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An EpiPen Jr. epinephrine auto-injector. Some EpiPens have been recalled from the U.S. market over concerns that they could fail to activate when people try to use them.

Recall Of Some EpiPens Extends To U.S.

4:02pm April 03, 2017

by Jessica Boddy

Mylan is recalling some EpiPens distributed between December 2015 and July 2016, saying a potentially defective part could make them fail to activate during a life-threatening allergic reaction.

Melania Trump, in the White House residence, in her first official portrait as first lady.

First Lady Melania Trump Gets Her First Official Portrait

3:06pm April 03, 2017

by Tamara Keith

Trump, a former model, was photographed in the residence at the White House.

In this photo provided by the St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office, the remains of a mobile home can be seen where a woman and her 3-year-old daughter were killed during a severe storm, in Breaux Bridge, La., on Sunday.

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Louisiana Mother And Her 3-Year-Old Daughter Are Killed In Tornado

2:42pm April 03, 2017

by Doreen McCallister

St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office spokeswoman Maj. Ginny Higgins told The Associated Press that 38-year-old Francine Gotch and 3-year-old Nevaeh Alexander were pronounced dead at the scene.

Idan Cohen's grandmother's famous German layer cake. Idan's mom always said that the Israeli climate did not agree with this cake, but she made it anyway.

The Jewish Food Society Wants To Save The Recipes Of Grandmas Everywhere

2:14pm April 03, 2017

by Larissa Zimberoff

A new project aims to celebrate Jewish food and culture in all its diversity. It's collecting recipes from the Jewish diaspora and staging public events where stories behind the recipes are the stars.

Author Looks To Other Countries To Rethink America's Complicated Tax Code

2:13pm April 03, 2017

When it comes to taxes, T.R. Reid says other countries have done "what the U.S. Congress evidently can't do — they've made it simple." His new book is A Fine Mess.

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Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch gestures as he speaks during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee.

The Senate Could Go 'Nuclear' This Week. What Does That Mean?

1:59pm April 03, 2017

by Susan Davis

A potentially historic and consequential week lies ahead in which Republicans stand ready to change the rules of the Senate to confirm Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court.

Examining The Investigations Into Russian Influence In The U.S. Election

12:14pm April 03, 2017

by Mary Louise Kelly

Former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn says he would be willing to testify in the Russia investigations, if he's granted immunity. Where do things stand with the House, Senate and FBI probes?

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Members of the pop band Hanson pose for a group portrait on a roof in London in 1997. From left to right they are Taylor, Isaac and Zac Hanson.

What Do Hanson And Madonna Have In Common? Hits Ideal For Saving A Life

12:14pm April 03, 2017

by Rebecca Hersher

A New York City hospital has created a playlist of songs with the ideal tempo for CPR, although previous research suggests there is more to good chest compressions than just the right tempo.

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A great gray looks up after plunging into the snow, while hunting north of Two Harbors, Minn. The great gray is one of the world's largest species of owl.

Some Wildlife Photographers Use Bait, But Is It Worth The Shot?

12:14pm April 03, 2017

by Dan Kraker

Photos of an owl swooping in with wings wide, eyes glowing and talons outstretched might not really be because of chance. Photographers using mice to lure the owls have caused a fierce debate.

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Google self-driving cars are shown outside the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, Calif., in May 2014.

Self-Driving Cars Raise Questions About Who Carries Insurance

12:14pm April 03, 2017

by Yuki Noguchi

Currently, insurance rates are calculated based on drivers' claims histories and driving records. Driverless cars are expected to shift the liability toward carmakers. But it won't happen all at once.

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