The plant’s six reactors have been shut down for months, but it still needs power and qualified staff to operate crucial cooling systems and other safety features.
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Many cancer drugs remain unproven 5 years after accelerated approval, a study finds
A study found that between 2013 and 2017, there were 46 cancer drugs granted accelerated approval. Of those, 63% were converted to regular approval even though only 43% demonstrated a clinical benefit in confirmatory trials.
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Yellen says U.S.-China relations on ‘more stable footing’ but more can be done to improve ties
Yellen, who is regarded favorably in China, is the first Cabinet member to visit since Presidents Biden and Xi Jinping met in California in November.
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Israel pulls troops from one city. But clearing Hamas from Rafah is still a goal
Regional tensions have threatened to draw the Middle East into a wider conflict as Israel’s war against Hamas marks six months.
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Diddy named as co-defendant in new suit alleging his son sexually assaulted woman on yacht
Grace O’Marcaigh, who worked as a crew member and a bartender on the boat, says that in late December 2022, Christian Combs pressured her to drink tequila that she believes was spiked with other drugs.
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Bringing dental care to kids in schools is helping take care of teeth neglected in the pandemic
Nearly half of all U.S. children don’t receive regular dental care, according to a 2022 report from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, which is a federal agency.
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Trump’s campaign is expecting to raise record $43 million at a high-dollar Florida fundraiser
The high-dollar event is expected to include about 100 guests, including more than a few billionaires, and top a new single-event fundraising record set by Biden, who raised $26 million recently.
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Israel finds the body of a hostage killed in Gaza, while talks will resume on a cease-fire
The discovery renewed pressure on Israel’s government for a deal to get the remaining hostages freed. Families have long feared time is running out.
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East Coast earthquakes aren’t common, but they are felt by millions
Here’s what to know about earthquakes on the East Coast.
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Anonymous users are dominating right-wing discussions online. They also spread false information
Accounts that do not disclose the identities of those behind them have thrived online for years, gaining followers for their content on politics, humor, human rights and more.