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The fundamentally irrational American response to COVID-19
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YouTuber on wilderness expedition discovers new species of tarantula
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DOJ investigating pro-Trump 'fraudulent elector certifications' from Biden states
Alex Jones says he pleaded the Fifth 'almost 100 times' during Jan. 6 testimony
Alex Jones says he pleaded the Fifth 'almost 100 times' during Jan. 6 testimony
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Boston hospital defends refusing heart transplant for patient who won't get COVID-19 vaccine
NYPD officer dies days after being shot on duty
NYPD officer dies days after being shot on duty
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David Ortiz is lone player elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame
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U.S. puts 8,500 troops on 'heightened alert' in Ukraine crisis
Sarah Palin tests positive for COVID, delaying Times defamation trial
Sarah Palin tests positive for COVID, delaying Times defamation trial
Judges grant prosecutor special grand jury to investigate Trump election efforts
Judges grant prosecutor special grand jury to investigate Trump election efforts
U.S. stocks bounced back from early Monday plunge, but volatility continues
U.S. stocks bounced back from early Monday plunge, but volatility continues
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The risk of weaponizing the disqualification clause
The risk of weaponizing the disqualification clause
How Joe Biden will determine Republican foreign policy
How Joe Biden will determine Republican foreign policy
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Tiffany Haddish jokes about her DUI arrest
Disney responds after being put on blast by Peter Dinklage over 'Snow White' remake
Disney responds after being put on blast by Peter Dinklage over 'Snow White' remake
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The Rock cryptically teases he’s adapting a 'badass' video game
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Damon Albarn addresses controversial comments about Taylor Swift at concert
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Bernardine Evaristo recommends 6 books on being Black and British
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The coronavirus vaccines are safer than aspirin or Tylenol
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U.S. stocks bounced back from early Monday plunge, but volatility continues
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Ford stops taking orders for Maverick pickups, citing high demand
Biden administration's free N95 masks begin arriving at pharmacies
Biden administration's free N95 masks begin arriving at pharmacies
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Fed leaders head into 2-day meeting expected to signal March rate hike
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