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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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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 disappointments 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
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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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Why Louisiana is pushing to classify abortion pills in the same category as opioids
Louisiana is moving closer to classifying the abortion pill regimen -- mifepristone and misoprostol -- as a "controlled dangerous substance," putting them in the same category as opioids and other addictive medications. A federal case currently before the U.S. Supreme Court also seeks to revoke Food and Drug Administration's approval of mifepristone, the first pill taken in a two-drug regimen for a medication abortion. The Supreme Court is expected to issue a decision in the case by the end of
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26 tornadoes in 4 states wreak havoc, kill multiple people in Iowa
For the fourth straight day, residents of the Midwest and the Great Plains were bracing for dangerous tornado weather, a day after at least 26 twisters tore through three states, killing multiple people in Iowa, officials said. As severe weather is forecast to move into the south and east and stretch from New York state to Texas on Wednesday, the town of Greenfield, Iowa, was left ripped to shreds with about half the town destroyed, officials said. A "devastating" tornado hit Greenfield, south
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House grinds to a standstill due to quarrel over remarks about Trump's legal woes
The House of Representatives came to standstill on Wednesday as lawmakers quibbled about criticism of Donald Trump and his legal woes. Legislative business was paused on the floor for an hour as Republicans demanded the words of Rep. Jim McGovern, the top Democrat on the House Rules Committee, be taken down from the Congressional Record. McGovern's statements were focused on the four criminal cases against Trump.
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2nd human case of bird flu confirmed in Michigan: Health officials
A second person in the United States has been infected with bird flu, health officials said Wednesday. The case was identified in a Michigan farmworker who had regular exposure to livestock-infected bird flu, or avian influenza, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) said. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said the Michigan dairy worker was being monitored because of their work exposure to infected cattle and reported symptoms to local health officials.
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Biden's military pier to deliver aid to Gaza off to slow start
With the crisis in Gaza worsening, a private humanitarian group staffed with former military and intelligence officials stumbled upon a surprising hurdle in its efforts to help the United States government rush supplies to Palestinian residents by boat: For several weeks, there was little to no aid ready to move. Fogbow, an independent outfit, said it had expected there would be large-scale donations of food, medicine and other supplies piling up at a port in Cyprus, where aid was supposed to b
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Vials of blood found in package addressed to Trump at RNC's DC headquarters: Sources
The U.S. Secret Service is investigating a package found at the Republican National Committee's Washington, D.C., headquarters Wednesday. The package was addressed to former President Donald Trump and allegedly contained vials of blood, sources familiar with the matter told ABC News. The U.S. Capitol Police said they temporarily locked down the location around 7:45 a.m. after they received a call about the package.
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Facing backlash, Trump walks back comments on restricting contraceptives
Facing backlash, former President Donald Trump has tried to walk back comments he made suggesting he's open to restricting contraceptives. During an interview with Pittsburgh TV station KDKA-TV, Trump was asked if he supports any restrictions on a person's right to contraceptives. "Well, we're looking at that and we're going to have a policy on that very shortly," Trump responded with.
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Trump falsely claims Biden, FBI had plan to assassinate him during Mar-a-Lago search
The FBI has issued a rare statement after former President Donald Trump and several GOP lawmakers spread false claims suggesting President Joe Biden authorized his assassination during the search of his Mar-a-Lago resort in 2022. In a fundraising email responding to right-wing media reports that offered a distorted reading of a newly-unsealed court filing in Trump's classified documents case, Trump falsely claimed Biden was "locked & loaded ready to take me out." In a separate post on his Trut
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Tennessee judge blocks effort to sell Elvis Presley's Graceland
Elvis Presley's home of Graceland will not be hitting the auction block on Thursday after all. During a hearing Wednesday in Memphis that lasted around eight minutes, Shelby County Chancellor JoeDae Jenkins adjourned the sale of Graceland, saying, "The notary has sworn that the notary did not notarize the signature of Lisa Marie Presley on the deed of trust, which brings in the question as to the authenticity of the signature and indeed the deed of trust as being a fraud." The Tennessee hearin
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How extreme heat will disproportionately affect disadvantaged communities
The health effects from extreme heat will soon take an even bigger toll on disadvantaged communities, according to a new report. As global temperatures continue to climb, a growing number of people living in disadvantaged communities will be impacted by health-threatening heatwaves, a report released Wednesday by the ICF Climate Center, an environmental research firm, found. As many as 54 million people in at-risk communities could be threatened by extreme heatwaves by 2050 under a high-emissi
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Pentagon: Russia likely launched counter space weapon into low Earth orbit last week
The United States has assessed that Russia launched what is likely a counter space weapon last week that's now in the same orbit as a U.S. government satellite, Pentagon spokesman Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder confirmed Tuesday. "What I'm tracking here is on May 16, as you highlighted, Russia launched a satellite into low Earth orbit that we that we assess is likely a counter space weapon presumably capable of attacking other satellites in low Earth orbit," Ryder said when questioned by ABC News about th
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Vince Fong to take Kevin McCarthy's seat in Congress, bolstering GOP majority
ABC News reports that Vince Fong is projected to win the special general election in California’s 20th House district for the rest of the unexpired term. Fong will fill the seat vacated by former Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), the former House speaker who was ousted from the position by a faction of his own party in Dec. 2023. Once Fong is sworn into Congress, Republicans will bolster their razor-thin majority in the House.
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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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US federal budget crosses grim milestone as interest payments overtake defense spending
Interest payments on the national debt are set to eclipse defense spending this year for the first time ever.
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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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Shohei Ohtani reportedly buys $7.85 million Los Angeles mansion from Adam Carolla
Ohtani will live about 20 minutes from Dodger Stadium.
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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 stock pops 4% 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-to-1 stock split.
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The Biden campaign is looking to hire a seasoned meme lord
This is not a joke: According to a job listing, President Joe Biden's reelection campaign needs someone to manage memes. The "Partner Manager, Content and Meme Pages" hire will "initiate and manage day-to-day operations in engaging the internet’s top content and meme pages." “I do think that we can and should infuse relevant, trendy and fun moments into how we are communicating, especially on digital platforms,” Annie Wu Henry, a creator and digital communications strategist, told TechCrunch i
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Celtics, Jayson Tatum have issues & why NBA playoffs have become survival of the healthiest | Good Word with Goodwill
Vincent Goodwill connects with Yahoo NBA writer Tom Haberstroh to recap a wild Game 1 between the Indiana Pacers and Boston Celtics. The two dissect why the Celtics should be concerned despite pulling out the win and discuss if winning an NBA title is now just about being the healthiest team in the end.
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Extreme weather is having a dire effects on animals. Here’s what’s being done to protect them.
As animals like howler monkeys fall dead from trees in Mexico due to high temperatures, conservationists explain their plan to protect wildlife during what is expected to be an unusually hot summer.
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'Maxton Hall' is Prime Video's biggest hit. Fans credit the chemistry between its stars.
Prime Video's slow-burn, enemies-to-lovers romance takes place in a heightened world of extreme privilege and family drama.
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Photos: Deadly tornadoes sweep through Iowa, leaving homes and businesses in Greenfield destroyed
Greenfield, Iowa, was hit with massive tornadoes on Tuesday — as well as other parts of the Midwest — continuing the streak of severe weather storms across the country.
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Race Across the World viewers in tears over Betty as James asks for hug
The brother and sister had an emotional chat about a life-changing health condition that moved viewers, too.
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Stock market today: Stocks close lower after Fed minutes, ahead of Nvidia earnings
Stocks face two big tests in Nvidia's pivotal earnings report and minutes from the Federal Reserve's last meeting.
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This No. 1 bestselling touch-up powder hides roots, grays and thin spots, and it's down to $18
'My hair still looks like it did the first day I left the salon ... and the color never transfers off,' says one fan.
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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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Need a comfy vacation dress? This flattering frock will take you from the pool to dinner — and it's on sale
'The empire waist falls perfectly to camouflage my pouchy belly,' writes one of 2,000+ five-star fans of the flowy find.
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Rishi Sunak calls snap general election for 4 July - the key moments
Labour leader Keir Starmer warns of more Tory 'chaos' as Sunak places economy and global threats at heart of his pitch
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What a justice's upside-down flag means for the Supreme Court
The revelation that a symbol of the “Stop the Steal” movement flew outside Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito's home has reignited debates about his ability to rule impartially on Jan. 6-related cases.
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The Plum Card from American Express review: Opt for cash back or float
The Plum Card is a unique business credit card that gives business owners up to 60 days to pay off their monthly balance — with no interest.
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Padres place 4-time All-Star Xander Bogaerts on injured list with fractured shoulder
Bogaerts' injury is worse than initially feared.
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I cover fashion for a living — these are the Memorial Day sales I'm shopping at Amazon, Walmart, Hoka and more
Save up to 70% on staples like flattering swimsuits, fan-favorite shorts, top-selling sneakers and a breezy cooling bra.
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How to register to vote in the 2024 general election
The prime minister has confirmed an election will be held on 4 July.
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Shoppers love these zero-gravity outdoor loungers — get a pair for just $90, their lowest price of the year
'The Cadillac of beach chairs': Fans say these top-sellers will change your chill-out game for good.
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We've seen this movie before with the defending champion Rangers. Will this sequel have a dark ending?
If a return to the postseason is in the cards, Texas will need to find its groove in the dog days of summer, rather than waiting until the postseason to play its best baseball.
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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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Israel releases film of women soldiers being taken by Hamas on Oct. 7
JERUSALEM (Reuters) -Israeli television aired previously withheld footage on Wednesday of five pyjama-clad female army conscripts being seized by Hamas gunmen during the Oct. 7 raid that triggered the Gaza war. The captives' families hoped the footage would increase pressure on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to agree a truce with Hamas and secure the hostages' release. "I have friends in Palestine," one of the conscripts, 19-year-old Naama Levy, pleads in English.
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‘Seinfeld’ Star Michael Richards Says ‘I’m Not Racist’ or ‘Looking for a Comeback,’ Nearly 18 Years After Racist Outburst: ‘I Have Nothing Against Black People’
“Seinfeld” fans got a shock last month when Michael Richards made a public appearance at the Hollywood premiere for Jerry Seinfeld’s Netflix movie “Unfrosted.” It was one of the rare times Richards has showed up on a major red carpet in nearly 18 years, as his career more or less ended in 2006 after he …
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