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Latest News • May 04

At Least 3 Dead After Suspected Rat-Borne Virus Outbreak On Cruise Ship

About 150 people are still onboard a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean, after three people died from what appears to be hantavirus—a rare type of zoonotic...

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Latest News • May 04

A Radical Court Just Called Trump’s Abortion Bluff

The Supreme Court's stay is a temporary roadblock, but it doesn't hide the administration's real goal: to limit access to abortion.

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Louisiana lawmakers to begin congressional map revisions Friday

A Louisiana legislative committee that oversees redistricting will meet Friday to hear public comments on a new congressional district map after the U.S....

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Dolly Parton cancels Las Vegas residency over health issues

The 80-year-old country music star said it will take some time for her to be "stage-performance ready" again.

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Nicole Kidman Brought “Moulin Rouge”–Worthy Chanel to the 2026 Met Gala

As one of the 2026 Met Gala co-chairs, Nicole Kidman was one of the biggest stars to watch on the Met steps this evening. In years past, Kidman,...

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The mifepristone ruling could bring Trump’s high-wire act on abortion crashing down

With six months to go until the 2026 midterms, abortion has not been a major issue in the campaign. But on Friday, the conservative 5th Circuit Court of...

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John Sterling, legendary Yankees broadcaster, dies at age 87 - The Athletic

John Sterling, whose tenure as the New York Yankees' radio voice spanned more than three decades and five World Series wins, and whose bombastic delivery...

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1,500 Beagles From Ridglan Farms in Wisconsin Are Getting New Homes

About 1,500 beagles in Wisconsin that have been at the center of a fierce fight waged by animal rights activists are moving to new homes.

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Civil rights groups say Purcell principle prevents Louisiana from suspending elections when votes have already been cast

The Purcell principle states that voting rules and maps shouldn't be changed close to an election. In Louisiana's case, voting has already started.

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Colorado Snowstorm Could Be Its Biggest All Year

Weeks after most of Colorado's ski resorts shut down for the spring, a late-season snowstorm is expected to drop more than two feet of snow across the Rocky...

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Russia declares a truce in Ukraine to mark Victory Day. Kyiv says it'll cease fire two days earlier

Russia's Defense Ministry has declared a unilateral ceasefire in Ukraine to mark Victory Day, commemorating the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II.

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Democrats launch New York counteroffensive following flood of GOP gerrymanders

Democrats are mounting a new counteroffensive to Republican-led gerrymanders following the Supreme Court's gutting of the Voting Rights Act — with New York...

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BTC, GME news: GameStop eBay bid puts $368M bitcoin stash's future in question

The video game retailer's proposed acquisition plan revives question on whether its $370 million bitcoin stash could be sold to fund the expansion.

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Gas prices rise to $4.46 per gallon and oil jumps as shippers stay out of Strait of Hormuz

Gas hit $4.46 per gallon Monday as oil futures jumped after three days of declines, increasing the Iran war's direct cost to U.S. consumers.

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Jeffries launches New York gerrymander push after redistricting clash with DeSantis

Hakeem Jeffries launched the New York Democracy Project to explore redrawing the state's congressional map as Democrats eye partisan gerrymanders in...

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Packers sign QB Tyrod Taylor

The Green Bay Packers have signed QB Tyrod Taylor and released QB Desmond Ridder. The transactions were announced Monday by General Manager Brian Gutekunst.

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Top Democrat aims for New York redistricting after Supreme Court’s Voting Rights ruling

Democrats are vowing to fight back after the Supreme Court eliminated a majority-Black Louisiana House district, as more states look to redraw maps.

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California: State Farm violated law in handling of L.A. fire insurance claims

The Insurance Department found hundreds of violations by State Farm and calls for millions of dollars in penalties and a possible suspension.

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Latest News • May 04

Chaos: Alabama prepares to eliminate majority-Black districts, while moving forward with elections it may annul

Alabama lawmakers will convene Monday afternoon for an astonishing eleventh-hour special session to prepare the state to use a gerrymandered map that...

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Latest News • May 04

Hakeem Jeffries Brings New York Into Trump’s Gerrymandering Fight

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has tapped a top New York Democrat to lead redistricting efforts in the state after the Supreme Court handed the...

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