Today: October 08, 2026
Today: October 08, 2026

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'Fjord,' Cristian Mungiu's Palme d'Or winner, strikes a nerve while asking questions of progressives

Cristian Mungiu’s latest film stars Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve as a Christian couple with five children who have immigrated from Romania to Norway

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Report offers new insight into Haitian gangs as general election looms

A new report is offering fresh insight into how gangs in Haiti backed by political and economic actors operate in a country preparing for its first general elections in more than 10 years

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Ex-Marine to face death penalty in 2025 mass shooting at North Carolina bar

A former Marine and wounded Iraq War veteran will face the death penalty in a September 2025 mass shooting in North Carolina that left three people dead

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Trial begins for a man accused of killing UNC student Faith Hedgepeth 14 years ago

The trial of a man accused of killing a North Carolina college student 14 years ago is finally getting underway

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Hegseth visits the long-deployed USS Lincoln to bestow a top award before the ship returns home

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has given the crew of the USS Abraham Lincoln a high-level award during a visit to the aircraft carrier

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Syria weighs military aid for Saudi Arabia amid Yemen war, sources say

Syria is carefully considering providing military assistance to key ally Saudi Arabia amid an escalating war against the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen, a US

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Opal Lee, 'grandmother of Juneteenth,' spends 100th birthday at the center of celebrations in Texas

Opal Lee, a driving force in making Juneteenth a federal holiday, spent her 100th birthday on Wednesday at the center of celebrations in her Texas hometown

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Trump says Federal Reserve Board would like to see the country do badly

US President Donald Trump, asked by a reporter on Wednesday about mortgage rates, said the Federal Reserve Board "would like to see the country do badly".

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Pressure mounting on Cornell administration, president over handling of alleged gang rape

Cornell University’s administration and president are facing mounting pressure over the school’s handling of an alleged 2024 gang rape that has thrust it

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Federal appeals judges don't reveal how they'll rule on Saudi Arabia's effort to end 9/11 litigation

Family members of victims of the Sept. 11 terror attacks crowded a federal appeals courtroom in New York City where three judges heard arguments over whether legal claims against Saudi Arabia can proceed

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World shares, euro slide as high oil prices, fiscal worries linger

Global stocks and the euro pulled back on Wednesday as oil prices held near $100 a barrel amid renewed Middle East tensions, while

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Flight attendants' union flags safety concerns over Trump's Washington arch

The union representing flight attendants has raised safety concerns about President Donald Trump's proposed triumphal arch near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

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Oil prices settle down as IEA agrees to accelerate oil stock release

Oil prices settled lower on Wednesday following a choppy session after the International Energy Agency agreed to speed up a release of oil stocks and

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Trump administration plans to charge international students $70,000 for work authorization

The US Department of Homeland Security has proposed that international students pay at least $70,000 in training fees if they want to work in the country,

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Fed policymakers divided over rate-hike logic in September, minutes show

Federal Reserve policymakers were divided last month over the rationale for raising interest rates, with "some participants" seeing a hike as needed

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German F-35 jet lands at Ebbing Air National Guard Base for pilot training program

German F-35 jet lands at Ebbing Air National Guard Base for pilot training program

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Delta passenger stole airport tug and drove around tarmac at California airport before crashing, official says

Delta passenger stole airport tug and drove around tarmac at California airport before crashing, official says

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From the Acropolis, Rubio urges Europe to defend Western values and strengthen alliance with US

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has called on Western nations to return to their civilizational roots and restore the values that drove the rise of Europe and North America to global dominance for centuries

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KCCI Investigates: Iowa homebuilder installing extra water filters in new homes

KCCI Investigates: Iowa homebuilder installing extra water filters in new homes

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Man arrested for shooting on I-35 in Iowa says he 'had to kill people'

Man arrested for shooting on I-35 in Iowa says he 'had to kill people'

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Denmark says Russia has conducted sabotage attacks against its defense firms

Russia has begun sabotage operations against Danish companies supplying Ukraine after concluding that broader disruption efforts failed to curb

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Before a natural disaster, a governor’s order can free up the National Guard and medical help

Government officials in the United States can declare a state of emergency before severe weather events like hurricanes or floods strike an area

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Twin Cities boy gets Star Wars-themed wheelchair costume

Twin Cities boy gets Star Wars-themed wheelchair costume

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Women take on growing role in California agriculture as next generation enters industry

Women take on growing role in California agriculture as next generation enters industry

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Livingston officials allow ‘Pawn Shop’ film to continue in Montana

Livingston officials have voted to allow a controversial film to continue shooting in the southwest Montana town

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FCC considers allowing more political robocalls before midterms, including those created with AI

The Federal Communications Commission is considering a request to loosen rules on political robocalls, including those with AI-generated voices

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NHL's hockey romance-themed audiobooks disappear online after opening week of the season

A series of audiobooks the NHL launched to connect with fans of the hockey romance genre is no longer available online

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Belgian student protests against education costs echo France

Hundreds of students, inspired in part by student unrest in neighbouring France, have taken to the streets of the eastern

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NY Fed September survey finds public expecting more near-term inflation

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Apollo submits non-binding bid for German energy firm Uniper, sources say

Apollo Global Management has submitted a non-binding offer for German state-owned energy firm Uniper, two people with direct

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France suspends use of stun grenades to police student protests

The French government said on Wednesday it was pausing the use of stun grenades in its policing of student protests, after a 15-year-old

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Pope Leo opens Vatican meeting likely to discuss remarriage, gay Catholics

Pope Leo urged an assembly of some 150 bishops from around the world to find "renewed ways" of helping modern families at the start of a week-long

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Costa Rica's Grynspan ahead in race to be next UN chief, sources say

An informal poll by the United Nations Security Council on Wednesday placed former Costa Rican Vice President Rebeca

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Activists hand out gun locks after 4-year-old shot inside Chicago home

Activists hand out gun locks after 4-year-old shot inside Chicago home

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Israelis mourn Oct. 7 attack as Palestinians in Gaza languish in ruins of the war it sparked

Israelis have gathered at intersections, bomb shelters and the site of a music festival that Hamas-led militants overran on Oct. 7, 2023

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Pope Leo XIV opens status check on Pope Francis' contentious opening to civilly remarried Catholics

Pope Leo XIV has urged Catholic leaders to courageously accompany families in their weaknesses and failures

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19-year-old student in Poland injures 9 people in a school attack

Authorities in Poland say a 19-year-old student at a vocational school in northern Poland attacked fellow students, teachers, and passersby with a sharp object, injuring nine people before fleeing and being arrested nearby

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‘We should be listened to’: French students demonstrate in nationwide school protests

Over what started as a demonstration in support of teachers striking has now snowballed into a national crisis in what is France's biggest student protests in decades. Students in Paris tell CNN why they are participating in the protests that have rocked the country.

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‘King of Injustice’: Golden naked Trump statue installed at European Parliament

‘King of Injustice’: Golden naked Trump statue installed at European Parliament

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Nicole Kidman, Zendaya and hovering cars see Paris Fashion Week go out on a high

Matthieu Blazy has introduced a new twist to Chanel's iconic suit by using “smocked tweed” that stretches like sportswear

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4-year-old girl dead, sister and mother hospitalized after hit by train in Michigan

4-year-old girl dead, sister and mother hospitalized after hit by train in Michigan

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What to know about the espionage allegations against Germany's former intelligence chief

German ex-intelligence chief August Hanning faces charges of treasonous espionage

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The year in review: Influential people who have died in 2026

The world lost a prominent and celebrated voice for the women’s movement in September with the death of author and activist Gloria Steinem

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Former German top spy placed under formal arrest

A judge of Germany's Federal Court of Justice issued a formal arrest warrant against a former spy chief accused of buying secret documents and using them in an

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Bulgaria halts rescue operation for crew of sunken ship

Bulgaria has halted its search for the missing crew of a ship that sank after being hit by a drone about 70 nautical miles (130 km) off its coast, Vice-

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US 30-year mortgage rate hits highest in nearly three years

The interest rate on the most common US home loan jumped last week to its highest in almost three years, worsening affordability for buyers four weeks before elections

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Bezos quip, Ive design shaped Ferrari's Luce EV, Elkann says

When John Elkann first started thinking seriously about an electric Ferrari a decade ago, the prompt came from an unlikely source: a walk with

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Tired of heat and storms? Visit these places to enjoy fall’s beauty

Tired of heat and storms? Visit these places to enjoy fall’s beauty

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UK Conservative leader says the party is reviving and rules out a pact with Farage's Reform UK

The leader of Britain’s opposition Conservative Party says that the Tories are on the path back to power

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‘We can’t eat road salt’: Jackson rips Sen. Collins in first Maine Senate debate

‘We can’t eat road salt’: Jackson rips Sen. Collins in first Maine Senate debate

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IMF chief urges countries to do more to curb debt and regulate AI

The head of the International Monetary Fund says countries both rich and poor must take faster action to cut debt and counter growing inequality as their economies weather a triple whammy from the AI boom and shocks from wars in the Middle East and Ukraine

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More than 200,000 people displaced since fighting in Yemen began, says UN agency

More than 200,000 people have been displaced from their homes since fighting in Yemen began in recent weeks, according to data released on Wednesday by

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Kremlin says France's test nuclear launch is part of 'dead end' anti-Russia strategy

The Kremlin said on Wednesday that France's test launch of a nuclear-capable missile showed that Europe was building its defence identity around confrontation with Russia,

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Hundreds of Israeli flags vandalized outside church in Texas, ahead of Oct. 7 observance

Hundreds of Israeli flags vandalized outside church in Texas, ahead of Oct. 7 observance

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At Paris Fashion Week, longer, hotter summers pose new challenge

Longer, hotter summers are disrupting fashion's seasonal calendar, forcing luxury brands to adapt designs and threatening sales of higher-margin winter clothing.

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UPS to hire 100,000 temporary workers for holiday season

United Parcel Service on Wednesday said it would hire 100,000 seasonal employees across the US, as it prepares for a spike in parcel volumes for the upcoming holiday season.

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European bank shares fall as bond yields surge, spreads widen

Shares in top European banks fell sharply on Wednesday as a renewed bond selloff and rising oil prices stoked concerns that inflation could reaccelerate, putting further

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AI can help with academic research but doesn’t always get it right – here are some tips to check the information you receive

AI is quickly changing. These tips from university librarians can help people keep pace with the shifts as they approach their research.

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Minnesota law enforcement leaders call for unified gang task force amid spate of gun crimes

Minnesota law enforcement leaders call for unified gang task force amid spate of gun crimes

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Skydance mashes proven properties of Paramount and Warner Bros. into an uncertain Hollywood hybrid

Continuity will be the immediate emphasis for Skydance, the new entertainment giant created by Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros

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Why your boss matters more than remote or hybrid work when it comes to burnout and job satisfaction

A return to the office can mean very different things to different workers, which is why this debate often produces conflicting answers.

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Kalshi is launching prediction apps with Native American tribes. That’s dividing Indian country

Kalshi is launching prediction apps with Native American tribes. That’s dividing Indian country

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Interpol crackdown on illegal mining, logging and wildlife trafficking leads to 233 arrests

Interpol has announced a major crackdown on environmental crime in Latin America and the Caribbean, leading to 233 arrests

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Rubio says US, Greece to jointly combat security threats

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday that "strong and model NATO ally" Greece and the United States are launching new counterterrorism information sharing

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US consumer watchdog examiners adopt lighter touch amid pressure and threats, sources say

Examiners at the US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau gave a largely clean bill of health to most of the companies they inspected earlier this year

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Grammy-nominated R&B singer Freddie Jackson, known for '80s hits like 'You Are My Lady,' dies at 70

Grammy-nominated R&B singer Freddie Jackson, known for hits like “Rock Me Tonight” and “You Are My Lady,” has died at 70

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Mercedes-Benz Q3 car sales fall 8% as China demand weakness persists, EV sales rise 52%

German luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz said on Wednesday sales in its core car business continued to fall in the third quarter, declining 8% year-on-year due to challenging market

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Mali troops re-enter strategic northern town after separatists withdraw

A separatist movement in northern Mali announced on Tuesday it was carrying out "a controlled withdrawal" from a strategic town in the north, a symbolic boost to Mali's army

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Investors pick new darlings and duds as selloff rocks Europe's bond market

Traders have turned more discerning following a bond market rout, dumping the debt of European countries they deem the

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Once shunned, Myanmar's military-backed leader gets red carpet welcome in Malaysia

Myanmar's junta chief-turned-president Min Aung Hlaing arrived in Malaysia on Wednesday for talks with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, as the military-backed leader once

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Russian missile strike in Ukraine's capital kills at least 2

Russia has attacked Ukraine's capital with ballistic missiles, killing two people and damaging civilian infrastructure

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Hedge funds warn BoE repo reforms could backfire

A hedge fund industry group has warned the Bank of England that proposed reforms to the market for short-term loans secured against UK

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Russia says it launched 'massive' strikes on Kyiv, other areas of Ukraine

Russia's defence ministry said on Wednesday its forces had carried out a "massive strike" on military-industrial facilities in Kyiv and other Ukrainian regions, using high-

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US forces face curfew, alcohol ban in Japan's Okinawa after murder case

US soldiers stationed on Japan's Okinawa have been given a month-long curfew and banned from drinking alcohol while they undergo discipline training after a

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Skydance now runs two of Hollywood's legacy film studios. A look at the new company, by the numbers

David Ellison’s Paramount Skydance has completed its $81 billion acquisition of Warner Bros

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David Ellison backs CNN’s Trump lawsuit, pledges editorial independence

David Ellison backs CNN’s Trump lawsuit, pledges editorial independence

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In first Maine Senate debate, Collins seeks to distance herself from Trump

Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins has distanced herself from President Donald Trump during her first Maine Senate debate with Democratic opponent Troy Jackson

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Firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan scheduled for December

The acting secretary of the U.S. Army says the man convicted of killing 13 people in the 2009 shooting rampage at Fort Hood, Texas, will be executed by firing squad on Dec. 3

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Eva Marie Saint, star of 'North by Northwest' and 'On the Waterfront,' dies at 102

Oscar winner Eva Marie Saint has died at the age of 102

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US resident arrested in connection with Canada’s Tumbler Ridge school shooting

US resident arrested in connection with Canada’s Tumbler Ridge school shooting

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Tennessee execution survivor Christa Pike is conscious and speaking, lawyers say

Convicted killer Christa Pike, who survived Tennessee's effort to execute her by lethal injection last week, foiling the state's first attempt to put a woman to death

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Dolly Parton's multifaceted legacy showcased at Nashville museum and hotel

A new Dolly Parton hotel and museum offers fans a look at the multifaceted singer, actor, entertainer and philanthropist, right in the heart of Nashville

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Former CIA official accused of stealing $40M in gold bars pleads guilty

A former senior CIA official has pleaded guilty to abusing his position and government funds for personal gain

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US luxury spending slows ahead of midterms, credit card data shows

PARIS, Oct 6 - US credit card spending on luxury brands fell for a third consecutive month in September, retail lender Citi said on Tuesday, signalling further weakness in the industry's biggest

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CNN now has a new owner. What will the future of the network be under Skydance?

CNN has a new owner: Skydance

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Paramount completes its takeover of Warner Bros to become one Hollywood giant known as Skydance

Skydance-owned Paramount has closed its $81 billion takeover of Warner Bros

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Russia says tanker crew rescued in Black Sea after attack set ship ablaze

Emergency crews on Tuesday rescued the 23-member crew of a Liberian-flagged tanker, the Aframax Rio, which was set ablaze off Russia's Black Sea coast after coming under

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Paramount wraps up mega Warner Bros merger to create Hollywood powerhouse Skydance

Paramount Skydance completed its blockbuster $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros Discovery on Tuesday, creating a Hollywood heavyweight

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Former Itasca, West Chicago officers charged with misconduct for unauthorized use of Flock cameras

Former Itasca, West Chicago officers charged with misconduct for unauthorized use of Flock cameras

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What Paramount’s Warner Bros. takeover means for streaming, movies and news

Bugs Bunny, meet SpongeBob Squarepants, and so much more

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Cornell brings in ex-Justice official Sally Yates to review school’s handling of sex assault claims

Cornell University trustees have announced that former Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates will review how the university handles sexual misconduct complaints

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The enduring popularity of Elvis Presley's Graceland is a monument to his legacy

Graceland, Elvis Presley's iconic home, continues to captivate fans decades after his death

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ABC to federal judge: Trump’s FCC is holding our head on a ‘guillotine’

ABC to federal judge: Trump’s FCC is holding our head on a ‘guillotine’

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US arrests person in connection to Canada school shooting, officials say

US authorities arrested a person in Washington state on Tuesday who they accuse

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3 of Nolan Wells' friends sue NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Owens for defamation

Three friends of Nolan Wells, a Black college student who went missing from a Mississippi island and was later found dead, are suing NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Owens for defamation

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US stocks rise to a record on expectations companies will make even fatter profits

The U.S. stock market hit an all-time high as expectations rise for companies to keep making more money

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1,116-pound bluefin tuna catch sets New Hampshire record

1,116-pound bluefin tuna catch sets New Hampshire record

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In ‘Tenzing,’ the Everest-scaling Sherpa Tenzing Norgay finally gets the spotlight

The first image ever taken of a human being standing atop Mount Everest was of Tenzing Norgay

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Republicans to spend $5 million in South Carolina Senate race as Trump plans trip there

The primary Senate Republican super PAC is sending reinforcements to South Carolina as President Donald Trump prepares to visit and boost Sen. Darline Graham