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Trump sits for deposition in E. Jean Carroll lawsuit

Former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally at Legacy Sports USA on October 09, 2022 in Mesa, Arizona.
Updated Oct 19, 2022 - World

"An absolute disgrace": U.K. PM Liz Truss under fire from own party

Updated Oct 19, 2022 - Politics & Policy

Wisconsin group asks SCOTUS to block Biden's student loan forgiveness plan

People outside the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 11.
Updated Oct 19, 2022 - Health

COVID played a role in 1 in 4 maternal deaths, federal watchdog says

Biden taps oil reserve in attempt to curb gas prices

Oct 19, 2022 - World

Scoop: Saudis pressed Arab nations to publicly support OPEC+ cut

Secretary-General of OPEC Haitham al-Ghais (R) and Saudi Arabia's Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman Al-Saud (2nd L) hold a press conference
Oct 19, 2022 - Economy

Fiscal policy missing from the inflation fight

Illustration of a child's milk carton with a straw. On the side of the carton is a MISSING ad for Benjamin Franklin.
Oct 19, 2022 - Science

New JWST photo reveals the Pillars of Creation as never before

Tendrils of gas and dust stretch into space with stars dotted throughout the image
Oct 19, 2022 - Health

FDA panel votes to remove early pregnancy drug from market

Picture of the FDA building sign
Oct 19, 2022 - World

Scoop: Ukraine officially asks Israel for Iron Dome, other defense systems

Israeli Iron Dome defense system is seen in southern Israel on Aug. 7. Photo: Jack Guez/AFP via Getty Images

Everyone wants to sell your attention

Illustration of the eyes emoji with pennies instead of pupils.
Oct 19, 2022 - World

Putin declares martial law in annexed regions of Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during his press conference

Just 9% of Americans think democracy is working extremely well

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Oct 19, 2022 - Economy

Markets and economists are increasingly certain of recession

Oct 19, 2022 - Politics & Policy

Woodward audiobook: Trump knew Kim Jong-un letters were "top secret"

President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un shake hands at the DMZ in June 2019.
Updated Oct 19, 2022 - Economy

Remote work may have fueled a baby boom among U.S. women

Illustration of a stork sitting at a desk with a laptop and cup of coffee
Updated Oct 19, 2022 - World

Russian commander says Kherson situation "difficult" as Ukraine advances

In this picture taken on November 3, 2021 Sergei Surovikin, commander of Russia's Aerospace Forces, attends a meeting in Sochi.

GOP candidate and immigration hardliner had a grandmother who faced deportation

Nevada Republican U.S. Senate candidate Adam Laxalt looks on during a Hispanic Heritage Month Fiesta at the RNC Hispanic Community Center.
Oct 19, 2022 - Technology

Exclusive: Trust in tech erodes along partisan, economic lines

Illustration of a hand cursor with abstract stars.
Oct 19, 2022 - Technology

Want a ride in an autonomous car? Try Lyft or Uber

A modified autonomous Argo AI Ford Escape.
Oct 19, 2022 - Health

Hill Dems frustrated with Biden inaction on "junk" health insurance

Illustration of a donkey pulling a giant health plus.

Rubio and Demings tackle abortion and guns in first and only debate

Photo illustration of Val Demings, tinted blue, and Marco Rubio, tinted red, separated by a white halftone divider.
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