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Politics
Facial expressions spoke volumes when mics were muted in the presidential debate
In a presidential debate, the split screen shot of the candidates — with one candidate speaking and the other reacting non-verbally — can easily become the story of the debate.
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Politics
Trump and Harris will meet face-to-face for the first time on the debate stage
Trump and Harris didn't directly interact while he was in the White House and she was in the Senate. She debated fellow vice presidential candidate Mike Pence in 2020.
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National
Team USA finished 3rd in the Paralympic medal count. Here are the highlights
The U.S. placed third in the overall medal count, behind China and Great Britain. Here's a look at some of Team USA's athletic accomplishments, from winning streaks to historic firsts.
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National
Ali Truwit swims to Paralympic silver a year after losing her leg in a shark attack
Ali Truwit's lower leg was amputated after a shark bit her during a post-graduation trip last May. This week, the 24-year-old won two Paralympic medals and set two new American records.
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Politics
After a study found toxic metals in tampons, lawmakers are pressing the FDA to act
Members of the Democratic Women's Caucus are urging the FDA to address concerns about the safety and regulation of tampons after a study found heavy metals, including lead, in many popular products.
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Arts & Life
Beloved 'Russian spy whale' Hvaldimir is found dead under mysterious circumstances
A beloved beluga whale with a mysterious past was found dead in the waters of Norway over the weekend. Admirers are paying tribute as authorities investigate.
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Food
Top dog Joey Chestnut beats his archrival and his own hot dog-eating world record
Joey Chestnut faced off against Takeru Kobayashi in a Netflix showdown on Monday. Chestnut downed 83 hot dogs and buns to Kobayashi's 66 in 10 minutes, beating his own world record from 2021.
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National
An American researcher drowns after a Viking replica ship sinks off Norway's coast
A Viking replica ship capsized several days into its journey from the Faroe Islands to Norway. Five crew members survived, but researcher Karla Dana, 29, drowned. She was the lone American on board.
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Arts & Life
After months on the run, a murder suspect falls through the ceiling and into custody
Authorities issued a warrant in May for Deario Wilkerson's arrest in connection with a fatal shooting. They finally captured him in Memphis this week, after he fell, so to speak, into their laps.
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Arts & Life
Paralympics 2024: When, who and how to watch the Paris games
The Paralympics kick off in Paris on Wednesday and run through Sept. 8. Thousands of athletes from a record number of countries will compete across 22 sports. Here's what to know and how to watch.
