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 Bárbara Mori plays María in <em>Women in Blue.</em>

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'Women in Blue' fight sexism — and a serial killer — in this Mexican drama

Set in 1971 Mexico City, this lively Apple TV+ drama focuses on four police women who discover that it’s easier to capture a serial killer than to deal with the misogyny of the men around them.

August 06, 2024
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  • John Powers
Hamas' Yahya Sinwar chairs a meeting with leaders of Palestinian factions at his office in Gaza City, April 13, 2022.

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Hamas names Oct. 7 mastermind Yahya Sinwar as its new top leader

Hamas says it has chosen its local leader in Gaza to take over as the Palestinian militant group's new top political leader worldwide, following last week's assassination of the previous leader in Iran.

August 06, 2024
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  • Daniel Estrin
Back-to-school season can still be an opportunity for a refresh, even if you're not headed back to the classroom.

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  • Arts & Life

6 ways grown-ups can recreate that fresh, buzzy feeling of a new school year

Refreshing ideas that harness the excitement of going back to school -- like learning new things, packing a school lunch and playing at recess -- updated for the adult version of you. 

August 06, 2024
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  • Life Kit
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks with union organizers before they march on businesses in downtown Minneapolis on Oct. 14, 2022.

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  • Business

4 reasons why labor unions love Tim Walz

To labor advocates, Minnesota is considered one of the best places in America to be a worker. Last year, the Democratic legislature passed and Gov. Walz signed a sweeping package of pro-labor laws.

August 06, 2024
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  • Andrea Hsu
Bon Iver performs at the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival on June 9, 2018, in Manchester, Tenn.

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  • Elections

She’s in his town: Bon Iver to perform at Harris rally in hometown of Eau Claire, Wis.

The folk singer is set to play a rally for Vice President Harris and her yet-to-be-named running mate. They'll be in Wisconsin for a barnstorm tour of swing states.

August 06, 2024
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  • Eric McDaniel
In 1957, Tsung-Dao Lee (third from left) became one of the youngest scientists to receive a Nobel Prize.

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  • Obituaries

Nobel Prize-winning physicist Tsung-Dao Lee has died at age 97

The Chinese American physicist, who in 1957 became the second-youngest scientist to receive a Nobel Prize, died on Sunday at his home in San Francisco.

August 06, 2024
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  • The Associated Press
A whale breaches as Brazil's Tatiana Weston-Webb (left) and Costa Rica's Brisa Hennessy compete in the women's surfing semifinals on Monday.

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  • Sports

A whale got its turn in the spotlight on the last day of Olympic surfing

Kauli Vaast of Tahiti and Team USA's Caroline Marks both won gold on Monday, capping off a dramatic few days of competition that even included a brief appearance by a whale.

August 06, 2024
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  • Rachel Treisman
A hearse and van sit outside the Return to Nature Funeral Home in Penrose, Colo., on Oct. 6, 2023. On Monday, a judge ordered the funeral home’s owners, Carie and Jon Hallford, to pay $950 million to families whose loved ones' remains were mishandled.

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  • National

The owners of a Colorado funeral home are ordered to pay $950M over mishandled remains

"Bad behavior has significant consequences,” the attorney representing families in a class-action lawsuit says. The remains of nearly 200 people were found at the Return to Nature Funeral Home.

August 06, 2024
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  • Bill Chappell
A person looks at a flooded street caused by the rain and storm surge from Hurricane Debby on Monday in Cedar Key, Fla. Hurricane Debby is now moving slowly over Georgia, bringing heavy rain storms and high winds along the coast.

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  • Weather

Tropical Storm Debby is flooding the Southeast, and it’s barely moving

Debby is expected to bring up to 25 inches of rain across parts of the Southeast. It's currently creeping over Georgia to the Atlantic Ocean, expected to return to shore this week with more strength.

August 06, 2024
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  • Ayana Archie and
  • Bill Chappell
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks at a DNC press conference on July 17 in Milwaukee.

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  • Elections

Harris taps Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate

Supporters hope the chair of the Democratic Governors Association, ex-Army National Guard leader, former teacher and congressman can help Harris pick up support in the Midwest.

August 06, 2024
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  • Dana Ferguson
Vice President Harris steps off Air Force 2 upon arrival at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on Aug. 1.

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  • Elections

Poll: Arizona's Kelly is most liked as Harris' VP pick, but the field isn't well known

Of the top three potential running mates, Mark Kelly has the highest favorability rating overall and is particularly strong with independents. Harris is set to make her announcement Tuesday.

August 06, 2024
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  • Domenico Montanaro
Simone Biles, left, joins teammate Jordan Chiles in pointing toward gold medalist Rebeca Andrade of Brazil. Biles won silver and Chiles bronze in the women's floor exercise at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games — the first time three Black athletes have shared the podium in Olympic gymnastics.

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  • Sports

3 Black women create an Olympic first in gymnastics

Emotions were running high for Rebeca Andrade, Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles — but mostly for different reasons — after they prevailed in the final gymnastics event at the Paris Olympics.

August 06, 2024
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  • Bill Chappell
Gymnast Rebeca Andrade (center) of Brazil wins her first gold medal in Paris. Paying homage are silver medalist Simone Biles (left) and bronze medalist Jordan Chiles of the United States.

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  • Global Health

How 'Grey's Anatomy' and recipes psyched Rebeca Andrade up to best Simone Biles

You might be surprised to learn that "Grey's Anatomy" and recipes were on the Brazilian gymnast's mind on the eve of her gold medal winning routine in the Olympics floor event.

August 06, 2024
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  • Maria Isabel Barros Guinle
A new study finds that Americans have adopted generative AI faster than personal computers and the internet. Does this mean we're about to see a long-awaited increase in productivity growth?

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  • Technology

10 reasons why AI may be overrated

A list of reasons why generative AI may be overhyped.

August 06, 2024
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  • Greg Rosalsky
U.S. Rep. Cori Bush, D-Mo., speaks during a campaign event on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024, in Northwoods, Mo.. Voting in the Democratic House primary race closes Tuesday.

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  • Elections

Missouri Congresswoman Cori Bush faces a primary challenger backed by pro-Israel groups

Democratic Congresswoman Cori Bush faces a tough primary challenge from St. Louis County Prosecutor Wesley Bell in what's shaping up to be one of the most expensive House primary races ever.

August 06, 2024
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  • Jason Rosenbaum
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