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OtherMay 18

Plane Crash Survivor Arrested on Drug Smuggling Charges

A Bahamian man who survived a plane crash that left 12 people stranded at sea was arrested Friday on cocaine smuggling charges.

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EntertainmentMar 6

New York Times Highlights Spring Reading Recommendations for Fiction and Nonfiction

The New York Times has released its spring reading recommendations featuring new novels and nonfiction works from established and emerging authors.

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EntertainmentApr 9

137-Year-Old Eiffel Tower Staircase Section to Be Auctioned in Paris

A piece of the Eiffel Tower's original staircase will be sold at auction next month in Paris.

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FinanceApr 9

CarMax Adds Two Board Members Following Activist Investor Pressure

CarMax agreed to add two board members after discussions with activist investor Starboard Value regarding operational improvements.

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OtherMar 21

Former WWE wrestler Ted DiBiase Jr. acquitted in Mississippi welfare fraud case

Ted DiBiase Jr. was found not guilty of charges related to Mississippi's welfare fund misuse scandal.

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OtherMay 18

Train Collisions in Thailand and Virginia Leave Multiple Casualties

Separate freight train accidents in Bangkok and Virginia resulted in fatalities and injuries, with investigations ongoing.

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TechnologyApr 9

UK Energy Company Loses £700,000 in Payment Redirection Cyberattack

A UK energy company lost £700,000 when hackers redirected a contractor payment to their own bank account.

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HealthMay 18

Adult dies of hantavirus in Colorado, state health officials confirm

Colorado health officials confirmed an adult death from hantavirus, a rare but serious viral infection.

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SportsMay 18

NFL Owners Expected to Vote on Nashville for 2030 Super Bowl Host City

NFL owners are reportedly set to vote on selecting Nashville as the host city for Super Bowl LXIV in 2030.

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SportsMay 18

DraftKings to Close Wrigley Field Sportsbook Over Illinois Tax Increase

DraftKings will shut down its Chicago Cubs stadium sportsbook at the end of May, citing Illinois's new per-bet tax on online wagering as the primary reason.

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WorldMay 18

Death toll from Israeli strikes on Lebanon surpasses 3,000, officials report

Lebanese officials say the death toll from Israeli military strikes has exceeded 3,000 since the conflict with Hezbollah began in March.

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PoliticsApr 9

GOP lawmakers advance immigration enforcement measures through separate initiatives

Republican senators plan White House meeting on DHS funding while House member introduces bill targeting asylum fraud.

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OtherMay 18

Prince William's Duchy of Cornwall to sell land, invest in affordable housing

The Duchy of Cornwall plans to sell part of its estate and reinvest proceeds in housing projects, including affordable homes on the Isles of Scilly.

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FinanceApr 3

Asian Markets Expected to Rise Following US Recovery and Regional Developments

Asian equity markets are anticipated to open higher amid US market rebounds and regional factors including Strait of Hormuz developments.

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HealthMar 14

CDC Conducts Cruise Ship Sanitation Inspections Amid Ongoing Agency Challenges

The CDC released data on cruise ship sanitation scores while the agency continues to face operational difficulties following personnel changes and budget issues.

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