Book excerpt: "The Covenant of Water" by Abraham Verghese

The multi-generational tale of a family in India experiencing love and tragedy was a New York Times bestseller, and an Oprah's Book Club pick.

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Speaker Mike Johnson Celebrates Democrats Seizing House: 'We're Happy'

Speaker Mike Johnson celebrated Democrats seizing the House by unprecedentedly relying on the opposition party to forward Ukraine funding.

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Nevada G.O.P. Senate primary heats up as the long shot goes after the front-runner.

The Army veteran Sam Brown remains the favorite, but the wealthy former ambassador Jeff Gunter, with a pro-Trump message, is trying to shake up the race.

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FAFSA filings are way down, raising fears that some students won’t go to college this fall

The share of high school seniors who have submitted the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, is down significantly this year, raising concerns that some low-income students won’t be able to afford to enroll.

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Canadian Border Sector Sets New Record for Migrant Apprehensions in March

Swanton Sector Border Patrol agents apprehended a record-setting number of migrants who illegally crossed the Canadian border in March.

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Lawyers analyze Trump’s prospects in hush money case

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My name is Taylor Swift. Sharing a name with the pop superstar has helped my career.

Taylor J. Swift, who works in politics, said his name has helped his career. Though he's been teased about it, he's learned to just "shake it off."

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Democrats look to strip Secret Service protection from Trump if he's convicted

Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., has introduced a bill that would strip Secret Service protection from former President Donald Trump.

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Republicans' defense of the 'Biden 16' House districts starts with Pennsylvania's primary election

Mark Houck’s campaign to unseat Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick in Pennsylvania's GOP primary could offer hints about swing-district party sentiment in a heated presidential election year.

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House Set to Vote on Foreign Aid Bills for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan

After clearing a critical hurdle on Friday, the pieces of the $95 billion package were expected to pass in a series of votes, putting the legislation on track for enactment after a tortured journey through Congress.

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500 Newfoundlanders ended up booking the same Caribbean cruise in 'total fluke,' reports say

A Celebrity Apex Caribbean cruise became a Newfoundland reunion as 500 passengers from the province embarked on the ship's voyage.

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Sports Illustrated Model Kristen Gaffney Flees California for Nashville — 'Does Not Feel Safe Anymore'

Sports Illustrated model Kristen Louelle Gaffney said she no longer feels safe in California and is leaving for Nashville, TN, during an appearance on Friday's broadcast of Fox News Channel's "Jesse Watters Primetime." | Clips

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Lawsuit Puts Fresh Focus on Eric Hovde’s Comments About Older Voters

Pressed on his claims of 2020 election irregularities, the Republican candidate for Senate in Wisconsin has questioned the mental capacity of nursing home residents to vote.

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A restaurateur learned the hard way not to mess with Lauren Sánchez

NYC restaurateur Keith McNally insulted Lauren Sánchez in an unhinged, image-attacking Instagram post. It didn't go over well.

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Smerconish: Will Trump testify?

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I'm a recent college grad who landed my dream job, but it was a remote position. I quit because I got lonely at home.

A college grad didn't like working from home because she felt lonely and stuck. She quit her dream job to work freelance and have a freer schedule.

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RFK Jr.'s quest to get on the presidential ballot in all 50 states

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Morning sickness? Prenatal check-ups? What to know about new rights for pregnant workers

Pregnant workers have the right to a wide range of accommodations under new federal regulations for enforcing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.

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Record numbers in the US are homeless. Can cities fine them for sleeping in parks and on sidewalks?

The most significant case in decades on homelessness has reached the Supreme Court as record numbers of people in America are without a permanent place to live.

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Trump trial recap: Man dies in self-immolation ahead of head of Hush money case trial

Maxwell Azzarello who self-immolated outside court house is declared dead

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The income a family of 4 needs to live comfortably in every U.S. state

In Massachusetts, a family of four needs more than $300,000 to live comfortably — the highest of all U.S. states.

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Man sets himself on fire outside Trump trial in New York

The NYPD identified the man as Maxwell Azzarello, 37, who is now in critical condition in Cornell burns unit. He has a long history of posting conspiracy theories and railing against the rich and powerful

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Alleged Intruder Dead After Women Opens Fire with 9mm

An alleged intruder is dead after a Beaver County, Pennsylvania, woman opened fire on him with a 9mm pistol at about 5:00 a.m. Wednesday.

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The most electric vehicle-friendly states, ranked

As more car owners make the switch to electric vehicles, the infrastructure around EV ownership becomes crucial in determining a place to live.

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Kevin McCarthy is haunting Mike Johnson

Kevin McCarthy paid a price for cutting deals to win his speakership. Mike Johnson is now too.

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