Pilot Madison Marsh becomes first active-duty Air Force officer to win Miss America title

Madison Marsh became the first active-duty Air Force officer to be crowned Miss America when she flew ahead of the competition during the illustrious pageant Sunday night.


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Texas surgeon, who served on local school board, and two young children killed in plane crash

Dr. Heath Smith and his two kids, 6 and 8, died when the small aircraft crashed in a pasture in Parker County near the town of Poolville, the Texas Department of Safety told the Wise County Messenger.


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16-year-old girl missing after leaving Georgia home in pajamas, a sweatshirt but no shoes

The teen disappeared after leaving her home wearing nothing but her pajamas and a sweatshirt following a suspected "psychotic episode."


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A volcano erupts in Iceland, sending lava flowing toward a nearby town

A volcano in southwestern Iceland erupted for the second time in less than a month, sending lava snaking toward a nearby community and setting at least one home on fire.


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Brutal cold adds another layer to Republicans' final push in Iowa

As the Republican presidential hopefuls have made their closing arguments in Iowa, they've also had to make another argument: to convince voters to come out Monday in dangerously cold temperatures.


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A cold snap could swipe the spotlight in low-drama Iowa caucuses

Besides being first, Iowa's caucuses have marketed the element of surprise. Since their start in 1972, the caucuses' big story has most often been news because it caught many in the media off guard.


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Louisiana ‘demon’ teen sentenced to life in prison for carjacking, dragging 73-year-old grandma to her death

"We put away the demons now. And the future demons, they better look out because the DA's office is not playing anymore."


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Indonesia’s Mount Marapi erupts again, leading to evacuations of at least 100 residents

Indonesia’s Mount Marapi erupted again on Sunday, spewing smoke and ash high into the air, but no casualties were reported.


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Taiwan's China-skeptic ruling-party candidate wins presidential election

Lai Ching-te of Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party is Taiwan's new president-elect, after a three-way election that will determine the self-ruled island's future stance towards China.


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No turning back: The largest dam removal in U.S. history begins

The next big phase of the Klamath River Dam removal started this week. It's the largest dam removal in U.S. history and is expected to last through 2024.


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Body of skier retrieved from Idaho backcountry after avalanche

Authorities in Idaho on Friday located and retrieved the body of a man who was caught in an avalanche while backcountry skiing with two other men who were rescued the previous day.


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Supreme Court to decide whether cities can ban homeless from public areas

The ruling applies to nine western states, including Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon and Washington.


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TikTok food critic Keith Lee abruptly cuts short California Bay Area tour, says it’s not for ‘tourists right now’

Instead of the food, Lee directed his criticism at the issues plaguing the city following his first-hand experience.


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The FAA is tightening oversight of Boeing and will audit production of the 737 Max 9

Regulators say they're increasing control of Boeing production after a panel blew off a 737 Max 9 jet, and will re-examine whether the company can be trusted to assess the safety of its own planes.


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DOJ to seek death penalty for gunman in Buffalo supermarket mass shooting

Federal prosecutors said Friday that they will seek the death penalty against a white supremacist who killed 10 Black people at the Tops supermarket in 2022.


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$300 million worth of ads have hit voters ahead of the first GOP primary contests

Super PACs play an outsized role in this election's ad-buying spree so far. Nikki Haley and groups supporting her have spent the most, while she's become Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis' biggest target.


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As China looms large, two opposing visions face off in Taiwan's election

The two parties that have historically dominated Taiwanese electoral politics are trying to sell voters their visions of the island's future – starting with the issue of China.


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This week's news quiz separates the winners from the losers. Which will you be?

Barbie lost the Golden Globe, a plane lost a door, Tiger Woods and Nike lost each other, and Chris Christie decided not to lose. There were also some winners this week.


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As car insurance continues to rise, U.S. inflation ticks up in December

Overall CPI in December was up 3.4% from a year ago. The cost of motor vehicle insurance rose 1.5% in December from November, marking a 20.3% increase compared to the previous year.


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Ron DeSantis wanted to be like Trump. Now he's trying to prove he's not to win Iowa

The Florida governor molded himself in Trump's image as he rose in national prominence. Now he has the hard task of being just Trump enough without being Trump himself.


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Advocates work to get Native American voters registered in the key state of Arizona

Ahead of 2024 elections, voting advocates in the swing state of Arizona are aiming to boost voter registration strategies for Native voters, as they still face barriers to the ballot.


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Taiwan deals with lots of misinformation, and it's harder to track down

As Taiwan heads to an election, false information on social media has been picked up by TV networks — much of it appearing to originate from Taiwan itself.


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A top U.N. court opens hearings on genocide charges against Israel

Judges at the International Court of Justice on Thursday opened two days of legal arguments in a case filed by South Africa accusing Israel of genocide in its Gaza war. Israel rejects the allegation.


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As conflict on Israel's northern border grows, residents agonize over whether to stay

The pace of attacks across the Lebanon border has quickened since a strike in Beirut killed a Hamas official. Some residents have vowed to stay. Others wonder whether it's time to move away for good.


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Don Scott becomes first Black speaker in Virginia Legislature's 400-year history

Del. Don Scott, a rising star among Virginia Democrats with a unique personal story, was voted in as speaker of the Virginia Statehouse.


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California lawmakers to consider ban on tackle football for kids under 12

California law already bans full-contact practices for high school and youth football teams during the offseason and limits them to two practices per week during the preseason and regular season. 


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Boeing CEO admits error, says mid-air blowout ‘can never happen again’

Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun acknowledged errors by the U.S. planemaker as more than 170 jets remained grounded for a fourth day, telling staff the company would ensure an accident like the mid-air Alaska Airlines panel blowout "can never happen again."


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Wife accused of poisoning husband’s soup at urging of scammer posing as soap opera star Thorsten Kaye: ‘I’m a wonderful cook’

The mom admitted to texting who she believed was the soap star but said she didn't hurt her husband.


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Headless woman drained of blood ID’d 13 years after being dumped in California vineyard: ‘Just creepy’

“I’ve seen some pretty gruesome crime scenes and this was just … it was creepy."


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Ron DeSantis appears unfazed as protester storms stage chanting ‘no oil money’ at Iowa town hall: ‘That was a mistake’

The disrupter was able to unfurl a medium-sized banner in front of the White House hopeful before being quickly ushered off the stage at the Des Moines event moderated by Fox News hosts Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum. 


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The FAFSA rollout has been rough on students. The biggest problem is yet to come

The Education Department has made a big mistake with this year's FAFSA — one that could cost students financial aid they're entitled to. It's now grappling with how to implement a fix.


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Here are important dates on the 2024 election calendar

The presidential nominating contests kick off with voting in Iowa on Jan. 15. That's followed by New Hampshire on Jan. 23. Here are some more key dates for this year's election calendar.


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China launches a satellite over Taiwan, days before island's election

China routinely ramps up its intimidation toward Taiwan before any elections because Beijing claims it has control over the self-ruling Asian island.


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Up First briefing: Congress announces new spending deal; Lloyd Austin's hospital stay

Congress reaches a deal to fund the government through the end of the fiscal year to avoid a shutdown. Defense Sec. Austin's secretive hospital stay raises questions.


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Before a door plug flew off a Boeing plane, an advisory light came on 3 times

The auto pressurization light came on during three recent flights involving the same plane, the National Transportation Safety Board said. Some plane components are being sent to an NTSB lab.


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Don't let your resolutions wash away. Tips to turn a slow start into progress

If you made a New Year's resolution but are struggling to get started or are already wavering, you may need to refine your goal and nail down a plan to get there. Try this evidence-based approach.


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4 things to know about Taiwan's 'crucial' election — and where the U.S. fits in

Analysts say the presidential election will be "crucial" for the future of the Asian island and its relationships with both the United States and China.


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First U.S. lunar lander in more than 50 years rockets toward the moon

The first U.S. lunar lander in more than 50 years rocketed toward the moon Monday, launching private companies on a space race to make deliveries for NASA and other customers.


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As police lose the war on crime in South Africa, private security companies step in

Experts have warned that the South African police are losing the battle against crime and that has led those citizens who can afford it, to turn to a booming private security industry.


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20-mile backup as Polish truckers blockade border in standoff with Ukrainian drivers

In a gesture of wartime support, the European Union has exempted Ukrainian truckers from EU limits on how many drivers can enter Europe. Polish truckers say that's destroying their businesses.


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Disgraced priest Alex Crow, who fled to Italy with ‘groomed’ 18-year-old, removed from priesthood by Vatican

“The Archdiocese of Mobile has received notice that the laicization of Alex Crow is complete, effective immediately.”


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Owner of LA bakery targeted by mob of 100 looters angered at rampant street takeovers: ‘Nobody gets punished for anything’

"These street takeovers in Compton have been getting worse and worse."


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President Biden was unaware for days that Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin was hospitalized: report

President Biden was unaware for days that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin had been hospitalized, according to a report. Biden, 81, was finally informed Thursday afternoon by National security advisor Jake Sullivan that Austin had been hospitalized on Monday, Jan. 1, sources told CNN. Austin was admitted into Walter Reed National Military Medical Center due to...


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Michigan woman ‘mindblown’ after over $900K lotto win: ‘Thought something was wrong’

She bought the ticket on Nov. 16 at a liquor store in Romeo, Michigan, about 40 miles north of Detroit. 


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Biden tries to fan the flames of Jan. 6 as Republicans mock ‘fake insurrection’

President Biden offered a meek echo of his mud-slinging rant against former president Donald Trump as he marked the anniversary of the 2021 Capitol riot on social media Saturday.


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The new Jeffrey Epstein files have set off a fresh round of conspiracy theories

Epstein, who died by suicide while awaiting trial on federal sex-trafficking charges, is a favorite of conspiracists because of his ties to the wealthy and powerful and speculation about his death.


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3 novel legal arguments by Republicans that threaten the Voting Rights Act in 2024

Republican state officials are advancing new legal arguments in the courts that threaten to erode the Voting Rights Act's protections against racial discrimination in the election process.


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Prince Andrew allegedly got ‘daily’ massages while staying for ‘weeks’ at Epstein’s Palm Beach mansion: docs

"Prince Andrew spent weeks with us."


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Sen. John Fetterman slams ‘pinko’ Harvard, calls Israel beacon of ‘progressive ideals’

Fetterman also told Semafor that "Israel is really a beacon of the kind of values, the American values and progressive ideals, that you want to see."


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Epstein butler reveals Trump dined at pedo’s Florida mansion — as victim tried to depose ‘key person’ Bill Clinton: docs

Butler Juan Alessi told attorneys that he had dinner with Trump at Epstein’s Palm Beach mansion and met Clinton on the financier's plane.


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