‘City of Glass’ Author Paul Auster Dead at 77

The renowned novelist died from complications of cancer, a friend confirmed.

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WATCH: Pro-Palestine Protesters Erect Encampment at University of Texas, Cops at Ready to Disperse

Protesters staged another rally at the University of Texas near the iconic tower in a show of support of Hamas and Palestine.

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Biden plans to reclassify marijuana, ease restrictions nationwide

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A hacker got 6 years in prison for stealing therapy notes and blackmailing patients

Aleksanteri Kivimäki was found guilty of hacking a therapy company and trying to extort its patients. He was sentenced to over six years in prison.

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In Israel, Blinken says Hamas must accept cease-fire deal, offers "cautious optimism" to hostage families

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Violence erupts at UCLA protest, police in riot gear called in: Live updates

Los Angeles police said they were responding to UCLA's request to restore order "due to multiple acts of violence within the large encampment."

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Violence erupts at some pro-Palestinian campus protests

Police ended pro-Palestinian protesters' occupation of a Columbia University building but violence broke out at UCLA and the University of Arizona in Tucson as schools stepped up efforts to end demonstrations.

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Trump trial live updates: Trump held in contempt of court for violating gag order

Former president running for White House while battling myriad indictments and legal cases as court hears from Michael Cohen’s banker Gary Farro

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A Russian zoo said it sent peacocks to the front to 'inspire' troops. It deleted its post after people used it to mock Putin.

The Russian zoo said it hoped the peacocks would "brighten up soldiers' everyday life," but it deleted the post after getting comments insulting Putin.

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Biden laments 'extreme' Florida abortion ban, blames Trump

President Biden called Florida's new 6-week limit on abortion an "extreme ban" in a Wednesday statement, blaming the restrictions on former President Donald Trump.

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Pfizer beats revenue estimates, raises profit outlook on cost cuts and strong non-Covid sales

The results come as Pfizer tries to regain its footing after the rapid decline of its Covid business.

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Read the email to Satya Nadella and Bill Gates that shows Microsoft's CTO was 'very worried' about Google's AI progress in 2019

Microsoft's concern about Google's AI progress, contained in emails forming part of the DoJ's antitrust case, may have spurred its OpenAI investment.

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Protesters cleared from Columbia's Hamilton Hall and Florida abortion ban in effect: Morning Rundown

Plus, catch up on the latest in Donald Trump's hush money trial.

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May 1 is usually college decision day, but FAFSA problems are causing delays

May 1, known as college decision day across the country, is usually a celebratory time for high school seniors. But this year, many students are stuck in limbo as they wait for delayed financial aid award letters – and have yet to decide where to enroll this fall.

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Demand for riskier adjustable-rate mortgages hits highest level of the year, due to rising rates

The share of ARM applications rose to 7.8% of mortgage demand last week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. That is the highest level of the year.

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Democrats Defang the House’s Far Right

By pledging to support Mike Johnson, Democrats have freed the House from the grip of GOP hard-liners.

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Authoritarianism by a Thousand Cuts

I resigned from the Ford presidential foundation over its refusal to honor Liz Cheney. But my decision was bigger than that.

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Murad’s New Supplement Targets Stress to Boost Longevity & Skin Health

The New Stress Less supplement is formulated to accelerate the results of your topical skincare regimen by improving hydration and stress levels.

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Lauren Boebert: 'It Makes No Difference To Me' If Hakeem Jeffries Or Mike Johnson Is Speaker

The far-right lawmaker made the provocative comment as Democratic leaders assured they would block a vote to dismiss the House speaker.

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Harvey Weinstein Back in Court After Sex Crimes Conviction Overturned

Disgraced Hollywood movie mogul Harvey Weinstein will appear before a Manhattan court Wednesday, just days after New York's highest court overturned his sex crimes conviction.

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UCLA Calls the Cops as Violence Erupts Between Protesters

The LAPD said officers were attempting to restore order after “multiple acts of violence” in the pro-Palestinian encampment on campus.

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The Fed rate decision meeting is today. Here are the odds of a cut.

Inflation-weary consumers have also been slammed by high borrowing costs. Here's what economists expect the Fed to announce.

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CVS posts big earnings miss, cuts profit outlook on higher medical costs

CVS and other insurers have seen medical costs spike as many Medicare Advantage patients return to hospitals to undergo procedures they delayed during Covid.

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News organizations have trust issues as they gear up to cover another election, a poll finds

Americans have a message for news organizations as they prepare to cover the 2024 election: About half of Americans say they're concerned that outlets will report inaccuracies or misinformation.

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Challengers Challenges the Zeitgeist

Zendaya leads a generation’s sexual awareness and naïveté.

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An ICC Arrest Warrant for Netanyahu Would Be a Grave Mistake

If the court goes after Israel, it stands to reason that Americans will be next.

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Caitlin Clark’s Salary Is Not the Scandal It’s Made Out to Be

Clark’s low base pay has basically nothing to do with ‘sexism’ or ‘patriarchy.’

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Election officials beef up security as new survey shows nearly 4 in 10 grapple with threats and harassment

A new survey by the Brennan Center for Justice highlights how the volatile political environment since 2020 has changed how election officials approach their jobs.

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Nearly Two-Thirds Of Election Officials Worry Politicians Will Interfere With Their Work: Poll

A new poll also shows nearly half of election workers are concerned that incoming colleagues might themselves believe lies about widespread voter fraud.

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A retired Microsoft exec and his wife fell in love with RVing during the pandemic. Now he's using AI to help you plan your next road trip.

After retiring from Microsoft, Scott Lengel became an RVer. He started AI-powered AdventureGenie to help people like him and his wife plan road trips.

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Endless Shrimp didn't sink Red Lobster. Wall Street did.

Red Lobster may be headed toward bankruptcy, but its business problems go far beyond all-you-can-eat shrimp.

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Highway collapse in China leaves at least 24 dead

Eighteen cars fell down a slope after a section of the highway collapsed in southern Guangdong province, authorities said.

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Swarm of bees delays Dodgers-Diamondbacks game for 2 hours in Arizona

After beekeeper Matt Hilton removed the swarm, the Diamondbacks had him throw out the first pitch.

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Florida six-week abortion ban takes effect as opponents prepare for November showdown

Republican-led efforts to restrict abortion rights are set to be major target for Democrats in general election

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Former students of the for-profit Art Institutes are approved for $6 billion in loan cancellation

The Biden administration says it will cancel $6 billion in student loans for people who attended the Art Institutes, a system of for-profit colleges that closed the last of its campuses in 2023 amid accusations of fraud.

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I make $58K a month on OnlyFans mostly from messaging people. Men come to me for a safe space to vent about their lives.

An OnlyFans creator makes majority of her income comes from messages. She said 60% of her conversations non-sexual and spark genuine connections.

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Trump Hit With Pointed Reminders After Complaining About Damaged Landmark

The former president criticized pro-Palestinian protesters at Columbia University for causing "tremendous damage."

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A national shortage of construction workers is driving high home prices. The industry is struggling to fill the gap.

A major shortage of construction workers is bad news for homebuyers and infrastructure projects.

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CNN Poll: Americans still broadly oppose overturning Roe; they’re less united on what abortion laws should look like

Nearly two years after the Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade, Americans remain broadly opposed to the ruling, according to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS. But in the midst of a presidential campaign where the major candidates offer starkly different approaches to the issue, the country is less united over how best to handle abortion laws, the survey finds.

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317,000 student-loan borrowers are getting $6.1 billion in debt canceled after being misled about career prospects and how much money they could make after graduation

Student-loan borrowers who enrolled at any Art Institute campus from January 1, 2004, to October 16, 2017, will receive automatic debt cancellation.

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This majority-Black city has a water crisis that privatization won't fix

Jackson, Mississippi, residents demand a say "in the redevelopment of our water and sewer system."

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January 6 rioter Derrick Evans could return to the Capitol—as a congressman

This West Virginia congressional race may show how far right the state has gone.

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Biden administration forgives $6.1 billion in student debt for 317,000 former Art Institute students

The Biden administration announced that it would forgive more than $6.1 billion in student debt for 317,000 former students of the Art Institutes.

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Biden to cancel $6 billion in student debt for borrowers misled by The Art Institutes, a former for-profit college group

The Biden administration said Wednesday that it has approved the cancellation of more than $6.1 billion in student loan debt held by 317,000 borrowers who previously attended The Art Institutes, a now-defunct network of for-profit colleges.

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Local TV Anchor Catches Trump Off Guard With A Simple Question

The former president floundered in the face of Roop Raj's response.

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Watch live: Trump hush money trial continues as Cohen’s banker testifies

Warning: the following livestream has not been independently fact-checked and may contain misinformation.

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2024 or 1968?

Police clear protesters at Columbia University.

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Can you trust 2024 election polls on Donald Trump and Joe Biden? Here's how to cut through the noise.

Polls are complicated. Here's a refresher on why they matter and how to read them.

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Dramatic video shows Indonesia's Mount Ruang volcano erupting as lightning fills clouds of hot gas and debris

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My $500,000 home renovation nightmare

All we wanted was a nice summer cottage. What we got was an expensive three-year lesson in contract law.

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