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Harris is taking the lead on gun violence prevention. Will she reach young people?

Vice President Harris has been holding events at the White House and around the country on gun violence prevention. It's part of an effort to reach young voters and voters of color.

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'Cozy' relationship between Boeing and the U.S. draws scrutiny amid 737 Max 9 mess

The latest safety lapse at Boeing renews concerns about the company's influence in Washington, and whether federal regulators have delegated too much of their oversight authority to its employees.

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Driven to distraction: New rules limit those humorous state highway signs

The Federal Highway Administration tells states to cut back on word play that can confuse drivers.

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Iran's regional flashpoints are increasing. Here's what to know

Pakistan and Iran have traded cross-border rocket attacks, stoking fears of widening conflict even farther.

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In this Oklahoma town, almost everyone knows someone who's been sued by the hospital

U.S. hospitals face growing scrutiny over aggressive debt collection tactics. At one community hospital, few patients get financial aid when they can't afford to pay. Many more are taken to court.

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From things that suck to stars that shine — it's the weekly news quiz

This week, we saw the Iowa caucuses suck up news coverage, an ancient space entity suck in stars, and low temps suck the charge from Teslas. Were you paying attention?

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A defiant Trump is on display in the first week of E. Jean Carroll's defamation case

Carroll, a writer, sued Trump in 2019, accusing him of ruining her reputation when he called her a liar and denied her accusations of sexual assault.

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What campaign ads tell us about the state of the 2024 election ahead of New Hampshire

Nikki Haley is acting like Ron DeSantis isn't even in the race anymore — and DeSantis' campaign isn't spending on ads at all. Here's a breakdown of their closing arguments before Tuesday's primary.

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Trump looks to New Hampshire to put primaries to bed

The former president has been in the Granite State almost every night this week, touting his 30-point victory in Iowa's caucuses. He's counting on New Hampshire's voters to help him win big.

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War in Gaza drove them from their homes. Now, many Palestinians can't even find tents

Nearly 2 million people have been displaced in Gaza, many living without sanitation, adequate food or water. Now, tents and materials to make shelters are in short supply, and prices are soaring.

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Netanyahu says he told U.S. that he opposes Palestinian state in any postwar scenario

The Israeli prime minister spoke just a day after U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Israel would never have "genuine security" without a pathway toward Palestinian independence.

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Hunter Biden agrees to private deposition with House Republicans

The House Oversight Committee announced Thursday that the two parties have agreed for Hunter Biden to sit for a deposition on Feb. 28.

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SpaceX launches 4 people for a private mission to the International Space Station

The mission, Ax-3, is the third time Houston-based Axiom Space has sent paying passengers to the I.S.S. During 16 days of orbit, the all-European crew will conduct 30 experiments and public outreach.

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Apple Watch users are losing a popular health app after court's ruling in patent case

The ability to measure blood oxygen levels is dropping from the Apple Watch Series 9 and Watch Ultra 2. Apple is making the change to comply with a ruling by the International Trade Commission.

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A transforming robot is about to land on the moon, where it will die

A Japanese space agency manager calls it "a breathless, numbing 20 minutes of terror!" The process includes ejecting a robot onto the lunar surface, to take photos of the moon lander.

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Over 580,000 beds are recalled after dozens of injuries

More than a half a million beds sold at retailers like Walmart and Wayfair are under recall because they can break during use, which has resulted in dozens of injuries.

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Congress races against the clock – and the weather – to fund the government

The Senate has approved a stopgap funding measure to keep the full federal government funded until early March. The House is expected to vote later today.

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Home schooling is surging, but lax regulation can leave kids vulnerable to abuse

Homes schooling is now America's fastest growing form of education, but Washington Post reporter Peter Jamison notes, "It's remarkable how little oversight there is of home-schooled children."

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Kids of color get worse health care across the board in the U.S., research finds

From neonatal and primary care to emergency medicine, kids got lower quality care than their white peers, researchers find. Disparities include longer waits and less pain medication after surgery.

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Justice Department report finds 'critical failures' in response to Uvalde attack

The Justice Department's critical incident review comes more than a year and a half after the gunman killed 19 children and two teachers at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas.

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Up First briefing: Pakistan attacks Iran; Maine court holds Trump ballot decision

Pakistan announced this morning it launched strikes against Iran in response to Iranian attacks earlier this week. A Maine court has put on hold the decision to bar Trump from the primary.

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Power line falls on car during Oregon ice storm, killing 3, authorities say

The storm hit the northwest corner of the U.S. as much of the rest of the country coped with bitter weather that in some places put electricity supplies at risk.

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The RNC wants Republicans to embrace early voting. Trump's rhetoric makes it tough

Republican officials want GOP voters to embrace the habit of early voting. But the Republican Party needs its voters to overcome a stigma created by Republicans.

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As Gaza's communication blackout grinds on, some fear it is imperiling lives.

For days, much of the Gaza Strip has been without cell phone and Internet access. The laws of war were written well before the world wide web, but some see communication as a fundamental right.

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They flocked to build China's cities. Now builders are aging with little retirement

A booming migrant workforce helped propel China's growth in the past four decades. Now those workers are approaching retirement age and straining local governments and social services.

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The 3 ingredients for fun: an expert's formula for experiencing genuine delight

Catherine Price, author of The Power of Fun, unpacks why it can be so difficult for adults to have fun, and how people can find ways to incorporate fun into their life.

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Dejan Milojević, the Golden State Warriors assistant coach, has died at 46

Milojević was in his third season with the Warriors. He was a head coach in his native Serbia for eight years and won three MVPs in the Adriatic Basketball Association as a player.

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Pakistan launches retaliatory airstrikes on Iran after Tehran attack

Pakistan launched retaliatory airstrikes early Thursday on Iran allegedly targeting militant positions, a deadly attack that further raised tensions between the neighboring nations.

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U.S. military launches another barrage of missiles against Houthi sites in Yemen

The strikes were launched from the Red Sea and hit more than a dozen sites. They follow an announcement that the U.S. has put the Houthis back on its list of specially designated global terrorists.

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Prosecutor in the TV studio attack is shot dead in Ecuador's most dangerous city

César Suárez was also in charge of the Metastasis case involving an Ecuadorian drug lord who allegedly received favorable treatment from judges, prosecutors, police officers and high officials.

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