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Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., pleaded not guilty to bribery charges, including acting as an agenty of the Egyparrives at Manhattan federal court, Monday, Oct. 23, 2023, in New York. Menendez is returning to a New York City federal court to enter a not guilty plea to a conspiracy charge alleging he acted as an agent of the Egyptian government. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., pleaded not guilty to bribery charges, including acting as an agent of the Egyptian government. Frank Franklin II/AP/AP hide caption

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Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez is found guilty in a bribery trial

A New York City jury convicted the New Jersey senator of accepting bribes to benefit businessmen in his home state and the governments of Egypt and Qatar.

Sen. Bob Menendez found guilty on all counts in bribery trial

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From left, Hezly Rivera, Joscelyn Roberson, Suni Lee, Simone Biles, Jade Carey, Jordan Chiles and Leanne Wong pose after being selected for the 2024 U.S. Olympic Women's Gymnastics Team on Day Four of the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Gymnastics Trials in Minneapolis.

From left, Hezly Rivera, Joscelyn Roberson, Suni Lee, Simone Biles, Jade Carey, Jordan Chiles and Leanne Wong pose after being selected for the 2024 U.S. Olympic Women's Gymnastics Team on Day Four of the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Gymnastics Trials in Minneapolis. Jamie Squire/Getty Images hide caption

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Sports

Tracing USA Gymnastics' journey from rock bottom back to Olympic dominance

Six years ago, USA Gymnastics was on the brink of collapse amid a sex abuse scandal that had cost it sponsorships and piled up lawsuits. Now, the organization hopes it has turned the page.

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Harry Styles: Tiny Desk Concert

"It's Chewsday, right? It's Chewsday." If Harry Styles says it's Chewsday, it's Chewsday, so we throw back to his Tiny Desk, which took place... on a Chewsday.
President Joe Biden addresses the nation from the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Sunday, July 14, 2024, about the assassination attempt of Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania.

President Joe Biden addresses the nation from the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Sunday, July 14, 2024, about the assassination attempt of Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. Erin Schaff/The New York Times via AP, Pool hide caption

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Elections

Biden bristles at continued questions about his age and abilities in NBC interview

As the first night of the Republican National Convention unfolded, Biden sat for a new televised interview, this time with NBC's Lester Holt.
Amazon's Prime Day sale will run from July 16 to 17, and the retailer has promised to offer its lowest prices so far this year.
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Amazon's Prime Day sale will run from July 16 to 17, and the retailer has promised to offer its lowest prices so far this year.

Amazon's Prime Day sale will run from July 16 to 17, and the retailer has promised to offer its lowest prices so far this year.

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Your Money

Are Amazon Prime Day deals worth it? 5 things to know

Amazon's annual two-day sale for Prime members is here. Not all deals are as good as they seem, however. It pays to do some research to ensure you're getting the best price.
Edmundo Sosa #33 of the Philadelphia Phillies reacts after having water poured on him by Brandon Marsh #16 after their game against the New York Mets at Citizens Bank Park on May 15, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies defeated the Mets 10-5.

Edmundo Sosa #33 of the Philadelphia Phillies reacts after having water poured on him by Brandon Marsh #16 after their game against the New York Mets at Citizens Bank Park on May 15, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies defeated the Mets 10-5. Mitchell Leff/Getty Images hide caption

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Pop Culture Happy Hour

Looking for a comfort watch? Turn on baseball, our pop culture critic says

Just in time for the All-Star Game, pop culture critic and Phillies fan Linda Holmes is here to persuade you to turn on some baseball. If you don't have a team, just borrow hers; they're doing pretty well.
Kevin poses for a portrait at his birthday party on June 17, 2023, in California. Kevin wore three changes of outfits during his party. He's asked to be identified only by his first name to protect his safety.

Kevin poses for a portrait at his birthday party on June 17, 2023, in California. Kevin wore three changes of outfits during his party. He's asked to be identified only by his first name to protect his safety. Toya Sarno Jordan hide caption

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The Picture Show

How one Mexican immigrant works to honor traditions across borders

As hundreds of thousands of migrants reach the United States' southern border every month, many hold onto traditions like coming-of-age ceremonies to give them a sense of home.
A TV screen shows a file image of Ri Il Kyu, a senior North Korea diplomat based in Cuba, during a news program at Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea, on Tuesday. South Korea's spy agency said Ri has fled to South Korea, the latest in a series of defections by members of the North's ruling elite in recent years.

A TV screen shows a file image of Ri Il Kyu, a senior North Korea diplomat based in Cuba, during a news program at Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea, on Tuesday. South Korea's spy agency said Ri has fled to South Korea, the latest in a series of defections by members of the North's ruling elite in recent years. Ahn Young-joon/AP hide caption

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A North Korean diplomat in Cuba defects to South Korea

South Korea’s spy agency said Tuesday that a senior North Korea diplomat based in Cuba has fled to South Korea, the latest defection by members of the North's ruling elite that likely hurt leader Kim Jong Un's push to bolster his leadership.
Parents, students, and staff of Chino Valley Unified School District hold up signs in favor of protecting LGBTQ+ policies at Don Antonio Lugo High School, in Chino, Calif., in June 2023. California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law Monday barring school districts from passing policies that require schools to notify parents if their child asks to change their gender identification.

Parents, students, and staff of Chino Valley Unified School District hold up signs in favor of protecting LGBTQ+ policies at Don Antonio Lugo High School, in Chino, Calif., in June 2023. California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law Monday barring school districts from passing policies that require schools to notify parents if their child asks to change their gender identification. Anjali Sharif-Paul/The Orange County Register/AP hide caption

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National

California bans school rules requiring parents notification of child's pronoun change

The law, which is the first in the nation, bans school rules requiring school staff to disclose a student's gender identity or sexual orientation to any other person without the child's permission.
A Dollar General store is seen on Aug. 3, 2017, in Luther, Okla. Dollar General has agreed to pay a $12 million fine and to improve conditions at its thousands of retail stores nationwide to make them safer for workers, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday, July 11, 2024.

A Dollar General store is seen on Aug. 3, 2017, in Luther, Okla. Dollar General has agreed to pay a $12 million fine and to improve conditions at its thousands of retail stores nationwide to make them safer for workers, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday, July 11, 2024. Sue Ogrocki/AP hide caption

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Business

Dollar General will pay $12 million in fines over workplace safety violations

The agreement says the chain must correct any future safety violations regarding blocked exits or access to fire extinguishers and electrical panels — or face fines of up to $500,000 per violation.
Athletes dive into the Seine River from the Alexander III bridge on the start of the first leg of the women's triathlon test event for the 2024 Paris Olympics in Paris in August 2023.

Athletes dive into the Seine River from the Alexander III bridge on the start of the first leg of the women's triathlon test event for the 2024 Paris Olympics in Paris in August 2023. Michel Euler/AP hide caption

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Sports

Will the Seine be clean enough to swim in by the Olympics? Not even the experts know

Triathlon and marathon swimming are to take place in the Seine, where it has been illegal to swim for more than a century. The water has tested unsafe in recent weeks, and cleaner on other days.
Police continue to block roads around the home of Thomas Matthew Crooks as the FBI continues its investigation into the attempted assassination of former US President Donald Trump in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, on July 14, 2024. Trump, the presumptive Republican presidential candidate, was shot in the ear July 13 in the opening minutes of his campaign rally in Butler.

Police continue to block roads around the home of Thomas Matthew Crooks as the FBI continues its investigation into the attempted assassination of former US President Donald Trump in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, on July 14, 2024. Trump, the presumptive Republican presidential candidate, was shot in the ear July 13 in the opening minutes of his campaign rally in Butler. Rebecca Droke/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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National

What we know about the Trump shooter

A picture of the 20-year-old man from Bethel Park, Pa., is still emerging.
The U.S. market for domestic mail delivery is by far the largest in the world, and a recent report found its prices are very low compared to other developed countries. The U.S. Postal Service said this week that it wants to raise rates in July.
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The U.S. market for domestic mail delivery is by far the largest in the world, and a recent report found its prices are very low compared to other developed countries. The U.S. Postal Service said this week that it wants to raise rates in July.

The U.S. market for domestic mail delivery is by far the largest in the world, and a recent report found its prices are very low compared to other developed countries. The U.S. Postal Service said this week that it wants to raise rates in July.

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Your Money

The Forever Stamp just went up in price. How does the U.S. cost compare globally?

U.S. stamps just had their sixth price hike since 2021. In raw numbers, only four countries in a recent study of 31 developed nations had cheaper stamps than the U.S.

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An image released by the FDA shows bottles containing tianeptine and other compounds. Authorities have urged gas station store owners and others not to sell the products, with name like Neptune’s Fix, Za Za and Tianaa, citing serious health risks.

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8 things to know about the drug known as 'gas station heroin'

For decades, tianeptine was used to treat depression, even though no one knew how it worked. But it turns out it's a type of opioid, and the U.S. is facing a spike in abuse of "gas station heroin."
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