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NBA Considers Modified Lottery System to Discourage Tanking

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver announced a proposed draft lottery change, dubbed the '3-2-1 lottery'. The proposal seeks to disincentivize teams from deliberately losing games to improve their draft position. The league's Board of Governors will vote on the plan later this month.

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U.S. Navy Activity Documented in Strait of Hormuz

A video circulating online purports to show U.S. naval forces operating in the Strait of Hormuz. The video captures what appears to be an encounter between U.S. vessels and other ships in the strategic waterway.

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China's Xi Jinping Offers Trump New Vision for Relations, Addresses Taiwan

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Trump and Xi Meet in China, Discussing Bilateral Relations

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Supreme Court Extends Pause on Abortion Pill Restrictions

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Gotterup's Second-Round 65 Shakes Up PGA Championship

Chris Gotterup shot a 5-under 65 in the second round of the PGA Championship. His performance placed him in contention at Aronimink Golf Club.

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Justin Rose Makes the Cut at PGA Championship with Final-Hole Eagle

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NFL Teams Prepare for Upcoming Draft

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Giants Trade Dexter Lawrence to Bengals for Draft Picks

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CDC Issues National Guidelines for Maternal and Infant Health

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released national recommendations aimed at improving the health of women before pregnancy. The guidelines outline actionable steps for better maternal and infant outcomes. The CDC collaborated with over 35 public and private organizations to develop the recommendations.

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A Poem for Late Winter: When You Need Light Most

February tests patience. The days stretch longer, but the cold bites harder. This week, let Emily Dickinson remind you that hope arrives without invitation.

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