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New ANONYMOUS sexual assault complaint against Brett Kavanaugh emerges

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Bar Association asks judiciary committee to delay Kavanaugh vote

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Content Moderator Sues Facebook for 'Psychological Trauma'

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Some GOP governors call for delay on Kavanaugh vote

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Ford recalls 'laughter' during alleged 1980s Kavanaugh sex assault

She said she was pushed into a bedroom and onto a bed and that Kavanaugh got on top of her. Judge was in the room and encouraged the attack, she said. His Demo...

In shift to general wellness, Weight Watchers becomes 'WW'

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Electrode treatment, physical therapy combination lets two paralyzed people walk again

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Third case of monkeypox reported in the United Kingdom, in health care worker

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Coastal Health District now offering flu shots

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Obesity set to become main cause of cancer

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World Health Organization warns of 'perfect storm' for Ebola in the Congo

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Tainted blood inquiry opens in the United Kingdom, victims seek answers

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Everson Griffen missed Vikings game after Hotel Ivy incident, alleged gun threats

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World Health Organization warns of 'perfect storm' for Ebola in eastern Congo

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Inquiry into NHS infected blood opens

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Class-action lawsuit against Facebook alleges moderator's job gave her PTSD

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