Barge that collided with Texas bridge released up to 2,000 gallons of "environmentally toxic" oil, officials say

The barge was carrying vacuum gas oil, which has been linked to skin cancer and lung issues and is considered "environmentally toxic."

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FACT CHECK: Does This Video Show Ted Cruz Messing Up The Pledge Of Allegiance?

The video was digitally altered, a Cruz spokesperson told Check Your Fact via email

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Vatican updates norms to evaluate visions of Mary, weeping statues as it adapts to internet age and hoaxers

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Biden campaign set to double down on Black voter outreach with visits to Georgia and Detroit this weekend

In a memo, the Biden-Harris campaign says they “will not parachute into these communities at the last minute, expecting their vote.”

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Inside the relationship of billionaire venture capitalist Josh Kushner and model Karlie Kloss, the power couple with unconventional ties to Trump

Josh Kushner and Karlie Kloss are connected to everyone from Taylor Swift to Donald Trump. Take a look at their über-private relationship.

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Trump Suggests 'Soros-Backed' Alvin Bragg Should Drop Case Against Him

Former President Trump on Thursday suggested that Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg should drop his business records case against him.

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Looking to purchase a home? These U.S. cities are the most buyer-friendly.

A wave of new construction has turned cities in Texas and Florida into the country's friendliest markets for homebuyers.

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South Africa, Israel Clash Again at The Hague -- Over Rafah Operation

South Africa returned to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague this week in an effort to stop Israel's opeation in Rafah.

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FACT CHECK: X Image Showing Baby Beside Dead Mother In Rafah Is AI-Generated

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House Committees Vote to Hold Garland in Contempt for Denying Release of Special Prosecutor Recordings

The White House claimed Biden has a ‘longstanding commitment to protecting the integrity, effectiveness, and independence of the Department of Justice.’

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Kristi Noem digs in on claim that cartels on reservations after being banned

The governor has come under fire for claiming Native American tribes have ties to criminal gangs

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Trump Will Spend Part of Barron’s Big Graduation Day at a GOP Fundraiser

The graduation ceremony is in Florida. The fundraiser’s in Minnesota.

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Elon Musk is walking a fine line in China with Tesla

The billionaire is trying to battle Tesla's problems by doubling down on China, but that risks creating other issues further down the track.

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Greg Abbott declares open season on protesters in Texas

The pardon of Daniel Perry sends a chilling message.

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California Legislature Rejects 'Medicare for All' -- Again -- Over Costs, Deficit

The Democrat-dominated California state legislature has once again rejected a proposal to create a single-payer health care system over cost.

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Hunter Biden asks judge to delay tax trial set for late June

Attorneys for Hunter Biden have asked the judge presiding over his tax case in California to delay the trial currently set for late June, pushing it to September or beyond.

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Sen Durbin mulls reviving tool that could stymie Trump nominees in another term

Discussions of the revival of blue slips, which allow home state senators to block controversial judicial nominees, could begin as the next presidential election winner remains unpredictable.

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MSNBC Host Says Trump Allies Had 'Mean Girls' Moment With George Conway In Court

Katy Tur said the former president's entourage had "a mean girl quality to their presence."

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Dow rises above 40,000 for first time in history

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New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez reveals his wife is battling breast cancer amid his ongoing trial

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Eye Opener: Deadly storms wreak havoc in Houston area

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World's top golfer Scottie Scheffler arrested for assaulting officer at PGA championship event

Golf champ Scottie Scheffler was taken into custody and charged with felony assault on a police officer and reckless driving outside of a PGA championship event.

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Google jobs are coveted but competitive. Here's how to get hired and what skills make you fit for a Google career.

Google jobs are among the most coveted and competitive roles in tech. Here are the skills needed to get hired and thrive in a career at Google.

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Comedian Eric Andre Demands 'Permanent Ceasefire' in Gaza, Calls Himself a 'Self-Loving Jew'

The comedian Eric Andre has delivered an angry rant about the Israel-Hamas war, calling himself a "self-loving Jew" who wants a "permanent ceasefire" in Gaza.

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These tiny EVs are making a big impact

In markets like China, Japan, and Europe, ridiculously small EVs are proving increasingly popular, with some even challenging Tesla in sales.

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Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: GameStop, Reddit, Take-Two Interactive Software and more

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

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I grew up in Florida and used to want to live anywhere else. Now that I'm older, I wouldn't dream of leaving

I grew up in Miami and didn't think I'd stay in Florida my whole life. But now that I have a family, I love living in Florida and won't leave.

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Golf world No. 1  Scottie Scheffler briefly detained outside PGA Championship

The incident happened before the second round of the PGA Championship, which was set to begin at 7:15 a.m.

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Trump trial: Cohen testifies about lying under oath during tense cross-examination

Former president’s estranged ex-attorney returns to witness stand as prosecution’s final witness, while Boebert and Gaetz turn up to support Trump

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A-listers Including Sharon Stone, Liam Neeson, Stephen Fry Back Kevin Spacey's Return to Acting

Celebrities -- including Sharon Stone, Liam Neeson, and Stephen Fry -- are backing "House of Cards" star Kevin Spacey's return to acting.

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Scottie Scheffler reportedly detained by police at PGA Championship for not following orders during traffic jam that followed a traffic fatality

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Did a topless photo posted online lead a California IVF doctor to kill his wife?

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A union for Boeing workers is set to give them training on whistleblower laws, saying staff are being punished for speaking out

The SPEEA said its members continue to report being punished for speaking up about safety concerns.

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Israel Resists Grand Bargain as U.S. and Saudis Work on Security Pact

President Biden is pushing for a broad deal that would get Israel to approve a Palestinian nation in return for Saudi recognition of Israel. But officials need to overcome Israeli opposition.

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Trump Says He Doesn't Mind RFK Jr. Joining Presidential Debates

Still, the former president said the independent candidate is "really not doing well in the polls."

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What is hypochlorous acid? The ingredient hyped as an acne hack, explained by dermatologists

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A Crucial Senate Race Could Come Down to One Question: Do I Trust You?

In Montana, Republicans are trying to paint Senator Jon Tester as a Washington sellout, while their own candidate, Tim Sheehy, faces scrutiny over his credibility and how he sustained a gunshot wound.

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AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Oregon's primaries

Oregon has multiple hotly contested primaries upcoming, as well as some that will set the stage for high-profile races in November.

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Bird Flu Fearmongering Prompts Spike in Survival Beef Sales

Americans are turning to companies like Prepper All-Naturals to stock up on shelf-stable beef in response to concerns about the bird flu.

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Claws out! AOC and MTG square off in fiery committee exchange

Congresswoman sparked an hour-long dispute, exchanging blows with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez after criticising Jasmine Crockett’s appearance

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AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Georgia's state primaries

Voters are heading back to the polls in Georgia, two months after helping Democrat Joe Biden and Republican Donald Trump secure their parties’ nominations for president.

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Scottie Scheffler Detained by Cops Outside PGA Championship

One officer was reportedly seen screaming at the athlete.

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Ukraine appears to have launched its biggest drone attack ever, with reports of explosions at two major Russian ports

Russia said it shot down a total of 102 aerial drones and six naval drones, making it Ukraine's largest drone attack, per the Kyiv Independent.

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Watch: MTG and AOC clash over ‘fake eyelashes’ accusation

Marjorie Taylor Greene and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez clashed after the Republican accused Democrat Representative Jasmine Crockett of wearing “fake eyelashes" during a chaotic House Oversight Committee hearing on Thursday, 16 May. The New York Democrat reprimanded the far-right representative from Georgia, stepping in with: “How dare you attack the physical appearance of another person.” The representatives traded cutting remarks before Ms Greene appeared to question Ms Ocasio-Cortez's intelligence. Thursday's chaos occurred as a committee discussed whether to hold attorney general Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress for refusing to comply with a subpoena to hand over an audio recording of Joe Biden's interview with special counsel Ben Hur.

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China pledges $42 billion in a slew of measures to support the struggling property sector

These and other measures announced Friday marked Beijing’s latest efforts to address issues in the massive real estate sector.

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A massive remote-work scam fooled 300 US companies into hiring North Koreans, prosecutors say

An Arizona woman aided North Koreans in find remote-work US jobs, funnelling their wages back to them in violation of US sanctions, prosecutors said.

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AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Kentucky's primaries

All of Donald Trump’s top opponents for the Republican presidential nomination dropped out of the race weeks ago but will be back together on Kentucky’s primary ballot.

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Kamala Harris accepts invitation to debate Trump VP pick

President Biden's campaign announced this week that Vice President Kamala Harris will debate former President Donald Trump's eventual running mate in a televised CBS event.

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Thomas Massie introduces bills to audit, abolish the Federal Reserve

Legislation has been introduced by Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., has that seeks to end the Federal Reserve central banking system which has been in operation since 1913.

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In a white-collar recession where $100,000 jobs are hard to find, women are winning out

Fewer people are being hired for $100k jobs. While women are less likely than men to apply, they're more likely to be hired for high-paying roles.

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