## Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell ‘answered every single question' from DOJ: Defense lawyer

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Ghislaine Maxwell, the convicted accomplice of notorious sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, began meeting with top Department of Justice official Todd Blanche in a Florida courthouse.

Ghislaine Maxwell, the imprisoned accomplice of notorious sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, "answered every single question" that she was asked Thursday in an extraordinary hours-long meeting with a top Department of Justice official in a Florida courthouse, her attorney said.

Blanche met with Maxwell after what he said Tuesday would be an effort to get information from her about potential other abusers of girls and young women connected to Epstein.

"We had a very productive day today with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche and Ghislaine Maxwell," Markus told reporters outside U.S. District Court in Tallahassee.

The attorney declined to answer when asked if Maxwell would meet with Blanche for a second day.

"There was also no credible evidence found that Epstein blackmailed prominent individuals as part of his actions," the memo said.

Perpetuating unfounded theories about Epstein serves neither of those ends," the DOJ memo said. »

### Macron declares: France will recognize Palestinian state

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"From a historic commitment to a just and lasting peace in the Middle East, I have decided that France will recognize the state of Palestine," he wrote, adding that he will make "a solemn declaration at the United Nations General Assembly in New York in September."

According to Macron, "The urgency today is to end the war in Gaza and provide aid to the civilian population. »

### World's first IVF rhino pregnancy 'could save species'

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World's first IVF rhino pregnancy 'could save species'.

Scientists have achieved the world's first IVF rhino pregnancy, successfully transferring a lab-created rhino embryo into a surrogate mother.

But it showed that the technique had worked and that a viable pregnancy through rhino IVF was possible. »

### UnitedHealth says it is cooperating with DOJ investigations into Medicare billing practices

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UnitedHealth Group revealed Thursday it is facing Department of Justice investigations over its Medicare billing practices, adding to a string of setbacks for a company that owns the nation's largest and most powerful private insurer.

UnitedHealth also said it has launched a third-party review of its business policies and performance metrics.

In the filing, UnitedHealth said it "has full confidence in its practices and is committed to working cooperatively with the Department throughout this process.". »

### Food Network star Anne Burrell died by suicide, medical examiner determines

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Anne Burrell, the Food Network chef beloved for her wit and talent in the kitchen, died by suicide last month after being found unresponsive in her Brooklyn home, New York officials said Thursday.

The cause of death was confirmed by New York City's Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, citing acute intoxication from multiple substances.

Burrell appeared on different programs over the years, including "Chef Wanted," "Chopped" and "Food Network Star." »

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