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Researchers and advocates have pushed back at what they consider inaccurate and stigmatizing comments made by the health secretary, and note the causes of autism are complex. -
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The agency and Novo Nordisk, which makes Ozempic, said Monday that they had learned about "several hundred units" of the drug that made it onto the market outside the company's approved supply chain. -
All 27 scientists at the CDC's viral hepatitis lab were told their duties were "unnecessary." Ongoing outbreak investigations have now been halted. -
By the end of Greene's Tuesday town hall in Acworth, Ga., three people were arrested and two were hit with stun guns. Greene is one of many lawmakers confronted by angry constituents in recent weeks. -
The DOJ says Maine is violating Title IX, the 1972 law that prohibits sex-based discrimination at schools that receive federal funding. Gov. Janet Mills has promised to "vigorously defend" the state. -
The government sent several planeloads of alleged gang members to El Salvador, including 137 people under the act, the White House said at the time. The judge gave the U.S. until April 23 to respond. -
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The key driver of the economy saw the biggest increase in over two years in March, as car buyers tried to get ahead of President Trump's tariffs on imported autos and auto parts.
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The suspect, 40, is accused of setting fire to the homes of some of his alleged victims to cover his tracks.
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Mohsen Mahdawi, a former protest leader, was arrested after showing up to the appointment in Vermont.
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France recalls its ambassador to Algeria and orders 12 Algerian diplomats to leave as tensions continue to rise.
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Tiny cash-based Pacific nation gets electronic banking for the first time.
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A climbing pair shatter the record for completing the daunting north faces of a famed trio of Swiss mountains.
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