Joe Hernandez
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National
FDA warns that WanaBana fruit pouches contain high lead levels, endangering children
The apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches — regardless of their expiration date — are being recalled. They were sold online and in person through retailers such as Sam's Club, Amazon and Dollar Tree.
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Animals
Bobi, the world's oldest dog ever, dies at 31
The purebred Rafeiro do Alentejo livestock guard dog had a life expectancy of 12 to 14 years. His owner credit's Bobi's longevity to his ability to roam freely and his diet of human food.
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National
Leonard Allan Cure, freed after a wrongful conviction, is shot dead in a traffic stop
Cure was exonerated in 2020 after more than 16 years in prison for a robbery he did not commit. He was fatally shot by a Georgia sheriff's deputy after being pulled over for speeding.
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National
Once harassed by police, lowriders can cruise across California under a new law
The law lifts restrictions limiting how low cars can ride, and it prevents cities and towns from passing bans on cruising.
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National
Amy Coney Barrett says she supports an ethics code for Supreme Court justices
Several justices have faced ethics questions in recent months, but the Supreme Court has so far resisted imposing a code of ethics.
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Food
The new world's hottest pepper, Pepper X, is 3 times spicier than its predecessor
Ed Currie of PuckerButt Pepper Company in South Carolina said his team stabilized Pepper X about a decade ago, but only released it now because no one had been able to beat his previous record.
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Science
Here's how you can see Saturday's 'ring of fire' solar eclipse
People in some areas of the western U.S. will be able to see the annular eclipse, when the moon passes directly in front of the sun. Experts urge viewers to watch the eclipse safely.
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Politics
Biden proposes a ban on 'junk fees' — from concert tickets to hotel rooms
A rule proposed by the Federal Trade Commission would outlaw hidden and "bogus" fees. Officials estimate that junk fees cost consumers at least $64 billion each year.
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National
Formula 1 weighs changes after drivers vomit, pass out due to heat during Qatar race
The FIA, the governing body of Formula 1, said it's considering measures to better prepare drivers to race in extreme heat, such as improving cockpit airflow.
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National
California becomes the first state to ban 4 food additives linked to disease
Brominated vegetable oil, potassium bromate, propylparaben and red dye 3, which can be found in candy, cookies and more, will be banned starting in 2027 due to risk of cancer, other health effects.