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What does this new coronavirus strain mean for you?

A new strain of coronavirus first detected in the UK has prompted dozens of travel bans and widespread concern about what this means for the world.

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In popular culture, cave men (and women) are often draped in furs, but archaeological evidence of what our Stone Age ancestors actually wore and how they made clothes is thin.

Airport gates are usually the last point of solid ground that fliers experience before taking to the skies, but at one US airport this month, a remarkable engineering feat saw several gates embark on their own incredible journey.

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The Rundown with @iamReGGo: RHOP Season 5 Finale

RHOP Season 5 Finale - My oh my, Bravo TV really brought the HEAT and the TEA on Sunday night, December 6th. Lets get right in to it. We’ve got to be honest, the ladies in the Potomac have really brought it all season long. What we thought was going to be possibly another franchise of Real Housewives that was not going to be too exciting, it was obvious the ladies of Potomac were here to stay and after season 5, we now know they are not going anywhere!

After Ida's remnants kill dozens in the East, NYC mayor says cities need to prepare differently for increasingly intense storms

After Ida's remnants swept through the East Coast and left at least 48 people dead, New York's mayor said the extreme rainfall should get everyone "to act very differently" -- including expanding expectations for evacuations.

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California's $6 gas could spread nationwide, JPMorgan warns

The average price for gasoline in California hit $6 a gallon Tuesday for the first time -- and analysts at JPMorgan are warning that price could be the national average before the end of the summer.

$2 trillion in savings may not rescue the economy

The CEO of the biggest US bank estimates that Americans are still sitting on $2 trillion in pandemic-era savings that can power the economy even as inflation bites. But what happens once that stash of cash is diminished?

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Prosecutor to dismiss charges against Atlanta police officers involved in fatal shooting of Rayshard Brooks

A Georgia special prosecutor announced Tuesday that murder and assault charges will be dismissed against two Atlanta police officers involved in the fatal shooting of Rayshard Brooks in June 2020, saying the officers acted reasonably in response to a deadly threat.

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Republican groups look to boost spending on Senate campaigns after summer of missed opportunities

It's been a tough summer for Republicans intent on taking back the Senate in November, with candidates struggling to raise money, break out from their primaries and failing to take advantage of a beneficial political environment.

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Liz Truss plunged into deeper turmoil after Suella Braverman leaves as Britain's Home Secretary

Liz Truss's ill-fated tenure as British Prime Minister was engulfed in yet more chaos on Wednesday when her Home Secretary resigned seven weeks into her role, and as claims emerged of pandemonium and "bullying" during a vote the same day.

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More help needed to reach those stranded by deadly Kentucky flooding -- many requiring insulin or other care -- resident says

Hundreds remain unaccounted for after last week's flooding that has killed more than three dozen in eastern Kentucky, the governor says -- and heat will soon compound the challenges for searchers already hindered by destroyed roads and bridges.

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First on CNN: Jan. 6 text messages wiped from phones of key Trump Pentagon officials

The Defense Department wiped the phones of top departing DOD and Army officials at the end of the Trump administration, deleting any texts from key witnesses to events surrounding the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol, according to court filings.

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Crime Stoppers of Houston Slams One Out of the Park at their Annual Gala – Over $1,355,000 Raised for Crime Solving and Prevention Programs

A Historic Evening ‘On the Field’ Honors Houston Leaders, Remembers Crime Victims and Calls for Community to Unite to Fight Crime

Crime Stoppers of Houston’s ‘Leading the Way to a Safer Houston’ Annual Gala, chaired by Sheridan and John Eddie Williams, was held on November 13, 2022 on the field at Minute Maid Park and raised a record-setting over $1,355,000 for crime prevention programs and critically-needed victim services.

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Senators unveil bipartisan legislation to ban kids under 13 from joining social media platforms

A new federal bill unveiled Wednesday would establish a national minimum age for social media use and require tech companies to get parents' consent before creating accounts for teens, reflecting a growing trend at all levels of government to restrict how Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and other platforms engage with young users.

Why 'wokeness' is the biggest threat to Democrats in the 2022 election

As Democrats begin the uphill climb to hold their majorities in the House and Senate next November, politicians and party strategists are admitting that their biggest challenge comes from within: "Woke" liberals demanding adherence to policies on crime, the environment and government spending that are simply not shared by a majority of the country.

Some Democrats fear a 2020 repeat as cash flows to long-shot candidates

Marcus Flowers makes it perfectly clear why he is running for Congress: The Georgia Democrat wants to unseat Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, the attention-grabbing, conspiracy-pushing Republican who fills Democrats with rage.

Palm oil is in half your groceries. Here's why prices might shoot up

Indonesia will start restricting exports of palm oil this week, a move that could make the global food crisis worse and push up the prices of hundreds of consumer products.

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Georgia Republican voters reject more of Trump's primary picks, while a late pick prevails in Alabama

Another election day in Georgia has brought a further round of defeats for former President Donald Trump and his chosen Republican candidates.

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Senate will take critical vote to advance bipartisan gun bill toward final passage

The Senate is poised to take a critical vote on Thursday to advance a major bipartisan gun safety bill toward final passage. The vote is expected to succeed with Republican support, putting the legislation on a path to pass the Senate as soon as this week.

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Vulnerable House Democrats stick by Biden as GOP attack ads ramp up

House Democrats in competitive races are putting little daylight between themselves and President Joe Biden, even as Republicans ratchet up their efforts to use the President as a cudgel against their Democratic opponents in the midterm elections.

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Climate event El Niño could hit the economy from food prices to clothing sales this year

Earlier this month, scientists at the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) confirmed that the climate event known as El Niño has officially emerged for the first time in more than four years, and it’s expected to be strong this time around.