Susan Buckner, Who Played Patty Simcox in ‘Grease,’ Dies at 72

At the age of 25, Buckner was cast in the role of the Rydell High cheerleader, joining a cast that included John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John.

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An alleged plot to assassinate Zelenskyy gives an alarming look into how deeply Russia can penetrate his inner circle

Ukraine claims Russian agents got alarmingly close to Ukraine's president.

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U.S. pauses Israel arms shipment and Stormy Daniels testifies in Trump trial: Morning Rundown

Plus, the culture wars have a new target: your teeth.

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U.S. soldier charged with theft in Russia as TikTok videos shed light on relationship with Russian woman

Staff Sgt. Gordon Black visited the Russian city of Vladivostok after leaving his posting in South Korea.

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State by state, RFK Jr. pushes for nationwide ballot access

Before Robert F. Kennedy Jr. took the stage at a campaign rally in Des Moines, Iowa, last month, a team of his campaign staffers and volunteers organized hundreds of attendees through an assembly line of government forms, ID checks and color-coded wristbands. The bureaucratic workforce contrasted starkly against the classic rock music blaring over the speakers, the crowded bar at the back of the venue and the jovial spirit circulating among Midwesterners excitedly awaiting Kennedy’s remarks.

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What Would Trump Really Do on Abortion?

Trump would reenter office with broad authority to restrict abortion access. The only question is how much of it he’d use.

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Israel and Hamas are pushing forward with tense cease-fire talks despite Israel's military incursion into Rafah

Cease-fire talks between Israel and Hamas are continuing in Cairo despite Israel's military incursion into Rafah earlier this week.

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GOP Rep Accused of Assault by Palestinian-American Activist

A video appears to show the congressman slapping a cellphone from her hand.

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Stormy Daniels to testify in Trump’s hush money case: Live updates

Former president back in Manhattan Criminal Court for further witness testimony

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Panera to discontinue its controversial 'charged' drinks that lawsuits linked to deaths

The drinks were tied to at least two wrongful death lawsuits against Panera.

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Donald Trump Dusts Off One Of His Funniest Misspellings In Truth Social Trial Dig

The former president got roasted on social media for an unintentional encore of one of his misspellings.

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Judge calls Trump out for ‘cursing audibly’ during Stormy Daniels testimony

Judge says former president also shaking his head as Ms Daniels was on the stand

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Microsoft made an AI model for spies that's not connected to the internet

The AI model is based on GPT-4 and can read and analyze files, but is "air-gapped" to keep it secure, Bloomberg reported.

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'I didn't say anything at all'

Stormy Daniels testifies in Trump's trial.

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14-Year-Old Boy 'Largely Decapitated' in London Sword Attack

A dual Spanish-Brazilian national charged with murdering a 14-year-old boy in north-east London “largely decapitated” his victim during the sword attack,  a court has heard.

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Two Chinese EV companies seem to be ganging up on Elon Musk's Tesla

Nio is launching an affordable EV brand in China to compete with Tesla's Model Y. It has reportedly called on competitor BYD to source the batteries.

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The Medicare and Social Security Reports Are Nothing to Celebrate

These programs are not financially sustainable; politicians can’t change the math unless they reform them.

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An Advertisement for Anti-Americanism

Pro-Hamas protesters show who they are.

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Evil Does Not Exist Excuses Treachery

A bully-pulpit horror movie rings trendy, not true.

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US pauses bomb shipment to Israel as Palestinians trapped in Rafah

Israeli forces seize main border crossing between Gaza and Egypt, cutting off vital aid route

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Want to sell your home? Get ready for disappointment.

Gone are the days of throwing up a for-sale sign and waiting for the feeding frenzy to begin. Agents now warn sellers to "buckle up."

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Cruise worker accused of stabbing woman and 2 security guards with scissors on ship headed to Alaska

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Russia Launches 'Massive' Overnight Missile Strike on Ukraine

By taking out the power, the Kremlin aims to rob Ukrainian manufacturing of its energy, especially military plants, and crush public morale.

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FTX says most customers of the bankrupt crypto exchange will get all their money back

FTX estimates that it owes creditors around $11.2 billion. FTX said it has between $14.5 billion and $16.3 billion to distribute to creditors.

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Trump is selling sneakers, bibles, and other odd products while he campaigns. Here's a look at all the items he is hawking.

Donald Trump has allowed his name to be stamped on a variety of products ranging from a Bible to NFTs.

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Mother of Australian surfers killed in Mexico gives moving tribute to sons at a beach in San Diego

Debra Robinson’s sons, Callum and Jake, were allegedly killed by car thieves in Baja California, across the border from San Diego, late last month.

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Biden to unveil $3.3 billion Microsoft AI investment in battleground Wisconsin

The Microsoft facility in Racine County will be built on the same land where Taiwan electronics manufacturer Foxconn had planned to build a $10 billion factory.

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Protest song ‘Glory to Hong Kong’ banned in city after court overturns ruling

Critics have said that prohibiting the broadcast or distribution of the song would further reduce freedom of expression in the Chinese territory.

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Warren Buffett warned on AI scams, a fiscal disaster, and losing friends. Here are 15 top quotes from Berkshire's bash.

Warren Buffett ruled out retirement at 65 for his successor, paid tribute to Charlie Munger, and owned up to a costly bet on Paramount.

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A Gen Xer struggles to afford housing and groceries, but her income is about $100 too high to get help

Melinda Binkley, 56, has tried to apply for safety net programs before but she's told her household makes too much money, usually by less than $100.

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The US needs immigrants to fill jobs, but can't house them. Nowhere makes this more clear than New York City.

As the US handles an uptick in asylum-seekers, pressure is mounting to solve the housing crisis.

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Remains of Final Missing Victim of Baltimore Bridge Collapse Recovered

José Mynor López was one of six workers killed in the disaster.

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What you should know about Sen. Elizabeth Warren's "Build Green" bill

Her coalition envisions a $500 billion push to decarbonize transportation.

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3 public school district leaders to face questions from Congress on antisemitism school policies

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Senators negotiating stack of amendments for FAA bill as deadline approaches

Staring down an end-of-the-week deadline to pass major Federal Aviation Administration legislation, Congress is preparing to reopen contentious differences.

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“Antisemitism" vs. “anti-Semitism”: The style debate is settled, but the hate and harm are rising

Beyond the tweaks in terminology is a familiar picture: Hatred of Jews is ascendant.

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We have some good news about cannabis research

Safes, security, and fingerprint locks: What is so scary about this plant?

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Can Suing People for Lying Save Democracy?

The lawyers at Protect Democracy have brought defamation suits against Rudy Giuliani, Kari Lake, and Project Veritas, hoping to limit the spread of disinformation. Others worry that their efforts could impinge on freedom of speech.

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U.S. pauses bombs shipment to Israel amid Rafah assault dispute

The pause comes as the Biden administration pushes for Israel and Hamas to compromise and reach a cease-fire deal that would head off a large-scale assault on the city in southern Gaza, where more than a million Palestinians are sheltering in dire conditions.

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Taylor Swift bill is signed into Minnesota law, boosting protections for online ticket buyers

Walz signed House File 1989 — a reference to Swift’s birth year and album with that title — at a popular concert venue in downtown Minneapolis.

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Russia’s biggest airstrike in weeks piles pressure on Ukraine's power grid

Attacks have already forced authorities to impose rolling blackouts in several regions.

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Uh, this music-streaming app called Musi sure feels like it's in a gray area

Musi streams songs from YouTube and runs its own ads against them. It's super-popular. But some music-industry insiders apparently aren't amused.

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Courtroom Artist Reveals Fear Over 'Strange Emails' From Trump's Base

Jane Rosenberg detailed receiving unsettling messages from the former president's supporters.

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India’s Modi casts his vote as giant election reaches half-way mark

The world’s most populous nation began voting on April 19, with nearly one billion people eligible to vote and ballots set to be counted on June 4.

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Biden heads to Wisconsin to laud a new Microsoft facility, meet voters

President Joe Biden is racing into yet another battleground state. Biden on Wednesday is traveling to Racine, Wisconsin, where he’ll highlight a decision by Microsoft to build a $3.3 billion data center that is expected to create roughly 2,000 jobs.

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The US dollar is so strong that China's central bank, among others, just keeps loading up on gold

Not just China, but other central banks including Turkey and India are loading up on gold, amid a stronger US dollar.

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Biden to Announce A.I. Center in Wisconsin as Part of Economic Agenda

The president’s visit will highlight the investment by Microsoft and point to a failed Foxconn project negotiated by Donald J. Trump.

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The Right's Partners in Weaponized Policymaking

How former Heritage Foundation head Jim Demint has launched a new model for dark-money activism in the Conservative Partnership Institute.

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On Student Protests and Elected Officials

While we may not agree on everything, we must remain focused on our central goals: saving lives in Gaza, ending weapons funding for Israel, and advancing freedom for Palestinians.

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Amazon Kills Mean Reviews of Kristi Noem’s Book

Goodreads has also suspended feedback for the now infamous memoir.

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