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Rep. Fred Upton, seen here outside of the Capitol in May 2017, announced Tuesday he will not seek reelection.

Longtime Michigan GOP Rep. Fred Upton announces his retirement

Upton is the fourth House Republican who voted to impeach former President Donald Trump to announce his retirement.

Tiger Woods warms up during a practice round prior to the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on Tuesday in Augusta, Ga.

Tiger Woods indicates he will play in the Masters this week

After weeks of speculation, the golf legend said "I feel like I am going to play" in the tournament. His announcement comes less than 14 months after he was seriously injured in a car accident.

Forget a 9 to 5, many employees are adopting a 'triple peak' workday

More and more people are working in three shifts-before lunch, after lunch and in the late evening.

A family enters a U.S. Air Force plane in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Aug. 24, 2021. The evacuation was part of a U.S. effort to relocate Afghans to safety in the wake of the Taliban siege. But many families were separated in the process — and reuniting them has proven to be a challenge.

Families were split up during Afghanistan evacuations — and are still not reunited

After the Taliban takeover, family members — even spouses — were sometimes separated during U.S. evacuation efforts. Now a global network of volunteers are trying to bring out those left behind.

Rep. Dan Ugaste, R-Geneva, speaks at a news conference last year at the Illinois Capitol. On Monday he spoke in favor of a bill guaranteeing a nursing home patient the right to have visitors even in the middle of a public health emergency.

House advances bill protecting nursing home visitation rights during public health emergencies

The Illinois House advanced a measure Monday that aims to ensure nursing home patients have a right to visitors even amid a public health emergency.

Vice President Kamala Harris, President Joe Biden and former President Barack Obama arrive to deliver remarks on the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid in the East Room of the White House on Tuesday.

Former President Obama visits the White House for the first time in 5 years

Former President Barack Obama joined President Biden at the White House Tuesday as Biden unveiled new actions meant to expand the Affordable Care Act.

U.S. ambassador to Poland on war crimes claims in Ukraine

President Biden is one of a growing list of world leaders calling for Russian President Vladimir Putin to be tried for war crimes.

Elon Musk appointed to Twitter board after buying nearly $3 billion in stock

Musk bought 9.2% of the social media company's shares.

Pianist Lara Downes reconsiders composer Scott Joplin on new album

Downes argues that Joplin should be known as more than just the 'King of Ragtime.'

Will the war in Ukraine help or hurt U.S.and Europe's climate goals?

Experts say the Ukraine crisis may actually invigorate efforts around sustainable energy.

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