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A popular antidepressant is being recalled because it may contain elevated levels of a cancer-causing substance, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. ozarksfirst.com/news/nationa…
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Experts have been tracking the path of parasitic fly as it moved steadily northward in recent years, and Trump administration officials said they spent months preparing for the first cases.
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The beaches will reopen once testing shows bacteria levels have returned to an acceptable range, according to USACE.
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Ryan Lochte, a 12-time Olympic medalist and one of the most decorated swimmers in history, will make a special appearance at the Branson water park on Tuesday, June 16.
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The latest fight over money, deputies and power in Shannon County is now in court, with the county commission suing Sheriff Steven Hogan and asking a judge to stop him from spending funds the commission says were never approved.
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“I thought I was crazy,” said Joe Johnson describing the moment he first saw the baby.
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Ozarks First will stream coverage of the Branson Flag Day Parade on Sunday, June 14.
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