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  New York City’s notorious Rikers Island jail complex, troubled by years of neglect, has spiraled into turmoil during the coronavirus pandemic. "In our offi…
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California recall could boost Newsom's clout for 2022
The recall election that once threatened to derail California Gov. Gavin Newsom's political future has instead given it new life, offering a rare midterm vote of confidence tha…
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France calls killing of Islamic State leader victory
The leader of the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara died of wounds from a drone strike that hit him on a motorcycle last month in southern Mali, in a French-led operation inv…
international
China unhappy as U.S., UK and Australia form alliance
The U.S., Britain and Australia have announced they're forming a new security alliance that will help equip Australia with nuclear-powered submarines. The alliance will see a …
us
Hospitals struggle to find beds for critically ill
Idaho has allowed its hospitals to establish crisis standards of care, which means doctors can triage patients dependent on bed space availability.
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Baby born to widow of Marine killed in Kabul attack
The widow of a U.S. Marine killed in a bombing in Afghanistan in August has given birth to a baby girl. Levi Rylee Rose McCollum was born early Monday at Naval Hospital Camp P…
sports
ESPN apologizes after airing two f-bombs in clip
ESPN aired a clip in which Lenny Dykstra used two f-bombs to talk about the 1986 Mets.
science & tech
SpaceX sends amateurs on private Earth-circling trip
The Dragon capsule’s two men and two women are looking to spend three days circling the world from an unusually high orbit — 100 miles (160 kilometers) higher than the Internat…
sports
Golfer says he 'wrecked' his hands ahead of Ryder Cup
With the Ryder Cup looming, DeChambeau is undergoing grueling training — to compete in long-drive competitions.
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Police stopped Gabby Petito and fiancé after fight before she went missing
Police said neither Petito and nor her fiance, Brian Laundrie, wanted to press charges. The couple agreed to be separated for the night, officials said.
sports
Ezekiel Elliott to critics: ‘They should be studying’
Elliott had just 33 yards on the ground in their loss to the Buccaneers last week.
us
Why many Trump supporters are avoiding 'Justice for January 6' rally
Users in extreme far-right Facebook groups and extremist forums are largely steering users away from an upcoming rally, claiming it could be a "false flag."
sports
Raiders reportedly file complaint with NFL over 'dirty hits'
Hunter Renfrow finished with six receptions for 70 yards in Monday night's overtime win against the Ravens.
us
Conservative group files ethics complaint against AOC
The American Accountability Foundation claimed the Democratic lawmaker violated congressional rules by attending the high-priced Met Gala.
us
FDA posts evidence ahead of meeting on booster shots
Influential government advisers will debate Friday if there's enough proof that a booster dose of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective — the first step toward decidi…
sports
Bucks hire Lisa Byington as play-by-play announcer
"I applaud the Bucks for taking the first steps toward making hires like this more of the norm in the NBA. Because it’s time.”
us
Muslim Americans reported hate incidents nationwide on 9/11 anniversary
In on example, a mask of a pig’s head and a sign with an offensive message was left outside the Islamic Center of Greater Austin in Texas.
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Probe: Police in Elijah McClain town racially biased
A civil rights investigation begun amid outrage over the death of Elijah McClain has found that the Aurora Police Department has a pattern of racially biased policing, Colorado…
international
Pope says abortion is "murder," remarks on Biden issue
Pope Francis said on Wednesday that abortion is "murder", even soon after conception, but appeared to criticise some U.S. Catholic bishops for dealing with U.S. President Joe B…

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SpaceX sends amateurs on private Earth-circling trip

Golfer says he 'wrecked' his hands ahead of Ryder Cup

Police stopped Gabby Petito and fiancé after fight before she went missing

Ezekiel Elliott to critics: ‘They should be studying’

Why many Trump supporters are avoiding 'Justice for January 6' rally

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Conservative group files ethics complaint against AOC

FDA posts evidence ahead of meeting on booster shots

Bucks hire Lisa Byington as play-by-play announcer

Muslim Americans reported hate incidents nationwide on 9/11 anniversary

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