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Yellen told Congress her agency will need to start taking "extraordinary measures," or special accounting maneuvers intended to prevent the nation from hitting the debt ceiling, as early as Jan. 14.

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Hussey was 15 when director Franco Zeffirelli cast her in his adaptation of the Shakespeare tragedy. The film won two Oscars and Hussey won a Golden Globe for best new actress for her part as Juliet.

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Gaza's Health Ministry said the head of Kamal Adwan Hospital was arrested along with dozens of other staff. Israel's military alleged Hamas militants were using the facility.

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Discrimination based on someone's age is so ingrained in society that most of us don't notice it. Yet it affects us all and fighting it not only helps make a better society, it also helps us live longer, healthier lives.

Severe thunderstorms and an outbreak of tornadoes could disrupt holiday travel Saturday. More than 3,000 flights were delayed.

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The most popular Instagram reels from our Goats and Soda team: Bolivia's bold women skateboarders, ponytail-making lessons, a perplexing COVID situation, fog harvesting.

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The Kremlin said air defense systems were firing near Grozny due to a Ukrainian drone strike as the airliner attempted to land, but stopped short of saying it was shot down by Russian air defenses.

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Hanukkah began on Christmas this year. A reflection on celebrating both holidays in a multi-faith family.

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Three months since Fresno implemented its new law, police have made over 300 arrests, but only a few unhoused people are taking them up on drug treatment services

Moo Deng and Haggis are joined by another slick, round supreme on the scene. Fans of the new baby can cast their vote to name her until New Year's Eve, with the winning name announced the next day.

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"Bubble butt" can leave turtles struggling to swim normally — or unable to submerge at all. A 3D-printed harness can help.

If your New Year's resolution is to give up drinking for the month of January, this expert guide can help you get to Day 31 alcohol-free.

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It's unclear how the issue of ownership of the Panama Canal became a talking point for President-elect Donald Trump this week, but the question has a long political history.

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After three months without anyone winning the top prize in the lottery, a ticket worth an estimated $1.22 billion was sold in California for the drawing Friday night.

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