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Woman gets 26 years for helping kill her mother in Bali and stuffing body in suitcase

Heather Mack, who pleaded guilty to helping kill her own mother and stuffing the body in a suitcase during a luxury vacation in Bali in 2014, was sentenced in Chicago.

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Demolition begins at site of deadly Pittsburgh synagogue attack

Demolition got underway at the site of the deadliest antisemitic attack in U.S. history, as part of the effort to reimagine the building to honor the 11 people who were killed there in 2018.

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Maine court puts decision barring Trump from the state's primary ballot on hold

The Maine Superior Court has sent back the secretary of state's decision to remove Donald Trump from the presidential primary ballot. The court says it's waiting on the U.S. Supreme Court to weigh in.

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Several fans treated for hypothermia at the fourth-coldest game in NFL history

A total of 69 people were treated for weather-related conditions including hypothermia and frostbite at Saturday's wild-card game between the Chiefs and Miami Dolphins.

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How social media algorithms 'flatten' our culture by making decisions for us

Filterworld author Kyle Chayka examines the algorithms that dictate what we watch, read and listen to. He argues that machine-guided curation makes us docile consumers.

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With contempt charge on hold, Hunter Biden and House Republicans negotiate testimony

House Republicans are negotiating with attorneys for Hunter Biden to arrange for him to testify before a House Committee.

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U.S. judge blocks JetBlue's acquisition of Spirit, saying deal would hurt consumers

JetBlue, the nation's sixth-largest airline, sought to buy Spirit for $3.8 billion. The judge said "the consumers that rely on Spirit's unique, low-price model would likely be harmed."

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What Palestinians in Gaza may fear even more than Israeli bombardment

In the past three months, 2 million Palestinians have been internally displaced by war. Some far-right Israeli officials want them to leave Gaza altogether — evoking the trauma of past displacement.

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Lawmakers call for IRS scrutiny of Trump-backed nonprofit that aids Jan. 6 rioters

A nonprofit that supports defendants charged in the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection is facing scrutiny over its political activity. "The IRS should investigate this case immediately," said one Congressman.

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Lawmakers call for IRS scrutiny of Trump-backed nonprofit that aids Jan. 6 rioters

A nonprofit that supports defendants charged in the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection is facing scrutiny over its political activity. "The IRS should investigate this case immediately," said one congressman.

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James Webb Telescope detects earliest known black hole — it's really big for its age

Data from the James Webb Space Telescope indicate that a galaxy known as GN-z11 has a supermassive black hole at its center — one that's far more massive than astronomers expected.

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Princess of Wales undergoes abdominal surgery; King Charles to have prostate procedure

Moments after news of Kate's hospitalization was released, Buckingham Palace revealed that King Charles III would undergo a "corrective procedure" next week for an enlarged prostate.

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Kenneth Smith could be the first person executed with nitrogen gas. He spoke with NPR

Smith rarely speaks with reporters about surviving a lethal injection execution in 2022. But he talked with NPR about the state's plans to try again, this time with a new method: nitrogen gas.

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Up First briefing: U.S. strikes Houthis again; improve your mental health in 2024

The U.S. Navy carried out a third round of strikes against Houthi militants in Yemen. Life Kit has practical advice for improving your mental health in 2024.

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Affluent Chinese have been moving to Japan since the COVID lockdowns

Middle and upper-class Chinese are joining a migration wave to Japan.

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Amid scrutiny, Boeing promises more quality checks. But is it enough?

The aircraft maker is under renewed pressure to strengthen quality management across its production lines. But critics say a fundamental cultural shift is needed.

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The self-proclaimed 'Bipolar General' is waging war on the stigma of mental illness

Maj. Gen. Gregg Martin led troops in Iraq while a second battle front opened inside his own mind. Now retired, he's fighting to break down the military taboo on getting help.

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Could lab-grown rhino horns stop poaching? Why we may never know

When a group of startups set out to solve an age-old problem with new technology, they met unexpected resistance from conservationists who saw the idea as misguided at best — and dangerous at worst.

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Bobi's 'oldest ever dog' title is in question as Guinness World Record investigates

The Portuguese pooch was said be 31 years when he died last October, far outlasting dogs of the same breed, which often live half that age. Now, experts have doubts about the validity of those claims.

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Tobacco use is going down globally, but not as much as hoped, the WHO says

In 2022, there were about 1.25 billion tobacco users ages 15 and older, down from 1.36 billion in 2000. But countries around the world had set a bigger goal.

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Case brought to Supreme Court by herring fishermen may gut federal rulemaking power

The court is considering whether to scrap nearly 40 years of precedent in a case that could weaken federal agencies' power to regulate everything from the environment to guns.

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What to know about January's annual drug price hikes

Spoiler: There are some decreases this year, too. Here's an overview of the changing prices and what to make of them.

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Next up, New Hampshire: Where the race for the GOP nomination stands after Iowa

The lead that polls predicted former President Donald Trump would have in this Republican primary season has only expanded through his campaign.

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Italy's regulations on charities keep migrant rescue ships from the Mediterranean

The Ocean Viking has been impounded, as Italy targets charity groups that operate vessels in the Mediterranean Sea looking for migrants and refugees in distress.

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Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley, oldest member of Senate, hospitalized with infection

Grassley, 90, will return to work "as soon as possible following doctors' orders," his office said in a statement. The statement did not give any additional details about his condition.

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ABC News cancels its Republican primary debate due to not having enough participants

ABC News said candidates Donald Trump and Nikki Haley did not confirm their participation by the deadline. Haley said she wants to face off against either Trump or President Biden in her next debate.

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'Say Something' tip line in schools flags gun violence threats, study finds

A new study in Pediatrics shows that an anonymous tip line for students is catching some gun threats before they can escalate. It is part of an effort to treat gun violence as a public health problem.

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France and Qatar announce a deal to deliver medicine to Israeli hostages in Gaza

France and Qatar said they had brokered a deal between Israel and Hamas to deliver medicine to hostages in Gaza, as well as additional aid to Palestinians in the besieged territory.

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After second place finish in Iowa's caucuses, DeSantis sets sights on South Carolina

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis told South Carolina voters he is best positioned to beat former president Donald Trump over their former governor, Nikki Haley, who placed third in the Iowa Caucus.

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An emotional Christina Applegate receives a standing ovation at the Emmys

The Dead to Me actor made a rare public appearance Monday night, after announcing she was diagnosed with MS.

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