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Volkswagen workers in Tennessee have voted to join UAW, union says

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4,326 workers at the Volkswagen facility were eligible to vote.

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USC cancels all commencement speakers after canceled valedictorian speech

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The University of Southern California announced on Friday all commencement speakers are being eliminated from the commencement ceremony next week.

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North Korea says it tested 'super-large' cruise missile warhead and new anti-aircraft missile

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North Korea says it tested a “super-large” cruise missile warhead and a new anti-aircraft missile in a western coastal area as it expands its military capabilities in the face of deepening tensions with the United States and South Korea

New York AG asks court to reject Trump's $175M bond for civil judgment

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Letitia James contended the former president failed to demonstrate that the company behind his bond had the resources to pay it if his appeal failed.

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Idaho group says it is exploring a ballot initiative for abortion rights and reproductive care

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A new Idaho organization says it will ask voters to restore abortion access and other reproductive health care rights in the state after lawmakers let a second legislative session end without modifying the strict abortion bans

10-year-old boy confesses to fatally shooting a man in his sleep 2 years ago, Texas authorities say

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Authorities in Texas say a 10-year-old boy has confessed to an unsolved 2022 killing, telling investigators that he shot a man he did not know while the victim slept

An Alabama prison warden is arrested on drug charges

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The warden of an Alabama prison was arrested Friday on drug charges

West Virginia will not face $465M COVID education funds clawback after feds OK waiver, governor says

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West Virginia will not face a clawback of $465 million in COVID-19 money from the federal government, alleviating concerns raised by state lawmakers during the legislative session in March

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5 big takeaways from Day 4 of Trump's hush money trial

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After four days of jury selection, Donald Trump has a full jury in his New York criminal hush money trial.

5 teens injured in shooting at senior skip day gathering in Maryland park: Police

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Five teenagers were shot after gunfire rang out at a large gathering of high school students taking part in a senior skip day in Maryland, police said.

Trump hush money trial: Judge sets opening statements for Monday

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Follow the latest developments in former President Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial in New York.

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WATCH: TSA explosives detection canine given party to celebrate retirement

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Messi, the TSA explosives detection canine, had a retirement party in Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport complete with over a dozen tennis balls, a bubble machine, party hat and cupcake.

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Marine dies following incident during training exercise

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A Marine died following an incident that occurred during a training exercise in North Carolina, U.S. Marine Corps officials said.

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'American Idol' singer and Grammy winner Mandisa dies at 47

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Mandisa, who competed on season 5 of "American Idol," has died, the singer's rep confirmed to ABC News.

Man sets himself on fire outside courthouse where Trump is on trial

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It appears a man set himself on fire outside the New York City courthouse where former President Donald Trump is on trial.

WATCH: Watch the moment this dog patiently introduces himself to his new puppy brother

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The most gentle doggy introduction you’ll ever see.

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Start of Sen. Bob Menendez's bribery trial is delayed a week to mid-May

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A federal judge has agreed to delay the start of New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez's bribery trial by a week after lawyers said extra days would aid trial preparation

Dick Van Dyke earns historic Daytime Emmy nomination at age 98

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Dick Van Dyke is vying for a historic Daytime Emmy at age 98

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House Democrats help Johnson avoid foreign aid bills defeat, despite GOP defections

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The House on Friday cleared a key procedural hurdle in passing foreign aid to Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan, despite Republican defections.

First lady Jill Biden to kick off Educators for Biden to mobilize teachers

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First lady Jill Biden will kickoff Educators for Biden-Harris in Bloomington, Minnesota, on Friday, a national organizing effort to turn out votes for President Biden.

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Tesla recalling more than 3,000 of its 2024 Cybertrucks due to faulty pedal

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Tesla is recalling nearly 4,000 of its 2024 Cybertrucks after it discovered that the accelerator pedal can become stuck, potentially causing the vehicle to accelerate unintentionally and increase the risk of a crash

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EPA designates 2 forever chemicals as hazardous substances, eligible for Superfund cleanup

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A group that represents the chemical industry says it strongly opposes the Environmental Protection Agency's designation of two forever chemicals used in cookware, carpets and firefighting foams as hazardous substances

Apple pulls WhatsApp and Threads from App Store on Beijing's orders

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Apple says it has removed Meta’s WhatsApp messaging app and its Threads social media app from the App Store in China on Beijing’s orders

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WATCH: Tourists flock to see Death Valley in bloom

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Gorgeous fields of wildflowers are taking over California with bright yellow daisies even popping up in Death Valley, the driest and hottest place in America.

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Injured in a Russian strike, a 13-year-old Ukrainian girl runs to raise money

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Yana Stepanenko, 13, ran 5K at the Boston marathon to show the courage and strength of Ukrainians and to raise money for a Ukrainian soldier.

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Matt Gaetz attended 2017 party where minor and drugs were present, statement claims

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The House Ethics Committee is questioning witnesses about allegations that Rep. Matt Gaetz used illicit drugs as a member of Congress, multiple sources tell ABC News.

Ukraine claims it shot down a Russian strategic bomber. Moscow says the plane crashed

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Ukraine’s air force is claiming it shot down a Russian strategic bomber

San Francisco mayor announces the city will receive pandas from China

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San Francisco is the latest U_S_ city preparing to receive a pair of pandas from China, in a continuation of Beijing’s famed “panda diplomacy.”

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Israel-Gaza live updates: Israel retaliates against Iran, US official says

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Six months after Hamas terrorists invaded Israel on Oct. 7, the Israeli military continues its bombardment of the neighboring Gaza Strip.

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LIVE: Israel retaliates against Iran, senior US official confirms: ABC News Live

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