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WHO says aspartame is a 'possible carcinogen.' The FDA disagrees

WHO says aspartame is a 'possible carcinogen.' The FDA disagrees

Moderate consumption of aspartame is OK, scientists say. But heavy consumers may want to reduce their intake. The WHO says aspartame may "possibly" cause cancer. The FDA questions the evidence.
by Allison Aubrey

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Judge OKs state plan to monitor MPD, overhaul policing

Judge OKs state plan to monitor MPD, overhaul policing

During a two-year investigation, the Minnesota Department of Human Rights found a pattern of racial discrimination in the MPD. The U.S. Justice Department reached similar conclusions in a report last month.
by Nina Moini and Matt Sepic

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During Minnesota visit, Justice Kavanaugh seeks to dispel the notion that SCOTUS is partisan

During Minnesota visit, Justice Kavanaugh seeks to dispel the notion that SCOTUS is partisan

Justice Brett Kavanaugh pointed to the mixed U.S. Supreme Court decisions this term as he sought Thursday to dispel notions that it is partisan, even after conservatives brought about the end of affirmative action in college admissions and struck down President Joe Biden's student loan debt relief program.
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Powerball jackpot climbs to $875 million, the third-largest on record

Powerball jackpot climbs to $875 million, the third-largest on record

The new jackpot for the next drawing is the third-largest in the history of the game, coming behind the world record $2.04 billion jackpot won last year and the $1.586 billion jackpot won in 2016.
by Jonathan Franklin

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Hollywood actors go on strike, say it's time for studio execs to 'wake up'

Hollywood actors go on strike, say it's time for studio execs to 'wake up'

SAG-AFTRA, the union representing Hollywood actors and performers, is on strike against major studios after negotiations broke down with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers.
by Mandalit del Barco

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Who left cocaine in the West Wing? The Secret Service says they may never know

Who left cocaine in the West Wing? The Secret Service says they may never know

Several hundred people could have dropped the small bag of cocaine near a door to the West Wing. But without fingerprints, DNA or video evidence, the Secret Service can't figure out who did it.
by Tamara Keith

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