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Seen here is a general view of Pattaya city in Thailand. A British BASE jumper has died in Thailand after his parachute failed to open …
Published on January 29, 2024
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House Speaker Mike Johnson departs a news conference following the Republican conference meeting at the US Capitol on January 17 in Washington, DC. Mandatory Credit: …
Published on January 29, 2024
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Speaker Mike Johnson’s historically narrow majority shrinks further
House Speaker Mike Johnson is overseeing one of the smallest House majorities in history as Congress confronts upcoming battles over government funding and contentious fights over immigration and impeachment.
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Monday - Hearing determines whether Alex Murdaugh should be granted new murder trial
A hearing to decide whether Alex Murdaugh should receive a new murder trial begins Monday, as his attorneys allege the court clerk for Colleton County, South Carolina, tampered with the jury that last year found him guilty of murdering his wife and son.
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Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva banned for four years by Court of Arbitration for Sport
Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva has been found guilty of an anti-doping violation by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) and has received a four-year ban from competition.
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Rat poop, bug bits, mice hair: How many ‘unavoidable defects’ are in peanut butter/other foods?
Brace yourselves, America: Many of your favorite foods may contain bits and pieces of creatures that you probably didn’t know were there.
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Anguished joy; ‘nothing impossible -’Palestinian national soccer team on Asian Cup adventure
As the echoes of the final whistle rang out around the Abdullah bin Khalifa stadium in Doha, Qatar, Palestinian players celebrated with anguished joy last week.
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Britney Spears supports Justin Timberlake’s new music
Britney Spears is showing appreciation for Justin Timberlake’s new song.
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Biden risks deepening Middle East conflict; pressures for response to deadly troop attack
The deaths of three American troops in a drone attack Sunday has thrust the United States deeper into the Middle East conflict and lent fresh urgency to efforts at securing the release of hostages in Gaza in exchange for a prolonged halt in the fighting between Israel and Hamas.
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Western North Carolina - Couple/truffle-hunting dogs fuse foodie culture with Appalachian terrain
Western North Carolina is known for its beautiful mountains and, in recent years, its growing food scene. One local couple is combining those to help shine a light on a unique, locally grown ingredient with an international reputation.
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Flint GM plant accommodate Lions fans - changes shift time
The General Motors (GM) truck plant in Flint is allowing some of its workers to start their shift later so they can watch the Detroit Lions NFC Championship Game on Sunday.
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Cruise ship can carry nearly 10,000 people - read more about what sets Icon of Seas apart
There is nothing subtle about the world’s largest cruise ship.
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Developers want to build America’s tallest skyscraper in unlikely city
A group of developers wants to construct what would be America’s tallest building in an unlikely place: Oklahoma City.
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Biden seizes on tougher border measures; tries to fend off Trump attacks
President Joe Biden is embracing tougher border measures, including shutting down the US-Mexico border, marking a stark shift from his early days in office as he tries to fend off former President Donald Trump’s attacks on immigration policy ahead of the election.
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Rohan Bopanna, oldest ever male player, triumphly wins grand slam title with Australian Open
Aged 43, Rohan Bopanna became the oldest male player in the Open era to ever win a grand slam title on Saturday when he and his partner, Matthew Ebden, won the Australian Open men’s doubles tournament.
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A customer refuels at a Chevron gas station in San Francisco, California, US, on Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023. Mandatory Credit: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg/Getty Images
Published on January 27, 2024
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Why gas always costs more in California
Gas prices in the United States have slid from their all-time peak in fall 2022, but there are drivers in at least one state who still pull up to the pump and cringe.
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Known for heartbreak/unwanted records/curse, Detroit Lions banish demons with landmark playoff run
Sixteen years ago, the Detroit Lions made history – but for all the wrong reasons.
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Key senators give US power to clamp down on border crossings
Senate negotiators have agreed to empower the US to significantly restrict illegal migrant crossings at the southern border, according to sources familiar with the matter, a move aimed at ending the migrant surge that has overrun federal authorities over the past several months.
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Australia marks national day; results - patriotism/anger
“Australia Day is Dead!” Indigenous activist Gwenda Stanley chants into the loudspeaker, as a crowd of thousands breaks into applause.
