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In bluegrass, as in life, Molly Tuttle would rather be a 'Crooked Tree'

Molly Tuttle's new album is her third. But in many ways, it's a reintroduction – of her prodigious guitar talent, of her personal story, and to the Recording Academy that decides Grammy Awards.

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In many parts of the northern U.S., it's really cold. Here's how to stay safe

Windchill warnings and advisories are in parts of the northern United States as regions see temperatures settle in the single digits.

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Manufacturer recalls eye drops after possible link to bacterial infections

EzriCare artificial tears are suspected to be the cause of an outbreak of the VIM-GES-CRPA strain of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, which the CDC said is the first outbreak of its kind in the U.S.

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In India, couples begin their legal battle for same-sex marriage

Couples have filed petitions to India's Supreme Court seeking the legalization of same-sex marriage. The decision could make India the second economy in Asia after Taiwan to recognize the unions.

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Texas ice storm leaves hundreds of thousands without power

Nearly 350,000 customers in the state were without power on Thursday afternoon. And one major utility service in the state said it did not know when it would be able to restore power.

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Pentagon says a suspected Chinese spy balloon has been spotted over the Western U.S.

The balloon has been spotted over U.S. airspace for a couple days, The Pentagon decided not to shoot it down due to risks of harm for people on the ground, officials said.

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'Who the hell would want this job?' Not NCAA president Mark Emmert, apparently

NCAA president Mark Emmert is stepping down from his position amid a turbulent time for the organization.

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Amazon reports its first unprofitable year since 2014

The biggest culprit was Amazon hefty investment in the electric automaker Rivian, whose value plummeted last year. Amazon also contends with the need to recalibrate after a pandemic-era upsurge.

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Tate Modern's terrace is a nuisance for wealthy neighbors, top U.K. court rules

For years, tourists have peered into multi-million-dollar apartments from the top of London's busiest art gallery. Britain's Supreme Court says that has to change.

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Beyoncé's Renaissance tour is Ticketmaster's next big test. Fans are already stressed

The first round of tickets to Beyoncé's highly anticipated Renaissance world tour go on sale next week. Ticketmaster is under pressure to avoid a repeat of the Taylor Swift debacle in November.

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A journalist ventures inside one of the world's most notorious terrorist groups

Jere Van Dyk has spent years in Afghanistan and Pakistan, where he got to know leaders of the Haqqani network, responsible for many suicide bombings and kidnappings. His new book is Without Borders.

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Who's most likely to save us from the next pandemic? The answer may surprise you

The South African-based scientist who co-discovered the omicron variant of COVID-19 makes an intriguing argument.

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Sarah Huckabee Sanders will give the Republican response to the State of the Union

Sanders was elected the governor of Arkansas in November. But she is not new to politics. She served as press secretary to President Trump and is the daughter of former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee.

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A single-shot treatment to protect infants from RSV may be coming soon

The illness sends tens of thousands of babies to the hospital each year. If approved, the new injection would be the first broadly available prevention tool.

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House Republicans poised to remove Rep. Ilhan Omar from the Foreign Affairs Committee

Republicans have cited the Minnesota Democrat's past controversial comments about Israel. Omar, who herself has faced anti-Muslim bigotry since taking office, called the move "purely partisan."

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Pakistan is roiled by multiple crises at once, with little end in sight

A storm of global issues, from the Russian invasion of Ukraine to the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan, has exposed and exacerbated Pakistan's political, economic and security fault lines.

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Gunmen destroy 800 ballot boxes in Nigeria in the latest in a series of attacks

Insecurity is a huge issue in Nigeria, with a militant Islamist insurgency in the north east, banditry in the north west and a rise in kidnapping for cash countrywide.

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Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro has applied for a 6-month visa to remain in the U.S.

The ex-president left Brazil for Florida a week before his supporters rioted in Brasilia. Analysts say his special diplomatic visa expired Tuesday, leaving U.S. authorities to decide his legal status.

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Shell reports record profits as energy prices soar after Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Energy companies have been reporting blockbuster profits since last year, after Russia's invasion of Ukraine sent oil prices sharply higher.

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TikTok officials go on a public charm offensive amid a stalemate in Biden White House

The hit video app is facing as existential crisis, and it is hoping promoting its re-organization will help convince Americans that it is independent from its Chinese owner.

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How Asia's ex-richest man lost nearly $50 billion in just over a week

Indian businessman Gautam Adani was a few billion dollars shy of Elon Musk. But he tumbled down the billionaires' list after a U.S. firm accused the Adani Group of pulling off an epic con.

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The Dallas Zoo saga serves as a reminder to remain vigilant, national accreditor says

The disappearance of two emperor tamarin was the culmination of suspicious events at the Dallas Zoo in recent weeks. The CEO of the Association of Zoos and Aquarium calls it a learning moment.

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Congress gears up for another farm bill. Here's what's on the menu

Climate, food stamps, broadband and research dollars are all on the line as negotiations kick off for the 2023 farm bill.

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Japan's conveyor belt sushi industry takes a licking from an errant customer

The public's reaction to reports of one customer defiling utensils at sushi eateries suggests it's a brazen assault on two things of which Japanese are very proud, their sushi and their manners.

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How Groundhog Day came to the U.S. — and why we still celebrate it 137 years later

Punxsutawney Phil predicts more winter ahead. Groundhogs may not have a great track record when it comes to weather forecasts, but experts say the tradition sheds light on our culture and environment.

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How Punxsutawney Phil came to be an authority on the weather

It's Groundhog Day! And while groundhogs aren't always accurate weather prognosticators, they can teach us something about our climate and culture.

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Russia and Ukraine battle daily in the sky. So where are the pilots?

Russia and Ukraine are waging a fierce war in the sky involving missiles, drones and air defense systems. Yet one thing makes this fight distinctive from previous air wars: pilots are extremely rare.

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SNAP recipients will lose their pandemic boost and may face other reductions by March

Congress ended the temporary benefit meant to help low-income households with pandemic-era hardships. A huge increase in Social Security benefits may mean some households see further SNAP reductions.

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Omar Apollo taught himself how to sing from YouTube. Now he's up for a Grammy

Omar Apollo has been nominated for Best New Artist at the Grammys, an accolade that usually takes artists years to achieve. But not for Apollo.

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Tesla slashed its prices across the board. We're now starting to see the consequences

Tesla's recent price cuts continue to reverberate, forcing Ford to follow suit while leaving Tesla owners feeling aggrieved. Here's how the move by the market leader has shaken the car industry.

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