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Wondering what to watch this weekend? Captain America: Brave New World may have what you're looking for. Plus, two favorites from the Sundance Film Festival.

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After delay, CDC releases data signaling bird flu spread undetected in cows and people

Thu, 02/13/2025 - 12:00

After going quiet on bird flu, CDC scientists have published a report on its spread among veterinarians. The findings suggest a need for better surveillance.

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RIP Duo, the Duolingo owl. Why would the company kill its own mascot?

Thu, 02/13/2025 - 11:48

Duo was fatally hit by a Tesla Cybertruck, the language-learning company announced this week. The snarky owl has been the face of Duolingo for over a decade. Why his sudden demise, and what's next?

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Craft supplier Joann to close 60% of its stores across U.S. as it looks for a buyer

Thu, 02/13/2025 - 11:10

The move to close 500 stores comes after Joann declared bankruptcy for the second time in less than a year. The closures would leave it with far fewer stores than competitors Hobby Lobby and Michaels.

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RFK Jr. confirmed as Trump's health secretary, over Democrats' loud objections

Thu, 02/13/2025 - 10:33

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. wins confirmation to be President Trump's secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services.

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As Trump touts Putin talks, NATO allies insist Ukraine and Europe be included

Thu, 02/13/2025 - 10:22

Several NATO allies stressed that Ukraine and Europe must not be cut out of any peace talks, as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth denied that the U.S. is betraying Ukraine.

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Sen. Ted Cruz's list of "woke" science includes self-driving cars, solar eclipses

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Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, says the National Science Foundation has given money to thousands of "Woke DEI" studies. Researchers say that's misrepresenting science and disparaging important research.

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Linda McMahon faces confirmation hearing. And, Trump, Putin agree to meet

Thu, 02/13/2025 - 05:35

What to know about Trump's pick for education secretary, Linda McMahon, who faces her confirmation hearing today. And, Trump agrees to meet with Putin to kick off talks to end the war in Ukraine.

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Hamas says it will release hostages as scheduled this weekend

Thu, 02/13/2025 - 05:30

Israel threatened Tuesday to resume hostilities with Hamas in Gaza unless the militant group releases hostages under the ceasefire agreement.

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Is Trump the president who will truly set a course for Mars?

Thu, 02/13/2025 - 05:28

Proponents of going to Mars see peril and opportunity in Elon Musk's close relationship with Trump. Experts say just getting Americans back to the moon in the near future will be challenging enough.

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New Mexico jury convicts former officer in fatal shooting of Black man at gas station

Thu, 02/13/2025 - 04:24

Las Cruces police Officer Brad Lunsford's verdict is the latest outcome in cases that prosecutors have linked to systematic brutality against Black people by members of law enforcement.

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In honor of Valentine's Day, we stop in at the new Photo Booth Museum in San Francisco to find out how people are using the booths to celebrate their love.

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Dear Life Kit: My friend kissed me and I liked it. Now he wants to take it back!

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Trump hired Musk as a 'special government employee.' Here's what that means

Thu, 02/13/2025 - 04:00

Special government employees, or SGEs, are typically hired on a temporary basis as experts or consultants or serve as members of federal advisory committees.

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Trump's pick for secretary of education is Linda McMahon. Here's what to know

Thu, 02/13/2025 - 04:00

McMahon's confirmation proceedings are likely to focus on how she would handle Donald Trump's plans to dissolve the U.S. Education Department.

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Some red states report zero abortions. Doctors and researchers say it's not true

Thu, 02/13/2025 - 04:00
Roe v. Wade, making it certain abortion would become illegal in Texas. The state is among nearly a dozen with laws criminalizing abortion that report zero or only a handful of abortions in 2023.'/>

The reports are from 2023, in states where abortion is banned. They contradict what doctors and researchers say is happening on the ground, raising concerns about data integrity.

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4 decisions that turned SNL into a cultural juggernaut — and 3 mistakes

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Critic Eric Deggans explains how Saturday Night Live became the long-lived force it is.

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Retailers including Trader Joe's and Kroger have begun limiting egg purchases

Thu, 02/13/2025 - 04:00

Egg farmers have been plagued by widespread outbreaks of bird flu. Experts say it's hard to predict when the industry will bounce back from the illness' effects.

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As coal plants close, Colorado towns consider nuclear waste storage

Thu, 02/13/2025 - 02:30

The federal government hopes former coal towns will help the nuclear industry grow, by taking on the decades-long challenge of storing radioactive waste

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Trump administration set to purchase $400 million worth of armored Teslas

Wed, 02/12/2025 - 23:00

That's according to a public State Department procurement document. It comes as ethics experts raise conflict of interest questions about the chief executive of Tesla, Elon Musk, who is a top White House official.

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