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Lindsey Graham, South Carolina senator who rose from small-town roots to GOP power broker, dies at 71

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Sen. Lindsey Graham, who died Saturday at 71 following what his office described as a “brief and sudden illness,” spent more than three decades as one of the Republican Party’s most influential voices. The South Carolina Republican forged a congressional career spanning more than 30 years, emerging … Read more

In frontier Kentucky, American liberty spread its roots and helped define a nation

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Mark and Emily McCafferty aren’t exactly the kind of people that bring to mind Daniel Boone. He’s a percussionist and music professor at a small Midwestern liberal arts college. She writes a blog called “Accidental Hippies.” Her latest post begins, “I hate mattress shopping.” Their vibe is far more Northern California than California, Kentucky. And … Read more

Michael Whatley’s Michigan roots largely disappear from his bio as he runs for Senate in North Carolina

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Standing next to President Donald Trump after Hurricane Helene devastated North Carolina in 2024, Michael Whatley wanted those watching the storm briefing to know how affected he was by the disaster, saying he had deep roots in the region. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. … Read more

Spanish soccer sensation Lamine Yamal reflects on his roots and his rise to the top

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This is an updated version of a story first published on Nov. 30, 2025. The original video can be viewed here.  Want to see eyes pop and jaws drop? Ask your soccer-loving friends about Lamine Yamal, an 18-year-old sensation from Spain. Better yet, watch him play, ideally in person, which you can do this month when … Read more

Talarico touts Texas roots as out-of-state cash powers Senate campaign

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Donors from outside of Texas accounted for roughly 50% of the funds Texas Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico received during the final stretch of the first quarter of 2026, compared to his Republican opponent, who received just about 25% of his cash from out of state. Of … Read more

Suit targets whites-only Arkansas community over applicant rejected for Jewish roots, Black husband

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Orwoll characterized the policy as “free association,” not segregation. On its website, Return to the Land describes itself a “private membership association (PMA) for individuals and families with traditional views and common continental ancestry.” Walker’s attorney, Reed Colfax, argued RTTL is a racist organization in violation of federal anti-discrimination laws dating back to 1866. “Return … Read more

Photo essay: Southeast Asia’s overfishing crisis — and the effort to uncover its roots

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According to the Bronx Documentary Center, the photographs trace “the journey from local ports to global markets,” exposing the fragility — and human cost — behind seafood supply chains that reach consumers worldwide. Experts say overfishing in Southeast Asia requires closer monitoring. “The first important point is monitoring and understanding stock status,” said Matsuishi Takashi … Read more