the holidays – a dietitian explains how a day of indulgence won’t harm your overall health

Guilt and discomfort around food can be especially challenging during the holidays. But trusting your body and remembering the social value of sharing meals can help you enjoy yourself.

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He came to the US as a child refugee from the former Soviet Union. Now he’s a father facing deportation to Ukraine

He came to the US as a child refugee from the former Soviet Union. Now he’s a father facing deportation to Ukraine

Economy|Education|Environment|Health

Renewable energy is cheaper and healthier – so why isn’t it replacing fossil fuels faster?

Politics is just one challenge. The cost of borrowing to build wind and solar farms is another, especially in fast-growing developing countries. There are solutions.

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Bernie Kosar says he will receive a liver transplant Monday morning

Former NFL quarterback Bernie Kosar is set to receive a liver transplant Monday morning

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Novo Nordisk rolls out $349 Wegovy cash price ahead of plan

Novo Nordisk said on Monday it has begun selling its popular weight-loss drug Wegovy for $349 a month to cash payers, months ahead of the timeline set out with the Trump

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J&J expands cancer portfolio with $3.05 billion Halda buy

Johnson & Johnson said on Monday it would buy privately held Halda Therapeutics for $3.05 billion in cash, aiming to expand its presence in treatments targeting solid

Crime|Economy|Health|Political|US|World

One issue is uniting Americans in a time of polarization, according to a new poll

A new survey from the American Communities Project shows that pessimism about the country’s future has risen in cities since last year, but rural America is more optimistic about what’s ahead for the U.S. The poll also found that despite President Donald Trump’s insistence that crime is out of control in big cities, residents of the nation’s largest metropolitan centers are less likely to say that crime and gun violence are among the chief concerns facing their communities than they were a...

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Takeaways from AP’s report on a surge in Palestinian deaths in Israeli custody

A report by an Israeli human rights group says at least 98 Palestinians have died in Israeli custody since the war in Gaza began

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Palestinian deaths in Israeli custody have surged. A prison guard describes rampant abuse

A report by an Israeli human rights group says at least 98 Palestinians have died in Israeli custody since the war in Gaza began

Education|Health|Science|World

About a quarter of pregnant women in the US don’t get prenatal care in their first trimester, report says

About a quarter of pregnant women in the US don’t get prenatal care in their first trimester, report says

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Novo cuts Wegovy prices, but doctors still see cost challenges for patients

Novo Nordisk is chopping prices again for its popular obesity treatment Wegovy, but doctors say the expense will remain challenging for patients without insurance

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Car carrying 3 people crashes into house in Washington County

Car carrying 3 people crashes into house in Washington County

Business|Economy|Health

Novo Nordisk further lowers prices for weight loss, diabetes drugs for those who pay cash

Novo Nordisk further lowers prices for weight loss, diabetes drugs for those who pay cash

Education|Environment|Health|Science

If evolution is real, then why isn’t it happening now? An anthropologist explains that humans actually are still evolving

We are indeed still evolving, though it can be hard to tell because it happens over generations and often involves things you can’t see, such as what foods different people are able to digest.

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Olympic gold-medalist Rowdy Gaines has tips for older swimmers, or if you're returning to the pool

If you’re an older swimmer or returning to the pool after years away, few are more qualified than Rowdy Gaines to guide your workouts

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Why posture during movement matters more than how you sit or stand

Why posture during movement matters more than how you sit or stand

Business|Economy|Education|Health

Trump is right: He lowered some of your costs. But he also made many prices higher

Trump is right: He lowered some of your costs. But he also made many prices higher

Health|Political|World

Rev. Jesse Jackson remains hospitalized after receiving care to stabilize his blood pressure, sources say

Rev. Jesse Jackson remains hospitalized after receiving care to stabilize his blood pressure, sources say

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South Korea's new president, injured as a child labourer, cracks down on 'workplaces of death'

South Korean Kim Yong-ho thought he would die within seconds after a 200-kilogram (441-pound) industrial press at a Hyundai Steel plant sprang to life

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Israeli leader insists there can be no Palestinian state, ahead of UN vote leaving that door open

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is vowing to oppose any attempt to establish a Palestinian state

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Falcons QB Michael Penix injures knee against Panthers and replaced by Kirk Cousins

Michael Penix Jr. aggravated a bone bruise on his left knee during the Atlanta Falcons' overtime loss to the Carolina Panthers

Crime|Health|Sports|US

New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd is critically wounded in a Manhattan shooting

New York's mayor's office says Jets cornerback Kris Boyd was critically injured in a shooting in midtown Manhattan

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Calvin Ridley’s return for the Titans ends abruptly with season-ending broken leg

Tennessee interim coach Mike McCoy said Titans wide receiver Calvin Ridley will miss the rest of the season after breaking his right leg Sunday in a loss to the Texans

Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Reconnecting with an old friend is a story of distance, loss and rediscovery

Reconnecting with old friends can be challenging

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Wildlife rehabilitation center treats record high number of patients

Wildlife rehabilitation center treats record high number of patients

Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Sports|World

Lifeguard recounts terrifying shark bite

Lifeguard recounts terrifying shark bite

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Officer shot, killed serving warrant; suspect charged

Officer shot, killed serving warrant; suspect charged

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Fetterman says he's back home after a fall put the Pennsylvania senator in the hospital

John Fetterman says he’s back home with his family in Pennsylvania after being hospitalized

Health|Science|Technology

How this tiny device became a symbol for the backlash against AI

How this tiny device became a symbol for the backlash against AI

Health|Political|World

South Carolina looks at most restrictive abortion bill in the US as opponents keep pushing limits

A group of South Carolina senators plans to consider a proposal that could introduce the strictest abortion prohibitions and punishments in the nation

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Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman back home from hospital after fall

Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman back home from hospital after fall

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Disability rights activist and author Alice Wong dies at 51

Alice Wong, an activist and author who championed the rights of people with disabilities, has died

Business|Environment|Health|Science

Atmospheric river hits Southern California with risks of flash floods and deaths on stormy seas

An unusually strong storm system called an atmospheric river has doused Southern California, prompting flood warnings in areas of coastal Los Angeles County that recently were ravaged by wildfires

Arts|Entertainment|Health

Americana troubadour Todd Snider, alt-country singer-songwriter, dies at 59

A beloved figure in American roots music, Todd Snider has died at 59

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Broncos' J.K. Dobbins needs foot surgery and is likely done for season, AP source says

A person familiar with the diagnosis tells The Associated Press that Denver Broncos running back J

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US Senator Fetterman home after fall and brief hospitalization

U.S. Democratic Senator John Fetterman said on Saturday that he is now home after a Thursday fall that resulted in 20 stitches in his face.

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Devils leading scorer Jack Hughes out 2 months after finger surgery

New Jersey Devils leading scorer Jack Hughes is expected to be out two months after undergoing surgery to repair a finger injury

Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

First strong winter rains soak Gaza's makeshift shelters

Parts of Gaza's huge Muwasi tent camp are struggling after winter's first major rainfall

Business|Health|Science|Technology

US jury says Apple must pay Masimo $634 million in smartwatch patent case

A federal jury in California said on Friday that Apple owes medical-monitoring technology company

Health|Lifestyle|Science

Can't take hormone therapy for menopause? There are other options

Women experiencing hot flashes, night sweats and other menopausal symptoms don’t need to suffer

Business|Health|Political|Science

RFK Jr. discussed scaling back the role of FDA chief Makary, WSJ reports

Trump administration officials, including Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., have discussed scaling back the role of Marty Makary, the U.S.

Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle

A Florida girl was last seen on a bus with her mom in June. Now the mom is in jail as police investigate her disappearance

A Florida girl was last seen on a bus with her mom in June. Now the mom is in jail as police investigate her disappearance

Business|Economy|Health|Technology|US

US trade tribunal to consider new Apple Watch import ban

The U.S.

Health|Science|Technology|US

Trump says his MRI was part of a 'very standard' physical

President Donald Trump said on Friday he received a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) exam as part of his recent physical, calling the scan "very standard."

Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Stock Markets

Activist Starboard sells Pfizer stake after pushing for changes

Activist investor Starboard Value has liquidated its position in Pfizer, according to a regulatory filing on Friday, ending its push for changes aimed at

Health|Lifestyle|Sports

Justin Thomas has back surgery and will miss start to 2026

Justin Thomas is recovery from back surgery

Environment|Health|Science|US|World

Strain of bird flu virus never before reported in people is behind first human case in US in nine months

Strain of bird flu virus never before reported in people is behind first human case in US in nine months

Business|Economy|Health|Technology

Walmart insider John Furner to steer next chapter amid AI bets and economic turbulence

By Siddharth Cavale -In 2020, as COVID-19 raged, John Furner - then chief of Walmart's largest U.S. division - consulted colleagues in China, drawing on their pandemic playbook to swiftly adjust

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Proposal to ban Central Park horse carriages voted down by key NYC council committee

Central Park’s iconic horse carriages will trot on, for now

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Cory Booker says Dems need to 'get back in the huddle' after blowing a big play

Sen. Cory Booker is back in New Hampshire, home to two Democrats who broke ranks with their party to end the government shutdown

Celebrity|Entertainment|Health

‘Grey’s Anatomy’ star James Pickens Jr. opens up about his prostate cancer diagnosis, touts early detection

‘Grey’s Anatomy’ star James Pickens Jr. opens up about his prostate cancer diagnosis, touts early detection

Celebrity|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

James Van Der Beek auctions merch to pay for cancer treatment

James Van Der Beek auctions merch to pay for cancer treatment

Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Political|World

An 11-year-old Connecticut girl was starved to death. Court records reveal chilling allegations

The mother of an 11-year-old Connecticut girl who died from starvation has pleaded not guilty to murder and other charges

Business|Economy|Health

Texas judge in Tylenol case won't block Kenvue's $398 million dividend payment

A Texas judge cleared the way for Kenvue to pay a $398 million shareholder dividend this month, a win for the U.S. consumer

Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Scientists document a death from a meat allergy tied to certain ticks

Researchers are reporting what they believe is the first documented death from a meat allergy triggered by tick bites

Business|Health|Science|Technology|World

FDA adds strongest warning to Sarepta gene therapy linked to 2 patient deaths

The Food and Drug Administration is adding a new warning to a gene therapy linked to two patient deaths earlier this year

Crime|Environment|Health|Technology

Person rescued after getting stuck in swamp in Massachusetts' North Shore

Person rescued after getting stuck in swamp in Massachusetts' North Shore

Business|Economy|Health|World

US judge to approve Purdue Pharma's opioid bankruptcy settlement

A federal bankruptcy judge said on Friday he will approve a restructuring plan for drugmaker Purdue Pharma that includes a $7.4 billion

Business|Economy|Health|World

Judge says he'll approve opioid settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue and Sackler family

A federal bankruptcy court judge on Friday said he will approve OxyContin-maker Purdue Pharma’s latest deal to settle thousands of lawsuits over the toll of opioids that includes some money for thousands of victims of the epidemic

Health|Political

Rev. Jesse Jackson hospitalized

Civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson has been hospitalized, according to a statement from the Rainbow PUSH Coalition. He’s under observation for a neurodegenerative condition, the organization said.

Crime|Health|Sports

FSU freshman Ethan Pritchard returns to campus nearly 3 months after getting shot

Florida State freshman linebacker Ethan Pritchard, who was shot in the back of the head following the team’s season opener in August, is expected to attend the Seminoles’ home finale Saturday

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Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv kills 6 people and injures at least 35

Russia has launched a major missile and drone attack on Kyiv, killing six people and wounding at least 35, including a pregnant woman

Health|Science|Technology

Scientist turns people’s mental images into text using ‘mind-captioning’ technology

Scientist turns people’s mental images into text using ‘mind-captioning’ technology

Europe|Health|Lifestyle|Travel|World

92-year-old woman who fled Ukraine as a child hopes to return to her homeland one last time

92-year-old woman who fled Ukraine as a child hopes to return to her homeland one last time

Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Political|US

Texas judge defers ruling on Kenvue dividend

A Texas judge on Friday deferred ruling on state Attorney General Ken Paxton's bid to temporarily block Kenvue from paying a dividend to its shareholders, in connection with his lawsuit

Food|Health|Science

Don’t let food poisoning crash your Thanksgiving dinner

A few precautions as you prepare your Thanksgiving feast will help keep gastrointestinal distress out of your holiday gathering.

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New photo released to mark King Charles III’s 77th birthday

New photo released to mark King Charles III’s 77th birthday

Environment|Health|Political|World

Heavy rainfall floods the camps of displaced Palestinians in Gaza

Heavy rainfall floods the camps of displaced Palestinians in Gaza

Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

In documentary, the late poet Andrea Gibson shared their terminal cancer journey to help others

Andrea Gibson, a celebrated poet and performance artist, never expected a documentary about their life with terminal cancer to be funny

Africa|Environment|Health|MidEast|Political|World

Tens of thousands of displaced people missing in Sudan's Darfur, UN says

Tens of thousands of people who have fled the Sudanese city of al-Fashir are unaccounted for, the U.N. refugee agency said on Friday, raising concerns for their safety

Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

Merck bets on flu prevention with $9.2 billion deal for Cidara Therapeutics

Merck will acquire Cidara Therapeutics in a nearly $9.2 billion deal, gaining access to an experimental flu drug in its effort to diversify ahead of patent loss for its

Business|Economy|Europe|Health

Novo Nordisk chair touts OTC future for Wegovy as top investor tightens grip

Newly-elected chairman of Wegovy-maker Novo Nordisk, Lars Rebien Sorensen, said on Friday he plans to enhance the board's

Health

Recent studies prove the ancient practice of nasal irrigation is effective at fighting the common cold

Nasal irrigation has been used to treat the common cold for thousands of years, and modern science shows that it works.

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Global investors pull back, cautious over tech valuations and US labour

Global equity fund inflows cooled significantly in the week to November 12 as worries about stretched technology valuations and signs of softening U.S. labour market conditions fuelled risk

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Clash over healthcare subsidies threatens to reshape 2026 midterms

For Larry Jackson, a Donald Trump-backing Republican hoping to

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Major deals involving U.S. drugmakers and biotechs over the past decade

Abbott is buying cancer test maker Exact Sciences in a $23 billion deal, including debt, to bolster the medical device maker's cancer diagnostics business.

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Different needs but similar fears arise in communities on both ends of Missouri's redistricting

The rush to redraw America's congressional maps has put a historically Black neighborhood in downtown Kansas City, Missouri, and a mostly white farming community 100 miles away in the same district

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Former world heavyweight boxing champion Joseph Parker failed drug test, promoter says

Queensberry Promotions says former world heavyweight boxing champion Joseph Parker failed a drug test on the day of his loss to Fabio Wardley

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Death toll rises to 15 in Bosnia retirement home fire

Two women died on Thursday evening in hospital in town of Tuzla in northeastern Bosnia, bringing the death toll from a fire at a retirement home earlier this month to 15, the Tuzla

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Why some people lose their hair when they’re on GLP-1s

Why some people lose their hair when they’re on GLP-1s

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Republicans scramble for health care plan, as Democrats eye midterm battle

Republicans scramble for health care plan, as Democrats eye midterm battle

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Indonesia says its Gaza peacekeepers would focus on health, infrastructure tasks

Indonesia has trained up to 20,000 troops to take on health and construction-related tasks during a planned peacekeeping operation in the war-torn enclave of Gaza, the defence

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Stellantis to recall nearly 113,000 US vehicles, NHTSA says

Chrysler-parent Stellantis is recalling 112,859 U.S. vehicles over possible engine failure or compartment fire, the U.S.

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BOJ says Deputy Governor Uchida in hospital to treat leukemia

Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Shinichi Uchida has been hospitalised for leukemia treatment and will work remotely for a few weeks, the central bank said on Friday.

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She wanted to keep her son in his school district. It was more challenging than it seemed

When families are evicted, kids' schooling is often disrupted

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Chicago civil rights leader Jesse Jackson hospitalized for rare neurological disorder

The Rev. Jesse Jackson is in the hospital with a rare neurological disorder

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Researchers say they verified and sequenced Hitler’s DNA. What they discovered is a controversial bombshell

Researchers say they verified and sequenced Hitler’s DNA. What they discovered is a controversial bombshell

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New Jersey man is first known death from meat allergy triggered by tick bites

New Jersey man is first known death from meat allergy triggered by tick bites

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Novo Nordisk, Lilly deny partnership with Mangoceuticals on obesity drugs

Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly denied weight-loss drug partnership with Mangoceuticals on Thursday, hours after the telehealth provider disclosed it had arrangements with

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Merck nearing deal for Cidara, FT reports

Merck is closing in on a deal to buy Cidara Therapeutics in a deal valuing the biotechnology company at a premium to its $3.3 billion market capitalization, the Financial Times reported on

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Pfizer's former R&D chief Dolsten pulls out of Novo Nordisk board race

Mikael Dolsten, Pfizer's former research and development chief, has withdrawn his candidacy for Novo Nordisk's board, citing personal reasons, the Danish drugmaker said on Thursday.

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Deal to end US government shutdown strikes buzzy cannabis drinks industry

The agreement to end the longest-ever U.S. government shutdown includes a provision to stop the spread of intoxicating cannabis-infused beverages sold in some

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Ammonia gas leak from a tanker truck in Oklahoma sickens dozens and forces evacuations

A tanker truck spewing hazardous gas in an Oklahoma hotel parking lot forced hotel guests and hundreds of residents to evacuate in the overnight hours

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Cowboys have Marshawn Kneeland on their minds as they get back to the business of football

The Dallas Cowboys have Marshawn Kneeland on their minds as they get back to the business of football

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Cuba fights to contain spread of mosquito-borne chikungunya virus

Cuba is fighting a wave of mosquito-borne illnesses including dengue and chikungunya virus that have swept the island in recent weeks, affecting nearly one-third of the population

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You can end a shutdown overnight — but you can’t reopen a government that fast

The longest government shutdown in U.S. history may be officially over, but getting everything back up and running won't happen all at once

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Pfizer slashes stake in COVID vaccine partner BioNTech

Pfizer Inc said on Thursday it sold a part of its stake in German drugmaker BioNTech SE, more than five years after both firms formed an alliance that yielded a vaccine to combat the deadly

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Knicks' Jalen Brunson has sprained right ankle, will miss at least 1 game, AP source says

New York Knicks All-Star guard Jalen Brunson will miss at least one game with a sprained right ankle

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US Senator Fetterman hospitalized after fall but is doing well, spokesperson says

U.S. Democratic Senator John Fetterman was hospitalized on Thursday after falling during an early morning walk, but is doing well and receiving routine observation, his spokesperson said.

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Families brace for continued gaps in Head Start service despite government reopening

Families and staff who rely on the federal preschool program Head Start may have to wait even longer to return to their centers even though the 43-day government shutdown ended Wednesday night

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Deadly heat worldwide prompts $300 million for climate health research at COP30

With more than a half-million people worldwide dying from heat-related causes every year, a group of philanthropies is putting $300 million

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Federal workers question whether the longest government shutdown was worth their sacrifice

Federal workers are expressing relief and frustration as the longest government shutdown has come to an end

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Bookstore faces city action over homeless encampment

Bookstore faces city action over homeless encampment

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States scramble to send full SNAP food benefits to millions of people after government shutdown ends

State officials are working to restore full SNAP benefits to millions of people after the long U.S. government shutdown has finally ended

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Novo Nordisk, Lilly deny partnership with Mangoceuticals on obesity drugs

Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly do not have a weight-loss drug partnership with telehealth website Mangoceuticals Inc, spokespeople for both companies said, rejecting a press release issued by

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US FDA approves Kura-Kyowa's blood cancer therapy

The U.S.

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Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman hospitalized after fall, his office says

U.S. Sen. John Fetterman had what his office says was a “ventricular fibrillation flare-up” that caused him to feel light-headed and fall during an early morning walk

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Texans' C.J. Stroud to miss second game due to concussion; Davis Mills to start

Houston quarterback C

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Melania Trump launches new 'Fostering the Future' effort to support foster youth with jobs, school

First lady Melania Trump is leading a new initiative to improve career and education opportunities for children raised in foster care

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First love, last love: Omaha couple gets married after six decades apart

First love, last love: Omaha couple gets married after six decades apart

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Minnesota man kills co-worker with sledgehammer, saying he didn't like her, charges say

Minnesota man kills co-worker with sledgehammer, saying he didn't like her, charges say

Economy|Health|US

Republicans promised health care negotiations after the shutdown, but Democrats are wary

Now that the government shutdown is over, House and Senate Republicans say they'll negotiate with Democrats on whether to extend COVID-era tax credits that help tens of millions of Americans afford their health care premiums

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Lifelong drugs for autoimmune diseases don't work well. Now scientists are trying something new

There's a new frontier in treating autoimmune diseases

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Doritos and Cheetos dial back the bright orange in new versions without artificial ingredients

Doritos and Cheetos are getting a makeover

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TCU student's blanket project brings comfort to kids in pain

TCU student's blanket project brings comfort to kids in pain

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Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman hospitalized after fall but ‘doing well,’ spokesperson says

Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman hospitalized after fall but ‘doing well,’ spokesperson says

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Families of two babies sickened by infantile botulism sue ByHeart over recalled formula

The parents of two babies who were sickened in an infantile botulism outbreak linked to recalled ByHeart infant formula are suing the company

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US government opens back up but deep political divisions remain

The U.S. government is due to lumber back to life on Thursday after the longest shutdown in U.S. history snarled air traffic, cut food

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Kevin Mackey, who led Cleveland State to a historic NCAA upset over Indiana, dies at 80

Kevin Mackey, known for leading Cleveland State to a stunning NCAA Tournament victory over Indiana in 1986, has died

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Workers turn to 'polyworking' to combat frozen salaries and inflation

Working professionals in the U.S. are taking on side jobs to supplement their incomes amid frozen salaries, inflation and fear of layoffs

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The body of a coal miner has been found in a flooded West Virginia mine, the governor says

Gov. Patrick Morrisey says crews have found the body of a coal miner missing for days after a mine flooded in West Virginia

Health|Science

First-of-its-kind study may help explain why colorectal cancers are rising sharply in young people

First-of-its-kind study may help explain why colorectal cancers are rising sharply in young people

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Africa experiencing worst outbreak of cholera in 25 years, Africa CDC says

Africa is facing the worst outbreak of cholera in 25 years, the Africa CDC told reporters in a briefing on Thursday, blaming the rise on fragile water systems and conflict.

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'Not been pretty': Novo Nordisk faces rare shareholder rebuke over board shake-up

Novo Nordisk faces a shareholder backlash on Friday as the Danish drugmaker's minority investors prepare a protest vote against

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Pfizer completes up to $10 billion acquisition of Metsera

Pfizer on Thursday closed its up to $10 billion acquisition of Metsera after winning shareholder approval, gaining a foothold in the fast-growing obesity

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OpenAI backs startup aiming to block AI-enabled bioweapons

By Deepa Seetharaman SAN FRANCISCO -ChatGPT maker OpenAI on Thursday said it will invest in a startup focused on blocking bad actors from creating biological weapons powered by artificial intelligence

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Hutchinson food truck giving back after son’s brain tumor diagnosis

Hutchinson food truck giving back after son’s brain tumor diagnosis

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Doctors say they’re ‘measurably closer’ to making pig kidneys work for humans

Doctors say they’re ‘measurably closer’ to making pig kidneys work for humans

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Aid agencies 'nowhere close' to meeting needs for displaced Sudanese, IOM chief says

The funding gap for aid agencies is accentuating Sudan's crisis, leaving them unable to help many of the tens of thousands of people fleeing from the Darfur city of al-

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No car? No problem. Building apartments near public transit could help address the housing crisis

Quantavia Smith, who was often homeless for a decade, now has a studio apartment in Los Angeles with easy access to public transit

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Airline High School cheerleader encourages 'Curvy Girls' with scoliosis

Airline High School cheerleader encourages 'Curvy Girls' with scoliosis

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What’s a ‘black box’ warning? A pharmacologist explains how these labels protect patients

The drug information sheets that the FDA requires companies to produce are living documents that get updated with new information.

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BioNTech says collaboration with Pfizer remains unchanged

BioNTech said on Thursday that its collaboration with Pfizer has not changed, when asked to comment on a report that Pfizer is looking to sell its stake in the German biotech firm

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3 people charged with child neglect after 14-year-old found severely malnourished

3 people charged with child neglect after 14-year-old found severely malnourished

Europe|Health|World

UK commits to ensuring 'poignant' COVID memorial wall in London will be preserved

The British government has confirmed that a memorial wall in London created by relatives who lost loved ones during the coronavirus pandemic will be preserved

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WeightWatchers to offer Novo Nordisk's Wegovy pill after 2026 launch

WeightWatchers' CEO said on Wednesday it planned to offer Novo Nordisk's much-anticipated Wegovy in pill form if it is launched next year in the United States,

Health|World

‘A death sentence for my son’: Israel plans to deport sick Palestinians back to Gaza, patients and doctors say

‘A death sentence for my son’: Israel plans to deport sick Palestinians back to Gaza, patients and doctors say

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Colombia’s ‘lost children’ remain open wound 40 years after deadly volcanic eruption

Maria Gladys Primo cannot hold back tears as she recalls the night of November 13, 1985, when she last saw her two young children, before a landslide of mud,

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Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson, 84, hospitalized

Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson, 84, hospitalized

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The government shutdown is over, but things are not back to normal

The government shutdown is over, but things are not back to normal

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‘Things are pretty crappy.’ 1 in 4 US households are living paycheck to paycheck

‘Things are pretty crappy.’ 1 in 4 US households are living paycheck to paycheck

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Director Lynne Ramsay says we’re getting ‘Die My Love’ all wrong

Director Lynne Ramsay says we’re getting ‘Die My Love’ all wrong

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US proposal to halve biosimilar development costs for India's Biocon, top exec says

India's Biocon expects a 50% drop in costs for developing complex biosimilars as the United States has proposed to ease clinical testing for the drugs that make up more

Africa|Crime|Education|Health|World

Nigerian aid groups help children accused of witchcraft to rebuild lives

Accused by her aunt at age 13 of being a witch responsible for her family's misfortunes, Faith ran away from her rural home in the southern Nigerian state of

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US civil rights leader Jesse Jackson hospitalized

U.S. civil rights leader Jesse Jackson is hospitalized and currently under observation for progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), the Chicago-based Rainbow PUSH Coalition, which he founded,

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Parents search for children missing since a volcanic eruption in Colombia 40 years ago

Sergio Melendro was among hundreds of children missing after a volcanic eruption devastated Armero, Colombia, in 1985 and his mother Martha Lucía López still searches for him

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President Trump signs government funding bill, ending shutdown after a record 43-day disruption

President Donald Trump has signed a government funding bill that ends a record 43-day shutdown

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The Latest: Longest government shutdown in US history ends after 43 days as Trump signs funding bill

President Donald Trump has signed a government funding bill to end a record 43-day shutdown that caused financial stress for federal workers who went without paychecks, stranded scores of travelers at airports and generated long lines at some food banks

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President Trump signs bill to reopen government, ending longest shutdown in US history

President Trump signs bill to reopen government, ending longest shutdown in US history

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What is Fusarium graminearum, the fungus a Chinese scientist pleaded guilty to smuggling into the US?

When Fusarium graminearum infects wheat, it can pose a risk to humans, animals and agriculture.

Economy|Health|US

A historic shutdown is over. It leaves no winners and much frustration

The longest government shutdown in history has come to an end, with almost no one happy with the final result

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Shah Capital pushes for Novavax sale, warns of proxy fight

Shah Capital, Novavax's second-largest shareholder, is pressing the biotech's board to pursue strategic changes, including a potential sale, and warned it

Business|Health|Science|Technology

US FDA unveils new pathway to approve personalized therapies

The U.S.

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Japan's 'muscle girls' look to crush norms of willowy beauty

A dozen women in sports bras and tight shorts stood behind a U-shaped counter at an underground bar in a busy Tokyo neighbourhood, chiselled frames on full display

Health|Science

Rates of high blood pressure in children have nearly doubled in 20 years

Rates of high blood pressure in children have nearly doubled in 20 years

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Transgender members of the Air Force sue over losing retirement pay

A group of 17 transgender members of the Air Force are suing the U.S. government over what they say is the military’s unlawful revocation of their early retirement pensions and benefits

Health|Political|World

US bishops officially ban gender-affirming care at Catholic hospitals

U.S. Catholic bishops have voted to make official a ban on gender-affirming care for transgender patients at Catholic hospitals

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Edgewell divests unit behind Stayfree, Playtex to Sweden's Essity for $340 million

Edgewell Personal Care has agreed to sell its North American feminine care business, which includes the likes of Stayfree sanitary napkins, to Swedish health and hygiene firm Essity for $

Health|Science|World

2 new malaria treatments show promise as drug resistance grows

Researchers are reporting two promising approaches to counteract malaria's growing drug resistance

Asia|Environment|Health|Travel|World

US State Department warns Americans in Japan: Watch out for bears

US State Department warns Americans in Japan: Watch out for bears

Crime|Health|US

Vehicle partially hangs from parking garage after crashing into barrier

Vehicle partially hangs from parking garage after crashing into barrier

Health|Sports

Clippers' Bradley Beal out for the season with hip fracture, will have surgery

Los Angeles Clippers guard Bradley Beal is out for the season due to a hip fracture

Crime|Health|World

FBI chief: China agreed on plan to stop fentanyl-related chemicals

China agreed on a plan to stop fentanyl-related chemicals as part of its deal with the Trump administration to crack down on the lethal opioid, FBI Director Kash Patel

Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

'It changed me': Inmates help train puppies to help veterans with PTSD, other disabilities

'It changed me': Inmates help train puppies to help veterans with PTSD, other disabilities

Health|Political|Science|World

White House declines to disclose specific details of Trump's health imaging

The White House on Wednesday declined to provide specific details of medical images that doctors took of President Donald Trump's body during a physical a month ago, but said the

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A flotilla kicks off the People's Summit for activists at UN climate talks

As United Nation climate talks get underway in Belem, a different kind of conference is kicking off: the People’s Summit, a gathering of activists, organizers, environmentalists and Indigenous groups from around the world

Health|Science|World

At 'Make America Healthy Again' summit, Vance praises RFK Jr. for defying convention

Vice President JD Vance has praised Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for questioning established science and embracing nontraditional voices in health care

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Jameis Winston to start at QB for the Giants in interim coach Mike Kafka's first big decision

With Jaxson Dart in concussion protocol, Jameis Winston is the New York Giants’ starting quarterback for their game Sunday against Green Bay

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Library trades food for fines to help with food insecurity

Library trades food for fines to help with food insecurity

Africa|Environment|Health|Political|World

Sudan's worsening situation leaves 2 out of every 3 people in need of aid, UN official says

U.N. humanitarian affairs and relief head Tom Fletcher has told The Associated Press that the situation is getting “horrific for civilians” in Sudan

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Amazon sued over 'punitive' handling of employee absences

Amazon.com was sued on Wednesday in a proposed class action saying the retailer subjects thousands of warehouse employees with disabilities to a "punitive"

Business|Economy|Health

Novo Nordisk CEO signals new appetite for risk in obesity deals

When Novo Nordisk CEO Mike Doustdar learned in late September that Metsera had accepted a $7.3 billion rival bid from Pfizer, he was not

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A timeline of 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard’s disappearance and her mother’s arrest

A timeline of 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard’s disappearance and her mother’s arrest

Health|Science

US health leaders hailed the benefits of hormone therapy for menopause. Doctors are pushing for balance

US health leaders hailed the benefits of hormone therapy for menopause. Doctors are pushing for balance

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Former officer pleads guilty to mistreating prisoner paralyzed in Connecticut police van

A former Connecticut police officer has pleaded guilty to mistreating prisoner Richard “Randy” Cox after he was paralyzed in a police van

Economy|Education|Health|Political

More Americans are unhappy with the way Trump is managing the government, AP-NORC poll shows

A new AP-NORC poll finds U.S. adults’ opinions of how President Donald Trump is managing the federal government have dropped sharply since early in his second term, highlighting the risks posed by the government shutdown and his efforts to reshape the federal workforce

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Denver turns asphalt into gardens to reduce flooding and reinvest in neighborhoods

Denver turns asphalt into gardens to reduce flooding and reinvest in neighborhoods

Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Major milestone: Two WWII centenarians celebrate birthdays and Veterans Day this month

Major milestone: Two WWII centenarians celebrate birthdays and Veterans Day this month

Health|Science|World

Wild form of polio found in German sewage sample, health institute says

The wild form of the virus behind polio has been detected in wastewater sampling in Germany, the nation's main public health body told Reuters on

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Man running 150 miles across state to support firefighters

Man running 150 miles across state to support firefighters

Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Live skunk caught at harbor

Live skunk caught at harbor

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Teen 'serial rapist' sentenced to 35 years in prison

Teen 'serial rapist' sentenced to 35 years in prison

Business|Crime|Health|Lifestyle|Technology

Sleep center who secretly recorded videos of people in the bathroom and shower to be sentenced

Sleep center who secretly recorded videos of people in the bathroom and shower to be sentenced

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SF Muni operator appears to fall asleep while speeding 50 mph through curve, jolting passengers

SF Muni operator appears to fall asleep while speeding 50 mph through curve, jolting passengers

Economy|Europe|Health|Political|World

Kazakhstan follows Russia in banning ‘LGBTQ propaganda’

Kazakhstan follows Russia in banning ‘LGBTQ propaganda’

Crime|Health|Travel|World

Passenger bus plunges into a ravine in southern Peru killing at least 37

A passenger bus has fallen into a deep ravine in southern Peru, killing at least 37 people and injuring 13 more

Health|Science|US|World

US vaccine panel may vote on hepatitis B shots in December

The U.S.

Economy|Environment|Europe|Health|World

Ukrainians flee southeastern front as fighting worsens

Bundled in layers of clothing and clutching her cane inside an evacuation van, 84-year-old Polina Plyushchii said the threat of drones and other weapons had made it too

Environment|Health|Science

Sea otter pup and mom reunited

Sea otter pup and mom reunited

Food|Health|Lifestyle|Science

At least 27 people sickened and 6 dead in latest US listeria outbreak. What you should know

At least 27 people sickened and 6 dead in latest US listeria outbreak. What you should know

Economy|Election|Health|Political|Sports

Thoroughbred trainer Dale Romans enters the Kentucky Senate race

Longtime thoroughbred trainer Dale Romans has entered the Kentucky campaign to succeed retiring Republican Mitch McConnell in the U.S. Senate

Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Federal shutdown creates uncertainty for Maine cancer patient struggling to stay warm

The federal government shutdown has created delays in some states when it comes to the federal program that helps millions of families heat and cool their homes

Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Video shows alligator slinking back into Charles River in Boston

Video shows alligator slinking back into Charles River in Boston

Business|Health|World

More than 80 nonprofits receive $250M for global women's health from Melinda French Gates

More than 80 organizations that provide health care for women all over the world received grants Wednesday totaling $250 million from Melinda French Gates after a year-long application process

Health|Science|US|World

Global tuberculosis diagnoses rise to a record, but deaths fall, WHO reports

The number of people diagnosed with tuberculosis worldwide rose again last year, eclipsing 2023's record total

Economy|Education|Environment|Health

Community health centers provide care for 1 in 10 Americans, but funding cuts threaten their survival

Millions of Americans rely on this network of federally funded health clinics for their primary care.

Economy|Environment|Health|Science

Want to make America healthy again? Stop fueling climate change

From extreme heat to mosquito-borne illnesses, climate change is making people sicker and more vulnerable to disease. Health scientists explain what individuals and governments can do about it.

Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Turn shopping stress into purposeful gift giving by cultivating ‘consumer wisdom’ during the holidays

A psychology team distills the 6 principles of ‘consumer wisdom’: a set of habits that promotes well-being by aligning our values and behaviors.

Education|Health|Science|Technology

New technologies like AI come with big claims – borrowing the scientific concept of validity can help cut through the hype

Scientists across all fields make various types of claims about their innovations. Validity tests check whether they deliver on what they promise.

Health|Political|World

UK's Starmer says any attack on cabinet members is 'completely unacceptable'

LONDON -British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Wednesday that any attack on members of his cabinet was "completely unacceptable", suggesting he was not behind newspaper reports that his allies

Health|World

Gaza patients face a painful wait as hospitals sag under burden of cases

Fourteen-year-old Mohammed Wael Helles has been waiting for surgery on a serious spinal injury caused by an Israeli airstrike for nearly two months, one of

Economy|Environment|Health|World

Tehran taps run dry as water crisis deepens across Iran

Iran is grappling with its worst water crisis in decades, with officials warning that Tehran — a city of more than 10 million — may soon be uninhabitable if the

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Appeals court weighs arguments on law cutting Medicaid funds to Planned Parenthood

A federal appeals court has heard arguments about a spending law that stopped Medicaid reimbursements for Planned Parenthood, the nation's largest abortion provider

Economy|Food|Health

Small grocers and convenience stores feel an impact as customers go without SNAP benefits

Some small grocery stores and neighborhood convenience stores are eager for the U.S. government shutdown to end and for their customers to start receiving federal food aid again

Economy|Health|Political|World

UK's Starmer tries to shore up authority after leadership challenge briefing

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer distanced himself on Wednesday from a briefing by unnamed allies that he would fight any leadership bid,

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UN agencies warn of famine for millions, appeal for more funding

Millions more people risk famine in at least a dozen crisis spots around the world, including Sudan and Gaza, two U.N. agencies warned on Wednesday, appealing for funds to address a

Arts|Health|Lifestyle|World

Ukrainians turn to tattoos to ease grief from war

When Natalia Lipei pulls up her sleeve, the 66-year-old Ukrainian pensioner reveals a colourful tattoo: a winged sword, symbolising the air-assault unit her son Viktor served in before

Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

A seismic shift in computing is on the horizon (and it’s not AI)

A seismic shift in computing is on the horizon (and it’s not AI)

Economy|Health|Political|Technology|Travel

FAA workers grapple with possible shutdown deal as officials try to navigate upcoming holiday travel rush

FAA workers grapple with possible shutdown deal as officials try to navigate upcoming holiday travel rush

Crime|Health|World

Video shows suspected suicide attack in Pakistan

A rare explosion in Pakistan’s capital city of Islamabad has left 12 people dead and 20 injured, according to the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences Hospital.

Economy|Education|Health|World

Afghanistan economic recovery buckles as nine in 10 families go hungry or into debt, UNDP says

Afghanistan's economic recovery is buckling as nine in 10 households are forced to skip meals, sell belongings or take on debt to survive, the United Nations said on

Arts|Entertainment|Health

Paris Jackson reveals she has a perforated septum: ‘Don’t do drugs kids’

Paris Jackson reveals she has a perforated septum: ‘Don’t do drugs kids’

Health|World

Israel’s longest war is leaving a trail of traumatized soldiers, with suicides also on the rise

Israel’s longest war is leaving a trail of traumatized soldiers in its wake

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Jack Schlossberg, John F. Kennedy’s grandson, running for US House seat

Jack Schlossberg, John F. Kennedy’s grandson, running for US House seat

Education|Health|World

More sleep, less screen time as China aims to reduce student stress

Chinese authorities have announced measures to improve the mental health of primary and secondary school students by reducing academic pressure, cutting screen time and mandating

Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Political

What’s in the bill to reopen the federal government?

What’s in the bill to reopen the federal government?

Economy|Health|Political|World

The Latest: Supreme Court keeps a block on SNAP payments, as shutdown potentially nears an end

The Supreme Court has extended an order blocking full SNAP payments amid signals that the government shutdown could soon end and food aid payments resume

Crime|Economy|Health

Husband and wife charged in drug ring that allegedly took EBT for drugs

Husband and wife charged in drug ring that allegedly took EBT for drugs

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ByHeart recalls all of its baby formula in the US amid infant botulism outbreak investigation

ByHeart recalls all of its baby formula in the US amid infant botulism outbreak investigation

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US Supreme Court allows Trump administration to continue SNAP cutback

The U.S.

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Supreme Court keeps full SNAP payments on hold with short term order

Supreme Court keeps full SNAP payments on hold with short term order

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Supreme Court extends its order blocking full SNAP payments, with shutdown potentially near an end

The Supreme Court has extended an order blocking full SNAP payments

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Longtime FDA oncology leader named agency’s top drug regulator

Longtime FDA oncology leader named agency’s top drug regulator

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Schumer faces criticism as shutdown nears end, but his job appears safe

Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer led his caucus and the country into a record-breaking government shutdown and voted against reopening when some of his members defected

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‘She was a force for good’: Parents remember KU student killed in hit-and-run crash

‘She was a force for good’: Parents remember KU student killed in hit-and-run crash

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Migrants at largest US detention camp face foul water, rotten food, congresswoman says 

Detainees at the largest U.S. migrant detention camp endure foul-tasting drinking water, rotten food and inadequate healthcare, according to a U.S. congresswoman who called

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FDA appoints veteran oncology chief Pazdur to lead drug center

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FDA names longtime cancer scientist Pazdur to lead drug center

The Food and Drug Administration has named a longtime regulator of cancer medications to lead the agency’s drug center

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Michael Ray Richardson, versatile guard banned from NBA for violating drug policy in the 1980s, dies

Michael Ray Richardson, a versatile guard who was banned from the NBA for violating its drug policy in the 1980s, has died

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Lawsuit challenges TSA's ban on transgender officers conducting pat-downs

A Virginia transportation security officer is accusing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security of sex discrimination over a policy barring transgender officers from performing security pat-downs

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UNICEF says Israel blocking one million syringes needed to vaccinate Gaza children

UNICEF said on Tuesday essential items including syringes to vaccinate children and bottles for baby formula are being denied entry into Gaza by Israel,

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Senate votes to end government shutdown, sending funding bill to the House

A small band of Senate Democrats voted with Republicans on Monday night to approve a funding measure to reopen the federal government — without securing their party’s demand to guarantee an extension of enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies, which help millions of Americans afford insurance.

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Man encourages organ donation after helping save 9-year-old boy's life. "Give a piece of yourself"

Man encourages organ donation after helping save 9-year-old boy's life. "Give a piece of yourself"

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Donald Trump really, really doesn’t like the NFL’s new kickoff format

Donald Trump really, really doesn’t like the NFL’s new kickoff format

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New Trump directive could deny more visas based on applicants' health and finances

A new directive by President Donald Trump’s administration could make it more difficult for foreigners to visit or live in the United States if they have certain medical conditions such as diabetes or obesity or lack the economic resources and assets to support themselves

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Communities donate meals and funds as US food aid remains in limbo

For Anthony DeSousa, the owner of two pizza shops in Estes Park and Longmont, Colorado, feeding the hungry is personal.

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King Mustangs' mascot Anthony Lopez bridges gap between autism and school spirit

King Mustangs' mascot Anthony Lopez bridges gap between autism and school spirit

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Trump pardons the husband of Republican supporter Rep. Diana Harshbarger of Tennessee

President Donald Trump has pardoned the husband of Republican congresswoman Diana Harshbarger of Tennessee

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How couples can ‘snore-proof’ their sexual relationship

How couples can ‘snore-proof’ their sexual relationship

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WWII nurses who dodged bullets and saved lives deserve Congressional honor, lawmakers say

A coalition of retired military nurses and others is pushing to award the Congressional Gold Medal to World War II nurses

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The Senate sent a funding bill to the House. Here’s what has to happen next to reopen the government

The Senate sent a funding bill to the House. Here’s what has to happen next to reopen the government

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ByHeart recalls all baby formula sold nationwide as infant botulism outbreak grows

Baby formula manufacturer ByHeart recalled all of its products sold nationwide Tuesday

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UK cuts aid to global disease initiative by 15% to 850 million pounds

Britain on Tuesday slashed by 15% its contribution to a global initiative to fight AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria, with an 850-million-pound ($1.14 billion) pledge, the

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Police officer delivers baby during traffic stop with brother's help over radio

Police officer delivers baby during traffic stop with brother's help over radio

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South Carolina court rejects final death row appeal focused on brain damage from mother's drinking

South Carolina's highest court has refused to stop Friday's execution of a man who killed three people over five days and left taunting messages for police in one victim's blood

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Biovac starts trials on South Africa's first domestically developed cholera vaccine

Researchers in South Africa have launched clinical trials for the first vaccine developed entirely in the country

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Blame the shutdown on citizens who prefer politicians to vanquish their opponents rather than to work for the common good

Politicians get blamed for government shutdowns. But does the fault lie also with citizens, who are more invested in punishing partisan rivals than in demanding competent government?

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Veteran, who struggled with mental health, gifted free furnace

Veteran, who struggled with mental health, gifted free furnace

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Rare rabbits, 60 chickens among the animals found living in horrendous conditions in home, police say

Rare rabbits, 60 chickens among the animals found living in horrendous conditions in home, police say

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Photojournalist receiving kidney donation from co-worker

Photojournalist receiving kidney donation from co-worker

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Star-shaped cells make a molecule that can ‘rewire’ the brains of mice with Down syndrome – understanding how could lead to new treatments

Down syndrome results in changes to the structure and function of neural circuits in the brain. Delivering a specific protein to neurons could reverse these changes.

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Everyday volunteers are providing stopgap services during the shutdown in a show of community power

Everyday people are improvising stopgap efforts to support their communities through the longest government shutdown in U.S. history