Aaron Brown, CNN Anchor During the Sept. 11 Attacks, Dies at 76

He was still in training when he was rushed into live coverage of the collapse of the World Trade Center, and his broadcast became one of the enduring records of the day.

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Puerto Rico may enter new year in darkness after sudden blackout

The US island territory has experienced severe power issues since Hurricane Maria struck in 2017

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University basketball team's jet nearly collides with plane

The Gonzaga University sports team was departing Los Angeles when the incident occurred.

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Five People Indicted in Connection With Liam Payne’s Fatal Fall

Two people are accused of supplying the singer with drugs and three others with negligence related to his fall from the balcony of a Buenos Aires hotel.

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Jimmy Carter's legacy... in his own words

A look back through the BBC archive of interviews with the former president.

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Elon Musk's 'social experiment on humanity': How X evolved in 2024

New users? New algorithms? Or something else going on behind the scenes? The story behind the new changes on the social media site

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How TSMC’s Arizona Chip Plant Seeded a Tiny Taipei in the Desert

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, a global tech giant, brought thousands of workers from Asia to the Phoenix suburbs for jobs at a plant that the Biden administration helped fund.

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Amid Anti-Western Drift, Georgia Inaugurates a Conservative President

Even though a figurehead, Mikheil Kavelashvili occupies a symbolic role as the country moves further from the West and toward Russia and China.

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Interior Dept. Is Caught Between Tribes in Casino Battles

The Biden administration’s consideration of three proposed tribal casinos in California and Oregon has touched off a fierce debate about tribal sovereignty and land rights.

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Canadian Ministers to Meet Trump Aides at Mar-a-Lago to Discuss Border, and Tariffs

President-elect Donald J. Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on Canadian exports unless the country stops the flow of migrants and fentanyl to the U.S.

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Video Shows Prison Officers’ Fatal Assault of Inmate in ‘Shocking’ Detail

Robert Brooks died after a savage attack at a New York prison this month that was captured by several officers’ body-worn cameras.

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In Trump’s Mind, Greenland Is Just Real Estate

But that doesn’t mean he can buy it.

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As Roy Cooper’s Term Ends in North Carolina, He’s Cagey About His Future

In an interview, Roy Cooper spoke about his legacy, how to appeal to Republicans and Democratic speculation that he might run for Senate or for president.

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Finland Seizes Ship After Undersea Power Cable to Estonia Is Cut

The country’s prime minister said the incident, the latest in a series of disruptions to undersea infrastructure, underscored the danger of a so-called Russian shadow fleet.

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Hochul Signs Law That Penalizes Companies for Greenhouse Gas Emissions

The measure will seek to raise funds to pay for some of the damage caused by extreme weather events, which are becoming more frequent because of the combustion of fossil fuels.

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Biden and Aides Courted Allies Who Undermined U.S. Goals

The Biden administration has been caught by surprise when partners like South Korea and Israel have acted against U.S. interests and principles.

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Human Thought Is Far Slower Than Your Internet Connection

A new study is “a bit of a counterweight to the endless hyperbole about how incredibly complex and powerful the human brain is,” one researcher said.

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Body found in wheel well of United plane after landing in Hawaii

A United Airlines spokesperson says it's unclear how or when the person got into the landing gear compartment of the aircraft.

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New Mexico’s Governor Was A Liberal Hero. Then She Got Blunt about Crime.

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has clashed with her own party over how to tackle the nexus of addiction, mental illness and violence in New Mexico.

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‘A Complete Unknown’ Review: Timothée Chalamet Goes Electric

The actor stars as a young Bob Dylan, who woos folk followers only to betray them later at the 1965 Newport Folk Festival.

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A Billionaire Gave $1,000 to UMass Dartmouth Graduates. Some Missed Out.

A billionaire gave $1,000 to University of Massachusetts Dartmouth graduates in May. You had to be there.

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History Shows Big Changes in ‘Big Government’ Are Hard to Achieve

Past efforts to shrink the federal bureaucracy, including basic things like selling off unused government buildings, have come up short. Republicans are set to try again.

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What Hun Manet Is Like as Cambodia’s New Leader

Hun Manet, who took over as prime minister last year, has followed in the steps of his father, who ran Cambodia for nearly 40 years.

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Weather, airport delays disrupt Americans' Christmas travel

While Americans on the east coast brace for snow, on the west coast some are facing flooding and high surf warnings.

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The Trumpian Attitude at the Heart of the Gaetz Report

Both men display the same contempt for the law.

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How Bath & Body Works Comes Up With Its Holiday Scents

Every year, Bath & Body Works introduces a new scent that it hopes will break through during the shopping season. It doesn’t have to smell like gingerbread.

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The Trumpian Attitude at the Heart of the Gaetz Report

Both men display the same contempt for the law.

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Letter Calling for Tracking People of Color Circulates in an Oregon County

The letter, distributed in Lincoln County, Ore., tells community members to report people who may be undocumented, the sheriff’s office said.

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Heroism attributed to CEO murder suspect is alarming - Mayorkas

Some have lionised the man accused of killing healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, sharing anger at private insurers.

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Woman Dies After Being Set on Fire in Subway Car, Police Say

The police said “criminality is suspected” in the death, which they said appeared to be a homicide. It happened aboard a subway car at the Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue station on Sunday morning.

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On the Prowl for the Perfect Wave, and a Chance to Proselytize

Christian Surfers, a group of missionaries who surf, have expanded to a remote part of Costa Rica, where people come from afar looking for the “perfect wave.” And maybe a little Jesus?

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Homeless Woman Going Into Labor Is Cited for Camping Violation

Body-camera footage shows an officer from the Louisville Metro Police Department in Kentucky detain the woman, who gave birth later that day.

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Germany Bulked Up Christmas Market Security. An Attack Still Happened.

The latest deadly assault on a beloved German tradition illustrates the challenge of holiday safety.

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Biden Signs Spending Bill, Finalizing End to Shutdown Drama

President Biden’s signature, while technically coming after the midnight deadline for a shutdown, ensured that there would be no lapse in government funding.

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Pope Uses Christmas Message to Chide Advisers About Gossiping

Francis urged the Vatican inner circle to bless more and talk less badly of others. It wasn’t the first time he had used the occasion to scold them.

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Volkswagen Reaches Labor Deal, Avoiding Germany Plant Closures

The automaker agreed to keep all 10 of its factories in Germany open and to guarantee workers’ jobs until the end of 2030.

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How to Watch the Ursids Meteor Shower as It Peaks During the Winter Solstice

The astronomical event, which overlaps with the Winter Solstice, is often overlooked because of the winter chill.

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Canada's NDP leader says he will vote to topple Trudeau's Liberals

The NDP has helped prop up Justin Trudeau's minority government, but has pulled its support amid his sinking popularity.

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Jelly Roll, Shaboozey and Others Helped Country Break Through in 2024

Our critic hit the road to talk with Jelly Roll, Shaboozey, Tanner Adell and other artists to understand why country music was inescapable in 2024.

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Hidden ‘Junk’ Fees Must Be Disclosed, F.T.C. Rule Says

Hotels, short-term rentals and event ticket-sellers must advertise the full price of their offerings under the rule, which is supposed to go into effect in the coming year. Here’s what to know.

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Drug Charges Against Sean Combs Associate Are Dropped in Florida

The charges against Brendan Paul, a former Syracuse University basketball player who was arrested amid raids on Mr. Combs’s homes, were dropped after he completed a diversion program.

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Gilgo Beach serial killings suspect charged with seventh murder

Rex Heuermann, a New York architect, is accused of killing Valerie Mack, who was last seen by her family in New Jersey in 2000.

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Milei, Musk and Maga: Is Argentina influencing the US?

As Argentina's libertarian President Javier Milei marks one year in office, his policies are keenly observed in the US.

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Jamie Foxx injured in altercation at his birthday dinner

A representative said he "had to get stitches and is recovering" after the incident at a Chinese restaurant.

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Tropical Cyclone Chido Pummels French Territory Mayotte

The prefect of Mayotte said the death toll could climb. The storm, the equivalent of a Category 3, made landfall in Mozambique on Sunday.

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Tracing the powerful family roots of suspected killer Luigi Mangione

In his home city, the accused shooter's family name has meant wealth, power, prominence and philanthropy for decades.

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Tracing the powerful family roots of suspected killer Luigi Mangione

In his home city, the accused shooter's family name has meant wealth, power, prominence and philanthropy for decades.

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Pelosi has hip replacement surgery after fall in Luxembourg

The former US House Speaker is said to have fractured her hip after falling on a staircase, US media report.

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Canadian government moves to end weeks-long postal strike

Around 55,000 postal workers began striking on 15 November over pay and working conditions.

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The dark fandom behind healthcare CEO murder suspect

Online adulation painting Luigi Mangione as a folk hero and fuelled by health system anger has worried authorities.

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Biden issues 39 presidential pardons and commutes 1,500 sentences

The White House says it is the highest number of presidential acts of clemency in a single day.

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A Local’s Guide to Celebrating the Holidays in New York

Facing crushing throngs and high prices can be as off-putting as a rock-hard bagel. Here’s how New Yorkers enjoy their hometown’s seasonal traditions without much challenge to their patience or pocketbook.

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How the six-day hunt for New York shooting suspect unfolded

It was a McDonald's employee hours away from the scene of the crime who spotted a man resembling the suspect.

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Daniel Penny acquitted in chokehold death of homeless man on NY subway

The case sparked weeks of protests and reignited national debate over race, mental illness, and public safety in the US.

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Maps: Tracking the Franklin Fire in Malibu, Calif.

See maps and details about the Franklin fire near Los Angeles.

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Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo and Timothee Chalamet up for Golden Globes

Selena Gomez and Nicole Kidman are also among the contenders as Hollywood's award season kicks off.

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China’s Critical Minerals Embargo Is Even Tougher Than Expected

Beijing ordered companies around the world not to allow critical minerals mined in China to reach the U.S., while deepening its efforts to replace imports with domestic products.

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What Syria Needs in Order to Rebuild

U.S. sanctions policy in the country must change.

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Records Seized by Israel Show Hamas Presence in U.N. Schools

While Israel asserts that the United Nations has tried to minimize the problem, the global organization says Israeli officials are waging an unfair campaign to discredit it.

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Syrians Also Have Israel to Thank for Their Liberation

Israel’s actions diminished Assad’s ability to resist the rebels.

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Silvia Pinal, Golden Age Star of Mexican Cinema, Is Dead

She found outsize success in her native land and gained international recognition for her work with the acclaimed Spanish surrealist director Luis Buñuel.

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Dorothy's ruby slippers to be auctioned off

The shoes, which could fetch as much as $3m, were worn by actress Judy Garland in the classic 1939 movie The Wizard of Oz.

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Fannie and Freddie, the Big Mortgage Backers, Face Climate Risks

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, which backstop most U.S. mortgages, know floods and fires are a growing problem. But little action has been taken.

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The Rage and Glee That Followed a C.E.O.’s Killing Should Ring All Alarms

It echoes another era of extreme inequality and extreme violence.

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Donate This Holiday Season: Ex-Convicts Need Your Help

New Jersey Re-entry Corporation helps people stay out of prison once they’ve been in.

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Georgia Tumbles Deeper Into Crisis as Opposition Leader is Detained

In a sign of a widening crackdown, security agents have searched the offices and homes of prominent activists and opposition leaders who fear the country is turning closer to Russia.

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US woman looking for cat thought to have fallen into sinkhole

The search is on for Elizabeth Pollard, who was reported missing after hunting for her pet on Monday.

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Americans divided over Biden’s pardon of son Hunter

People share their reactions with the BBC on the US President's decision to pardon his son.

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Supreme Court Hears Case on Flavored Vapes Popular With Teenagers

The question for the justices was whether the Food and Drug Administration had acted lawfully in rejecting applications from makers of flavored liquids used in e-cigarettes.

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White House defends pardon of Hunter Biden amid backlash

Republicans and some Democrats have accused Joe Biden of damaging trust in the justice department.

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What We Know About the Lake-Effect Snowstorm

The storm dumped several feet of snow and disrupted post-Thanksgiving travel in the Great Lakes states and New York. More snow is expected in the coming days.

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Kash Patel’s Threat to the Rule of Law

In the new administration, loyalty will come before experience or moral judgment.

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Ireland’s Main Parties Edge Out Sinn Féin, Early Election Results Show

At one level, the vote was an endorsement of continuity, but the stability in Ireland’s political center ground masked volatility on the fringes.

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Snoop Dogg helps Kai Cenat reclaim Twitch subscriber record

The American has been streaming continuously for 30 days to try reclaim the record he set last year.

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