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The DOJ will review Memphis police policies following the death of Tyre Nichols

The review, which was requested by Memphis officials, will examine the department's use of force and de-escalation policies. At least 10 officers were involved in the deadly encounter with Nichols.

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Adidas reports a $540M loss as it struggles with unsold Yeezy products

In October, Adidas cut ties with Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, over the rapper's antisemitic remarks. The company's inability to sell his popular Yeezy line of shoes helped batter earnings.

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States rake in billions from recreational pot sales. That didn't sway Oklahoma voters

Voters in the state turned back a ballot measure that would have legalized adult recreational marijuana. By one estimate, totals for taxes on medical and recreational use reached $3.7 billion in 2021.

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2 more eyedrop brands are recalled due to risks of injury and vision problems

The FDA posted recall notices for certain eyedrops distributed by Pharmedica and Apotex, including an over-the-counter product, Purely Soothing 15% MSM Drops, "that could result in blindness."

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'The Angel Maker' is a thrilling question mark all the way to the end

In Alex North's skilled hands, this narrative that juggles so many elements becomes a very cohesive, enthralling ride into some of the darkest corners of extreme religiousness and human nature.

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How we went from near record savings to record debt in just two years

U.S. consumers had one of the highest savings rates on record in 2021 and credit card debt was plummeting. Now our savings is gone and debt is surging. What happened?

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As state-run police expand into Jackson, some welcome the help. Others see racism

To help combat Jackson's per capita murder rate, which is one of the worst in the country, the state Legislature expanded the reach of the Capitol Police. City leaders say they've been sidelined.

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How a civil war erupted at Fox News after the 2020 election

After Fox News projected Joe Biden would beat Donald Trump in the key state of Arizona, network stars turned on their own journalists, documents made public in a $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit show.

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A woman raised an alligator from a hatchling as a pet. Now it's nearly 8 feet long

Texas Parks and Wildlife officials say that the woman in Caldwell County, Texas, treated the alligator as a pet. She named it Tewa.

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Germany moves toward restrictions on Huawei, as Europe sours on China

Germany said Tuesday it is reviewing tech suppliers such as China's Huawei and ZTE, whose equipment is used in Germany's 5G networks. Europeans are starting to favor a tougher stance on China.

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2024 Republican presidential candidates: A list of who is or may be running

Republicans face a likely crowded field for the chance to challenge President Biden, who is expected to announce he's running for reelection. Here's who's in and who's thinking about a 2024 run.

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Moderna's COVID vaccine gambit: Hike the price, offer free doses for uninsured

Once U.S. stockpiles of COVID-19 vaccine run out, Moderna says it might charge as much as $130 per dose, but give people who lack health insurance a break. Critics say that's not enough help.

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South Korea says again that Kim Jong Un has 3 children, and the eldest is a son

Questions about the dynastic ruler's children and possible succession scenario arose with the apparent second child's repeated appearances in public in public in recent months.

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Rural communities want to tap federal funding. But it's hard to know where to start

The USDA has hired people to help small communities tap the complex web of programs for money they need to address big problems. But that help is only available in select areas.

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Ukraine's government says it wasn't involved in the attacks on Nord Stream pipelines

An adviser to Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the reports are based on "anonymous conjecture but not real facts." The attacks, he said, are "devoid of tactical sense."

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Elon Musk apologizes after mocking laid-off Twitter employee with disability

The billionaire owner of Twitter apologized after publicly questioning a Twitter employee's query about whether he had been laid off and speaking dismissively of that employee's disability.

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Mississippi Senate OKs bill that expands police in majority-Black state capitol

Supporters of the bill say they are trying to improve public safety in Jackson but critics say the bill is a paternalistic attempt to intrude on local decision-making and voting rights in the capital.

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Ben Savage, star of '90s sitcom 'Boy Meets World,' is running for Congress

Ben Savage, 42, is running as a Democrat to represent District 30 in California. The seat is being left vacant by Rep. Adam Schiff.

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An oil CEO who will head climate talks this year calls for lowered emissions

Sultan al-Jaber told energy industry power players on Monday that the world must cut emissions 7% each year and eliminate all release of methane.

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The City of Memphis says it has completed its investigation into Tyre Nichols' death

Nearly 20 hours of new footage and audio, along with accompanying documents, will be released to the public on Wednesday afternoon, officials say.

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Railway transport safety is failing. These lawmakers have a plan to help

Another headline-grabbing trail derailment in the span of a month has legislators urging stricter safety regulations for railway workers.

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Senate Republican Leader McConnell slams Fox and Tucker Carlson for Jan. 6 portrayal

McConnell joins U.S. Capitol Police Chief Tom Manger and Democrats in slamming Carlson's portrayal of the Jan. 6 attack. Carlson began a two-part show series on the insurrection Monday night.

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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warns inflation fight will be long and bumpy

Speaking before the Senate Banking Committee, Powell warned the central bank may have to raise interest rates even more, sending stock markets sharply lower.

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Can insects have culture? Puzzle-solving bumblebees show it's possible

A new study in PLOS Biology finds that bumblebees can learn to solve puzzles from each other — suggesting that even invertebrate animals may have a capacity for 'culture.'

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NYC Mayor Eric Adams is telling stores to have customers remove their face masks

"We are putting out a clear call to all of our shops: Do not allow people to enter the store without taking off their face mask," the mayor said. A flurry of questions ensued.

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An explosion in Bangladesh's capital Dhaka kills 14 and injures more than 100

Firefighters are carrying victims out of the wreckage on stretchers. Officials are investigating the cause of the blast. Two other recent explosions were blamed on gas leaks.

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DOJ sues to block JetBlue from buying Spirit Airlines, saying it will curb competition

The Biden administration sued on Tuesday to block the $3.8 billion purchase, saying the deal would reduce competition and drive up air fares for consumers.

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A jet that experienced deadly turbulence may have had 'trim issues,' the NTSB says

Officials say the business jet may have experienced problems with its stability before it hit roughness that caused the death Dana Hyde, a passenger who served in prominent posts for two presidents.

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Two Americans kidnapped in Mexico are found dead, two alive

The governor of the state of Tamaulipas, where the four Americans were kidnapped at gunpoint on Friday, said only two were found alive. Of them, one is injured.

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California will cut ties with Walgreens over the company's plan to drop abortion pills

California Gov. Gavin Newsom said that the state would halt business with Walgreens after the pharmacy giant agreed to stop distributing mifepristone in some red states amid legal pressure.

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