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Former paramedic sentenced to 4 years probation in police-stop killing of Elijah McClain

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Former first responder Jeremy Cooper was sentenced Friday to four years probation for the the death of Elijah McClain.

Tornados tear up parts of Nebraska, Texas ahead of severe weather weekend

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Tornadoes ripped through eastern Nebraska and northern Texas Friday, and weather officials said more is coming this weekend for the Plains region.

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Rights group: China imprisons more than 449,000 Uyghurs in Xinjiang

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As Secretary of State Antony Blinken wrapped up his trip to China, a human rights group released a new report calculating that China currently imprisons more than 449,000 Uyghurs in Xinjian.

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Google to invest $2B in northeast Indiana data center

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Google is growing its data footprint in Indiana with plans for a $2 billion data center in Fort Wayne, the tech giant announced Friday.

Trump hush-money trial: 3 witnesses testify on Stormy Daniels, Michael Cohen, more

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Three witnesses took the witness stand Friday in the hush-money trial of Donald Trump, including former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker who was cross-examined by the defense.

Authorities searching for emergency slide that fell off Delta plane during flight

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An emergency slide fell off a Delta Airlines Boeing 767 shortly after takeoff Friday, forcing the plane to return to John F. Kennedy International Airport.

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Following Columbia University, pro-Palestinian protests erupt at colleges across U.S.

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Pro-Palestine protests and encampments have spread across the United States, leading to the arrests of hundreds and an increasing administrative nightmare for college officials.

Emotional toll of a stolen dog similar to losing a child, study shows

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The emotional turmoil caused by a stolen dog is akin to that of a parent losing a child, a new study finds.

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Ameican Music Awards moves to CBS for 50th anniversary

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CBS and Dick Clark Productions announced the return of the American Music Awards for its 50th anniversary and a move to CBS and Paramount+.

Alabama execution date set for man who killed courier in delivery van in 1998

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Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has scheduled a July execution for convicted murderer Keith Edmund Gavin for murdering courier William Clayton Jr. in 1998.

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Williams-Sonoma ordered to pay $3.1 million penalty for false 'Made in USA' labeling

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The Department of Justice said Friday that cookware company Williams-Sonoma will pay a $3 million civil penalty and stop making false and misleading claims about the origins of its products to settle a federal complaint.

Cluster of HIV cases linked to microneedling treatments at New Mexico spa

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A cluster of clients who had gotten "vampire facial" microneedling skin treatments at a New Mexico spa were diagnosed with HIV, probably via poorly cleaned instruments, a new report finds.

Ghana man hugs 1,123 trees in an hour for world record

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A Ghana man studying forestry in Alabama set a world record for most trees hugged in an hour when he hugged 1,123 trees at Tuskegee National Forest.

King Charles III to return to public duties as he continues cancer treatment

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King Charles III is returning to his public royal duties as the British monarch continues his recovery from cancer treatment.

Julia Garner leads 'Rosemary's Baby' prequel 'Apartment 7A'

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Paramount+ announced the movie "Apartment 7A" on Friday. The prequel to "Rosemary's Baby" will premiere this fall and star Julia Garner, Dianne Wiest and Jim Sturgess.

NFL Draft 2024: DeJean, Newton, Isaac among best available on Day 2

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Cornerback Cooper DeJean, defensive tackle Jer'Zhan Newton and edge rusher Adisa Isaac are among the best prospects available entering Day 2 of the 2024 NFL Draft.

Andrew Tate, brother to stand trial in Romania on human trafficking charges

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Controversial influencer Andrew Tate and his brother will stand trial on human trafficking and rape charges, a Romanian court said Friday.

Blood test finds knee osteoarthritis up to 8 years before it appears on X-rays

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Detecting knee osteoarthritis with a blood test up to eight years before it appears on X-rays -- as researchers have done -- could lead to therapies that delay disease progression and restore joint health, a study finds.

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Watch: China Anne McClain, Kylie Cantrall sing first 'Descendants: Rise of Red' song

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Disney+ released the first music video from the upcoming "Descendants: The Rise of Red." China Anne McClain and Kylie Cantrall sing" What's My Name (Red Version)."

Taking the stairs may up the odds for a longer life

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Folks who regularly climb stairs have a 24% reduced risk of dying from any cause, and a 39% reduced risk of dying from heart disease, compared to those who always take the elevator, researchers found.

NASA's Hubble Telescope in safe mode after faulty readings

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Scientists at NASA are continuing work to restore operations to its Hubble Space Telescope, after pausing them earlier in the week due to issues with the orbiting instrument's gyroscope.

Putting off surgery may be more risky for some seniors

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A new study seeks to sort out who might be at highest risk for a complication from emergency surgeries -- and which surgeries are more prone to trouble.

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Brazilian soccer legend Marta to retire after potential Paris Olympics appearance

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Brazilian soccer legend Marta will end her international playing career after a potential run at the 2024 Summer Games in Paris, she announced Thursday.

Watch: NewJeans gets playful in 'Bubble Gum' music video

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K-pop group NewJeans released a single and music video for the song "Bubble Gum."

Normani to release 'Dopamine' album in June

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Normani shared a release date for her album "Dopamine" and a first single, "1:59" featuring Gunna.

Vancomycin may be losing effectiveness against C. diff

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A new study suggests that the leading antibiotic used to fight Clostridioides difficile, vancomycin, may be losing potency against this killer.

Ricky Martin to headline LA Pride in the Park concert

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Ricky Martin will perform at the LA Pride in the Park concert in June.

CENTCOM: Houthi missile falls in Gulf of Aden, no one hurt

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U.S. Central Command said on Friday it destroyed two unmanned devices on Thursday while a ballistic missile was launched from an area controlled by Houthi rebels in Yemen but fell into the Gulf of Aden.

NHTSA closes Tesla deadly autopilot probe, opens new investigation over fixes

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is closing an investigation into the autopilot controls on certain Tesla models, while at the same time opening a new probe into the car maker's fix of the problem.

Use of antipsychotic meds for older adults drops after warning letter from Medicare

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Warning letters sent by Medicare officials can prompt a decline in antipsychotic prescriptions for seniors with dementia, a new study finds.