In Congo A Medical Mystery Offers Clues to the Mpox Epidemic

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DR Congo offers $5m bounties for rebel leaders

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A medical transport helicopter crashed in Mississippi on Monday, killing a pilot and two hospital workers on board, officials said.

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Pope thanks those who care for the sick as he continues to recover in hospital

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Medical helicopter crash in Mississippi kills pilot, 2 hospital workers

A medical transport helicopter crashed Monday in Mississippi, while carrying two hospital workers and a pilot, officials said.

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Pope thanks volunteers for "miracle of tenderness" they offer the sick

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Diego Maradona medics go on trial accused of criminal negligence

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HHS sends employees a $25K voluntary buyout offer

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) offered its 80,000 employees a $25,000 buyout offer as part of President Trump’s plan to scale back government spending. Workers can opt into the ...

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George offered Bowling Green job, sources say

Tennessee State's Eddie George, who was one of three finalists interviewed Friday, has been offered the head coaching job at Bowling Green, sources told ESPN.

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What's behind Trump offering White South African farmers U.S. citizenship?

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US in exploratory talks with DR Congo over mineral deal

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Aging Women’s Brain Mysteries Are Tested in Trio of Studies

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UFC star Alex Pereira and the mystery of punching power

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HHS sends all employees a $25,000 voluntary buyout offer

Health and Human Services employees were offered voluntary buyouts to resign from their jobs on Friday night, according to a person who received the email and an administration official.

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Maradona's medical team on trial for football legend's death

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Iran is riven with conflict. Donald Trump’s offer of talks won’t ease it

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HHS offers buyout option for workers who quit, source says

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An Intel deal now seems less likely. These clues may hold the key to its future.

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Hamas offering 5-to-10-year truce with Israel: US official says

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Investigation advances into Gene Hackman's mysterious death, with update by New Mexico authorities

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Trump Offers South African Farmers Expedited Citizenship

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DOJ claims soldiers offered documents to Chinese buyers

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A refugee from the Democratic Republic of Congo escaped amid tragedy and violence to build a new life in the U.S.

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With Raiders trading for Geno Smith, Shedeur Sanders is now the biggest mystery of the 2025 NFL Draft

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After Amy Gleason’s sudden rise to prominence, mystery surrounds DOGE acting administrator

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Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis dealing with mystery 'viral illness,' misses sixth consecutive game

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Intuitive Machines’ Athena Lander Is on the Moon, but Its Fate Is Unclear

After hours of uncertainty, officials from the Houston company said there are clues that the spacecraft is on its side, which could limit the mission’s scientific accomplishments.

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60 Minutes reports on drone invasions

Next Sunday, 60 Minutes correspondent Bill Whitaker reports on an investigation into mysterious drone invasions over restricted U.S. military sites.

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My brother was shot dead – and then my nephew. Now I’m trying to make our city a safer place

As mayor of Birmingham, Alabama, Randall Woodfin is trying to tackle a murder epidemic. He’s all too familiar with the pain of losing a loved one to violence. It was past midnight on 27 May 2012 ...

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House Dems still offer no promises to help GOP avoid shutdown

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All HHS workers given $25,000 voluntary buyout offer, source says

All employees in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services were notified Friday of the option to voluntarily resign in exchange for a $25,000 payment.

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In Congo A Medical Mystery Offers Clues to the Mpox Epidemic

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