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Senators place blame for sky-high drug prices on abuse of the patent system

Democrats and Republicans accused drugmakers of taking advantage of patents to keep cheaper competition off the market.
Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., speaks during the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., speaks during the Senate Judiciary Committee.

South Carolina governor signs ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors

The law bars health professionals from performing gender-transition surgeries, prescribing puberty blockers and overseeing hormone treatments for minors.
Henry McMaster speaks
Henry McMaster speaks

'Bluey Day!' at Las Vegas restaurant descends into 'chaos,' leaves kids crying and parents furious

"We were overwhelmed with the turn out to this event," the restaurant, Dirt Dog, admitted while apologizing to parents who said the long lines and half-hearted costumes left their kids upset.
"Bluey Day" at a Dirt Dog restaurant in Las Vegas.
"Bluey Day" at a Dirt Dog restaurant in Las Vegas.
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A timeline of the allegations against Sean 'Diddy' Combs and what to know

Federal agents raided Combs' properties following five civil lawsuits accusing Combs of sexual assault, trafficking and other illegal activity. Combs has denied all the allegations.
Sean "Diddy" Combs in 2021.
Sean "Diddy" Combs in 2021.
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Decision to parole former LAPD detective who murdered her ex's new wife and hid crime for decades faces scrutiny

Stephanie Lazarus was convicted of first-degree murder in 2009 for the 1986 killing of Sherri Rasmussen. She was found suitable for parole in November.
Veteran LAPD detective Stephanie Lazarus
Veteran LAPD detective Stephanie Lazarus
5h ago

Lawsuit challenges Southwest’s free ticket program for Hispanic students

The lawsuit centers on Southwest’s ¡Lánzate! Travel Award Program, which launched in 2004 and is operated in partnership with the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities.
A Boeing 737 MAX 8 Southwest airplane flies above buildings
A Boeing 737 MAX 8 Southwest airplane flies above buildings
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Aaron Rodgers 'doing everything' at Jets practice after rehabbing from Achilles tear

Coach Robert Saleh says his QB will have no restrictions as he works his way back from a season-ending injury suffered 8 1/2 months ago.
Aaron Rodgers.
Aaron Rodgers.

Blood-sucking body lice may have spread plague more than thought, science suggests

Lab experiments support the possibility that the blood-sucking bugs may have played a role in the rapid spread of the plague in the Middle Ages.
Light micrograph of female of human body louse
Light micrograph of female of human body louse
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Remains found in submerged car in New Jersey river identified as mom who vanished 14 years ago

Bernadine Gunner disappeared on July 7, 2010 in Camden, New Jersey, at the age of 52. A car and human remains were found during a diving and sonar search of the Cooper River.
Bernardine Gunner was last seen in 2010.
Bernardine Gunner was last seen in 2010.
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Matthew Perry's ketamine source becomes focus of investigation

The "Friends" actor died at his Los Angeles-area home last fall from the acute effects of ketamine, authorities said.
Matthew Perry.
Matthew Perry.
9h ago

U.S. says cyberattacks against water supplies are rising, and utilities need to do more to stop them

About 70% of utilities inspected by federal officials over the last year violated standards meant to prevent breaches or other intrusions, the Environmental Protection Agency said.
A portion of the Municipal Water Authority of Aliquippa, Pa. Cyberattacks against water utilities across the country are becoming more frequent and more severe, the Environmental Protection Agency warned Monday, May 20, 2024, as it issued an enforcement alert urging water systems to take immediate actions to protect the nation's drinking water from electronic threats.
A portion of the Municipal Water Authority of Aliquippa, Pa. Cyberattacks against water utilities across the country are becoming more frequent and more severe, the Environmental Protection Agency warned Monday, May 20, 2024, as it issued an enforcement alert urging water systems to take immediate actions to protect the nation's drinking water from electronic threats.