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President Biden speaks at the Arnaud C. Marts Center on the campus of Wilkes University in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., on Aug. 30, 2022.

Why Biden is making moves to the middle, especially on crime

The White House is positioning the president to the middle on crime in an effort to blunt attacks in next year's presidential election from Donald Trump and Republicans.

Damage is seen at Brazil's Congress one day after supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro stormed government buildings in Brasília. The attack was planned by far-right groups on social media, according to Brazilian media and analysts.

The attack on Brazil's Congress was stoked by social media — and by Trump allies

The similarities are deep: In addition to aiming to subvert an election, some of the same U.S. voices that amplify former President Donald Trump are echoing Brazil's former president, Jair Bolsonaro.

Constantine Tsioulcas, holding his daughter Anastasia as a baby.

A father's recipe that crossed three continents

Papa's recipe traveled over generations from Greece to Egypt and back again. It will never mean the same thing to the people who randomly find it online, but it will still be delicious.

The college enrollment drop is finally letting up. That's the good news

The bad news: Colleges are still seeing enrollment declines, and many haven't made up much ground after the pandemic's dramatic drops.

8 mistakes to avoid if you're going out in the heat

You can still enjoy the outdoors this summer despite the scorching weather, if you're smart about it. Here's what to watch out for and how to stay safe.

A view of the San Francisco home of U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif. Paul Pelosi, the husband of the speaker was violently attacked in their home by an intruder, who has been charged with attempted homicide and other charges.

Capitol Police cameras recorded break-in at Pelosi residence

Security cameras installed by the United States Capitol Police caught the intruder breaching a door at House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's San Francisco home. The intruder violently assaulted Mr. Pelosi.

Oil pumps in the Kern River Oil Field near Bakersfield on July 6, 2022.

Will California’s largest pensions, CalPERS and CalSTRS, divest from fossil fuels?

Climate activists and some lawmakers want two of California’s pension funds to shed about $15 billion of fossil fuel holdings. They say the move would reduce oil and gas companies’ political power, but opponents say it would be a bad move financially.

Team World's Frances Tiafoe plays a return to Team Europe's Stefanos Tsitsipas during their singles tennis match on the third day of the Laver Cup tennis tournament at the O2 arena in London on Sunday.

U.S. star Frances Tiafoe's win means Roger Federer loses final tennis tournament

Tiafoe spoiled the fairytale ending for Federer with a remarkable comeback against Stefanos Tsitsipas, denying the Swiss player a final trophy in the Laver Cup event.

Sen. Tommy Tuberville, a Republican from Alabama, during a Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee hearing on April 20.

Alabama Republican blasts an effort to rid the military of white nationalists

Sen. Tommy Tuberville is under pressure for holding up military nominees over abortion policy he disagrees with. When asked whether that is hurting military readiness, he faulted President Biden.

Meta COO Sheryl Sandberg announced on Wednesday she is stepping down from the company after 14 years at the Silicon Valley giant.

In surprise move, Sheryl Sandberg leaves Facebook after 14 years

Over a 14 year career at Facebook, Sandberg was a pivotal figure in helping the social network become one of the most dominant social media platforms in the world.

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