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Looking back, gubernatorial candidate Dean Roy says his political ambitions started in the eighth grade. And by that he means, last year. After working as a legislative page at the Vermont Statehouse, the 14-year-old freshman at Stowe High School now has his sights set on the corner office.

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Savannah Guthrie to return to ‘Today’ on April 6 after mother’s disappearance

After a two-month absence sparked by her 84-year-old mother's apparent abduction, Savannah Guthrie will return to NBC's "Today" show next month, saying in an interview that aired Friday "joy will be my protest."

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

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

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

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

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March Madness meets the iPad era: How coaches’ challenges are changing the game

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

A 14-year-old running for governor is the first teen to get on Vermont’s general election ballot

Savannah Guthrie to return to ‘Today’ on April 6 after mother’s disappearance

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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

Sports

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’

March Madness meets the iPad era: How coaches’ challenges are changing the game

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

Megan Thee Stallion takes 2 Broadway shows off after illness during ‘Moulin Rouge!’

Bruce Springsteen brings ‘Streets of Minneapolis’ home as he launches US tour with ‘War’

Suspension lifted for helicopter pilots who hovered near Kid Rock’s home

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

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