What to Do When There’s a Tsunami Warning

Tsunamis can’t be predicted, but there are steps you can take to stay safe.

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Here’s How Earthquakes Are Measured

What does “moment magnitude” mean, and how do scientists determine the strength of a rupture in the earth?

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Roommate Convicted in Murder of Kenyan Gay Rights Activist

Edwin Chiloba’s body was found stuffed inside a metal box by the roadside last year. A high court judge did not give a motive but said his roommate carried out the murder.

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For Opponents Hiding from Venezuelan Government, No Food, Water or Power

Six leading opposition activists and advisers have taken refuge at the Argentine diplomatic residence for eight months. Now, the police are cutting off basic services.

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World’s Priciest Dinosaur Fossil Comes to Museum of Natural History

The billionaire Kenneth C. Griffin, who bought the stegosaurus fossil for $44.6 million, is loaning it to the American Museum of Natural History in New York for four years.

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OPEC Plus Postpones Plan to Increase Oil Output for Three Months

The oil cartel had aimed to start opening the taps in January, but delayed in the face of weak demand and plans by other countries to raise production.

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After UnitedHealthcare CEO’s Killing, Americans Express Frustration With Health Insurance Industry

The shooting death of a UnitedHealthcare executive in Manhattan has unleashed Americans’ frustrations with an industry that often denies coverage and reimbursement for medical claims.

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How Trump Targeted Undecided Voters Without Breaking the Bank

The Trump team had a huge financial disadvantage. It made up for it with a strategy that allowed it to narrow the focus of its ad dollars.

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Pete Hegseth and His ‘Battle Cry’ for a New Christian Crusade

The veteran picked to lead the Defense Department has praised the brutal religious military campaigns of the past and has called for a Christian approach to governing.

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Trump’s Threats About the Dollar Could Push Other Countries to Find Alternatives

President-elect Donald J. Trump threatened to impose tariffs on countries that seek to replace the dollar in trade or undermine its global reserve currency status.

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