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Ruby Franke’s husband claims Jodi Hildebrandt was possessed

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The estranged husband of Ruby Franke, the Utah family vlogger convicted of child abuse, alleged that her business partner Jodi Hildebrandt was possessed.

Kari Lake struggles to win over her GOP skeptics: From the Politics Desk

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Kari Lake is struggling to win over her Republican skeptics in her Arizona Senate campaign. Biden is stockpiling cash as Trump faces a perilous moment.

How to safely view the upcoming solar eclipse

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From finding safe glasses to building a pinhole projector, here’s what to know before the solar eclipse on April 8.

Social Security Administration to remove food assistance as barrier to accessing certain benefits

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The Social Security Administration has issued a final rule that will prevent food assistance from reducing payments to certain beneficiaries.

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Despite attempts to be less 'divisive,' Kari Lake finds it hard to shed her MAGA instincts

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PHOENIX — This winter, Kari Lake was facing a daunting reality: The voters who rejected her in her 2022 run for governor could now jeopardize her entire political future.

4 dead, including 15-year-old who died protecting her sister, in Illinois stabbing spree

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Four people were killed, including a 15-year-old girl who died saving her sister, after an Illinois man went on a series of stabbings and attacks Wednesday in and near the city of Rockford, officials said.

Bills targeting book bans raise concerns about the penalties libraries could face

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Bills against book bans are gaining traction in state legislatures around the country — and with them have come worries about the potentially negative impact on libraries themselves.

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'It's about time:' France considers a law to ban hair discrimination

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Lawmakers in France’s lower house of parliament on Thursday approved a bill that would ban discrimination over the texture, length, color or style of someone’s hair.

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Trump attends wake for fallen NYPD officer as he ramps up rhetoric on crime

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After he attended the wake Thursday of slain New York police officer Jonathan Diller, former President Donald Trump expressed outrage over the killing and used the opportunity to tout his position on the need to curb crime.

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Dengue fever outbreak in Puerto Rico creates public health emergency

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Puerto Rico dengue fever cases "have exceeded historical figures," Puerto Rico Health Secretary Carlos Mellado stated, declaring a public health emergency in an effort to curb the rising cases.

Kenan Thompson says ‘heart goes out’ to fellow Nickelodeon stars featured in ‘Quiet on Set’

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Kenan Thompson opened up about his time as a Nickelodeon child star following the release of “Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV.”

House to send DHS Secretary Mayorkas' impeachment to Senate on April 10, Speaker Mike Johnson says

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WASHINGTON — Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., notified Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N

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Supreme Court delay prompts federal judges to act in South Carolina redistricting dispute

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Supreme Court delay prompts federal judges to act over South Carolina redistricting dispute

Wife of Baltimore bridge-collapse survivor says workers were on break in their cars when ship hit

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BALTIMORE — The wife of one of the construction workers who survived the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse says it’s a miracle he is alive as he doesn’t know how to swim.

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Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years in prison for orchestrating FTX fraud

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Sam Bankman-Fried was sentenced Thursday to 25 years in prison for his role in defrauding users of the collapsed cryptocurrency exchange FTX.

Harvard Library removes human skin from book binding

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Harvard University removed human skin from the binding of "Des Destinées de L'âme" in Houghton Library on Wednesday after a review found ethical concerns with the book's origin and history.

Punxsutawney Phil welcomes two babies

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Punxsutawney Phil now has a new job that will last year round.

Haiti's transitional council issues its first statement, signaling its creation is nearly complete

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Members of a transitional presidential council who will be responsible for selecting a new prime minister issued their first official statement on Wednesday, pledging to restore “public and democratic order” in Haiti.

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Nobelist Daniel Kahneman, a pioneer of behavioral economics, dead at 90

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SAN FRANCISCO — Daniel Kahneman, a psychologist who won a Nobel Prize in economics for his insights into how ingrained neurological biases influence decision making, died Wednesday at the age of 90.

Conjoined twin Abby Hensel is now married

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Conjoined twins Abby and Brittany Hensel first gained national attention when they appeared on “The Oprah Winfrey Show” in 1996.

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After a county restricted trans women in sports, a roller derby league said, 'No way'

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The Long Island Roller Rebels is suing a county leader over an executive order meant to prevent women’s and girl’s leagues and teams with transgender players from using county-run parks and fields.

A resignation, rescheduled talks and rising public opposition: Israel faces growing U.S. ire on Gaza

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Israel has agreed to reschedule talks on Rafah that it called off in protest just days ago; State Department official Annelle Sheline resigned and a new Gallup poll found that a majority of Americans now disapprove of Israel's Gaza war.

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'The whole bridge just fell down!': Police audio reveals moments before Baltimore bridge collapse

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The disbelieving voice of a police officer witnessing the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge near Baltimore in the early hours of Tuesday summed up the shock about to be felt across the country.

Census will offer Hispanic or Latino and Middle Eastern or North African race categories for the first time

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The terms Hispanic or Latino and Middle Eastern or North African will now be listed as a single race/ethnicity category in federal forms, reflecting the reality of how many Americans identify, federal officials said.

Britain's King Charles praises 'hand of friendship' in an Easter message

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U.K.'s King Charles III, who is undergoing treatment for cancer, praised people who "extend the hand of friendship, especially in a time of need," in a recorded message aired at the ancient Maundy Thursday church service.

Republican committee to select Ken Buck's likely replacement, adding a challenge to Lauren Boebert's campaign

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Colorado Republicans will select a candidate to likely serve out the final months of Rep. Ken Buck’s term, and could pose a challenge to Rep. Lauren Boebert’s bid for another term in Congress.

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King Charles stresses friendship 'in a time of need' after his and Kate's cancer diagnoses

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King Charles III delivered an Easter message on Thursday at the Maundy Thursday service at Worcester Cathedral, stressing the importance of friendship after Princess Kate's cancer diagnosis.

In Central America and Mexico, families mourn workers lost in the Baltimore bridge collapse

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The construction workers who went missing in the Baltimore bridge collapse came to the Maryland area from Mexico or Central America, including an enterprising Honduran father and husband.

Colombia expels Argentine diplomats after Javier Milei calls Gustavo Petro 'terrorist'

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Colombia ordered the expulsion of Argentine diplomats from their embassy in the Andean nation, Colombia’s foreign ministry said on Wednesday, citing “denigrating” comments by Argentine President Javier Milei about Colombian President…

Pope, looking strong, issues lengthy marching orders to priests during Holy Thursday Mass

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Pope Francis urged his priests to avoid “clerical hypocrisy” and treat their flocks with mercy at the start of a busy few days leading to Easter.