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December 18, 2022

CDC investigating multistate outbreak of norovirus stemming from raw Texas oysters

The CDC is investigating an outbreak across multiple states linking raw oysters harvested in Galveston, Texas, to norovirus. The FDA confirmed the oysters are potentially contaminated.

December 18, 2022

$158,000 price tag for new ALS drug reignites anger at Big Pharma

A new drug that slows the progression of ALS is exorbitantly expensive, one again raising anger at the pharmaceutical industry for locking life-changing drugs behind high costs.

December 18, 2022

World Cup 2022: Argentina, France face off in the final

Argentina and France are looking for a World Cup victory Sunday. Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé will face off in the tournament's final at 10 a.m. ET.

December 17, 2022

Gov. Noem terminates contract with transgender advocacy group: 'Dividing our youth with radical ideologies'

South Dakota's governor has ended a contract with a transgender activist group amid a controversy over an upcoming summit at a state health provider in January.

December 16, 2022

Grant Wahl's brother says he 'agreed to a divorce from the love of my life' hours before journalist died

Soccer journalist Grant Wahl's brother, Eric, says he agreed to a divorce several hours before Grant died suddenly while covering the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

December 16, 2022

LIV Golf's chief operating officer steps down after just one year

Atul Khosla, the executive who was believed to be pushing LIV Golf into legitimacy in the sports world, has resigned as the tour's chief operating officer.

December 16, 2022

Watchdog asks judge to end VA ‘stonewalling,’ identify officials behind health care restrictions

A veterans group on Friday asked a federal court to force VA to explain restrictions on health care it is imposing against veterans in violation of federal law.

December 16, 2022

Immigration bill to abolish per-country green card caps pulled amid bipartisan opposition

House Democratic leadership has pulled a controversial immigration bill that would have scrapped per-country green card caps amid opposition from Democrats and Republicans.

December 16, 2022

HBO Max takes hit from the LGBTQ+ community over 'Legendary' cancellation

An LGBTQ+ advocacy organization criticized HBO Max's cancellation of reality show "Legendary," because it "raised the bar for inclusivity on TV programming."

December 16, 2022

Has Michael Strahan ever won a Super Bowl? The television host has multiple NFL records

Over the course of 15 seasons in the NFL, Michael Strahan created a successful athletic career and even went toe-to-toe against Tom Brady in a Super Bowl game.