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RJ Reynolds Sues California Over Flavored Tobacco Ban

On Tuesday, the state’s voters overwhelmingly supported letting a two-year-old law take effect. The company’s lawsuit is viewed by anti-smoking advocates as a tactic that could keep menthol cigarettes on the market longer.

By Christina Jewett

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CVS and Walgreens Near $10 Billion Deal to Settle Opioid Cases

The agreement would resolve thousands of lawsuits over the retailers’ role in the addiction crisis. But a large majority of state, local and tribal governments must sign on for it to take effect.

By Jan Hoffman

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Domestic Fliers Will Need Real ID Compliant Identification in 2023

For years, the government has warned travelers they will need security-enhanced identification to board domestic flights, and for years the requirement has been delayed. Now they mean it.

By Debra Kamin

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OB-GYN Residency Programs Face Tough Choice on Abortion Training

Many residency programs for obstetricians and gynecologists are in a risky position, caught between state abortion bans and accreditation requirements.

By Jan Hoffman