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Washington pizza shop gunman says he regrets how he handled situation

The man accused of firing an assault rifle inside a Washington restaurant said he regrets how he handled the situation but refused to completely dismiss the false online claims involving a child sex ring that brought him there.

Life expectancy drops in US for first time in decades

For the first time in more than two decades, life expectancy for Americans declined last year — a troubling development linked to a panoply of worsening health problems in the United States.

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Trump lashes out at union leader who criticized Carrier deal

President-elect Donald Trump took to Twitter to slam a union leader who criticized his deal to discourage air conditioner manufacturer Carrier Corp. from closing an Indiana factory and moving its jobs to Mexico.

Federal judge puts an end to Michigan recount

Michigan’s recount of presidential votes is over after a judge lifted an order that forced a statewide review of millions of ballots.

Investigators examine electrical system as possible cause of deadly warehouse fire

Federal officials investigating a fire that killed 36 people during a party at an Oakland warehouse plan to bring in engineers to examine the building’s electrical system, as they try to pinpoint the cause of the blaze.

US surgeon general warns: Vaping creating new generation of addicts

The U.S. surgeon general on Thursday called the skyrocketing use of e-cigarettes among youth “a major public health concern,” saying that although more research needs to be done on its potential harms, policymakers should take strong action to keep the products out of the hands of the nation’s young people.

Former US astronaut John Glenn hospitalized in Cleveland

John Glenn, the first American to orbit the Earth and a former U.S. senator and war hero, has been hospitalized for more than a week, officials said on Wednesday.