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What Republicans are saying about Matt Gaetz’s nomination for attorney general

Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz’s nomination to be President-elect Donald Trump’s attorney general has created a remarkable amount of hesitation from Republicans, who are otherwise…

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Miami-Dade volleyball coach arrested on molestation charge involving teen

A volleyball coach was arrested Wednesday on accusations that he molested a 16-year-old girl while he worked at the school she attends, authorities confirmed to…

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Brazil authorities link bombing in the capital to extremist discourse

A Brazilian Supreme Court justice said Thursday that the explosion outside the court in Brasilia was the consequence of frequent far-right attacks and hate speech…

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Burt Bacharach, composer of classic songs, will have papers donated to Library of Congress

Burt Bacharach, one of the most celebrated and popular composers and songwriters of the 20th century, will have his papers donated to the Library of…

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Trump hammered Democrats on transgender issues. Now the party is at odds on a response

After losing the White House and both houses of Congress, Democrats are grappling with how to handle transgender politics and policy following a campaign that…

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Q&A: ‘Love, Actually’ filmmaker Richard Curtis on charity, the Oscars and the state of rom-coms

Richard Curtis may be widely known for his contributions to romantic comedies with “Four Weddings and a Funeral,” “Notting Hill” and “Love, Actually.” But writing…

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Ford agrees to pay up to $165 million penalty to US government for moving too slowly on recall

Ford Motor Co. will pay a penalty of up to $165 million to the U.S. government for moving too slowly on a recall and failing…

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Tropical depression forms, forecast to bring catastrophic flood threat to northern Honduras

The disturbance we’ve been tracking through the Caribbean this week was upgraded to Tropical Depression Nineteen Thursday morning off the coast of northern Honduras. Leer…

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Q&A: Muna’s Katie Gavin on comfort music, creative freedom and her debut solo record

Katie Gavin is self-proclaimed “gay famous.” The pop band Muna first broke through with “Silk Chiffon,” an anthem to queer joy. Though Gavin, the frontwoman…

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Only 8 monkeys remain free after more than a week outside a South Carolina compound

Just eight monkeys remain free from the group who more than a week ago broke out of a South Carolina compound that breeds the primates…

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