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Trump to hold rally in South Bronx in effort to court Black, Hispanic voters
Former President Donald Trump is set to hold a rally in deep-blue South Bronx, New York, on Thursday evening as he looks to court the Hispanic and Black voters that make up a majority of the area's population. Several thousand Trump supporters are expected to head to Crotona Park in the South Bronx for the former president's rally -- on a day off from his New York hush-money trial. Trump is expected to speak to the diverse voter base about crime -- a key issue for voters in the area. With his
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Officer involved in Scottie Scheffler arrest violated body-worn camera policy: Chief
A Louisville, Kentucky, police officer violated department policy when he failed to turn on his body-worn camera during a traffic incident involving golf star Scottie Scheffler during the PGA Championship, authorities said Thursday. The golfer, ranked No. 1 in the world, was driving near the Valhalla Golf Club on May 17 when authorities allege he drove past a police roadblock and injured an officer with his vehicle. Scheffler, 27, was arrested on charges of second-degree assault of a police of
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Garland calls Trump's false claim of Biden DOJ plan to potentially assassinate him during FBI's Mar-a-Lago search 'extremely dangerous'
Attorney General Merrick Garland on Thursday slammed former President Donald Trump for insinuating President Joe Biden authorized his potential assassination during the FBI search of his Mar-a-Lago resort in August 2022 for confidential government material, pointing out that a similar Justice Department memo on the use of deadly force was also used in the FBI search of Biden's Wilmington, Delaware, home in January 2023. Garland called Trump's accusation, which came after documents were unseale
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NOAA predicts record hurricane season for 2024
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has issued its highest-on record May hurricane forecast for the upcoming hurricane season. All categories of storms are expected to exceed the typical number seen every year, National Weather Service forecasters announced Thursday in a news conference for the 2024 hurricane outlook. NOAA scientists predict between 17 and 25 named storms, compared to an average of 14; between eight and 13 hurricanes, compared to an average of seven; and betwee
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NASA announces new launch date for Boeing's Starliner astronaut-crewed mission after several delays
NASA announced the new target launch date for the first astronaut-crewed flight into space aboard Boeing's Starliner after several delays. It comes after the launch of Starliner was delayed several times. The crewed flight test was tentatively scheduled for May 6, but was scrubbed after a problem with an oxygen valve on a rocket from United Launch Alliance (ULA), which manufactures and operates the rockets that launch spacecraft into orbit.
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House GOP calls Northwestern, Rutgers and UCLA leaders to testify on college protests, alleged antisemitism
The GOP-led House Education Committee on Thursday called on more university leaders to defend their handling of pro-Palestinian protests and respond to allegations of antisemitism on campus. Leaders from Northwestern, Rutgers and UCLA testified as the committee's main witnesses, joining the presidents of Harvard University, University of Pennsylvania, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Columbia University amid a monthslong committee probe it says is aimed at rooting out antisemitism.
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Justice Department seeks breakup of Live Nation-Ticketmaster through major antitrust suit
The Justice Department and dozens of state and district attorneys general filed a major antitrust lawsuit Thursday seeking the breakup of Ticketmaster owner Live Nation Entertainment over what they allege is the company's unlawful dominance over the concert ticket sales industry. "The result is that fans pay more in fees, artists have fewer opportunities to play concerts, smaller promoters get squeezed out, and venues have fewer real choices for ticketing services," Attorney General Merrick Gar
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Target, McDonald's and Wendy's announce discounts. Has a price war broken out?
For more than three years, rapid inflation has frustrated shoppers scanning store shelves for deals. Target, Ikea, Aldi, McDonald’s and Wendy’s are among several well-known brands that have announced lower prices in recent weeks. “We know consumers are feeling pressured to make the most of their budget,” Rick Gomez, an executive vice president at Target, said in a statement this week after the company lowered prices for 5,000 items, including frozen pizza and butter.
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What to know about Turks and Caicos' strict gun laws after US tourists charged with possessing ammunition
The plight of multiple Americans charged with bringing ammunition to Turks and Caicos has drawn attention to the islands' strict gun laws. Several American tourists who recently traveled to the popular tropical destination have been charged after inadvertently bringing ammunition, according to a coalition of U.S. Congress members advocating on their behalf. Turks and Caicos prohibits anyone from keeping, carrying, discharging or using an unlicensed firearm or ammunition.
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Justice Department to announce lawsuit against Live Nation over ticket prices: Sources
The Justice Department and a group of state attorneys general are expected to announce an antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation as soon as Thursday over Ticketmaster's dominance over the concert ticket sales market, two sources familiar with the matter told ABC News on Wednesday. The Justice Department's antitrust suit follows a more than two-year investigation that probed whether the company created a monopoly over the concert ticket market through its exclusive contracts with venues. The Jus
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'Garbage argument': Classified docs hearing gets heated over charges against Trump co-defendant Walt Nauta
A hearing in former President Donald Trump's federal classified documents case got heated at times on Wednesday as prosecutors with special counsel Jack's Smith's office became frustrated with what they called "nonsense" arguments presented by Trump's co-defendant Walt Nauta in his effort to have the indictment against Nauta dismissed. "That was difficult to sit through for lots of reasons," prosecutor David Harbach said of arguments made by Nauta's attorney Stanley Woodward. Nauta, Trump's lo
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Wife of Missouri man who says he was falsely imprisoned for 33 years speaks out
A wrongful conviction hearing for a Missouri man who has served 33 years in prison for a murder he claims he did not commit is underway. Christopher Dunn, 52, was given a life sentence without the possibility of parole for first-degree murder conviction in the death of Rico Rogers, a 15-year-old who was shot to death in May 1990. There is no physical evidence linking Dunn, who was 18 years old at the time, to the crime, according to Dunn's lawyers.
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Nikki Haley says she 'will be voting for Trump'
Former GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley said Wednesday she will vote for former President Donald Trump in November -- despite her disappointment with him. During a question-and-answer session after delivering a speech at the Hudson Institute in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, Haley was asked who she thinks would do a better job in the White House with national security issues: Joe Biden or Donald Trump. The former United Nations ambassador said she prioritizes a president who will hold e
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American Airlines backtracks on filing that blamed 9-year-old for being filmed in bathroom
One day after lawyers for American Airlines argued a 9-year-old child acted negligently when she was recorded by a hidden camera in an airplane lavatory, the airline is backpedaling that defense. The lawsuit was filed by Mary Doe's parents, alleging that Thompson secretly filmed their 9-year-old daughter in the airplane's lavatory on a flight to Los Angeles in January 2023.
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Sen. Rick Scott says he'll run to be next Senate Republican leader
Sen. Rick Scott has officially thrown his hat in the ring to become the next Senate Republican leader. Scott announced his plans to seek the top party leadership position in a letter to his Republican colleagues Wednesday afternoon. "I believe that our voters want us to use this leadership election to make a choice to upend the status quo in Washington," Scott said in the letter, obtained by ABC News.
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Will RFK Jr. qualify for the June presidential debate?
Donald Trump is a convention away from becoming the first former president since 1892 to win a party’s nomination after leaving office, while his contest against President Joe Biden is the first presidential rematch since 1956. So how close is Kennedy to making it?
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Uvalde families reach settlement with city ahead of 2-year mark: Can 'begin rebuilding trust'
Nineteen families whose loved ones were killed or hurt in the Uvalde, Texas, mass shooting announced they've reached a settlement with the city and county of Uvalde. "For two long years, we have languished in pain and without any accountability from the law enforcement agencies and officers who allowed our families to be destroyed that day," Veronica Luevanos, whose daughter, Jailah, and nephew, Jayce, were killed, said in a statement Wednesday. "This settlement reflects a first good faith eff
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UNRWA suspends aid to Rafah citing 'insecurity, lack of supplies' amid Israel-Hamas war
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) announced Tuesday it has suspended aid deliveries in the southern border city of Rafah due to security concerns amid ongoing hostilities and a lack of supplies. The agency also said just seven out of its 24 health centers are operational and that those centers had not received any medical supplies in the last 10 days to "closures" and "disruptions" at the Rafah and Kerem Shalom crossings, according to an
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Special counsel plans to use infamous laptop as evidence in Hunter Biden's firearm trial
Prosecutors plan to use Hunter Biden's infamous laptop as evidence in an upcoming trial to help them prove that the president's son unlawfully obtained a firearm in 2018. Special counsel David Weiss wrote Wednesday that "the defendant's laptop is real (it will be introduced as a trial exhibit) and it contains significant evidence of the defendant's guilt." Hunter Biden pleaded not guilty in October to federal gun charges after prosecutors say he obtained a Colt Cobra 38SPL revolver and lied on
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US says Israel has made 'refinements' to Rafah assault strategy to reduce risks of civilian harm after Biden demands
President Joe Biden's national security adviser said Wednesday that Israel has made "refinements" to its military operations in and around Rafah following pushback from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the president's demands. Jake Sullivan, just back from a trip to Israel and Saudi Arabia, noted to reporters at the White House press briefing that Israel's assault on Rafah in southern Gaza has been "more targeted and limited."
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Scottie Scheffler incident: Louisville police release findings of investigation into police officer
Louisville police have disciplined the police officer whose body camera was not active during Scheffler's arrest.
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Only Amazon Prime members can score these 9 secret deals — and they start at just $3
Hidden bargains include $15 off a top-rated air fryer, and there's plenty more where that came from.
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Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner says team's payroll, 3rd in MLB, 'not sustainable for us financially'
Maybe not what Yankees fans want to hear ahead of Juan Soto's free agency.
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MVP Nikola Jokić headlines All-NBA teams alongside Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luka Dončić
The All-NBA selection was the sixth for Jokić, who was awarded his third MVP trophy in four seasons on May 8.
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'Demand is just so strong': Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang tells Yahoo Finance supply can't keep up
Nvidia's quarterly results blew away estimates again on Wednesday, and as the company moves to its next-generation chips its CEO sees supply, not demand, serving as its biggest challenge.
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Memorial Day sales 2024: You don't have to wait — shop now for deals on Apple, Bissell, Ninja and more
The holiday weekend runs May 24-27, but you can already save big on your favorite brands.
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Their babies needed fetal surgery. Parents share what it was like to be operated on while pregnant.
"Anything you can do to save our child, we're in," one mom says of undergoing fetal surgery, which is performed in utero.
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This flattering Old Navy frock is the 'dress of the year,' a shopping expert says — and it's just $40
Toss it on every day this summer, whether you're heading to the beach, the office or a fancy dinner.
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Nvidia's blowout earnings highlight a challenge in the AI age
Data centers running AI models require more energy. Where will it all come from?
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NBA Playoffs: Luka Dončić, Kyrie Irving lead Mavericks to win in Game 1 thriller
The Mavericks won a game with 14 lead changes.
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Cassie breaks silence on Sean 'Diddy' Combs assault video as his legal troubles grow
What we know about Sean Combs's legal problems in the wake of the 2016 hotel assault video surfacing and the March raid of his homes.
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Summer savior: Amazon's No. 1 bestselling Black+Decker portable air conditioner is a cool $241 off for Memorial Day
It doubles as a dehumidifier and can make a large space 'icy cool in a hot minute,' according to one of 4,600+ fans.
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'Lumps and crepey skin are gone': Grab this anti-aging body lotion for just $11
The Gold Bond favorite has earned over 20,000 flawless reviews on Amazon.
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Nvidia stock pops 9%, tops $1,000 after earnings beat forecasts, announces stock split and dividend hike
Nvidia reported its fiscal first quarter earnings after the bell on Wednesday, beating analysts' expectations on the top and bottom lines while raising its dividend and announcing a 10-for-1 stock split.
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Orioles lose 3rd straight to Cardinals for 1st sweep in 107 series; John Means leaves with elbow discomfort
Means lasted just three innings and is undergoing testing for elbow soreness.
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Spotify’s Car Thing will soon transform into Spotify’s Car Brick
Spotify’s Car Thing, a limited hardware “test” the company began shipping only three years ago, is about to bite the dust. The company wrote on Thursday that the device will “no longer be operational” as of December 9.
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9 best online psychiatry services in 2024, according to mental health experts
Skip the search for an in-person psychiatrist and have your medication managed at home with services like Talkiatry, Brightside and Talkspace.
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Jeep Wagoneer S EV gets first teaser video, Model Y gets a cameo
A new Jeep video teases the coming Wagoneer S EV against the Tesla Model Y Performance and Grand Cherokee Trackhawk.
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UK study: Hybrids and EVs are much more likely to hit a pedestrian
The study found that electrified vehicles were up to three times more likely to hit a pedestrians, due in part to them being quieter, heavier, and harder to stop.
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The Macy's Memorial Day sale is on: Save up to 60% on home, fashion, beauty and more
Score major deals on top brands including Shark, Cuisinart, Michael Kors and Adidas.
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Five important laws that could be dropped due to Sunak's snap election
With Parliament set to be prorogued on May 24, precious little time remains to get key legislation through before the election period.
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Groovy! Sarah Jessica Parker just made these iconic Dr. Scholl's sandals cool again
What's old is new: Follow in the stylish star's footsteps with a pair of versatile, supportive slides.
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Gymnast Oksana Chusovitina's quest to qualify for record 9th Olympics at age 48 ends with injury
This may be the end for Chusovitina's Olympic career, but she made her mark on the sport.
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Majority of Canadians say capital gains tax changes will make healthcare worse: Survey
More than 60% of the respondents expect longer waiting lists for family doctors, specialists and referrals.
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Pennsylvania dad demands answers after son, 5, has teeth knocked out in bloody assault at school, lawyer says
A Pennsylvania family is still seeking answers from school officials after their 5-year-old son was assaulted by another student at the school a week ago.
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Anya Taylor-Joy's Butt-Baring Corset Dress Is Best Described as Iconic
Anya Taylor-Joy wore a butt-baring corset dress to the Late Show and looked incredible—check out the pics.
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The stock market has already chosen a winner in the 2024 presidential election
‘It’s the stock market, stupid,’ and that’s why the Dow Jones Industrial Average is a surprisingly reliable election predictor.
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11 Actors Who Couldn't Stand Their Costars And Made It Their Mission To Get Them Fired
Lawrence Tierney, who played Elaine's father on one episode of Seinfeld, was never brought back because he "scared the living crap" out of the rest of the cast.
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Star of 90s Pop-Rock Band Dies After Slipping in the Shower
Rodrigo Vaz/FilmMagic via Getty ImagesOne of the founding members of Train, the 90s pop-rock band behind hits like “Drops of Jupiter” and “Hey, Soul Sister,” has died after slipping in the shower, his mother said.Charlie Colin, 58, had moved to Belgium recently to teach music and was house-sitting for friends in Brussels when tragedy struck, TMZ reported. He fell in the shower but no one realized until the friends arrived home five days ago to find his body, Colin’s mom told the outlet.Colin, a
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‘I really thought I was going to prison’: Woman convicted of killing man during marijuana-induced psychosis speaks out
The violence captured national headlines. The California killing was gruesome, its circumstances shocking: A woman stabbed a man to death – leaving him with 108 wounds – after smoking marijuana. The killer’s sentence? No jail time. The woman at the center of it all is now speaking with WGN News. “I really thought I was […]
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