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Musk drew the line on Ye, adding to confusion over Twitter's free speech rules

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Herschel Walker's campaign desperately pleads for cash

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An influencer wanted a 'Brazilian butt lift.' She ended up at the hospital 'covered in blood.'

An oil tanker is moored at the Sheskharis complex, part of Chernomortransneft JSC, a subsidiary of Transneft PJSC, in Novorossiysk, Russia, on Oct. 11, 2022, one of the largest facilities for oil and petroleum products in southern Russia.

Russia-Ukraine Conflict

European Union agrees to a $60-per-barrel price cap on Russian oil

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Takeoff of Migos performs in Atlanta on October 8, 2022.

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Arrests made in fatal shooting of Migos rapper Takeoff

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Man allegedly confessed to slayings of 4 Oklahoma bicyclists, court records show

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Teen on saying goodbye to her dad before he was executed: 'We were able to get everything off our chests'

Image: InfoWars founder Alex Jones speaks to the media outside Waterbury Superior Court during his trial on Sept. 21, 2022 in Waterbury, Conn.

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Infowars host Alex Jones files for bankruptcy, court records show

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Hawaii locals fear the impact of the Mauna Loa eruption as lava oozes closer to a main highway

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Florida sheriff signals his support for spanking students

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University of Florida officially dismisses quarterback from team over child sex abuse images charges

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Trump Organization Trial

In closing arguments, prosecutors say Trump knew of tax fraud at his company

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2024 Election

South Carolina Democrats stunned by Biden's surprise plan to put them first in 2024

U.S. soldiers attend a joint military exercise between forces of the U.S.-led "Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve" coalition against the Islamic State (IS) group and members of the Syrian Democratic Forces

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Syrian rebels say anti-ISIS operations with U.S. have stopped, ISIS fighters may escape from prisons

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Biden signs legislation to avert rail strike

National Security

FBI director defends investigations of Chinese academics in front of university audience

Immigration

Border crossings are near record highs and may go up more on Dec. 21

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In major setback for Trump, appeals court ends special master's review of seized Mar-a-Lago records

President-elect Donald Trump and Kanye West exit an elevator and walk into the lobby at Trump Tower, December 13, 2016 in New York City. President-elect Donald Trump and his transition team are in the process of filling cabinet and other high level positions for the new administration.

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Ye's praise of Hitler is scary. But Jews like my grandmother have survived worse.

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The F-35 and B-2 stealth bombers are being outclassed by this new plane

Supporters of former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden, 2020 Democratic presidential candidate, wait for results during a caucus night watch party in Des Moines, Iowa, U.S. on Monday, Feb. 3, 2020. Iowa Democrats prepared to pack firehouses, schools and community centers across the state Monday night to give the first read in the race to challenge President Donald Trump in November.

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Iowa is finally being punished for its screw-up with the caucuses

A Union Pacific freight train passes the railroad crossing in Nipton, Calif., on Aug. 30, 2019.

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What gives Congress the right to break up a rail worker strike?

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Danny Masterson hung his jury without saying a word

President Biden Attends Lighting Of National Christmas Tree Ceremony

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State dinner niceties can't conceal the simmering U.S.-France tensions

World

Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup: Tournament Organisers Unveil Design For Lusail Stadium

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Qatar World Cup lays bare the huge environmental cost of the tournament

The Viking Polaris anchored in Ushuaia, Argentina, on Dec. 1, 2022.

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World

'Rogue wave' hits Viking cruise ship, killing 1 passenger and injuring 4 others

An undated photo released by the official North Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on 27 November 2022 shows North Korean leader Kim Jong-un (C-L) walking with his daughter, presumed to be his second child, Ju-ae (C-R), during a photo session with the contributors to the successful test-fire of new-type ICBM Hwasongpho-17 at an undisclosed location in North Korea.
Successful test launch of Hwasongpho-17, Pyongyang, North Korea - 27 Nov 2022

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U.S. and Asian allies impose new sanctions on North Korea after ICBM test

Military

Last of Mexico's 'Aztec Eagles' World War II veterans dies at age 98

Coronavirus

Former NBA star Jeremy Lin fined for comments about Covid quarantine while playing in China

Military

Last of Mexico's 'Aztec Eagles' World War II veterans dies at age 98

Coronavirus

Former NBA star Jeremy Lin fined for comments about Covid quarantine while playing in China

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TikTok influencer Katie Sigmond hitting a golf ball and club into the Grand Canyon.

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Culture Matters

TikTok influencer reportedly fined after hitting golf ball and tossing club into Grand Canyon

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In 'Spoiler Alert,' journalist Michael Ausiello's heartbreaking memoir is adapted for the big screen

A shop sign of BALENCIAGA, on May 07, 2022 in New-York City, USA.

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Culture Matters

TikTok users protest Balenciaga's holiday campaign by destroying bags and shoes

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LeBron James says there's a double standard in reporters asking about Kyrie Irving but not Jerry Jones' photo

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'Green Book' actor Frank Vallelonga Jr. found dead in the Bronx

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LeBron James says there's a double standard in reporters asking about Kyrie Irving but not Jerry Jones' photo

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'Green Book' actor Frank Vallelonga Jr. found dead in the Bronx

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Photo Illustration: Chat boxes reflecting the different character voices an AI chat bot can generate, like a pirate and a valley girl

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An AI chatbot went viral. Some say it’s better than Google, others worry it's problematic.

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Internet

Musk drew the line on Ye, adding to confusion over Twitter's free speech rules

Crowds pack and fill Main Street at Walt Disney World in Orange County, Fla., on June 1, 2022.

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DeSantis denies report of 'U-Turn' on Disney's special governing district

Taxes

Why your 2023 tax refund might be smaller than this year's

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An influencer wanted a 'Brazilian butt lift.' She ended up at the hospital 'covered in blood.'

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Why your 2023 tax refund might be smaller than this year's

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An influencer wanted a 'Brazilian butt lift.' She ended up at the hospital 'covered in blood.'

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Image: Ghana's defender #26 Alidu Seidu (C) receives medical attention during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group H football match between Ghana and Uruguay at the Al-Janoub Stadium in Al-Wakrah, south of Doha on Dec. 2, 2022.

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World Cup

What's in the 'magic spray' World Cup players use, and does it really work?

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

Image: A Jackson-Hinds Comprehensive Health Center nurse administers a Pfizer Covid-19 booster vaccine at an inoculation station next to Jackson State University in Jackson, Miss., on Nov. 18, 2022

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Coronavirus

Around 85% of recent Covid deaths were among people over 65. Why have so few gotten boosted?

Health news

Americans are eating more whole grains, but confused by the labels, new study finds

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Executives at 'fintechs' made hundreds of millions handing out PPP Covid cash, report says

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Americans are eating more whole grains, but confused by the labels, new study finds

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Executives at 'fintechs' made hundreds of millions handing out PPP Covid cash, report says

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Hawaii locals fear the impact of the Mauna Loa eruption as lava oozes closer to a main highway

Aerial footage showing the eruption of Mauna Loa, in Hawaii

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U.S. news

New aerial video captures eruption of world’s largest active volcano, Mauna Loa, in Hawaii

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Space

New space observatory helps solve mystery involving enormous black holes

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World's largest active volcano, Mauna Loa, erupts in Hawaii

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China rocket taking 3 to space station to blast off Tuesday

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World's largest active volcano, Mauna Loa, erupts in Hawaii

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China rocket taking 3 to space station to blast off Tuesday

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