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RFK Jr. pledged not to upend US vaccine system, but big changes are underway

RFK Jr. pledged not to upend US vaccine system, but big changes are underway

WASHINGTON (AP) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. clinched the political support needed to become the nation’s top health official by pledging to work within the decades-old federal system for approval and use of vaccines.
Singer Dawn Richard says Sean 'Diddy' Combs threatened her with death after she saw him beat Cassie

Singer Dawn Richard says Sean 'Diddy' Combs threatened her with death after she saw him beat Cassie

NEW YORK (AP) — Singer Dawn Richard told jurors at Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sex trafficking trial on Monday that the hip-hop mogul threatened to kill her if she told anyone she saw him physically abusing his longtime girlfriend.
Nebraska to ban soda and energy drinks from SNAP under first USDA waiver

Nebraska to ban soda and energy drinks from SNAP under first USDA waiver

Nebraska is the first state to receive a federal waiver to ban the purchase of soda and energy drinks under the benefit program for low-income Americans long known as food stamps. The move, announced Monday by U.S.
Woman accusing Harvey Weinstein of rape describes their complex history

Woman accusing Harvey Weinstein of rape describes their complex history

NEW YORK (AP) — Jurors at Harvey Weinstein 's sex crimes retrial heard Monday from a woman who said her consensual relationship with the ex-movie mogul descended into rape.
Wes Anderson talks 'The Phoenician Scheme,' Gene Hackman and his Cannes bus

Wes Anderson talks 'The Phoenician Scheme,' Gene Hackman and his Cannes bus

CANNES, France (AP) — Wes Anderson isn’t driving the bus. Laurent is. That’s the name of the driver who’s bringing Anderson, and his bus, to the Cannes Film Festival.
Biden's sudden diagnosis of aggressive prostate cancer is unfortunately all too common

Biden's sudden diagnosis of aggressive prostate cancer is unfortunately all too common

Former President Joe Biden’s office said Sunday that he has been diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer and is reviewing treatment options with his doctors.
Salt-N-Pepa sue record label to reclaim rights to their recordings including 'Push It'

Salt-N-Pepa sue record label to reclaim rights to their recordings including 'Push It'

Salt-N-Pepa are telling their record label not to push it as they fight for the rights to their music.
Churches hope to tap the power of pickleball

Churches hope to tap the power of pickleball

Bourbonnais, Ill. (RNS) — The gym at the Adventure Commons was filled with sounds of pickleball — squeaking sneakers, the thwack of a paddle hitting a ball and cheers from players after a good shot.
Importers warn new duty payment system will cause headaches, delays on top of tariffs

Importers warn new duty payment system will cause headaches, delays on top of tariffs

MONTREAL — Importers are warning that the launch of a new online payment regime this week will cause financial headaches and logistical snarls for shippers bringing goods into Canada.
Stocks, bonds and the dollar drift after the latest downgrade to the US government's credit rating

Stocks, bonds and the dollar drift after the latest downgrade to the US government's credit rating

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks, bonds and the value of the U.S. dollar drifted following the latest reminder that the U.S government seems to be hurtling toward an unsustainable mountain of debt. The S&P 500 edged up 0.