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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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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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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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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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Homeland Security proposes change to asylum-seeking process
The Department of Homeland Security announced Thursday a proposed change to the process for those seeking asylum in the United States that would streamline security assessments. The new proposal would allow asylum officers to determine earlier in the process whether an asylum-seeker is a national security risk and therefore ineligible to stay in the United States, the agency said. The new rule aims to allow that determination to be made during the initial screening phase over a number of reaso
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Miss USA names new 2023 titleholder after former winner resigned title
The Miss USA pageant named the new 2023 titleholder as Savannah Gankiewicz, Miss Hawaii USA and the first runner-up in the 2023 Miss USA competition on Thursday, according to the pageant's Instagram page. The announcement comes after former Miss USA Noelia Voigt announced that she would resign the title on Monday, citing mental health. Miss USA also announced Gankiewicz will be officially crowned in her home state of Hawaii next week.
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Trump trial: Judge, slamming defense, denies 2nd motion for mistrial
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. Judge Juan Merchan dismissed court for the day following
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Priyanka Chopra shares 'husband appreciation post' for Nick Jonas starting new film
Priyanka Chopra is proud of her husband, Nick Jonas. On Thursday, the actress shared a sweet message to Jonas on Instagram and praised his work ethic as he embarks on a new project. "So happy to be reunited as he starts filming Power Ballad," Chopra continued.
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Israeli contestant advances to final despite protests, controversy at Eurovision Song Contest
Thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters gathered in Sweden on Thursday to oppose the participation of an Israeli contestant in the semifinals of the massively popular Eurovision Song Contest. Protesters in Malmo, Sweden -- where the competition is being held after the country won the 2023 contest -- could be seen waving Palestinian flags and chanting "boycott Israel." Controversy has surrounded the song "Hurricane" by 20-year-old Eden Golan, Israel's contestant, with many demanding she be excl
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Mom of 3 to spend Mother's Day deployed with daughter
This Mother's Day will be a special one for Senior Master Sgt. Jennifer DeCou, who is currently deployed in Japan with her daughter, Senior Airman Jenaka DeCou. Although the 44-year-old mother of three has been in the U.S. Air Force for the past 26 years, it's the first time she is serving on deployment alongside her 21-year-old daughter, who followed her mom's footsteps into the military. The DeCous come from a military family, and Jennifer DeCou said her grandfathers, who served in the Army
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Man sentenced to 27 years for stabbing 3 officers in Times Square on New Year's Eve
Trevor Bickford was sentenced to 27 years in federal prison Thursday for a "brazen" 2022 New Year's Eve knife attack in Times Square that seriously injured three New York City Police Department officers, the Department of Justice said. Bickford, who was 19 at the time of the attack, came from Maine in December 2022 intending to carry out a jihadist attack on officers in uniform with a "machete-style knife," prosecutors said.
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Witnesses tell lawmakers US intel community downplaying cases of mysterious 'Havana syndrome'
Witnesses testifying at a congressional hearing have accused the U.S. intelligence community of deliberately downplaying dozens of Anomalous Health Incidents (AHIs) affecting U.S. personnel, often referred to as "Havana syndrome." "It is my view that the executive branch, particularly at the behest of and manipulation by officials within CIA, is not truthfully reporting what it knows," said Mark Zaid, an attorney representing more than two dozen victims of "Havana syndrome," citing U.S. intelli
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Mental health support at crucial point for fire survivors on Maui
For the thousands of people who survived the Maui fires last August, the trauma of what they lived through still lingers. Lahaina painter Kirk Boes and his wife Laura have lived on Lahaina together for more than 40 years. “There's the initial disbelief, just denial,” Boes told ABC News.
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Aldi lowers prices on 250 grocery store items to help shoppers save this summer
With grocery store prices on everyday essentials steadily climbing, one retail giant is aiming to help alleviate sticker shock this summer by lowering prices on hundreds of products. Earlier this week, Aldi announced it will further drop its everyday low prices on more than 250 summer essentials from picnic necessities to barbecue basics, which the company says will pass along $100 million in savings through Labor Day. "ALDI is always looking for ways to help customers save money, but with mor
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'No easy way out': Biden faces anger from all sides as he navigates Israel-Hamas war
President Joe Biden is taking heat from all sides as he faces what could be the most fraught moment in the Israel-Hamas war since fighting broke out seven months ago. A dizzying number of recent developments, both at home and abroad, have underscored the politically perilous path Biden finds himself on as he navigates criticism from Republicans and Democrats unhappy with his approach to the conflict. All this mixed up with his reelection campaign in which polls show voters say they trust Donal
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Student loan rates set to reach 16-year high: 'It's a shock'
The borrowing cost for student loans is poised to reach a 16-year high. The interest rate on a federal undergraduate student loan is expected to climb to 6.5% in July, which would mark its highest level since 2008, financial-aid expert Mark Kantrowitz told ABC News. The current interest rate of a new student loan is 5.5%.
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‘Mother of the Bride’: Brooke Shields gets flirty with Chad Michael Murray and Benjamin Bratt in Netflix movie
Brooke Shields stars in Netflix rom-com Mother of the Bride, with Miranda Cosgrove, Benjamin Bratt, Rachael Harris, Chad Michael Murray, Wilson Cruz and Michael McDonald.
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Juan Soto’s unapologetic intensity and showmanship are captivating the Bronx and rubbing off on teammates: ‘Literally every pitch is theater’
The 2024 Yankees have rediscovered their bravado and hold the second-best record in the AL, thanks in large part to the superstar outfielder.
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Is Pacers coach Rick Carlisle right to be upset about officiating in Knicks series and a big-market bias?
Indiana's head coach refused to blame the officiating following Game 1, then looked at the high road two days later and went a step away from nuclear.
7 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
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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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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Cavaliers flip the script against the Celtics in Game 2, making this series a mystery
For one night, Cleveland's game plan worked to perfection. Do the Cavs have a shot to take down the Celtics?
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Move over Stanley tumblers — shoppers are clamoring for these insulated martini glasses for summer
'Like an adult sippy cup': Complete with a lid, the clever cuties keep beverages cool for hours.
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Tom Selleck says Harrison Ford must be 'sick' of hearing about how he was originally cast as Indiana Jones
The “Blue Bloods” actor talks about being offered the role of Indiana Jones in “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” but being contractually obligated to do “Magnum, P.I.”
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Trump trial updates: After Stormy Daniels wraps testimony, judge denies motions to declare mistrial and loosen Trump's gag order
When asked by lawyers for Donald Trump whether she had made up her story about a sexual affair with the former president, adult film actress Stormy Daniels had an emphatic, one-word answer: “No!”
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Shark's answer to the Dyson Airwrap is the most powerful hair tool I've ever used, and it's a rare $70 off
This No. 1 bestseller dries, straightens, curls and smooths for a lot less than the competition.
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Stock market today: Dow pops for 7th straight day as S&P 500 climbs back above 5,200
Stocks have lost their bounce after a growing chorus of Federal Reserve officials made it clear that interest rates will need to stay higher for longer.
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'Smooths out my tummy': This one-piece wonder will be your new favorite swimsuit — and it's up to 50% off
Thanks to the ruching at the stomach and the built-in bra cups, this swimwear favorite — currently marked down to as low as $30 — helps to shape and support where you need it most.
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Lululemon's sale section is bumping: 12 deals to shop — starting at just $19
Enjoy special prices on belt bags, leggings and more (while sizes last).
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Eurovision viewers claim 'anti-booing' crowd noise used for Israel
Those watching the second semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 on TV claimed Israel's performance got an awkward reaction from the audience.
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Biden expected to propose new asylum restrictions, Southern states face severe storm damage and Nuggets’ Nikola Jokić wins MVP
Get caught up on this morning’s news: Biden to propose new asylum restrictions, Jokić wins NBA MVP and more in today’s edition of The Yodel newsletter
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NBA suspends Bucks' Patrick Beverley 4 games for throwing ball at fans, kicking reporter out of interview
Beverley has since said about both incidents, "I have to be better. And I will."
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Avoid these 7 foods to lower cancer risk as new study links ultraprocessed foods to higher mortality
A new study found that eating ultraprocessed foods is associated with an early risk of death.
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Hertz hits Tesla rental customer with $277 'refueling' fee - Updated
One Hertz customer found a massive refueling charge for an EV rental that was returned with a near-full battery
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I'm a mosquito magnet, and this $10 tool is the only thing that relieves my itchy bites
The viral venom sucker doesn't rely on creams or chemicals and is 100% reusable.
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Biden gives 3-word response when asked when he'll debate Trump
President Biden gave a three-word response when he was asked about whether he would debate former President Trump ahead of the presidential election.
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Homeless woman was living inside Michigan rooftop store sign with computer and coffee maker
Contractors curious about an extension cord on the roof of a Michigan grocery store made a startling discovery: A 34-year-old woman was living inside the business sign, with enough space for a computer, printer and coffee maker, police said. “She was homeless,” Officer Brennon Warren of the Midland Police Department said Thursday. The woman, whose name was not released, told police she had a job elsewhere but had been living inside the Family Fare sign for roughly a year, Warren said.
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‘Young Sheldon’ delivers a long-awaited shock as the CBS show nears its finish
Anyone who watched “The Big Bang Theory” with any regularity knew what was coming as its prequel “Young Sheldon” comes to a close, but the knock at the door that ended the most recent episode still felt like a gut punch.
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Box owners at Mexico’s iconic Azteca Stadium refuse to release their seats for the 2026 World Cup
Roberto Ruano has a luxury box at Mexico City’s Azteca Stadium where he and his family can watch soccer games and other events in privacy and comfort. When the stadium is handed over to FIFA for the tournament co-hosted by Mexico, Canada and the United States, Ruano expects the world soccer body to respect a deal dating from the stadium’s construction six decades ago that gave box owners unlimited access to their seats for 99 years. “We’ve already paid for the right to be there when we purchas
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Here’s Barron Trump’s Consolation Prize for Dad Missing His Graduation
The youngest Trump child has been picked as a Florida delegate for the Republican National Convention.
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Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes says Andy Reid went off script in State Farm commercial
Patrick Mahomes praised Chiefs coach Andy Reid’s work in their State Farm commercial.
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Arizona State University dismisses scholar after video shows him verbally attacking a woman in a hijab
A video showing a confrontation between a man and a woman wearing a hijab during a pro-Israel rally at Arizona State University is further highlighting the roiling tensions on college campuses across the US over the Israel-Hamas war. Here are the latest developments:
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Hailey Bieber Is Pregnant! See Her Glamorous Maternity Shoot.
The model put a high-fashion spin on her pregnancy announcement.
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Parents of boy whose heart stopped for 19 hours were stunned when it started beating again
DENVER — The family of a 4-year-old boy whose heart had stopped beating hours earlier gathered at Children’s Hospital Colorado last month to say their final goodbyes to Cartier McDaniel.
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Hailey Bieber Is Pregnant! Model and Husband Justin Bieber Expecting First Baby Together
Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin, who first tied the knot in September 2018 after a two-month engagement, are expecting their first baby together
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