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The delivery of the bells comes just one month ahead of Notre Dame's reopening, which is scheduled for December 8.

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A Southern California wildfire has destroyed more than 100 structures, mostly homes, in less than two days, fire officials said Thursday as raging winds were forecast to ease.

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Federal, state, and local authorities are investigating the offensive messages that have been sent over the last two days.

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More than 40 monkeys are now roaming the streets of Yemassee, S.C., after staging an escape from a research facility.

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A longtime veteran of Florida politics, Wiles served as a senior staffer on Trump's campaign, helping guide his path to victory. She will be the first female chief of staff in U.S. history.

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DIslodged by COVID early in the pandemic, tuberculosis is once again the infectious disease that takes the most lives each year. And the number of cases set a new record. What's going on?

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Nearly six weeks after Hurricane Helene slammed into Western North Carolina, radio reporter Jose Sandoval's daily Spanish-language broadcasts have become an essential lifeline for the small but growing Latino community in Western North Carolina, providing information about public services and dispelling misinformation as they piece together their lives.

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Control of the House is still too close to call, according to the Associated Press. Here's a running list of races that are still outstanding.

With McCormick's victory, Republicans have expanded their Senate majority in the next Congress to 53 seats, with two races still to be called.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated Donald Trump on his election victory, saying he is ready to engage with the United States.

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The billionaire businessman has spent weeks campaigning relentlessly for Donald Trump. That dedication could lead to major benefits for him and his companies.

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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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