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‘Hello, Eric, it’s Oprah.’ Author Eric Puchner is latest member of Winfrey book club.Feb 18, 2025 9:12 am - Eric Puchner is a well-regarded fiction writer whose new novel, “Dream State,” tells a story about life’s unexpected and improbable twists. Weeks before the book’s release, he received surprising news: Oprah had chosen his book for her book club.
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Republicans consider cuts and work requirements for Medicaid, jeopardizing care for millionsFeb 18, 2025 9:12 am - Republicans are weighing billions of dollars in cuts to Medicaid, threatening health care coverage for some of the 80 million U.S. adults and children enrolled in the safety net program.
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Villagers in southern Lebanon prepare to return home as Israeli army withdraws under ceasefire dealFeb 18, 2025 7:15 am - Israeli forces withdrew Tuesday from border villages in southern Lebanon under a deadline spelled out in a U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement that ended the latest Israel-Hezbollah war, but stayed put in five strategic overlook locations inside Lebanon.
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Death of South Korean actor at 24 sparks discussion about social media and internet cultureFeb 18, 2025 7:09 am - South Korean actor Kim Sae-ron’s death this week has triggered an outpouring of grief and calls for changes to the way the country’s celebrities are treated in the public arena and on social media, which critics say can foster a culture of harassment.
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Rubio: US and Russia agree to restore embassy staffing, create team to negotiate Ukraine peaceFeb 18, 2025 7:09 am - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says that officials at U.S.-Russia talks agreed to restore embassy staffing and create a high-level team to negotiate peace in Ukraine peace and promote economic cooperation.
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Sweden tops U.S. 2-1 in 4 Nations round robin. The Americans had already clinched a spot in finalFeb 17, 2025 10:11 pm - BOSTON — Sweden rallied after falling behind just 35 seconds into the game, and Samuel Ersson made 31 saves on Monday night to beat the United States 2-1 in the 4 Nations...
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Judge disagrees with Soto's conclusion that Mets have better chance for titles than YankeesFeb 17, 2025 7:41 pm - TAMPA, Fla. — Aaron Judge naturally takes issue with Juan Soto's conclusion that the New York Mets have a better chance to win World Series titles than the Yankees. Soto ...
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The idea of a US vs. World matchup in the NBA All-Star Game has some player supportFeb 17, 2025 7:25 pm - SAN FRANCISCO — Victor Wembanyama has already gone up against the U.S. in international events, most notably last year's Paris Olympics when he led France's march to the ...
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Ryan Preece says 'something needs to be done' after enduring another flip at DaytonaFeb 17, 2025 6:37 pm - DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Ryan Preece called on NASCAR to do more to prevent cars from becoming airborne during superspeedway races. Preece took another terrifying tumble at ...
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White Sox claim RHP Owen White off waivers from the YankeesFeb 17, 2025 6:09 pm - GLENDALE, Ariz. — The Chicago White Sox claimed Owen White off waivers from the New York Yankees on Monday, giving the well-traveled pitcher another new home. White was s...