Search-and-rescue teams from other states pour into Central Texas.

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Desperation Grows as Texas Flood Rescues Stretch Into Third Day

Crews in helicopters and trucks, in horseback and on foot have saved hundreds of lives since the flooding began on Friday.

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A bipartisan effort cuts unemployment benefits for high earners.

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The Rapper Silentó Gets 30 Years in Prison for Fatal Shooting of His Cousin

The songwriter, whose real name is Ricky Hawk, pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter and three other charges in relation to the killing.

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Did that Clint Eastwood Interview Happen? Yes, Kind of.

Eastwood, 95, accused a small Austrian publication of running a “phony” Q. and A. with him. It turns out the quotes were aggregated from previous interviews.

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What Happened to the Northern Lights?

A geomagnetic storm that was forecast to produce streaks of colorful light across much of the country was weaker than expected.

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Oreo Maker Mondelez Sues Aldi Over Look-Alike Product Packaging

Mondelez International, a corporate giant behind the name-brand versions of many snacks, contends that Aldi is mimicking its packaging to dupe customers.

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‘Well, This Is Surprising’: Top Moments From the National Spelling Bee

Faizan Zaki, last year’s runner-up, won the coveted award after surviving two dramatic final rounds and calling the pronouncer, “bro.”

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Faizan Zaki, Last Year’s Runner-Up, Is a Favorite to Win This Year’s Spelling Bee

The 13-year-old from Plano, Texas, was the only 2024 finalist who advanced to the 2025 finals.

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A Gardener Stumbles Upon Hidden Treasure in a Vermont Park

Kelly Wakefield found a rock with a skull and crossbones in the same park last fall, but she didn’t realize that it was a clue to much more.

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