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06/21/2026 · Rupert

Former Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell Hospitalized

Mitch McConnell, the former Republican Senate Majority Leader, entered a hospital on Sunday, according to his spokesman. McConnell has used a wheelchair in the Capitol in recent months.

06/17/2026

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Samaritan's Purse Opens Two Ebola Treatment Centers in Congo

Samaritan's Purse has opened two treatment centers for Ebola patients in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The facilities in Bunia and Nyankunde are equipped to provide specialized care during the outbreak.

06/17/2026

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CDC Links Infant Botulism Cases to Nara Organics Formula

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has identified a connection between infant botulism cases and Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Infant Formula. Health officials recommend parents discontinue use of the product.

06/17/2026

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Ebola outbreak disrupts daily life in eastern Congo

An Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has altered routines across the region, with hospitals converting to containment centers and residents grappling with competing sources of information.

06/17/2026

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FDA Approves First Over-the-Counter Glucose Monitor for Young Children

The FDA cleared Dexcom Inc.'s Stelo Glucose Biosensor System for over-the-counter use, expanding access to continuous glucose monitoring technology for children and adults not requiring insulin treatment.

06/16/2026

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CDC Activates Emergency Operations Center to Combat New World Screwworm

The CDC has activated its Emergency Operations Center to coordinate response efforts after the New World screwworm was detected in Florida. The parasitic fly larvae had not been found in the continental United States since 1966.

06/16/2026

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Obituary: Javier Cortinas

Javier Cortinas, 69, of the Mini-Cassia area, passed away on July 14, 2026.

Obituary: Karla Jean Rogers

Karla Jean Rogers, 51, of the Mini-Cassia area, passed away on July 13, 2026.

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Jeniffer Jane Richardson, 50, of the Mini-Cassia area, passed away on July 6, 2026.