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Phil. Chuck. Jimmy. Here's why many Groundhog Day prognosticators are male

There is a simple reason for male groundhogs to seize the Feb. 2 holiday. But the handlers of female groundhogs say their animals are more accurate than Punxsutawney Phil.

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Lawmakers move to help veterans at risk of losing their homes

Senators are introducing a bill to help thousands of veterans who, through no fault of their own, were left facing foreclosure when a VA COVID-assistance program ended abruptly.

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Alec Baldwin pleads not guilty

The actor has repeatedly maintained his innocence in the fatal film set shooting in 2021

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TikTok removes music from UMG artists, including Olivia Rodrigo and Taylor Swift

TikTok has removed all Universal Music Group music from its platform, according to a spokesperson for the company. UMG argues, among other things, that TikTok is not compensating its artists fairly.

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Reaching hostages and prisoners, through Israeli and Palestinian radio

An Israeli radio station is broadcasting messages and songs to hostages in Gaza, and a Palestinian station in the West Bank is broadcasting families' messages to relatives recently jailed in Israel.

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Up First briefing: Houses passes child tax credit bill; EU agrees on Ukraine aid

The House approved a bipartisan bill that would expand the child tax credit. As tensions between Zelenskyy and his military chief rise, the EU agrees to more than $50 billion in aid for Ukraine.

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In Arizona, these young Native American voters seize their political power

Young voters and Native American voters are two groups that showed up for President Biden in the 2020 election. But ahead of his 2024 match-up, it's unclear if he'll be able to keep their support.

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A Tennessee lawmaker helped pass a strict abortion law. He's now trying to loosen it

Republican state Sen. Richard Briggs co-sponsored a Tennessee bill that would codify some of the country's most austere abortion restrictions. He says he never thought it would actually become law.

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Have A Return? Retail Fraudsters Are Making That More Difficult

A new twist in shopping — return fraud — has some retailers clamping down on policies.

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A new FAFSA setback means many college financial aid offers won't come until April

The department needs extra time to fix a mistake that could have hurt lower-income borrowers, but the delay means all students will have to wait longer for their college aid offers.

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Up First briefing: Fed weighs cutting interest rates; 50 years of Groundlings comedy

A Federal Reserve meeting ending today could offer clues about potential interest rate cuts in the future. The Groundlings improv and sketch group celebrates 50 years as an incubator for comedy stars.

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As Ukraine seeks to replenish its depleted army, a divide grows among its civilians

Ukraine is looking to reform its conscription policies to help bolster troop numbers after nearly two years of war, fueling fears among some civilians who don't want to fight.

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Deep-Sea “Treasure Hunt” Funded By Ex-US Air Force Solves Amelia Earhart’s Mystery

“Deep Sea Vision found what appears to be Earhart’s Lockheed 10-E Electra.” The post Deep-Sea “Treasure Hunt” Funded By Ex-US Air Force Solves Amelia Earhart’s Mystery first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Up First briefing: Qatar's PM visits D.C.; Texas border control dispute escalates

Qatar's prime minister warns of "boiling" Middle East tensions on a visit to D.C. There's a growing dispute in Texas over whether state or federal agents have authority over immigration enforcement.

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In the battle over identity, a centuries-old issue looms in Taiwan: hunting

Taiwan has endured colonial forces over centuries. The island's Indigenous people have borne the brunt of this violent history and are still fighting for inclusion and acceptance.

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The war in Gaza is leading to deep divisions at Israeli universities

With Arab students suspended for social media posts, it's "the first time we see this large amount of disciplinary procedures against students for expressing themselves," says a civil rights attorney.

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The killing of U.S. troops in Jordan raises specter of a wider war in the Middle East

An escalation of violence in the Middle East over the last 24 hours, including a drone attack that killed three U.S. service members, has raised concerns about the possibility of a regional war.

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Photos of life in war: Palestinians flee south in Gaza, Israel mourns dead soldiers

Last week, Israel saw its deadliest day during its war with Hamas, and displaced Palestinians fled Khan Younis and headed toward a flooded Rafah, where shelter and resources remain scarce.

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Up First briefing: Strike kills U.S. troops in Jordan; Israel-Hamas talks continue

President Biden vows to respond after a drone strike linked to Iran killed three U.S. troops and wounded dozens in Jordan. Hamas and Israel are negotiating a deal to free hostages and pause fighting.

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A secret shelf of banned books thrives in a Texas school, under the nose of censors

A teacher at a public school near Houston has a secret classroom bookshelf largely made up of challenged titles. Many of the books deal with race, sex and gender.

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Scientists can tell how fast you're aging. Now, the trick is to slow it down

Longevity research is booming. Scientists are looking for ways to target the basic biology of aging. And here's the exciting part: Our biological age appears to be malleable.

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Demand for minerals sparks fear of mining abuses on Indigenous peoples' lands

There's a growing demand for minerals as the world ramps up manufacturing of climate solutions. Experts say more than half of these mining projects are on or near lands of Indigenous peoples.

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How a West Bank Palestinian theater went from symbol of hope to casualty of war

Jenin's Freedom Theatre was ransacked by Israeli soldiers, its staff thrown in jail. Once celebrated as a peace initiative, it's the latest casualty of near-daily military raids on the West Bank.

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House Democratic candidates make abortion access top focus of '24 campaigns

Democrats are targeting seats with first-term GOP incumbents in states where access to abortion rights could resonate with swing voters.

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Her son was taken by Hamas. She threw him a concert in the hopes he could hear it

Alon Ohel was taken in the early hours of Oct. 7. He is a talented pianist, and his mother believes that music can keep them connected: "It's not the hearing — it's the vibe, it's the energy."

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