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HealthAug 4, 2026

Chipotle pulls jalapeños from some restaurants as health officials investigate salmonella outbreak

Chipotle Mexican Grill said Tuesday that it had removed jalapeños from some of its restaurants, after determining the peppers could potentially be tied to a salmonella outbreak public health officials are investigating

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HealthJul 21, 2026

Cubs reliever Trent Thornton hoping to avoid IL after he was struck on heel by comebacker

Cubs reliever Trent Thornton is day to day with a bruised left heel after he was struck by a comebacker

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HealthJun 27, 2026

Royals’ Ragans to undergo elbow surgery Wednesday

Kansas City Royals left-hander Cole Ragans will undergo elbow surgery on Wednesday that will determine the degree of repair needed

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HealthJun 20, 2026

At least 12 shot after SUV pulls up and opens fire on a crowd, Chicago police say

Police in Chicago say at least 12 people in a crowd on a street suffered gunshot wounds after an SUV pulled up and two people inside started shooting

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HealthJun 2, 2026

Edward Cabrera and Matthew Boyd are close to returning to the Cubs' rotation

Edward Cabrera and Matthew Boyd are close to returning to the banged-up rotation for the Chicago Cubs after being sidelined by injuries

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HealthMay 21, 2026

Cubs RHP Cabrera optimistic after leaving game vs. Brewers with blister on middle finger

Cubs right-hander Edward Cabrera is optimistic about making his next start after leaving Wednesday night’s game against Milwaukee because of a blister on his right middle finger

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HealthApr 21, 2026

Cubs' Matthew Boyd to return Wednesday vs. Phillies and closer Daniel Palencia is progressing

Chicago Cubs left-hander Matthew Boyd will start Wednesday against Philadelphia

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HealthApr 14, 2026

Rays move right-hander Ryan Pepiot to 60-day IL for more recovery time from hip injury

The Tampa Bay Rays have transferred right-hander Ryan Pepiot to the 60-day injured list

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HealthDec 12, 2025

Illinois becomes 12th state to provide medical aid in dying for the terminally ill

Illinois residents with terminal illnesses may choose to end their lives on their own terms under a law Gov. JB Pritzker has signed