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Admiral Testifies as Local, Legal, Health Updates Surface

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Washington — A Navy admiral told Congress this week that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth did not issue a 'kill them all' order as lawmakers examined an attack that killed two survivors near Venezuela and sought additional information. This week also saw Missoula athletic victories, a Pee Dee IceCats roster move, an Oct. 6 newborn placed under Iowa Safe Haven care, stalled legal action relating to a mortgage-fraud prosecution, ongoing protests over New York's Medical Aid in Dying bill, and researchers reporting one HPV vaccine dose may match two. Based on 8 articles reviewed and supporting research.

Timeline

Oct. 6 — Baby born and taken into Iowa DHS custody under Safe Haven law.
This week — Researchers reported a single HPV vaccine dose appears as effective as two.
This week — Missoula's Katharine Berkoff won a U.S. Open gold medal in Austin, Texas.
This week — A Navy admiral testified to Congress about an attack near Venezuela that killed survivors.
This week — Protests occurred urging Gov. Kathy Hochul to veto the Medical Aid in Dying bill; no decision announced.

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