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When he leaves office, can ex-President Trump be trusted with America's national security secrets?

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Top scientist seen as architect of Iran's nuclear weapons program is assassinated near Tehran

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Opinion

Black Friday bargains aren't worth it this year. Stay home and shop local.

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Americans travel in record numbers despite Covid warnings

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U.S. air travel hit post-March peak on day before Thanksgiving

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Americans found ways to celebrate the holiday even as a 'long, hard winter' nears

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AstraZeneca manufacturing error raises questions about vaccine study results

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In Covid-19 regulations case, Sotomayor dissent claps back at Supreme Court majority

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Supreme Court blocks New York Covid restrictions on religious services

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America's Diverse Vote

Young Latinos mobilized, voted and were pivotal in 2020. Organizers want to keep it going.

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How 'Saved by the Bell' star Josie Totah is redefining the high school mean girl

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North Korea executed people, shut capital in battle against Covid, South's spies say

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World

In European first, Iranians face trial over suspected bomb plot

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Analysis

The establishment is back: Biden's team signals return to U.S. role on global stage

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World

Leading Saudi women's rights campaigner's case transferred to terror court

World

Military and monarchy rule in Thailand. High-schoolers are fighting to change that.

World

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, reveals she had a miscarriage in essay on loss, pain and grief in 2020

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Biden's NSA pick warns of 'war crimes' risk in Ethiopia

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Coronavirus

Checkmate! The chess business is suddenly booming

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Business News

Thanksgiving Day online sales hit record $5.1 billion, Adobe says

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Coronavirus

Even if you can't travel yet, there are still Black Friday deals

Security

Black Friday and Cyber Monday scams: How to stay safe and shop online

Business News

Can a CEO tax strike a blow to inequality? In Portland, the answer is elusive

Security

Black Friday and Cyber Monday scams: How to stay safe and shop online

Business News

Can a CEO tax strike a blow to inequality? In Portland, the answer is elusive

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University of Miami Health System's Bascom Palmer Eye Institute

Coronavirus

Doctors warn about eye damage from UV lights to kill the coronavirus

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Science News

Darwin's iconic notebooks have been missing for years. Now, Cambridge University says they were stolen.

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Space

For the first time, scientists detect the ghostly signal that reveals the engine of the universe

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Space

China launches mission to bring back material from moon

Climate in Crisis

Surge in greenhouse gases sustained despite Covid-19 lockdowns, U.N. says

Space

NASA launches U.S.-European satellite to track sea level rise

Coronavirus

Will the Covid vaccine be safe? What the scientists want to see

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New Middle Age

Alone for the holiday? 6 ways to beat the isolation

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BETTER Holiday

Thanksgiving will be a little different this year. These tips and recipes can help

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Thanksgiving Guide

Chefs share their top tips for a downsized Thanksgiving — and ways to give back

Health & Wellness

What are COVID-19 exposure notifications and how do they work?

Food

Want to avoid crowds? These are the best times to shop and eat out

Health & Wellness

What are COVID-19 exposure notifications and how do they work?

Food

Want to avoid crowds? These are the best times to shop and eat out

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