Alana Wise
Stories
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National
Why does Puerto Rico have its own Olympic team?
It all boils down to rules set by the International Olympic Committee.
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Sports
Australia dashes U.S. women's water polo gold medal dreams
The women's team was hoping to secure a record-breaking fourth straight gold medal in the Summer Games.
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Politics
Harris campaign raises $36 million in 24 hours after announcing Walz as running mate
The multi-million dollar figure adds to Harris' record-shattering fundraising haul.
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Politics
'Midwestern Nice' and 'Fun Dad' posts abound after Tim Walz is named VP pick
Walz's Midwestern-dad humor has endeared Harris supporters to the Minnesota governor and father of two, whose national visibility has been on the rise since Harris took over the Democratic ticket.
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National
Airlines could soon be banned from charging fees for seating families together
The Biden administration has sought to eliminate airline "junk fees," which are unexpected and obscured additional costs on travel tickets.
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Politics
Trump's planned address to Black journalists convention sparks backlash
Former President Donald Trump will address journalists at the NABJ convention in Chicago. Many, however, have questioned the decision to offer a platform to the Republican nominee.
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National
Cardboard beds have returned to the Olympics. What do they do?
Cardboard beds are one of the Olympics' latest green innovations. But not all the athletes are fans.
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National
Lou Dobbs, the controversial Fox News host, has died
The longtime Fox contributor was 78 years old.
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Science
A man is caught attempting to smuggle 100 live snakes into China in his pants
The man's bizarre smuggling attempt included many non-native species of snakes stuffed into his pants, according to China's customs authority.
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Arts & Life
This portrait of Dolley Madison might be the first photo of a first lady
The National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C., acquired the circa 1846 daguerreotype, which depicts Dolley Madison in her later years, at some point in her 70s.
