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Today’s Headlines: The 5 missing individuals on the OceanGate's Titan submersible have been confirmed dead due to a catastrophic implosion near the Titanic shipwreck. The US Navy had detected the implosion but its source was uncertain at the time. The names of the bail guarantors for Representative George Santos have been revealed as his father and aunt. Florida's ban on Medicaid coverage for gender-affirming healthcare has been ruled unconstitutional. Former Texas representative Will Hurd has joined the 2024 presidential primary as a Republican candidate. The FDA has approved the first gene therapy for muscular dystrophy, but it comes at a high cost and with restrictions.
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Independent: Five men on missing Titanic sub confirmed dead after debris reveals ‘catastrophic implosion’ 

CNN: Titanic-bound submersible suffered ‘catastrophic implosion.’ The US Navy detected an implosion Sunday and told rescuers, an official tells CNN

NY Times: George Santos Was Bailed Out by His Father and Aunt, Court Records Show

Axios: Florida transgender Medicaid ban unconstitutional, judge rules

Axios: Former Rep. Hurd announces 2024 presidential bid

NPR: Muscular dystrophy patients get first gene therapy

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Edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson
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