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Pressure builds on Biden after Israeli strike kills dozens of civilians in Rafah
The Biden administration on Tuesday expressed sympathy after dozens of civilians were killed in an Israeli airstrike in Rafah over the weekend, but signaled it would wait for a full Israeli investigation to play out before taking any action.
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Congressional Republicans demand information on California's high-speed rail project
Congressional Republicans are demanding information from Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on what they call a "highly questionable" high-speed rail project in California, according to a letter first obtained by ABC News. The ambitious plan aims to build a lengthy high-speed rail corridor that would ultimately connect Sacramento, San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego and several cities in between. California voters first approved the initiative in a 2008 ballot measure.
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Trump trial live updates: Marathon closings pit Cohen against alleged Trump election 'conspiracy'
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. With closing arguments concluded, Judge Merchan dismissed
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7 injured, 2 missing after explosion rocks downtown Youngstown, Ohio
Seven people were injured, including one critically, and two people remain missing after an explosion rocked downtown Youngstown, Ohio, Tuesday, officials said. The explosion occurred near Central Square Tuesday afternoon, police said, urging people to avoid the area. It is unclear what caused the explosion, which impacted a building that contains a Chase bank and apartments, authorities said.
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Israel-Gaza live updates: Nikki Haley signs artillery shells: 'Finish them!'
As the Israel-Hamas war crosses the seven-month mark, negotiations are apparently stalled to secure the release of hostages taken by the terrorist organization, and Israeli forces continue to launch incursions in the southern Gazan town of Rafah ahead of a possible large-scale invasion. A video showing Israeli hostage Alexsander Trufanov, who was captured by Hamas on Oct. 7, was publicly released by the Hostage Families Forum on Tuesday. "The proof of life from Alexsander (Sasha) Trufanov is a
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DNC to virtually nominate Biden and Harris to bypass Ohio ballot issues
The Democratic National Committee will move to conduct virtual proceedings to certify President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party nominees before Ohio's Aug. 7 ballot certification deadline, and before their in-person convention beginning Aug. 19, the party confirmed to ABC News on Tuesday. This could take a significant moment away from Biden and the Democratic party as the official nomination at convention is historically met with fanfare and celebration, but B
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Texas remains in the eye of more severe weather following deadly holiday weekend tornado outbreak
The most active spring in the U.S. for severe weather in 13 years continued Tuesday with wind gusts of more than 70 mph and thunderstorms prompting new tornado warnings in Texas after twisters tore through the Great Plains and Midwest over the Memorial Day weekend, killing 22 people and and cutting miles-long paths of destruction. Dangerous weather whipped up again in central Texas early Tuesday, causing the National Weather Service to issue a shelter-in-place warning to residents of Fort Worth
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US aid pier to be moved from Gaza for repairs after damage from rough seas
The flow of humanitarian aid into Gaza over the U.S. Army's temporary Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore (JLOTS) system has been paused after rough seas Tuesday caused parts of the pier to detach requiring repairs that will take it out of operation for at least a week, the Pentagon said on Tuesday. "Due to high sea states in the North African weather system earlier today, a portion of the Trident pier separated from the pier that is currently anchored into the coast of Gaza," Sabrina Singh, the Pen
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Robert De Niro, former police officers slam Trump outside New York hush money trial
Harry Dunn and Michael Fanone -- to convey the threat they argued former President Donald Trump poses to the country. Speaking to reporters near the Manhattan courthouse where Trump's criminal hush money trial is taking place, De Niro said Trump "wants to sow total chaos." De Niro, a New Yorker, called Trump a "clown" whose presidency could be dangerous for Americans.
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Ohio Senate passes GOP-led Biden ballot access bill without Democrats' support
As Ohio lawmakers convened on Tuesday for a special session to address President Joe Biden's ability to appear on their general election ballot in November, the Democratic National Committee said it would move to conduct virtual party proceedings to certify Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party nominees -- a move that works around Ohio's ballot certification deadline. Ohio's Senate Republicans ultimately passed a bill that would both allow Biden to appear on their gener
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'General Hospital' actor Johnny Wactor shooting: Police urge public to help find 3 suspects
Los Angeles police are urging the public to come forward with any information about the three unknown suspects wanted in the killing of former "General Hospital" actor Johnny Wactor. The 37-year-old actor was shot around 3:25 a.m. Saturday, after he ended his shift at a downtown Los Angeles bar and walked to his car, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. Wactor's family and friends said the actor was with a female co-worker, and he immediately stepped in front of her to try to protec
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American sentenced to time served, fined $9,000 for bringing ammo to Turks and Caicos
A Virginia man was sentenced to time served and fined $9,000 for bringing ammunition to Turks and Caicos, avoiding a potential 12-year sentence under the islands' strict gun laws. Tyler Wenrich, from Richmond, traveled to Grand Turk on a cruise ship for a bachelor party in late April when ammunition was found in his possession while going through a security checkpoint, police said. The 911 operator and emergency medical technician has remained on the island since being arrested and pleaded gui
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Man charged with 'misleading' woman into taking abortion pill
A Massachusetts man has been charged with misleading a woman into taking medication to end her pregnancy under the guise that he was giving her iron and vitamin pills, according to officials. Robert Kawada, 43, and the woman were in a relationship when she became pregnant, according to Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan. Kawada then allegedly secretly gave her a commonly used abortion pill while intending to end her pregnancy, ultimately resulting in her miscarriage, according to a prelim
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Judge Cannon denies special counsel request to bar Trump from making statements about law enforcement
The federal judge overseeing former President Donald Trump's classified documents case denied the special counsel’s motion requesting that Trump be barred from making statements that could pose a significant risk to law enforcement. Trump's lawyers argued that the special counsel violated Local Rule 88.9, which says both parties must "meet and confer" before filing motions so the court and the parties' time is used efficiently. In a filing Monday, Trump's lawyers asked Cannon to strike the spe
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2 inmates on the run after escaping Louisiana jail, police say
Police in Louisiana said Monday they caught two of the four inmates who escaped from jail over the weekend, unbeknownst to the guards who were supposed to be watching them. Omarion Hookfin, 19; Avery Guidry, 19; Jamarcus Cyprian, 20, and Travon Johnson, 21, who were all incarcerated at the Tangipahoa Parish Jail, escaped through a weak portion of the jail's chain-linked fence on Saturday and Sunday, Chief Jimmy Travis of the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office told reporters during a news confer
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1 in 9 US children now have ADHD, with surge in diagnoses since 2016: CDC
Diagnoses of children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have surged in the United States over the last several years, according to a new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The study, which examined data from more than 45,000 parent responses to the 2022 National Survey of Children's Health (NSCH), found that in 2022, 7 million children between ages 3 and 17 had previously been diagnosed with ADHD, an increase of 1 million from 2016. This equates to ab
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Basketball legend Bill Walton dead at 71
Bill Walton, the legendary basketball player and sportscaster, died Monday at 71, according to the NBA. The two-time NBA champion -- first for the Portland Trail Blazers in 1977, and then for the Boston Celtics in 1986 -- died of cancer and was surrounded by family, the NBA said. Standing at 6 feet, 11 inches tall, topped off with a mop of red hair and an encyclopedic knowledge of ‘60s counterculture, few athletes have ever stood out as much as Walton -- and that was before he stepped on the b
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Memorial Day weather: Rain along the East Coast and scorching heat in the Gulf
At least 70 million Americans were under severe weather alerts, including flooding and tornado watches, on Memorial Day. Severe weather is expected to move into the East Coast's I-95 corridor, bringing with it damaging winds, hail and maybe even a few tornadoes. Sunday was the most active weather day so far this year, with at least 576 severe storm reports.
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Biden, in Memorial Day speech, says Americans must continue upholding democracy
In a speech at the amphitheater at Arlington National Cemetery, on a cloudy morning in Washington, Biden honored those who served in every major conflict since the Civil War. “Every generation, our fallen heroes have brought us closer,” he continued. The actions we take every day to ensure our democracy endures.
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Ahead of summations in Trump trial, here's a brief look at what every witness said on the stand
Over the last five weeks, the jury in Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial witnessed a marathon of testimony. Among the 22 witnesses who took the stand, jurors heard from Trump's former lawyer, an adult film actress, two of Trump's executive assistants, a tabloid executive, a top White House aide, and a flurry of custodial witnesses as prosecutors sought to show that Trump falsified business records to hide the reimbursement of a hush money payment his then-attorney Michael Cohen made to ad
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Caitlin Clark outplays Cameron Brink for career-high 30, but red-hot Sparks overwhelm Fever from long distance
Turnovers plagued Clark and the Fever again while the Sparks put on a clinic from beyond the 3-point arc.
3 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
Nvidia stock leaps to latest record — thanks to Elon Musk
The increase of AI investment has continued to boost optimism over Nvidia's growth as the chipmaker continues its record-setting stock rally.
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Thunder GM Sam Presti admits he ‘missed’ on Gordon Hayward trade: ‘That’s on me’
Gordon Hayward said his short time with the Thunder was “disappointing” and “frustrating” after the mid-season trade landed him in Oklahoma City.
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Apple's new M2 iPad Air tablets drop to record-low prices
The new M2 iPad Air is on sale already, and some models are available for record-low prices.
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Mortgage rates today, May 28, 2024: It could be a good time to buy
These are today's mortgage rates. Home inventory is up, and mortgage rates are down. This could be a good time to start house shopping. Lock in your rate today.
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Jon Bon Jovi confirms Millie Bobby Brown married his son at the weekend
The rock star has said the rumours are true that Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown is now his daughter-in-law.
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After sweeping Pacers, the Celtics are close to becoming the first preseason favorite to win the NBA Finals since 2018
The Celtics opened the season as co-favorites with the Milwaukee Bucks at +400.
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Cher loves these 'bootyfull' wide-leg pants from Amazon, and they're down to just $20
More than 28,000 shoppers agree with the legendary performer — and at over 30% off, the savings are un-'Believe'-able.
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BYD unveils new plug-in hybrid tech — with a claimed 1,200-mile range
BYD's latest plug-in hybrid technology, launched in sedan versions of its Qin L and Seal 06 models, is priced from 99,800 yuan ($13,775).
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UFC 302 main card: Why each fight matters, including Dustin Poirier's underdog tale vs. Islam Makhachev
Here’s a look at what the pay-per-view portion of UFC 302 has to offer this Saturday.
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Drew Barrymore says this cleanser is 'by far the best,' and it's only $12 on Amazon
More than 42,000 five-star fans agree: It's the easiest way to remove makeup, no harsh scrubbing required.
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'General Hospital' actor Johnny Wactor killed by car thieves 'without provocation,' police say. Here's where the investigation stands.
Johnny Wactor, former "General Hospital" star, was shot and killed in downtown L.A. Police are now asking for the public's help.
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Trump trial updates: Closing arguments concluded, jury in hush money case will begin deliberations on Wednesday
After more than 10 hours in court on Tuesday hearing closing arguments in former President Donald Trump’s trial on charges he falsified business records to conceal a hush money payment to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, jurors will begin their deliberations on a verdict on Wednesday.
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Sean Kingston accused of stealing $1M with his mom in fraud case, faces 10 charges in Florida: The latest
Arrest warrants shed light on Sean Kingston and his mother's alleged crime spree. The singer remains jailed in California.
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'The sports car of stand-up weeders': This lightweight gadget helps you groom your grass without bending down
It's the lawn-care equivalent of popping a pimple: Low effort and oh-so-satisfying.
3 min read - StyleYahoo Life Shopping
Amazon shoppers love this 'flattering and slimming' flowy top — and it's down to $23
Over 5,000 shoppers are fans: 'For someone with bigger arms, these sleeves are awesome,' says one.
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Apple's M3-powered MacBook Air laptops are up to $150 off right now
Apple's M3-powered MacBook Air laptops are up to $150 off right now. This brings the price of the 15-inch model down to $1,150, thanks to a discount and a clippable coupon.
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Kenworth SuperTruck 2 is a conceptual 10-wheeler of the future
Kenworth's SuperTruck 2, part of a project with the DoE, is a concept ten-wheeler with a diesel mild-hybrid engine and huge efficiency.
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Wayfair's Memorial Day sale ends today — save up to 70% on patio furniture, grills, mattresses and more
The holiday may be over, but the discounts continue! Find sheets for just $21, an Adirondack chair for under $100 and a 20-piece cookware set for $200 off.
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With 100 days until NFL opener, here are 100 things to get excited about this season
The NFL season will be here before we know it.
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Bill Maher clashes with Jewish actress saying antisemitism comes from the right: 'No, it doesn't'
TV host Bill Maher clashed with his podcast guest Sandra Bernhard after she said that the current rise in antisemitism is mostly coming from conservatives.
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I’m a flight attendant and many men make this mistake — here’s how to ‘shoot your shot’ at us sky sirens
One flight attendant is forewarning frisky frequent flyers against making this fatal mistake when attempting to woo a hot member of the cabin crew.
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Passenger dies after jumping off world’s largest cruise ship as it sets sail from Florida
The passenger was pronounced deceased sometime after he was found and bought back to the giant vessel
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Explained: Clarence Thomas’ split with conservatives to save 'Elizabeth Warren's baby'
Legal experts explain why Justice Clarence Thomas split from his conservative colleagues to save the controversial CFPB in latest Supreme Court decision.
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Molly Ringwald Says ‘You Can’t Be a Young Actress in Hollywood and Not Have Predators Around’: ‘I Was Taken Advantage of … It Can Be Harrowing’
Molly Ringwald appeared on Marc Maron’s “WTF” podcast (via People magazine) and revealed that she’s tried to convince her 20-year-old daughter not to become an actor because of how difficult it is for young women in Hollywood. Ringwald, an icon of 1980s teen movies thanks to roles in “The Breakfast Club,” “Pretty in Pink” and …
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Judge allows Trump co-defendant to continue to fight for 500,000 ballots from Fulton County to argue debunked fraud claims
A Fulton County judge will allow a co-defendant of Donald Trump in the Georgia election subversion case to continue his effort to access thousands of 2020 ballots to argue debunked voter fraud theories.
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Trump Ripped For Bragging About 'Very Beautiful' Relationship With Brutal Dictator
The former president's boast isn't sitting well with his critics.
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Grayson Murray body discovered in Palm Beach Gardens home when he died by suicide
Murray's body was discovered Saturday at approximately 11 a.m., inside a residence in Palm Beach Gardens, according to police, who continue to investigate the incident.
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