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Polio was nearly eradicated. Here’s why it’s making a comeback

Polio was nearly eradicated. Here’s why it’s making a comeback

The World Health Organization and partners embarked on their polio campaign in 1988 with the bold goal of eradication — a feat seen only once with smallpox in 1980.

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Tropical Storm Henriette forms in the Pacific as Storm Dexter moves on

Tropical Storm Henriette forms in the Pacific as Storm Dexter moves on

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Trump to sign order punishing banks that discriminate against conservatives: report

Trump to sign order punishing banks that discriminate against conservatives: report

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Netherlands to buy €500 million of US arms for Ukraine war under new Nato scheme

Netherlands to buy €500 million of US arms for Ukraine war under new Nato scheme

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Flash floods kill at least 4 and trap others under debris in northern India

Flash floods kill at least 4 and trap others under debris in northern India

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Two dead and 58 sick as New York’s Legionnaires’ outbreak grows

Two dead and 58 sick as New York’s Legionnaires’ outbreak grows

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OceanGate CEO ‘completely ignored’ flawed Titan sub before deadly Titanic trip, Coast Guard report finds

OceanGate CEO ‘completely ignored’ flawed Titan sub before deadly Titanic trip, Coast Guard report finds

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US wants to put a nuclear reactor on the moon in next ten years, NASA chief says

US wants to put a nuclear reactor on the moon in next ten years, NASA chief says

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No new information in Ghislaine Maxwell grand jury transcripts, Pam Bondi says, despite DOJ’s push to release them

No new information in Ghislaine Maxwell grand jury transcripts, Pam Bondi says, despite DOJ’s push to release them

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‘We are at war’: Democrats reach breaking point over Republican threats in political map arms race

‘We are at war’: Democrats reach breaking point over Republican threats in political map arms race

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1,600 exotic birds seized at airport in huge customs crackdown

1,600 exotic birds seized at airport in huge customs crackdown

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Palantir books its first $1 billion in quarterly sales after dodging US spending cuts

Palantir books its first $1 billion in quarterly sales after dodging US spending cuts

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Four people shot dead in Montana bar and army veteran on the run: All we know as manhunt continues

Four people shot dead in Montana bar and army veteran on the run: All we know as manhunt continues

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How a livestream from the bottom of the ocean became the latest social media hit

How a livestream from the bottom of the ocean became the latest social media hit

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Tourists flee as tornado hits Italian beach, sending parasols flying

Tourists flee as tornado hits Italian beach, sending parasols flying

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British woman’s ‘life in danger’ after vanishing from beach in Greece

British woman’s ‘life in danger’ after vanishing from beach in Greece

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Discovery in Arctic cave provides a ‘rare snapshot of a vanished world’

Discovery in Arctic cave provides a ‘rare snapshot of a vanished world’

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Trump swears he’s hearing ‘great reviews’ after White House Rose Garden leveled

Trump swears he’s hearing ‘great reviews’ after White House Rose Garden leveled

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Arms race fears as Putin says Russia is no longer bound by missile treaty

Arms race fears as Putin says Russia is no longer bound by missile treaty

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A baby was abandoned in a Tennessee yard. Cops are hunting a suspect after finding four of her family dead

A baby was abandoned in a Tennessee yard. Cops are hunting a suspect after finding four of her family dead

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How Putin is using his powers to block what Russians can see online

How Putin is using his powers to block what Russians can see online

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Ranchers struggling in battle against flesh-eating maggot ravaging cattle

Ranchers struggling in battle against flesh-eating maggot ravaging cattle

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Brit missing in Greece was ‘warned not to swim into deep water’

Brit missing in Greece was ‘warned not to swim into deep water’

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Russia issues warning to ‘everyone’ after Trump moves nuclear submarines

Russia issues warning to ‘everyone’ after Trump moves nuclear submarines

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Israel’s Gaza aid cutoff was not only immoral. It was a strategic disaster.

Israel’s Gaza aid cutoff was not only immoral. It was a strategic disaster.

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The curse of America’s high-speed rail

The curse of America’s high-speed rail

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Is it possible to “win” a nuclear war?

Is it possible to “win” a nuclear war?

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Three unanswered questions after British woman, 59, goes missing from Greek beach

Three unanswered questions after British woman, 59, goes missing from Greek beach

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Dealing with my insurer was more traumatic than the accident – what can I do?

Dealing with my insurer was more traumatic than the accident – what can I do?

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The unanswered questions over Arsenal’s handling of Thomas Partey allegations

The unanswered questions over Arsenal’s handling of Thomas Partey allegations

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Trust my husband to take the pill? I’d prefer he took it than me

Trust my husband to take the pill? I’d prefer he took it than me

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No, Jeremy Hunt, anxiety and depression isn’t ‘overdiagnosed’

No, Jeremy Hunt, anxiety and depression isn’t ‘overdiagnosed’

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Ex-Arsenal star Thomas Partey appears in court for first time on rape charges

Ex-Arsenal star Thomas Partey appears in court for first time on rape charges

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Male pensioners given £1.80 more than women ahead of gender gap finally closing

Male pensioners given £1.80 more than women ahead of gender gap finally closing

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Aldi loses cheapest supermarket title for first time in two years

Aldi loses cheapest supermarket title for first time in two years

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Tommy Robinson’s legal cases and criminal charges, explained

Tommy Robinson’s legal cases and criminal charges, explained

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Trump is the only one who can stop Netanyahu – this is why he won’t

Trump is the only one who can stop Netanyahu – this is why he won’t

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A shipwreck off Yemen has killed 56 migrants and left 132 missing, UN says in revised figures

A shipwreck off Yemen has killed 56 migrants and left 132 missing, UN says in revised figures

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Former assistant to far-right politician on trial over Chinese spy charges

Former assistant to far-right politician on trial over Chinese spy charges

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Best back-to-school fashion for kids

Best back-to-school fashion for kids

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Best summer fashion deals on clothing and accessories 2025

Best summer fashion deals on clothing and accessories 2025

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Russia says it’s no longer bound by intermediate missile moratorium

Russia says it’s no longer bound by intermediate missile moratorium

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Trump ‘pushing for all or nothing deal’ on Gaza as Netanyahu ‘wants full occupation’

Trump ‘pushing for all or nothing deal’ on Gaza as Netanyahu ‘wants full occupation’

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What is political gerrymandering and is it legal?

What is political gerrymandering and is it legal?

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Fears for hiker missing for over a week after traveling along difficult Grand Canyon trail

Fears for hiker missing for over a week after traveling along difficult Grand Canyon trail

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Tesla awards Elon Musk $29 billion worth of shares

Tesla awards Elon Musk $29 billion worth of shares

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Zoo urges people to donate their unwanted pets to feed their predators

Zoo urges people to donate their unwanted pets to feed their predators

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‘I’ll be back’: Arnold Schwarzenegger returns to take on Newsom over gerrymandering in California

‘I’ll be back’: Arnold Schwarzenegger returns to take on Newsom over gerrymandering in California

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Newsom threatens ‘fire with fire’ if Republicans push ahead with redistricting plans in Texas

Newsom threatens ‘fire with fire’ if Republicans push ahead with redistricting plans in Texas

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Nebraska Republican heckled at town hall over Epstein files and Trump’s firing of labor stats chief

Nebraska Republican heckled at town hall over Epstein files and Trump’s firing of labor stats chief

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Truth revealed about why farmers sprayed manure on ‘illegal campers’

Truth revealed about why farmers sprayed manure on ‘illegal campers’

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Danish zoo asks owners to donate unwanted animals to feed to predators

Danish zoo asks owners to donate unwanted animals to feed to predators

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Should I swap my coffee for tea to be healthier?

Should I swap my coffee for tea to be healthier?

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Dogs are already ruining our lives – now they’re destroying our restaurants

Dogs are already ruining our lives – now they’re destroying our restaurants

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I’m a food hygiene expert – most people are surprised by my stance on dogs in restaurants

I’m a food hygiene expert – most people are surprised by my stance on dogs in restaurants

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Let’s face it, dogs are better behaved than most humans

Let’s face it, dogs are better behaved than most humans

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Inside AI's billion-dollar job offer lottery

Inside AI's billion-dollar job offer lottery

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DHS denies tying FEMA funds to Israel stance

DHS denies tying FEMA funds to Israel stance

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Democrats go nuclear in redistricting arms race

Democrats go nuclear in redistricting arms race

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Palantir's $10 billion Army contract continues its D.C. win streak

Palantir's $10 billion Army contract continues its D.C. win streak

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ICE arrests decline amid backlash to June immigration raids

ICE arrests decline amid backlash to June immigration raids

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