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Engineers to set off explosives at Francis Scott Key Bridge wreckage site
Engineers are scheduled Sunday to set off controlled explosives in the steel remains of the Francis Scott Key Bridge to help remove the debris from the freighter that crashed in March. The explosives will split a large section of truss at specific locations to allow "salvors to use cranes and barges already on scene to remove these sections of the bridge and ultimately remove the MV Dali from the channel," Unified Command, the group in charge of the recovery and salvage operations, said in a st
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Ukraine strikes Russian apartment building, local governor says
A 10-story residential building in Belgorod, Russia, was struck overnight by a Ukrainian missile, a local governor said. "The Belgorod city and the Belgorod district came under a massive attack by the Ukrainian Armed Forces," Vyacheslav Gladkov, governor of the Belgorod region, said in a post on Telegram. The Ukrainian Tochka-U missile that struck the building was among several that Ukraine launched overnight, the Russian Ministry of Defense said in a statement.
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Recipient of first pig kidney transplant dies nearly 2 months later
The 62-year-old man who received the first-ever pig kidney transplant in the world has died, his family announced on Saturday. Richard Slayman underwent the four-hour procedure in March at Massachusetts General Hospital and was discharged from the hospital two weeks later on April 2. The hospital emphasized there was no indication Slayman's sudden passing was due to the transplant.
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3 Atlanta police officers shot during response to call
Three Atlanta police officers were shot while responding to a call Saturday evening, officials said. The unidentified officers were called to Desoto Avenue SW shortly after 5 p.m., about a call of a man with a gun, Atlanta PD Chief Darin Schierbaum told reporters. The officers encountered the suspect, who was allegedly armed with a handgun and knife, when shots rang out, Schierbaum said.
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Justice Department seeks 40-year sentence for Paul Pelosi attacker
Federal prosecutors are seeking a maximum sentence for the man who was convicted of breaking into former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's San Francisco home and attacking her husband Paul with a hammer in 2022. The Department of Justice filed a sentencing memorandum Friday in anticipation of next week's sentencing of David DePape, saying he should be held in prison for 40 years for his crimes. DePape was convicted in November for the Oct. 28, 2022, break-in and attack of Paul Pelosi.
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Eurovision contestant disqualified after police investigate 'incident' with production crew
The Dutch contestant in Europe's popular Eurovision Song Contest has been disqualified after an "incident" occurred with a female member of the production crew, the European Broadcast Union announced Saturday. Swedish police are investigating a complaint made by a female member of the production crew against the Dutch contestant, 26-year-old Joost Klein, according to the EBU. "While the legal process takes its course, it would not be appropriate for him to continue in the Contest," the EBU sai
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Pausing military aid seen as key tool in a president's foreign policy toolbox
Although congressional Republicans have been slamming President Joe Biden over his decision to withhold certain bomb shipments to Israel, such a move is not unprecedented, as they've claimed. Previous presidents, including Republican ones, have withheld aid to send a clear message to Israel and other allies, a foreign policy expert told ABC News. Sullivan, a retired U.S. Army colonel who was involved with U.S. arms transfers, noted that Presidents Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush both halted
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Scientists have figured out way to make algae-based plastic that completely decomposes
Scientists may have found the answer to manufacturing plastics products that actually break down without forming into microplastics, or tiny pieces of plastics that could linger for thousands of years. Researchers at the University of California, San Diego, and materials company Algenesis said they found a way to construct plastic with polyurethane, a “bio-based” polyurethane polymer that could compost and break down in the natural environment, compared to typical petroleum-based plastic polyme
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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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Here's 1 big investing mistake you are probably still making
Maybe a 5% CD isn't the best choice for your hard-earned money.
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I'm almost 50 but I look a decade younger — 12 anti-aging products that actually work, from just $3
Spoiler alert: you don't need to spend a fortune for great anti-aging skincare.
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Fed officials stick to Powell’s higher-for-longer script as a key inflation reading looms
Jay Powell’s colleagues spent the last week backing a stance the central bank chair hammered home at his last press conference: Interest rates will be staying higher for longer.
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12 styles to shop in Lululemon's We Made Too Much section — starting at just $19
Enjoy special prices on belt bags, leggings and more (while sizes last).
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NBA playoffs: Jayson Tatum, Celtics hold off late Cavaliers rally to take Game 3
The Celtics now hold a 2-1 lead over the Cavaliers in their Eastern Conference semifinals series.
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At $1, this No.1 bestselling lipstick is universally flattering and practically free
One five-star reviewer said it 'goes on as smoothly as my more expensive brands.'
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Why are social media users blocking celebrities and influencers on TikTok? A look at the #Blockout movement
Here's why some social media users are blocking stars from their feeds after the Met Gala.
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'I can see!': Shoppers say this No. 1 bestselling $8 eyeglass cleaning kit gets lenses 'crystal clear'
'Works like a charm' on all types of glasses, devices and more.
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NBA playoffs: P.J. Washington shines again as Mavericks hold off Thunder in Game 3, take 2-1 series lead
P.J. Washington has scored 57 combined points in the last two games to lead Dallas past the Thunder.
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America's love affair with the SUV is killing the trusty sedan
The Chevy Malibu has gone the way of the dodo. The long-running Malibu nameplate has had two separate runs with Chevrolet, with its first stint dating back 50 years. GM sold 10 million Malibus during its time, but in recent days it's a rarity — a sedan.
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'Almost like wearing no bra at all': Get this Playtex bestseller for as low as $16 — that's nearly 60% off
More than 50,000 shoppers say its 'soft, not scratchy' wireless support is a revelation.
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WNBA star A'ja Wilson announces signature shoe deal with Nike
Las Vegas Aces star A'ja Wilson and Nike announced a signature shoe for the two-time WNBA MVP.
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What we’re listening to: Trail of Flowers, Hyperdrama, Science Fiction and more
In this installment of What We're Listening To, the Engadget team discusses some of the recent releases we've had on repeat, including new music from Sierra Ferrell, Justice, Utada Hikaru and Caroline Polachek.
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'Extreme' geomagnetic storm may bless us with more aurora displays tonight and tomorrow
Tonight may offer another chance to catch the aurora if you have clear skies, according to the NOAA, and Sunday could bring yet more displays reaching as far as Alabama. The agency says the 'extreme' geomagnetic storm will continue through tomorrow.
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Mortgage rates today, May 12, 2024: Rates decrease slightly
These are today's mortgage rates. Average rates dropped slightly but remain high compared to historical standards. So if you're ready to buy now, no need to wait for rates to fall further. Lock in your rate today.
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Lions' Terrion Arnold said he'd jam his mother into the dirt if they lined up against each other
Detroit Lions rookie cornerback Terrion Arnold gave a memorable quote about his mother and how important she has been in his development as a player.
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'Sets my makeup beautifully': This 3-in-1 refreshing setting spray with SPF is a sweet 30% off at Amazon
The Coola setting spray makes reapplying sunscreen a breeze this summer.
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Northern lights dazzle Maine, California, New Hampshire and other states during rare solar storm: See the photos
The largest solar storm in nearly 20 years is hitting Earth this weekend.
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Supreme Court says no speedy hearing required over seized cars
The majority determined that "the (Constitution's) Due Process Clause requires a timely forfeiture hearing but does not require a preliminary hearing.”
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My family lost nearly 10 stone, here's how we did it
The wife lost 3.5 stone, the husband lost nearly four stone and the daughter shed two stone and cured her endometriosis. Here's how...
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Baby Reindeer resonated with me because my stalker ruined my life for 10 years
Similar to Richard Gadd, the star of Baby Reindeer, Jarlath Rice suffered a 10-year campaign of terror at the hands of a female stalker.
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Chaotic brawl breaks out, punching allegations surface after NYCFC’s 3-2 win over Toronto FC
Toronto alleged on Saturday that NYCFC’s head coach cornered and punched one of their players at the last match between the two clubs.
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SAP’s chief sustainability officer isn’t interested in getting your company to do the right thing
SAP chief sustainability officer Sophia Mendelsohn has been on the job since September, but her career really goes back to her undergraduate years at Harvard when she studied sustainability. Ever since her first job working in China, she observed the connection between prosperity and sustainability. “I've been in sustainability a minute, before it was cool,” Mendelsohn told TechCrunch.
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Trump, reciting songs and praising cannibals, draws yawns and raises eyebrows
Former US president Donald Trump raised eyebrows among his no-nonsense New Jersey crowd at a rally Saturday when he recited a 1963 soul song in its entirety and referenced a fictional cannibal as "great.""A tenderhearted woman saw a poor, half-frozen snake," Trump said, reciting -- but not singing -- the song to the crowd.
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The city told a homeowner to hide his boat behind a fence — his creative and hilarious response went viral
Is this guy the B.O.A.T., or what?
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AnnaLynne McCord Jokes Her 'Clothes Evaporate' Around Boyfriend She 'Reconnected' with After Years Apart (Exclusive)
The '90210' alum is dating British rugby player Danny Cipriani, after the pair first met on the dating app Raya many years ago
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Fact or Fiction: Congress Stole From Social Security and Should Return the Money It's Taken, With Interest
Did lawmakers really pilfer Social Security's piggy bank? Here's the truth.
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Jennifer Lopez's Blunt Reaction To A Question About Her Met Gala Dress Has Sparked A Lotttttttt Of Opinions
People said her answer was "so dismissive."
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First person to receive a genetically modified pig kidney transplant dies nearly 2 months later
The first recipient of a genetically modified pig kidney transplant has died nearly two months after he underwent the procedure, his family and the hospital that performed the surgery said Saturday. Richard “Rick” Slayman had the transplant at Massachusetts General Hospital in March at the age of 62. The transplant team at Massachusetts General Hospital said in a statement it was deeply saddened by Slayman's passing and offered condolences to his family.
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