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Kate Murphy is a writer and producer for Yahoo News, covering domestic and global news. Before joining the Yahoo team in 2016, she was a producer at Al Jazeera America and Cablevision. Before coming to the New York City area in 2011, Murphy was a video producer for network affiliates in Syracuse, NY, where she grew up and developed a tolerance for the cold and snow.
Yahoo NewsKey takeaways from Supreme Court hearing on whether Trump has presidential immunity that shields him from criminal trials
The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments Thursday in a landmark case regarding former President Donald Trump's bid for criminal immunity. Here are the key takeaways.
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Pro-Palestinian protests spread as hundreds arrested at Emory University, Emerson College and elsewhere across the U.S. Here's what's happening.
Pro-Palestinian protests and encampments are springing up at numerous colleges, leading to arrests and heightened security concerns. Here’s what's happening.
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Pro-Palestinian demonstrations have spread across college campuses. What exactly do protesters want?
Pro-Palestinian demonstrations continue to grow at a number of major U.S. universities. They have all made it clear that they are all against Israel's war with Hamas in Gaza, but what can they really do about the conflict in the Middle East from a college campus?Here's a look at what protesters are really demanding from their demonstrations.
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Do lockdown drills do more harm than good?
This week marks the 25th anniversary of the Columbine High School massacre that saw two teenagers kill 12 students and one teacher. Since then a sharp increase in lockdown drills have been implemented in schools, but do they do more harm than good?
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Historic rainfall in the United Arab Emirates sparks cloud seeding concerns. But experts say climate change is likely to blame for flooding.
This week the United Arab Emirates saw record rainfall, the heaviest amount in 75 years. Many have speculated that the nation’s cloud seeding operations were to blame, though experts said otherwise. Here's what to know.
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How the Supreme Court could upend the DOJ's Jan. 6 case against Trump
The U.S. Supreme Court is weighing whether a federal law applies to a Jan. 6 defendant. Here's how that could affect hundreds of other defendants — as well as former President Trump.
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'Bluey' fans experience a range of emotions after 'The Sign' premieres. Why people can't stop talking about the special.
"Bluey" fans around the world experienced a roller coaster of emotions during the show's longest episode ever that premiered on April 14.
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Arizona reinstated a 160-year-old abortion ban this week. What’s happening in other states?
This week Arizona reinstated a 160-year-old law that bans nearly all abortions in the state, joining dozens of other states where the procedure is banned or restricted. Here's what else you may have missed in abortion news this week.
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Should parents be held responsible for their children's crimes?
In the wake of Jennifer and James Crumbley’s sentencing to at least 10 years in prison after their teenage son killed four high school students, many are left wondering if parents should be held responsible for their children’s crimes.
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The It List: 'Civil War' depicts a dystopian America, 'Bluey' fans await 'The Sign,' Vampire Weekend release first album in 5 years
Tensions run high in the radically divided America seen in "Civil War."
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Israel and Hamas reach six months of war. Here's where the conflict stands.
April 7 marks six months since Hamas unleashed a deadly and unprecedented attack on Israel, which subsequently declared war against the militant group. Here's where the conflict stands.
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3 things to do during an earthquake
On Friday a 4.8 magnitude earthquake rattled the Northeast. Here are three important things to do during an earthquake, according to experts.
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7 World Central Kitchen aid workers were killed in Gaza. What it means for the ongoing conflict and what's next
Seven aid workers from World Central Kitchen were killed from an Israeli airstrike in Gaza on Monday. Here's why it matters and what comes next.
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Florida Supreme Court clears the way for a 6-week abortion ban — and for a November ballot measure that could invalidate it
The Florida Supreme Court on Monday issued a pair of key decisions in the fight over abortion rights. The first allows a six-week abortion ban to soon take effect in the Sunshine State, while the other would allow voters in November to weigh in on a ballot initiative that would abortion expand access. Here's what else to know.
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Abortion is once again before the Supreme Court — this time, in pill form. Key takeaways from Tuesday’s landmark hearing.
The U.S. Supreme Court is taking up the issue of abortion yet again, this time in pill form. The justices heard oral arguments on Tuesday in the high stakes case that could affect access to a widely used abortion medication drug. Here are some of the key takeaways from the hearing.
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Congress once again flirts with a government shutdown. Here’s why it keeps happening.
Since September, the U.S. government has faced a partial shutdown fives times. The Senate had about twelve hours on Friday to approve a $1.2 trillion package to fully fund the government that was approved by the House earlier in the day. Here's why it keeps happening.
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Laken Riley's father doesn't want his daughter's death to be a political talking point. He's not alone.
Laken Riley, the Georgia student who was killed last month, allegedly by an undocumented immigrant, is the latest to be used as a political flashpoint in the fight over border security. Her father doesn't want her death to be a political talking point. He's not alone.
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Court upholds Texas law that requires teens to get parental consent for birth control. Here's what to know.
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals on Tuesday upheld a Texas law that requires minors to get parental consent for birth control obtained through Title X federally funded clinics. Here's what you should know.
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Biden contradicts himself on Gaza 'red line' — and 3 other things to know as Ramadan begins with no ceasefire
Four things to know about the Israel-Hamas war as the holy month of Ramadan begins for Palestinian Muslims in Gaza with no ceasefire.
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Who is Michael Whatley, the Trump ally replacing Ronna McDaniel as RNC chair?
The Republican National Committee (RNC) voted Friday to make former president Donald Trump's ally, Michael Whatley, its new chair. Yahoo News explains who he is, along with other new leadership voted in by the RNC.