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10-month-old abducted by suspect who allegedly killed 2 women, injured 5-year-old: Police
An urgent search is underway in Clovis, New Mexico, after police say a 10-month-old baby was abducted, two women were found dead with apparent gunshot wounds, including the child's mother, and the mother's 5-year-old child was found injured on the scene. Police issued an Amber Alert for the baby, Eleia Maria Torres, Friday which was still active Saturday morning. Torres has brown eyes and brown hair, is 28 inches tall, and weighs 23 pounds, according to officials.
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Missing zebra captured after 6 days on the run in Washington state
A missing zebra that was on the run for nearly a week after escaping a trailer in Washington state was corralled this weekend, officials announced Saturday. The female mare, named Shug, was one of four zebras that escaped from a trailer near North Bend, Washington -- approximately 30 miles east of Seattle -- on April 28, according to a press release from Regional Animal Services of King County. The group of zebras was being transported from Winlock, Washington, to Anaconda, Montana, when the a
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Police carry out complex choreography in responding to campus protests: 'You need decisive action'
As protests continue erupting at U.S. college campuses over the war in Gaza, law enforcement from coast to coast is being tasked with carrying out a complex choreography: How to protect the constitutional right to free speech, while navigating volatile and potentially unsafe social unrest. Dynamic scenes of massive encampments, vocal demonstrations and building occupation have now been playing out on private and public college properties – where police assistance has to be requested, not forcib
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Biden awards Presidential Medal of Freedom to Nancy Pelosi, Al Gore, Michelle Yeoh and more
President Joe Biden on Friday awarded 19 Americans with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor. Biden kicked off the ceremony in the East Room by calling it "one of their favorite events at the White House." Biden shared anecdotes and accomplishments of the awarded individuals, and at times touched on the politics of the moment.
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3 big takeaways from Day 11 of Trump's hush money trial
One of Donald Trump's closest former advisers testified Friday about the "frantic" hours in after his campaign learned about the existence and imminent release of the "Access Hollywood" tape, offering a glimpse into one of the most consequential moments of the 2016 presidential election. Hope Hicks spent nearly three hours on the witness stand, at one point breaking down in tears. Trump is on trial for allegedly falsifying business records to hide the reimbursement of a hush money payment his
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Campus protesters are demanding universities divest from Israel. Here's what that means.
Protests calling for colleges and universities to divest funds from Israeli military and governmental operations in Gaza, or companies they claim benefit from it, have continued to spread on campuses across the country, including Yale University, New York University, Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and more. Many universities have a long history of divesting – that is, removing one's funds from an asset, in essence reversing a previous investment – in companies that ha
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Noem backpedals on anecdote in book about meeting with Kim Jong Un
Noem's book, "No Going Back," has drawn backlash for how she describes shooting and killing her 14-month-old dog, Cricket, in an incident she said happened 20 years ago. Now, Noem -- widely rumored to be seeking to be a potential vice-presidential pick for former President Donald Trump -- is addressing new questions over an account of a meeting she said she had with the North Korean leader while she served in Congress.
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Patients at Florida abortion clinic write messages for each other on walls
As abortion laws have become stricter across the nation, especially in the South, following the overturning of Roe v. Wade, the bathroom walls of one women's healthcare clinic in Florida have become a refuge for women seeking care. Around one year ago, patients at a Planned Parenthood clinic in Jacksonville started leaving messages of support for each other on the walls of the bathroom in the clinic's lobby, according to Morgan Daniel, the health center supervisor at Planned Parenthood Jacksonv
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Over 31,000 Igloo youth bottles recalled due to possible choking hazard
Tens of thousands of Igloo-branded youth water bottles are being recalled due to a potential choking hazard. Youth Sipper Bottles are impacted by the recall. The agency said the silicone covers on the sippers can detach while they're being used, posing a possible choking hazard for children.
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RFK Jr. contractor arrested for allegedly assaulting woman in New York
A key figure in Robert F. Kennedy Jr's effort to make the ballot in all 50 states was arrested Saturday in New York City for allegedly striking a woman, according to the New York City Police Department. Trent Pool, 37, whose petitioning company Accelevate 2020 received more than $300,000 from the Kennedy campaign in March, according to federal finance records, "wrapped his hand around [the woman's] neck making it hard for her to breath and then struck her with a closed fist, causing pain," the
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Houston area facing 'catastrophic' flood conditions as severe weather pummels Texas
The Houston area is bracing for "catastrophic" flooding Friday as severe downpours and extreme weather pummel parts of Texas. Harris County's Office of Emergency Management moved to its highest activation level Friday morning in anticipation of the imminent flooding, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo told reporters during a news conference. Hidalgo warned residents that the forecast has changed as heavy rains have already fallen in northern Polk County and will make their way to Harris County s
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Texas Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar, wife indicted on charges of bribes tied to Azerbaijan
Texas Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife were indicted Friday on charges of conspiracy and accepting nearly $600,000 in bribes from foreign entities, the Justice Department announced. Prosecutors allege Cuellar and his wife, Imelda Cuellar, began accepting the roughly $600,000 in bribes beginning as early as December of 2014 from an oil and gas company owned by Azerbaijan's government as well as a bank headquartered in Mexico City. While Cuellar's wife allegedly propped up sham front c
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Young people disapprove of Biden’s Israel policy. It may not mean much for November.
On Tuesday night, hundreds of New York Police Department officers entered Columbia University and the City College of New York to remove protestors who had set up encampments and taken over administrative buildings in opposition to Israel's conduct in its conflict against Hamas, U.S. military support for Israel and colleges' investments in companies tied to Israel — just one in a series of clashes on college campuses across the country that have captured the attention of the media and the public
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Columbia University student shares account of police raids on campus
Columbia University has seen student protesters camping out on the school’s campus since April 17. Pro-Palestinian protesters are calling for the Ivy League school to financially pull out from companies and institutions that “profit from Israeli apartheid, genocide and occupation in Palestine,” according to an online statement from the group Columbia University Apartheid Divest. Following Columbia University President Minouche Shafik’s congressional hearing about antisemitism on campus, the en
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AI gadgets are here, but are they any good?
If 2023 was the year of AI software, 2024 is shaping up to be the year of AI hardware. Over the past few months, companies like Google, Samsung, Meta and Microsoft have shown off smartphones and laptops – even glasses – all of which claim to heavily integrate generative artificial intelligence. At an event in the TWA Hotel in New York City last month, customers took delivery of the very first Rabbit R1s.
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Columbia under investigation amid allegations of anti-Palestinian discrimination
Columbia University is being investigated by the U.S. Department of Education following allegations of discriminatory treatment of Palestinian students and their supporters. Palestine Legal, an advocacy group centered on Palestinian Rights, filed a civil rights complaint on behalf of four students and the student group Columbia Students for Justice in Palestine with the DOE’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR).
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Former government official charged for falsely accusing colleagues of participating in Jan. 6 attack
A former government official in Virginia has been charged for allegedly submitting false tips to the FBI and accusing seven of his coworkers of participating in the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, newly unsealed court records show. Miguel Zapata was taken into custody Thursday after prosecutors accused him of using the FBI's anonymous tip website to report the allegations about his colleagues, several of whom were members of an unnamed intelligence agency. According to his arrest affidavit, Zapa
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April jobs report misses expectations, signaling a possible slowdown
A worse-than-expected jobs report on Friday offered the latest evidence of an economic slowdown that could help ease inflation and trigger interest rate cuts. The trend, however, threatens to downshift the nation’s brisk economic growth. The unemployment rate ticked up to 3.9%, which remains near a 50-year low.
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Police, cancer researchers team up to track stolen vehicles
Police in Portland, Oregon, are arresting more suspected car thieves and reducing the number of vehicles stolen, thanks to a partnership with cancer researchers. Officer Michael Terrett said he came up with the idea of a more strategic approach to battling car thefts after the city saw a steep rise in stolen cars in 2019. Terrett said they once found a stolen vehicle among every 31 pulled over.
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Inside the 'Hungryland Homicide': Why police investigated a pastor, a ventriloquist and ex-husband to find Florida mom's killer
When Tricia Todd didn’t pick up her 2-year-old daughter Faith from her babysitter on April 27, 2016, her family knew something was wrong. After completing dozens of interviews, combing through hours of surveillance footage and chasing several dead ends, investigators were finally able to determine why Faith had not been picked up by her mother that day: the 30-year-old nurse had been killed. Investigators spoke in a new “20/20” episode, airing Friday, May 3, at 9 p.m. ET on ABC and streaming t
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Former NBA guard Darius Morris dies at 33
Former NBA guard Darius Morris has died at the age of 33. He played for five teams during his four NBA seasons. Morris played college basketball at Michigan.
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Kentucky Derby: Mystik Dan wins in three-horse photo finish, outruns favorite Fierceness in stunning upset
The 150th Kentucky Derby produced yet another magnificent two-minute spectacle.
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Why did Musk ax the Supercharger team?
Elon Musk’s decision to dismiss much of Tesla’s Supercharger team this week came as a shock. A look at possible reasons why he did it.
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Why Warren Buffett's billions in cash at Berkshire Hathaway is a bearish stock market signal
Berkshire Hathaway cut its stake in Apple by about 13% as its cash pile hit a record high in the first quarter. A bearish signal all around?
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Teachers and waitresses love these cushioned Saucony socks — and they're less than $4 a pop
'They hug your arch,' shared one of 92,000+ five-star fans.
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Mavericks' Maxi Kleber reportedly out indefinitely with dislocated shoulder
Kleber suffered the injury during the Mavericks' series-clinching win Friday night over the Clippers.
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Going on a plane? Spare yourself from screaming kids with the earplugs Courteney Cox swears by - just over $3 a pop
The actress said she 'can't sleep without' them and that they 'completely block out sound.'
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What the Tesla Supercharger layoffs could mean for America's EV buildout
The latest layoffs at Tesla this week cut close to the bone of the EV pioneer’s big competitive advantage — its ubiquitous Supercharger network.
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Miami Grand Prix Sprint goes to Verstappen, Ricciardo continues to impress
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen cruised to yet another victory this season at the Miami Grand Prix’s Sprint race.
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This flattering vacation-ready midi skirt ‘packs light’ — and it’s on sale for just $20
Swoosh into the room, on a plane or at the beach: This is the wear-everywhere skirt for spring and summer.
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The 30 best Walmart deals to shop this weekend — save up to 80% on outdoor essentials, Mother's Day gifts and more
Some major deals on board: A super-handy collapsible garden cart for over $200 off, a cordless Shark pro stick vacuum for over 50% off, and a 65-inch Philips 4K smart TV for under $400.
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Padres acquire 2-time batting champ Luis Arráez in trade with Marlins
The Marlins will receive RHP Woo-Suk Go, 1B Nathan Martorella, OF Dillon Head and OF Jakob Marsee in return for the second baseman.
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Apple keeps spending less to make more: Chart of the Week
Apple may be having issues keeping its revenue growth up, but its growing services business has turbocharged its margins, which continue to increase significantly overall.
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May the Fourth be with you: Photos show how 'Star Wars' fans are celebrating the iconic films this year
Fans across the globe are dressed to the nines in their Star Wars gear.
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How to watch the Eta Aquarids, the annual meteor shower that peaks this weekend
What to know about the annual meteor event known as the Eta Aquarids.
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2024 Hot Docs 'The Day Iceland Stood Still': For 24 hours in 1975, 90% of women in Iceland took a day off
In 1975, 90 per cent of women in Iceland walked out of their jobs and homes, taking a day off from working, doing housework, caring for their children.
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A Columbia professor wanted to document history. NYPD arrested him outside his home
The professor had just finished his last class to end a 28-year teaching career at Columbia University. Then police arrested him outside his home.
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Many Are Seriously Speculating That Barron Trump May Decide His College Thanks to One Factor
Ever since the internet found out about Donald Trump and Melania Trump’s son Barron Trump’s towering height of 6’7, many are convinced he’d go into sports. Donald has hinted his son Barron loves sports, but it’s unclear which one he’s in. But now, amid the college hunt for Barron, many are wondering what college he’ll …
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Anna Nicole Smith's Daughter Dannielynn, 17, Steps Out in Janet Jackson Dress Ahead of Kentucky Derby
Dannielynn and her father Larry Birkhead made their annual appearance at the Barnstable-Brown Gala during the Kentucky Derby weekend
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Fisherman hooks prehistoric 200-pound alligator snapping turtle before catching monster alligator gar
A fisherman from Kentucky reeled in a monster-sized, 200-pound alligator snapping turtle in Texas; he also caught a massive alligator gar that has been submitted for a world record.
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Anna Nicole Smith's Daughter Dannielynn Attends 2024 Kentucky Derby — and Sports a Last-Minute Haircut!
Dannielynn attended the event with her father, Larry Birkhead
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Fans Lose It Over Travis Kelce's Fashionable Outfit for 2024 Kentucky Derby
His girlfriend isn't the only one with "Style."
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There’s been a major shift in demographics at the border. Here’s what’s behind the change.
Before the pandemic, roughly 9 in 10 migrants crossing the border illegally came from Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador. Those countries no longer hold the majority.
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After six days, North Bend zebra finally corralled, but method questioned by locals
A zebra that had been on the loose in the woods near Snoqualmie and North Bend since Sunday has finally been corraled, but locals are questioning the methods behind her capture.
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At a private donor retreat, Trump team says Minnesota and Virginia are in play
Top officials for former President Donald Trump’s campaign believe they can flip Democratic strongholds Minnesota and Virginia into his column in November, they told donors behind closed doors at a Republican National Committee retreat Saturday.
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Florida teens seen on viral video dumping trash into ocean from a boat turn themselves in
Two Florida teens seen in a viral video dumping trash into the Atlantic Ocean from a boat turned themselves into authorities on Friday and face a felony pollution charge, according to officials and court records.
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The moment Trump defied gravity is coming back to haunt him
Being elected president shortly after surviving the publication of the leaked “Access Hollywood” tape in 2016 is the moment in which Donald Trump defied political gravity.
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The heartbreaking reason William and Kate want to reconcile with Harry and Meghan: source
The Prince and Princess of Wales have been estranged from Harry and Meghan for four years.
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China’s Shaolin monks are known for their incredible acrobatics. This photographer captured them in action
The photographer reflects on how he took the memorable shot back in 2004, in one of the martial arts academies that had sprung up near the Shaolin Temple.
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Scientists Say Underwater Cave So Deep They Can't Find the Bottom
Down in a Hole A team of scientists has discovered the deepest sinkhole on Earth, so deep that we have yet to reach its bottom. The Taam Ja' Blue Hole (TJBH), which is located off the coast near the border between Mexico and Belize, was once thought to be the second-deepest of its kind, as […]
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