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Virginia prosecutors refuse to enforce new gun ban
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Virginia prosecutors refuse to enforce new gun ban

Prosecutors in four Virginia counties have announced they will not enforce a new ban on assault weapons. They argue…

5/26/2026 · 3 min read · 42 views
Ferrari shares tumble after automaker unveils first electric car
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Ferrari shares tumble after automaker unveils first electric car

Ferrari's shares dropped significantly after the unveiling of its first electric vehicle, the Luce, in Rome. The…

5/26/2026 · 4 min read · 57 views
Federal court blocks Alabama Republicans' congressional map
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Federal court blocks Alabama Republicans' congressional map

A federal court has blocked Alabama Republicans' proposed congressional map, citing unconstitutional discrimination…

5/26/2026 · 2 min read · 30 views
Woman dies in South Carolina after struck by restaurant's wind-blown umbrella
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Woman dies in South Carolina after struck by restaurant's wind-blown umbrella

A woman in South Carolina died after being struck by a wind-blown restaurant umbrella. The incident occurred while she…

5/26/2026 · 1 min read · 34 views
Russell Crowe pushes back after video of Paris fan confrontation goes viral
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Russell Crowe pushes back after video of Paris fan confrontation goes viral

Russell Crowe has responded to a viral video showing a confrontation with fans in Paris. The actor laid out ground…

5/26/2026 · 1 min read · 43 views
Pride for veterans, America's 250th felt from crowd during D.C. Memorial Day parade
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Pride for veterans, America's 250th felt from crowd during D.C. Memorial Day parade

The Memorial Day parade in Washington, D.C. attracted thousands as part of the 250th anniversary celebrations.…

5/25/2026 · 4 min read · 57 views
A Palestinian woman and a young girl were killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza, officials say
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A Palestinian woman and a young girl were killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza, officials say

An Israeli airstrike in southern Gaza resulted in the deaths of a Palestinian woman and a young girl. The strike…

5/25/2026 · 1 min read · 46 views
5 questions about the French Open heat wave
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5 questions about the French Open heat wave

The 2026 French Open is experiencing unusually high temperatures, reaching 33 degrees Celsius. Players and fans are…

5/25/2026 · 3 min read · 44 views
Trump says Iran deal should include additional countries joining Abraham Accords
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Trump says Iran deal should include additional countries joining Abraham Accords

President Trump proposed that any agreement with Iran should require additional countries to join the Abraham Accords.…

5/25/2026 · 2 min read · 44 views
Guam trio sentenced for stealing $10.75M from children's charity
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Guam trio sentenced for stealing $10.75M from children's charity

Three residents of Guam were sentenced for their involvement in a fraud scheme that misappropriated over $10.75…

5/25/2026 · 3 min read · 33 views
Tokyo shoppers sickened near luxury mall after suspect sprays unknown substance
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Tokyo shoppers sickened near luxury mall after suspect sprays unknown substance

More than 20 people experienced sore throats in Tokyo's Ginza shopping area after an unknown substance was sprayed.…

5/25/2026 · 1 min read · 35 views
World leaders keep a wary eye on Belarus for any signs it might offer Russia help in Ukraine
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World leaders keep a wary eye on Belarus for any signs it might offer Russia help in Ukraine

World leaders are closely monitoring Belarus for any potential support it may offer Russia in the ongoing conflict in…

5/25/2026 · 5 min read · 35 views
Pope Leo XIV calls for robust regulation of AI in manifesto that ponders the future of humanity
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Pope Leo XIV calls for robust regulation of AI in manifesto that ponders the future of humanity

Pope Leo XIV has called for strong regulation of artificial intelligence in his first encyclical, emphasizing the need…

5/25/2026 · 7 min read · 43 views
Ugandan health officials report new Ebola virus infections, bringing cases to seven
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Ugandan health officials report new Ebola virus infections, bringing cases to seven

Ugandan health officials have reported two new cases of Ebola, raising the total number of infections to seven. The…

5/25/2026 · 3 min read · 32 views
Texas man extradited from Panama to face sex trafficking charges
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Texas man extradited from Panama to face sex trafficking charges

A Texas man has been extradited from Panama to face federal charges related to sex trafficking. Michel Cedeno-Castillo…

5/24/2026 · 2 min read · 31 views
Suspected Ebola cases in eastern Congo top 900
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Suspected Ebola cases in eastern Congo top 900

The Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo has surpassed 900 suspected cases, primarily in Ituri province. Local authorities…

5/24/2026 · 3 min read · 31 views
Russia's hypersonic missile strike on Ukraine kills at least 2 people, wounds dozen more, Kyiv says
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Russia's hypersonic missile strike on Ukraine kills at least 2 people, wounds dozen more, Kyiv says

Russia launched a hypersonic missile strike on Kyiv, resulting in at least two fatalities and numerous injuries.…

5/24/2026 · 2 min read · 38 views
China launches Shenzhou 23 spacecraft with 1 of 3 astronauts set for yearlong stay
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China launches Shenzhou 23 spacecraft with 1 of 3 astronauts set for yearlong stay

China successfully launched the Shenzhou 23 spacecraft carrying three astronauts to its space station. One astronaut…

5/24/2026 · 2 min read · 41 views
U.S. heroes memorialized in South Korea as 'Forgotten War' remembered
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U.S. heroes memorialized in South Korea as 'Forgotten War' remembered

A memorial event in South Korea honored two American soldiers from the Korean War, General John Singlaub and Colonel…

5/24/2026 · 8 min read · 41 views
Justice Department removes data on Biden-era prosecutions of Jan. 6 rioters from website
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Justice Department removes data on Biden-era prosecutions of Jan. 6 rioters from website

The Department of Justice has removed information about prosecutions of Jan. 6 rioters from its website, labeling it…

5/24/2026 · 2 min read · 32 views
Authorities investigate safety lapses after China coal mine blast kills at least 82
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Authorities investigate safety lapses after China coal mine blast kills at least 82

Authorities in northern China are investigating a coal mine operator following a deadly explosion that killed at least…

5/24/2026 · 5 min read · 35 views
Southern California chemical tank at risk of exploding as 50,000 residents are ordered to evacuate
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Southern California chemical tank at risk of exploding as 50,000 residents are ordered to evacuate

Authorities in Southern California are managing a potentially dangerous situation involving a damaged chemical tank…

5/24/2026 · 7 min read · 37 views
Former Atlanta Housing Authority executive sentenced for Section 8 and pandemic fraud
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Former Atlanta Housing Authority executive sentenced for Section 8 and pandemic fraud

Tracy Jones, a former executive at the Atlanta Housing Authority, was sentenced for committing fraud related to…

5/23/2026 · 3 min read · 71 views
Pokemon fossil exhibition opens at Chicago museum, the first time its been displayed outside Japan
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Pokemon fossil exhibition opens at Chicago museum, the first time its been displayed outside Japan

The Pokemon Fossil Museum exhibition has opened at Chicago's Field Museum, marking its first display outside Japan.…

5/23/2026 · 2 min read · 42 views
Giants teammates split as Jaxson Dart introduces Trump at New York rally
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Giants teammates split as Jaxson Dart introduces Trump at New York rally

Jaxson Dart, the New York Giants quarterback, introduced President Trump at a campaign rally in Suffern, New York,…

5/23/2026 · 2 min read · 34 views
U.S. military conducts a rapid response exercise at embassy in Venezuela's capital
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U.S. military conducts a rapid response exercise at embassy in Venezuela's capital

The U.S. military conducted a rapid response exercise in Caracas, Venezuela, involving Marines and Osprey aircraft.…

5/23/2026 · 1 min read · 41 views
Rob Base, 'It Takes Two' rapper who helped popularize crossover hip-hop, dies at 59
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Rob Base, 'It Takes Two' rapper who helped popularize crossover hip-hop, dies at 59

Rob Base, the influential rapper known for the hit song 'It Takes Two,' passed away at the age of 59 after a battle…

5/23/2026 · 3 min read · 37 views
Two traffic accidents in Cambodia kill 14 garment factory workers and injure 79 others
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Two traffic accidents in Cambodia kill 14 garment factory workers and injure 79 others

Two traffic accidents in Cambodia resulted in the deaths of at least 14 garment factory workers and injuries to 79…

5/23/2026 · 2 min read · 37 views
'Ballroom Republicans': Democrats bet on White House glitter to fuel midterm wave
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'Ballroom Republicans': Democrats bet on White House glitter to fuel midterm wave

Democrats are leveraging dissatisfaction with President Trump's extravagant White House renovations as a strategy for…

5/22/2026 · 2 min read · 39 views
Trump changes weekend travel plans as key Republican urges him to finish the job in Iran
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Trump changes weekend travel plans as key Republican urges him to finish the job in Iran

President Trump has altered his weekend plans to remain in Washington as tensions with Iran escalate. Senator Roger…

5/22/2026 · 3 min read · 19 views
Trump urges new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh to be 'totally independent,' only don't stifle growth
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Trump urges new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh to be 'totally independent,' only don't stifle growth

President Trump swore in Kevin Warsh as the new chairman of the Federal Reserve, emphasizing the importance of…

5/22/2026 · 4 min read · 42 views
Trump lashes out at Colbert after 'Late Show' finale: 'Like a dead person'
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Trump lashes out at Colbert after 'Late Show' finale: 'Like a dead person'

President Trump criticized Stephen Colbert following the finale of 'The Late Show,' calling him a 'total jerk' with…

5/22/2026 · 2 min read · 36 views
Pakistani mediators step up efforts to close U.S.-Iran deal
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Pakistani mediators step up efforts to close U.S.-Iran deal

Pakistani officials are intensifying efforts to mediate a peace deal between the U.S. and Iran amid rising tensions.…

5/22/2026 · 3 min read · 28 views
Things to do in Washington, D.C. this Memorial Day weekend: May 22-25
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Things to do in Washington, D.C. this Memorial Day weekend: May 22-25

Washington, D.C. will experience a rainy Memorial Day weekend, but numerous events are still planned. The National…

5/21/2026 · 9 min read · 28 views
Tennessee halts execution after officials can't find inmate's vein
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Tennessee halts execution after officials can't find inmate's vein

Tennessee has postponed the execution of Tony Carruthers after officials were unable to establish an intravenous line.…

5/21/2026 · 4 min read · 39 views
WWE star Ludwig Kaiser arrested in Orlando on battery charge
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WWE star Ludwig Kaiser arrested in Orlando on battery charge

WWE star Ludwig Kaiser was arrested in Orlando on a misdemeanor battery charge following an altercation with a…

5/21/2026 · 2 min read · 43 views
Lawmakers warn data protection rules don't protect key sites, including White House and CIA
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Lawmakers warn data protection rules don't protect key sites, including White House and CIA

Lawmakers have raised concerns that new data protection regulations do not adequately cover sensitive locations such…

5/21/2026 · 2 min read · 35 views
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill declares emergency over $300 million loss in crops
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New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill declares emergency over $300 million loss in crops

New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill has declared a state of emergency due to significant agricultural losses estimated…

5/21/2026 · 1 min read · 30 views
NYC's LaGuardia Airport runway affected by sinkhole expected to reopen midday
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NYC's LaGuardia Airport runway affected by sinkhole expected to reopen midday

LaGuardia Airport's runway affected by a sinkhole is expected to reopen around noon on Thursday. The Port Authority of…

5/21/2026 · 1 min read · 44 views
Malaysia orders TikTok to explain 'grossly offensive' fake content targeting king
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Malaysia orders TikTok to explain 'grossly offensive' fake content targeting king

Malaysia has ordered TikTok to address its failure to remove offensive content targeting the royal institution. The…

5/21/2026 · 2 min read · 37 views
James Murdoch strikes deal for New York Magazine and Vox Media
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James Murdoch strikes deal for New York Magazine and Vox Media

James Murdoch has acquired New York magazine and other Vox Media assets, signaling a significant expansion of his…

5/20/2026 · 4 min read · 41 views
Eastern U.S. sweats through another hot day before rain, cold move in
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Eastern U.S. sweats through another hot day before rain, cold move in

The eastern U.S. is experiencing a second day of early-season heat, prompting some schools to shift to remote learning…

5/20/2026 · 2 min read · 22 views
Hayden Panettiere says Oscar winner exposed himself to her at 19 in new memoir
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Hayden Panettiere says Oscar winner exposed himself to her at 19 in new memoir

Hayden Panettiere alleges in her new memoir that a well-respected Oscar-winning actor exposed himself to her when she…

5/20/2026 · 2 min read · 33 views
For Vance and Rubio, the road to 2028 takes a turn through the White House briefing room
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For Vance and Rubio, the road to 2028 takes a turn through the White House briefing room

The early Republican race for the 2028 presidential election is gaining visibility, with Vice President JD Vance and…

5/19/2026 · 7 min read · 32 views
Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon kill 19, including children and women, officials say
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Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon kill 19, including children and women, officials say

Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon have resulted in the deaths of at least 19 individuals, including women and…

5/19/2026 · 2 min read · 38 views
Senate advances bill aimed at ending Iran war as Cassidy, after primary loss, flips to support it
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Senate advances bill aimed at ending Iran war as Cassidy, after primary loss, flips to support it

The Senate has advanced a bill aimed at compelling President Trump to withdraw from the Iran war, reflecting a shift…

5/19/2026 · 1 min read · 39 views
U.N. lowers forecast for global economic growth in 2026 over Mideast energy crisis
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U.N. lowers forecast for global economic growth in 2026 over Mideast energy crisis

The United Nations has revised its global economic growth forecast for 2026 down to 2.5% due to crises in the Middle…

5/19/2026 · 1 min read · 45 views
FAA chief cites safety improvements after deadly midair collision at Reagan National Airport
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FAA chief cites safety improvements after deadly midair collision at Reagan National Airport

The FAA chief acknowledged design flaws that contributed to a deadly midair collision near Reagan National Airport.…

5/19/2026 · 3 min read · 35 views
Trump shows press construction site of his new ballroom
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Trump shows press construction site of his new ballroom

President Donald Trump showcased the construction site of his new ballroom to reporters, emphasizing its historical…

5/19/2026 · 1 min read · 25 views
Cate Blanchett: #MeToo movement 'got killed very quickly'
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Cate Blanchett: #MeToo movement 'got killed very quickly'

Cate Blanchett expressed concern over the rapid decline of the #MeToo movement during her appearance at the Cannes…

5/19/2026 · 3 min read · 40 views

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