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US measles cases are up in 2024. What's driving the increase?

Measles outbreaks in the U.S. and abroad are raising health experts’ concern about the preventable, once-common childhood virus. One of the world’s most contagious diseases, measles can lead to potentially serious complications. The best defense, according to experts? Get vaccinated. Here’s what to know about the year — so far — in measles. VACCINATING MIGRANTS LIKE US CHILDREN WOULD HAVE …

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55 Coast Guard Academy cadets disciplined for sharing homework answers

Fifty-five U.S. Coast Guard Academy cadets have been disciplined for sharing homework answers in violation of academy policy, Coast Guard officials announced. After a series of disciplinary hearings, six of the cadets failed the course and 48 got lowered grades, officials said Wednesday. US COAST GUARD VOWS REFORMS AFTER INTERNAL REVIEW EXPOSES WIDESPREAD SEXUAL ASSAULT CONCERNS The cadets were accused …

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Biden relies on reporter list, notes during White House joint press conference with Japanese PM

President Biden’s use of cards and a list of reporters’ names made another notable appearance on Wednesday. Biden gave remarks in a joint press conference outside the White House with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. Throughout the presser, Biden looked down at the podium as he spoke to answer questions, using what looked like notes as seen from the reflection …

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