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North Korea is readying military and claims it saw U.S. military bases from spy satellite. How did we get to this point?
The fallout from North Korea's satellite launch continues to worsen after the 2018 military pact with South Korea was abandoned.
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Should schools still teach cursive in the digital age?
To certain younger Americans, cursive writing is nothing more than an inscrutable collection of loops and squiggles. A growing number of states are trying to change that.
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Rep. George Santos expelled from Congress in historic vote
The scandal-plagued New York Republican became the sixth-ever House member to be removed.
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Trump legal news brief: Appeals court rules Trump can be sued for inciting Jan. 6 violence
A federal appeals court rules that civil lawsuits seeking damages against former President Donald Trump for his role in inciting the U.S. Capitol riot carried out by his supporters on Jan. 6, 2021, can proceed.
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How conservative Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor helped defend Roe
Nominated by Ronald Reagan, Justice O’Connor took a considered, moderate approach to controversial topics like abortion.
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The swift rise and fall of Rep. George Santos: A timeline
The House of Representatives voted 311 to 114 to expel Rep. George Santos of New York on Friday. The vote follows the House Ethics Committee report in November that found “substantial evidence” the freshman Republican violated campaign finance and government ethics laws.
6 min read - BusinessYahoo News
Return to office push is 'totally dead,' experts say, as WFH persists
Many employers were planning to use the fall of 2023 to bring more workers back to the office more consistently, only to discover thatemployees have gotten used to working from home.
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Report: U.S. states carrying out death penalties in 2023 hit new 20-year low
A new report that analyzes the application of capital punishment in America found that 2023 marked a 20-year low in the number of states that carried out executions and imposed new death sentences, leading many experts to question the value of the centuries-old practice.
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New technology can make speeding impossible. Should all cars have it?
A government safety agency wants every new car to be equipped with a revolutionary system it argues would prevent thousands of deaths every year.
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Hamas releases 2 female hostages as ceasefire extends to a 7th day: Full coverage of Israel-Hamas war
Hamas released Mia Schem, 21, and Amit Soussana, 40, on Thursday. The extension has renewed limited hopes of a longer halt to the fighting that began on Oct. 7.
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'Deadly cycle' of climate change must change, U.N. chief warns ahead of COP28 summit
The U.N. climate conference known as COP28 begins Thursday in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Here are all the key facts and contentious issues to know about ahead of the summit.
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8 American hostages are still being held by Hamas. Here's what we know.
Israel and Hamas struck a last-minute agreement on Thursday to extend the truce for a seventh day. It comes after Hamas released 16 hostages, including one American, late Wednesday. In return, Israel freed 30 Palestinian prisoners. Eight Americans are still being held in Gaza, here's what we know about them.
4 min read - PoliticsYahoo News 360
Can Nikki Haley actually beat Trump?
The former South Carolina governor has momentum on her side, but with Trump maintaining his runaway lead, does she have a shot at the GOP nomination?
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iPhone's new NameDrop feature has cops warning parents — but do you need to be worried?
Police departments have warned iPhone owners about the safety risks the NameDrop feature. But while some users take the privacy concerns seriously, others are praising the feature for its convenience.
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Families of released Israeli hostages describe what Hamas captivity was like for loved ones
There are now a total of 85 hostages who have been released out of the roughly 240 hostages who were kidnapped by Hamas since Oct. 7, when the militant group unleashed a brutal attack on Israel that killed about 1,200 people. Family members of the released hostages have started to share the experiences their loved ones have had to endure while they were held in captivity.
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Rosalynn Carter funeral: Jimmy Carter and all 5 living first ladies attend service
The last time all of the living first ladies attended an event together was in 2018 at the funeral of former President George H.W. Bush at the Washington National Cathedral.
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Why the Florida homeowners insurance crisis should worry us all
Home insurance rates have soared in Florida, but they are rising in both coastal and inland states as the devastation of climate change sweeps across the nation.
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Hamas releases 11 more Israeli hostages. Here's everything we know about the truce that's been extended 2 more days.
Eleven more Israeli hostages were released in exchange for 33 Palestinian prisoners on Monday as part of the four-day truce between Israel and Hamas, Qatari officials said. Both sides have agreed to extend the truce for two more days. Here's everything we know about the extended truce.
5 min read - BusinessYahoo News 360
Is it time to end self-checkout for shoppers?
The technology hasn't delivered on its promise of a smoother customer experience and cost savings for retailers. Should stores pull the plug?
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Iceland volcano update: Earthquake 'swarm' strikes Grindavik area as residents still evacuated
The public safety level in Iceland was downgraded last week to "Alert Phase."
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Vermont police investigate shooting of 3 Palestinian college students as possible hate crime: What we know
The victims, all 20 years old, were walking in Burlington, Vt., on Saturday night when they were shot by a man with a handgun who fired at least four rounds “without speaking” and fled on foot.
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We still don't have all the records related to JFK's assassination. Here's why.
Here’s what we know about what information is still undisclosed and what’s come out in the last few years.
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Trump legal news brief: What Trump has to be thankful for in the cases against him so far
After a Colorado judge rules that former President Donald Trump “acted with the specific intent to incite political violence” on Jan 6, 2021, but allowed his name to remain on state ballots in the 2024 election, lawyers for the former president, and the group who sued to keep him off ballots, file separate appeals.
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Thanksgiving by the numbers: Thousands of flight delays, millions of turkeys sold — and just how much will dinner cost?
Over 55 million Americans will travel for Thanksgiving this year.
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How to pursue 'healthy conflict' on Thanksgiving
Holiday gatherings can produce tense moments. One expert has forged a path for transforming disagreement into something positive.
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Biden just turned 81. The smartest arguments for why he is — and isn't — too old to be president
Are there advantages to President Biden’s age that some Americans are overlooking?
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Carbon removal is the latest way to fight climate change — but will it take off in time to save the planet?
A handful of companies have begun to pull carbon dioxide out of the air and store it underground in an effort to fight climate change. But challenges remain in ramping up the technology to a large enough scale that will make it affordable and impactful enough to start to halt the rise of global temperatures.
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Climate change is threatening your Thanksgiving cranberries
Between catastrophic floods and longer spells of heat, cranberry farmers are finding their work imperiled by the reality of a rapidly warming planet.
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Here's the latest on the fallout over antisemitic content on Elon Musk's X
The company formerly known as Twitter is suing Media Matters for America after the liberal watchdog group's report of ads being placed next to pro-Hitler posts sparked an advertiser revolt.
4 min read - WorldYahoo News
Israel and Hamas are nearing a deal to free hostages. Here’s what we know.
A possible hostage deal between Israel and Hamas is imminent and could be announced as soon as Tuesday. Here's what to know about the possible agreement.
4 min read - WorldYahoo News
North Korea claims it launched a spy satellite: Here's what we know
The White House condemned the launch.
4 min read - ScienceYahoo News 360
Has America’s 50-year fight to protect endangered species been successful?
The Endangered Species Act has a remarkable record of preventing plants and animals from disappearing for good, but very few of those creatures have rebounded enough that can survive without our protection.
5 min read - WorldYahoo News
Argentina elects Javier Milei: Everything we know about the president-elect nicknamed 'El Loco'
Javier Milei was elected Argentina's next president on Sunday.
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Biden pardons turkeys Liberty and Bell. What happens next for the birds?
President Biden kicked off the unofficial start of the holiday season on Monday by pardoning two lucky turkeys, Liberty and Bell, from being served on the White House Thanksgiving table this week. Here's what happens next for the gobblers.
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Flying this Thanksgiving? The TSA shares how to pack a plane-safe holiday meal.
A record number of Americans are expected to fly for Thanksgiving this year. And believe it or not, some holiday travelers will have fully cooked turkeys in their luggage.
3 min read - PoliticsYahoo News
Trump has big plans for a second term. Critics say they pose a threat to democracy.
Former President Donald Trump’s campaign is developing plans to use the federal government to punish his political opponents if he wins a second term next year, and critics — including some prominent Republicans, even some staffers from his first term — say these plans would imperil American democracy.
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PHOTOS: Presidential turkey pardons — a look back
The presidential pardon of the Thanksgiving turkey has become an annual event. Here’s a look back from Truman to Biden.
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Chuck Schumer wants to end the federal prohibition on weed: ‘The people are on our side’
More than 50 years after the so-called “war on drugs” ravaged Black and brown communities, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is hopeful that a bipartisan bill that would give the cannabis industry access to banking services can bring some restitution to the communities most negatively impacted and create a pathway to make cannabis federally legal.
6 min read - USYahoo News
Cassie sued Diddy under an expiring N.Y. law. What's next for the Adult Survivors Act?
Cassie, whose real name is Cassandra Ventura, sued under New York's Adult Survivors Act, a week before its window closes on Nov. 23.
5 min read - WorldYahoo News
What we know about Shifa Hospital 2 days after Israel raided it
The United Nations has called for an independent review of Shifa Hospital as the Israeli military lays out what it said is evidence Hamas operates from the facility.
4 min read - WorldYahoo News
Ukraine makes small – but significant — gains in counteroffensive against Russia
While the Ukrainian counteroffensive in the east has fallen short of ambitious goals, there are promising developments in the south.
5 min read - WorldYahoo News
Incidents of antisemitism and Islamophobia surge in month since onset of Israel-Hamas war
An unprecedented rise in animosity directed at Jews and Muslims has swept across the United States in the weeks since Hamas attacked Israel.
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Trump legal news brief: Judge Cannon rejects Jack Smith’s request for December deadlines in classified documents case
Judge Aileen Cannon rejects a motion by special counsel Jack Smith’s team seeking to establish December deadlines for former President Trump’s lawyers to identify the evidence they will seek to use in court.
17 min read - WorldYahoo News
The Catchup: 5 major political stories this week, from Biden's meeting with Xi to a welcome report on inflation
A quick rundown on what's worth remembering from this past week, as you head into the weekend
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Why Osama bin Laden's 'Letter to America' is going viral
The terror leader’s incendiary document attempting to justify the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks is suddenly being shared online as the Israel-Hamas war rages in Gaza.
4 min read - WorldYahoo News
Poll: More Americans now want U.S. to push for ceasefire than to continue 'supporting' Israel's war against Hamas
Driven by shifts among Democrats, public support for Israel has softened since October.
5 min read - WorldYahoo News
Iceland is bracing for a volcanic eruption. Here's the latest on evacuations and travel restrictions
Officials in Iceland have warned that the Fagradalsfjall volcano could erupt within days.
4 min read - PoliticsYahoo News
Poll: A majority of Democrats want new candidate to challenge Biden in 2024 primary
Only 28% of Democrats say they don’t want someone to mount a primary challenge against the president.
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Biden and Xi try to calm tensions: 3 takeaways from the high-stakes U.S.-China meeting in California
President Biden told reporters that he and Chinese President Xi Jinping had made “important progress” during a four-hour meeting in Northern California on Wednesday, their first face-to-face encounter in a year.
4 min read - PoliticsYahoo News
GOP fighting in Congress could hurt Republican election chances in 2024, some conservatives worry
“They’ve learned from [Donald] Trump,” one conservative commentator said of today’s Republican lawmakers.
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