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Flu season is underway, as cases surge in some areas and vaccinations lag
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NEW YORK — The U.S. flu season is underway, with cases surging across much of the country, health officials said Friday. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention noted sharp increases in several measures, including lab tests and emergency room visits. “It’s been increasing at ...
California declared an emergency over bird flu. How serious is the situation?
Health
California officials have declared a state of emergency over the spread of bird flu, which is tearing through dairy cows in that state and causing sporadic illnesses in people in the U.S. That raises new questions about the virus, which has spread for years in wild birds, commercial poultry ...
What’s next for the man charged with killing UnitedHealthcare’s CEO?
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NEW YORK — The man accused of gunning down United Healthcare’s CEO outside a Manhattan hotel is now jailed in New York, awaiting arraignment Monday on a state murder indictment after he was returned to the city in dramatic fashion to face charges in multiple courts. Shackled and wearing ...
Winter hiking season kicks off tomorrow
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NORTH ELBA — The winter solstice officially occurs at 3:21 a.m. Saturday. Among other things, the day marks the beginning of the “official” winter hiking season in the Adirondacks. There are a variety of hiking challenges across the region with specific designations for mountains ...