First Deaths Reported From Parasite Outbreak Linked To Lettuce. What You Need To Know - August 4

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The parasite outbreak linked to lettuce has turned deadly after two deaths were reported in Michigan, officials say both people had "significant underlying health conditions" and doctors say the risk of death is extremely low; a suspect has been arrested in connection with a massive wildfire in Spokane, Washington; President Trump says he's disappointed with U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro for dropping her case against the former Olympian David Hearn, who was charged with vandalizing the newly renovated reflecting pool; President Trump says he called off plans for a massive attack on Iran over the weekend, Iran denies any talks with the U.S. are underway but Trump claims the Strait of Hormuz will be fully reopened as soon as today; high oil prices triggered by the war are driving up earnings for major American energy companies; the number of cyberattacks targeting U.S. water systems is growing, with sources saying at least a dozen states are reporting that they've been impacted; one of the

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