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CBS Reports goes into a cartel stronghold in Mexico to uncover what’s behind the surge in fentanyl trafficking and why America is failing to stop it.
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UAW strike puts spotlight on pay gap between CEOs and workers
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George R.R. Martin, top authors sue OpenAI, alleging "systematic theft"
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Madonna and Pepsi release canceled commercial
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George R.R. Martin, top authors sue OpenAI, alleging "systematic theft"
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Rack up charges playing Fortnite? You may be able to claim a refund.
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Some homeowners facing insurance crisis
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Russia launches two cosmonauts, NASA astronaut to space station
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With mortgage rates hovering above 7% for five straight weeks, prospective buyers are facing a housing shortage as would-be sellers seek to keep their low, locked-in rates. Nancy Chen has details.
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The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday declined to approve Neffy, an epinephrine nasal spray that offers a needle-free alternative for treating severe allergic reactions. The FDA said Neffy needs more research.