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Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar identified the victims as Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah...

Court papers say suspect in embassy killings declared ‘I did it for Palestine, I did it for Gaza’ 2sn4

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By The Associated Press and ERIC TUCKER, MICHAEL KUNZELMAN and ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press
The two victims were leaving an event at the Capital Jewish Museum when the suspect approached a group of four people and opened fire, police said.

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Vehicles and houses are damages after a small plane crashed into a San Diego neighborhood,...

Music talent agency says 3 employees died on a plane that crashed into a San Diego neighborhood 4v1y51

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By The Associated Press and JULIE WATSON Associated Press
A small plane crashed into a San Diego neighborhood, setting about 15 homes on fire as well as vehicles

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The Harvard University logo is displayed on a building at the school, Tuesday, April 15, 2025,...

Trump istration bars Harvard from enrolling foreign students 4cck

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
The Trump istration has revoked Harvard University’s ability to enroll international students in its escalating battle with the Ivy League school.

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Trump signs executive order aimed at cutting prescription drug prices

Here’s what’s inside Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful’ bill 2v6l1j

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By The Associated Press and KEVIN FREKING and LISA MASCARO Associated Press
House Republicans early Thursday took a major step forward on President Donald Trump’s agenda.

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FILE - In this March 30, 2021, file photo, young unaccompanied migrants, watch television...

Trump istration files motion to end protections for immigrant children in federal custody 3py11

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
The Trump istration has filed a motion to end a policy cornerstone that, since the 1990s, has offered protections to child migrants in federal custody.

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FILE - The Supreme Court is seen in Washington, Nov. 2, 2024.

Supreme Court tie vote dooms taxpayer-funded Catholic charter school 2a4t60

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
The Supreme Court on Thursday effectively ended a publicly funded Catholic charter school in Oklahoma, dividing 4-4.

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FILE - Freshly-made pennies sit in a bin at the U.S. Mint in Denver on Aug. 15, 2007.

US Mint moves forward with plans to kill the penny z5y6h

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
In February, President Donald Trump announced that he had ordered his istration to cease production of the 1-cent coin.

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This map from the National Weather Service shows the forecast from May 22 through May 23 for...

Uncommon May nor’easter to bring rain, snow to New England states just before Memorial Day weekend 3k1i3a

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
An unusual May nor’easter is set to wallop New England on Thursday.

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FILE - President Donald Trump, first lady Melania Trump, Vice President Mike Pence and Karen...

Here’s what to expect at the Army’s 250th anniversary parade on Trump’s birthday 616s6y

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
The Army has started loading up some of the tanks that will take to the streets of the nation’s capital during the 250th anniversary celebration of the service next month.

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Deputy director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Madison Sheahan, flanked by Acting...

‘Unquestionably in violation’: Judge says US government didn’t follow court order on deportations 2j1g6t

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
A federal judge says the White House violated a court order on deportations to third countries with a flight linked to the chaotic nation of South Sudan.

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Westminster officer Nicole Brown, 39, was charged with 15 felonies of workers' compensation...

Police officer was partying at festival while collecting $600,000 for fake injury, officials say 711n2d

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
The officer has been charged with 15 felonies of workers' compensation and insurance fraud.

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President Donald Trump greets South African President Cyril Ramaphosa at the White House,...

Trump confronts South African leader with baseless claims of the targeted killing of white farmers 20632t

Updated: May 21, 2025 at 9:32 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
President Donald Trump used a White House meeting to confront South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, accusing his country of failing to address the killing of white farmers

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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) handles the ball as he works against...

Gilgeous-Alexander voted as NBA’s MVP, continuing run of international players winning the award 43v2l

Updated: May 21, 2025 at 9:31 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press and TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer
It’s now seven straight years that a player born outside the U.S. won MVP.

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Chris Brown performs during Lil Baby's Birthday Party at State Farm Arena on Saturday, Dec. 9,...

Chris Brown freed on $6.7 million bail in assault case, allowing him to start world tour 75746

Updated: May 21, 2025 at 8:48 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press and BRIAN MELLEY
Singer Chris Brown has been released on $6.7 million bail while facing allegations he beat and seriously injured a music producer in a London nightclub in 2023.

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The tarp covers the infield at Nationals Park before the baseball game between the Washington...

Braves, Nationals rained out; split doubleheader set for Sept. 16 6qr3e

Updated: May 21, 2025 at 7:46 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
The Atlanta Braves’ game Wednesday at the Washington Nationals was rained out.

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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, testifies before a Senate Committee on Homeland...

Judge says US government didn’t follow court order on deportations 6k2x6t

Updated: May 21, 2025 at 7:22 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
The Trump istration says it expelled eight immigrants convicted of violent crimes in the United States but refused to reveal where they would end up.

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President Donald Trump gestures as he speaks with reporters after announcing a trade deal with...

Saying Trump exceeded his authority, 12 states ask court to strike down his sweeping tariffs 42162j

Updated: May 21, 2025 at 7:19 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press and PAUL WISEMAN
Twelve states on Wednesday urged a federal court to strike down President Donald Trump’s sweeping taxes on imports, saying he had exceeded his authority.

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The U.S. Department of Justice logo is seen on a podium before a press conference with...

Justice Department moves to cancel police reform settlements reached with Minneapolis and Louisville 2s2vv

Updated: May 21, 2025 at 7:11 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
The Justice Department moved Wednesday to cancel a settlement with Minneapolis that called for an overhaul of its police department following the murder of George Floyd.

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FILE - A 13-year-old private Boeing aircraft that President Donald Trump toured on Saturday to...

Defense Department accepts Boeing 747 from Qatar for Trump’s use 6b3c58

Updated: May 21, 2025 at 6:14 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
The Pentagon says Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has accepted a gifted Boeing 747 from Qatar for President Donald Trump to use as Air Force One.

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The rapper known as Rod Wave faces more than a dozen charges after he turned himself in to...

Rapper Rod Wave faces more than a dozen charges, some involving a gun, in Georgia 693s4s

Updated: May 21, 2025 at 4:21 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press and JEFF MARTIN
The rapper known as Rod Wave faces more than a dozen charges after he turned himself in to sheriff’s officials in Georgia.

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FILE - Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, center, and teammates run the tush push...

NFL owners vote down proposed tush push ban cc20

Updated: May 21, 2025 at 3:33 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
NFL owners voted against a proposed ban on the tush push on Wednesday.

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FILE -Sean 'Diddy' Combs participates in "The Four" during the FOX Television Critics...

Ex-assistant tells of cleaning up booze, drugs and baby oil after Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ sex marathons 5g5m6f

Updated: May 21, 2025 at 1:39 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
Sean “Diddy” Combs’ one-time personal assistant has testified that he was in charge of cleaning up hotel rooms after the hip-hop mogul’s sex marathons.

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This Sept. 17, 2021 photo provided by the South Carolina Department of Corrections shows death...

South Carolina death row inmate seeks to volunteer to die after friends are executed 242q3l

Updated: May 21, 2025 at 12:20 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
James Robertson wants to become his own attorney which would likely mean his own execution in weeks or months.

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Target sales drop in 1st quarter and retailer warns they will slip for all of 2025 p2w68

Updated: May 21, 2025 at 9:29 AM EDT
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By The Associated Press
Sales at Target fell more than expected in the first quarter.

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Dominic Garcia, 23, is accused of holding his pregnant girlfriend and her family in their home...

Man kidnaps girlfriend’s family for 6 months, lies they need protection from ‘cartel,’ police say 2282r

Updated: May 21, 2025 at 1:45 AM EDT
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By The Associated Press
A man is accused of holding his pregnant girlfriend and her family in their home for six months based on a lie about them needing protection from a nonexistent “cartel.”

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FILE - This combination of two booking photos provided by the California Department of...

Parole hearing for Menendez brothers delayed until August 271e6q

Updated: May 20, 2025 at 10:31 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press and JAIMIE DING
Erik and Lyle Menendez’s hearing in front of the California state parole board has been pushed back to August.

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A fan is carted off the field at PNC Park after falling out of the stands during the seventh...

Man charged with providing alcohol to 20-year-old fan who fell at Pirates game 2i321h

Updated: May 20, 2025 at 9:45 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
The fan was initially itted to a trauma center in critical condition, but has made substantial progress since the fall.

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Matthew Lee Johnson is scheduled to be executed Tuesday night for the burning death of a clerk...

Texas man is executed 13 years to the day of a store robbery in which he set a clerk on fire 6s2b3i

Updated: May 20, 2025 at 9:15 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press and By JUAN A. LOZANO and MICHAEL GRACZYK
A Texas man was executed Tuesday evening, 13 years to the day of a convenience store robbery in which he set an elderly clerk on fire in a Dallas suburb.

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FILE - A Southwest Airlines plane pull into a gate at Pittsburgh International Airport in...

Southwest Airlines will require portable chargers be kept in plain sight while in use 5x4q40

Updated: May 20, 2025 at 8:10 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
Southwest announced the new policy that will go into effect May 28.

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President Donald Trump, center, surrounded by Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., and...

Trump on Capitol Hill implores divided Republicans to unify behind his big tax cuts bill 1e475r

Updated: May 20, 2025 at 7:35 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press and LISA MASCARO, KEVIN FREKING, LEAH ASKARINAM and JOEY CAPPELLETTI
President Donald Trump has implored House Republicans on Capitol Hill to drop their fights over his big tax cuts bill.

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FILE - A vial of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine rests on a table at an inoculation station in...

Federal officials will no longer routinely approve annual COVID-19 shots 4i5v43

Updated: May 20, 2025 at 7:35 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
Federal health officials will no longer routinely approve annual COVID-19 shots for younger adults and children who are healthy.

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FILE - Soft drink and soda bottles are on display in a refrigerator at El Ahorro market in San...

Nebraska to ban soda, energy drinks from SNAP 2gda

Updated: May 20, 2025 at 6:35 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press and JONEL ALECCIA AP Health Writer
Nebraska's ban on purchasing the drinks under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, starts Jan. 1.

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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth listens during a meeting with Peru's Foreign Affairs...

Hegseth orders new review of Afghanistan withdrawal and suicide bombing at Kabul airport 5ex5c

Updated: May 20, 2025 at 6:23 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press and LOLITA C. BALDOR
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the new review will interview witnesses, analyze the decision-making and “get the truth.”

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks during an event with President Donald Trump in the Oval...

Trump selects concept for $175 billion ‘Golden Dome’ missile defense system 2w6v6

Updated: May 20, 2025 at 5:47 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
President Donald Trump has announced the concept he wants for his future Golden Dome missile defense program — a multilayered system that for the first time will put U.S. weapons in space.

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FILE - A Home Depot logo sign hands on its facade, Friday, May 14, 2021, in North Miami, Fla.

Home Depot says it won’t raise prices due to tariffs 2y2h5y

Updated: May 20, 2025 at 5:32 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
Home Depot doesn’t expect to raise prices because of tariffs, saying it has spent years diversifying the sources for the goods on its shelves.

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FILE - Babbitt, a 35-year-old Air Force veteran from San Diego, was unarmed when she was shot...

Trump istration agrees to pay nearly $5M to settle suit over Ashli Babbitt shooting in Capitol d7053

Updated: May 20, 2025 at 3:26 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press and ERIC TUCKER and MICHAEL KUNZELMAN Associated Press
The settlement will resolve the $30 million federal lawsuit that Babbitt’s estate filed last year in Washington.

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Elon Musk gestures as he arrives for a state dinner hosted by Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin...

Elon Musk says he will cut back on political spending after heavily backing Trump in 2024 4v6iu

Updated: May 20, 2025 at 3:03 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
His decision could be a setback for Republicans before next year’s midterm elections.

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An American Flag is posted near destroyed homes after a tornado ed through the area,...

More severe weather pummels the central US as thousands recover from deadly tornadoes 5q1z6g

Updated: May 20, 2025 at 10:09 AM EDT
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By The Associated Press
Another round of tornadoes has struck the central U.S. after four days of tornadoes, thunderstorms and heavy rain killed more than two dozen people.

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FILE - The creator of the “Dilbert” comic strip, which was canceled by most newspapers two...

‘Dilbert’ cartoonist announces he has the same kind of cancer as former President Joe Biden 74n6q

Updated: May 20, 2025 at 7:27 AM EDT
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By The Associated Press
The creator of the “Dilbert” comic strip says he has been diagnosed with the same aggressive prostate cancer as former President Joe Biden.

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This undated photo provided by the Indiana Department of Correction shows Benjamin Ritchie,...

Man executed for the 2000 killing of a police officer in Indiana’s second execution in 15 years 3jl43

Updated: May 20, 2025 at 3:24 AM EDT
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By The Associated Press and SOPHIA TAREEN and ED WHITE Associated Press
The execution was carried out hours after the U.S. Supreme Court declined to take the case, exhausting all legal options to fight the death penalty.

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A destroyed home is seen from above, Sunday, May 18, 2025, in London, Ky., after a severe...

More severe weather pummels the central US as thousands recover from deadly tornadoes 12g6n

Updated: May 20, 2025 at 1:38 AM EDT
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By The Associated Press and BRUCE SCHREINER Associated Press
Another round of tornadoes has struck the central U.S. after four days of tornadoes, thunderstorms and heavy rain killed more than two dozen people.

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Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark, left, fouls Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese, center, during...

Caitlin Clark says it was too loud to hear alleged racial comments targeting Angel Reese 655l4j

Updated: May 19, 2025 at 10:30 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
Reese, who is Black, and Clark, who is white, met for the seventh time in their ongoing rivalry.

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FILE - Sandra Denton (Pepa), from left, DJ Spinderella, and Cheryl James (Salt) attend a...

Salt-N-Pepa sue record label to reclaim rights to their recordings including ‘Push It’ 6h3066

Updated: May 19, 2025 at 10:05 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press and ANDREW DALTON
Salt-N-Pepa want to reclaim the rights to their recordings including “Push It” and “Shoop,” and they're suing their record label to get them.

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The bill sets stricter penalties for the distribution of non-consensual intimate imagery...

Trump, alongside the first lady, signs bill to make posting ‘revenge porn’ a federal crime 1l5h1b

Updated: May 19, 2025 at 8:44 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press and DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press
The bill sets stricter penalties for the distribution of non-consensual intimate imagery online — what's also known as "revenge porn."

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White Sox commemorate fandom of Pope Leo XIV with Graphic installation at Rate Field before a...

White Sox unveil a graphic installation honoring Pope Leo XIV and his World Series appearance 582n61

Updated: May 19, 2025 at 8:26 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press and JAY COHEN
The White Sox unveiled a graphic installation Monday that pays tribute to the new pontiff and that moment during their last championship run.

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President Donald Trump speaks at a cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House,...

US sends 68 migrants back to Honduras and Colombia in first voluntary deportation g6p9

Updated: May 19, 2025 at 8:08 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
The United States has sent 68 immigrants from Honduras and Colombia back to their countries in the first government-funded flight of what the Trump istration is calling voluntary deportations.

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Sean 'Diddy' Combs, far left, looks on from the defense table with his attorneys, as a...

Singer Dawn Richard says Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs threatened her with death after she saw him beat Cassie 2m2p5b

Updated: May 19, 2025 at 6:57 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press and MICHAEL R. SISAK and LARRY NEUMEISTER
Prosecutors on Monday were using testimony from singer Dawn Richard to show that Combs used violence and threats to control others as he leveraged his fame to get what he wanted.

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FILE - The Supreme Court is seen in Washington, Nov. 2, 2024.

Supreme Court allows Trump to strip protections from some Venezuelans; deportations could follow 22295l

Updated: May 19, 2025 at 6:32 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
The Supreme Court is allowing the Trump istration to strip legal protections from 350,000 Venezuelans, potentially exposing them to deportation.

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President Donald Trump attends a business meeting and roundtable at Qasr Al Watan, in Abu...

Trump says Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talks will begin immediately following call with Putin 6e4g6i

Updated: May 19, 2025 at 6:31 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
President Donald Trump says Russia and Ukraine will immediately begin ceasefire negotiations after what he described as an “excellent” call with Russian President Vladimir Putin that lasted more than two hours.

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A shipping mishap left thousands of baby birds abandoned.

Shipment of thousands of chicks found abandoned in USPS truck now overwhelming an animal shelter 1s1q3b

Updated: May 19, 2025 at 6:19 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press and MINGSON LAU Associated Press
The shelter began offering the birds for adoption, but only a few hundred out of thousands have been picked up.

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