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What to know about Ebola outbreak that has spread from Congo to multiple African countries

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — The deadly Ebola outbreak that began in Congo in May is outpacing efforts to contain it, spreading to ...
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Twice a year, a golden sunbeam illuminates a 3,000-year-old Egyptian temple

Twice a year, on Oct. 22 and Feb. 22 — dates believed to mark the ascension of Ramesses II to the throne and his birthday — ...
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Some schools are banning caffeine pouches. Here’s what parents and students should know

School districts in New York, Kansas, Pennsylvania and Missouri have included caffeine pouches in student conduct policies or ...
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Fraternity suspended at University of Arizona after female student reported assault by 2 men

The University of Arizona has suspended a fraternity’s activities after a female student alleged two men sexually assaulted ...
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Supervisors OK significant scope change for “refresh” of Willits library

At their last meeting, the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors approved a Capital Investment Plan for the county’s library system, as well as a significant increase in funding dedicated to a ...
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Maine Sen. Collins enlists ex-Democratic colleague Manchin in effort to highlight her independence

LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — Maine Republican Susan Collins has promoted her reputation as one of the most independent U.S. senators and she is using the waning days of the election season to sell that ...
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Trump administration asks Supreme Court to lift halt on Big Bend border wall

The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on Wednesday to let it resume building a border wall project through the Big Bend region of Texas. The government filed an emergency appeal asking the ...