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Kevin McCarthy during a news conference with house and senate Republicans on the "debt crisis," at the U.S. Capitol

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Debt ceiling

House GOP hard-liners trash debt limit bill as party leaders try to shore up votes

Driver detained after a truck crashed into a barrier outside the White House

U.S. news

Man who crashed U-Haul truck near White House wanted to end U.S. democracy, prosecutors say

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Guns in America

At least 16 dead and dozens injured in shootings across the U.S. over Memorial Day weekend

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U.S. news

Lisa Brooks is rescued more than 24 hours after her apartment building in Davenport, Iowa, partially collapsed.

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U.S. news

Woman rescued uninjured 24 hours after Iowa building's partial collapse

Photo illustration of young babies seen through cut out circles; a Boppy branded baby lounger; a drawing of the baby lounger.

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Death by Delay

Popular baby loungers are tied to more deaths than U.S. officials previously announced

A sign near an entranceway to Walt Disney World on May 22, 2023 in Orlando, Fla.

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The NAACP's Florida travel advisory is less about traveling and more about Black voters

U.S. news

Medal of Honor recipient's remains to be buried in Georgia after being identified 73 years later

U.S. news

Boy, 15, drowns and 5 others are rescued at New Jersey beach

U.S. news

Medal of Honor recipient's remains to be buried in Georgia after being identified 73 years later

U.S. news

Boy, 15, drowns and 5 others are rescued at New Jersey beach

Politics

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in Houston on Aug. 5, 2021.

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Politics News

Impeachment trial of Texas AG Ken Paxton to begin no later than August 28

Cody Hounanian, executive director at the Student Debt Crisis Center, in a sweatshirt with the amount he owed in student loans during a protest in support of student debt cancellation as the Supreme Court begins oral arguments on Feb. 28, 2023.

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Supreme Court

Biden’s student debt plan hangs in balance as major Supreme Court rulings loom

Lindsey Graham during a Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on May 16, 2023.

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World

Russia issues arrest warrant for Lindsey Graham after Ukraine comments

Congress

A half-century later, a congressman visits the site of his father's fatal helicopter crash in Vietnam

2024 Election

Biden hopes to get re-elected with a little help from his friends

Congress

A half-century later, a congressman visits the site of his father's fatal helicopter crash in Vietnam

2024 Election

Biden hopes to get re-elected with a little help from his friends

World

Explosions have rattled Kyiv during daylight as Russian ballistic missiles fell on the Ukrainian capital. The barrage came hours after a more common nighttime attack of the city by drones and cruise missiles.

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War in Ukraine

Blasts hit central Kyiv as Russia launches rare daytime attack

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World

China launches new crew for space station, with eye to putting astronauts on moon before 2030

Turkey President Recep Tayyip Erdogan won reelection Sunday, extending his increasingly authoritarian rule into a third decade as the country reels from high inflation and the aftermath of an earthquake that leveled entire cities.

Turkey election

President Recep Erdoğan re-elected for unprecedented third term as Turkey's president

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko

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War in Ukraine

'Nuclear weapons for everyone' who joins Belarus and Russia, Putin ally promises

Social Media

Vatican chastises bishops who stoke division on social media

World

Venice police investigating after famed Grand Canal turns bright green

World

Japan on standby for falling missile debris as North Korea announces plans to launch satellite into orbit

Pop culture

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Internet

This lefty commentator goes calmly where others dare not. Has he bridged the internet’s toxic divide?

Jeremy Strong, Sarah Snook, and Kieran Culkin in "Succession".

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Culture & Trends

'Succession' finally has a winner, but that was never the point

Photo illustration: Retro computer browser windows with images of Asian American TikTok influencers and viral TikTok foods.

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Culture & Trends

The chronically online third culture is redefining Asian America

World

British prank TikToker who went viral for entering stranger's home is in custody

News

Why are streaming services removing some of their own movies and shows?

World

British prank TikToker who went viral for entering stranger's home is in custody

News

Why are streaming services removing some of their own movies and shows?

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Health

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Cancer drug shortage across U.S. has become ‘life-threatening’

IV bags.

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Cancer

'I don’t know of a time that’s worse than this': Cancer drug shortages grow more acute

Dr. Caitlin Bernard in Indianapolis

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Abortion Rights

Indiana board reprimands Dr. Caitlin Bernard over 10-year-old's abortion case

EXCLUSIVE

More than a quarter of DACA recipients are uninsured as they await the fate of health care rule

OUT Health and Wellness

Mpox is down, but U.S. cities could be at risk for summertime outbreaks

EXCLUSIVE

More than a quarter of DACA recipients are uninsured as they await the fate of health care rule

OUT Health and Wellness

Mpox is down, but U.S. cities could be at risk for summertime outbreaks

Science

Manhattanhenge Sunset in New York City

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Science News

Memorial Day 'Manhattanhenge' to light up New York City streets

Image: China Prepares To Launch Astronauts To Space Station

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Space

China plans to land astronauts on moon before 2030, expand space station, bring on foreign partners

Ron Desantis and Elon Musk.

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Space

Ron DeSantis signs Florida bill limiting the liabilities of private spaceflight companies

Environment

NOAA predicts 'near-normal' hurricane season

Climate in Crisis

Military must focus on short- and long-term challenges of climate change, report finds

Environment

NOAA predicts 'near-normal' hurricane season

Climate in Crisis

Military must focus on short- and long-term challenges of climate change, report finds

Business, tech & media

Halle Bailey as Ariel in Disney's live-action "The Little Mermaid."

News

'The Little Mermaid' makes box office splash with $95.5 million opening

Pope Francis in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican

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Social Media

Vatican chastises bishops who stoke division on social media

Streaming Services Photo Illustrations

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News

Why are streaming services removing some of their own movies and shows?

Internet

This lefty commentator goes calmly where others dare not. Has he bridged the internet’s toxic divide?

Tech News

Ford EVs will use Tesla charging tech in surprise partnership between rival automakers

Internet

This lefty commentator goes calmly where others dare not. Has he bridged the internet’s toxic divide?

Tech News

Ford EVs will use Tesla charging tech in surprise partnership between rival automakers

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