Becky Sullivan

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Scotland becomes the first country to offer tampons and pads for free, officials say

Tuesday, August 16, 2022

Studies have shown that a significant number of people struggle to afford menstrual products, and going without can cause people to miss school or work.

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The U.K. approved omicron-specific booster shots. They're coming to the U.S. soon

Tuesday, August 16, 2022

In the U.S., officials have asked vaccine makers to target BA.5, rather than the original omicron strain. That has delayed the boosters' development — but officials hope they will be more effective.

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Police name the man they say crashed his car and killed himself near the U.S. Capitol

Sunday, August 14, 2022

A 29-year-old man drove his car into a barricade and fired a gun into the air before killing himself, officials said. Authorities believe he did not appear to be targeting any members of Congress.

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Deshaun Watson's apology over his alleged sexual misconduct doesn't stop the boos

Friday, August 12, 2022

The Browns quarterback was jeered during a preseason game in Jacksonville. An arbitrator recommended a suspension of six games over the allegations. The NFL has appealed.

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Fear turns to shock among Albuquerque Muslims as police say the shooter is a Muslim

Wednesday, August 10, 2022

Businesses were closed and people skipped prayer services after the shooting deaths of four Muslim men, three of them in the past two weeks. Now, the fear has given way to confusion over a motive.

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Mystery at Mar-a-Lago: What were FBI agents looking for and what are the consequences?

Tuesday, August 09, 2022

A federal search warrant like the kind carried out at the home of former President Donald Trump would require detailed evidence and sign-off at the highest levels of the DOJ, legal experts said.

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Abortion rights supporters and opponents look for lessons from the Kansas vote

Friday, August 05, 2022

Kentucky has a similar measure on the ballot, and another is expected in Michigan. But even as advocates analyze the results, they warn that messaging that worked in Kansas may not work nationwide.

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Encore: Sprite ditches its iconic green bottle, but critics say it's not enough

Thursday, August 04, 2022

For decades, Sprite has come in green bottles, but the company says clear plastic is more easily recycled. Environmentalists say the issue is not the color but the single-use plastic.

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A tax loophole made fund managers rich. Closing it may help pay for the climate bill

Wednesday, August 03, 2022

The "carried interest loophole" allows hedge fund managers to tax their income at a lower rate than an ordinary salary. The provision is unpopular — yet it has survived many attempts to eliminate it.

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Sprite is ditching its iconic green bottle — but environmentalists say it's not enough

Thursday, July 28, 2022

For decades, the lemon-lime drink has come in green bottles — but clear plastic is more easily recycled, the company says. Environmentalists say the issue is not the color but the single-use plastic.

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Indiana doctor says she has been harassed for giving an abortion to a 10-year-old

Tuesday, July 26, 2022

The harassment began soon after her young patient became flashpoint in the national debate over abortion, Dr. Caitlin Bernard told NPR. "It's honestly been very hard for me, for my family," she said.

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Michigan medical students walk out on an anti-abortion keynote speaker

Monday, July 25, 2022

A petition had circulated before Sunday's white coat ceremony asking the university to remove the speaker, a physician who directs the school's Health, Spirituality and Religion program.

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Epidemiologists warn the U.S. reaches a critical moment to contain monkeypox

Monday, July 25, 2022

Cases in the U.S. are 10 times higher than they were a month ago. Researchers advise that the coming days and weeks will be crucial as to whether the outbreak can be contained.

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More than 1,000 may lose water — or even their homes — because a landlord didn't pay

Friday, July 22, 2022

Officials in Indianapolis say a utility company's threat to shut off water service at four apartment complexes over the landlord's unpaid $1.7 million bill could cause a "mass-homelessness problem."

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Why 100-degree heat is so dangerous in the United Kingdom

Tuesday, July 19, 2022

"We're used to treating hot spells as a chance to go play in the sun," said a top government scientist. "Our lifestyles and our infrastructure are not adapted to what is coming."

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Texas conservatives have a plan to get around DAs who won't enforce abortion laws

Friday, July 15, 2022

A Republican state legislator's proposal would allow prosecutors from around the state to step in when local DAs refuse to press charges over abortion, as at least five Texas prosecutors have vowed.

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A Russian strike on a humanitarian hub is part of a pattern, Ukrainian officials say

Thursday, July 14, 2022

More than 20 people were killed when Russian missiles hit several buildings in Vinnytsia, a central city that has become a major logistical hub for humanitarian aid and military operations.

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Highland Park suspect confessed to the July 4th shooting, prosecutors say

Wednesday, July 06, 2022

The 21-year-old charged with murdering seven people at the parade in suburban Illinois confessed to the shooting after he was taken into custody. He is being held without bail.

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Highland Park suspect's online history reveals a fascination with violence

Tuesday, July 05, 2022

The 21-year-old suspect made music videos about shootings, and apparently posted thousands of times to a message board dedicated to sharing graphic photos and videos of violence.

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The last city in Luhansk has fallen to Russia. What does that mean for Ukraine?

Sunday, July 03, 2022

Lysychansk was the last major city held by Ukrainians in the region. After their retreat, Russia holds the entire Luhansk region and has its sights set on completing its capture of nearby Donetsk.

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