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HBCU administrator's death by suicide prompts calls for president's resignation
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Just How Rich Were the McCallisters in ‘Home Alone’?
Fans have been debating the McCallister family’s wealth for years. We asked the Federal Reserve for answers.
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She miscarried in her bathroom. Now she’s charged with abuse of a corpse.
In 2019, a Warren County, Ohio, woman was found guilty of abuse of a corpse in connection with the death of her newborn daughter; her defense lawyer said the baby was stillborn.
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Missing boy found alive six years later
Alex Batty, from England, vanished in Spain six years ago. Now he has been found alive and well in France.
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Ten ways to avoid scams when booking holiday travel
With news of Booking.com hackers increasing attacks on customers, we ask two cyber-security and travel fraud experts for their top tips on how to protect yourself when booking a trip.
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A $44 million lotto ticket in Florida has expired. Here's what will happen to the money
The prize winnings will now go to a fund to support Florida public education and a 20% cut will return to the prize pool.
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A doctor tried to renew his passport. Now he’s no longer a citizen.
The Northern Virginia doctor was born in D.C. and given a U.S. birth certificate. At 61, he learned his citizenship was granted by mistake.
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Jared Leto climbs Empire State Building
He's known for going to great lengths to win an Oscar - and now Jared Leto is going to great heights to promote his band's next tour.
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When the Skyscraper You Hate Blocks the Skyscraper You Love
Views of the Empire State Building are being obscured by a new 860-foot luxury tower rising just blocks away. Should New York regulate its skyline?
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Off-duty pilot accused of trying to crash Alaska Airlines jet cites breakdown
An off-duty pilot who allegedly tried to crash a passenger jet said he did so after suffering an apparent nervous breakdown, court documents show.
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‘Human Satan’ has claws for hands
A man known for his extraordinary body modifications underwent a daring procedure to amputate three fingers, turning them into devilish claws.
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Smartphones Have Turbocharged the Danger of Porn
Since the 1960s, the taboo against pornography has almost disappeared. Now that it’s easily available to anyone with a phone, the personal and societal costs can no longer be denied.
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“Cat Person”, an internet-breaking short story, is back as a film
A tale of dating and consent has many lives and lessons
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Our best spaghetti squash recipes
Looking for an easy way to load up on more good-for-you veggies?
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Same-Sex Behavior Evolved in Many Mammals to Reduce Conflict, Study Suggests
But the researchers cautioned that the work could not shed much light on sexual orientation in humans.
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