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Meghan Markle's American Riviera Orchard unveils strawberry jam as first product: The duchess follows in the footsteps of her father-in-law, Charles ...
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Quick Glance: Meghan Markle's Brother Ridicules Duchess in 'Grotesque' YouTube Video: 'Ultimate Betrayal'
  • Thomas Markle Jr., 57, impersonated the duchess in a YouTube video, sparking accusations of 'betrayal'.

  • Royal commentator Jennie Bond criticized the video as 'grotesque' and the 'ultimate betrayal'.

  • Thomas plans to release merchandise like glasses, mugs, and T-shirts to profit from his royal connection.

  • While Meghan ignores her hateful half-brother, she enjoys a relaxed time in Florida with Prince Harry, who is filming a new Netflix series.
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Most don’t think Trump acted illegally in hush money case: Poll: With former President Trump’s first criminal trial officially underway, most Americans don’t ...
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Most don’t think Trump acted illegally in hush money case: Poll
Quick Glance: Trump hush money trial: First six jurors selected
  • The first six jurors for Donald Trump’s hush money trial were chosen after questioning about social media, political views, and personal lives to ensure fair judgment of the former president.

  • The jurors include an IT worker, an English teacher, an oncology nurse, a sales professional, a software engineer, and a corporate lawyer.

  • The trial, commencing Monday, puts Trump’s legal issues at the forefront of his race against President Joe Biden and is the first of his four criminal cases to go to trial, potentially reaching a verdict before the November election.

  • The charges against Trump revolve around $130,000 payments to his lawyer, Michael Cohen, to silence Stormy Daniels, with Trump denying the encounter and claiming it had no campaign involvement.
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Unflappable Scottie Scheffler clinches second Masters title with virtuoso display
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Unflappable Scottie Scheffler clinches second Masters title with virtuoso ...
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I’m a Scholar of Ben Franklin. I Can’t Believe How Good Michael Douglas Is in the New Show.
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I’m a Scholar of Ben Franklin. I Can’t Believe How Good Michael Douglas Is ...
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The danger for Trump in hush-money case: Refreshing people’s memories: Americans regard the charges as less serious than those in his other cases ...
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The danger for Trump in hush-money case: Refreshing people’s memories
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I’m a Scholar of Ben Franklin. I Can’t Believe How Good Michael Douglas Is in the New Show.
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I’m a Scholar of Ben Franklin. I Can’t Believe How Good Michael Douglas Is ...
Quick Glance: Franklin: An Entertaining Historical Series
  • Benjamin Franklin (Michael Douglas) embarks on a secret mission to France to garner support in the war for independence against the English.

  • The series, with Michael Douglas in the title role, offers an enjoyable portrayal of America's Founding Fathers, although the plot switches between English and subtitled French.

  • The interplay of intrigue, deception, and diplomatic negotiations as Franklin tries to secure French support is a central focus of the storyline.

  • Michael Douglas shines with his magnetic personality as Franklin in this pleasurable yet not entirely gripping series about the events leading to the birth of a nation.
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Iran attacks Israel: what is known: For the first time, the Islamic Republic of Iran attacks Israel directly. Over 200 drones and missiles are on their way to ...
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Iran attacks Israel: what is known
Quick Glance: The Night Iran's Missile Show Rattled Israel
  • In Tehran, 'Operation True Promise' launched an unprecedented aerial assault on Israel.

  • The direct clash between powerful militaries showcased Israel's defense and Iran's display of power.

  • Despite minor damages and injuries, the question remains whether this attack signifies further escalation or the start of a war.

  • The missile and drone strikes resulted in minimal damage, with Israel and allies successfully intercepting most projectiles.
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Electric cars are saving Americans billions — even people who don’t drive them: A new study shows that drivers of electric cars save Americans billions on their ...
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Electric cars are saving Americans billions — even people who don’t drive ...
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Jenni Asher is set to become first ordained Black woman cantor in the US: The accomplished violinist and cantorial soloist will be one of America's two Black ...
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Jenni Asher is set to become first ordained Black woman cantor in the US
Quick Glance: Jenni Asher - Pioneering Black Woman Cantor in the US
  • Jenni Asher, a talented violinist, will be the first Black American woman ordained as a cantor after her graduation.

  • Asher met with David Fair, the first ordained Black cantor in the United States, who advised her on navigating the Jewish world as a person of color in a leadership role.

  • Growing up in a religiously devout and music-loving family, Asher developed a passion for music, leading her to establish a music therapy practice.

  • After her ordination, Asher hopes to continue serving the community, renewing the musical landscape of the synagogue by exploring traditional melodies and offering musically experimental services.
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Trump says abortion legislation should be left to states: Former President Donald Trump said Monday that abortion rights should be left to the states ...
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Trump says abortion legislation should be left to states
Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans Block Efforts to Repeal 1864 Abortion Ban
  • Democratic bills to repeal a 160-year-old abortion ban were blocked in the Legislature.

  • Arizona's highest court decision upholding a 1864 abortion ban caused chaos and confusion.

  • Democrats aimed to repeal the ban to protect women's health, facing hurdles in the Republican-controlled legislature.

  • The uncertainty loomed over whether Republican leaders would allow immediate action on repealing the ban, despite pressure from Democrats and some Republicans.
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Black Americans more concerned than other groups about pollution exposure: Survey
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Black Americans more concerned than other groups about pollution exposure: ...
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Trump calls for more and earlier presidential debates with Biden: Donald Trump’s campaign is calling for more presidential debates to be held between the former ...
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Trump calls for more and earlier presidential debates with Biden
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MTG says NYC earthquake is God telling Americans to 'repent' : The earthquake had an epicenter about 30 miles west of Newark and is the third-largest ...
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MTG says NYC earthquake is God telling Americans to 'repent'
Quick Glance: Magnitude 4.8 Earthquake Rocks New York City and Northeast US
  • An unusual East Coast earthquake startled millions from New York to rural New England. Over 42 million people may have felt the midmorning quake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.8.

  • While causing no widespread damage, the earthquake led to evacuations in Newark, New Jersey, and infrastructure inspections across the region. Flights were diverted, trains slowed, and tunnel traffic stopped.

  • Although no major damages were reported, the earthquake caused some disruptions. The area near the epicenter experienced minor effects, including the collapse of a historic site. There were also over a dozen aftershocks reported in the region.

  • President Joe Biden offered assistance, while New York City reported no major safety or infrastructure issues. Engineers emphasized that New York skyscrapers are made of high-strength materials and designed to sway slowly to withstand impacts. Even the delicately placed eggs in a sculpture at a Chinatown art gallery remained unharmed during the quake.
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I went to Day 1 of Trump's criminal trial and realized something: Not enough people care
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I went to Day 1 of Trump's criminal trial and realized something: Not ...
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Salt Creek Grille in Dana Point to return with new owners, menu and look: Three months after shutting its doors, the 27-year-old Dana Point institution known for ...
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Salt Creek Grille in Dana Point to return with new owners, menu and look
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Trump's Manhattan Trial Is About a Lot More Than Hush Money: Here’s what to know as Trump goes on trial this week, the first time an American president in or out ...
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Trump's Manhattan Trial Is About a Lot More Than Hush Money
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Teamsters make another move toward GOP, give $5,000 to Sen. Josh Hawley: The union has yet to endorse for president.
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Teamsters make another move toward GOP, give $5,000 to Sen. Josh Hawley
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What Happens if Donald Trump Is Convicted?: The Constitution and American law have clear answers for only some of the questions that would arise if a ...
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What Happens if Donald Trump Is Convicted?
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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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Hillary Clinton shares Trump 2017 photo ahead of solar eclipse : Hillary Clinton resurfaced the viral photo of former President Trump looking at the sun during a ...
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Hillary Clinton shares Trump 2017 photo ahead of solar eclipse 
Quick Glance: The future total solar eclipses
  • The next total solar eclipse in North America will occur on March 30, 2033, not in twenty years.

  • The 2033 eclipse will offer a unique spectacle in Alaska after sunrise, coinciding with the aurora borealis season. Additionally, the path of totality extends to Siberia.

  • The eclipse on August 23, 2044, will be visible in Montana and North Dakota, with Greenland and parts of Canada along the path.

  • An equally remarkable eclipse to the 2024 event will take place on August 12, 2045, covering Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Oklahoma, and Florida in its path of totality.
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Trump-Allied Governor Banned From Another Native American Reservation: South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has now been banished by three Indigenous tribes in her ...
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Trump-Allied Governor Banned From Another Native American Reservation
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‘Trumpstock’ brings peace, unity and a ton of disinformation to Schnecksville: Fierce mountain winds in Lehigh County couldn't move the bubble of misinformation ...
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‘Trumpstock’ brings peace, unity and a ton of disinformation to ...
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Cruise ships returning to Port of Camas-Washougal, months after cruise line went bankrupt
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Cruise ships returning to Port of Camas-Washougal, months after cruise ...
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Howie Carr: Biden’s intelligence lights up the world like a 3-watt bulb: With his crackhead bagman son’s trial on income-tax evasion charges scheduled to start ...
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Howie Carr: Biden’s intelligence lights up the world like a 3-watt bulb
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Americans say Biden, Trump presidencies hurt US for different reasons: Poll: Americans believe both President Biden and former President Trump’s times in office ...
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Americans say Biden, Trump presidencies hurt US for different reasons: ...
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Trump says Jewish Americans who vote for Biden don’t love Israel and ‘should be spoken to’
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Trump says Jewish Americans who vote for Biden don’t love Israel and ...
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1 in 5 Americans think violence may solve U.S. divisions, poll finds: Most Americans, no matter their political affiliation, do not believe that violence is a ...
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1 in 5 Americans think violence may solve U.S. divisions, poll finds
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Mattersburg: “Emir's American Diner” opens on May 1st: Ercan Dogan has now bought the restaurant on Bahnstrasse. His “Emirs Kebap Pizza Bar” opened for the last ...
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Mattersburg: “Emir's American Diner” opens on May 1st
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Donald Trump Mocked for Solar Eclipse Behavior: On Monday, April 8, 2024, Americans are expected to experience a total solar eclipse in many states.
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Donald Trump Mocked for Solar Eclipse Behavior
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Is it okay to ask for a doggy bag in a restaurant?: Food for Thought: In an Irish context, let’s see if a straw poll on Instagram can enlighten us
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Is it okay to ask for a doggy bag in a restaurant?
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Josh Hawley's Missouri Senate challenger bags strong fundraising quarter: A push to get an abortion measure on the ballot could make the state more competitive.
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Josh Hawley's Missouri Senate challenger bags strong fundraising quarter
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Biden’s Student-Loan Plan Seeks to Slash Debt for 30 Million Americans: The president outlined a new proposal to reduce or eliminate debt for borrowers whose ...
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Biden’s Student-Loan Plan Seeks to Slash Debt for 30 Million Americans
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Patient With Transplanted Pig Kidney Leaves Hospital for Home: Richard Slayman, 62, is the first patient to receive a kidney from a genetically modified pig ...
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Patient With Transplanted Pig Kidney Leaves Hospital for Home
Quick Glance: Patient Discharged After Pig Kidney Transplant
  • Richard Slayman, 62, became the first patient to receive a kidney from a genetically modified pig and was discharged two weeks after the surgery.

  • The successful transplant signifies a groundbreaking moment in medicine, potentially introducing a new era of cross-species organ transplantation.

  • The transplanted organ is functioning effectively, performing crucial tasks like waste removal, fluid balance, and urine production.

  • Expressing gratitude for exceptional care, Richard Slayman thanked his medical team, nurses, and supporters, including other kidney patients.
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Raven-Symoné reflects on telling Oprah Winfrey: 'I'm not an African American': Raven-Symoné is reflecting on her controversial comments in a 2014 interview with ...
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Raven-Symoné reflects on telling Oprah Winfrey: 'I'm not an African ...
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Why more Americans are making hardship withdrawals from retirement accounts: For a growing number of Americans, retirement accounts are doing double duty as ...
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Why more Americans are making hardship withdrawals from retirement ...
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If you like your car, good luck keeping it. Biden's EV mandate drives change people don't want.
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If you like your car, good luck keeping it. Biden's EV mandate drives ...
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"Slap in the face": Pence condemns Trump's latest abortion stance: "President Trump's retreat on the Right to Life is a slap in the face to the ...
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"Slap in the face": Pence condemns Trump's latest abortion ...
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The True Cost of the Churchgoing Bust: Many Americans seem to have found no alternative method to build a sense of community.
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The True Cost of the Churchgoing Bust
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The ‘American Tolstoy’ of TV shows: Culture and entertainment musts from Rogé Karma
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The ‘American Tolstoy’ of TV shows
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Study: A third of Americans don't know solar eclipse can damage eyes - UPI.com
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Quick Glance: New York inmates' legal action over solar phenomenon
  • Prisoners in a New York correctional facility have taken legal action as the state's Department of Corrections announced restrictions that would hinder their observation of the upcoming total solar eclipse next week.

  • The six individuals incarcerated at Woodbourne Correctional Facility are asserting that preventing them from witnessing this rare astronomical occurrence would infringe upon their religious rights as outlined in the constitution.

  • The impending solar eclipse is scheduled for Monday afternoon and was last visible in the United States back in 2017. It will not be observable in the country again until 2044.

  • A representative from the Department of Corrections informed ABC News that they refrain from commenting on ongoing legal matters but emphasized that the lockdown's purpose is to prioritize the "safety" of both the inmates and prison staff.
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US tourist on safari in Zambia killed by charging elephant: An 80-year-old American woman was killed in Zambia after an elephant charged at a vehicle carrying ...
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US tourist on safari in Zambia killed by charging elephant
Quick Glance: US Tourist Fatally Attacked by Elephant in Zambian Game Park
  • An 80-year-old woman was killed when a male elephant attacked a safari vehicle at the Kafue National Park in Zambia over the weekend.

  • During the incident, an aggressive bull flipped the vehicle carrying six guests and a guide.

  • One guest was injured and taken to a medical facility in South Africa, while the others received minor injuries.

  • Park management and authorities were involved in the investigation, with Wilderness cooperating fully in the process and providing support to those affected.