Anne Hathaway says 'The Idea of You' was her 40th birthday gift to herself
The actress, who portrays Solène in the movie, told "GMA" she celebrated her 40th birthday while filming.
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ABC NewsTrump trial live updates: In arguments over jury instructions, judge rejects defense request related to 'intent'
Former President Donald Trump is on trial in New York City, where he is facing felony charges related to a 2016 hush money payment to adult film actress Stormy Daniels. Trump last April pleaded not guilty to a 34-count indictment charging him with falsifying business records in connection with a hush money payment his then-attorney Michael Cohen made to Daniels in order to boost his electoral prospects in the 2016 presidential election. Prosecutors argued that jury should be told that Trump can be convicted because he caused false leger entries to be created by Trump Organization employees Jeff McConney and Deb Tarasoff.
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Multiple states under tornado watch as severe weather continues
Multiple states from the Great Plains to the Midwest are on watch for possible tornadoes Tuesday, a day after severe weather hit with twisters and softball-size hail. The National Weather Service issued tornado watches for Nebraska, Iowa, South Dakota and Missouri through Tuesday evening. Des Moines, a city of more than 200,000 people, is expected to get a triple dose of bad weather with large hail, high winds and tornadoes converging in the area.
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North Carolina lawmaker fights state anti-masking legislation
There's a bill that's currently making its way through the North Carolina General Assembly, the official name of which is House Bill 237, also known as the 'Unmasking Mobs and Criminals' bill. To do so, it would effectively repeal "from certain laws" a pandemic-era exemption that permitted mask-wearing in public for health reasons, with violators subject to arrest. The Republican-majority North Carolina Senate passed the legislation on Wednesday by a 30-15 vote, sending it back for consideration to the GOP-majority state House, where it could still be changed.
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STIs, including syphilis, gonorrhea, increasing globally: WHO
The number of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) around the world is increasing and is a "major concern" for health officials, according to a new report published Tuesday from the World Health Organization (WHO). The report found four curable STIs -- chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and trichomoniasis -- are responsible for more than 1 million infections daily among adults between ages 15 and 49. Cases of syphilis, in particular, have been rising rapidly.
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May's full Flower Moon: How to see it and what it means for your zodiac sign
A new full moon is arriving in May as we are inching closer towards the summer also known as the Flower Moon. Celebrity astrologer Kyle Thomas, who is known for his cosmic guidance among celebrities, businesses and online influencers, spoke to "Good Morning America" about the best ways to take advantage of this adventurous full moon. When can you see the full Flower Moon?
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Judge threatens to mute Giuliani during arraignment in Arizona fake electors case
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, several allies of former President Donald Trump and alleged fake electors pleaded not guilty in Maricopa County court Tuesday for their alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election results in Arizona. Former Trump lawyer Christina Bobb, Arizona state Sen. Anthony Kern, former Arizona Republican Party chair Kelli Ward, and her husband Michael Ward were also among those arraigned today.
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Fani Willis, judge in Trump's Georgia election case face primaries
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and Judge Scott McAfee will face voters on Tuesday during the state's primary election -- both of whom have been key players in the election interference case against former President Donald Trump and his allies. Willis will face off against Atlanta attorney Christian Wise Smith in the Democratic primary; McAfee will go up against attorney Robert Patillo in a nonpartisan election.
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Israel-Gaza live updates: Biden says what's happening in Gaza 'is not genocide'
As the Israel-Hamas war crosses the seven-month mark, renewed negotiations are underway to secure the release of hostages taken by the terrorist organization, as Israeli forces continue to prepare for an apparent invasion of the southern Gazan town of Rafah. Food distributions in Rafah have been suspended due to lack of supplies and insecurity, according to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East. Only seven of the UNRWA's 24 health centers are operational, with the centers not receiving any medical supplies in the last 10 days due to Rafah and Kerem Shalom crossing closures and disruptions.
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1 dead, 6 critically injured amid 'severe' turbulence on Singapore Airlines flight, carrier says
One person is dead and dozens others injured after a Singapore Airlines flight encountered "severe" turbulence, the airline said in a social media post. The Boeing 777-300ER departed London's Heathrow Airport on Monday with 221 passengers and 18 crew members on board, according the airline. The flight, SQ 321, encountered turbulence about 90 minutes from its destination of Singapore and was diverted to Bangkok, the carrier said.
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Former student shares memories of school integration fight 70 years ago
A Virginia woman who was at the forefront of school desegregation is sharing her experiences, and the hatred she endured, 65 years later. In February 1959, then-14-year-old Betty Kilby stepped into the history books as one of the 21 Black students who first attended her formerly segregated local high school, responding to the U.S. Supreme Court's unanimous Brown v. Board of Education decision fewer than five years earlier declaring "separate but equal" to be unconstitutional, paving the way for the racial integration of public schools in America. On their radios and televisions at home, Kilby and her friends heard parents and governors say that what they were doing was wrong.
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Teacher challenges 8-year-old to viral 'Veggie Dance' dance-off
A Philadelphia teacher and 8-year-old student are capturing the internet's heart after their dance-off to the hit "Veggie Dance" song from "Gracie's Corner" has taken off. Then, Regina Laurie, a second-grade teacher at Deep Roots Charter School in Philadelphia, goes next and dances in a ring around Ahmad. Philadelphia ABC station WPVI met up with the teacher and student at Deep Roots Charter School this May and Laurie said it was her idea for the light-hearted dance-off.
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'Bachelor' alum Colton Underwood announces he's going to be a father
Former "Bachelor" star Colton Underwood is expecting his first child via surrogate with his husband Jordan C. Brown. "This entire journey has been a rollercoaster of emotions -- humbling, exciting, and truly eye-opening," Underwood said in a statement. The reality star opened up about his journey to fatherhood -- including overcoming low sperm count before they pursued in vitro fertilization (IVF) through a surrogate -- in a new interview with Men's Health.
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Trump deletes social media video about election victory referencing 'Unified Reich' after facing backlash
Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday deleted a social media video that referenced the phrase "Unified Reich" after his critics said the phrase mirrors that of Nazi Germany. The video then predicts an economic boom, tax cuts, border security and deportation of undocumented immigrants if Trump wins the 2024 election.
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France releases scratch-and-sniff postage stamps that smell like French baguettes
France’s postal service is expected to raise quite a bit of dough after releasing a brand new scratch-and-sniff stamp that smells like a baguette with just over two months to go until the 2024 Olympic Summer Games in Paris. La Poste, the French postal service announced the crumby idea on Friday, honoring the iconic French food by calling the baguette “bread of our daily life, symbol of our gastronomy, jewel of our culture.” “Bearer of culture and customs, the baguette is deeply rooted in the daily practices of the French,” La Poste said in their press release announcing the new stamp.
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Memorial Day weekend travel: The busiest days to fly and drive
A record-breaking number of travelers are expected to hit the road and take to the skies this Memorial Day weekend. AAA data predicts 3.51 million people will travel by plane over the holiday weekend. This is a 4.8% jump from last year and marks the busiest Memorial Day weekend at U.S. airports since 2005.
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Star golfer Scottie Scheffler's arraignment postponed after arrest during PGA Championship
No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler's arraignment has been postponed nearly two weeks following his arrest on charges alleging he ignored police traffic signals and assaulted a police officer while in Louisville, Kentucky, for the PGA Championship. The athlete was driving near the Valhalla Golf Club Friday morning when he allegedly drove past a police roadblock and injured an officer with his vehicle, according to the police report. Scheffler, 27, was initially scheduled to be arraigned Tuesday morning on charges of second-degree assault of a police officer -- a felony -- as well as third-degree criminal mischief, reckless driving and disregarding traffic signals from an officer directing traffic, according to police.
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Andrew Tate, 'King of Toxic Masculinity,' faces 3 legal cases in 2 countries
In Romania, where Tate has made his home for several years, he and his younger brother, Tristan, are awaiting trial on human trafficking and organized crime charges, accused of exploiting seven women. The Tate brothers are also facing possible criminal charges in the U.K., where police have issued arrest warrants on allegations of human trafficking and sexual assault.
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Back to basics: 4 of the best grilling hacks to use Memorial Day weekend
Building confidence in the kitchen begins with an eagerness to learn and the right tools from actual equipment to expert tips. Fire up the barbecue because it's officially grilling season and we have three hacks to simplify your summer outdoor cooking. Female grill master Susie Bulloch -- founder of Hey Grill, Hey -- said to "skip the expensive, dirty, and sometimes dangerous metal grill bristle brushes" suggesting to instead "use a balled up piece of heavy duty tin foil pinched between tongs to clean off your grates."
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Climber found dead after falling off highest peak in North America
A climber has died at Denali National Park and Preserve in Alaska after park rangers found a body at an elevation of over three miles, officials said. The incident began to unfold on Monday when rangers were contacted by a concerned family member that had not heard from a climber for several days, according to a press release from the National Park Service. “The climber had been regularly checking in with family via an InReach communication device during their attempted solo climb of Denali,” authorities said.
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Poultry company responsible for teen's 2023 death found to have 'oppressive child labor' at separate plant: DOL
Investigators allegedly again found minors working on the kill floor of a poultry plant owned by the company that was found responsible for the death of a teenager last year, according to court filings. Department of Labor investigators said they discovered on May 1 "oppressive child labor" at the poultry plant in Alabama, "namely children working on the kill floor deboning poultry and cutting carcasses," after obtaining a civil search warrant. According to court documents, the company, Mar-Jac Poultry, denied knowing it had any employees who were under 18 years.