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Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) introduces Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, during a volunteer appreciation event at Black Heart of Saint Paul on Aug. 8, 2026, in St. Paul, Minnesota.
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Nvidia CEO steps down. And, Sen. Chris Van Hollen to run for majority leader
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Nvidia's chief financial officer has been appointed interim CEO after Jensen Huang stepped down from the role. And, Sen. Chris Van Hollen says he will challenge Chuck Schumer for majority leader.
An animal rescuer carries a cat to safety amid severe floods that hit Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, in May 2024. Thousands of people — and animals — were affected in the wake of heavy rainfall and overflowing rivers.
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Kratom and related 7-OH products are widely available at gas stations, smoke shops, liquor stores and online. As early as Friday, the federal government could make some of the products illegal.
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Kratom and 7-OH can feel like 'a miracle.' They can also be addictive
Rachel Carlson

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U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, right, and his wife Jennifer Rauchet attend a ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on National Veterans Day Observance at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026.
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