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Jerry Springer, politician turned TV ringmaster, dies at 79

Springer died peacefully at home in suburban Chicago after a brief illness, a statement said.
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Disney sues DeSantis, calling park takeover ‘retaliation’

The lawsuit was filed in Tallahassee minutes after a Disney World oversight board appointed by DeSantis voted to void a deal that gave the company authority over design and construction decisions in its sprawling properties near Orlando.
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Harry Belafonte, activist and entertainer, dies at 96

Harry Belafonte died Tuesday of congestive heart failure at his New York home, his wife Pamela by his side.
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Amid joy and tragedy, Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr holiday

After the Ramadan month of fasting, Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr with feasts and family visits.
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Earth’s warriors, young and old, keep battling and hoping

Here are some planetary warriors as Earth Day arrives. Even though 40, 50, 60 and even 70 years separate them, they have something in common: Hope.
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Supreme Court preserves access to abortion pill for now

Even with their Roe v. Wade victory, abortion opponents returned to federal court with a new target: medication abortions.
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Biden touts US climate efforts as oil overshadows summit

President Joe Biden is touting "unprecedented" climate efforts by his administration in an annual White House summit of leading economies.
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Supreme Court temporarily extends access to abortion pill

In an order signed by Justice Samuel Alito on Wednesday, the court indicated it will act by Friday night.
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Fox, Dominion reach settlement over false election claims

An attorney for Dominion said the settlement was for $787.5 million.
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Holocaust survivors, descendants join forces on social media

A campaign aims to illustrate the importance of passing on the Holocaust survivors' testimonies to younger family members.
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Alabama birthday girl begged dying brother to ‘stay with me’

The Saturday night shooting took place at a birthday party at the Mahogany Masterpiece dance studio in Dadeville. It's not clear how many of the 28 injured were shot.
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Man charged in front-door shooting of Black teen Ralph Yarl

The Kansas City Star reported that the 16-year-old victim was hospitalized Thursday night after he was shot while trying to pick up his younger twin brothers from a friend's house.
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With lower child tax credit, your tax refund could be $300 less this year

The 90 million taxpayers who have filed as of March 31 got refunds that were an average of nearly 10% less than last year.
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Expelled Black lawmaker Pearson to return to Tennessee House

The Shelby County Board of Commissioners voted Wednesday to send Justin Pearson back to the Legislature in Nashville.
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States consider banning cosmetics containing PFAS

In March, the Environmental Protection Agency proposed the to remove PFAS from food packaging.
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Are robot waiters the future? Some restaurants think so, others not so much

Robot waiters can greet guests, lead them to their tables, deliver food and drinks, and ferry dirty dishes to the kitchen.
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Proposed US rule would bar full ban on trans athletes but allow exceptions

If finalized, it would become enshrined as a provision of Title IX, the landmark gender equity legislation enacted in 1972.
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Paying for paradise? Hawaii mulls fees for ecotourism crush

Repairing coral reefs after boats run aground. Shielding native forest trees from a killer fungus outbreak. Patrolling waters for swimmers harassing dolphins and turtles.
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Stormy Daniels must pay $122,000 for former President Trump’s legal bills

The legal fees in question are connected to the porn actor's failed defamation lawsuit against former President Donald Trump.
1 year ago

Former President Donald Trump pleads not guilty to 34 felony charges

Mr. Trump pumped his fist as he exited Trump Tower, then traveled in an eight-car motorcade to the downtown Manhattan courthouse.
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Former President Trump returns to New York to face historic criminal charges

The former president planned to spend the night at Trump Tower, then surrender on Tuesday for booking and a likely afternoon arraignment.
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Former President Trump facing at least 1 felony charge in NY case

He will be formally arrested and arraigned next Tuesday in his hush money case, court officials said.
1 year ago

Minneapolis leaders to revamp policing in light of George Floyd’s death

Minnesota began investigating its police after Derek Chauvin, a white police officer, knelt on George Floyd's neck for 9 1/2 minutes.
1 year ago

Russia arrests Wall Street Journal reporter on spying charge

It's the first time a U.S. correspondent has been detained on spying accusations since the Cold War.
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