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Five-time U.S. Olympian Katie Uhlaender says a point-manipulation scheme blocked her bid to compete in Milan Cortina. U.S. sports officials are backing her bid for a special berth at the Winter Games.
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Ukrainians are sharing hacks online on how to survive winter power cuts
After repeated Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy grid, Ukrainians face long outages during a cold winter at war. On social media, Ukrainians share tips for keeping warm at home.
Israel has recovered the final hostage remains from Gaza
The Israeli military says the body of Ran Gvili, a 24-year-old special forces policeman killed while fighting Hamas militants on Oct. 7, 2023, has been found.
Julian Barnes' playful new book is also his 'official departure'
Departure(s) explores several of Barnes' lifelong obsessions — mortality, memory, and time. It's slim but weighty, digressive yet incisive. Barnes, who just turned 80, says it will be his last.
How long do you need to spend in the gym to get strong? Less than you think
If you're procrastinating working out, here's one less excuse. Short gym sessions can be enough to build meaningful strength — as long as you push yourself while you're there.
All eyes are on Rubio as he navigates the world in 2 critical roles
Rubio is the first person to hold both roles at the same time since Secretary of State Henry Kissinger in the 1970s.
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People who study the Border Patrol say it continues to be less well prepared than big city police for handling crowds and situations involving protesters, some of whom are legally armed.
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The U.S.'s latest involvement in Venezuela's government is part of a long tradition of U.S. interference – from economic sanctions to covert operations to overthrow governments – in that region.
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Myanmar completed its third and final round of voting on Sunday in a monthlong general election called by the ruling military junta — an election that critics call a sham.
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The Trump administration is working to reframe the narrative in Minneapolis on enforcing the law after outrage over killings continues.
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In 2007, Larry Maxfield helped his brother Marty move to Utah. Marty had terminal cancer. Neighbors and church members helped transform Marty's new house into a warm home during his final days.
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Efforts in Congress to avoid a partial government shutdown have been scrambled by two fatal shootings in Minneapolis this month involving ICE officers.
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Nearly a year after the midair collision over the Potomac River, family members of the victims are still pushing for tougher restrictions in the congested airspace around the nation's capital.
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Two days after VA nurse Alex Pretti was fatally shot by federal agents, we learn more about who he was from his friend.
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If you have ever experienced the giddy freedom of a snow day, you are not alone. But while most kids love the days off, is there an impact on academic performance?
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EVERY TIME THIS CENTURY that the Catholic Church has elected a new pope, the Seahawks have made it to the Super Bowl.
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A judge Monday considered the legality of the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in Minneapolis. And backlash continues after federal agents there shot and killed a second U.S. citizen.
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In the past year, President Trump have often threatened or turned to military force. Yet he likes to present himself as a peacemaker, and that includes his new plan for a global Board of Peace.