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Hamas and Hezbollah are both without leaders. What now?
The meaning behind Israel's right to defend itself.
Deep inside a Norwegian fjord, a dream of farming salmon sustainably
TikTok executives know about app's effect on teens, lawsuit documents allege
How Helene and Milton were supercharged by climate change
Is there finally hope in America's overdose crisis?
Neighbors have been helping neighbors recover from hurricane Helene
Conflict in the Middle East is spreading. Is a wider regional war imminent?
Young voters in GA. will have a huge stake in the election. What do they want?
More forever wars?
Would long-range missiles for Ukraine pull the U.S. into a war with Russia?
Is Georgia ready to vote for a female president?
The unraveling of Eric Adams' administration
Israel rigged pagers and radios to explode across Lebanon
The Republicans who stood up to Trump after the 2020 election
During Tuesday's debate, Harris was in command; Trump was incoherent
Why this writer says her son deserves a champion like Tim Walz
How Team U.S.A. weightlifter Olivia Reeves became a gold-medal favorite
They are Olympic athletes — and refugees
A look at Ashleigh Johnson, a powerhouse of women's water polo
Two assassinations of major leaders could change the Middle East
A childhood friend paints a picture of Kamala Harris' upbringing
Can Kamala Harris find her footing on immigration?
Home insurance rates are rising due to climate change. What could break that cycle?
What will Trump tell the RNC after an attempt on his life?
The political evolution of J.D. Vance
After the assassination attempt, Trump gets a string of wins
Support is eroding. Can President Biden hang onto the nomination?
California is trying to lead the way on reparations but not clear on the path to take
The state of Hamas on 3 fronts: troops, governance and narrative
How DeSantis' immigration laws may be backfiring
Breaking down the legal case at the center of the political universe
The man who inspired 'Hotel Rwanda' is still taking risks for his country
Iran's attack on Israel is a major escalation. What comes next for the region?
Is Israel perpetuating a cycle of radicalization rather than ending it?
O.J. Simpson's trial divided the nation. What legacy does he leave behind?
How Sibling Bonds Shape Our Lives
Bad Omens Or The Cycle of Nature? How The Ancient World Viewed Eclipses
Bird Flu Has Jumped To Cattle And To Humans. What Are The Potential Risks?
Measuring The Economic Impact Of Baltimore's Port Closure
One Year On, American Journalist Evan Gershkovich Remains In Russian Prison

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Bob Woodward's newest book is making headlines
What would a Harris win mean for mixed-race Americans?
Hurricane Milton's path of destruction
Hurricane Milton's triple threat
How much can the upcoming vice presidential debate impact the election?
Are we entering a #MeToo reckoning for the music industry?
Without immigrants, America's job growth would have stalled
A year after the strike is the UAW still winning?
Another attempt was made on Trump's life. What do we know?
NASA prepares to head back to the moon.
Anne Lamott has some ideas on getting older in the United States
Cooking for the most powerful person in the world
As debate looms political impressionists get into character
'American Pie', and the bygone era of raunchy teen comedies
Wrongfully imprisoned for decades, Ben Spencer is exonerated
Is the U.S. military ready for the wars of the future?
Eggs and Bananas: Life after a Russian prison
How Nancy Pelosi came to call the shots
Venezuelans foresaw a new chapter. Then Maduro claimed victory
Who will Vice President Kamala Harris pick to be her running mate?
Kamala Harris already faces racism and sexism from Trump and Republicans
Kamala Harris is used to firsts. But can she be the first female president?
Biden's out. Here's what's next.
'Twister,' 'Twisters' and the actual practice of storm chasing
USA Gymnastics made a miraculous comeback — but is it actually safer for Olympians?
A would-be assassin targets Trump. What it could mean for America.
Older voters have thoughts on whether Biden's up to the job
This U.S. company is helping arm Ukraine against Russia — with AI drones
Russia is Top of Mind at NATO summit
Gretchen Whitmer supports Biden. Some think she should run instead.
'Double disapprovers' could decide the election. Here's what they say
Hollywood flips the script in the new movie 'Ezra'
Republicans soften stance abortion, 'abortion abolitionists' go farther
The Class of 2024: From a pandemic to protests
How 'The Sympathizer' confronts Hollywood's version of the Vietnam War
As antisemitism grows, it is easier to condemn than define
The migrant aid group caught in a right-wing social media thread
Behind the narrative of 'outside agitators' co-opting protests
NASA chief is worried about China getting back to the moon first
Larry Demeritte will be the first Black trainer in the Kentucky Derby in decades
Want to understand America's labor movement? Head south
For weeks students have protested the war in Gaza — now things are escalating
Former NIH Chief Went Public With His Prostate Cancer To Help Others
Trump is arguing for immunity in his criminal case. Will the Supreme Court agree?
The push to deliver high-speed rail to Texas
What happened when the threat of danger became Salman Rushdie's reality?
Anti-Diet Culture Gets Hijacked
Learning To Live As Neighbors In The Shadow Of A Brutal, Violent History
U.S. Stance On Israel Proving Divisive In Congressional Primaries
In U.S., Over 100,000 Await Organ Transplants. Are Pig Organs The Solution?
What Happens When A Powerful Corporation Owns The Local News?
A Billionaire's Land Purchases In Rural Hawaii Have Locals Worried
A new biopic on Shirley Chisolm fills in the picture on a woman who broke barriers
Could Universal Basic Income Help End Poverty?
Investigators Search For Answers in Baltimore Bridge Collapse
For Millions Of People In Conflict Zones, Famine Is A Man-Made Disaster
How Two Recent Cases Of Violence Illustrate The Lives of LGBTQ People
Stephen King Has Ruled The Horror Genre For 50 Years. But Is It Art?
Can America Win The Chips Manufacturing Race?
Is Netanyahu's Endgame Achievable?
A $418 Million Settlement Could Change U.S. Home Buying. But Who Benefits?

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