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Biden vowed 'consequences' for Saudi Arabia after oil production cut. But the U.S. has no plans to follow through.

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'He did nothing wrong'

Family of Texas entrepreneur fatally shot by police say he was defending his home

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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Elon Musk promotes release of internal Twitter documents rehashing platform’s block of Hunter Biden story

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

A memorial outside a home of three people whose bodies were found inside the burning Riverside home on Nov. 28, 2022 in Riverside, Calif.

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Ex-trooper bought home, blacked out windows, weeks before allegedly killing family of teen he catfished, seller says

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San Francisco vote to allow police use of deadly robots spurs concern and outrage

U.S. news

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'

Politics

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Trump Organization Trial

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

Republican Senate Candidate Herschel Walker Holds Campaign Event

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2022 Election

Herschel Walker's campaign desperately pleads for cash

Then-Former Vice President Joe Biden speaks during a primary-night rally in South Carolina

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2024 Election

Democrats advance plan to reorder primary calendar

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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ISIS Terror

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

rail strike averted

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

Detainees wait in a cell for an appearance in Sacramento County Superior Court in California in 2016.

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

An artistic rendering of a B-21 bomber.

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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?

Danny Masterson

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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

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

Dr. Sandeep Jubbal, left, and RN Sheryl Tribou treat patients who tested positive for COVID-19, in Worcester, Mass.

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Coronavirus

New coronavirus variants rendered the last remaining monoclonal antibody treatment useless

A man holds a sign at a rally in front of City Hall to show support for a paid sick leave bill, a day after New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn announced that lawmakers and advocates reached a deal on the legislation March 29, 2013 in New York City. The bill would force businesses with 20 or more employees to provide five paid sick days a year beginning in April 2014. New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, who opposes the bill, said he would veto it if it comes to his desk.

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Data Graphics

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

Health news

Flu hospitalization rate nearly doubled during Thanksgiving week, CDC reports

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

Health news

Flu hospitalization rate nearly doubled during Thanksgiving week, CDC reports

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

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Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Thieves try to steal Banksy mural from scorched wall in Ukrainian town

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

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

World

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

World

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

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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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Culture Matters

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

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

Jim Parsons and Ben Aldridge in "Spoiler Alert."

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

Culture Matters

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

Culture Matters

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

Culture Matters

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

Culture Matters

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

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Elon Musk

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Tech News

Elon Musk promotes release of internal Twitter documents rehashing platform’s block of Hunter Biden story

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Culture Matters

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

Photo illustration: Red colored Twitter logos flying out as Elon Musk stands with open arms.

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Internet

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

Business News

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

Business News

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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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

An artist's concept of a tidal disruption event that happens when a star passes fatally close to a supermassive black hole, which reacts by launching a relativistic jet.

Space

New space observatory helps solve mystery involving enormous black holes

U.S. news

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

Space

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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