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POLITICS


BIDEN SAYS 3 AERIAL OBJECTS WERE 'MOST LIKELY' TIED TO PRIVATE COMPANIES OR
RESEARCH

President Biden said the three aerial objects shot down by U.S. military were
most likely tied to private companies, recreation or research institutions.

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Building Trade's Unions Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C. on April 6,
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BUSINESS


LABOR SECRETARY MARTY WALSH LEAVES THE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION TO LEAD THE NHL
PLAYERS' UNION

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MOST OF US ARE STILL WORRIED ABOUT AI — BUT WILL CORPORATE AMERICA LISTEN?

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University's Center for Data Science, investigated why people love and hate
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YOU'VE HEARD OF LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT. HOW ABOUT LOVE AT FIRST SOUND?

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SEN. JOHN FETTERMAN IS RECEIVING TREATMENT FOR CLINICAL DEPRESSION

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WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT THE TRAIN DERAILMENT IN EAST PALESTINE, OHIO

Residents are worried about environmental and health impacts after a train
carrying hazardous materials derailed earlier this month and officials evacuated
the area to conduct a controlled burn.


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Beyond the final report's introduction and conclusion, the judge also allowed
for the publication of a section outlining jurors' concerns that some unnamed
witnesses lied under oath during their testimony.

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NEWLY RELEASED FOOTAGE OF A 1986 TITANIC DIVE REVEALS THE SHIP'S HAUNTING
INTERIOR

The Titanic's rust-caked bow, an officer's cabin and a promenade window are part
of the never-before-seen footage of the shipwreck site, which continues to
slowly vanish 12,500 feet below the waves.

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LARRY THE CAT CELEBRATES 12 YEARS OF DUTIFUL SERVICE AT NO. 10 DOWNING ST.

The Chief Mouser of No. 10, the London residence and home office of Britain's
prime minister, began his lengthy term in February 2011.

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A DAYTIME TV DEPARTURE: RYAN SEACREST IS LEAVING 'LIVE WITH KELLY AND RYAN'

Seacrest told audiences he's leaving the seat beside his "work wife" on the
morning show after six years and handing the job over to Kelly Ripa's real
husband, Mark Consuelos.

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MICHAEL JORDAN SETS ANOTHER RECORD — A $10 MILLION DONATION TO MAKE-A-WISH

Make-A-Wish said the NBA legend's donation is the largest individual
contribution it has ever received. It said Jordan's gift will create an
endowment to fulfill future wishes.



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NATIONAL


A DRUG TO SEDATE LARGE ANIMALS IS SHOWING UP IN STREET DRUGS, AND NARCAN ALONE
MIGHT NOT HELP

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About a third of New England's illicit drug supply is laced with a potent
veterinary tranquilizer called xylazine, often known as "tranq."

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BIDEN GETS A CLEAN BILL OF HEALTH AS HE MULLS A 2024 RUN — WHERE HIS AGE IS A
CONCERN

President Biden's personal physician said he is in good health and capable of
carrying out his presidential duties.

Baseball announcer Tim McCarver poses in the press box before the start of Game
2 of the American League Division Series on Oct. 2, 2003, in New York. The
All-Star catcher and Hall of Fame broadcaster died Thursday at age 81. Kathy
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OBITUARIES


ALL-STAR CATCHER AND HALL OF FAME BROADCASTER TIM MCCARVER DIES AT 81

McCarver had a long run as the one of the country's most recognized, incisive
and talkative television commentators.

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NATIONAL


ARE BACKYARD CHICKENS THE SOLUTION TO HIGH EGG PRICES?

LAist 89.3

It will take at least several months for egg prices to stabilize. So is this
moment you finally go hyper-local, and invest in a small flock of chickens for
your backyard? Um, maybe not.


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EDUCATION


10 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT HOW SOCIAL MEDIA AFFECTS TEENS' BRAINS

Eye-opening testimony from a top scientist offers a useful primer on the role
social media may play in the teen mental health crisis.

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WORLD


NICARAGUA STRIPS 94 POLITICAL OPPONENTS OF CITIZENSHIP

President Daniel Ortega intensifies his political crackdown, stripping 94 of the
most prominent Nicaraguan writers, journalists and human rights activists of
citizenship. They lose all their rights.

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on May 13, 2020. The company is recalling nearly 363,000 vehicles with its "Full
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BUSINESS


TESLA RECALLS NEARLY 363,000 CARS WITH 'FULL SELF-DRIVING' TO FIX FLAWS IN
BEHAVIOR

Tesla is recalling the vehicles to fix problems with the way the "Full
Self-Driving" system behaves around intersections and following posted speed
limits. The fix will come in a software update.

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LIZZO AND SZA TEAM UP ON A REMIX OF THE SELF-LOVE ANTHEM 'SPECIAL'

It's so on brand for our musical fairy godmothers to sprinkle a little love over
us with a self-affirming bop.

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LAW


LOWRIDING WAS BORN IN CALIFORNIA BUT IT'S RESTRICTED. LAWMAKERS WANT TO CHANGE
THAT

State law bars some modified vehicles and lets cities enact cruising bans.
Lowrider advocates and Californian legislators say it criminalizes cultural
traditions.

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