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CBS is developing its first Black daytime soap opera in 35 years

The series, currently titled The Gates, will follow the lives of a wealthy Black family in a posh, gated community. There's no word yet about when the show will air or who will star in it.

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U.S. court convicts ex-president of Honduras of aiding drug traffickers

Former President of Honduras Juan Orlando Hernández has been found guilty on charges relating to drug trafficking and weapons possession, in a trial by jury in New York.

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What's next for the Alec Baldwin 'Rust' case after film's armorer was found guilty?

Special prosecutors face an uphill battle in trying to convict the actor over the tragic death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, a former federal prosecutor says.

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The State of 'Shrinkflation': Why Biden called out skimpy bags of potato chips

The term is relatively new, but companies have long hidden price hikes in plain sight by changing package sizing. Now the debate is getting political.

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Las Vegas Aces make WNBA history as first team to sell out season tickets

The Las Vegas Aces have accomplished a first in women's sports, selling out of season ticket memberships for 2024.

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Photos from demonstrations around the world on International Women's Day

Protesters decried the wage gap, poor maternity leave and unequal access to education. And some used the occasion to call for a cease-fire in Gaza and the release of the remaining Israeli hostages.

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What to expect at the Oscars: The bomb, the bombshell, and the possible comeback

The Motion Picture Academy hopes that more popular films, an earlier showtime, and increased diversity among nominees will lead to higher viewership.

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George Santos, ejected from House and facing fraud trial, will run again in N.Y.

George Santos, disgraced and ejected from the House, says he will seek office again on Long Island. He'll face Rep. Nick LaLota in the GOP primary.

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Takeaways from Biden's SOTU; Trump poised to take control of RNC

President Biden made the case for his reelection during the State of the Union address. The Republican National Committee chooses new leadership today.

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An Israeli responder's work on Oct. 7 shows the challenges of investigating atrocities

Israel says Palestinian attackers committed sexual violence on Oct. 7. Some accounts of rape were substantiated by a U.N. report, but the allegations continue to face intense scrutiny.

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What to know about the political debate around daylight saving time

At least 29 states have considered legislation related to daylight saving time, including making it permanent year-round. But those laws won't take effect until Congress makes it legal.

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For April's eclipse, the disparity between 'meh' and 'OMG' may be driving across town

Lots of urban areas will be either in or adjacent to the path of totality for the eclipse on April 8. Experts advise getting into this path, as even a 99% partial eclipse is nothing like a total one.

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Miami-Dade County moves to evict Miami Seaquarium

Miami-Dade County has accused the operators of the Seaquarium of improperly caring for the grounds and animals. In August, the tourist attraction was under fire after the death of Lolita the orca.

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Meet the woman who helped libraries across the U.S. 'surf the internet'

Jean Armour Polly was inducted into the Internet Hall of Fame in 2019 for evangelizing computers in public libraries, the precursor to the internet being offered as a core service in those spaces.

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Domestic violence may leave telltale damage in the brain. Scientists want to find it

Traumatic brain injuries from intimate partner violence are common, and potentially more severe than those seen in sports.

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From rogue flooring to lactating worms, this news quiz is weird

Why was the Oscars carpet champagne? Why is some subterranean worm-amphibian making milk? What's next for the American Samoa guy? Are there any records left for Caitlin Clark to break? Find out!

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Biden spars with Republicans on border security during State of the Union

The speech — as well as the response — reflect how difficult the border issue has become ahead of the 2024 presidential election.

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We watched the State of the Union with one undecided voter. She wasn't that impressed

Karen Seagraves is the kind of independent voter President Biden's campaign hopes to win over this election year. Here's how she saw last night's State of the Union address.

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5 takeaways from President Biden's State of the Union address

President Biden used the high-profile speech to draw a contrast with his 2024 likely opponent, former President Donald Trump. He hit on the economy, abortion, the Mideast and the border.

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Mexico City's long-running water problems are getting even worse

Reservoirs that furnish a large part of the Mexican capital have fallen to historic lows, as low rainfall, climate change and mismanagement exacerbate the problem.

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Investigators narrow search into cause of deadly Florida condo collapse in Surfside

A federal team continues to focus on construction flaws in the pool deck as it investigates the collapse of the Champlain Towers South condominium in Surfside, Fla. in 2021 which killed 98 people.

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It's time to move your clocks forward — and to check if your car is being recalled

Federal regulators call the week before clocks change "Vehicle Safety Recalls Week." It's a reminder to check on NHTSA.gov or the SaferCar app to see if your car has been recalled.

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A decade later, parents of Chinese passengers on MH370 still ask about their children

Friday is the 10th anniversary of the disappearance of flight MH370. The Boeing 777 left Malaysia bound for Beijing with 239 people on board, but took a sharp turn south and fell off the radar.

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Judge denies Donald Trump's request to delay $83.3 million payment to E. Jean Carroll

Judge Lewis A. Kaplan said any financial harm to the Republican front-runner for the presidency results from Trump's slow response to the late-January verdict in the defamation case.

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Key moments from Biden's 2024 State of the Union address you may have missed

In his State of the Union address Thursday, President Biden highlighted key achievements of his first term and made the case that voters should give him a second. Here are six highlights.

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Biden touts economic 'comeback' in election-year pitch to skeptical voters

President Biden used his State of the Union speech to highlight economic gains and draw a contrast with his GOP opponents. Polls shows many voters give Biden low marks for his economic stewardship.

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Read President Biden's 2024 State of the Union address

Read President Biden's 2024 State of the Union speech as prepared for delivery.

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Alluding to Trump, Biden calls out Republicans 'bragging' about abortion bans

In a likely foreshadowing of Democrats' messaging this fall, President Biden called out those who enabled the overturning of Roe v. Wade and asked voters to give him a Democratic Congress.

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TSA unveils a prototype self-service airport checkpoint security screening system

Passengers at the Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas will be the first to use a new prototype airport security system, which has been compared to the self-checkout at a grocery store.

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Steve Lawrence, singer and half of popular stage duo Steve & Eydie, dies at 88

Steve Lawrence, a singer and top stage act who as a solo performer and in tandem with his wife Eydie Gorme kept Tin Pan Alley alive during the rock era, died Thursday.

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