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Mystik Dan wins 150th Kentucky Derby by a nose in a 3-horse photo finish
Mystik Dan won the Derby in a photo finish over Forever Young and Sierra Leone.ABC News -
Long Beach's iconic Queen Mary reins again
The majestic ocean liner the Queen Mary, once the playground for the rich and famous, fell into disrepair and was in danger of sinking until officials in Long Beach, California, gave it another shot. Tom Wait has more.CBS News - United Kingdom -
Universities hold graduation ceremonies as students protest across the US
Some colleges have canceled or modified graduation ceremonies as more than 2,000 people have been arrested on campuses since April 18, as pro-Palestinian protests ripples across the US. Follow for live updates.CNN -
Betting on the Kentucky Derby? Here’s how to think like a professional handicapper.
This year’s race, on May 4, marks the 150th edition of the Run for the Roses.MarketWatch -
Crushing Tory losses in London and West Midlands pile pressure on Sunak
Labour unseats Andy Street in Conservatives’ flagship West Midlands mayoraltyFinancial Times -
Buffett says Berkshire sold its entire Paramount stake: 'We lost quite a bit of money'
"I was 100% responsible for the Paramount decision," Buffett said. "It was 100% my decision, and we've sold it all and we lost quite a bit of money."CNBC -
Democratic rep says Johnson can't be punished for 'doing the right thing'
Democratic congressman Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.) said that Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) shouldn't be punished for “doing the right thing” after Democratic leadership said they would come to Johnson's rescue if the push to remove him from his position ...The Hill -
‘Biden’s Vietnam’: Progressive lawmakers warn not to repeat campus protest history
Students protesting for Palestinian liberation have also referenced the legacy of student resistance and state crackdowns at inflection points throughout American history.Politico -
A rising Republican lost her seat in the Trump era. Now she's trying a comeback.
In 2016, Kelly Ayotte was a rising GOP star. In 2017, she was a former senator. Now, she's attempting a comeback with a run for governor of New Hampshire.NBC News - Donald Trump -
How TikTok Is Wiring Gen Z's Money Brain
Endless videos about the economy and consumerism are giving 20-somethings a case of ‘money dysmorphia.’The Wall Street Journal - Tiktok -
Boeing is on the verge of launching astronauts aboard new capsule
Boeing is finally poised to launch astronauts to the International Space Station for NASA after years of delays and stumblesABC News -
The Darth Vader Force FX Elite Lightsaber Is 40% Off At Amazon, But Selling Out Fast
Over at Amazon, the Star Wars Darth Vader Force FX Elite Lightsaber is on sale for just $170. This replica of Vader's red lightsaber normally costs $279, but is 40% off as part of the online retailer's Star Wars Day sale. While this is an ...GameSpot -
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He was a successful lawyer. He never dreamed one day he would be arguing for his own sanity before a judge.The Wall Street Journal -
Sullivan says military aid will help Ukraine mount counteroffensive in 2025
US national security adviser says supplies and weapons approved by Congress could help stop Russian gainsFinancial Times - Ukraine -
Hopes of Gaza ceasefire rise as Hamas delegation arrives in Cairo
Egyptian and US mediators report signs of compromise, but many analysts remain pessimistic. Middle East crisis – live updatesHopes of a ceasefire in Gaza rose on Saturday as a Hamas delegation arrived in Cairo to continue indirect talks, with what ...The Guardian -
White Sox wait out 3-hour rain delay in 10th inning to to beat Cardinals 6-5
Tanner Banks came on after a three-hour rain delay to strike out pinch-hitter Iván Herrera in the bottom of the 10th inning, and the Chicago White Sox beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-5 on Saturday night to snap a four-game losing streakABC News - MLB -
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UFC 301 -- Alexandre Pantoja vs. Steve Erceg: Fight card, odds, start time, date, location, complete guide
The flyweight title is on the line when the promotion returns to Rio de Janeiro on Saturday nightCBS Sports - UFC -
Frank Stella, artist renowned for blurring the lines between painting and sculpture, dies at 87
Frank Stella, a painter, sculptor and printmaker whose constantly evolving works served as landmarks of the minimalist and post-painterly abstraction art movements, has diedABC News -
Saturday Sessions: Old 97's performs "American Primitive"
Old 97's first started in Dallas as a popular bar band in the 90s, but since then, they've garnered a national fan base and critical acclaim. Now, three decades later, the alt-country pioneers are making a return visit to Saturday Sessions with ...CBS News -
Saturday Sessions: Old 97's performs "Where The Road Goes"
Old 97's first started in Dallas as a popular bar band in the 90s, but since then, they've garnered a national fan base and critical acclaim. Now, three decades later, the alt-country pioneers are making a return visit to Saturday Sessions with ...CBS News -
After Roe, the network of people who help others get abortions see themselves as 'the underground'
A makeshift national network of abortion doulas, navigators at clinics and individual volunteers are helping people who live in restrictive states and need or want an abortionABC News -
Covid Vaccine Side Effects: 4 Takeaways From Our Investigation
Thousands of Americans believe they experienced rare but serious side effects. But confirming a link is a difficult task.The New York Times - Covid -
As the US moves to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, could more states legalize it?
A federal proposal to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug has raised the hopes of some pot backers that more states will embrace cannabisABC News -
The Romance Novelist, His Muse and a ‘Healing’ Plot Twist
After their 2021 wedding, John Murray and Kimberlee Stevenson experienced much heartbreak. Now comes joy.The New York Times -
Hats on and Off at the 150th Kentucky Derby
America’s most famous horse race may be celebrating a milestone this year, but the hats are the real stars of the show.The New York Times -
Will Shoppers Ever Care About the Destruction of the Planet?
Tactics to convince people to buy less aren’t working. A quirky new documentary by Patagonia takes a different approach.The New York Times -
Eta Aquarid Meteor Shower 2024: Peak Time and How to Watch
The event will be active when the moon is just a sliver in the sky, but it is less easy to see in the Northern Hemisphere than other meteor showers.The New York Times -
Video: China’s Chang’e-6 Far Side of the Moon Launch
If successful, the Chang’e-6 mission will be the first in history to return a sample from a part of the moon that we never get to see from Earth.The New York Times - China -
Here Come a Trillion Cicadas. The Midwest Is Abuzz.
Illinois is the center of the cicada emergence that is on the way. Two groups of cicadas are expected at once, leaving some people queasy, others thrilled.The New York Times
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Democratic rep says Johnson can't be punished for 'doing the right thing'
Democratic congressman Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.) said that Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) shouldn't be punished for “doing the right thing” after Democratic leadership said they would come to Johnson's rescue if the push to remove him from his position ... -
‘Biden’s Vietnam’: Progressive lawmakers warn not to repeat campus protest history
Students protesting for Palestinian liberation have also referenced the legacy of student resistance and state crackdowns at inflection points throughout American history. -
A rising Republican lost her seat in the Trump era. Now she's trying a comeback.
In 2016, Kelly Ayotte was a rising GOP star. In 2017, she was a former senator. Now, she's attempting a comeback with a run for governor of New Hampshire. -
Biden awards Medal of Freedom to Nancy Pelosi, Al Gore, Katie Ledecky and more
President Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, to 19 recipients. -
D.C. appeals court temporarily suspends ex-Trump lawyer's law license
The D.C. Court of Appeals has temporarily suspended the law license of former President Trump's ex-lawyer following a similar order made in late March by a California State Bar Court. Former Trump attorney John Eastman’s license is suspended in ... -
Sen. Mike Braun’s economic ties to China didn’t matter in 2018. Why is it contentious now?
The politics surrounding China have shifted dramatically in deep-red Indiana. -
Rep. Henry Cuellar, wife federally charged in bribery scheme
Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas and his wife were federally indicted Friday on more than a dozen charges alleging they accepted at least $598,000 in bribes from both an oil company owned by the Azerbaijan government and a Mexican bank. ... -
DOJ files lawsuit against Texas prison agency for denying religious accomodation
The Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a lawsuit against a Texas prison agency for allegedly denying religious accommodation to an employee over wearing a head covering. Franches Spears, who was a records clerk within the agency’s Pam Lychner ... -
Alabama Supreme Court declines to revisit controversial frozen embryo ruling
The decision prompted a wave of public backlash as women saw fertility treatments canceled or put in jeopardy after the ruling. -
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Actor Jeff Daniels says he hopes voters will choose Biden amid 'war on Democracy'
Actor Jeff Daniels said he hopes the 2024 general election voters will ultimately choose President Biden amid what he called the ongoing “war on democracy.” The "The Newsroom" actor stated that former President Trump, the presumptive GOP nominee, ... -
CIA director in Egypt for high-stakes Israeli hostage, cease-fire talks
The hostage and cease-fire talks have taken on new urgency amid a looming Israeli ground invasion of Rafah, in southern Gaza. -
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Sunday Shows preview: College protests heat up nationwide, Noem faces backlash
The political tension around the ever-growing pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses will likely be the focus of this week’s Sunday news shows. Two notable instances of violence breaking out at campuses amid the protests occurred Tuesday at ... -
Biden to sign new bipartisan law targeting child 'sextortion' online
On March 25, 2022, Jennifer Buta learned that her son, Jordan DeMay, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. -
Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar and wife indicted on federal bribery charges
Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas was elected to the House in 2005 and represents the state's 28th Congressional District. -
Why Johnson is stuck with threats to end his speakership
Democrats could want some sort of power-sharing agreement in exchange for helping the speaker defang the so-called motion to vacate. That's too steep a price for him. -
Is a Biden-Trump-RFK debate in the cards?
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s rising profile is raising the question of whether he could appear on a debate stage with President Biden and Donald Trump — and what impact that could have on the presidential race. It’s not yet clear if Kennedy, who has ... -
GOP group cancels Kristi Noem fundraiser due to 'death threats' amid backlash over her memoir
A county Republican group in Colorado said that it was cancelling a fundraiser featuring South Dakota governor and potential Republican vice presidential contender Kristi Noem after she reportedly described killing her young dog in her forthcoming ... -
Former government employee charged with making false Jan. 6 accusations
Ex-government employee Miguel Zapata is accused of sending fake FBI tips falsely accusing multiple coworkers of taking part in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol breach. -
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Crenshaw becomes latest Republican to hit Greene over Johnson ouster plan
Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-Texas) became the latest Republican to hit Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) over her plan to oust Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.). “She needs her time in the spotlight, you know, and it’s been a while, and I think it’s one ... -
Texas Rep. Henry Cuellar and wife indicted in $600,000 foreign bribery scheme
Texas Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife Imelda were indicted by the Justice Department on charges of accepting bribes, money laundering and improper foreign influence. -
Some 100,000 "dreamers" likely to get Obamacare under new rule, White House says
Roughly 100,000 immigrants who were brought to the U.S. as children are expected to enroll in the Affordable Care Act's health insurance next year under a new administration rule, the White House says. -
Donald Payne Jr. remembered at funeral as dedicated — and dapper — House member
His reluctance for the spotlight was exemplified in his conduct in the Capitol. -
To prevent Georgia going down Putin’s path, sanction the country’s Russian puppets
Western governments have been far too passive for far too long, as Georgian Dream has moved the country in a nondemocratic direction closer to Russia. -
Backlash against Kristi Noem continues over memoir
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is now backtracking on a claim in her upcoming book that she met with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un and is defending herself from criticism about killing one of her dogs. NBC News' Jonathan Allen examines the ... -
Hope Hicks testifies at Trump trial about fallout from "hush money" payments
Hope Hicks, one of former President Donald Trump's closest aides for years, told jurors how she handled the fallout from "hush money" payments made to two women before the 2016 election. -
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Former RNC Chair: Trump 'afraid of losing,' most important thing to him 'is his ego'
Former Republican National Committee (RNC) Chair Michael Steele sharply criticized former President Trump’s inability to admit he lost the last presidential election and said he’s afraid of losing the upcoming one in November because it will hit ...