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Food contamination by ‘forever chemicals’ found in FDA testing

The Food and Drug Administration’s first broad testing of food for a worrisome class of nonstick, stain-resistant industrial compounds found substantial levels in some grocery store meats and seafood and in off-the-shelf chocolate cake, according to unreleased findings FDA researchers presented at a scientific conference in Europe.

FDA aims to get experimental drugs to more cancer patients

Thousands of gravely ill cancer patients each year seek access to treatments that are not yet on the market. The government wants to make this easier and give more heft to the requests.

Mass shootings transform how Americans talk, pray, prepare

Mass shootings have changed how America talks, prays and prepares for trouble. Today, the phrases “active shooter” and “shelter in place” need no explanation.

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30 killed as Sudan troops clear protest camp in assault

Sudanese security forces attacked a protest camp in the capital Monday, opening fire, torching tents and killing at least 13 people, as they cleared away the months-old sit-in.

Top N. Korean official seen with Kim days after purge report

A senior North Korean official who had been reported as being purged over the failed nuclear summit with Washington was shown in state media on Monday enjoying a concert near leader Kim Jong Un.

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