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At issue is whether a county can seize homeowners' residence for unpaid property taxes and sell the house at auction for less than the homeowners would get if they put their home on the market themselves.
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Tipped workers expect tax boon this year, but not a long-term fix
In his State of the Union address on Tuesday night, President Trump once again touted new tax benefits for tipped workers, who like many Americans are feeling the pinch of higher prices.
Surgeon general nominee Means questioned about vaccines, birth control and financial conflicts
During a confirmation hearing, senators asked Dr. Casey Means about her current positions and her past statements on a range of public health issues.
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2026 shortlist includes Lauryn Hill, Shakira and Wu-Tang Clan
The shortlist also includes a 1990s pop diva, heavy metal pioneers and a legendary R&B singer and producer.
This novel about family drama is so good you may want to re-read it immediately
Allegra Goodman's new novel is called This Is Not About Us, but critic Maureen Corrigan says that title is coy: Readers are bound to see aspects of themselves and their families in these pages.
Actor Stellan Skarsgård doesn't believe in bad guys
Skarsgård plays a filmmaker struggling to connect with his two grown daughters in Sentimental Value. As the father of eight, the Swedish actor says he understands the tension his character faces.
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President Trump's State of the Union speech was a mix of the president touting his first-year record, slamming Democrats and creating made-for-TV moments.
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Voters from across the country respond to President Trump's State of the Union speech.
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NPR's Leila Fadel asks political consultant Frank Luntz whether President Trump positioned his administration and Republicans to reach Independent voters in his State of the Union address.
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A new study finds that horse whinnies are made of both a high and a low frequency, generated by different parts of the vocal tract. The two-tone sound may help horses convey more complex information. -
The Supreme Court struck down President Trump's signature tariffs. But the president has other tariff tools, and consumers shouldn't expect cheaper prices anytime soon, economists say. -
Trump touts economy, attacks political foes in State of the Union address, Trump tries to sell voters on his view of the economy, U.S. House rejects aviation safety bill.
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Jeff Probst, the host of the reality competition show "Survivor," talks about its 50th season.
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Federal agents are accused of using dangerous driving tactics during immigration enforcement. Their vehicle pursuits have been blamed for crashes and at least one death. -
Americans visiting a Mexican resort city share what they're seeing and experiencing following the killing of a powerful cartel leader.
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FBI Director Kash Patel sparked new criticism against his leadership of the bureau after he partied with the U.S. men's hockey team after their Olympic gold medal win.
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President Trump spent a substantial portion of his State of the Union speech talking about the economy, including a vow to replace the tariffs the Supreme Court recently struck down.
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Immigration was a key topic in President Trump's State of the Union address, but he avoided discussing his more aggressive and controversial efforts, including the recent ICE campaign in Minneapolis.
