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For his biggest role yet, Lamorne Morris is once again ‘the Black dude’

For Lamorne Morris to capture the early SNL experience of Garrett Morris, the former “New Girl” actor asked, not for the first time, “What am I doing here?”

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Behind the mask: How a soccer star became a cocaine trafficker

A former star player for Ajax Amsterdam and the Netherlands became a major cocaine trafficker and has found refuge in the United Arab Emirates, where he continues to play.

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A photo of a house already raised due to flooding. Hand-drawn blue lines illustrate another level being added, a 'for sale' sign in the yard, and a foot of water surrounding the house.

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Where climate change poses the most and least risk to American homeowners

Millions of Americans could face a slow and almost imperceptible re-pricing of their biggest asset.

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A return visit to a Michigan city shows Black men divided on Harris

In December, Black men in Pontiac, Mich., told The Post they were unenthused about Biden. Now, some feel the same about Harris.

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Sudan’s civil war fueled by secret arms shipments from UAE and Iran

Despite denials, weapons inspection and confidential assessments reveal that both the Rapid Support Forces and Sudanese military are supported from abroad.

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A frozen human foot found on Mount Everest revives a century-old mystery

Remains found on Mount Everest may have belonged to the British climber Andrew Comyn “Sandy” Irvine, who disappeared along with George Mallory in 1924.

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Why North Korea is sending soldiers to the Russian front lines

Sending solders to help Russia’s war effort against Ukraine could earn valuable foreign currency for Kim Jong Un’s regime and bolster their strengthening ties.

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10 million pounds of meat recalled over listeria concern: What to know

BrucePac, which produces precooked meat and poultry items, is recalling some products from retailers including Walmart, Target, Aldi, Trader Joe’s and Kroger.

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Live updates: Netanyahu willing to limit counterstrike to Iranian military targets, U.S. officials say

The Israeli prime minister’s words were seen in Washington as a sign of restraint amid concerns that a strike on Iranian oil or nuclear sites could start a wider war.

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Tourist dies trying to climb Spanish bridge for social media content

The 26-year-old British man died while climbing the roughly 600-foot Castilla-La Mancha bridge, an act local authorities say is prohibited.

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Asking Eric: Mom is heartbroken gay son won’t forgive parents for past mistakes

A mom is heartbroken that her relationship with her son and his husband is fractured over a previous mistake.

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Carolyn Hax: Spouse is aware of husband’s affair and ‘not really bothered by it’

A letter writer claims not to care that husband, who “pushed hard to go to counseling,” is now cheating with a colleague.

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Miss Manners: I’m annoyed my rich relatives won’t donate to a friend’s fundraiser

A letter writer is bothered that their wealthy relatives haven’t donated to help their friend’s ailing daughter.

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Trump sways and bops to music for 39 minutes in bizarre town hall episode

The scene comes as Vice President Kamala Harris has called Trump, 78, unstable and called into question his mental acuity.

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Preseason is for experimenting, and Wizards’ Brian Keefe is here for it

With Alex Sarr, Bilal Coulibaly and Jonas Valanciunas out, the Wizards’ coach tried new combinations in a 131-92 loss to the Nets.

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Dodgers find out the hard way about the chip on Mark Vientos’s shoulder

Less than a day after a lifeless Game 1, the Mets get up off the mat and slam the Dodgers, 7-3, to even the NLCS at 1-1.

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Harris slams Trump as ‘unhinged’ as they trade attacks in Pennsylvania

Trying out a new tactic in Western Pennsylvania, Harris ordered her aides to roll the tape on giant jumbotron screens to show clips of Trump making inflammatory statements and threats.

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Eagles’ Nick Sirianni apologizes for interaction with fans in Philadelphia

The fourth-year coach, who took heat from the home crowd during a close win over the visiting Browns, was shown jawing at the stands toward the end of the game.

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After years of spinning on his head, a breakdancer grew a scalp tumor

Copenhagen neurosurgeons said in a case study that a tumor created a cone-shaped bump atop a breakdancer’s head.

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Republicans face backlash for lawsuits targeting overseas and military voting

House Democrats have asked Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to guarantee that overseas Americans, including those serving in the armed forces, retain their right to participate in U.S. elections.

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Trump sways and bops to music for 39 minutes in bizarre town hall episode

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Netanyahu tells U.S. that Israel will strike Iranian military, not nuclear or oil, targets, officials say

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The vast divide between Republicans and Democrats over fast food

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Carolyn Hax: Spouse is aware of husband’s affair and ‘not really bothered by it’

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North Carolina authorities arrest armed man after threats against FEMA workers

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Canada alleges much wider campaign by Modi government against Sikhs

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It was Ta-Nehisi Coates who asked the tough questions on ‘CBS Mornings’

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Why North Korea is sending soldiers to the Russian front lines

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What to know about the latest potential storm brewing in the Atlantic

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Miss Manners: I’m annoyed my rich relatives won’t donate to a friend’s fundraiser

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Fired D.C. government whistleblower wins $3.4 million judgment against city

The whistleblower alleged instances of contract splitting involving Department of Health contracts for amounts less than the $1 million threshold that triggers D.C. Council scrutiny.

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Lilly Ledbetter, a stalwart in the fight for fair pay, dies at 86

She sued her employer after learning she was making much less money than the men in her position. The case sparked legislation signed by President Barack Obama.

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Actor Simu Liu calls out boba company over cultural appropriation

On Canada’s “Dragons’ Den” investor-pitching show, Simu Liu criticized the founders of a Quebec boba company, then gently defended them after outrage ensued.

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Sacklers lay out strategy for defending opioid-related lawsuits

The billionaire family that owns Purdue Pharma is signaling they intend to fight lawsuits against them by challenging the use of public nuisance laws.

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Analysis

JD Vance goes all in on the justified lie

Trump’s running mate keeps offering remarkable defenses of the GOP ticket’s false immigration claims.

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Selling America: The Army’s fight for recruits

Across the United States, the Army is struggling to recruit young people as fewer can – and want – to join the military. Today, how recruiters in New Jersey are tackling a recruitment slump.

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IV fluid shortage due to hurricane prompts hospitals to postpone surgeries

Flooding of the Baxter manufacturing plant in North Carolina during Hurricane Helene prompted the FDA to declared a shortage for several IV fluid products

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Whitmer apologizes after Catholics say Doritos video mocked Communion

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer apologized for putting a chip on the extended tongue of an influencer in a video that a Catholic organization called a mockery of Communion.

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Netanyahu tells U.S. that Israel will strike Iranian military, not nuclear or oil, targets, officials say

The signal is being seen in Washington as a sign of restraint after concerns that an Israeli strike on oil or nuclear facilities could trigger a wider war.

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Trump caused the gender gap

The election is shaping up to be ‘boys vs. girls’ for a reason

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Analysis

Democratic senator attacks his Pennsylvania rival with an invented claim

Sen. Bob Casey falsely says Republican Dave McCormick “made clear” he’d slash Medicare and Social Security.

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Lilly Ledbetter, and the wage gap that followed her to retirement and death

Lilly Ledbetter became known as the ‘equal pay lady.’ But even after a law was named for her, she kept talking about the ways unequal pay follows women for life.

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More Republicans expect election ‘fraud’ in minority areas than in White ones

The finding from a new CBS News-YouGov poll is the endpoint of Republican embrace of misinformation.

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As Victoria’s Secret mounts a comeback, a look back at its rocky past

In “Selling Sexy,” Lauren Sherman and Chantal Fernandez examine the men who built -- and almost destroyed -- Victoria’s Secret.

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Commanders’ Jonathan Allen done for the season with torn pectoral muscle

The eighth-year Washington defensive lineman underwent an MRI on Monday and is seeking a second opinion after getting hurt in Sunday’s loss against the Ravens.

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Six new lawsuits accuse Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs of sexual assault

A 16-year-old male who attended one of Sean “Diddy” Combs’s White Parties is among the accusers who filed civil lawsuits against the mogul on Monday.

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Two giant pandas on their way from China to D.C.’s National Zoo

Giant pandas Qing Bao and Bao Li, both 3 years old, are headed for the National Zoo, but won’t be on display to visitors for at least several weeks.

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The two shifts in support that may determine the next president

White women are leaning more to the left as non-White men are leaning more to the right.

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Why your skin needs sunscreen all year long

Beyond the cancer risk, most of the skin changes we see as we get older don’t come from the aging process but from the sun’s UV rays.

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What to know about U.S. military support for Israel after a year of war

Israel has received more U.S. military aid than any other country since World War II. Here is the assistance it has received since the war in Gaza began.

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Here’s where chilly air is spreading across the eastern U.S. this week

More than half of the country could be shivering this week. Here’s where it will be chilliest.

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How to see the once-in-80,000-year-comet before it’s too late

Comet Tsuchinshan–ATLAS is expected to be visible for the next few weeks after making its its closest approach last Saturday.

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What to know about the latest potential storm brewing in the Atlantic

For now, the system does not appear to be a threat to the mainland U.S. Still, the Lesser Antilles, Puerto Rico, Hispaniola and southeast Bahamas should remain on guard.

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Analysis

How reported threats in N.C. trace to Trump-fueled misinformation

Americans are experiencing the real-world consequences of throwing conspiracy theories into a tense situation — again.

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Bath & Body Works apologizes for candle with label resembling KKK hoods

The home fragrance retailer has removed the candles from stores and online.

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10 apple baking recipes for fall, including cake, pie and muffins

Nothing says fall more than baking delightful spiced treats starring apples.

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In this futuristic novel, one juror at a time decides on life or death

Jesse Ball’s “The Repeat Room” is an unnerving speculative story about the criminal legal system.

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Monty Python’s Eric Idle takes us behind the curtain of ‘Spamalot’

In a new book, “The Spamalot Diaries,” the Monty Python alum delivers a spot-on account of the making of his hit show.

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Dolphins coach says Tua Tagovailoa is expected to return in 2024

Coach Mike McDaniel did not provide a firm timetable for a return by Tua Tagovailoa, who is recovering from the third diagnosed concussion of his NFL career.

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Canada alleges much wider campaign by Modi government against Sikhs

Canada on Monday ordered six Indian diplomats to leave the country, including India’s top diplomat in Ottawa, Sanjay Kumar Verma, officials said.

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Kids and teens who get covid more prone to diabetes, study finds

As the public heads into another viral season, health experts said the findings highlight how the virus continues to reveal ways to pose long-term consequences.

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Michigan GOP candidate’s ad aimed at Black voters has wrong election date

The Michigan Legislative Black Caucus accused Republican Tom Barrett’s campaign of misleading Black voters with an ad carrying the wrong election date.

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Trump wants to punish all of his enemies, not just immigrants

In recent days, Donald Trump has increasingly described his critics and political opponents in terms suggesting that they, too, would be targeted by his administration.

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How Pamela Anderson rediscovered herself in the kitchen

With her debut cookbook, Pamela Anderson pays tribute to the women who opened the world to her through cooking.

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John Steinbeck stole her thunder, but Sanora Babb was unstoppable

In “Riding Like the Wind,” Iris Jamahl Dunkle recounts Babb’s adventurous life and makes the case for her neglected books.

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NASA’s Europa Clipper launches on mission to icy Jupiter moon

Scientists are eager to see if Europa's subsurface ocean could support life, as NASA's Europa Clipper is scheduled to begin its journey.

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Finally, a fresh argument against ‘wokeness’

In “We Have Never Been Woke,” Musa al-Gharbi argues that claims to support marginalized people are often little more than elite status competitions.

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Episcopal Church in Wyoming will return a tribe’s artifacts after 80 years

The Wyoming Episcopal diocese has had about 200 Northern Arapaho tribal items since 1946. On Monday, the tribe gets them back.

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Hail or Fail: Washington’s defense no match for Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry

Baltimore scored on five consecutive possessions and finished with 484 yards of offense.

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6 hacks for keeping shoe clutter in check

Have a mountain of footwear inside your front door? These strategies will help you tame the chaos.

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