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America's literary highways may be plenty crowded with middle-aged runaways fleeing lives that increasingly feel like a bad fit. But Ben Markovits adds a moving tale to the collection.
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Marijuana rescheduling would bring some immediate changes, but others will take time
President Trump set the process in motion to ease federal restrictions on marijuana. But his order doesn't automatically revoke laws targeting marijuana, which remains illegal to transport over state lines.
As insurance prices rise, women puzzle through coverage options for their families
Figuring out the insurance options for families often falls to women. Some say they're delaying marriage, taking side jobs, and putting their kids on Medicaid as premium prices shoot up in 2026.
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The cultural works becoming public domain in 2026, from Betty Boop to Nancy Drew
The original Betty Boop, the first four Nancy Drew books and Greta Garbo's first talkie are among the many works from 1930 that will be free to use, share and remake starting on Jan. 1.
Amanda Seyfried's tally for 2025: 3 starring roles, 2 Golden Globe nominations
Amanda Seyfried is up for a Golden Globe for her performance in The Testament of Ann Lee, a movie musical about the leader of the Shakers, the 18th-century religious movement that preached celibacy, gender and racial equality, and pacifism.
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Heavy rain is expected to return to Southern California Friday after flash flooding, power outages and mudslides pummeled the region during the week.
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President Trump announced Thursday that the U.S. launched military strikes against ISIS forces in Nigeria, alleging the group has been targeting Christians.
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An Army veteran remembers her wife's last Christmas after she was diagnosed with cancer.
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Holiday spending was higher than expected this year, despite low confidence in the economy and many people reporting tightening their budgets.
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NPR's Leila Fadel speaks to an economic analyst for Visa about consumer spending this year, and what we could expect going into 2026.
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North Korea's state media released photos Thursday of what it said was the hull of a nuclear submarine. Its leader denounced South Korea's plans to build its own subs as "an offensive act." -
In an "alternative" message to the king's annual Christmas speech, Kimmel told British viewers that "from a fascism perspective, this has been a really great year," for the United States. -
President Trump made the announcement late Thursday on social media, saying the strike was in response to the Islamic State targeting Christians in Nigeria. -
More than a third of candle sales every year take place during the end of year holiday season. And this year, tariffs hikes have affected how much consumers pay for their candles.
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As smog shrouds New Delhi, authorities have taken unpopular steps like banning a favorite street snack. Critics say its performative.
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The NFL regular season is almost over. That means the playoffs are starting, but it also means that fantasy football leagues are inching closer to finding their winners. With that comes punishments.
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Snow isn't always white; algae can make it look green, red, or orange, and scientists are trying to understand how and why these colorful patches appear.
