From ‘Pizzagate’ to QAnon and to ‘Stop the Steal,’ conspiracy theories that demonized Donald Trump’s enemies are morphing and spreading as the front-runner for the 2024 Republican nomination aims for a return to the White House.
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SpaceX launches giant new rocket, but pair of explosions ends second test flight
On Saturday, about three minutes into flight, the separated booster also exploded over the gulf. By then, though, its job was done.
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‘Bring them home’: As the battle for Gaza rages, hostage families wait with trepidation
Abbey Onn lost her aunt and a young cousin when Hamas attackers rampaged through Kibbutz Nir Oz on Oct. 7
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Colorado judge finds Trump engaged in insurrection, but rejects ballot challenge
A clause in the 14th Amendment prevents anyone from holding office who ‘engaged in insurrection or rebellion’ against the Constitution.
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Israel poised to expand ground offensive beyond northern Gaza Strip
Palestinian residents have continued to report significant civilian casualties from air and artillery strikes across Gaza.
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Earth is taking a pounding from bigger ocean waves
And the biggest wave energy increases, as measured with a seismometer, appear in the North Atlantic Ocean, according to recent research.
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Salmonella in cantaloupes sickens dozens in 15 states, U.S. health officials say
At least 43 people in 15 states have been infected in the outbreak announced Friday, including 17 people who were hospitalized.
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U.S. washout on Indo-Pacific trade deal opens the door to China
President Biden and leaders of 13 other countries involved in the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework on Thursday signed an agreement to communicate and cooperate more on issues related to supply chains.
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At talks on cutting plastics pollution, plastic credits are on the table. What are they?
Verra, the world’s leading certifier of carbon offsets, said at an event alongside the talks that plastic credits can be a tool for mobilizing the money needed to tackle plastic pollution.
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Georgia prosecutor seeks August trial date for Trump and others in election case
Steve Sadow, Trump’s lead attorney in Georgia, said his client opposes Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis’ motion and wants the judge to schedule a hearing on the issue.