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Analysis

If GOP won't defend the Capitol, the Constitution or themselves, what do they stand for?

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Olympics

'We're human, too': Simone Biles highlights importance of mental health in Olympics withdrawal

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Coronavirus

Change in CDC masking guidance met with relief from experts

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Politics News
Justice Department seizes rare, ancient tablet illegally auctioned to Hobby Lobby
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Culture Matters
Joey Jordison, Slipknot co-founder and drummer, dies at 46
Political donor Ed Buck guilty on all counts related to 2 overdose deaths in his apartment
Life in prison for man in killing of South Carolina student who mistook his car for an Uber
This company is trying to end a prevalent racial disparity
Man accused of killing 8 in Atlanta-area spa shootings to serve 4 consecutive life sentences
3rd person found dead after Colorado flooding, mudslides

Top Olympics stories

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President Joe Biden shakes hands with Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi during their meeting in the Oval Office on July 26, 2021.

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Image: Paul Allard Hodgkins carries a large red \"Trump 2020\" flag inside the Senate chamber during the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021.

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Key Speakers at Milken Institute Japan Symposium

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Inside Instagram's Master Class For Future Tech Tycoons

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NBCBLK

Will Instagram’s new ‘sensitive content’ filter censor Black users?

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Social Media

Instagram moves to protect teens. Child safety experts fear what's next for tweens.

Politics

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White House

Vaccine mandate for federal workers under strong consideration by White House

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Immigration

New Biden admin plan to speed up asylum process would allow for claims to bypass courts

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Justice Department

DOJ tells former Trump officials they can testify about efforts to overturn election

Asian America

State legislator won’t seek re-election after anti-Asian slur

Congress

Sinema meets with Biden as senators hammer out infrastructure disputes

U.S. news

Former Sen. Mike Enzi of Wyoming dies after bicycle accident

Image: Carissa Moore trains for the Olympics at Tsurigasaki Surfing Beach, Tokyo, on July 23, 2021.

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Asian America

Hawaiian activists push for Olympic surfers to compete for own team, call out 'whitewashing'

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World News

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Coronavirus

'Severe' Covid-19 cases surge in Tokyo during Olympics

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World

The two Koreas restore communication channels, agree to improve ties

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OUT News

Britain's Tom Daley tells LGBTQ youth 'you are not alone' after taking gold at Tokyo Olympics

OUT News

Unapologetically themself: Olympic skateboarder Alana Smith shares powerful message

World

Weightlifter who vanished in Japan after failed Olympics bid detained in Uganda

OUT News

Unapologetically themself: Olympic skateboarder Alana Smith shares powerful message

World

Weightlifter who vanished in Japan after failed Olympics bid detained in Uganda

Business, Tech & Media

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Instagram launches enhanced security features for users under 18

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Security

FBI tracking more than 100 active ransomware groups

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Real Estate

House prices broke records in May, rising by most in 30+ years

Social Media

Instagram moves to protect teens. Child safety experts fear what's next for tweens.

Autos

Tesla reports $1 billion in profit, with sales almost doubling in the last quarter

Social Media

Instagram moves to protect teens. Child safety experts fear what's next for tweens.

Autos

Tesla reports $1 billion in profit, with sales almost doubling in the last quarter

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See the best travel neck pillows to try in 2021. Shop travel pillows from Trtl, Away, Tempur-Pedic, Calpak and more to keep you comfortable while traveling.

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The best carry-ons from ROAM, Away, CALPAK and more.

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The best coronavirus travel essentials of 2021. From travel masks, hand sanitizer and more learn how to travel safely during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Science

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Coronavirus

Change in CDC masking guidance met with relief from experts

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Environment

Yet another lake in the Western U.S. drops to record low water levels

A dead chinook salmon floats in a fish trap on the lower Klamath River on June 8, 2021, in Weitchpec, Calif.

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Climate in Crisis

Warming rivers in U.S. West killing fish, imperiling industry

Jeff Bezos gives the “thumbs up” after returning from space on July 20, 2021.

Space

Jeff Bezos offers to cover $2 billion in NASA costs for lunar lander contract

Space

Video catches fiery meteor shooting across the night sky over Texas

Space

The FAA just updated its definition of 'astronaut.' These two billionaires don't qualify.

Science News

Bird brain: Why a cockatoo trick in Australia has scientists enthralled

BETTER

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Diet & Fitness

Want to live longer? Borrow these 6 healthy habits from the Japanese

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Diet & Fitness

Former Olympic gymnast Nastia Liukin shares 3 moves for amazing abs

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Recipes

Chefs share their tips for making restaurant-quality salads at home

Diet & Fitness

Dad loses 190 pounds thanks to a deal he made with his 3 kids

Skin & Beauty

Should I apply sunscreen or moisturizer first?

Diet & Fitness

Dad loses 190 pounds thanks to a deal he made with his 3 kids

Skin & Beauty

Should I apply sunscreen or moisturizer first?

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