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Mom tries to kill venomous spider at home—then comes the real nightmare
A woman tried to kill a spider in her home, only for it to hold a "grudge" and bite her, leading to massive swelling. Kayla Henderson, 26,…
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Is Hollywood inspired by the CIA, or the other way around?
LANGLEY, Va. — At CIA headquarters, beyond the handsome granite seal on its lobby floor and a wall of stars carved in honor of the…
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Weather Service staffing "clearly a concern" ahead of deadly Texas floods
The National Weather Service (NWS) issued timely forecasts and warnings in advance of Friday's catastrophic flooding in central Texas, but…
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At least 27 people killed in Texas floods; two dozen summer camp children missing
Crews searched through the dark early Saturday for two dozen children from a girls’ camp and many others who were still missing after a…
Politics
DOGE issues Fourth of July cuts update
In an update issued on the July 4 public holiday, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) said it had saved taxpayers $804 million…
Politics
News Analysis: Israel declared triumph, but Iran’s nuclear future still looms
BEIRUT — After a hastily cobbled together ceasefire between Israel and Iran took hold on June 24, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin…
Politics
Some Social Security recipients will see wage garnishment in just weeks
In roughly 20 days, some Social Security recipients could experience wage garnishment as a higher Social Security claw back rate returns.…
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At least 6 dead and more missing in Texas Hill Country after severe flash flooding
Texas Hill Country was beset by death and disaster Friday as at least six people were killed and about 20 girls attending a summer camp…
Politics
How Paramount's $16-million Trump settlement came together — and could've fallen apart
By early spring, Paramount Global was in crisis. President Trump wouldn’t budge from his demand for an eye-popping sum of money and an…
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Should bioplastics be counted as compost? Debate pits farmers against manufacturers
Vernalis — Greg Pryor began composting yard and food waste for San Francisco in 1996, and today he oversees nine industrial-sized…
Culture
South Korea celebrates the transformative power of 'Squid Game'
SEOUL — The third and final season of Netflix’s “Squid Game” broke viewership records on the streaming platform following its release on…
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Commentary: Congratulations, America, you're 249 years old! But this last one has been rough
Happy Birthday, America! Today, you turn 249 and, honestly, you don’t look a day over 248. (Ha ha.) Seriously, it’s perfectly…
Fashion
Man thrifts designer bag at Goodwill for $8—shock over what he discovers
A man's thrift store find has stunned viewers on Reddit, after he shared how he bagged the initially $500 item for just $8. The…
Politics
Valadao votes for a Trump megabill expected to disrupt healthcare for many in the Central Valley
Already a ripe target for Democrats in the next election, Central Valley Rep. David Valadao put his political future in deeper peril this…
Business
Loyal dog won't leave shelter without sister—then he realizes something
Hearts melted over a distressed dog's reaction to being reunited with his other half after he originally thought he was leaving the…
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ICE seeks to deport Mexican boxer Julio César Chávez Jr., alleges links to Sinaloa cartel
United States immigration agents have detained prominent Mexican boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. and are working to deport him, with…
Politics
Trump's 'big, beautiful' megabill wins final approval after marathon overnight session
WASHINGTON — After an overnight session and hours of floor debate, the House voted Thursday to approve the “Big Beautiful Bill” — clearing…
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L.A. activist indicted after handing out face shields to anti-ICE protesters
A local activist who handed out protective face shields to protesters last month during demonstrations against the Trump administration’s…
Politics
Supreme Court to decide if federal law bars transgender athletes from women's teams
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court agreed Thursday to weigh in on the growing controversy over transgender athletes and decide if federal law…
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Taiwan readies soldiers, civilians for largest China invasion drills
Taiwan began preparations this week for its annual Han Kuang military exercise in response to what its government describes as escalating…
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Tears at how foster dog looks at woman after 24 hours together
A shelter dog looking at her foster owner with nothing but love and gratitude during their first day together has melted hearts online.…
Politics
Faith leaders bear witness as migrants make their case in immigration court
Rev. Jason Cook, a minister at Tapestry, a Unitarian Universalist congregation, wore his traditional white collar and a colorful stole…
Politics
Orange County congresswoman targeted by protests over Trump megabill, cuts to healthcare
Protesters railed on Tuesday against an Orange County congresswoman who could be a critical vote on President Trump’s proposal to cut more…
Politics
Gavin Newsom says Trump "caved" in fight over National Guard troops
California Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom says President Donald Trump has "caved" in the legal wrangling over deployment of National…