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Drone strike by Yemen's Houthi rebels kills 1 person and wounds at least 10 in Tel AvivJul 19, 2024 12:11 pm - TEL AVIV, Israel — An Iranian-made drone sent by Yemen’s Houthi rebels struck Tel Aviv on Friday, leaving one person dead and at least 10 wounded in the group’s first let...
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For an exceptional grilled burger, Meathead Goldwyn offers these five tipsJul 19, 2024 10:20 am - Any backyard burger tastes good on a sunny day. But a truly exceptional grilled burger is hard to pull off. Here are five ways to do it.
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Biden pushes party unity as he resists calls to step aside, says he'll return to campaign next weekJul 19, 2024 8:50 am - WASHINGTON — A rapidly growing chorus of Democratic lawmakers called Friday for President Joe Biden to drop his reelection bid, even as the president insisted he’s ready ...
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Russia convicts U.S. reporter of espionage after a trial widely seen as politically motivatedJul 19, 2024 7:38 am - YEKATERINBURG, Russia — Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich was convicted Friday of espionage and sentenced to 16 years on charges that his employer and the U.S...
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Widespread technology outage disrupts flights, banks, media outlets and companies around the worldJul 19, 2024 5:52 am - A global technology outage grounded flights, knocked banks offline and media outlets off air on Friday in a massive disruption that affected companies and services around the world and highlighted dependence on software from a handful of providers.
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Celebrities are getting $2,000 MRI scans to learn about their health. Should you?Jul 18, 2024 11:04 pm - Consumer-driven medical scans, like the full-body MRI scans some celebrities are getting, could be the next logical step in preventive medicine. But some medical experts say they may cause extra worries and unnecessary treatment.
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Trump describes assassination attempt in personal detail as he accepts Republican nominationJul 18, 2024 10:05 pm - Donald Trump, somber and bandaged, accepted the GOP presidential nomination on Thursday at the Republican National Convention in a speech where he described how he felt during an assassination attempt that could have ended his life.
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Don’t work in bed, and other tips for creating a peaceful sleep zone in a studio apartmentJul 18, 2024 5:12 pm - There’s a lot to be said for the work/play energy of a nice studio or other small apartment during the day. But how do you bring that energy down to get a good night’s sleep?
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Diana Taurasi set for Paris Olympics, trying to become first basketball player to win 6 gold medalsJul 18, 2024 3:16 pm - PHOENIX — Diana Taurasi joked after the Tokyo Olympics that she would see everyone in Paris. The 42-year-old guard turned the joke into reality; she’ll be playing in a re...
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Comedian Bob Newhart, deadpan master of sitcoms and telephone monologues, dies at 94Jul 18, 2024 3:02 pm - LOS ANGELES — Bob Newhart, the deadpan accountant-turned-comedian who became one of the most popular TV stars of his time after striking gold with a classic comedy album,...