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Critics say Florida aims to rewrite history by rejecting African American studies

"One Governor should not have the power to dictate the facts of U.S. history," Democratic Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said of GOP Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' move to ban the Advanced Placement course.

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Critics say Florida aims to rewrite history by rejecting African American studies

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Elton John concert canceled due to wild New Zealand weather

Torrential rain and wild weather in Auckland has caused disruptions throughout the city and an Elton John concert to be canceled just before it was due to start

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Elton John concert canceled due to wild New Zealand weather

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The winter storms in California will boost water allocations for the state's cities

Weeks of rainfall in California won't end a severe drought, but it will provide public water agencies serving 27 million people with much more water than the suppliers had been previously told.

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The winter storms in California will boost water allocations for the state's cities

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Ballet dancers from across Ukraine bring 'Giselle' to the Kennedy Center

The United Ukrainian Ballet Company is made up of dancers taking refuge in the Netherlands. The company travels to Washington, D.C., to perform Giselle, choreographed by Alexei Ratmansky.

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Ballet dancers from across Ukraine bring 'Giselle' to the Kennedy Center

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Utah's solution to ski traffic snarl? Build the world's longest gondola

Two of Utah's most acclaimed ski resorts are at the end of a narrow canyon road that's increasingly jammed with traffic but the state's plan to fix it is sparking controversy.

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Utah's solution to ski traffic snarl? Build the world's longest gondola

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We need native seeds in order to respond to climate change, but there aren't enough

Native seeds are crucial for land restoration efforts after disasters, which will grow more extreme as climate change worsens. "Time is of the essence" to bank sufficient seeds, a new report says.

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We need native seeds in order to respond to climate change, but there aren't enough

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Migration could prevent a looming population crisis. But there are catches

"Population decline" is a mild way to describe what could be a global demographic crisis, according to experts. But while migration may be the obvious solution, politics could get in the way.

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Migration could prevent a looming population crisis. But there are catches

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Tyre Nichols was looking for a fresh start in Memphis. His life was cut short after his violent arrest

Tyre Nichols was a father, a man who loved his mama and a free-spirited soul who was looking for a new life in Memphis, Tennessee.

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Tyre Nichols was looking for a fresh start in Memphis. His life was cut short after his violent arrest

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Crump: Nichols video will 'remind you of Rodney King'

Tyre Nichols' family attorney, Ben Crump, says he has viewed the police body camera video ahead of its release Friday evening. He describes the video to CNN's Alisyn Camerota.

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Crump: Nichols video will 'remind you of Rodney King'

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Analysis: The names and places that define America's week of 'tragedy upon tragedy'

Tyre Nichols. Monterey Park. Half Moon Bay.

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Analysis: The names and places that define America's week of 'tragedy upon tragedy'

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Biden holds White House's first-ever Lunar New Year event, in mass shootings' shadow

Joe Biden held a Lunar New Year reception on Thursday, following two mass shootings in California that rocked the Asian American community and nation

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Biden holds White House's first-ever Lunar New Year event, in mass shootings' shadow

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Farmworker Describes Coming Face to Face With Half Moon Bay Gunman

A man walked in and fatally shot Marciano Martinez, but spared his co-worker. Two other farmworkers, a husband and wife, were also found dead at Concord Farms.

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Farmworker Describes Coming Face to Face With Half Moon Bay Gunman

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Olympic skier Eileen Gu on why sport and fashion aren't so different

If Eileen Gu's account of last Saturday's Freestyle Ski World Cup event in Calgary is anything to go by, a day in the Olympian's life is as varied as it is busy: She took first place in morning qualifiers, wrote two essays, read some René Descartes and George Berkeley for a philosophy class and then ...

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Olympic skier Eileen Gu on why sport and fashion aren't so different

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Former Fox News employee sues network, alleging Roger Ailes sexually abused her

Former Fox News employee Laura Luhn sued the network on Wednesday, alleging that late Fox News chairman and CEO Roger Ailes sexually abused her for years.

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Former Fox News employee sues network, alleging Roger Ailes sexually abused her

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"The Atmosphere Was Joyful": Monterey Park Survivor Captured Footage Minutes Before Shooting

Mike Zhang, 71, was filming videos of the Lunar New Year celebration at Star Ballroom Dance Studio on his phone just minutes before a gunman entered and killed 11 people on Jan. 21.

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"The Atmosphere Was Joyful": Monterey Park Survivor Captured Footage Minutes Before Shooting

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Memphis police's vaunted Scorpion unit under scrutiny after Tyre Nichols? killing

The Memphis Police Department's Scorpion unit launched in 2021 to target violent crime. Its officers were involved in killing Tyre Nichols after a traffic stop.

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Memphis police's vaunted Scorpion unit under scrutiny after Tyre Nichols? killing

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Kemp declares state of emergency after protests, prepares state National Guard

Gov. Brian Kemp has declared a state of emergency and activated the National Guard in response to protests in Atlanta.

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Kemp declares state of emergency after protests, prepares state National Guard

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Sayfullo Saipov Convicted in Bike-Path Truck Attack That Killed 8

Sayfullo Saipov could face the death penalty in the federal case. He said he was inspired to carry out the attack by Islamic State videos.

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Sayfullo Saipov Convicted in Bike-Path Truck Attack That Killed 8

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State to deliver more water to cities after heavy rain storms

This month's massive rain storms and snowfall on the West Coast have had a positive side effect for over 27 million California residents.

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State to deliver more water to cities after heavy rain storms

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TikTok's 'scar girl' doesn't care if you think her scar is real or fake

The curiosity around Annie Bonelli, dubbed "scar girl" by many on TikTok, has reached a fever pitch, with people online questioning whether the scar is real or fake.

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TikTok's 'scar girl' doesn't care if you think her scar is real or fake

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A Timeline of Events in the Tyre Nichols Case

Mr. Nichols was pulled over by the Memphis police on the evening of Jan. 7 and died three days later. Five officers were charged with murder on Thursday.

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A Timeline of Events in the Tyre Nichols Case

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Justice Brett Kavanaugh calls US News law school rankings 'highly problematic'

" George Santos' ex says congressman will never resign because 'his ego is too big' " Opinion: Maryland governor's genius move " Jan. 6 Committee failed to hold social media companies to account for their role in the Capitol attack, staffers and witnesses say

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Justice Brett Kavanaugh calls US News law school rankings 'highly problematic'

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Selfies, karaoke and Chick-fil-A: Rep. George Santos is reveling in the spotlight despite investigations

Embattled Rep. George Santos appears to be relishing his moment in the spotlight despite multiple investigations into his lies.

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Selfies, karaoke and Chick-fil-A: Rep. George Santos is reveling in the spotlight despite investigations

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Barr Pressed Durham to Find Flaws in the Trump-Russia Investigation

The review by John Durham at one point veered into a criminal investigation related to Donald Trump himself, even as it failed to find wrongdoing in the origins of the Russia inquiry.

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Barr Pressed Durham to Find Flaws in the Trump-Russia Investigation

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Russia-Ukraine live updates: 11 dead in missile strikes on Ukraine

Live updates on the Russia-Ukraine crisis.

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Russia-Ukraine live updates: 11 dead in missile strikes on Ukraine

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Man shot dead after dog steps on hunting rifle

A dog stepped on a gun in the backseat of a car, striking and killing a 30-year-old man in the front seat, Kansas authorities said.

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Man shot dead after dog steps on hunting rifle

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Buying a home is now more affordable than renting in these five cities

" Bed Bath & Beyond says it can no longer pay its debts " Analysis: Swimming in cash, Chevron plans a $75 billion slap in the face to drivers

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Buying a home is now more affordable than renting in these five cities

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Who Was Tyre Nichols?

Mr. Nichols had a 4-year-old son and a tattoo of his mother's name on his arm, his family said.

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Who Was Tyre Nichols?

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Tornado Alley is creeping into new territory

Tornado outbreaks in Texas and Louisiana add to changes that experts have been observing in recent years – namely, that where and when tornadoes occur has begun to shift.

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Tornado Alley is creeping into new territory

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Boarding school ignored teen's sickness complaints before she died, ex-staff say

Taylor Goodridge, 17, died at Diamond Ranch Academy, a boarding school for troubled teens in Utah. Former staff said she?d been sick but her complaints were ignored.

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Boarding school ignored teen's sickness complaints before she died, ex-staff say