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Pressure grows on FDA as lead-tainted applesauce sickens more kids

Proposed guidelines to limit lead in foods likely won’t be finalized until 2025.
A WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouch.
A WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouch.

Israeli woman thought to be killed among released hostages, Israeli authorities say

A cancer survivor in her mid-to-late 70s, along with four children under the age of 10, were also freed Friday.
Undated handout picture of Israeli hostage Hanna Katzir, who was released  after hostages-prisoners swap deal between Hamas and Israel
Undated handout picture of Israeli hostage Hanna Katzir, who was released  after hostages-prisoners swap deal between Hamas and Israel

Black Friday 2023 bestsellers: Smart watches, chargers and toothbrushes

Our staff is covering hundreds of products from Black Friday — here are the bestsellers so far.

Biden primary challenger Dean Phillips won't run for re-election to Congress

Phillips faces an uphill battle to win the Democratic nomination for president.
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politics politician
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Timekeepers no more, rank-and-file Jehovah’s Witnesses say goodbye to tracking proselytizing hours

For the first time since 1920, leaders of the Jehovah’s Witnesses have removed the hours-reporting requirement for rank-and-file adherents.
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religion Jehovah Witness
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs accused in third lawsuit this month of sexually assaulting a woman

Singer Aaron Hall is also named in the lawsuit. The woman, identified as Jane Doe, accused Combs and Hall of assaulting her and her friend in the early 1990s.
Image: Sean Combs
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Image: Sean Combs
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8h ago

Victims of Niagara Falls crash identified as husband and wife from western New York

Kurt and Monica Villani, both 53, were killed in a deadly explosion after their vehicle crashed and went airborne on Rainbow Bridge.
Canada rainbow bridge security
Canada rainbow bridge security
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Several more children sickened by fruit pouches tainted with lead, FDA says

The FDA has received 52 reports of elevated lead levels among children who reportedly consumed the products, which is up from 34 cases reported last week.
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lead apple sauce products
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Dolly Parton wows in Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader uniform at halftime show

Parton performed for the cheering crowd two of her biggest country hits and one beloved anthem off her new rock album.
Dolly Parton costume performance
Dolly Parton costume performance

24 hostages are released as Israel-Hamas deal pauses Gaza fighting

In addition to 13 Israeli hostages freed in the truce agreement, a number of Thai nationals captured from Israel on Oct. 7 were also released.
Image: Israel Awaits Hostage Return On First Day Of Truce With Hamas
Image: Israel Awaits Hostage Return On First Day Of Truce With Hamas

With ‘Wish’ release, some Disney fans say they’re nostalgic for classic villains

On TikTok and Reddit, some criticized King Magnifico after the character’s song dropped online ahead of the film’s release.
Chris Pine as King Magnifico in a movie still from "Wish."
Chris Pine as King Magnifico in a movie still from "Wish."