Joe Hernandez
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Science
The U.S. bans most common form of asbestos, after decades of pushback from industry
More than 50 other countries have already banned the substance, which has been known to lead to lung and ovarian cancer, mesothelioma and other deadly illnesses.
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National
The arts and crafts giant Joann files for bankruptcy, but stores will remain open
Joann expects to receive $132 million in new financing as part of the bankruptcy agreement. The Ohio-based company will also be delisted from the Nasdaq stock exchange.
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Food
Here are the concerns with artificial food dyes, as California weighs a ban in schools
Six artificial food dyes and titanium dioxide would be banned in schools under a proposal in the state legislature. Critics say there isn't enough evidence to prove they're a health risk.
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Politics
'Saturday Night Live' lampoons GOP Sen. Katie Britt's State of the Union response
Scarlett Johansson made a surprise appearance on the NBC sketch comedy show to poke fun at the Republican rebuttal to President Biden's State of the Union address.
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Arts & Life
Warner Bros. shelved 'Coyote vs. Acme.' Here's why some finished films are mothballed
Warner Bros.' decision to cancel Coyote vs. Acme disappointed some cast, crew and fans — and had many wondering why a studio would shelve a project it had spent millions of dollars to make.
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World
Germany investigates the possible Russian eavesdropping of a military conference call
German officers were reportedly talking about sending weapons to Ukraine and a potential strike by Ukrainian forces on a bridge in Crimea. The German chancellor called the incident "very serious."
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National
Why self-immolation has been used by political protesters for decades
Aaron Bushnell's death in Washington, D.C., is the latest example of an extreme form of protest that people have used to express their grievances and attract the attention of a global audience.
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Science
Scientists have found a black hole so large it eats the equivalent of one sun per day
With a mass 17 billion times larger than our sun, this black hole is the fastest-growing black hole ever recorded, Australian National University said.
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Politics
What to know about the debut of Trump's $399 golden, high-top sneakers
The announcement came one day after a New York judge ordered Trump and the Trump Organization to pay over $355 million as part of a civil fraud case.
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World
The U.S. military says it struck a Houthi underwater vessel in the Red Sea
U.S. Central Command said it was the first time the Iranian-backed rebel group had been observed using an uncrewed underwater vessel since starting a series of attacks in the region in October.