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Florida's vaccine mandate removal: What it means for public health 09/04/2025 06:34pm • As the administration of Gov. Ron DeSantis prepares to make Florida the first state to remove school vaccine mandates, deep concern is spreading among doctors, parents and public health workers for the safety of children and others who might be vulnerable in a disease outbreak. They fear that dreade FACT FOCUS: A look at false and misleading claims made by RFK Jr. during Senate hearing 09/04/2025 05:12pm • U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made myriad false and misleading claims on Thursday as he fielded questions examining his seven-month tenure leading the nation's health agencies at a contentious three-hour hearing. Kennedy ignored government data, twisted legislation and pointed to unsu Björn Borg tells the AP his prostate cancer is in remission after 2024 operation 09/04/2025 05:04pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Tennis great Björn Borg reveals in the last chapter of his upcoming memoir, “Heartbeats,” that he was diagnosed with an “extremely aggressive” prostate cancer, and he told The Associated Press that it is in remission after an operation in 2024. “I have nothing right now. Sleeper Promo Code WTOP: Get $100 Bonus for NFL Week 1 Picks 09/04/2025 04:48pm • This article contains references to products from our advertisers and/or partners, and we may receive compensation when you click on links to products and services Begin making NFL picks after signing up with the Sleeper promo code WTOP. 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The administra Palestinian death toll passes 64,000, health officials say, as Israel and Hamas dig in on demands 09/04/2025 01:54pm • DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — More than 64,000 Palestinians have been killed in the nearly two-year war in the Gaza Strip, local health officials said Thursday, as Hamas and Israel reiterated their incompatible demands for ending the fighting sparked by the militant group’s 2023 attack. Israe Bulgaria's prime minister orders further investigation into von der Leyen's flight 09/04/2025 12:09pm • SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — Bulgarian Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov said Thursday he has ordered aviation authorities to further investigate what happened to a flight carrying European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen amid suspicions it was disrupted by GPS jamming. The Bulgarian government Moms' careers and personal time are hit hard by school drop-off demands, a poll finds 09/04/2025 08:56am • CHICAGO (AP) — When Elizabeth Rivera's phone would ring during the overnight shift, it was usually because the bus didn't show up again and one of her three kids needed a ride to school. After leaving early from her job at a Houston-area Amazon warehouse several times, Rivera was devastated — bu Things to do in the DC area: Afro Flavour Food Festival, National Book Festival … and more! 09/04/2025 06:16am • Frederick, Maryland, is getting a taste of the African continent this weekend when the Afro Flavour Food Festival is hosted in the city on Saturday, Sept. 6. Along with a wide variety of African cuisines featured with approximately 15 to 25 vendors, there is also fashion, art, music and networking e The Redeem Team had one goal at the 2008 Olympics. Its final reward awaits in the Hall of Fame 09/04/2025 06:06am • Jerry Colangelo still remembers all the meetings. They were in 2005 and 2006, sit-down sessions, often over breakfast, with the likes of Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Carmelo Anthony and more. Colangelo would lay out his vision for how the U.S. Olympic team would look for the Beijing Games Sinner was worried about more than his rackets when US Open fan tried to open his bag 09/04/2025 01:16am • NEW YORK (AP) — When a fan tried to grab Jannik Sinner’s bag after a U.S. Open match, the defending champion wasn’t just worried about losing some of his tennis equipment. “I checked straightaway if he took something, because I don’t have only rackets there,” Sinner said Wednesday night FACT FOCUS: DeSantis' misleading claims about why Florida missed out on a congressional seat 09/04/2025 12:04am • ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Gov. Ron DeSantis says the 2020 census numbers for Florida need “fixing” in a way that would give the Sunshine State another congressional seat. The Republican governor blamed the U.S. Census Bureau last month for shortchanging Florida following the last head count of ever Capital One Brings Back the SavorOne Card for Those With Fair Credit 09/03/2025 08:00pm • After discontinuing the SavorOne card last fall and rebranding it as the Capital One Savor Cash Rewards Credit Card, Capital One has decided to reintroduce the card to the market. The new card has a modest annual fee, and it's possible to qualify with fair credit. Read on to learn more about the rev How to Maximize Points With the AmEx Trifecta 09/03/2025 08:00pm • For travelers who prefer the American Express Membership Rewards program, a popular way to maximize earning points is through a strategy known as the American Express Trifecta. This three-card strategy allows you to earn Membership Rewards points on every purchase. 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