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Laken Riley murder suspect indicted on 10 counts in University of Georgia campus slaying
The suspect accused of killing 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley has been formally indicted on murder and other offenses in connection with the brutal slaying on the University of Georgia campus. A grand jury indicted Jose Ibarra, 26, with malice murder and felony murder in connection with the death of Riley, who was found dead in a wooded area on the Athens campus on Feb. 22 after she didn't return from a run. The indictment was returned on Tuesday and alleges that Ibarra killed the Aug
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US withheld bomb shipment to Israel out of fears it could be used in Rafah
The Biden administration opted to pause a shipment of some 3,500 bombs to Israel last week because of concerns the weapons could be used in Rafah where more than one million civilians are sheltering "with nowhere else to go," a senior administration official told ABC News. Other weapon transfers from the U.S. to Israel -- including the sale of Joint Direct Attack Munition, or JDAM kits -- are being closely scrutinized as part of a larger review of U.S. military aid to Israel that began last Apr
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Democrats work to keep protests from disrupting Chicago convention, with concerns over parallels to 1968
In 1968, violence at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, with hundreds of protesters arrested in a police crackdown, upended the party's gathering and soured public opinion in the final months before the presidential election. Now, more than 50 years later, as college campuses across the United States have erupted into protests over the Israel-Hamas war, some experts say history could repeat itself at this year's DNC convention -- also in Chicago. While the 1968 protests were agains
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What to know about the new AI data center in Wisconsin
President Joe Biden is set to announce on Wednesday a $3 billion investment by tech giant Microsoft to build an artificial intelligence data center in southeast Wisconsin. The sprawling facility will be located on the same plot of land where, in 2018, former President Donald Trump announced a multi-billion dollar investment by Taiwanese company Foxconn that largely failed to materialize. The project sits at the convergence of several key Biden administration goals: upgrading U.S. infrastructur
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Georgia court to take up Trump's appeal of Willis disqualification ruling, possibly delaying election case
An appeals court in Georgia has agreed to take up former President Donald Trump's appeal of the Fani Willis disqualification ruling that ultimately allowed her to remain on the Georgia election interference case -- a move that could significantly delay the case against the former president. The Georgia Court of Appeals, in a one-page order, said they would grant the request to review the ruling from Judge Scott McAfee. Trump and his codefendants now have 10 days to file the appeal.
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Man 'purposely' trying to spread HIV through sex with men and teenage boys sentenced to 30 years
A 34-year-old Idaho man has been imprisoned for at least 30 years after "purposely" trying to spread HIV through sexual contact with both men and teenage boys, prosecutors say. This investigation began in August 2023 as a child enticement case, according to the Ada County Prosecutor’s Office in Idaho, when Alexander Louie initially began an online sexual conversation with who he believed was a 15-year-old boy but was actually an undercover Ada County Sheriff’s Detective.
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Earth experienced its warmest April on record as US prepares for brutal summer heat
Earth has just experienced its 11th straight warmest month on record -- a preview of the brutal temperatures forecast for the summer, according to scientists. Last month continued a relentless stretch of record-breaking global temperatures for the planet after it measured as the warmest April on record, according to a monthly climate report by Copernicus, Europe's climate change service, released on Tuesday. April 2024 saw an average surface air temperature of 15.03 degrees Celsius, or 59.05 d
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Boeing Starliner's first astronaut-crewed flight launch called off due to stuck valve
Boeing's first astronaut-crewed flight into space has been called off due to a stuck valve on the spacecraft’s rocket Monday, the United Launch Alliance announced. The Starliner Crew Flight Test, developed in collaboration with NASA's Commercial Crew Program, was set to launch from Space Launch Complex-41 atop an Atlas V rocket at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida at 10:34 p.m. ET before it was called off. "ULA Launch Director Tom Heter III has made the decision to the launch team
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Timeline: Marjorie Taylor Greene has threatened to oust Speaker Mike Johnson for more than a month. But still no vote
For more than a month, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has dangled the possibility of forcing a vote to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson, and has been leading a public charge to try and make that a reality. "I think that all of my other Republican colleagues recognize this is a distraction from our mission," he said. The congresswoman sends a letter to her Republican colleagues explaining why she filed a motion to oust Johnson, calling his actions "a complete and total surrender."
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Education Secretary Cardona condemns antisemitism at House hearing
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona faced a barrage of questions on antisemitism and college protests during a more than three-hour hearing on Capitol Hill on Tuesday, but repeatedly condemned all forms of hate. "Make no mistake, antisemitism is discrimination and is prohibited by Title IV of the Civil Rights Act of 1964," Cardona said. Republicans have seized on antisemitism as an election-year issue, claiming the administration isn't doing enough to stop it.
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4 big takeaways from Day 13 of Trump's hush money trial
Jurors on Tuesday heard a graphic description of the alleged sexual encounter Donald Trump sought to bury ahead of the 2016 presidential election for fear of it torpedoing his campaign. It was the first time Donald Trump and Stormy Daniels had come face-to-face in more than a decade. 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 Daniels in order to boost his electoral prospects in the 2016 e
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Man who pulled gun on pastor charged with homicide after cousin found dead: Police
A man who pulled a gun on a pastor at a Pennsylvania church Sunday has been charged with homicide after his cousin was found shot to death, according to the Allegheny County Police. Bernard Junior Polite, 26, was arrested Sunday after allegedly attempting to shoot Rev. Glenn Germany during a sermon at the Jesus' Dwelling Place Church in the Pittsburgh suburb of North Braddock. The incident, which was captured on a livestream, showed Polite getting tackled from behind by a church deacon after h
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Body of 6th construction worker killed in Key Bridge collapse recovered
The body of the sixth and final missing victim killed in the Baltimore Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse has been recovered, authorities said Tuesday. José Mynor López, 37, of Baltimore, was located Tuesday by Unified Command salvage teams, authorities said. "With heavy hearts, today marks a significant milestone in our recovery efforts and providing closure to the loved ones of the six workers who lost their lives in this tragic event," Col. Roland Butler, Jr., superintendent of the Maryland
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Judge delays Donald Trump's classified documents trial indefinitely
The judge overseeing former President Donald Trump's classified documents case has now indefinitely postponed the trial date pending resolution of outstanding pretrial litigation, including disagreements about how the classified information is used during trial. It comes as Judge Aileen Cannon has continued to delay various deadlines in the case, making it all but certain the case doesn't go to trial before Election Day. "The Court also determines that finalization of a trial date at this junc
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Trump trial live updates: 'None of it is made up,' Stormy Daniels says of her story
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 President Trump, on his way out of court, slammed
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Marjorie Taylor Greene backs off threat to oust Johnson as speaker
Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene appeared on Tuesday to be backing off her threat to force a vote to oust Speaker Mike Johnson this week, though she signaled that she'll preserve her threat indefinitely -- keeping Johnson on a tight leash as he navigates a one-vote majority in the chamber. The development comes after Greene and Johnson met on Tuesday afternoon -- their second meeting in as many days. The meetings came after Greene said she would force a vote to remove Johnson from the le
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What Stormy Daniels said on the stand about her alleged encounter with Donald Trump
Stormy Daniels took the stand in former President Donald Trump's hush money trial on Tuesday, describing for jurors the night she allegedly had sex with him. The adult film star, who testified pursuant to a subpoena, said she first met Trump at the Lake Tahoe Golf Tournament in 2006, when she was 27. Trump has repeatedly denied the alleged affair ever occurred.
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Israel-Gaza live updates: Israeli hostage declared dead in Gaza
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. The White House expects the Kerem Shalom crossing to reopen on Wednesday, but are working to move up that timeline to get vital humanitarian assistance into northern Gaza even sooner. “Israel has committed to reopening the Kerem Shalom,” W
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Where is Apple headed after latest product event? Experts weigh in.
Apple unveiled new models of its iPad at an event on Tuesday, promising revamped devices at affordable prices. "This is the biggest day for iPad since its introduction," CEO Tim Cook declared. The announcement exemplified the current strategy at Apple: Rely on new models of its signature items, rather than transition to the next big product, analysts told ABC News.
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5 people arrested after surge of suspected drug overdoses in Austin: Police
Five people have been arrested after dozens of people overdosed in Austin last week, leading to nine suspected deaths. The Austin Police Department said Marcellus Barron, 30; Denise Horton, 47; Gary Lewis, 50; Ronnie Mims, 45; and Kanady Rimjo, 32, were arrested and charged with possession or delivery of a controlled substance, according to local ABC News affiliate KVUE. Police said they located the suspects by investigating the source of the narcotics used in the recent overdoses, KVUE report
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Former House Speaker Paul Ryan says he’s not voting for Trump : 'Character is too important'
Ryan says he would be writing in a Republican candidate instead of voting for Donald Trump.
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Cardinals lose C Willson Contreras after left arm fractured by J.D. Martinez's swing
The Cardinals' nightmare season continues.
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Indianapolis Star bars columnist Gregg Doyel from covering Caitlin Clark, Fever after inappropriate exchange
Doyel is also reportedly suspended for two weeks without pay.
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These 3 stocks are poised to benefit from the massive energy transition
The energy transition will benefit companies providing electrical needs for surging demand. Analysts point to these three stocks as a Buy.
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Biden makes a Wisconsin stop to tout AI — and troll Trump's Foxconn flop
President Biden made a trip to the swing state of Wisconsin on Wednesday with two goals: tout an AI investment from Microsoft and highlight a past failure from Donald Trump.
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Rachel McAdams' Kate Spade purse is a summer stunner — shop her pick, plus similar styles starting at $27
Splurge or save, you can't go wrong with a fresh white handbag.
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Rivian reports mixed Q1 results but trims capex forecast and sees Q4 'gross profit'
Rivian reported mixed quarterly results for the first quarter, but will see further cost savings from shifting its upcoming R2 production to its Normal, Ill., plant and trimming its capital expenditure forecast.
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NASCAR: 2021 Daytona 500 champion Michael McDowell leaving Front Row Motorsports at end of 2024
McDowell has driven for the team since the start of the 2018 season.
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Danny DeVito says Chris Pine was 'engulfed' in directorial debut 'Poolman': 'He's tenacious'
DeVito also confirmed to Yahoo Entertainment that he and "Twins" co-star Arnold Schwarzenegger are teaming up again for an upcoming project.
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Jessica Biel bathed in 20 pounds of Epsom salt ahead of the Met Gala. Why?
Here's what Epsom salt baths do, and why there's some controversy surrounding them.
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Amazon's mega-popular outdoor wagon — terrific for picnics and pickleball — is 40% off: 'It can handle quite a lot of weight'
36,000+ happy haulers swear by this back-saving, rolling wonder.
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Should you take a walk after you eat? Why it might help your digestion.
TikTokers swear by post-meal walks for better digestion, less bloating and weight maintenance. Here's what experts have to say.
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Stock market today: Tech drags stocks lower as rally hits pause
While techs have mainly delivered on high earnings expectations, the focus is now on whether other sectors can match up.
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NBA playoffs: Celtics cruise to Game 1 win over Cavaliers behind big night from Jaylen Brown, Derrick White
Jayson Tatum struggled from the field. But for a Celtics team loaded with weapons, it didn't matter.
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'Smoothest shave ever': This multitasking Schick razor and bikini trimmer is on sale for $19
Time to cancel that waxing appointment? 'Somebody finally realized what women want!' says one fan.
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What is FedNow, and how does it work?
FedNow is an instant payment service created by the Federal Reserve. Learn more about how FedNow works and how it benefits you.
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Always-on video portal lets people in NYC and Dublin interact in real time
A new sculpture going live on Wednesday in the Flatiron South Public Plaza in New York is not your typical artwork. The Portal itself is an impressive piece of work, weighing in at 3.5 tons, with a footprint of around 11.5 by 11.5 feet. While the concept is cool, the underlying software technology that drives it comes from Video Window, a British company that originally created software and hardware for the purpose of connecting employees in remote locations — at home or in other offices — wit
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The absolute best (and affordable!) sneakers for summer 2024, according to the rich and famous
Starting at less than $100, these are the shoes your favourite celebrities are wearing this summer.
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Timeline: Key legal and electoral dates for Donald Trump
In order to make sense of Trump's often-overlapping election and court dates, we’ve put together a comprehensive timeline that is constantly being updated.
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Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Jonny DeLuca leads intriguing pickups
Fantasy baseball analyst Andy Behrens offers up a fresh batch of midweek pickups to consider, led by a former Dodgers prospect.
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Stock buybacks hit highest level since 2018
Stock buybacks are soaring in another sign that companies are feeling better about the macroeconomic outlook.
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12-year-old faced ‘evil and torment’ by dad, his girlfriend before death, officials say
Officials said they found dozens of videos showing the girl being abused.
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Mary Trump Reveals Origin Of Uncle’s Alleged Pet Name For Stormy Daniels
"Can’t believe he called her this,” said Donald Trump's niece.
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Super-aged Japan now has 9 million vacant homes. And that’s a problem
The number of vacant houses in Japan has surged to a record high of nine million – more than enough for each person in New York City – as the east Asian country continues to struggle with its ever-declining population.
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Donald Trump Trolled Over Alleged Nickname For Stormy Daniels: 'I Wonder If He Calls Melania That'
As former President Donald Trump's hush money criminal trial progresses, various witnesses have been called to take the stand.
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Met Gala 2024 after parties see Shakira, Kelsea Ballerini ditching gowns for stripped down styles
After the 2024 Met Gala, stars like Shakira, Kelsea Ballerini, and Zendaya and more switched up their looks to party it up in New York City.
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CNN Reporter Says Trump Got ‘A Little Physical’ Prompting His Attorney In Court
Paula Reid said the former president was actively prodding his lawyer to object.
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'Sketch artist did her dirty': Stormy Daniels' depiction in Trump trial captures attention
A court sketch of Stormy Daniels, an adult film star, is starting a conversation online following her testimony at Donald Trump's hush money trial.
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Does Stormy Daniels Have Any Children & What Does She Do Now?
Adult film actress Stormy Daniels is in the news again for her alleged sexual encounter with former President Donald Trump. She discussed her personal life and the alleged sexual relationship with Trump in a Peacock documentary titled Stormy. Daniels, whose real name is Stephanie Clifford, has a daughter from her previous marriage to Glendon Crain, […] The post Does Stormy Daniels Have Any Children & What Does She Do Now? appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, an
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Bat Smashes Into Cardinal Catcher's Arm And Fractures It In Wince-Inducing Video
"This is the most pain I've been through," Willson Contreras said.
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