US vaccine advisers say not all babies need a hepatitis B shot at birth
NEW YORK (AP) — A federal vaccine advisory committee voted on Friday to end the longstanding recommendation that all U. S. babies get the hepatitis B vaccine on the day they’re born. A loud chorus of medical and public health leaders decried the actions of the panel, whose current members were all appointed by U. S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. — a leading anti-vaccine activist before this year becoming the nation’s top health official. “This is the group that can’t shoot...
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- House Republicans subpoena Jack Smith for closed-door interview about his prosecutions of Trump
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- Ole Miss loses coach, but moves up a spot in College Football Playoff rankings; Ohio St still No. 1
- James Solomon is elected Jersey City mayor, turning away ex-NJ Gov. Jim McGreeveys comeback bid
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- Pope Leo XIV shares his thoughts on the conclave, reflects on spirituality and future travels
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- Shoppers scoured for deals online on Cyber Monday and delivered strong sales for retailers
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- Former Trump lawyer Alina Habba is disqualified as top New Jersey prosecutor, US appeals court rules
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- Crypto stocks help pull Wall Street lower and threaten its 5-day winning streak
- Hong Kong fire probe reveals unsafe netting as public mourns and government stifles dissent
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Sun, 30 Nov 2025
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- Vote count under way in Honduras to elect new president in a close race after Trumps intervention
- Post-Thanksgiving travelers in Chicago see hundreds of flights canceled and delayed after snowstorm
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