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U.S. economy grew at 1.1% in early 2023, points to ‘significant slowing’

The latest figures, released Thursday by the Bureau of Economic Analysis, mark a sharp slowdown at a time when Wall Street is already bracing for recession, in part because of fears that the banking...

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White House reiterates refusal to negotiate on debt limit as pressure mounts

White House reiterates refusal to negotiate on debt limit as pressure mounts

Biden's position remains unchanged after House GOP passes a debt-limit hike tied to sweeping spending cuts

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For some long COVID patients, exercise is bad medicine

For some long COVID patients, exercise is bad medicine

They used to run marathons. Now, taking a shower is exhausting. But for these patients—who have one of the most debilitating symptoms of long COVID—hope may be on the horizon.

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A culinary journey through Sicily's food and wine, in the shadow of Mount Etna

A culinary journey through Sicily's food and wine, in the shadow of Mount Etna

The foothills of Mount Etna are the source of Sicily's highest-quality produce, carefully crafted into the finest food and wine by local makers.

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10 of the best annual coastal festivals and events from around the world

10 of the best annual coastal festivals and events from around the world

From harnessing the power of the ocean and its natural bounty to simply using that littoral backdrop to frame festivities, this collection of annual events along the world's coastlines are worth...

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This Persian marvel was lost for millennia

This Persian marvel was lost for millennia

Only one ancient account mentions the existence of Xerxes Canal, long thought to be a tall tale. But archaeology is confirming that Persia's engineering triumph was real.

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This ‘ordinary’ woman hid Anne Frank—and kept her story alive

This ‘ordinary’ woman hid Anne Frank—and kept her story alive

The miniseries ‘A Small Light’ tells the story of Miep Gies, a courageous young woman who risked her life to defy the Nazis.

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See how life on the planet evolved at Nilpena Ediacara National Park

Nilpena Ediacara National Park has some of the best preserved fossils of a crucial evolutionary link.

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Sweeping indictment shows role of China’s chemical firms in fentanyl crisis

Sweeping indictment shows role of China’s chemical firms in fentanyl crisis

But experts say there’s little chance the Chinese chemical companies that sell ingredients to Mexican cartels will be prosecuted.

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Biden seeks expanded domestic production and more-robust supply chains

National security adviser Jake Sullivan insisted Thursday that the administration does not seek to decouple from China, only to reduce an excessive dependence upon Chinese suppliers for critical...

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Why is Disney suing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis?

Disney has escalated a long-running dispute with the Florida governor by suing him for First Amendment violations.

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Commanders 2023 NFL draft class: What each player brings to the roster

Commanders 2023 NFL draft class: What each player brings to the roster

Washington addressed glaring needs early and solidified the margins of the roster late. First-round corner Emmanuel Forbes Jr. figures to be an immediate starter.

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Analysis | The first round of the NFL draft was all about the QBs, for better and worse

Three quarterbacks were chosen in the first four picks. But Will Levis and Hendon Hooker dropped out of the opening round entirely.

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Lamar Jackson agrees to extension with Ravens, becomes NFL’s top-paid player

Lamar Jackson agrees to extension with Ravens, becomes NFL’s top-paid player

Jackson’s contract stalemate with the Baltimore Ravens ended Thursday, just hours ahead of the opening round of the NFL draft, with a record $260 million deal.

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Anti-China fervor casts a dark cloud over solar and U.S. climate goals

Anti-China fervor casts a dark cloud over solar and U.S. climate goals

Momentum is ramping up for Congress to pass a resolution that would reinstate tariffs on Chinese solar components, which the U.S. solar industry says would be devastating.

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Trump is racking up GOP endorsements, even amid criminal jeopardy

Trump is racking up GOP endorsements, even amid criminal jeopardy

The former president is consolidating support among GOP members of Congress and others, even as he faces a thicket of legal woes.

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Florida’s conservative chief justice once affirmed abortion protections

Florida’s conservative chief justice once affirmed abortion protections

In a little-noted legal article in 2004, Carlos Muñiz, then a private attorney and now chief justice, affirmed that abortion rights are protected by the Florida Constitution's privacy clause.

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Analysis | Is this the worst argument for climate inaction in political history?

Winters in Wisconsin won't be as terrible, so who cares about other countries?

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Pence appears before Jan. 6 grand jury in Trump special counsel probe

The former vice president is expected to testify before a grand jury about efforts by Donald Trump and others to overturn the results of the 2020 election.

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