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What is the 'axis of resistance' of Iran-backed groups in the Middle East?

There have been questions about how Iranian-backed forces in the "axis of resistance" may influence the Israel-Hamas war. The network of forces is "a kind of NATO for militant groups," an expert says.

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Confederate monument melted down to create new, more inclusive public art

A project in Charlottesville, Va. seeks to upend the narrative around the statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee that was the center of deadly white nationalist protests there in 2017.

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Suspect in killing of a Maryland judge who presided over divorce case is found dead

The suspect in the shooting death of Washington County Circuit Court Judge Andrew Wilkinson was found dead in a wooded area not far from where the shooting unfolded, ending a weeklong manhunt.

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Rep. Mike Johnson is the next Speaker of the House. What do we know about him?

New Yorker writer Jonathan Blitzer gives a deeper lens into Johnson, a conservative who refused to certify the 2020 election results. Blitzer also talks the influence of Rep. Jim Jordan.

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Millions of American families struggle to get food on the table, report finds

17 million U.S. households were food insecure in 2022. That's 3.5 million more than the prior year. Families with children and people of color experienced higher than average rates of food insecurity.

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Special counsel urges court to reimpose Trump gag order in election interference case

Special counsel Jack Smith is arguing that the former president continues to try to intimidate witnesses on social media and in his public statements.

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A federal judge says Georgia's political maps must be redrawn for the 2024 election

A judge is ordering Georgia to draw new congressional and state legislative maps after finding the current maps illegally discriminate against Black voters.

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At least 27 people are dead after Hurricane Otis plowed into Mexico's Pacific coast

Four people were missing as tens of thousands of residents in damaged homes without electricity awaited help more than a day after Otis roared ashore in Acapulco.

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Maine officials say 18 people were killed and 13 injured in Lewiston mass shooting

Authorities in Lewiston, Maine say at least 18 people were killed when a gunman attacked a bowling alley and a local bar in the city of Lewiston, Maine, on Wednesday.

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The U.S. economy posted stunning growth in the third quarter — but it may not last

Gross domestic product surged from July to September as Americans opened their wallets big time, but there are doubts about how long this blistering pace of growth can last.

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Is it true or not? Israeli group FakeReporter fact checks while seeking shelter

A former Israeli combat soldier runs a nonprofit out of his in-laws' front yard that fact-checks posts on social media about the Israel-Hamas war in real time.

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Afghan girls' education advocate is freed from Taliban prison

Matiullah Wesa was arrested and spent 215 days in prison. He has been outspoken in his demands for girls to have the right to go to school. The Taliban bar girls from school beyond the sixth grade.

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Up First briefing: Maine mass shootings; dwindling fuel complicates Gaza aid

Maine police are searching for a person of interest after a series of mass shootings last night. The U.N. says it can't continue to distribute aid in Gaza without more fuel.

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Death toll in Gaza approaches 7,000 as aid groups raise alarm about fuel

Aid groups are escalating their warnings that a lack of fuel has reached a critical point across Gaza. The U.N. agency providing relief to Palestinians says it could run out of fuel within a day.

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Feeling the pinch of high home insurance rates? It's not getting better anytime soon

Homeowners in Florida, like other states, are seeing their home insurance rates soar. Multi-billion dollars disasters like hurricanes, tornadoes and wildfires have led insurers to hike premiums.

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This teacher shortage solution has gone viral. But does it work?

State and federal governments have made hundreds of millions of dollars available to pay for Grow Your Own teacher programs. But researchers say it's unclear whether they actually work.

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Who is Mike Johnson? An ardent conservative who embraces far-right policies

The new House speaker opposes abortion rights and same sex marriages. He's also an ally of former President Donald Trump and refused to certify the 2020 presidential election results.

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TikTok returns to the campaign trail but not everyone thinks it's a good idea

As another major election inches closer, Democrats are navigating how TikTok fits into their 2024 campaign strategy, as the social media platform continues to be a top destination for young Americans.

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U.S. Postal Service touts crackdown on postal crime with hundreds of arrests

Law enforcement officials have made more than 600 arrests since May in a crackdown launched to address crime, the Postal Service announced Wednesday.

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UAW and Ford reach a tentative deal in a major breakthrough in the auto strike

The UAW reached a tentative labor agreement with Ford, although it still needs to be signed off by UAW's Ford leadership and then ratified by its full member

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Police say they are investigating multiple active shooter events in Lewiston, Maine

Maine State Police ordered residents in the state's second-largest city to shelter in place Wednesday night because of an active shooter situation.

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New Clarence Thomas ethics questions about forgiveness on luxury RV loan

In August, The New York Times reported that Anthony Welters, a wealthy friend of Thomas's, loaned him $267,000 to buy the RV.

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How many friends do Americans have? A survey crunched the numbers

A study released this month from the Pew Research Center has delved into what friendship in the U.S. looks like, and just how much they mean to us.

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The Middle East crisis is stirring up a 'tsunami' of mental health woes

The Israel-Gaza conflict is likely to leave people in the region struggling with trauma-related mental health symptoms for a long time to come.

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North Carolina lawmakers approve maps creating gains for the GOP in Congress

North Carolina Republicans gave final approval Wednesday to new political districts that are likely to hand the party more seats in Congress next year.

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Sam Bankman-Fried will testify in his defense in what may be the gamble of his life

The former FTX CEO, who is accused of orchestrating one of the largest financial frauds in history, plans to testify in his own criminal trial in a major gamble to avoid prison time.

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Here's how Americans feel about climate change

The majority of Americans think climate change will kill and displace a large number of people in the U.S. in the next 30 years, according to a survey by the Pew Research Center.

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Japan's Supreme Court hands down a landmark transgender rights decision

The court ruled unanimously that compulsory sterilization surgery for people who seek to legally change their gender is unconstitutional.

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Looking for 'nomance': Study finds teens want less sex in their TV and movies

A University of California Los Angeles survey study shows that Generation Z is much more interested in seeing stories about platonic relationships than those featuring sex and romance.

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Jonathan Majors' trial for assault and harassment charges rescheduled again

Jonathan Majors was arrested after an alleged domestic dispute in March. The Creed III actor pleaded not guilty to four counts. His trial has been rescheduled.

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