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Thursday, May 14 170 stories · 61 outlets · top Δ 1.00

CBS News reports a new clue has emerged in the Janet Walsh murder investigation, which remains open after nearly 45 years.  Labour’s Angela Rayner says she has been cleared regarding her tax affairs, a development that strengthens her position within the party.  Separately, The Guardian published a study indicating prostate cancer screening can save lives, though the benefit is small.

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Janet Walsh murder: Will new clue solve 1979 cold case?

CBS News · Tier B3 outletsyesterday

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CBS Newsκ .76Δ .52Janet Walsh murder: Will new clue solve 1979 cold case?

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Labour’s Angela Rayner says she has been cleared over UK tax affairs

Al Jazeera · Tier B3 outletsyesterday

Rayner’s clearance strengthens her political position

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Financial Timesκ .32Δ 1.00Angela Rayner says she has been cleared over tax affairs Bloomberg Politicsκ .22Δ 1.00Starmer Rival Angela Rayner Cleared of Wrongdoing in Tax Probe

Prostate cancer screening can save lives but ‘absolute benefit is small’, study says

The Guardian · Tier A2 outlets5h ago

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STAT Newsκ .62Δ .22PSA screening for prostate cancer reduces disease-specific deaths, new review shows

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