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In 2021, Tanden was nominated to lead the Office of Management and Budget, but she withdrew her nomination after coming under fire from members of Congress.

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The former president's pending return to the White House could alter the very nature of Medicare, the nearly 60-year-old federal health care program.

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The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter percentage point. How much further rates fall could depend on how President-elect Trump approaches his second term.

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When people can't sleep, they tend to take extreme measures to correct the issue. But that only makes sleep problems worse, say experts. Here are 5 bad habits to avoid when recovering from poor sleep.

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In Savings and Trust, historian Justene Hill Edwards tells the story of the Freedman's Bank. Created for formerly enslaved people following the Civil War, its collapse cost depositors millions.

Civil and immigration rights groups say they are better prepared this time for potential Trump border policies. But they also expressed disappointment with Democrats on immigration issues.

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With 23 short essays on creatures ranging from the wombat to the spider, Katherine Rundell's new book is essential reading for anyone whose wonder could use a jumpstart.

With a race that was expected to be historically tight behind us, the question is: How did Trump win so decisively?

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy congratulated Trump and praised his “peace through strength” approach, but concerns in Ukraine loom over Washington's continued commitment to Kyiv.

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President Biden plans to address the nation on Thursday at 11 a.m. ET to discuss the election results and the transition, the White House told reporters.

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President-elect Donald Trump has won a second term, securing victory in the race against Vice President Harris. Here's a look at how he did it. And, where the federal cases against him stand.

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Vice President Harris started her 107-day race buoyed by Democratic optimism, but came up short against former President Donald Trump.

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President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to roll back some of President Biden's signature policies. Here's what Trump's victory means for Biden policies on climate, the civil service and Ukraine.

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Raygun, whose real name is Rachael Gunn, said she had a hard time handling the criticism she received online about her performance. She said she will still dance leisurely.

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Vice President Harris has credited her alma mater Howard University for her achievements,

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Victims of the opioid crisis, health advocates, and policy experts have called on state and local governments to clearly report how they’re using the funds they are receiving from settlements with opioid companies.

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If the legislation is passed, social media platforms including X, TikTok, Instagram and Facebook would have one year to work out how to exclude Australian children.

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The Category 3 storm knocked out the country's entire power grid just before making landfall, making it almost impossible for people to receive radio or television updates.

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Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne said the decision to dissolve TikTok of its Canadian business is meant to address risks perceived to be related to TikTok's Chinese parent company.

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The Mountain Fire, northwest of Los Angeles, destroyed dozens of homes and forced thousands of residents to flee as forecasters warned of the potential for “extreme and life-threatening” blazes.

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