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A new study suggests that a pill used for emergency contraception could be repurposed at a higher dose as an abortion drug, providing a possible alternative to mifepristone, one of the two drugs used in the most common type of abortion in the U.S. spectrumnews1.com/oh/clevela…

Crews are working to fix a water main break in Mt. Lebanon Township. cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/news/…

President Donald Trump has ordered the release of thousands of classified governmental documents about the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy, which has fueled conspiracy theories for decades. spectrumnews1.com/oh/clevela…

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says flu cases are on the rise, along with a spike in emergency room visits. bit.ly/40P2wP6

After Eaton Fire devastation, over 400 pets reunited with owners, but more than 100 still awaiting reunion. cbsn.ws/40ttudP

200 Palestinian prisoners were released by Israel into Ramallah on Saturday after Hamas returned four female soldier hostages that were held in Gaza since Oct. 7, 2023. Palestinians could be seen celebrating and greeting the prisoners who arrived in buses.

The City of Cincinnati rolled out a new violence reduction blueprint — a move that city leaders said will ensure that every Cincinnati neighborhood is thriving, safe and free of violence. spectrumnews1.com/oh/cincinn…

A sunfish in Japan got sick when its aquarium closed. Human cutouts helped it recover. cbsn.ws/3PLWvwl

Freight trains will soon be traveling faster through some parts of Maine spectrumlocalnews.com/me/mai…

Chris Ruder, Spikeball Founder and CEO, explains how he and his friends put roundnet on the global map, plus, how Spikeball helps people "find their circle." cheddar.com/media/from-his-b…

Experts have warned that the LA fires may have unleashed potentially toxic ash around homes, posing a serious health risk to residents. The toxic ash is a result of the blazes triggering chemical reactions in paint, furniture, cars, and electronics. Even safe chemicals found in household materials, like titanium dioxide in paint or copper in pipes, can form compounds that are more reactive after a fire, said Mohammed Baalousha, a professor of environmental health sciences at the University of South Carolina. Victims of the LA fire who are attempting to revisit their homes and sift through the fire damage will need to use protective gear to avoid health complications. According to experts, the ash may contain harmful substances such as lead, asbestos, or arsenic. In other wildfire-affected regions, such as Maui, residents were prohibited from returning to contaminated sites for approximately two months due to health concerns.According to Los Angeles County officials, residents will not be allowed to return to many locations for at least a week. Officials are emphasizing the importance of safety operations in the affected areas.

Statement from President Joe Biden

A deal reached between Israel and Hamas that will see some hostages freed and pause the war in Gaza, President-elect Donald Trump announced Wednesday. MORE: bit.ly/3DT8VQD

Biden says "I have given my heart and my soul to our nation" ahead of farewell address. cbsn.ws/40xodmG

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The wildfires in Los Angeles are continuing to wreak havoc in the U.S.’s second-largest city; leading deaths, displacement, and destruction. Meanwhile, high winds are expected to stifle firefighters' progress later in the week. Swipe to learn more about the latest out of the deadly fires.

President Biden argued in a speech Monday that his administration has strengthened partnerships around the world, bettered the United States' position on the global stage and weakened key adversaries. cbsn.ws/3PztZ0R

President Biden will deliver a farewell address to the nation from the Oval Office on Wednesday, Jan. 15. cbsn.ws/4jdECnS