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The Impact Of War

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Why flu cases are surging this season. And, protests erupt in Iran over the economy

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Why do we make New Year's resolutions? A brief history of a long tradition

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A little boy gave her hope for her foster daughter's future

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In one year, Trump pivots fentanyl response from public health to drug war

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National Guard arrives in New Orleans for 1st New Year's since Bourbon Street attack

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CIA behind strike at Venezuelan dock that Trump claims was used by drug smugglers, AP sources say

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Kennedy Center renaming prompts a new round of cancellations

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Trump administration says it's freezing child care funds to Minnesota

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Federal appeals court judge is accused of bullying her clerks

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Undercover for the holidays: Some of our favorite spy novels

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Many farmers are going into 2026 on the brink

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For those who help the poor, 2025 goes down as a year of chaos

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Pipe bomb suspect told FBI he targeted U.S. political parties, memo says

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Heavy snow, strong winds and extreme chill sweep from the Midwest to the East Coast

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Jeffrey R. Holland, next in line to lead Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, dies at 85

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Disability rights advocate Bob Kafka dead at 79

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The cultural works becoming public domain in 2026, from Betty Boop to Nancy Drew

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