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Congress Mulls Ban On Chinese Trains And Buses. Oh, Come On, Builder Says
A bill would curtail cities' ability to buy transit equipment on economic and national security grounds. The manufacturer says it's all hysteria — plus there are no U.S. builders anyway. (Image...
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Study Questions Mainstay Treatment For Mild Asthma
Many of the 26 million Americans with asthma use a low-dose steroid inhaler daily to prevent symptoms. But a recent study raises questions about this strategy for people with mild, persistent asthma....
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In Rural Utah, Preventing Suicide Means Meeting Gun Owners Where They Are
In Utah, 85% of deaths from firearms are suicides. To help people who might be vulnerable, outreach workers are discussing suicide prevention at gun shows and firearms classes. (Image credit: Erik...
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Women May Be More Adept Than Men At Discerning Pain
Pain researchers say men and women respond differently to pain, and women may "feel more" pain than men. Understanding the differences in pain perception could lead to better treatments. (Image...
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Marian Anderson: The Most Modest Trailblazer
The Black contralto put European art music and African-American spirituals in parity — and in her art, paved the way for generations of singers after her, both inside and outside classical music....
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Whatever Happened To ... The Afghan Girls Imprisoned For Failing A Virginity...
After lobbying the president and first lady of Afghanistan to help, activist Farhad Javid has some good news to share. But there's still a lot of work to do. (Image credit: Kiana Hayeri/The Washington...
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Criminals Target Migrants In Mexico Seeking U.S. Asylum
In border towns such as Nuevo Laredo, more than 30,000 asylum-seekers are waiting for their day in U.S. immigration court. But criminal elements prey on these migrants who fled their homes. (Image...
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Brazil Rejects G-7's Offer Of $22 Million To Fight Amazon Fires
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro says he doesn't want the money — unless it comes with an apology from French President Emmanuel Macron. (Image credit: Eraldo Peres/AP)
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'A Day Of Power And Strength': Epstein's Accusers Get Their Day In Court
The financier's suicide in jail appeared to rob his accusers — again — of their chance to denounce him publicly. On Tuesday, they're getting a chance to tell their stories in the courtroom anyway....
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North Carolina Says It Is Suing 8 E-Cigarette Companies
The state's attorney general accuses the companies of targeting children and failing to properly verify customers' ages. The state already filed a similar lawsuit against Juul. (Image credit: Steven...
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Federal Judge Blocks Parts Of Missouri Law That Bans Abortions After 8 Weeks
The legislation does have an exemption for medical emergencies, but not for victims of rape or incest. The judge halted it a day before it was slated to take effect. (Image credit: Jeff Roberson/AP)
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'Vagina Bible' Tackles Health And Politics In A Guide To Female Physiology
Frustrated with online marketing sites that peddle needless "health aids" and fears, gynecologist and columnist Jen Gunter aims to dispel myths about the female body and restore power to patients....
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Meek Mill Pleads Guilty To Misdemeanor Gun Charge, Ends 12-Year Legal Case
By taking a misdemeanor plea deal, Meek Mill officially closed the books on his long-running legal case Tuesday, nearly a decade after the rapper was arrested as a teenager in North Philadelphia....
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Researching Medical Marijuana May Soon Get Easier
Scientists trying to study the health effects of marijuana are required to source the plant from one farm in Mississippi. Soon they may be able to use a wider range of growers — or grow their own....
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