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To end poverty in America, we need to start telling the truth about poor people

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The unfair snobbery at the center of decades of Kenny G hate

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The rank hypocrisy of Fox News blaming omicron on Biden

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I'm a biracial mother. Here's why Prince Charles' latest scandal feels personal.

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Biden has to offer more carrots and fewer sticks during nuclear talks with Iran

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The best way to punish the first Ahmaud Arbery prosecutor

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White House

Biden aims to bolster government watchdog independence

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First big tranche of infrastructure dollars heading to states for water, lead pipes

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If Roe is gutted, Democrats are unlikely to make it law. But they'll run on it.

Justice Department

Feds were investigating Cuomo sexual harassment allegations, document shows

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Man sentenced for threatening to hang 6 members of Congress if they didn't 'get behind Trump'

Justice Department

Feds were investigating Cuomo sexual harassment allegations, document shows

capitol riot

Man sentenced for threatening to hang 6 members of Congress if they didn't 'get behind Trump'

Coronavirus

A Nomi Health Covid-19 Testing Site As Cases Rise In Nebraska
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Coronavirus

New U.S. cases of omicron variant found in Minnesota, Colorado, New York

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Coronavirus

South Africa hit by fourth Covid wave driven by omicron

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Coronavirus

Biden outlines expanded effort to combat Covid amid rising cases, omicron variant

Coronavirus

Germany excludes unvaccinated from parts of public life

World

‘Travel apartheid’: Omicron response faces fresh criticism amid new variant uncertainty

Coronavirus

Germany excludes unvaccinated from parts of public life

World

‘Travel apartheid’: Omicron response faces fresh criticism amid new variant uncertainty

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In Peng Shuai diplomacy, critics see IOC as eager to please another culpable Olympics host

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Environment

An 'island has emerged': Coastal species discovered thriving on Great Pacific Garbage Patch, scientists say

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World

Colombia seizes hundreds of arachnids being illegally smuggled to Europe

Coronavirus

South Africa hit by fourth Covid wave driven by omicron

National Security

Biden's push against sanctions on Russia’s pipeline puts Democrats in a bind

Coronavirus

South Africa hit by fourth Covid wave driven by omicron

National Security

Biden's push against sanctions on Russia’s pipeline puts Democrats in a bind

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Business News

As inflation hits harder, middle-class shoppers gravitate to dollar stores

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'Difficult to make a living right now': Small businesses reel from smash-and-grab robberies

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Social Media

'A massive step forward': Inside Meta's plan to stop the spread of ‘revenge porn’

World

Cowed by China, ride-hailing giant Didi plans to leave U.S. stock market months after debut

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Latinas in trucking are finding their place — in the driver's seats of 18-wheelers

World

Cowed by China, ride-hailing giant Didi plans to leave U.S. stock market months after debut

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Latinas in trucking are finding their place — in the driver's seats of 18-wheelers

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Why I love my Vitamix blender

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December sales: What to know

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November's best, according to Select readers

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Best ongoing vacuum sales

Science

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Ocean Voyages Institute 2020 Gyre Expedition

Environment

An 'island has emerged': Coastal species discovered thriving on Great Pacific Garbage Patch, scientists say

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Health news

Scientists use stem cells to create models of pre-embryos

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Science News

New dinosaur species from Chile had a unique slashing tail, scientists say

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Science News

Lead, mercury, other pollutants could affect birth ratios of boys to girls

Climate in Crisis

Crude reality: One U.S. state consumes half the oil from the Amazon rainforest

Climate in Crisis

Sierra Nevada snowpack, a crucial water resource, could disappear in 25 years

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How climate change could destroy a crucial U.S. water source in the next 25 years

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BETTER

Shame kept me from recognizing my daughter's heroin addiction
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Essay

What kind of mother doesn't notice that her child is using drugs?

Master the move: this exercise will help you sleep better
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Diet & Fitness

This easy yoga pose can help you fall asleep faster

What is a fartlek? The training technique that will make you faster
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Diet & Fitness

What is a fartlek? The training technique made me a faster runner

Behavior

What is revenge bedtime procrastination? Experts discuss how to stop it

Mind & Body

Emotional abuse is abuse: How to recognize the signs and get help

Behavior

What is revenge bedtime procrastination? Experts discuss how to stop it

Mind & Body

Emotional abuse is abuse: How to recognize the signs and get help

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