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NA-171 by-elections: Close contest between PTI and PPP in Rahim Yar Khan

Heavy police presence and CCTV monitoring ensure security in Rahim Yar Khan's by-election.




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Imran Khan upset over Ali Amin Gandapur's 'excessive' remarks about journalists

Imran Khan had earlier defended Gandapur, calling on PTI to expel the 'weak cowards' who had apologised for the K-P CM




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Driver dies after crashing on hurricane-damaged highway in North Carolina

A driver has died after going around a barricade on a hurricane-damaged North Carolina highway that became a symbol of Helene's destruction, then driving off the roadway, officials said.




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Man jailed after Tuskegee University shooting says he fired his gun, but denies shooting at anyone

A man accused of having a machine gun at Tuskegee University during a hail of gunfire that left one man dead and at least 16 others hurt told a federal agent that he fired his weapon during the shooting, but denied aiming at anyone.




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Kentucky factory explosion kills two employees and damages the surrounding neighborhood

Two employees have died following an explosion at a Louisville, Kentucky, factory that caused a partial collapse of the building and blew out windows in nearby homes and businesses, the company said Wednesday.




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Trump's economic agenda for his second term is clouding the outlook for mortgage rates

Donald Trump's election win is clouding the outlook for mortgage rates even before he gets back to the White House.




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GM recalling big pickups and SUVs because the rear wheels can lock up, increasing risk of a crash

General Motors is recalling nearly 462,000 pickup trucks and big SUVs with diesel engines because the rear wheels can lock up, increasing the risk of a crash.




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Trump chooses New York Rep. Elise Stefanik as ambassador to United Nations

Stefanik, 40, who serves as House Republican Conference Chair, has long been one of Trump's most loyal allies in the House, and was among those discussed as a potential vice presidential choice.

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Trump announces Tom Homan, former director of immigration enforcement, will serve as ‘border czar’

Homan was widely expected to be offered a position related to the border and Trump’s pledge to launch the largest deportation operation in the country's history.

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Trump names former Rep. Lee Zeldin to lead EPA, adviser Stephen Miller to be deputy chief of policy

Miller was a senior adviser in Trump’s first term and has been a central figure in many of his policy decisions, notably his move to separate thousands of immigrant families as a deterrence program in 2018.

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Judge delays ruling on whether to scrap Trump’s conviction in hush money case

New York Judge Juan M. Merchan had been set to rule Tuesday on an earlier request to throw out Trump's conviction because of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling this summer on presidential immunity.

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Trump has promised to ‘save TikTok’. What happens next is less clear.

President-elect Trump, who tried to ban the social media platform the last time he was in the White House, has repeatedly pledged during his most recent campaign to oppose a ban on the short-form video app.

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Report Links Disease to Herbicides - Calls for New Studies of Exposed Vietnam Veterans

Evidence exists linking three cancers and two other health problems with chemicals used in herbicides in the Vietnam War, a committee of the Institute of Medicine (IOM) has concluded.




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Health Study of Atomic Veterans Families Not Feasible Study Says

A scientifically accurate and valid epidemiologic study of reproductive problems among the families of veterans exposed to radiation from atomic bombings and nuclear weapons tests is not feasible, concluded an Institute of Medicine (IOM) committee in a new report.




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Carcinogens and Anticarcinogens in the Human Diet - A Comparison of Naturally Occurring and Synthetic Substances

Cancer-causing chemicals that occur naturally in foods are far more numerous in the human diet than synthetic carcinogens, yet both types are consumed at levels so low that they currently appear to pose little threat to human health, a committee of the National Research Council said in a report released today.




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The Evaluation of Forensic DNA Evidence

While confirming that the science behind DNA forensics is valid, a new report from a committee of the National Research Council recommends new ways of interpreting DNA evidence to help answer a key question for jurors -- how likely it is that two matching samples came from different people.




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National Campaign Needed to Fight The Hidden Epidemic of Sexually Transmitted Diseases

A bold national initiative is needed to reduce the enormous health burden of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in the United States, according to a new report from a committee of the Institute of Medicine.




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More Effort Needed to Avoid Problems Associated With New Flight Control Systems

More targeted aircraft testing and simulation should be conducted to uncover design characteristics in new flight control systems that -- in rare circumstances -- may mislead pilots and result in unstable or dangerous flight conditions, says a new report by a National Research Council committee.




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Cold War Chemical Tests Over American Cities Were Far Below Dangerous Levels

A series of secret tests conducted by the U.S. Army in the 1950s and 1960s did not expose residents of the United States and Canada to chemical levels considered harmful, according to a new report from a committee of the National Research Council.




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Overall U.S. Economy Gains From Immigration, But Its Costly to Some States and Localities

Immigration benefits the U.S. economy overall and has little negative effect on the income and job opportunities of most native-born Americans, says a new report by a panel of the National Research Council.




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Radon, Especially in Combination With Smoking, Contributes to Lung Cancer Deaths

Smokers who are exposed to radon appear to be at even greater risk for lung cancer, because the effects of smoking and radon are more powerful when the two factors are combined, says a new report by a committee of the National Research Council.




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Reforms Needed to Improve Childrens Reading Skills

Widespread reforms are needed to ensure that all children are equipped with the skills and instruction they need to learn to read, according to a new report from a committee of the National Research Council.




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Adults Need to Increase Intake of Folate - Some Women Should Take More

Women who might become pregnant need 400 micrograms of folic acid per day to reduce their risk of having a child with neural tube defects, according to the latest report on Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) from the Institute of Medicine.




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Learning About Evolution Critical for Understanding Science

Many public school students receive little or no exposure to the theory of evolution, the most important concept in understanding biology, says a new guidebook from the National Academy of Sciences (NAS).




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Statement of the Council of the NAS Regarding Global Change Petition

The Council of the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) is concerned about the confusion caused by a petition being circulated via a letter from a former president of this Academy.




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Antibiotic Use in Food Animals Contributes to Microbe Resistance

Bacteria that resist antibiotics can be passed from food animals to humans, but not enough is known to determine the public health risks posed by such transmission, says a new report by a committee of the National Research Council.




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Science-Based, Unified Approach Needed To Safeguard the Nations Food Supply

Outdated food safety laws and a fragmented federal structure serve as barriers to improving protection of the nations food supply from contamination or other hazards, according to Ensuring Safe Food From Production to Consumption.




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Radon in Drinking Water Constitutes Small Health Risk

Radon in household water supplies increases peoples overall exposure to the gas, but waterborne radon poses few risks to human health, says a new report by a committee of the National Research Council.




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New Research Needed to Improve Detection, Identification Techniques for Finding Pipe Bombs, Catching Bomb Makers

Increased research is the key to developing more widely applicable detection systems to find pipe bombs before they explode and to help catch the perpetrators when a bomb has gone off, says a new report from a committee of the National Research Council.




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Marijuanas Components Have Potential as Medicine - Clinical Trials, Drug Development Should Proceed

Marijuanas active components are potentially effective in treating pain, nausea, the anorexia of AIDS wasting, and other symptoms, and should be tested rigorously in clinical trials.




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Opening Statements by John Benson and Stanley Watson on Marijuana and Medicine - Assessing the Science Base

Good morning and welcome. There has been unprecedented interest in recent years about whether marijuana or its constituent compounds should be used as medicine. Since 1996, voters in seven states have approved the medical use of marijuana.




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New Report Proposes Framework To Encourage Fluency With Information Technology

The explosive growth of information technology is having a profound impact on our lives.




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Research Needed to Reduce Scientific Uncertainty About Effects of Hormonally Active Agents in the Environment

Although there is evidence of harmful health and ecological effects associated with exposure to high doses of chemicals known as hormonally active agents – or endocrine disrupters – little is understood about the harm posed by exposure to the substances at low concentrations, such as those that typically exist in the environment, says a new report from a National Research Council committee.




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New Waste Incinerators Safer But Some Emissions and Health Concerns Need Further Study

Incineration is widely used in the United States to reduce the volume of waste. Hundreds of incinerators -- including industrial kilns, boilers, and furnaces -- combust municipal and hazardous waste, while many more are used to burn medical waste.




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Preventing Death and Injury From Medical Errors Requires Dramatic, System-Wide Changes

Reducing one of the nations leading causes of death and injury – medical errors – will require rigorous changes throughout the health care system, including mandatory reporting requirements.




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Allowable Levels of Copper in Drinking Water Should Not Be Increased Until Studies Are Done

The federal government should not increase the maximum level of copper allowed in drinking water, because higher levels could lead to liver poisoning in infants and children with certain genetic disorders.




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Antioxidants Role in Chronic Disease Prevention Still Uncertain - Huge Doses Considered Risky

Insufficient evidence exists to support claims that taking megadoses of dietary antioxidants, such as selenium and vitamins C and E, or carotenoids, including beta-carotene, can prevent chronic diseases, says the latest report on Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) from the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies.




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EPAs Methylmercury Guideline Is Scientifically Justifiable For Protecting Most Americans But Some May Be at Risk

While the U.S. Environmental Protection Agencys guideline for protecting the public from a toxic form of mercury is justifiable based on the latest scientific evidence, some children of women who consume large amounts of fish and seafood during pregnancy may be at special risk of neurological problems.




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Need Still Exists for Chemical Pesticides While Alternatives Are Sought

No justification currently exists for completely abandoning chemical pesticides, says a new report from the National Academies National Research Council.




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Fruits and Vegetables Yield Less Vitamin A Than Previously Thought - Upper Limit Set for Daily Intake of Vitamin A and Nine Other Nutrients

Darkly colored, carotene-rich fruits and vegetables -- such as carrots, sweet potatoes, and broccoli -- provide the body with half as much vitamin A as previously thought.




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Adding It Up - Helping Children Learn Mathematics

American students progress toward proficiency in mathematics requires major changes in instruction, curricula, and assessment in the nations schools, says a new report from the National Research Council of the National Academies.




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U.S. Health Care Delivery System Needs Major Overhaul To Improve Quality and Safety

The nations health care industry has foundered in its ability to provide safe, high-quality care consistently to all Americans, says a new report from the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies. Reorganization and reform are urgently needed to fix what is now a disjointed and inefficient system.




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Societal and Technical Challenges Posed by Nuclear Waste Call for Attention by World Leaders

Focused attention by world leaders is needed to address the substantial challenges posed by disposal of spent nuclear fuel from reactors and high-level radioactive waste from processing such fuel for military or energy purposes.




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Early Intervention Is Key To Educating Children With Autism

The National Institutes of Health and the U.S. Department of Education should promote routine early screenings of children for autistic spectrum disorders, much like they are promoted for vision and hearing problems, says a new report from the National Research Council of the National Academies.




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Advances in Biotechnology Show Promise For Improving Army Readiness, Soldier Survival

Recent strides in biotechnology offer the promise of new and innovative applications -- from edible vaccines to protein-based electronics components.