The Food and Drug Administration advisers voted 7-2 that data from Amylyx Pharma warranted approval for their experimental drug to treat Lou Gehrig’s disease.
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Elected officials, police chiefs on leaked Oath Keepers list
The Anti-Defamation League Center on Extremism pored over more than 38,000 names on leaked Oath Keepers membership lists and identified more than 370 people it believes currently work in law enforcement agencies.
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Texas judge says ACA’s requirement of free HIV drugs violates religious freedom
The plaintiff, a company owned by a QAnon conspiracy theorist, opposes insurance coverage of services like birth control, testing for sexually transmitted infections, and the HIV prevention drug PrEP.
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Obamas return to the White House for unveiling of official portraits
Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama have unveiled their official White House portraits
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New York drops mask requirement on public transportation
New York state is dropping its mask requirement on public transportation thanks in part to the availability of new booster shots targeting the most common strain of COVID-19.
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Abortion floor debate splits South Carolina Republicans
The South Carolina Senate has scheduled a lengthy floor debate on an abortion ban that no longer includes exceptions for pregnancies caused by rape or incest.
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Officials say 2nd suspect in Canada stabbing rampage died after arrest
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police said Myles Sanderson, 32, was located near the town of Rosthern in Saskatchewan.
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Defiant Putin says his war in Ukraine will strengthen Russia
The U.S. and its allies estimate that tens of thousands of Russian troops have been killed or wounded and huge amounts of military equipment destroyed since Putin ordered the Feb. 24 invasion.
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Emmys host Kenan Thompson predicts conflict-free ceremony
Viewers have come to know Kenan Thompson’s style from “SNL,” where he’s a regular part of music video send-ups and plays vivid characters.
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Five tips to make the search for a new apartment easier
Whether it’s your first or 10th time renting, here are five things to think about when looking for a new place to call home.