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Georgia officials put kibosh on poultry shows, swaps, sales after bird flu detection

19Jan

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Georgia officials put kibosh on poultry shows, swaps, sales after bird flu detection

Bird flu was confirmed in a commercial poultry flock in Georgia on Friday, so state agriculture officials ordered a halt to multiple poultry-related activities to stop the spread. Source link

Commanders kicker Zane Gonzalez welcomes his viral moment as a chance to educate about OCD

18Jan

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Commanders kicker Zane Gonzalez welcomes his viral moment as a chance to educate about OCD

A national television audience watched Zane Gonzalez adjust his socks on the sideline and fix his hair multiple times before putting his helmet on and taking the field to kick the winning field goal in an NFL playoff game Sunday night. Source link

Siberian air will spread across U.S., and Trump inaugural is forced indoors

18Jan

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Siberian air will spread across U.S., and Trump inaugural is forced indoors

The vast majority of Americans are about to get an extended taste of frigid Siberian weather. Another polar vortex disruption will stretch Arctic air across the top of the globe, with expected frigid conditions in the nation's capital severe enough to force Donald Trump's second inauguration indoors on Monday. Source link

Hawaii fireworks blast victims have injuries comparable to those seen on a battlefield, doctor says

18Jan

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Hawaii fireworks blast victims have injuries comparable to those seen on a battlefield, doctor says

Some wounds suffered by six Hawaii residents flown to Arizona for medical treatment after a deadly illegal fireworks explosion on New Year's are comparable to battlefield injuries, the doctor overseeing their care said Friday. Source link

A doctor accused of sexual abuse by more than 200 former patients is indicted on rape charges

17Jan

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A doctor accused of sexual abuse by more than 200 former patients is indicted on rape charges

A grand jury in Massachusetts has indicted a doctor who is accused of sexually assaulting more than 200 former patients over a period of more than a decade. Source link

FDA authorizes sale of Zyn nicotine pouches to adults, pointing to benefits for smokers

17Jan

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FDA authorizes sale of Zyn nicotine pouches to adults, pointing to benefits for smokers

The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday authorized Zyn nicotine pouches to remain on the market, reasoning the nicotine pouches help adult users reduce their use of harmful cigarettes. Source link

17Jan

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Commanders kicker Zane Gonzalez welcomes his viral OCD moment

A national television audience watched Zane Gonzalez adjust his socks on the sideline and fix his hair multiple times before putting his helmet on and taking the field to kick the winning field goal in an NFL playoff game Sunday night. Source link

17Jan

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A judge in Texas rules 3 other states can challenge access to abortion pill mifepristone nationwide

A judge in Texas ruled Thursday that three other states can move ahead with their effort to roll back federal rules and make it harder for people across the U.S. to access the abortion drug mifepristone. Source link

Proposed rules would require nutrition info, allergen warnings on alcohol labels

17Jan

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Proposed rules would require nutrition info, allergen warnings on alcohol labels

Labels on wine, distilled spirits and malt beverages in the U.S. would be required to list alcohol content and nutritional information per serving, plus notification of potential allergens, under two new rules proposed Thursday by the Treasury Department. Source link