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U.S. confirms a second attack on U.S. forces following airstrikes against Iran

Friday, March 24, 2023

A suspected Iranian drone strike on Thursday killed one U.S. contractor and injured six others, the Pentagon said. A second strike was reported on Friday, after the U.S. retaliated with airstrikes.

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Suspect in Denver's East High School shooting is dead, authorities confirm

Thursday, March 23, 2023

A 17-year-old student who shot two administrators at East High School on Wednesday has been found dead in a nearby county, local authorities said. One victim remains in critical condition.

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A 3D-printed rocket launched successfully but failed to reach orbit

Thursday, March 23, 2023

A rocket made almost entirely of 3D-printed parts made its debut launch Wednesday night, passing a critical milestone. But it failed after three minutes of flight, crashing into the ocean.

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It's not just Adderall: The number of drugs in short supply rose by 30% last year

Thursday, March 23, 2023

A total of 295 types of drugs — everything from sedatives to children's flu medicine — were in short supply in 2022, according to a new report from the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security.

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The CDC is investigating recalled eyedrops after infections cause death and blindness

Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Infections from drug-resistant bacteria have caused death and illness in 68 patients across the U.S., the CDC says. The strain has been linked to recalled eyedrops like EzriCare Artificial Tears.

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Can banks be sued for profiting from Epstein's sex-trafficking? A judge says yes

Tuesday, March 21, 2023

A trio of lawsuits allege that JP Morgan Chase and Deutsche Bank actively enabled Jeffrey Epstein to run a sex-trafficking ring for underage girls. A judge partially denied a motion to dismiss.

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Is Trump actually getting arrested this week? Here's what we know

Monday, March 20, 2023

Former President and top 2024 candidate Donald Trump claims he'll be arrested Tuesday as part of an investigation by the Manhattan district attorney. Start here for answers on five key questions.

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What is Babesiosis? A rare tick-borne disease is on the rise in the Northeast

Friday, March 17, 2023

Lyme Disease isn't the only tick-driven illness that residents of the northeast should worry about. The CDC says cases of Babesiosis, which can cause flu-like symptoms, are on the rise in 8 states.

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The U.S. military releases footage of Black Sea drone crash with Russian jet

Thursday, March 16, 2023

The 42-second video comes two days after the Pentagon accused a Russian aircraft of colliding with an uncrewed MQ-9 Reaper drone. The Kremlin has denied that it intentionally downed the vehicle.

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Meet the sargassum belt, a 5,000-mile-long snake of seaweed circling Florida

Wednesday, March 15, 2023

Since 2011, a fleet of seaweed patches double the size of the contiguous U.S. has cycled from West Africa to Florida, threatening beaches from Martinique to Miami. This year, it could grow bigger.

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Can TikTokkers sway Biden on oil drilling? The #StopWillow campaign, explained

Friday, March 10, 2023

The Biden administration is expected to announce whether a $6 billion arctic drilling plan can move forward soon, an issue that's galvanized millions of TikTokkers into taking action, digitally.

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Ukraine's top nuclear plant lost power for the sixth time. Is disaster imminent?

Thursday, March 09, 2023

The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Station was among the Ukrainian structures damaged by a barrage of Russian missiles on Wednesday. Though power has been restored, the threat of nuclear meltdown remains.

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California will cut ties with Walgreens over the company's plan to drop abortion pills

Tuesday, March 07, 2023

California Gov. Gavin Newsom said that the state would halt business with Walgreens after the pharmacy giant agreed to stop distributing mifepristone in some red states amid legal pressure.

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5 DeSantis allies now control Disney World's special district. Here's what's next

Monday, March 06, 2023

A parents' rights activist, a Christian nationalist and three lawyer donors now have control over Walt Disney World's development capabilities, thanks to a bill signed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.

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Another Norfolk Southern train derails in Ohio

Monday, March 06, 2023

The 212-car train that derailed outside of Springfield, Ohio, on Saturday was not carrying any toxic materials, several state and local agencies confirmed. The EPA will stay on site for cleanup.

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Greek prime minister says 'human error' caused a train collision that left 43 dead

Wednesday, March 01, 2023

A passenger train and a freight train were traveling down the same track when they crashed head-on, sending the first two passenger carriages flying into the air, twisting backwards and catching fire.

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How (and why) Gov. Ron DeSantis took control over Disney World's special district

Tuesday, February 28, 2023

DeSantis dealt another blow to Walt Disney World's autonomy by signing a bill on Monday to take control of the company's development board. Critics say the move looks like retaliation.

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An Arizona driver is in custody after crashing into bicycling group, killing 2

Monday, February 27, 2023

Pedro Quintana-Lujan, 26, was arrested on several charges, including manslaughter, aggravated assault and endangerment after driving his pick-up truck into a group of bicyclists on Sunday.

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More than 2,000 flights canceled as heavy snow hits the Midwest

Wednesday, February 22, 2023

Heavy snow and high winds are causing blizzard conditions in the Upper Midwest. It's the latest stage of a three-day storm that's placed over half the country under winter weather warnings.

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An explosion at an Ohio metal plant left 1 dead and 13 injured

Tuesday, February 21, 2023

The cause of the fatal explosion is still unclear. It scattered debris for hundreds of yards, damaged vehicles and caused a plume of smoke visible for miles.

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