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The upper middle class is now the largest income group in the U.S. -- America's middle class is shrinking, but not because people are getting poorer. Instead, more households are climbing the ladder, new research suggests.

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Iran war to throttle oil flows even if Strait of Hormuz reopens soon -- Shipping companies would take at least two months to resume operations in the Persian Gulf following a ceasefire in the region, according to the Eurasia Group.

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New details about Epstein's lenient plea deal revealed in DOJ files -- While Epstein was on work release from a Florida jail nearly 20 years ago, he had sex in a vehicle in the prison parking lot, according to a FBI interview.

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Social media driving teens toward steroids, extreme body transformations -- Behind some of the viral physiques lies a troubling trend: the use of a powerful drug never approved for humans.

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Trump, top officials share new details of rescue of U.S. airmen from Iran -- President Trump and top national security officials shed new light on the daring rescues of two American airmen who were shot down over Iran last week.

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Supreme Court clears path for dismissal of Steve Bannon's conviction -- The Supreme Court issued an order that paves the way for Steve Bannon to have his contempt of Congress conviction dismissed.

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Artemis II crew breaks distance record, begins moon flyby -- Artemis II astronauts are making history as they travel farther from Earth than any humans in history and conduct a moon flyby.

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Mysterious pod of killer whales never seen before visits Seattle -- Three orcas that had not previously been recorded in the Seattle area have delighted whale watchers with several visits.

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Inside the daring mission to rescue a U.S. airman downed in Iran -- The U.S. sent over 150 aircraft to beat Iranian forces in the race to find the missing F-15E weapons systems officer.

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4 killed in Alabama car crash during pursuit by state trooper -- The driver was trying to elude the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency's highway patrol on a rural road in southeast Alabama's Pike County when the crash occurred late Friday night. -- Apr 5

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Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 5, 2026 -- On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman and retired Gen. Frank McKenzie join Ed O'Keefe. -- Apr 5

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Artemis II crew take new photo of far side of the moon -- The crew of NASA's Artemis II mission captured a new image of the far side of the moon, which the agency released Sunday.

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What NASA is looking for in the coming days as Artemis II loops around the moon -- NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman outlined the most critical moments he expects in the coming days as Artemis II astronauts continue their journey around the far side of the moon.

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Secret Service investigating overnight gunfire near White House -- No injuries were reported and a suspect was not located following a search of the area, the Secret Service said. -- Apr 5

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See which stores are open and closed for Easter 2026 -- Some major retailers and other stores will close their doors on Easter, so it's best to plan ahead. Here's what to know. -- Apr 5

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