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FDA expands Zika screening to all blood donated in US

The Food and Drug Administration wants all U.S. blood centers to start screening for Zika, a major expansion intended to protect the nation’s blood supply from the mosquito-borne virus.

 
Lawmakers demand explanation for recent surge in EpiPen price

Lawmakers are demanding more information on why the price for lifesaving EpiPens has skyrocketed. A two-dose package cost less than $60 nine years ago. The cost is now closer to $400.

 
Delta cancels hundreds of flights, but computers back up

At least half of all Delta Air Lines flights Monday were delayed or canceled after a power outage knocked out the airline’s computer systems worldwide.

 
Florida reports first local transmission of Zika virus in US

Florida’s governor on Friday reported the first evidence of local Zika virus transmission in the continental United States, saying testing of four residents showed they were likely infected by mosquito bites.

 
10 more states sue over transgender bathroom policy

Ten states sued the federal government Friday over rules requiring public schools to allow transgender students to use restrooms conforming to their gender identity, joining a dozen other states in the latest fight over LGBT rights.

 
Third tragedy unfolds in Florida; body of 2-year-old recovered

You’d have to mine the brain of a horror novelist to deliver a scenario as tragic as what unfolded Tuesday and Wednesday at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. Orange County officials late Wednesday afternoon confirmed that they had recovered the body of 2-year-old who was attacked by an alligator.

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How clean is Las Vegas’ water?

The Las Vegas Valley Water District said it conducted 320,000 analyses on more than 55,000 water samples from Lake Mead and other storage reservoirs.