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Pennsylvania reports two additional measles-associated deaths

Pennsylvania reports two additional measles-associated deaths

Sept 15 (Reuters) - The Pennsylvania Department of Health on Tuesday confirmed two more measles-associated deaths, both in unvaccinated individuals, bringing the state's total fatalities linked to the disease to four.

A fourth measles death is reported in Pennsylvania

A fourth measles death is reported in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania officials are reporting a fourth measles-associated death

Trust in measles vaccines falls in US, Reuters Ipsos poll finds

Trust in measles vaccines falls in US, Reuters Ipsos poll finds

By Jason Lange and Yasmeen Abutaleb WASHINGTON, Sept 15 (Reuters) - Americans' trust in vaccines for deadly childhood diseases including measles has fallen in recent years, a new Reuters/Ipsos poll found, a troubling sign for the country as it experiences its worst measles outbreaks in decades.

Woman dies of complications from measles in western Pennsylvania

Woman dies of complications from measles in western Pennsylvania

By David French NEW YORK, Sept 13 (Reuters) - The death toll in Pennsylvania's measles outbreak rose this weekend with a county coroner's report of a woman's death from complications related to the disease.

Pennsylvania officials report state's 3rd death involving measles

Pennsylvania officials report state's 3rd death involving measles

A Pennsylvania woman's death is the state's third this year involving the measles virus

Pennsylvania reports third measles-related death of 2026

Pennsylvania reports third measles-related death of 2026

Pennsylvania reported its third measles-related death of the year after a woman, 40, died from complications related to the disease.

Wiping out measles impossible due to vaccine hesitancy in rich countries, says Gates

Wiping out measles impossible due to vaccine hesitancy in rich countries, says Gates

By Jennifer Rigby LONDON, Sept 15 (Reuters) - Vaccine hesitancy in rich countries means ending measles as a global public health threat is not currently possible, Bill Gates told Reuters in an interview.

Experts urge FDA to set clear safety and access standards for psychedelic drugs

Experts urge FDA to set clear safety and access standards for psychedelic drugs

By Puyaan Singh and Kamal Choudhury Sept 14 (Reuters) - Doctors, veterans, pharmacists and therapists on Monday urged the U.S.

FDA holds public hearing on psychedelic drugs as Trump-driven push gathers pace

FDA holds public hearing on psychedelic drugs as Trump-driven push gathers pace

By Puyaan Singh and Kamal Choudhury Sept 14 (Reuters) - The U.S.

States Reach Settlement with Trump Administration Over AmeriCorps Program Cuts

States Reach Settlement with Trump Administration Over AmeriCorps Program Cuts

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and 24 other state leaders have reached a settlement in a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration regarding significant changes to AmeriCorps. The settlement mandates that AmeriCorps must provide at least 30 days' notice before making any substantial changes to its services or conducting mass layoffs, and must explain the legal authority for such actions. This agreement protects funding for AmeriCorps programs through fiscal year 2026. The lawsuit was initiated in April 2025 after the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) recalled hundreds of National Civilian Community Corps members, placed federal employees on administrative leave, and ordered AmeriCorps to terminate grants for over 1,000 community service programs, including several in Pennsylvania. Previously, a federal court had ordered the Trump administration to reinstate the terminated programs, and the Office of Budget Management agreed to release approximately $184 million in funds. The settlement ...

NFL season opener overshadows Trump speech with 25 million viewers

NFL season opener overshadows Trump speech with 25 million viewers

By Harshita Mary Varghese and Aditya Soni Sept 14 (Reuters) - More than 25 million viewers watched the Seattle Seahawks beat the New England Patriots in the NFL's season opener last week, giving the league a strong prime-time start that eclipsed President Donald Trump's speech at a Republican

US Rep. Tom Tiffany says he sustained minor injuries after plane makes emergency landing

US Rep. Tom Tiffany says he sustained minor injuries after plane makes emergency landing

Sept 13 (Reuters) - Representative Tom Tiffany, the Republican nominee for Wisconsin governor, said he and his pilot swam to safety after a plane in which they were traveling lost power and made an emergency water landing on a lake in central Wisconsin, sustaining minor injuries.