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Updated Aug 5, 2022 - Science

3 people dead after lightning strike near White House

An image of the emergency scene near Lafeyette Park in D.C. after the lightning strike.

Police change account of car crash that killed Rep. Walorski

Photo of Jackie Walorski holding a phone to her ear outside a building entrance
Aug 5, 2022 - Health

FDA considers "dose-sparing" to increase availability of Monkeypox vaccine

Aug 5, 2022 - Economy

Inflation hits back-to-school shopping

Illustration of a chalkboard in the shape of an upward arrow.
Updated Aug 5, 2022 - World

Israeli strikes in Gaza kill at least 10 as tensions rise

Smoke rises after airstrikes carried out by Israeli army over Gaza Strip. Photo: Mustafa Hassona/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images

Man who threatened to kill Fauci sentenced to 3 years in prison

Dr. Anthony Fauci testifies during a Senate hearing.

Sikhs say hate that drove Oak Creek shooting is now mainstream

Photo of a sign that says "Sikh Temple of Wisconsin" and memorial sites showing pictures of victims
Aug 5, 2022 - Health

What you need to know about the monkeypox vaccine

Monkeypox vaccine is displayed by a medical professional.

Senate energy bill could help U.S. carbon capture take flight

America's labor market is on fire

Illustration of a pattern of "we're hiring" signs, in different colors.
Aug 5, 2022 - World

Russia "ready to discuss" prisoner swap for Griner and Whelan, Lavrov says

Brittney Griner inside a defendants' cage during a court hearing in Khimki, Russia, on Aug. 4.
Updated Aug 5, 2022 - Politics & Policy

China sanctions Pelosi and halts U.S. talks over Taiwan trip

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi disembarking a plane in Fussa, Japan, on Aug. 4.
Aug 5, 2022 - Health

The next public health emergency

Illustration of syringes forming a health plus/cross
Aug 5, 2022 - Science

A decade of Curiosity on Mars

Illustration of "ten" number candles on the surface of Mars.
Aug 5, 2022 - Technology
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How Anker found billions in batteries and chargers

Photo illustration of Steven Yang with abstract shapes and Anker's lightning bolt logo.

Dems dodge on Biden '24

Updated Aug 5, 2022 - World

Pelosi says China "will not isolate Taiwan" as drills ramp up near island

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (L) shakes hands with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida during a meeting at the prime minister's official residence in Tokyo on August 5.

Democrats secure Sinema's support for Inflation Reduction Act

Trump-backed Kari Lake wins GOP nomination for Arizona governor

Kari Lake holds her arms out to her sides
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