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S.C. man in right place to win $200,000 lottery scratch-off

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Sometimes winning a six-figure lottery ticket is about being at the right place at the right time, as a South Carolina man found out earlier this month, collecting $200,000 in a scratch-off game.

Multiple NFL teams attempted to trade for Chargers QB Justin Herbert

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Several NFL teams asked the Los Angeles Chargers about the availability of quarterback Justin Herbert in potential trades, general manager Joe Hortiz told reporters.

British authorities charge two men with aiding Russia's intelligence service

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A new British national security law has been used to charge two Britons for allegedly aiding Russian intelligence after a suspected arson attack on a Ukraine-owned warehouse in London.

Look: Jensen Ackles joins 'Tracker' in new photo

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Jensen Ackles will play Russell, the estranged brother of Colter (Justin Hartley), on the CBS series "Tracker."

Trump hush-money trial: Cross-examination of first witness begins

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The hush money trial of Donald Trump has reached its fourth day Friday with former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker on the witness stand for cross-examination by the defense.

Listen: Anitta releases 'Funk Generation,' a Brazilian funk album

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Anitta celebrates Brazilian funk music on her sixth studio album, "Funk Generation."

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TikTok ban: U.S. plan to force sale faces First Amendment, logistical hurdles

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Before a forced sale or ban of TikTok takes effect, experts expect the company to take legal recourse against the U.S. government.

Look: Salma Hayek shares photos from wedding to 'soulmate' Francois-Henri Pinault

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Salma Hayek shared photos from her wedding to François-Henri Pinault on their 15th anniversary.

Falcons 'excited about' Kirk Cousins despite surprise Michael Penix Jr. draft pick

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The Atlanta Falcons are "very exited about" starting Kirk Cousins, general manager Terry Fontenot told reporters shortly after opting to use a first-round 2024 NFL Draft pick on another quarterback, Michael Penix Jr.

Dua Lipa, Kylie Minogue, Patrick Mahomes honored at TIME100 gala

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Dua Lipa, Kylie Minogue, Patrick Mahomes and other stars attended the TIME100 gala.

Chinese fashion app Shein to face stricter European Commission rules

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Chinese-owned fashion app Shein must follow new stricter rules under the European Commission's Digital Services Act after determining the app was large enough to fall under the legislation's measures.

Consumer spending, closely watched by Fed, rose 0.3% in March

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Key PCE U.S. consumer inflation rose 0.3% in March, according to Friday's Bureau of Economic Analysis report. It was in line with economists' expectations. For the year it was up 2.7% from a year ago.

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TikTok's Chinese parent company denies reports it plans to sell its U.S. business

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ByteDance, the Chinese owner of TikTok, insisted Friday that it had no intention of selling the video-sharing app despite the threat of a U.S. ban hanging over it.

Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Renee Elise Goldsberry to announce Tony Award nominations

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Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Renee Elise Goldsberry are set to announce Tony Award nominations in New York Tuesday.

Karol G, Feid win big at Latin American Music Awards gala

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Karol G and Feid were the big winners -- each scoring six prizes -- at Thursday's Latin American Music Awards gala in Las Vegas.

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Bank of Japan holds firm on policy despite falling yen

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Japan's central bank stood pat and declined to make a policy change on Friday despite a falling yen because it has not played a major factor on inflation.

Rapper Eminem says 'Death of Slim Shady' set for summer release

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Rapper Eminem has announced that his next album, "The Death of Slim Shady: Coup de Grace," is set for release this summer.

Scottish First Minister Hamza Yousaf faces no-confidence vote after coalition collapse

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Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf was fighting for his job on Friday after the opposition Conservatives tabled a motion of no-confidence in his leadership that he is on track to lose.

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China's FM warns Blinken relationship with U.S. could take a downward spiral

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The U.S.-China relationship could either continue to stabilize or spiral downwards, China's foreign minister Wang Yi warned Friday as he met his U.S. counterpart, Antony Blinken, in Beijing.

Duty, honor, what?: U.S. in chaos, turmoil amid erosion of principles

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From virtually every perspective, the U.S. appears to be in chaos and turmoil. How we got here is less important than what we will or can do to return to the principles on which this nation was based.

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TV review: 'Hacks' Season 3 surpasses high standards for comedy, relationships

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"Hacks" Season 3, premiering Thursday on Max, begins with the high standards of previous seasons and proceeds to surpass them with comedy and character vulnerability.

'The Veil' fight scenes, accent challenged Elisabeth Moss

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Elisabeth Moss and producer Denise Di Novi discuss their spy thriller "The Veil," premiering Tuesday on Hulu.

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U.S. troops begin construction of Gaza pier as famine looms

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The Pentagon said U.S. troops have begun construction of a pier in Gaza to be used to bring much needed humanitarian aid into the Palestinian enclave as famine looms.

North Korea tests rocket launcher system in threat to Seoul and possible show for Russia

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the test-firing of new 240mm shells for a multiple rocket launcher system, state-run media reported Friday, in a growing threat to Seoul and a possible demonstration for Russia.

Famous birthdays for April 26: Channing Tatum, Jordana Brewster

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Actors Channing Tatum and Jordana Brewster turn 44, among the famous birthdays for April 26.

On This Day, April 26: 16 killed in German school shooting

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On April 26, 2002, a German youth who had been expelled from the Gutenberg school in Erfurt, Germany, returned to the school and shot 16 people to death.

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Chinese nationals charged with conspiring to illegally export U.S. tech to China

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Two Chinese nationals have been charged with conspiring to illegally export semiconductor-manufacturing machinery to a prohibited Chinese company, federal prosecutors said.

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Denmark increases military aid to Ukraine by $633 million

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Danish lawmakers have agreed to an additional $633 million in military support for Ukraine this year, the Scandinavia nation's defense ministry said.

NFL Draft 2024: Caleb Williams, trades highlight offense-heavy first round

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A quarterback trio of Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels and Drake Maye started the 2024 NFL Draft and led to a historically offensive-heavy group of first-round picks Thursday in Detroit.

For real: The Onion is sold

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The satire publication The Onion has been sold, the latest in a string of sales for the quirky and popular publication, G/O Media announced Thursday.