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Did you know? Alan Greenspan and Ayn Rand were close friends

Alan Greenspan and Ayn Rand are pictured in the Oval Office on Sept. 4, 1974, after Greenspan

One of the most intellectually important relationships in the life of the late Fed chair Alan Greenspan was with his close friend, the formidable novelist and libertarian thinker Ayn Rand.

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2 students in custody after shooting at high school in Philippines kills 3

In this photo taken from a video, students react after a shooting incident at the San Jose National High School in Tacloban city, Philippines Monday, June 22, 2026. (James Daantos via AP Photo)

An investigation is underway to determine the cause. Police said the suspects claimed they were bullied at school.

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Supreme Court allows a ruling that ends a tool to protect minority voters in 7 states

Demonstrators hold a sign saying "PROTECT MINORITY VOTING RIGHTS" outside the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., in 2025.

The Supreme Court has left in place a ruling that strikes down a key tool for enforcing Voting Rights Act protections for voters with a disability or an inability to read or write in seven states.

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8 things to know about the gut microbiome and keeping yours healthy

In healthy people, the specific makeup of the gut microbiome can vary considerably based on geography, lifestyle, diet, genetics and other factors.

Wellness influencers often talk about fixing a broken gut microbiome. And marketers sell tests and supplements to fix your gut health. Here's what what the evidence really shows about gut health.

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Alan Greenspan, the legendary former Federal Reserve chair, dies

Former Federal Reserve Chair Alan Greenspan delivers the keynote address at the IMF Statistical Forum/Statistics for Policy Making in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 18, 2014. Greenspan died on Monday at age 100.

During his chairmanship, Greenspan was celebrated as possibly the best central banker in history. But later, his reputation was tarnished by the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression.

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UK PM Keir Starmer resigns. And, US and Iran agree to roadmap for final deal

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation on Monday. And, the U.S. and Iran have agreed to a "roadmap" to reach a final deal within 60 days.

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Keir Starmer announces resignation as UK prime minister

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Monday he is stepping down as leader of the governing Labour Party and will leave office within weeks, scarcely two years after being elected in a landslide.

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Despite state bans, abortions have almost doubled. The reason? Pills via telehealth

A coordinator at the Massachusetts Medication Abortion Access Project in Somerville, Mass. shows the two medications that can be mailed to patients who have received a prescription through a telehealth consultation.

States that have banned abortion are suing to stop mailing of abortion pills over state lines. But the telehealth providers say no matter the outcome, they can adapt, and so will their patients.

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An AI proxy war could reshape Congress — before Congress reshapes AI

Scott Kwiatkowski from takes part in a demonstration at the Utah State Capitol to oppose the construction of a data center in the state on May 23, 2026 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Support and opposition to artificial intelligence is drawing tens of millions of dollars of spending during the midterm election cycle.

The massive spending and heated rhetoric in midterm races reflect the AI industry's political fault lines and competing visions of what the future should look like.

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Voters weigh what kind of Democrat they want for Utah's new, blue Congressional seat

Candidate handouts are displayed at an event for candidates running to represent Utah

The reliably Republican state has its first blue-leaning seat and Utah Democrats are excited for the pickup opportunity. They just have to make it through the competitive primary, first.

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U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer steps down, Vance and senior Iranian officials meet in Switzerland for high-stakes nuclear talks, Trump's Iran ceasefire faces new questions as Congress returns.

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U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces resignation

The U.K. will have its seventh prime minister in 10 years. Keir Starmer is stepping down. His likely successor is the outgoing Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham.

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Australian police uncover 3 tons of cocaine

In this photo provided by the Australian Federal Police, a man, center, is arrested by police in Londonderry in western Sydney, Friday, June 19, 2026.

The drug was found on June 19 in plastic tubs buried in bunkers hidden beneath three shipping containers. Two Sydney residents were arrested. They face potential sentences of life in prison.

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China hits back at U.S. sanctions restricting its exports to American defense firms

The U.S. and Chinese flag at the Great Hall of the People prior to the state dinner of President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping on May 14, 2026, in Beijing.

China on Monday announced sanctions on 10 American military-related companies in response to a recent U.S. move that bars some leading Chinese tech companies from defense contracts.

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A larger World Cup had some worrying the competition would suffer. It hasn't

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This year's edition of the FIFA World Cup continues to be thrilling with unexpected performances from tournament first-timers and surprising results from some of the favorites.

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Colombia Election: Right-wing Abelardo de la Espriella wins, initial count shows

Presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella of the opposition Defenders of the Motherland movement.

Colombia wakes up to a sharp political turn to right as Abelardo de la Espriella's preliminary victory redraws the country's path on security, economy, and peace.

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Leading Lebanese conservationist dies after Israeli airstrike on her home

Mona Khalil, a Lebanese ecologist activist, looks at a turtle in the southern Lebanese port city of Tyre in August 2002.

Mona Khalil died Friday after an Israeli airstrike hit her beachside home two weeks ago. She's credited with creating a conservation movement in southern Lebanon to protect sea turtle nesting grounds.

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Trump threatens to 'hit Iran very hard again' while Vance in Switzerland for talks

U.S. Vice President JD Vance, right, meets with Pakistan

President Trump has threatened further attacks on Iran while Vice President Vance attended talks with Iranian officials in Switzerland on Sunday.

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Ukrainian attacks prompt Russian-held Crimea to halt civilian gasoline sales

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Officials in Russia-occupied Crimea suspended civilian gasoline sales Sunday as Ukraine ramped up attacks on fuel supplies on the Black Sea peninsula.

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Trump claims vandals damaged D.C. Reflecting Pool, and says it will be drained again

Visitors watch as National Park Service employees use vacuums to clean the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, Saturday, June 20, 2026, in Washington.

The president posted on Truth Social claiming vandals slashed the pool's lining and poured chemicals into the water, saying arrests have been made. He provided no evidence for his claims.

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Week in politics: continued negotiations with Iran; G7 summit; Reflecting Pool issues

There continues to be uncertainty over negotiations. At the same time, the Trump administration continues to aggravate allies.

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Colombia runoff vote shaped by security fears and conflict warnings

Aerial view of billboards inviting Colombians to vote for presidential canditate Abelardo de la Espriella, of the Salvadores de la Patria movement (R), and for Ivan Cepdepa, of the Pacto Historico Political Party, in the upcoming presidential election in Cali, Colombia, on June 17, 2026.

Voters head to a runoff in Colombia Sunday between candidates offering sharply different approaches to armed groups, with the frontrunner calling for intensified military action over peace talks

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A new survey on dads found that 9 out of 10 had a surprising reaction to fatherhood

From left: Dr. Nilay Mahajan with his wife, Dr. Charu Srivasta, and their daughter, Tarini; Manik Seghal with his son, Gunagyaa; and Ajas Ahmed, his wife, Reshma, and son, Naseer.

Men are traditionally thought of as providers for their children. But a report that interviewed thousands of fathers found them embracing another role.

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Freed from Cambodia's scam compounds, trafficking victims face a new crisis

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Cambodia's crackdown on scam centers has created a secondary crisis: thousands of stranded foreign workers are now roaming the streets of Phnom Penh.

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Want to improve your agility? Try these 'explosive power' exercises

The sit-to-stand movement, demonstrated above, is one way to hone your explosive power, or your body

These simple movements combine speed and strength to train your body's ability to rapidly generate force. They can also help prevent injury and boost agility.

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DOJ memo stokes fear among disability advocates of a return to institutionalization

The exterior of the Robert F. Kennedy Department of Justice building is pictured on May 4, 2021, in Washington, D.C.

The Justice Department's opinion challenges civil rights protections that have long treated the institutionalization of disabled Americans as a last resort.

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Opinion: Algae doesn't care about our party lines

A National Park Service employee uses a vacuum to clean the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

President Trump's beautification project of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has become plagued with a robust algae bloom, despite a $14 million investment and a coating of "American flag blue."

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These nuns spent a lifetime helping others. In their last years, who will help them?

Sister Mary Consolata Nakawooja assists an elderly nun as she takes tea at the Little Sisters of St. Francis premises in Nkokonjeru, Uganda.

The sisters of Uganda are teachers, health-care advocates and more. Those who are in their twilight of their life need help. Who will come to their aid?

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Fighting persists in Lebanon despite a ceasefire as U.S.-Iran deal is under threat

Smoke rises to the sky following an Israeli military strike in southern Lebanon as seen from northern Israel, Friday, June 19, 2026.

Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon on Saturday killed at least seven people, including two children, hours after reports emerged of a ceasefire agreement.

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Palestinian-American kids find inspiration, and escape, on the soccer pitch

Omar Almashni during an evening practice with the Palestino Soccer Academy at Frank D Zaccaria Memorial Park in Woodland Park, New Jersey, on Saturday, June 6, 2026.

A dozen miles away from the World Cup games in New York/ New Jersey Stadium, Palestinian-American kids turn to soccer as an escape from the realities of war.

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