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Donald Trump and Joe Biden

Trump met Biden in the Oval Office today. It’s a tradition Trump skipped in 2020.

President Biden sat side by side Wednesday with the predecessor — now, successor — he has called a threat to democracy.
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He sold his house. Now, he is struggling to find a home he can afford.

It can be hard to get a foothold in today's tough housing market — even for folks who have been homeowners before.
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What to know about Tom Homan, the former ICE head returning as Trump’s ‘border czar’

Homan was the acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement from January 2017 to June 2018, where he was a key architect of the Trump administration's controversial family separation policy.
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Jan. 6 defendants celebrate Trump’s win and anticipate pardons

People convicted for their role in the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol hope Donald Trump fulfills his promise to pardon them.
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Harris concedes the election but vows to not stop fighting for a better future

In a speech at Howard University, Harris urged people to join her in mobilizing and organizing for a better future. She also said she called Trump to offer help with the peaceful transition of power.
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How Trump won a second term as president in 2024

In his return to power, Trump defied many expectations. He is the first convicted felon to win the White House.
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How has the Electoral College survived, despite being perennially unpopular?

Despite its name, the Electoral College isn’t so much a body as a process. For decades, a majority of Americans have wanted it changed.
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5 tips to help you reset after the time change

Daylight saving time officially ends at 2 a.m. local time Sunday. Here's how to adjust your daytime habits to get a good night of rest.
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The U.S. economy is growing solidly. Here’s what’s working — and what’s not.

The U.S. economy grew at an annual rate of 2.8% in the third quarter, led by strong consumer spending.
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Supreme Court allows Virginia to purge individuals from voter rolls

The 6-3 vote put on hold a lower court order that stopped Virginia from purging its voter rolls, less than a week before Election Day.
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Why you’re seeing scary-high chocolate candy prices this Halloween

Customers are souring on costly chocolate, resulting from a few disappointing cocoa crop years.
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Ballots set on fire in 3 states as Election Day approaches

Federal officials have warned that in recent months, some social media users have been encouraging sabotage of ballot drop boxes.
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The Jan. 6 riot included Marines. The military is wrestling with the consequences.

A Marine and his buddies joined the mob that entered the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. They were not the only Marines there.
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Biden offers apology for ‘horrific era’ of U.S. Native American boarding schools

President Biden visited Arizona on Friday to apologize for the horrors of the federal Indian boarding schools that ran for over 150 years.
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South Korea warns it may send Ukraine weapons after North Korea sent troops to Russia

South Korea's president says it may provide offensive weapons to Ukraine after North Korean troops deployed to Russia.
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Jailed reporters, silenced networks: What Trump says he’d do to the media if elected

Trump says he'll jail reporters who won't give up the sources of leaks and strip networks of broadcast licenses for fact-checking him.
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U.S. intel officials say Russia is behind attempts to smear Tim Walz

Intelligence officials say Russia was behind a video making lurid and false claims about the Democratic vice-presidential candidate.
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AI-generated images have become a new form of propaganda this election season

This election cycle, AI-generated images have proliferated on social media platforms after politically charged news events. They often spread partisan narratives rather than facts.
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Israel says Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar is dead

The Israeli government believes Sinwar was the mastermind behind Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023 attack on Israel.
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Canceling subscriptions has to be as easy as signing up, FTC says in a new rule

The "click-to-cancel" rule aims to make it easier to cancel subscriptions and memberships. Companies argue the FTC overstepped its authority.