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Convicted and cashing in? Au pair in Virginia murder plot tries to sell her story
Juliana Peres Magalhães testified she was seeking a streaming deal for at least $10,000. But Virginia’s “Son of Sam” law could direct funds to victims in the Brendan Banfield case.
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AI medical advice gave a real doctor's credentials. Why people are turning to bots for help
When News4 asked one chatbot for medical advice, it showed a disclaimer message but then claimed to be a real doctor and provided a California doctor’s license number.
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‘He would be here if not for ChatGPT': Grieving parents sue AI companies
Two families are suing AI companies after they say chatbots contributed to their children’s deaths.
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Trouble sleeping? Why wearing socks to bed could help you get better rest
Research shows slipping on a pair of socks before bed could help you fall asleep faster and have better quality sleep.
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The dogtor is in: Meet the dogs working full-time at a D.C. children's hospital
A few of the full-time employees at Children’s National Hospital have a knack for healing hearts — despite having no background in cardiology.
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Road to remission: New treatment for advanced melanoma gives patients hope
The new FDA-approved treatment uses a patient’s own tumor and immune system to fight the disease.
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Colorectal cancer survivor diagnosed at 40 showed almost no symptoms – except this one
According to the Colorectal Cancer Alliance, the most common symptom is no symptom at all. Here’s what a survivor and a doctor say about colorectal cancer screening and prevention.
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A tiny birthmark was 1st sign of Virginia college student's deadly cancer
Melanoma is the second-most-common type of cancer diagnosed in 15 to 19-year-olds and the most common form of cancer affecting young adults age 25 to 29. Here’s the story of Mari Tisera, who died at age 20
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Take a look inside LA Chargers coach NaVorro Bowman's $5.2 million Virginia mansion
NFL linebackers coach and Prince George’s County native NaVorro Bowman is putting his mansion in McLean, Virginia, on the market. Take a look inside.
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Seeking a sickle cell cure: 12-year-old in DC is 1st patient in US to get new gene therapy
A 12-year-old boy who suffers debilitating pain because of sickle cell disease has become the first patient in the U.S. to undergo a newly approved gene therapy.
