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Israeli Missile Strikes Briefly Shut Damascus Airport, Syria Says

Two military personnel were killed, according to Syria’s state news agency, in the latest attack targeting a key Iran ally in the region.

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13 bison were killed in a road accident near Yellowstone National Park

The bison were hit by a semi truck. In the winter months, bison will move toward paved roads to make their travel easier. (Image credit: Janie Osborne/AP)

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Thousands queue to pay tribute as the body of retired pope Benedict XVI lies in state

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI ‘s body lay in state in St. Peter’s Basilica on Monday as thousands of people filed by to pay tribute to the pontiff who shocked the world by retiring a decade ago. (Image credit: Alessandra Tarantino/AP)

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States are kicking off new legislative sessions. These are the top issues

In the coming weeks state legislatures across the country will swear in newly-elected lawmakers. What are the top issues state governments will focus on in 2023?

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When someone turns 100, these volunteers are there to make sure they’re honored

For the past three decades, the Centenarians of Oklahoma volunteers have made it their mission to celebrate as many centenarians as they can. To date, they’ve honored more than 2,700 and counting. (Image credit: Michael Noble Jr. for NPR)

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California was hit with historic New Year’s rainfall, power outages and flash floods

Strong storms caused power outages and severe flooding in parts of California. A busy highway was closed after a river overflowed its banks near Sacramento. More rain is expected mid week.

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Why China’s Economy Faces a Perilous Road to Recovery

Years of lockdowns took a brutal toll on businesses. Now, the rapid spread of Covid after a chaotic reopening has deprived them of workers and customers.

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Russia’s War on Ukraine Worsens Global Starvation

Moscow blocks most shipments from Ukraine, one of the world’s largest wheat producers, and its attacks on the country’s energy grid also disrupt the flow of food.

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A Heavily Armed Man Caused Panic at a Supermarket. But Did He Break the Law?

In states with permissive gun laws, police and prosecutors have limited tools at their disposal when a heavily armed individual sows fear or panic in public.

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China’s Young Elite Clamber for Government Jobs. Some Come to Regret It.

With youth unemployment high, millions will take this month’s Civil Service exam. But for those who get jobs, the reality can be monotonous work that blurs the line with personal lives.

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