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Students finish their lunch at Lowell Elementary School in Albuquerque, N.M., on Aug. 22, 2023. A legislative proposal would ban six artificial food dyes in California schools.
Susan Montoya Bryan/APHere are the concerns with artificial food dyes, as California weighs a ban in schools National News
Six artificial food dyes and titanium dioxide would be banned in schools under a proposal in the state legislature. Critics say there isn't enough evidence to prove they're a health risk.
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A simple blood test can detect colorectal cancer early, study finds National News
At a time when colorectal cancer is rising, researchers say a blood test can detect 83% of people with the disease. If the FDA approves it the test would be another screening tool for early detection.
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In Portugal, an election results in uncertainty and the rise of the far right National News
A lightly regarded Portuguese political party finds itself in a position to play kingmaker in the wake of national elections that failed to propel either of the two establishment parties into power.
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Why Ireland is one of the most pro-Palestinian nations in the world National News
One of the most pro-Palestinian nations in the world is not an Arab or Muslim country. It's not even in the Middle East. Polls show Ireland has some of the highest support for the Palestinians.
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Dollar Tree to close nearly 1,000 stores as it posts a fourth quarter loss National News
Dollar Tree plans to close about 600 Family Dollar stores in the first half of this year and 370 Family Dollar and 30 Dollar Tree stores over the next several years.
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Harris visited an abortion clinic, a first for any president or vice president National News
Vice President Harris toured a Minnesota abortion clinic during a trip to the Twin Cities on Thursday. It's believed to be a first for a vice president or president.
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Third time is the charm for Elon Musk's giant Starship rocket. National News
The rocket is the largest ever built. It has yet to complete a full test flight, but the third time might be the charm.
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N.C. Republican nominee for governor has a long history of controversial remarks National News
Republicans in North Carolina voted overwhelmingly to nominate Mark Robinson for governor. He would be the state's first Black governor and has come under fire for controversial remarks.
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