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A blitz of GOP-led House panel probes is coming
House Republicans are promising aggressive oversight of the Biden administration once they assume the majority in January.'All those things need to be investigated'
Pence on if he'd run as VP again: 'Twice is enough'
Mike Pence was Donald Trump's running mate in 2016 and 2020. While Trump has already announced his candidacy for the 2024 presidential election, he has not chosen a vice president.Pence has hinted at own WH bid
Qatar: World Cup worker deaths were upwards of 400
A top Qatari official has put the number of worker deaths for the tournament “between 400 and 500” for the first time, a drastically higher number than any other previously estimated.'It’s shocking'
Actor Clarence Gilyard Jr. dies at age 66
An accomplished film, television and theatre actor, Gilyard made a lasting impression in the 1980s, making his film debut as Sundown in "Top Gun" and playing terrorist computer whiz Theo in "Die Hard."'We love you and will miss you'
Va. cop 'catfished' teen girl, killed her family: SoCal police
A newly hired deputy allegedly drove cross-country to meet a teen he communicated with online before killing her mother and grandparents at their home in Riverside, Calif., police say.Suspect killed in shootout
'Voice' judges 'starstruck' and left speechless
After being called a "visionary" by Blake Shelton last week, SoCal singer-songwriter Bodie gives greatest performance "I've ever seen on this show."A season of Bodie highlights
Jill Biden unveils 2022 White House holiday decor
"We the People" is the first lady's holiday theme with decorations that have turned the mansion's public spaces into a winter wonderland.Take a look inside
House GOP reps who won't back McCarthy for speaker — so far
A narrow majority for House Republicans in the next Congress could put Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy's hopes for becoming the next speaker on ice.'I refuse to assist him'
New Mexico judge and her pets shot dead by husband, police say
Officers found the bodies of Diane Albert, her husband, Eric, and "several dead animals" inside their Albuquerque home.Suspected murder-suicide
SCOTUS defends Alito over report of 2nd leak
Lawmakers have raised questions over a claim that a Christian minister was informed of a 2014 ruling concerning contraceptives weeks before it became public.Court's legal counsel responds
Blue state residents flocking to Florida, DeSantis ally claims
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody says people living in blue states are moving to Florida because it has a reputation of being tough on crime, pointing to the policies of Gov. Ron DeSantis.Violent crime rate tops California
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The best nighttime snacks for dramatic weight loss
Consider these healthier options when it comes to late-night snacking, so you'll have zero regrets in the morning.These will satisfy your munchies
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These are the most dangerous roads in America
Distracted and aggressive driving, remote and harsh locales, and heavy traffic are a few reasons AAA cited for choosing America's most dangerous roads.Find out if a road near you makes this year's list
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Kanye West admits he owes $50 million in taxes
The rapper, who now calls himself Ye, said that when he found out how much he owed the IRS, he went to his "CFOs" to try to find out if not paying the sum would be "tax evasion."Ex-billionaire now worth $400M
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Avoid these specific 40 US states after you retire
Five of the top 10 most popular states to retire in make the list, so see why they were added.Discover if you live in one of them
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Early voting soars in Georgia Senate runoff election
Black Georgians are outpacing other demographic groups in the race between Herschel Walker and Sen. Raphael Warnock, with 46.3% of the turnout as of Sunday.Outpacing general election
GOP officials in 2 states decline to certify midterm election results
Republicans on the election boards of Cochise County, Ariz. and Luzerne County, Pa., rejected motions to certify the Nov. 8 vote.Counties could face litigation
Elon Musk goes after Apple: 'Do they hate free speech?'
The new head of Twitter called out the tech giant for pulling back on advertising on the social media site, and for the iPhone maker's 30% App Store fees.A potentially dangerous move
Mexico seeks to extradite American suspect in U.S. woman's killing
Mexican authorities have issued an arrest warrant for a woman suspected of killing Shanquella Robinson, who was found dead one day after arriving in Mexico.Follows weeks of mystery
Kellyanne Conway appears before Jan. 6 committee
Former Trump adviser Kellyanne Conway spoke to the committee on the record, two sources said, although the panel did not publicly issue her a subpoena,'I’m here voluntarily'
Jay Leno performs days after release from hospital
Still recovering from burn injuries, the former "Tonight Show" host returned to the stage at the Comedy Magic Club in Hermosa Beach, Calif., to a sold-out crowd on Sunday night. 'Welcome back Jay'
Congressman from Virginia dies at 61 after cancer battle
Rep. A. Donald McEachin, D-Va., died Monday after a battle with colorectal cancer, his office said. McEachin was reelected to a fourth term earlier this month.'Until the very end, Don was a fighter'
Coach apologizes for Iran posts in tense conference
USMNT coach Gregg Berhalter appeared to grow frustrated as questions piled up about U.S. Soccer’s alteration of the Iran flag in social media graphics and relations between the countries. 'Out of our control'
Smith's message to those not ready for his new film
With "Emancipation" set to debut in theaters this week, Will Smith said he would "completely understand" if audiences decline to watch his first major role since the star's infamous Oscars slap.Expresses his 'deepest hope'
Former co-star says Depp 'vindicated' by defamation trial
Actress Helena Bonham Carter sounded off on cancel culture and defended her longtime pal Johnny Depp, with whom she has collaborated on several films.Treatment of Rowling 'horrendous'
The rental market shifts toward renters — finally
Many tenants across America are breathing a sigh of relief as rents drop from record highs for the first time in almost two years. 'Only one way for rents to go'
'Go Team USA!': Ivanka Trump tweets photos from World Cup
The daughter of former President Donald Trump shared images of herself and her family at the United States' match against England in Qatar.Son wears red, white and blue hat
Fentanyl's scourge plainly visible on streets of L.A.
The highly addictive and potentially lethal drug has become a scourge across America and is taking a toll on the growing number of people living on the streets of Los Angeles.Photo essay
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Couple drives 2 hours to adopt a 'depressed' cat
The new owners of an "out of sorts" cat named Fishtopher hope his newfound social media fame will bring attention to other shelter animals.Cat's journey started with a tweet
China's Xi faces calls to resign as unrest grows
Protesters increasingly fed up with Chinese President Xi Jinping’s “zero-COVID" strategy are taking part in a widespread show of resistance not seen in that country in decades.'We want democratic rule of law'
GOP Arkansas governor blasts Trump for hosting white supremacist
Gov. Asa Hutchinson said former President Donald Trump’s meeting with Nick Fuentes empowered "the extremes."'It's very troubling and it shouldn't happen'
Lakers' horrendous loss: 'Everything went wrong'
With trade talk swirling all around Monday's game, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers blew a late 17-point lead against the Indiana Pacers to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.The real problems were defensive
Oprah's favorite tea company has gift sets on sale
Vahdam, which has been on Oprah Winfrey's list of favorite firms for several years, has a sale of its teas on Amazon.Deals end at midnight
Congress warned of 'destruction' of potential rail strike
More than 400 groups called on U.S. lawmakers to intervene in an ongoing railroad labor standoff that threatens to idle shipments of food and fuel and strand travelers.Strike could cost $2 billion per day
'America is always written as the hero': Brutal history of Native American boarding schools
Hundreds of children died from abuse at boarding schools in the U.S. — a number that's increasing as investigations continue.Orange Shirt Day commemoration
Oxford shooting: Whistleblowers say district failed to implement policy
Former school board members claim the district failed to implement its threat assessment playbook that could've prevented the Michigan mass shooting.'Oxford neglected to train'
Billie Eilish opens up about boyfriend Jesse Rutherford
During a recent interview, Eilish said of her relationship with the Neighbourhood singer, "I just am really inspired by this person, and, you know, he's inspired by me."What fans asked her
N.Y. Times urges U.S. to drop charges against Assange
The Times is among five news organizations calling on the DOJ to drop its charges against the WikiLeaks founder for obtaining and publishing classified diplomatic and military secrets.Could face 175 years in prison
'Very brave to protest': China's anti-lockdown demonstrators
In a rare display of defiance, protests have erupted across China over the government’s so-called zero-COVID policy.Symbolism of blank white paper
Boil water advisory issued to entire city of Houston
Residents of the country's fourth-largest city were told to boil water after its pump-driven water system malfunctioned because of an electrical outage. Bottled water acceptable
White House offers China's lockdown protesters support
At the White House, National Security Council spokesman John Kirby declared the administration's support for the demonstrators' right to "peacefully protest."Why protests are happening now
7 effective ways to relieve stress quickly, according to experts
Key ways to de-stress include learning how to keep your anxiety at a manageable level and finding a reliable combination of coping strategies to address the issue. Slow your breathing
Apple Music reveals end-of-year music lists for 2022
"Stay," the smash hit by the Kid Laroi and Justin Bieber, topped Apple Music's global song chart in 2022 as the giant music streamer released its end-of-year lists.Listeners get personal data too
Lead danger causes recall for baby bottles, sippy cups
Green Sprouts is recalling stainless steel cups and bottles that contain a lead poisoning hazard. The cups were sold at Whole Foods, Amazon and other stores.Check our recall database
Iran's coach once spent a year trying to fix U.S. Soccer
Carlos Queiroz has coached at four World Cups and at some of the world’s biggest clubs, and he once made recommendations to help reform U.S. Soccer's "broken" player development system.113-page report became 'manual'
U.S. air travel hasn't looked like this since 2019
The Transportation Security Administration said it screened 2.56 million air passengers on Sunday, the busiest day since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.Few cancellations, some delays
Supreme Court announces public tours are resuming
The Supreme Court announced that it will reopen to the public, another step toward resuming its practices before the COVID pandemic led to strict limits on who could enter the building.Open to visitors starting Thursday

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