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China blasts US military aid to Taiwan, says island entering a 'dangerous situation'

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China blasted the latest package of U_S_ military assistance to Taiwan, saying such funding was pushing the self-governing island republic into a “dangerous situation.”

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DA files response opposing a motion by Scott Peterson’s defense team for DNA testing

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The district attorney in Stanislaus County, California, has filed new paperwork in court opposing a motion by Scott Peterson’s defense team.

Ex-cop suspected of killings dies from self-inflicted gunshot wound: Police

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A former police officer suspected in the killings of his ex-wife and girlfriend has died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, police said.

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Senate passes $95B foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan: What's next?

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The Senate on Tuesday passed a package to deliver $95 billion in foreign aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan

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WATCH: Toddler dances in excitement upon seeing her mom's best friend

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Alyssa Marte's TikTok caption said, "When your bestie gave birth to your baby best."

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Alligator on runway at MacDill Air Force Base in Florida captured, released into nearby river

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Officials say a large alligator that made its way onto the runway at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa has been captured and moved to a nearby river

George Santos ends long shot comeback bid for Congress after being expelled

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George Santos has suspended a long shot campaign against Nick LaLota to represent New York’s 1st Congressional District, he said

Douglas C-54 plane crashes near river in Fairbanks, Alaska

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Alaska State Troopers said Tuesday they are heading to the scene of a crash of a Douglas DC-4 aircraft in Fairbanks, Alaska.

FTC bans noncompete agreements for many Americans but legal battle looms

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The FTC narrowly voted on Tuesday to ban noncompete agreements in a move that could affect up to 30 million Americans -- one out of every five workers

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Top 3 takeaways from Day 6 of Trump's hush money trial

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Here are the top takeaways from the sixth day of former President Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial in New York.

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Plastic bags from Walmart US recycling tracked to facilities in Southeast Asia

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An ABC News investigation tracked plastic bags from Walmart US recycling bins to controversial plastic facilities in Southeast Asia.

UK approves controversial bill to send some asylum-seekers to Rwanda

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Deportation flights are expected to begin in July as the U.K. approves a bill to send some asylum-seekers to Rwanda.

Kidnapping suspect arrested after home security camera shows woman carried away

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A kidnapping suspect has been arrested after video on an Oregon home security camera appeared to show a woman being carried away against her will.

Trump trial: David Pecker describes secret catch-and-kill arrangement

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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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DOJ announces $139M settlement with Larry Nassar victims for claims of FBI misconduct

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Larry Nassar's victims have reached a $138.7 million settlement deal with the Justice Department to resolve their claims of wrongdoing against the FBI

Biden will speak at Morehouse commencement, an election-year spotlight in front of Black voters

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President Joe Biden will be the commencement speaker for Georgia's Morehouse College and at West Point next month

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Video released of person of interest in fatal police officer shooting

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Hoping for a break in the homicide investigation of Chicago police Officer Luis Huesca, investigators have released security video of a person of interest.

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Man kills wife, 3 kids in mass shooting; 4th child survives unharmed

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A man killed his wife and three of his children in an apparent murder-suicide mass shooting at a home in Oklahoma, according to police.

Richmond Mayor Stoney drops Virginia governor bid, will run for lieutenant governor

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Democratic Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney says he's dropping his bid for Virginia governor in 2025 and will instead run for lieutenant governor

Google fires more workers who protested its deal with Israel

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An activist group says Google fired at least 20 more workers in the aftermath of protests over technology the company is supplying the Israeli government amid the Gaza war

Brittney Griner opens up about Russian detention in exclusive '20/20' special

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WNBA star Brittney Griner shared her story for the first time about her harrowing months-long detention in Russia in an exclusive 20/20 special that will air on May 1.

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2 Malaysia Navy helicopters collide midair killing all 10 crew members on board

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Two military helicopters have collided in midair killing all 10 crew members aboard the two aircraft as they flew in formation during a rehearsal for a military parade.

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Ship that hit bridge was 'unseaworthy' when it left, city claims

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The Dali, the container ship that crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in March, set sail despite its "unseaworthy" conditions, according to a Monday court filing.

Trump faces potential contempt of court if judge determines he violated gag order

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Lawyers for the Manhattan DA will try to convince the judge in Donald Trump's hush money case to hold Trump in contempt for violating the limited gag order in the case.

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150 arrested at New York University amid pro-Palestinian protests, NYPD says

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Students, faculty and others were arrested after school officials asked the New York Police Department for help clearing a plaza on NYU's Manhattan campus, police said.

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Are lab-grown diamonds as sustainable as advertised?

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Over 60% of lab-grown diamonds are produced in China and India where 63% and respectively 74% of grid electricity results from coal.

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Luxury bag designer jailed for wildlife smuggling, making bags from protected species

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A luxury handbag designer has been jailed after pleading guilty to smuggling purses made of the skins of protected reptiles, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.

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WATCH: Deaf and blind puppy has ‘great love story’ with her human dad

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Sheridan Wright captured her husband Erik and their puppy Nellie falling deeper in love by the day.

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Judge declares mistrial in case of Arizona rancher accused of killing unarmed migrant

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A judge has declared a mistrial in the criminal case against 75-year-old Arizona rancher George Alan Kelly.

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Idaho college murders: Bryan Kohberger community survey can proceed, judge rules

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The judge ruled that the defense team's Bryan Kohberger community survey can proceed.