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NEW AND DEVELOPING - NEWS
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US--MEASLES OUTBREAK-EXPLAINER
US measles cases surpass 700 with outbreaks in six states. Here’s what to know
SUMMARY: Kansas health officials confirmed five new cases of measles Wednesday. U.S. measles cases topped 700 as of Friday, and two children and an adult have died. New Mexico, Indiana, Kansas, Ohio, Oklahoma and Texas have active measles outbreaks. Measles is caused by a highly contagious virus that’s airborne and spreads easily when an infected person breathes, sneezes or coughs. It is prevented by vaccines. Measles cases also have been reported in Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Vermont and Washington.
WORDS: 1509 - MOVED: 04/16/2025 12:07 p.m. CDT
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US--ELECTION 2026-CONGRESS-TEXAS
Former Texas Rep. Mayra Flores is recovering after hospitalization, campaign says
SUMMARY: Former Republican U.S. Rep. Mayra Flores is recovering after being hospitalized. Her campaign announced Tuesday that she faced a sudden health scare but is recovering well. Flores launched her bid the same day to unseat Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar in 2026. Flores was the first Mexican-born congresswoman in the U.S. House after winning a 2022 special election. Her challenge highlights Republicans’ growing confidence in South Texas, where the GOP has gained support in recent elections. Cuellar has occupied his seat for 20 years but narrowly won reelection after an indictment for bribery charges last year.
WORDS: 384 - MOVED: 04/16/2025 11:49 a.m. CDT
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US--KENNEDY-MEASLES RESPONSE
RFK Jr.’s mixed message about the measles outbreaks draws criticism from health officials
SUMMARY: Health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s efforts to contain measles outbreaks around the country have drawn criticism from a number of health officials who say he has delivered a mixed message about the effectiveness of the measles vaccine. Kennedy also has not been regularly briefed on the outbreak by his own infectious disease experts at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That’s according to two former federal health officials who would have organized such briefings for the health secretary. In another irregularity, the nation’s leading pediatric organization has not been involved in the response. Kennedy says the CDC has done “a very good job controlling the measles outbreak.”
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UPCOMING - NEWS
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US DALLAS-SCHOOL-SHOOTING
DESCRIPTION: DALLAS — The student accused of injuring four students in a shooting at a Dallas high school was let into the building through an unsecured door and then walked down a hallway toward a group of students, opened fire on them and then appearing to take a point-blank shot at one, according to an arrest warrant released Wednesday. The 17-year-old suspect was being held in Dallas County jail Wednesday on a charge of aggravated assault mass shooting. He was taken into custody several hours after the shooting, which happened just after 1 p.m. on Tuesday at Wilmer-Hutchins High School. UPCOMING:500 words, photos.
UPCOMING: By 04/16/2025 2:00 p.m. CDT, Photo, Text
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UPCOMING - SPORTS
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HKN--WEST PREVIEW
DESCRIPTION: The Western Conference playoffs are shaping up as a series of collisions, with Winnipeg, Dallas and Vegas the top teams facing serious challenges ahead from the likes of Colorado, Los Angeles, Edmonton and St. Louis. By Hockey Writer Stephen Whyno. UPCOMING: 700 words, photos 3 p.m. EDT.
UPCOMING: By 04/16/2025 2:00 p.m. CDT, Text
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HKN--STARS-PREDATORS
DESCRIPTION: NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Dallas Stars are playoff-bound while the Nashville Predators wrap up possibly the most miserable season in franchise history in the season finale Wednesday night. By Jim Diamond. UPCOMING: 300 words, photos.
UPCOMING: By 04/16/2025 7:00 p.m. CDT, Photo, Text
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BBO--ANGELS-RANGERS
DESCRIPTION: Los Angeles plays Texas at Globe Life Field. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 04/16/2025 7:05 p.m. CDT, Text
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