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Live - Iran shrugs off Trump's attack threats, says diplomacy ongoing - Iran says indirect negotiations with the U.S. continue but rules out bending to Trump's demands, even if he orders new strikes. Updated 52m ago

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Hospital beds for the nation's sickest kids are disappearing - Hospitals nationwide are cutting intensive services for kids in critical care. Many cite too few patients, staffing shortages, and money problems. 43m ago

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John Thune's balancing act: Inside his push to save the GOP majority - 43m ago

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DOJ takes steps to charge James Comey again - The DOJ took steps to charge James Comey with leaking information earlier this month, in its third attempt to bring criminal charges against the former FBI director and Trump foe.

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These factors could decide Netanyahu's fate in Israel's election -- Israelis are choosing their next government. The race is wide open, and Benjamin Netanyahu's political fate could hinge on a couple key factors.

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Court dismisses DOJ's request to force California to set aside ballots -- A federal appeals court on Monday dismissed the DOJ's effort to force California election officials to set aside thousands of ballots that the Trump administration claims may have been cast by alleged noncitizens.

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Maurene Comey, James Comey's daughter, was unlawfully fired, judge rules -- Maurene Comey was abruptly fired in July 2025 from her job as a federal prosecutor in the Southern District of New York. She sued the DOJ over her firing, claiming it was unlawful.

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Is the Federal Reserve likely to raise interest rates this week? -- Fed officials will unveil their latest interest rate move this week, following the September rate hike, the first in three years.

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Walter Koenig, actor who played Chekov on "Star Trek," dies at 90 -- Walter Koenig played Pavel Chekov in the original "Star Trek" series and several movies.

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Betting companies cap winners while lavishing losers with rewards -- As online sports betting companies offer extravagant perks to customers who are losing large sums of money, there are also questions about how they treat their biggest winners.

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Video of police being called to youth soccer game draws outrage -- One of the league's directors said the parents were being disruptive, but 3-year-old Nevada's mother said, "They're literally kicking him out of this place because he's good at soccer."

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Judge continues to block Trump from cutting down trees at D.C. golf course -- "The Court earlier stated, 'I am not the Lorax. I do not speak for the trees,'" U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes wrote. "The Court still does not speak for the trees. It speaks only for the rule of law."

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Dollar General overcharged people at checkout for years, FTC says -- The discount retailer routinely charges customers more at checkout than the prices it displays on shelves, price tags and ads, according to federal and state authorities.

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Venezuelan officials allowed Maria Corina Machado to return, Rubio says -- Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Venezuela's interim government told the U.S. "weeks and weeks" earlier that opposition leader Maria Corina Machado could return to the country without interference.

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F-16 uses "headbutt maneuver" to intercept plane near Mar-a-Lago -- A fighter jet intercepted a plane over Palm Beach, Florida, on Saturday afternoon, as President Trump cast an early ballot in Florida's midterm election.

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Jay-Z to headline 2027 Super Bowl halftime show -- The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Monday night that Jay-Z will be the featured performer for the halftime festivities on Feb. 14 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.

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Should you use home equity to pay off credit card debt? Here's when it can backfire.

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Prioritizing paying off debt before retirement? These balances may need different treatment.

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Can paying off debt too aggressively hurt your finances? Here's when it may make sense to slow down.

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How to talk to your parents about end-of-life planning

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Is now a good time to buy gold for retirement? How gold prices can affect a 401(k) rollover decision

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What today's gold prices could mean for your retirement savings

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Can you use a 401(k) to buy gold? What investors should know before rolling over retirement funds

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Microsoft offers buyouts to 60,000 workers as it invests more in AI

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Consumers face scarier Halloween costs this year. Here's why.

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Anthropic files for IPO as it competes for AI dominance

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Trump's oil and gas stocks gained millions during Iran war

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Trump administration to push for new labels on seafood

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Hegseth bans use of nonpublic info for bets on U.S. military ops

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Khanna to campaign in Nebraska with Senate candidate Dan Osborn

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3 more Democrats slated to join summit on political future

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Texas dad deported to Ghana was then forced to go to Mali, he says

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We tested an experimental weight loss drug. The results were "terrifying."

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These documents tell the story of the Cornell rape allegations

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Is Trump Getting Ready to Trade Ukraine for Iran?

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The Myth of Mamdani the Moderate

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The Violent Settlers Bringing Shame on Israel

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The lengths Trump went to for Tina Peters after her sentencing

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Blanche says DOJ is "doing our own research" with Alaska challenge

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Poll finds Democrats still boosted by voters' economic concerns

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Gina Hinojosa says there's "deep disappointment" in both parties

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In Ohio rally, Obama blasts Ramaswamy, GOP over controversial Acton ad

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