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Senate heeds WH warning, votes to avert rail strike
By an 80-15 vote, lawmakers averted a freight rail strike that the Biden administration warned would have had devastating consequences for the economy.Call for paid sick leave a major sticking point
Warnock hits Walker with his own words in viral ad
Just days before the Georgia Senate runoff election, incumbent Raphael Warnock's ad shows people watching Herschel Walker's remarks in disbelief and embarrassment.'Georgians did the talking for us'
Antonio Brown wanted, police at his home: Report
The former NFL wide receiver who broke out with the Pittsburgh Steelers and last played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, is wanted in Florida on a domestic violence charge.Details so far
'The Masked Singer' champion is award-winning actress
The Harp won the Golden Mask trophy in Wednesday’s finale, but it wasn't Jennifer Hudson inside the costume, as one of the judges had suggested.'I wanted to win it not just for myself'
Rumors of an affair swirl around 'GMA' co-anchors
"Good Morning America" co-hosts Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes appear to be more than co-workers, according to photos obtained by the Daily Mail.'Whispers at ABC about a possible relationship'
Racism row erupts as William and Kate visit Boston
Prince William's office insisted "racism has no place in our society" as he sought to prevent the backlash over his godmother's treatment of a Black woman from overshadowing his trip to the U.S.'Comments were unacceptable'
Secret Santa gifts under $25 you’ll wish you kept for yourself
If you’re stuck looking for a great present that sticks to a wallet-friendly price point, we've found 10 gift ideas you'll love.See the full list
Ailing Al Roker reportedly rushed back to the hospital
The popular "Today" show weatherman was released from the hospital in time to spend Thanksgiving at home, only to be rushed back the next day, sources said.Blood clots in leg, lungs
Court rejects Biden's bid to revive student debt plan
The decision was one of two nationally that has prevented the U.S. Department of Education from moving forward with granting debt relief to borrowers. Biden's next move
Trump Org. lawyer scolded for using struck testimony
In closing arguments of the tax fraud case, a lawyer for the Trump Organization showed jurors portions of witness testimony that had previously been stricken from the official court record.'I apologize for that error'
Terrell Owens punches heckler: 'Swung at me first'
Video of Terrell Owens knocking an alleged heckler down with a punch emerged on Sunday, showing the Hall of Fame wide receiver in an altercation with a man outside a CVS store.'I made verbal demands ... to stop'
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Experts share the health effects of eating tomatoes daily
Tomatoes are popular in all types of cuisines, but their full impact on the body is only now being fully understood.Keep this in mind at the grocery
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New evidence suggests King Tut was more fearsome than we thought
Tutankhamun is one of the most famous Ancient Egyptian pharaohs, but the full extent of his power wasn't fully understood.Experts keep learning more
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Alabama reaches agreement with 'execution survivor'
Alan Eugene Miller had sued to prevent another lethal injection attempt after the state botched the procedure on Sept. 22, eventually calling it off due to problems establishing an IV line.Untested execution method OK'd
Pelsoi says husband is 'going to take a while' to recover
The House speaker said Thursday that her husband, Paul, is making progress in his recovery from the Oct. 28 assault by a hammer-wielding assailant in their home.'Impact beyond surgery'
'Gut punch': Layoffs underway at CNN
CEO Chris Licht informed staff of the news network about impending cuts in an internal memo obtained by Yahoo Finance: "It will be a difficult time for everyone."Looking to slash $3 billion in costs
'Sextortion' drove cop's catfishing of teenage girl: Police
Austin Lee Edwards is believed to have posed as a 17-year-old boy online to engage with the 15-year-old girl, before arriving at her Calif. home and killing three members of her family.'It was very disturbing'
Matt Gaetz friend faces sentence on sex crimes
A former Fla. tax collector whose arrest led to a federal probe into Rep. Gaetz has cooperated in sex trafficking investigations, but it may not be enough to spare him a long time in prison.Gaetz probe ongoing
U.S. Soccer star reveals extent of pelvic injury
Christian Pulisic said he's "feeling better" after suffering a "pelvic contusion" but did not commit to playing in Saturday's knockout-round World Cup match.'I didn't get, like, hit in the balls'
Stevie Nicks shares handwritten tribute to Christine McVie
"A few hours ago I was told that my best friend in the whole world since the first day of 1975, had passed away," the rock icon's note began.Fleetwood Mac bandmate died after short illness
House panel finally gets access to Trump's tax returns
Former President Donald Trump had refused to release his tax returns during his 2016 presidential campaign or his four years in the White House, but eventually lost his legal battle.Dispute went to SCOTUS
Rape trial of 'That '70s Show' actor ends in hung jury
A judge declared a mistrial after jurors said they were "hopelessly deadlocked" at the trial of Danny Masterson, who was charged with three rapes. No consensus on any count
'Overwhelming': Suicide rate haunts rural Texas county
For more than two decades, Tom Green County has been grappling with a rate of suicide that’s disproportionately high given the number of people who live there.'We need support'
LeBron chides press for covering Kyrie, not Jones
LeBron James was asked a lot of questions about Kyrie Irving promoting an antisemitic movie, but none about Jerry Jones's appearance in a photo from a 1957 desegregation event.'Disappointed' in choice of topics
2 new Omicron subvariants: What you need to know
Health experts address three questions: Are the subvariants more transmissible? Can they cause more severe illness? And can the vaccines and treatments available work against them?Why hospitalizations are low
20 of the best gifts under $20 for anyone on your list
From highly rated headphones to cozy sock sets, we have found an array of genius products that don't break the bank.Get your holiday shopping done
Fed chair gives preview of next possible rate hike
The inflation fight may be far from over, but the Federal Reserve could scale back the pace of its interest rate hikes "as soon as December," Jerome Powell said.But also has a word of caution
Report: College Football Playoff to expand to 12 teams
The College Football Playoff is going bigger. The Rose Bowl reportedly has signed a deal that will allow the CFP to expand to 12 teams in 2024.Massive revenue estimate
Musk warned that Twitter could be banned in the EU
A top European Union official has told Elon Musk that his social media platform needs to beef up measures to protect users from hate speech, misinformation and other harmful content.New rules set to take effect
Half-empty Idaho campus full of fear after slayings
In a normal school year, the University of Idaho would be bustling right now. Instead, the campus is noticeably vacant and quiet following the unsolved killing of four students.'A sense of fear in our community'
Massive ICE error leaves immigrants in retaliation danger
Immigration and Customs Enforcement accidentally posted to its website the names, birthdates, nationalities and locations of more than 6,000 immigrants seeking asylum.DHS official: 'Embarrassing'
Judge OKs rare federal intervention in city's struggling water system
AG Merrick Garland said the proposal is necessary to "stabilize the circumstances" in Jackson, Miss., as soon as possible after the water system nearly collapsed.'We can't wait'
Minneapolis settles with 12 hurt in Floyd protests
The city is to split $600,000 among protesters who were injured during demonstrations after the May 2020 police killing of George Floyd, the American Civil Liberties Union announced.Deal includes numerous reforms
The 25 best 'cool' gifts for teens to shop in 2022
These gifts will impress even the biggest eye-rolling teens, from the latest portable speaker to a set of sparkly gold studs.Speakers, jewelry, Legos and more
Obama heads to Georgia as Dems seek big early vote advantage
Georgia voters have already cast more than 1 million ballots ahead of a Dec. 6 Senate runoff between Sen. Raphael Warnock and GOP challenger Herschel Walker.Former president lends support
'Squid Game' star indicted for indecent assault charges
Award-winning actor Oh Young-soo is accused of inappropriately touching a woman in 2017, a South Korean court said.Denies wrongdoing
FDA likely to end ban on donating blood by sexually active gay men
The move would mark a significant reversal of a measure aimed at curbing the spread of HIV that experts have criticized as overly broad and misguided.Alternative approach researched
Musk has an ally in his fight with Apple
Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg has spoken out against Apple's App Store policies following similar criticism from new Twitter owner Elon Musk.Not 'a sustainable or good place to be'
USWNT earns $6.5M from men's team advancing
Thanks to the landmark equal pay agreement reached in May, the USMNT and USWNT will be splitting prize money from the 2022 World Cup right down the middle.Another win increases pot
Bonded by tragedy, Uvalde, Oxford survivors unite
On a drizzly Saturday in late November, a group of Oxford High students traveled from Michigan to Uvalde to play with more than 50 kids in Texas.'They had a shooter in their school too'

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Senate moves to avert rail strike amid dire warnings

Senate moves to avert rail strike amid dire warnings

Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes host 'GMA3' as scheduled, but don't mention affair rumors

Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes host 'GMA3' as scheduled, but don't mention affair rumors

Al Roker 'in very good care' after hospitalization, Hoda Kotb says

Al Roker 'in very good care' after hospitalization, Hoda Kotb says

Southern hemisphere’s largest radio telescope joins search for extraterrestrial tech

Southern hemisphere’s largest radio telescope joins search for extraterrestrial tech

France may be at risk of 'some days' of power cuts this winter: Grid operator

France may be at risk of 'some days' of power cuts this winter: Grid operator

Think before you click this holiday season: Payment app fraud is a real thing

Think before you click this holiday season: Payment app fraud is a real thing

Trump lawyer scolded for using struck testimony

Trump lawyer scolded for using struck testimony

Battles over politics, race, LGBTQ issues have made teaching harder, according to new survey

Battles over politics, race, LGBTQ issues have made teaching harder, according to new survey

Same-sex households surpass 1 million for first time

Same-sex households surpass 1 million for first time

Minneapolis settles with 12 hurt in George Floyd protests

Minneapolis settles with 12 hurt in George Floyd protests

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