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Mexico's Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador will meet with Joe Biden today
Mexico's President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador is traveling to Washington, D.C. to meet with President Joe Biden at a low point in US-Mexico relations.
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Students Run LA nonprofit works to replace shoes for kids after a burglary
Last month, thieves stole 500 pairs of sneakers meant for students who are participating in the LA Marathon. But the nonprofit is already working out how to replace the running shoes
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These lawmakers are gunning for Boris Johnson's Prime Minister role
Nine British lawmakers are lining up to replace Boris Johnson, just days after his resignation as the leader of Britain's Conservative party.
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The New York Public Library honors Lou Reed with a new exhibition
A new exhibition at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts offers a rare glimpse into the archives of the late songwriter Lou Reed.
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After many years, New England cod seems to be rebounding from overfishing
Atlantic cod, a fish that was foundational to New England's economy, is being caught at historically low levels. But a research scientist says cod is in the early stages of a comeback.
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In Ohio, Biden addressed a friendly crowd of labor leaders and union workers
President Biden flew to Cleveland to make the case for his economic agenda. Polls show Americans have grown pessimistic about his ability to rein in inflation amid growing fears of a recession.
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Brittney Griner pleads guilty to drug charges
The WNBA star admitted to bringing cannabis into Russia but said she had packed in a hurry and did not intend to break the law. If convicted, she could face up to 10 years in prison.
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Soaring inflation has not spared the oh-so-picky penguins of Japan
To cut costs, the penguins at an aquarium in Japan are getting cheaper mackerel snacks. Many of the penguins are turning their beaks up.
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A dinosaur skeleton will be auctioned in New York City, Sotheby's announced
The fossilized skeleton of a T. rex relative that roamed the earth about 76 million years ago will be auctioned on July 29. The Gorgosaurus skeleton will highlight Sotheby's natural history auction.
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Boris Johnson is expected to officially announce his resignation soon
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has agreed to resign, according to British reports.
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Guinness World Records recognizes Betty Nash as the longest-serving flight attendant
When Betty Nash started in 1957, one of her favorite routes — New York to D.C. — cost just $12. This fall, the 86-year-old will count 65 years of securing passenger safety.
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Dolphin excrement could be the key to saving the world's coral reefs
A new study shows spinner dolphins absorb a lot of nitrogen during their daily routines. And when they swim to the shallows to do their business, they provide vital nutrients to the corals.