Pictures: Ukraine's 'Harry Potter Castle' Burns After Russian Strike

Five people were killed and dozens injured in a missile strike on Ukraine's third city, Odesa, with an ornate seafront building burnt out.

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Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Renée Elise Goldsberry announce key Tony Award nominations

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Jonathan Turley Says Trump Trial Judge ‘May Have Already Committed Reversible Error’

GWU law professor Jonathan Turley said that the judge presiding over former President Donald Trump’s trial may have “committed reversible error.”

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Trump, Venting About Lawyer in His Criminal Trial, Seeks More Aggression

Todd Blanche upended his career to represent Donald J. Trump and has been the former president’s favorite. But Mr. Trump has made him a focus of his episodic wrath.

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Rep. Elise Stefanik seeks probe of special counsel Jack Smith over Trump 2020 election case

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Buyers have an advantage in these 10 cities, where sellers are slashing listing prices the most

In many Florida and Texas metros, home sellers are cutting prices to attract buyers with plentiful options, thanks to a surplus of housing inventory.

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College Democrats of America Back Protests and Criticize Biden’s Israel Policy

The student organization of the Democratic Party condemned colleges’ crackdowns on pro-Palestinian protests and called on President Biden to support a permanent cease-fire in Gaza.

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Stuck in court, Trump turns his criminal trial into his campaign

Former president’s campaign of retribution slams into an exhausting trial he can’t get out of, Alex Woodward reports from New York

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Defense to cross-examine first officer on scene in Karen Read trial

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An ultra-luxury cruise line wants to attract wealthy Americans with its all-inclusive 'yachts' — see what the new 128-guest ship will be like

Emerald has a history of river cruises. It's now investing more into ultra-luxury ocean "yachts," with the next one slated to sail up to 128 guests.

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Kamala Harris' Niece Meena Uses Broadway's 'Cabaret' to Push Abortion

In a guest column this week for Variety, Meena Harris used the new Broadway production of Cabaret as an opportunity to keep abortion front and center in the broader cultural conversation.

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Guilty-Pleading Jan. 6 Participant Wildly Shows He Learned Nothing From Prison

Derrick Evans, now running for Congress, gave a jaw-dropping interview to CNN.

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Ukraine-Born GOP Rep. Who Called Russian Invasion A 'Genocide' Voted Against Aid

Indiana Republican Victoria Spartz was born and raised in Ukraine but that didn't stop her from opposing the recent aid package for her homeland.

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Trump trial to resume with Michael Cohen’s banker returning to stand: Live updates

Former president running for White House while battling myriad indictments and legal cases

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Antony Blinken Meets Saudi Crown Prince MBS, Demanding 'Immediate Ceasefire' for Hamas

Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with the crown prince and prime minister of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman, on Monday evening.

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A boomer explains why he left coastal Florida for a rural Arkansas town of 900 residents

Milan Novak, 67, moved from Florida's Atlantic Coast to a city in rural Arkansas with 900 residents, noting life is cheaper but there's less to do.

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Majority Of Swing-State Voters Say Conviction In Bragg Trial Won’t Deter Them From Voting For Trump: POLL

A majority of voters in seven crucial battleground states said a conviction of Donald Trump in the New York criminal trial won't deter them from supporting him.

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2024 elections: Florida U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz draws GOP challenger

Florida representative gets a last-minute opponent in Republican primary

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Another Scottish Nationalist Bites the Dust

The time for ‘continuity’ is over.

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'Shocking': Alyssa Farah Griffin Rips Bill Barr's Claim About Trump's Execution Remarks

Bill Barr was recently asked about the former Trump aide's claim that he was in the room when Trump suggested executing a staffer.

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Donald Trump’s New York criminal trial resumes with second week of testimony

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Trump trial continues with testimony from Michael Cohen's former banker

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FACT CHECK: Does This Image Show A Pro-Palestine Flyer At Columbia University Protest?

The flyer predates the current protests at Columbia University

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Police Break Up Pro-Palestinian Barricades At VCU, Arrests Are Made

On Monday night, police broke up pro-Palestinian protests demanding a ceasefire in Gaza in Richmond at Virginia Commonwealth University

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Election Deniers Are Still Shaping Arizona Politics

There have been few political consequences for many Republicans accused of helping Trump try to overturn the 2020 election.

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What the backlash to student protests over Gaza is really about

The Columbia protests and the debate over pro-Palestinian college students, explained.

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Sam's Club says getting rid of physical receipt checks at the door has been a big success

Sam's Club says its new AI-powered exit tech is in more than 120 locations and speeding up checkouts.

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EPA rule bans toxic chemical that's commonly used as paint stripper but known to cause liver cancer

The Environmental Protection Agency has finalized a ban on consumer uses of methylene chloride, a chemical widely used as a paint stripper but known to cause liver cancer and other health problems.

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Law enforcement officers killed and injured in Charlotte shooting identified

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California's population grew in 2023, halting 3 years of decline

California's population increased in 2023 for the first time in three years. The California Department of Finance released a population estimate on Tuesday showing the state gained just over 67,000 people in 2023 for a total population of more than 39.1 million.

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The New Holocaust Drama That Couldn’t Be Timelier

“The Tattooist of Auschwitz,” based on Heather Morris’ best-selling book, is bleak and haunting, but an urgent plea against antisemitic hate.

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Gaza Pier Being Built by U.S. Military to Cost $320 Million

A floating pier being constructed by the U.S. military in Gaza to deliver lifesaving humanitarian aid is estimated to cost $320 million.

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China's plan to be the dominant power in space is moving at breathtaking speed. The US needs to wake up, officials say.

There is a very real risk, according to experts, that the US could soon lose its status as the world's dominant space power.

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Police’s Computer-Generated Image Is Giving People Real Pete Buttigieg Vibes

“This is Goldeneye Pete Buttigieg,” one social media user joked about the picture.

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Walmart is launching a new store brand called Bettergoods. Here what it's selling and the cost.

Walmart said its new store brand Bettergoods is "chef-inspired," and offers dozens of upscale products like plant-based milks.

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Columbia Anti-Israel Protesters Smash Windows, Occupy Campus Building Overnight

The escalation came after protesters ignored a Monday afternoon deadline to disperse or be suspended.

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2024 Tony Awards nominations announced to honor the best of Broadway. See the list of nominees here.

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Report: Gas Prices Politically Trap Biden After Surging 18% in 4 Months

Joe Biden looks politically unable to prevent gas prices from increasing, a sour economic reality with the election just months away.

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Trump trial: Hush money case resumes with testimony from Michael Cohen's ex-banker

The criminal hush money trial of former President Donald Trump is set to resume in Manhattan Supreme Court for the second week of witness testimony.

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ChatGPT Developer OpenAI Strikes Deal to Use Financial Times Journalism to Train AI Models

ChatGPT developer OpenAI has reportedly struck a deal with the Financial Times that allows it to use the newspaper's journalism content as a means for training artificial intelligence systems.

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Trump awaits gag order ruling as hush money trial testimony set to resume: Live

Former president running for White House while battling myriad indictments and legal cases

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Banker testimony to resume in Trump "hush money" trial

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How much the typical worker makes at 19 retailers, from Amazon to Walmart

Retail workers' wages have increased substantially in the last few years. Here's the median wage for workers at companies like Amazon and Walmart.

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Stefanik hits special counsel Jack Smith with ethics complaint, accuses him of election meddling

The No. 3 House Republican, Rep. Elise Stefanik, is demanding the DOJ launch an ethics investigation into special counsel Jack Smith.

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Young Americans' wealth grew by nearly 50% over the last 4 years—it's not just from buying homes

Millennials in particular have seen significant wealth gains across asset classes over the last four years.

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Guilfoyle Unveils Her Dog Charity Book at the Perfect Moment

Don Jr.’s paramour said some of the proceeds will go to a non-profit that helps “abused and abandoned dogs.” Left unmentioned was Kristi Noem and poor Cricket.

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Shootout that killed 4 law officers began as task force tried to serve a warrant, police say

Police in North Carolina say a shootout that killed four law enforcement officers and wounded four others began as officers approached a home to serve a warrant for a felon wanted for possessing a firearm

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Columbia protesters seize building as anti-war demonstrations intensify: Live updates

Columbia University protesters demand the school halt investments with companies profiting from Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza.

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H.R. McMaster writes about his time in Trump administration in upcoming 'At War with Ourselves'

Six years after being forced out as as national security adviser, H.R McMaster is releasing a book about his brief, contentious time in the Trump administration.

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Belt and Road Hungary Prepares Warm Welcome for Xi Jinping's European Tour

China and Hungary confirmed that Xi Jinping will visit Budapest between May 8 and May 10 as part of a wider European tour.

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