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Maria Sharapova admits meldonium use to treat various health problems; Lawyer seeks minimum penalty for doctor-prescribed intake

Maria Sharapova said the International Tennis Federation had notified her that she tested positive for a banned substance called Meldonium at the Australian Open in January. Meldonium was used by Soviet troops to boost their indurance and oxygen uptake when they fought in Afghanistan in the 1980s.

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US Senate banking panel sets confirmation hearing for Obama's SEC nominees

The United States Senate Banking Committee is set to hold a confirmation hearing on March 15 for the Obama administration’s two nominees for the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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Judge Extends Sentencing of Arsonist for Fear He Would Do It Again

A judge has decided to extend the sentencing of a man who set an office on fire because he vowed to do it again upon his release.

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Manspreaders in San Francisco Subway Could Be Fined Up to $500

A proposal to fine those who hog seats on the subway is being reviewed by transportation officials. People who take the San Francisco Bay Area transit could soon face a fine if they hog multiple seats.

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Maria Sharapova admits meldonium use to treat various health problems; Lawyer seeks minimum penalty for doctor-prescribed intake

US Senate banking panel sets confirmation hearing for Obama's SEC nominees

Judge Extends Sentencing of Arsonist for Fear He Would Do It Again

Manspreaders in San Francisco Subway Could Be Fined Up to $500

South Carolina Senate Passes Bill on 19-Week Abortion Ban

Minimum Wage in Pennsylvania Increased to $10.15 an Hour

Florida lawmakers abolish cohabitation ban

Jamaican model's lawsuit against Trump's modeling agency to be decided by the end of this month

West Virginia approves drug-testing welfare recipients

Jury Announces Its Verdict on Erin Andrews' Lawsuit Against Stalker and Hotel

U.S. plans to raise issue of Iranian ballistic missile tests at UN

Westlands Water District fined by SEC for misleading investors of financial circumstances

FIFA match agent pleads guilty to money laundering and wire fraud conspiracy

Prepaid card users under investigation, find out tax refunds inaccessible

Obama eyes appellate court judges for Supreme Court vacancy

Oregon Occupier Protesters Indicted to New Charges including Firearm Offences, Theft and Damage of Government Property