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'Sister Wives' star Christine Brown feels like a 'goddess' while dating

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There's a reason Portia dresses like that in 'White Lotus'

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4-year-old boy survives 6 days alone in African wilderness

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Cheesecake French toast and panettone tiramisu will make Christmas even sweeter

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Joy Bauer's cheesecake brownie bites are a sweet little treat

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The best nachos are the simplest nachos

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Elliot Page reveals vulnerable memoir cover: 'I can be myself, in this body'

Books

36 new books we can't wait to read in 2023

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5 of Jenna Bush Hager's favorite mystery novels, beyond 'The Cloisters'

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Katy Hays recommends 9 books to read after 'The Cloisters'

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62 tech gifts everyone will love — including expert-approved picks

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From L.O.L. Surprise to Lululemon, these stocking stuffers are all under $10

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These 52 stocking stuffers will delight any child — and they're all under $30

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Tom Brady’s son texted him words of encouragement before a game — see the message

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Tuesday, December 6

Decision Day: What the Georgia Senate runoff results will mean

Decision Day: What the Georgia Senate runoff results will mean

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Here's what's at stake in Georgia Senate runoff

Here's what's at stake in Georgia Senate runoff

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New questions arise in attack on North Carolina power grid

New questions arise in attack on North Carolina power grid

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Worst flu outbreak in a decade overwhelms hospitals

Worst flu outbreak in a decade overwhelms hospitals

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SCOTUS set to side with designer opposed to same-sex marriage

SCOTUS set to side with designer opposed to same-sex marriage

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Michael Avenatti gets 14 years for cheating clients out of millions

Michael Avenatti gets 14 years for cheating clients out of millions

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See the stunning new images captured by NASA’s Orion capsule

See the stunning new images captured by NASA’s Orion capsule

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Kirstie Alley dies at 71 after private battle with cancer

Kirstie Alley dies at 71 after private battle with cancer

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How FedEx races to keep up with record online shopping

How FedEx races to keep up with record online shopping

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Harry and Meghan arrive in NY amid new fallout over docuseries

Harry and Meghan arrive in NY amid new fallout over docuseries

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US again delays deadline for Real IDs, now 2025

US again delays deadline for Real IDs, now 2025

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US warship missing since WWI found at bottom of Atlantic Ocean

US warship missing since WWI found at bottom of Atlantic Ocean

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How scientists harness the ocean’s power to fight climate change

How scientists harness the ocean’s power to fight climate change

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‘Golden Girls’ pop-up restaurant set to open in NYC

‘Golden Girls’ pop-up restaurant set to open in NYC

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Woody Harrelson leads basketball team in ‘Champions’ trailer

Woody Harrelson leads basketball team in ‘Champions’ trailer

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Got kids on your gift list? Check out these hot holiday toys

Got kids on your gift list? Check out these hot holiday toys

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As an immigrant kid, I learned about Christmas from TV — it nearly broke my heart

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I’ve sent a holiday card every year for the past 17 years. It’s time to stop

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I never knew our sons hated my beloved holiday tradition

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How a busy mom trained to run NYC Marathon after losing 135 pounds

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Marinate pork tenderloin in yogurt to make it the most tender

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10 restaurants and brands making food-themed merch for the holidays

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Michael Bublé shows off new tattoo in honor of fourth child

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