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Politics
Ex-Florida lawmaker behind the 'Don't Say Gay' law pleads guilty to COVID relief fraud
Joseph Harding, who resigned after his December indictment, pled guilty in federal court to wire fraud, money laundering and making false statements on small business loans.
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Science
A 90-year-old tortoise named Mr. Pickles just became a father of 3. It's a big 'dill'
It's significant, according to officials with the Houston Zoo, because the radiated tortoise is a critically endangered species whose numbers are in decline.
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National
T-Mobile buys Ryan Reynolds' Mint Mobile in a $1.35 billion deal
T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert said the telecom giant would use its size and resources to "supercharge" Mint, which is best known for ads starring the actor who is part owner of the smaller company.
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National
The small but mighty French bulldog is now the top purebred dog breed in America
The crinkly-faced canine became the most popular breed in the U.S. last year, according to the American Kennel Club, breaking the Labrador retriever's 31-year reign.
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National
There were 100 recalls of children's products last year — the most since 2013
Nineteen of the recalls were related to the risk of lead poisoning, and 32 recalls were of clothing, the group Kids in Danger said.
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Environment
The Biden administration approves the controversial Willow drilling project in Alaska
Environmental advocates opposed to the oil drilling project have called it a "carbon bomb," but proponents such as Alaska politicians and labor unions say it will bring jobs and revenue to the state.
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Politics
Pence says Trump was 'wrong' about Jan. 6 and that history will hold him accountable
The former vice president said Trump's "reckless words endangered my family and everyone at the Capitol that day," in his most forceful rebuke yet of his two-time running mate.
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National
There are about 3 U.S. train derailments per day. They aren't usually major disasters
The U.S. saw more than one thousand train derailments last year, but industry leaders say traveling by rail remains one of the safest methods of transportation.
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Politics
Women's History Month grew out of a weeklong commemoration by Jimmy Carter in 1980
The first national Women's History Week occurred in 1980. Seven years later, Congress passed a law designating March as Women's History Month.
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National
TikTok sets a new default screen-time limit for teen users
The social media giant has introduced a 60-minute daily limit and other measures aimed at users under 18, as TikTok and other tech companies face growing calls to better protect young people online.