WORLD STORIES - 07/11/2018

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Canada is Making Cosmetic Testing on Animals Illegal.

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An ancient tablet engraved with 13 verses of the Odyssey has been unearthed in southern Greece in what is possibly the earliest-recorded trace of the epic poem, the culture ministry said Tuesday. The clay slab is believed to date back to the third century, during the Roman era.

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US embassy warns Americans in London to 'keep a low profile' during Trump visit.

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McConnell leaves Kentucky dinner amid more heckling over ICE.

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White House does not dispute report that Trump struck a secret, corrupt deal with Justice Kennedy.

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Anatomy of a Trump rally: 76 percent of claims are false, misleading or lacking evidence.

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Majority of drivers don't believe texting while driving is dangerous. People who text while driving are six times more likely to be involved in a car crash. To combat this problem, more and more states are adopting driving laws that require people to use hands-free devices in the car..

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Students who lived in dormitories without air conditioning during a heat wave performed worse on a series of cognitive tests compared with students who lived in air-conditioned dorms, according to new research.

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A case report of unintended consequences: Government Accountability Office finds flaws in 340b drug pricing program. Hospitals got drugs at steep discount, but charged full price to low-income, uninsured patients..

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DATE: 07/11/2018