Cop allegedly kills 7 dogs during animal welfare check at home while family out to dinner
How much is one Paul Skenes card worth? Pirates offer 30 years of prime season tickets
The Pirates have offered an incredible haul to whomever ends up with a unique Paul Skenes card released by Topps. Olivia Dunne is helping the team's effort.
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How Haruki Murakami and other writers are grappling with our surreal post-pandemic reality
'The City and Its Uncertain Walls' bears Murakami's hallmarks, including references to jazz and the Beatles. It also joins other new works in contending with catastrophe.
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When the Mountain fire hit close to home, this community banded together
Somis, a rural community in Ventura County, was used to close calls. This was different. My mother-in-law was lucky; some neighbors weren't.
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Wildfire retardant is laden with toxic metals, USC study finds
The discovery of high levels of heavy metals in a popular fire retardant has added to long-running concerns from environmentalists.
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She got seizures at 10 months old. So her dad wrote a musical about epilepsy and empathy
"It's All Your Fault, Tyler Price!" from composer Ben Decter and director Kristin Hanggi could help de-stigmatize the condition.
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Why picking RFK Jr. to lead HHS is raising alarms among many public health specialists
The anti-vaccine activist could oversee the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Food and Drug Administration and the National Institutes of Health.
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California regulators propose plan that could close Aliso Canyon. Or is it just 'kicking the can'?
The California Public Utilities Commission unveiled a proposal that could potentially close the Aliso Canyon gas storage field in the coming years, but local activists and politicians say it doesn't provide a fast or clear enough timeline.
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Crypto 'godfather' of Bel-Air: Probe widens into L.A. deputies' alleged links to mogul
At least six L.A. County sheriff's deputies have been relieved of duty amid an investigation into their work for a 24-year-old cryptocurrency entrepreneur accused of extortion and hiding millions of dollars from tax collectors.
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Elon Musk’s SpaceX all but owns the market for U.S. government launches
SpaceX is on a trajectory to remain the most dominant player in space launches for years to come as it makes strides with its heavy-duty Starship rocket program.
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After high-profile clashes with Trump, Adam Schiff will soon have a new title: Freshman
Rep. Adam B. Schiff is accustomed to the limelight on Sunday talk shows and on the House floor. In the Senate, the Burbank Democrat will carry a new title: freshman.
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Orange County man receives life sentence for hate-motivated murder
Samuel Woodward, then 21, was driven by 'pure hate and rage' over his victim's sexual orientation and religious beliefs, the judge says.
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With 'The Saints,' Martin Scorsese puts his faith in Fox Nation
Fox News Media's streaming service has become a home for passion projects from big names with red state appeal, including Martin Scorsese and Kevin Costner.
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Column: 'The Onion buys Infowars' is not the craziest headline this week
Satirical news site the Onion buys far-right conspiracy site Infowars
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Trump's early moves send strong signals about what to expect
President-elect Donald Trump opened his transition back to the White House this week with a flurry of personnel announcements that sent forceful messages to major constituent groups, potential political rivals and the country at large.
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Yawning deficit looms as Maryland leaders weigh future cuts, tax hikes
Budget officials say that by 2030, there will be enough revenue to pay for just 84 percent of the state budget, forcing lawmakers to make hard spending choices.
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10 programs that could be on the ‘government efficiency’ chopping block
Vivek Ramaswamy, Elon Musk’s partner at Donald Trump’s planned spending panel, suggested defunding programs that Congress no longer authorizes. Here are some of those.
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How NYPD’s top earner raked in $403K last year — including an eye-popping amount in overtime
Lt. Quathisha Epps, a 19-year veteran assigned to perform administrative duties in NYPD Chief of Department's office, pocketed $403,515, half of which was overtime compensation.
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Disney’s Delicious Romp of a Series Isn’t Just Steamy. It Also Nails a Key Element of the British.
When Rivals isn’t focusing on sex, it’s delivering a spot-on depiction of class in the U.K.
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Iran backs Lebanon in ceasefire talks, seeks end to ‘problems’
Two senior Lebanese political sources told Reuters the US ambassador to Lebanon had presented a draft ceasefire proposal to Lebanon's parliament speaker Nabih Berri on Thursday.
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Two teens arrested in connection with robbery that left beloved DC DJ dead: 'We will hold you accountable'
Washington, D.C., police said on Friday that they have arrested two teen boys in connection with a brutal attack and robbery that ultimately resulted in the death of a well-known DJ.
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The Trump Cabinet Pick That Out-Shocks All the Rest
What I heard in the Capitol when it was announced says it all.
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The Disturbing Reason Senate Republicans Might Greenlight All of Trump’s Nominees
Fear of Trump by traditional Republicans will cost us dearly.
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Winter storm to bring first widespread cold snap ahead of Thanksgiving week travel
Whether rain or snow, the inclement weather at the start of the weekend across the Northeast does have the potential to snarl air and road traffic just as the Thanksgiving travel week gets underway.
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T-Mobile hacked in massive Chinese breach of telecom networks, WSJ reports
It was unclear what information, if any, was taken about T-Mobile customers' calls and communications records, according to the WSJ report.
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What could Trump do to lower grocery prices? Experts weigh in
Food prices have climbed more than 25% since President Joe Biden took office.
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Fast food dominates Americans' takeout choices, new study confirms: 'Easy, ready to enjoy'
Fast food dominates takeout choices for Americans, with 60% of people saying it is their preferred option for ordering meals that are eaten at home, new research reveals.
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D.C.-area forecast: Mainly clear and mild this weekend
Gusty breezes keep temperatures today feeling a little cooler than they are. It’ll be a touch warmer tomorrow.
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Virginia woman arrested after impersonating a nurse and working at multiple California hospitals: police
Police are investigating after they said a woman impersonated a registered nurse and oversaw approximately 60 patients at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Burbank, California.
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The Political and Personal Rivalry that Changed Birth Control in America
Stephanie Gorton’s new book, The Icon & the Idealist digs into the history of two women who shaped reproductive rights in the 20th century
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“Free Speech” Got Us Here. Here’s How To Fix It
The law of tech bros is about to be the law of the land.
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Is the D.O.G.E For Real?
The D.O.G.E. is not an unprecedented idea in government. But will it actually do anything?
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5 of the top sources of foodborne illness and how to prevent it
Amid the ongoing McDonald's E. coli investigation, Fox News Digital spoke with several food safety experts about the most prevalent foodborne illnesses and how to prevent them.
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Antes de solicitar la tarjeta de crédito de una tienda, sepa en qué se mete
Ahora que la temporada de compras navideñas está a la vuelta de la esquina, los expertos recomiendan ser cauteloso cuando su tienda favorita le ofrezca una tarjeta de crédito.
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Romanian scammers ran fake hitman-for-hire site, lured desperate perpetrators as 'incompetent assassins'
U.K.-based tech journalist Carl Miller is the host of the Wondery true-crime podcast "Kill List," which tells the saga of a hitman-for-hire site on the dark web.
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New hotels for family-friendly travel in America, from Florida to Tennessee and more
Newly-opened U.S. hotels in Florida, South Carolina and other states could provide endless fun for families no matter the season. Check out these 10 family-friendly oases.
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Friend who heard murder confession thought furniture heiress would end up dead in love triangle
The tenuous "throuple" relationship between Christina Araujo, Zach Abell and Aileen Seiden led to the latter woman's brutal murder at a Florida motel in April 2018.
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One-time GOP rising star reveals how she will work with Trump admin after victory in key race
One-time rising Republican Party rising star Kelly Ayotte is back, after her convincing victory last week to succeed Chris Sununu as New Hampshire governor. Her take on Trump's White House win, and more
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Blake Shelton is a ‘country singer first,’ never wanted to stay in Hollywood
Blake Shelton is happy he distanced himself from Hollywood and returned to his country music roots.
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Nets’ Nic Claxton sits out with lower back strain as Ben Simmons, Dorian Finney-Smith return
The Nets got back key players Friday night but lost their starting center for at least a week.
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Comentario: No, Javier Aguirre. La agresión en San Pedro Sula no es parte del fútbol
Con dos tantos de Luis Palma, Honduras venció por 2-0 a México en el partido de ida de los cuartos de final de Liga de Naciones de la Concacaf el viernes por la noche en San Pedro Sula, pero lo lamentable fue la agresión a Javier Aguirre después del partido en el Estadio Francisco Morazán, una noticia que dio vuelta al mundo por las fuertes imágenes.
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Jake Paul dismisses negative reaction to Mike Tyson fight: 'I don’t care what people have to say'
Jake Paul, 27, said he let off the gas pedal against a clearly exhausted 58-year-old Mike Tyson, which prompted a rather boring fight and restlessness from the crowd.
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Vistazo a las personas elegidas por Trump para ocupar puestos clave en su gobierno
La primera presidencia de Trump se vio afectada por disputas internas.
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Billy Bob Thornton says Robert Redford’s life-changing career advice led to Hollywood success
"So that's what he told me. And he was right."
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Nets answer Jordi Fernandez’s call and show fight in tough loss to Knicks
Jordi Fernandez couldn’t complain about the Nets’ fight Friday night. In fact, he loved it. Consider his message received.
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Is ChatGPT Your Therapist?
Dazed’s Laura Pitcher on the daily users of ChatGPT who confided in the chatbot as their friend, life organizer, and sometimes, therapist.
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Palisades dominates in quarterfinal victory over North Hollywood
Palisades defeats North Hollywood 56-21 to set up a CIF City Section semifinal showdown with top-seeded Eagle Rock next week.
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Arizona state Senate candidate John McLean killed in suspected DUI crash: 'True public servant'
Police confirmed a Democratic candidate for the Arizona Senate was killed in an early morning crash by a suspected drunk driver in Tucson on Friday.
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