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Senate Democrats embrace hardball on government shutdown - Axios
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Senate Democrats embrace hardball on government shutdown - Axios

"There are not the votes right now to pass it," Sen. Tim Kaine said.

AxiosStephen Neukam, Hans Nichols, Justin Green
Philippines' Duterte in The Hague after ICC arrest over drug war - BBC.com
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Philippines' Duterte in The Hague after ICC arrest over drug war - BBC.com

Duterte, who led a "drug war" that killed thousands, was arrested for alleged crimes against humanity.

BBC News
Cooper Kupp tops list of available free agent WR3 options for Vikings - Sports Illustrated
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Cooper Kupp tops list of available free agent WR3 options for Vikings - Sports Illustrated

Kupp would be a dream addition for Minnesota. Who else is out there who could complement the Vikings' current wide receivers?

Sports IllustratedWill Ragatz
Report: Rams inform Cooper Kupp he will be released - NBC Sports
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Report: Rams inform Cooper Kupp he will be released - NBC Sports

A trade of wide receiver Cooper Kupp always seemed unlikely and the Rams have reportedly stopped looking for a team to take the veteran off their hands.

NBCSports.comJosh Alper
2025 NFL free agency tracker: Updates on top 100 free agents, offensive linemen among best available - CBS Sports
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2025 NFL free agency tracker: Updates on top 100 free agents, offensive linemen among best available - CBS Sports

A running tracker of all the big free agent deals and player movement

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Former Philippines President Duterte in ICC custody over anti-drugs crackdown - CNN International
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Former Philippines President Duterte in ICC custody over anti-drugs crackdown - CNN International

Former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte is now in the custody of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in the Netherlands following his dramatic arrest in Manila the day before over a brutal, years-long anti-drugs crackdown that left thousands of his ci…

CNNRob Picheta
Effort to deport Columbia student rests solely on Rubio determination - The Washington Post
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Effort to deport Columbia student rests solely on Rubio determination - The Washington Post

Government document that details the civil charges against Mahmoud Khalil does not include written evidence from immigration officers.

The Washington PostCate Brown, Maria Sacchetti, Shayna Jacobs
Americans sour on Trump’s handling of economy, poll finds - POLITICO
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Americans sour on Trump’s handling of economy, poll finds - POLITICO

The new survey is a major warning sign for the president as he launches a global trade war.

PoliticoAndrew Howard
Both Sides Spin Who Would Benefit from Extending Trump Tax Cuts - FactCheck.org
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Both Sides Spin Who Would Benefit from Extending Trump Tax Cuts - FactCheck.org

With the Republican-controlled Congress moving forward with President Donald Trump's call to extend the 2017 individual tax cuts, Democrats and Republicans are spinning the facts about who would benefit. Several Democrats have framed the tax cuts as exclusive…

FactCheck.orgRobert Farley
VC Aileen Lee still sees the most promise in ‘unsexy tech’ - TechCrunch
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VC Aileen Lee still sees the most promise in ‘unsexy tech’ - TechCrunch

In this episode TechCrunch Editor in Chief, Connie Loizos, is joined by Aileen Lee the founder of Cowboy Ventures. Aileen coined the term “unicorn” in a TechCrunch article all the way back in late 2013. In this conversation, they discuss the ongoing liquidity…

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‘Stranger Things’ Star Sadie Sink Joins Tom Holland In Next ‘Spider-Man’ Movie - Deadline
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‘Stranger Things’ Star Sadie Sink Joins Tom Holland In Next ‘Spider-Man’ Movie - Deadline

Stranger Things star Sadie Sink is joining Tom Holland in the next installment of the 'Spider-Man' movie franchise.

DeadlineJustin Kroll
Saudi Investment Fund pays $3.5bn to capture Pokémon Go - BBC.com
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Saudi Investment Fund pays $3.5bn to capture Pokémon Go - BBC.com

It is amongst the highest-grossing mobile games in the world, with 30 million monthly players.

BBC News
What to know about the search for a U.S. student in the Dominican Republic - The Washington Post
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What to know about the search for a U.S. student in the Dominican Republic - The Washington Post

Sudiksha Konanki, a University of Pittsburgh student from Virginia, was on spring break in Punta Cana when she was last seen early on Thursday.

The Washington PostVictoria Bisset
Cave discovery reveals previously unknown prehistoric human population in Europe - CNN
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Cave discovery reveals previously unknown prehistoric human population in Europe - CNN

Fragments of a partial skull unearthed in a cave in northern Spain have revealed a previously unknown population of ancient humans, according to new research.

CNNKatie Hunt
When And Where To See, How To Photograph The Blood Moon Total Lunar Eclipse - The Weather Channel
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When And Where To See, How To Photograph The Blood Moon Total Lunar Eclipse - The Weather Channel

The blood moon total lunar eclipse is happening Thursday into Friday. The last total lunar eclipse happened in 2022. Here are our pro tips for the best viewing, timing and taking photos.

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A College President Gets Real About Trump’s Attack on Universities - POLITICO
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A College President Gets Real About Trump’s Attack on Universities - POLITICO

Wesleyan University President Michael Roth lets loose on Trump’s executive orders and the detention of Mahmoud Khalil.

PoliticoCalder McHugh
Video SpaceX mission will bring home Starliner astronauts - ABC News
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Video SpaceX mission will bring home Starliner astronauts - ABC News

Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita "Suni" Williams have been in space since June 2024 after they performed the first crewed test flight of Boeing's Starliner.

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RFK Jr. plays hardball with Pepsi, General Mills, Kellogg’s and other major food companies - NJ.com
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RFK Jr. plays hardball with Pepsi, General Mills, Kellogg’s and other major food companies - NJ.com

Kennedy has cited “highly chemically processed foods” as a chief culprit behind an epidemic of chronic disease.

nj.comMatt Arco | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
Reductions in force: A look at which agencies are affected by DOGE-led job cuts - The Associated Press
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Reductions in force: A look at which agencies are affected by DOGE-led job cuts - The Associated Press

The deep cuts across federal agencies since Donald Trump’s return to the White House include reductions in force, which mean not only layoffs but also elimination of positions altogether. Tens of thousands of job losses have been announced by agencies, includ…

Associated PressMeg Kinnard
12 people identified as possibly exposed to measles after infant from Suffolk County tests positive - News 12 Long Island
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12 people identified as possibly exposed to measles after infant from Suffolk County tests positive - News 12 Long Island

Anyone who feels they may have been exposed should consult with their doctor or pediatrician or contact their local health department.

News12.com