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The first smart gun with facial and fingerprint recognition is now for sale

Smart guns have mainly been the stuff of movies. In the real world, technological and political challenges have meant the high-tech devices haven't become a reality. That may be about to change.

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LeRoy Carhart, a doctor well known for performing late-term abortions, has died

The outspoken and controversial doctor, who specialized in providing second- and third-trimester abortion care, died on Friday at age 81.

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I got 15 mail-order chicks. They ended up changing my life

Our correspondent decided to set up a chicken coop. The chicks grew into hens — and then one day, they made this strange and mysterious sound.

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Two doctors struck by tragedy in Sudan: One dead, one fleeing for his life

The violence in Sudan has claimed the life of a beloved Sudanese American doctor. One of his colleague's talks about Dr. Sulieman's legacy — and the devastating toll of the fighting in Khartoum.

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Freight train derails in Wisconsin, plunging 2 containers into the Mississippi River

A train carrying lithium-ion batteries, paint and oxygen containers — which can pose a threat to the environment — went off the tracks on Thursday. There's no risk currently, the rail operator says.

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Fired Tucker Carlson producer: Misogyny and bullying 'trickles down from the top'

A former senior booker for Tucker Carlson Tonight sued Fox News for downplaying her claims of misogyny. That lawsuit names Carlson, among others, as responsible.

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Is a 1960 treaty between Pakistan and India killing the mighty Ravi River?

A water treaty has survived three wars between India and Pakistan. Now the agreement is in trouble, but some say a new is treaty needed for both political and environmental reasons.

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Why was Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret banned?

On the heels of the release of the movie Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret, fans wonder why the original 1970 book by Judy Blume was banned

Woman & Home

She was pregnant and had to find $15,000 overnight to save her twins

Doctors rushed a pregnant woman to a surgeon who charged thousands upfront just to see her. The case reveals a gap in medical billing protections for those with rare, specialized conditions.

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‘I helped create a dehumanising stereotype’: Hank Azaria finally sits down with The Problem With Apu creator

Hari Kondabolu 2017 documentary shone a light on the real-life repercussions of ‘The Simpsons’ character’s existence

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House Republicans overcome internal divisions to pass debt ceiling bill

House Speaker McCarthy secured the support of GOP members to pass a bill to increase the nation's borrowing limit while slashing federal spending. Democrats say it threatens a default.

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T-Squared: Matt Adams, Dan Keemahill and Carlos Nogueras join The Texas Tribune

Adams will oversee audience growth and engagement. Keemahill is a data journalist working on investigative stories. Nogueras will be our first Permian Basin reporter, based in Midland-Odessa.

The Texas Tribune

Biden says his own age doesn't register with him as he seeks second term

Biden is 80 years old, and would be 86 by the end of a second term. While many voters see his age as cause for concern, a campaign strategist says there are upsides to his decades of experience.

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Harris starts her 2024 race with a fired-up speech on the fight for abortion rights

Vice President Harris spoke at Howard University on Tuesday night — her first event of the 2024 campaign. She urged the crowd to push back against "extremist so-called leaders" on abortion limits.

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'Stand Your Ground' Laws Are Back in the News, but It's Not Clear Why

The duty to retreat from public confrontations has nothing to do with the cases cited in recent stories about seemingly unjustified shootings.

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Book bans are getting everyone's attention — including Biden's. Here's why

Everyone from the president of the United States to community organizers are paying attention to this obstinate trend.

The Independent UK

Biden embraces ‘Dark Brandon’ meme as he launches re-election bid

Biden’s use of ‘Dark Brandon’ reveals ‘self-awareness of how the meme livens and rejuvenates his public persona,’ culture reporter says

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'Dark Brandon' meme makes an appearance on Biden's new campaign website

President Biden's 2024 reelection campaign team has embraced his darker alter ego — "Dark Brandon," featuring beaming red laser eyes. It shows up on error pages and T-shirts.

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Most Republicans would vote for Trump even if he's convicted of a crime, poll finds

Rank-and-file GOP voters seem largely undeterred by the multiple criminal investigations against the former president.

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Twitter's muddled blue checkpocalypse

Elon Musk's concept of democracy is forcing unwanted blue checks on random celebs, Muppets and dead folks

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Harry Belafonte, singer, actor and activist, has died at age 96

The iconic and barrier-breaking performer died Tuesday of congestive heart failure.

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The truth about teens, social media and the mental health crisis

A striking decline in teen mental health has coincided with the rise of smartphones and social media. Is social media causing the mental health challenges? Finally, research can answer that question.

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Warring factions in Sudan have agreed to a temporary truce

U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Linda Thomas-Greenfield says the U.S. hopes the three-day truce between two military forces will be extended.

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North Korean defectors may face deportation by China as COVID border controls ease

China usually sends defectors back to North Korea, but Pyongyang wouldn't let them in during the pandemic. That may soon change, and has led to concern among human rights advocates.

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As teacher shortages loom, one district grows future educators in high school

A school district in San Antonio, Texas, has built an entire high school dedicated to raising the next generation of teachers. It's a bold experiment that could pay off big if shortages continue.

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