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August 2, 2024, 5:07 p.m. Eastern time

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Stream These 12 Movies Before They Leave Netflix in August

A ton of great titles are leaving for U.S. subscribers by the end of this month. Catch them while you can.

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'A Good Girl's Guide to Murder' Puts a Teen on the Case

Based on the book series by Holly Jackson, the Netflix series is a British murder mystery with a greener-than-usual detective.

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This month's picks include an all-archival film about the atomic bomb, a portrait of a Hollywood star and inventor, and a profile of a hospital chaplain.

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Sheet-pan chicken with spicy corn, roasted fish with cherry tomatoes and shrimp enchiladas verde showcase summer's flavors with minimal cleanup.

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The negotiations that led to the prisoner swap and the freeing of Americans wrongfully held in Russia required patience and creativity, but gave both sides what they wanted most.

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Recent research, including a new study on processed meat, has suggested these foods can affect brain health. Experts are trying to understand why.

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The oil company, which already has extensive operations in Texas, has been at odds with California's elected leaders over the state's climate and energy policies.

Opinion | A Big Oopsie for the Fed

The latest jobs numbers show the Fed has to make a significant interest rate cut, and soon.

For Simone Biles, a Long Road Back Is Paved in Gold

After winning the all-around gymnastics title, she wore a sparkly necklace in the shape of a goat, for Greatest of All Time. But she is not done yet: She has three more chances to win medals in Paris.

He Wanted a Three-Bedroom House for $350,000. Here's the California City Where He Found It.

A young schoolteacher in the Central Valley plotted his way toward homeownership one move at a time.

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