In rare action against Israel, U.S. bans visas for 'extremist settlers'
Gold bars in Menendez bribery case linked to 2013 robbery, records show
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Who qualified for the next GOP debate? These Republicans will face off in Alabama
Nikki Haley, Vivek Ramaswamy, Chris Christie and Ron DeSantis qualified for the fourth GOP debate on Wednesday in Alabama.
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This couple is fighting $15,000 in taxes. Their case could cost Washington trillions
The Supreme Court case could have sweeping implications for how much the government can tax the earnings of wealthy Americans.
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Fox News' Brit Hume Gives Republicans Damning Reality Check About Trump 2024
The longtime network analyst says there's a single reason Republicans may not want him on the ballot next year.
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Elon Musk Was Reportedly “Speechless” When Someone Pointed Out a Basic Flaw in His Mars Plan
Plot Hole A new deep dive into the history of OpenAI includes some surprising details about one of the firm's erstwhile cofounders, Elon Musk — including that he overlooked a serious hole in his plan to escape to Mars when talking to another would-be artificial intelligence guru. As the New York Times reports based on dozens […]
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Speaker Mike Johnson frets that high schoolers increasingly identify as LGBTQ in fundraising email: 'We have much to repent for'
"I fear America may be beyond redemption," Johnson declared in an email sent by House Republicans' campaign arm. "We live in a depraved culture."
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Florida has gone book-ban crazy. But in Miami, books can unite, not divide, us | Opinion
In Miami, programs celebrating a love of books are one way we can bridge the widening gaps in society. | Opinion
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“Clueless”: Legal analyst says Trump lawyers screwed up request for expedited gag order appeal
Trump's team did not act quickly enough — and even then "did not get the procedure right," legal analyst says
3 min read - WorldBusiness Insider
The chances of getting bitten by a shark while you're swimming at the beach are surprisingly low
Despite the mass fear surrounding the deadly animals, the chances of being attacked and killed by a shark are one in 3.75 million.
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"Chilling moment": Liz Cheney says she secretly listened to phone call revealing Trump's Jan. 6 plot
Trump's lawyers were unaware the Republican was on the call — and she immediately notified Senate official
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John Fetterman pays George Santos to record Cameo video to troll "ethically challenged" colleague
"I approached a seasoned expert on the matter to give ‘Bobby from Jersey’ some advice," Fetterman said
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RFK Jr. blasts Biden over lack of Secret Service. But is his situation unprecedented?
Multiple candidates have hit the campaign trail without government protection in the past, a presidential historian said.
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Indonesia's Mount Marapi volcano eruption leaves 11 dead, 12 missing: Here's the latest on the search for missing climbers.
Mount Marapi is the most active volcano in West Sumatra and has been erupting intermittently since 2004.
2 min read - BusinessMiami Herald
Duolingo releases its top 10 languages of 2023. What made the cut — and drove changes?
The top 10 studied languages shifted since last year, the app said, and major world events may have been an influence.
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Grand Theft Auto VI publisher's stock falls after first trailer reveals the video game won't come out until 2025
The video game is set to be released in 2025, meaning it'll have little to no impact on Take-Two Interactive's earnings next year.
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There are 4 shakeups coming for the US housing market in 2024
Redfin's chief economist is "starting to see a shift toward a buyer's market" as inflation eases, rates drop, and home listings rise.
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US stocks drop as traders struggle to revive November rally despite lower bond yields
Stocks fell, though bond yields were also lower on Tuesday as investors continue to eye rate cuts on the horizon from the Fed.
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Proposed New Hampshire Abortion Ban: Not Weeks, but Days
New Hampshire Republicans introduced their latest attack on abortion rights on Tuesday, proposing a 15-day abortion ban that would prevent pretty much anybody from ever receiving the procedure in the state.That’s a mere one day after medical experts say detection is even possible via store-bought tests post-conception, according to a 2008 study, and four weeks before most people even realize they’ve missed their period, according to studies conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Preven
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China stocks tumble as Moody's outlook downgrade deepens investors' economic fears
The CSI 300 Index hit fresh four-year lows on Tuesday after Moody's slashed the country's credit rating outlook from stable to negative.
2 min read - ScienceMiami Herald
Creature with multi-colored spikes and whiskers found in China is new species. See it
It was found in the forests and scrublands of eastern China, researchers said.
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A woman who lives in a 'housetruck' in the woods showed how she washes her hair in the freezing cold — and responded to critics about not using eco-friendly products
Viewers were impressed by Kai's ambitious hair routine, while others critiqued her product selection.
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Charlie Munger wished he backed Amazon and bet bigger on Apple — and said taking risks like Elon Musk would drive him nuts
Warren Buffett's late business partner said he was a Jeff Bezos fan, wanted an even larger Apple stake, and hailed Musk as talented but risk-loving.
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Could 'carbon passports' that limit how much we travel be in our future?
The concept would give travelers a limited carbon footprint for transportation each year. In reality, sustainability-travel experts say, it'd be hard to implement and there are better solutions.
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Liz Cheney says some Freedom Caucus members were 'upset' when she tweeted a photo of her father, Dick Cheney, wearing a mask at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic
The former Congresswoman brought up the incident to highlight some of the issues that she had with the group during her tenure in Congress.
2 min read - USMiami Herald
Woman goes to store for soda — and leaves with winning lottery ticket. ‘In shock’
“It’s going to be a great Christmas,” the woman told Virginia Lottery officials.
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Elon Musk heats up the AI wars. He's seeking $1 billion for xAI.
Elon Musk's search for new funding comes as a flood of money is rushing into AI. Want to invest? It's a minimum of $2 million.
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