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Online orders begin for first over-the-counter birth control pill in the US

The rollout is underway for Opill, the first over-the-counter birth control pill approved in the United States, and online sales began Monday morning.

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Oprah Winfrey shares why she was motivated to host weight loss special

Oprah Winfrey is hosting a television special on Monday about a topic that’s personal to her.

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Sports Illustrated averts shutdown; gets fresh start under new publisher

Sports Illustrated isn’t shutting down, after all.

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Despite symptoms, NIH research finds no evidence of ‘Havana syndrome’ in brain scans

Researchers with the National Institutes of Health published a pair of studies on Monday that found few clinical differences between patients with a mysterious ailment known as “Havana syndrome” and healthy comparison groups.

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Pennsylvania man kills 3 people, including his 13-year-old sister, police say

A 26-year-old man is facing murder and other criminal charges after allegedly killing three people, including his 13-year-old sister, at two different homes in Pennsylvania before carjacking a driver and fleeing to New Jersey.

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The supersonic plane that was faster than Concorde

Five years before Concorde’s first flight, another majestic supersonic aircraft took to the skies — and almost became the inspiration for an even faster passenger plane.

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Dozens of US citizens evacuate Haiti on first State Department charter flight

Dozens of US citizens have been evacuated from Haiti on a State Department charter flight as the country is paralyzed by escalating gang violence and political instability that has left once bustling streets vacant and necessities like food and gas scarce.

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Fabrics retailer Joann files for bankruptcy

Joann, the 81-year-old fabric and craft retailer, has filed for bankruptcy as it struggles with customers cutting back on discretionary spending.

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Border policy key sticking point in Congress; shutdown deadline days away

Lawmakers are scrambling to avert a partial shutdown ahead of a federal government funding deadline at the end of the week.

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New Mexico State Police officer fatally shot in apparent ambush attack by driver; he tried to help, police say

A New Mexico State Police officer was fatally shot early Friday when he offered to help the driver of a disabled vehicle, who responded by shooting the officer twice and driving off with his patrol car, authorities said.

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Inside Hollywood’s new effort to curb gun deaths

An elite police tactical officer comes home after an exhausting shift.

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New Jersey: Pennsylvania shooting suspect barricaded with hostages after killing 3, town official says

A man has barricaded himself with several hostages in Trenton, New Jersey, after killing three people in Falls Township, Pennsylvania, Saturday morning, according to local officials.

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In ‘Nolly,’ Helena Bonham Carter shines as TV lioness in winter of her career

A splendid showcase for Helena Bonham Carter, “Nolly” zooms in on a very particular time and character in British history, revolving around the unceremonious firing of Noele Gordon, the star of a popular soap opera. While not the usual corseted stuff for which PBS’ “Masterpiece” is known, the three-part limited series serves as a reminder of how actresses who spoke their minds were often summarily labeled “difficult,” then and now.

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NAR settlement could slash home prices for many Americans

The entire US housing market is about to get remodeled, and the end product could come with a big perk: cheaper home prices.

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Russian border region closes malls/schools; Ukrainian attacks escalate

All schools and colleges in parts of the Russian region of Belgorod will be closed on Monday and Tuesday following an increase in Ukrainian attacks on the territory, the region’s governor has announced.

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Starship’s monumental third flight ends unexpectedly

Each time SpaceX’s Starship system leaps off the launchpad, it unleashes an unmistakable roar over South Texas that heralds the most powerful rocket ever built.

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First-Gen Forward: Dina Tekle is closing gaps in medical research, women in STEM

“Prairie View Produces Productive People” is how the adage goes. Dina Tekle, a senior biology student at Prairie View A&M set to graduate this spring, is redefining it: being a woman in medical research and working to close gaps in knowledge in the understanding of diseases and illness. She is hoping to play a part in eliminating diseases such as metastatic breast cancer, a field she previously focused on in her research. She is now working in biochemistry research.

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Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s family dissents after award in her name given to Elon Musk and Rupert Murdoch

The family of the late liberal Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg wants her name pulled off an award after the foundation in charge of doling it out named SpaceX CEO Elon Musk and conservative media mogul Rupert Murdoch among this year’s recipients.

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Fulton County judge says district attorney Fani Willis can continue to prosecute the 2020 election interference case

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis can stay on and prosecute the Georgia 2020 election interference racketeering case against former President Donald Trump and 14 of his co-defendants, Judge Scott McAfee ruled Friday, but only if she removes the special prosecutor with whom she engaged in a romantic relationship.

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School bus driver accused of driving drunk during morning route

A school bus driver for Westborough Public Schools was arrested on drunken driving charges early Thursday during her morning route, police confirmed.