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American prisoners freed from Iran arrive in the US
American prisoners freed from Iran arrive in the US
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5 Americans freed in prisoner swap with Iran land in Qatar
The Americans include Siamek Namazi, imprisoned for nearly eight years, and Emad Shargi and Morad Tahbaz. The two other Americans haven’t been identified.
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Wife of Mexican drug lord ‘El Chapo' set to be released from California prison, officials say
Emma Coronel Aispuro, the wife of incarcerated Mexican kingpin Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzman, is set to be released from prison in California, according to the U.S. Bureau of Prisons.
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US sets record for billion-dollar weather disasters in a year, with four months still to go
The firestorm in Hawaii and Hurricane Idalia helped push the U.S. to an annual record for the number of weather disasters that cost at least $1 billion, with four months still left in 2023.
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North Korea launches new nuclear attack submarine to counter US naval power, officials say
North Korea says it has christened a purported nuclear attack submarine it has been developing for years, a step leader Kim Jong Un described as crucial in his efforts to build a nuclear-armed navy to counter the United States and its Asian allies.
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Americans everywhere will receive a loud emergency test alert in October. Here's why
The Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Federal Communications Commission will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency Alerts on Oct. 4.
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Labor Day: Its origins and why we celebrate it
While the holiday has become a day to celebrate the end of the summer, there’s more to the holiday. Here are the origins, history and significance of why we celebrate Labor Day.
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Why are so many country flags red, white and blue?
Ted Kaye, secretary of the North American Vexillological Association, explains why so many country flags in the world are red, white and blue, including the United States flag.
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Over half of U.S. beaches are potentially unsafe due to poop contamination: report
Over 50% of beaches in the United States had at least one day when fecal contamination reached unsafe levels to swim.
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WATCH: Russian jets harassed American drones while conducting mission against ISIS
A US commanding officer captured the moments Russian jets were harassing US drones Wednesday.
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My New Favorite Futbolista: Ashley Sanchez and Sofia Huerta
Get to know the two Mexican Americans who will be representing the United States at the FIFA Women’s World Cup on My New Favorite Futbolista.
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My New Favorite Futbolista: Crystal Dunn
Team USA’s Crystal Dunn, who returned to competitive soccer less than four months after giving birth to her son Marcel Jean, shares how she juggles her career and motherhood.
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What is Flag Day? Here's what to know about the June 14 observance
Every year on June 14, the United States celebrates the flag and its historical significance.
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Former US Diplomat Henry Kissinger Celebrates 100th Birthday, Still Active in Global Affairs
Former diplomat and presidential advisor Henry Kissinger marks his 100th birthday on Saturday, outlasting many of his political contemporaries who guided the United States through one of its most tumultuous periods.
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U.S. Ranking on World's Happiest Countries List Might Shock You
Finland was listed as the happiest country in the world, according to a recent study. Where does the United States rank? Here are the results.
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Jack in the Box Will Pay 1 Month of Rent for 5 Lucky Customers
Jack in the Box has partnered with Ryan Reynolds, subscriber and owner of Mint Mobile, to promote their new Mint Mobile Shake as well as help five lucky customers.
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Analysis: Lawmakers Want Answers on US-China Relations
NBC Bay Area political analyst Larry Gerston examines the latest on the relationship between the United States and China.
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Chinese and US Fighter Jets Nearly Collide in South China Sea
The U.S. military says a Chinese fighter jet flew dangerously close to an Air Force reconnaissance plane over the South China Sea
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Nearly 107,000 US Drug Overdose Deaths in 2021, CDC's Final Tally Shows
Nearly 107,000 Americans died of drug overdoses last year. That’s according to final figures released Thursday.
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Celebrity Los Angeles Mountain Lion, P-22, Has Been Euthanized
The mountain lion P-22, who lived in Los Angeles for more than a decade was “compassionately euthanized” Saturday morning because of the serious injuries he suffered earlier this week, officials said.