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New rules reduce liver transplants in some states as wasted organs reach record high

The number of life-saving liver transplants has plummeted in some poorer states that already struggled with higher death rates from liver disease and less access to health care.

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McCarthy downplays N.Y. case against Trump, dismisses it as ‘personal money’

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Willis Reed grabs a rebound against the Lakers in the 1970 NBA Finals. (AP)

Willis Reed, who led the Knicks to two NBA titles, dies at 80

His heroic performance during Game 7 of the NBA Finals vs. the Lakers is considered one of the league’s greatest moments.

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Fox News producer alleges sexism, coached testimony, in new lawsuit

Abby Grossberg alleges that she faced discrimination at Fox News and was coached to mislead in her Dominion defamation case deposition.

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