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Kentucky health officials have identified at least 13 new measles cases as part of an ongoing outbreak of the virulent disease.
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Mills is the latest lawmaker in a recent string of congressional members facing scandals and allegations of domestic abuse while running for elected office.
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Tennessee executed Anthony “Darrell” Hines on Thursday morning. He was convicted of murder for the 1985 killing of Catherine Jean Jenkins. -
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