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RFK Jr. snatches snakes in viral video, the latest of his many animal encounters

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NCAA denies Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby's petition for eligibility reinstatement

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The Latest: Iran deal progress is murky after US military says it carried out ‘self-defense’ strikes

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Trump administration proposes NDAs for federal employees to stop media leaks

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Southern Poverty Law Center Justice Department

Southern Poverty Law Center seeks dismissal of 'vindictive' Justice Department indictment

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Sabalenka's necklaces sparkle in the sun during French Open win. Gauff, Osaka, Sinner advance

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UFC fighting cage rises on White House lawn for bout celebrating America’s 250th anniversary

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UFC fighting cage rises on White House lawn for bout celebrating America’s 250th anniversary

Crews are busy building a temporary octagon-shaped cage on the White House South Lawn for a UFC bout.

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Thousands still evacuated near Southern California chemical tank despite eased explosion fears

Thousands of people who live near a damaged hazardous chemical tank in Southern California still can't return home, even as officials say the risk of a catastrophic explosion

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South Carolina Senate rejects Trump’s call to redraw congressional map for midterm elections

The South Carolina Senate has rejected President Donald Trump’s push to redraw the state’s congressional districts in hopes Republicans could gain an extra seat.

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NASA lays out moon base plans with landers, buggies and drones at the top of the list

NASA is already ordering landers, rovers and drones for a sprawling moon base, less than two months after the Artemis II mission.

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Scripps National Spelling Bee guide: How to watch, who the notable spellers are, rules and prizes

The Scripps National Spelling Bee runs from Tuesday through Thursday this week. The bee began in 1925, with this year marking its 98th edition.

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Israel says it targets new Hamas leader in Gaza as Palestinians report 3 dead

Palestinian hospital officials say Israel has carried out a pair of airstrikes in Gaza City, killing at least three people and injuring 12.

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Venue gets mixed reviews as National Spelling Bee returns to DC ahead of White House UFC event

The Scripps National Spelling Bee has moved from suburban Maryland to downtown Washington, and not all spellers and their families appreciate the change.

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Canada will require self-isolation for travelers from Ebola-affected countries

The Canadian government says travelers from Ebola-affected regions will be required to self-isolate for 21 days, while immigration authorities are temporarily suspending decis

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Trump wraps up 3-hour medical visit to Walter Reed and declares 'Everything checked out PERFECTLY'

President Donald Trump has wrapped up a three-hour visit to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for what the White House describes as preventive medical and dental ex

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Muslim pilgrims converge on Mount Arafat in Saudi Arabia as the Hajj reaches its peak

Muslim pilgrims have gathered on Mount Arafat in Saudi Arabia for the second day of the Hajj, considered the pinnacle of the annual pilgrimage.

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Coco Gauff involved in 'mini car accident' on her way to French Open match, still gets win

Coco Gauff was involved in a car accident on the way to Roland Garros for the first match of her French Open title defense.

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Another surge for Micron, Wall Street's latest $1 trillion company, sends US stocks to records

The U.S.

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The Latest: Paxton aims to defeat Cornyn in runoff for GOP Senate nomination

Texans are voting in a U.S. Senate primary runoff where incumbent four-term Sen.

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