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CDC preparing for 'possibility of increased risk to human health' from bird flu
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in an alert on Friday that it is preparing for the "possibility of increased risk to human health" from bird flu following an outbreak among dairy cows and two confirmed human cases. Federal and state public health officials said in late March they were investigating an illness among primarily older dairy cows in Kansas, New Mexico and Texas and causing symptoms including decreased lactation and low appetite. The first case was confirmed in a
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How RFK Jr., Libertarian Party could team up to help his ballot access -- if he reverses a previous refusal
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has previously ruled out joining the Libertarian Party -- but as he prepares to speak at the party's national convention on Friday, there's speculation that they could join forces in a move that could be a boon to Kennedy's ballot-access efforts. If the party's delegates vote for Kennedy, and if Kennedy reconsiders his recalcitrance to join with the party, it would mean he could possibly get on the ballot in enough states to theoretically
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Missouri state representative says daughter, son-in-law killed in Haiti: 'My heart is broken'
The daughter and son-in-law of Missouri state representative Ben Baker have been killed by a gang in Haiti, according to the lawmaker and officials in the country. Baker said his daughter, Natalie Lloyd, and son-in-law, Davy Lloyd, were missionaries in Haiti, where residents are facing unprecedented levels of gang violence.
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Bryan Hagerich, father arrested for bringing ammunition to Turks and Caicos, will return to US after paying fine
American Bryan Hagerich was spared a lengthy prison sentence under Turks and Caicos' strict gun laws and will return to the U.S. after paying a fine. The father of two was caught with ammunition in his baggage earlier this year. A judge sentenced Hagerich on Friday to a suspended 52-week sentence with a fine of $6,700.
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'Killer clown' victim's son reflects on 33-year fight for justice
For over 30 years, the "killer clown" has captivated investigators, Florida residents and true crime followers around the world. Marlene Warren, a mother of two, was shot and killed in front of her son by a clown who approached her door and gave her balloons and flowers. While the scary situation made headlines at the time, and remained a major unsolved mystery for a decade, Warren's son Joey Ahrens told "20/20" in an exclusive interview that it left a hole in his heart that has never been fil
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Memorial Day weekend weather: Tornadoes and record-high temperatures
It's been a very active week for severe weather, with almost 80 reported tornadoes since Sunday -- and more are in the forecast for Memorial Day weekend. On Thursday, there were 21 reported tornadoes in North Dakota, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Texas combined. Thursday also brought damaging winds that knocked down trees and power lines across Maine, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia.
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2 people shot after California high school graduation ceremony
Two adults -- a man and a woman -- have been shot following a high school graduation taking place in California, according to police. The incident occurred at approximately 7:45 p.m. at Skyline High School in Oakland, California, when two people, currently identified as an unnamed man and an unnamed woman, were shot on the north side of campus shortly after the graduation ceremony took place, according to a statement from the Oakland Police Department. Skyline High School was placed on lockdow
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Donald Trump responds to Nikki Haley saying she'll vote for him, suggests she'll be 'on our team'
Former President Donald Trump made his first public comments on former GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley finally breaking her silence and saying she would vote for him. "I appreciated what she said," Trump told Long Island’s News 12 after his rally on Thursday when asked about her comments. Trump then suggested there could be a place for Haley on his "team” and called her a "capable person."
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Rapper Sean Kingston arrested following raid at Florida mansion: Sheriff
Rapper Sean Kingston was arrested in California following a SWAT raid of his rented South Florida mansion, the Broward County Sheriff's Office said on Thursday. Kingston, 34, whose real name is Kisean Anderson, was arrested "without incident" in Fort Irwin, California, on numerous fraud and theft charges and will be booked into a San Bernadino jail, investigators said in a press release. Earlier on Thursday, Miami ABC News affiliate WPLG reported the rapper's mother, Janice Turner, was arreste
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Trump courts Black, Hispanic votes in South Bronx rally: New York is 'going red very, very quickly'
Former President Donald Trump pledged to turn New York red during a campaign rally in deep-blue South Bronx, New York, on Thursday evening as he worked to court the Hispanic and Black voters that make up a majority of the area's population. "I'm here tonight to declare that we are going to turn New York City around and we are going to turn it around very, very quickly," he said to the crowd not long after taking the stage. Several thousand Trump supporters turned up at Crotona Park in the Sout
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Kouri Richins, Utah mom accused of fatally poisoning husband with fentanyl, asserts innocence in audio message
Kouri Richins, the Utah mother accused of murdering her husband by mixing a lethal dose of fentanyl with his cocktail, is speaking out from jail and proclaiming her innocence in a new audio recording. The 34-year-old mother of three, who wrote and self-published a children's book on grieving following her husband's death, has remained behind bars in the Summit County jail since her arrest in May 2023. Eric Richins was found dead in the couple's bedroom on March 4, 2022.
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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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3 US service members treated for injuries related to pier off Gaza: CENTCOM
Three U.S. service members have been treated for injuries related to the U.S.-built pier off Gaza known as JLOTS, or the Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore capability, according to U.S. Central Command. Vice Adm. Brad Cooper, CENTCOM deputy commander, didn't provide specifics Thursday other than saying they were non-combat-related injuries and that two of the service members had returned to duty, while the third is receiving care at a local Israeli hospital. A defense official told ABC News the th
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Fulton County DA to appeal ruling that dismissed 6 counts in Trump's Georgia election case
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis on Thursday filed a notice of appeal on a March ruling that dismissed six of the counts in the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump and others. In March, Fulton County Judge Scott McAfee dismissed six of the counts, saying they lacked sufficient details. The notice of appeal, known as a cross appeal, comes after the appeals court already agreed to take up Trump and his co-defendants' appeal over their continued efforts to disqualif
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Senate Democrats are polling well. That could help Biden.
As Democrats wring their hands over their poor polling numbers in the presidential race, there is one spot of good news for them: U.S. Senate races. Democratic candidates have led in most recent polls of key Senate races like Arizona, Michigan, Nevada, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin* even as President Joe Biden trails former President Donald Trump in the very same polls. Stop me if you've heard this before, but Biden is unpopular; meanwhile, most Democratic candidates for Senate are popular incumb
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40,000-year-old mammoth bones discovered in wine cellar
While renovating his wine cellar, a man in Austria made a discovery far older than a vintage bottle of Merlot. Instead, he discovered a rare collection of mammoth bones, believed to date back approximately 40,000 years. Marking one of the most significant mammoth fossil finds in over a century in Austria, according to the Austrian Archeological Institute, researchers believe the prehistoric Stone Age bones belonged to at least three different mammoths.
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Democrats go on offense as the GOP opens the door to birth control restrictions
Former President Donald Trump opened the door to restricting access to contraceptives earlier this week, less than a week after Virginia's Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin vetoed two bills that would have established the right to contraception in the state. Now, Democrats are sounding the alarm over the fact that access to birth control methods are in question across the GOP ideological spectrum -- arguing that with Trump at its helm, the Republican Party is only further siphoning reproductive ri
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Congressional Democrats slam oil executives over gas prices
Congressional Democrats on Thursday accused oil companies of inflating the cost of gasoline and vowed to investigate them, pushing back on who's to blame for rising prices hurting President Joe Biden's reelection chances. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and other top Democrats were flanked by supporters in matching blue shirts holding signs that read, "Stop gouging us at the pump." Schumer criticized recent billion-dollar oil company mergers, such as one between ExxonMobil and Pioneer Nat
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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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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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Travis Kelce on Harrison Butker's controversial speech: 'When it comes down to his views ... those are his'
Kelce addressed Butker's comments on this week's episode of the "New Heights" podcast with his brother Jason.
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Charles Barkley calls TNT leaders 'clowns,' suggests his production company could take over 'Inside The NBA'
Charles Barkley wants to keep the crew together.
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Cannes 2024: From Demi Moore to Bella Hadid, who was the best and worst dressed star at Cannes?
Celebrities flocked to the South of France for the prestigious film festival wearing some head-turning fashions.
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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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2024 Shelby Super Snake starts at $160,000, offers four options
The 2024 Shelby Super Snake starts at $160,000. With just four options to choose, the most expensive build possible is $168,000 before going custom.
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Dr. Sanjay Gupta is optimizing his brain health. Here are his 5 tips for improving yours.
After undergoing high-tech testing, Gupta's neurologist recommended some simple lifestyle changes to keep his brain healthy and reduce Alzheimer's disease risk.
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Marvel’s X-Men movie reboot plot, cast, release date and more
Mutants are officially among the MCU but when will they get their own film? Here's everything we know so far about Marvel's X-Men movie.
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'Comfy, cool and doesn't wrinkle': This breezy summer top is on sale for $22 (that's nearly 70% off)
This classic linen-like shirt that has 6,000 five-star ratings is what you'll reach for all summer long.
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Logan Paul announces defamation lawsuit against Ryan Garcia, later claims boxer fabricated 'kids in Gaza' text
Ryan Garcia's month has gone off the rails.
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Former Train bassist Charlie Colin, 58, died after slipping in the shower. Here's why experts say bathrooms are uniquely hazardous places.
Why are bathrooms uniquely dangerous? Here's what experts say about the fall that led to Train musician Charlie Colin's death.
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Indy 500 pace cars: Wouldn't you really rather have a Viper?
Before Rick Mears won his fourth Indianapolis 500 in 1991, he already had his eye one sweet prize: The winner gets a pace car. But he got a disappointing surprise instead. Here's a look at pace cars through the ages.
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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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Report: Pistons to hire Trajan Langdon as president of basketball operations
The Detroit Pistons are working on a deal to make New Orleans Pelicans general manager Trajan Langdon the team's new president of basketball operations.
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The It List song of summer guide: The contenders for the 2024 season's most popular track
Crossover country singers, pop stars and beefing rappers are duking it out for the honor of being the summer's most memorable song.
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Nvidia's stock split isn't something for investors to ignore: Morning Brief
Nvidia announced a stock split on Wednesday that, on the surface, appears to mean nothing. But upon further inspection, it offers some important signals about where management thinks the AI boom is headed.
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I run hotter than Hades, but this neck fan kept me cool during a Disney heat wave — it's just $26 at Amazon
Over 32,000 five-star reviewers agree — this handy rechargeable cooling gadget is a hot weather must-have.
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This week in Bidenomics: 4 more years … of inflation?
Voters don't just blame Biden for current inflation. They think he'll cause future inflation, too.
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The White House keeps talking up Fed independence. It could be a 'message' to Wall Street.
The White House has made it clear in recent weeks that President Biden and his allies see the independence of the Federal Reserve as a 2024 campaign issue. The audience may not be swing voters.
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How the UFO horror Steven Spielberg never made eventually inspired ET
Steven Spielberg spent several years working on a scary sci-fi movie called Night Skies. It never happened, but it inspired several classic films.
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'The tummy control works': This flattering one-piece is just $25 right now
Strategically placed ruching means you get coverage where you need it.
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'I like them more than my Pyrex': These $3 airtight glass food storage containers are 45% off for Memorial Day
Oven-safe, leak-proof and freezer-friendly — over 9,000 fans swear by this durable borosilicate set.
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Pitch Deck Teardown: Terra One's $7.5M Seed deck
Fresh from its April fundraiser, where it raised $7.5 million to scale its battery storage system, Germany-based Terra One has shared its pitch deck with TechCrunch for a teardown. Terra One’s 13-slide deck is short, but it could, in theory, include everything a pitch deck needs. After Terra One opened with a bang on its problem, solution and product slides, I was ready to give it a standing ovation, confetti and ticker tape parades on standby.
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How long can you finance a new car?
When you're financing a new car, the payment plan is structured to last through a certain amount of time. Here's why that matters.
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'You shouldn't be disgusted when you take a shower': This No. 1 bestselling selling liner is down to $12
Backed by 178,000+ five-star ratings, it's made of eco-friendly material to keep your space fresh and mildew-free.
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American missionary couple killed by gang in Haiti, family says
A married couple from the US who were serving as missionaries in Haiti were killed there on Thursday, family members said.
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Travis Kelce reacts to teammate Harrison Butker’s controversial commencement speech
Travis Kelce is giving his take on Kansas City Chiefs teammate Harrison Butker’s controversial commencement speech earlier this month at Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas.
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Trump Has a New V.P. Contender—and He’s the Worst of Them All
Donald Trump’s shortlist for his potential running nightmare was already bad. It just turned into a nightmare.
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Killer whales keep ramming and sinking boats. Scientists now may know why, report says.
An international group of orca experts met to determine why orcas are ramming boats. The leading theory: They're bored and playful.
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Revelation of secret Obama-era program casts doubt on stated reason for Trump Mar-a-Lago raid
A newly released DOD memo obtained by America First Legal appears to indicate the government may have had original copies of classified documents seized at former President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home in Florida.
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Patrick Mahomes Reacts To Body-Shamers Mocking A Video Of Him Walking To Practice
The three-time Super Bowl champion responded to critics on social media who had negative things to say about his body.
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