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Book excerpt: "A Certain Idea of America" by Peggy Noonan

In her new collection of Wall Street Journal columns, Pulitzer Prize-winner Peggy Noonan writes about the history and character of our nation, threats to the social fabric, and the "better angels" of our democracy.
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The last actions the Biden administration will take before Trump takes over the White House
The Biden administration is working against the clock to try to preserve at least some of the outgoing president’s legacy before Trump takes office.
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China school knife attack kills at least 8, days after fatal car attack
This was the second incident of fatal violence in China in a matter of days.
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Trump supporters rip Chicago mayor to his face just before City Council rejects his tax hike
Conservative Chicago residents ripped Mayor Brandon Johnson to his face at a Chicago City Council meeting this week, blasting him for raising taxes and catering to illegal immigrants.
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Democrats confess they’re breaking the law to overturn McCormick’s victory over Casey in Pennsylvania Senate race
PITTSBURGH and BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Democratic county officials admit they are breaking the law to overturn Pennsylvania’s Senate election for losing Sen. Bob Casey. “I think we all know that precedent by a court doesn’t matter anymore in this country,” said Bucks County Commissioner Diane Ellis-Marseglia, who voted Thursday to count deficient provisional ballots a...
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Sydney Thomas Was The Real Winner Of The Mike Tyson / Jake Paul Netflix Fight
While buffering issues plagued the fight, this 20-year-old model/influencer/student's name recognition is going through the roof.
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NFL coaches are now too quick to fall on swords for players
Last Sunday, from two different continents, we listened to both New York football head coaches fall on a sword neither had any business falling onto.
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What Time Is Miss Universe on Tonight? Where To Watch The 2024 Miss Universe Competition Live Online
This year's show features a live performance by Robin Thicke!
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Prosecutors Accuse Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs of Trying to Contact Witnesses From Jail
The government said the music mogul had been attempting to obstruct federal prosecutors by instructing others to make three-way calls and securing help from other inmates.
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Lame-duck Biden humiliated with back-corner spot in APEC family photo as China’s Xi get place of honor in front row
Lame-duck President Biden was relegated to the back corner of the APEC conference's annual family photo — as Chinese President Xi Jinping was honored with a front-and-center position next to the host country's President Dina Boluarte.
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Ryan Clark left struck by Mike Tyson’s ‘sad’ motivation behind Jake Paul fight
Mike Tyson wasn’t taking his fight with Jake Paul to add to his stats — neither the 44 knockouts nor the 50-6 record.
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Three shot dead, home set afire in Antelope Valley
Three people are shot to death and a fourth is injured inside a Lancaster home that is then set on fire, authorities say.
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Zelensky confident Ukraine’s war with Russia ‘certain’ to end with Trump in office
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is confident that the war with Russia will be more quickly resolved with President-elect Donald Trump in office instead of the Harris-Biden administration.
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Iranian official met with Musk in a possible step to ease tensions with Trump, official says
A U.S. official says Iran obtained a meeting with Elon Musk in a step that appeared aimed at easing tensions with President-elect Donald Trump.
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Brianna ‘Chickenfry’ LaPaglia claims ex Zach Bryan bought an engagement ring before nasty split
"The week he showed me my engagement ring he was DMing girls," the "BFFs" podcast co-host claimed in a comment via TikTok.
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Toke while you work at Wu-Tang Clan rapper Raekwon’s NJ ‘consumption lounge’ pot shop
The long-in-the-works, oft-delayed pot shop boasts the Tri-State's first "consumption lounge," which will permit on-site use, much like the coffeeshops of The Netherlands.
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Man, 31, stabbed on Brooklyn subway platform overnight: cops
A man was stabbed in the stomach during a fight on a Brooklyn subway platform, police said.
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Patriots waiving former second-round pick Tyquan Thornton after underwhelming tenure
No pats on the back for this one.
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Jets’ Jamien Sherwood believes he ‘could be No. 1’ tackle leader in NFL
Jets linebacker Jamien Sherwood tackles some Q&A with Post columnist Steve Serby.
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Biden and Chinese President Xi set to talk first time in seven months
President Biden's talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping Saturday are expected to fraught with tensions over cybercrime, trade and Russia. 
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Mike Tyson’s legendary boxing career over the years: PHOTOS
A look back at the legendary career of boxing great Mike Tyson after his return to the ring nearly 20 years after his last professional fight.
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Oklahoma AG says schools superintendent can't mandate prayer video
Oklahoma's attorney general said the state schools superintendent cannot mandate students watch a video announcing a new Department of Religious Freedom and Patriotism.
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8 killed, 17 injured after student goes on stabbing spree in China: police
Eight people were killed and 17 others injured when a 21-year-old student went on a stabbing spree.
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams visited famous Jewish leader’s grave twice since indictment, six times total
Embattled Mayor Eric Adams --- who’s facing public corruption charges and an uphill re-election bid – has been spending many late nights seeking solace at the Queens gravesite of a late world-famous Chabad Lubavitch leader.
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Giant concrete slab outside Palestinian eatery baffles in NYC: ‘Massive’ and ‘obnoxious’
The chain plans to use the two-foot-tall slab for outdoor seating -- but locals ripped it as a dangerous impediment and want the city to remove it.
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Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Jingle Bell Run’ on the Hallmark Channel, Where A Brainy Teacher and A Brawny Hockey Player Team Up As Contestants On A Reality Show (And Fall In Love)
Reality TV competition meets Hallmark holiday cheer in Jingle Bell Run.
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Everyone Is Too Obsessed With Their Dogs. I Want to Talk About Something Else!
They're great—but they've taken over.
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Islanders vs. Kraken, Devils vs. Lightning prediction: NHL bets, odds, picks
Best bets for Saturday's NHL slate.
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In their final talks, Biden is expected to press China's Xi on North Korea's ties with Russia
Biden is expected to use his final meeting with China’s Xi Jinping to urge him to press North Korea to temper its support for Russia in war with Ukraine.
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‘Proud American’ Eva Longoria clarifies why she left US after saying she’s ‘lucky’ she gets to ‘escape’ after Trump won
"I didn't leave because of the political environment, I left because my work took me there," the actress told her pal Ana Navarro.
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CNN’s Dana Bash slams anti-Israel protester who confronted her at synagogue: ‘No shame, no decency, and no clue’
The woman, later identified online as Liz, falsely accused Israel of "genocide" against the Palestinians and called Bash "a mouthpiece" for Israel.
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Joe Rogan ‘guarantees Biden voted for Trump’: Prez has ‘never been happier in his life’
Podcaster Joe Rogan suggested this week that President Biden wanted President-elect Trump to win after his party pushed him to drop out of the race in July.
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Protesters gather at U.N. climate talks in global day of action as progress on a deal slows
Hundreds of activists form a human chain outside one of the main plenary halls at the United Nations climate summit on a global day of action.
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Miss Universe contestant with vitiligo, lupus aims to win pageant, make history: ‘Epitome of inclusivity’
Her beauty isn't only skin-deep.
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New, ritzy NYC dog daycare offers pet-friendly wine, psychic and chiropracter: ‘Soho House for dogs’
A first-of-its-kind, all-in-one canine club is bringing bone-a-fido luxury to the Big Apple’s four-legged elites beginning next week.
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Harris campaign raised $1 billion-plus. It's still sending appeals for donors.
Democrats are sending persistent appeals to Harris supporters without expressly asking them to cover any potential debts, enticing would-be donors instead with other matters.
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Virginia vs. Notre Dame, Kansas State vs. Arizona State predictions: College football odds, picks
Three bets for Saturday's college football slate.
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs is trying to obstruct his sex trafficking case, prosecutors say
Sean Combs' application for bail should be denied because the he "poses serious risks of danger and obstruction" to his criminal sex trafficking case, prosecutors said.
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Yankees can’t let Juan Soto become another Robinson Cano debacle
The presence of Steve Cohen, in particular, is forcing the Yankees to more seriously contemplate what Plans B, C and D look like if Plan A, Juan Soto, signs elsewhere, notably with the Mets.
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Democrats consider rebrand after Trump win, want to avoid ‘freak show’ party label: report
Some Democrats are pushing Democrats to move closer to the center after President-elect Trump defeated Vice President Harris by carrying several swing states across the country, according to Politico.
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Vet sounds alarm over ‘super toxic’ Christmas decoration that could kill your pets: ‘A matter of life and death’
"They can cause a heart attack and even death," Dr. Carol Osborne warned of the dangerous decoration.
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Ex-'View' host who bashed Trump commentates Netflix fight between Trump supporters Mike Tyson and Jake Paul
Former host on “The View" Rosie Perez was a vocal Trump critic but is calling the fight between Trump supporters Jake Paul and Mike Tyson.
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Who else could be on President-elect Trump’s immigration ‘dream team’?
President-elect Donald Trump has already made major staffing announcements related to immigration. Here is who may be filling out the rest of the immigration team.
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Seahawks starting center Connor Williams abruptly retires at 27
Connor Williams has retired from the NFL at just 27 years old, Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald confirmed.
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Bill Maher says ‘r——d’ Democrats blew 2024 election with woke issues: ‘Stop screaming at people’
"Democrats have become like a royal family that, because of so much incest, has unfortunately had children who are r------d."
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Teen sues Citi Bike for $15M over brake-related NYC crash that broke jaw
Akera Williams, of Trinidad, was riding along Eastern Parkway on the approach to Nostrand Avenue in Crown Heights on Aug. 15 when she was hurt.
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Is Wokeness One Big Power Grab?
Behind much social-justice discourse is a self-interested struggle for power.
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Trump, the 2028 Olympics and what it all means for L.A.
Trump's election could be a boon for the 2028 Olympics. It could also spell disaster.
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How Hollywood Is Failing Young Men
On-screen depictions of masculinity have changed over time.
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