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U.S. approves new drug to manage sickle cell disease, costs $85,000 to $113,000

By Linda A. Johnson, Associated PRess

The monthly infusion, which halves occurrences of sickle cell pain episodes, will carry a list price of roughly $85,000 to $113,000 per year, depending on dosing. Insured patients generally will pay less.

Twitter details political ad ban, admits it’s imperfect

By Barbara Ortutay, Associated Press

Twitter’s new ban on political ads will cover appeals for votes, solicitations for campaign contributions and any political content. But the company quickly acknowledged Friday that it expects to make mistakes as individuals and groups look for loopholes.

Oklahoma judge reduces J&J order in opioid lawsuit by $107 million

By Sean Murphy, Ken Miller, Associated Press

An Oklahoma judge who last summer ordered consumer products giant Johnson & Johnson to pay $572 million to help address the state’s opioid crisis on Friday reduced that amount by $107 million in a final order in the case.

No diary, note, motive found in California school shooting

By Stefanie Dazio, John Antczak, Associated Press

No motive or rationale has been established yet in the Thursday morning shooting at Saugus High School in the Los Angeles suburb of Santa Clarita, said sheriff’s homicide Capt. Kent Wegener.

North Carolina lawmakers redraw state’s congressional map

By Gary Robertson, Associated Press

A replacement map for North Carolina’s congressional districts was finalized Friday, with its lines redrawn to address alleged extreme partisan bias and endangering reelection prospects for two Republicans next year.

Texas archdiocese challenges LGBT anti-discrimination rights

By Associated Press

A Texas archdiocese wants to become a foster care provider, but only if it can be excused from federal rules protecting against anti-LGBT discrimination.

WATCH: Trump unveils plan forcing hospitals to disclose prices

By Associated Press

Disclosure requirements for hospitals would not take effect until 2021; for insurers, the timing is unclear. The requirements do not directly affect doctors.

NFL suspends Cleveland Browns star after violent outburst

By Tom Withers, Associated Press

Following Myles Garrett's shocking actions on national TV, it’s possible the league could come down hard on the former No. 1 overall pick, who made strides in cleaning up his game after picking up some personal fouls earlier this season.

Trump ally Roger Stone found guilty of lying to Congress, witness tampering

By Associated Press

The verdict came Friday, two hours after the jury began its second day of deliberations.

Investigators seek motive in Santa Clarita school shooting

By Stefanie Dazio, John Antczak, Associated Press

Gunfire began around 7:30 a.m. and authorities estimated that the suspect took just 16 seconds to pull out the weapon, shoot five classmates and then himself.