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An appeals court says 'undated' Pennsylvania ballots don't count
A federal appeals panel says mailed ballots arriving on time but in envelopes without dates handwritten by Pennsylvania voters shouldn't be counted. This case is expected to reach the Supreme Court.
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Life Without a Government in Haiti
Haiti is the middle of a crisis and is without a government as gangs in Port-au-Prince prevent one. But some parts of Haiti have lived without a functioning government for so long they cannot remember what it's like to have one. Our reporter in Haiti takes us to one such village.
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1 in 10 Asian Americans live in poverty. Their experiences vary widely, research says
Pew Research Center found that poverty rates range greatly among Asian American groups. While 6% of Indian Americans live in poverty, the rate is 19% for Burmese Americans.
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As theaters scramble to reach new audiences, three get $1 million each
The Mellon Foundation announced grants of $1 million to three theaters: Actors Theatre of Louisville, Long Wharf in New Haven and Portland Center Stage.
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The winless lottery streak ends. Someone wins the $1.12 billion Mega Millions jackpot
Until the latest drawing, the 8th largest in U.S. lottery history, no one had won the Mega Millions jackpot since Dec. 8. That amounted to 30 straight drawings without a big winner.
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What to do if your vehicle is submerged in water
The best way to survive a vehicle submersion is to escape through the windows before the car is fully submerged, experts agree.
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NBC's newest contributor is receiving backlash — even from the network's own talent
Following the 2020 election, McDaniel, a Trump ally, said that she believed that the position was stolen from the former president by President Biden — which has been proven to be false.
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Justices seem skeptical of challenge to restrict access to abortion pill
At issue in the case is more than abortion rights. It's the entire structure of the FDA's regulatory power to approve drugs and continually evaluate their safety.
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A U.K. court delays extradition of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to the U.S.
He spent seven years in the Ecuadorian Embassy and five years in prison, both in London. U.S. prosecutors want his next move to be to the U.S. But the High Court has delayed that.
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For patients with disabilities, this doctor prioritizes independence — and fun
Sometimes health care means being able to go out and watch a wrestling match, according to Dr. Clarissa Kripke. She's pioneering a new kind of care for people with disabilities.
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Meta is limiting how much political content users see. Here's how to opt out of that
Meta is now limiting the amount of political content it recommends to Instagram and Threads users. Here's why it made the change — and how to opt out of it.
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