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Biden withheld bomb shipment to Israel out of fear it could be used in Rafah: Source
The Biden administration opted to pause a shipment of some 3,500 bombs to Israel last week because of concerns the weapons could be used in Rafah where more than one million civilians are sheltering "with nowhere else to go," a senior administration official tells ABC News. Other weapon transfers from the U.S. to Israel -- including the sale of Joint Direct Attack Munition, or JDAM kits -- are being closely scrutinized as part of a larger review of U.S. military aid to Israel that began last Ap
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Earth experienced its warmest April on record as US prepares for brutal summer heat
Earth has just experienced its 11th straight warmest month on record -- a preview of the brutal temperatures forecast for the summer, according to scientists. Last month continued a relentless stretch of record-breaking global temperatures for the planet after it measured as the warmest April on record, according to a monthly climate report by Copernicus, Europe's climate change service, released on Tuesday. April 2024 saw an average surface air temperature of 15.03 degrees Celsius, or 59.05 d
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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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Timeline: Marjorie Taylor Greene has threatened to oust Speaker Mike Johnson for more than a month. But still no vote
For more than a month, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has dangled the possibility of forcing a vote to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson, and has been leading a public charge to try and make that a reality. "I think that all of my other Republican colleagues recognize this is a distraction from our mission," he said. The congresswoman sends a letter to her Republican colleagues explaining why she filed a motion to oust Johnson, calling his actions "a complete and total surrender."
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Judge delays Donald Trump's classified documents trial indefinitely
The judge overseeing former President Donald Trump's classified documents case has now indefinitely postponed the trial date pending resolution of outstanding pretrial litigation, including disagreements about how the classified information is used during trial. It comes as Judge Aileen Cannon has continued to delay various deadlines in the case, making it all but certain the case doesn't go to trial before Election Day. "The Court also determines that finalization of a trial date at this junc
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Trump trial live updates: 'None of it is made up,' Stormy Daniels says of her 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. Former President Trump, on his way out of court, slammed
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Marjorie Taylor Greene backs off threat to oust Johnson as speaker
Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene appeared on Tuesday to be backing off her threat to force a vote to oust Speaker Mike Johnson this week, though she signaled that she'll preserve her threat indefinitely -- keeping Johnson on a tight leash as he navigates a one-vote majority in the chamber. The development comes after Greene and Johnson met on Tuesday afternoon -- their second meeting in as many days. The meetings came after Greene said she would force a vote to remove Johnson from the le
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What Stormy Daniels said on the stand about her alleged encounter with Donald Trump
Stormy Daniels took the stand in former President Donald Trump's hush money trial on Tuesday, describing for jurors the night she allegedly had sex with him. The adult film star, who testified pursuant to a subpoena, said she first met Trump at the Lake Tahoe Golf Tournament in 2006, when she was 27. Trump has repeatedly denied the alleged affair ever occurred.
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Israel-Gaza live updates: Israeli hostage declared dead in Gaza
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 White House expects the Kerem Shalom crossing to reopen on Wednesday, but are working to move up that timeline to get vital humanitarian assistance into northern Gaza even sooner. “Israel has committed to reopening the Kerem Shalom,” W
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Where is Apple headed after latest product event? Experts weigh in.
Apple unveiled new models of its iPad at an event on Tuesday, promising revamped devices at affordable prices. "This is the biggest day for iPad since its introduction," CEO Tim Cook declared. The announcement exemplified the current strategy at Apple: Rely on new models of its signature items, rather than transition to the next big product, analysts told ABC News.
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5 people arrested after surge of suspected drug overdoses in Austin: Police
Five people have been arrested after dozens of people overdosed in Austin last week, leading to nine suspected deaths. The Austin Police Department said Marcellus Barron, 30; Denise Horton, 47; Gary Lewis, 50; Ronnie Mims, 45; and Kanady Rimjo, 32, were arrested and charged with possession or delivery of a controlled substance, according to local ABC News affiliate KVUE. Police said they located the suspects by investigating the source of the narcotics used in the recent overdoses, KVUE report
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4 children injured in Gaza amid Israel-Hamas war arrive in US for medical treatment
Four Palestinian children who were injured or fell ill amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war have arrived in the United States to receive medical treatment, according to an aid organization. The children, three boys and one girl between ages 3 and 11, were evacuated to Egypt and then flown to the U.S., arriving at John F. Kennedy International Airport on Sunday morning to receive life-saving medical care at hospitals in New York, Ohio, South Carolina and Texas. Nearly 15,000 children in Gaza have
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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 what it called an "unconstitutional" 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 -- which 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. "For the first time in hist
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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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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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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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Former House Speaker Paul Ryan says he’s not voting for Trump : 'Character is too important'
Ryan says he would be writing in a Republican candidate instead of voting for Donald Trump.
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Ranking the best situations for the rookie quarterbacks: Start with Michael Penix in Atlanta at No. 1
It’s key to note that we’re not saying the “best team” or “best roster.” Instead, we’re talking about the best confluence of factors that can outline a path for survival and then success.
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What's wrong with the Denver Nuggets? | Devine Intervention
Dan Devine and Adam Mares discuss the Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves after Monday night’s game 2.
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Please save 'Inside the NBA'
Appreciate 'Inside the NBA' while it's still here, because if this goes away, there may never be anything as good again.
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These 3 stocks are poised to benefit from the massive energy transition
The energy transition will benefit companies providing electrical needs for surging demand. Analysts point to these three stocks as a Buy.
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Why presenteeism is worse for businesses than calling in sick
Presenteeism and poor mental health do more harm to British business than taking the occasional sick day.
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Post-draft NFL fantasy power rankings: Offenses we love, like and want to stay away from
With free agency and the draft behind us, what 32 teams look like today will likely be what they look like Week 1 and beyond for the 2024 season. Matt Harmon and Scott Pianowski reveal the post-draft fantasy power rankings. The duo break down the rankings in six tiers: Elite offensive ecosystems, teams on the cusp of being complete mixed bag ecosystems, offensive ecosystems with something to prove, offenses that could go either way, and offenses that are best to stay away from in fantasy.
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Rivian reports mixed Q1 results but trims capex forecast and sees Q4 'gross profit'
Rivian reported mixed quarterly results for the first quarter, but will see further cost savings from shifting its upcoming R2 production to its Normal, Ill., plant and trimming its capital expenditure forecast.
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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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Jessica Biel bathed in 20 pounds of Epsom salt ahead of the Met Gala. Why?
Here's what Epsom salt baths do, and why there's some controversy surrounding them.
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NBA playoffs: Thunder roll past Mavericks in Game 1 as youth prevails again
Playoff inexperience hasn't been an issue for the Thunder in a 5-0 postseason start
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Trending tickers: Apple, Reddit, JD Wetherspoon, Toyota and ARM
The latest investor updates on stocks that are trending on Wednesday.
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J.Lo 'stole the show' at the Met Gala — and she used this 'Amazon's Choice' product to get ready
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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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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Mortgage rates today, May 8, 2024: Rates could dip soon
These are today's mortgage rates. Rates have been up for weeks, but recent economic data could cause them to fall. Lock in your rate today.
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Danny DeVito says Chris Pine was 'engulfed' in directorial debut 'Poolman': 'He's tenacious'
DeVito also confirmed to Yahoo Entertainment that he and "Twins" co-star Arnold Schwarzenegger are teaming up again for an upcoming project.
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Interior Design Masters winner Roisin Quinn shares secret heartache during show
Interior Design Masters winner Roisin Quinn revealed her dad was in hospital battling bowel cancer the whole time she was filming the show.
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Shoppers say this £33.99 utility-style jumpsuit 'looks so much more expensive'
Available in four colours and a wide range of sizes, this utility-style jumpsuit is the perfect spring staple to add to your wardrobe.
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2025 Toyota Camry Review: All-hybrid family sedan still a winner
The Toyota Camry was redesigned for 2025, and among the biggest changes is a standard (and greatly improved) hybrid powertrain.
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OpenAI is reportedly working on a search feature for ChatGPT
According to Bloomberg, the company is currently developing the capability, which can scour the web for answers to your queries and spit out results complete with citations to their sources.
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Astros vs. Yankees: Who's hot, who's not and what to watch in this matchup of AL heavyweights
The Astros have a chance over the next three days to salvage their season, while the Yankees can bury their rivals once and for all.
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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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Super-aged Japan now has 9 million vacant homes. And that’s a problem
The number of vacant houses in Japan has surged to a record high of nine million – more than enough for each person in New York City – as the east Asian country continues to struggle with its ever-declining population.
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Judge said he won’t tolerate Trump’s cursing and headshaking during Daniels’ testimony, transcript shows
The judge in Donald Trump’s hush money trial called the former president’s defense attorney to the bench and ordered him to speak to his client about his “contemptuous” behavior during adult film actress Stormy Daniels’ testimony Tuesday, according to the trial transcript.
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Stormy Relives Sex With Trump—and He Gets Desperate
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 had finally arrived, and she was ready to talk about her fateful fling with Trump in 2006 and the $130,000 in hush money she was paid.She did not shy a
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Judge Warns Trump Attorney About Audible ‘Cursing’ As Stormy Daniels Testifies
“You need to speak to him," Judge Juan Merchan told the former president's attorney. "I won’t tolerate that.”
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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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'Sketch artist did her dirty': Stormy Daniels' depiction in Trump trial captures attention
A court sketch of Stormy Daniels, an adult film star, is starting a conversation online following her testimony at Donald Trump's hush money trial.
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Jeff Ross Shares Take On Tom Brady Confrontation During Live Roast After Robert Kraft Massage Joke
Jeff Ross is giving his take on The Greatest Roast of All Time: Tom Brady and that particular moment when the former NFL star got out of his seat after a joke about Robert Kraft. As the “Roastmaster General” on the Netflix comedy special, Ross was tasked to roast Brady and took a shot at …
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CFL's Chad Kelly suspended at least 9 games after investigation into ex-coach's lawsuit
The CFL suspended Toronto Argonauts quarterback Chad Kelly for at least nine regular-season games Tuesday following its investigation into a lawsuit filed by a former strength and conditioning coach against both the player and club. Kelly is also suspended for Toronto’s two preseason games for violating its gender-based violence policy, the league announced. Kelly will be required to undergo confidential assessments by an independent expert and attend mandatory counselling sessions conducted b
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