A federal judge is being asked to revoke or suspend the FDA’s drug’s approval of the drug 23 years ago, an unprecedented challenge to the federal agency’s role.
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Biden says he’s focused ‘intensely’ on lowering drug costs
The president – gearing up for an expected reelection announcement – aims to make the effort central to his policy and political agenda.
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Stocks tumble on Wall Street on renewed fears about banks
The heaviest losses are focused on smaller and midsize banks, which are seen as more at risk of having customers try to pull their money out en masse.
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Biden says Jimmy Carter has asked him to deliver his eulogy
Former President Jimmy Carter, who at 98 is the longest-lived U.S. president, announced Feb. 18 that he would spend his remaining days at home receiving end-of-life care.
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Alaska oil project approval adds yet another climate concern
Attorneys representing environmentalists and an Alaska Native group filed a lawsuit Tuesday asking a federal judge to block Willow’s approval.
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Massive mounds of messy seaweed head for Florida beaches
Every year for the last 5 years has set a new record for the biggest blob ever.
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New atmospheric river pushes into swamped California
So far this winter, the state has been battered by 10 atmospheric rivers.
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San Francisco reparations idea: $5 million per Black person
California became the first state to form a reparations task force but is still struggling to put a price tag on what’s owed.
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$2.5 billion in grants for electric vehicle chargers aim at underserved U.S. areas
The Department of Transportation didn’t say how many stations it expects to build over the next five years.
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Is my money safe? What you need to know about bank failures
Nearly all banks are FDIC insured. Credit unions are insured by the National Credit Union Administration.