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US Births Lowest In 3 Decades Despite Improving Economy

America’s baby bust isn’t over. The nation’s birth rates last year reached record lows for women in their teens and 20s, a government report shows, leading to the fewest babies in 32 years. The provisional report, released Wednesday and based…

New Orleans Wins NBA Draft Lottery, Right To Pick No. 1; Hornets Pick 12th

The Pelicans bucked seriously long odds Tuesday night, winning the NBA draft lottery and the right to have the first chance at selecting the former Duke star next month β€” and potentially pairing him with Anthony Davis, in what would immediately become one of the league’s most intriguing frontcourt duos.

Montana Gov. Bullock Joins 2020 Democratic Presidential Race

Montana Gov. Steve Bullock announced Tuesday that he is seeking the Democratic presidential nomination, distinguishing himself among nearly two dozen candidates as the field’s only statewide elected official to win a state that President Donald Trump carried in 2016.

Fighting Back Increasingly Part Of School Shooting Guidance

β€œIn all honesty, I don’t know of another strategy,” said teacher Kelly Chavis, whose Rock Hill, South Carolina, school endorses a strategy known as Avoid, Deny, Defend. β€œWhat else would you do if you did not try to get away in a situation?”

Schick Owner Buys Harry’s In New Shaving War Alliance

The owner of Schick razors is acquiring upstart shaving company Harry’s for $1.37 billion, continuing a trend of consolidation in the shaving industry, where established brands have struggled with the rise of digital-savvy newcomers.

Teen Who Charged Attackers Was Lone Death In School Shooting

The lone fatality in the Colorado high school shooting was Kendrick Castillo, a friendly 18-year-old who, witnesses said, leaped from his desk in a literature class and charged the two attackers, sacrificing his life to buy classmates time to escape.

Walmart Raises Minimum Age To Buy Tobacco To 21

Walmart said Wednesday that it will raise the minimum age to buy tobacco products and e-cigarettes at its U.S. stores to 21 amid growing pressure from regulators to cut tobacco sales and use among minors.

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