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YOU WONT BELIEVE: Absenteeism rates at a texas school system soared when a measles outbreak hit - What They Never Told You

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A recent measles outbreak in West Texas triggered a dramatic surge in school absences, far exceeding the number of children who actually fell ill, a new study reveals.

The disruption was largely due to students being excluded or kept home by their families as a precaution to curb the disease's spread.

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‘Don’t put me out here’: South Carolina cops allegedly left a Black woman in 28-degree temperatures before a drunk driver hit and killed her

‘Don’t put me out here’: South Carolina cops allegedly left a Black woman in 28-degree temperatures before a drunk driver hit and killed her

All she needed was somewhere safe to go.

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Inmate's escape is just the latest problem for Tennessee's troubled prison system

Inmate's escape is just the latest problem for Tennessee's troubled prison system

The weekend escape of a Tennessee inmate who was convicted of murdering a co-worker was just the latest black eye for the state’s troubled prison system, coming only weeks after the failed execution of Christa Pike

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Tennessee Senator addresses ‘past indiscretions’ one week before election, admits to sending unsolicited photos at age 53: ‘youthful indiscretions’

Tennessee Senator addresses ‘past indiscretions’ one week before election, admits to sending unsolicited photos at age 53: ‘youthful indiscretions’

'My God and my wife have forgiven me.'

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California election official says federal agents threatened him over ‘voter fraud’

California election official says federal agents threatened him over ‘voter fraud’

Keaton Denlay says agents handed him ‘poorly formatted Excel spreadsheet’ and threatened to criminally prosecute him

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Florida mother allegedly planned to return to her 4 kids after Las Vegas work trip. But gets arrested after she steps off the plane

Florida mother allegedly planned to return to her 4 kids after Las Vegas work trip. But gets arrested after she steps off the plane

Authorities have assured that the case will be investigated.

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Hunger surges in Haiti as gang violence, high food prices and a supercharged El Niño persist

Hunger surges in Haiti as gang violence, high food prices and a supercharged El Niño persist

A new report has found that nearly six million people in Haiti are experiencing severe hunger, with almost two million facing emergency conditions

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‘Don’t put me out here’: South Carolina cops allegedly left a Black woman in 28-degree temperatures before a drunk driver hit and killed her

‘Don’t put me out here’: South Carolina cops allegedly left a Black woman in 28-degree temperatures before a drunk driver hit and killed her

All she needed was somewhere safe to go.

We Got This Covered

Inmate's escape is just the latest problem for Tennessee's troubled prison system

Inmate's escape is just the latest problem for Tennessee's troubled prison system

The weekend escape of a Tennessee inmate who was convicted of murdering a co-worker was just the latest black eye for the state’s troubled prison system, coming only weeks after the failed execution of Christa Pike

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Tennessee Senator addresses ‘past indiscretions’ one week before election, admits to sending unsolicited photos at age 53: ‘youthful indiscretions’

Tennessee Senator addresses ‘past indiscretions’ one week before election, admits to sending unsolicited photos at age 53: ‘youthful indiscretions’

'My God and my wife have forgiven me.'

We Got This Covered

California election official says federal agents threatened him over ‘voter fraud’

California election official says federal agents threatened him over ‘voter fraud’

Keaton Denlay says agents handed him ‘poorly formatted Excel spreadsheet’ and threatened to criminally prosecute him

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Florida mother allegedly planned to return to her 4 kids after Las Vegas work trip. But gets arrested after she steps off the plane

Florida mother allegedly planned to return to her 4 kids after Las Vegas work trip. But gets arrested after she steps off the plane

Authorities have assured that the case will be investigated.

We Got This Covered

Hunger surges in Haiti as gang violence, high food prices and a supercharged El Niño persist

Hunger surges in Haiti as gang violence, high food prices and a supercharged El Niño persist

A new report has found that nearly six million people in Haiti are experiencing severe hunger, with almost two million facing emergency conditions

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As Backlash Mounts Over Noah Wyle’s ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ Title, Fans Offer 15 Hollywood Hunks The Crown Instead

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He turned happy hour into a field study.

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Rick Stein questions quality of online cooking tutorials in swipe at YouTube chefs

TV chef is releasing a new cookery book, bringing together recipes and techniques from his six decades of experience

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Jennifer Lawrence confirms Hunger Games return for herself and co-stars

The actress said herself, Josh Hutcherson and Woody Harrelson will reprise their roles in The Hunger Games: Sunrise On The Reaping.

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Hollywood stars' favorite animal rescue accused of selling puppy mill dogs to families in elaborate scheme

The lawsuit, announced Tuesday, claims the defendants exploited animal lovers' compassion to generate profits while circumventing California and Los Angeles animal welfare laws

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