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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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NFL Draft 2024: QBs Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, Drake Maye lead picks

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A quarterback trio of Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels and Drake Maye started the 2024 NFL Draft picks Thursday in Detroit.

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.

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Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry resigns

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Haiti Prime Minister Ariel Henry turned in his resignation on Thursday to make room for a new government to approve a security force accepted by the United Nations.

Texas authorities investigate after shooting on school campus kills teen

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Arlington, Texas, police said Thursday that a high school student was shot to death Wednesday outside Bowie High School. The suspected shooter was arrested nearby and taken into custody without incident.

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RM of BTS to release 'Right Place, Wrong Person' solo album

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K-pop star and BTS member RM announced his second solo album, "Right Place, Wrong Person."

Jeremy Renner's 'Mayor of Kingstown' S3 to premiere June 2

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Paramount+ has announced Season 3 of its crime drama, "Mayor of Kingstown," starring Jeremy Renner, is set to premiere on June 2.

'Story of Lollapalooza' docuseries coming to Paramount+

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"Lolla: The Story of Lollapalooza" is a new documentary about Lollapalooza music festival and its founder, Perry Farrell.

Biden administration names Lise Grande as new envoy on Gaza aid

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The Biden administration replaced the coordinator for humanitarian aid to Gaza on Thursday, naming Lise Grande to take over for former ambassador David Satterfield.

U.S. births fall in 2023 to lowest number since 1979

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The short post-pandemic uptick in U.S. births may be over, with 2023 numbers showing a decline in births.

'The Equalizer': Queen Latifah series renewed for Season 5

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"The Equalizer," a crime drama starring Queen Latifah, will return for a fifth season on CBS.