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Trump administration withdraws CDC director nomination just before Senate hearing

Trump administration withdraws CDC director nomination just before Senate hearing

NEW YORK (AP) — The White House withdrew the nomination of former Florida congressman Dr. David Weldon to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention because he wasn't assured of getting enough Republican support to be confirmed.
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Trump administration asks Supreme Court to partly allow birthright citizenship restrictions

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to partly allow birthright citizenship restrictions

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to allow restrictions on birthright citizenship to partly take effect while legal fights play out.
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B.C. building permit values slide as 'soggy' outlook persists

B.C. building permit values slide as 'soggy' outlook persists

Decrease points to institutional and governmental slowdown, according to StatCan
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Tampa Bay Rays withdraw from planned $1.3 billion ballpark in St. Petersburg, citing storms, delays

Tampa Bay Rays withdraw from planned $1.3 billion ballpark in St. Petersburg, citing storms, delays

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays withdrew Thursday from a $1.3 billion project to construct a new ballpark adjacent to Tropicana Field, citing a hurricane and delays that likely drove up the proposal's cost.
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Tampa Bay Rays withdraw from planned $1.3 billion ballpark in St. Petersburg, citing storms, delays

Tampa Bay Rays withdraw from planned $1.3 billion ballpark in St. Petersburg, citing storms, delays

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays withdrew Thursday from a $1.3 billion project to construct a new ballpark adjacent to Tropicana Field, citing a hurricane and delays that likely drove up the proposal's cost.
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RFK Jr. is targeting ultraprocessed foods. What are they, and are they bad for you?

RFK Jr. is targeting ultraprocessed foods. What are they, and are they bad for you?

In the Trump administration’s quest to “Make America Healthy Again,” there may be no bigger target than ultraprocessed foods. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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Kentucky lawmakers add specific medical exceptions to the state's near-total abortion ban

Kentucky lawmakers add specific medical exceptions to the state's near-total abortion ban

FRANKFORT, Ky.
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Peru passes law critics claim will hamper the ability of NGOs to defend human rights

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Peru’s Congress has approved a controversial reform to the country’s international cooperation law which imposes sweeping restrictions on civil society organizations in a move human rights groups warn could cripple efforts to
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Peru passes law critics claim will hamper the ability of NGOs to defend human rights

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Peru’s Congress has approved a controversial reform to the country’s international cooperation law which imposes sweeping restrictions on civil society organizations in a move human rights groups warn could cripple efforts to
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Gucci names Demna new aristic director, as he moves from Kering sister brand Balenciaga

Gucci names Demna new aristic director, as he moves from Kering sister brand Balenciaga

ROME (AP) — Gucci announced Thursday that the Balenciaga artistic director Demna will take over the creative direction of the Italian luxury fashion house, starting in July.
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