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Controversial GOP congressman loses seat after one term
Rep. Madison Cawthorn, whose two years in Washington have been marred by a stream of embarrassments that exasperated party leaders, was defeated in a North Carolina GOP primary.Loses despite Trump's support
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'Historic moment': Finland, Sweden apply to join NATO
The alliance was expected to move quickly on the Nordic nations' applications amid security concerns over Russia's war in Ukraine.NATO member Turkey raises objections
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SEAL Team 6 member's suicide sparks veterans' mental health effort
Bill Mulder had worked his entire life toward becoming a Navy SEAL, but the experience broke him. A new project hopes to help others get the help they need.Bypassing the stigma
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Friends blast bombshell report on drummer Taylor Hawkins's death
A Rolling Stone report makes the disturbing claim that the legendary Foo Fighters drummer was on the brink of exhaustion at the time that he died.'Quotes ... taken out of context'
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Scientists fear the future of COVID: Variants, infections
Experts say the latest Omicron mutants are now evolving faster, and in a more consequential way, with one worrisome trait in common.Expert's urgent warning
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Report: Chinese plane crash caused by intentional act
Flight data from a black box recovered from the doomed China Eastern Airlines jet suggests someone in the cockpit intentionally crashed the plane, the Wall Street Journal reported.123 passengers, 9 crew killed
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Tucker Carlson under fresh scrutiny after mass shooting
Experts believe there is a link between the Fox News host’s "great replacement" rhetoric and the apparent mindset of the suspect in Saturday’s gun attack targeting Black people in Buffalo.Pushing 'conspiracy theory'
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What classmates, neighbors say about Buffalo suspect
Payton Gendron, who had long been viewed by classmates as a smart loner, was questioned by state police last year for a possible threat made in a virtual economics class.Many 'didn't associate with him'
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Video shows Ezra Miller correcting police on pronouns
"I'm sorry, I'm not a sir. I'm transgender nonbinary," Ezra Miller says in the video of their arrest, obtained by TMZ.Latest in a string of arrests
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Man transformed mountain cave into an off-the-grid mansion
Grant Johnson has escaped the daily grind and is now in a literal man-cave that people need to see for themselves.The photos are wild
Eternally Sunny
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Wedding 'traditions' that brides today would never tolerate
Although marriage ceremonies are steeped in tradition, there are some old routines that just wouldn't fly nowadays.It's time to let them go
Eternally Sunny
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Former North Carolina hoops standout dies at 46
Ademola Okulaja joined the Tar Heels in 1995 as part of a stellar class that included Vince Carter and Antawn Jamison, and helped UNC reach two Final Fours.Carter: 'Going to miss you, my boy'
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Judd Apatow slams Stephen Colbert's other guest
The producer, on "The Late Show" to push his film "George Carlin's American Dream," was asked what Carlin would think of former Defense Secretary Mark Esper.Did not pull any punches
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Texas officials warn of rattlesnakes hiding in pool noodles
A family hanging out at the pool was startled when someone picked up a pool noodle and a large rattlesnake fell out. 'Try to avoid panicking!'
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Heard: Depp 'knows he's lying. Otherwise, why can't he look at me?'
Amber Heard became emotional on the stand when she was asked why Johnny Depp vowed to never look her in the eyes again after they met in 2016.Her 4th and final day of testifying
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Pitcher collapses, needs stretcher after 'discomfort'
Houston Astros pitcher Jake Odorizzi was stretchered off the field against the Boston Red Sox on Monday night due to what the team called "lower left leg discomfort."Sudden, noncontact injury
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Gov. doesn't want Trump or 'a cheap impersonation of him'
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan is trying to grab the Reagan mantle in the GOP, campaigning for establishment Republican candidates.Play to 'exhausted majority'
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2 big reasons why more women aren't breastfeeding
Amid the national furor over the baby formula shortage, some commentators have questioned why more mothers aren't breastfeeding their babies.'Hell-bent on getting coverage'
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Vaccine skeptic Eric Clapton tests positive for COVID
The 77-year-old guitarist, who is vaccinated but protested lockdowns and vaccination requirements at his concerts, indicated on Facebook that he hopes he can perform again by next Friday.His first bout with the virus
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Veteran MLB ace gets 60-game ban for drug distribution
Former Angels pitcher Matt Harvey testified earlier this year that he frequently exchanged pills with former teammate Tyler Skaggs, who died of an opioid overdose in 2019.Ex-team official convicted in February
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Broadcaster furious he 'took heat' for OBJ comments
A video shared three million times on Twitter captured the awkward exchange TNT announcers Kevin Harlan and Reggie Miller had about Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr.'I wasn’t given a chance to finish'
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Ciara says hubby's move has had unforeseen impact on her career
The singer discussed her recent move to Denver, after husband Russell Wilson was traded from the Seattle Seahawks to the Denver Broncos in March.'There's an advantage ... as well'
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Fetterman wins Senate primary days after stroke
Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman won the state's Democratic nomination for the Senate on the same day he had a pacemaker inserted.A progressive with blue-collar appeal
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Florida family finds 550 lb. surprise in swimming pool
Authorities said a family in Deep Creek, Fla., was recently awakened by a series of loud noises. They looked outside and found an 11-foot-long gator wading in their pool.'Always check ... before diving in'
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U.S. officials discuss 'unidentified aerial phenomena'
Congress held its first hearing on UFOs since 1966. It didn't reveal the existence of extraterrestrial life — but it did affirm that the U.S. takes sightings of unknown aircraft seriously as a threat.'Want to know what's out there'
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Golfer Brooks Koepka locks keys in car, marvels at his car troubles
After Koepka had loaded up his car with everything he needed for his PGA Championship practice round, he realized his mistake. "Only me, man," he said later.Car is running, doors had locked
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U.S. border crossings hit new milestone in April
For the second straight month, U.S. officials encountered a record number of migrants at the southern border — a figure that will likely be used to heighten pressure to keep Title 42 in place.What May's numbers reveal so far
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NBA star allegedly pulled gun on woman in front of her children
The woman accused point guard Rajon Rondo of threatening her during an altercation in her Louisville, Ky., home, according to multiple reports.Judge grants protective order
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'Unacceptable' old tweets by Yankees pitcher resurface
New York Yankees pitcher Nestor Cortes apologized and deleted his Twitter account after several old tweets in which he used a racial slur and other offensive language began to circulate.'Didn't realize they were still there'
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What displaced Ukrainians are finding upon their return to Kyiv
Last Tuesday, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko announced that nearly two-thirds of the city’s 3.5 million residents were back in the capital.Resident: 'There’s tension here'
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American farmers to conspiracists: Bird flu is real
The global outbreak is spawning fantastical claims similar to those that arose during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting how conspiracy theories emerge during uncertainy.'It's just COVID for chickens'
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Shooting suspect who mingled with congregation faces numerous charges
The man accused of firing on Taiwanese church members in Southern California was charged with first-degree murder and five counts of attempted murder.Chained door shut, glued keyholes
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Sean Paul responds to old rumors of relationship with Beyoncé
The pair worked together in 2003 and soon there was gossip they were a couple — despite the fact Beyoncé was dating rapper Jay-Z.'She's beautiful'
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Queen Elizabeth makes surprise visit to London Underground
The Queen made a surprise appearance at a station to open a new railway named in her honor, marking her third public visit in five days.Experiencing 'mobility problems'
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Biden: 'White supremacy will not have the last word'
In a visit to the city of Buffalo, N.Y., President Biden consoled the families of the 10 people slain by a racist gunman who specifically targeted an African American community.'Hate will not prevail'
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These are the things people forget to pack most often
They don't make it on your initial packing list, but flight attendants and crew say these are the most commonly forgotten (then purchased) things when traveling.'I always recommend having these'
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This dip clip lets you enjoy sauces on the go
If you eat in the car regularly, we've got the gadget for you. This small sauce holder comes with a universal mount that clips to your car's air vents.Snag 2 for $11
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NHL star carjacked just 2 days after playoff elimination
Mitch Marner of the Toronto Maple Leafs was robbed at gunpoint while at a movie theater with a friend only 48 hours after his team's postseason exit.Reported details of crime
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Britney Spears and Sam Asghari are remaining 'positive' after miscarriage
The couple shared the sad news about the loss of their "miracle baby" in a joint statement on Instagram on Saturday.'We will be expanding our family soon'
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This car brand has the most satisfied owners in America
A popular automaker from Detroit came in last place with the least-satisfied owners.Owners rank car companies from top to bottom
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Elon Musk drops his strongest hint yet that he could scrap $44B Twitter deal
The billionaire said his bid to buy the company can't move forward unless it shows public proof that less than 5% of the accounts on the social media platform are fake.He estimates it's at least 20%
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Police arrest suspect in Dallas hair salon shooting
The FBI has opened a federal hate crime investigation into a gun attack last week that injured three women of Korean descent.'He just came in to shoot people'
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Even 'safe spaces' are no sanctuary from mass shooters
In less than a week, everyday settings like church, the grocery store, and the hair salon have become the tragic backdrops for deadly violence.'This is where the victims will be the most vulnerable'
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Here's why Baby Yoda almost wasn't part of 'The Mandalorian'
When the Mouse House's streaming service launched in November 2019, "The Mandalorian" was the first original series out of the spaceport.'We were very cautious'
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Roe v. Wade leak sparks new wave of student activism
The feeling of uncertainty has spread on college campuses across the country, pushing students to decide where they stand on a hot-button issue.'[We] shouldn't have to be afraid of being student mothers'
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Tech's hard lessons from livestreamed mass killings
Twitter, Facebook and now game-streaming platform Twitch have learned painful lessons from dealing with graphic videos that often accompany shootings like Buffalo's racially motivated attack.Blocking violent content
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FDA authorizes Pfizer COVID-19 booster for children
While "COVID-19 tends to be less severe in children than adults, the Omicron wave has seen more kids getting sick with the disease," the FDA's commissioner said in a statement.Ages eligible for doses
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More than 1 million Americans have died from COVID
The country was on the brink of reaching the 1 million mark in late March, but the number of daily deaths slowed considerably, falling to about 300 per day last month.Flags to be flown at half-staff

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Suspect charged in deadly California church shooting

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