New Guidelines Endorse Self-Swab Alternative to Pap Smear for Cervical Cancer Testing

The recommendation comes after the first at-home test, a self-swab, received federal approval earlier this year.

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Cold Weather Forecast to Bring Chilliest Temperatures of the Season

There’s no denying it. It’s really December.

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Prosecutors Drop Charges Against Man Who Served 25 Years for 1993 Murder

James Pugh, one of two men originally convicted in the savage killing of Deborah Meindl near Buffalo, said all along that he was innocent.

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This Year, a Smaller Christmas at the White House

The White House is decorated in a classic red-and-green Christmas theme. But with the East Wing reduced to rubble, there are fewer decorations this year.

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Russian Launch Site Mishap Leaves Country’s Space Program in Limbo

The ability of Russia to launch astronauts to the International Space Station remains in limbo after an incident last week at the Baikonur base in Kazakhstan.

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Starbucks to Pay $39 Million in Landmark N.Y.C. Labor Law Settlement

The settlement with Starbucks stems from more than half a million violations, including failing to give workers stable schedules.

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Pope Leo Calls for a Two-State Solution in Mideast Conflict

The pope, en route to Lebanon after visiting Turkey, said he had discussed with the Turkish president how the Vatican might help Israel and the Palestinian territories find peace.

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