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Mpox cases nearly double what they were at the same time last year
Mpox cases are on the rise in the U.S., increasing to almost double what they were at the same time last year, according to new CDC data. There is a national year-to-date estimate of 511 cases as of mid-March, compared to 287 cases during the same period last year. New York City has been dealing with over 100 cases so far this year, whereas last year, the city only had 30.
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House Republicans want Biden to testify at April impeachment hearing as White House slams probe
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer on Thursday officially invited President Joe Biden to testify before the panel as part of a Republican-led impeachment inquiry into allegations that Biden used his office to participate in and profit from his family's foreign business dealings -- which he has adamantly denied. The committee proposed April 16 for the hearing, according to a letter from Comer, who claimed in a statement that the "the White House has taken a position hostile to the Co
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What to know about the deadly Rockford, Illinois, stabbing spree
A 22-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a stabbing rampage Wednesday afternoon in Rockford, Illinois, that left four people dead in 20 minutes, including a U.S. postal worker and a teenage girl, and seven other victims injured, police said. Following his arrest in the frenzied attack, the suspect, Christian Soto, waived his Miranda rights to remain silent and told investigators he was high on marijuana he claimed was given to him by one of the slaying victims that he believed was
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US Coast Guard searching for Marine who went missing off Puerto Rico beach
A search is underway for a U.S. Marine who disappeared while swimming at a Puerto Rico beach during a high surf advisory, the U.S. Coast Guard said. Samuel Wanjiru, 26, "came into distress" after going into the water Wednesday afternoon in the beach area of La Pared in Luquillo, according to the U.S. Coast Guard, which is involved in the search efforts. The Massachusetts resident was visiting the island with his family, the Coast Guard said.
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Wild birth of critically endangered black rhino in Kenya dubbed a 'conservation success' by wildlife researchers
A baby eastern black rhino has been born in Kenya, an event wildlife researchers are dubbing as a conservation success for the critically endangered species. The calf, estimated to be 6 months old, was discovered in the Chyulu Hills in southern Kenya via a complex system of cameras and motion-sensor monitoring rangers in the region, Amy Baird, deputy director of Big Life Foundation USA, a conservation nonprofit, told ABC News. The birth is considered rare because there are only about eight ind
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Could Larry Hogan turn a blue Senate seat red in Maryland?
Usually, the answer would be no: The state is one of the bluest in the country, and a Republican hasn't won a Senate election there since 1980. Last month, former Gov. Larry Hogan announced a campaign for the seat held by retiring Democratic Sen. Ben Cardin, which has unexpectedly added Maryland to the list of potentially competitive Senate races in 2024. The popular former governor would need to win over a meaningful share of moderate Democrats or independents who typically back Democratic ca
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Trump's next big fundraiser is going to outraise Biden's Obama event, his allies claim
Former President Donald Trump and the Republican Party's joint fundraiser in Palm Beach, Florida, next week has raised at least $33 million, organizers say. The Financial Times first reported on the expected $33 million haul from Trump's fundraiser. "The response to our fundraising efforts has been overwhelming, and we’ve raised over $33 million so far," billionaire John Paulson, who is hosting the gathering next week, said in a statement to ABC News.
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Discussions begin in some states about how to select 'uncommitted' delegates
The uncommitted option has been promoted as a way to protest President Joe Biden's policies in the Israel-Hamas war. With more than 30 states and territories having voted this cycle so far, 25 uncommitted delegates will be sent to the Democratic National Convention in August, according to ABC News' estimates. There are currently 2,596 delegates allocated to Biden, according to ABC News' current count.
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Trump attends NYPD officer's wake as he highlights crime on the campaign trail
Former President Donald Trump on Thursday attended the wake of slain New York Police Department Officer Jonathan Diller, whom officials say was shot and killed while conducting a traffic stop earlier this week. "What happened is such a sad, sad event, such a horrible thing," Trump told reporters afterward. In brief remarks, he reiterated his condolences for Diller's death and used the wake to focus on a frequent campaign season message about crime and public safety.
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Melting polar ice is changing the Earth's rotation and affecting how we measure time: Study
The impact of climate change has been felt across the globe in rising temperatures and rising sea levels — but a new study suggests global warming has accelerated the Earth's rotation, affecting the way we measure time. The Earth's rotation governs the hours, minutes and seconds of the day across the world in Coordinated Universal Time, or UTC, which was made the international standard for time measurement in 1960, according to Britannica. Since 1972, UTC has been modified by adding "leap seco
3 min read - BusinessABC News
The stock market has skyrocketed to start 2024. Will it continue?
The stock market has surged out of the gate in 2024. The tech-heavy Nasdaq has followed close behind with 9% growth over that period, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average has jumped more than 5%. Markets have benefited from a flurry of good news: stronger-than-expected economic growth, breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, cooling inflation and anticipated interest rate cuts at the Federal Reserve, experts told ABC News.
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55% of Americans now oppose Israel's military action in Gaza, polling shows
A narrow majority of Americans -- 55% -- now disapprove of the military action Israel has taken in Gaza, according to a new Gallup poll, while only 36% of Americans approve of Israel's military action. The support for Israel's military action has declined compared to late last year. In November 2023, one month after the start of the war, approval of the military action was at 50%, while 45% disapproved of Israel's military action, according to the Gallup poll.
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US hasn't ruled out consequences for Israel over looming Rafah operation: What would that look like?
The "special relationship" between the United States and Israel is under pressure amid a looming Israeli ground offensive in Rafah, a city in southern Gaza where it's believed there are about 1.4 million Palestinians taking refuge. President Joe Biden has called invading Rafah a "red line." Secretary of State Antony Blinken, in a trip to the Middle East last week, said a major military operation there would be a "mistake" that would result in more civilian deaths and worsen an already dire hum
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MyPillow facing eviction from warehouse, but election denier Mike Lindell says company is in 'great shape'
Election denier Mike Lindell's company MyPillow is facing a court-ordered eviction from a warehouse in Minnesota amid his ongoing legal battles related to his claims about the 2020 election and voting machines, Lindell confirmed to ABC News.
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ICE singles out 'sanctuary cities' after Laken Riley's killing as they announce separate migrant arrests
Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested 216 noncitizens who faced criminal charges and convictions as part of the agency's latest nationwide operation, officials said on Thursday as they also singled out what are known as "sanctuary cities" in the wake of a Georgia college student's killing. Over a period of 12 days earlier this month, agents across the country moved in on the at-large immigration offenders, ICE officials said at a news conference. The operation was part of the ICE missio
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More than half of water from Colorado River used for agriculture industry, report finds
Researchers have quantified just how much water the agriculture industry in the Western U.S. is taking from the Colorado River, one of the most important river systems in the region. More than half of the Colorado River's total annual water flow is being used to irrigate agricultural land, according to a paper published Thursday in Communications Earth & Environment. Waters from the Colorado River have not reached its delta in the Gulf of California for more than 50 years because nearly every
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'This is the beginning, not the end': Republicans brace for continued abortion rights fallout
Republicans accomplished a longtime goal in 2022 when the Supreme Court overruled Roe v. Wade, scrapping constitutional protections for abortion. Democrats have made defending reproductive rights a rallying cry, seizing on it to defy expectations in the 2022 midterms and hoping it offers a life raft this year to a President Joe Biden, whose approval rating hit a new low in January, and down-ballot candidates running in his wake.
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Trump endorses line of Bibles -- after selling shoes, NFTs and more
Ahead of Good Friday and Easter Sunday, former President Donald Trump is promoting the "God Bless the USA Bible," his latest venture in the long list of branded merchandise that the real estate mogul and former reality TV star has profited from throughout his political career -- and before. "Inspired by" country musician Lee Greenwood's song "God Bless the USA," the Bible is being sold for $59.99 and is described on its website as "the only Bible endorsed by President Trump." In addition to th
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Powerball jackpot jumps to $935 million after no tickets match Wednesday's winning numbers
If you missed out on this week's $1.13 billion Mega Millions jackpot, you still have a chance to become fabulously wealthy on Saturday night. No ticket had Wednesday's winning numbers: 37, 46, 57, 60, 66 and bonus number 8. The Powerball jackpot was last hit on Jan. 1.
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4 dead, 1 in critical condition after Illinois stabbing spree; suspect in custody, officials say
An adult male allegedly stabbed multiple victims in the Rockford, Illinois area on Wednesday, leaving four people dead, one in critical condition and four others in stable condition, authorities said in a press conference Wednesday. A postal worker is among the four individuals who died, Rockford Police confirmed. Rockford police said the suspect, who is 22, was taken into custody at 1:35 p.m. There is no known motive at this time.
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Megan Rapinoe issues scathing statement after young USWNT player likes post mocking her career-ending injury
Korbin Albert apologized hours later.
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76ers' Kelly Oubre Jr. confronts officials after missed call on final play in loss to Clippers
"You're a b*tch. You’re a b*tch. You’re a b*tch," Oubre told each official after the defeat.
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Andy Reid brings Lombardi Trophy for Royals 1st pitch, throws a strike to George Brett
The Chiefs' coach had a pretty good toss to start the Royals' season.
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MLB Opening Day 2024: Juan Soto sparks Yankees from 4-0 hole, secures win over Astros with 9th-inning defensive heroics
What a Yankees debut for Juan Soto.
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March Madness: Just 4 wins from a perfect season, Dawn Staley and South Carolina aren't getting complacent
The Gamecocks are looking dominant, but coach Dawn Staley wasn't exactly oozing with confidence after the SEC tournament.
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The 5 most surprising NFL win totals for the season include Jim Harbaugh's Chargers
There were some curious season win totals among NFL teams.
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Bold fantasy baseball predictions for the 2024 MLB season
The Yahoo Fantasy baseball and MLB crews come together to reveal their hottest takes with the 2024 season kicking off.
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MLB Opening Day 2024: Giants’ Barry Bonds curse continues with 18th different LF starter
Michael Conforto kept the streak going.
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NFL Draft is poker season, and Michigan’s J.J. McCarthy might simply be its latest QB bluff
McCarthy's draft stock is soaring the past couple weeks, with betting odds following suit and his former coach heaping praise. Do NFL evaluators and front office members think it's real, or the latest in a long line of smokescreens?
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J.J. McCarthy second overall? + QB class red flags, Dak Prescott on the open market | Inside Coverage
Jason Fitz is joined by Senior NFL Reporters Charles Robinson and Jori Epstein to go behind the scenes on the latest rumors and news around the NFL. The trio start with takeaways from the NFL owner's meetings as Jori was on the ground in Orlando. The hosts discuss the fallout of the new kickoff rule (are rosters going to change because of it?), the two Christmas Day games and what the heck Jerry Jones was doodling in his notebook. Next, it's time to pull out the crystal ball as the hosts attemp
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GM will be executing on its EV ambitions in 2024, says CEO Mary Barra
General Motors chair and CEO Mary Barra tells Yahoo Finance this is the year of executing on big goals.
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SBF's prison sentence marks the end of the crypto grift era — so what's next?
On Thursday, a federal judge sentenced former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried to 25 years in prison after he was found guilty on seven charges of wire fraud and money-laundering. The scam he pulled was fairly simple: He and his partners created an exchange, FTX, that took customer deposits to invest in and trade cryptocurrencies. According to the government's case, which it won, Alameda used that money for various things it shouldn't have, like investing in other crypto startups, buying some very ni
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Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Victor Scott II leads priority early pickups
Fantasy baseball analyst Andy Behrens knows what it's like to leave a draft with some regret, so he offers up some early waiver wire pickups before Opening Day.
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The top 50 people who will impact the 2024 MLB season: Nos. 25-1
From the Las Vegas mayor to a certain designated hitter, these are the individuals who will determine how the 2024 season plays out.
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2024 NFL Draft: How every team should tackle the QB position
The quarterback position is always a hallmark of the NFL Draft, and 2024 is no different. Fantasy analyst Matt Harmon runs down what every team should do.
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LeBron James announces high school teammate Dru Joyce as Duquesne’s next head coach
Dru Joyce will take over for Keith Dambrot, who retired after leading the Dukes to their first NCAA tournament win in more than 50 years this spring.
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Jets owner Woody Johnson rips NFL Nework's report about 'heated argument' with HC Robert Saleh
The NFL owner has some issues with the NFL-owned media outlet.
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An OLED iPad Pro and the first big-screen iPad Air will reportedly arrive in May
Apple will finally launch new iPads in early May, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. Expected are a new iPad Pro with an OLED display and a faster iPad Air, including a 12.9-inch model for the first time in that lineup.
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Sam Bankman-Fried gets 25 years in prison for fraud and money laundering at FTX, ordered to pay $11B in forfeiture
Sam Bankman-Fried, the co-founder and former CEO of crypto exchange FTX and trading firm Alameda Research, was sentenced to 25 years in prison by Southern District of New York (SDNY) Judge Lewis Kaplan, about five months after he was found guilty on all seven counts related to fraud and money laundering during his trial. Before sentencing, Bankman-Fried acknowledged in court that he made a "series of bad decisions," but argued they were not "selfish" ones. Bankman-Fried was also ordered during
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How Tommy Lloyd won the support of former Arizona legends who criticized his hire
Richard Jefferson once called the coaching search that led to Lloyd's hire "a debacle." Gilbert Arenas once said Lloyd didn't have the credentials to coach Arizona. Now Lloyd has the approval of the best-known former Wildcats.
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Wander Franco removed from Rays' roster, placed on administrative leave through June 1 as investigation continues
Franco has been away from the Rays since mid-August after allegations surfaced of an inappropriate relationship with a minor.
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Zion Williamson and the Pelicans are finally having fun: 'We play for each other'
After the team embarrassed itself earlier in the season, the Pelicans have found an identity and worked their way into the championship conversation.
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MLB Opening Day 2024: Picks for division winners, World Series champion, Cy Young, MVP, Shohei Ohtani and more
With 26 of 30 teams in action Thursday, our experts make their predictions for the season.
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Reds star Elly De La Cruz addresses reporters entirely in English for 1st time: 'It's so important to me'
De La Cruz said he learned English from conversations with his teammates and joked that he no longer needs his interpreter.
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LeBron James focusing on health over playoff seeding: 'I got to be smart with it'
The Lakers are currently in a Western Conference play-in spot with nine games to play.
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Study: These are the top 20 cars to buy new instead of used
iSeeCars' latest study found that several used models depreciate so slowly that it's a better idea to buy them new.
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Chris DiMarco and the mirage of LIV Golf riches in golf
Golf is now a sport where players can earn generational wealth in a short time ... but is it sustainable?
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MLB Opening Day 2024: Shohei Ohtani debuts at Dodger Stadium with double and baserunning error in win
The Dodgers beat the Cardinals 7-1 with homers from Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman and a strong start by Tyler Glasnow.
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Lynda Carter says 'Wonder Woman 3' won't happen 'unless there's enough pressure from fans': 'I don't understand that'
Carter talks to Yahoo Entertainment about “Wonder Woman 3” falling apart, the sisterhood she formed with Patty Jenkins and Gal Gadot, and her TV version of “Wonder Woman” turning 50 next year.
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Giada De Laurentiis 'can't live without' this sturdy $13 silicone spatula, and as a pro baker, I approve
This essential is strong enough to tackle thick doughs yet flexible enough to get into the corners of your mixing bowl.
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