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Recipient of first pig kidney transplant dies nearly 2 months later
The 62-year-old man who received the first-ever pig kidney transplant in the world has died, his family announced on Saturday. Richard Slayman underwent the four-hour procedure in March at Massachusetts General Hospital and was discharged from the hospital two weeks later on April 2. The hospital emphasized there was no indication Slayman's sudden passing was due to the transplant.
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3 Atlanta police officers shot during response to call
Three Atlanta police officers were shot while responding to a call Saturday evening, officials said. The unidentified officers were called to Desoto Avenue SW shortly after 5 p.m., about a call of a man with a gun, Atlanta PD Chief Darin Schierbaum told reporters. The officers encountered the suspect, who was allegedly armed with a handgun and knife, when shots rang out, Schierbaum said.
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Justice Department seeks 40-year sentence for Paul Pelosi attacker
Federal prosecutors are seeking a maximum sentence for the man who was convicted of breaking into former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's San Francisco home and attacking her husband Paul with a hammer in 2022. The Department of Justice filed a sentencing memorandum Friday in anticipation of next week's sentencing of David DePape, saying he should be held in prison for 40 years for his crimes. DePape was convicted in November for the Oct. 28, 2022, break-in and attack of Paul Pelosi.
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Eurovision contestant disqualified after police investigate 'incident' with production crew
The Dutch contestant in Europe's popular Eurovision Song Contest has been disqualified after an "incident" occurred with a female member of the production crew, the European Broadcast Union announced Saturday. Swedish police are investigating a complaint made by a female member of the production crew against the Dutch contestant, 26-year-old Joost Klein, according to the EBU. "While the legal process takes its course, it would not be appropriate for him to continue in the Contest," the EBU sai
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Pausing military aid seen as key tool in a president's foreign policy toolbox
Although congressional Republicans have been slamming President Joe Biden over his decision to withhold certain bomb shipments to Israel, such a move is not unprecedented, as they've claimed. Previous presidents, including Republican ones, have withheld aid to send a clear message to Israel and other allies, a foreign policy expert told ABC News. Sullivan, a retired U.S. Army colonel who was involved with U.S. arms transfers, noted that Presidents Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush both halted
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Scientists have figured out way to make algae-based plastic that completely decomposes
Scientists may have found the answer to manufacturing plastics products that actually break down without forming into microplastics, or tiny pieces of plastics that could linger for thousands of years. Researchers at the University of California, San Diego, and materials company Algenesis said they found a way to construct plastic with polyurethane, a “bio-based” polyurethane polymer that could compost and break down in the natural environment, compared to typical petroleum-based plastic polyme
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The worst isn't over as flooding is set to continue through the weekend in Brazil
Large parts of the southern state will see close to 4 inches of rain this weekend, according to INMET, the National Meteorology Institute. At least 113 people had died as of Friday morning, according to Rio Grande do Sul Gov. Eduardo Leite, while hundreds of neighborhoods have been devastated and destroyed in the weeklong flooding. There are also 146 people missing, 69,617 people in shelters and more than 330,000 people displaced by the flooding, Leite said.
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Barron Trump declines Florida GOP delegate position due to 'prior commitments'
Former President Donald Trump's youngest child, Barron Trump, is declining an opportunity to serve as Florida's GOP at-large delegate to the Republican National Convention due to "prior commitments," former first lady Melania Trump's office confirmed to ABC News. "While Barron is honored to have been chosen as a delegate by the Florida Republican Party, he regretfully declines to participate due to prior commitments," the Office of Melania Trump wrote in a statement to ABC News.
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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 congressman in his third ter
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Biden admin doesn't have 'complete information' to verify whether Israel used US arms to violate international law in Gaza
The Departments of State and Defense on Friday said they could not compile enough evidence to prove that Israel used American arms in violation of international humanitarian law, according to a new report ordered by President Joe Biden. The report was mandated by National Security Memorandum 20 to examine the use of U.S.-supplied arms in active conflict zones. "We do not have complete information to verify whether US defense articles covered under NSM-20 were specifically used in actions that
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Calls to poison centers for fentanyl exposure in kids increased nearly 54-fold since 2016
Calls to poison centers for illicit fentanyl exposures in kids under 6 years old increased from 10 cases in 2016 to 539 in 2023, according to a press release from America's Poison Centers. The figures come on the heels of a new study showing that over 321,000 children lost a parent due to drug overdose from 2011-2021. "It is imperative that the community provides resources to end the fentanyl epidemic and that people who use illicit drugs secure them from children by using opaque child-resista
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3 big takeaways from Day 15 of Trump's hush money trial
Before that, Friday started with the conclusion of the cross-examination of former White House aide Madeline Westerhout, who spoke glowingly of the former president and said she felt he was hurt by hush money revelations due to concerns for his family. Trump is on trial for allegedly falsifying business records to hide the reimbursement of a hush money payment his then-attorney Michael Cohen made to adult film actress Stormy Daniels in order to boost his electoral prospects in the 2016 presiden
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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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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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How rich homebuyers are avoiding high mortgage rates
Homebuyers with means are turning to an old strategy to get around a new crop of high mortgage rates: all-cash deals.
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I'm almost 50 but I look a decade younger — 12 drugstore anti-aging products that actually work
Spoiler alert: you don't need to spend a fortune for great anti-aging skincare.
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Ring announcer mistakingly names wrong winner of Cherneka Johnson-Nina Hughes bout in wild scene
Like Steve Harvey and the "Moonlight" debacle, Lt. Dan Hennessey made a brutal mistake on the mic on Sunday in Perth.
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Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan to compete in the Preakness after all, keeping Triple Crown in play
Mystik Dan won the Kentucky Derby by a nose last weekend in one of the closest finishes in the race's history.
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Why are social media users blocking celebrities and influencers on TikTok? A look at the #Blockout movement
Here's why some social media users are blocking stars from their feeds after the Met Gala.
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Biden's coming new tariffs on China reflect 'lessons learned'
A sweeping White House move on China tariffs that is expected to be unveiled early next week "reflects lessons learned," according to a former official who was involved in the process.
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Lululemon's $138 expandable tote is a near-identical dupe to this designer bag
Don't go on your next vacation without it.
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America's love affair with the SUV is killing the trusty sedan
The Chevy Malibu has gone the way of the dodo. The long-running Malibu nameplate has had two separate runs with Chevrolet, with its first stint dating back 50 years. GM sold 10 million Malibus during its time, but in recent days it's a rarity — a sedan.
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My family lost nearly 10 stone, here's how we did it
The wife lost 3.5 stone, the husband lost nearly four stone and the daughter shed two stone and cured her endometriosis. Here's how...
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What we’re listening to: Trail of Flowers, Hyperdrama, Science Fiction and more
In this installment of What We're Listening To, the Engadget team discusses some of the recent releases we've had on repeat, including new music from Sierra Ferrell, Justice, Utada Hikaru and Caroline Polachek.
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WNBA star A'ja Wilson announces signature shoe deal with Nike
Las Vegas Aces star A'ja Wilson and Nike announced a signature shoe for the two-time WNBA MVP.
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This magical beach blanket that repels sand and water is on sale for just $12 — that's over 60% off
Spread out and stay grit-free on this spacious, waterproof lounging base at the beach, park or wherever you do your summer frolicking.
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Savings interest rates today, May 11, 2024 (best account provides 5.25% APY)
If you’re searching for today’s best savings interest rates, we’ve narrowed down some of the top offers. Learn more about savings interest rates today.
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Amazon shoppers can't stop raving about this $17 tank top — 'I get tons of compliments every time I wear it!'
Not only is it on sale, but it comes in 40 dynamite colors and prints as well.
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'Extreme' geomagnetic storm may bless us with more aurora displays tonight and tomorrow
Tonight may offer another chance to catch the aurora if you have clear skies, according to the NOAA, and Sunday could bring yet more displays reaching as far as Alabama. The agency says the 'extreme' geomagnetic storm will continue through tomorrow.
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'Lumps and crepey skin are gone': Grab this anti-aging body lotion for just $10
The Gold Bond favorite has earned over 20,000 flawless reviews on Amazon.
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Lions' Terrion Arnold said he'd jam his mother into the dirt if they lined up against each other
Detroit Lions rookie cornerback Terrion Arnold gave a memorable quote about his mother and how important she has been in his development as a player.
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Northern lights dazzle Maine, California, New Hampshire and other states during rare solar storm: See the photos
The largest solar storm in nearly 20 years is hitting Earth this weekend.
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28 Years Later is coming to theaters next summer
Fans have been waiting a long, long time for another installment in the 28 Days Later franchise, and we now know when the next followup is coming out: June 20, 2025. 28 Years Later will be directed by Danny Boyle and written by Alex Garland.
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Chaotic brawl breaks out, punching allegations surface after NYCFC’s 3-2 win over Toronto FC
Toronto alleged on Saturday that NYCFC’s head coach cornered and punched one of their players at the last match between the two clubs.
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U.K. agency releases tools to test AI model safety
The U.K. Safety Institute, the U.K.'s recently established AI safety body, has released a toolset designed to "strengthen AI safety" by making it easier for industry, research organizations and academia to develop AI evaluations. Called Inspect, the toolset -- which is available under an open source license, specifically an MIT License -- aims to assess certain capabilities of AI models, including models' core knowledge and ability to reason, and generate a score based on the results. In a pre
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Why Apple’s ‘Crush’ ad is so misguided
This week Apple unveiled new iPad models at its Let Loose event, including a new 13-inch display for the iPad Air, as well as Tandem OLED and a new M4 chip for the iPad Pro. For Apple completionists, we compiled all of the new announcements in case you missed it. In the world of EVs, the embattled Fisker Ocean is facing yet another federal safety probe.
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Junkyard Gem: 2005 Honda Accord, Hello Kitty Edition
A heavily customized 2005 Honda Accord sedan with many Hello Kitty items, found in a Denver self-service wrecking yard.
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Bill Belichick will appear on every ESPN 'ManningCast' this season, says Peyton Manning
Bill Belichick will appear on every episode of ESPN's "ManningCast" this season, according to Peyton Manning, The legendary coach is expected to join the show during the first quarter.
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Melania Trump Confirms Her Son Barron Just Made a Total 180 Once Again With His Future
Mere days after Barron Trump was set to be the Republican RNC Delegate, and make his solo political appearance, he’s backed out. Right when people thought he was following in his father, former US President Donald Trump, his mother Melania Trump confirmed that Barron isn’t stepping into politics just yet. Melania confirmed to People on …
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'Let her go! Let her go!' Fontana officer shoots armed man who put his partner in a headlock
Body-camera footage released by the Fontana Police Department shows an officer being put in a headlock during a traffic stop in Yucaipa by a man whom authorities have identified as Alan Metka.
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Fact Check: Kate Middleton's Royal Comeback Supposedly Is 'Many Years' Away. Here's the Truth
Rumors about the Princess of Wales' health circulated social media after she announced her cancer diagnosis in March 2024.
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AnnaLynne McCord Jokes Her 'Clothes Evaporate' Around Boyfriend She 'Reconnected' with After Years Apart (Exclusive)
The '90210' alum is dating British rugby player Danny Cipriani, after the pair first met on the dating app Raya many years ago
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