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Britt Allcroft, who brought Thomas the Tank Engine to television, dies at 81

4:38pm January 03, 2025

The beloved blue locomotive was first imagined in the 1940s — he starred in stories Rev. Wilbert Awdry told his son. Allcroft adapted Awdry's The Railway Series into Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends.

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Conservatives Gather In Phoenix For Annual AmericaFest

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Trump will be sentenced Jan. 10 in New York case, days before his inauguration

4:17pm January 03, 2025

In a decision Friday, New York Judge Juan Merchan noted that his inclination was to not impose a sentence of incarceration.

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The attack in New Orleans reveals ISIS' influence lingers, experts say

3:31pm January 03, 2025

The man behind the New Year's Day attack in New Orleans said in videos that he was inspired by ISIS and had joined the group this summer. This attack shows ISIS' resonance and resilience persists.

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Biden made diversifying the federal bench a top priority. Here's a look at his legacy

1:54pm January 03, 2025

President Biden's judicial picks have included the first Black woman to the U.S. Supreme Court, women of color to federal appeals courts and openly LGBTQ judges to serve on the federal bench.

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Johnson reelected speaker of the House, despite initial GOP holdouts

12:05pm January 03, 2025

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., was reelected to the job after convincing two Republican members to reverse their votes and back him.

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Cutting out alcohol for Dry January? These apps can help

11:51am January 03, 2025

If you've resolved to quit drinking for the month, a little technological assistance may be the key to sticking to your goal.

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Tuberculosis rates plunge when families living in poverty get a monthly cash payout

9:53am January 03, 2025

A program in Brazil that gives a monthly cash sum to families living in poverty has an unexpected — and welcome result. A new study shows that it is dramatically reducing tuberculosis rates.

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An aspiring nurse, a football star, a single mother and a father of 2 killed in New Orleans attack

9:23am January 03, 2025

Officials have not yet released the names of the 14 people killed in the New Orleans New Year's Day truck attack, but their families and friends have started sharing their stories.

Steel Industry Hopes To Benefit From President Trump's Proposed Tariffs On Imported Steel

Biden blocks U.S. Steel's sale to Japan's Nippon, citing national security concerns

8:49am January 03, 2025

The move wasn't unexpected despite efforts by the Japanese government to persuade the Biden administration to approve the sale.

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FBI says deadly New Orleans attack suspect acted alone. And, the House speaker vote

8:07am January 03, 2025

Why the FBI believes Shamsud-Din Jabbar, the suspect behind the deadly New Orleans attack on New Year's Day, acted alone. And, how Mike Johnson's House Speaker vote could get derailed.

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