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Northern lights could be seen as far south as Alabama this weekend: NOAA
Americans across the country may get a chance to see the northern lights this weekend. A series of solar flares and "explosions" from the sun may lead to geomagnetic storms that "can also trigger spectacular displays of aurora on Earth" from Friday evening through the weekend, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Space Weather Prediction Center said on Thursday. Because the geomagnetic storms are severe, Americans in many of the northern states and some in the lower Mid
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Maryland primary to set up unexpectedly tight Senate race
Maryland's Democratic Senate primary is careening toward a bitter finish as voters decide who to nominate in an unexpectedly competitive race in the deep blue bastion. Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks and Rep. David Trone are the two main contenders in a primary that has sparked debates over everything from money in politics to electability to Democrats' commitment to diversity to Senate control. Trone, the wealthy founder of Total Wine & More and two-term congressman, has du
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Oakland airport name change moves forward amid legal challenge from San Francisco
Officials in Oakland, California, approved modifying the name of the city's airport to include "San Francisco," despite a federal trademark lawsuit from the city of San Francisco, while also filing their own lawsuit against the neighboring city over the name-change dispute. The Oakland Board of Port Commissioners unanimously voted Thursday to rename Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.
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2 skiers dead in Utah avalanche; 1 digs himself out: Police
Two skiers were killed and a third was hospitalized following an avalanche on Utah's Lone Peak Thursday, according to the Unified Police Department of Salt Lake City. The skiers were believed to have been buried by an avalanche in the backcountry, according to police. The deceased victims were described as two men, ages 32 and 23 years old, Sgt. Aymee Race told reporters.
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Steve Bannon's contempt of Congress conviction upheld by appeals court
A federal appeals court upheld the criminal conviction of ex-Donald Trump adviser Steve Bannon for defying a subpoena from the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Bannon was sentenced to four months in prison for contempt in October 2022, but U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols agreed to postpone the jail term while Bannon appealed the decision. "We conclude that none of the information sought in the trial subpoenas was relevant to the elements of the conte
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Trump trial live updates: Key Trump White House aide set to resume testimony
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 Trump White House aide Madeleine Westerhout is set
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Target will only sell Pride Month collection in some stores after backlash in 2023
Target has announced that it will only sell their Pride Month collection in select stores after suffering a backlash and boycott last year during the 2023 Pride season. Target says they are making other plans to celebrate Pride Month, including having a presence at local Pride events in Minneapolis -- where the organization is headquartered -- and around the country.
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116 kids left vulnerable to measles, polio after nurse falsified vaccine records
An upstate New York nurse has been accused of falsifying vaccine records for more than 100 children across the state. The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) issued a $55,000 penalty against Sandra Miceli, a licensed nurse practitioner and registered professional nurse at Surviving Naturally in Monroe County. Miceli is accused of falsifying immunization records for 116 school-aged children for nearly 550 different scheduled vaccinations.
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Mother of US airman calls for justice after he was killed by deputy in his own home
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Roger Fortson, 23, was in his home in Fort Walton Beach, Florida when he was shot by an Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office deputy on May 3. "He was trying to show me things that people that raised me were supposed to show me as a child,” Chantemekki Fortson, Roger Fortson’s mother, said during a press conference Thursday. The deputy in the fatal incident was responding to a call of a disturbance around 4:30 p.m., according to a released statement from the Oklahoosa C
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Kansas man pleads guilty to helping steal Jackie Robinson statue
A man accused of helping steal and damage the bronze statue of baseball legend Jackie Robinson in Wichita, Kansas, pleaded guilty to the charges against him on Thursday, according to Sedgwick County District Court. Alderete was among the suspects who authorities say cut off the statue at the ankles, leaving behind only Robinson's feet. Surveillance video captured at least three individuals entering Jackie Robinson Pavilion around midnight on Jan. 25, removing and departing with the statue, aut
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DOJ, civil rights groups sue to block controversial Iowa immigration bill
The Department of Justice and civil rights groups filed two separate lawsuits on Thursday aiming to block a controversial immigration law -- known as SF 2340 -- from going into effect in Iowa. The DOJ's lawsuit comes just one week after Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Brian Boynton penned a letter to Gov. Kim Reynolds, obtained by ABC News, urging her to strike down the law by May 7 or face legal action. The state lawmakers passed the law last month and Gov. Kim Reynolds signed it,
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How AAPI social media influencers are working to mobilize voters in 2024
As the largest growing group of eligible voters in the United States, the Asian American Pacific Islanders vote will be crucial in the upcoming election. In an effort to harness that vote, several organizations are launching campaigns with influencers who have large AAPI followings to mobilize voters ahead of November. Ameya Okamoto, a New York-based nail artist who specializes in bold, concept-driven sculpture nail art, is one of those influencers.
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4-year-old killed, 4 family members injured in targeted shooting in San Antonio, Texas: Sheriff
A 4-year-old girl was killed and four members of her family injured after two gunmen unloaded a barrage of bullets into a residence in Texas in a targeted shooting, authorities said Thursday. The shooting occurred Wednesday evening at a residence in San Antonio and was captured on neighbors' surveillance cameras, authorities said. A man and woman in their mid-20s and their three children were shot at the residence, according to Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar.
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6 big takeaways from Day 14 of Trump's hush money trial
Stormy Daniels on Thursday concluded nearly seven hours of dramatic testimony centered around her alleged 2006 sexual encounter with Donald Trump, oscillating between defiance and vulnerability under intense questioning from Donald Trump's defense counsel. In a fraught cross-examination, Daniels denied allegations that she ginned up a false narrative to enrich herself, telling jurors that her interaction with Trump and subsequent notoriety had a "negative" impact on her life. Trump has steadfa
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Woman gives unfiltered take on what husbands should do for Mother's Day
A mom of two recently shared what she thinks many fellow moms really want for Mother's Day, and her unfiltered take has quickly gone viral. Barbosa's video clip has already been viewed over 128,000 times and has garnered more than 10,000 likes and over 6,000 shares. The 30-year-old told "Good Morning America" her post was inspired by her own experience and stories from other mom friends who said their husbands didn't realize what they really wanted to do on the annual holiday.
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Homeland Security proposes change to asylum-seeking process
The Department of Homeland Security announced Thursday a proposed change to the process for those seeking asylum in the United States that would streamline security assessments. The new proposal would allow asylum officers to determine earlier in the process whether an asylum-seeker is a national security risk and therefore ineligible to stay in the United States, the agency said. The new rule aims to allow that determination to be made during the initial screening phase over a number of reaso
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Miss USA names new 2023 titleholder after former winner resigned title
The Miss USA pageant named the new 2023 titleholder as Savannah Gankiewicz, Miss Hawaii USA and the first runner-up in the 2023 Miss USA competition on Thursday, according to the pageant's Instagram page. The announcement comes after former Miss USA Noelia Voigt announced that she would resign the title on Monday, citing mental health. Miss USA also announced Gankiewicz will be officially crowned in her home state of Hawaii next week.
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Priyanka Chopra shares 'husband appreciation post' for Nick Jonas starting new film
Priyanka Chopra is proud of her husband, Nick Jonas. On Thursday, the actress shared a sweet message to Jonas on Instagram and praised his work ethic as he embarks on a new project. "So happy to be reunited as he starts filming Power Ballad," Chopra continued.
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Israeli contestant advances to final despite protests, controversy at Eurovision Song Contest
Thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters gathered in Sweden on Thursday to oppose the participation of an Israeli contestant in the semifinals of the massively popular Eurovision Song Contest. Protesters in Malmo, Sweden -- where the competition is being held after the country won the 2023 contest -- could be seen waving Palestinian flags and chanting "boycott Israel." Controversy has surrounded the song "Hurricane" by 20-year-old Eden Golan, Israel's contestant, with many demanding she be excl
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Mom of 3 to spend Mother's Day deployed with daughter
This Mother's Day will be a special one for Senior Master Sgt. Jennifer DeCou, who is currently deployed in Japan with her daughter, Senior Airman Jenaka DeCou. Although the 44-year-old mother of three has been in the U.S. Air Force for the past 26 years, it's the first time she is serving on deployment alongside her 21-year-old daughter, who followed her mom's footsteps into the military. The DeCous come from a military family, and Jennifer DeCou said her grandfathers, who served in the Army
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NBA playoffs: Luka Dončić, Mavericks fend off Thunder in Game 2 to tie series
P.J. Washington dropped a playoff career-high 29 points to help the Mavericks pull off a huge win in Game 2 on Thursday night.
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Stock market today: Stock rally stumbles as consumer sentiment slides to 6-month low
Investors are listening out for a parade of Fed speakers to test a growing confidence that a rate cut is on the way.
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Six quarterback situations to worry about & three that are on the precipice | Zero Blitz
Jason Fitz, Charles Robinson and Frank Schwab talk about which quarterback rooms concern them and which they find interesting heading into the 2024 NFL season.
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Trump trial updates: Fired White House aide Madeleine Westerhout wraps testimony as Michael Cohen expected to testify next week
This is Yahoo News’ succinct update on the criminal and civil cases against Trump. Here are the latest developments.
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Judge denies 2 Trump defense motions, U.N. General Assembly to support Palestinian membership and Cavs tie series with Celtics
Get caught up on this morning’s news: Two Trump motions denied at trial, a new ‘Planet of the Apes’ film and more in today’s edition of The Yodel newsletter
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The Michael Penix Jr. era begins in Atlanta: ‘I've got to produce’
The Michael Penix Jr. Era in Atlanta could culminate in a Super Bowl, or it could cost a whole lot of people their jobs. Either way, it began in earnest on Friday.
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Kansas man pleads guilty to stealing Jackie Robinson statue, faces more than 19 years in jail
Ricky Alderete will be sentenced on July 1.
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Trump trial updates: After Stormy Daniels wraps testimony, judge denies motions to declare mistrial and loosen Trump's gag order
When asked by lawyers for Donald Trump whether she had made up her story about a sexual affair with the former president, adult film actress Stormy Daniels had an emphatic, one-word answer: “No!”
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9 celebrities with multiple sclerosis who have opened up about the disease
Christina Applegate and Jamie-Lynn Sigler are two public figures spreading MS awareness by sharing their stories.
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New FLiRT COVID-19 subvariants emerge in Canada: Here’s what to know
Will the new subvariant cause another surge in COVID-19 cases? Here's what you should know.
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Why this Canadian family is leaving the country: 'No longer liveable'
The Salehs of Toronto say: "[Canada] is no longer liveable or a desirable place to be, at least not like it used to be."
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United Club Infinite Card review: A deluxe airline card with a pricey annual fee
For frequent travelers who prefer to fly United Airlines, the United Club Infinite Card may be a valuable addition to their wallets.
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With latest big move, Padres president A.J. Preller showing once again that he and San Diego won’t go down without swinging
Missing the postseason for the second year in a row could lead to questions about Preller’s future in San Diego.
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With Apple entering the fight, the AI chip wars have gone nuclear
The AI PC chip wars are going nuclear as Apple officially joins the fight with its M4 processor.
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Ever heard of a pore vacuum? Jennifer Aniston 'supports this trend,' and you can grab one for just $14
If oily skin has followed you into adulthood, here's an oddly satisfying way to clear out the gunk.
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Defense rankings for 2024 fantasy football
The Yahoo Fantasy football analysts reveal their first defense rankings for the 2024 NFL season.
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These flowy travel-ready pants look like a million bucks, but they're on sale for just $30: 'Soft and comfy'
Their flattering silhouette and forgiving waistband will have you wanting to wear them everywhere.
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'My feet never hurt': Podiatrists and nurses love these slip-on sneakers, and they're on sale for $46
Over 14,000 five-star reviewers agree: These stylish, supportive kicks are just what the doctor ordered.
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Breast cancer cases are rising amongst younger women, new research shows. These Canadians want you to hear their stories
A recently-published Canadian study shows breast cancer is rising amongst women in their 20s, 30s and 40s.
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Jacob Rees-Mogg claims UK government 'downplayed' risks of AstraZeneca COVID vaccine
The Tory MP suggested the government had minimized the risks to help with the rollout.
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Save your floors! These genius 'As Seen On TV' furniture leg protectors are down to about $1 a pop
'The chairs glide smoothly now': This affordable home hack has over 17,000 five-star fans.
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Opinion: The presidential election isn’t playing out how I thought it would
President Biden was poised to run a strong campaign against Donald Trump on returning the US to normalcy, Fareed Zakaria writes. Polling shows that has gone off the rails, as voters seem concerned about his age and approach to the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.
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Fatal Wyoming skiing collision that killed legendary outdoorsman ruled a 'homicide': coroner
The death of Jackson Hole ski instructor and outdoorsman Peter Wuerslin was ruled a "homicide," after another man collided with him on the slopes of a Wyoming resort.
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‘Young Sheldon’ delivers a long-awaited shock as the CBS show nears its finish
Anyone who watched “The Big Bang Theory” with any regularity knew what was coming as its prequel “Young Sheldon” comes to a close, but the knock at the door that ended the most recent episode still felt like a gut punch.
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Lara Trump Drops Bonkers Claim On How Father-In-Law Treats Election Results
The Republican National Committee co-chair's remarks ignored the former president's history of election denialism.
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Fact Check: Story Says Police Officer Let Mom Off the Hook Until Little Girl in Back Seat Blurted Out 2 Words. Here's the Truth
"Those words, delivered with a mixture of fear and urgency, instantly transformed the routine traffic stop into a potential crisis," an article said.
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Strapped down, blindfolded, held in diapers: Israeli whistleblowers detail abuse of Palestinians in shadowy detention center
At a military base that now doubles as a detention center in Israel’s Negev desert, an Israeli working at the facility snapped two photographs of a scene that he says continues to haunt him.
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Stormy Daniels trolls Trump after testifying in hush money trial
Adult film actor Stormy Daniels trolled former President Trump and his legal team after she finished testifying in the New York hush money trial this week. “Real men respond to testimony by being sworn in and taking the stand in court. Oh…wait. Nevermind,” Daniels said in a Thursday post on the social platform X. Daniels’s…
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Luka Doncic press conference awkwardly interrupted by sound of woman loudly moaning
It was hard not to get excited about Luka Doncic’s performance on Thursday night, but things perhaps got a little too excited during the Dallas Mavericks star's post-game press conference.
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Fox News calls Trump a ‘sex god,’ RFK Jr. has a brain worm and I want off this planet
Stormy Daniels’ testimony this week in Trump’s hush money and election fraud case forced our minds to conjure images of a bathrobe-clad Trump. Ugh.
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