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Alabama child has state’s first case of measles since 2002

Alabama child has state’s first case of measles since 2002

The Alabama Department of Public Health on Monday reported the first case of measles in the state since 2002, a child younger than 5 in north Alabama. According to the ADPH, the child was not vaccinated and contacted the measles while traveling outside the United States. The child did not attend daycare or school, and entities involved in the management …

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NASA launch of 3 rockets with colorful vapor trails may be seen from several eastern states

NASA launch of 3 rockets with colorful vapor trails may be seen from several eastern states

NASA’s launch of three rockets, including two with colorful vapor trails, could be visible across multiple mid-Atlantic states including New Jersey, Pennsylvania and New York. The launch window, which was delayed by Hurricane Erin last week, opens at 10 p.m. Monday and continues until 3 a.m. Tuesday at NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia. The first two rockets will launch …

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Report: Trump admin mobilizing up to 1,700 National Guardsmen in Indiana, 18 other states – WTHR

Report: Trump admin mobilizing up to 1,700 National Guardsmen in Indiana, 18 other states – WTHR

Report: Trump admin mobilizing up to 1,700 National Guardsmen in Indiana, 18 other states  WTHR National Guard mobilizing in 19 states amid immigration, crime crackdown  Fox News Trump mobilizing up to 1,700 National Guard troops in 19 states to widen crime and immigration crackdown  The Independent 1,700 National Guard troops to be ‘force multiplier’ for ICE: Homan  NewsNation Georgia National Guard asked to support …

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Sweltering heat wave brings record-high temperatures, wildfire risks to states across the West

Sweltering heat wave brings record-high temperatures, wildfire risks to states across the West

More than 30 million people are under extreme weather alerts Sunday as a sweltering heat wave lingers across the West. Excessive heat warnings and watches were effective in parts of California, Oregon, Washington and the desert Southwest, with temperatures soaring well into triple-digit territory around Phoenix and approaching record highs near Seattle, forecasters said. National Weather Service offices in Phoenix …

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National Guard to deploy 1,700 troops across 19 states to assist in immigration crackdown

National Guard to deploy 1,700 troops across 19 states to assist in immigration crackdown

Upwards of 1,700 National Guard soldiers will be sent to 19 U.S. states to help the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as it tackles President Donald Trump’s ongoing efforts to stop illegal immigration and crime, according to a report. Citing Pentagon officials, FOX News broke the story Friday. The states include the following: Alabama Arkansas Florida Georgia Idaho Indiana Iowa …

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Radioactive Shrimp Recall Expands to California, Massachusetts, Washington, Six Other States – Hoodline

Radioactive Shrimp Recall Expands to California, Massachusetts, Washington, Six Other States  Hoodline Southwind Foods, LLC Recalls Frozen Shrimp Because of Possible Health Risk  fda.gov More Bags of Frozen Shrimp Recalled for Potential Radioactive Contamination — Here Are the Multiple States Affected  People.com FDA warns public not to eat possibly radioactive shrimp sold at Walmart  ABC News Recall of Frozen Shrimp Expands After Radioactive Contamination …

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National Guard to deploy 1,700 troops across 19 states to assist in immigration crackdown

National Guard to deploy 1,700 troops across 19 states to assist in immigration crackdown

Upwards of 1,700 National Guard soldiers will be sent to 19 U.S. states to help the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as it tackles President Donald Trump’s ongoing efforts to stop illegal immigration and crime, according to a report. Citing Pentagon officials, FOX News broke the story Friday. The states include the following: Alabama Arkansas Florida Georgia Idaho Indiana Iowa …

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Why utility bills are rapidly rising in some states

Why utility bills are rapidly rising in some states

If you noticed your utility bill has gone up this summer, you’re not alone. On average, electricity costs are 5.5% higher today than they were a year ago, according to the latest federal data, and natural gas is up 13.8%.  Nearly 60 utility companies are set to increase electricity rates this year by more than $38 billion, affecting more than …

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