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President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris Announce Members of White House Senior Communications Staff
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Supreme Court takes up major abortion case next term that could limit Roe v. Wade
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Opinion: Sports Illustrated's swimsuit issue is a step back in time. And not in a good way
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GOP leaders seek to fend off Trump endorsement as far-right Republican eyes Illinois primary bid
Donald Trump's closest Hill allies are privately lobbying the former President to get involved in a Republican-on-Republican matchup in Illinois, a potentially messy scenario that has sparked internal strife in the party and prompted GOP leaders to launch a counter-campaign aimed at keeping Trump on the sidelines.
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The Houston Museum of African American Culture Presents Johnny Floyd: GODBODY
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Vicious storm triggers historic coastal flooding - Arctic chill chaser battered US
A vicious storm that smacked the central and eastern US Friday will continue Saturday with heavy rain, snow and dangerous coastal flooding in New England; blizzard conditions from blowing snow in the Midwest; and snow off the Great Lakes, including the Buffalo area. Meanwhile, a brutal blast of Arctic air is spreading south and east through the central US on the heels of this storm. Here’s the latest.
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Texas Primary Election Results
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'Jews to the gas': The anti-Semitism shaming Dutch soccer
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Panama City Beach: The 18 Best Events to Experience in 2018
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Evacuation from Afghanistan in final phase after deadly Kabul airport attack
The US still plans to end its mission in Afghanistan this month, the Pentagon said Friday, as the evacuation of US citizens and allies enters its final desperate stage after a bombing at Kabul's airport killed at least 170 people including 13 US service members.
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Ciociaria: Secret Italian Region Offers Luxury Stays
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Soledad O’Brien hosts Oct. 8 conversation about race across Hearst outlets
Initiative Brings Together Hearst Consumer Media Resources, Encompassing Television Stations, Newspapers & Magazines to Share Program Live Across Digital Platforms
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76% of sports sponsorships tied to junk food, study says
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Nominees React to Golden Globes Nods
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The Private Bahamas Resort Designed for Plus-size People
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The Caffeine 'detox': How and Why to Cut Back On Your Daily Fix
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