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Fox News host Sean Hannity, a close ally of former President Trump, speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in August 2022.

Fox News' Sean Hannity says he knew all along Trump lost the election

"I did not believe it for one second," Hannity said under oath about former President Trump's false claims that Dominion Voting Systems cheated him of votes in 2020. Dominion is suing Fox News.

Thursday, December 22nd, 2022

Wind chills are expected to drop as low as 40 below zero starting Thursday and continuing on through Saturday morning. The top Republicans in the Iowa Legislature say they want to wait for a pending court case to be resolved before taking more action to restrict abortion. Plus, an orchestra from Ukraine will be performing in Ames next year.

A man with a suit and hat decorated in printed lottery tickets stands outside the famous Doña Manolita lottery ticket shop in downtown Madrid, Spain, Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022.

Spain begins drawing for the $2.7 billion 'El Gordo' lottery

Spain kicked off the festive period Thursday with the celebration of one of its most iconic events, the bumper Christmas lottery that is the world's richest for the total prize money involved.

Can dogs smell time? Just ask Donut the dog

After decades of wondering, an NPR reporter finally figures out how her husband's family dog knew when the school bus would arrive every day. She did some digging — and now it all makes scents.

Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Fame running back Franco Harris twirls a Terrible Towel during a ceremony commemorating the 40th anniversary of his "Immaculate Reception" catch in the 1972 playoff game against the Oakland Raiders, in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012. Harris died Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022. He was 72.

The death of Franco Harris only deepens nostalgia for 'The Immaculate Reception'

The 50th anniversary of the late Pittsburgh Steeler Franco Harris's "Immaculate Reception" catch is Friday and will be commemorated throughout the weekend by the team. Harris died Wednesday at 72.

In 2021, the three leading causes of death were heart disease, cancer and COVID-19.

American life expectancy is now at its lowest in nearly two decades

A new report shows the pandemic and the overdose crisis helped push down the average life expectancy in the U.S. for a second year in a row.

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, center, is escorted from the Magistrate Court in Nassau, Bahamas, Wednesday, Dec. 21, after agreeing to be extradited to the U.S.

Sam Bankman-Fried to be released on $250 million bail into parents' custody

The founder of cryptocurrency exchange FTX appeared in court after being extradited from the Bahamas. He's charged with alleged fraud, conspiracy, money laundering and illegal campaign contributions.

Anti-abortion activists held a prayer walk in Des Moines in July 2022.

Iowa Republican leaders say they want to wait for court ruling before restricting abortion

The top Republicans in the Iowa Legislature said they want to wait for a pending court case involving the “fetal heartbeat” law to be resolved before taking more action to restrict abortion in the upcoming legislative session.

Sarasota Memorial Hospital's campus in Sarasota, Fla. Three newly-elected members of the public hospital board are so-called "health freedom" activists who are opposed to COVID vaccines and treatment protocols for the illness.

In Florida, 'health freedom' activists exert influence over a major hospital

Earlier this year, three activists who are opposed to COVID vaccines and standard treatment protocols for the illness were elected to the board of Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

Iowa Senate leader says 'everything's on the table' for reducing property taxes

Iowa Senate Majority Leader Jack Whitver said “everything’s on the table” when it comes to efforts to reduce property taxes during the upcoming legislative session.

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