Half Moon Bay shooting victims’ families who lived on farms left without homes or income

A week after tragedy rocked their community, victims’ families and survivors of the deadly shooting in Half Moon Bay, California, are still in crisis mode, an advocate who visited the community told NBC News.

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Bobby Hull, hockey Hall of Famer nicknamed 'The Golden Jet,' dies at 84

Bobby , a Hall of Fame winger and two-time NHL MVP who helped the Chicago Blackhawks win the Stanley Cup in 1961, has died. He was 84.

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E.P.A. Bans Disposal of Mine Waste in Bristol Bay, Blocking Pebble Mine Project

The determination, made under the Clean Water Act, will protect a valuable wild salmon fishery and quashes a proposed mine project in the area.

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January 31, 2023 at 04:07AM

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Trump revamps his fundraising operation after struggling to raise money for 2024

Donald Trump is strapped for cash following the mid-November launch of his 2024 presidential campaign, according to figures obtained exclusively by NBC News.

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Australian nuclear body joins search for missing radioactive capsule

Australia’s nuclear safety agency said on Tuesday it had joined the hunt for a tiny radioactive capsule missing somewhere in the outback, sending a team with specialized car-mounted and portable detection equipment.

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Can Joe Manchin Broker a Debt Deal as Republicans Try to Unseat Him?

The centrist West Virginia Democrat, who faces re-election in 2024, has made it clear he believes he can help broker a compromise to raise the debt ceiling.

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January 31, 2023 at 02:00AM

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Public equally concerned about Biden's and Trump's classified documents, new poll finds

Americans are equally concerned about classified documents found at homes of Biden and Trump. That's one major finding from a new NBC News poll.

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The hunt is on for a tiny radioactive capsule missing in Australia

A tiny but highly radioactive capsule missing in Western Australia has sparked a frantic search from authorities and an apology from the mining company whose truck the item is believed to have fallen from.

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The Key Senate Races to Watch in 2024

Democrats have a tough road ahead, with Republicans playing offense in several states.

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January 30, 2023 at 12:00AM

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Britain’s Boris Johnson says Putin threatened him with missile strike

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said Russian President Vladimir Putin threatened him with a missile strike during a phone call in the run up to the invasion of Ukraine, a charge denied by Moscow..

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U.S. freestyle skier dies in avalanche in Japan

U.S. freestyle skier Kyle Smaine has died after being caught in an avalanche in Japan's Nagano Prefecture on Sunday, his family confirmed.

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Declaring Emergencies and Banning ‘Latinx’: First Acts for 9 New Governors

Gov. Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania opened 92 percent of state government jobs to people without four-year degrees. Gov. Jim Pillen of Nebraska created a state office focused on broadband access.

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January 30, 2023 at 02:00AM

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To Understand Why Republicans Are Divided on the Debt Ceiling, Consider Dr. Seuss

The Tea Party is over. Cultural issues seem to animate G.O.P. voters.

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January 30, 2023 at 02:00AM

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Ohio infant dies a month after returning home from abduction

An infant who was recently returned to his mother from an alleged kidnapping died Saturday after being rushed to the hospital.

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Husband of woman accused of killing three children asks for forgiveness for wife

The husband of the woman accused of killing her three children by strangling them before attempting suicide in Massachusetts on Tuesday says he has forgiven his wife and is asking others to do the same, citing an unspecified condition she was allegedly struggling with.

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Man accused of torturing woman he held captive is using dating apps while on the run, police warn

SALEM, Ore. — A man accused of torturing a woman he held captive in Oregon, and who was convicted in Nevada of keeping another woman in captivity, is using dating apps to find people who can help him avoid the police or to find new victims, authorities said Friday.

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Israel vows tough measures to 'strengthen' settlements following deadly attacks

Israel will increase security and “strengthen the settlements” in response to attacks that killed seven Israelis and badly wounded five others.

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Punk icon Tom Verlaine, founder of the band Television, dies at 73

Tom Verlaine, who redefined rock guitar in the punk era of the 1970s with his band Television, died Saturday in Manhattan.

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Russia’s aggressive espionage against Germany has prompted calls for a major overhaul of the country’s intelligence service

A widening investigation of alleged Russian spying inside Germany’s intelligence service has set off alarms in the West and sparked calls to overhaul the BND.

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Trump’s Evolution on Truth Social: More QAnon, More Extremes

The former president, now free to post again on Facebook and Twitter, has increasingly amplified far-right accounts on Truth Social. Experts on extremism worry that he will bring this approach to a far wider audience.

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January 28, 2023 at 08:01AM

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Utah is poised to be the first state to pass a gender-affirming care ban in 2023

Gov. Spencer Cox, who vetoed a similar bill last year, said he has no plans to veto this one, which has already made its way through the state legislature.

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How to Make the Labor Market Work for More Americans

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Eliminating the college degree requirement for state government jobs is both good policy and good leadership.


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Tyre Nichols loved his family, photographing sunsets and skateboarding

Tyre Nichols, the 29-year-old Black man who died after being beaten by Memphis police, always had the right words to uplift friends and family, they said.

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Japan launches whale meat vending machines to promote sales

A Japanese whaling operator, after struggling for years to promote its controversial products, has found a new way to cultivate clientele and bolster sales: whale meat vending machines.

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Trump Tries a New Campaign Tack: Small-Scale

At two events on Saturday, Donald J. Trump is embracing more traditional campaigning as he struggles to maintain support for his third White House bid.

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January 28, 2023 at 02:00AM

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India's Gen Z grapples with Modi's dark past in clashes over new documentary

SRINAGAR, India — When the lights were suddenly cut off, the crowd of young people switched on the flashlights on their smartphones.

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2 wounded in new Jerusalem attack, Israeli paramedics say

A Palestinian gunman opened fire in east Jerusalem on Saturday, wounding at least two people, less than a day after another assailant killed seven outside a synagogue in the deadliest attack in the city since 2008.

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Jeff Zients Is Named White House Chief of Staff

The White House formally announced that Mr. Zients, 56, would be taking over for Ron Klain, who has held the role since President Biden took office two years ago.

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January 27, 2023 at 06:32AM

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With fraud on the rise, experts urge taxpayers to file their tax returns early

If you've been debating whether to file your taxes early this year, tax experts say there are now several reasons that might be a good idea.

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Hank and John Green launch program that allows people to earn college credit with YouTube courses

Vloggers Hank and John Green launched a new initiative, called Study Hall, in partnership with Arizona State University and YouTube.

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Ukraine Corruption Scandal Stokes Longstanding Aid Concerns in U.S.

A top State Department official said the ouster of several Ukrainian officials this week after corruption charges “sends a very strong signal.”

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January 27, 2023 at 02:00AM

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For 2024 Democratic Convention, Finalist Cities Include Atlanta, Chicago and New York

Atlanta, Chicago and New York are finalists, and local Democrats are eager to bend President Biden’s ear to host what would be his formal nomination event.

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January 27, 2023 at 02:00AM

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Pelosi says it would be 'very hard' to watch body camera video of husband's brutal attack

Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she's not sure if she'll watch body camera footage from an officer who responded to the brutal attack on her husband last year.

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Southwest posts $220 million loss last quarter after holiday meltdown

Southwest Airlines reported a $220 million loss for the fourth quarter after the carrier’s holiday meltdown drove up expenses and cost it millions in revenue during what was expected to be the busiest travel period since the pandemic began.

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Southwest Lost $220 Million Because of Holiday Meltdown

The airline canceled 16,700 flights before and after Christmas as it struggled to recover from bad weather.

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January 26, 2023 at 05:19AM

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Some Congressional Democrats Push Back on Biden’s Immigration Policies

In a letter, over 70 Democrats urged the president to re-evaluate his asylum restrictions. House and Senate leaders didn’t sign on, exposing significant divisions in the party.

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January 26, 2023 at 03:00AM

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Trump Support Is Eroding in an Republican National Committee He Remade

Interviews with more than a third of the Republican National Committee’s members point to a desire for an alternative presidential nominee to emerge from a competitive primary.

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January 26, 2023 at 02:00AM

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North Korea locks down capital city over ‘respiratory illness’

Authorities in the North Korean capital, Pyongyang, have ordered a five-day lockdown due to rising cases of an unspecified respiratory illness.

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Is it too late now to buy ‘Sorry?’ Justin Bieber sells music back catalogue

Justin Bieber has become the latest high-profile artist to sell his share of the rights to his music, in a deal with U.K.- based Hipgnosis Songs Capital.

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Ship sinks between South Korea and Japan; 9 remain unconscious

Ships searching in wind-whipped waters between South Korea and Japan have picked up at least 14 of the 22 crew members from a cargo ship that sank early Wednesday.

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One-quarter of mass attackers driven by conspiracy theories or hateful ideologies, Secret Service report says

A Secret Service report on U.S. mass attacks says that a quarter of attackers between 2016 and 2020 were motivated by conspiracy theories or hateful ideologies.

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Climate Change May Bring New Era of Trade Wars, as E.U. and U.S. Spar

Countries are pursuing new solutions to try to mitigate climate change. More trade fights are likely to come hand in hand.

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January 25, 2023 at 02:00AM

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Reported tornado causes damage east of Houston

A powerful storm system took aim at the Gulf Coast Tuesday, spawning a tornado that downed utility poles, overturned cars and tore off roofs east of Houston.

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Scans reveal secrets of Egypt's mummified 'golden boy,' buried for 2,300 years

Known as Egypt’s “golden boy,” the mummified remains of a teenager buried 2,300 years ago have been revealed after they were "digitally unwrapped" by scientists.

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2 Memphis fire department personnel 'relieved of duty' in connection to Tyre Nichols' death

Two Memphis, Tennessee, fire department personnel were "relieved of duty" while an internal investigation was conducted into the death of Tyre Nichols, a Black man who died days after a traffic stop.

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Idaho students protest ban on 'brown pride' sweatshirts deemed a sign of gang affiliation

A viral video exposed a clash between students and school officials in Idaho over the term “brown pride” as a symbol of cultural pride or a sign of gang affiliation.

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Finland’s top diplomat hints at joining NATO without Sweden

Finland’s top diplomat appeared to suggest Tuesday that the country may have to consider joining NATO without Sweden after Turkey’s president cast serious doubt on the expansion of the military alliance.

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Republicans’ National Power Struggle Goes Local in Rural Pennsylvania

In one deep-red pocket of rural Pennsylvania, three warring factions each claim to represent the Republican Party. Tensions boiled over in a scuffle over a booth at a farm show.

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January 24, 2023 at 02:00AM

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Trump supporter ‘Diamond’ died of heart disease, death certificate says

RALEIGH, N.C. — Lynette Hardaway, a zealous supporter of former President Donald Trump whose death had prompted widespread speculation over its cause, died earlier this month of a heart condition, according to a death certificate obtained Monday by The Associated Press.

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Representative Ruben Gallego Running for Kyrsten Sinema’s Senate Seat

Representative Ruben Gallego of Phoenix is set to challenge Ms. Sinema from the left, after she resigned from the Democratic Party.

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January 23, 2023 at 05:11AM

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Monterey Park suspect dead from self-inflicted gunshot wound

The man authorities believe is responsible for killing 10 people at a ballroom dance hall during a Lunar New Year celebration in Monterey Park, California, has died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. NBC’s Kate Snow reports for TODAY, and Mayor Henry Lo weighs in on the latest on the investigation.

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Japan's leader prioritizes arms buildup, reversing low birthrate

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Monday that Japan faces the severest security environment in the region since the end of World War II and pledged to push a military buildup under a newly adopted security strategy, as well as tackle rapidly declining births so the country can sustain national strength.

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Bathroom Bans for Transgender Youths Are Poised for Supreme Court Review

A recent ruling created a split among federal appeals courts on whether schools can forbid transgender students to use restrooms matching their gender identities.

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January 23, 2023 at 02:00AM

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Bathroom Bans for Transgender Youths Are Poised for Supreme Court Review

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A recent ruling created a split among federal appeals courts on whether schools can forbid transgender students to use restrooms matching their gender identities.


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Tens of millions without power after Pakistan suffers major outage

Much of Pakistan was left without power for several hours on Monday morning as an energy-saving measure by the government backfired.

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How Kevin McCarthy Forged a Bond With Marjorie Taylor Greene

The close alliance that has developed between the speaker and the hard-right Georgia Republican explains his rise, how he might govern and the heavy influence of the extremes on the new House G.O.P. majority.

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January 23, 2023 at 12:00AM

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Coco Gauff in tears after defeat at Australian Open

A frustrated Coco Gauff broke down in tears after her 7-5 6-3 defeat by Jelena Ostapenko at the Australian Open on Sunday, with the 18-year-old American saying she just could not come up with the answers to the Latvian’s game.

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Actor Jeremy Renner says he broke more than 30 bones in snowplow accident

Actor Jeremy Renner broke more than 30 bones in his body when he was run over by a snowplow earlier this month, he said in an Instagram post Saturday.

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The December Omnibus Bill’s Little Secret: It Was Also a Giant Health Bill

Congress passed legislation on mental health, drugs, pandemic preparedness, new Medicare benefits and Medicaid expansion — all before the arrival of the new House.

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January 22, 2023 at 02:00AM

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Families Struggle as Pandemic Program Offering Free School Meals Ends

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A federal benefit guaranteeing free school meals to millions more students has expired as food prices have risen. Many families are feeling the pinch.


January 22, 2023 at 12:00AM

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Inside the Supreme Court Inquiry: Seized Phones, Affidavits and Distrust

An investigation of the abortion opinion leak was meant to right the institution amid a slide in public confidence. Instead, employees say, it deepened suspicions and caused disillusionment.

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January 21, 2023 at 08:54AM

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Police fine U.K. PM Rishi Sunak for failing to wear a seatbelt in Instagram video

LONDON — Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was fined by police Friday, for failing to wear a seatbelt whilst filming a clip for social media in a moving vehicle.

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Andrew Tate said he broke a woman's jaw and that his business was a 'scam' ahead of Romanian arrest

Andrew Tate's arrest in Romania follows a years-long history of public statements from Tate and others about his business model and the role women played in it.

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Meet the man set to replace Jacinda Ardern as New Zealand PM

Chris Hipkins, who played a significant role in New Zealand’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic, is set to replace Jacinda Ardern as prime minister after emerging on Saturday as the only candidate to lead the ruling Labour Party.

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Taiwan’s Top Diplomat in Washington Walks a Delicate Line

Taiwan’s representative, Bi-khim Hsiao, calls herself a “cat warrior” walking a delicate diplomatic line. China calls her a troublemaker who could trigger a war.

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January 21, 2023 at 02:00AM

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Why top U.S. officials don't want to give Ukraine tanks

Despite German efforts to pressure the U.S. into giving Abrams tanks to Ukraine, the Pentagon’s top leaders are against sending them, say three U.S. officials.

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Amazon discontinues charity donation program amid cost cuts

Amazon said Wednesday it plans to shut down its charity donation program, in the latest example of the company’s broader cost-cutting efforts.

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Record-breaking ‘Toadzilla’ discovered in Australia

Australian park rangers believe they have stumbled upon a record-breaking giant toad deep in a Queensland rainforest, dubbing it "Toadzilla."

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Hormone therapy improves mental health for transgender youths, a new study finds

Gender-affirming hormone therapy is associated with better life satisfaction and improved mental health for transgender youths, according to a new study.

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The U.S. Hit Its Debt Limit. What Happens Next?

The Treasury Department has started employing “extraordinary measures,” but the path to raising the debt ceiling is likely to be a long one.

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January 20, 2023 at 02:00AM

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Attacker killed after shooting 1 person at an Indiana Walmart, police say

Police shot and killed an attacker in a gun battle after he shot a person inside an Indiana Walmart on Thursday, an Evansville police spokesperson said.

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White House Aims to Reflect the Environment in Economic Data

The Biden administration has set out to measure the economic value of ecosystems, offering new statistics to weigh in policy decisions.

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January 20, 2023 at 12:00AM

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What happens when you stop taking a weight loss drug? Many people gain the weight back.

Weight loss drugs Wegovy and Ozempic can lead to significant weight loss. But when you stop taking the drugs, the weight can come back.

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France hit by nationwide strike as unions fight Macron’s plan to raise retirement age

French workers angry over proposed changes to retirement rules launched nationwide strikes and protests Thursday seen as a major test for Emmanuel Macron.

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Russia opens espionage case against U.S. citizen

Russia has opened a criminal case against a United States citizen on suspicion of espionage, the country's Federal Security Service announced Thursday.

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Biden to Visit Storm-Ravaged Northern California

The president will travel to the San Jose and Santa Cruz areas in an effort to assess how much federal aid may be needed to help the state recover from weeks of winter storms.

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January 19, 2023 at 02:00AM

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Michigan Woman and 2 Sons Freeze to Death After Days on the Street

The sheriff of Oakland County, who noted that a 10-year-old daughter had survived, called the deaths preventable, citing the mother’s untreated mental illness.

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January 19, 2023 at 01:35AM

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S.F. antiques dealer recorded spraying homeless woman with water hose is arrested

The San Francisco antiques dealer who was denounced after video showed him spraying a homeless woman with a water hose was arrested Wednesday and charged with battery.

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GOP in Talks With Networks About Debates, and Even CNN Is Included

Conversations between R.N.C. officials and television executives signal that the contours of the Republican nominating contest are shaping up.

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January 18, 2023 at 07:16AM

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Journalist Maria Ressa cleared of tax evasion by Philippine court, calling it a win for justice

Philippine Nobel laureate Maria Ressa and her news site Rappler were acquitted by a court of tax evasion charges on Wednesday, a judge said.

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After Lecturer Sues, Hamline University Walks Back Its ‘Islamophobic’ Comments

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In an about-face, the school said that using the term was “flawed” and that respect for Muslim students should not have superseded academic freedom.


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YA author Meg Medina is nation's 1st Latina ambassador for young people's literature

Acclaimed Latina YA author Meg Medina is the first Hispanic named the new National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature for 2023-24 by the Library of Congress.

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Meta's oversight board calls for more inclusive adult nudity policy

Meta's oversight board calls for a more inclusive adult nudity policy after two posts by transgender and nonbinary people were removed.

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School Searched 6-Year-Old’s Backpack Before Newport News Shooting, Officials Say

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No weapon was found during the search, according to the school district. The 6-year-old boy is accused of later shooting his teacher.


January 13, 2023 at 04:07PM

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Don’t Ban ChatGPT in Schools. Teach With It.

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OpenAI’s new chatbot is raising fears of cheating on homework, but its potential as an educational tool outweighs its risks.


January 12, 2023 at 06:28PM

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U.K. government to veto Scotland's gender self-recognition law

The British government said Monday it will block a new law that makes it easier for people in Scotland to legally change their gender.

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The 6-year-old accused of shooting his teacher shouldn’t be punished under the law

A 6-year-old boy in Virginia used a gun legally purchased by his mother to intentionally shoot his teacher, according to police. Can he be rehabilitated?

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Boy, 11, fatally shot by girl who was arguing with another child, Dallas police say

A 14-year-old girl fatally shot an 11-year-old boy at a Dallas apartment complex parking lot after retrieving a gun during an argument with another child, police said.

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How Restaurant Workers Help Pay for Lobbying to Keep Their Wages Low

The National Restaurant Association uses mandatory $15 food-safety classes to turn waiters and cooks into unwitting funders of its battle against minimum wage increases.

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January 17, 2023 at 02:00AM

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The Father of the Abortion Pill

The 96-year-old scientist who came up with an idea for an “unpregnancy pill” decades ago has led an eventful life, from his teenage days in the French Resistance to his friendships with famous artists.

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January 17, 2023 at 12:00AM

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Comedian Andy Dick accused of public intoxication, failing to register as a sex offender

Actor and comedian Andy Dick was accused Friday of public intoxication and failing to register as a sex offender, authorities said.

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Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown draws his first GOP challenger in key 2024 race

Matt Dolan, who lost a raucous Republican Senate primary in Ohio last year, will run again in 2024, this time seeking to unseat longtime Democratic incumbent Sh

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Ukraine prepares for new offensive as Russia and Belarus begin joint drills

Ukraine is preparing for battle in this quiet forest clearing less than five minutes driving from the border with Russia's close ally, Belarus.

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Two researchers aim to better understand L.A.’s homelessness crisis with smartphone surveys

Two California researchers aim to get a real-time understanding of homelessness using a perhaps unexpected resource found among unhoused people: smartphones.

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Missing Hurricane Ian victim found dead on sunken sailboat months after storm

The body of a Florida man who went missingduring Hurricane Ian has been found on a sunken sailboat months after the storm, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office said.

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Following a big year, more states push ranked-choice voting

Ranked-choice voting is having a moment. In 2023, legislatures in at least 14 states will consider bills that would move to this increasingly popular model.

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Agencies investigate averted plane crash at New York's JFK airport

Officials are investigating a close call at a New York airport Friday night between a plane that was crossing a runway and another that was preparing for takeoff.

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Philly’s newly ID’d ‘Boy in the Box’ gets grave marker at 70

Patty Braxton grimaced as a priest led a few dozen mourners in prayer on a gray, drizzly Friday beside the grave of a small boy found dead in 1957 and long

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UGa football player killed in auto wreck after title celebration

Georgia offensive lineman Devin Willock and a recruiting staff member were killed early Sunday in a car wreck, the school said, just hours after the Bulldogs

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Missouri State Lawmakers Revise Their Dress Code for Women

The updated dress code requires female legislators and staff members in the State House of Representatives to wear a jacket, such as a blazer or a cardigan.

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January 15, 2023 at 06:13AM

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Missouri State Lawmakers Revise Their Dress Code for Women

The updated dress code requires female legislators and staff members in the State House of Representatives to wear a jacket, such as a blazer or a cardigan.

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January 15, 2023 at 06:13AM

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Romanian police seize Andrew Tate's luxury cars and assets

Romanian authorities descended on a compound near Bucharest on Saturday to tow away a fleet of luxury cars and other assets worth an estimated $3.9 million in

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‘A treasure of humanity’: 102-year-old Nazi prosecutor is still pushing for peace

With the number of Holocaust survivors dwindling around the world, Ben Ferencz represents a link to one of the darkest chapters in history.

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If you're sitting all day, science shows how to undo the health risks. Take 'activity snacks'

A short stroll every half hour may help undo the health harms associated with prolonged periods of sitting, a new study finds.

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Rapper Meek Mill says he was pardoned by Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf for 2008 charges

Rapper Meek Mill says he was pardoned by Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf for 2008 drugs and firearms charges that he served prison time for in 2017, according

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White House says more documents with classified markings were found at Biden's Delaware home

More classified documents from the Obama administration were found in President Joe Biden’s Delaware residence this week — in addition to the two batches that

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Victory claims over small Ukrainian town expose rift among Russian forces

A rare Russian claim of military victory in eastern Ukraine has laid bare a bitter rift between Moscow's military chiefs and the head of a private mercenary

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Human skeleton found in building on UC Berkeley campus

A human skeleton was discovered Tuesday in an unused building on a University of California, Berkeley, campus, officials said.

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Documents Inquiry Puts Spotlight on Biden’s Frenetic Last Days as Vice President

The special counsel will have to reconstruct how a small number of classified documents made it to Mr. Biden’s home in Delaware and a private office in Washington.

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January 14, 2023 at 08:12AM

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Over 100 bills target LGBTQ rights in 2023 so far

The bills continue what advocates have called a troubling trend of states attempting to limit gender-affirming care for minors, while a new slate of bills targets drag performers.

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The 6-year-old accused of shooting his teacher shouldn’t be punished under the law

A 6-year-old boy in Virginia used a gun legally purchased by his mother to intentionally shoot his teacher, according to police. Can he be rehabilitated?

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Some workers at U.S. hospital giant HCA say it puts profits above patient care

HCA is a health care juggernaut, with 182 hospitals and 125 surgery centers in the U.S. and U.K. But some HCA workers worry its profit focus imperils patient care.

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Did Aliens Land on Earth in 1945? A Defense Bill Seeks Answers.

The Defense Department’s annual spending bill requires it to review U.F.O. sightings dating to 1945, the year some believe an object from space crashed in the New Mexico desert.

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January 13, 2023 at 04:53AM

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Russia claims control of Soledar in eastern Ukraine, its first success in months

Russia said Friday that its forces on the frontline in eastern Ukraine have achieved their first victory in several months, capturing the town of Soledar.

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How the new U.S. weapon for Ukraine can help push out Russia

Ukraine-Russia war sees Bradley non-tanks enter the fray

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Special Counsel Inquiry Leaves Biden and Garland in Awkward Spots

Although the cases differ significantly, the new investigation is sure to muddy the waters politically as former President Donald J. Trump cries persecution over his own documents inquiry.

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January 13, 2023 at 02:00AM

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Why Eli Crane Defied Kevin McCarthy

The freshman Republican from Arizona was the only newcomer to hold out against Speaker Kevin McCarthy until the very end.

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January 13, 2023 at 02:00AM

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'Lord of the Dance' Michael Flatley treated for 'aggressive' form of cancer

Irish-American dancer Michael Flatley has undergone surgery for an “aggressive” form of cancer and is under medical care, a statement on the “Lord of the Dance”

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Striking New York nurses at two major hospitals reach deal to return to work

Two New York City hospitals have reached a tentative contract agreement with thousands of striking nurses that ends this week’s walkout that disrupted patient

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Satellite images hint at Covid outbreak’s true toll in China

Satellite images taken over cities in China show long lines of vehicles at crematoriums and funeral homes, contradicting the low official Covid-19 death toll.

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'Spare' reveals a sadder, smaller truth than Prince Harry may want to admit

Prince Harry's William and Kate resentment makes 'Spare' a royal tragedy. And proves "Megxit" was never about Meghan Markle — it was about Harry's British drama

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Airlines work to move past delays after FAA outage blamed on corrupted file

Airlines were working to put travel chaos behind them Thursday after a computer outage forced the Federal Aviation Administration to halt all departures.

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The Coming Year of Republican Drama

G.O.P. infighting figures to be the political story line of 2023.

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January 12, 2023 at 02:00AM

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Estas son las claves para proteger tus contraseñas digitales

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LastPass, un servicio que gestiona contraseñas fue hackeado. El incidente debería llevarnos a considerar si hay que confiar en las empresas que guardan información sensible en la nube.

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Biden classified docs vs. Trump classified docs: What's the difference?

The discovery of classified documents in Biden's papers is a bad look for the president, but the circumstances of the find is much different than the Trump case.

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Rains blamed for 17 deaths in California, a state primed for very different natural disasters

Seventeen people have died in a series of atmospheric rivers that have slammed into California in the last two weeks.

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Korean Solar Company Plans to Build $2.5 Billion Plant in Georgia

Hanwha Qcells expects to make solar panels and their components in the United States to take advantage of President Biden’s climate policies.

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January 11, 2023 at 01:35AM

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Texas executes former officer who hired hitmen to kill his wife

A former suburban Houston police officer was executed Tuesday for hiring two people to kill his estranged wife nearly 30 years ago amid a contentious divorce

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Those mocking the GOP speaker vote don’t seem to get democracy

GOP House election with nine votes on Kevin McCarthy isn't embarrassing, whatever Biden says. It's democracy.

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U.S. greenhouse emissions show signs of slowing — but not quickly enough

U.S. greenhouse gas emissions increased by about 1.3% in 2022, rebounding for a second straight year after pandemic disruptions to high-emitting industries

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California storm forces thousands to flee their homes and leaves 1 dead in 'endless onslaught'

Thousands of people in California were forced to flee their homes as severe weather continued to batter the state.

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Can Ron DeSantis Avoid Meeting the Press?

The Florida governor easily won re-election despite little engagement with mainstream news outlets, another sign of partisan division ahead of the 2024 presidential race.

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January 10, 2023 at 12:00AM

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Colorado ends short-lived program to bus migrants to Chicago and NYC

Gov. Jared Polis said Colorado will no longer bus asylum-seekers to New York City and Chicago after the mayors of both cities demanded a halt to the policy.

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Former U.S.C. Official Sentenced to Six Months for Role in College Admissions Scandal

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Donna Heinel, as the gatekeeper for athletic recruits, played a key role in the sweeping college admissions scandal.


January 06, 2023 at 10:25AM

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Ukraine bolsters its defenses in the east as Russia sends waves of attacks

Ukraine said it was strengthening its forces around Bakhmut in the eastern Donbas region and repelling constant attacks there by Russian mercenary group Wagner.

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U.N. gathering seeks billions in aid for Pakistan after devastating floods

A United Nations conference on Monday drummed up funds and other support to help Pakistan cope with the fallout of last summer’s devastating flooding.

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California braces for ‘parade of cyclones’ as more than 110,000 without power

California is bracing for a "parade of cyclones," forecasters warned Monday morning, as more than 110,000 utility customers woke up without power.

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Bernard Kalb, longtime foreign affairs newsman, dies at 100

Bernard Kalb, a former reporter for CBS and NBC who quit his job as a State Department spokesman to protest a U.S. government disinformation has died at 100.

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LGBTQ people, both real and fictional, will be front and center at the Golden Globes

Once considered taboo in film and television, gay entertainers and characters will be hard to miss at the 80th Golden Globe Awards.

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Moscow ends self-proclaimed ceasefire and vows to press ahead in Ukraine

Russia’s bombing of regions in eastern Ukraine killed at least two people, local officials said Sunday, after Moscow ended a self-declared Christmas ceasefire.

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Hundreds of thousands left without power in California as forecasters warn of 'relentless' cyclones

Hundreds of thousands of homes in California were left without power early Sunday after torrential downpours and high winds battered the northern part of the

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A Hamline Adjunct Showed a Painting of the Prophet Muhammad. She Lost Her Job.

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After an outcry over the art history class by Muslim students, Hamline University officials said the incident was Islamophobic. But many scholars say the work is a masterpiece.


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Palestinian foreign minister says Israel revoked travel permits over U.N. move

The Palestinian foreign minister said Sunday that Israel revoked his travel permit, part of a series of punitive steps against the Palestinians that Israel’s

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China reopens borders in final farewell to zero-Covid policy

Travellers began streaming into mainland China by air, land and sea on Sunday, many eager for long-awaited reunions, as Beijing opened borders that have been

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1 snowmobiler killed, 1 missing in Colorado avalanche

A 58-year-old man was killed and another man is missing after they were struck by an avalanche in the north-central Rocky Mountains on Saturday, authorities in

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Canada and the U.S. both face labor shortages. One country is increasing immigration.

To address a looming labor shortage, Canada plans to accept 1.45 million immigrants by 2025. The U.S. faces the same shortage but seems unable to make any plans.

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Rapper who became the voice of the Iranian revolt is in danger of execution

Hip-hop artist Toomaj Salehi rapped with blistering conviction about the Islamic Revolution’s “failure,” filming himself at protests and inspiring

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‘Alexa, Why Do We Keep Buying You?’

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With questions swirling about the utility of voice assistants, we asked readers how they use one of the most popular, Amazon’s Alexa. Here’s what they answered.

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George Santos sworn into Congress as investigations mount

George Santos, the New York Republican who's confessed to lying about part of his background, was sworn in as a House member amid probes into his 2022 campaign.

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Tensions Flare on House Floor as Rogers Confronts Gaetz

Tensions flared when Representative Matt Gaetz sunk Kevin McCarthy’s 14th effort to be elected speaker of the House.

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January 06, 2023 at 10:39PM

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Military Investigation Reveals How the U.S. Botched a Drone Strike in Kabul

Documents obtained through a lawsuit reveal how biases led to the deadly August 2021 blunder, and that officials made misleading statements concealing their assessment of civilian casualties.

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January 06, 2023 at 04:09AM

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Why is Ovidio Guzmán one of Mexico’s most wanted men?

Mexican security forces on Thursday arrested cartel leader Ovidio Guzmán, son of incarcerated kingpin Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzmán, the country’s defense minister

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Thousands seeking asylum crowd Mexico refugee offices, fearing a U.S. policy change

Thousands of migrants seeking asylum have flocked Mexico government offices since the U.S. said it would keep restrictions to quickly expel border crossers.

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McCarthy Reaches for Deal With Right as Speaker Fight Enters Fourth Day

The G.O.P. leader hoped a proposed agreement would sway a critical mass of defectors to support him. But no votes had yet moved, and it was unclear if he could pick up enough converts.

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January 06, 2023 at 02:00AM

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Aeromexico says a plane was hit by gunfire, no reported injuries

Mexican airline Aeromexico said a plane in Culiacán, Sinaloa was hit by gunfire. Authorities had arrested cartel leader Ovidio Guzmán, son of "El Chapo" Guzmán.

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Two Years Later, Prosecutions of Jan. 6 Rioters Continue to Grow

The Justice Department’s investigation of the Capitol attack, already the largest it has ever conducted, has resulted in 900 arrests, with the potential for scores or hundreds more to come.

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January 06, 2023 at 12:00AM

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Josh Shapiro taps a Republican who stood up to Trump to be Pennsylvania's top elections official

Pennsylvania's incoming Democratic governor Josh Shapiro is tapping Al Schmidt, a Republican who stood up to Trump in 2020, to be his top elections official.

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Josh Shapiro to Nominate Al Schmidt as Pennsylvania’s Elections Chief

Josh Shapiro, who will take office as governor this month, says he will nominate Al Schmidt, a longtime Republican official from Philadelphia, to be secretary of the commonwealth.

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January 05, 2023 at 05:00AM

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RNC's 2022 election audit will scrutinize Trump’s role in the GOP’s losses

The Republican National Committee plans to closely examine what role Trump played in the party's 2022 midterm losses as part of its post-election audit.

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We've been getting blizzard planning all wrong

The weather forecast for snow and floods remains bad after storms in Buffalo and the Midwest. Here's how to plan for emergencies and disaster better.

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Colorado funeral home operators sentenced for selling body parts without permission

Two Colorado funeral home operators who sold body parts or bodies in a scheme a prosecutor called “horrific” were sentenced to prison Tuesday, officials said.

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Ketamine clinics for mental health are popping up across the U.S. Does the treatment work?

Ketamine clinics offer people pricey infusions of the drug. Some experts are concerned that the unregulated industry could be risky.

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Mastermind of 'Varsity Blues' college admissions scheme to be sentenced

William Rick Singer, the mastermind of a nationwide college admissions cheating scheme, will be sentenced in a federal courtroom in Boston Wednesday.

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Russia blames its soldiers’ cell phone use for missile strike that killed dozens

The Russian military has blamed its soldiers' use of cell phones for a Ukrainian missile attack that killed dozens and fueled a new round of domestic criticism.

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How Far Right Are the 20 Republicans Who Voted Against McCarthy

Most denied the 2020 election, are members of the ultraconservative Freedom Caucus, or both.

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January 03, 2023 at 09:58PM

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G.O.P. Fight Over Speaker Enters Its Second Day

The House is set to reconvene at noon to continue a historic floor fight — the first in a century — prompted by the Republican leader’s failure to secure a majority to become speaker.

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January 04, 2023 at 02:00AM

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Southwest reports progress on refunds after holiday chaos but sees new delays

Southwest Airlines, which canceled thousands of flights last week and infuriated passengers, said Tuesday it was making "solid progress" on processing refunds

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Walter Cunningham, last surviving Apollo 7 astronaut, dies at 90

Walter Cunningham, the last surviving astronaut from the first successful crewed space mission in NASA’s Apollo program, died Tuesday in Houston. He was 90.

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Israeli ultranationalist minister visits flashpoint Jerusalem holy site

Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visited a flashpoint holy site in Jerusalem for the first time since Benjamin Netanyahu's government took office.

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Beijing threatens response to ‘unacceptable’ Covid measures imposed on Chinese travelers

The Chinese government blasted Covid-19 testing requirements imposed on passengers from China and threatened countermeasures against countries involved.

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What is the XBB.1.5 subvariant? CDC reports a new strain of omicron taking over in the U.S.

What is the XBB.1.5 subvariant? A new version of omicron is taking hold in the U.S., according to new data from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention.

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British couple and two Australians killed in helicopter collision at tourist hotspot

The pilot, two British tourists and an Australian died in the collision of two helicopters over the waterfront at Australia's Gold Coast.

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Who Are the Republicans Opposing McCarthy’s Speaker Bid?

The rebellion has been led by a small but vocal group of ultraconservative Republicans. But there are other, less-known defectors who could help scuttle the G.O.P. leader’s candidacy.

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With Vote Looming, McCarthy Remains Short of Support to Become Speaker

A monthslong lobbying effort has failed to yield the breakthrough the California Republican would need to cement the top job, threatening a messy floor fight just as his party is assuming control of the House.

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Hispanic Evangelical Leaders Ask: Trump or DeSantis?

In Florida, where Hispanic evangelicals carry outsize influence, many of their pastors view the budding 2024 rivalry as a sign of the potency of their unabashedly politicized Christianity.

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15 dead, 47 injured in Mexico bus crash

Fifteen people are dead and 47 are being treated for their injuries after a bus carrying holiday season tourists flipped on a highway in Mexico’s Pacific coast

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Thousands pay homage as Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI lies in state

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI's body lay in state in St. Peter’s Basilica on Monday as thousands of people flocked to pay tribute to the pontiff.

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Sandra Bullock and Hollywood's big beauty standards trap

Sandra Bullock plastic surgery rumors highlight a Hollywood scourge. From Botox to buccal fat removal, beauty standards are hurting American women of all ages

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Why raising this tax could save lives

Starting 2023 with Dry January? We can cut down on drinking and alcohol consumption in the new year even more with a higher alcohol tax.

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Russia’s War on Ukraine Worsens Global Starvation

Moscow blocks most shipments from Ukraine, one of the world’s largest wheat producers, and its attacks on the country’s energy grid also disrupt the flow of food.

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January 02, 2023 at 02:00AM

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Poor hydration may be linked to early aging and chronic disease, a 25-year study finds

People who don't drink enough fluid might age faster and face a higher risk of chronic disease than well-hydrated people, a National Institutes of Health study found.

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U.S. Pours Money Into Chips, but Even Soaring Spending Has Limits

Amid a tech cold war with China, U.S. companies have pledged nearly $200 billion for chip manufacturing projects since early 2020. But the investments are not a silver bullet.

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Pope marks New Year as Vatican prepares to mourn Benedict

Pope Francis presided over a special New Year’s Day Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica, a day after Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI died in retirement at the Vatican.

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3 officers injured in New Year’s Eve machete attack near Times Square, officials say

Three New York City police officers were injured after being attacked with a machete near New Year's Eve celebrations in Times Square, authorities said.

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How America became obsessed with male narcissists

Happy New Year! In 2023, kick out Ye (formerly known as Kanye West), Elon Musk, Donald Trump, Johnny Depp, Sam Bankman-Fried and all of 2022's narcisissts

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The impossible position we put mayors in when snowstorms strike

The weather forecast for snow and floods remains bad after storms in Buffalo and the Midwest. Here's how to plan for emergencies and disaster better.

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Brazil’s Bolsonaro lands in Florida, avoiding handover of power to leftist Lula

Outgoing Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro landed in Florida on Friday, less than two days two days before Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is set to take office.

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U.S. Pours Money Into Chips, but Even Soaring Spending Has Limits

Amid a tech cold war with China, U.S. companies have pledged nearly $200 billion for chip manufacturing projects since early 2020. But the investments are not a silver bullet.

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Education Dept. Logs Record Number of Discrimination Complaints

Some of the highest-profile complaints show how America’s culture wars are affecting the nation’s children.

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