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China slams U.S. probe into its shipbuilding industry, calling it a ‘mistake on top of a mistake’

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China said it “firmly opposes” the U.S. investigation into its maritime, logistics and shipbuilding industries, calling it a “mistake on top of a mistake.”

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Man arrested, accused of throwing pipe bomb at Satanic Temple in Massachusetts

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An Oklahoma man was arrested after authorities accused him of throwing a pipe bomb at the Massachusetts headquarters of a group called The Satanic Temple.

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Biden mischaracterizes his uncle's disappearance during World War II

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President Joe Biden on Wednesday mischaracterized the circumstances of his uncle's death during World War II as he lambasted former President Donald Trump's comments about the military.

Lawyers for man accused of murdering four Idaho students submit his alibi

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Lawyers for Bryan Kohberger, the man accused of stabbing four Idaho college students to death, have formally released his alibi. Kohberger's attorneys plan to offer testimony from an expert to prove his cellphone was not in the area at the…

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Wisconsin man accused of killing, dismembering woman while on a date

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Authorities accused a man of killing and dismembering a 19-year-old Milwaukee woman with whom he was on a date, court records show.

Stephen Curry and wife Ayesha planned new baby around Paris Olympics

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Golden State guard Stephen Curry knew he was running out of chances to play in what would be his first Olympics, so he and his wife Ayesha started planning many months ago about how to make the Paris Games work for their family.

Senate quickly votes to dismiss impeachment articles against DHS Secretary Mayorkas

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The trial lasted just a few hours, with Democrats and some Republicans saying the Homeland Security secretary hadn’t committed an impeachable offense.

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Rep. Donald Payne remains hospitalized after 'cardiac episode' more than a week ago

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A new statement from the New Jersey Democrat's office paints a different picture than the one put out last week, and his absence could affect tight votes on the House floor.

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USC decision to cancel Muslim valedictorian's speech further inflames tensions on campus

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University of Southern California students said their hopes were dashed this week when the school canceled Muslim student Asna Tabassum 's commencement address.

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L.A. police chief says officer shortage makes it harder to respond to some calls

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Los Angeles is among cities nationwide trying to deal with shortages of police officers in their ranks. LAPD Interim Police Chief Dominic Choi says while emergency calls like crimes in progress have not been affected, non-emergency…

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Teacher at New England boarding school accused of preying on female students

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A veteran teacher at an upper-crust Massachusetts boarding and day school for girls has resigned amid allegations that he groomed several students for sex during the 30-plus years he taught at Miss Hall’s School.

Biden chokes up while talking about deceased son and Trump's disparaging remarks about service members

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“That man doesn’t deserve to have been the commander in chief for my son, my uncle,” he said, referring to Beau Biden and Ambrose Finnegan who both served in the military.

Senior NPR editor resigns after accusing outlet of liberal bias

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Uri Berliner, who worked as a senior business editor at NPR, wrote an essay for The Free Press in which he said he believes NPR is losing the public’s trust.

No charges for Los Angeles officer who shot and killed teen in dressing room

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LOS ANGELES — The California Attorney General declined to file criminal charges against a Los Angeles police officer who fired a rifle at a suspect inside a clothing store in 2021, killing a 14-year-old girl in a dressing room, authorities…

How one Democrat is trying to maintain Trump country appeal: From the Politics Desk

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Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin is trying ti maintain her appeal in rural Wisconsin ahead of a tough re-election battle with Donald Trump on the ballot.

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Poor communication stymied Maui's response to deadly wildfires, mayor says in state attorney general report

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Hawaii attorney general releases report on Maui's deadly wildfires with some new details on poor communication between emergency management officials.

Russian poetry prize bans entries from transgender people

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A Russian poetry competition has banned transgender people from submitting entries this year, in what it says is an effort to protect traditional values.

Prosecutors seek to ask Trump about civil fraud, E. Jean Carroll cases and more if he testifies in hush money case

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Prosecutors from the Manhattan district attorney's office said in a court filing Wednesday that they plan to ask Donald Trump about the costly verdicts and findings of wrongdoing in his numerous civil cases if the former president decides…

Justice Department in settlement talks to pay around $100 million to Larry Nassar victims, sources say

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The Justice Department is far along in settlement talks with victims of Larry Nassar, and the final number is likely to be close to $100 million, two people familiar with the negotiations tell NBC News.

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An oncology nurse and a man with 'no spare time': Meet the first 7 jurors of Trump’s hush money trial

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The initial seven jurors were chosen for former President Donald Trump's hush money trial on Tuesday after confirming their ability to deliver a fair verdict to both sides.

Pennsylvania school board cancels gay ‘30 Rock’ actor’s anti-bullying talk, citing his ‘lifestyle’

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Openly gay actor Maulik Pancholy was disinvited from speaking at a middle school anti-bullying assembly after concerns were raised about his political activism and what two school board members called his “lifestyle.”

House bill aims to condemn ‘Hinduphobia’ but draws concern from progressive groups

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A new piece of legislation introduced in the House of Representatives aims to condemn “Hinduphobia." Progressive groups say use of that term concerns them.

Tammy Baldwin fights to maintain appeal in rural Wisconsin amid Democratic slide

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In rural Wisconsin, dairy farmer Randy Roecker is struggling — but while he blames Joe Biden, he's also planning to support Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin.

How to treat athlete’s foot

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Podiatrists explain what athlete’s foot is, how people get athlete’s foot and how to prevent it. They also share over-the-counter treatments for athlete’s foot that can help get rid of it.

Woman wheels corpse into Brazil bank to sign for loan

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A woman in Brazil brought a 68-year-old man in a wheelchair into a bank branch and tried to get him to sign for a loan, but he had been dead for hours, Brazilian police said on Wednesday.

Republicans who voted to oust Kevin McCarthy face new ad onslaught

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Three House Republicans who voted to oust former Speaker Kevin McCarthy are facing a new onslaught on the airwaves.

Man gets 47 years to life in prison for kidnapping girl, 9, from upstate New York park

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A man was sentenced Wednesday to 47 years to life in prison for kidnapping and sexually assaulting a 9-year-old girl who went missing from a state park in upstate New York last year.

Tsunami alert issued after volcano erupts in Indonesia, with thousands told to evacuate

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Indonesian authorities issued a tsunami alert Wednesday amid ongoing eruptions of the Ruang volcano, which have sent ash thousands of feet into the air.

Trump operation asks Republicans who use him for fundraising to share the haul

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Donald Trump's campaign operation is requesting that Republican candidates and groups who use him in fundraising asks share a portion of the funds raised.

Columbia University president grilled about campus antisemitism at congressional hearing

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Columbia University’s President Nemat “Minouche” Shafik faced questions from House Republicans on her handling of antisemitism on campus after the Oct. 7 attack.