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The group did not determine a causal relationship between the drug and autism, or suggest barring the drug altogether, she said.

They have said barring the acceptance of mail ballots received after election day would also create barriers for voters, especially in large state such as California that need time to process large volumes of ballots.

But barring disaster — never count out the Dodgers’ bullpen — the team is guaranteed at least two more games at home this season.

A Democratic gain of that magnitude seems unlikely next year, barring a complete and utter GOP collapse.

Under the terms of his original contract, he would have been automatically hired for the same four-year deal 90 days before the old contract expired, barring earlier action by the school board.