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Who to watch in Kevin McCarthy's speaker bid

These are the GOP figures who could make or break McCarthy's quest for the speaker's gavel

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A brief history of Pakistan's recent political turmoil

An ousted prime minister and a meddling army — what could go wrong?

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Mortgages made simple

A savvy guide for aspiring homebuyers

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TV shows to watch in December

Jessica Chastain is Tammy Wynette, Harrison Ford is a Dutton, and more

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Spanish Prime Minister and U.S. Embassy latest targets in series of letter bombs

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What is a 'lady-in-waiting,' anyway?

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Once-a-decade critics' poll names greatest film ever

Spotlight: China's zero COVID policy

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Harold Maass

Are China's protests a real threat for Beijing?

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China's 'COVID Zero' policy, explained

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How the other half lives

How the World Cup is fueling China's protest against 'zero COVID' lockdowns

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China's COVID protests

China's Xi has few good options amid protests of 'zero COVID' policy

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House Democrats choose Hakeem Jeffries as new leader

Treasury Department sends House committee Trump's tax returns

House approves bill seeking to prevent devastating rail strike

Fed chair says interest rate hikes could slow

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FTX: Silicon Valley's favorite whiz kid unravels

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Reasons to avoid store cards

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6 charming homes in Queens, New York

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Twitter: Musk digs himself into a deeper hole

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The North Korean nuclear threat, explained

Why does Kim Jong Un need an atomic arsenal?

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Lindsay Lohan endorses mixing milk and Pepsi

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Saving Arizona

Arizona's Cochise County supervisors certify election after court loss

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Nothing is free

Musk suspends Ye's Twitter account after swastika post

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Cannon fodder

Appeals court shuts down 'special master' for seized Mar-a-Lago documents

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intercepted

Spanish Prime Minister and U.S. Embassy latest targets in series of letter bombs

Camilla, King Charles, and Lady Susan Hussey.

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the more you know

What is a 'lady-in-waiting,' anyway?

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that's concerning

Paul Whelan reportedly moved to prison hospital

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Gas Holiday

U.S. gas prices fall to pre–Ukraine invasion levels

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we come to this place for magic

Once-a-decade critics' poll names greatest film ever

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GOP House Judiciary Committee deletes 'Kanye. Elon. Trump.' tweet

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1.You don't have the votes

GOP leader Kevin McCarthy's bid for House speaker may really be in peril

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2.Flying High

World's 1st hydrogen-powered jet engine could mark turning point for aviation industry

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3.Gas Holiday

U.S. gas prices fall to pre–Ukraine invasion levels

A European grey wolf seen in the Netherlands.

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4.Not A Great Idea

Court rejects plan by Dutch national park to control wolf population with paintballs

5.he admit it

Ye praises Hitler on Alex Jones' show

6.Asking for Help

Russia asks India to send supplies as sanctions derail Moscow's economy

7.The Final Countdown

House Jan. 6 committee interviews final witness, weighs criminal referrals

8.Higher ground

Who to watch in Kevin McCarthy's speaker bid

A brief history of Pakistan's recent political turmoil

Mortgages made simple

TV shows to watch in December

Speed Reads

Arizona's Cochise County supervisors certify election after court loss

Musk suspends Ye's Twitter account after swastika post

Appeals court shuts down 'special master' for seized Mar-a-Lago documents

Spanish Prime Minister and U.S. Embassy latest targets in series of letter bombs

What is a 'lady-in-waiting,' anyway?

Once-a-decade critics' poll names greatest film ever

Spotlight: China's zero COVID policy

Are China's protests a real threat for Beijing?

China's 'COVID Zero' policy, explained

How the World Cup is fueling China's protest against 'zero COVID' lockdowns

China's Xi has few good options amid protests of 'zero COVID' policy

10 things you need to know today

House Democrats choose Hakeem Jeffries as new leader

Treasury Department sends House committee Trump's tax returns

House approves bill seeking to prevent devastating rail strike

Fed chair says interest rate hikes could slow

From the magazine

FTX: Silicon Valley's favorite whiz kid unravels

Reasons to avoid store cards

6 charming homes in Queens, New York

Twitter: Musk digs himself into a deeper hole

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The North Korean nuclear threat, explained

The daily gossip

Lindsay Lohan endorses mixing milk and Pepsi

Zendaya's mom appears to address Tom Holland engagement claims

David Harbour proudly announces Madonna 'thinks I'm sexy'

Sadie Sink never watched a Brendan Fraser movie until working with him

Cartoons

U.S. News

Arizona's Cochise County supervisors certify election after court loss

Musk suspends Ye's Twitter account after swastika post

Appeals court shuts down 'special master' for seized Mar-a-Lago documents

World News

Spanish Prime Minister and U.S. Embassy latest targets in series of letter bombs

What is a 'lady-in-waiting,' anyway?

Paul Whelan reportedly moved to prison hospital

U.S. gas prices fall to pre–Ukraine invasion levels

Once-a-decade critics' poll names greatest film ever

GOP House Judiciary Committee deletes 'Kanye. Elon. Trump.' tweet

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GOP leader Kevin McCarthy's bid for House speaker may really be in peril

World's 1st hydrogen-powered jet engine could mark turning point for aviation industry

U.S. gas prices fall to pre–Ukraine invasion levels

Court rejects plan by Dutch national park to control wolf population with paintballs

Ye praises Hitler on Alex Jones' show

Russia asks India to send supplies as sanctions derail Moscow's economy

House Jan. 6 committee interviews final witness, weighs criminal referrals

Biden announces relocation funding for native tribes impacted by climate change