UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect could see most serious charge downgraded: defense attorney
Donald Trump Gets Boost on Social Security
A new poll shows strong support for ending taxes on Social Security income, one of Trump's key election pledges.
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Helldivers 2 x Killzone Crossover Adds Helghast Skins, Banners and Weapons
Helldivers 2 is crossing over with PlayStation's Killzone franchise, bringing new Helghast-inspired outfits, banners, weapons, and more.
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The Photos that Defined 2024
The year was made up of extraordinary moments — and Times photographers captured them in extraordinary images.
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Luigi Mangione Prosecutors Have a Jury Problem: 'So Much Sympathy'
A former prosecutor has said he has never seen so much sympathy for a person accused of murder.
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Tensions between Israel and Turkey escalate over Syria: 'It’s time to pay attention'
Ankara's growing military presence in Syria has led to a diplomatic clash between former allies Israel and Turkey. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has supported Hamas, even hinting at some sort of armed intervention.
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David Hogg says he received 'an enormous amount of vitriol' for asking about Dem outreach to young men
Progressive activist and DNC vice chair candidate David Hogg said on MSNBC that he was attacked for suggesting that Democrats reach out to young men.
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Putin's Shadow Fleet Dealt New Blow in Disaster-Riddled Week
The vessel Mercury broke down in the Pacific Ocean amid concerns about the seaworthiness of Russian vessels.
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Republican Pushes Bill to Shoot Down Mystery Drones
Tennessee Congressman Mark Green said it is "critical" to allow local law enforcement to take down the drones.
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Michigan Man Plotted Mass Killing of Gay Community
A 22 year-old man who had a "chilling" plot to murder gay people in Michigan has pled guilty to attempting to commit a hate crime.
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U.S. asked to extradite accused mastermind of journalist's murder
Damaso Lopez Serrano — who is known as "Mini Lic" — is accused of ordering the 2017 killing of award-winning journalist Javier Valdez.
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Mikey Madison Reveals They Did Not Use an Intimacy Coordinator for Anora
Mikey Madison spoke with Pamela Anderson about the choice to not use an intimacy coordinator on the set of Anora.
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Andrew Tate Could Lose Millions as Police Gain Court Approval in Tax Dispute
A London court ruled in favor of the police on Wednesday.
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How Seriously Foster Puppy Takes 'Dryer Duty' Has Internet in Stitches
"Petunia's beef with the dryer runs DEEP," one user said. Another added: "Do you have a gas dryer? If so please get it checked for a leak immediately."
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Yankees acquisition Cody Bellinger's fiancée was once linked to new teammate Giancarlo Stanton
Cody Bellinger is set to join slugger Giancarlo Stanton thanks to a New York Yankees trade. Bellinger's fiancee dated Stanton at one point.
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US announces 3 transfers out of Guantanamo in 24 hours
The U.S. Department of Defense on Wednesday announced the transfer of two detainees held at Guantanamo Bay.
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Fog Advisory in 11 States as Millions of Drivers Warned About Visibility
The advice given to drivers is to "slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you."
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Fed Expected to Cut Rates, and C.E.O. Shooting Suspect Branded Terrorist
Plus, a beefy new skin care trend.
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US City Offers $1,000 to Pregnant Women Amid Falling Birth Rates
Philadelphia will offer financial compensation to pregnant women amid falling birth rates, in a bid to combat infant mortality.
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Kamala Harris laughs at her own 'the context in which you exist' word salad: 'Yeah, I did that'
Commentators roasted Vice President Kamala Harris for the latest of many confusing verbal statements given during a public appearance, this time at a community college.
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Incoming Trump 'border czar' has a message for Aurora chief of police after arrest of suspected gang members
Tom Homan, President-elect Donald Trump's incoming 'border czar,' reacts to the arrest of suspected Tren de Aragua gang members in Aurora, Colo., on 'America Reports.'
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Half a million patients' personal info stolen in massive health care data breach
Hackers recently leaked personal information of about 500,000 Americans and stole patient medical records that included lab results and insurance details.
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How Duck Responds to Dog Going Potty Leaves Internet in Hysterics
"The amount of control that dog showed by not doing a death shake," one user commented under the viral video.
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Justice Department to pay nearly $116M to inmates sexually abused at California prison dubbed the 'rape club'
The DOJ will pay nearly $116 million to more than 100 women who were sexually abused at a Federal Correctional Institution in Dublin, California, known as the "rape club."
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Justin Bieber Fans Think Selena Gomez Is the Target of New Instagram Post
Gomez recently got engaged to Benny Blanco, Bieber's longtime producer.
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Adorable dog with wonky face compared to Picasso masterpiece
Celebrities are gushing over a rescue dog that has a lopsided face and is partially blind in one eye.
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Slate Crossword: Ariana Grande Tune That’s No. 2 on Billboard’s “25 Best Christmas Songs of the 21st Century” (11 Letters)
Ready for some wordplay? Sharpen your skills with Slate’s puzzle for Dec. 18, 2024.
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Bad Sisters’ First Season Was Great. It Should’ve Stopped There.
Bad Sisters Season 2’s penultimate episode feels like an unearned—and unwelcome—boom to the face.
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Disney Speaks Out on Pulling Transgender Story From Pixar's 'Win or Lose'
"We recognize that many parents would prefer to discuss certain subjects with their children," part of Disney's statement reads.
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I Went to George Santos’ Party for His Next Big Act. It’s Sort of Perfect.
He, too, is “so tired” of politics.
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Indiana carries out first execution in 15 years after inmate chooses Ben & Jerry's ice cream as last meal
An Indiana man convicted in the 1997 killing of four people including his brother was put to death on Wednesday, marking the state’s first execution in 15 years.
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Yankees Predicted To Sign $60 Million Slugger After Cody Bellinger Trade
The New York Yankees recently acquired outfielder Cody Bellinger. Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Christian Walker could be headed to the Bronx, too.
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China Responds to EU Sanctions Over Ukraine War Support to Russia
The EU included Chinese firms in its latest round of sanctions, citing exports of dual-use goods, including components used to produce Russian drones.
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Pharrell Williams Named UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador
Williams said he hoped to "deepen that sense of unity and togetherness" in work that "evens the odds for marginalized communities."
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Rudy Giuliani's Long, Sad—Kinda Comic—Fall From Grace | Opinion
The post-mortems on Vice President Kamala Harris's loss to President-elect Donald Trump keep rolling in, but really, who's paying attention?
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Fury as Man Cheats on Wife With Neighbor, Then She Discovers 'Affair Child'
"This is an incredibly painful situation," mental health counselor Rachel Marmor told Newsweek after a woman outlined her partner's infidelity on Reddit.
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Winter Weather Warnings in 5 States as a Foot of Snow To Fall
Washington, Montana, Alaska, Idaho, and Michigan have winter warnings or advisories in place.
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Ex-boyfriend of murdered Minnesota mom Madeline Kingsbury sentenced to life in prison
Adam Fravel, who was found guilty in the murder of Madeline Kingsbury, his ex-girlfriend and with whom he shared two children, was sentenced to life in prison without parole.
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The Future of Wellness
How can we ensure healthy, full, well-balanced lives are attainable for all?
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What to Watch as the Fed Makes Its Final 2024 Rate Decision
Federal Reserve officials are widely expected to cut interest rates, but investors will focus on hints about what comes next.
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The Economy Is Finally Stable. Is That About to Change?
President-elect Donald J. Trump’s proposals on tariffs, immigration, taxes and deregulation may have far-reaching and contradictory effects, adding uncertainty to forecasts.
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Inside Disney’s Decision to Settle the Trump Suit Against ABC News
Talks started and finished on the same day, after Disney decided that fighting the lawsuit could potentially hurt the company and protections for the press.
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Al-Assad’s Soldiers Hope for Amnesty. First, They Have to Take a Number.
Syria’s new rulers say they will spare conscripts of Bashar al-Assad and pursue those who oversaw his regime’s abuses. Hundreds are lining up to learn which promise applies to them.
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Passenger Moved to First Class After Man Tries to 'Bully' Her to Swap Seats
The woman told Newsweek: "I hesitated, not wanting to make a scene, but I'd paid for that seat, and I wasn't going to let it go."
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I Was a Health Insurance Executive. What I Saw Made Me Quit.
Shareholders, not patient outcomes, tend to drive decisions at health insurance companies.
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Russia Arrests Suspect in Senior General's Scooter Bomb Killing
The suspect, described as an Uzbek citizen born in 1995, was recruited by Ukrainian intelligence, according to Russia's Federal Security Service.
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A Rift in Trump World Over How to Make America Healthier
Statements by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Elon Musk tap into a dispute over whether lifestyle changes or drugs are a better way to treat obesity.
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Why Democrats’ Version of ‘Stop the Steal’ Isn’t Taking Off
A movement by some Democratic voters to investigate the results of the 2024 presidential election mirrors a push by Republicans in 2020. But it’s struggling.
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