‘Out of Control’ STD Situation Prompts Call for Changes

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NEW YORK (AP) — Sharply rising cases of some sexually transmitted diseases are prompting U.S. health officials to call for new prevention and treatment efforts. Infections rates for some STDs, including gonorrhea and syphilis, have been rising

Family of American Says He Was Freed by Taliban in Swap

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Family members and U.S. officials say an American contractor held hostage in Afghanistan for more than two years by the Taliban has been released. They said Monday his release came in an exchange for