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PoliticsMay 9

Louisiana Republicans advance redistricting plan affecting majority-Black district

Louisiana Republicans are moving forward with redistricting changes that would impact a majority-Black congressional district, drawing criticism and legal challenges.

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OtherMar 21

Hawaii Man on Trial for Attempted Murder of Wife at Oahu Beauty Spot

Gerhartdt Konig, 47, admits to attacking his wife with a rock but claims self-defense in March 2025 incident.

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PoliticsApr 22

Minnesota Passes Law Allowing Alcohol at Nursing Home Social Events

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed legislation permitting nursing home residents to consume alcohol during facility-organized social gatherings.

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SportsMay 5

Tigers Pitcher Tarik Skubal Suffers Elbow Injury, Impacting Team and Future Free Agency

Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal has sustained an elbow injury, prompting trade speculation and affecting MLB's 2027 free agent projections.

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WorldMar 18

US Assesses China Not Planning Taiwan Invasion in 2027; Beijing Offers Energy Deal

US intelligence concludes China doesn't plan Taiwan invasion by 2027 while Beijing makes energy security offer to island.

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WorldJun 4

Garbage Crisis Overwhelms Havana as Fuel Shortages Halt Waste Collection

Havana faces mounting trash piles on streets as fuel shortages prevent regular garbage collection, prompting health concerns and citizen cleanup efforts.

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PoliticsMar 24

Senate Republicans Propose Plan to Fund Department of Homeland Security

Senate Republicans have sent Democrats a funding proposal that would separate ICE enforcement funding from other DHS operations to reopen the department.

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PoliticsApr 27

Maryland Becomes First State to Ban Surveillance Pricing at Grocery Stores

Maryland will prohibit surveillance pricing technology in grocery stores starting October 2026, becoming the first U.S. state to enact such legislation.

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SportsMay 9

Top Tennis Players Threaten Grand Slam Boycott Over Revenue Sharing Dispute

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka says players may boycott Grand Slam tournaments if revenue sharing demands aren't met after over a year of negotiations.

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AIMar 24

Baltimore Sues Musk's xAI Over Grok Chatbot's Deepfake Pornography Generation

Baltimore becomes first U.S. city to file lawsuit against Elon Musk's xAI company over its Grok chatbot allegedly creating non-consensual deepfake pornographic images.

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SportsApr 13

Ghanaian footballer killed in armed attack on team bus

A Ghanaian footballer named Frimpong was killed when armed attackers opened fire on the Berekum Chelsea team bus.

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PoliticsMar 24

North Carolina Senate Leader Phil Berger Loses GOP Primary by 23 Votes

North Carolina Senate leader Phil Berger conceded defeat to Sheriff Sam Page in a Republican primary decided by just 23 votes after a recount.

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PoliticsApr 27

Trump Discusses Policy Changes Across Multiple Areas During Transition Period

President-elect Trump has made statements regarding U.S. attorneys, trade policy, and immigration agency restructuring.

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ScienceJun 12

Goblin Shark Filmed Alive in Deep-Sea Habitat for First Time

Scientists have captured the first confirmed footage of a living goblin shark in its natural deep-sea environment, according to a new study.

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OtherMar 6

Ford Recalls Nearly 605,000 US Vehicles Over Windshield Wiper Defect

Ford Motor Company is recalling approximately 605,000 vehicles in the United States due to a windshield wiper system malfunction.

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