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'America owes you a debt we can never fully repay'
President Biden signed into law a bill to award Congressional Gold Medals to law enforcement personnel who protected the Capitol during the Jan. 6 attack.Highest civilian honor given by Congress
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Workers sue over early end to unemployment benefits
Unemployed workers in Louisiana and South Carolina joined a growing movement challenging governors for ending federal unemployment programs early.Workers in 8 other states filed suit
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LeVar Burton reacts to report saying 'Jeopardy!' in talks for permanent host
Variety reported that the show’s executive producer, Mike Richards, is in serious talks to replace the late Alex Trebek as the full-time host.The actor's classy response
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Aniston says she had to cut ties over vaccination status
As the Delta variant causes infections to spike across the country, more people — Jennifer Aniston included — are drawing a firm line in the sand.'It's a real shame,' she says
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Walt Disney World employees arrested in child-sex sting
Three Disney employees, two military veterans and a professional poker player were among 17 people busted in the undercover operation.'These are nasty, nasty, nasty people'
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State lawmaker accused of kicking boy in the groin
Republican Kansas state Rep. Mark Samsel surrendered his substitute teacher's license and said extreme stress caused an "episode of mania with psychotic features" in a classroom.Faces 3 criminal charges
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'Pretty immature': Lawmaker rips Florida governor
On CNN's "Don Lemon Tonight" Wednesday, Rep. Charlie Crist of Florida gave his take on Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis's earlier press conference.DeSantis shuts notebook, leaves
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Olympic organizers apologize for gaffe by announcers
An announcer made an unintentionally loaded mistake during the medal ceremony for an artistic swimming competition in which Ukraine took bronze.Why mix-up was so offensive
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White woman says she had no choice but to call police on Black bird-watcher
Amy Cooper, who lost her job when video of her Central Park encounter went viral last year, now says that she had no option other than to call 911.Dog treats, bike helmet the reason
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Man who thought he had a bee infestation uncovers truth
A Florida man investigating noises in his attic came face-to-face with a "visitor" he needed backup to handle.He never suspected it was there
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WWII Navy chef did the unthinkable to save sailors
During WWII, Doris Miller was doing laundry when he suddenly heard an unmistakable noise that prompted him to act.Noted for his bravery
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What is Meghan Markle's net worth as she turns 40?
With her acting income and the assets afforded to her as a member of the royal family, Markle is doing very well financially as she celebrated a milestone birthday on Aug. 4.A look at Markle’s finances
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Outrage grows in India over rape and murder of girl, 9
Protesters gathered in India's capital on Thursday outside a crematorium where a nine-year-old girl was allegedly raped and murdered.Latest in crimes against females
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Next variant could be even worse than Delta, Fauci warns
The alarming prediction is based on the recent, rapid rise of infections and ongoing vaccine resistance by millions in the U.S.Breeding ground for new variants
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Mystery behind Pompeo's missing $5,800 whisky gift
Unlike with other items given to U.S. officials during then-Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's visit to Japan, there's no record of what became of the pricey booze.Expensive gifts Trump received
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'I made a mistake': Gates addresses Epstein relationship
The billionaire philanthropist said he only met with the now deceased, convicted sex offender for the right reasons. Those reasons didn’t pan out and he now regrets having ever met with him.'Others in that same situation'
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Soccer team attempts to walk back racist tweet
The Juventus women's team tried to save face after posting a tweet that featured a player making a racist gesture while wearing a field marker as a hat.Squad's apology isn't helping
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Singer who left 'AGT' after cancer news returns to TV
Former "America's Got Talent" contestant Jane Marczewski stole the hearts of viewers around the world not only with her beautiful voice, but also with the grace she exudes from within.'It's been really pretty devastating'
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Teen diver scores 2 perfect 10s in gold-medal performance
Quan Hongchan, 14, of China, now a gold medalist and world record holder, would have been too young to qualify for the Olympics had they been held last summer.More on the historic feat
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Olympic icon slams U.S. track leadership after relay failure
For the fourth straight Olympics, a bad baton pass shattered the U.S. men’s 4x100-meter relay team’s hopes of winning a medal — and Carl Lewis wasn't happy about it.'A total embarrassment'
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Editor: Trump’s election lie a 'fiasco for our democracy'
Marty Baron, who led the Washington Post during Trump's presidency, said it was tough to prove that he knew his statements were false because "he was living in his own reality."'Hugely dangerous'
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Kelly pays tribute to John McCain in 1st Senate speech
Retired astronaut Mark Kelly has gone out of his way to pay his respects to McCain, the late Republican senator whose Arizona seat he now holds.Brings special guest to maiden speech
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Fire engulfs Northern Calif. town, levels businesses
The Dixie Fire raged through the northern Sierra Nevada town of Greenville, destroying structures that date back to California's Gold Rush era.Warning for residents
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Labor giant dies unexpectedly at 72
AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka led the largest U.S. labor organization and was a key figure in Democratic politics.Tributes pour in
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Judge orders U.S. to respond to CDC eviction ban challenge
A White House official defended the revised order as a "new, targeted eviction moratorium."Ban now applies to over 90% of population
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Down big early, Team USA storms to Olympic final
The Americans fell behind by 15 to Australia in the semifinals but dominated the rest of the way to set up a final vs. France or Slovenia.'We got it going pretty good'
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Lawmakers give Cuomo deadline in investigation
N.Y. state lawmakers told Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Thursday that their ongoing impeachment investigation is almost done, and gave him a deadline of Aug. 13 to provide additional evidence.Details into the probe
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Golfer who tested positive for COVID doesn't regret not getting vaccine
Bryson DeChambeau had to miss the Tokyo Olympics because of his diagnosis just days before competition began.Would rather it go 'to people who need it'
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Unvaccinated Americans are not changing their behavior: Report
The percentage of U.S. adults who say they oppose the COVID-19 vaccines has remained unchanged since December, according to a new report.Details of what the survey found
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Man sentenced to time served after pleading guilty to Jan. 6 charge
Karl Dresch posted pictures and videos that were taken inside the Capitol on Jan. 6, which he described as the "best day ever," according to court documents.More than 500 people charged
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Kathy Griffin shares details on past suicide attempt in surgery recovery update
The comedian revealed she's one year sober after a secret painkiller addiction, so now recovering sans narcotics is an extra hurdle.'More than I had anticipated'
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At least 10 dead after packed van crashes in Texas
An overloaded van carrying 29 migrants crashed on a remote Texas highway, killing at least 10 people and injuring 20 others, authorities said.Van was not being pursued, cops say
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2 school districts sue state over its mask mandate ban
Little Rock's schools and an east Arkansas district where hundreds of staff and students are quarantining have sued over a measure that prohibits them from requiring face coverings.Governor considers rollback
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Miley Cyrus calls on fans to help educate DaBaby
The singer extended an olive branch to the embattled rapper, who recently came under fire for making homophobic comments about HIV, AIDS and the LGBTQ community.'Knowledge is power!'
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Expanded child tax credit could generate huge benefits
The approximately $100 billion expansion of the child tax credit this year would generate $794 billion in monetary benefits for society, a new study finds.'Just 1 year is a big deal'
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This perfect back-to-office top with a forgiving pleat is on sale for $23
The perfectly placed pleat, split V-neck and smooth-draping fabric make this blouse a flattering, feminine piece for the office.'Holy cow, I look great!'
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The one pandemic boom that is definitely over
Before the market open on Tuesday, Clorox reported results for its fiscal fourth quarter that disappointed investors, sending shares off by as much as 12 percent.Challenging future ahead?
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USWNT scores 4 goals on way to bronze medal
Carli Lloyd became the team's all-time leading Olympic scorer, while Megan Rapinoe scored a pair of bangers to down Australia.Netted directly from a corner
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Feds probing police department over man's deadly arrest
Prosecutors are investigating whether Louisiana State Police obstructed justice to protect the troopers seen on body-cam video during the fatal arrest of Ronald Greene in 2019.'Far beyond just use of force'
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These are the cars that owners can't wait to get rid of
Getting the keys to a brand-new car should be exciting. But sometimes, buyers realize they may have made an expensive mistake.Nobody wants to suffer from buyer's remorse
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Your search for the ideal crossover starts right here
It's easy to see why it continues to be a best-seller: for the vast majority of compact SUV buyers, and especially families, it checks every box.In a crowded segment, this little utility vehicle stands out
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Emergency doctor: Delta 'is a wake-up call for everyone in the country'
A recent internal CDC document warned that the coronavirus Delta variant is as contagious as chicken pox.'This is a real threat'
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Nearly 500 COVID cases linked to crowds watching Bucks' title run
Thus far, 491 people with confirmed or probable infections reported that they attended the Deer District or Bucks games during their periods of infection.Figure is likely an undercount
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Vaccine requirement part of plans for easing travel rules
The Biden administration has kept in place travel restrictions that have curtailed international trips to the U.S., citing the spread of the Delta variant of the coronavirus.Pressure from multiple parties
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Ryan Reynolds shares details from final conversation with beloved host
One of Alex Trebek's last professional jobs was making a cameo in Reynolds's movie "Free Guy," which opens Aug. 13.'This guy was really made of good stuff right until the end'
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Cuomo has been accused of breaking laws, but will he be charged?
The New York governor’s political future remains uncertain after a report concluded he sexually harassed almost a dozen women and broke state and federal laws.Experts assess his vulnerability
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These $2 cozy mop slippers make cleaning more fun
Amazon's comfy-furry mop slippers will help you clean as you go about your day.Dust like nobody's watching
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Biden aims to vaccinate more kids through new initiative
Officials hope that seeing the high school quarterback or volleyball players get vaccinated will influence other kids, Education Secretary Miguel Cardona said.Doctors to attend PTA meetings

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