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Tweens and young teens are now major consumers of skin care products, but some ingredients are not good for young skin.

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Social media is fueling a tween skin care craze. Some dermatologists are wary

Tweens are now major consumers of skin care products, fueled by social media. But dermatologists are seeing kids with rashes caused by products not meant for young skin. What should tweens be using?

July 12, 2024
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  • Maria Godoy
The symbol of the United Nations is displayed outside the Secretariat Building, Feb. 28, 2022, at United Nations Headquarters.

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  • World

The world's population is projected to peak at 10.3 billion in the 2080s, U.N. says

Additionally, the global life expectancy is beginning to climb again post-COVID pandemic, and is now 73.3 years of age. It is anticipated to climb to 77.4 years in 2054.

July 12, 2024
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By:
  • Ayana Archie
U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., leaves federal court following the day's proceedings in his bribery trial, Thursday in New York.

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  • Law

Jury to begin deliberations Friday in bribery trial of New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez

Prosecutors say the Democrat accepted nearly $150,000 in gold bars and hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash to corruptly abuse his power. Menendez has pleaded not guilty to charges

July 12, 2024
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A Paqui One Chip Challenge chip is displayed in Boston on Sept. 8, 2023.

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  • National

Family files lawsuit in case of teen who died after eating spicy chip

A lawsuit was filed against Hershey, Walgreens and several others in the case of a teen who died after he participated in a spicy tortilla chip challenge that was widely promoted on social media.

July 12, 2024
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  • The Associated Press
President Biden speaks at a news conference on Thursday, on the final day of the NATO summit in Washington.

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  • Politics

Biden says he's 'determined on running' as calls to step aside grow

President Biden, in a roughly hour-long press conference, doubled down on his decision to stay in the race despite growing calls from leaders and supporters that he should step down from the ticket.

July 11, 2024
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  • Deepa Shivaram and
  • Tamara Keith
Project Beloved created one of its soft interview rooms at Missouri's Kansas City Police Department for investigators to interview victims of sexual assault.

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  • National

After a tragedy, a mother wants to soften the rooms where police interview victims

Tracy Matheson's organization is funding makeovers of rooms that police use to interview sexual assault victims. The project was inspired by the violent death of Matheson's daughter.

July 11, 2024
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  • Jaclyn Diaz
Actress Shelley Duvall is shown in December 1980.

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  • News

Shelley Duvall, star of 'The Shining,' 'Popeye,' dies at 75

Actress Shelley Duvall, known for her roles in The Shining and a number of Robert Altman’s films, has died at home in Texas of complications related to diabetes, according to her partner Dan Gilroy.

July 11, 2024
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Researchers found 16 different kinds of metals in the tampons they examined, including heavy metals like lead and arsenic.

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  • Health

A study found toxic metals in popular tampon brands. Here's what experts advise

A first-of-its-kind study found lead, arsenic and other heavy metals in various tampon brands, but didn't link them to harmful health effects. Experts explain why it matters — and what to watch for.

July 11, 2024
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  • Rachel Treisman
Tom Waddington, who is rowing across the Atlantic Ocean, filmed an hours-long encounter with what he believes were long-finned pilot whales. He enjoyed their visit — until one smacked into his small boat.

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  • Animals

‘Absolutely incredible’: Man rowing solo across Atlantic is surrounded by whales

The appearance of hundreds of whales was amazing, rower Tom Waddington said. But when one slammed into his boat, "suddenly it turned from David Attenborough into Moby Dick. And I was really scared."

July 11, 2024
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  • Bill Chappell
Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vt., is one of the growing number of Democrats expressing public concerns about President Biden's ability to continue running for re-election.

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  • Politics

Biden campaign rushes to convince Senate Democrats that Biden can win

Senate Democrats met Thursday with top campaign staff to President Biden in an effort to allay concerns about Biden's ability to lead.

July 11, 2024
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  • Tamara Keith and
  • Jeongyoon Han
Former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally at the Trump National Doral Golf Club in Florida on Tuesday.

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  • Politics

The ACLU has a blueprint to constrain Trump in a second presidential term

The American Civil Liberties Union is developing a legal strategy to counter former President Donald Trump in the event he returns to the White House.

July 11, 2024
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  • Carrie Johnson
Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump gestures after speaking at a campaign rally at Trump National Doral Miami on Tuesday.

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  • Politics

It seems like Project 2025 is everywhere. But what is it?

After calling Project 2025 "ridiculous," Trump continued to distance himself from the conservative roadmap for the next Republican president. Meanwhile, the Biden team wants to tie the plan to Trump.

July 11, 2024
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  • Franco Ordoñez
On July 6, volunteers dispense medication at a makeshift emergency clinic, set up in a former school in eastern Sudan, for people displaced by conflict.

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  • News

Attacks on Sudan's hospitals, clinics put millions at risk

Health-care facilities have been under attack by both sides in Sudan’s year-long civil war. Aid groups are trying to shore up care with mobile clinics but fear the need is too great.

July 11, 2024
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  • Fatma Tanis
In this Sept. 5, 2019 photo, a shark warning sign is seen at Newcomb Hollow Beach in Wellfleet, Mass.

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  • Science

Shark attacks are incredibly rare. But if you do encounter a shark, here's what to do

At least six people were injured in shark attacks in the U.S. since the July Fourth weekend. Such attacks are actually rare, but experts say to stay calm and move away slowly if a shark approaches.

July 11, 2024
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  • Joe Hernandez
Video footage shows that D'Vontaye Mitchell, 43, was held on the ground by multiple security guards near the entrance of the Hyatt Regency Hotel in downtown Milwaukee; he was declared dead soon afterward. The area where police say the struggle took place in June is seen here in a Google Maps image from 2022.

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  • National

Dvontaye Mitchell died after being held down by hotel security. Here’s what we know

The company that operates the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Milwaukee says it has fired the guards involved in Mitchell's death late last month, saying their conduct "violated our policies and procedures."

July 11, 2024
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  • Bill Chappell
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