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California is banning a pesticide often used by growers of grapes, citrus, almonds and other crops. Sales of chlorpyrifos will be outlawed in the state as of Feb. 6.

California Bans Popular Pesticide Linked To Brain Damage In Children

State environmental regulators call chlorpyrifos "a toxic air contaminant" that is a health threat when inhaled or exposed to skin.

Alex Bregman of the Houston Astros hits a grand slam during the seventh inning in Game Four of the 2019 World Series at Nationals Park on Saturday. The World Series is now tied 2-2.

Astros Tie World Series 2-2 After Game 4 Win Over Nationals

The Houston Astros tied the series 2-2 after beating the Washington Nationals 8-1 in Game 4 of the World Series.

SABMiller, owner of Miller Genuine Draft beer, has agreed in principle to merge with Budweiser brewer Anheuser Busch InBev. If the deal is finalized, the new company would be the largest beer company in the world.

King Of Beers: SABMiller Agrees In Principle To Merger With Budweiser Brewer

If the deal is formally agreed upon, the company would own around 31 percent of beer sales around the world.

Sovaldi can cure hepatitis C, but the medicine carries a list price of $1,000 a pill. The typical 12-week course of treatment would cost $84,000.

Hepatitis Drug Among The Most Costly For Medicaid

A Senate investigation finds that Medicaid programs in 33 states spent more than $1 billion on the hepatitis C drug Sovaldi in a single year.

Former Alabama police Officer Eric Parker, seen in September, has been acquitted of a federal charge of violating a man from India's rights by using excessive force.

Judge Tosses Case Against Alabama Officer Accused Of Injuring Indian Man

Eric Parker, accused of using excessive force on the unarmed man, went on trial twice last year. Both trials ended in hung juries. The judge said federal prosecutors won't get a third chance.

President-elect Joe Biden plans to name a slate of career officials as acting heads of agencies until the Senate confirms his picks.

His Cabinet Still Unconfirmed, Biden Looks At Plan B For Early Days In Office

Normally, the Senate confirms a few Cabinet officials before Inauguration Day. But President-elect Joe Biden will need to turn to career civil servants for help because of delays.

Schumer Announces Legislation to Help Craft Brewers

New York’s senior U.S. Senator Charles Schumer was in Lake Placid today to tour a craft brewery and announce legislation that would cut the federal excise…

Buzzing to a neighborhood near you? Amazon.com's Prime Air prototype may someday fly small packages right to customers' homes.

Amazon's Drone Has Many Asking 'What Could Go Wrong?'

The online giant says it someday may fly small packages right to customers' homes. That's got many worrying about the potential dangers. So, does this sound like a good or a bad idea?

Knicks Embarass Nets 113-83, Sports World Reacts To Nelson Mandela's Death

In the NBA, the Knicks ended a nine-game losing streak and improved to 4-13 defeating the Nets 113-83 in Brooklyn. Carmelo Anthony had 19 points and 10…

Melissa Aldana and Crash Trio released its self-titled debut album in June.

A Sax Trio Taps Tradition While Thriving In The Present

On an assured debut, Melissa Aldana & Crash Trio pivots from jazz's bygone eras into the hyperlinked modern age and back again.

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