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What's next for Fox News now that Rupert Murdoch has stepped down?

In Network of Lies, author Brian Stelter describes behind-the-scenes turmoil at Fox News following the 2020 election, and speaks to the network's future under the leadership of Rupert's son Lachlan.

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GOP rifts boil over in exchange between Reps. McCarthy and Burchett

Tensions among House Republicans boiled over in a physical altercation between former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and Rep. Tim Burchett, one of the members who voted to oust McCarthy from the job.

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New climate change song aims to give hope in dark times

NPR Tiny Desk contest winner Quinn Christopherson, drag queen Pattie Gonia and world-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma hope "Won't Give Up" will be sung at climate change rallies and in concert halls.

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Can little actions bring big joy? Researchers say 'micro-acts' can boost well-being

A new citizen-scientist research project aims to test whether daily moments of awe, kindness and gratitude can make a real impact. Early results are promising. And it's not too late to join the study.

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A major Los Angeles freeway has been closed indefinitely

One of the largest freeways going in and out of downtown Los Angeles is closed indefinitely

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The Republican field is getting smaller. Here's what that means for beating Trump

Tim Scott and Mike Pence have dropped their bids for president, and the next GOP debate in less than a month will likely feature an even smaller stage, but Trump is still the far-and-away frontrunner.

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A UN gathering on addressing plastic waste draws a variety of voices

A UN gathering in Kenya seeks to address the huge problem of plastic waste. But some at the talks are skeptical of solutions put forth by fossil fuel and plastic industries.

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Gaza's largest hospital digs a mass grave as Israeli bombardment continues

Hospitals without fuel to power generators, including Al-Shifa and Al-Quds in northern Gaza, are effectively out of service, as patients and displaced people seek shelter and care options diminish.

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The UN's Guterres calls for an 'ambition supernova' as climate progress stays slow

"Inch by inch progress will not do," United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said. A new report found that nations' plans still fall far short of what's needed.

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House will vote on Speaker Mike Johnson's plan to avert a government shutdown

Johnson is pushing through a plan that will require significant Democratic support in order to pass,

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As gasoline prices fall, U.S. inflation cools to 3.2%

Consumer prices last month were 3.2% higher than the month before — a smaller annual increase than the previous month. A sharp drop in gas prices in October helped to offset rising rents.

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Up First briefing: Supreme Court ethics code; what climate change costs the U.S.

The Supreme Court's ethics code is a notable first, but doesn't have an enforcement mechanism. A sweeping federal report assesses the economic and social impact of climate change on American life.

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House stalls impeachment of Homeland Secretary Mayorkas for handling of immigration

Hard-right Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene forced a vote on impeaching Mayorkas to the floor, but eight Republicans joined with Democrats to vote 209-201 to send Greene's resolution to committees.

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Despite historic raises, many autoworkers are voting 'no' on Big 3 record contracts

After a six-week strike, the United Auto Workers union reached record contract deals with Ford, General Motors and Stellantis. But as workers vote on the deals, some say it's not enough.

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The legendary designer of the DeLorean has something to say about Tesla's Cybertruck

Giorgetto Giugiaro, the legendary car designer behind the DeLorean DMC-12, weighs in on Tesla's Cybertruck and its polarizing design.

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Biden and Xi are meeting for the first time in a year. Here are 5 things to watch

From Taiwan to fentanyl, Joe Biden and Xi Jinping have plenty to sort through when the two meet face-to-face for the first time in a year.

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Tough housing market is luring buyers without kids and higher incomes

A report from the National Association of Realtors shows the average home buyer this past year had a six-figure income. Others face challenges in a period of high prices and costly home loans.

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Climate change affects your life in 3 big ways, a new report warns

Climate change costs tens of billions of dollars each year, hurts Americans' health and disrupts everyday life, including how we work, eat, play and mourn, according to a major new assessment.

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Taller cars and trucks are more dangerous for pedestrians, according to crash data

Vehicles with higher front ends are more likely to cause fatalities in crashes with pedestrians than smaller cars and trucks, according to new research from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

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Nepal's government bans TikTok, saying it disrupts social harmony

The government said that to make social media platforms accountable, it has asked the companies to register and open an office in Nepal, pay taxes and abide by the country's laws and regulations.

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Thousands in Mexico demand justice for LGBTQ+ figure found dead after death threats

Jesús Ociel Baena was the first openly nonbinary person to assume a judicial post in Mexico, breaking through barriers in a country where LGBTQ+ people are often targeted with violence.

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Lung cancer survival rates rise, but low screening rates leave many people at risk

A new survey finds more people are surviving lung cancer and racial disparities are shrinking. But unless it's caught early, lung cancer still has a low survival rate.

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Escaped murderer Danilo Cavalcante charged with more crimes from his time on the run

Cavalcante was charged with felony counts of burglary, criminal trespass, theft and possession of a firearm as well as a number of misdemeanor charges including theft and receiving stolen property.

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UAW workers at major Ford and GM truck plants vote no on record contract deals

Big 3 autoworkers are voting on the record contracts that emerged after the six-week auto strike. While the overall tallies so far favor the deals, a majority voted no at two major truck plants.

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Maryanne Trump Barry, former president's sister and a retired federal judge, dies

Until her retirement in 2019, Barry was a senior judge on the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, a level below the Supreme Court. The cause of death was not immediately clear.

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Teens wrote plays about gun violence — now they are being staged around the U.S.

Around 250 young playwrights wrote and submitted work as part of the annual contest, Enough! Plays to End Gun Violence. Six were chosen as finalists and had their work performed.

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'Coup' by lawfare: Guatemalan president-elect on attempts to keep him from power

Bernardo Arévalo, who won the Guatemalan presidency by a landslide, says what is happening in his country is a "coup in slow motion."

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The Supreme Court is now adopting a code of ethics for justices

The U.S. Supreme Court is adopting a code of ethics for its justices — a first — amid mounting criticism of gifts and trips from wealthy benefactors to certain justices.

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Many say it's a bad time to buy a house. So who's still going for it?

85% of Americans say it's a "bad time" to buy a house. So who's still buying in the current market? An annual survey from the National Association of Realtors offers some insight.

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Hadrian's Wall was damaged when the Sycamore Gap tree came down, analysis finds

The preservation group Historic England says it passed news of its analysis on to Northumbria Police, which has now made at least four arrests linked to the case.

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