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Eating 'ultraprocessed' foods linked with early death They may be tasty, but so-called ultraprocessed foods are not what the doctor ordered.

Hawaii confirms 2 cases of rat lungworm disease in Big Island visitor, resident At least two people on Hawaii’s Big Island — one visitor and a resident — recently contracted “rat lungworm,” state health officials said Wednesday.

Dr. Marc Siegel explains why measles can 'spread like wildfire' If you're not vaccinated, there is a 90 percent chance you will contract measles if you come into contact with the disease, warns Fox News medical correspondent Dr. Marc Siegel.

Colorado woman pens 'breakup' note on foot before amputation A Colorado woman who had part of her leg amputated in the fall after spending years in agonizing pain said she penned “break up” notes on her limb before undergoing the 2.5-hour surgery.

Fentanyl deaths from 'Mexican oxy' pills hit Arizona hard Aaron Francisco Chavez swallowed at least one of the sky blue pills at a Halloween party before falling asleep forever.

Does absinthe really make drinkers hallucinate? Historically, absinthe, also known as the “Green Fairy,” was said to cause hallucinations.

Man claims energy drink addiction rotted his teeth, caused severe pain A 21-year-old former student is sharing photos of his rotted teeth in a bid to warn others about the dangers of overdoing it on energy drinks.

Not feeling the love? Blame Trump, racism and war says self-described sex doc A sex therapist is warning that the Trump presidency created “Post-Trump Sex Disorder” that makes people just don’t want to have intercourse anymore.

Malaysian authorities said on Friday they have arrested six people, including four foreigners, suspected of planning attacks or being members of militant groups. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2BxYa2P

Haiti's President Jovenel Moise struck a combative note on Thursday in his first address since violent protests flared in the capital, defying calls for his ouster but urging dialogue to address soaring inflation and alleged misuse of funds. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2GKjiq0

India said a Pakistan based militant group, Jaish-e Mohammed carried out Thursday's deadly attack on an Indian police convoy in disputed Kashmir, and demanded that its neighbor act against militant groups operating from its soil. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2E8NHwP

The United States aims to "get as far down the road as we can" ahead of a summit with North Korea in Vietnam this month, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Thursday. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2Gswv7x

Hong Kong customs seized a record 40 kg (88 pounds) of rhino horns worth around HK$8 million ($1 million) from Johannesburg en route to Vietnam, the latest bust for authorities trying to tackle the rising volume of endangered species trafficked through the Chinese territory. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2DQiixR

The head of a Philippine news website that has locked horns with President Rodrigo Duterte was freed on bail on Thursday, a day after her widely condemned arrest on libel charges that critics say is a government effort to bully journalists. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2tmNNKX

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's government stepped up a legal battle against efforts to oust him on Thursday, while the opposition said the international community had pledged more than $100 million in humanitarian aid for the country. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2GrG4DZ

Al Capone's Chicago home up for sale on 90th anniversary of St. Valentine’s Day Massacre Notorious gangster Al Capone’s Chicago home went on the market for a steal this week, coinciding with the 90th anniversary of the infamous mob rubout known as the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre.

320-square-foot cottage in New Hampshire on market for $2M: report A tiny New Hampshire cottage sitting on a 0.34-acre site is on the market for $2 million, a report said.

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Gaetz: McCabe launched obstruction of justice probe because they had nothing on collusion McCabe drops Russia probe bombshells; House Judiciary Committee member Rep. Matt Gaetz weighs in.

Scalise: Democrats have walked away from the table every time when trying to solve DACA House Minority Whip Rep. Steve Scalise weighs in on bipartisan negotiations and the spending bill.

McCabe, Rosenstein must testify to explain claim that DOJ discussed removing Trump, GOP leaders say The top Republican on the House Judiciary Committee is demanding that former FBI Acting Director Andrew McCabe and Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein testify before the panel, following McCabe's explosive claims in an interview this week that senior members of the Department of Justice considered removing President Trump using the 25th Amendment.

Secretary Pompeo on containing the threat from Iran, negotiating with North Korea and the Trump doctrine Secretary of State Mike Pompeo discusses foreign policy challenges with Bret Baier, anchor of 'Special Report.'

Senate Judiciary Committee wants McCabe to testify Republican Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Graham did not rule out a subpoena to compel testimony from Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein and former Deputy FBI Director Andrew McCabe; chief intelligence correspondent Catherine Herridge reports.

US encourages allies to leave Iran nuclear deal Vice President Pence joined Secretary of State Mike Pompeo at a summit in Warsaw to promote a future of peace and security in the Middle East; State Department correspondent Rich Edson reports.