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US employers added a surprisingly strong 178,000 jobs last month, rebounding from a weak February

American employers added a surprisingly strong 178,000 new jobs last month, rebounding from a dismal February. And the unemployment...

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The U.S. military launched a rescue operation Friday after Iranian state media reported that an American fighter jet went down and at least...

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NASA's launch team has loaded more than 700,000 gallons of fuel into the 32-story Space Launch System rocket, setting the stage for the Artemis II mission crew members to board...

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Having a conversation and creating best practices for your child’s social media use

In a pivotal moment that underscored how powerful and immersive social platforms can be for children and teens, a jury in California this week found both Meta and YouTube liable for mental health harms to kids using their services.

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As demand for GLP-1 pills and shots surges, healthy habits are still key

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Sylvester Stallone, Jean-Claude Van Damme and more react to the death of Chuck Norris

The death of Chuck Norris has triggered an outpouring of memorials from fellow Hollywood tough guys and fans. The martial arts grandmaster and...

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Duke freshman forward Cameron Boozer named The Associated Press men’s national player of the year

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Tom Brady says he’s weighed coming out of retirement, but the NFL doesn’t like the idea

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Lewis Hamilton makes it clear he’s back in the F1 chase: ‘I’ve not lost what I had’

Lewis Hamilton is F1's most decorated driver. He's won the most races (105), claimed the most poles (104) and has been on the podium 207 times. And the British driver is tied at seven with Michael Schumacher for world championships.

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US employers added a surprisingly strong 178,000 jobs last month, rebounding from a weak February

The Latest: US and Israel are trying to rescue fighter jet crew in Iran, Israeli source says

The Latest: Artemis II fully fueled for NASA’s historic return to the moon

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Having a conversation and creating best practices for your child’s social media use

Here’s how to recycle those old laptops, iPhones and earbuds lying around

As demand for GLP-1 pills and shots surges, healthy habits are still key

Sylvester Stallone, Jean-Claude Van Damme and more react to the death of Chuck Norris

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Duke freshman forward Cameron Boozer named The Associated Press men’s national player of the year

Men’s NCAA tournament averaging 10.3 million viewers, its most-watched since 1993

Tom Brady says he’s weighed coming out of retirement, but the NFL doesn’t like the idea

Lewis Hamilton makes it clear he’s back in the F1 chase: ‘I’ve not lost what I had’

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The Latest: Artemis II fully fueled for NASA’s historic return to the moon

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Men’s NCAA tournament averaging 10.3 million viewers, its most-watched since 1993

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US employers added a surprisingly strong 178,000 jobs last month, rebounding from a weak February