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Olympics-Figure skating-U.S. maintains lead in team event as Malinin struggles in Olympic debut
By Rory CarrollMilan, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Ilia Malinin made his highly anticipated Olympic debut at the Milano Cortina Games on Saturday but was outclassed by Japanese rival Yuma Kagiyama as the United States' lead in the team event was cut to just one point following the men's short programme...Reuters
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North Korea to convene 9th Congress in late February, KCNA reports
SEOUL, Feb 8 (Reuters) - North Korea will convene the 9th Congress in late February in Pyongyang, state media KCNA reported on Sunday, without elaborating on the date.The ruling Workers' Party held a meeting on Saturday to prepare for the Congress, including the agenda and the timing, KCNA said.Reuters
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Hims to stop offering GLP-1 pill after FDA warned of crackdown
FDA on Friday said it would restrict GLP-1 ingredientsNovo, Lilly shares fell after Hims launched the pill on ThursdayHims said the decision followed discussions with stakeholdersBy Anusha Shah and Amina Niasse Feb 7 (Reuters) - Online telehealth company Hims & Hers HIMS.N on Saturday reverse...Reuters
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Olympics-Speed skating-Great aunt Gina would be really proud, says Lollobrigida
Lollobrigida wins Italy's first gold at Milano Cortina OlympicsVictory ends Netherlands' dominance in 3,000m speed skatingLollobrigida balances motherhood and athletic success to inspire othersBy Pearl Josephine Nazare MILAN, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Francesca Lollobrigida said her great aunt, t...Reuters
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3 Doors Down singer Brad Arnold dies at 47 following cancer diagnosis
Arnold was diagnosed last year with kidney cancerBand was known for "Kryptonite" and other hitsBy Jack QueenNEW YORK, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Brad Arnold, a founder and lead singer of American rock band 3 Doors Down, died on Saturday, nine months after disclosing that he had kidney cancer, the gro...Reuters
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Olympics-Curling-Rock-solid Britain beat US to secure semi-final berth
By Aadi NairCORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Britain's Jennifer Dodds and Bruce Mouat beat Canada before ending the United States' unbeaten run to clinch their place in the mixed doubles curling semi-finals at the Milano Cortina Olympics on Saturday.Mouat and Dodds, who were w...Reuters
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Olympics-Figure skating-U.S. maintains lead in team event as Malinin struggles in Olympic debut
By Rory CarrollMilan, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Ilia Malinin made his highly anticipated Olympic debut at the Milano Cortina Games on Saturday but was outclassed by Japanese rival Yuma Kagiyama as the United States' lead in the team event was cut to just one point following the men's short programme...Reuters
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Roche's multiple sclerosis drug fenebrutinib meets goal in late-stage trial
BERLIN, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Swiss pharmaceutical company Roche ROG.S said on Saturday its experimental multiple sclerosis drug fenebrutinib met the main goal in a late-stage trial in patients with primary progressive multiple sclerosis, a rare form of the disease with few treatment options.In the Phas...Reuters
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Olympics-Speed skating-Canadian Maltais credits winner Lollobrigida for pushing her to podium
By Janina Nuno Rios MILAN, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Canada's Valerie Maltais said being pushed by Italian Francesca Lollobrigida helped her stay focused as she skated to the podium in the women's 3,000 metres at the Milano Cortina Games on Saturday.Maltais finished behind Lollobrigida, who set a...Reuters
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US agency investigating if ABC's 'The View' violated equal time rules for political candidates
FCC said in January late-night, daytime talk shows were no longer exempt from equal time rulesTrump has repeatedly pushed FCC to go after broadcast networksFCC chair said in September he was considering probe into ABC talk showBy David ShepardsonWASHINGTON, Feb 7 (Reuters) - The Federal Communicatio...Reuters
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Weight-loss drugs to compete on biggest stage with Super Bowl ads
Novo, Lilly, Hims, Ro line up ads for SundayAds capitalize on consumers seeking out new pillsCost for 30-second spot rose to $10 million, Adweek saysBy Amina Niasse NEW YORK, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Companies looking to sell weight-loss drugs directly to consumers, including Novo Nordisk's NOVOb.CO...Reuters
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US agency investigating if ABC's 'The View' violated equal time rules
WASHINGTON, Feb 7 (Reuters) - The Federal Communications Commission is opening an investigation into whether ABC's "The View" daytime talk show violated equal time rules for interviews with political candidates after an appearance by a Democratic Texas Senate candidate this week, a sourc...Reuters
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Olympics-Ice hockey-US women thump Finland as Germany and Sweden notch up wins
United States stay perfectHosts Italy suffer heavy Swedish defeatGermany earn first winBy Amy Tennery and Trevor Stynes MILAN, Feb 7 (Reuters) - The U.S. crushed Finland 5-0 on Saturday in the women's Olympic ice hockey tournament as Germany secured their first win and hosts Italy suffered a...Reuters
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Hims & Hers to stop offering compounded semaglutide pill after FDA crackdown
Feb 7 (Reuters) - Hims & Hers HIMS.N said in a statement on Saturday that it will stop offering access to the compounded semaglutide pill after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said it would take action against the telehealth provider for its $49 weight-loss pill.Reuters
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Hims & Hers Health Inc Says We Have Decided To Stop Offering Access To Compounded Semaglutide Pill
Feb 7 (Reuters) - Hims & Hers Health Inc HIMS.N:HIMS & HERS HEALTH INC: SINCE LAUNCHING COMPOUNDED SEMAGLUTIDE PILL ON OUR PLATFORM, HAD CONSTRUCTIVE CONVERSATIONS WITH STAKEHOLDERS ACROSS INDUSTRYHIMS & HERS HEALTH INC: WE HAVE DECIDED TO STOP OFFERING ACCESS TO THIS TREATMENTSource te...Reuters
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Israel's Netanyahu expected to meet Trump in US on Wednesday and discuss Iran
Feb 7 (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to meet U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday in Washington, where they will discuss negotiations with Iran, Netanyahu's office said on Saturday.Iranian and U.S. officials held indirect nuclear talks in the Omani capital ...Reuters
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Olympics-Speed skating-Inspired Lollobrigida wins Italy's first gold of Games
Lollobrigida wins 3,000m to give Italy first gold at Milano-CortinaItalian sets Olympic record with 3:54.28 on her 35th birthdayNorway's Wiklund and Canada's Maltais complete podiumBy Pearl Josephine Nazare and Janina Nuno RiosMILAN, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Francesca Lollobrigida powered to victor...Reuters
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Olympics-Ice hockey-US crush Finland, Knight ties goal record at Games
By Amy Tennery and Trevor Stynes MILAN, Feb 7 (Reuters) - The U.S. pummelled Finland 5-0 for their second straight win at the Milano Cortina Games on Saturday, as arch-rivals Canada prepared to begin their title defence against SwitzerlandCaptain Hilary Knight tied the all-time U.S. women's ...Reuters
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US-led Board of Peace to hold first meeting of leaders February 19
Meeting to serve as fundraising for Gaza reconstruction, Axios reportsTrump's board aims to resolve global conflicts, raising concerns among expertsMany Western allies cautious, permanent membership costs $1 billionBy Lucia Mutikani and Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, Feb 7 (Reuters) - The Board o...Reuters
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Former French minister Lang resigns from Arab World Institute over Epstein ties
PARIS, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Jack Lang, a former French culture minister, has resigned as president of the Arab World Institute, the French Foreign Affairs Ministry said on Saturday, after revelations of his past contacts with Jeffrey Epstein and the launch of a financial investigation. Ear...Reuters
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