Biden says he’s ‘happy’ to debate Trump after months of speculation

Mr Biden had previously hedged on debating his indicted opponent

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Report: China's ByteDance Wants TikTok Shut down in U.S. if Legal Fight Fails

Chinese tech giant ByteDance reportedly wants TikTok to shutdown in the United States if its legal fight against the recently passed ban-or-sell legislation fails.

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Fox News Host Worries Biden Will ‘Nancy Kerrigan’ Trump at Debate

Just some more sober and well-informed political analysis from America’s most-watched cable news network.

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Joe Biden Is Willing to Debate Donald Trump, He Announced on Howard Stern Show

President Joe Biden, 81, is willing to debate former President Donald Trump, he claimed Friday on the Howard Stern Show.

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"Vampire facials" at an unlicensed spa infected three people with HIV, CDC finds

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Gov. Kristi Noem Admits To Shooting One Of Her Dogs In New Book

The South Dakota governor said she hated the dog, named Cricket, because she was aggressive and "less than worthless" for hunting.

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WATCH -- Cops: Target Worker Blocks Suspects from Stealing Items

A Target worker thwarted alleged thieves outside the store on Monday afternoon in Gloucester Township, New Jersey.

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U.S. reviewing whether to sanction IDF unit accused of human rights abuses

Israeli officials have been pressing Washington in public and private not to impose restrictions on the Netzah Yehuda battalion, which has operated in the occupied West Bank.

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A ban in Kansas on gender-affirming care also would bar advocacy for kids' social transitions

A proposed ban in Kansas on gender-affirming care for minors also would bar state employees from promoting it or even children’s social transitioning.

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How a Supreme Court Immunity Ruling Could Affect Trump’s Election Case

In arguments on Thursday, the justices appeared to signal two ways they could help Donald Trump as he fights charges that he plotted to overturn the 2020 election.

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‘’Duh’: CNN reporter reacts to David Pecker court admission

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Trump trial live updates: Ex-tabloid publisher faces more cross-examination

Former president’s historic election interference trial is underway in New York City

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What happens now that Harvey Weinstein's conviction was overturned in New York

A spokesperson for Weinstein tells NBC News.com they are trying to get him medical care as he awaits a decision on a potential new New York trial.

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The Scene That Should Win Netflix’s ‘Baby Reindeer’ an Emmy

The word-of-mouth hit became one of the year’s best—and most heartbreaking—shows in one unforgettable moment.

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The celebrities dragged into Trump’s hush money trial

Tabloid publisher David Pecker dropped several high-profile names as he gave testimony in Donald Trump’s hush money trial

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US announces $6 billion long-term military aid package for Ukraine

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced on Friday a $6 billion long-term military aid package for Ukraine — the largest to date — which will allow the US to purchase new equipment produced by the American defense industry for the Ukrainian military.

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Dem Senate candidate Elissa Slotkin's 'small consulting business' may have never been active

Rep. Elissa Slotkin's "small consulting business," which she established weeks prior to announcing her congressional bid, doesn't appear to have ever been in operation.

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R. Kelly’s Child Abuse Conviction Upheld in Chicago Court

The imprisoned R&B artist still has a case coming up in New York, where he's hoping for better results.

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University protests over Israel-Hamas war lead to more clashes between police and demonstrators on campuses nationwide

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"48 Hours" looks into Kansas woman's mysterious death

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3 reasons you should never put personal purchases on a business credit card

You should always keep your personal expenses and business expenses separate and here's why.

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Biden says he's "happy to debate" Trump before 2024 election

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Top Education Department official steps down amid crisis over college financial aid

Richard Cordray, the official in charge of the Federal Student Aid office, which oversees the FAFSA, will conclude his tenure at the end of June.

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King Charles III to resume royal duties next week after cancer diagnosis, Buckingham Palace says

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Help is coming for a Jersey Shore town that's losing the man-vs-nature battle on its eroded beaches

Help is finally on the way for the most critically eroded part of the Jersey Shore. North Wildwood and the state have been fighting in court for years over measures the town has taken on its own to try to hold off the encroaching seas while waiting — in vain — for the same sort of replenishment proj

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In-home caregivers face increased financial distress despite state program

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Chicago DNC organizers draw from NATO Summit experience

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Noem defends book excerpt where she describes killing dog and goat

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, who’s been touted as a potential vice presidential pick, defended actions described in her upcoming book where she killed a dog and goat on her family farm.

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Biden, Asked if He’s Planning to Debate Trump, Says ‘I Am’

The president’s announcement came after months in which he and his campaign declined to say whether he would debate his predecessor.

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Masters of the Universe: Google Reports Strong Q1 Earnings, Stock Soars

Google's parent company Alphabet exceeded analysts' expectations in its first-quarter results, driving shares up by about 10 percent in morning trading on Friday.

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Jewish Students Refuse to Back Down in the Face of Harassment: ‘We Have to Stand Proudly’

‘I don’t think it’s the time to hide. I’m proud, I’m here, and I’m going to keep supporting my fellow Jewish students.’

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Book excerpt: "The Demon of Unrest" by Erik Larson

The latest by the New York Times bestselling author is a riveting account of the months leading up to the Confederate forces' attack on Fort Sumter, the first shots fired in the Civil War.

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King Charles Will Return to Public Duties With Visit to Cancer Treatment Center

In the statement, the palace said Charles would return next week “to public-facing duties after a period of treatment and recuperation following his recent cancer diagnosis.”

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King Charles to resume public royal duties after cancer diagnosis

Buckingham Palace said Friday that Charles, 75, was "greatly encouraged” by the return "and very grateful to his medical team for their continued care and expertise.”

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140,000 people did their taxes with the free IRS direct file pilot. But program's future is unclear

The IRS says more than 140,000 taxpayers filed their taxes through its new direct file pilot program.

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Meet Rob Walton, the Walmart heir worth $79.8 billion who's retiring from the company's board after more than 40 years

Billionaire Walmart heir Rob Walton, who is the company's longest-serving board member and the eldest son of founder Sam Walton, is retiring.

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CNN Poll: Only 13% Say Donald Trump Treated Same as Other 'Criminal Defendants'

Only 13 percent believe former President Donald Trump is being treated the same as other "criminal defendants," a Friday CNN poll found.

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Trump mocks Bill Barr while thanking him for his endorsement, calling him 'gutless' and 'lazy'

The former president said he withdrew the word "lethargic" from a flurry of insults in which he also called Barr "weak" and "slow moving."

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Up to a fifth of US milk supply could be infected with traces of bird flu

The disease has been detected in several herds in several states

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Chicago appeals court rejects R. Kelly 's challenge of 20-year sentence

A federal appeals court says singer R. Kelly was correctly sentenced to 20 years in prison on child sex convictions in Chicago.

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This New Biden Rule Will Save Americans $2 Billion On Utility Bills

The long-awaited move lays the groundwork for a massive overhaul in the way Americans build houses.

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The Falcons spent $180 million on Kirk Cousins — then didn't tell him they're drafting a quarterback

Cousins’ agent said they did not know about the pick. "Kirk got a call from the Falcons when they were on the clock. That was the first we heard."

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Intel used to dominate the U.S. chip industry. Now it's struggling to stay relevant.

Intel has missed most of the significant technology transitions over the past 15-plus years, losing its standing in the chip industry along the way.

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Maine govenor signs off on new gun laws, mental health supports in wake of Lewiston shootings

Democratic Gov. Janet Mills on Friday signed off on a suite of gun safety legislation approved by lawmakers after the deadliest mass shooting in state history, expanding background checks for private sales of weapons, bolstering the state’s “yellow flag” law, criminalizing the transfer of guns to pr

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Tech CEOs Altman, Nadella, Pichai and others join government AI safety board led by DHS' Mayorkas

The CEOs of leading U.S. technology companies are joining a new artificial intelligence safety board to advise the federal government on how to protect the nation’s critical services from “AI-related disruptions.”

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‘Not A Fair Process’: Andy McCarthy Rips Judge For Letting Trump Prosecutors Hide Who They Will Call As Witnesses

Andy McCarthy accused Juan Merchan of depriving Donald Trump of “a fair process” by allowing prosecutors to not reveal which witnesses they were going to call.

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Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Microsoft, Alphabet, Exxon Mobil, Snap and more

These are the stocks posting the largest moves in midday trading.

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Joe Biden Says He'd Be 'Happy' To Debate Donald Trump

The president also criticized the media for going easy on Trump. "I think some of them are worried about attacking him," he told SiriusXM's Howard Stern.

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Justice Samuel Alito Questions if Criminal Prosecution of Former President 'Destabilizes the Functioning of our Country'

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito on Thursday questioned if the criminal prosecution of an incumbent — who narrowly lost an election — could lead to the destabilization of the country.

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Biden Tells Howard Stern Whether He’d Debate Trump

Trump has been publicly pressuring the president to commit to a debate for months now, and television networks even prepared an open letter begging the campaigns to debate.

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