The White House says there’s no immediate threat to safety. National security adviser Jake Sullivan is briefing a small group of lawmakers on Thursday.
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Americans who live alone report depression at higher rates, but social support helps
The number of people living alone in the U.S. jumped to nearly 38 million. A new study shows people who live alone are more likely to report depression if they didn’t have other social supports.
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Photos: Shooting in Kansas City after Chiefs’ victory parade
One person was killed and at least 21 others were injured in the attack outside Union Station in Kansas City.
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More breakthroughs, less crossover: Afrobeats is here to stay, on its own terms
Something’s different about the arrival of the latest African pop stars on the international scene. They are finding success as a wave without compromising or catering to the American music industry.
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Ex-general Prabowo Subianto claims victory in Indonesia’s presidential election
Prabowo, who had been barred from entering the U.S. for two decades for alleged human rights abuses, has the backing of the current president.
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A man died from Alaskapox last month. Here’s what we know about the virus
The first known fatality was an elderly man who lived alone in a forested area and was immunocompromised. Scientists say there’s no evidence of human-to-human transmission of the virus so far.
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1 dead, at least 21 injured in shooting at Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl rally
A local Tejano music DJ, who is a mother of two, was killed in the shooting following the Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory rally in Kansas City, Mo. Three people were taken into custody, authorities said.
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Rafah was supposed to offer refuge. Now, the city waits for a possible Israeli attack
Roughly 1.4 million Palestinians sheltering in Rafah are bracing for a potential Israeli assault, but hoping for a diplomatic breakthrough as negotiators work to secure a cease-fire.
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So you think you know all about the plague?
A case in Oregon is a rarity in the United States. It is not expected to spread. But this ancient and deadly disease remains a threat around the world.
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Gun violence killed them. Now, their voices will lobby Congress to do more using AI
On the 6th anniversary of the mass shooting in Parkland, Fla., gun control advocates experiment with AI-generated audio messages of recreated voices of victims of gun violence pleading for change.
