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How the No. 2 pencil became a uniquely American school supply staple
No. 2 strikes a balance of graphite and clay that is dark enough, yet not too smudgy for writing.
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Putin decree lets Russia take control of infrastructure damaged in Ukrainian drone attacks
Russian President Vladimir Putin decreed that the state can temporarily seize control of critical infrastructure facilities if private owners fail to protect them from Ukrainian drone attacks.
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A year after Israeli strikes killed journalists at a hospital, no one has been held accountable
A year after Israeli strikes on a Gaza hospital killed 22 Palestinians, there are still major questions about the rationale for the attack.
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FBI sets $25,000 minimum reward for dozens of unsolved Indian Country cases
The FBI has established a minimum reward of $25,000 for help solving cold cases where people went missing or were killed in Indian Country.
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Medicaid work rule leaves homeless people in the cold
Most states will begin to implement the Medicaid work requirements in January.
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US consumer confidence falls to lowest level in 7 months as gas prices remain elevated
Americans’ confidence in the economy declined this month as the ongoing Iran conflict has kept gas prices elevated at more than $4 a gallon.
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Federal judge rejects Ghislaine Maxwell’s ‘miscarriage of justice’ claims and bid for prison release
A federal judge has rejected claims by Ghislaine Maxwell that her sex trafficking conviction was a “complete miscarriage of justice.”
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Sentencing set for polygamous leader convicted of abuse in Arizona after girls discovered in trailer
Samuel Bateman was convicted of 3 child abuse counts stemming from a 2022 traffic stop that led to the discovery of three girls in a trailer
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These 4 California counties saw the biggest decline in vehicle thefts last year
It's the second year in a row, the overall number of stolen cars has decreased, CHP says.
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Ship disabled by attack in Strait of Hormuz and other news from around the Middle East
An oil tanker was struck by a projectile off Oman, underscoring shipping risks as Iran maintains tight control over the Strait of Hormuz.