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Taylor Farms recalls lettuce shipped to 27 states over cyclospora risk
Products with the potential to be contaminated with the diarrhea-causing parasite were shipped to 27 states including Texas, Florida, Pennsylvania, Illinois and New Jersey.
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Darline Graham's career centered disability. Now she could help shape national policy
To former colleagues and the disability advocates who have worked with her, there is little doubt in Darline Graham's capabilities.
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Thunderstorms will clear wildfire smoke from Northeast ahead of World Cup final, meteorologists say
Warnings of unhealthy air quality remained in effect Saturday across a wide swath of the United States.
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U.S. cancels automatic protections for imperiled animals as critics warn of extinctions
Instead of receiving automatic protections, imperiled species will need individualized protection plans once they are added to the threatened species list.
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David Crowley reenters battleground Wisconsin's Democratic governor primary with Gov. Evers' backing
Gov. Tony Evers initially declined to endorse in the race but threw his weight behind Crowley and resuscitated his bid to lead the swing state known for razor-thin election margins.
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Air quality improving in Northeast, while wildfire smoke hangs over Midwest
Wildfire smoke and unhealthy air persist and shift direction, as Trump demands explanation from Canada.(Image credit: Finn Gomez/Getty Images)
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U.S. fires on Iran after attack in Jordan leaves 2 troops killed, 1 missing
Two U.S. service members were killed in action while "partner forces defended against Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks," U.S. Central Command said Saturday.(Image credit: Vahid Salemi)
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Texas Hill Country floods test new warning systems after last year's deadly disaster
Residents in some hard-hit areas said a year of preparation did make a difference. Newly installed flood sirens sounded in the darkness. Phones buzzed with alerts that weren't sent out last year.
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Safety fears limit Ebola response in Congo, with more than 12 attacks on health facilities and workers recorded
Many of the attacks have been carried out by angry mobs who have stormed treatment centers or targeted response teams in the field, Pierre Akilimali, incident manager for the Ebola response, said at a press briefing.
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Ukrainian drones hit warehouses and other sites across Russia, killing 9 and wounding over 60
Kyiv's forces have pressed their relentless aerial campaign against energy infrastructure and military targets inside Russia, aiming to undermine Moscow's war effort and make Russians feel the consequences of the Kremli…
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First death reported in Legionnaires' disease outbreak in New York City
Investigators are still trying to pinpoint the source of the outbreak on Manhattan's Upper East Side that has infected at least 67 people and hospitalized dozens, according to city Health Department data.
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U.S. military launches new airstrikes to punish Iran for deaths of US troops
Since the war began, 16 U.S. service members have now been killed and over 430 wounded.
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Reporter's Notebook: Finding World Cup joy in speaking to women who love soccer
Tune into World Cup coverage, and you are likely to see waves of male, screaming, sweaty fans. But one of the joys of covering this World Cup has been speaking to women who love soccer.(Image credit: Danielle Villasana…
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Wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota pushes farther into the U.S. and engulfs D.C. in haze
Warnings of dangerous conditions were expected to remain in effect through Saturday across a wide swath of the U.S., though there's potential for temporary improvement with storms forecast in some affected areas during…
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Why is it so hard for the U.S. to win wars?
U.S. presidents have promised short, decisive wars in Afghanistan, Iraq and Iran. All have proved much more difficult than advertised and fallen far short of the political goals set at the beginning.(Image credit: Brenn…
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Opinion: The continued courage of Captain Sully
Retired pilot Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger is known for safely landing an airplane on the Hudson River in 2009. This week, he announced that he has Alzheimer's disease.(Image credit: Chip Somodevilla)
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The 2000s called. They want their digital camera back
Why are people who weren't born 25 years ago snapping up the digital camera of that era? Blame Taylor Swift, trend cycles, childhood nostalgia and smartphone fatigue.
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D'oh! I can't believe I did that! Graceful ways to handle awkward moments
Yes, there is a way to gracefully address that you've been walking around with spinach in your teeth. Here are tactics to quickly defuse your most embarrassing, cringe-inducing moments.
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