Toddler killed in Michigan and family rescued in Maryland as tornadoes batter Northeast

The National Weather Service confirmed that a tornado rated EF-1 and with winds of up to 95 mph touched down in Livonia and traveled 5.5 miles.

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Man Behind ‘the Dress That Broke the Internet’ Jailed for Four Years for Violently Attacking His Wife

Keir Johnston strangled his spouse and also brandished a knife.

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D-Day 80th anniversary commemorations and new charges expected for Gilgo Beach murders suspect: Morning Rundown

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Putin threatens to provide weapons to attack the West and issues new nuclear warning

The Russian leader's comments Wednesday were a response to the decision by the United States and its allies to allow Ukraine to attack Russian territory using their weapons.

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The United Arab Emirates pursued nearly $100 billion worth of oil and gas deals the same year it led the global climate summit, analysis finds

The UAE closed more than a dozen deals to expand its oil and gas footprint at home and overseas, an analysis by Global Witness found.

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Analysis: The GOP fires up its vengeance 2024 tour

In the wake of former President Donald Trump’s felony conviction, the “R” in the Republican brand might just as well stand for revenge.

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What is Hunter Biden on trial for? The gun charges against him, explained

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Craft cocktails, mountain bikes and art: Walmart's hometown is booming, and getting more expensive

As Walmart gets into new businesses like advertising and tries to lure workers, its hometown of Bentonville, Arkansas, and its corporate offices are changing.

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2 women suspected in Colorado double-homicide arrested by SWAT team in Arizona

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SpaceX pressing ahead with ambitious Super Heavy-Starship test flight

Building on lessons learned during three previous test flights, SpaceX is setting its sights on more lofty goals for a fourth launch of the giant rocket.

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Here Are Trump VP Candidates Who Reportedly Received Vetting Papers For The Job

Multiple reports on the former president's shortlist may offer insight into who's a true contender.

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Tokyo City Hall is developing a dating app to encourage marriage

Marriage is on the decline in Japan, where the government reported a record-low birth rate this week.

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'He Was Not Sleeping': Trump's Lawyer Offers Excuse For His Closed Eyes In Court

Todd Blanche noted that "sitting in court all day is really freaking boring."

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A Republican Election Clerk vs. Trump Die-Hards in a World of Lies

Cindy Elgan has overseen elections in rural Nevada without incident for 20 years, but now even her neighbors wonder if she’s part of “the deep state cabal.”

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Trump's 2 Criteria For A President Has People Scratching Their Heads

Some critics suggested the former president endorsed Joe Biden with the comment.

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Trump news live: Georgia case grinds to a halt as Mar-a-Lago judge under fire

Extraordinary and rare move from a judge who has come under fire for a series of favorable rulings for the convicted former president

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Tim Scott, a potential Trump VP pick, launches a $14 million outreach effort to minority voters

A top ally and potential running mate of ex-President Donald Trump is launching an effort to win over Black and other nonwhite working class voters he argues could be the deciding factor in November’s elections.

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Modi went straight from reelection to needling China

Modi, who was reelected in a much narrower-than-expected victory on Tuesday, accepted the congratulations of Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te.

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D-Day: The Most Important Day of the 20th Century

June 6, 1944, began the triumph of freedom and democracy over tyranny and oppression.

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Looking for Art in Upstate New York? There’s No Place Like Canajoharie

A tiny Mohawk Valley town, a factory owner’s vision, and 21 Winslow Homers make for a feel-good story.

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Trump’s Felonies Aren’t the Reason He’s Unfit for Office

There’s the small matter of the entirety of his behavior over the past eight years.

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‘We Love What They Did’

On the Trumpification of Senator Marco Rubio (R., Fla.).

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Taliban publicly flogs 63 people accused of crimes, including women

The U.N. office condemned corporal punishment and called for respect for international human rights obligations.

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Hallie Biden, the woman who threw out Hunter's gun, to take stand: live trial updates

Hallie Biden, who Hunter dated in the aftermath of his brother's death, was granted immunity for her own drug use in exchange for her testimony.

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Biden and allies mark 80th anniversary of D-Day at Normandy

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Costco will reportedly stop selling books, except before the holidays

"Stopping selling kids books would be like cancelling the hot dog in the food court," one angry Redditor said of the decision.

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Fico Forgives Gunman, Blames Soros Media Stoking Hatred of Populists

Shot Slovak PM named George Soros in condemnation of NGOs and liberal media that created the environment that led to assassination attempt.

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Myanmar’s military government denies killing 76 people in Rakhine

The state has become a focal point for a nationwide civil war in which pro-democracy guerrillas and ethnic minority armed forces battle the country’s military rulers.

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Trump claims nuclear war is a greater threat to the world than climate crisis

Former president warns of foreign conflict leading to ‘world obliteration’ but rubbishes climate change as ‘weather’ while claiming to be an environmentalist

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Former Judge Puts Aileen Cannon On Blast For 'Sheer Incompetence' In Trump Docs Case

Jeff Swartz listed reasons why Cannon "doesn't belong on the bench" following continued delays in the case against the former president.

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Israel Admits Kid-Killing Attack on U.N. School in Gaza Was ‘Precise Strike’

Nine women and 14 children were reportedly killed in the attack.

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Brazen Contract Hit on ex-Nike Skateboarder Caught on Video

A black-clad hitman could be seen wielding a rifle and chasing the 34-year-old victim in footage released by Kremlin-friendly media outlets.

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Flying taxis just got another step closer to reality as $1 billion startup Archer received approval for commercial operations

Archer Aviation has received an order worth $1 billion from United Airlines, and now its eVTOLs are one step closer to commercial operations.

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I'm an ex-Google recruiter and head of talent at DoorDash. PIPs should stand for 'paid interview period' — if you're put on one, get out fast.

There's no coming back from PIP, according to the former HR exec at DoorDash. He recommends to start looking for jobs as soon as possible.

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Abortion laws are on the books but still on voters' minds in these states

Here are voters’ stories on whether the state of abortion in their state is sending them to the polls.

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Why lifestyle creep can cause HIFIs to spend 'every cent they make,' according to a financial planner

Many Americans feel financially insecure and are spending a fortune to appear wealthy, said financial planner Natasha Knox.

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Tim Scott Makes New Push to Woo Black and Hispanic Republicans

The $14 million effort by Mr. Scott’s super PAC comes as the South Carolina senator is said to be high on Donald Trump’s list of potential running mates.

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O'Donnell: Could This Generation Accomplish D-Day’s Toughest Mission?

The most difficult mission of D-Day was scaling the 90-foot cliffs of Pointe du Hoc, France to take out the German machine guns targeted on the beach.

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There are thousands of tons of plastic floating in the oceans. One group trying to collect it just got a boost.

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Hallie Biden could be called to testify today in Hunter Biden's gun trial

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DNC to unveil new billboard calling Trump a "convicted felon"

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Tim Scott launches multimillion dollar outreach effort to get Black and Latino voters to support the GOP

South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott, a contender to be former President Donald Trump’s running mate, is launching a multimillion dollar effort to recruit Black voters to support Republicans in 2024.

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Americans who moved to Latin America for cheaper retirement, starting a new life, and better work options explain the pros and cons

Some former Americans told BI they've been priced out of the US and are moving to Latin America, including to Panama and Costa Rica.

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Parents with young kids are fleeing New York City in droves. Skyrocketing housing and daycare costs are to blame.

Families with kids under six are leaving New York City at twice the rate of other New Yorkers.

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Tokyo is launching a dating app where users have to verify their income and promise they want to get married, as Japan fights tumbling birth rates

Japan is facing critically low marriage and birth rates, prompting the government to take "unprecedented steps."

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Earth is hot

A bewildering climate change milestone

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The diamond industry is in trouble as it loses its sparkle in China

Diamond prices have sunk by about 30% since 2022. China's declining marriage rates and embrace of lab-grown diamonds are partly to blame.

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Millennials wanted to be better parents. So why are their kids little monsters?

Gentle parenting was supposed to produce kind, confident, well-adjusted kids. What happened?

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US and 16 other countries whose citizens were taken hostage urge Hamas and Israel to ‘close this deal’

The United States and 16 other countries whose citizens were taken hostage by Hamas on October 7 are set to release a joint statement Thursday calling on Israel and Hamas to come to an agreement on the most recent ceasefire and hostages proposal, according to a US official – marking the latest move in the Biden administration’s push to bring to an end the Israel-Hamas war.

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What Is at Stake as the European Union Swings Right?

The right’s normalization moves ahead.

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