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Workers at the at J.C. Newman cigar factory, using vintage machines, some 90 years old, make cigars on April 21, 2016, in Tampa Bay, Florida. Company President Eric Newman says new regulations on cigars expected any day now from the US Food and Drug

Feds announce final e-cigarette rule that nearly bans them

Big question remaining is how many will be grandfathered in, how many need feds' approval

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Eddie Herrera and Jacqueline Gomez on prom day in May.

Boyfriend gets 25 years for prom date's death
Jacqueline Gomez was found dead in a hotel room after her prom in 2014.

politics

George H.W. Bush, George W. Bush and Jeb Bush are seen in this 2006 photo.

Bush 41, 43 won't be endorsing Trump
The former presidents aren't getting behind the presumptive nominee.

people

Stories of prescription drug use by Prince continue to build as we wait for the results of his toxicology scans.

Prince's death: Singer had Percocet in system, 'Star Tribune' reports
The latest on the investigation into the singer's death, his estate and tributes.

nation

U.S. Army solider patrols the area near Pul-e Alam, Afghanistan. A Government Accountability Office study shows that the Pentagon has not done enough to reduce concerns troops have about seeking mental health care.

Pentagon perpetuates stigma of mental health counseling, study says
As suicides remain at record levels, troops still fear seeking help will hurt careers.

politics

Hillary Clinton speaks to guests attending the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies reception, at the Washington Hilton on May 4, 2016.

Fact check: Hillary Clinton wasn't a 'birther'
Donald Trump again has repeated the false claim that Hillary Clinton "started" the so-called "birther" movement against Barack Obama in 2008.

nba

Nov 11, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; Indiana Pacers head coach Frank Vogel reacts on the side line during the third quarter against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. The Indiana Pacers won 102-91. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports

Frank Vogel out as Indiana Pacers head coach
Vogel was 250-181 during his five-and-a-half seasons with the team

world

A 29-year-old man arrived in good condition to Honolulu, Hawaii, on Wednesday aboard a Coast Guard boat after being rescued by merchant mariners in the Pacific Ocean and surviving a two-month ordeal at sea.

Man lost at sea for months watched companions die
Colombian boat lost power in the ocean, and there was only one survivor, who ate fish and seagulls to survive.

'Today' news anchor Natalie Morales will become the NBC morning show's West Coast anchor this summer, while picking up 'Access Hollywood' hosting duties.

Natalie Morales to head west for 'Today,' 'Access'
'Today' news anchor will become show's West Coast anchor and a host of 'Access Hollywood.'

nfl

Johnny Manziel arrives at court for his initial appearance.

Johnny Manziel appears in court, is told by judge to not contact former girlfriend
During arraignment hearing, he is also ordered to not possess any firearms.