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Appeals court rejects climate change lawsuit by young Oregon activists against US government
A federal appeals court panel on Wednesday rejected a long-running lawsuit brought by young Oregon-based climate activists who argued that the U.S. government’s role in climate change violated their constitutional rights
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5th victim's body recovered from Baltimore Key Bridge collapse
The body of a fifth victim of the Baltimore Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse has been recovered.
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Brittney Griner says she thought about killing herself during first few weeks in Russian jail
WNBA star Brittney Griner says she thought about killing herself during her first few weeks in a Russian jail after her 2022 arrest on drug-related charges
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More money is going to African climate startups, but a huge funding gap remains
African climate-tech startups are increasingly raising money from private sources, but while those funds for climate solutions are growing, a huge gap remains in meeting the actual financial needs for climate action in Africa
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WATCH: Little bears spotted in California’s Big Bear Valley
Two little bears and one big mama bear were spotted outside a home in Big Bear Lake, California.
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Presidential Debate Commission sticks to schedule despite Trump's urging
The first general election debate is still set to take place on Sept. 16.
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WATCH: Birth of baby giraffe surprises Houston Zoo
Keepers at the Houston Zoo knew giraffe Kamili was pregnant, but didn't know the exact delivery date — until they arrived at work one morning to find a newborn baby giraffe, named Tino.
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House passes GOP antisemitism bill amid college unrest
The House passed the Antisemitism Awareness Act on Wednesday amid unrest on college campuses.
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Vendor that mishandled Penn. virus data to pay $2.7M in federal whistleblower case
A staffing company that performed COVID-19 contact tracing for Pennsylvania and exposed the private medical information of about 72,000 residents will pay $2.7 million in a settlement with the U.S. Justice Department and a whistleblower
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Arizona Senate passes repeal of 1864 abortion ban, sending it to governor's desk
The Arizona Senate has voted to repeal the state's 1864 abortion ban
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Georgia governor signs controversial bail fund restrictions, expands cash bail
Gov. Brian Kemp signed a bill that would criminalize state bail funds and expand the list of charges that require cash or property bail.
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Pennsylvania father seeks answers after son dies following alleged game of tag
A Pennsylvania father is seeking answers after his teen son died on Friday night after an alleged game of tag, the father told ABC News.
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What to know about 'outside agitators' cops say are co-opting Columbia protests
Protests at Columbia University and elsewhere throughout the nation have been allegedly "co-opted" by what New York City police officials described as outside agitators.
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Air Force preps new military charges against convicted Pentagon leaker Jack Teixeira
Massachusetts Air National Guardsman Jack Teixeira will face military criminal proceedings next month for alleged violations of the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
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No avian flu virus detected in sour cream, cottage cheese, powdered infant formula
The FDA, USDA and CDC shared the latest updates on avian flu testing in retail dairy products.
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Bounce house swept up by wind kills one child and injures another
An Arizona family is mourning the death of their two-year-old son, who was killed when a strong gust of wind swept away the bounce house he was playing in
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Threat 'neutralized' after active shooter reported outside Wisconsin middle school
The Mount Horeb Area, Wisconsin, School District is on lockdown.
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Apple juice recalled due to high arsenic levels, sold at Whole Foods, Kroger and more
Apple juice from Martinelli's sold at five major grocery retailers has been recalled due to high levels of arsenic.
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US job openings fall to 8.5 million in March, the lowest level in more than 3 years
U.S. jobs openings slid in March to the lowest level in more than three years, but stayed at historically high levels in a sign that the job market remains resilient in the face of higher interest rates
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WATCH: Mammatus clouds fill the sky as severe weather hits Kansas
The distinctive clouds are formed due to sinking cold air in unstable cumulonimbus clouds.
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WATCH: 5 reported killed as ‘Harry Potter Castle’ damaged in Odesa
At least five people were killed as a landmark building dubbed the “Harry Potter Castle” was damaged in a Russian attack on Monday, officials said.
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WATCH: Bridge gets washed away as mayor delivers storm warning
Pictures spoke louder than words as raging floodwaters swept away a bridge behind a Brazilian mayor as she delivered a storm warning.
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The botched FAFSA rollout leaves students in limbo. Some wonder if their college dreams will survive
The bungled rollout of a new federal student aid form has left millions of students in limbo and some wondering if their college dreams will survive
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WATCH: Bees delay Diamondbacks baseball game
The Arizona Diamondbacks game against the Los Angeles Dodgers was delayed nearly two hours on Tuesday after a bee colony decided to form at the top of the protective netting behind home plate.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene says she's moving ahead with effort to oust Speaker Johnson
Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announced on Wednesday she will move ahead with her attempt to oust Speaker Mike Johnson from the House's top job.
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Brittney Griner reflects on 'mistake' that led to detention in Russia
WNBA star Brittney Griner opened up for the first time about her harrowing detention in Russia and the “mistake” that got her sentenced to nine years in prison.
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CVS Health chops 2024 forecast as cost struggles with Medicare Advantage persist
CVS Health missed first-quarter expectations and chopped its 2024 outlook more than a dollar below Wall Street’s forecast
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Harvey Weinstein scheduled to appear in court after sex crimes conviction overturned
Harvey Weinstein is scheduled to appear in court in Manhattan on Wednesday for the first time since New York's highest court overturned his sex crimes conviction.
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Fed expected to hold interests rates steady at highest level since 2001
The U.S. economy has faced a months-long stretch of stubborn inflation.
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Student protesters reach a deal with Northwestern University that sparks criticism from all sides
An agreement between anti-war protesters and Northwestern University has largely ended demonstrations on the suburban Chicago campus
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