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Inflation ticked up 3% in September, the U.S. belatedly reports

The federal government recalled some furloughed workers specifically to produce the inflation report, which plays a key role ...
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What killed Napoleon's army? Scientists find clues in DNA from fallen soldiers' teeth

In 1812, hundreds of thousands of men in Napoleon's army perished during their retreat from Russia. Researchers now believe a ...
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As strikes on alleged drug boats grow, so do questions about their legality and goal

President Trump says he has authority to carry out the strikes, but international experts are asking if the attacks are truly ...
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It's supposed to be payday for many federal workers. Instead, they're getting nothing

Roughly 1.4 million federal workers are going without pay due to the government shutdown. About half of them are furloughed, ...
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Inflation rose less than expected in September, the U.S. belatedly reports

The federal government recalled some furloughed workers specifically to produce the inflation report, which plays a key role ...
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Castle Rock woman convicted of voter fraud for trying to vote her late ex-husband’s ballot

The verdict shows that the community will hold someone accountable if he or she compromises the integrity of that process.' ...
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This is not your grandmother's 'Hedda'

Tessa Thompson schemes, manipulates and awes in Nia DaCosta's dazzling adaptation of Hedda Gabler.
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A November ballot measure could establish a special child care district. How do its board candidates envision it working?

Nine candidates are running for the five-member board to oversee the estimated $12 million in annual sales tax revenue, if 7A ...
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'A slap in the face': Ranchers feel betrayed by Trump's plan to buy Argentine beef

Over the past few days, cattle ranchers and agricultural groups have been sounding the alarm that a plan to import more ...
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Public lands, outdoor recreation weather the storm as the federal shutdown enters its third week

National parks and other popular destinations on public lands are still open with little to no staff. Advocates don’t want ...
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A few things to consider before committing a museum heist

Art heists may sound glamorous, but stealing priceless cultural artifacts doesn't always pay off like you'd expect. We talked ...
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'Why does my toddler … ?' Your kiddo's most confounding behavior, decoded

Why does my toddler say "no" to everything? Say everything is "mine"? Want to crash into everything? Child development ...