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Dealers still sell Hyundais and Kias vulnerable to theft, but insurance is hard to get

Some insurance companies have stopped issuing new policies for models that are subject to a high rate of thefts, but consumers are still able to buy the cars.

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The latest to be evacuated from California's floods? Bunnies

Rising rivers are stranding endangered riparian brush rabbits in California. Wildlife officials are searching out and relocating hundreds of them to help protect the species.

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The U.S. has more banks than anywhere on Earth. That shapes the economy in many ways

The U.S. has more than 4,500 banks – more banks than any other country. That huge number of lenders has shaped the economy in countless ways, but it also can pose risks.

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As fentanyl deaths surge, some state lawmakers push back against 'harm reduction'

The Biden administration is embracing health care efforts designed to reduce the deadly impact of fentanyl addiction, but many state legislatures are resisting the "harm reduction" approach.

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Eli Lilly says an experimental drug slows Alzheimer's worsening

In the 18-month trial, people in the early stages of Alzheimer's who received infusions of donanemab showed 35% less decline in thinking skills compared to those given a dummy drug, Lilly announced.

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McDonald's franchises face more than $200,000 in fines for child-labor law violations

Three franchisees operating McDonald's locations in Maryland, Kentucky, Ohio and Indiana collectively had 305 minors working illegally. They are ordered to pay more than $200,000 in civil penalties.

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Tyre Nichols' autopsy reveals brain injuries from blunt force trauma, attorneys say

The family of Tyre Nichols and their attorneys were briefed on his official autopsy results Wednesday, nearly four months after his death.

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Enter Camilla, a modern and complex queen

From mistress, to duchess, to queen, Camilla's progression reflects that of an evolving British culture and tradition.

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Michelle Obama launches a food company aimed at healthier choices for kids

Kids in the U .S. consume a lot of sugar - nearly 53 pounds a year on average. Obama's new food company PLEZi Nutrition, will lower the sugar content and improve nutrition in products aimed at kids.

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El Niño is coming. Here's what that means for weather in the U.S.

Warmer sea waters have many far-ranging effects. In the new pattern, some parts of the U.S. could get relief from drought, while others might see fewer hurricanes.

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It'll take 300 years to wipe out child marriage at the current pace of progress

UNESCO's new report on child marriages shows signs of progress. Yet each year, 12 million girls marry before they turn 18. And the pandemic, climate change and conflict has only made things worse.

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What's at stake for TV and movie writers who went on strike this week

TV writer and Writers Guild of America member Jeane Phan Wong talks about what writers want and what's getting in the way.

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Port Sudan is a refuge for foreigners and families trying to escape the fighting

A look at a trip for Sudan evacuees from Port Sudan to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

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National student assessment has educators and legislators worried

Every four years, the U.S. gets a look at how students around the country are doing in civics and history education. The latest snapshot has educators and legislators worried.

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U.S. anticipates an increase in asylum seekers as Title 42 is set to end

Title 42, which allows the US to reject asylum seekers without a hearing, is set to end May 11. President Biden is sending troops to the border in anticipation of an increase in asylum seekers there.

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Crises like climate change and COVID hamper efforts to curb child marriage

Twelve million girls become brides every year, says a UNICEF report. In recent years, conflicts, climate change and COVID-19 have pushed more families into poverty, driving up child marriages.

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8th-graders' history and civics scores drop on a national test

Jonathan Collins, a professor of political science, public policy and education at Brown University, talks about the so-called "Nation's Report Card" on civics and U.S. history.

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Senator says the Supreme Court should 'take the hint' on code of conduct

Independent Sen. Angus King of Maine talks about efforts to create a binding code of conduct for the Supreme Court.

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JPMorgan Chase banks on its new HQ being 'a destination'

JPMorgan Chase is building a multibillion-dollar headquarters in New York City, designed by one of the most famous architects in the world. The bank hopes it will be a model for a post-pandemic workplace.

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From 'the other woman' to Queen: how Camilla turned her image around

Tina Brown, author of The Palace Papers, talks about Camilla's journey to queen, legitimacy, and how she'll approach the role.

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Trials have become an endangered species. A new effort is trying to change that

Advocates say defendants who go to trial face much longer prison sentences — a so-called trial penalty. It can even lead innocent people to strike plea deals.

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These states are narrowly defining who is 'female' and 'male' in law

LGBTQ advocates say these bills are another attempt to restrict transgender rights. Republicans sponsoring the bills say the definitions are important to keep sex from being conflated with gender.

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Pakistan's trans community shows love for 'Joyland' — but worries about a backlash

The film, which shows a relationship between a married man and a transgender woman, has opened in the U.S.. It's won awards and raves. But in Pakistan's trans community, some see a possible downside.

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1 dead and at least 4 injured in Atlanta shooting. Police say the shooter is at large

One person was killed and at least four others injured after a gunman opened fire in a downtown Atlanta medical office building, police said. The shooter is still at large, police said.

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The Fed raises interest rates again in what could be its final attack on inflation

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by a quarter percentage point Wednesday in an effort to curb persistent inflation. It was the tenth rate hike in 14 months, and possibly the last for a while.

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A meteorologist's Facebook comments about guns and kids alarm his audience

The founder of iWeatherNet, a Facebook page and website that posts updates about Dallas-Fort Worth and Atlanta-area weather, commented about being armed and impatient when a child rang his doorbell.

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Brazil police raid ex-President Bolsonaro's home in COVID vaccine card investigation

Police raided former President Jair Bolsonaro's home, investigating claims of suspected efforts to falsify vaccination records to travel to the U.S. He denies any role in allegedly forging documents.

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This star ate its own planet. Earth may share the same fate

For the first time, astronomers have caught a star in the act of swallowing a planet, providing a glimpse into how the sun may eventually eat up Earth.

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Russia alleges Ukraine tried to attack the Kremlin in a Putin assassination attempt

Russian authorities said Ukraine tried to attack the Kremlin overnight with two drone strikes in an alleged attempt to assassinate President Vladimir Putin.

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'Shy' follows the interior monologue of a troubled teen boy

Max Porter's compulsively readable primal scream of a novel offers a compassionate portrait of boy jerked around by uncontrollable mood swings that lead to self-sabotaging decisions.

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