Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has formally withdrawn President Trump's proposed 'anti-weaponization' fund ahead of his confirmation hearing. Two Republican senators had sought a written guarantee that Trump would not revive the controversial proposal. The NPR report also notes that Trump called off planned strikes on Iran over a potential deal, though that development is not corroborated by the second report.
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BBC News – World Country music star, actor and philanthropist Dolly Parton has died aged 80. Her death was announced by her nephew Brian Seaver on Instagram and by her team, which said she died after a brief battle with cancer. Tributes have been paid by celebrities including Lily Tomlin, Jamie Lee Curtis, Bernie Sanders and Kacey Musgraves.
BBC News – World Two unvaccinated people have died of measles in Pennsylvania, marking the first U.S. measles deaths of the year. The deaths come as measles cases nationwide have reached their highest level since the virus was eliminated in the country, amid declining vaccination rates.
NPR – World A fire erupted early Wednesday in a nursery for newborns on the third floor of Islamabad's largest government hospital, killing 14 babies, according to Pakistani officials. Officials have ordered an immediate inquiry. One report attributed the high death toll to poor enforcement of building safety regulations.
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