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Saturday, 31 December 2022

Title 42 is only the start of Biden’s anti-immigrant policies

Supreme Court Title 42 vote keeps border shut to asylum seekers, and Biden immigration policies too close to those of Trump.

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Russia-Ukraine war has shocked Putin — and military vets like me

Russia-Ukraine war has shocked Putin in 2022 — and made American military and army veterans and officers like me feel very happy to be wrong about nuclear war.

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Andrew Tate’s arrest inspires misinformation, memes and defenders online

Following the arrest of influencer Andrew Tate in Romania on suspicion of human trafficking and rape, social media was flooded with memes and misinformation.

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Keenan Cahill, YouTube creator who made videos lip-syncing with celebrities, dies at 27

Keenan Cahill, a popular YouTube creator who made lip-sync videos with celebrities like 50 Cent, Katy Perry, Justin Bieber and more, died on Thursday after

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I started making 2023 goals rooted in regrets. That’s when my inner tween came out.

If you're making 2023 goals rooted in regrets and shame, maybe you'll need someone to defend you from yourself. That someone might be a younger version of you.

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Their Mothers Were Teenagers. They Didn’t Want That for Themselves.

Teen pregnancies have plummeted, as has child poverty. The result is a profound change in the forces that bring opportunity between generations.

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December 31, 2022 at 02:00AM

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La tecnología que influirá en nuestra vida cotidiana en 2023

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La inteligencia artificial estará más presente con los asistentes virtuales, es muy probable que continúe el caos en Twitter y Tesla tendrá que enfrentar a sus competidores.

The ‘Red Wave’ Washout: How Skewed Polls Fed a False Election Narrative

The errant surveys spooked some candidates into spending more money than necessary, and diverted help from others who otherwise had a fighting chance of winning.

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December 31, 2022 at 12:00AM

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Friday, 30 December 2022

Here's what saved the economy in 2022

In 2022, jobs and housing saved the economy. What about in 2023? Inflation, recession and other ills that hurt but could have been worse.

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End of pandemic may finally be in sight in Chinese city where it began

Three years after it recorded the world’s first cases of the coronavirus, the central Chinese city of Wuhan is once again besieged by Covid-19.

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A podcast revives interest in mysterious death of a Mexican corrido singer

A successful podcast has revived interest in the life of the late "King of the Corrido" Mexican singer Chalino Sánchez, 31, found dead 30 years ago.

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22 celebrities who came out in 2022

As 2022 comes to an end, NBC Out is celebrating the actors, athletes and other public figures who have come out publicly this year.

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Thursday, 29 December 2022

Pope Emeritus Benedict is 'lucid and vigilant' but still in serious condition, Vatican says

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI is "lucid and vigilant," the Vatican said Thursday, but still remains in serious condition.

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A look back at the beloved internet-famous animals who died in 2022

People online mourned Noodle the pug, P-22 and other beloved animals who died this year.

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These Latinos passed away in 2022. They leave a lasting legacy.

Eleven Latinos who died in 2022 left a profound imprint on American institutions, from Hispanics in the arts and entertainment to legal and civil rights.

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Princeton University student who went missing on campus died by suicide, prosecutors say

The Princeton University student who went missing on campus and was found dead in October died by suicide, local prosecutors announced Wednesday.

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In Mexico, legal struggle to free women jailed for abortion continues

About 200 women are still in prison in Mexico under outdated anti-abortion state laws even though the Supreme Court decriminalized abortion last year, advocates said.

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Here's what saved the economy in 2022

In 2022, jobs and housing saved the economy. What about in 2023? Inflation, recession and other ills that hurt but could have been worse.

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The Tech That Will Invade Our Lives in 2023

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Say hello to new-and-improved A.I. assistants, and move over to brands like Twitter and Tesla.

Wednesday, 28 December 2022

New Netanyahu government makes West Bank settlement expansion top priority

Benjamin Netanyahu’s incoming hard-line government put West Bank settlement expansion at the top of its list of priorities on Wednesday.

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97-year-old former Nazi death camp secretary appeals conviction

A former secretary at the Nazi Stutthof concentration camp during World War II, appeals conviction of being an accessory to more than 10,000 murders.

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U.S. considers new Covid rules for travelers from China amid surge in cases

Alarmed by China’s surge in Covid-19 cases, the Biden administration is considering new rules for travelers from the country, two U.S. officials said.

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Why the Russian doomsday scenario hasn't happened — yet

Russia-Ukraine war has shocked Putin in 2022 — and made American military and army veterans and officers like me feel very happy to be wrong about nuclear war.

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Race for G.O.P. Chair Obscures the Party’s Bigger Problems

Ronna McDaniel’s quest for a fourth term atop the Republican National Committee has triggered an ugly intraparty fight between the right and the farther right. Figuring out how to win back swing voters is not a top priority.

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December 28, 2022 at 02:00AM

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Tuesday, 27 December 2022

Deadly blizzard that killed 57 people still wreaking havoc across U.S.

The deadly blizzard that has killed at least 57 people across the United States was still producing "extremely heavy snow" on Tuesday, the National Weather Serv

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New AI technology ChatGPT raising questions about human creativity

ChatGPT is a new artificial intelligence technology that can write term papers, software and legal documents all in a matter of seconds, but it’s raising alarms about the value of human creativity. NBC News’ Jacob Ward explains why some are predicting the program could wipe out whole industries.

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The seven most shocking results from the 2022 midterm elections

The 2022 midterm elections were full of surprises.

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What 2022's box-office hits told us about this cultural pastime

Hits like Top Gun, Wakanda Forever and Avatar proved that the streaming stopgaps we’d used during the Covid lockdown wouldn't be the end of movie theaters.

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Taiwan to extend military conscription to one year, citing threat from China

Taiwan will extend compulsory military service to one year from four months starting in 2024 due to the rising threat the self-ruling island faces from China.

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‘Most Pro-Union President’ Runs Into Doubts in Labor Ranks

Many union leaders say the Biden White House has delivered on its promises. But its handling of a freight rail dispute has given rise to detractors.

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December 27, 2022 at 12:00AM

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Monday, 26 December 2022

Democrats fret as Biden tries to bolster re-election case touting legislative wins

As 2022 draws to a close, President Joe Biden plans to give an upbeat national address Thursday afternoon with a unifying message.

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'It's corn!' 'Dark Brandon' and 'girl explaining': A look at the most notable memes of 2022

Memes, for better or for worse, were there for all the highs and lows of 2022. Here are the most noteworthy ones of 2022.

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Major aid groups suspend work in desperately poor Afghanistan after Taliban bar women

Four major nternational aid groups suspended their operations in Afghanistan after a decision by the Taliban to ban women from working at the organizations.

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After string of abortion-rights wins, conservatives look to curtail the ballot measure process

Republican-led legislatures are mounting an increasingly fierce battle to curb the ability of citizens and other lawmakers to place ballot measures.

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Sunday, 25 December 2022

King Charles praises struggling workers amid cost-of-living crisis in his first Christmas address

King Charles III praised first responders and struggling families in his first Christmas greetings as the ruling monarch of the U.K. on Sunday.

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Migrants from Texas dropped off outside VP Harris' home on freezing Christmas Eve

Three buses coming from Texas dropped off about 140 recent migrants — including babies and young children — near Vice President Kamala Harris’ residence in Wash

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Pope says the world was suffering from 'a famine of peace' in Christmas message

Pope Francis called for an end to the war in Ukraine and other conflicts in his Christmas message on Sunday.

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Deadly winter storm will bring 'life-threatening' cold on Christmas Day, forecasters warn

The deadly winter storm that has killed at least 28 people and caused travel chaos across the U.S. will create a “potentially life-threatening hazard,” for

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Ukrainian's 'know what we are fighting for,' Zelenksyy says in defiant Christmas message after Russian strikes

Ukrainian’s “know what we are fighting for,” President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a Christmas message, after officials said 10 people were killed in Kherson.

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Tom Brady's un-retirement is some true karmic comeuppance

Tampa Bay Bucs vs. Arizona Cardinals: Tom Brady's Super Bowl 57 dreams seem dead, just like his Gisele Bündchen divorce and 2022 NFL golden boy status.

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Over 50 hospitalized after Christmas Eve bus crash in British Columbia

Dozens of people were taken to hospital late Christmas Eve after a bus accident on a British Columbia highway, Canadian officials said.

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Saturday, 24 December 2022

Christmas spirits lifted as Bethlehem rebounds from pandemic

The biblical town of Bethlehem is gearing up for what residents hope will be a merry Christmas, with thousands of visitors expected to descend upon the

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Shanghai asks residents to stay in on Christmas as China Covid surges

Shanghai authorities urged residents to stay at home this weekend, seeking a toned-down Christmas in the nation’s most populous city as Covid-19 rages

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A New Strategy for Preventing Fentanyl Overdoses: Testing Drugs

Machines that examine samples of drugs can cost tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars, but experts say they are an increasingly vital tool in stemming overdoses.

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December 24, 2022 at 02:00AM

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Jingle Bell Time Is a Swell Time to Decide About a 2024 Campaign

A host of Democrats and Republicans say they’ll discuss running for office with their families, weighing their political futures with eggnog, board games and maybe a wise uncle.

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December 24, 2022 at 02:00AM

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'Blackjack Christmas' brings family ties, addiction and hope to the holidays

Directed by Victoria Rowell, the BET+ movie tells a story of addiction, immigration, forgiveness and finding love again.

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Friday, 23 December 2022

Pele's health worsens as loved ones of Brazilian soccer legend rally to his bedside

Pelé's loved ones rushed to his bedside in Brazil on Wednesday as the cancer-stricken soccer icon's condition appeared to worsen.

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George Santos’s Early Life: Odd Jobs, Bad Debts and Lawsuits

Representative-elect George Santos, who is under scrutiny over potentially misrepresenting key parts of his campaign biography, had other undisclosed troubles in his early career.

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December 23, 2022 at 04:56AM

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Why 'Women Talking' isn't your typical Hollywood story about rape

'Women Talking,' inspired by a true story of rape in a Mennonite community, examines patriarchal violence and the way women and men handle it. Can Hollywood?

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Inside the Jan. 6 Committee

Power struggles, resignations and made-for-TV moments — the untold story of the most important congressional investigation in generations.

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December 23, 2022 at 02:00AM

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Live updates: Over 200 million under winter advisories or warnings from 'historic winter storm'

Over 200 million under winter advisories or warnings from 'historic winter storm'

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Intel community escapes major criticism by Jan. 6 committee for missing 'foreseeable' Capitol violence

The Jan. 6 committee report's appendix on the intelligence and law enforcement failures ahead of the Jan. 6 attack highlights new information about missed

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Thursday, 22 December 2022

Artists in Cuba find themselves blocked from NFT trading sites

When everything seemed to be going wrong, Cuban multimedia artist Alejandro Pablo García Alarcón found a solution in what some might consider an unusual place:

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Democrats in Virginia Pick Jennifer McClellan in Special House Primary

Ms. McClellan, who is favored to win in the Democratic-leaning district in February, could become the first Black woman to represent Virginia in Congress.

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December 22, 2022 at 04:15AM

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Killer known as ‘The Serpent’ set to be freed from Nepal prison

Charles Sobhraj, a convicted killer who was suspected of a string of murders in the 1970s and 1980s, is due to be freed after 20 years in prison in Nepal

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Strict new abortion laws ignite debate in Poland and expose kinship with U.S.

Standing in a near-empty rural cemetery, Barbara Skrobol braced against the cold and a potential confrontation: The local priest, she said, doesn’t like the

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Virginia on track to send first Black woman to Congress

State Sen.

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President Biden Signs Bill Outlawing Private Ownership of Big Cats

The new law also forbids public petting of these animals, as shown in the Netflix series “Tiger King.”

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December 21, 2022 at 04:44PM

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Millions placed under winter storm watches, advisories, wind chill alerts

A major winter storm is bringing dangerous conditions across much of the U.S.

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Wednesday, 21 December 2022

Artists in Cuba find themselves blocked from NFT trading sites

When everything seemed to be going wrong, Cuban multimedia artist Alejandro Pablo García Alarcón found a solution in what some might consider an unusual place:

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Veterans accuse Congress of abandoning Afghan allies after help for refugees is left out of spending bill

Advocates and veterans accused Congress of abandoning Afghan refugees after a bill designed to resolve their legal status was left out of a year-end spending bill.

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This bombshell Jan. 6 report legal conclusion could actually end Trump's comeback

Jan. 6 committee report backs up Monday's Trump insurrection criminal referral. Now state officials must use the Constitution to block Trump's 2024 run.

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Kari Lake Will Present Election Fraud Claims in an Arizona County Court

After a judge dismissed most of her claims, two will go forward. Lawyers expect she will have to clear a high bar, and her case relies on a collection of election deniers.

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December 21, 2022 at 02:00AM

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How to Use ChatGPT and Still Be a Good Person

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It’s a turning point for artificial intelligence, and we need to take advantage of these tools without causing harm to ourselves or others.

King Charles III bank note designs unveiled

The Bank of England unveiled its first bank notes featuring King Charles on Tuesday, which will enter into circulation from the middle of 2024.

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Tuesday, 20 December 2022

U.S. Commandos Capture Six ISIS Officials in Raids in Syria

The operations were the second time in recent weeks that U.S. forces had killed or captured ISIS terrorists.

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December 20, 2022 at 05:30AM

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6.4-magnitude earthquake hits northern California

A 6.4-magnitude earthquake rocked parts of northern California early Tuesday morning, knocking out power for thousands.

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Arctic blast to bring 'life-threatening' cold to parts of U.S. as snow causes travel headaches

A bitter blast of Arctic air from Canada is expected to bring "life-threatening" cold to parts of the United States in the lead-up to the holidays.

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Foreign workers hurt or killed on U.S. bases in Afghanistan likely didn't get compensation required by U.S., report says

Many foreign workers hurt or killed while working on U.S. bases in Afghanistan likely got little or none of the compensation required by the U.S., report says.

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In Virginia, Democrats Sprint to Select Nominee for Special House Election

After a congressman’s death last month, Jennifer McClellan, a state senator who lost a bid for governor in 2021, is the front-runner and could become the first Black woman to represent Virginia in Congress.

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December 20, 2022 at 12:00AM

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Lawmakers Unveil Sprawling Spending Bill to Avoid Shutdown

The legislation, which would fund the government through September, would significantly increase federal spending.

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December 19, 2022 at 11:31PM

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Monday, 19 December 2022

Connecticut college basketball player shot dead at New Jersey nature preserve

College basketball star Phil Urban was fatally shot over the weekend at a New Jersey nature preserve, officials said.

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Former mob boss Francis 'Cadillac Frank' Salemme dies at 89 while serving life sentence for murder

Francis “Cadillac Frank” Salemme, the once powerful New England Mafia boss who was serving a life sentence, has died at the age of 89.

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Twitter users vote for Elon Musk to step down as CEO in poll he launched

Twitter users voted overnight for Elon Musk to step down as the head of the social media platform, in a poll the billionaire launched himself on Sunday.

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Jan. 6 Panel to Cap 18-Month Inquiry With Final Public Session

The committee, which consistently broke new ground for a congressional investigation, is expected to approve its final report and vote on issuing criminal and civil referrals against Donald J. Trump.

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December 18, 2022 at 09:01PM

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An ‘Imperial Supreme Court’ Asserts Its Power, Alarming Scholars

Several new studies document the current court’s distinctive insistence on its dominance and the justices’ willingness to use procedural shortcuts to achieve it.

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December 19, 2022 at 02:00AM

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Thai warship sinks in rough seas; navy searching for 31 sailors

Thai navy ships and helicopters were searching on Monday for more than two dozen sailors still missing more than 12 hours after a warship sank.

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How to Watch the Jan. 6 Committee’s Final Session

The House committee will meet on Monday afternoon to consider criminal referrals against former President Donald J. Trump and several of his associates before issuing its final report.

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December 19, 2022 at 12:00AM

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Sunday, 18 December 2022

'How dare he?' New Hampshire seethes at Biden's planned changes to the 2024 Democratic presidential primaries

New Hampshire is furious at President Joe Biden for his proposal for 2024 Democratic presidential calendar, which would knock the state from going first.

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Key things to watch out for in the Jan. 6 report beyond Trump

Between a summary, "attachments" and referrals, the public is about to get a motherlode of critical information that may be difficult to make sense of.

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The white privilege blind spot at the center of a grim new 'Yellowstone' prequel

"Yellowstone" prequel “1923” rides into Paramount Plus homes on Sunday night. Helen Mirren and Harrison Ford star in the "1883" sequel about white dominance.

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Military Spending Surges, Creating New Boom for Arms Makers

The combination of the war in Ukraine and concern about longer-term threats from Russia and China are driving a bipartisan push to increase U.S. capacity to produce weapons.

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December 18, 2022 at 12:00AM

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Cecily Strong exits 'Saturday Night Live' amid her 11th season

"Saturday Night Live's" final show of 2022 doubled as a send-off for Cecily Strong, who exited amid her 11th season.

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Saturday, 17 December 2022

History-making Asian American soccer player describes his journey to self-acceptance

The moment Team USA midfielder Kellyn Acosta’s feet touched the turf at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, he said he felt awash with gratitude.

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Car repossessions are on the rise in warning sign for the economy

A growing number of consumers are falling behind on their car payments, a trend financial analysts fear will continue, in a sign of economic strain.

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Is disbarring Giuliani warranted?

Rudy Giuliani could lose his law license false over election claims. Should he?

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We can help battle the ‘tripledemic’ with this commonsense solution

Between RSV, the flu, Covid and now Strep A, working parents need paid sick time to lower the chances of them sending sick kids to school.

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Beijing locks itself down as a wave of cases and uncertainty follows ‘zero Covid’ retreat

Beijing is facing a wave of Covid infections

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John Fetterman’s TikTok Whisperer

Fresh off a frantic election cycle, the former Fetterman campaign social media producer — and dedicated Swiftie — takes time to shake it off.

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December 17, 2022 at 02:00AM

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Musk reinstates suspended journalists after Twitter poll

Several high-profile journalists who were suspended from Twitter on Thursday evening were reinstated early Saturday.

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Friday, 16 December 2022

Video shows dramatic helicopter rescue after vehicle plunged into California canyon

Authorities are calling the survival of a man and a woman whose vehicle plunged off a California road and hundreds of feet into a canyon Tuesday a “miracle."

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As regional threats rise, Japan eases defense-only strategy

In a major break from its strictly self-defense-only postwar principle, Japan adopted a national security strategy Friday to give itself more offensive footing against threats from neighboring China and North Korea.

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Huge aquarium that housed 1,500 tropical fish bursts in Berlin

A huge aquarium in the center of Berlin burst Friday, causing a wave of devastation in and around the Sea Life tourist attraction, German police said Friday.

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Opposition to School Vaccine Mandates Has Grown Significantly, Study Finds

A third of parents now feel they should be the ones to decide whether to get their children immunized against measles, mumps and other childhood diseases.

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December 16, 2022 at 02:00AM

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Several members of France's squad are battling viruses ahead of the World Cup final

A cold virus is running through the France squad ahead of the World Cup final against Argentina on Sunday, affecting at least three players in the squad.

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Thursday, 15 December 2022

Gary Peters on How Democrats Held and Expanded Their Senate Majority

The Michigan Democrat who led the party’s campaign effort credits candidate quality, abortion rights and the battleground map.

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December 15, 2022 at 05:45AM

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Ex-UC Irvine student threw his mother off a campus building and then jumped to his death, police say

A former University of California, Irvine, student threw his mother off a campus building before jumping to his death earlier this week in a case police are

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Chuck Schumer predicts Democrats will hold the Senate majority again in 2024

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, beaming after Democrats expanded their majority in the midterm elections, predicts his party will retain control in 2024.

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Dear fellow cafe goers, please don’t ask me to watch your laptop

As fewer people work in the office and opt for public, less secure spaces, asking a stranger to watch your pricey belongings is oftentimes irrational and disruptive.

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U.S. Will Offer Free At-Home Covid Tests as Part of Winter Plan

With cases on the rise, the Biden administration said it would restart a program that provided hundreds of millions of tests through the Postal Service.

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December 15, 2022 at 02:00AM

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Royal family braced for new criticism in final Harry and Meghan Netflix episodes

Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, were expected to level stinging new criticisms at the British royal family in the second installment of their Netflix series.

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Wednesday, 14 December 2022

Alaska officer killed in muskox attack outside his house

A court services officer with the Alaska State Troopers died Tuesday after being attacked by a muskox outside his home near Nome, the agency said.

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Federal Reserve could slow interest rate hikes as inflation cools, but recession questions linger

On the heels of Tuesday's lower-than-expected inflation reading, the Federal Reserve is expected to tap the brakes Wednesday on its aggressive rate-raising

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The colonial reckoning at the heart of Morocco's World Cup Cinderella story

World Cup 2022 semifinal: Morocco takes on France in a Doha, Qatar soccer game that has united Arab nations, Palestine and Africa against colonial Europe.

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How to Use Parental Controls on Your Child’s New Phone

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Apple and Google have upgraded their built-in software for managing the mobile experience, but you have many options for digital supervision.

Russia’s ‘Sham’ Charge of Spying Makes Whelan’s Case the Hardest

Supporters say Paul Whelan is more hapless tourist than James Bond — and that the Russians know it. But that doesn’t make freeing him any easier.

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December 14, 2022 at 02:00AM

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In Congress, Party Switching Cuts Both Ways

If history is any guide Senator Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona, the latest lawmaker to change her stripes, faces an uncertain future.

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December 14, 2022 at 02:00AM

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10 Years Later, a State Trooper Who Responded to Sandy Hook Looks Back

Bill Cario was one of the first to enter the elementary school after the shooting on Dec. 14, 2012, but he stresses that he was not alone in helping, or in healing the community.

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December 14, 2022 at 12:00AM

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Tuesday, 13 December 2022

Biden set to sign same-sex marriage bill at White House ceremony

President Joe Biden is set to sign legislation to codify federal protections for same-sex and interracial marriage in a ceremony at the White House on Tuesday.

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Rage Against the Machine bassist reveals he has prostate cancer

Tim Commerford, the bassist for Rage Against the Machine, has announced he has prostate cancer.

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10 years after Sandy Hook shooting, gun safety movement highlights major wins

For the 10-year anniversary of the Sandy Hook shooting, Giffords highlights major wins for the gun control movement over the last decade as public support rises.

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BTS star Jin begins military service in South Korea

K-pop star Jin from supergroup BTS began his 18 months of mandatory military service in South Korea on Tuesday at a boot camp in Yeoncheon, near North Korea.

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Comedian Mark Curry accuses Colorado hotel staffer of racially profiling him

Comedian Mark Curry accused a Colorado hotel staffer of racially profiling him as he sat in the lobby, an incident that prompted outrage from celebrities and a promise from the establishment to refund him after the actor posted video of the alleged encounter on Instagram.

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Monday, 12 December 2022

Inflation Forecasts Were Wrong Last Year. Should We Believe Them Now?

Economists misjudged how much staying power inflation would have. Next year could be better — but there’s ample room for humility.

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December 12, 2022 at 07:22AM

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Golden Globes nominations: 'The Banshees of Inisherin' tops film categories

"The Banshees of Inisherin" led the pack of nominees for the 80th Golden Globe Awards announced Monday morning, picking up eight nods.

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Iran carries out second known execution over protests

Iran on Monday executed a second known prisoner detained and convicted amid nationwide protests challenging the country’s theocracy.

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American college student reported missing while studying abroad in France

American college student Ken DeLand Jr. has been reported missing by his family while studying abroad in France at the University Grenoble Alpes.

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‘I’ll kill you all’: Man kills 3 in Rome condo board meeting

A man opened fire Sunday during a condominium board meeting in a coffee shop in northern Rome, killing three people and injuring others, authorities said.

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Book Review: ‘Freedom’s Dominion,’ by Jefferson Cowie

Jefferson Cowie’s powerful and sobering new history, “Freedom’s Dominion,” traces the close association between the rhetoric of liberty in an Alabama county and the politics of white supremacy.

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December 12, 2022 at 02:00AM

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Karen Bass, vowing unity, takes oath as L.A.'s mayor

Former U.S. Rep. Karen Bass vowed Sunday night to pursue unity as she took oath as the 43rd mayor of Los Angeles.

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Sunday, 11 December 2022

No food in 9 days for 19 Nevada prisoners on hunger strike

Through stifled sobs, Nina Fernandez described on Friday a vastly different version of events than those shared by Nevada prison officials as to why her son

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Drone strikes leave more than a million without power in southern Ukraine, officials say

Russia used Iranian-made drones to target energy infrastructure in and around the port city of Odesa, leaving more than 1.5 million people without power, Ukrain

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Why liberal Washington can’t quit Twitter

Washington was one of the first places to grasp the potential power of Twitter and it may be one of the last places to abandon it.

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Libyan Charged in 1988 Lockerbie Plane Bombing Is in FBI Custody

Abu Agila Mohammad Mas’ud, a Libyan bomb expert, is accused of building the explosive device used in the 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103.

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December 11, 2022 at 05:08AM

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My daughter's teeth are black. Is it okay to edit our holiday photos?

Christmas cards with family photos tempt parents to edit them, as do social media post on Facebook and Instagram. But should we even try to be picture perfect?

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Charity suspends work over 'safety concerns' after founder's racist incident with Prince William's godmother

A British charity led by a Black woman who says she was repeatedly pressed for information about her nationality by Prince William’s godmother, has suspended

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Saturday, 10 December 2022

A rioter who assaulted police officers at the Capitol gets 5 years in prison

A Tennessee man who authorities say prepared for Jan. 6 with a car full of weapons and assaulted officers at the Capitol was sentenced to five years behind bars.

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Hospitals accelerate preps for winter surge of RSV, Covid and flu

After being slammed with RSV patients for months, ICUs are now battling the next phase of the tripledemic with flu cases growing. NBC News’ Gabe Gutierrez reports from inside a Connecticut hospital.

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Harry and Meghan's new Netflix series isn't doing what they think it's doing

Top new Netflix show “Harry & Meghan” features Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle and the prince's wedding photos and royal texts. But it's all in the past.

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Thieves are stealing SNAP funds electronically. In most states, victims never get reimbursed.

This story was produced by NBC News’ Elizabeth Chuck as part of the 2022 National Fellowship at the USC Annenberg Center for Health Journalism.

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Friday, 9 December 2022

Russian opposition politician sentenced to 8.5 years in prison on fake news charges

Russian opposition politician Ilya Yashin was sentenced in court to eight-and-a-half years in prison on Friday on charges of spreading “false information”

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Special Master’s Review in Trump Case Ends as Appeal Court’s Ruling Takes Effect

A federal judge in Florida had shocked experts by intervening after the F.B.I. seized sensitive files from the former president’s residence and club.

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December 08, 2022 at 04:30PM

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Tell Us How Your Family Uses Alexa

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Crew for Japanese billionaire’s trip to moon includes K-pop star T.O.P and DJ Steve Aoki

Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa said South Korean rapper T.O.P and DJ Steve Aoki were among the artists who would join him on a SpaceX trip around the moon.

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Kyrsten Sinema Says She Will Leave the Democratic Party To Become Independent

The senator is registering as an independent, noting that she “never fit perfectly in either national party.”

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December 09, 2022 at 04:02AM

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Senate Democrats plan to probe corporate abuses with new subpoena powers

A victory in Georgia gave Senate Democrats a crucial 51st seat, which will give them unilateral subpoena power next year. They plan to target corporate abuses.

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WNBA star Brittney Griner arrives in U.S. after release from Russian custody

WNBA star Brittney Griner arrived back in the United States early Friday after being freed from Russian custody, bringing a nearly yearlong ordeal to an end.

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Thursday, 8 December 2022

Democrats detail effects of early pandemic failures in new Senate report

Many of the deaths and much of the economic damage from the Covid pandemic could have been prevented, particularly in the early months of the coronavirus's

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Authorities blame 'human error' for hiring of ex-trooper accused of 'catfishing' teen and killing her family

Authorities in Virginia said Wednesday that “human error” led to the hiring of a former state trooper accused of killing a California family after he "catfished” their teenage relative.

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Turnout by Republicans Was Great. It’s Just That Many of Them Didn’t Vote for Republicans.

No, the main G.O.P. problem wasn’t prioritizing Election Day voting over early voting.

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December 08, 2022 at 02:00AM

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New York Times employees launch 24-hour strike in newspaper's first major staff walkout in 40 years

Hundreds of journalists and other employees at The New York Times began a 24-hour walkout Thursday in what would be the first strike of its kind at the newspaper in more than 40 years.

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Taliban carry out first public execution since Afghan takeover

The Taliban on Wednesday carried out their first public execution since returning to power in Afghanistan last year, a spokesman said.

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Wednesday, 7 December 2022

Fauci criticizes 'extreme' ideological divide that has led to disproportionate Covid deaths

Fauci criticizes an "extreme" ideological divide that he said has led to a disproportionate amount of Covid deaths among Republicans compared to Democrats.

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McConnell and McCarthy got snubbed by Jan. 6 heroes. Good.

GOP leaders who have fought efforts to hold those responsible for the attack on the Capitol accountable shouldn’t be allowed to just smile in the faces of the day's victims.

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National Mall Commissions 6 Artists for Monument Exhibition

Themes explored in next summer’s temporary exhibition may include diaspora, migration, displacement and civic gathering.

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December 07, 2022 at 04:00AM

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Trump Bedeviled By Company’s Conviction and Herschel Walker’s Troubles

The Trump Organization was branded a felon. Herschel Walker was defeated in Georgia. Donald J. Trump has had better Tuesdays.

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December 07, 2022 at 02:00AM

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Germany arrests dozens suspected of plotting far-right extremist coup

Police in Germany arrested 25 people on Wednesday who are suspected of planning to violently overthrow the government in a far-right extremist coup plot.

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China eases restrictions in major move away from ‘zero-Covid’ after protests

China announced a major step away from the strict “zero-Covid” controls that have constrained daily life for years after rare mass nationwide protests.

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Tuesday, 6 December 2022

Sen. Warren demands answers from Silvergate Bank about its business dealings with FTX

Sen. Elizabeth Warren and two GOP colleagues sent Silvergate Bank a request for info about the bank’s relationship with FTX and other Sam Bankman-Fried entities.

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Supreme Court Justice Alito jokes about Black Santa and Ashley Madison during arguments in same-sex weddings case

Justice Samuel Alito joked about Black Santa, children in Klan robes and dating websites as the Supreme Court heard arguments Monday in a case weighing a web

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5 Key Factors That Will Decide the Georgia Senate Runoff

Turnout will matter, and so will who is turning out.

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December 06, 2022 at 12:00AM

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U.S. says it will expand, extend temporary status for Haitians

The Biden administration said Monday that it would expand temporary legal status for Haitians already living in the United States

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Monday, 5 December 2022

Paul Pelosi Cheered at Kennedy Honors in Public Return After Attack

The ceremony honored the rock band U2, the singer Gladys Knight, the actor George Clooney, the composer Tania León and the singer-songwriter Amy Grant.

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December 05, 2022 at 06:24AM

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Jury deliberations to begin in Trump Organization tax fraud trial

The jury is set to begin deliberations in the tax fraud trial of the Trump Organization, which is accused of a sweeping, 15-year scheme to compensate top executives of former President Donald Trump’s company off the books.

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Paul Pelosi attends Kennedy Center Honors in first public appearance since home attack

Paul Pelosi, the husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, took part in the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday in what appeared to be his first public appearance in the weeks since he was brutally attacked at his home in October.

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2,500 dead seals found on Russia’s Caspian coast

About 2,500 seals have been found dead on the Caspian Sea coast in southern Russia, officials said Sunday.

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Sunday, 4 December 2022

Man accused of killing Massachusetts couple arrested in Florida, officials say

The man accused of bludgeoning an elderly Massachusetts couple to death in their home has been arrested in Florida, putting an end to a days long manhunt,

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In South Korea, an anti-feminist movement is gaining power

Lee Yunju has poked her head in the feminism aisle of the library at her university in Daegu, South Korea.

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Biden's 2024 primary calendar gives Kamala Harris an edge in a future White House bid

President Joe Biden's push to make South Carolina the first major battleground in Democratic presidential primaries has a second big beneficiary: Kamala Harris.

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Balenciaga's creative director apologizes for 'wrong artistic choice of concept'

Balenciaga’s creative director Demna Gvasalia apologized for what he said was a "wrong artistic choice of concept" after the luxury fashion brand was

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The quiet transformation of China’s greatest global weapon

China’s top spy agency the Ministry of State Security has grown according to my book, “Spies and Lies: How China’s Greatest Covert Operations Fooled the World.”

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I thought the better I made Christmas, the more American I would feel

For many immigrant kids like me, the holiday often feels like a far-off magical thing that can make our otherness go away if we immerse ourselves in it.

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N.C. power outages investigated as 'criminal occurrence'

Authorities were investigating widespread power outages in south-central North Carolina overnight as intentional criminal acts, the sheriff of Moore County

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Saturday, 3 December 2022

Neurologists say accelerated brain aging in Black people can be countered by lifestyle changes

Black physicians are fascinated but not surprised by recent data that suggests Black people’s brains are likely to age faster than those of other races due to stressors such as racism.

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Same-sex marriage and LGBTQ protections at center of another Supreme Court case

The Supreme Court is being asked to decide in a case on Monday whether a designer can be punished for refusing to design websites for same-sex weddings.

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Asian American voters could help decide the Senate runoff in Georgia, experts say

Just days ahead of Georgia’s Senate runoff, candidates Raphael Warnock and Herschel Walker are trying to sway an often-overlooked demographic that experts

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Who in the U.S. gets paid sick leave, in four charts

One in 5 civilian workers in the U.S don’t have paid sick leave, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. However, that figure changes depending on geography and occupation.

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Democrats are feeding a toxic narrative about their own criminal justice policies

Democrats after the elections are buying into GOP falsehoods about bail reform, even though the midterms and the data vindicates the policy.

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FedEx driver kidnapped 7-year-old Texas girl who was found dead Friday, officials say

A FedEx contract driver in Texas was arrested Friday and accused of kidnapping and murder in the death of a 7-year-old girl who went missing two days earlier, officials said.

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Tampa's police chief apologizes for flashing badge during golf cart stop

The police chief of Tampa, Florida, was placed on administrative leave after she flashed her badge to get out of a stop for traveling in a golf cart without a

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Friday, 2 December 2022

At the State Dinner, Jill Biden Revives the Oscar de la Renta Tradition

The first lady returns to a tentpole of White House image-making.

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December 02, 2022 at 06:07AM

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Ex-convict found with friend's severed head in car after Las Vegas police chase sentenced to at least 18 years in prison

An ex-convict who led police on a chase around Las Vegas before officers found the severed head and dismembered body of his friend in a stolen vehicle he was driving was sentenced Thursday to at least 18 years in prison.

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As overdoses soar in rural America, more clinicians are prescribing addiction medications

Opioid overdoses continue to rise in rural America, but more clinicians are prescribing buprenorphine, a medication used to help people recover from opioid addiction.

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Police detonate explosive envelope delivered to U.S. Embassy in Madrid

An explosive envelope that was delivered at the gate of the U.S. Embassy in Madrid was detonated in a controlled environment without injury, two U.S. officials told NBC News on Thursday.

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How Steny Hoyer, Pelosi’s No. 2, Decided It Was Time to Step Aside

The decision by the Maryland Democrat, who has served in Congress for four decades — two of them in leadership — reflected a generational and demographic shift afoot in his party.

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December 02, 2022 at 02:00AM

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Thursday, 1 December 2022

Starbucks employee suspended after labeling Black woman’s cup ‘Monkey'

A Starbucks worker has been suspended after labeling a Black woman's cup with the word "Monkey," a representative for the company confirmed.

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This California city asked where its recycling went. The answer wasn't pretty.

Four years ago, city officials in Palo Alto, California, posed what they thought was a straightforward question: Where did their recycling go?

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What to Know About Biden’s and Congress’s Involvement in the Rail Strike

President Biden called on Congress to pass legislation to head off a holiday-season rail strike, warning that a disruption to service could cause dire economic damage.

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December 01, 2022 at 05:52AM

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Dispute over North Carolina congressional districts tees up major elections case at Supreme Court

When the North Carolina Supreme Court struck down the Republican-drawn congressional district maps in February, Rep.

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China moves to ease ‘zero-Covid’ rules after nationwide wave of protests

Chinese officials are moving to ease strict “zero-Covid” controls, in an apparent response to a nationwide wave of protests that have otherwise been suppressed.

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Biden Welcomes Macron for a State Dinner. Here’s What to Expect.

The black-tie dinner marks a return of diplomatic pomp and an effort by the United States and France to display the strength of their alliance after a trans-Atlantic dust-up.

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December 01, 2022 at 02:00AM

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Wednesday, 30 November 2022

Common treatment for joint pain may be linked to faster arthritis progression, research suggests

Corticosteroid shots, often used to relieve arthritis pain, may be linked to faster progression of the condition, according to two small preliminary studies.

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House poised to pass a bill to avert looming rail strike

The House is poised Wednesday to pass legislation to avert a catastrophic rail strike that President Joe Biden warned could threaten the U.S. economy.

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As overdoses soar in rural America, more clinicians are prescribing addiction medications

Opioid overdoses continue to rise in rural America, but more clinicians are prescribing buprenorphine, a medication used to help people recover from opioid addiction.

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Former Chinese President Jiang Zemin, who presided over country’s explosive economic growth, dies at 96

Former Chinese President Jiang Zemin, who led the country during a decade of explosive economic growth, died on Wednesday at 96.

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Cigars, Colleges, Booze and Blitzes: Investigating the Sports Betting Boom

The New York Times spent nearly a year digging into the sports-gambling industry in the United States to learn how it grew so big so quickly.

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November 30, 2022 at 12:00AM

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Tuesday, 29 November 2022

Kim Kardashian says she's 'disgusted and outraged' over Balenciaga ad featuring children and harness-wearing teddy bears

Kim Kardashian says she is “re-evaluating” her relationship with Balenciaga in light of the brand’s recent ad campaign.

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Irish watchdog fines Meta 265 million euros in latest privacy case

Irish regulators slapped Facebook parent Meta with a 265 million-euro ($277 million) fine Monday, the company’s latest punishment for breaching strict European

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Supreme Court takes up bid to revive key Biden immigration policy

The Supreme Court will hear Biden's bid to revive a policy that set immigration enforcement priorities by focusing on public safety threats.

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2 people rescued from Colorado home as armed man barricades himself inside, police say

At least two people were rescued overnight from a home in Boulder, Colorado, where an armed suspect had barricaded himself inside, police said.

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Common treatment for joint pain may be linked to faster arthritis progression, research suggests

Corticosteroid shots, often used to relieve arthritis pain, may be linked to faster progression of the condition, according to two small preliminary studies.

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With Federal Aid on the Table, Utilities Shift to Embrace Climate Goals

As billions in government subsidies were at stake, the electric utility industry shed its opposition to clean-air regulation and put its lobbying muscle behind passing President Biden’s climate bill.

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November 29, 2022 at 02:00AM

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Monday, 28 November 2022

News Outlets Urge U.S. to Drop Charges Against Julian Assange

In a joint letter, news organizations warned that the indictment of Julian Assange “sets a dangerous precedent” that could chill reporting about matters of national security.

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November 28, 2022 at 04:23AM

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55+ early Cyber Monday deals under $100 to shop now

From air fryers to electric toothbrushes, these are the best Cyber Monday deals under $100 from Amazon, Walmart and more.

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Sunday, 27 November 2022

Marijuana Pardons Affect Just a Sliver of Those Swept Up in the War on Drugs

President Biden’s pardons for thousands of Americans convicted of possessing marijuana don’t apply to state charges or many immigrants at risk of deportation.

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November 27, 2022 at 07:52AM

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Another tech bubble bursts: 2022 has been brutal for Silicon Valley workers

The tech industry has enjoyed seemingly unstoppable growth over the last five years, but in 2022 it finally hit an immovable object: a slowing worldwide

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The best Black Friday tech deals still available

Retailers are offering deals on tech products from Sony, Apple, Fitbit and more

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6 ongoing Sonos Black Friday deals worth shopping

The markdowns include soundbars, speakers and other audio must-haves.

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Baby and 3-year-old stabbed to death in Bronx apartment, police say

An 11-month-old baby and a 3-year-old died of stab wounds after their mother was taken into custody for observation on Saturday night in New York City, police

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Some people think I cheated in my 2022 reading challenge. But audiobooks count.

2022 Christmas shopping and reading challenges should include audiobooks. They do count as reading, on Goodreads and elsewhere.

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Saturday, 26 November 2022

Irene Cara, Oscar-winning singer of 'Fame' and 'Flashdance' title tracks, dies at 63

Irene Cara, the Oscar-winning musician best known for singing the title tracks to the movies “Fame” and “Flashdance” has died, her publicist said Saturday.   Sh

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Landslide leaves up to a dozen missing on Italian island of Ischia

Heavy rainfall triggered landslides early Saturday on the southern Italian island of Ischia that left as many as 12 people missing as it cut a muddy swath

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Iran's violent crackdown against protesters escalates in parts of the country

Iran's Kurdish region has seen increased reports of violence by security forces against

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Trump’s tax stalling is finally over. How Democrats can take advantage.

This week, in an unsigned order with no dissents, the U.S. Supreme Court finally allowed the U.S.

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I hadn’t seen my brother for 50 years. But I recognized him in an instant.

Hollywood makes Christmas and holidays synonymous with families. But not families like mine.

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Gina Raimondo, a Rising Star in the Biden Administration, Faces a $100 Billion Test

Gina Raimondo, the commerce secretary, has made a career of tackling increasingly larger challenges. Could the next one be too big?

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November 26, 2022 at 12:00AM

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Friday, 25 November 2022

The best Black Friday vacuum deals

Retailers are offering deals on vacuums products from Dyson, Shark, iRobot and more

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The Expanded Child Tax Credit Is Gone. The Battle Over It Remains.

A pandemic-era program that sent monthly checks of up to $300 per child to most families drove down poverty rates. Amid new research about its merits, some Democrats are vowing to bring it back.

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November 25, 2022 at 02:00AM

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Zion National Park visitor dies on overnight hiking trip with husband

A hiker was found dead on a Zion National Park trail in Utah this week after her husband went to get help amid freezing temperatures, park officials said Thursd

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Thursday, 24 November 2022

City employee killed during snow removal in Buffalo, N.Y.

A city employee in Buffalo, New York, was fatally struck while assisting in removing record snowfall on Wednesday, officials announced.

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The best early Black Friday deals on Amazon

Amazon is offering plenty of early Black Friday deals — here are the best ones to shop now.

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The Apple Watch Black Friday deal is a good one

The brand-new Apple Watch model is on sale as one of Amazon’s many Black Friday deals.

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6-year-old boy rescued from rubble of Indonesia quake amid hope of more survivors

Indonesian rescuers narrowed their work on Thursday to a landslide where dozens are believed trapped after an earthquake that killed at least 271 people.

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Wednesday, 23 November 2022

Bolsonaro contests Brazil election, demands votes be anulled

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is contesting his defeat in the October election, calling on the electoral authority to annul votes cast on electronic voting machines.

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L.A. officer who fired in store, fatally striking teen in dressing room, violated policy, board rules

A Los Angeles police officer violated policy when he fired a rifle at a suspect inside a clothing store last year, killing a 14-year-old girl in a dressing

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How to Make the Most of E-Books, and Find Free Ones

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Even if you still love printed books, the digital option lets you put an entire library in your bag, just in time for holiday travel and vacation.

A Texas mom and her teen son made a life changing decision after attacks on trans care

In "Dear Noah: Pages from a Family Diary," a Texas family leaves their home due to state investigations into the parents of transgender youths.

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Newborn baby dies in intense Russian bombing across Ukraine

A newborn baby has become one of the youngest victims of Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine after Russian shells pounded a maternity ward in a southern city.

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Every Thanksgiving my family makes me the butt of the same old joke

My family has a Thanksgiving tradition. “What is that?” someone will ask as I sit at the table with my plate of tofu and kale with nutritional yeast.

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A grandmother accidentally texted a stranger to make Thanksgiving plans. 7 years on, they’re still celebrating together.

The heartwarming tale of a grandmother mistakenly texting a teenage boy, bringing the two strangers together for Thanksgiving, has continued for a seventh year, with the pair celebrating the holiday together once again.

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At least 1 dead and several injured as twin blasts shake Jerusalem

Two blasts went off near bus stops in Jerusalem on Wednesday, killing one person and injuring at least 14, in what police said were suspected attacks by Palesti

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Tuesday, 22 November 2022

Alabama pauses executions after third failed lethal injection attempt

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey sought a pause in executions and ordered a “top-to-bottom” review of the state’s capital punishment system Monday after an unprecedented third failed lethal injection.

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Russia's bombardment and plunging temperatures endanger millions in Ukraine, WHO warns

Millions of Ukrainians face a deadly winter — and it isn't just the risk of being hit by Russian bombs.

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Photos show damage from Indonesia earthquake as death toll rises to at least 252

The death toll from an earthquake on the Indonesian island of Java has risen to at least 252, officials said Tuesday.

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Kamala Harris says U.S. will defend Philippines in South China Sea

Vice President Kamala Harris said on Tuesday that the U.S. would defend the Philippines in the South China Sea as she visited the island province of Palawan.

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At least 38 killed in fire at industrial wholesaler in central China

A blazing fire has killed 38 people at a company dealing in chemicals and other industrial goods in central China’s Henan province.

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Ukraine says will look into video allegedly showing its soldiers shooting Russian troops

Ukraine says it will investigate video footage circulated on Russian social media which Moscow alleged shows that Ukrainian forces killed Russian troops.

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Merrick Garland's special counsel blunder

By appointing a special counsel to investigate Trump, the attorney general likely doomed a prompt and focused determination of whether the former president should be indicted.

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Monday, 21 November 2022

Off-duty Vermont sheriff's deputy shot multiple times by police after gunfight in New York

An off-duty sheriff’s deputy from Vermont was shot multiple times by police in New York after he was involved in a gunfight with another group of people early Sunday morning, police said.

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Key Union Votes Down Freight Rail Contract, Making Strike More Likely

The tentative agreement, brokered in September with help from the Biden administration, had averted a strike before the midterm elections.

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November 21, 2022 at 06:09AM

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NASA capsule buzzes moon, last big step before lunar orbit

NASA’s Orion capsule reached the moon Monday, whipping around the back side and passing within 80 miles (128 kilometers) on its way to a record-breaking

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John Roberts’s Early Supreme Court Agenda: A Study in Disappointment

Soon after he joined the court, the chief justice said he would seek to protect its credibility by encouraging narrow, unanimous rulings. That project has failed.

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November 21, 2022 at 02:00AM

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'Sense of entitlement' drove Oath Keepers to storm Capitol, DOJ says in closing arguments

Oath Keepers seized the chance to storm the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 as part of a seditious conspiracy to oppose the transfer of power, the Justice Department said in closing arguments Friday.

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Elizabeth Holmes was just sentenced to way too much prison time

Elizabeth Holmes was sentenced to 11-plus years for fraud in Theranos blood start-up case. That's too much.

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Sunday, 20 November 2022

A Crowd of Possible Trump Rivals Renews G.O.P. Fears of a Divided Field

Ron DeSantis, Ted Cruz, Mike Pompeo, Nikki Haley and other Republicans with a potential eye on 2024 gathered in Las Vegas at a moment of deep vulnerability for Donald Trump.

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November 20, 2022 at 07:52AM

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Iowa GOP threatens to move caucuses to Halloween to mess with Democrats

Iowa’s Republican Party chair wants to make it as difficult as possible for national Democrats to dethrone his state from its early perch in the presidential

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The objections to Qatar hosting the World Cup reek of Eurocentrism

2022 World Cup is in Qatar. It's about time FIFA and international soccer came to the Arab world.

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Historic compensation fund aimed at easing impact of climate change approved at U.N. talks

Countries have agreed to set up a historic fund to help pay for the devastating impact of climate change on poorer nations in a deal reached on Sunday.

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Saturday, 19 November 2022

Biden’s granddaughter will have a White House wedding

President Biden’s granddaughter Naomi is getting married at the White House, making it the first wedding ceremony on the South Lawn. NBC News’ Kristen Welker shares more about the 18 other weddings held there.

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Elon Musk is a caricature of terrible bosses. He's also a warning.

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, new owner of Twitter and self-declared free speech absolutist, is reportedly scurrying around the internet and his Slack channels

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China's Xi Jinping just got a taste of democracy and he didn't like it

China-Canada clash between Xi and Trudeau reminds autocrats what the free world is like.

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Could the UVa tragedy have been prevented? Scrutiny on the suspect’s gun conviction, failed background check

Still reeling from a shooting that left three University of Virginia football players dead and two other students wounded, authorities have pledged to investigate the suspect’s prior moves to determine if warning signs were missed that could have prevented Sunday’s carnage.

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How judges and state legislatures are making police officers and civilians less safe

As judges roll back gun laws, police officers now have to worry that nearly every civilian has the means to use deadly force.

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Friday, 18 November 2022

Inside America’s Great Teacher Resignation

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It’s never been harder to oversee America’s classrooms, and it’s driving educators out en masse.


November 18, 2022 at 02:00AM

Musk tells Twitter employees: Click the link agreeing to long hours or you're fired

New Twitter CEO and sole director Elon Musk sent a companywide email to remaining employees of the social media business on Wednesday, demanding they commit to

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How Was Russia Able to Launch Its Biggest Aerial Attack on Ukraine?

The assault raises questions about assertions made by Western and Ukrainian officials that Moscow’s stockpile of missiles was dwindling.

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November 18, 2022 at 06:16AM

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Holiday shoppers spend more on credit cards despite interest rates at 30-year highs

Americans are charging record amounts to their credit cards as the holiday shopping season heats up, risking hefty fees and dented credit scores.

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Iran protests endure night of violence as killings are reported across two cities

A night of violence flared across at least two Iranian cities as anti-government protests challenging the regime on an unprecedented level entered their third

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Ticketmaster's epic Taylor Swift meltdown exposes the dirty secrets of a broken system

Ticketmaster cancels Friday's public sale for Taylor Swift’s “Eras” concert, highlighting a broken concert ticket buying system, from StubHub to SeatGeek

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Thursday, 17 November 2022

House Republicans plan investigations and possible impeachments with new majority

House Republicans' majority will be smaller than anticipated but they have big plans to use their oversight powers to investigate President Joe Biden's administration.

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America Should Open Its Arms to Chinese Students

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The U.S. should view them not as a threat but as a critical source of the future thinkers who will help broker relations.


November 17, 2022 at 02:00AM

The Post-Mortem

In the aftermath of the midterm elections, these are the questions that Democrats and Republicans now face about the future of their parties.

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November 17, 2022 at 02:00AM

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Half a world apart, Biden counters Russia by touting the alliances that Trump mocks

Surrounded by America’s closest allies, President Joe Biden plotted a response to reports that a Russian-made missile had hit Poland near the border with Ukrain

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Pundits have long had themes attached to Latino voters. Time to ditch the practice?

Latinos didn't vote in droves for Republicans as some predicted, calling into question the election-year narratives that don't reflect Hispanic voter history.

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Texas executes man for killing pregnant ex-girlfriend and her 7-year-old son

A Texas inmate seeking to stop his execution over claims of religious freedom violations and indifference to his medical needs is scheduled to die Wednesday evening for killing his pregnant ex-girlfriend and her 7-year-old son more than 17 years ago.

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Wednesday, 16 November 2022

Virginia McLaurin, Sharecroppers’ Daughter Who Danced With the Obamas, Dies

“I thought I would never live to get in the White House,” the centenarian said during a 2016 meeting with the first couple. A video of the encounter made her famous.

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November 16, 2022 at 02:05AM

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Trump’s Don’t-Blame-Me Calculus

The announcement of another White House run by Donald Trump showed that in his heads-I-win-tails-you-lose world, all successes accrue to him. Any failings are someone else’s fault.

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November 16, 2022 at 02:00AM

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Trump Is Running in 2024. The White House Has a Plan.

The president’s advisers have been working on a strategy for how the White House will respond to what they expect will be a constant stream of attacks from former President Donald J. Trump.

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November 16, 2022 at 02:00AM

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Trump’s Drag on Republicans Quantified: A Five-Point Penalty

An analysis based on House districts shows a pattern in the results of his preferred primary candidates.

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November 16, 2022 at 02:00AM

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What we know about the 4 Idaho college students found dead in an off-campus home

The killings of four University of Idaho students Sunday elicited shock and sadness on campus, in the college city of Moscow, Idaho, and beyond.

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NASA heads back to moon with Artemis I launch

Fifty years after the final Apollo moon mission, NASA has embarked on a crucial first step toward returning astronauts to the lunar surface.

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Tuesday, 15 November 2022

China and U.S. to resume climate talks halted after Nancy Pelosi’s trip to Taiwan

Chinese President Xi Jinping has agreed to resume climate change talks with the United States, President Joe Biden said Monday.

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Battleground Republicans unload on Trump ahead of expected 2024 announcement

Republicans in battleground states and elsewhere — bruised by sweeping losses for a third straight election — are casting blame in a direction they were once

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California woman, boyfriend accused of killing her sister and baby niece over sibling rivalry, authorities say

A California woman and her boyfriend were charged Monday with the murder of her 18-year-old sister and 3-week-old niece who were shot in their Fresno home out of jealousy and sibling rivalry in September, authorities said.

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U.S. is probing Shireen Abu Akleh’s killing, Israel's defense minister says

Israel’s Defense Minister Benny Gantz said Monday that the U.S.

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Polar bears, pushed on land by climate change, get their own radar

As climate change diminishes sea ice from coastal communities in the Arctic and the subarctic, researchers expect polar bears to range farther into the towns

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Monday, 14 November 2022

Congress returns after the 2022 midterm election with a hectic year-end agenda

WASHINGTON — With the 2022 election over, Congress will return to work Monday with a packed to-do list for the final weeks of the year.

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Kari Lake’s Path to Victory Narrows in the Arizona Governor’s Race

Katie Hobbs, a Democrat, maintained a slight lead on Ms. Lake after new results were released from Maricopa County on Sunday.

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November 14, 2022 at 03:41AM

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Turkey blames blast on Kurdish militants and arrests dozens, including suspected bomber

Turkey blamed Kurdish militants on Monday for an explosion that killed six people on a busy Istanbul shopping street, and police detained a Syrian woman

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The Nation’s ‘Report Card’ on Remote Learning

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America’s national test scores have dropped sharply. What do students need now?


November 14, 2022 at 03:00AM

3 dead, 2 injured in shooting at University of Virginia, sparking manhunt

Police were hunting for a suspect Monday after a shooting on the University of Virginia's main campus left three people dead and at least two others injured.

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Extreme Candidates and Positions Came Back to Bite in Midterms

In an election that came down to which party turned off voters the least, it was another bad national showing for the G.O.P.

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November 14, 2022 at 12:00AM

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Sunday, 13 November 2022

Casualties confirmed after explosion on popular Istanbul shopping street

An explosion rocked a popular pedestrian street in the Turkish city of Istanbul, injuring a number of people, a senior official said Sunday.

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King Charles leads Remembrance Day service first time as British monarch

Britain’s King Charles led Remembrance Day commemorations in London on Sunday for the first time as monarch, laying a newly designed wreath after a two-minute silence.

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Iranian man who inspired Steven Spielberg film 'The Terminal' dies at Paris airport

An Iranian man who lived for 18 years in Paris’ Charles de Gaulle Airport and inspired the Steven Spielberg film “The Terminal” died Saturday in the airport,

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Farmland Values Hit Record Highs, Pricing Out Farmers

Small farmers are now going up against deep-pocketed investors, including private equity firms and real estate developers.

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November 13, 2022 at 07:40AM

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Biden’s Post-Election Escape Turned Victory Lap

President Biden trod a well-worn presidential path by going abroad on official functions just after the midterms. But the news from home kept getting better for Democrats.

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November 13, 2022 at 05:04AM

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The Sunday Read: ‘Young and Homeless in Rural America’

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Most social services come through the schools — but it can be impossible to get to them.


November 13, 2022 at 03:00AM

Biden’s debt relief plan getting the axe highlights two awful choices students have

A federal judge's decision to rule Biden's student loan forgiveness plan unlawful highlights the vulnerable spot students find themselves in: face burnout now or later.

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Farmland Values Hit Record Highs, Pricing Out Farmers

Small farmers are now going up against deep-pocketed investors, including private equity firms and real estate developers.

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November 13, 2022 at 02:00AM

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Where Senate Candidates Outperformed Biden and Trump

Democrats managed to retain control of the Senate, but individual performance of Senate winners was varied when compared with the 2020 presidential candidates.

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November 12, 2022 at 11:20PM

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Saturday, 12 November 2022

Ron DeSantis and Donald Trump have officially launched their battle of the egos

Trump rant against DeSantis is sign 2024 elections have launched with a GOP slugfest.

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Why King Charles would be wise to keep complaints about 'The Crown' to himself

New season of Netflix streaming hit 'The Crown' tells Charles-Diana divorce story via the queen. The royal family and King Charles should count their blessings.

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Young Voters Helped Democrats. But Experts Differ on Just How Much.

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The youth vote turned out, especially in some key swing states Democrats won. But some experts say reports of a surge in young voters were overstated.


November 12, 2022 at 02:00AM

The annoying responses to Jennifer Aniston's IVF revelation

As a teen, I remember watching “Friends” star Jennifer Aniston host “Saturday Night Live” back in 2004.

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Trump Angst Wracks Republicans (Again) as 2024 Announcement Looms

While Republicans pick up the pieces from midterm elections, Trump is already forcing them to take sides in the next election.

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November 12, 2022 at 02:00AM

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Friday, 11 November 2022

Man who threatened to shoot 2 women killed by officers on Coney Island, police say

A man was killed by New York City police officers in the famed Coney Island area after he allegedly threatened to shoot two women, police said.

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The role of HBCUs in a post-affirmative action America

HBCUs and other minority-serving institutions will be even more important to students of color should the Supreme Court end affirmative action in college admissions.

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Inside the Justice Department’s decision on whether to charge Trump in Mar-a-Lago case

Will the Justice Department charge Trump in the Mar-a-Lago documents investigation? Here's how prosecutors will decide whether to charge Donald Trump.

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At COP27, a young climate activist from India demands historical dues

Licypriya Kangujam is one of India’s most vocal climate activists as well as one of the youngest people at the COP27 summit this month.

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Australia blames Russians for health insurance data theft

Moscow must he held to account for Russian cybercriminals accused of hacking Australia’s largest health insurer and dumping customers’ personal medical records.

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China eases Covid rules, shortening quarantine for inbound travelers

China eased some of its draconian Covid rules, including shortening quarantines by two days for close contacts of infected people and for inbound travelers.

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Why Some States Went in Different Directions in Midterms

Abortion rights and antidemocratic stances were more relevant or pressing in some places than others.

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November 11, 2022 at 12:04AM

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Thursday, 10 November 2022

Taliban ban women from parks and gyms in Afghanistan

The Taliban is banning women from using gyms and parks in Afghanistan, an official said Thursday, the religious group’s latest edict cracking down on women’s rights.

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Masks Cut Covid Spread in Schools, Study Finds

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In a so-called natural experiment, two school districts in Boston maintained masking after mandates had been lifted in others, enabling a unique comparison.


November 10, 2022 at 02:00AM

Price of Diesel, Which Powers the Economy, Is Still Climbing

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is one reason that the fuel is scarce. Another is a series of yearslong, intertwined events that cover the globe.

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November 10, 2022 at 02:00AM

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Biden wants to discuss Taiwan, Russia and trade with China’s Xi

Taiwan, trade and Russia could be on the agenda at a potential meeting between President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping at the G-20 summit next week.

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Hurricane Nicole makes landfall in Florida

Hurricane Nicole made landfall on Florida’s Atlantic coast just south of Vero Beach early Thursday, officials said.

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How Democrats Used the Abortion Debate to Hold Off a Red Wave

In the first major election post-Roe, Democrats tied abortion rights to everyday economics and tapped into fears about the rise of right-wing Republicans.

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November 10, 2022 at 12:00AM

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Wednesday, 9 November 2022

Five Takeaways From a Red Wave That Didn’t Reach the Shore

Inflation wasn’t the whole story, Democrats showed up, Trump-backed candidates underperformed: Here are last night’s lessons.

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November 09, 2022 at 02:00AM

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Smartphones Are Like Cars. So Why Don’t We Maintain Them?

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Regularly replacing our phones takes a toll on our wallets and the environment. We should instead take care of them as we do our cars.

Key takeaways: Democrats avoid Biden backlash and hold their own in 2022 races

A midterm election that Republicans hyped as a red wave is turning out to be anything but, with Democrats over-performing the expectations.

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Across Texas, Neither a Red Wave Nor a Blue One

The surge of enthusiasm that lifted up Texas Democrats in 2018 did not resurface. At the same time, the party avoided a complete wipeout in South Texas.

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November 09, 2022 at 01:45AM

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Mixed Results on Ballot Measures on Marijuana and Slavery as Punishment

Mixed results on referendums involving marijuana and voting rights were among the early outcomes on state ballots.

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November 09, 2022 at 12:52AM

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Kentucky student who repeatedly used racial slur and assaulted Black students will withdraw, lawyer says

The white University of Kentucky student who was caught on video assaulting Black students will voluntarily withdraw from the university, her lawyer told NBC News on Tuesday morning.

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Tuesday, 8 November 2022

Five States Have Abortion Referendums on the Ballot

After voters in Kansas rejected an amendment to the state’s Constitution in August, five other states will vote on proposals about abortion.

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November 08, 2022 at 04:34AM

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Texas High Schoolers Must Retake SATs After Tests Fly Off UPS Truck

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Seniors who sat for the SATs on Oct. 27 at El Paso High School will have to retake the test after many of the sheets with their answers were scattered on the street.


November 08, 2022 at 04:00AM

How to cope with political panic

Midterm elections 2022 come amid political panic and anxiety. How to cope.

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Are the Polls Still Missing ‘Hidden’ Republicans? Here’s What We’re Doing to Find Out.

There was no breakthrough in our experiment, but the differences were intriguing.

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November 08, 2022 at 02:00AM

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Cornell frat parties suspended after students reported sex assault, druggings

Frat parties were suspended at Cornell University after at least four students reported being drugged and one described being sexually assaulted at fraternity-a

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Rick Scott doesn't rule out run for majority leader if GOP takes Senate

Sen.

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Monday, 7 November 2022

Ukraine suffers power outages amid intense attacks from Russia's military

Ukraine’s state electricity operator announced blackouts in Kyiv and seven other regions of the country in the aftermath of Russia’s devastating strikes.

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Trump's election denial is actually the Second Big Lie. Just ask Hillary Clinton.

Midterms 2022 are on Tuesday, and America awaits the fallout from Donald Trump’s 2020 election denial. But Democrats lied too — including Hillary Clinton.

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Egypt accused of 'greenwashing' rights record as it hosts U.N. climate conference

Egypt's human rights record is in the spotlight as it hosts the COP27 climate change conference, with jailed activist Alaa Abdel-Fattah on hunger strike.

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Comedian Kathy Griffin suspended from Twitter after mocking CEO Elon Musk

Comedian Kathy Griffin's Twitter account was suspended Sunday, the same day she changed her page's title to "Elon Musk" and mocked the new CEO.

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Fears and Suspicion Hang Over Voting on Cusp of Election Day

Even as voting goes smoothly, the 2022 midterm elections have exposed the toll Donald J. Trump’s falsehoods have taken on American democracy.

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November 07, 2022 at 02:00AM

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Who Will Win the Battle for Congress? Four Scenarios.

A wide range of outcomes is still possible. Here are signs to look for on election night.

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November 07, 2022 at 02:00AM

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The Newest Habit in Couples Communication: Fighting Over Text

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Want to fight fair? Some couples advocate taking it to the texts.

Massachusetts museum returns sacred items to Sioux tribes

About 150 artifacts considered sacred by the Lakota Sioux peoples are being returned to them after being stored at a small Massachusetts museum for more than a century.

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Sunday, 6 November 2022

I helped fight terrorists at the CIA. I have some advice for the GOP.

Paul Pelosi break-in shows the Republican Party needs a counterradicalization strategy.

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Tanzanian passenger plane crashes into Africa's largest lake

Rescue operations were underway in Tanzania on Sunday after a small plane carrying 39 passengers crashed into Africa’s largest lake, the airline said.

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Fact-Checking the Misleading Claim About 87,000 Tax Agents

The claim, which has been debunked numerous times, has resurged ahead of the midterm elections. Here’s why it’s still wrong.

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November 06, 2022 at 02:00AM

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Powerball jackpot rolls up to record $1.9 billion for Monday drawing

The Powerball jackpot now stands at a record $1.9 billion when it rolled Saturday night, after no ticket matched all six drawn numbers.

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Fact-Checking the Misleading Claim About 87,000 Tax Agents

The claim, which has been debunked numerous times, has resurged ahead of the midterm elections. Here’s why it’s still wrong.

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November 06, 2022 at 02:00AM

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Oz Could Be the First Muslim U.S. Senator, but Some Muslim Americans Are Ambivalent

Unlike most Americans of his faith, Dr. Mehmet Oz is a Republican. His distance from their communities and some of his comments about Islam have unnerved fellow Muslims.

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November 06, 2022 at 01:00AM

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Saturday, 5 November 2022

At least 50 homes destroyed as tornadoes rip through Texas and Oklahoma

Tornadoes ripped through parts of Texas and Oklahoma, destroying and damaging dozens of homes and injuring at least 10 people Friday, officials said. Two

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North Korea fires four ballistic missile as tensions mount with the south

North Korea fired four short-range ballistic missiles into the western sea on Saturday morning, said South Korean military, adding the missiles flew about 80

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Selena Gomez deconstructs her own image in her new doc, “My Mind & Me”

Selena Gomez documentary on mental health on Apple TV+, "My Mind & Me," about her bipolar diagnosis, advocates transparency but doesn't fully offer it.

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‘Cold and Tense’: 10 Americans on How Politics Changes Relationships

Ten readers share their stories about the strain today’s politics has put on their family and personal relationships.

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November 05, 2022 at 02:00AM

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Questions for Kathy Hochul and Lee Zeldin

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For the first time in decades, the race for governor in New York is competitive. Here’s what you need to know.


November 05, 2022 at 02:00AM

Pranks, Parties and Politics: Ron DeSantis’s Year as a Schoolteacher

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At a private school 20 years ago, the future Florida governor was a popular history teacher and coach. But some students were taken aback by his comments on the Civil War and abortion.


November 05, 2022 at 02:00AM

Friday, 4 November 2022

Book Review: ‘Comrade Sisters: Women of the Black Panther Party,’ by Stephen Shames and Ericka Huggins

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From schools to free food and health care, the group’s majority female membership carried out life-sustaining, grass-roots programs that went far beyond politics.


November 04, 2022 at 02:00AM

Wisconsin Republicans Stand on the Verge of Total, Veto-Proof Power

In a 50-50 battleground state, Republicans are close to capturing supermajorities in the State Legislature that would render the Democratic governor irrelevant even if he wins re-election.

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November 04, 2022 at 02:00AM

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Five Ways Sanctions Are Hitting Russia

Russia’s economy and residents have taken a battering, but the government continues to reap big revenues from energy sales. A partial European embargo on oil takes effect in December.

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November 04, 2022 at 02:00AM

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Republican Secretaries of State Walk a Minefield of Election Lies

Once viewed as neutral administrators, these state officials are under growing pressure to pick sides, dividing one of the last bastions of bipartisanship.

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November 04, 2022 at 02:00AM

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In Nevada, Both Parties Court a Booming Vote Bloc: Asian Americans

Nevada, a battleground state, ranks third in the nation in its share of eligible voters who are Asian Americans, and Republicans and Democrats are campaigning for their votes like never before.

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November 04, 2022 at 02:00AM

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He's a politician, get him out of there! U.K. scorns ex-minister's reality TV gig

Ex-health minister Matt Hancock, who resigned from Boris Johnson's government after a Covid sex scandal, will appear on ‘I’m a Celebrity...Get me out of Here!'

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At Campaign’s End, Democrats See Limits of Focus on Abortion

Shock and outrage over the fall of Roe v. Wade has faded as confusion has spread, deflating Democrats’ hopes that the issue could carry them to victory.

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November 04, 2022 at 12:00AM

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Thursday, 3 November 2022

A Teacher Considers Arming Herself in the Classroom

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She wants to keep her students safe. Does that mean bringing a gun to school?


November 03, 2022 at 02:00AM

North Korea continues missile barrage with suspected ICBM

North Korea fired three more missiles on Thursday, including a suspected intercontinental ballistic missile, the South Korean and Japanese governments said.

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Previewing Our Wisconsin Polling Experiment

We tried to break through nonresponse bias by paying people up to $25 to take a survey.

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November 03, 2022 at 02:00AM

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Election Officials Warn of Efforts to Intimidate Voters

Drop-box watchers and disinformation about mail-in voting pose threats for election officials, who want to assure the public that voting is secure.

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November 03, 2022 at 01:58AM

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North Korea tests ICBM, launches other missiles

North Korea fired at least one intercontinental ballistic missile and two short-range missiles an hour later, South Korea said on Thursday. NBC News' Janis Mackey Frayer reports from Beijing. 

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Wednesday, 2 November 2022

Delta flight makes emergency landing over engine issues after smoke fills cabin

A Delta Air Lines flight bound for Los Angeles was forced to make an emergency landing in Albuquerque on Tuesday after the plane's cabin appeared to fill with smoke, the airline said.

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Elon Musk suggests banned people won’t be allowed back on Twitter for weeks

Elon Musk suggested that people “de-platformed” will not be allowed back on Twitter for weeks, appearing to rule out the return of figures like former President Donald Trump before the midterm elections.

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Security Cameras Make Us Feel Safe, but Are They Worth the Invasion?

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Internet cameras like Amazon’s Ring come at a high cost to our privacy.

Pack Your Bags, We’re Moving to ‘Roku City’

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Instead of streaming a new TV show or movie, some Roku users are in it for the screen saver.

The Untold Story of ‘Russiagate’ and the Road to War in Ukraine

Russia’s meddling in Trump-era politics was more directly connected to the current war than previously understood.

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November 02, 2022 at 02:00AM

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Will One Small Shift Fix the Polls in 2022? (Wonkiness: 8/10)

The potential improvement is based on the idea that voters are less likely to recall voting for a losing candidate.

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November 02, 2022 at 02:00AM

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Trial of Kansas Teacher Who Joined ISIS Shows Family’s Deep Scars

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Allison Fluke-Ekren, a teacher from Kansas, dragged her family to Syria and forced her daughter, Leyla, to train for war on behalf of the Islamic State. Now her daughter wields final words against her.


November 02, 2022 at 12:00AM

Trial of Kansas Teacher Who Joined ISIS Shows Family’s Deep Scars

Allison Fluke-Ekren, a teacher from Kansas, dragged her family to Syria and forced her daughter, Leyla, to train for war on behalf of the Islamic State. Now her daughter wields final words against her.

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November 02, 2022 at 12:00AM

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Tuesday, 1 November 2022

Oregon man accused of abducting, sexually abusing Canadian child he met online

U.S. prosecutors have accused an Oregon man of abducting a Canadian child he met online, taking her across the border and into the U.S. his vehicle’s trunk and sexually abusing her.

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Libertarian Candidate Drops Out of Arizona Senate Race and Endorses Masters

“This is another major boost of momentum as we consolidate our support,” Blake Masters said.

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November 01, 2022 at 03:00AM

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A Worrisome Pattern Re-emerges in Seeking Response From Republicans

A big challenge for some pollsters, nonresponse bias, appears to be back.

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November 01, 2022 at 02:00AM

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Monday, 31 October 2022

Young women on TikTok want the next generation to avoid becoming 'almond moms’

Some young women are changing the way they talk about food and their body image after seeing the discussion surrounding so-called almond moms on TikTok.

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Dozens killed in Somalia after explosions rock capital city

Two car bombs exploded Saturday at a busy junction in Somalia’s capital near key government offices, causing “scores of civilian casualties," national police said.

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Times/Siena Polls Show Democrats Slightly Ahead in Key Senate Races

Respondents said they preferred Republicans to control the Senate, but individual matchups showed a different story.

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October 31, 2022 at 02:00AM

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Russia rains missiles on Kyiv, other cities after pulling out of grain deal

Blasts were heard in Kyiv on Monday and Ukrainian authorities reported Russian missile strikes around the country, after Moscow blamed Kyiv for an attack on

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Workers in China flee one of world’s largest iPhone factories amid Covid curbs

Migrant workers in central China are fleeing one of the world’s largest iPhone factories amid a coronavirus outbreak in the surrounding city of Zhengzhou.

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South Korea mourns and probes deadly Halloween crowd crush

The South Korean government will conduct a thorough investigation into the Halloween crowd crush that killed more than 150 people in Seoul, officials said.

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Sunday, 30 October 2022

With another possible surge of Haitian migrants ahead, the Biden admin weighs options

There may soon be a mass exodus of migrants from Haiti, and the Biden admin is weighing holding them in a third country or a migrant facility in Guantanamo.

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Kemp and Abrams Face Off Sunday for Final Debate in Georgia’s Governor Race

The Libertarian candidate, Shane Hazel, was disqualified from the debate for not meeting the required 10 percent polling threshold.

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October 30, 2022 at 06:34AM

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When I started growing breasts as a teen boy, I got gender-affirming care without stigma

Cisgender children seek gender-affirming care with relatively little social stigma attached. Trans kids deserve the same consideration.

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Why paganism and witchcraft are making a comeback

Two weeks ago in the run-up to Halloween, I visited Salem, Massachusetts, for the first time since the pandemic began.

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How the Hasidic Jewish Community Became a Political Force in New York

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Elected officials rarely embrace positions that could antagonize Hasidic leaders, who typically encourage their community to vote as a unified bloc.


October 30, 2022 at 02:00AM

TV Prepares for a Chaotic Midterm Night

Broadcasters face challenges as they approach the climax of an election season marked by disinformation and distrust.

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October 30, 2022 at 02:00AM

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Saturday, 29 October 2022

Biden admin has discussed slow-rolling military aid to Saudis, including Patriot missiles, as payback for oil production cut

The Biden administration has discussed slow-rolling military aid to Saudi Arabia, including Patriot missile shipments, to punish OPEC’s cut in oil production.

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Australian government repatriates women and children held in Syrian refugee camp

The Australian government has repatriated four Australian women and their 13 children from a Syrian refugee camp, Home Affairs Minister Clare O’Neil said.

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Asian American groups criticize Seattle's anti-Asian hate budget reduction in new proposal

Asian American organizations are calling out the 2023 budget put forth by Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell, who proposed reducing the city’s fund to combat anti-Asia

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U.S. Releases Guantánamo’s Oldest Prisoner

Saifullah Paracha, 75, was accused of being a Qaeda sympathizer and was held for two decades. But he was never charged with a crime.

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October 29, 2022 at 02:24AM

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