California calls pot smoke, THC a risk to moms-to-be

More Americans are dying at home rather than in hospitals

American Samoa to begin mass measles vaccination this week

Congress reaches agreement to raise tobacco purchase age to 21

Faroe Islands draw more visitors for the picturesque Nordic scenery

Barcelona dazzles when you’re traveling solo

Many Vegas shows go dark for the holidays

Legoland closing Star Wars attraction

Aquatics and sports facilities unveiled

Hotel prices heat up before Olympics

Tokyo boasts most restaurants with Michelin stars

Experts aim at digital reconstruction of Shuri Castle

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Supply of Christmas trees tight, prices up

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Regulators to set up 3-digit suicide hotline number like 911

New Jersey attackers linked to anti-Semitic fringe movement

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Sold to China as a bride, she came home on brink of death

New Zealand volcano vents steam, death toll now at 16

University of California is sued over use of SAT and ACT in admissions

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Roxette singer Marie Fredriksson dies at 61

Ex-Fed Chair Paul Volcker dies, tamed inflation with recession

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