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Rain soaks Rose Parade in California and snow squalls hit Midwest and Northeast on first day of 2026
Jan 01, 2026 5:39 pm - Rain poured down on the iconic Rose Parade Thursday for the first time in 20 years, as flood warnings and evacuation orders in Southern California joined snow squalls and frigid temperatures in the country's midsection to mark the first day of 2026.
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Why is it called Half Day Road? Learn about that and other surprises at the Lake County History SymposiumJan 01, 2026 5:35 pm - History buffs and those with a general curiosity can learn how researchers separate myth from fact during the upcoming Lake County History Symposium.
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Zohran Mamdani promises to govern 'expansively and audaciously' in inaugural speech as NYC mayor
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Suburban families welcome new arrivals to start 2026Jan 01, 2026 5:19 pm - Families throughout the suburbs welcomed new arrivals to start 2026. Here’s a look at some of the first births in the new year.
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Trump, in interview, defends his energy and health, offers new details on screening he underwent
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Trump delays increased tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities for a year
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About 40 people dead and 115 injured in fire at Swiss Alpine bar during New Year's celebration
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Lock ‘em up: What state’s new Safe Storage Act means for gun owners, safetyJan 01, 2026 4:35 pm - A much-needed move to save innocent lives or another costly infringement on the right to bear arms? That’s the debate over a new state law requiring gun owners to keep their firearms locked up when kids or at-risk adults are around.
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Flu cases are rising with a strain that makes older people sicker
Jan 01, 2026 4:21 pm - Cases of influenza in the United States are rising, driven by a new strain that public health officials worry current vaccines may not protect against as effectively.
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Health subsidies expire, launching millions of Americans into 2026 with steep insurance hikes