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Why is the U.S. pulling out of 31 U.N. groups? And what's the impact?

Thu, 01/08/2026 - 15:26

The Trump administration is withdrawing from 66 global groups, including U.N. entities that focus on climate and health issues.

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Mamdani says New York child care expansion a real step to fulfilling campaign pledge

Thu, 01/08/2026 - 15:17

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani says a plan unveiled Thursday to take the first steps toward universal childcare for kids under five shows New Yorkers that "democracy can actually deliver for them."

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Who was Renee Nicole Good?

Thu, 01/08/2026 - 15:13

We're continuing to learn more about the 37-year-old woman who was shot and killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Minneapolis on Wednesday.

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A 'medical situation' is forcing NASA to end mission at the space station a month early

Thu, 01/08/2026 - 15:09

NASA says a crew member on the International Space Station is unwell. The agency canceled a planned spacewalk for Thursday and is taking the rare step of ending the Crew-11 mission early.

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What we know one day after the killing of Renee Good by an ICE officer in Minneapolis

Thu, 01/08/2026 - 14:09

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says the ICE agent who fatally shot Renee Good "followed his training." Local officials want ICE to leave, but Noem says she's open to sending more officers.

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Minnesota and federal officials are no longer cooperating on ICE shooting investigation

Thu, 01/08/2026 - 14:09

In two press conferences about an hour apart, Minnesota's governor and the White House disagreed about the facts behind Wednesday's fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis.

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'The atmosphere is very authoritarian': Venezuela's opposition reels from the sidelines

Thu, 01/08/2026 - 13:29

President Trump sidelined Venezuela's opposition and is working with remnants of the regime led by ousted leader Nicolás Maduro. What's next for the opposition?

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These dogs can learn new words just by eavesdropping

Thu, 01/08/2026 - 13:22

Some dogs have an amazing ability to learn the names of dozens, even hundreds of toys. Now, a new study suggests these super learners can pick up new words by overhearing people talk, just as toddlers can.

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Community reacts to ICE shooting in Minnesota. And, RFK Jr. unveils new food pyramid

Thu, 01/08/2026 - 06:10

Minnesota law enforcement and the FBI are investigating an ICE officer's fatal shooting of a Minneapolis woman. And, Health Secretary RFK Jr. unveils new dietary guidelines for Americans.

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5 women's health myths, debunked by doctors

Thu, 01/08/2026 - 06:00

Some common misconceptions keep women from taking optimal care of their health. Here, doctors set the record straight.

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