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The ACLU and others urge border authorities to limit detention of pregnant migrants
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesAdvocacy groups and doctors are asking U.S. Customs and Border Protection to expedite the intake proceedings for women and others who are pregnant, postpartum or nursing as well as infants. …
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After 16 years, author Cormac McCarthy gifts two new novels to readers
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesNeither of the reclusive author’s interconnected books The Passenger and Stella Maris contains the savagery and bloodletting his readers have come to expect — there’s less action and more dialogue. …
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China's Communist Party moves to solidify Xi Jinping's power in leadership shuffle
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesTwo notable members were removed from the upper leadership ranks. The congress also approved the addition of new wording to the party charter that cements Xi’s role as the so-called …
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Far-right leader Giorgia Meloni has been sworn in as Italian premier
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesGiorgia Meloni was sworn in on Saturday as Italy’s first far-right premier since the end of World War II. She is also the first woman to be premier. (Image credit: …
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The fastest ever laundry-folding robot is here. And it's likely still slower than you
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesResearchers and companies have tried over the years to automate the chore with limited success. Using a brand new method, researchers have taught a robot to fold a record 30-40 …
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Precious memories: 8 refugees share the things they brought to remind them of home
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesIf you had to leave your home, you’d bring essential items for survival. But if you could take one sentimental object, what would it be? We asked refugees from Ukraine, …
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Ukraine's power grid sustains record damage in Russian strikes, utility says
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesOver 1.4 million households have lost electricity after repeated Russian air raids, the president’s office says. Ukraine’s power utility says the extent of the damage eclipses earlier attacks. (Image credit: …
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Dark money groups have spent nearly $1 billion so far to boost GOP Senate candidates
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesOutside groups have spent nearly $1 billion to boost Republican Senate candidates. Almost 90%, in fact, of pro-GOP TV ads are paid for by outside groups, compared to 55% for …
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Why false claims about Brazil's election are spreading in far-right U.S. circles
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesAmerican election deniers are recycling lies about voting machines to claim Brazil’s presidential election is being rigged and cast doubt on the U.S. midterms. (Image credit: Caio Guatelli/AFP via Getty …