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Collapse of Hunter Biden plea deal could complicate president’s campaign

President Biden’s son may face a trial during the reelection battle — at a time when Democrats want to highlight Donald Trump’s own legal troubles.

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Death toll climbs to 67, as Hawaii residents continue search for missing loved ones

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She threw a party to buy school clothes. Hip-hop was born that night.

Cindy Campbell thought the most fun way to upgrade her wardrobe was to throw a back-to-school party with her brother, DJ Kool Herc, on Aug. 11, 1973, in the Bronx.

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FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has bail revoked, ordered into custody

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Many teachers said a principal sexually harassed them. He was promoted.

Educators and others reported Joel Beidleman to Montgomery County Public Schools 18 times in seven years. It made no difference.

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How to see the Perseid meteor shower this weekend, 2023’s best

Dozens to nearly 100 shooting stars per hour will be visible Saturday night as the Perseid meteor shower peaks.

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