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University of Virginia doctors just finished a massive clinical trial where they learned about an important factor in the treatment of stroke patients.
U.N. agency helping Palestinians in Gaza seeks support against Israel's demands for its dissolution
The head of the U.N. agency that has helped millions of Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank for decades is urging the U.N. Security Council to ensure its survival as Israel again demands its dissolution.
Convenience store chain where Biden bought snacks while campaigning hit with discrimination lawsuit
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission says Sheetz Inc. discriminated against Black, Native American and multiracial job seekers by automatically weeding out applicants whom the company deemed to have failed a criminal background check.
Two shootings, two different responses — Maine restricts guns while Iowa arms teachers
Maine's Legislature gave final approval to new restrictions on guns before adjourning Thursday. Iowa's Legislature meanwhile approved allowing teachers and staff who get firearms safety training to carry guns on school property.
Senate dismisses two articles of impeachment against Homeland Security secretary, ends trial
The Senate has dismissed all impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, ending the House Republican push to remove the Cabinet secretary from office over his handling of the the U.S.-Mexico border.
Russian missiles slam into a Ukraine city and kill 17 people as the war approaches a critical stage
The latest Russian bombardment came as the war approaches what could be a critical juncture. A lack of further military support from Ukraine's Western partners increasingly leaves it at the mercy of the bigger Kremlin forces.