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Pregnant women â and those trying to get pregnant â should not travel to places where the Zika virus is circulating. For children, age is a factor.

Is Zika Dangerous For Kids? It Probably Depends On The Age

Studies have shown that Zika can damage a fetus's brain in the third trimester. Would there also be an impact on the brain of a newborn?

Glioblastomas are the most common malignant brain tumor. About 12,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with the cancer every year.

John McCain Was Diagnosed With A Glioblastoma, Among The Deadliest Of Cancers

About 12,000 people are diagnosed with a glioblastoma each year in the U.S. Fewer than a third of them will survive beyond two years.

Spain's Garbiñe Muguruza defeated Venus Williams to win the women's singles title at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London on Saturday.

Venus Williams Is Edged In Wimbledon Final As Muguruza Wins Second Grand Slam

Williams was unable to take advantage of early chances against Spain's Garbiñe Muguruza — who only grew more accurate and confident as the match progressed.

A woman walks with a Syrian flag during a rally for World Refugee Day across from the White House in Washington, D.C., on June 20.

U.S. Refugee Admissions Pass Trump Administration Cap Of 50,000

The Supreme Court's decision to allow part of President Trump's travel ban to take effect means that starting on July 13, many already-vetted refugees will be denied entry to the U.S.

Fiona, a hippo calf born six weeks premature, on Jan. 24, now weighs at least 375 pounds.

While Fighting The Odds, Fiona The Hippo Became A Social Media Star

Born six weeks premature, Fiona's odds didn't look good. Now the baby hippo is celebrating her six-month birthday alongside all of her followers, who cheer her on through social media.

The Songs Of Sylvan Esso, Like You've Never Heard Them Before

For one day only, members of Wye Oak, The Mountain Goats, Hiss Golden Messenger, Mountain Man and Megafaun joined Sylvan Esso to reimagine and record the electronic duo's music as a full band.

Echis carinatus — aka the carpet viper — is a venomous species that strikes humans in parts of the Middle East and Africa.

Snakebites Make The List Of 'Neglected Tropical Diseases'

They claim about 100,000 lives a year. WHO has now put snakebites on its list of "neglected tropical diseases."

Anthony Scaramucci's financial disclosure form shows assets of up to $85 million.

White House Communications Director Calls Chief Of Staff 'A Paranoiac' And Much Worse

Speaking to The New Yorker, Anthony Scaramucci seems to blame Reince Priebus for "leaks," notably a report about his financial disclosure forms that was based on what were actually public records.

On Monday the Chicago Cubs gave a 2016 World Series championship ring to Steve Bartman, a fan blamed for a team loss in 2003.

Fan Blamed For Chicago Cubs' Loss Gets His Own World Series Ring

"I am happy to be reunited with the Cubs family and positively moving forward with my life," Steve Bartman said after receiving the ring.

Your Favorite Moments Of The Last Week

Coming out of a turbulent week of news, we look at the bright side thanks to messages from listeners sharing their favorite moments of the week.

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