Over 11 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry were recalled over listeria concerns, affecting salads, wraps, frozen meals and more from popular chains like Target, Trader Joe's and Walmart.

Two local election board members say they won’t certify results.

Early childhood education providers that receive public funds are required to participate.

Federal investigators, state inspectors criticized over response to reports of problems at the factory.

Walgreens says about a quarter of its stores are unprofitable. Big pharmacy chains are struggling with growing retail competition and lower prescription payouts.

Hires needed to address a “10-year increase” in mental health problems.

Author Dan Rubinstein paddled from Ottawa to New York City and back to understand how being near water benefits people. His book is called "Water Borne."

As President Trump weighs U.S. military involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict, Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., says he backs any move by the president "if that is what is required to finish the job."

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu says Iran is "marching very quickly" toward a nuclear weapon. The U.S. intelligence community says Iran suspended its nuclear weapons program in 2003.

The latest 12-month report from the CDC showed 1,400 more deaths in January of this year compared with the year prior. This comes after more than a year of dramatic progress. Experts say they're not sure if this is a "blip" or something more troubling.

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