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U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said she believes the Guard members were sworn in less than 24 hours beforehand. (The Post)

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4 charts show who’s feeling good about the economy — and who isn’t

Consumer sentiment measures are generally falling. But that isn’t the case for everyone.

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Next-generation weight loss pills are expected to hit the market next year, and drugmakers are working on medications with more potency.

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At Fones Cliffs in Virginia, researchers found evidence of the Rappahannock Tribe from the 1500s. (Dana Hedgpeth/The Post)

Location of Native American villages mentioned by John Smith was unknown — until now

In the 1600s, the English explorer wrote of how he and his men were attacked by Native Americans along the Rappahannock River in Virginia. Now archaeologists have physical proof of the villages that he had described.

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Putin open to new U.S. peace proposal, ready for envoy next week

Scientists may have solved why this ancient, advanced civilization vanished

Robert A.M. Stern, renowned architect and educator, dies at 86

Pope Leo to push unity at Nicaea, site of first Christian council

Junior college basketball player dies after suffering injury during game

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