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Not just a high: Catnip provides chemical defense for our feline friends, study finds

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Not just a high: Catnip provides chemical defense for our feline friends, study finds

Turns out the plant offers more than just frivolous fun.

January 21, 2021, 6:03 PM

Russia welcomes US proposal to extend nuclear treaty

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Russia welcomes US proposal to extend nuclear treaty

January 22, 2021, 6:03 AM

Twin suicide bombings rock central Baghdad, at least 32 dead

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Twin suicide bombings rock central Baghdad, at least 32 dead

January 21, 2021, 10:31 PM

2 teachers die of COVID within 24 hours in same Georgia school district, officials say

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2 teachers die of COVID within 24 hours in same Georgia school district, officials say

January 21, 2021, 8:47 PM

At-home wine delivery from American Airlines is now a thing. Here’s how it works

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At-home wine delivery from American Airlines is now a thing. Here’s how it works

Ex-cop pleads guilty to deleting texts, photos from teen girl in Mississippi, feds say

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Ex-cop pleads guilty to deleting texts, photos from teen girl in Mississippi, feds say

January 21, 2021, 7:00 PM

Dentist charged with child porn used ranch for ‘salacious behavior,’ Texas lawsuit says

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Dentist charged with child porn used ranch for ‘salacious behavior,’ Texas lawsuit says

January 21, 2021, 6:53 PM

COVID can’t stop Mardi Gras: Check out these Gulf Coast homes decorated as floats

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COVID can’t stop Mardi Gras: Check out these Gulf Coast homes decorated as floats

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A walk on Hilton Head beach turned disastrous for woman trapped hip-deep in pluff mud

Beaufort hospital will use high school stadium for 1,000 drive-thru COVID-19 vaccinations

6-year-old Hampton County boy dies after being attacked by a dog, authorities say

Kroger, Harris Teeter start to offer COVID-19 vaccines in Beaufort County

January 21, 2021, 4:25 AM

2 people carjacked in Bluffton. Police looking for suspects who ditched car on Hilton Head

January 21, 2021, 11:05 AM

Georgia man arrested after Capitol riot had assault weapons, hundreds of ammo rounds

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Georgia man arrested after Capitol riot had assault weapons, hundreds of ammo rounds

Ohio priest who attended DC rally before Capitol riot calls his suspension ‘unjust’

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Ohio priest who attended DC rally before Capitol riot calls his suspension ‘unjust’

January 21, 2021, 3:23 PM

Rescuer stays with injured hiker 12 hours until helicopter can land, Oregon officials say

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Rescuer stays with injured hiker 12 hours until helicopter can land, Oregon officials say

January 21, 2021, 2:38 PM

Watch this agile fox appear to float on air while feasting in tree near Texas border

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Watch this agile fox appear to float on air while feasting in tree near Texas border

January 21, 2021, 2:35 PM

Girl kidnapped at birthday party while dad helped choking woman, Texas officials say

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Girl kidnapped at birthday party while dad helped choking woman, Texas officials say

January 21, 2021, 2:35 PM

They/them pronouns, Spanish option and more: A look at changes to White House website

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They/them pronouns, Spanish option and more: A look at changes to White House website

January 21, 2021, 2:26 PM

Bernie Sanders’ cozy look steals show at inauguration. And the memes keep coming

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Bernie Sanders’ cozy look steals show at inauguration. And the memes keep coming

Which team is your state rooting for in NFL championship games? Map shows favorites

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Which team is your state rooting for in NFL championship games? Map shows favorites

January 21, 2021, 2:07 PM

Teen worker scams $1 million from Kroger — then buys Camaro and wrecks it, GA cops say

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Teen worker scams $1 million from Kroger — then buys Camaro and wrecks it, GA cops say

January 21, 2021, 2:07 PM

Hard-luck Maryland town gets a $731.1 million Powerball win

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Hard-luck Maryland town gets a $731.1 million Powerball win

January 21, 2021, 12:46 PM

Fashion icon Tommy Hilfiger sells fairytale Connecticut mansion for $45M. Look inside

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Fashion icon Tommy Hilfiger sells fairytale Connecticut mansion for $45M. Look inside

January 21, 2021, 12:21 PM

Biden extends the pause in student loan payments. Here’s what to know

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Biden extends the pause in student loan payments. Here’s what to know

Original Starbucks store vandalized in Inauguration Day protests, Seattle police say

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Original Starbucks store vandalized in Inauguration Day protests, Seattle police say

January 21, 2021, 10:49 AM

Trump blocked Chrissy Teigen on Twitter. Now she’s one of 12 people Biden follows

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Trump blocked Chrissy Teigen on Twitter. Now she’s one of 12 people Biden follows

January 21, 2021, 10:15 AM

Barbara Bush, former first lady of the United States

Barbara Bush, former first lady of the United States

April 15, 2018, 2:59 PM

Ariail on the Mexico City earthquake

Ariail on the Mexico City earthquake

September 21, 2017, 6:33 PM

See Hurricane Irma's devastation in southern Florida

See Hurricane Irma's devastation in southern Florida

September 11, 2017, 8:41 AM

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