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The Brooklyn Nets suspend Kyrie Irving for at least 5 games for an antisemitic post

Basketball star Kyrie Irving posted a clip on Twitter from a film that contained false and antisemitic comments. The post has since been deleted and Irving now faces a suspension of at least 5 games.

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Gabby Petito's family files a wrongful death suit against Moab

Family members of the 22-year-old woman whose boyfriend admitted to killing her last year have filed a suit against the Moab Police Department, claiming their negligence led to her death weeks later.

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The FBI warns of a 'broad' threat to synagogues in New Jersey

The alert was posted after officials discovered an online threat directed broadly at synagogues in New Jersey, a law enforcement official said.

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U.S. court says a pageant can exclude transgender women in its competitions

Anita Green sued Miss United States of America claiming the pageant's eligibility rules, which require contestants to be "natural born females," violate Oregon's anti-discrimination law.

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Ethiopia's truce is a step toward ending civil war, but there are reasons for caution

The Ethiopian federal government and Tigray rebels signed a peace deal. But one major player in the conflict, Eritrea, wasn't involved in the talks.

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Glaciers from Yellowstone to Kilimanjaro are predicted to disappear by 2050

A new report says glaciers in a third of UNESCO World Heritage sites will disappear. Two-thirds of glaciers in the heritage sites can be saved — but only if carbon emissions are cut quickly, it says.

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The EPA awards grants to monitor air quality in communities hurt by pollution

Dozens of projects will receive millions to boost monitoring near industrial sites. The Biden administration wants to focus on environmental justice in communities impacted by decades of pollution.

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How documentary-style films turn conspiracy theories into a call to action

A conspiratorial film claiming liberal activists are stuffing ballot drop boxes with fraudulent votes has been repeatedly debunked, but some Republicans are mobilizing around its false claims.

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Taking lessons from 2020, thousands of election deniers are now working the midterms

New York Times reporter Alexandra Berzon says election deniers are joining the electoral process at the precinct level. Their hope is to remake the machinery of American elections.

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Día de los Muertos takes on new meaning in Uvalde

Día de los Muertos, honors loved ones who have passed, the holiday resonated in Uvalde, Texas with a deeper degree of tragedy this year after the community lost 19 children and two teachers last May.

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Ready to toss out your pumpkins? Here's how to keep them out of the landfill

The U.S. produces billions of pumpkins each year, most of which end up in the trash when Halloween ends. From composting them to putting them out for wildlife to eat, here are some recycling ideas.

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CDC issues new opioid prescribing guidance, giving doctors more leeway to treat pain

The updated recommendations seek to course correct after guidelines from 2016 were criticized for harshly limiting access to needed pain medication.

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Why Western leaders are warily watching the German leader's trip to China

As German Chancellor Olaf Scholz heads to China to meet with President Xi Jinping on Friday, he is under political pressure at home, and from Washington, to rethink Berlin's relationship with Beijing.

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Prosecutors rest in Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy trial of Oath Keepers members

The defendants are Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes and four other members of the far right group.

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Faulty air bags trigger a warning not to drive 276,000 older Dodge and Chrysler cars

The warning came after air bags apparently exploded in three more cars, killing the drivers. Affected models include Chargers and Chrysler 300 sedans from the 2005 through 2010 model years.

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10 books to read to learn about women's plight in Iran

The latest uprising in Iran is about much more than mandatory hijab. We've complied a list of books that offer insight into the lives of Iranian women and what is happening in their country.

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The U.S. is trying to mend ties with Venezuela. One big reason? Oil

The Biden administration has extended an olive branch to Venezuela. It might sway Caracas to resume talks with the opposition for elections, and eventually let Venezuelan oil back on the world market.

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Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan shot and wounded at rally

Pakistan's former prime minister, Imran Khan, has been shot and wounded during a massive demonstration in the eastern part of the country.

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North Korea launches multiple missiles, triggering alerts in Japan and South Korea

Wednesday's launches marked the first time a North Korean missile had flown over the de facto maritime border separating the two Koreas since the Korean War ended in an armistice in 1953.

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Pakistan's former prime minister is shot in the foot as he campaigns for new elections

Imran Khan, who claims he was ousted in a conspiracy involving the United States, suffered an injury when a gunman opened fire on his convoy in Punjab province.

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Biden gives speech on the state of democracy ahead of the midterms

President Biden gave an 11th hour pitch to voters on threats to democracy ahead of the midterm elections, using the backdrop of the Capitol to make his case.

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Tesla's first European factory needs more water to expand. Drought stands in its way

The manufacturing plant is in the east German state of Brandenburg, one of the most water-scarce regions of the country. Residents fear an expansion would lead to a water shortage.

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Countries hit hardest by climate change need much more money to prepare, UN says

Impacts from global warming hit the world's poorest countries hardest, although they're responsible for a relatively small share of climate emissions. They need more money to protect against risks.

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Right-wing groups spend millions of dollars on ads targeting transgender kids

America First Legal, an organization launched by former Donald Trump aide Stephen Miller, is the group behind many of the political ads.

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Justice Department reports on sexual assaults by federal corrections employees

The report urges an overhaul in the way the Bureau of Prisons works to prevent and investigate sexual abuse by prison employees against women in their custody.

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New district maps could help Democrats in the upcoming election

In a few key battleground states, new district voting maps may help Democrats pick up some state legislative seats in this midterm election.

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Two days of North Korean missile tests increase tensions. Ethiopia and Tigray agree to a cease fire. And, Biden sounds the alarm on the state of democracy.

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Ethiopia and Tigray have agreed to a cessation of hostilities

After two years of catastrophic and brutal conflict, Ethiopia's warring sides have agreed to a permanent cessation of hostilities.

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Paul Pelosi's attack stirs lawmakers' fears over their own safety

Following the attack on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband, lawmakers, some of whom have experienced their own threats, are expressing concern for their safety and that of those close to them.

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Ukrainian soldiers are picking up new skills — even from YouTube — to fight Russia

As the war has changed over the months, Ukrainian soldiers have had to adapt quickly and learn new skills — even if it means figuring out how to fire anti-tank missiles by watching YouTube videos.

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