Rick Scott Questions Whether Joe Biden, Democrats Will Ditch ActBlue

Sen. Rick Scott asked if President Joe Biden and Democrats would ditch ActBlue, which took portions of donations for anti-Israel encampments.

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United Methodist Church Repeals Ban On LGBTQ Clergy

After years of ideological split with conservatives, progressive Methodists have something to celebrate.

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A United Airlines passenger got "belligerent" with flight attendants. Here's what that will cost him.

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CNN reporter explains what to expect after Arizona Senate votes to repeal state’s abortion law

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Sept. 11 Trial Plea Negotiations Still Underway at Guantánamo Bay

The lead prosecutor briefed the judge on the talks in an effort to fend off a claim that members of Congress had unlawfully meddled in the negotiations.

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‘Not A Responsible Steward Of The American People’s Tax Dollars’: Bipartisan Committee Blasts Daszak On Covid Origins

The House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic grilled EcoHealth Alliance’s President Peter Daszak on Wednesday morning.

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How Six-Week Abortion Bans Went From Fringe to Reality

Even opponents of abortion saw such curbs as too controversial just over a decade ago. Times have changed.

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Consumer groups push Congress to uphold automatic refunds for airline passengers

Consumer groups are pushing Congress to uphold automatic refunds for airline passengers whose flights are canceled or delayed for several hours.

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As Trump leans on former 2024 rivals, Haley’s support remains elusive

Donald Trump has converted several ex-primary rivals into outspoken backers. But he has yet to earn the support of Nikki Haley, who continues to win primary votes.

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A new Statehouse and related projects will cost about $400 million

The construction of a new Alabama Statehouse in Montgomery and related projects such as a parking deck and green space will cost about $400 million.

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Pentagon leaker Jack Teixeira to face military justice proceeding

Massachusetts Air National Guard member Jack Teixeira, who pleaded guilty to federal criminal charges for leaking highly classified military documents about the war in Ukraine and other national security secrets, will face a military justice proceeding later this month.

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Young Americans for Freedom: Westminster College Cancels Event Featuring Black DEI Critic Vince Ellison

The Young Americans for Freedom (YAF) student group at Westminster College in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania, says an event featuring author and black diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) critic Vince Ellison canceled after demands from an administrator.

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Pro-Palestinian Encampments Spread: UC San Diego, UT Dallas

Anti-Israel activists have set up new pro-Palestinian encampments at the University of Texas-Dallas and University of California San Diego.

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Rep. Moskowtiz: Antisemitism bill is ‘bipartisan effort’

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A 'Shark Tank' beauty brand was criticized for lacking deep foundation shades. It tried to fix it and made it worse.

Youthforia is a beauty brand that became popular after appearing on "Shark Tank." Now, it's facing criticism for its dark foundation shades.

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Arizona Senate repeals controversial 1864 near-total ban; Gov. Hobbs expected to sign

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In Bankruptcy, Giuliani Set a $43,000 Monthly Budget. Creditors Are Skeptical.

The former New York mayor and Trump lawyer actually spent nearly $120,000 in January, and his creditors say he is still not turning over required financial information.

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West Virginia GOP County Commissioners removed from office after arrest for skipping meetings

A three-judge panel has ordered that two county commissioners in West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle be removed from office after they were arrested for purposefully jilting their duties by skipping public meetings.

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Amazon, Microsoft, and Alphabet are doubling down on AI for the cloud — and it seems to be paying off

Amazon, Microsoft, and Alphabet have buckled down on their AI strategies, and it's paying off for their cloud divisions.

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RFK Jr. to Biden: I'm Not The Spoiler, You're The Spoiler

The independent presidential candidate trails far behind Joe Biden and Donald Trump when voters are polled about a three-way race.

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G7 nations commit to phasing out coal power by 2035

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Inside the ‘Screaming Match’ That Ended GMA Weatherman Rob Marciano’s Career

According to sources familiar with the matter, Marciano was fired after fellow ABC meteorologist Ginger Zee heard about his outburst with a producer and reported it to management.

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Watch Live: Donald Trump Holds Rally in Freeland, Michigan

Former President Donald Trump will speak to supporters at a rally in Freeland, Michigan, on Wednesday, May 1.

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Dan Schneider Calls Nickelodeon Docuseries a ‘Hit Job’ in New Lawsuit

“It is wrong to mislead millions of people to the false conclusion that I was in any way involved in heinous acts like those committed by child predators,” Schneider said.

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Orphaned bear cub seen in viral video being pulled from tree thriving after rescue, wildlife refuge says

A bear cub is thriving after she was orphaned when a group of people were caught on camera pulling her from a tree to take pictures.

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On Donald Trump’s day off from hush money trial, he hits the campaign trail: 4 takeaways

During a day off in his hush money trial, Trump stresses inflation and other domestic issues

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Columbia University Leaders Sued for Failing to Ensure Campus Safety. Could Protesters be Next?

A lawyer suing Columbia University said his team is looking closely at the “very scary individuals” who appear to be orchestrating the anti-Israel protests.

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A third of Americans could have had data stolen in big health care hack

A third of Americans may have had their personal data swept up in a February ransomware attack on a UnitedHealth Group subsidiary that disrupted pharmacies across the US, UnitedHealth CEO Andrew Witty estimated in testimony to Congress on Wednesday.

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Biden to Address Holocaust Remembrance While Still Quiet on Campus Unrest

The president has largely left it to aides to respond to anti-Israel protests at colleges across the country, but he is planning a speech next week at an event sponsored by the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum.

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Pro-Palestine protesters face crackdowns

Police cracked down on pro-Palestine protests on college campuses. It's Wednesday's news.

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Arizona Senate Passes Repeal of 1864 Abortion Ban, Governor Expected to Sign Legislation

Earlier Wednesday, the Arizona governor told reporters she would sign the repeal ‘as soon as it gets to my desk.’

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Video: Harris Blasts Trump Over Florida Abortion Ban

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The 8 best 4K TVs in 2024

Top 4K TVs vary in size, pricing, performance, and features. Here are the best 4K TVs you can buy in 2024, according to our TV expert.

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A young Duke professor won $250,000 for her algorithms that could find symptoms of heart disease when they start

Duke University professor Amanda Randles won for her work with supercomputers and algorithms, creating blood flow simulations to treat patients.

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‘Should No Longer Receive One Penny’: Covid Chairman Reacts to Peter Daszak Testimony, Previews Investigation’s Next Steps

The next steps of the subcommittee’s probe involve parsing through 30,000 pages of private emails by Dr. David Morens, a top adviser to Dr. Anthony Fauci.

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UCLA Encampment Requests Vegan, Gluten-free Food; 'No Bananas,' 'No Nuts'

Participants in the ongoing "Palestine Solidarity Encampment" at UCLA want "vegan" and "gluten-free" food, warning "no nuts" and "no bananas."

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‘Are You Going To Call Me A Sick Fu*k?’: John Kennedy Rips Climate Witness Over Repost Of Confrontational Group

Republican Louisiana Sen. John Kennedy during a Wednesday hearing criticized climate researcher Geoffrey Supran over controversial posts he reposted.

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Maybe Kristi Noem doesn't want to be Trump's vice president

Kristi Noem is widely thought to be in contention to be Donald Trump's running mate. But she keeps shooting herself in the foot.

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Over 40% of Americans see China as an enemy, a Pew report shows. That's a five-year high

A new Pew Research Center report shows that more than 40% of Americans now label China as an enemy, up from a quarter two years ago and reaching the highest level in five years.

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Trump admits he told Secret Service to take him to Capitol on Jan 6

‘It’s not my deal. I’m a lover, not a fighter,’ Mr Trump told a crowd of supporters in Wisconsin about his actions on January 6

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GOP in battleground states rip Trump trial judge's ‘dangerous’ ruling

A rare coalition of Republican Senate candidates running in crucial swing states issued a joint statement slamming Judge Juan Merchant's gag order against Donald Trump.

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DC-area senators try to stop more flights at Reagan National Airport

A group of Washington area Senate Democrats who oppose adding more longer-distance flights in and out of DC’s Reagan National Airport – which was included in a bipartisan FAA bill released this week – are pressing for an amendment vote to strip it out of the legislation, which is being debated on the floor now.

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The White House has a new curator. Donna Hayashi Smith is the first Asian American to hold the post

The White House has a new curator and Donna Hayashi Smith is the first Asian American to hold the post.

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Stay out or say more? President Biden faces lose-lose proposition with college protests

President Biden faces a lose-lose proposition with how he responds to Gaza protests on college campuses. So far, he's stayed largely silent.

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Trump trial live updates: Trump held in contempt of court for violating gag order

Keith Davidson, former lawyer for adult film star and Playboy model Karen McDougal, testifies about details of hush money agreements

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The House GOP Just Passed A Slew Of ‘Extreme’ Bills

The bills will give GOP industry allies something to tout heading into the 2024 elections.

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It Took a Stuntman to Make an Action Comedy This Badass

“The Fall Guy” director David Leitch summoned his years as a stuntman to craft an action rom-com that breaks stunt records, brings epic laughs, and uses Ryan Gosling perfectly.

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Trump to College Presidents: 'Remove the Encampments Immediately'

Donald Trump on Wednesday called on college presidents to remove anti-Israel protest encampments immediately from their campuses.

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The list of Tesla execs who have left the company as Elon Musk shakes things up with 'hard core' layoffs

Elon Musk is down half a dozen Tesla executives and leaders amid layoffs in the last month.

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Columbia University radio station WKCR praised for live broadcast of college protests

While mainstream media had difficulty accessing the campus on Tuesday, WKCR and other student reporters broadcasted live updates during the NYPD raid on Hamilton Hall.

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