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Israel-Gaza live updates: Israeli troops, tanks enter Rafah in 'precise' operation
As the Israel-Hamas war crosses the seven-month mark, renewed negotiations are underway to secure the release of hostages taken by the terrorist organization, as Israeli forces continue to prepare for an apparent invasion of the southern Gazan town of Rafah. The Biden administration is delaying shipments of ammunition that were expected to be sent to Israel, according to three U.S. officials. The Biden administration has been trying to pressure Israel to hold off on a full-scale invasion of Ra
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Trump trial live updates: Stormy Daniels recounts alleged sexual encounter with Trump, says 'fear' motivated her to shop story
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. Stormy Daniels testified that she initially authorized he
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In bid to oust Speaker Johnson, Marjorie Taylor Greene reveals her demands
Ahead of her meeting with Speaker Mike Johnson on Tuesday, Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene shared her list of demands for the speaker amid her push to oust him from the House's top job. Greene's four requests -- which she said were "simple and easy for Mike Johnson to follow" in a post on X -- include a return to the "Hastert Rule," which means no legislation is brought to a vote without the support of the majority of the majority party; no more funding for Ukraine; defund the special co
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Security guard shot outside Drake's Toronto mansion: Police
A security guard working at Drake's mansion in Toronto was shot while outside the residence early Tuesday, police said. The male security guard was shot while standing outside the gate of the residence at approximately 2 a.m. Tuesday, according to Inspector Paul Krawczyk with the Toronto Police Service's Integrated Gun and Gang Task Force. The security guard was found suffering from an apparent gunshot wound and remains hospitalized in serious condition, Krawczyk said.
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TikTok sues federal government over potential US ban
TikTok and its Chinese parent company ByteDance filed a lawsuit against the federal government Tuesday over its potential ban of the social media platform in the United States. In the lawsuit, TikTok and ByteDance claim the law signed by President Joe Biden last month that would force the company to sell the platform to a non-Chinese company in nine to 12 months or face a ban in the U.S. violates users' First Amendment rights. Biden signed the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Contro
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What to know about Stormy Daniels and her connection to Trump's hush money case
Stormy Daniels, one of the prosecutor's star witnesses, is scheduled to take the stand Tuesday, sources told ABC News. The decision to call Daniels, who acted in adult films, as a witness allows the jury to hear from the woman at the center of former President Donald Trump's criminal trial. Prosecutors argue that Trump -- still reeling from the release of the infamous "Access Hollywood" tape in October 2016 -- orchestrated a last-minute $130,000 hush money payment through his then-lawyer Micha
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Boeing Starliner's first astronaut-crewed flight launch called off due to stuck valve
Boeing's first astronaut-crewed flight into space has been called off due to a stuck valve on the spacecraft’s rocket Monday, the United Launch Alliance announced. The Starliner Crew Flight Test, developed in collaboration with NASA's Commercial Crew Program, was set to launch from Space Launch Complex-41 atop an Atlas V rocket at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida at 10:34 p.m. ET before it was called off. "ULA Launch Director Tom Heter III has made the decision to the launch team
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Calling on undecided voters to explain their views on 2024 presidential election
As the 2024 presidential election approaches in November, ABC News wants to hear from undecided voters. Undecided voters can play a pivotal role in the upcoming election. With roughly six months until the election, presumptive Republican nominee and former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden are locked in a tight race for the presidency.
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Starbucks sales are slumping. Is it a bellwether for the economy?
Starbucks shares have plummeted more than 17% in value since the company revealed a sales slump in an earnings report last week. The coffee giant is viewed by many analysts as a bellwether for consumer spending, which accounts for nearly three-quarters of the nation’s economic activity. The company's latest struggles, in turn, raise a question: Is the engine of the U.S. economy faltering, or is something wrong at Starbucks?
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Gaza cease-fire talks at 'critical stage,' US says, after Hamas claims it accepted proposal
An unexpected announcement from Hamas claiming it had accepted the terms of a cease-fire deal temporarily raised hopes for an extended truce in Gaza and the release of scores of hostages still held in the enclave, but U.S. and Israeli officials say an agreement has not yet been reached -- leaving negotiations in a precarious position. "We are at a critical stage right now," White House spokesperson John Kirby told reporters on Monday. A spokesperson for Hamas' political arm first sparked confu
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Abducted 10-month-old girl has been found, officials say
A 10-month-old girl who was abducted in Clovis, New Mexico, was found Monday, according to the FBI Albuquerque Division. A suspect is also in custody, officials said. The infant, Eleia Maria Torres, was taken to a local hospital as a precautionary measure, the Clovis Police Department said in a press release.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene says she'll meet with Speaker Mike Johnson again Tuesday amid threat to oust him
House Speaker Mike Johnson and Republican Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Thomas Massie met privately on Monday, amid Greene's looming threat to try to oust him. Emerging from a nearly two-hour meeting inside the speaker's office, Greene said on camera they will have another meeting with Johnson on Tuesday afternoon.
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Handguns have no place in modern society, says author Dominic Erdozain
Author Dominic Erdozain was motivated to write his book, "One Nation Under Guns: How Gun Culture Distorts Our History and Threatens Our Democracy," because he felt that there was not enough awareness about gun violence. ABC News sat down with Erdozain as he analyzed guns and gun violence in America.
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4 big takeaways from Day 12 of Trump's hush money trial
After weeks of tabloid intrigue, sex scandals and celebrity gossip, Day 12 of Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial took a decidedly drier turn -- and while the testimony might not have been as riveting as days prior, it included perhaps the most consequential content to date. Two longtime employees at the Trump Organization testified Monday about their role in executing a string of payments to Michael Cohen in 2017, and jurors for the first time saw the allegedly falsified business records
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'Racist' actions from counterprotesters at University of Mississippi prompt investigation
The University of Mississippi has opened an investigation into one student's conduct at a May 2 counterprotest surrounding a pro-Palestinian demonstration after administrators were made aware of "offensive, hurtful, and unacceptable" actions "that conveyed hostility and racist overtones," according to school officials. In a letter to students on May 3, Chancellor Glenn F. Boyce said school officials are working to determine whether further investigations are warranted. "As a public institution
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US soldier detained in Russia on charges of criminal misconduct, Army says
A U.S. soldier was detained in Vladivostok, Russia, on Thursday on charges of criminal misconduct, according to the U.S. Army. "The Russian Federation notified the U.S. Department of State of the criminal detention in accordance with the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations," Army spokeswoman Cynthia O. Smith told ABC News. During his leave, the soldier left of his own volition and was not granted any kind of permission to travel to Russia, the two officials said.
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Tornado forecast: NOAA issues rare 'high risk' alert for intense, long-track tornadoes
Potentially intense and historic tornadoes are in the forecast for Oklahoma and other nearby states on Monday, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. NOAA's Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma, issued the highest severe weather risk alert possible, for multiple intense, long-track tornadoes Monday afternoon and evening. Nighttime tornadoes are very dangerous.
2 min read - PoliticsABC News
5 primaries to watch in Indiana
Within each party are factions that often have competing goals and tactics — and as has been evident in the House of Representatives this congress, the size of these factions matters almost as much as the actual partisan breakdown. Tuesday's primaries in Indiana are a great example. There are multiple House primary races where more than one Republican is vying to become the nominee in a safely red district, all but guaranteeing the primary winner a seat in Congress.
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Northern Gaza experiencing 'full-blown famine': UN official
Parts of Gaza are currently experiencing a "full-blown famine" and it could spread even further amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, a top United Nations official warned. World Food Programme (WFP) Executive Director Cindy McCain said during an interview on NBC's "Meet the Press" on Sunday that northern Gaza is in a dire situation. "Whenever you have conflicts like this, and emotions rage high, and things happen in a war, famine happens," McCain said.
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How campus protests of the past may inform pro-Palestinian student demonstrations
About 56 years ago, Columbia University's Hamilton Hall was overrun and occupied by student protesters calling for an end to what students called racist policies that displaced communities around the school's campus. It was one of several campus buildings occupied by protesters in dayslong demonstrations. Students setting up food pantries for protesters, hordes of students and faculty covering campus grounds or students flying flags out of Hamilton Hall windows in the 1960s are some of the fam
5 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Timberwolves coach Chris Finch calls Jamal Murray's heat-pack toss on court 'inexcusable and dangerous'
Murray made a bad night on the court worse during a moment of frustration on the bench.
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Met Gala after-parties bring together exes Kendall Jenner and Bad Bunny, Cardi B and Offset: See the photos
Stars— including Kendall Jenner and Bad Bunny, Emily Ratajkowski, Usher, Lauren Sánchez and Jeff Bezos and more — spread out all over NYC to revel in the festivities.
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Blockbuster May trade by Padres, MVP Ohtani has arrived, Willie Mays’ 93rd birthday & weekend recap
Jake Mintz & Jordan Shusterman discuss the Padres-Marlins trade that sent Luis Arraez to San Diego, as well as recap all the action from this weekend in baseball and send birthday wishes to hall-of-famer Willie Mays.
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Social Security just passed Medicare as the government's most pressing insolvency risk
An annual government report offered a glimmer of good news for Social Security and a jolt of good news for Medicare even as both programs continue to be on pace to run dry next decade.
5 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
The biggest risk to investing in 'Magnificent 7' stocks like Nvidia and Amazon, according to top CEOs
It's good practice for investors to think beyond the "Magnificent Seven" stocks, the CEOs of Apollo and Avenue Capital Group said.
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Who was the best, worst dressed at the 2024 Met Gala? Here's what Yahoo readers thought
The stars put their unique spin on "The Garden of Time" theme — but some of these looks went to the weeds.
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No charges filed against 18-year-old who racially harassed Utah women's basketball team in Idaho
Prosecutors said the comments made by Anthony Myers to the team as it was walking to dinner were "abhorrent" but protected by Idaho's speech laws.
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Sky rookie, No. 3 WNBA pick Kamilla Cardoso out at least 4-6 weeks with shoulder injury
Cardoso led South Carolina to a national championship, then became the third pick in last month's WNBA Draft by Chicago.
2 min read - StyleYahoo Sports
Angel Reese, Serena Williams stun at 2024 Met Gala, while Ben Simmons' clock briefcase inspired jokes
Ben Simmons brought a clock briefcase to the "Garden of Time" themed Met Gala, and people had jokes.
5 min read - PoliticsYahoo Finance
Former Trump economic adviser denies speculation of plan to erode Fed's independence
The former chair of the White House Council of Economic denies talks surrounding ousting Jerome Powell.
3 min read - TechnologyEngadget
Apple's thinner new iPad Pros feature an M4 chip and "tandem" OLED displays
Apple's new iPad Pro models are its most laptop-like tablets yet.
3 min read - BusinessEngadget
iPad Air M2 hands-on: A big-screen iPad that doesn't break the bank
Apple's iPad Air update isn't a wild change, but that's OK. It's the first time the company has sold a large-screen iPad for less than $1,000.
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2024 Eurovision Song Contest: How to watch live stream of the competition in Canada and how to vote
It's almost time for the Eurovision Song Contest! Here's everything you need to know about the international music competition.
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Daryl Morey vows 'a lot of change' around Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey: Who will 76ers target this offseason?
The window for Philadelphia is now, and it's up to Morey this offseason to maximize it.
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Stock market today: Stocks edge higher, Disney sinks after earnings
Results from Disney took center stage as the media giant posted the first profit for a key part of its streaming business.
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Jennifer Lopez, 54, used this ''Amazon's Choice' product to achieve her Met Gala glow
J.Lo "stole the show" at the 2024 Met Gala — and she used this "Amazon's Choice" makeup to get ready.
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Ashley Sonnenberg, fiancée of Edmonton Oilers' goalie Jack Campbell, prepares for wedding with Los Angeles bachelorette bash
The goalie and his Vancouver-born fiancée have been engaged since 2022.
2 min read - PoliticsYahoo Finance
New EV tax credit rules mean cars with Chinese materials won't qualify — but there's a catch
New rules from the Treasury Department will make it harder for vehicles to qualify for the federal EV tax credit, though the automakers were also granted a reprieve.
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Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert questionable for Game 2 vs. Nuggets due to 'personal reasons'
Rudy Gobert may not play due to the birth of his first child.
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ExxonMobil will 'still be producing oil and gas' in 2050: CEO
ExxonMobil will still be producing oil and gas in 2050, the energy company's CEO told Yahoo Finance, but fossil fuels will likely be a smaller part of the business.
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Israel seizes control of Rafah border crossing, Trump fined again for gag order violation and Pacers-Knicks refs admit wrong call
Get caught up on this morning’s news: Israel seizes control of Rafah crossing, Trump fined again and more in today’s edition of The Yodel newsletter
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This year's Met Gala theme is AI deepfakes
Whether you love or hate celebrity culture, the Met Gala is an event. In the photo, Katy Perry appears to be wearing a massive gown decorated with three-dimensional floral appliques. As the pearlescent gown drapes down to the ground, its long train fades into realistic-looking moss, which cascades across the beige and red Met Gala carpet.
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Texans: Tank Dell 'will make a full recovery' after being shot, but his status for Week 1 isn't clear
Details of Dell's injury remain unclear, and his status for the start of the 2024 season is uncertain.
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Met Gala 2024: Vote for the best and worst looks from the Met Gala red carpet
Some A-list guests bloomed while others withered when it came to "The Garden of Time" dress code.
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Oldest living Japanese American, 110, shares her longevity tips and the 1 food she eats every day
With 110 years of life behind her, Yoshiko Miwa isn’t going to wallow in the negative, and she doesn’t want you to either.
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Ex-DOJ Official Stunned By Trump Hand Gesture In Court: ‘Can’t Begin To Fathom’
Neal Katyal also summed up the latest defense by the former president's legal team in his hush money trial as "atrocious."
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Trump Plan to Limit Stormy Daniels’ Juicy Details Goes Sour
Lucas Jackson/ReutersA last-ditch effort by Donald Trump to halt jurors from hearing the more salacious details of his sexual affair with porn star Stormy Daniels blew up in his face on Tuesday, as the judge used the former president’s very same reasoning to arrive at the completely opposite conclusion.With Daniels set to testify later Tuesday, Trump had his lawyers start the morning by asking Justice Juan Merchan to block prosecutors from questioning the porn star too closely about their one-ni
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Stormy Daniels’ Testimony Drags Absent Melania Trump Into the Courtroom
Drew Angerer/GettyShe walked in wearing all black and a long flowing hooded sweater—her thick heeled boots clacking on her way into the courtroom—a porn star turned political lightning rod ready to deliver damning testimony that could electrify the prosecution of Donald Trump and toss his 2024 presidential campaign into a maelstrom.Stormy Daniels has finally arrived.“He was just up on the bed, like this,” she said, leaning back in her chair and raising her bare right leg above the wooden panels
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Restaurant manager attacked over lemonade in Livonia, suspect charged
"He dumped the drink on me first, and then he smashed it on the side of my head," the restaurant manager said. "Then he just punched me in the eye, and I fell to the ground."
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Worst Dressed at Met Gala 2024: Lauren Sanchez, Gigi Hadid and More on the Red Carpet
From Lauren Sanchez to Gigi Hadid and more.
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