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Federal judge awards $314 million to 3 Americans held and allegedly tortured in Venezuela
A federal judge in Miami has awarded $314 million to three Americans jailed and allegedly tortured in Venezuela before being freed in a 2023 prisoner swap. J
Mystery winner buys T. rex nicknamed ‘Gus’ for a record $50 million at auction
The 67-million-year-old fossil is now the most expensive set of dinosaur bones ever auctioned off.
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Darline Graham, sister of late Sen. Lindsey Graham, will be sworn in to fill her brother’s term
The sister of the late South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham will soon be sworn in to fill the seat, just three days after her brother’s death. The Senate ceremony is…
As cyclospora illnesses surge to a record, Michigan officials eye lettuce as a possible cause
Infections from the diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora are surging, with 2026 already the nation's worst year for reported cases. More than 30 states have reported infections this year.
Tom Cruise and IShowSpeed join the World Cup closing ceremony’s cast
FIFA has announced a star-studded lineup for the closing ceremony of the World Cup. The event is set for 90 minutes before Sunday's final and will feature performers like Tom…
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War and economic crisis complicate efforts to protect Iran’s rich but endangered wildlife
War and a deepening economic crisis have created new challenges for conservationists trying to preserve Iran’s rich but endangered wildlife.
Family says US seismologist has been detained in China for nearly 2 years with no trial
A China-born U.S. seismologist has been detained in China without trial for nearly two years. The relatives of Youlin Chen of Boston broke their silence this week after seeing no…
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Battery bank or generator? How to choose the best backup power for your home during an outage
From portable battery banks & generators to larger home systems, there are many backup power choices as extreme weather and outages ramp up.
What it means when federal authorities say cars are being weaponized
The term weaponized vehicle has become commonplace at news conferences and in statements released by federal officials during the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.
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Save money and walk less on the OC Fair Express shuttle bus
It's nonstop and convenient — and much cheaper than parking at the fairgrounds.