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Teen refuses chickenpox vaccine despite outbreak

Walton, Ky. — In northern Kentucky, an outbreak of more than 30 cases of chickenpox prompted health officials to ban unvaccinated students from school. Now one student's family is suing for religious reasons. Students at Assumption Academy went to school…

Thomas speaks in Supreme Court for first time in years

For the first time in three years, Clarence Thomas has broken his silence. The Supreme Court justice, who is known for going years without uttering a word during oral arguments, asked three brief questions during an argument Wednesday. It is…

Barges moving again through Chickamauga Lock

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Earlier this week, we told you how dozens of barges were backed up in Chattanooga because of all the rain and flooding. They have been blocked from going through the Chickamauga Lake while the flood gates have…

Amid scandals, USC names first female president

In the wake of multiple scandals, the University of Southern California's Board of Trustees announced Wednesday that it has unanimously chosen Carol L. Folt as the school's 12th president, CBS Los Angeles reports. The university issued a press release saying…

Beto tells voters he would "trust women" on abortion access

Senate votes to block "Born-Alive" bill Presidential hopeful Beto O'Rourke told voters in New Hampshire that he would "trust women" when it came to abortion access and regulations. The Democratic Presidential candidate delivered his remarks on Wednesday at Plymouth State…

Midwest flood damage will likely total more than $1 billion

Most Nebraskans don't have flood insurance, with less than 10,000 policies issued for its nearly 2 million residents Federal flood maps are woefully outdated, leaving many unaware they even need this type of insurance Meat prices nationwide could increase due…

Sully blasts Boeing and FAA as "too cozy"

Captain Chelsey "Sully" Sullenberger, who piloted US Airways Flight 1549 to safety in the "Miracle on the Hudson" in 2009, blasted Boeing and the Federal Aviation Administration for their roles in the two recent plane crashes involving the Boeing 737…

Progressives urge 2020 contenders to address Puerto Rico

A coalition of more than 30 Latino and Puerto Rican advocacy groups are urging 2020 presidential contenders to actively address the island's most pressing issues — including its ballooning debt, decades-long financial instability, damage from devastating storms and questions surrounding its…

Federal Reserve cuts growth forecast for U.S. economy

The Federal Reserve is leaving its key interest rate unchanged and projecting no rate hikes in 2019, dramatically underscoring its plan to be "patient" about any further increases. The move to stand pat comes as the central bank pares its…

FedEx a yellow flag on economy as stock falls

FedEx -- a popular indicator on how the economy is faring -- cites sluggish conditions in Europe, Japan and emerging markets Company's ground-shipping profit slows and important express revenue weakens as lighter packages are shipped shorter distances in the U.S.…

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