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Beryl strengthens into a hurricane in the Atlantic, forecast to become a major storm
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Beryl strengthened into a hurricane on Saturday as it churned toward the southeast Caribbean, with forecasters warning it was expected to strengthen into a dangerous … more
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Trump's debate references to 'Black jobs' and 'Hispanic jobs' stir Democratic anger
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump warned during his debate with Joe Biden and again at a Friday rally that migrants were taking "Black jobs" and "Hispanic jobs" from Americans, angering critics who … more
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Police shoot and kill a teen armed with a replica handgun in upstate New York, authorities say
NEW YORK — An officer in upstate New York fatally shot a 13-year-old who was running with a "realistic appearing firearm," authorities said Saturday. Utica Police Chief Mark Williams said … more
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U.S. and Europe warn Lebanon's Hezbollah to ease strikes on Israel and back off from wider Mideast war
WASHINGTON — U.S., European and Arab mediators are pressing to keep stepped-up cross-border attacks between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah militants from spiraling into a wider Middle East war … more
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Russia warns it can take unspecified measures in response to US drone flights over Black Sea
Russia's defense minister ordered officials to prepare a "response" to U.S. drone flights over the Black Sea, the ministry said Friday, in an apparent warning that Moscow may take forceful action to … more
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Debate takeaways: Trump confident, even when wrong, Biden halting, even with facts on his side
WASHINGTON — The presidential debate was a re-run that featured two candidates with a combined age of 159, but it went especially poorly for one of them, President Joe Biden. Already … more
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Planning on traveling for the Fourth of July holiday? Here's how to avoid the rush
NEW YORK — The Fourth of July is right around the corner, and the travel rush is already heating up. Millions of Americans are preparing to get out of town sometime in the coming holiday … more
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The Supreme Court allows emergency abortions in Idaho for now in a limited ruling
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court cleared the way Thursday for Idaho hospitals to provide emergency abortions, for now, in a procedural order that left key questions unanswered and could mean the … more
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Easy lunch ideas for people who don't enjoy cooking
The idea is tantalizing: Save money, eat healthier and make the most of your break by digging into a delicious pre-packed lunch. The catch? You'd rather do anything but cook. Help! Don't doom yourself to a lifetime of wilted salads and expensive … more
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What's left for the Supreme Court to decide? Here's the list.
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court has more than a dozen cases still undecided, including ones that could reshape the law on everything from abortion to social media. The justices are also still … more
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More than 500 people have been charged with federal crimes under the gun safety law Biden signed
WASHINGTON — More than 500 people — some linked to transnational cartels and organized crime rings — have been charged with gun trafficking and other crimes under the landmark gun … more
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What is Hezbollah, the Iranian-backed group that could go to all-out war against Israel?
BEIRUT — After more than eight months of low-scale conflict, Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah are threatening all-out war. The United States and the international community … more
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Ford recalls over 550,000 pickup trucks because transmissions can suddenly downshift to 1st gear
DETROIT — Ford is recalling more than 550,000 pickup trucks in the U.S. because the transmissions can unexpectedly downshift to first gear no matter how fast the trucks are going. The … more
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More rain possible in deluged Midwest as flooding breaches levees in Iowa
DES MOINES, Iowa — Floodwaters breached levees in Iowa on Tuesday, creating dangerous conditions that prompted evacuations as the deluged Midwest faced another round of severe storms forecast … more
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Here's a look at Trump's VP shortlist and why each contender may get picked or fall short
NEW YORK — Donald Trump has narrowed his vice presidential shortlist to a handful of contenders as he prepares to announce his pick in the days before — or perhaps even at — next … more
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Conservative-backed group is creating a list of federal workers it suspects could resist Trump plans
WASHINGTON — From his home office in small-town Kentucky, a seasoned political operative is quietly investigating scores of federal employees suspected of being hostile to the policies of … more
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Lawsuit challenges new Louisiana law requiring classrooms to display the Ten Commandments
BATON ROUGE, La. — Civil liberties groups filed a lawsuit Monday to block Louisiana's new law that requires the Ten Commandments to be displayed in every public school classroom, a measure they … more
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The Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022. Here's the state of abortion rights now in the U.S.
Judges, state lawmakers and voters are deciding the future of abortion in the U.S. two years after the Supreme Court jolted the legal status quo with a ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade. The June … more
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Should young kids have smartphones? These parents in Europe linked arms and said no
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Try saying "no" when a child asks for a smartphone. What comes after, parents everywhere can attest, begins with some variation of: "Everyone has one. Why can't I?" But … more
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Extreme heat can be dangerous for runners, cyclists and anyone spending time outdoors: 6 tips for staying safe
(THE CONVERSATION) When summer starts with a stifling heat wave, as many places are seeing in 2024, it can pose risks for just about anyone who spends time outside, whether they're runners, people … more
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