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Why Jane Austen's works still resonate, 250 years after her birth

By Melissa Gray

Published December 7, 2025 at 9:09 AM EST

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It's breeding season for the world's heaviest parrot

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New Zealand's endangered kakapo has a unique breeding cycle. Now, for the first time in four years, the parrots are in the mood.
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Governor Tim Walz has readied the state National Guard to help law enforcement as protests continue across Minneapolis. President Trump has threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act.
The January 6 pipe bomb suspect is covered by Trump's pardon, lawyer says

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A lawyer for the man charged with planting bombs at the Democratic and Republican party offices the night before the January 6th riot says his client is covered by President Trump's pardon last year.
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Ahead of India's state elections in March, officials responsible for voter verification report long hours and tight deadlines.
Politics chat: Trump issues tariffs to pressure Greenland ahead of Davos forum

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President Trump announced fresh tariffs on European countries to pressure them on his desire to acquire Greenland. He travels to the World Economic Forum in Davos this week where tensions may be high.