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Barack Obama says Michelle Obama looks ‘exactly the same’ in sweet 30th anniversary post

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After health scare, J.J. Watt reflects on baby boy on the way: 'I'm happy to be here'

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Jenna said she wants to set up Hoda — and Hoda’s open to it

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Will Smith’s next film, ‘Emancipation,’ has a release date and a trailer

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From shackets to sweaters, 15 Amazon fall fashion essentials starting at $15

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The best vampire books to read, 'Twilight' and beyond

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30 years and 65 books later, Mary Pope Osborne reflects on 'Magic Tree House'

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Constance Wu: 'Sometimes I'm a good person. Sometimes, I'm not'

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Javier Zamora recommends 6 books to read after 'Solito'

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This TikTok star has gone viral for the major donations he gives street vendors

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An uncle and nephew run a bakery on wheels. Its colorful pan dulce is turning heads on the internet

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50 useful and cozy gifts the person who's always cold will appreciate

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Hurricane Ian Slams Into West Coast Of Florida

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King Charles, Camilla, Prince and Princess of Wales pose for new official photo

After Hurricane Ian, ‘neighbors are helping neighbors’ in cut-off areas, says Coast Guard official

Goldie Hawn celebrates granddaughter Rani Rose’s birthday: ‘You are the real queen!’

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Death toll climbs in Ian aftermath, as rescues continue to unfold

Death toll climbs in Ian aftermath, as rescues continue to unfold

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Fort Myers Beach mayor lays out recovery schedule after Ian

Fort Myers Beach mayor lays out recovery schedule after Ian

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Ukraine retakes key areas Putin claimed to have annexed

Ukraine retakes key areas Putin claimed to have annexed

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SCOTUS justices head back to the bench as new term begins

SCOTUS justices head back to the bench as new term begins

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Remnants of Hurricane Ian to soak Northeast this week

Remnants of Hurricane Ian to soak Northeast this week

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California police warn of potential serial killer on the loose

California police warn of potential serial killer on the loose

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Sacheen Littlefeather, activist who declined Brando's Oscar, dies

Sacheen Littlefeather, activist who declined Brando's Oscar, dies

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Katie Couric says she was ‘stunned’ after breast cancer diagnosis

Katie Couric says she was ‘stunned’ after breast cancer diagnosis

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Pets rescued from Hurricane Ian look for forever homes

Pets rescued from Hurricane Ian look for forever homes

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NFL legend Terry Bradshaw reveals two cancer diagnoses

NFL legend Terry Bradshaw reveals two cancer diagnoses

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NFL fires one of the doctors who cleared Tua Tagovailoa to play

NFL fires one of the doctors who cleared Tua Tagovailoa to play

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Watch: Boy rocks out but baby brother is not at all impressed

Watch: Boy rocks out but baby brother is not at all impressed

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As energy costs soar, are solar panels the right fit for your family?

As energy costs soar, are solar panels the right fit for your family?

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Palace reveals new royal portrait of Charles, Camilla, William, Kate

Palace reveals new royal portrait of Charles, Camilla, William, Kate

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Chip, Joanna Gaines try to restore 100-year-old castle in new show

Chip, Joanna Gaines try to restore 100-year-old castle in new show

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Maren Morris, Shaq poke fun at height difference in viral photos

Maren Morris, Shaq poke fun at height difference in viral photos

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Al Roker leads TODAY volunteers on mission to protect the planet

Al Roker leads TODAY volunteers on mission to protect the planet

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