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Kimia Alizadeh of Iran celebrates after winning a bronze medal in taekwondo at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. She says she is defecting from Iran to escape oppression.

Iran's Only Female Olympic Medalist Says She Has Defected

Kimia Alizadeh, who won a bronze medal for taekwondo at the 2016 summer Olympics, described her decision to leave Iran as difficult, but necessary.

Betty Who's 5 Favorite Tiny Desk Concerts

Musician and Tiny Desk alum Betty Who picks her top Tiny Desks.

District of Columbia Attorney General Karl Racine (left) and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton speak Monday about the launch of an antitrust investigation into Google outside the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C.

48 States Investigating Whether Google's Dominance Hurts Competition

The top legal officials of 48 states, led by Texas Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton, announced a major investigation into Google's dominance in search and advertising.

Engineers made a startling discovery while inspecting a fire-damaged public housing complex. They found a 74-year-old tenant, alive and well, five days after the building was supposedly evacuated in the midst of the blaze.

Senior Resident Found Alive In D.C. Apartment 5 Days After Fire

Raymond Holton, 74, was found alive and well in his apartment at a senior living center when building inspectors showed up to assess damage from Wednesday's fire.

Even before the recounts were done, Gov. Rick Scott attended freshman orientation this past week at the Capitol. Scott is seen here at a rally in Orlando on Nov. 2.

Republican Rick Scott Wins Florida Senate Seat Over Incumbent Bill Nelson

Ultimately, even a hand recount didn't shift the final margin of the race too much. Scott's win means Republicans have picked up two Senate seats even as the GOP lost substantial ground in the House.

Cash-Strapped NRA Shuts Down Its Online Channel NRATV

The National Rifle Association will stop producing new content for its online streaming service, NRATV. The move is described as a strategic change but is also part of a fight over the group's future.

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Oregon Labor Commissioner Asks To Hold Lawmakers In Contempt Of Court

Oregon Labor Commissioner Brad Avakian said legislative leaders have illegally ignored subpoenas in an ongoing sexual harassment investigation.

Lil Nas X poses backstage during the 2019 Stagecoach Festival at Empire Polo Field in Indio, California.

The Long Ride To 'Old Town Road': Black Artists And Their Contributions To Country Music

Country music is getting off its high horse.

Chancellor Angela Merkel's Chosen Successor Steps Away, Adding To German Uncertainty

German Chancellor Angela Merkel had been hoping for a smooth transfer of power when she steps down next year. But now her chosen successor says she doesn't want the country's top job.

A recent poll reported that the approval rating for Congress is at a record low.

Polls Reveal Season Of Record-Breaking Voter Anger

The American public is clearly ticked off. How mad are voters? By some measures, angrier than at any point in decades.

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