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The worst isn't over as flooding is set to continue through the weekend in Brazil
Large parts of the southern state will see close to 4 inches of rain this weekend, according to INMET, the National Meteorology Institute. At least 113 people had died as of Friday morning, according to Rio Grande do Sul Gov. Eduardo Leite, while hundreds of neighborhoods have been devastated and destroyed in the weeklong flooding. There are also 146 people missing, 69,617 people in shelters and more than 330,000 people displaced by the flooding, Leite said.
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Barron Trump declines Florida GOP delegate position due to 'prior commitments'
Former President Donald Trump's youngest child, Barron Trump, is declining an opportunity to serve as Florida's GOP at-large delegate to the Republican National Convention due to "prior commitments," former first lady Melania Trump's office confirmed to ABC News. "While Barron is honored to have been chosen as a delegate by the Florida Republican Party, he regretfully declines to participate due to prior commitments," the Office of Melania Trump wrote in a statement to ABC News.
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Maryland primary to set up unexpectedly tight Senate race
Maryland's Democratic Senate primary is careening toward a bitter finish as voters decide who to nominate in an unexpectedly competitive race in the deep blue bastion. Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks and Rep. David Trone are the two main contenders in a primary that has sparked debates over everything from money in politics to electability to Democrats' commitment to diversity to Senate control. Trone, the wealthy founder of Total Wine & More and congressman in his third ter
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Biden admin doesn't have 'complete information' to verify whether Israel used US arms to violate international law in Gaza
The Departments of State and Defense on Friday said they could not compile enough evidence to prove that Israel used American arms in violation of international humanitarian law, according to a new report ordered by President Joe Biden. The report was mandated by National Security Memorandum 20 to examine the use of U.S.-supplied arms in active conflict zones. "We do not have complete information to verify whether US defense articles covered under NSM-20 were specifically used in actions that
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Calls to poison centers for fentanyl exposure in kids increased nearly 54-fold since 2016
Calls to poison centers for illicit fentanyl exposures in kids under 6 years old increased from 10 cases in 2016 to 539 in 2023, according to a press release from America's Poison Centers. The figures come on the heels of a new study showing that over 321,000 children lost a parent due to drug overdose from 2011-2021. "It is imperative that the community provides resources to end the fentanyl epidemic and that people who use illicit drugs secure them from children by using opaque child-resista
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3 big takeaways from Day 15 of Trump's hush money trial
Before that, Friday started with the conclusion of the cross-examination of former White House aide Madeline Westerhout, who spoke glowingly of the former president and said she felt he was hurt by hush money revelations due to concerns for his family. Trump is on trial for allegedly falsifying business records to hide the reimbursement of a hush money payment his then-attorney Michael Cohen made to adult film actress Stormy Daniels in order to boost his electoral prospects in the 2016 presiden
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Northern lights could be seen as far south as Alabama this weekend: NOAA
Americans across the country may get a chance to see the northern lights this weekend. A series of solar flares and "explosions" from the sun may lead to geomagnetic storms that "can also trigger spectacular displays of aurora on Earth" from Friday evening through the weekend, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Space Weather Prediction Center said on Thursday. Because the geomagnetic storms are severe, Americans in many of the northern states and some in the lower Mid
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Oakland airport name change moves forward amid legal challenge from San Francisco
Officials in Oakland, California, approved modifying the name of the city's airport to include "San Francisco," despite a federal trademark lawsuit from the city of San Francisco, while also filing their own lawsuit against the neighboring city over the name-change dispute. The Oakland Board of Port Commissioners unanimously voted Thursday to rename Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.
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2 skiers dead in Utah avalanche; 1 digs himself out: Police
Two skiers were killed and a third was hospitalized following an avalanche on Utah's Lone Peak Thursday, according to the Unified Police Department of Salt Lake City. The skiers were believed to have been buried by an avalanche in the backcountry, according to police. The deceased victims were described as two men, ages 32 and 23 years old, Sgt. Aymee Race told reporters.
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Steve Bannon's contempt of Congress conviction upheld by appeals court
A federal appeals court upheld the criminal conviction of ex-Donald Trump adviser Steve Bannon for defying a subpoena from the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Bannon was sentenced to four months in prison for contempt in October 2022, but U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols agreed to postpone the jail term while Bannon appealed the decision. "We conclude that none of the information sought in the trial subpoenas was relevant to the elements of the conte
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Trump trial live updates: Key Trump White House aide set to resume testimony
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. Former Trump White House aide Madeleine Westerhout is set
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Target will only sell Pride Month collection in some stores after backlash in 2023
Target has announced that it will only sell their Pride Month collection in select stores after suffering a backlash and boycott last year during the 2023 Pride season. Target says they are making other plans to celebrate Pride Month, including having a presence at local Pride events in Minneapolis -- where the organization is headquartered -- and around the country.
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116 kids left vulnerable to measles, polio after nurse falsified vaccine records
An upstate New York nurse has been accused of falsifying vaccine records for more than 100 children across the state. The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) issued a $55,000 penalty against Sandra Miceli, a licensed nurse practitioner and registered professional nurse at Surviving Naturally in Monroe County. Miceli is accused of falsifying immunization records for 116 school-aged children for nearly 550 different scheduled vaccinations.
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Mother of US airman calls for justice after he was killed by deputy in his own home
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Roger Fortson, 23, was in his home in Fort Walton Beach, Florida when he was shot by an Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office deputy on May 3. "He was trying to show me things that people that raised me were supposed to show me as a child,” Chantemekki Fortson, Roger Fortson’s mother, said during a press conference Thursday. The deputy in the fatal incident was responding to a call of a disturbance around 4:30 p.m., according to a released statement from the Oklahoosa C
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Kansas man pleads guilty to helping steal Jackie Robinson statue
A man accused of helping steal and damage the bronze statue of baseball legend Jackie Robinson in Wichita, Kansas, pleaded guilty to the charges against him on Thursday, according to Sedgwick County District Court. Alderete was among the suspects who authorities say cut off the statue at the ankles, leaving behind only Robinson's feet. Surveillance video captured at least three individuals entering Jackie Robinson Pavilion around midnight on Jan. 25, removing and departing with the statue, aut
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DOJ, civil rights groups sue to block controversial Iowa immigration bill
The Department of Justice and civil rights groups filed two separate lawsuits on Thursday aiming to block a controversial immigration law -- known as SF 2340 -- from going into effect in Iowa. The DOJ's lawsuit comes just one week after Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Brian Boynton penned a letter to Gov. Kim Reynolds, obtained by ABC News, urging her to strike down the law by May 7 or face legal action. The state lawmakers passed the law last month and Gov. Kim Reynolds signed it,
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How AAPI social media influencers are working to mobilize voters in 2024
As the largest growing group of eligible voters in the United States, the Asian American Pacific Islanders vote will be crucial in the upcoming election. In an effort to harness that vote, several organizations are launching campaigns with influencers who have large AAPI followings to mobilize voters ahead of November. Ameya Okamoto, a New York-based nail artist who specializes in bold, concept-driven sculpture nail art, is one of those influencers.
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4-year-old killed, 4 family members injured in targeted shooting in San Antonio, Texas: Sheriff
A 4-year-old girl was killed and four members of her family injured after two gunmen unloaded a barrage of bullets into a residence in Texas in a targeted shooting, authorities said Thursday. The shooting occurred Wednesday evening at a residence in San Antonio and was captured on neighbors' surveillance cameras, authorities said. A man and woman in their mid-20s and their three children were shot at the residence, according to Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar.
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6 big takeaways from Day 14 of Trump's hush money trial
Stormy Daniels on Thursday concluded nearly seven hours of dramatic testimony centered around her alleged 2006 sexual encounter with Donald Trump, oscillating between defiance and vulnerability under intense questioning from Donald Trump's defense counsel. In a fraught cross-examination, Daniels denied allegations that she ginned up a false narrative to enrich herself, telling jurors that her interaction with Trump and subsequent notoriety had a "negative" impact on her life. Trump has steadfa
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Woman gives unfiltered take on what husbands should do for Mother's Day
A mom of two recently shared what she thinks many fellow moms really want for Mother's Day, and her unfiltered take has quickly gone viral. Barbosa's video clip has already been viewed over 128,000 times and has garnered more than 10,000 likes and over 6,000 shares. The 30-year-old told "Good Morning America" her post was inspired by her own experience and stories from other mom friends who said their husbands didn't realize what they really wanted to do on the annual holiday.
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Former MLB infielder, Little League World Series star Sean Burroughs dies at 43
The seven-year major leaguer collapsed while coaching his son's Little League game on Thursday.
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Why this Canadian family is leaving the country: 'No longer liveable'
The Salehs of Toronto say: "[Canada] is no longer liveable or a desirable place to be, at least not like it used to be."
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The best RBs for 2024 fantasy football, according to our experts
The Yahoo Fantasy football analysts reveal their first running back rankings for the 2024 NFL season.
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Trump trial updates: Fired White House aide Madeleine Westerhout wraps testimony as Michael Cohen expected to testify next week
This is Yahoo News’ succinct update on the criminal and civil cases against Trump. Here are the latest developments.
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Bud Light sales still falling as Modelo, Coors fight to keep their gains
The competition among beer giants is still brewing.
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Judge denies 2 Trump defense motions, U.N. General Assembly to support Palestinian membership and Cavs tie series with Celtics
Get caught up on this morning’s news: Two Trump motions denied at trial, a new ‘Planet of the Apes’ film and more in today’s edition of The Yodel newsletter
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Kansas man pleads guilty to stealing Jackie Robinson statue, faces more than 19 years in jail
Ricky Alderete will be sentenced on July 1.
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Golden State Warriors 2024 NBA offseason preview: Maximizing Steph Curry's window should be the goal
If the Warriors wish to build the best possible team around Curry during his final years, they will need to consider the possibility of trading Jonathan Kuminga and Brandin Podziemski, who should each fetch a significant trade return.
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9 celebrities with multiple sclerosis who have opened up about the disease
Christina Applegate and Jamie-Lynn Sigler are two public figures spreading MS awareness by sharing their stories.
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Ever heard of a pore vacuum? Jennifer Aniston 'supports this trend,' and you can grab one for just $14
If oily skin has followed you into adulthood, here's an oddly satisfying way to clear out the gunk.
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Americans are feeling worse about the US economy amid inflation concerns
Consumer sentiment soured in May as fears over sticky inflation and high interest rates dampened Americans' outlook for the US economy.
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With Apple entering the fight, the AI chip wars have gone nuclear
The AI PC chip wars are going nuclear as Apple officially joins the fight with its M4 processor.
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The Michael Penix Jr. era begins in Atlanta: ‘I've got to produce’
The Michael Penix Jr. Era in Atlanta could culminate in a Super Bowl, or it could cost a whole lot of people their jobs. Either way, it began in earnest on Friday.
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The 40+ best Amazon deals this weekend: Save up to 80% on vacuums, gardening tools, tech goodies and more
We've got our eye on a viral Bissell carpet cleaner on rare sale for $99, plus an Apple iPad marked down by $80, to name a few.
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Meghan Markle looks incredible in this $770 peach-coloured maxi dress — 11 best dupes, from $70
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are no longer working royals, but Meghan Markle's dress is still a "Windsor."
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Scammers found planting online betting ads on Indian government websites
TechCrunch discovered around four dozen "gov.in" website links associated with Indian states, including Bihar, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Mizoram and Telangana that were redirecting to online betting platforms. The scammy links were indexed by search engines, including Google, making the ads easy to find online. The redirecting websites, touted as "Asia's most popular" online betting platform and "the number one online cricket betting app in India," claim to allow betting on games, including cric
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NBA fines Pacers coach Rick Carlisle $35K for criticizing officials
Carlisle has not been happy with the officiating through two games of their series with the Knicks.
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'Nothing short of heavenly': Amazon slashed the price of this top-selling shower head to $14 (over 50% off)
More than 16,000 five-star fans love this easy, affordable bathroom upgrade.
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Elon Musk backtracks on Supercharger network halt, says more chargers coming
In a tweet on X early Friday morning, Musk addressed concerns many have had over his recent move to shrink down Tesla’s Supercharger team.
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'Survivor 46': Canadian Venus Vafa on the 'cruel' isolation she felt on the island, being proud for speaking her mind
Venus Vafa got voted off the island in Survivor 46, with an idol in her pocket, but left with the words "women, life, freedom."
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These flowy travel-ready pants look like a million bucks, but they're on sale for just $30: 'Soft and comfy'
Their flattering silhouette and forgiving waistband will have you wanting to wear them everywhere.
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Northern lights could be visible across the U.S. this weekend because of a severe geomagnetic storm. Here's how you could see it.
The lights, also known as aurora borealis, might be visible as far south as Alabama, according to NOAA.
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This $30 smart scale measures so much more than just your weight — and it's 40% off
Fitness is more than just weight loss, and this scale helps you visualize overall BMI and much more.
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21-year-old shoots stepmom as she goes to hug him at graduation, New Mexico police say
“Bystanders held (the man) until officers arrived,” police said.
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Trump's son Barron, 18, pulls out of political debut
Donald Trump's youngest son Barron, 18, on Friday stepped back from his planned political debut, withdrawing as a delegate at the Republican Party convention in July."While Barron is honored to have been chosen as a delegate by the Florida Republican Party, he regretfully declines to participate due to prior commitments," it said.
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Meghan Markle stirs controversy during Nigeria trip by wearing dress called 'Windsor'
As photos of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's visit to Nigeria began to circulate online on Friday, social media users were quick to notice Meghan Markle's subtle nod to Windsor.
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Trump calls it a ‘disgrace’ after judge directs Michael Cohen to refrain from talking about hush money case
Former President Trump complained Friday that it was a “joke” and a “disgrace” after the judge overseeing his hush money trial directed prosecutors to inform Michael Cohen, their star witness, to stop speaking publicly about the case as his testimony approaches. “There is no gag order for Michael Cohen. What the judge did was amazing, actually. Everybody…
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Fact Check: Biden Said Inflation Was 9% When He Became President. We Checked His Claim
The U.S. president made the claim in an interview with CNN journalist Erin Burnett.
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Girlfriend of slain surfer found in Mexico shares voice message he left her
Australian surfer Callum Robinson’s girlfriend Emily Horwath shares an emotional voice message he left her.
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