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Nicki Minaj opens up about navigating parental anxiety after birth of her son
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Typhoon Koinu makes landfall in southern Taiwan, causing 190 injuries but no deaths
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Indiana medical board reprimands doctor who publicly discussed providing abortion services to 10-year-old Ohio rape victim
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'Across the Spider-Verse' spins box office with $120.5 million debut
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Kimora Lee Simmons and daughter Aoki reveals Russell Simmons' alleged abusive behavior, says 'don't attack my family'
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