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Indictment says Trump lied to keep classified secrets

The former president faces 37 criminal charges, according to a 49-page indictment unsealed Friday against him and a loyal servant who is accused of lying to cover up his boss’s alleged crimes.

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Ukraine presses counteroffensive as flood evacuations continue in south

Heavy fighting was reported in the Zaporizhzhia and Donetsk regions but no major gains were claimed by Ukraine, signaling the new phase of the war will be difficult.

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The last thing Broadway needs is a weird Tonys. It’s what might occur.

A writers strike and an off-year financially have made this a season of nervous hits for Broadway and the Tony Awards.

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Don’t believe the backlash. Saturated fat actually is bad for you.

The nutritional science around saturated fat seemed settled, until critics started questioning it. Another look should settle the issue again.

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Read the full text of the Trump indictment in classified documents case

The second indictment against former president Donald Trump was released Friday. He was charged with seven counts and is set to appear in court in Miami on Tuesday. Read the full document here.

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With debt debate over, House GOP unveils bills to cut taxes for businesses, some families

The proposals could add to the deficit at a time when Republicans are preaching austerity — and recently drove the government to the brink of default in pursuit of it.

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Scientists tracked what animals did when humans stayed home during the pandemic

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Former British prime minister Boris Johnson resigns as member of U.K. Parliament

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