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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.

NFL Draft 2024: Chiefs trade with Bills to land WR Xavier Worthy

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Patrick Mahomes welcomed a speedy new weapon Thursday night after the Kansas City Chiefs traded with the Buffalo Bills to acquire wide receiver Xavier Worthy in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft.

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Secret Service agent removed from VP Harris' detail after 'distressing behavior'

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The U.S. Secret Service has dismissed an agent assigned to Vice President Kamala Harris after showing "distressing behavior," a spokesperson said Thursday.

More than 100 pro-Palestinian protesters arrested at Emerson as encampments rile universities

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Boston police cleared a tent encampment at Emerson College and arrested more than 100 protesters overnight, the school's president said Thursday, as pro-Palestinian demonstrations rile universities the country over.

New Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr. eyes Larry Fitzgerald-like career

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New Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. said he hopes to have a similar career to Larry Fitzgerald, but first expects a learning curve after being picked No. 4 overall in the 2024 NFL Draft.

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Kardashian, VP Harris discuss criminal justice reform

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Reality TV star turned businesswoman Kim Kardashian joined Vice President Kamala Harris at the White House on Thursday to discuss strategies for criminal justice reform.

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Vikings complete draft-day trade for ex-Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy

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The Minnesota Vikings completed a trade with the New York Jets on Thursday, acquiring the No. 10 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft and using it to obtain former Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy.

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National Guardsman who became FBI manhunt suspect pleads guilty in January 6 riot at U.S. Capitol

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A National Guardsman who launched an FBI manhunt following the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol pleaded guilty Thursday during a hearing in Washington, D.C.

Watch: Antonia Gentry, Julia Lester scramble to find 'Prom Dates'

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The trailer for "Prom Dates," on Hulu May 3, explains why two high school girls are without dates the day before prom.

Mike Pinder, keyboardist co-founder of Moody Blues, dies at 82

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Mike Pinder, keyboardist, vocalist and founding member of the Moody Blues, died Wednesday at his home in Northern California. He was 82.

Democrats urge DEA to end delay, 'swiftly' reclassify status of marijuana

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Twenty-one Congressional Democrats sent a letter to the Drug Enforcement Administration on Thursday, urging officials to "swiftly" reschedule marijuana's drug status.

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USC cancels graduation ceremony amid Gaza protests

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The University of Southern California on Thursday canceled its main graduation ceremony amid pro-Palestinian protests on campus.

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Amid poor first-quarter financial results, Southwest ends service in 4 cities

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A first-quarter financial loss has prompted Southwest Airlines to suspend service to four cities, the carrier announced Thursday.

Hush-money trial: Ex-publisher testifies about his efforts to help Donald Trump campaign

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The third day of Trump's New York hush-money trial wrapped up Thursday with testimony from ex-National Enquirer publisher David Pecker.

Man sentenced to 25 years in fatal shooting of Saints star Will Smith in 2016

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Cardell Hayes, who was convicted in January of killing New Orleans Saints defensive end Will Smith, was sentenced Thursday to 25 years in prison for manslaughter.

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Crew of first Boeing Starliner mission arrives at Kennedy Space Center

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The crew of the first Boeing Starliner space mission arrived Thursday at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida ahead of the spacecraft's debut manned mission on May 6.

Supreme Court weighs Trump's immunity claims in election interference case

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The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday heard oral arguments on former President Donald Trump's claims of presidential immunity from the election interference case against him.

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U. of Pennsylvania scientists forecast highly active Atlantic hurricane season

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University of Pennsylvania scientists are predicting an estimated 33 named storms for the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season.

FCC restores net neutrality in effort to make Internet faster, more equitable

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Net neutrality rules were re-established Thursday by the Federal Communications Commission on a 3-2 party line vote in a win for Democrats.

Watch: Russell Crowe bends backwards in 'The Exorcism' trailer

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The trailer for "The Exorcism," in theaters June 7, shows Russell Crowe in the throes of possession.

Judge upholds $83M E. Jean Carroll defamation award against Donald Trump

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New York federal judge Lewis Kaplan Thursday upheld E. Jean Carroll's $83 million defamation damages award against Donald Trump. Kaplan said Trump's defamatory attacks on her were malicious and unceasing. He denied Trump

EPA finalizes new rules to reduce pollution from coal, gas plants

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The Environmental Protection Agency announced a slate of new final new rules that will crack down on pollution released by power plants.

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Maryland woman wins $50,000 after boyfriend urges her to buy lottery ticket

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An anonymous Maryland woman won a $50,000 Powerball prize after her boyfriend encouraged her to play lottery games.

Watch: Clippers owner Donald Sterling racist comments resurface in 'Clipped' trailer

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FX released the trailer for "Clipped" on Thursday, the anniversary of TMZ publishing recordings of Donald Sterling's racist remarks. The series premieres June 4 on Hulu.

Chicago Blackhawks sign defenseman Alex Vlasic to six-year extension

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The Chicago Blackhawks signed Alex Vlasic to a six-year extension, keeping the young defenseman under contract through the 2029-30 season, the NHL franchise announced Thursday.