Alabama plans to execute a man using nitrogen gas. How will it work? Few know.

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“Alabama is poised to use nitrogen gas in a planned execution next month — making it the first of any state to attempt such a method and setting the...”

'Zombie deer disease' epidemic spreads in Yellowstone as scientists raise fears it may jump to humans | Wildlife | The Guardian

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“Warnings that 'slow-moving disaster' in North America raises chances of fatal mad cow-type disease jumping species barrier”

Indiana men scouting fishing holes find driver trapped for days in mangled vehicle

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“A man and his father-in-law, who were trying to kill time by scouting fishing holes while their wives were gone, ended up finding a man who had...”

With puberty starting earlier than ever, doctors urge greater awareness and care

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“A growing number of children are showing signs of puberty at significantly younger age than the average. Yet many families may face hurdles in...”

A nostalgic appreciation for '30 Rock' flooded social media over the weekend

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“Many social media users who opened X over the weekend found themselves confronted with post after post about a 2000s-era sitcom that ended over 10...”

Are cold or flu symptoms lingering longer this winter? Doctors explain.

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“Are the symptoms of a cold, flu or other respiratory illness lingering longer this winter than other years? Doctors explain why it might feel that...”

Neighbor accused of assaulting actor Charlie Sheen at his Malibu home

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“A neighbor forced her way into the Southern California home of "Two and a Half Men" actor Charlie Sheen and attacked him, authorities said Friday.”

14 dead and dozens wounded in Prague university shooting, Czech officials say

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“Fourteen people were killed and dozens were injured when a gunman opened fire at a university in Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic,...”

Zelenskyy struggles with resources and morale as the war revitalizes Putin

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“Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy hold year-end meetings to assess the war.”

Social Security COLA 2024: What to know about the annual cost of living adjustment

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“Social Security recipients and others on fixed incomes will soon see a slight increase in their monthly benefit checks from the U.S. government.”