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If you're clinging to an old BlackBerry, it will officially stop working on Jan. 4

Thorsten Heins, then the CEO of BlackBerry, introduces the BlackBerry Z10 on Jan. 30, 2013, in New York. Mark Lennihan/AP hide caption

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If you're clinging to an old BlackBerry, it will officially stop working on Jan. 4

The company behind the once ubiquitous phones has transitioned to a security software focus and says that starting on Tuesday, its classic devices will no longer reliably function.

Atlanta hospital struggles to deal with latest COVID surge

by Audie Cornish , Ashish Valentine , Christopher Intagliata

Atlanta hospital struggles to deal with latest COVID surge

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After snowstorm, hundreds are stranded on I-95, including Virginia Senator Tim Kaine

by Mary Louise Kelly , Mallory Yu , Courtney Dorning

After snowstorm, hundreds are stranded on I-95, including Virginia Senator Tim Kaine

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Dreamer Four Tet

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Ritournelle Sébastien Tellier

Why is the 'Big Lie' proving so hard to dispel?

by Tovia Smith

Why is the 'Big Lie' proving so hard to dispel?

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Learning Jinsang

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Still D.R.E. Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg

Democrats revisit voting rights legislation around Jan. 6 anniversary

by Barbara Sprunt

Democrats revisit voting rights legislation around Jan. 6 anniversary

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In coastal areas, rising seas can also mean failing septic tanks

by Zach Hirsch

In coastal areas, rising seas can also mean failing septic tanks

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Put the Love in It New Jackson

Cheers erupt after James Webb Space Telescope deploys huge sunshield. Next up? Mirrors

On Tuesday, engineers successfully finished deploying the James Webb Space Telescope's sunshield, seen here during testing in December 2020 at Northrop Grumman in Redondo Beach, Calif. Chris Gunn/NASA hide caption

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Space

Cheers erupt after James Webb Space Telescope deploys huge sunshield. Next up? Mirrors

by Joe Palca , Scott Neuman , Amina Khan

Cheers erupt after James Webb Space Telescope deploys huge sunshield. Next up? Mirrors

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A Place Called Space The Juan Maclean

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Deux en Un Sébastien Tellier

A new way to talk about abortion? In Maine, using deep conversation to reach voters

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Shots - Health News

A new way to talk about abortion? In Maine, using deep conversation to reach voters

by Patty Wight

A new way to talk about abortion? In Maine, using deep conversation to reach voters

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World

Twitters gone viral: album of endangered bird songs charts in Australia

by Megan Lim , Patrick Jarenwattananon

Twitters gone viral: album of endangered bird songs charts in Australia

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Flying The Beatles

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Firestarter Blouse

Children's Health

The number of kids being admitted to hospitals for COVID continues to rise

by Allison Aubrey

The number of kids being admitted to hospitals for COVID continues to rise

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Medical Treatments

This new, low-cost COVID-19 vaccine could be a game changer for low-income countries

by Joe Palca

This new, low-cost COVID-19 vaccine could be a game changer for low-income countries

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Business

If you're clinging to an old BlackBerry, it will officially stop working on Jan. 4

by Jaclyn Diaz

If you're clinging to an old BlackBerry, it will officially stop working on Jan. 4

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Telephone Lady Gaga

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Fantino Sébastien Tellier

National Security

What U.S. Capitol security looks like a year after the Jan. 6 insurrection

by Claudia Grisales

What U.S. Capitol security looks like a year after the Jan. 6 insurrection

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Politics

Illinois Rep. Bobby Rush, a Democrat, is retiring after 30 years in the U.S. House

by Dan Mihalopoulos

Illinois Rep. Bobby Rush, a Democrat, is retiring after 30 years in the U.S. House

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August 10 Khruangbin

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A Violent Yet Flammable World Au Revoir Simone

Health

The case for COVID optimism, despite sky-high infection rates

by Mary Louise Kelly , Noah Caldwell , Sarah Handel

The case for COVID optimism, despite sky-high infection rates

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Álom Bella Boo

National

A loophole in federal marijuana law has led to the creation of new THC product

by Rob Mentzer

A loophole in federal marijuana law has led to the creation of new THC product

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Spinball Calexico

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Delta Romantica Sébastien Tellier

Author Interviews

'Fiona and Jane' captures a friendship's intensity, loyalty and occasional torment

by Ailsa Chang , Vincent Acovino , Justine Kenin

'Fiona and Jane' captures a friendship's intensity, loyalty and occasional torment

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Never Dance Alone Crooked Colours & Ladyhawke

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Can I Kick It? A Tribe Called Quest

Atlanta hospital struggles to deal with latest COVID surge

After snowstorm, hundreds are stranded on I-95, including Virginia Senator Tim Kaine

Why is the 'Big Lie' proving so hard to dispel?

Democrats revisit voting rights legislation around Jan. 6 anniversary

In coastal areas, rising seas can also mean failing septic tanks

Cheers erupt after James Webb Space Telescope deploys huge sunshield. Next up? Mirrors

A new way to talk about abortion? In Maine, using deep conversation to reach voters

Twitters gone viral: album of endangered bird songs charts in Australia

Buy Featured Music

The number of kids being admitted to hospitals for COVID continues to rise

This new, low-cost COVID-19 vaccine could be a game changer for low-income countries

If you're clinging to an old BlackBerry, it will officially stop working on Jan. 4

Buy Featured Music

What U.S. Capitol security looks like a year after the Jan. 6 insurrection

Illinois Rep. Bobby Rush, a Democrat, is retiring after 30 years in the U.S. House

The case for COVID optimism, despite sky-high infection rates

A loophole in federal marijuana law has led to the creation of new THC product

Buy Featured Music

'Fiona and Jane' captures a friendship's intensity, loyalty and occasional torment

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