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Second Douglas County flu death reported

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Trump accuses Pelosi of delaying his impeachment trial

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Sen. Mike Lee advising President Trump on impeachment

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More children vaccinated after California ends non-medical exemptions

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CDC Reports Rise in Flu Cases, Millions Sickened And Thousands Hospitalized

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Austin issues public health alert over measles

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More than 60 vehicles involved in chain reaction crash on Virginia interstate

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Trump campaign denies press credentials to Bloomberg News

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US Raises Cigarette Purchase Age From 18 To 21

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Multidrug-Resistant Campylobacter Linked To Pet Store Puppies Infects 30 People

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