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He needs one more day on the roster for an MLB pension. Can the Braves help?: 67-year-old Gary Cooper of Savannah spent 42 days on the Atlanta Braves roster in ...
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'Conan O'Brien Must Go' is side-splitting evidence of life beyond late night TV: As the late night TV genre crumbles under sagging viewership and the decline of ...
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Dickey Betts, founding member of the Allman Brothers Band, dies at 80: The influential guitarist, songwriter and singer was best known for the song "Ramblin' Man ...
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Dickey Betts, founding member of the Allman Brothers Band, dies at 80
Quick Glance: Dickey Betts, Singer-Guitarist of Allman Brothers Band, Dies at 80
  • Dickey Betts, the singer, songwriter, and guitarist of the Allman Brothers Band, passed away at the age of 80 due to cancer and COPD.

  • Known for his distinctive guitar style and hits like 'Ramblin' Man,' Betts was a significant figure in Southern rock.

  • His family announced his peaceful passing and requested privacy and prayers during this difficult time.

  • Betts leaves behind a musical legacy that has shaped the Southern rock genre.
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The Kennedys are endorsing Biden, not their family member RFK Jr.: The Kennedys have been critical of Robert F. Kennedy's third-party run, which has the ...
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The Kennedys are endorsing Biden, not their family member RFK Jr.
Quick Glance: Biden Receives Kennedy Family Endorsements in Philadelphia
  • President Joe Biden received endorsements from at least 15 members of the Kennedy political family during a campaign stop in Philadelphia to undermine Donald Trump and marginalize the candidacy of independent Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

  • Kerry Kennedy, daughter of former Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, niece of former President John F. Kennedy, and sister of the current presidential candidate, delivered the endorsements in Philadelphia, calling Biden her hero.

  • The decision to highlight the Kennedy family's support more than six months from Election Day indicates how seriously Biden's team is taking a long shot candidate using his last name's lingering Democratic magic.

  • Biden used the event to keep up the pressure on Trump, emphasizing the importance of the election not for himself, but to keep Trump out, stating the race was significant due to the potential consequences if they lose this election. The Kennedy family endorsements for Biden were hardly a surprise, as prominent members of the Democratic family did not politically align with Kennedy Jr.
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Maine lawmakers pass sweeping gun legislation following the Lewiston mass shooting
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Trump Media shares surge after a miserable run. Pros say stay away: Trump Media shares surged over the most recent two trading days — but the company continues ...
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Trump Media shares surge after a miserable run. Pros say stay away
Quick Glance: A Swift Tech-Stock Bubble and Burst in Three Weeks
  • The value proposition of buying shares of Truth Social's parent company revolves around Donald Trump's ability to make you wealthy, a unique focus.

  • Trump's history of promising financial gains extends to the realm of Truth Social stock, which currently presents a stark contrast.

  • The current trajectory of Trump's stock value compared to its initial rise creates a tech-stock bubble phenomenon.

  • Examining what Truth Social offers without the Trump factor reveals its foundation as a social network built on Mastodon, lacking technical uniqueness.
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A new Lennon-McCartney collab has dropped — but this time, it's by the Beatles' sons
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Quick Glance: Sons of John Lennon and Paul McCartney Release New Single
  • The most famous songwriting credit in history, Lennon-McCartney, has been revived - this time for a song written by the Beatles' sons.

  • Primrose Hill, a track by Paul McCartney's son James, co-written with Sean Ono Lennon, is an acoustic ballad featuring a shuffling backbeat and contemplative guitar solo.

  • McCartney described the song in an Instagram post as a vision he had as a child in Scotland: 'Primrose Hill is about getting the ball rolling with me & finding this person.'

  • Fans also have the chance to acquire a unique piece of McCartney memorabilia - the open-top double-decker bus used by him and Wings for their 1972 European tour, expected to be auctioned for up to £200,000 on April 22.
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The search for an impartial jury in Trump's hush money case resumes: Jury selection continues in the trial focused on the former president. Trump is present in ...
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The search for an impartial jury in Trump's hush money case resumes
Quick Glance: Twelve Jurors Seated in Trump's Hush Money Trial
  • A jury of 12 individuals was empaneled on Thursday in the landmark hush money trial of former President Donald Trump, bringing the proceedings closer to opening arguments and the commencement of weeks filled with compelling testimonies.

  • The upcoming trial is anticipated to present unfavorable testimonies regarding Trump's personal life pre-presidency, including accusations of manipulating business records to suppress narratives in the final days of the 2016 election surrounding his intimate relationships.

  • Central to the trial is a payment of $130,000 made by Cohen just before the 2016 election to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, aimed at preventing her allegations of a sexual encounter with Trump from being publicized in the campaign's final stretch.

  • The selection of the jury holds paramount significance in any criminal proceeding, particularly so when the accused is a former president and the presumed Republican candidate. Potential jurors have undergone extensive scrutiny concerning their online presence, personal backgrounds, and political stances as legal representatives and the judge meticulously scrutinize for partialities that could compromise their impartiality.
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Israel launches missile strikes into Iran in response to Tehran's attack Sunday: There are also reports of explosions in Iraq and Syria. The extent of Israel's ...
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What to know about the U.N. vote on whether to admit Palestinians as full members
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What to know about the U.N. vote on whether to admit Palestinians as full ...
Quick Glance: US Blocks UN Resolution for Palestinian Full Membership
  • In the Security Council, 12 countries voted for a UN resolution recommending full Palestinian membership, with the US opposing and two countries abstaining.

  • The US argued that Palestinian membership should result from negotiations between Israel and Palestinians to enable a two-state solution.

  • The Palestinian delegation emphasized that UN membership is a crucial step for peace in the region and criticized the Israeli government for its rejection.

  • Israel rejected the resolution and warned of its potential impact on future dialogues, especially in light of the recent escalation of violence in Gaza.
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College is hard enough — try doing it while raising kids: More than 5 million college students are also parents. But many colleges do little to support them ...
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College is hard enough — try doing it while raising kids
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NYPD breaks up pro-Palestinian protest at Columbia University: Police began making dozens of arrests after Columbia University's president asked for help ...
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NYPD breaks up pro-Palestinian protest at Columbia University
Quick Glance: Over 100 Pro-Palestinian Protesters Arrested at Columbia Campus
  • Columbia President Shafik authorized the arrest of over 100 pro-Palestinian protesters on the campus.

  • Protests were against Israel's actions in Gaza.

  • Demonstrators violated school rules by holding unauthorized protests.

  • Protests demanded a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and university divestment.
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Photos: UAE sees its heaviest rains in 75 years: Schools and businesses were closed across the United Arab Emirates after about a year's worth of rain fell in a ...
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Photos: UAE sees its heaviest rains in 75 years
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Senate kills articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas
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Quick Glance: Senate's Decision on Impeachment Charges Against Mayorkas
  • The Senate rejected the impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, halting the House Republicans' effort to impeach the Cabinet secretary over his management of the US-Mexico border.

  • With Democrats contending that the articles were unconstitutional, senators voted to dismiss both impeachment charges and conclude the trial.

  • Senate Republicans had called for a full impeachment trial after the House narrowly voted in February to impeach Mayorkas for his border actions.

  • Republicans argued that President Joe Biden was ineffective at the border, while Democrats suggested accepting a bipartisan Senate compromise instead of impeaching Mayorkas to reduce illegal immigrants.
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Watch: A circus elephant runs loose in a Montana town before being recaptured: The animal was having a routine bath when she was startled by a truck backfiring ...
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Federal lands will be managed with an eye to conservation under new BLM rule: A vehicle heads up the Alpine Loop Scenic Byway, near Silverton, Colorado ...
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China's cities are sinking, putting tens of millions at risk: Nearly a third of China's urban population lives in areas that are subsiding ...
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China's cities are sinking, putting tens of millions at risk
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The U.S. renews oil sanctions on Venezuela citing a failure to allow fair elections
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Quick Glance: US to Reinstate Sanctions on Venezuela’s Oil and Gas Sector
  • The United States will reimpose sanctions on Venezuela’s oil and gas sector due to the Maduro government's failure to allow 'an inclusive and competitive election' to take place.

  • The US government decided not to renew the temporary authorization (General License 44) that allowed transactions with Venezuela's national oil and gas sector without fear of sanctions, citing the Maduro government's failure to uphold key areas of the 'Barbados Agreement.'

  • While the impact of revoking the authorization could not be quantified, another authorization from 2022 allowing the oil company Chevron to resume limited resource extraction operations in Venezuela will remain in place.

  • Despite reinstating sanctions, a US official emphasized that this should not be seen as a final decision on Venezuela's electoral capabilities, and efforts to support a better future for the country will continue.
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Death doula says life is more meaningful if you 'get real' about the end: Alua Arthur helps people plan for death. A big part of her work is helping them ...
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Death doula says life is more meaningful if you 'get real' about the end
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An immersive museum in Kansas City allows kids to explore their favorite books: A new museum in Kansas City is designed for kids to be immersed in their favorite ...
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An immersive museum in Kansas City allows kids to explore their favorite ...
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Florida kicked their son off Medicaid in the 'unwinding' but not their daughter: Nearly 1-in-4 adults who lost Medicaid coverage in the past year are now ...
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Florida kicked their son off Medicaid in the 'unwinding' but not their ...
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Amid concerns about kids and guns, some say training is the answer : The number of U.S. children dying from gunshot wounds has climbed in recent years ...
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Amid concerns about kids and guns, some say training is the answer
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Speaker Johnson is moving forward with foreign aid bills despite threat to oust him
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Quick Glance: Biden's Backing of House Aid Package for Israel and Ukraine
  • President Joe Biden endorses an aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan.

  • Crucial bipartisan support emerges for the approval of $95 billion in funding for U.S. allies.

  • The package includes economic assistance for Kyiv in the form of forgivable loans and enhanced monitoring of military funds.

  • Democrats and progressives oppose aspects of the package, while some Republicans reject House Speaker Mike Johnson.
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Gaza cease-fire resolutions roil U.S. local communities: As local elected officials continue to face pressure to pass resolutions calling for an end to the ...
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Gaza cease-fire resolutions roil U.S. local communities
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Many baby boomers own homes that are too big. Can they be enticed to sell them?: Lots of older Americans say they'd love to downsize, but it doesn't make ...
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Many baby boomers own homes that are too big. Can they be enticed to sell ...
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'Sesame Street' writers authorize a strike if they don't reach a contract by Friday
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NPR editor Uri Berliner resigns with blast at new CEO: The senior editor says CEO Katherine Maher has "divisive views" that confirm the issues he wrote about in ...
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NPR editor Uri Berliner resigns with blast at new CEO
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Biden wants to hike tariffs on imports of Chinese steel and aluminum: The White House says China uses subsidies and government programs to undercut U.S. steel ...
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Biden wants to hike tariffs on imports of Chinese steel and aluminum
Quick Glance: Joe Biden Calls for Significant Increase in Tariffs on Chinese Steel
  • US President Joe Biden is pushing for an increase in tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminium to strengthen union support in the swing state of Pennsylvania.

  • During a meeting with United Steelworkers union members in Pittsburgh, Biden calls on trade representative Katherine Tai to raise the tariffs from the current average of 7.5 percent.

  • The main focus of the measures is to combat China's new export surge and the ongoing price pressure that makes it difficult for American steel companies to compete.

  • The Biden administration's decision to increase tariffs is expected to impact recent efforts by Washington and Beijing to stabilize relations.
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Biden wants to hike tariffs on imports of Chinese steel and aluminum
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Lethal heat in West Africa is driven by human-caused climate change: The recent deadly heat in West Africa is driven by human activities, including the burning ...
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Lethal heat in West Africa is driven by human-caused climate change
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Developers have built thousands of windowless bedrooms in Austin. Now, the city may outlaw them.
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Watch: Salman Rushdie on the moment he was attacked on stage, and why he felt lonely
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NBA bans Jontay Porter after gambling probe shows he shared information, bet on games
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Quick Glance: NBA Bans Jontay Porter of Raptors for Gambling Violations
  • Jontay Porter of the Toronto Raptors was banned from the league for disclosing confidential information to bettors, limiting his participation in at least one game with the Raptors, and betting on NBA games in the G-League.

  • NBA commissioner Adam Silver stressed the importance of protecting the integrity of NBA competition for fans, teams, and all associated with the sport when announcing the ban.

  • The investigation into Porter began in late March after sportsbooks noticed unusual betting on the reserve center's statistics in two Raptors' games, where Porter exited early in each game.

  • Porter placed at least 13 bets on NBA games through an associate's online betting account, totaling $54,094. The total payout from these bets amounted to $76,059, resulting in a net winnings of $21,965.
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After catch and release, here's how to make sure reef fish survive : People who fish in Florida and in federal waters are required to have special gear on board ...
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After catch and release, here's how to make sure reef fish survive
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States botched more executions of Black prisoners. Experts think they know why : A study showed states made more mistakes when executing Black prisoners by ...
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States botched more executions of Black prisoners. Experts think they know ...
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COMIC: Our sun was born with thousands of other stars. Where did they all go?: Our sun was born in a cosmic cradle with thousands of other stars ...
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COMIC: Our sun was born with thousands of other stars. Where did they all ...
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Supreme Court gives skeptical eye to key statute used to prosecute Jan. 6 rioters
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Quick Glance: Justices Question Obstruction Charge Against Jan. 6 Rioter
  • The Supreme Court is considering whether Jan. 6 rioters can be charged with obstructing an official proceeding, potentially impacting Trump's election interference case.

  • During Tuesday's hearing, justices expressed concerns about the Justice Department's use of the obstruction statute to prosecute those involved in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack.

  • A potential consequence of a ruling in favor of Fischer could affect Trump, although this outcome is not definitive. Prosecutors in Trump's case have emphasized that even if Fischer succeeds, Trump's actions would still be governed by a more restrictive interpretation of the law.

  • The provision was enacted in 2002 as part of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, passed after the Enron accounting scandal. Both Fischer and Trump argue that the obstruction law does not apply to their alleged conduct, meaning the charges should be dropped.
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Ancient predatory worms have scientists rethinking the history of life on Earth: 500 million years ago, the world was a very different place. During this period ...
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Ancient predatory worms have scientists rethinking the history of life on ...
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What are 'orphan crops'? And why is there a new campaign to get them adopted?: The grass pea is one: a hardy crop that can thrive in a drought ...
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What are 'orphan crops'? And why is there a new campaign to get them ...
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Why this vote at a Tennessee Volkswagen plant is historic for the South: Volkswagen workers in Chattanooga, Tenn., are voting this week on whether to join the ...
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Why this vote at a Tennessee Volkswagen plant is historic for the South
Quick Glance: Historic Vote at Volkswagen Plant in Tennessee
  • This week, 4,300 hourly workers at a Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee, are voting on whether to join the United Auto Workers union.

  • The significance of this vote lies in the potential shift in union dynamics in the South, with the UAW launching a strong campaign to penetrate non-union auto factories in the region.

  • The outcome of this vote could either significantly strengthen or hinder the union, with the UAW needing a majority of yes votes to win.

  • Southern politicians warn of job losses if unionization occurs in the region, while Volkswagen emphasizes respecting employees' right to choose and its substantial investments in the plant.
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The Supreme Court opens the door to more discrimination claims involving job transfers
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Some independent candidates start their own political parties to ease ballot access
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Wildfire smoke contributes to thousands of deaths each year in the U.S. : Two new studies show the unseen toll smoke is taking on people across the country ...
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Wildfire smoke contributes to thousands of deaths each year in the U.S.
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How do you keep calm and carry on in a world full of crises?: We asked folks whose job it is to make the world a better place: How do you find the inner strength ...
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How do you keep calm and carry on in a world full of crises?
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Columbia University president is set to testify about antisemitism on campus: The testimony from Columbia's president comes several months after lawmakers ...
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Columbia University president is set to testify about antisemitism on ...
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Medicare's push to improve chronic care attracts businesses, but not many doctors
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A portrait of Haitians trying to survive without a government: Haiti is on the verge of collapse, with little to no government. But many Haitians have already ...
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A portrait of Haitians trying to survive without a government
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Why London's Muslim mayor needs the same security as the king: London Mayor Sadiq Khan talks to NPR about being a Muslim politician in Britain — and his fears ...
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Why London's Muslim mayor needs the same security as the king
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Persistent shortage of growth hormone frustrates parents and clinicians: As a shortage of growth hormone used to treat rare diseases in children drags on ...
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Persistent shortage of growth hormone frustrates parents and clinicians
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Coral reefs can't keep up with climate change. So scientists are speeding up evolution
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Coral reefs can't keep up with climate change. So scientists are speeding ...
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Damage at Glen Canyon Dam has Colorado River users concerned: Newly discovered damage to part of the dam holding back America's second-largest reservoir has ...
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Damage at Glen Canyon Dam has Colorado River users concerned
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With 100 days before the Paris Olympics, Team USA hopefuls meet the press: U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee officials and Team USA contenders met in New ...
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With 100 days before the Paris Olympics, Team USA hopefuls meet the press
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As gun violence looms over Pennsylvania youth, local organizations offer safe spaces
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As gun violence looms over Pennsylvania youth, local organizations offer ...
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Earth Day 2024: 8 ways to live more sustainably: Climate change calls for long-term, systemic solutions, but that doesn't mean we can't all strive to live more ...
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Earth Day 2024: 8 ways to live more sustainably
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'The Beast' jumps from 1910, to 2014, to 2044, tracking fear through the ages: This wildly original adaptation of the Henry James novella The Beast in the Jungle ...
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'The Beast' jumps from 1910, to 2014, to 2044, tracking fear through the ...
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Trader Joe's recalls basil linked to 12 salmonella infections in 7 states : The Food and Drug Administration warns Trader Joe's customers in dozens of states to ...
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Trader Joe's recalls basil linked to 12 salmonella infections in 7 states
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Why Future trusts Metro Boomin: After a decade ruled by their influence, the buzzy reunion of two hip-hop giants finds one imbued with a startling new power.
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Why Future trusts Metro Boomin
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The Thistle & Shamrock: New Sounds: New music is as much of a springtime certainty as fresh buds on the trees. Host Fiona Ritchie is keen to get among it all and ...
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The Thistle & Shamrock: New Sounds
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Hauschka: Tiny Desk Concert: It's hard to spot everything Hauschka deployed for this mostly improvised set, from pink putty to strings stuffed with tin foil.
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Hauschka: Tiny Desk Concert
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5 new mysteries and thrillers for your nightstand this spring: These new books will take you from murder in present-day Texas to cryptography in Cold War Berlin ...
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5 new mysteries and thrillers for your nightstand this spring
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A video shows two men toppling rock formations at Lake Mead trail: The National Park Service is seeking the public's help in identifying the two men ...
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Quick Glance: Search for Rock-Toppling Vandals at Lake Mead
  • National park authorities are looking for two vandals captured on video toppling an ancient rock formation at Lake Mead National Recreation Area in Nevada.

  • The National Park Service is seeking assistance from the public to identify the vandals filmed at Lake Mead National Recreation Area in Nevada last week.
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The U.S. has come up with its own global strategy to thwart the next pandemic: The Biden administration has launched a new effort to improve the ability of the U ...
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The U.S. has come up with its own global strategy to thwart the next ...
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ISIS destroyed his instruments. He made a new one from scraps and composed an album
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ISIS destroyed his instruments. He made a new one from scraps and composed ...
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As Iran attacked Israel, old and faked videos and images got millions of views on X
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As Iran attacked Israel, old and faked videos and images got millions of ...
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USC says it is canceling its valedictorian speech because of safety concerns : Asna Tabassum received some backlash about her social media content on the ...
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USC says it is canceling its valedictorian speech because of safety ...
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Is Conan O'Brien the best 'Hot Ones' guest ever? Discuss.: Fans of Hot Ones refer to those celebrities who make it through the sauces without complaint as Spice ...
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Is Conan O'Brien the best 'Hot Ones' guest ever? Discuss.
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50 years ago, 'Come and Get Your Love' put Native culture on the bandstand: Redbone's hit cracked the Billboard Top 5 this month in 1974. It was a first for a ...
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50 years ago, 'Come and Get Your Love' put Native culture on the bandstand
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Report: Last year ended with a surge in book bans: According to PEN America, 4,349 books were banned from schools between July and December 2023 ...
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Report: Last year ended with a surge in book bans
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Bitcoin is about to hit an event called the halving — and it may spark a huge rally
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Bitcoin is about to hit an event called the halving — and it may spark a ...
Quick Glance: Bitcoin Halving: Impacts and Debates
  • Bitcoin is about to undergo a halving event that may trigger a significant rally.

  • The halving effectively reduces the supply of new bitcoins, increasing their value.

  • Previous halvings led to rallies, but debates on the impact on energy consumption persist.

  • Experts speculate on the price effects, energy efficiency, and future acceptance of Bitcoin.
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A new generation is uncovering the tiny doodles left by engineers on old microchips
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A new generation is uncovering the tiny doodles left by engineers on old ...
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ABBA, The Notorious B.I.G. and Green Day named to the National Recording Registry
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ABBA, The Notorious B.I.G. and Green Day named to the National Recording ...
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Suicides make up majority of gun deaths, but remain overlooked in gun violence debate
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Suicides make up majority of gun deaths, but remain overlooked in gun ...
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Could the U.S. force treatment on mentally ill people (again)?: Sixty years ago, America began closing mental hospitals. A growing chorus is blaming that for the ...
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Could the U.S. force treatment on mentally ill people (again)?
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'Lucky Girl' is the global journey of a Paralympic medalist : In the book, Lucky Girl, Paralympic medalist Scout Bassett says she felt lost until she found ...
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'Lucky Girl' is the global journey of a Paralympic medalist
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It's a wild ride to get to the bottom of what everyone's hiding in 'A Better World'
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It's a wild ride to get to the bottom of what everyone's hiding in 'A ...
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Why homeless people are losing health coverage in Medicaid mix-ups : Nearly 130,000 Montanans lost Medicaid coverage during recent eligibility reviews ...
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Why homeless people are losing health coverage in Medicaid mix-ups
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Finally! Tough new safety rules on silica dust are out to protect miners' lungs: Addressing a problem first identified 50 years ago, federal regulators say ...
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Finally! Tough new safety rules on silica dust are out to protect miners' ...
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Voters in Alabama's new congressional district return to the polls for primary runoffs
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Voters in Alabama's new congressional district return to the polls for ...