U.S. Recalls 53,000 Hoverboards After Reports of Fires

Examples include the hoverboard burning, sparking or melting. In one instance last year, a fire that began with one of them killed two girls in Pennsylvania.

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How the world reacted to Donald Trump indictment

The news of the former US president's legal troubles sparked discussions from Australia to France.

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Justice Department sues Norfolk Southern following train derailment in East Palestine

The US Justice Department filed a civil lawsuit against Norfolk Southern Thursday, alleging violations of the Clean Water Act (CWA) and seeking damages over the train derailment and subsequent environmental disaster in East Palestine, Ohio, in February.

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'My eye was hanging out': Ukrainian soldier remembers the Russian blast that damaged his face

A group of American and Canadian surgeons called "Face the Future" work across the globe focusing on delicate reconstructive surgery. The foundation's work included Russia, until recently, but they quickly pivoted their efforts to Ukraine after the full-scale war began. CNN's David McKenzie has the story.

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Bail Law Is a Key Stumbling Block as New York’s Budget Deadline Looms

After she and her fellow Democrats endured a bruising election last year, Gov. Kathy Hochul seems intent on giving judges more leeway when imposing bail.

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'Pras' Michel trial sees former rapper in court for vast 'influence scheme'

Prosecutors claim the ex-Fugee "Pras" Michel was "willing to break any law" for money.

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Six US troops diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries following Iran-backed attacks in Syria

Six US service members have been diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries as a result of attacks from Iran-backed groups in Syria last week.

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Kushner’s Firm Was Backed by Investments From the Emirates and Qatar

The infusion of money from interests in the two Persian Gulf monarchies reflects the close ties to Middle Eastern nations established by Jared Kushner, former President Donald Trump’s son-in-law.

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US child gunshot ER visits surged during pandemic, CDC says

Gun-related hospital visits rose all across the US, but young girls suffered the biggest increase.

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Fact check: Biden's claim that 'you're not allowed' to own a flamethrower or machine gun isn't true in most states

President Joe Biden claimed Tuesday that Americans aren't allowed to own a machine gun or a flamethrower. But that's not true in most of the country.

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Mark Russell, Piano-Playing Political Satirist, Dies at 90

Washington was his main quarry. Did he have any writers? “Oh, yes — 100 in the Senate and 435 in the House of Representatives.”

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Watch tense exchange between Sanders and GOP senator during hearing

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) questioned former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz on the company's union-busting tactics and engaged in a tense exchange with Republican colleague Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK).

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Johnson & Johnson halts development of RSV vaccine in midst of late-stage clinical trials

Janssen, the pharmaceutical division of the Johnson & Johnson companies, announced Wednesday that it will scrap development of a vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, in adults.

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Pope Francis Is in Hospital and Will Stay for Several Days

The Vatican said the 86-year-old pontiff was taken to a hospital in Rome, where he was being treated for a respiratory infection.

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Pet cats and dogs may help protect infants from food allergies, study suggests

Children who live with cats or dogs during fetal development and early infancy may be less likely than other kids to develop food allergies, according to a new study.

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Modi Tightens Grip on India’s Democracy, Wielding the Judiciary

The ouster from Parliament of India’s best-known opposition leader shows how Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party is manipulating the judiciary, critics say.

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US lawmakers split on how to stop mass shootings

While Republicans link mass shootings to mental health, US President Biden blames assault weapons.

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Carlos Moreno Wanted to Improve Cities. Conspiracy Theorists Are Coming for Him.

Researchers like Carlos Moreno, the professor behind a popular urban planning concept, are struggling with conspiracy theories and death threats.

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Opinion: The cruel twist that harms women in the military

Days after the Supreme Court ended the constitutional right to an abortion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, I received a call from a former officer in the US Air Force. Like most Americans, she worried about how the ruling could harm the health, privacy and freedom of American women. But she raised another issue that is equally deserving of our attention -- the harm to our national security.

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Court Reinstates Adnan Syed’s Murder Conviction in ‘Serial’ Case and Orders New Hearing

The Appellate Court of Maryland ruled that a lower court had violated the right of the victim’s brother to have been notified of and to attend a hearing.

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What safety measures or solutions would you like to see enacted after the Nashville school shooting?

Gun violence is now the leading cause of death of children in America. In the wake of the Nashville school shooting, how does this change the conversations you have with your kids? What safety measures or solutions would you like to see enacted after these tragic shootings?

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What’s Hot on TikTok? Defending Its C.E.O.

After lawmakers grilled TikTok’s chief executive last week, the app’s users argued that the platform should not be banned in the United States over national security concerns.

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Former National Enquirer Publisher Testifies Again in Trump Inquiry

The grand jury investigating a hush-money case against the former president met again on Monday, but the timing of any potential indictment remained unclear.

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Ukraine receives first British tanks and other armored vehicles

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Philadelphia residents panic-bought water after being alerted to a chemical spill but officials say tap water is safe for now

A day after mixed messages prompted panic-buying of bottled water, anxious Philadelphians are counting the hours Monday as officials monitor the city's drinking water following a chemical spill a few miles upstream of a key intake in the Delaware River.

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US air travel is 'overwhelmed' and that's putting off some flyers, industry group says

Travel is so busy this spring break season at Miami International Airport that officials are advising flyers to give themselves an extra hour -- arriving three hours, rather than two -- before a domestic flight.

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Global Economy May Be in a ‘Lost Decade,’ World Bank Warns

Adding to crises like the pandemic, recent stress in the banking system is a new threat to world growth, experts at the organization said.

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How a Trump Indictment Could Affect His 2024 Presidential Campaign

The political and legal bombshell could rally Republican voters to the former president’s side, but it could also prompt them to seek out an alternative.

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Hayden Panettiere says she wishes she knew more about postpartum depression before becoming a mom

Hayden Panettiere has learned a thing or two since becoming a mom.

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What to Cook This Week

Stuffed peppers, carne asada and more recipes.

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Today’s Wordle Review: March 26, 2023

Our columnist reviews the day’s puzzle. Warning: contains spoilers!

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More storms feared after Mississippi tornado

Friday night's tornado in the southern US killed 26 people and has displaced hundreds more.

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Philadelphia officials advise residents to drink bottled water after a chemical spill in the Delaware River

The City of Philadelphia advised area residents on Sunday to drink bottled water "out of caution" after a chemical spill in the Delaware River.

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What Did We Learn From Trump’s Waco Rally? He’s Stuck in the Past.

Trump is still fighting old battles. But Republicans have moved on to their own war, a new war, a culture war.

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President Is Ousted in United Auto Workers Election

Shawn Fain, an insurgent, edged Ray Curry after calling for a harder line in contract talks. The union has been dogged by corruption scandals.

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CNN report: 'Deadly grudge match' over key Ukrainian city is far from over

CNN's Ivan Watson reports from Ukraine about the ongoing battle for the crucial city of Bakhmut, where Russian forces are losing steam, according to Ukrainian officials.

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Geothermal Power, Cheap and Clean, Could Help Run Japan. So Why Doesn’t It?

For decades, new plants have been blocked by powerful local interests, the owners of hot spring resorts, that say the sites threaten a centuries-old tradition.

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Migrants on Foot Make Last Dash Into Canada Before Rules Tighten

A freer era of migration into Canada ended on Saturday when officials stopped accepting asylum petitions from people who walk in at unofficial crossings.

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Opinion: ICC arrest warrant for Putin is a stunning statement

When the International Criminal Court (ICC) announced on Friday that it had issued arrest warrants for Russian President Vladimir Putin and another key Russian official for charges related to an alleged scheme to forcibly deport thousands of Ukrainian children to Russia, it also effectively placed Putin's name on a short list alongside some of the most brutal leaders the world has seen since the end of World War II. With that, it branded him before the entire world — including the Russian people — as an international pariah, potentially guilty of historically egregious crimes.

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What I’m Reading: The Rise of Fascism Edition

A comic novel from the 1930s opens a window on days when what would become a dangerous political movement was seen as a silly hobby.

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Rare show of Northern Lights dazzles North America

One of the most intense geomagnetic storm in years paints skies across the region green, purple and pink.

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California Gov. Newsom rolls back some drought restrictions, keeps others, as recent storms ease dry spell

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday announced the removal of some drought restrictions, while keeping other measures to bolster water supply for vulnerable communities and develop water resilience after a parade of atmospheric river storms pummeled the state and boosted water supply in recent months.

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Analysis: Why the Syrian drone strikes and US retaliation may yet be a big deal

The US has conducted an airstrike in Syria against what it said were Iranian-affiliated facilities after a suspected Iranian drone struck a facility housing US personnel in the country, killing an American contractor and wounding five US service members.

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Spasms of Violence and ‘Wild Protests’ Jolt Paris

Opponents of pension overhaul, mostly young people, hold nightly “wild protests,” marked by vandalism, saying it is the only way to make their voices heard.

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Fake Trump arrest photos: How to spot an AI-generated image

Pictures of former President Trump being "arrested" are all over social media - but don't be fooled.

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What’s ‘Woke’ and Why It Matters

A marker of just how much American politics has changed over the last eight years.

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Bacteria from meat could be causing more than half a million UTIs in the US every year, study says

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Canada Hits Record Population Growth Through Immigration

The country grew by over 1 million people last year, almost all newcomers, as the federal government pushes more immigration to plug labor shortages.

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Autism diagnosis has become more common, but pandemic disrupted early detection, CDC says

The rate of children diagnosed with autism in the United States has been growing steadily since 2000, but two new reports from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention highlight disparities in the types of children identified to have autism spectrum disorder and setbacks in early detection.

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Trump Investigations Test Justice Dept. and Divided Nation

Attorney General Merrick Garland and other prosecutors have sought to demonstrate that politics should not infect the justice system. Those efforts face a steep challenge as the Trump investigations move ahead.

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Masked man with loaded gun stopped from entering Florida strip club

Security guards fight off the man in Tampa, Florida, possibly preventing a mass shooting, police say.

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Geothermal Power, Cheap and Clean, Could Help Run Japan. So Why Doesn’t It?

For decades, new plants have been blocked by powerful local interests, the owners of hot spring resorts, that say the sites threaten a centuries-old tradition.

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Astronaut Sultan Alneyadi sees 16 sunsets daily on the space station. How will he observe Ramadan?

For centuries, a setting sun has signaled the end of fasting rituals on holidays such as Ramadan and Yom Kippur, a cue to tuck into a delicious meal after a full day of abstaining from food and drink. But what if the sun's clockwork were to suddenly change, as it does for astronauts riding aboard the International Space Station? The orbiting laboratory whips around the Earth at about 17,000 miles per hour (27,600 kilometers per hour), giving passengers 16 sunrises and sunsets each day.

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A California bill aims to explicitly ban caste discrimination in the state

A California lawmaker has introduced a bill in the state Senate that would explicitly ban caste discrimination -- the first such effort by a US state legislature.

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Two dead after 'apocalyptic' winds rip through Bay Area

Another storm in California brought down trees and power lines, leaving major destruction in its wake.

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Arkansas governor signs bill that restricts transgender bathroom use in schools

Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Tuesday signed a bill into law that bars transgender students from using restrooms that do not align with the sex listed on their birth certificate, the latest in a series of GOP-led legislative efforts to restrict LGBTQ rights in schools.

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Idaho lawmakers approve bill that would allow execution by firing squad

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What Google Bard Can Do (and What It Can’t)

Google has released a new chatbot to a limited number of people in the U.S. and Britain. How does it compare with what is already out there?

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Keanu Reeves honors Lance Reddick at 'John Wick: Chapter 4' premiere

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Ex-Prosecutor in ‘Rust’ Case Suggested Role ‘Might Help’ Her Campaign

Andrea Reeb, part of the team that charged Alec Baldwin with manslaughter, wrote in an email in June that the case could help her campaign for the state legislature.

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Eva Longoria: Why more Latinos are starting to vote Republican

Actress Eva Longoria talks to CNN's Chris Wallace about what she thinks is a top priority issue for some Latino voters.

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Michael Bloomberg’s New $5 Million Cause: Helping Kathy Hochul

Mr. Bloomberg, the billionaire former mayor of New York City, has quietly bankrolled a group that is flooding the airwaves with ads to support Gov. Kathy Hochul’s budget plans.

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Teacher shot by boy, 6: I'll never forget his face

Abigail Zwerner tells NBC she will never forget the look on the boy's face as he pointed the gun.

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First Republic shares tumble to new intraday low

First Republic's stock touched a new intraday low Monday, falling 45% in volatile trading as the bank struggled to persuade Wall Street it could remain viable.

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Today’s Wordle Review: March 20, 2023

Our columnist reviews the day’s puzzle. Warning: contains spoilers!

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First Republic stock tumbles 46% to a record intraday low

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Israel’s Leaders Advance Key Part of Judicial Overhaul but Delay Rest

The government vowed to press on with a plan to take more control over appointing judges. But other changes were postponed in a move that was presented as a concession.

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Leader of International Seabed Mining Agency Admonished by Diplomats

The United Nations-affiliated agency faces pressure from some member nations to greenlight ocean mining — and from others to slow it down.

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Trump and E. Jean Carroll agree to combine rape defamation trials

Former President Donald Trump and E. Jean Carroll have agreed to combine two upcoming trials next month regarding Carroll's claim that Trump raped her in the mid-1990s.

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Trump Grand Jury Could Hear From Critic of Prosecution’s Star Witness

The grand jury considering the hush-money case against Mr. Trump might hear the testimony of lawyer Robert J. Costello, a critic of the ex-president’s fixer.

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What to Cook This Week

Kid-friendly recipes, chicken ragù and more.

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Japan's rural communities are dying out. The problem is, so are its cities

When Kentaro Yokobori was born almost seven years ago, he was the first newborn in the Sogio district of Kawakami village, Japan, in 25 years. His birth was like a miracle for many villagers. CNN's Will RIpley reports.

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5 Young People Are Killed in Car Crash in Westchester County

A 9-year-old boy was the sole survivor after a teenage driver veered off the road. The victims ranged in age from 8 to 17, the police said.

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Opinion: A harsh reality lies beneath the glory of March Madness

It's March Madness, an American institution. Fans from across the nation watch with bated breath, hoping that their favorite college teams advance to the next round and that their brackets aren't busted by the unexpected win of an underdog squad.

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Ex-US President Donald Trump expects to be arrested on Tuesday

The former president calls for protests but his lawyer says there has been no word from prosecutors.

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Lance Reddick, star of 'The Wire' and 'John Wick,' dead at 60

Lance Reddick, an actor known for his performance as Cedric Daniels on "The Wire" and for his work in the "John Wick" franchise, has died, according to his representative, Mia Hansen.

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What We’re Reading

Gilbert Cruz talks to Book Review staff members about the books they’ve been enjoying lately.

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A Retired Prosecutor’s Quest for Recognition

Stephanie Wright discovered that her name was omitted from a history book. She fought to get it put back.

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Taylor Swift travels through time during opening night of the 'Eras Tour'

Baby, let the games begin.

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Hunter Biden sues repairman over release of personal data from laptop

The US president's embattled son is under renewed scrutiny from Republicans in Congress.

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Saddam Hussein's former yacht is now an unlikely attraction

Capsized in a river in southern Iraq, the rusting wreck of a yacht that belonged to Saddam Hussein serves as a stark reminder of his iron-fisted rule that ended with the US-led invasion two decades ago.

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The Fed’s Balance Sheet Looks Like Silicon Valley Bank’s

The world’s largest central bank isn’t in crisis, but it is losing money at the moment.

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George Floyd killer Derek Chauvin convicted of tax fraud

The disgraced former policeman and his now-ex-wife lied about their taxable income between 2014 and 2019.

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CNN’s Prime-Time Experiment Is Off to a Slow Start

Viewership is down in the early going of CNN’s new 9 p.m. programming strategy, as the network tries to reinvent itself.

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California lifts some water restrictions after storms and floods

The state's years-long drought is not over, but right now residents are flush with water.

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Ben Affleck addresses his 'mischaracterized' remarks about Jennifer Garner and that Grammys moment

Ben Affleck is clearing a few things up.

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Today’s March Madness Games: What You Need to Know

Kansas Coach Bill Self missed another game for the Jayhawks as he recovers from a health problem.

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NFL hopeful Jalen Carter sentenced to probation after deadly car crash

The Georgia football star was involved in a crash that left two dead in January

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The Cure's Robert Smith says he's 'sickened' by Ticketmaster's fees

The Cure tried to keep prices low for their US tour, but fees doubled the cost for some fans.

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Pool dangles off cliff after California landslide

Heavy rain in the state has caused major flooding, power outages, evacuations and landslides.

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French Protesters Rally in Last Angry Push Before Pension Bill Vote

Many believe the legislation to raise the retirement age to 64 from 62 will pass Parliament, and they are looking beyond the vote to fight on.

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Ja Morant: NBA star suspended for eight games without pay after gun incident

The NBA has suspended Memphis Grizzlies player Ja Morant for eight games without pay after a video showed him holding a gun in a Colorado nightclub.

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Man digs massive snow tunnel to leave his home

A man tunneled out after up to 12 feet of snow enveloped his home near Lake Tahoe, California.

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Texas Judge Hears Case to End Federal Approval of Abortion Pill

The judge said he would decide soon whether to issue a preliminary injunction ordering the F.D.A. to withdraw its approval of the drug or wait for the full trial.

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Memphis Grizzlies Guard Ja Morant Suspended 8 Games for Gun Video

The N.B.A. said it was “irresponsible, reckless and potentially very dangerous” for Morant to livestream video of himself holding a gun in a nightclub near Denver.

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Federal and state investigators probe Santos' role in luxury yacht sale

Federal and state investigators are probing Republican Rep. George Santos' role in the sale of a $19 million yacht involving two of his wealthy donors, according to a law enforcement official.

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Big Oil Gets Its Mojo Back

Huge profits and higher demand have empowered the industry. Here’s what that might mean.

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Moment police officer hit by car while helping driver on Iowa motorway

The officer was helping a driver on a US motorway and was only left with minor injuries.

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What to pack in your car to stay safe during severe winter weather

If you're ever stranded in your car because of a bad winter storm, being prepared can be the difference between survival and serious harm or death.

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Inflation report’s details show price increase stubbornness.

The Consumer Price Index cooled to a 6 percent annual pace in February, but a closely watched monthly index climbed more quickly than economists expected.

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Canada: Police believe fatal Quebec truck crash was deliberate

The driver has been charged after two were killed and nine others injured in Monday's crash in Amqui.

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How comments on this young man's photos led to an uproar in Tennessee politics

Tennessee Lieutenant Governor Randy McNally is facing questions over comments he left on a young man's suggestive Instagram photos.

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The F.B.I. Has an Art Crime Team. And These Days, It’s Busy.

A raid of the Orlando Museum of Art, in which 25 works attributed to Jean-Michel Basquiat were seized, has placed renewed spotlight on the unit.

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Frustrated migrants storm border between Mexico and El Paso, Texas

Hundreds of people, mostly Venezuelans, were met with barbed wire and police in riot gear.

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Prosecutors say Jan. 6 defendant violated travel conditions by attending CPAC

A man charged with participating in the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol violated the terms of his court-approved travel conditions to attend the Conservative Political Action Conference, according to federal prosecutors.

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Michael Cohen Expected to Testify Before Grand Jury in Trump Case Today

Mr. Cohen, Donald Trump’s onetime fixer, is a key piece of the puzzle as prosecutors move toward an indictment of the former president.

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A Column That Listens for What’s Not Being Said

Shop Talk examines the business jargon used by executives to elevate ordinary functions and conceal ugly truths.

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GOP lawmaker says US should consider raising retirement age for future Social Security beneficiaries

Republican Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina said Sunday that raising the retirement age for future Social Security beneficiaries should be "on the table" as long as it doesn't affect "anybody that's heading into retirement right now."

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Authorities Reinstate Alcohol Ban for Aboriginal Australians

The reaction to a rise in crime has renewed hard questions about race and control, and about the open wounds of discrimination.

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GOP 2024 hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy says US experiencing a 'national identity crisis'

Republican presidential candidate and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy said Sunday he is "running distinctively on my vision for this country" and not his biography or business credentials when asked why he believes he can win the party's nomination as a political outsider and relatively unknown figure to most Americans.

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A Nor’easter Is Expected to Bring Heavy Snow Starting Monday Night

The storm could produce snowfall rates of up to two inches an hour, with areas of higher elevation getting accumulations of more than a foot, forecasters said.

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At Least 8 Dead as Two Small Boats Capsize in San Diego

Searchers were looking for victims from the air and in the water late on Saturday. They recovered bodies, life jackets and fuel barrels.

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An Activist’s Flight Reveals Widening Repression in Algeria

Four years after a popular uprising fueled hopes for change and real democracy, the country’s government is using vaguely defined statutes to round up hundreds.

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Astronaut crew heads home after five-month stay on the International Space Station

The four astronauts who make up the Crew-5 team aboard the International Space Station began their return trip home Saturday morning, marking the end of a five-month stay in space.

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Disinformation Is Not the Real Problem With Democracy

Americans increasingly lack the information they need to participate in the political process.

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Trump Knows How to Make Promises. Do His Rivals?

Mike Pence and Nikki Haley somehow manage to propose ideas that are both implausible and unpopular.

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See the moment a man walked free after serving 25 years for wrongful conviction

Leon Benson, an Indianapolis man who waswrongly convicted of a first-degree murder that happened in 1998, has become the first person to be exonerated by the Marion County Prosecutor's Office Conviction Integrity Unit. CNN affiliate WRTV spoke with Benson and his daughter following his release.

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Highest Heating Costs in Years Strain Many in New England

In a region where most homes rely on oil heat and cold weather can last through April, the burden of high heating bills has been especially heavy this winter.

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Jury deliberations begin in Oath Keepers conspiracy trial

A Washington, DC, federal jury will continue deliberations on Monday in the conspiracy trial against six people affiliated with the right-wing Oath Keepers militia group for their alleged actions on January 6, 2021.

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At the End of a Hard Journey, Migrants Face Another: Navigating Bureaucracy

The Biden administration’s new rules have brought down a record number of border crossings, but critics say they expose the pitfalls of policies intended to manage an immediate problem.

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Concussion Risks For Older Adults: What to Know After Mitch McConnell’s Fall

Experts say patients can, and usually will, make a full recovery. Here’s what to know.

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Sharon Stone says Basic Instinct role cost her custody of her son

Her famous flash in the 1992 erotic thriller made the judge rule for the father, she says.

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George Santos says he's 'innocent' of allegation he orchestrated credit card skimming scheme

Embattled Rep. George Santos on Friday said he was "innocent" of an allegation that he had orchestrated a credit card skimming operation in 2017 in Seattle that led to the guilty plea and deportation of a Brazilian man.

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Vaccine could save billions of bees from deadly disease

Bees play a pivotal role in US agriculture but are dying at alarming rates.

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Canadian police investigate Chinese 'police stations' in Quebec

Similar stations have raised concerns in other countries, including the US and the Netherlands.

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6-Year-Old Who Shot Teacher Will Not Be Charged, Prosecutor Says

The boy shot and injured his first-grade teacher at an elementary school in Newport News, Va., in January.

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Opinion: Republicans are playing with fire

In an attempt to weaken US diplomatic and military influence, Russian President Vladimir Putin has waged a propaganda war to convince other countries that the United States is engaging in a "purposeful, conscious US strategy to destabilize and make chaotic the situation in [Taiwan] and the world."

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Mississippi woman experienced years of debilitating pain until experimental treatment changed her life

For most of her life, Victoria Gray, a 37-year-old mother of four from Mississippi, had experienced excruciating bouts of pain.

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A Photographer Frames His Own American South

Tommy Kha’s portraits blend his Asian heritage with the mythology of the South.

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Executive Sentenced for Scheming to Flood Northeast With Opioids

Laurence F. Doud III, who headed the Rochester Drug Cooperative, will serve more than two years for conspiring to funnel “staggering” amounts of narcotics to pill mills.

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A single mistake could explain the Mexico kidnappings

A theory that the kidnapping of four Americans was a case of mistaken identity gains strength.

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On International Women’s Day, Avoiding the Patriarchy Trap

Happy International Women’s Day to those who celebrate.

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Opinion: Walgreens' abortion pill decision sends a chilling message

In January, some pharmacy chains announced plans to distribute mifepristone to patients with prescriptions, following a US Food and Drug Administration policy change permitting the direct sale of the abortion drug by certified pharmacies.

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The Comforting, Cheesy Charm of Chicken Doria

This Japanese answer to a gratin conjures bliss with whatever is already on hand.

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Trump, Vowing ‘Retribution,’ Foretells a Second Term of Spite

In a speech before his supporters, the former president charged forward in an uncharted direction, talking openly about leveraging the power of the presidency for political reprisals.

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Mexico kidnapping: Why a million Americans a year risk Mexico medical tourism

Some take precautions to avoid being targeted by criminals, like changing their car's licence plate.

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Holi is a celebration of love, color and spring

Millions of people in India and around the world celebrating Holi this week.

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US interest rates could go higher than expected

US stock markets fell following the remarks, which come ahead of another rate announcement.

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DeSantis points to looming culture wars with Florida 'on the front lines in the battle for freedom'

Laying out his top priorities for a second term and a potential platform for a presidential run, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis delivered a State of the State speech Tuesday that conspicuously avoided much of the divisive rhetoric that has fueled his political ascent but nevertheless signaled another round of cultural wars is coming in the weeks ahead.

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The Moon May Get Its Own Time Zone

As different countries plan lunar missions, the European Space Agency says that creating a time zone up there may simplify things.

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This pet-hair remover is one of the most effective ways to clean up after pets. And it's on sale now

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The Missing 24-Limbed Animals That Could Help Rescue the Ocean’s Forest

Scientists say that reintroducing the fast-moving predators to the West Coast could help control the spread of sea urchins that are devouring kelp.

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Elon Musk's Tesla cuts prices again as tries to boost sales

Tesla boss Elon Musk has previously said he hoped price cuts would help the firm avoid the hit from a "pretty difficult recession" in 2023.

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24 of our favorite crossbody bags that are perfect for travel

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A Rival for Erdogan Emerges as Opposition Parties Pick a Candidate

Kemal Kilicdaroglu, the head of Turkey’s largest opposition party, and his allies are looking to unseat President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who they say has damaged the country’s democracy.

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AOC May have Broken House Ethics Rules Over Met Gala

An investigation found that Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez might have broken House ethics rules by delaying paying for her gala expenses.

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You can live on a cruise ship for $30,000 per year

Have you ever dreamed of giving it all up, leaving it all behind and hitting the road to escape all your responsibilities?

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The Fight Over ‘Tár’ Shows How Much We Conductors Love to Hate One Another

We conductors in general delight in denigrating one another — that is, until one of us is dead. In other words, we are human.

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Fire rips through Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh leaving thousands homeless

A massive fire has ripped through a Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh's southern district of Cox's Bazar on Sunday, leaving around 12,000 people homeless, local Superintendent of Police Mohammad Mahfuzul Islam told CNN.

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Rules to Curb Illicit Dollar Flows Create Unintended Hardships for Some Iraqis

The regulations were meant to prevent dollar transfers to corrupt actors. But they have ended up harming ordinary Iraqis who need U.S. currency for legitimate purposes.

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Texas GOP censures Republican congressman for 'lack of fidelity' to party principles and priorities

Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas was censured Saturday by the state GOP for "for lack of fidelity to Republican principles and priorities," the party announced.

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Overturned gas tanker explodes on highway in Maryland, killing 1 person

One person died after an overturned gas tanker exploded on a highway in Frederick, Maryland on Saturday, causing possible house fires as city officials advise residents to avoid the area.

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Does Gene Editing Have a Future in Reproductive Medicine?

The desire for profit is colliding with fundamental values related to human health, equity and diversity.

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House Oversight panel will hold hearing on probe into Biden family financial dealings

House Oversight Chairman James Comer announced that his panel will hold a hearing next Friday to spotlight the Treasury Department's failure to provide bank activity reports for President Joe Biden's son Hunter, presidential brother James Biden and several Biden family associates and their related companies.

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New Treatment Could Help Fix the Heart’s ‘Forgotten Valve’

Patients with leaking tricuspid valves in a research trial saw improvements with a procedure that does not require a risky open-heart surgery.

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Independent lab testing finds elevated level of chemical of concern in air near East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment

A mobile lab monitoring for air pollution at the site of the Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, found one potential chemical of concern at higher levels than normal, a team of scientists from Carnegie Mellon University and Texas A&M said at a briefing on Friday. Researchers said it's not yet clear what impact that could be having on residents' health.

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Jesse Treviño, Chicano Artist Whose Muse Was San Antonio, Dies at 76

After losing his dominant right hand from a Vietnam War injury, he began chronicling Mexican American culture with his left.

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Video shows aftermath of violent turbulence on flight

Multiple people were injured after a plane started to shake, prompting an emergency landing.

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'When Dylan died, I died': Mother of journalist killed on the job speaks to CNN

CNN's Don Lemon sits down with the families of nine-year-old T'Yonna Major and journalist Dylan Lyons, who are mourning the loss of their loved ones who killed by a gunman near Orlando, Florida, in February.

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More than 300,000 without power in 5 states as severe storms threaten more tornadoes and flooding across South

A storm system that brought golf ball-sized hail and tornadoes to the South, spurred wind gusts strong enough to topple tractor-trailer trucks, and left more than 300,000 without power continues to march Friday toward the Northeast, threatening torrential rain, more tornadoes and heavy snow.

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This 15-Minute Pasta Will Make You Feel Like an Italian Millionaire

One magic ingredient will send your taste buds on vacation to the Amalfi Coast.

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Biden tells Democratic senators he won't veto effort to rescind DC crime law

President Joe Biden told Democratic senators Thursday that he won't veto Republican legislation to rescind a Washington, DC, crime law, West Virginia Democrat Sen. Joe Manchin told reporters.

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Murdaugh’s Lawyer Says Conviction Would ‘Compound a Family Tragedy’

Alex Murdaugh’s lawyer told jurors that the police had decided Mr. Murdaugh was guilty of killing his wife and son despite minimal evidence.

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Wayne Shorter, jazz saxophonist and composer, has died at age 89

Wayne Shorter, a Grammy-winning saxophonist and composer who helped shaped the sound of contemporary jazz, has died, according to his publicist.

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How to Run a Fashion Magazine in China in 2023

Margaret Zhang, an Australian-born influencer, got the top role at Vogue China in 2021, making her the youngest Vogue editor ever. Will Condé Nast’s gamble pay off?

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Alex Murdaugh trial: juror dismissed for 'improper' conversations

One of the jurors in the high-profile murder trial of Alex Murdaugh spoke to people outside the case.

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Takeaways from the long-awaited confirmation hearing for Biden's FAA nominee

President Joe Biden's embattled pick to lead the Federal Aviation Administration is scheduled for his confirmation hearing before Congress on Wednesday morning amid a series of challenges for the agency.

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Israeli Police Use Stun Grenades on Protesters in Tel Aviv

The confrontations escalated tensions between the political leadership and protesters opposed to the far-right government’s plan to curb the powers of the judiciary.

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Opinon: What went right and wrong on Covid

The Chinese lab leak report from the Department of Energy saying it has "low confidence" that the Covid-19 virus accidentally escaped from a lab in Wuhan made headlines earlier this week.

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The northern lights have been dazzling the night sky in unexpected places. Here's why

The breathtaking dancing shimmer of the aurora borealis and its counterpart in the southern hemisphere, aurora australis, dazzles those lucky enough to catch a glimpse of Earth's greatest light show.

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After Ohio Train Derailment, Senators Propose Rail Safety Bill

Weeks after a train carrying hazardous materials derailed outside East Palestine, Ohio, a bipartisan group of lawmakers has proposed that the Transportation Department impose stricter rules.

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As Dollar Stores Proliferate, Some Communities Say No

More than 70 proposed dollar stores have been rejected since 2019, a report shows. It’s a small number compared with those that opened but evidence of opposition to the industry.

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Jupiter and Venus, SpaceX and Relativity: March Space News

New rockets could launch from Japan and the United States during the month, and spring will officially bloom in space.

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