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Trump declares public health emergency in US

President Trump cites widespread addiction to prescription painkillers, heroin and other opiates.

President cites widespread addiction to prescription painkillers, heroin and other opiates
Catalan leader says he's not prepared to call snap elections
A special report on PFI offshore companies, who pay little or no tax
And an interview with American funk legend Bootsy Collins

(Photo: President Trump's White House announcement on public health emergency; credit - Alex Wong/Getty Images)

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Thu 26 Oct 201722:00
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