Johnson & Johnson to pay $120 million to settle hip-implant claims
Attorneys general across U.S. alleged the company used deceptive practices to promote two hip-implant devices
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Chris Brown released after Paris rape complaint, denies allegation
The American star has a long history of violence, including a felony conviction for 2009 assault on then-girlfriend Rihanna
Senate to vote on 2 bills to end shutdown, neither expected to pass
Both proposals require 60 votes to advance in the Senate
2017, 2018 were costliest ever years for natural disasters
Two straight years of fierce hurricanes, massive wildfires and flooding caused global losses of $650 billion
Federal workers to miss 2nd paycheck if government doesn't reopen
The government shutdown has entered its fifth week, the longest in American history
Global turbulence, emerging technologies pose intelligence challenges, new strategy says
The 2019 National Intelligence Strategy also mentions space as a key area of concern, alongside risks from cyberattacks and violent extremism
Melissa McCarthy nominated for best and worst actress
Melissa McCarthy has been nominated for an Oscar and a Razzie
Astronaut pulled from upcoming flight due to medical issues
NASA Astronaut Eric Boe has been pulled from a commercial crew test flight for medical reasons
Missing 23-year-old Boston woman found alive; suspect charged with kidnapping
Boston police had earlier released surveillance images of a man they said was connected to Olivia Ambrose's disappearance
Alleged assault live-streamed on Facebook
A woman said she was drugged and sexually assaulted at a nightclub and that the incident was live-streamed
Trump backs students from Lincoln memorial confrontation
President says they were treated unfairly with early false judgments; school closes "to ensure the safety of our students, faculty and staff"
White House still preparing for possible State of the Union address
It's unclear what President Trump will do, after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi asked him to postpone the speech
Study: Puerto Rico received slower, less "generous" federal aid than Texas, Florida
Survivors of hurricanes Harvey and Irma received millions more in FEMA funds than Hurricane María survivors, according to the study
Dad will do "whatever it takes" to get 5-year-old across U.S. border
The father, who was deported from the U.S. to El Salvador, knows the risks – but believes it's his son's only hope
Stocks slide on rumbles of a weaker global economy
Slower growth forecasts for the U.S., China and most everywhere else send stocks down around the world
Investigation
Weeks before Election Day, the FEC can't enforce the law
Tropical Storm Isaias forms in Gulf, could reach U.S. as hurricane this weekend
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Vance appears to soften U.S. demands on Iranian nuclear enrichment
Investigation
The life and travels of an alleged Chinese agent in the U.S.
How Israeli and Palestinian kids are coping 3 years after Oct. 7, 2023
Christa Pike is conscious, speaking after botched execution, attorneys say
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Former Cornell frat members ask university to clear their names
Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan to be executed Dec. 3, email states
