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Stories
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Arts & Life
Overnight lines and mayhem in stores. It's not a new iPhone — it's a Stanley tumbler
People have camped out for hours just to get their hands on limited-edition Stanley tumblers. The ubiquitous drinkware used to be for outdoorsy types, but they've become something of a status symbol.
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National
A recent attack on a Las Vegas judge is very disturbing. But such cases are uncommon
Judge Mary Kay Holthus was attacked by a defendant during his sentencing. Courtroom assaults such as this are rare, but judges face other threats — more than 4,500 reported incidents in 2021 alone.
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Sports
First edible mascot in sports history stars in the Pop-Tarts Bowl
Kansas State beat NC State, 28-19, after which the winning team devoured the giant pastry that emerged from an even more giant toaster in what was a clever marketing move.
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Environment
How to give your Christmas tree new life or kick it to the curb
Christmas has come and gone but your tree is probably still up. Here are some tips to dispose of your tree or give it new life.
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Health
What is hospice care? 6 myths about this end-of-life option
Recently ex-President Jimmy Carter went into hospice, which often is for patients in the last stages of incurable diseases. Contrary to popular belief, starting hospice doesn't mean giving up on life.
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Sports
Detroit Pistons set an NBA record with 27th straight loss
The Pistons have set an NBA record for the longest losing streak in a single season, after falling to the Brooklyn Nets 118-112 Tuesday night.
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Politics
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene target of swatting attempt
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene was the victim of a swatting attempt, which she says is the eighth time it's happened. Authorities are investigating the incident in partnership with Greene's security
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Arts & Life
It's the winter solstice. Here are 5 ways people celebrate the return of light
Winter solstice marks the shortest day and longest night of the year, and it falls at exactly 10:27 p.m. ET on Thursday in the Northern Hemisphere. Here are five ways it's celebrated around the world.
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Arts & Life
A dress worn by Princess Diana breaks an auction record at nearly $1.15 million
To this day, Princess Diana's life remains the subject of fascination. One of her dresses just broke a record at auction, selling for nearly $1.15 million, 11 times higher than its estimate.
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National
A father and daughter went fishing. What they found was a 152-year-old shipwreck
Tim Wollak and his 5-year-old daughter Henley first thought they came across an octopus. But their discovery is presumed to be a shipwreck connected to the deadliest wildfire in American history.