Face of a 75,000-year-old Neanderthal woman revealed by scientists

The reconstructed face is closer than expected to that of modern-day humans, meaning it’s “perhaps easier to see how interbreeding occurred,” experts said.

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Over 40% of Americans now see China as an enemy, a five-year high, a Pew report finds

Half of Americans think of China as a competitor, and only 6% consider the country a partner, according to the report.

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President Biden to console families of law-enforcement officers gunned down in Charlotte

President Joe Biden has described the four law-enforcement officers killed in Charlotte as "heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice."

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Exclusive: Bernie Sanders worries young people are underestimating Trump threat

Sen. Bernie Sanders sounds off on the Israel-Hamas war, antisemitism, college protests, and President Joe Biden’s record while in office

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OpenAI rival Anthropic launches its first smartphone app

The company has no public plans to launch on Android, and the AI is not available in Canada or the European Union.

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What is at stake in U.K. local voting ahead of a looming national election

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will hope he can point to successes to douse talk that the Conservative Party will change leader again before the United Kingdom’s main election.

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Maggie Haberman Reveals Why Trump Keeps Closing His Eyes In Court

The New York Times reporter cited sources from the former president's camp.

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William and Kate ‘Going Through Hell,’ Says ‘Heartbroken’ Confidante

Classic children’s clothes designer Amaia Arrieta, who has worked closely with the Waleses for years, could be in hot water after making unguarded remarks about Kate’s cancer.

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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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A whistleblower who accused a Boeing supplier of turning a blind eye to defects has died after a sudden illness: reports

The late Joshua Dean accused Boeing supplier Spirit AeroSystems of ignoring manufacturing defects in the 737 Max.

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Biden adds stop to North Carolina trip to visit with families of fallen law enforcement officers

President Joe Biden is detouring to Charlotte, North Carolina, to meet with the families of law enforcement officers shot to death on the job.

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Japan just spent billions to boost the flailing yen — and the US may get involved too

Japan spent about $35 billion to prop up the yen on Monday and intervened again on Wednesday. A leading economist says the US may step in, too.

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Tense scene at UCLA after police order protesters to leave

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Photos show Russia flaunting its war spoils, including a Howitzer, Leopard 2, Bradley, and other modern weapons from over a dozen NATO countries

Russia on Wednesday displayed more than 30 captured vehicles from the war, showcasing the sheer diversity of the weapons used by Ukraine.

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Democrats target statehouses to bolster abortion efforts in 2024

Democrats are eyeing key state legislatures in 2024 that they say are crucial to defend abortion access, alongside ballot measures.

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Video: Words and Consequences in the Trump Trial

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10 things you should be negotiating every time you land a job offer, according to ex-Microsoft HR VP

Maximize your job offer with negotiation tips from a former Microsoft executive.

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Joe Biden, the Ultimate D.C. Veteran, Has Never Seen a Campaign Like This

In 30 years of Senate bids, Mr. Biden was such a formidable incumbent that he did not face a serious threat to his return to office. His last re-election is shaping up to be something different: a fight.

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Death toll rises to 48 in China highway collapse

Search efforts were continuing after a section of highway collapsed in a mountainous area of Guangdong province, sending more than 20 cars down a steep slope.

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How the overturned Harvey Weinstein conviction could echo in Donald Trump’s hush money trial

The message from the highest court in the state of New York was clear last week: No matter who they are or how unpopular they might be, defendants are entitled to a fair trial.

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Biden to expand 2 national monuments in California

President Joe Biden on Thursday will formally sign a proclamation expanding two national monuments in California and protecting nearly 120,000 acres of land, according to the White House.

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Torres: Columbia Could Have Stopped Chaos by Threatening to Revoke Visas of Encampment Members

On Wednesday's broadcast of CNBC's "Squawk Box," Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-NY) stated that if Columbia University President Minouche Shafik had threatened to | Clips

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Torres: Colleges Indoctrinate Students into 'Hatred' for America and We Can't Succeed on 'Self-Loathing'

On Wednesday's broadcast of CNBC's "Squawk Box," Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-NY) stated that he fears "college campuses are indoctrinating the next generation | Clips

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INDOPACOM Head: China Has Gotten More Dangerous over Last 3 Years, 'Accelerated to Dangerous'

During an interview with "PBS NewsHour" Foreign Affairs and Defense Correspondent Nick Schifrin aired on Wednesday's "PBS NewsHour," outgoing Commander of | Clips

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Solomon Islands elects a prime minister who is likely to keep close China ties

Foreign Minister Jeremiah Manele is from the same political party as his predecessor, who signed a security agreement with Beijing that set off alarms in Washington.

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Emails Reveal Top Trump Accountant Had Secret Campaign Role

Not only was Allen Weisselberg handling the Trump Org’s books, he was also advising the former president’s campaign 2016 campaign, documents obtained by The Daily Beast suggest.

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The Surreal Difference Between Harvard and Columbia Protests

The Daily Beast went behind the scenes of Harvard’s genteel protest and found a peaceful, well-stocked encampment.

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We Can’t Stress Enough That ‘Hacks’ Season 3 Is So, So Good

Many fans were skeptical that there needed to be more of the show that ended perfectly in Season 2. How foolish: Never doubt the hilarious powers of Jean Smart.

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Captain faces 10 years in prison for fiery deaths of 34 people aboard California scuba dive boat

Captain Jerry Boylan was found guilty of one count of misconduct or neglect of ship officer last year.

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Jamie Raskin Names And Shames The 'Evil Fairy' Secretly Setting 'The Country Back'

Raskin explained how the science of global warming was "well understood" by the petroleum industry as he detailed a report from a three-year investigation.

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Trump Attorney Alina Habba Mocked For 'North Korean' Levels of Praise

The lawyer's brazen new claim about the former president gets an instant fact-check on social media.

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Kimberly Guilfoyle Floats Wild Theory About Kristi Noem’s Dog-Killing Admission

Donald Trump Jr.'s fiancée said it "makes no sense" before throwing out the wild idea.

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Campus protests live updates: Police mass at UCLA as protesters defy order to leave

Follow NBC News' live coverage for updates as police face off with pro-Palestinian students at UCLA after Columbia University protesters are arraigned.

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Leftists Rage as EU Chief Courts Italy's Meloni in Bid to Remain in Power

Ursula von der Leyen is facing a leftist revolt after she suggested partnering with the conservatives such as Italian PM Giorgia Meloni.

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NY v Trump to resume with gag order hearing after Trump fined $9K, threatened with jail time

The judge presiding over Trump’s criminal trial will hold a hearing to consider the remaining alleged gag order violations after fining Trump $9,000 and threatening jail time.

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Dem senator leads bipartisan effort to strengthen Taiwan supply chain amid China threat

Sen. Jacky Rosen led a bipartisan group of senators to introduce a bill that would evaluate Taiwan's resilience and strengthen the island's supply chain security.

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Biden admin ripped by experts as antisemitism gets 'worse' over past 6 months: 'Should have seen it coming'

The Biden administration is facing criticism for the way it has handled antisemitism over the past 6 months as anti-Israel protests have swept across colleges nationwide.

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Johnson looks to unify GOP with crack down on college campus protests

Speaker Mike Johnson is zeroing in on the wave of pro-Palestinian protests that have rocked college campuses across the country as he looks to unify his fractured House Republican conference that has been bitterly splintered for months – all while exposing divisions within the House Democratic caucus.

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Patriots Owner Robert Kraft: Campus Anti-Israel Protests 'Scaring a Lot of People'

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft wants Americans to stand together and oppose the anti-Israel hate swamping college campuses.

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TikTok and Universal Music Group settle royalty dispute with new licensing agreement

UMG’s music will return to the platform imminently, the companies announced in a statement.

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Ukraine war live updates: Russia accused of using chemical weapons in Ukraine; Odesa faces another ballistic missile attack

The U.S. has formally accused Russia of using chemical weapons against Ukrainian troops and announced more sanctions late Wednesday.

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Kamala Harris blasts Republican ‘extremists’ who ‘don’t know how woman’s body works’

Vice President Kamala Harris hit out at Republican “extremists” who “don’t know or who don’t care how a woman’s body works” during a powerful speech on US abortion restrictions. Ms harris claimed former president Donald Trump and his allies are responsible for endangering women’s live during a heated speech in Florida on Wednesday (1 May). Her visit was coordinated to occur the same day Florida saw a six-week ban on abortion take effect. Passed by a Republican state legislature and signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis last year, the ban puts Florida’s restrictions on reproduction in line with many other states across the Deep South.

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Jeff Daniels’ ‘A Man in Full’ Swings With Big Dick Energy

David E. Kelley’s adaptation of Tom Wolfe’s best-seller is a fleet, appealingly messy watch, buoyed by Daniels’ performance as a blustery, bloviating capitalist predator.

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Watch: Trump claims Biden ‘determined to create conditions’ of October 7 attack in US

Donald Trump claimed President Joe Biden is “determined to create the conditions” of a 7 October style attack in the US during an anti-migrant rally speech in Wisconsin. Mr Trump claimed America is heading for its own “October 7 style attack,” in a fiercely anti-immigration campaign speech on Wednesday. The former US president told supporters Mr Biden was planning to bring “massive numbers” of Gazan people from the Middle East to towns across the nation. On 7 October 2023 militants killed around 1,200 people, mostly civilians, in Southern Israel, abducting around 250 hostages.

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Four Google execs got 200% stock payouts for 2023 after strong company performance

Google's stock outperformance raises compensation for two executives by $23 million and by $35 million for two others.

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Lauren Boebert got into a scrap with pro-Palestine protesters over a flag after she was heckled with chants of 'Beetlejuice'

Boebert was greeted with chants of "Beetlejuice," a musical she'd gotten kicked out of last year after she and her date were seen fondling each other.

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Boxer Ryan Garcia denies using performance-enhancing drugs after beating Devin Haney

ESPN reported that the 25-year-old Garcia tested positive for the performance-enhancing substance Ostarine the day before and the day of the fight, citing a Voluntary Anti-Doping Association letter.

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Tensions High at UCLA as Protesters Ignore Police Orders

A heavy police presence was visible Wednesday night as authorities warned protesters they faced arrests if they did not disperse.

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Oil giant Shell beats first-quarter profit estimates despite weaker gas prices

British oil giant Shell on Thursday reported stronger-than-expected first-quarter profit, despite a sharp downturn in natural gas prices in Europe.

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Lauren Boebert Gets The ‘Beetlejuice’ Treatment During Campus Protest Visit

The far-right congresswoman received an awkward reminder during her tour of George Washington University.

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