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Peloton agrees to pay a $19 million fine for delay in disclosing treadmill defects

The fitness company had received over 150 reports of safety incidents linked to its popular Tread+ machine — including the death of a child — before notifying regulators, a U.S. safety agency said.

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Sony says its PlayStation 5 shortage is finally over, but it's still hard to buy

Over two years after the PlayStation 5 was released, Sony announced the shortage is finally over. Consumers should "have a much easier time" finding a console, an exec said.

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Millions of workers are subject to noncompete agreements. They could soon be banned

The Federal Trade Commission has proposed a new rule that bans the use of noncompete agreements, calling them an exploitative practice that suppresses wages and hampers innovation.

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A stubborn La Nina and manmade warming are behind recent wild weather, scientists say

In a world getting used to extreme weather, 2023 is starting out bonkers. Meteorologists are saying it's typical weather weirdness, with a boost from human-caused climate change.

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'Pineapple express' storm brings more floods and topples trees in California

Another huge winter storm is slamming California's coastal and inland areas with strong winds and heavy rain and snow. It's downed power lines and closed roads, and is linked to at least two deaths.

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How the Jan. 6 committee used TV tactics and dark humor in its case against Trump

Reporter Luke Broadwater says the committee hired a former news producer to hit Trump where it hurt: "His whole career was built on television, and they were able to use that very medium against him."

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Got neck and back pain? Break up your work day with these 5 exercises for relief

Hunching over screens takes a toll. Movement researchers say you can prevent pain from accumulating by taking quick breaks for movement. Here are 5 exercises to try that take a minute or less.

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Investigators reveal new information tying Idaho murders to Bryan Kohlberger

Bryan Kohlberger, a 28-year-old criminology PhD student at nearby Washington State University, has been charged with four counts of first-degree murder and one count of burglary.

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Investigators reveal new information tying Idaho murders to Bryan Kohberger

One of the victims' roommates saw a strange man in the house that night, and a DNA sample from a knife sheath found in a victim's bed appears to be a strong match for Kohberger, investigators say.

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Man charged in Takeoff's death is released on $1 million bond

Patrick Xavier Clark, charged with murder in November fatal shooting of Migos rapper Takeoff in Houston, has been released on $1 million bond.

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Maryland artist chosen to create U.S. Capitol statute of teen who fought segregation

Steven Weitzman will sculpt the bronze statue of Barbara Rose Johns, a 16-year-old who led protests against school segregation in Virginia. It will replace a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee.

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Damar Hamlin shows 'substantial improvement' in the past 24 hours, physicians say

The Buffalo Bills team said Thursday that while Hamlin remains "critically ill," he appears to be "neurologically intact."

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Putin orders a temporary cease-fire in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered Russian forces to observe the cease-fire for 36 hours during Orthodox Christmas, Jan. 6 and 7.

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Bed Bath & Beyond warns that it may not keep operating

The struggling retailer says it's exploring all options, including restructuring and filing for bankruptcy relief.

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Opioid settlement pushes Walgreens to a $3.7 billion loss in the first quarter

Last month, Walgreens finalized a settlement with state and local governments to resolve opioid abuse lawsuits. Despite the legal charge, the company beat Wall Street forecasts.

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Sam Phillips, in a 'Morning Edition' interview, talked about Elvis' first recording

The man who introduced the world to Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash and Jerry Lee Lewis was born 100 years ago. In 1993, former Morning Edition host Bob Edwards talked to Sam Phillips, who died in 2003.

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Sam Phillips, who introduced the world to Elvis and Johnny Cash, would be 100 today

Phillips launched the careers of legends including Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash and Jerry Lee Lewis. The rock and roll pioneer spoke to Morning Edition in 1993, a decade before his death.

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Members of the military will now get 12 weeks of parental leave

The new guidance is for birthing and non-birthing parents, including parents who recently adopted a child and parents who used a surrogate.

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People in Tokyo wait in line 3 hours for a taste of these Japanese rice balls

Onigiri Bongo has served the humble onigiri, or rice ball, for 60 years. The current owner is the widow of the original owner, whom she married after discovering the restaurant as a newcomer to Tokyo.

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These 21 House members didn't vote for Kevin McCarthy. Here's what they want

McCarthy is still short of the votes he needs to be speaker, and it's because of a staunch, anti-establishment, intransigent far-right group that wants government to do a lot less.

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Abortion pills should be easier to get. That doesn't mean that they will be

Changes by the FDA mean patients won't have to schedule in-person exams to get a prescription. That opens the door for more pharmacies to provide the medication. But not everyone will have access.

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America needs carpenters and plumbers. Try telling that to Gen Z

Baby boomers are aging out of jobs they long dominated like builders, farmers, mechanics Young workers aren't clamoring to take their place.

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Looking to watch porn in Louisiana? Expect to hand over your ID

The state's new law went into effect this week with the intent of protecting minors from pornographic content online, according to lawmakers.

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Thousands pour into St. Peter's as the funeral of retired Pope Benedict XVI begins

Bells tolled Thursday for the funeral of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, the German theologian who made history by retiring, as thousands of mourners packed St. Peter's Square.

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8 people are found fatally shot in a Utah home, including 5 children

The eight victims were found when police did a welfare check at the residence, according to a statement by city officials in Enoch, a small town located 245 miles south of Salt Lake City.

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Amazon CEO says company will layoff more than 18,000 workers

The layoffs represent the single largest number of jobs cut at a technology company since the industry began aggressively downsizing last year.

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Allegations against U.S. soccer coach were made by player Gio Reyna's parents

Information about a 1991 incident between Gregg Berhalter and his now-wife were shared with U.S. Soccer by Danielle Reyna, whose son Gio had limited playing time at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

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FBI says two men attacked Washington's electric grid in order to commit a robbery

On Christmas Day, an act of sabotage cut off power for thousands of people near Tacoma, Wash. Federal agents have charged two men with conspiracy, saying they used the outage to rob a local business.

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The House last struggled to elect a speaker 100 years ago. Here's what happened

Both Kevin McCarthy and the nominee for speaker a century ago represented a party establishment regarded with hostility by a potent faction of the party. They became the embodiment of its grievances.

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Iran releases a top actress who was held for criticizing the crackdown on protests

Taraneh Alidoosti, the 38-year-old star of the Oscar-winning 2016 film The Salesman was released from Tehran's notorious Evin Prison nearly three weeks after her arrest.

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