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Top FDA drug official is trying to hire a friend who’s seeking a warning about unproven side effects of antidepressants The Food and Drug Administration’s top drug regulator, Dr. Tracy Beth Hoeg, is working to hire a researcher and friend who wants the agency to add new warnings to antidepressants about unproven pregnancy risks, The Associated Press has learned.

Top FDA drug official is trying to hire a friend who’s seeking a warning about unproven side effects of antidepressants

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January 6 commemorative plaque appears in Capitol after years of delay A new plaque honoring the heroism of Capitol Police officers during the January 6, 2021, attack by a mob supportive of President Donald Trump has quietly been installed at the US Capitol after years of delay.

January 6 commemorative plaque appears in Capitol after years of delay

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One of UK’s most notorious child killers dies days after being attacked in prison One of Britain’s most notorious child killers died Saturday, days after he was attacked by a fellow inmate in the workshop of a maximum-security prison.

One of UK’s most notorious child killers dies days after being attacked in prison

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Iran sends first significant message of de-escalation, but with a major caveat Moments after Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said in an apparently prerecorded statement that Tehran would halt attacks on its Gulf neighbors under certain conditions, several reported new strikes.

Iran sends first significant message of de-escalation, but with a major caveat

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Dozens killed, authorities say, as Israeli commandos raid Lebanon in hunt for missing airman Lebanese authorities say dozens of people were killed when Israeli commandos raided a border region hunting for the remains of a long-missing Israeli airman, Ron Arad.

Dozens killed, authorities say, as Israeli commandos raid Lebanon in hunt for missing airman

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Ukraine’s counter-drone expertise has been hard won. War in the Middle East may reveal its silver lining As Iran unleashes a wave of retaliatory drones strikes on critical infrastructure around in the Persian Gulf, Ukrainian expertise in countering those drones appears to be in demand.

Ukraine’s counter-drone expertise has been hard won. War in the Middle East may reveal its silver lining

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Digital reconstruction reveals the face of ‘Little Foot,’ a nearly 4 million-year-old human ancestor Little Foot, a 3.67 million-year-old human ancestor, is getting a digital facial reconstruction after her skull was crushed in a cave.

Digital reconstruction reveals the face of ‘Little Foot,’ a nearly 4 million-year-old human ancestor

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Why dancing in towels is a hot way to socialize In our roundup of travel news this week, why social bathhouses are the hottest new wellness trend, the Portuguese chicken shop Chinese tourists are visiting thousands of miles to visit, plus travel chaos in the Middle East.

Why dancing in towels is a hot way to socialize

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This weird winter was one of the warmest — and coldest — on record. It’s a glimpse of our future The Lower 48 states’ split screen winter — a battle between frigid cold in the East and record warmth in the West — ended in the second warmest winter on record. It’s an astonishing demonstration of how climate change works. Even our coldest colds can no longer make a dent in record-setting heat.

This weird winter was one of the warmest — and coldest — on record. It’s a glimpse of our future

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Kristi Noem prioritized immigration over everything else in homeland security’s large portfolio. That wasn’t her downfall During her short-lived tenure, the DHS secretary faced heavy criticism for eroding the core capabilities of a massive department that houses over 20 high-profile agencies – including the TSA, the US Coast Guard and ICE.

Kristi Noem prioritized immigration over everything else in homeland security’s large portfolio. That wasn’t her downfall

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A reporter in Nashville has been covering ICE arrests in her community. Then she was detained herself A reporter in Nashville, who frequently covers Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions in her community, was detained by federal agents this week while she was in the car with her husband, according to her lawyers.

A reporter in Nashville has been covering ICE arrests in her community. Then she was detained herself

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Why presidents stumble in this most solemn task Trump will travel to Dover, Delaware, on Saturday to attend the arrival of the remains of six service members killed so far during US and Israel’s war on Iran.

Why presidents stumble in this most solemn task

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Catherine Opie: ‘All people have the right to exist’ In Trump’s America, the question of what art is shown in national galleries and museums is a potent one, and the artist Catherine Opie believes she knows when she’s not welcome.

Catherine Opie: ‘All people have the right to exist’

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Trump’s demands for ending Iran war shift as US military works through its target list As the US military operation against Iran shifts into a new phase, how the war ends remains the top question for many officials, lawmakers and US allies.

Trump’s demands for ending Iran war shift as US military works through its target list

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Iran-related bets on prediction sites scrutinized over ‘death markets’ and possible insider trades As the US and Israel prepared for war and later launched strikes against Iran, traders on online prediction markets wagered over $1 billion on every aspect of the conflict.

Iran-related bets on prediction sites scrutinized over ‘death markets’ and possible insider trades

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Everything we know on the eighth day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran It’s been a week since the US and Israel launched their war with Iran, sparking a wider conflict across the Middle East that the United Nations warns could spiral out of control.

Everything we know on the eighth day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

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Former leader Ardern has left New Zealand. She’s not the only one Twenty years of memories spilled across Jacinda Thorn’s yard. Teddy bears and textbooks, camping gear stacked against her husband’s drum kit, a jumble of whisks and frying pans catching the morning sun.

Former leader Ardern has left New Zealand. She’s not the only one

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Trump says ‘whole educational system’ could go out of business without fixes to college sports President Donald Trump predicted the destruction not just of college sports but the entire U.S. collegiate system unless the industry is fixed quickly – something some sports leaders who joined him Friday at a White House summit agreed could only happen by raising more money to pay players.

Trump says ‘whole educational system’ could go out of business without fixes to college sports

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‘We can’t take it anymore’: How Trump is pushing Cuba to the brink Amid constant threats from the US president, many ordinary people are at their limits. Some express exhaustion, others hope for a change.

‘We can’t take it anymore’: How Trump is pushing Cuba to the brink

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FDA’s controversial vaccine chief will exit agency next month Dr. Vinay Prasad, the US Food and Drug Administration’s head of vaccines and biologic medicines, will leave the agency at the end of April, a spokesperson confirmed to CNN on Friday.

FDA’s controversial vaccine chief will exit agency next month

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As Trump takes out world leaders, democracy takes a back seat In his national security strategy and his removal of leaders in Venezuela and Iran, the president has made clear democracy isn’t a priority.

As Trump takes out world leaders, democracy takes a back seat

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A week in, how Trump’s war with Iran ends is an open question After a week of violence reconfiguring the Middle East, some US goals seem in reach, others perhaps fanciful. But the question of where it all ends echoes the loudest.

A week in, how Trump’s war with Iran ends is an open question

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US Military and FAA plan joint test of lasers designed to shoot down drones After two high-profile incidents, the US Defense Department and Federal Aviation Administration are planning a joint test of a laser system this weekend designed to shoot down drones, according to a statement from the military.

US Military and FAA plan joint test of lasers designed to shoot down drones

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Analysis suggests US was responsible for deadly strike on Iranian elementary school The United States military was likely responsible for the strike on an elementary school in southern Iran that killed scores of children, the deadliest incident of civilian casualties in the US and Israel’s almost week-long war with Iran, according to CNN and expert analysis of evidence.

Analysis suggests US was responsible for deadly strike on Iranian elementary school

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Fired Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore reaches plea deal to resolve home invasion case Former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore pleaded no contest Friday to two misdemeanors in a criminal case that arose immediately after he was fired for having an inappropriate relationship with his executive assistant.

Fired Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore reaches plea deal to resolve home invasion case

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Are you a young man who voted for Trump and now can’t find a job? More than

Are you a young man who voted for Trump and now can’t find a job?

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Plan emerges for $166 billion in tariff refunds. But don’t hold your breath A system to process at least $166 billion in tariff refunds could be up and running in 45 days. That’s the alternative to a manual process that could take 4 million hours, according to a senior US Customs and Border Protection executive.

Plan emerges for $166 billion in tariff refunds. But don’t hold your breath

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Trump’s dilemma in Texas It’s been two days since President Donald Trump said he would not only endorse a candidate in the May 26 primary runoff between Sen. John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, but that he would also try to get the other candidate to bow out.

Trump’s dilemma in Texas

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Is Trump saying Kristi Noem committed perjury? Either President Donald Trump isn’t telling the truth, or Kristi Noem seems to have committed perjury.

Is Trump saying Kristi Noem committed perjury?

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