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He fell ill on a cruise. Before he boarded the rescue boat, they handed him the bill
Vincent Wasney and his fiancée, Sarah Eberlein, had never visited the ocean. The couple chose a cruise destined for the Bahamas in part because it included a trip to CocoCay, a private island accessible to Royal Caribbean passengers that featured a water park, balloon rides, and an excursion swimming with pigs. It was on that day on CocoCay when Wasney, 31, started feeling off, he said.
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Trump campaign accuses Secret Service of 'critical flaw' in RNC convention planning
The Trump campaign on Thursday fired off a letter to U.S. Secret Service Director Kim Cheatle, demanding she fix a "critical flaw" in the security perimeter of this summer's Republican National Convention, claiming that attendees' safety is at risk as protesters plan to descend on the area. The convention, slated for July 15-18 in Milwaukee, includes a perimeter that encompasses a nearby park, Pere Marquette. As of now, pedestrians would have to walk through Pere Marquette, which is owned by t
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Justice Department seeks breakup of Live Nation-Ticketmaster through major antitrust suit
The Justice Department and dozens of state 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 lawsuit, filed by the DOJ and 30 state and district attorneys general in federal court in the Southern District of New York, accuses the company of creating a monopoly over the live entertainment market that has harmed music fa
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GOP lawmakers grill Northwestern, Rutgers and UCLA leaders on college protests, alleged antisemitism
Lawmakers on the GOP-led House Education Committee grilled more university leaders on Thursday, insisting they defend their handling of pro-Palestinian protests and respond to allegations of antisemitism on campus. As in previous hearings, there were heated exchanges between lawmakers and school officials over what Republicans, especially, are making an election-year issue. Leaders from Northwestern, Rutgers and UCLA were called as the committee's main witnesses, joining previous appearances b
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Why Louisiana is pushing to classify abortion pills as a controlled substance
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. The Senate, which is more than 70% Republican, approved the bill, 29-7, on Thursday. The Louisiana House approved the bill Tuesday.
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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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Why British PM Rishi Sunak called snap election for July 4, according to expert
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has called for a snap general election in the United Kingdom on July 4, despite having until January of next year to hold one. Sunak, the leader of the ruling Conservative Party, and leaders of other political parties have already started their election campaigns. On a rainy Wednesday, the 44-year-old delivered a surprise announcement outside the prime minister's official residence at 10 Downing Street in London.
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Officer in Scottie Scheffler arrest disciplined for no body-worn camera footage: 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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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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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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Some Americans live in a parallel economy where everything is terrible
Many Americans mistakenly think the economy is shrinking and the stock market is tanking. What gives?
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Antonio Brown files for bankruptcy despite a reported $80 million in NFL career earnings
Former NFL receiver Antonio Brown filed for bankruptcy in federal court as he reportedly owes nearly $3 million to creditors. Brown made a reported $80 million during his 12-year career.
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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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'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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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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The best Memorial Day 2024 outdoor deals: Save up to 75% on everything you need for your yard, pool, and more
Grab bestselling Fiskars pruning shears for just $14, and save $150 on a nifty pool robot that'll suck leaves and bugs out of the water.
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I'm a shopping editor, and here's what I'm grabbing from Lululemon's We Made Too Much section
Don't miss this rare chance to scoop up fantastic finds for up to 50% off.
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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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Amazon Memorial Day sale: The 40+ best deals that'll save you up to 80% on vacuums, tech and more
An Apple iPad for $80 off is calling our name, as is a 4-pound Shark stick vac marked down to $100, to name a few...
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Trump courtroom photographers describe what it’s like to cover hush money trial: ‘You are documenting history’
“He’ll smile, or wink, though he’s never winked at me yet,” a courtroom photographer says of Trump.
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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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Ryan Garcia threatens to quit boxing, 'swallow all steroids' after B samples reportedly return 2 positives
Garcia's earlier samples also tested positive for the banned PED Ostarine.
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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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Ina Garten uses this knife sharpener to keep her blades in tip-top shape — grab it for 30% off
Believe it or not, dull knives are actually more dangerous than sharp ones. Use this handy gadget to keep your cutlery a cut above.
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NBA reportedly closes investigation into Josh Giddey over alleged relationship with minor
Newport Beach police said in January Giddey wouldn't face criminal charges.
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Anthropologie is having a massive Memorial Day sale — save an extra 40% on sale items
Save an additional 40 per cent on wedding guest dresses, vacation apparel, summer sandals and more.
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X should bring back stars, not hide 'likes'
Elon Musk's X is preparing to make "likes" private on the social network, in a change that could potentially confuse users over the difference between something they've favorited and something they've bookmarked. According to new posts by company employees, the decision to hide likes is meant to incentivize engagement, by allowing people to favorite content that seems "edgy" and to protect their public image. The change comes across as somewhat unnecessary, given that X, the company formerly k
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Mortgage rates dip below 7% for the first time in over a month
Mortgage rates declined for the third consecutive week but have hovered around 7% for more than a month.
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Google plans to run a fiber optic cable from Kenya to Australia
Google said on Thursday it will build a fiber optic cable to connect Africa and Australia. Named Umoja (a Swahili word meaning “unity”), the project will start in Kenya and pass through several other African nations before crossing the Indian Ocean to the land down under.
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Devolver Digital is celebrating its 15th birthday with a livestream on June 7
Devolver Digital is celebrating its 15th birthday with a livestream on June 7. It’s part of Summer Game Fest and will include ‘updates and release dates for upcoming titles.’
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The best Memorial Day sales on road-trip essentials: Save on tire inflators, phone mounts and more
Get ready to roll with gear that'll keep you comfy and safe, starting at $8.
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'Survivor 46' winner Kenzie Petty on shocking jury vote and her life 'remaining the same' after $1 million win
Survivor 46 came to dramatic end with 29-year-old Kenzie Petty $1 million richer after being crowned the Sole Survivor, winning over Charlie Davis.
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'Buy now, pay later' customers get legal protections, Uvalde parents settle with the city and the Mavericks’ opening win
Get caught up on this morning’s news: New rules for “buy now, pay later,” a big marijuana study and more in today’s edition of The Yodel newsletter
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Nvidia CEO says Tesla 'far ahead' in self-driving tech as autonomous driving efforts boost chip demand
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang believes Tesla’s full self-driving is the most advanced system out right now. It also just so happens that Tesla’s FSD is powered by Nvidia chips.
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Memorial Day sales 2024: We found the best 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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Britney Spears Gets Cheeky in NSFW Beach Video: ‘Hello to My A–!’
The star previously gushed about her recent travels to Mexico.
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American Airlines claimed a child was at fault for being secretly recorded in a restroom. It has now changed its response
After American Airlines in a legal response blamed a 9-year-old girl for using an airplane bathroom that had a recording device allegedly placed there by a former employee, the airline now says it has requested that its law firm change its response.
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Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown files for bankruptcy after more than $80 million in career earnings
Antonio Brown spent the first nine seasons of his career with the Steelers and made four straight All-Pro teams between 2014-17.
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Buttigieg calls out Boebert over infrastructure post
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg called out Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) on Wednesday for taking credit for securing federal funding for a bridge in her district when, in fact, she voted against the bipartisan infrastructure bill that funded the project. “Great meeting with Glenwood Springs City Councilor and former Mayor Jonathan Godes,” Boebert posted on the social platform…
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