Memphis Fire Department fires three following Tyre Nichols death

Three members of the Memphis, Tennessee fire department were fired on Monday after an investigation into the death of Tyre Nichols.
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3 former Texas high-school athletes dead after police chase ends in fiery crash

Three former high school athletes driving 20 miles per hour over the speed limit died in a fiery crash after leading police on a chase.
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Ron DeSantis advisers preparing for 2024 presidential run: report

Advisers to the 44-year-old Republican have already identified multiple potential hires for a 2024 bid in integral early primary states like New Hampshire and Iowa, a source with knowledge of the plans told The Washington Post.
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‘Jew-ish’ George Santos marks Holocaust Remembrance Day on House floor

Santos did claim that the grandmother of one of his staffers "is a 93-year-old survivor of Auschwitz." "
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Colorado man ‘intentionally’ crashes pickup truck through front of police station

There were 11 employees working in offices behind the counter at the time.
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Colorado Masterpiece Cakeshop owner loses appeal over gender transition cake

A Colorado baker who won a partial U.S. Supreme Court victory in a case where he refused to make a cake for a gay wedding lost an appeal in another legal fight in which he rejected a request for a birthday cake celebrating a gender transition.
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Democrats are crying foul as House Republicans sort key committee assignments

Speaker Kevin McCarthy blocked two Democrats from serving on a key House panel, arguing it is in the interest of national security. Dems say the move is nothing more than political retribution.
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All 11 Monterey Park mass shooting victims have been ID’ed

Six women and five men between the ages of 57 and 76 were killed in the horrific attack inside Star Ballroom Dance Studio on Saturday night in Monterey Park.
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Monterey Park shooter fired off 42 rounds during dance club massacre

Chilling new details emerged Monday in California’s ballroom massacre, including how the killer fired at least 42 times — and had a stash of “hundreds of rounds’’ of more ammo at his home.
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50 years after Roe v. Wade, many abortion providers are changing how they do business

The overturning of the Roe v. Wade decision just months ahead of its 50th anniversary has prompted many abortion providers to shift how they serve patients.
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Former Navy pilot Royce Williams shot down four Soviet jets — and kept the feat secret for 50 years

This real-life Korean War “Top Gun” kept his war story secret for 50 years. 
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A judge fines Trump and his lawyer for a 'frivolous' suit against his political foes

In a blistering filing Thursday, U.S. District Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks described Trump as "a prolific and sophisticated litigant" with a "pattern of abuse of the courts."
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Nearly 6-pound 'Toadzilla' found in Australia breaks the record for largest toad

Cane toads are notorious pests in Australia, colonizing habitats and poisoning other wildlife. Park rangers euthanized the 5.95-pound animal, whose body will be donated to the Queensland Museum.
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A tradition of plunging in an icy river persists in Ukraine, despite the war

For many in Ukraine, the tradition of plunging into an icy body of water on Epiphany, which marks the day of Jesus' baptism, serves as a reminder that the new year represents a fresh start.
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Supreme Court is unable to ID the leaker in Dobbs decision

The court called the leak "one of the worst breaches of trust in its history." The Marshal of the Supreme Court "has to date been unable to identify a person responsible," the court said Thursday.
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Thinx settled a lawsuit over chemicals in its period underwear. Here's what to know

The lawsuit says Thinx underwear, long marketed as safe and sustainable, contains harmful chemical substances known as PFAS. The company denies those allegations but will pay up to $5 million.
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U.S. hits its debt limit and now risks defaulting on its bills

The U.S. is undertaking "extraordinary" measures to avoid defaulting on its obligations after the country reached its debt limit on Thursday. Now, a big political fight looms.
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The world's oldest person, Sister André of France, dies at age 118

Born Lucile Randon in 1904, Sister André spent most of her life in religious service as a Roman Catholic nun. The oldest living person is now Maria Branyas Morera of Spain at age 115.
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This 22-year-old is trying to save us from ChatGPT before it changes writing forever

A college kid's mission to prevent misuse of artificial intelligence.
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China records 1st recent population decline as births plunge

China has long been the world's most populous nation, but is expected to soon be overtaken by India, if it has not already.
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A passenger plane with 72 people on board has crashed in Nepal, killing dozens

Rescuers are scouring the crash site for survivors, and Nepal has declared Monday a day of national mourning.
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Yosemite National Park reinstating indoor mask mandate amid ‘high COVID-19 community level’

Yosemite National Park in California is reinstating its indoor mask mandate, citing an increased level of COVID-19 spread.
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Florida man arrested for child porn stash detectives called ‘largest they have ever seen’

A Florida man who was arrested last month has been found to be in possession of a staggering stash of child pornography that detectives have called the "largest they have ever seen."
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Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen chooses Pete Ricketts to fill Ben Sasse’s Senate seat

Republican Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen on Thursday appointed his predecessor, Pete Ricketts, to fill the Senate seat vacated by Ben Sasse.
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Michigan’s Muslim-majority city council approves animal sacrifice for religious purposes

The Hamtramck City Council, whose members are all Muslims, approved the practice, 3-2, Tuesday. 
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Goldman Sachs is laying off as many as 3,200 employees this week

The prestigious investment bank is undertaking one of its biggest rounds of layoffs since the Global Financial Crisis.
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Coronavirus FAQ: How do I avoid catching COVID while flying in 2023?

You'll see testing in some airports these days — it's just like we're going back in time! And speaking of looking back, the things that protected fliers from COVID then are still a good idea.
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American Airlines drops 3 cities from service, blaming pilot shortage

Only a total of eight American Airlines-affiliated planes depart daily from Columbus, Del Rio and Long Beach.
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Wild videos show rhinos charge at tourist safaris in India

Terrifying footage has captured rhinoceroses storming after safari tours in India, forcing drivers to frantically try to outrace them.
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Five Democratic politicians' homes or offices have been shot at in Albuquerque

Authorities already had planned to highlight the attacks — then came word of yet another shooting with a political target.
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Idaho jail will try to accommodate Bryan Kohberger’s vegan diet: report

Latah County Jail staff is trying to stick to his vegan diet, “but we are not going to buy new pots and pans or anything like that.”
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'American Caliph' revisits one of the most dramatic hostage crises in U.S. history

In 1977, gunmen led by a charismatic Muslim leader stormed three locations in Washington, D.C., taking more than 100 people hostage. Journalist Shahan Mufti examines the incident in a new book.
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Dem Rep. Adam Schiff wanted journalist Paul Sperry’s account suspended over reporting on Trump whistleblower, Twitter Files reveals

The journalist in question was Paul Sperry, a Post columnist who in January 2020 wrote an article for RealClearInvestigations about the "whistleblower" behind Trump's first impeachment.
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13 bison were killed in a road accident near Yellowstone National Park

The bison were hit by a semi truck. In the winter months, bison will move toward paved roads to make their travel easier.
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Accused Idaho killer Bryan Kohberger ‘never slept’: neighbor

“He’s normally a very late night person, going to the bathroom and vacuuming at 1 or 12 in the morning,” the neighbor said.
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Mega Millions jackpot hits $785 million in time for the first drawing of 2023

After no ticket matched the six numbers drawn Friday, the $785 million jackpot will proceed to the next ticket drawing Tuesday.
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Russia launches a wave of missiles at Ukraine in a massive New Year's Eve air attack

At least one person was killed and several injured in Kyiv after Russia launched a new wave of missiles against the capital and other cities across Ukraine.
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He lost his legs fighting for Ukraine. But this story is about love through adversity

Sgt. Mykhailo Varvarych, a commander in Ukraine's 80th Airborne Assault Brigade, lost both legs while fighting in Luhansk. He and his fiancée Iryna Botvynska, maintain an unflinching romance.
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The future of migrants in El Paso remains uncertain as border restrictions continue

Migrants have traveled hundreds, if not thousands, of miles to the Mexican border in a search of a better life. Many are turning themselves over to U.S. border authorities and seeking asylum.
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