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France shuts down nearly 900 schools as violent student protests escalate

Boycotts and school blockades have led to more than 6,100 arrests, mostly of minors. A 15-year-old lost a hand in an incident involving a police stun grenade.

Spain’s government approves new urgent housing measures after unrest in Barcelona

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Christa Pike is awake and speaking after failed execution, lawyer says

Pike was rushed to the hospital in Tennessee last week after surviving two lethal injections of pentobarbital. Her prognosis is unclear, her lawyers said.

Christa Pike is awake and speaking after failed execution, lawyer says

Pike was rushed to the hospital in Tennessee last week after surviving two lethal injections of pentobarbital. Her prognosis is unclear, her lawyers said.

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Countdown to midterms

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Florida Democrats try to regain their mojo

Republicans in Florida maintain large cash and voter registration advantages, making it an uphill climb for Democrats.

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Latino voters feel buyer’s remorse in battleground Texas

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NBC News chief data analyst breaks down where midterm numbers stand

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The Data Dive: Steve Kornacki on how Kansas became a surprise midterm battleground

The deep-red state hasn’t elected a Democrat to the Senate since 1932, and it has sided with every GOP presidential nominee since 1968.

CIA officer arrested with gold bars admits he exposed secret intel source to a foreign official

David Rush, who was fired by the spy agency, pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud and will be sentenced Jan. 28.

CIA officer arrested with gold bars admits he exposed secret intel source to a foreign official

David Rush, who was fired by the spy agency, pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud and will be sentenced Jan. 28.

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Cornell Students Protest University's Handling Of Sexual Assault Case

Cornell students protest over Jane Doe case

Cornell faculty senate introduces no-confidence resolution over handling of alleged 2024 sexual assault

The proposed resolution marks an escalation in pressure on the university and its administration following national scrutiny.

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Texts show Cornell fraternity brothers coordinating responses as accusations came to light

On the day Jane Doe reported being sexually assaulted, texts show fraternity members discussing how to handle the situation.

Freddie Jackson, R&B star who sang ‘You Are My Lady,’ dies at 70

Jackson’s silky voice earned him two Grammy nominations and a slate of platinum and gold records.

Freddie Jackson, R&B star who sang ‘You Are My Lady,’ dies at 70

Jackson’s silky voice earned him two Grammy nominations and a slate of platinum and gold records.

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Paramount completes $110B Warner Bros. merger to form Skydance

The deal puts CEO David ‌Ellison in control of one of the world’s largest entertainment companies.

Paramount completes $110B Warner Bros. merger to form Skydance

The deal puts CEO David ‌Ellison in control of one of the world’s largest entertainment companies.

Merger survives last-minute appeal to Supreme Court

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Locals called their town ‘Almost Heaven’. A plan to open a Buc-ee’s exposed its underbelly.

A plan for the gas station made their Colorado town the poster child of the nation’s fracturing civil discourse. Some residents are trying to get the charm back.

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Locals called their town ‘Almost Heaven’. A plan to open a Buc-ee’s exposed its underbelly.

A plan for the gas station made their Colorado town the poster child of the nation’s fracturing civil discourse. Some residents are trying to get the charm back.

Dennis Stern, mayor of Palmer Lake, Colorado, and a Buc-ee's sign

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Russia says no plague found in contacts of Siberian lab worker who died

News that a female staffer had died from a “pneumonia of undetermined” origin last week has spread fears worldwide.

Russia says no plague found in contacts of Siberian lab worker who died

News that a female staffer had died from a “pneumonia of undetermined” origin last week has spread fears worldwide.

U.S. calls for transparency on reported plague death

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A psychedelic drug could soon get approved in the U.S. What should the rules be?

The FDA plans to fast-track applications for several psychedelics, but it must also create a set of rules.

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A psychedelic drug could soon get approved in the U.S. What should the rules be?

The FDA plans to fast-track applications for several psychedelics, but it must also create a set of rules.

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Live updates: The absolute best October Prime Day deals, hand-picked by a shopping reporter

The clock is officially ticking on member-exclusive discounts, so start adding household essentials, holiday gifts and more to your cart ASAP.

Live updates: The absolute best October Prime Day deals, hand-picked by a shopping reporter

The clock is officially ticking on member-exclusive discounts, so start adding household essentials, holiday gifts and more to your cart ASAP.

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