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Biden's test in the State of the Union tonight is to show he's still got what it takes

President Biden quelled concerns in his party last year about his age when he pulled off a dynamic State of the Union address. Can he do that again this year as the general election kicks off?

Facebook has promised repeatedly in recent years to address the spread of conspiracy theories and misinformation on its site.

Far-Right Misinformation Is Thriving On Facebook. A New Study Shows Just How Much

Research from New York University found that far-right accounts known for spreading misinformation drive engagement at higher rates than other news sources.

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket heads for orbit after lifting off from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on May 26. The same type of rocket is expected to launch a low-Earth billboard next year.

A Billboard Will Show Ads From Space, But You Won't Be Able To See It In The Sky

A tiny satellite made by startup Geometric Energy Corp. will display advertising on its side that will then be livestreamed back to Earth.

Leaves piled up after her husband's injury. Then a friend showed up with a rake

In 2017, Eileen Freiberg-Dale's husband, Barney, had a serious bicycle accident that caused a brain injury. Those first few months were among the hardest of her life. A friend offered support.

Janet Hubert (left), James Avery, Tatyana Ali and Will Smith in the first season of <em>Fresh Prince of Bel Air</em>.

How Shows Like 'Will & Grace' And 'Black-ish' Can Change Your Brain

Go ahead, use this article to justify binge-watching Orange Is the New Blackall weekend.

Border Patrol agents apprehend a group of migrants near downtown El Paso, Texas, on Monday. The Department of Homeland Security is struggling to manage a growing number of unaccompanied minors at the border.

Young Migrants Held By Border Patrol Far Longer Than Allowed, Document Shows

The unaccompanied minors are spending an average of 117 hours in detention facilities, beyond the 72 hours allowed, according to a Department of Homeland Security document.

A man receives a dose of a COVID-19 vaccine in Soweto, South Africa. The omicron variant of the coronavirus, first identified in South Africa, has now spread to at least a dozen other countries. On Friday, scientists presented evidence that the variant spreads twice as fast as the delta variant.

New evidence shows omicron likely spreads twice as fast as delta in South Africa

"This wave seems much faster than the delta wave. And we thought the delta wave was really fast. It's unbelievable," says Juliet Pulliam, the scientist who presented the new analysis at a conference.

Linda McMahon, former administrator of the Small Business Administration, during the Republican National Convention.

RNC speakers want to separate the president from the person to show softer side of Trump

Before former President Donald Trump's marquee address tonight, the schedule of speakers has sought to show a softer, friendlier side of Trump than his persona as president and on the campaign trail.

Aerial image of Jean Lafitte, La. after Hurricane Ida hit the town.

Satellite Photos Show Louisiana Coast Is Still Dealing With Major Flooding Post-Ida

Days after Hurricane Ida hit Louisiana, local officials are still wading through floodwaters and heavy debris in continued efforts to help residents who stayed behind.

The No. 47 car, driven by Kyle Weatherman, had a "Blue Lives Matter" flag painted on its hood this weekend in Homestead, Fla.

NASCAR Team Debuts 'Blue Lives Matter' Car To Show Support For Law Enforcement

The car's driver says it honors first responders. Last week, NASCAR banned the Confederate battle flag from its events. A black driver recently unveiled a Black Lives Matter paint scheme.

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