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‘Unabomber’ Ted Kaczynski died by suicide in prison medical center, AP sources say
The 81-year-old Kaczynski was found unresponsive in his cell at the Federal Medical Center in Butner, North Carolina around 12:30 a.m. on Saturday.
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Brittney Griner is confronted by a right-wing media ‘provocateur’ at airport
A right-wing YouTube personality filmed his encounter with the WNBA star and her Phoenix Mercury teammates at the Dallas airport on Saturday.
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Trump charged over classified documents in 1st federal indictment of an ex-president
The indictment carries unmistakably grave legal consequences, including the possibility of prison if Trump's convicted.
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When will air quality improve? A lot is riding on the wind
Experts say the weather pattern could change by early next week, and stress the need to take precautions until then.
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Purple is the new red: How alert maps show when we are royally … hued
"Red is the color of alert, of stop signs. Purple is the next color in the spectrum, from yellow, to orange, to red." - Information designer Giorgia Lupi, partner at Pentagram
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Florida woman who fatally shot neighbor appears in court, sheriff releases details of racist threats
Authorities say a white Florida woman accused of shooting and killing her Black neighbor told investigators she felt threatened by the victim and her young children.
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Wade Goodwyn, longtime NPR correspondent, dies at age 63
Wade Goodwyn had one of public radio's most recognizable voices but it was his rich writing and keen observations that made him a listener favorite over decades at NPR.
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GOP set to encourage early voting, mail balloting after years of opposite messaging to its voters
After years of criticizing mail voting and so-called ballot harvesting as ripe for fraud, Republicans at the top of the party want to change course.
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Supreme Court rules in favor of Black voters in Alabama redistricting case
The Supreme Court has issued a surprising ruling in favor of Black voters in a congressional redistricting case.
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Book bans are on the rise. Biden is naming a point person to address that
Book bans in schools can violate federal civil rights laws if they create a hostile environment for students. The Education Department will have a new point person to talk to
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Pat Robertson, televangelist and a leader of the religious right, dies at 93
Pat Robertson founded the Christian Broadcasting Network. He also hosted The 700 Club and drew controversy for comments that were often seen as anti-gay and racially insensiti
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How to stay safe from the smoke that’s spreading from the Canadian wildfires
From particulate matter to the AQI, here's what you need to know to protect yourself as the smoky haze settles over much of the East Coast.
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Smoky haze blanketing U.S., Canada could last for days as wildfires rage, winds won’t budge
Across the eastern U.S., officials warned residents to stay inside and limit or avoid outdoor activities again Thursday.
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The Iron Sheik, charismatic former pro wrestling villain and Twitter personality, dies at 81
The Iron Sheik, whose real name was Hossein Khosrow Ali Vaziri, grew up in Iran.
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Justice Jackson reports flowers from Oprah, designer clothing as Thomas delays filing disclosure
The details of gifts given to Jackson were among the reports provided by most members of the court in their annual filings.
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