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Clergy, Doctors Sue Illinois Over Assisted Suicide
The lawsuit comes as a state law allowing people to commit assisted suicide goes into effect next month.
Health Officials Issue Warning on Potentially Deadly Beach Bacteria
At least seven people in Florida and Louisiana have died so far this year from Vibrio vulnficus, sometimes called a ‘flesh-eating bacteria.’
Arthritis Medicine Recalled Due to Presence of Glass Particles
Using the product can result in a ‘life-threatening blood clot,’ the manufacturer warned.
Violent Crime Rate Drops in Major US Cities
Cities chiefs’ report showed decreases in homicides, robberies, and aggravated assaults in many of the largest cities in the United States.
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University of Michigan College to Use Pass or No-Credit Grades for Freshmen ‘to Curb Mental Health Crisis’
The pilot program seeks to make transition into university easier and support student mental health by recording only pass or no-credit.
Nationwide Survey Indicates Most Americans Favor Universal School Choice
About 79 percent of parents grossly underestimate how much their state spends on public K-12 education.
Falun Gong Practitioners Call for Release of Chinese Practitioners at San Francisco Consulate
Demonstrators wrote an open letter to the consulate and requested that it be forwarded to key officials.
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David Crowley Defeats Democratic Socialist Francesca Hong In Wisconsin Gubernatorial Primary
Crowley, a moderate, narrowly beat Hong, who led in polls ahead of the election.
Trump Looking to Halt New York City’s Pied-à-Terre Tax
He said the tax ‘will destroy’ the city and state.
WHO Defends Childhood Vaccination Schedules After Trump Order
The recommended schedule is ‘based on years of research across the world on how the immune system develops,’ a World Health Organization official said.
Colombia, Costa Rica Partner With US to Seize 2.65 Tons of Cocaine
The drug seizures come as the Trump administration is facing a lawsuit over the military strikes it has been carrying out against drug vessels in the Caribbean.
Moolenaar Urges Commerce to Clarify Chip Rule Meant to Stop Huawei Diversion
The House China panel chairman says the Commerce Department clouded safeguards adopted after advanced TSMC-made chips reached Huawei.
Hassett Rules Out Replacing Fed’s Lisa Cook on Central Bank Board
The White House economic adviser said Trump could remove Cook if due process ultimately establishes cause for her firing.
US to Codify English Language Requirements for Truckers
More than 26,000 drivers have already been taken off U.S. roads for failing English proficiency tests.
Trump Names Will Scharf as White House Counsel
Scharf, who chairs the commission that approved the White House ballroom project, will replace David Warrington on Sept. 1.
National Academy of Sciences Removes Climate Chapter That Critics Allege Could Bias Judges
‘Federal judges rely on this manual to decide cases,’ the CEO of the American Energy Institute said.
IRS to Propose Retirement Regulations Impacting Millions of Taxpayers
The regulations are related to Saver’s Match, a new program introduced to make saving easier and more rewarding for the taxpayer.
Strait of Hormuz Will Stay Closed Unless US Agrees to List of Demands, Iran Says
Iran revealed on Aug. 8 that a deal with Oman on control of the Strait of Hormuz was close.
