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National
A man accused of torturing women is using dating apps to look for victims, police say
Authorities are looking for Benjamin Obadiah Foster, who they accuse of kidnapping and assaulting a woman in Oregon — years after he was charged with holding his then-girlfriend captive in Las Vegas.
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National
Thinx settled a lawsuit over chemicals in its period underwear. Here's what to know
The lawsuit says Thinx underwear, long marketed as safe and sustainable, contains harmful chemical substances known as PFAS. The company denies those allegations but will pay up to $5 million.
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Business
Twitter is auctioning off office supplies, including a pizza oven and neon bird sign
The 631 lots include mid-century modern furniture, an assortment of office supplies, high-end kitchen appliances and company memorabilia. The de facto fire sale ends on Wednesday.
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Politics
The Missouri House tightens its dress code for women, to the dismay of Democrats
As lawmakers met to debate House rules, one proposed requiring women to wear jackets. They ultimately passed a modified amendment (permitting cardigans), but not without vocal pushback from Democrats.
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Environment
England will ban single-use plastic plates and cutlery for environmental reasons
Environment Secretary Therese Coffey says the new ban will stop pollution from "billions of pieces of plastic." Advocates applaud the move but say it doesn't go far enough on its own.
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Politics
Meet Cheryl Johnson, the House clerk managing the speaker votes
Johnson has served as House clerk since 2019, the fourth woman and second Black person to do so. She's drawn praise from both sides of the aisle for running the speaker vote and maintaining order.
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National
Did Damar Hamlin experience commotio cordis? What to know about the rare phenomenon
It involves the impact of a specific force to the chest at a specific moment in the cardiac cycle. One cardiologist told NPR that what happened to Hamlin was likely "a perfect storm of events."
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National
Who is Damar Hamlin? The Buffalo Bills safety keeps Pittsburgh and his family close
The world is waiting for updates about Hamlin, who is in critical condition after suffering a cardiac arrest during Monday night's game against the Cincinnati Bengals. This is his second NFL season.
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National
Here's what 2023 has in store, as predicted by experts in 1923
A researcher collected century-old newspaper clippings with predictions in fields ranging from public health to beauty to transportation. Some have proven more accurate than others.
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Politics
Russia responds to Zelenskyy's visit by accusing the U.S. of a proxy war in Ukraine
The Kremlin said Thursday that the U.S. is fighting a proxy war with Russia "to the last Ukrainian." The U.S. is supplying Ukraine with another $1.85 billion in aid and an advanced air defense system.