Sackler family members want protection from future lawsuits involving the company before they agree to financially contribute to a legal settlement.
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U.S. agencies scrub websites to protect Afghans left behind
In some of the now-disabled Agriculture Department posts, several contained details that would clearly be viewed by the Taliban as proof of collaboration, such as names and photos.
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California drought takes toll on world’s top almond producer
Almonds are the state’s top agricultural export, but growers are abandoning their orchards as water is in short supply and becoming more expensive.
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Sudoku maker Maki Kaji, who saw life’s joy in puzzles, dies at 69
Kaji created the puzzle to be easy for children and others who didn’t want to think too hard.
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Trudeau triggers Canadian election, voting day Sept. 20
The prime minister is looking for his Liberal Party to win a majority of seats in Parliament, a goal it fell short of two years ago.
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North Carolina is child bride destination; bill could end it
The state is currently one of 13 that allow children under 16 to wed.
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U.S. mulls COVID vaccine boosters for elderly as early as fall
Health officials say ‘the next couple of weeks’ of case data will help the U.S. make a decision.
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Mental health clinics angle for a spot in Biden budget bill
Depression, anxiety and overdose deaths have all risen amid the pandemic.
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‘Free Guy’ gives box office a lift, opening with $28.4 million
It was expected to debut around $20 million.
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Watchdog to review NSA following Tucker Carlson’s spy claims
The Fox News host said in June that the agency was ‘monitoring our electronic communications’ with the intent to shut down the show.