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Far-right influencer convicted in voter suppression scheme

· ABC News · 4h ago · A self-styled far-right propagandist is facing up to 10 years in prison after a Brooklyn federal jury convicted him of charges alleging that he conspired to deprive individuals of their right to vote in the 2016 presidential election

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Rep. Daniel Kildee announces cancer diagnosis

· The Michigan Democrat said he will be absent from Congress for several weeks as he undergoes surgery to remove a small tumor discovered on one of his tonsils.

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Trump will not be put in handcuffs for court date, lawyer says

· The Guardian · 15h ago · Attorney Joe Tacopina says ‘I feel the rule of law died yesterday’ but says client will not be handcuffed for New York arraignmentDonald Trump’s lawyer insists the former president will not be put in handcuffs after a New York grand jury voted

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Grand jury votes to indict Trump

· NBC News · Mar 30, 2023 · A New York grand jury voted to indict former President Trump, according to three officials familiar with the matter. NBC News’ Garrett Haake, Laura Jarrett, Jonathan Dienst and Kristen Welker have the latest.

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Trump Indicted, Congress on Trump, Finland Set to Join NATO

NPR | Podcast | Up First · 19h ago · Donald Trump becomes the first former U.S. president to face criminal charges, Democratic and Republican lawmakers react to Trump's indictment and Finland could become a member of NATO in the coming days after Turkey cast its vote.

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· NPR · 20h ago · Donald Trump becomes the first former U.S. president to face criminal charges, Democrat and Republican lawmakers react to Trump's indictment and Finland clears a final hurdle to join NATO.


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Two Black Hawk helicopters crash killing 9 soldiers in Kentucky

NBC News · Mar 30, 2023 · Two Black Hawk helicopters crashed in Kentucky during what the army called a “routine training mission,” resulting in the deaths of nine soldiers. NBC News’ Kathy Park has more details on the deadly training accident.

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2 US military helicopters crash in southwest Kentucky

· Two military helicopters crashed Wednesday night in southwestern Kentucky during a routine training mission, the U.S. Army's Fort Campbell said in a statement. The status of the crew members was unknown, it added. (March 30)

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Marchers rally on Transgender Day of Visibility

USA Today · 6h ago · People across the country are gathering as part of a series of events to build support for transgender rights amid what they denounce as an increasingly hostile environment. (March 31)

Transgender Day of Visibility rallies held amid backlash

· ABC News · 8h ago · Transgender people and their allies gathered at at venues across the country Friday as part of an annual, international recognition of transgender resilience, an observation that this year comes amid what some denounced as an increasingly hostile climate

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Tornado slams Little Rock, causes property damage

USA Today · 6h ago · A tornado plowed through Little Rock and surrounding areas on Friday afternoon, reducing rooftops to splinters, toppling vehicles and tossing debris on roadways as people raced for shelter. (March 31)

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Trump could use mug shot as a political device

USA Today · 6h ago · Donald Trump is the first former president ever to be indicted, but he's not the first politician who will have a mug shot taken. Lawmakers arrested on past criminal charges have taken different approaches to their mug shots.

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52 years after capture, orca Lolita may return to Pacific

· More than 50 years after the orca known as Lolita was captured for public display, plans are in place to return her from the Miami Seaquarium to her home waters in the Pacific Northwest — where a nearly century-old, endangered whale believed to be her ...

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Factory explosion survivor, on fire, fell into chocolate vat

ABC News · 11h ago · A woman pulled alive from the rubble of a Pennsylvania chocolate factory after an explosion that killed seven co-workers says her arm caught fire as flames engulfed the ruined building — and then she fell through the floor into a vat of liquid chocolate

Factory blast survivor: I thought I was having a nightmare

· USA Today · 12h ago · A woman pulled alive from the rubble of a Pennsylvania chocolate factory after an explosion killed seven co-workers says her arm caught fire and then she fell through the floor into a vat of liquid chocolate.

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King Charles heads for symbolic visit to Hamburg

USA Today · 17h ago · The UK's King Charles III boarded a train on Friday for the final leg of his three-day visit to Germany that will take him and Camilla, the queen consort, to the northern port city of Hamburg. (Mar. 31)

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· Nashville holds a vigil for the school shooting victims, ex-Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz to testify before a Senate panel over unionization and Disney will layoff 7,000 people in a cost-saving deal.

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Funerals set for Nashville school shooting's 6 victims

· Funeral services are set for the six people killed in this week’s school shooting in Nashville, as the grieving city mourns the victims of the horrific attack on what should have been a normal day of school


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Judge: Dominion defamation case against Fox will go to trial

ABC News · 8h ago · A voting machine company’s defamation case against Fox News over its airing of false allegations about the 2020 presidential election will go to trial after a Delaware judge ruled that a jury must decide whether the network aired the claims with actual...

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Medicare, Social Security could fall short over next decade

ABC News · 13h ago · An annual report on Social Security and Medicare says the financial safety nets millions of older Americans rely on and millions of young people are counting on will run short on funds to pay full benefits within the next decade

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U.K. Economy Avoids Recession with Modest Growth

· Wall Street Journal · 22h ago · U.K. GDP grew 0.1% in the fourth quarter, a stronger performance than previously anticipated, though it’s still about 0.6% below its prepandemic level.


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Gizmodo · Mar 30, 2023 ·

The Hoverboards Are Still Exploding

· The infamous two-wheeled motorized scooters colloquially known as “hoverboards” are still proving dangerous almost a decade after their peak. The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a recall of a hoverboard from Jetson Electric Bikes after two deaths were reported.

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IRS rules for electric cars unveiled after months of attacks

· Politico · 16h ago · The restrictions on foreign content will reduce how many vehicles can qualify for the $7,500 tax credit, at least temporarily. But the administration hopes it will bring long-term growth, jobs and energy security to the U.S.

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Pop icon Leslie Cheung's legacy endures 20 years after death

ABC News · 1h ago · Fans of late Canto-pop icon Leslie Cheung, one of the first singers to come out as gay in Hong Kong, flocked to the city this week to commemorate their idol’s death 20 years ago, revisiting his legacy of pioneering works made during a socially conserva...

Pop icon Leslie Cheung's legacy endures 20 years after death

· Washington Post · 2h ago · Fans of late Canto-pop icon Leslie Cheung, one of the first singers to come out as gay in Hong Kong, flocked to the city this week to commemorate their idol’s death 20 years ago, revisiting his legacy of pioneering works made during a socially conservative time

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Did Climate Change Make Gwyneth Paltrow's Ski Crash Worse?

Gizmodo · 16h ago · The trial of the century came to a thrilling end yesterday. I’m talking, of course, about the Gwyneth Paltrow ski accident trial. Terry Sanderson, a doctor, sued Paltrow for $300,000 in damages after he says she ran into him at a Utah ski slope in

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Gwyneth Paltrow not at fault for ski collision, jury decides

· Gwyneth Paltrow has won her court battle over a 2016 ski collision at a posh Utah ski resort after a jury decided that the actor wasn't at fault for the crash. The jury verdict came Thursday in a packed court room in Park City, Utah. (March 30)

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Gwyneth Paltrow Wins Ski Crash Trial

· A verdict has been reached in the Gwyneth Paltrow ski crash trial today in Park City, Utah, and the actor has been cleared of any wrongdoing. Paltrow was awarded the $1 requested in her countersuit.

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Movie Academy Raises Curtain On Production and Technology Branch

Deadline Hollywood · 6h ago · The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Board of Governors announced today the creation of the Production and Technology Branch. Comprising about 400 people previously classified as Members-at-Large, it represents members working in key techn

Academy Establishes New Production and Technology Branch

· Variety · 6h ago · The Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the creation of the Production and Technology Branch, which is made up of 400 individuals who were previously classified as members-at-large.

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Florida teen debuts trans visibility film as bans spread

ABC News · 7h ago · A Florida teenager has documented how it feels to be young and transgender for a film set to debut at a festival as transgender people around the world celebrate visibility and lawmakers across the country look to restrict their rights and care

Florida teen debuts trans visibility film as bans spread

· USA Today · 7h ago · A Florida teenager has documented how it feels to be young and transgender for a film set to debut at a film festival in Tampa. "You're Loved" premieres as transgender people around the world celebrate visibility and lawmakers across the country look to restrict their rights and care.

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Neil Diamond on coming to terms with his Parkinson's diagnosis

· Preview: In an interview to be broadcast on "CBS Sunday Morning" April 2, the legendary singer-songwriter talks about his health, his career, and the Broadway production of "A Beautiful Noise," a musical based on his life.

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BBC Launches Social Media Review & Reveals Who Will Oversee It

· Deadline Hollywood · 20h ago · The BBC has launched its review into social media guidance in the wake of the Gary Lineker scandal, with former ITN CEO John Hardie set to oversee it. The review, which was announced by BBC Director-General Tim Davie earlier this month, will start immediately and finish over the summer.

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Wise WDs from Masters, cites mental health

ESPN · 7h ago · Golfer Aaron Wise said on social media that he's taking "time away to focus on my mental health" and will not play in next week's Masters tournament.

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Purdue's Edey near-unanimous AP men's POY

ESPN · 14h ago · Purdue's Zach Edey was a near-unanimous choice as the Associated Press men's college basketball player of the year. Edey received all but one vote from a 58-person media panel, with Indiana's Trayce Jackson-Davis receiving the other.

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Shohei Ohtani strikes out 10 in Angels' opening loss to A's

ABC News · 23h ago · Shohei Ohtani struck out 10 over six scoreless innings in his season debut coming off the World Baseball Classic title before Oakland capitalized once he exited with Aledmys Díaz rallying the Athletics on a tiebreaking single in the eighth for a 2-1 wi...

Ohtani calls own pitches, K's 10 in Angels loss

· ESPN · 23h ago · Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani, using PitchCom to call his own game in Thursday's season opener, struck out 10 in six scoreless innings, but Los Angeles fell 2-1 to Oakland.

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Pope Francis continues to show improvement

CBS News · 5h ago · Pope Francis is continuing to improve after being hospitalized with respiratory issues. The Vatican said he is expected to be released from the hospital Saturday.

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Romania: Andrew Tate's detention replaced with house arrest

· ABC News · 9h ago · An official says Andrew Tate, the divisive internet personality who has spent months in a Romanian jail on suspicion of organized crime and human trafficking, has won an appeal to replace his detention with house arrest

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Romania: Andrew Tate's detention replaced with house arrest

· An official says Andrew Tate, the divisive internet personality who has spent months in a Romanian jail on suspicion of organized crime and human trafficking, has won an appeal to replace his detention with house arrest

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College ends partnership with school over the David issue

· ABC News · 19h ago · A Michigan college will no longer partner with a Florida charter school after the school's principal resigned due to complaints sixth graders were exposed to pornography during a Renaissance art lesson that included Michelangelo’s David sculpture

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Oscar Pistorius has been denied parole

CNN · 15h ago · South Africa's parole board is hearing early release submissions Friday for disgraced Paralympian Oscar Pistorius, who was jailed for shooting dead his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.

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After being fired, Israel's defense minister caught in limbo

ABC News · 17h ago · Five days ago, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to fire his defense minister set off a wave of spontaneous protests and a general strike that threatened to paralyze the country, forcing the Israeli leader to suspend his divisive pla...

After being fired, Israel's defense minister caught in limbo

· Washington Post · 17h ago · Five days ago, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to fire his defense minister set off a wave of spontaneous protests and a general strike that threatened to paralyze the country, forcing the Israeli leader to suspend his divisive plan to overhaul the judicial system

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EU official says major aid to Lebanon depends on IMF deal

ABC News · 17h ago · A European Union official visiting Lebanon says the international body will boost its humanitarian assistance to the crisis-stricken country, but that more significant long-term aid depends on reforms and a deal with the International Monetary Fund

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EU official says major aid to Lebanon depends on IMF deal

· A European Union official visiting Lebanon says the international body will boost its humanitarian assistance to the crisis-stricken country, but that more significant long-term aid depends on reforms and a deal with the International Monetary Fund

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Death scene in burned Filipino ferry moves rescuers to tears

ABC News · 20h ago · A Philippine coast guard commander says the tragic scenes of death his team saw aboard a gutted ferry, including adults clutching children, moved them to tears and sparked fears other passengers could be found dead in the still-smoldering ship

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Death scene in burned Filipino ferry moves rescuers to tears

· A Philippine coast guard commander says the tragic scenes of death his team saw aboard a gutted ferry, including adults clutching children, moved them to tears and sparked fears other passengers could be found dead in the still-smoldering ship

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Members of exiled Chinese church detained in Thailand

· ABC News · 23h ago · Supporters of a Chinese Christian church say more than 60 members have been detained in Thailand, raising fears they may be returned to their home country where they face possible persecution

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Members of exiled Chinese church detained in Thailand

· Supporters of a Chinese Christian church say more than 60 members have been detained in Thailand, raising fears they may be returned to their home country where they face possible persecution


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Path to net-zero carbon capture and storage may lead to ocean

Science Daily · 12h ago · Engineering researchers have developed a novel way to capture carbon dioxide from the air and store it in the 'infinite sink' of the ocean. The approach uses an innovative copper-containing polymeric filter and essentially converts CO2 into sodium

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Meet the young athletes gaining confidence through running

NBC News · 14h ago · A group of young runners are part of a program that’s building physical and mental health— and changing lives in the process. TODAY’s Donna Farizan laces up in Philadelphia to meet them. (Sponsored by Brooks)

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Kentucky Governor Signs Medical Marijuana Legalization Bill

Forbes · 55m ago · Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear on Friday signed a bill to legalize medical marijuana, making the Bluegrass State the 38th in the nation to approve the medicinal use of cannabis for patients with serious health conditions.


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Bürgenstock Resort In Switzerland Is A Slice Of Heaven On Earth

Forbes · 12h ago · Every once in a while you get the opportunity to travel to a place that is uniquely special. Burgenstock Resort, a resort that sits high on top of mountain range overlooking the picturesque city of Luzerne, Switzerland is just that.

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Winnebago Refines Manufacturing Technology In Market-Share Bid

Forbes · 1h ago · Winnebago Industries is in a major scrap with other recreational-vehicle companies for share of a market that is in at least short-term decline. The new circumstances make it more important for Winnebago to work continually on quality in its manufacturing plants.

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VW Tacks On North American Plants As It Seeks Greater U.S. Share

Forbes · 2h ago · Though it has succeeded only in fits and starts in the U.S. market over the last half-century, American car buyers remain a sort of holy grail for Germany’s most fabled automotive company and one of the world’s largest automakers.

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Best New Hotels Of 2023: The St. Regis Kanai Resort, Riviera Maya

Forbes · 6h ago · Inspired by the neighboring Sian Ka’an Reserve—a 620-acre natural wonder and UNESCO World Heritage Site–the resort, just a 10-minute drive from downtown Playa del Carmen and 30 minutes from Cancun National Airport, is a sumptuous gateway to th

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Front-line workers have nothing left to give

Washington Post · 9h ago · Nonprofit leaders are trying to ameliorate these life-threatening work conditions. But without attention from lawmakers, their efforts will be futile.

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Longreads · 15h ago · "Disabled people and advocates fear that medically assisted suicide will become a weapon for the state to do away with what capitalism considers unproductive bodies."

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Longreads · 19h ago · This edition features stories from Craig Silverman and Bianca Fortis, Kimon de Greef, Tom Vanderbilt, Diane Mehta, and George Stiffman.

Where the Children Are Buried

Longreads · Mar 30, 2023 · "In 2015, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau promised to implement all ninety-four of the TRC’s Calls to Action. According to Indigenous Watchdog, a non-profit, only thirteen have since been fully realized."

America Doesn’t Know Tofu

Longreads · Mar 29, 2023 · "China has spent millennia exploring the culinary possibilities of soybean curds. The West has barely scratched the surface."

My Decade of Temporary Homes

Longreads · Mar 29, 2023 · "I see, in hindsight, how mastering the ability to see through cards did not seem like an impossible thing to him. He had made seemingly impossible things happen before."