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President Donald Trump and other federal officials on Monday linked the country’s rising autism rates to acetaminophen use during pregnancy, and announced the federal government is changing the label for products such as Tylenol. Other research studies found no link between Tylenol and autism. Medical experts say the recent research review could be a reason for further investigation, but is not evidence of a definitive link. In other news, a mysterious fireball tore through the Texas sky Sunday, prompting confusion, awe and a flurry of speculation on social media about what the object was. Sky gazers reported seeing the fiery orb, described as bright red, orange or green and eerily silent, around 8:30 p.m. Some reported pieces of the object were visibly breaking off; Dallas officials say Oak View Group is withholding key financial records after ending its management role at Fair Park last week, leaving the city without critical booking and deposit data as it takes over the historic South Dallas venue; and Cowboys owner Jerry Jones told reporters on Monday that he doesn’t plan to honor Parsons with a tribute.

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