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Air quality warnings in New York and New Jersey as parks worker dies fighting fire
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A New York parks employee died battling one of a number of wildfires in New Jersey and New York amid dry conditions that have prompted air quality warnings in both states, authorities said Sunday.
'Saturday Night Live' cast jokingly ask Trump to keep them off his ‘enemies list’
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The cast of Saturday Night Live jokingly touted their support for Donald Trump and his billionaire backer Elon Musk in their first episode since Trump's re-election this week.
Israel’s ousted defense minister says the military has done all it can in Gaza
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On his last day in office, Israel’s outed defense minister offered a revealing glimpse into the war in Gaza – and the decision maker he holds responsible for holding up a ceasefire deal.
The 2025 Grammy nominations are out. Here are the big takeaways
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Stephen Thompson on the biggest surprises, trends and questions to be found in the Grammy nominations, plus the most interesting stories to be found beyond the major categories.
FEMA worker fired for telling hurricane responders to avoid homes with pro-Trump signs
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FEMA's administrator said the employee told a team responding to hurricane survivors to skip homes with yard signs showing support for Donald Trump.
Qatar suspends mediation efforts between Israel and Hamas
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The Arab Gulf nation, a U.S. ally that has been a haven for Hamas leaders for nearly two decades, also said it will no longer host the Palestinian militant group’s political office, an official said.
13 states will have women governors next year, a new record
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Republican Kelly Ayotte's victory in New Hampshire will bring the total number of women holding governor’s offices to 13 — surpassing the previous high of 12 set in 2023.
Officials say Qatar has decided to suspend its mediation efforts on Gaza
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Qatar has decided to suspend its key mediation efforts between Hamas and Israel, officials said Saturday. The announcement comes after growing frustration with the lack of progress on a deal.
Dinosaurs unearthed in China may have ended with a collapse, not a catastrophe
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There's an area in China that's home to a huge trove of dinosaur fossils. It used to be thought it was formed through a Pompeii-like volcanic eruption, stopping dinosaurs in their tracks. But new evidence has come to light about how it likely came to be.
Foreign Interference Recap
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We look at the various threats sent to polling places on election day this week, as well as the extent to which foreign actors tried to interfere with the presidential election.
Death toll rises to 20 in powerful bombing at rail station in southwestern Pakistan
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The bomb exploded when nearly 100 passengers were waiting for a train to travel to the city of Rawalpindi from Quetta, the capital of the restive Balochistan province, said a senior police officer.
Judge cancels court deadlines in Trump's 2020 election case after presidential win
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The judge overseeing Trump's 2020 election interference case canceled remaining court deadlines as prosecutors assess the “the appropriate course going forward” in light of the presidential victory.
Southern California firefighters gain ground over wildfire thanks to decreased winds
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Firefighters gained ground Friday against a wildfire that has destroyed at least 132 structures, as favorable conditions were expected to continue through the weekend after two days of gusty winds.
Ballot measures to upend state election systems failed across the country
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Statewide efforts to adopt open and nonpartisan primaries, as well as ranked choice voting, failed in this year’s election, delivering a stinging setback to the election reform movement.