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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration warns of a shortage of a certain type of blood pressure medication, after contaminants were found that may be linked to cancer. The class of blood pressure drugs known as angiotensin II receptor blockers, or ARBs, have been recalled because of manufacturing impurities, which the FDA describes as “probable human carcinogens.” The recalled drugs include several brands of generic valsartan, losartan, and irbesartan.

President Biden on Friday redoubled his vow to oversee the safe removal of all Americans from Afghanistan and said he was committed to trying to evacuate Afghans who assisted the U.S.

State lawmakers are sounding off on President Joe Biden's proposed rule for businesses to require employees either get the COVID-19 vaccine or be tested for the virus weekly.

The Columbus Division of Police is holding its first women career fair for multiple law enforcement agencies. The department has set a goal to hire more women and increase their numbers to 20% of the force.

Abbott's initial re-release of products will be available to consumers beginning around June 20, the company says. The facility was forced to close after a bacterial contamination at the site.

A proposed bill would allow overseas voters, including people serving in the military, to send their ballots in 20 days after the May 3 primary.

Vic Fazio, a 20-year congressional Democrat from California, rose to become an influential party leader in the House. He was 79.

The Mississippi 17-year-old is not participating in her high school graduation ceremony because school officials told her to dress like a boy and a federal judge did not block the officials' decision.

Iraq's interior ministry said "indirect fire" and tear gas were used against the scores of demonstrators in the heavily fortified area of the capital. The government declared a citywide curfew.

The country is still recovering from an Islamist insurgency in 2012, NPR's Ofeibea Quist-Arcton reports. An attack in a central town killed 17 soldiers Tuesday.