How are Secretariat, Martha Stewart and Jack Harlow connected? The Kentucky Derby, the most unique sporting event in the US

The Kentucky Derby is one of the most unique sporting events in the United States for a variety of reasons.

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Survey: A Trump Conviction Would Not Result in More Votes for Biden

President Joe Biden would not receive more votes if former President Donald Trump is convicted of a crime, a recent survey by Leger found.

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2024 Kentucky Derby guide: Date, location, time, TV channels, betting favorites and more

Will another long shot like Rich Strike in 2022 shock the horse racing world?

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Trump Media’s accounting firm hit with ‘massive fraud’ charge

The independent accounting firm for the Trump Media & Technology Group, BF Borgers, has been charged by the Securities and Exchange Commission with substantial fraud.

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Political Furor Over U.S. Steel Bid Puts Investment Panel in Spotlight

Backlash over the deal has echoes of the 1980s when Nippon Steel tried and failed to buy another American metal company.

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See which US Presidents got their Kentucky Derby on at Churchill Downs over the years

Vintage photos of US presidents at the Kentucky Derby

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Texas Democrat Henry Cuellar protests innocence ahead of potential indictment

Texas Democratic Representative Henry Cuellar says he and his wife are “innoncent” ahead of a potential indictment by federal prosecutors on unspecified charges.

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EXCLUSIVE: Rep. Andy Barr Brings Horse Ownership To The Public Ahead Of Kentucky Derby

Kentucky Republican Rep. Andy Barr introduced legislation Thursday that would allow the everyday investor to own a piece of history.

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Rep. Cuellar Swears He’s Innocent Amid Report of Imminent Indictment

Federal authorities raided his home in 2022, but the longtime congressman insisted he wasn’t the target of that probe.

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Texas Democrat Henry Cuellar Expected to be Indicted by Justice Department

‘I want to be clear that both my wife and I are innocent of these allegations,’ said Cuellar, who added that he still intends to run for re-election.

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DeSantis Signs Measure to 'Keep Lab Grown Meat Out of Florida'

DeSantis signed a measure to "keep lab grown meat out of Florida," making it clear that the agenda of the elites will fail in Florida.

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The best cell phone plans in 2024

The best cell phone plans offer enough data and coverage for your needs at prices that fit your budget.

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CIA Director Burns visits Cairo as Gaza ceasefire and hostage negotiations continue

CIA Director Bill Burns is in Cairo amid intensive negotiations over a ceasefire and hostage deal, a person familiar with the matter says.

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We’re getting the ‘law and order’ Biden we voted for — whether we like it or not

The president disappointed a lot of left-wingers with his speech on Gaza campus protesters. But the writing was always on the wall

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Nervous Hope Hicks Takes the Stand—and Won’t Even Glance at Trump

Trump’s former political PR guru testified on his 11th day of trial.

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Strategists on possible Trump running mates, Kamala Harris' role on campaign trail

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Focus group highlights: Wisconsin young voters talk TikTok, marijuana and RFK

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CDC says bird flu viruses "pose pandemic potential," cites major knowledge gaps

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Image of paraglider installation at Columbia encampment is altered

Photos taken of the same area of the encampment and published by various news outlets do not show any such display.

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April 2024 Marks 57th Consecutive Month of One Million-Plus Background Checks for Gun Sales

April 2024 marked the fifty-seventh consecutive month of more than one million NICS checks for gun sales or transfers.

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Preview: Record producer Kyle Lehning on creating Randy Travis' new AI-assisted single

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The weird story of Ohio Senate candidate Bernie Moreno's $3.4 million car

“When I saw it, I knew I had to have it.”

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During a Heated Covid Origins Hearing, a Scientist Comes In for Questioning

Peter Daszak is a high-profile virologist with close ties to the Wuhan Institute of Virology. That relationship landed him in front of Congress this week.

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Pat Beverley throws ball at Pacers fans, asks journalist to leave postgame interview

The journalist said in an X post Friday morning that “Beverley just called me and apologized. I appreciate it and accept it.”

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Chicagoan Accused of Multiple Crimes While on Pretrial Release, Parole

A Chicago man is accused of going on a crime spree while on federal parole, the incidents happening after he was placed on pretrial release.

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Is MAGAtonin Right For You? ‘Late Show’ Pitches Pill To Make You Sleep Like Trump

The spoof will give you what it takes to dream like a defendant in court.

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Kristi Noem’s claim she met North Korea dictator Kim Jong-un in doubt

South Dakota Governor also claims to have had meeting set up with Emanuelle Macron but his office says she received no ‘direct invitation’ from French president

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A 63-year-old peak boomer is 'incredibly scared' Social Security won't be enough to cover her expenses in retirement: 'I'll probably need to work until I die'

After Diane Senffner, 63, lost her job during the pandemic, she depleted her savings and hasn't been able to find stable work since.

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Shark Tank star says college protesters are 'screwed'

‘Every single image, even at night now, goes into an AI generator and will tell you who that individual is’

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How long has Biden been in politics? A look at the president's history in D.C.

President Joe Biden has made his career out of being a politician, spending over half his life in various offices. Here's what you need to know.

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Hope Hicks Takes the Witness Stand in Trump Hush-Money Trial

Hicks, who served as White House communications director, is the first close Trump adviser to testify in the case.

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Family Wants Deeper Probe Into ‘Suicide’ of Preacher’s Wife

Mica Miller was found with a gunshot wound to her head in a North Carolina state park.

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What to know about the 2024 Kentucky Derby

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Former top Trump aide Hope Hicks testifies at hush money trial

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Who is Hope Hicks, longtime Trump aide who is testifying in NY hush money case?

Hope Hicks, once a longtime trusted aide in Donald Trump’s inner circle, is testifying Friday in the New York hush money trial after being subpoenaed.

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Halle Berry shouts word doctor ‘wouldn’t say’ at Capitol as she fights health stigma

Halle Berry shouted a word her doctor "wouldn't say" as she stood on the steps of the Capitol to raise awareness of her health campaign. The actor, 57, shared an experience in which she says a doctor danced around naming the cause of her concerns due to stigma. “We went back and forth… I finally realised he wasn’t going to say it... I said I'm in menopause, okay," Berry recounted. She added: "He said, 'Oh my God, I could never say that to you. Look at you. You don't look like you're in menopause." Berry is joining a group of bipartisan senators to push for legislation that would put $275m toward research and education around menopause.

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Missouri abortion-rights campaign turns in more than double the needed signatures to get on ballot

Advocates have turned in more than twice the needed number of signatures to put a proposal to legalize abortion on the Missouri ballot.

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Ex-Trump aide Hope Hicks' testimony may include conversations with Michael Cohen in NY trial

Hope Hicks, a former campaign aide to Donald Trump, denies knowing about hush money payments but may be asked about calls with his lawyer.

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The US could give homeowners a $980 billion stimulus at no additional cost, 'Oracle of Wall Street' says

"As early as this summer, a proposed move could begin to unleash almost $1tn into consumers' wallets. By the autumn, it could be on its way to $2tn."

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An AI-powered fighter jet took the Air Force's leader for a historic ride. What that means for war

An experimental F-16 fighter jet has taken Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall on a history-making flight controlled by artificial intelligence and not a human pilot.

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US Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas denies wrongdoing amid reports of pending indictment

Democratic U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas is denying any wrongdoing amid reports of pending indictments related to business dealings with the former Soviet republic of Azerbaijan.

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A 64-year-old 'peak boomer' worries his savings and Social Security won't be enough to retire: 'My biggest fear is finding myself at 75 standing at the door at Walmart.'

David Kirsch, 64, is hoping to live comfortably in retirement — but he isn't sure his savings and Social Security will cover his living expenses.

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Court Reverses Ban on West Virginia Girls Who Protested Transgender Athletes

A WV judge has reversed a school district's ban on the five girls who protested against being forced to compete against a transgender player.

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Rep. Henry Cuellar Indicted On Federal Charges

"Let me be clear, I'm running for reelection and will win this November," Cuellar said in a statement affirming his innocence.

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Judge Calls Out Trump For Making False Claims About Gag Order

Trump may be trying to wriggle his way out of testifying, which he'd previously pledged to do.

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T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach Empathize with Fired ABC News Colleague Rob Marciano

“Yes, we have walked down that road and it’s not an easy one,” Robach said on her podcast with Holmes this week.

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Heal thyself: A wild orangutan used a medicinal plant to self treat a wound, scientists say

Previous research has documented great apes foraging for medicines to heal themselves, but scientists hadn’t yet seen an animal treat itself in this way.

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Man drives car towards crowd at Portland State University, uses pepper spray

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Kansas Bill to Ban Transgender Medical Procedures for Minors Fails

A proposed Kansas bill seeking to ban transgender-related medical procedures for minors failed after two Republicans switched their votes.

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US military pauses construction of pier off of Gaza due to bad weather

The US military has had to pause construction of the humanitarian pier and causeway it is building off the coast of Gaza because of “forecasted high winds and high sea swells,” according to US Central Command.

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