Giulia Heyward
Stories
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Congress holds first ever hearing on a congressional seat for the Cherokee Nation
The historic move is the closest the federal government is toward satisfying a promise it made to the Cherokee Nation nearly 200 years ago.
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These are the states enacting legislation to help make daylight saving time permanent
A bill that would keep daylight saving time permanent for the entire nation is now stalled in Congress.
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Daylight saving time ends Sunday. Here are 4 things you should know
More than a third of U.S. states now support the idea of making daylight saving time permanent. It's already in effect for about eight months of the year.
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Unfounded fears about rainbow fentanyl become the latest Halloween boogeyman
Experts say misinformation about candy laced with drugs happens every Halloween. But public alarm from a DEA warning about bright-colored fentanyl pills remains.
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How Halloween is celebrated around the world
Here's a look at how the time around Halloween is celebrated in seven countries outside of the United States.
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NASA announces the team members for its UFO study
The 16-member team will begin the study on Monday. The research, which will use unclassified data, will lead to a report that will be made available to the public next year.
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It's cute, but is it safe to put your dog in a Halloween costume?
Dogs may seem to enjoy it but playing pretend once a year could put your pet under physical and psychological stress, according to some experts.
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Trudeau orders an immediate freeze on the sale of handguns in Canada
It's also now forbidden to bring newly acquired handguns into the country. "We have seen too many examples of horrific tragedies involving firearms," the Canadian prime minister said.
