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Why Tobacco Industry Giants Backed Raising The Minimum Age Of Purchase

Congress is trying to crack down on teenagers and young adults using tobacco products, including e-cigarettes. Tony Dejak/AP hide caption

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Why Tobacco Industry Giants Backed Raising The Minimum Age Of Purchase

President Trump has signed off on raising the age of sale from 18 to 21 for cigarettes and e-cigarettes. Health advocates worry it guards the industry from further sweeping regulations.

Trump called him 'the strong, silent type.' Now, Cipollone testifies about Jan. 6

Before he joined the Trump White House, Pat Cipollone typically worked behind the scenes. That changed when he took a central role in President Trump's Senate impeachment trial. Drew Angerer/Getty Images hide caption

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Trump called him 'the strong, silent type.' Now, Cipollone testifies about Jan. 6

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Trump called him 'the strong, silent type.' Now, Cipollone testifies about Jan. 6

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Why Tobacco Industry Giants Backed Raising The Minimum Age Of Purchase

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Why Tobacco Industry Giants Backed Raising The Minimum Age Of Purchase

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In Austria's Alps, 'A Hidden Life' Of World War II Resistance

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Movies

In Austria's Alps, 'A Hidden Life' Of World War II Resistance

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In Austria's Alps, 'A Hidden Life' Of World War II Resistance

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Drug Overdoses Contribute To Rise In Midlife Mortality In Ohio River Valley

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Drug Overdoses Contribute To Rise In Midlife Mortality In Ohio River Valley

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Some Big Health Care Policy Changes Are Hiding In The Federal Spending Package

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Some Big Health Care Policy Changes Are Hiding In The Federal Spending Package

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Some Big Health Care Policy Changes Are Hiding In The Federal Spending Package

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Ram Dass, Spiritual Teacher And Psychedelics Pioneer, Dies At 88

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Ram Dass, Spiritual Teacher And Psychedelics Pioneer, Dies At 88

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North Korea Promises A Christmas Surprise. Here Are The Options

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North Korea Promises A Christmas Surprise. Here Are The Options

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