Retired Gen. Allen pushes back on allegations that he lobbied for Qatar during 2017 Gulf blockade

Retired four-star Gen. John R. Allen’s private counsel blasted federal investigators for a “damaging ethical breach” after agents seized electronic data potentially related to his alleged role as an illegal foreign lobbying agent for the nation of Qatar.  “General Allen’s counsel is deeply concerned about the serious and damaging ethical breach that occurred with the…

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Bird flu detected at Washington's Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in mallard ducklings

The virus that causes bird flu, which has infected millions of wild and domesticated animals across dozens of states, has been detected in mallard ducklings at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, the National Park Service said.  It’s the first case that has been washington-dc” target=”_blank”>found in Washington, D.C< Infected birds wild-nature primarily through…

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Democratic governor defends vetoing bill requiring EV charging stations in Colorado: 'Last thing we need'

us-regions defended his decision to veto a bill that would require commercial and multifamily buildings to install electric vehicle charging stations on Thursday, telling Fox News that it would further increase housing costs at a time when so many are struggling to find affordable housing in his state. “Who doesn’t love the opportunity for E.V.’s,” Polis…

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Heart attack risk can be found through non-invasive calcium score screening scan

A heart-health” target=”_blank”>screen for heart disease< Depending on your score, your physician will determine the appropriate treatment for you that may include medication or a procedure. The Coronary artery calcium (CAC) test takes CAT scan images of the blood vessels that support the heart muscle. The test looks for buildup of calcified plaque that can affect…

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Russia claims upper hand in Eastern Ukraine, but analysts suggest progress 'costly,' power 'declining'

Russia has started to gain the upper hand in the contested conflicts after failing to achieve earlier, more significant targets over the previous 100 days.  “Joint efforts of the Russian Ministry of Defense and Russian Railways have created conditions for the resumption of full-fledged traffic between Russia, Donbass, Ukraine and Crimea on six railway sections,”…

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Opioid crisis: CBP seizes nearly $340K worth of fentanyl from vehicle crossing US-Mexico border

U.S. customs officials seized more than 20 pounds of fentanyl at the Hidalgo International Bridge on Wednesday.  U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers assigned to the Hidalgo International Bridge in southern Texas encountered a vehicle immigration.  Fentanyl seized by CBP.  (CBP) The vehicle was selected for further inspection. Officers found nine packages weighing around 22…

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