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Police used 'justified' force in fatal shooting of one-year-old, says Mississippi attorney general
BBC News
US church on front line of battle against drug known as 'tranq'
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US church on frontline of battle against drug known as 'tranq'
BBC News
Many vapes and e-cigarettes are now banned in Pennsylvania – here’s what Philly consumers and businesses need to know
Vape products from only six manufacturers can now be sold in Pennsylvania.
The Conversation
Federal spending on climate change before 2024 election boosted incumbents of both parties
Incumbents can still reap electoral rewards when federal money reaches their districts, even if they opposed the bill that provided it.
The Conversation
US bans DeepSeek AI from government use as tech tension with China continues
BBC News
CNN anchor Christiane Amanpour to leave network after 43 years
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CNN anchor Christiane Amanpour to leave network after 43 years
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Ex-OpenAI worker accused of planting device had Saudi support says court filing
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Obama blasts federal probe of congresswoman Ilhan Omar as 'so appalling'
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Obama says Trump administration probe of congresswoman Ilhan Omar is 'so appalling'
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US airman dies as daredevil descent goes wrong before Texas college football game
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Alberta heads to polls to decide whether to hold vote on separation from Canada
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Apu returns to The Simpsons with new voice after race row
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Apu returns to The Simpsons with new voice after race row
BBC News
A pregnant mom let her 5-year-old stay outside to collect goose feathers – and was placed on the child abuse and neglect registry
Child neglect statutes are intended to protect children. But some of them are so broadly written that they can end up harming families seeking to instill independence in their kids.
The Conversation
The science and politics behind the panic over ultraprocessed foods
There’s no doubt that the modern food environment needs to be healthier. But are ultraprocessed foods as evil as their reputation suggests?
The Conversation
Why and how US and Canadian energy markets are so deeply intertwined
The two countries’ energy systems and markets are so intertwined that tariffs on electricity, oil and gas would devastate both economies.
The Conversation
How candidates are (quietly) talking about climate change – 3 election strategies you’ll see across the US
Voters have a lot of weighty issues on their minds, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t worried about climate change.
The Conversation
Students take up to 88 standardized tests before high school, but more testing doesn’t improve learning
Students’ scores on standardized tests can affect schools’ ratings, adding to the pressure teachers experience in preparing their students for the assessments.
The Conversation
Maine Sen. Collins’ success bringing home federal funds is a perfect example of the thin line between political favoritism and effective representation
The line between political favoritism and effective representation is remarkably thin. Why is access to public money so dependent on the political influence of individual legislators?
The Conversation
40 days to arrive, 40 days to leave: How Armenian culture honors life’s most important moments
Armenian culture marks major events such as birth and death with a special period of 40 days, called ‘karasunk,’ as people transition from one state to another.
The Conversation
Why haven’t farm animals evolved against humans? A biologist explains why there won’t be a chicken uprising anytime soon
From domesticated foxes to tuskless elephants, humans have directly and indirectly influenced the evolution of a wide range of animals.
The Conversation
NASA’s Mars orbiter fleet is getting old – here’s how that could affect future exploration
NASA lost contact with its Maven spacecraft – the youngest of its Mars orbiters – at the end of 2025. The others in its fleet are over two decades old.
The Conversation
Why calling for a ‘kill switch’ is the wrong way to think about reining in AI
A kill switch to shut down dangerous AI systems is a seductive concept, but the metaphor hides how the models work – and how they get out of control in the first place.
The Conversation
Born in jail to a mum with a heroin addiction - how US teenager Abby has been affected by drugs
BBC News
Deadly fire at Canada military base moved a kilometre 'in 30 to 60 seconds'
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Deadly fire at Canada military base moved a kilometre 'in 30 to 60 seconds'
BBC News
Musk and Anthropic pledge public share giveaways
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Musk and Anthropic pledge public share giveaways
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