A 22-year-old went missing in California 3 weeks ago. Police are now treating it as a criminal matter

Police in central California say they are treating the early August disappearance of 22-year-old Jolissa Fuentes, last seen leaving a convenience store, as a criminal matter.

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Paxlovid Cuts Covid Deaths Among Older People, Israeli Study Finds

Among patients under 65, however, the drug made little difference in hospitalization or death rates.

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Kevin Hart raises eyebrows with new restaurant

Actor and comedian Kevin Hart opened a new vegan fast-food restaurant, Hart House, in Los Angeles. The eatery wants to go after other fast-food chains by offering flavorful plant-based alternatives to everyone.

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Billie Jean King: How Serena Williams Elevated Tennis

When the champion, who helped professionalize women’s tennis, watches Williams play, she says, she thanks God: “Serena is living our dream.”

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So much for turnaround Tuesday? Stocks tumble again

Tuesday's market rally was brief. Stocks opened higher but quickly gave up their gains as the morning wore on. A nearly 5% drop in oil prices, while welcome news to consumers, led to a big sell-off in energy stocks.

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Haven’t We Seen These Characters Before?

Summer sequels are back and worse than ever.

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Colin Kaepernick and partner Nessa Diab welcome their first baby

Athlete and activist Colin Kaepernick and his partner Nessa Diab announced Sunday the birth of their first child.

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Low Water Levels Disrupt European River Cruises, a Favorite of U.S. Tourists

As the continent faces a severe drought, companies have had to use buses to transport passengers along parts of the Rhine and the Danube, where water levels have become too low for riverboats.

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Ozzy Osbourne says he's leaving the US because of gun violence

Ozzy Osbourne is a Brit by birth and a Californian by choice, but after spending decades in the Golden State, he's ready to leave the US.

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Can Technology Help Cities Manage Curbs Better?

We’re asking our streets and sidewalks to do more and more. Start-ups are trying to help with curbside management tools — but will cities rise to the challenge?

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Mets Retire Willie Mays’ Number at Old-Timers Day

The return of Old-Timers’ Day and the retirement of No. 24 for Willie Mays were two more instances of Steven Cohen leaning in on his team’s history.

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Sen. Elizabeth Warren slams Federal Reserve chairman over interest rate comments

Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts on Sunday slammed Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell for suggesting interest rates should go up to combat inflation in the US, saying he could "tip this economy into recession."

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Will Your Dog Get Dementia? A Large New Study Offers Clues.

The risk of canine cognitive dysfunction, a.k.a. “doggy dementia,” is far greater in dogs who don’t get enough exercise, researchers found. Their risk factors echo some in humans, whose homes they share.

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Layoffs. Losses. Plunging share prices. These pandemic winners are now struggling

Few companies flourished more amid the pandemic's economic upheaval than Peloton.

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Cecilia Vicuña’s Desire Lines

After decades on the margins, the 74-year-old Chilean sculptor and poet has improbably become one of this year’s most acclaimed.

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San Franciscans Are Done Apologizing for Their Cold Weather Summers

San Franciscans are done apologizing for their cold Julys and Augusts. In a time of punishing heat waves, the city likes being a place to chill out.

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Americans are flocking to Europe's hot spots. Here's where Europeans are going instead

If you've been thinking every American you know is in Europe this summer (or headed there this fall), you might be right.

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The Long Road Ahead for Colonial Reparations

Former colonies have felt increasingly empowered to demand compensation from European powers. But even the successful efforts look like exceptions so far.

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Russia is burning off millions of dollars in gas every day. Here's why

Russia is burning an estimated $10 million worth of natural gas a day near its border with Finland, analysts say, even as it threatens to push Europe into a winter energy crisis by restricting exports to Germany and other countries.

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Parents Are Hiring Babysitters or the ‘Disco Nanny’ for a Night Out

In party hot spots around Europe, agencies have popped up to provide child care at all hours of the night and day.

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Sen. Rubio: Why the Artemis I launch is so important

In 1962, President John F. Kennedy said, "The United States was not built by those who waited and rested and wished to look behind them. This country was conquered by those who moved forward, and so will space." Sixty years later -- after sending men to the moon, spearheading the International Space Station and crafting a space telescope that can see billions of years into the past -- America is still moving forward.

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See Jon Hamm as 'Fletch' in the first trailer for 'Confess, Fletch'

The first trailer for "Confess, Fletch" shows Jon Hamm as the title character "Fletch," made famous by Chevy Chase.

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After a dark turn, Shia LaBeouf finds new faith

Shia LaBeouf says that he has discovered Catholicism after a dark period in his life.

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Harry Styles adds more 'Love On Tour' dates

Harry Styles has more love to give.

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Princess Diana's one-of-a-kind Ford Escort goes up for auction

A unique black Ford Escort driven by the late Princess Diana in the 1980s is due to be auctioned this weekend at Britain's Silverstone racing circuit.

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Are Weed Drinks Safe? What to know About THC and Alcohol

Business is booming for cannabis-infused beverages. Experts still know very little about their health effects.

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Will weather interfere with Artemis I launch?

When it comes to launching Artemis I -- the next generation of spacecraft to explore the moon and beyond -- forecasting the weather is a crucial part of its success.

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Why Aren’t New York City Subway Stations Air-Conditioned?

A few stations have the ability to cool the platforms. What would it take to avoid the subterranean heat wave?

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'It pissed me off': Actor who played Luke on 'Gilmore Girls' speaks out on episode that made him feel objectified

"Gilmore Girls" actor Scott Patterson says a Season 3 scene left him feeling "uncomfortable" and "pissed off" because he felt he was being objectified.

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Cardio and Strength Training May Help You Live Longer, Study Says

A consensus is building among experts that both strength training and cardio‌ are important for longevity.

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Paul Newman's daughters are suing the Newman Foundation

Two of Paul Newman's daughters have filed a lawsuit against the Newman's Own Foundation, alleging that the charity has gone against their late father's wishes by not giving enough funds to charitable organizations of their choosing.

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Bright Lights, Big City, Niche Fame

As Lower Manhattan’s most infamous publicist, Kaitlin Phillips doesn’t always stay behind the scenes.

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A 10-year-old Uvalde survivor who spent 66 days in a hospital and lived near the shooter is getting a new home

Sometime during her 66-day hospital stay, Uvalde school shooting survivor Mayah Zamora learned she had lived just blocks from the gunman -- and she found it too hard to return home when she was released, a non-profit organization says.

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Devin Ratray, 'Home Alone' actor, under investigation for alleged rape

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A 7 million-year-old practice set our ancestors on the course to humanity, new study finds

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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene targeted in 'swatting' incident, police say

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene was the target of a "swatting" police call early Wednesday morning, police said.

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House oversight subcommittee report says Trump officials had pressure campaign on hydroxychloroquine, other FDA issues

Trump administration officials had a "crusade against (the US Food and Drug Administration that) resulted in damaging consequences for the coronavirus response," the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis, led by Democrats, said in a report released Wednesday.

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Burnout vs Depression: How to Tell the Difference and Find Relief

Clinicians and researchers offer advice on how to tell the difference, and what to do about both.

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Biden to Cancel $10,000 in Student Loan Debt for Borrowers Earning Less Than $125,000

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Jury convicts two men of conspiring to kidnap Michigan governor

• National Archives wanted to share classified docs from Mar-a-Lago with FBI and intel community for damage assessment months ago

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Student loan repayment resumes in a few days. Hear what one economy expert wants to see happen

With the current pause on student loans expiring at the end of the month, the White House is weighing cancelling up to $10,000 in student loan debt per borrower who makes under $125,000. Marc Goldwein, senior vice president at the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, explains how canceling student debt could counteract the Inflation Reduction Act.

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Iran drops another key demand as prospects for revived nuclear deal increase

Iran has dropped another key demand related to nuclear inspections as negotiations continue over reviving the Iran nuclear deal, a senior administration official tells CNN.

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'I cried watching my daughter,' says father of woman who drowned while livestreaming on Facebook

The father of a Kenyan woman who drowned in a swimming pool in Canada while livestreaming on Facebook has spoken of his family's loss.

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Billionaire hedge fund manager Julian Robertson dies at 90

Billionaire investor Julian Robertson, whose Tiger Management once ranked among the world's biggest and most successful hedge funds and who trained several generations of prominent fund managers known as Tiger Cubs, has died at age 90.

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She moved in two days ago. Now almost everything's underwater

Brittany Taylor was so excited to move out of her parents' home into her dream apartment in Dallas. Little did she knows just two days later, she'd lose almost all her personal possessions in a massive rainstorm. Her family is rallying to get her life back together with this GoFundMe.

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Opinion: Democrats are fooling themselves about the midterms

Recent Democratic rhetoric and the longer history of Congress and midterm elections remind us that parties on their way to losing congressional majorities often talk the following way about their legislative agendas:

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How We Can Help Children Grow in the Wake of a Crisis

Research suggests people can experience positive change as a result of adversity. Children are no exception.

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J. Kenji López-Alt’s Summer Staple? Guacamole With Grilled Corn

A restaurant dish melding the dip with creamy esquites loosely inspired the chef and cookbook author’s new favorite.

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Stocks tumble on fears of another big Fed rate hike

So much for hopes that the Federal Reserve will tap the brakes on its aggressive interest rate hikes. Stocks tumbled Monday morning as investors once again began to worry that the central bank will raise rates by three-quarters of a point next month.

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Chinese censors change ending of latest 'Minions' movie

Censors have altered the ending of the recent animated film "Minions: The Rise of Gru" for its domestic release in China, social media users across the country noticed over the weekend.

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Ellen White, England women's all-time leading goal scorer, announces retirement

Ellen White, England women's football all-time leading goal scorer, announced her retirement on Monday in a heartfelt message posted on social media.

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Podcast: What making a baby really costs

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Dogs' eyes well up with tears of joy when reunited with their owners

A wagging tail, a loving lick, a playful jump, a heart-melting gaze. You know when your dog is happy to see you.

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A Beginner’s Guide to Disc Golf

This surprisingly fun sport changes a stroll in the park into an afternoon adventure with a flying piece of plastic.

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Scientists Boost Soy Crops Through Improved Photosynthesis

Researchers increased yield in soy plants by making them better at photosynthesis, the process that powers life. The findings hold promise for feeding a warming world.

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See what life is like for women and children in Kabul under Taliban rule

CNN's Clarissa Ward returns to Kabul, where the Taliban declared victory one year ago as the US withdrew from Afghanistan. Nearly half of the country's population is hungry and living in poverty, according to the UN.

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Life in the US isn't what these Afghans expected

Shila rushes into the living room when she hears her nephew scream.

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'Sometimes we eat dinner, sometimes we don't.' Afghan food crisis poses dilemma one year after Taliban takeover

At midday, Shakeela Rahmati starts the long walk from her home in a poor neighborhood in the hills above Kabul.

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Singapore to repeal colonial era law criminalizing sex between men, says prime minister

Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Sunday said the country will repeal the colonial-era Section 377A of Singapore's Penal Code, thereby decriminalizing gay sex in Singapore, but added that same-sex marriage will continue to be illegal in the city-state.

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Indiana Governor Leads Delegation in Visit to Taiwan for Trade Talks

Gov. Eric J. Holcomb of Indiana led a group that arrived on the island Sunday, even as visits this month by U.S. officials have angered Beijing.

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Five people killed in Miami-Dade County wrong way head-on car collision, Florida Highway Patrol says

Five people under the age of 25 were killed in a car crash early Saturday morning in Miami-Dade County, Florida, officials say.

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Turkey: Ukrainian grain deal 'lays groundwork for permanent peace environment'

Some 27 ships loaded with grain have left Ukraine's Black Sea ports since August 1 under an export deal brokered by the United Nations and Turkey, which has laid "the groundwork for a permanent peace environment," Turkey's Defense Minister said in a speech on Saturday.

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Why are QR codes still around?

Of all the pandemic-inspired business adoptions, perhaps none is as reviled as the QR-code menus. And yet, it persists.

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Sean Connery's own 'James Bond car' sold for $2.4 million

A silver Aston Martin DB5 that had been owned by actor Sean Connery was sold at auction Thursday for $2.4 million.

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Opinion: The question shouldn't be whether Florida teen is 'mature' enough for abortion

After determining a pregnant Florida teen wasn't "mature" enough to make a decision for herself, a state court denied her a waiver to get an abortion without legal guardian notification and consent. It's among the first of what are sure to be many such obstacles facing women and girls in a post-Roe world: purely subjective judgment on who is "qualified" to make choices regarding their own bodies, health and futures -- and who is not.

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How to Cope With Fall Anxiety

As the most carefree weeks of the year draw to a close, pay close attention to your emotions. They might be telling you something useful.

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‘I’m Carrying This Baby Just to Bury It’: The Struggle to Decode Abortion Laws

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Lengthening a woman's fertility may extend her life as well, research finds

One organ in a woman's body ages more than twice as fast as all other tissues, wreaking havoc with both fertility and long-term health.

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China's No. 2 admits economic recovery is at 'most difficult point'

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang has urged China's wealthiest provinces to "bravely take the lead" to bolster growth and employment, a day after official data painted a gloomy picture for the world's second largest economy.

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Chinese-Canadian tycoon Xiao Jianhua sentenced to 13 years in prison

Chinese-Canadian tycoon Xiao Jianhua was sentenced Friday to 13 years in prison, more than five years after the billionaire was abducted from a hotel room in Hong Kong and taken to mainland China.

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Turkey's Erdogan to discuss nuclear plant concerns with Putin

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Little League player was minutes from death after a fall, dad says. He soon awoke and asked if he could play in today's game

After just this week fracturing his skull in a fall from a bunk bed, Easton "Tank" Oliverson understandably will miss his team's opening game Friday at the Little League World Series.

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Dr. Joseph Mercola: The Misinformation ‘Superspreader’

A new documentary from The New York Times explores the contentious career and business of the Florida-based physician.

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Kid Cudi had a stroke while in rehab

Kid Cudi has shared he suffered a health crisis while in rehab in 2016.

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Soothe sciatica with these exercises

Often associated with low back pain, sciatica tends to be more of a pain in the butt -- and sometimes also the leg. That's because the pain travels along the sciatic nerves, the longest nerves in your body. Each sciatic nerve runs bilaterally from the base of your spine through the deep muscles of your buttocks and down the back of a leg.

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As Soaring Prices Roil Britain, Its Leader Vacations and a Likely Successor Sidesteps the Issue

Britain is facing multiple economic shocks, from soaring energy prices to the hollowing out of the labor market by Brexit. But these issues seem disconnected from the fight to replace Boris Johnson.

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The Manchester United Sale Rumors Are False. For Now.

The Glazer family isn’t soliciting bids for United. But selling a piece of the team could set the price for all of it.

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FBI report reveals new details about Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's 2016 plane incident

Angelina Jolie accused Brad Pitt of injuring her and verbally abusing their children during a heated encounter aboard a private jet in 2016, according to an FBI report provided to CNN by a source.

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Pain in Children is Often Ignored. For Children of Color, It’s Even Worse.

Racial differences in medical care are part of a theme experts are seeing “over and over” again.

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Investigation into Vince McMahon's hush money payments reportedly turns up Trump charity donations

Even after Vince McMahon, the former WWE chief executive, retired from the company amid an investigation into his hush money payments to women, news of additional payments is still coming out. The latest revelation involves former president Donald Trump.

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For many neurodiverse people, 'The Sims' has been a lifelong comfort

Life would be much more simple with a few directions. A status bar, for instance, to remind you to take care of yourself. Perhaps a few clues about other people's intentions. Oh, and it wouldn't hurt to have a place to experiment with it all, free from real-world consequences and the awkwardness of choices gone wrong.

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American farmers are killing their own crops and selling cows because of extreme drought

Nearly three quarters of US farmers say this year's drought is hurting their harvest -- with significant crop and income loss, according to a new survey by the American Farm Bureau Federation, an insurance company and lobbying group that represents agricultural interests.

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NASA’s Big Rocket Reaches Launchpad. Next Stop: The Moon.

The Space Launch System and Orion capsule will launch on Aug. 29 to formally start the Artemis moon exploration program

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Florida state attorney challenges suspension by Gov. DeSantis

Florida state attorney Andrew Warren, who was suspended earlier this month by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for his position on abortion, is appealing his suspension by claiming the Republican governor abused his authority.

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Former Minneapolis police officer Thomas Lane ordered to report to federal prison

Former Minneapolis police officer Thomas Lane, who was sentenced last month to two and a half years in prison for violating George Floyd's civil rights, has been ordered to report to the Federal Correctional Institution Englewood in Colorado on August 30, according to a judgment order filed Tuesday.

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US says airstrike in Somalia kills 13 members of al-Shabaab terror group

A US airstrike in Somalia over the weekend killed 13 members of the al-Shabaab terror group, US Africa Command said in a statement.

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Zoë Kravitz regrets Will Smith slap comment

After Will Smith famously slapped Chris Rock during this year's Academy Awards ceremony, Zoë Kravitz posted red carpet photos of herself at the event on social media.

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Queen Elizabeth's Olympic stunt double jailed for attack on girlfriend

A UK court has sentenced Queen Elizabeth II's stunt double to 18 months in prison after he threw his girlfriend down a staircase and shattered her shoulder.

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Florida judge to hold hearing Thursday on request to unseal Mar-a-Lago affidavit

• House Dems accuse DHS watchdog of obstructing investigation into missing texts • Judge rules that Graham must testify

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Amazon workers walk out at freight facility

A coalition of Amazon employees walked off the job on Monday at an air freight facility in San Bernardino, California, demanding better pay and working conditions, in the latest sign that worker organizing efforts continue to spread across the tech giant's vast retail and logistics network.

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A toddler was playing in the backyard. Then he spotted something unusual

A Georgia woman, who had been missing for four days, was reunited with her family after a toddler spotted her feet past his family's fence line. CNN affiliate WGCL's Zac Summers reports.

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Woman killed by alligator after she slips into pond

An 88-year-old woman was killed by an alligator after she slipped into a pond while gardening at an adult living community, authorities in South Carolina told CNN and its affiliate WTOC.

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Gina Lollobrigida, 95, to run for Senate in Italy

Italian cinema icon Gina Lollobrigida will run for the Senate in her country's elections next month, weeks after celebrating her 95th birthday.

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Should I get a fourth shot now, or wait for an Omicron-specific booster?

After Britain authorized a bivalent vaccine to target Omicron, some are wondering whether they should hold out for a similar shot in the U.S.

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Kristin Chenoweth's bleeped 'Celebrity Family Feud' answer stuns Steve Harvey

Kristin Chenoweth managed to leave host Steve Harvey speechless after she got "Wicked" on a recent episode of "Celebrity Family Feud."

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Starbucks to labor board: Halt mail-in union ballots

Starbucks is requesting a suspension of mail-in ballots at unionization votes currently going on at its stores across America. The coffee chain is accusing National Labor Relation Board employees in Kansas and elsewhere of misconduct in handling these mail-in votes, actions it said has skewed results in favor of unionization.

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Germany’s €9 Monthly Train Pass Has Proved Popular (and a Pleasant Surprise)

To help offset inflation, Germany’s government has subsidized cheap train passes this summer. While many feared chaos and overcrowding on an overburdened system, it has been a relatively smooth ride.

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William Ruto defeats Raila Odinga to win Kenyan presidency

Deputy President William Ruto has been elected the country's fifth president, according to the electoral commission.

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When It Comes to Lightning, Don’t Pass the Salt

A study helps explain why thunderstorms occur much less frequently over the ocean than over land.

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Ben Affleck set to celebrate his 50th birthday with his new bride

Ben Affleck has had a very big year with reason to celbrated as he turns 50 on Monday.

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CNN political commentator predicts outcome of FBI's Trump search

CNN political commentator Scott Jennings predicts the outcome of the FBI's search of former President Donald Trump's home at the Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida.

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Keilar to GOP lawmaker: Do you take home documents marked 'special access'?

Rep. Mike Turner (R-OH) says he does not take home documents marked "special access" like the documents the FBI says were seized from Trump's home, but argues that we don't know if they were classified appropriately.

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Fireworks warehouse explodes leaving 1 dead and dozens injured

Explosions ripped through a fireworks warehouse at a shopping center in the Armenian capital of Yerevan. The blasts killed one person and injured dozens.

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Children among dozens killed in Egypt church fire

Children are among at least 41 people killed, and 14 injured after a fire broke out at a church in Giza's Imbaba neighborhood in greater Cairo on Sunday, according to a spokesperson for the Egyptian Coptic Church citing health officials.

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Nixon's ex-White House lawyer has prediction for Trump's media supporters

John Dean, the White House counsel for former President Richard Nixon, predicts some of Trump's supporters in the media will "have egg all over their face" when the investigation into Trump's handling of classified documents ends.

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The credit score system is broken

Credit agencies know a lot about Americans. The agencies accumulate information, such as Social Security numbers, birthdays, how much savings people have, how much debt they're in and how late they pay their bills.

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The Old Men and the Sea

At an annual gathering in Key West, Fla., Ernest Hemingway look-alikes vie for the title of “Papa.”

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Stock Buybacks and Dividends Become a $1.5 Trillion Political Target

Companies have been criticized for the vast sums they are sending investors. Some of that money could be put to better use but for the most part, our columnist says, bring it on.

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Smerconish responds after rock legend bashes CNN interview

CNN's Michael Smerconish responds to Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters' statement at a recent concert, where he told the crowd his interview with the CNN host was edited to make him "look like a prick."

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The Inflation Reduction Act Is a Huge Health Care Reform

America is determining the shape of health care affordability into the future.

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Is it OK to Work on Vacation? Yes, If You Do it Right.

The boundaries between work and life are already blurred. If you embrace that reality, you can make it work to your advantage.

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Analysis: 'A League of Their Own' series remake aims for a home run

How do you make yourself feel better?

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Bohemia Beach Is Having Another Day in the Sun

Three recent books revisit the Outer Cape, long an inspiration for writers like Mary McCarthy, who lampooned the area as “the seacoast of Bohemia.”

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After Basquiat Raid, Orlando Museum Faces Crisis of Credibility

As OMA cancels three shows, some donors shift their support — and a celebrated collection — to the Rollins Museum of Art.

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Tommy Lee's nude photo sparks accusations of double standards

Rocker Tommy Lee posted a nude photo on social media -- but not everyone is applauding.

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A 1,300-Pound Walrus Could Be Killed if She Endangers the Public

Freya has been lounging on boats and eating mussels in Norway, but authorities have started to worry about her presence.

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Global experts race to understand rare cases when monkeypox leads to death

Out of tens of thousands of monkeypox cases around the world this year, there have been a dozen deaths linked to the virus, and for the first time, some of them have been outside Africa, in countries where the virus doesn't usually spread.

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Analysis: Let's talk about royal titles

With the summer well and truly upon us and most of the Windsor clan taking a brief break, we thought we'd use the opportunity to take a look at royal titles.

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An 'armed subject' tried to get into the FBI's Cincinnati office

A stretch of Interstate 71 in Ohio has been closed off Thursday after a person attempted to gain entry into the FBI's Cincinnati office early this morning, according to authorities.

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Subpoena Preceded Search Warrant in Push to Retrieve Material From Trump

The Justice Department had sought the return of classified documents it believed might still be at Mar-a-Lago before it sent F.B.I. agents this week to look for them.

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Zelensky addresses the explosions in Crimea as photos suggest a major loss for Russia.

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Josh Hawley’s Manhood, Mike Pompeo’s Midriff and Other 2024 Teases

If Trump is inevitable, nobody told these Republican strivers.

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What Are Burn Pits, and How Did They Harm U.S. Troops?

Veterans and their advocates describe continuously burning fires on overseas bases that consumed the military’s trash and produced toxic smoke.

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Man arrested on suspicion of raping a US tourist in central Paris

A 23-year-old man has been arrested following an investigation for suspicion of rape aggravated by drunkenness, the Paris Prosecutor's Office told CNN.

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Mom, whose son was killed in mass shooting, says Alex Jones slipped her a note

Scarlett Lewis, whose son was killed in the Sandy Hook school shooting, says Alex Jones slipped her an apology note in court.

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6,000 people evacuated overnight as new wildfire rages in France

Thousands of hectares have been destroyed as a new fire rages in the Gironde area of southwestern France, barely two weeks after two major blazes destroyed more than 20,000 hectares of forests in the same region, according to official data.

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Astronomers May Have Found the Galaxy’s Youngest Planet

The Webb telescope soon will help measure the world, which may offer insights into how our own formed.

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How Serena Williams become one of the all-time greats

Serena Williams has announced she will be retiring from tennis after the 2022 US Open. CNN's Christina MacFarlane looks at her journey from teen sensation to being one of the sport's all-time greats.

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Sneeze by Sneeze, Sponges Fill the Seas With Their Mucus

You might be tempted to say “gesundheit,” but the sea creature’s snot helps feed other marine organisms.

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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says Deshaun Watson's behavior was 'egregious' and 'predatory'

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said Tuesday that the league feels Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson should face harsher punishment for his "egregious" and "predatory" behavior.

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Tell Us About Your Experience With Mental Health Apps

The Times wants to hear from you.

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Coinbase may have a savior in BlackRock, but crypto concerns remain

Crypto brokerage Coinbase has been hit hard by the meltdown in bitcoin prices this year. The stock has plunged 65% so far in 2022. And the company's latest earnings, due out after the closing bell Tuesday, are likely to be miserable.

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Snapchat rolls out option to let parents see who their teens are messaging

Snapchat on Tuesday introduced its first parental control center, nearly 10 months after an executive from the company told Congress it was developing tools aimed at helping parents keep their teens safe.

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She’s at Brown. Her Heart’s Still in Kabul.

In their first year at U.S. universities, women who escaped the Taliban are struggling to adjust — and to reckon with what they left behind.

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‘What a Horrible Place This Would Have Been’

Archaeologists found the remains of 14 soldiers who died in a pivotal Revolutionary War battle — a fresh reminder of the violence of war.

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Olivia Newton-John talks with Larry King

See Olivia Newton-John talk about her singing career, the success of "Grease" and more during her first interview on CNN's "Larry King Live."

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Another Gaza Conflict, but With a Difference: Hamas Sat It Out.

In the weekend battle with Israel, Hamas left the fighting to Islamic Jihad, another militant group, highlighting differences between them over how best to combat Israel.

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Goldman: Bill won't crush corporate profits

Even as some business groups cry foul over the tax provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act, economists at Goldman Sachs say the landmark bill will barely put a dent in massive corporate profits.

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Egypt’s Political Prisoners Recount Horrific Conditions

Many are held in filthy cells, subjected to routine torture and denied lifesaving medications, according to former inmates, their families and lawyers, and rights groups. Some never leave.

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The danger of lightning strikes when there's no rain

Dry lightning has ignited some of the most destructive and costly wildfires in California history, a new study shows.

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In Search of Mexican Pizza

Taco Bell may have made the name famous, but this pizza — made with leavened dough and traditional Mexican ingredients — has become a genre all its own.

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Video captures oil tank exploding into massive fireball

Lightning struck an oil storage facility tank outside of Havana, Cuba causing raging fires that ignited a second tank explosion nearby.

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Senate ‘Vote-a-Rama’ Lasts Through the Night With Democrats’ Agenda at Stake

Bleary-eyed senators went through a marathon series of votes at the Capitol that is the final step before passing Democrats’ climate, energy and tax package.

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Democrats hold off Republican amendments, and some of their own.

Republicans railed against climate spending and an $80 billion plan to beef up tax enforcement at the I.R.S.

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Republicans force the removal of a measure that would cap insulin prices at $35 for private insurers.

The cap for private insurers was widely viewed as a violation of the strict budgetary rules that govern the reconciliation process Democrats are using to fast-track the package.

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News quiz: The average score for this week's news quiz is 7.4. Think you can do better?

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Liz Cheney Risks Primary Over Jan. 6 and Trump Investigation

The Republican says her crusade to stop Donald J. Trump will continue — even if she loses her primary next week. Restoring a “very sick” G.O.P. will take years, she says, “if it can be healed.”

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3 Days. 68 Kids. Snapshots of Summer on Coney Island.

The New York Times for Kids visited the quirky but classic destination.

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Hear Dodgers announcer Charley Steiner remember legendary predecessor

The Los Angeles Dodgers paid tribute to the legendary announcer and sports broadcaster Vin Scully at their first home game since his passing. CNN's Paul Vercammen speaks to Dodgers fans on what it's like to lose "the sound of L.A."

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How Argentines Cope With Inflation That’s 64% and Rising

With the world grappling with rising prices, a tour through Argentina reveals that years of inflation can give rise to a truly bizarre economy.

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How the Claremont Institute Became a Nerve Center of the American Right

They made the intellectual case for Trump. Now they believe the country is in a cultural civil war.

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Major Indiana Employers Criticize State’s New Abortion Law

The drug company Eli Lilly said it “will be forced” to look outside the state for employment growth. The engine maker Cummins said the law will “impede our ability to attract and retain top talent.”

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What is Tpoxx? The Monkeypox Treatment Drug That’s Hard to Get

Doctors who want to prescribe tecovirimat, or Tpoxx, must navigate a gantlet of bureaucratic hurdles that experts say could be quickly lifted.

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Archie Battersbee, Gravely Ill 12-Year-Old, Dies After Removal of Life Support

The boy’s family had made several legal appeals to keep him on a ventilator, but judges in Britain sided with doctors in finding that he had no hope of recovery.

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Dolphin Strangers Met in the Bahamas. Things Went Swimmingly.

Two research teams round that dolphins could forge strong social bonds with outsiders within a few years

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Griner verdict: How Fox and MSNBC covered the news

See how Fox and MSNBC covered the verdict in the Brittney Griner trial. The WNBA star was sentenced to 9 years in prison on a drug smuggling conviction.

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Health Chief Warns Polio Case Could Be ‘Tip of the Iceberg’

With increased urgency, state officials called for residents to get vaccinated against the disease after it was found in a second county’s wastewater.

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London's River Thames has shrunk as extreme heat and looming drought dries up its headwaters

The starting point of England's famous River Thames has dried up and moved downstream, following weeks of little rainfall and a heat wave in July that smashed the UK's all-time temperature record.

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What to Know About Polio: Vaccines, Symptoms and How It Spreads

A recent case in a New York suburb has reignited concerns over the disease.

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The Humbling of Coinbase

In just over a year, the United States’ largest cryptocurrency exchange went from a triumphant public offering to a “crypto winter” of cost cutting and layoffs.

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In ‘A League of Their Own,’ Abbi Jacobson Makes the Team

Jacobson cocreated and stars in this new Amazon series, which expands the story told in Penny Marshall’s 1992 film.

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France Faces ‘Most Severe’ Drought as Heat Persists in Europe

A lack of rain and a string of heat waves have caused devastating wildfires and left farmland parched in the country and much of the continent.

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Just 2 Minutes of Walking After a Meal Is Surprisingly Good for You

A new paper suggests that it takes far less exercise than was previously thought to lower blood sugar after eating.

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Irish Farmers Help Save a Bird Whose Calls Used to Herald Summer

The corncrake’s cry, thought to be loud and harsh, is a poignant reminder for older people of the advent of warmer weather. Efforts are underway to preserve its call for younger generations.

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Japan: 5 Chinese missiles believed to have landed within its Exclusive Economic Zone

China fired multiple missiles toward waters near northeastern and southwestern Taiwan on Thursday, the island's Defense Ministry said, as Beijing makes good on its promise that Taipei will pay a price for hosting US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

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Ex-Puerto Rico governor charged with bribery, DOJ says

Puerto Rico's former governor, Wanda Vázquez, was arrested Thursday in San Juan on bribery charges connected to the financing of her 2020 campaign, the US Justice Department says.

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Vitamin B6 Health Benefits: Can It Reduce Depression Symptoms?

Here’s what we know about this essential vitamin’s effects on well-being.

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Jennifer Coolidge says playing Stifler's mom in 'American Pie' helped her sex life

Jennifer Coolidge says her memorable role in raunchy teen comedy "American Pie" came with benefits -- and she's not talking about her residual checks.

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A Cynical Low for the Democratic Party

Selling out democratic principles is not the way for Democrats to hold on to their slim House majority.

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Another crypto bridge attack: Nomad loses $190 million in 'chaotic' hack

Heists continue to plague the crypto world, with news of large sums stolen from digital currency firms seemingly every month. But while crypto exchanges were once the main point of attack, hackers now appear to have a new target: blockchain bridges.

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Would We Have Paid Parental Leave if More Moms Were in Congress?

A thought experiment.

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Children of Alzheimer’s Patients Fear a Future Diagnosis

Watching a loved one’s decline can be heartbreaking, and can stoke concerns about potential memory loss.

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Equifax issued wrong credit scores for millions of consumers

Credit giant Equifax sent lenders incorrect credit scores for millions of consumers this spring, in a technology snafu with major real-world impact.

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Big Trouble in Little Loving County, Texas

Murdered cattle. Family feuds. People arrested showing up for jury duty. In America’s least populated county, a bare-knuckle struggle for control may hold implications for voters in the rest of Texas.

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Biden is still testing positive for Covid and has a bit of a 'loose cough,' his doctor says

President Joe Biden continues to test positive for Covid-19 and now has a bit of a "loose cough" as he experiences a rebound case of the virus, his doctor said Monday.

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Dolphins Lose Draft Picks, and Owner Is Suspended for Tampering

An investigator also found no evidence that Dolphins owner Stephen M. Ross seriously pressed his coach to deliberately lose games.

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From Pizza to Dip, Chips and Popcorn: Pickle Is Summer’s Big Flavor

For people with a sweet-and-sour tooth, there’s never been a greater pick of pickle-flavored possibilities, thanks to pickle spice.

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Ayman al-Zawahri Is Gone, but Al Qaeda Is Resilient

The administration clearly misjudged Al Qaeda’s trajectory in Afghanistan and U.S. influence over the Taliban.

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White House Retrofits Infrastructure Bill to Better Help Poor Communities

The Biden administration will increase assistance to areas that lack the capacity to apply for improvements to their sanitation and storm water systems.

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Is Bio-Designed Collagen the Next Step in Animal Protein Replacement?

One company believes the possibilities go beyond vegan “meat,” from faux leather to luxury skin-care products. But is there enough demand outside of food alternatives?

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In Libyan Town Searching for Justice, a Struggle Even to Find Graves

Libya’s political chaos has left little room for the reconciliation that many residents see as necessary for peace. Few places feel that more than Tarhuna, where a murderous band of brothers reigned for years.

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Video: Viktor Bout's attorney says prisoner swap would be a 'fair trade.' Hear why

The US has proposed a swap of convicted Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout for detained Americans Paul Whelan and WNBA star Brittney Griner to Russian government officials. CNN's John Avlon speaks to Bout's attorney on the likelihood of Russia making the trade.

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Federal officials are investigating the death of a co-pilot who exited a plane in mid-air in North Carolina

The body of a man who got off an aircraft mid-flight during an emergency landing Friday near Raleigh, North Carolina, has been recovered, authorities said.

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US unveils new sanctions targeting 'illicit' support for Iranian oil industry

The United States on Monday unveiled a new tranche of sanctions targeting "illicit" support for the Iranian oil industry as prospects for reviving the Iran nuclear deal continue to dim.

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Biden remains positive for Covid and 'continues to feel well,' his doctor says

President Joe Biden is still testing positive for Covid-19 and "continues to feel well" as he experiences a rebound case of the virus, according to his physician.

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Beyoncé to remove ableist slur from 'Heated' after backlash from disability campaigners

Beyoncé says she will remove an ableist slur from her new album, "Renaissance," after facing online backlash and criticism from disability campaigners.

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It's been four weeks since the last named Atlantic tropical system, but peak season is coming

We've now entered month three of hurricane season, which is more than 30% of the way through, and it seems like we are getting a slow start. People have even asked me where it was, or even commented they thought this season was supposed to be busy.

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Shakira to go to trial in Spain for alleged tax fraud

Shakira has failed to reach an agreement with Spanish prosecutors on tax evasion charges, and she will go to trial insisting on her innocence, according to a statement released by her public relations team.

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Bill Russell, Who Led the Celtics to 11 Championships, Dies at 88

A Hall of Fame center whose former coach, Red Auerbach, called “the single most devastating force in the history of the game.”

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A Cyberattack Illuminates the Shaky State of Student Privacy

At a moment when education technology firms are stockpiling sensitive information on millions of school children, safeguards for student data have broken down.

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The Black queer icons who inspired Beyoncé's new album

Beyoncé's newest album, "Renaissance," is a musical triumph that signals the next great phase of the superstar's career -- and she's taking the Black queer icons who pioneered house music with her.

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United Auto Workers Seek to Shed a Legacy of Corruption

After his predecessors’ imprisonment, the union’s president is being challenged for re-election in the first direct vote by its membership.

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Maneskin on feeling free, finding fame and embarking on their first world tour

No matter how you pronounce their name, Italian rock group Maneskin may be one of today's most famous and successful global musical acts.

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