Thousands of beagles bred for research get a new life as questions mount over federal oversight - CBS News

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“The USDA's own inspector general has repeatedly raised concerns about federal oversight of dog breeders.”

CDC finds childhood vaccine exemptions for personal or religious reasons hit new record

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“The number of parents in the U.S. choosing not to vaccinate their children rose dramatically in the last school year, according to data released...”

Actor Hayden Panettiere dies at 36

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“The cause and manner of death were unclear. Panettiere revealed this year that she struggled with postpartum depression and addiction, which she...”

Lala strengthens into a hurricane and bears down on Hawaii's Big Island with heavy rain

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“Tropical Storm Lala was already whipping and soaking Hawaii's Big Island early Saturday, and was expected to strengthen into a hurricane as it...”

Magnitude-7.7 quake hits off coast of Indonesia, killing at least 2

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“A magnitude-7.7 earthquake hit off the coast of Indonesia in the eastern Flores region, the United States Geological Survey reported on Friday.”

Ticks that cause Lyme and other diseases have migrated south. Are doctors ready?

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“New research from the CDC finds that ticks that cause diseases keep marching into new areas.”

Army gynecologist pleads not guilty to secretly recording patients

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“The doctor is charged with indecent visual recording, as well as conduct unbecoming of an officer, willful disobedience of a superior officer and...”

3 dead, more than 1 million without power as severe storms strike Midwest

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“More than 1 million customers were without power in four states as storms with winds gusting more than 80 mph tore down trees and power lines.”

Mark Zuckerberg's mega-yacht didn't respond to call for help from small boat in Alaska

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“When the captain of the boat that did respond announced Zuckerberg's cruiser was closer and hadn't answered the call, "there was near unanimous...”

Iran sets out steep demands for reopening Hormuz despite hopes Oman deal could break impasse

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“Tehran has vowed not to reopen the shipping lane "until America corrects its behavior," despite a looming agreement with Oman.”