Former Rep. Matt Gaetz withdraws as Trump's attorney general nominee
Allegations of sex trafficking and drug use had stirred controversy over Matt Gaetz's nomination as attorney general.
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This year's FAFSA is officially open. Early review says it's 'a piece of cake'
The FAFSA form is now open to students hoping to get help paying for college in the 2025-26 academic year. Students can expect a much smoother process compared to the last cycle.
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How this couple managed to stay together when one embraced QAnon conspiracy theories
A California couple's relationship was tested when one of them started embracing QAnon conspiracy theories. Find out how they managed to stay together — and find common ground.
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How will Trump's second term impact the role of women in the military
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with U.S. Special Operations veteran Jessica Yahn about the impact of anticipated cuts to women's combat roles in the military during Trump's second presidential term.
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A barbershop in Denver offers formerly incarcerated people a second chance
The guy who ran the Floyd's Barbershop chain has a new barbershop that employs formerly incarcerated people. His goal is to help them stay free, and help customers get over bias.
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A duct-taped banana sells for $6.2 million at an art auction
A piece of conceptual art consisting of a simple banana, duct-taped to a wall, sold for $6.2 million at an auction Wednesday, with the winning bid coming from a prominent cryptocurrency entrepreneur.
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Clam farmers continue to struggle after Hurricane Helene
Florida has lost much of its clam industry from hurricanes over the past year. Clam farmers say it will be a while until they can recover their losses.
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'Sanctuary city' ordinance would protect undocumented immigrants living in L.A.
Los Angeles on Tuesday approved a so-called "sanctuary city" ordinance aimed at protecting undocumented immigrants from potential deportation.
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Philadelphia's Chinatown says the proposed 76ers arena would destroy the neighborhood
The Philadelphia 76ers want to build a billion-dollar arena in the city's downtown. Residents and business owners in nearby Chinatown say the project will destroy the thriving neighborhood.
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Federal courts trumpet steps to protect workers after #MeToo movement
The federal courts say they have taken "extensive" steps to protect workers from abuse, discrimination and harassment since the rise of the #MeToo movement, but critics say many workers don't trust the internal system for reporting complaints.
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The International Space Station adjusts its orbit to avoid space debris
There are at least 19,000 pieces of space debris in Earth's orbit, not including active satellites, that the U.S is monitoring.
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A man has been convicted of murder in the killing of Laken Riley
The case over the killing of a Georgia nursing student fueled the national debate over immigration during this year's presidential race.
