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May 2024
Grayson Murray, a 2-time PGA Tour winner, dies at 30
Murray pulled out of the Charles Schwab Challenge in Fort Worth a day before his death. No cause of death was given. He spoke openly about h...
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'Anora' wins Palme d'Or at the 77th Cannes Film Festival
Sean Baker's dramedy starring Mikey Madison won the annual film festival's top honor. http://dlvr.it/T7PN35
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During West Point commencement speech, Biden applauds U.S. military role abroad
President Biden delivered his first commencement speech as commander-in-chief to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. There, he did not ...
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A young couple from the U.S. were among 3 missionaries killed in Haiti violence
A U.S. missionary couple and a Haitian man who worked with them were shot and killed by gang members in Haiti's capital after they were ...
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Caleb Carr, author of 'The Alienist', dies at 68
The New York-based author's books explored the origins of violence. http://dlvr.it/T7MkCw
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Morgan Spurlock, documentary filmmaker of 'Super Size Me', dies at 53
In his inventive 2004 documentary about the fast food industry, Spurlock consumed only McDonald’s fast food for a month. He died Thursday fr...
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The top U.N. court has ordered Israel to stop its Rafah military operation
The International Court of Justice in The Hague has no power to enforce Friday's ruling, but it adds international pressure on Israel. ...
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Memorial Day weekend travel to be congested with severe weather on the way
AAA says this year’s total number of travelers is a 4% increase from 2023 and is coming close to matching 2005’s record of 44 million Memori...
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Meeting the Gangs that Control Haiti
After a long decline of the government in Haiti, gangs have seized complete control. A multi-national force is being sent to Haiti to restor...
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We asked, you answered: What are some weird things you have in common with a sibling?
The answers involved career choices, sleep habits, dog greetings — and bologna eating (although to be fully transparent, we must note that w...
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Palestinian chef Fadi Kattan offers a tour of Bethlehem in his new cookbook
Bethlehem: A Celebration of Palestinian Food is a love letter to Kattan's boyhood home — and the scents and flavors that made it a speci...
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At long last, lead poisoning of kids is emerging as a priority on the world scene
It's been neglected for years, say global health advocates. Now it's getting more attention. And USAID has added it to its agenda wi...
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Hershey's lawsuit argues the company uses 'deceptive' packaging in Reese's products
Four plaintiffs in Florida say Hershey falsely represented several Reese's Peanut Butter products by showing "explicit carved-out a...
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The MacArthur Foundation wants bold solutions to big problems — the prize is $100M
The MacArthur Foundation is looking for ideas that would solve one of the biggest global challenges. The winning proposal will receive $100 ...
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Spain, Norway and Ireland say they will recognize a Palestinian state
Israel recalls ambassadors, as Spain, Ireland and Norway announce they will formally recognize the Palestinian state this month. http://dl...
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A big survey asked Americans about their finances. Here are some trouble spots
A new report from the Fed shows little change in family finances over the last year, but rising prices remain a big worry. And parents of ch...
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Norway, Ireland and Spain say they will recognize a Palestinian state
Norway, Ireland and Spain recognized a Palestinian state on Wednesday in a historic move that drew immediate condemnation from Israel and ju...
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A tornado devastates an Iowa town and kills multiple people, authorities say
Multiple people died Tuesday and at least a dozen were injured when a powerful tornado tore through a small Iowa town, carving a bleak lands...
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New research on Antarctica's Thwaites Glacier could reshape sea-level rise predictions
At 80 miles across, Thwaites is the world's widest glacier. It has been nicknamed the "Doomsday Glacier" for the catastrophic ...
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What might have caused the helicopter crash that killed Iran's president
Bad weather may have been a cause of Sunday's crash that killed Ebrahim Raisi. But mechanical issues, possibly exacerbated by a lack of ...
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Mourners begin funerals for Iran's president and others killed in helicopter crash
Mourners in black began gathering Tuesday for days of funerals and processions for Iran's late president, foreign minister and others ki...
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Target is reducing prices on 5,000 common goods, including milk, butter and pet food
Target said it is trying to help customers save money as well as stay competitive in its markets. Price reductions have already been reflect...
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Scarlett Johansson says she is 'shocked, angered' over new ChatGPT voice
Johansson says she was approached multiple times by OpenAI to be the voice of ChatGPT, and that she declined. Then the company released a vo...
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Red Lobster files for bankruptcy after missteps including all-you-can-eat shrimp
The seafood chain is in hot water after a series of bad choices by a parade of executives. Almost 580 restaurants will stay open, after doze...
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Why you should think twice before posting that cute photo of your kid online
Oversharing can make children vulnerable to identity theft, harassment and predators. To protect their privacy, share a 'holiday card-or...
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Sperm whale families talk a lot. Researchers are trying to decode what they're saying
Scientists are testing the limits of artificial intelligence when it comes to language learning. One recent challenge? Learning ... whale! R...
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Taiwan's new president urges China to stop its military intimidation
Taiwan's new President Lai Ching-te in his inauguration speech has urged China to stop its military intimidation against the self-govern...
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U.S. troops and equipment will leave Niger by mid-September, the Pentagon says
Niger's decision to kick out American forces dealt a blow to U.S. military operations in the Sahel. U.S. troops and some gear already ha...
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Sean Combs apologizes for 'my actions in that video' that appeared to show an assault
Without addressing his then-girlfriend Cassie Ventura, who is seen in the video being kicked and dragged in 2016, the hip-hop mogul says, &q...
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The jawbone of washed-up whale in New Zealand was removed with chainsaw and stolen
The jawbone of a nearly 50-foot sperm whale that washed ashore in New Zealand's southernmost region has been removed. While the act is i...
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Usyk beats Fury to become first undisputed heavyweight boxing champion in 24 years
Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk became the world's first undisputed heavyweight boxing champion in 24 years by beating British fighter Ty...
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Seize the Grey wins the Preakness, ending Mystik Dan's Triple Crown bid
Seize the Grey ended Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan's Triple Crown bid by going wire to wire to win the Preakness, giving trainer D. W...
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A U.S. doctor in Gaza wants President Biden to know 'we are not safe'
Dr. Adam Hamawy is a former U.S. Army combat surgeon currently in Gaza. He said he's treating primarily civilians, rather than combatant...
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Member of Israeli war cabinet threatens to quit if Gaza plan doesn't change
Benny Gantz, a centrist member of Israel's three-member war cabinet, threatened to resign from the government if it doesn't adopt a ...
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Iowa superintendent and former Olympian bested in footrace by 5th grader
Ian Roberts has competed in some of the most high-profile races in the world. But his biggest competition to date was a determined 5th grade...
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Widespread power outages from deadly Houston storm raise new risk: hot weather
As the Houston area works to clean up and restore power to thousands after deadly storms, it will do so Saturday under a smog warning and as...
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Israel recovers the bodies of 3 hostages
The three were identified as Shani Louk, Amit Buskila and Yitzhak Gelernter. Israel's military said they had been killed by Hamas milita...
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Mercedes workers vote no to union. UAW says they were illegally intimidated
More than 5,000 Mercedes-Benz workers who build luxury SUVs in Alabama were eligible to vote on whether to join the UAW. Workers faced inten...
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Rafah is running out of food, even as the U.S. pier starts operating in Gaza
The first trucks of aid entered Gaza via a pier built by the U.S. But it's challenging to move aid around Gaza, and humanitarian groups ...
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Scottie Scheffler is arrested outside PGA Championship after interaction with police
Scheffler, who won the Masters last month, was arrested and charged after an interaction Friday morning with a police officer directing traf...
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At least 4 people are killed in Houston after a severe thunderstorm passed through
Across the city, power lines and trees are downed, traffic lights are out and glass is scattered across downtown. About 900,000 customers we...
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Arrests at the U.S. border fall in April, bucking usual spring increase
U.S. officials have largely attributed the decline to more enforcement in Mexico, including in yards where migrants are known to board freig...
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How Does Israel's Military Investigate Itself?
While Israel's government has strongly rejected the idea that the International Criminal Court could prosecute Israeli's accused of ...
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Supreme Court upholds funding structure for CFPB
The opinion was written by Justice Clarence Thomas, who reversed the decision of the 5th Circuit. Justices Neil Gorsuch and Samuel Alito dis...
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Groups that register voters are feeling besieged by new state laws
New Republican-backed laws in several states add large fines or criminal penalties for minor mistakes in voter registration work. As groups ...
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Latinas are succeeding, but feel pressured to playing traditional roles for women
Report from the Pew Research Center says Hispanic women in general continue to face pressure to play traditional roles, despite advances in ...
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A Visit to a "Marriage Market" in China
China, the country that once feared overpopulation, is now experiencing a falling birthrate. The government is encouraging its citizens to h...
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A bipartisan group of senators unveils a plan to tackle artificial intelligence
This comes after a yearlong listening tour by a bipartisan working group in the Senate. http://dlvr.it/T6xJdw
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His lawyer says Kevin Spacey strenuously denies sex charges
The actor was granted bail when he appeared in a London court to face five charges of offenses against three men. http://dlvr.it/T6x06D
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