Elephant seal interrupts business on Australia pier
A large elephant seal in Australia is causing a stir, closing off a pier to locals, tourists and preventing a dog owner from taking her dogs on their usual walking path.
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ABC NewsWhat Haley donors, voters think about her saying she'll vote for Trump in November
Former Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley's supporters are still split after she said she will be voting for former President Donald Trump, some seeing it as a "greenlight" for them to vote for Trump as well, while others are still not convinced. After Haley suspended her campaign in March, Trump immediately became the presumptive GOP nominee but was faced with the task of bringing back Haley's supporters and reuniting the Republican Party without her endorsement, especially after months of bitter rivalry. Haley's announcement on Wednesday that she will be voting for Trump appeared to soften the lingering animosity between the two, with Trump himself saying during media interviews on Thursday that he appreciated Haley's comment – even saying he thinks she's "going to be on our team," while not specifying what he meant by "our team."
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Wrongful death lawsuit filed over mislabeled Stew Leonard's cookie
A wrongful death lawsuit alleges a 25-year-old woman died as a result of "gross negligence and reckless indifference" after eating a cookie sold by the grocery chain Stew Leonard's that was not properly labeled as containing peanuts. Órla Baxendale, a native of East Lancashire, United Kingdom, who had moved to New York to pursue a career as a dancer, died on Jan. 11 from complications of anaphylaxis due to a peanut allergy, according to the lawsuit. Baxendale had eaten a Florentine cookie sold by Stew Leonard's that was not labeled as containing peanuts, according to the lawsuit and Connecticut officials.
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Trump, RFK Jr. in split-screen showdown at Libertarian National Convention
A split-screen showdown between the Republican Party's presumptive presidential nominee, Donald Trump, and independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will occur this weekend at the Libertarian National Convention in Washington, D.C., as each hopeful seeks to court the party's base. Kennedy is set to address the convention Friday afternoon -- a day ahead of Trump's Saturday night appearance. The Libertarian Party, which has access to the ballot in at least 37 states, is a non-interventionist political party that has seen a number of variations since its inception in the 1970s.
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What to know about the blood test to detect colon cancer recommended by an FDA panel
A blood test to screen for colorectal cancer is one step closer to receiving approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. An FDA advisory panel -- the Medical Devices Advisory Committee -- recommended FDA approval of the Shield blood test on Thursday night, finding it to be safe and effective and that the benefits of use outweighed potential risks. Guardant Health, the company that makes Shield, is seeking FDA premarket approval for the test to screen for colorectal cancer among people aged 45 and older at average risk.
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How RFK Jr., Libertarian Party could team up to help his ballot access -- if he reverses a previous refusal
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has previously ruled out joining the Libertarian Party -- but as he prepares to speak at the party's national convention on Friday, there's speculation that they could join forces in a move that could be a boon to Kennedy's ballot-access efforts. In April, Kennedy told ABC News that "we're not gonna have any problems getting on the ballot ourselves so we won't be running Libertarian." If the party's delegates vote for Kennedy, and if Kennedy reconsiders his recalcitrance to join with the party, it would mean he could possibly get on the ballot in enough states to theoretically net the 270 Electoral College votes needed to potentially qualify for the presidential debate state -- and even win the presidency.
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Missouri attorney general race emerges as new front in GOP civil war
The GOP civil war has reached a new beachhead: blood-red Missouri. The state's Republican attorney general primary is pitting incumbent Andrew Bailey against Will Scharf, a lawyer for Donald Trump. Bailey, who was appointed to his position in 2022 and has never had to defend himself at the ballot box, has used his office to toss red meat to the base, filing lawsuits on issues such as transgender athletes and immigration and demanding the Justice Department provide documents and communications regarding investigations into Trump.
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First Black female pilot for Air Force, United Airlines lands final flight
Pioneering aviator Captain Theresa M. Claiborne has retired after 43 years of flying, first as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force then as a Captain at United Airlines. Claiborne was hired as the first Black woman pilot at the airline in January 1990 after seven years of active duty with the Air Force and 13 years in the Air Force Reserves.
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CDC preparing for 'possibility of increased risk to human health' from bird flu
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in a summary on Friday that it is preparing for the "possibility of increased risk to human health" from bird flu following an outbreak among dairy cows and two confirmed human cases. Federal and state public health officials said in late March they were investigating an illness among primarily older dairy cows in Kansas, New Mexico and Texas and causing symptoms including decreased lactation and low appetite.
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Trump continues to demonize migrants, falsely claims they're 'building an army'
Former President Donald Trump ratcheted up his anti-immigrant rhetoric at a rally in the South Bronx, where he claimed, without evidence, that migrants coming to the U.S. are forming an "army." The comments are part of the dark narrative Trump, the presumptive Republican nominee, is advancing on the 2024 campaign trial that what is occurring at the southern border amounts to an invasion. With New York as his backdrop, a city that's reckoned with housing a surge of migrants seeking asylum in recent years, Trump continued to demonize immigrants.
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Memorial Day weekend weather: Tornadoes and record-high temperatures
It's been a very active week for severe storms and tornadoes -- and more rough weather is in the forecast for Memorial Day weekend. On Thursday, there were more than 2 dozen reported tornadoes across Illinois, Iowa, North Dakota, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Texas. Thursday also brought damaging winds that knocked down trees and power lines across Maine, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia.
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Sofia Richie Grainge welcomes 1st child with husband Elliot Grainge
The social media personality and youngest child of music legend Lionel Richie shared the news in an Instagram post shared Friday. In Richie Grainge's announcement, which featured a photo of hands holding her newborn's feet, she revealed her daughter's name is Eloise Samantha Grainge and she was born on May 20. Richie Grainge announced the news of her pregnancy in an exclusive with Vogue in January.
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Missouri state representative says daughter, son-in-law killed in Haiti: 'My heart is broken'
The daughter and son-in-law of Missouri state representative Ben Baker have been killed by a gang in Haiti, according to the lawmaker and officials in the country. Baker said his daughter, Natalie Lloyd, and son-in-law, Davy Lloyd, were missionaries in Haiti, where residents are facing unprecedented levels of gang violence.
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Bryan Hagerich, father arrested for bringing ammunition to Turks and Caicos, will return to US after paying fine
American Bryan Hagerich was spared a lengthy prison sentence under Turks and Caicos' strict gun laws and will return to the U.S. after paying a fine. The father of two was caught with ammunition in his baggage earlier this year. A judge sentenced Hagerich on Friday to a suspended 52-week sentence with a fine of $6,700.
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Demi Moore shows off her style at the Cannes Film Festival: See all the looks
Demi Moore may be promoting her new film at the Cannes Film Festival, but for the award-winning actress and producer, it's also been a fashion runway of sorts. At the 77th annual Cannes Film Festival, Moore has stepped out in look after look styled by Brad Goreski, which are elegant, classy and puts a modern spin on old Hollywood glamor. For the amfAR Cannes Gala 2024 on Thursday night, the actress, who hosted the event, stepped out in a white custom gown from Loewe, along with jewels from Chopard.
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Viral dog Kabosu, who inspired 'Doge' meme, DogeCoin, dies at 18: Owner
The internet-famous dog behind the iconic "Doge" meme has died, according to an announcement shared Friday on the canine's official Instagram account, run by her owner Atsuko Sato. "To all of you who loved Kabosu, On the morning of the 24th of May, Kabosu crossed the rainbow bridge," the statement, shared in Japanese and English, read. Kabosu, a Shiba Inu, went viral in 2013 after a photo of the light golden brown dog and their inscrutable facial expression was shared on Sato's blog.
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Travis Kelce reacts to teammate Harrison Butker's controversial graduation speech
Travis Kelce is weighing in on his Kansas City Chiefs teammate Harrison Butker's controversial commencement speech from earlier this month. In his May 11 address to graduates at Benedictine College, a Catholic liberal arts college in Atchison, Kansas, Butker touched on issues including birth control, abortion and describing Pride Month as a "deadly sin." Kelce, in the May 24 episode of his "New Heights" podcast, said he "cherish[ed]" Butker -- whom he said he called Harry -- as a teammate and, despite not agreeing with his opinions, said the Chiefs kicker has every right to have them.
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'Killer clown' victim's son reflects on 33-year fight for justice
For over 30 years, the "killer clown" has captivated investigators, Florida residents and true crime followers around the world. Marlene Warren, a mother of two, was shot and killed in front of her son by a clown who approached her door and gave her balloons and flowers. While the scary situation made headlines at the time, and remained a major unsolved mystery for a decade, Warren's son Joey Ahrens told "20/20" in an exclusive interview that it left a hole in his heart that has never been filled.
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Burger King set to bring back $5 value meal, expert weighs in on competitive pricing
Burger King is throwing its crown into the summer savings fast food ring as customers continue to voice frustrations over high costs of food. The deal at Burger King will include a choice of one of three sandwiches, a Whopper Jr., Chicken Jr. or Bacon Cheeseburger, with chicken nuggets, fries and a soft drink for just $5. Unlike the Golden Arches, which is expected to launch its option for just four weeks in June, Burger King said it plans to run the $5 deal for several months.
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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. Thursday even marked the Transportation Security Administration's second-busiest day in history, with 2,887,605 people traveling through airports. 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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VP hopefuls modify their stance on abortion to more closely align with Trump
Following former President Donald Trump's announcement in April that he would leave the issue of abortion to the states, effectively saying that he would not sign a national abortion ban, some vice presidential hopefuls have had to walk a fine line when it comes to abortion, with many moderating their stance to fall in line with Trump, whose own stance on abortion has changed. This comes following the impact of the Supreme Court's overruled Roe v. Wade in June 2022, allowing states to decide what abortion access would look like.