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School shooting survivors, families react to massacre
The tragedy at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, is the 27th shooting that's taken place at a K-12 school or college or university in 2022, according to research.'No no no no not again'
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McConaughey speaks out on shooting in Texas hometown
Actor Matthew McConaughey, who grew up in the Texas town of Uvalde, emphasized that the solution was a nonpartisan issue.'An epidemic we can control'
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Ga. Secretary of State Raffensperger defeats Trump-backed rival
Brad Raffensperger, who refused then-President Trump's entreaties to "find" enough votes to flip the results of the state's presidential votes in 2020, won reelection.'I'm claiming victory'
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Trump suffers 2 devastating blows in GOP primaries
The former president's crusade for vengeance in Georgia came to a shuddering halt when Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger won their battles against his picks.Key takeaways from the night
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Gunman kills 19 children, 2 adults at Texas school
Tuesday's assault at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, was the deadliest U.S. school shooting since the 2012 massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary in Connecticut.Attacker killed by law enforcement
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Kellyanne Conway pulls back curtain on marriage turmoil
In her new memoir, Conway says she "had two men in my life" and characterized her husband's attacks on her former boss Donald Trump as "sneaky, almost sinister."'George and I may not survive'
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Soros has stark warning on Russia's war in Ukraine
Billionaire financier George Soros said that the Russian invasion of Ukraine could be the beginning of World War III — and that "our civilization may not survive it."Says Putin must be defeated
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Pelosi responds to bishop who denies her Communion
“I respect people’s views about that. But I don’t respect us foisting it onto others. Our archbishop has been vehemently against LGBTQ rights," Speaker Nancy Pelosi said.Each bishop has authority in his own diocese
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TV hosts implore leaders to change gun laws after school shooting
Stephen Colbert and James Corden urged lawmakers to take action after 19 children and two teachers were killed in Texas.'Show a modicum of courage'
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'Little People, Big World' star Matt Roloff lists family farm for $4 million
Matt Roloff is officially selling off a portion of his Oregon family farm for a whopping $4 million.His son has a lot to say about it
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Honey Boo Boo's not a kid anymore: Mama June talks teenage daughter
When she first became a household name, Anna Thompson was a 6-year-old who loved to compete in beauty pageants.'She’s going to be 17 in August'
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Family grieves teacher killed in Texas school massacre
Eva Mireles was shot dead along with 19 pupils and another teacher in Tuesday's shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde.'My heart is shattered'
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Aerosmith's Steven Tyler cancels Vegas shows, enters rehab treatment program
The legendary rock group canceled what would have been its first shows since the pandemic, while frontman Tyler "focuses on his well-being."'Devastated' and 'truly sorry'
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Controversial Marjorie Taylor Greene an easy primary winner
The Georgia congresswoman, who is known for pushing hard-right conspiracy theories, will face a Democratic foe in November in her quest for a second term.Received 69% of the vote
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4 reasons Turkey may be holding up NATO expansion
The accession of Finland and Sweden to NATO looked like smooth sailing — until it hit an iceberg in the form of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.Might the stalemate lead to Ankara leaving the organization?
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ISIS-linked plot to kill George W. Bush foiled by the FBI
An Iraqi citizen who entered the U.S. legally in 2020 hatched a plan to smuggle four men into the country to "murder" the former president, according to an FBI search warrant affidavit.Even surveilled Bush's home
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Emotional Kerr after Uvalde massacre: 'When are we going to do something?'
Warriors coach Steve Kerr was filled with rage and sadness, calling out U.S. senators, including Mitch McConnell, by name over their inaction on gun control.Watch Kerr's passionate speech
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Oprah's message to Ellen DeGeneres ahead of final show
Oprah Winfrey admitted she was a bit "emotional" during her rare COVID-era appearance to help with DeGeneres's daytime send-off.'OK? Do you hear me?'
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Senator faces backlash for comments on Black maternal mortality
Sen. Bill Cassidy is under fire for statements he made about the state of Black maternal health in an interview with Politico last week.Highest maternal death rate
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Texas school shooting: Teacher is 1st victim to be ID'd
Eva Mireles, a fourth-grade teacher, is the first victim to be identified in the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, that also claimed the lives of at least 18 children.'I'm furious,' victim's aunt says
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Tom Cruise taunts James Corden with aerial stunts
While promoting his his highly anticipated Top Gun sequel, "Top Gun: Maverick," Cruise showed Corden his signature move – flying while inverted.'You're not a pilot; you're an actor'
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Controversy erupts over Ricky Gervais's Netflix special
The comedian's latest standup special is drawing criticism from LGBTQ activists, who say he's punching down on the transgender community with "dangerous" transphobic jokes.Others come to his defense
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NYPD: Suspect arrested in fatal subway shooting
The 25-year-old man is suspected of killing a passenger who was heading to brunch on a New York City subway train in what police believe was an unprovoked attack.Emotional plea from victim's sister
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Amber Heard and Jason Momoa's 'chemistry wasn't there' in 'Aquaman'
The president of DC Films said via a video deposition that Heard and Momoa's chemistry was "fabricated" during the editing process of "Aquaman."Conversations abut 'recasting'
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Walmart dragged on social media for selling Juneteenth ice cream
Walmart's packaging boasts an image of two Black hands, with the Pan-African colors of yellow, green, red and black as the background.'No one asked for this'
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'We have to act': Biden urges action after massacre
An angry President Biden lashed out at the gun lobby hours after a gunman marched into an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, and opened fire.'Where in God’s name is our backbone?'
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Stadium corruption drama forces mayor to resign
The FBI alleges that Anaheim's Harry Sidhu provided the L.A. Angels with confidential information during negotiations in an effort to procure at least $1 million in campaign funding.Sidhu's resignation statement
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Renowned swim coach accused of bullying athletes
Cal women's swimming coach Teri McKeever, a former U.S. Olympic head coach, is accused of abuse so severe that many athletes reportedly considered taking their own lives.'Terrified' to go to practice
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This football season, Neb. fans won't get to take part in tradition
Since the 1940s, fans at Memorial Stadium have released red balloons after the Huskers score their first touchdown of a game.'We need to use for medical purposes'
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Kemp wins Georgia primary in stinging rebuke of Trump
Gov. Brian Kemp won the state's Republican primary for governor, easily defeating Donald Trump's handpicked challenger, former Sen. David Perdue. He next faces Stacey Abrams in a 2018 rematch.Other key races to watch
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Star shares vital message about breastfeeding amid formula shortage
Olivia Munn — who is a mom to her 5-month-old son, Malcolm, whom she shares with John Mulaney — said that she depends on formula to feed her child.'I wish I could breastfeed'
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NOAA : Up to 6 major hurricanes possible in 2022
Federal meteorologists have released their forecast for the upcoming Atlantic hurricane season — and they are predicting that this one could be record-shattering.Will La Niña have any affect?
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3 months in, Russia is still bogged down in Ukraine war
It has been three months since Russia began its brutal invasion of Ukraine, which Russian President Vladimir Putin hailed as a "special military operation" in order to "de-Nazify" its neighbor.What's happened and what's next?
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Here's why workers quit during the Great Resignation
With money, career growth and feeling disrespected at work being major driving factors, a record 4.5 million people quit their jobs in March alone.Taking advantage of the COVID-driven labor imbalance
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Perdue claims Abrams 'demeaning her own race' ahead of Georgia primary
Dumped by Trump, trailing Gov. Brian Kemp in the polls, David Perdue lashes out at the Dems' pick for the job he covets.Recasts her remarks from racist perspective
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North Korea fires ballistic missiles off coast: South Korea
The missile launchings came three days after the leaders of South Korea and the United States agreed to consider expanded military exercises to deter North Korean nuclear threats.17th round of missile firings in 2022
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Zelensky says will only talk directly to Putin about peace
Ukraine's president insisted that if the Kremlin leader "understands reality" there was the possibility of finding a diplomatic way out of a war that in now in its fourth month.Urged Moscow to withdraw troops
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The HyperChiller is much faster than freezing or refrigerating your drink, it has a spout for easy pouring and it’s dishwasher-friendly.'Problem happily solved'
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Oreo Cookies, Ritz Crackers team up for mashup
The new offering, dubbed RitzxOreo, will be available to taste test in very limited quantities.Chance to snag a free package
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School massacre continues state's grim run of mass shootings
Once again, one of America's deadliest gun attacks happened in Texas, where GOP lawmakers are unlikely to adopt any significant new limits on weapons.More than 85 dead in 5 years
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MSNBC sets Psaki debut for fall
Psaki held her final White House press briefing on May 13 following reports in April that she was planning to leave the Biden administration to take an on-air role at MSNBC later this year.'She's a familiar face'
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Democrat pleads with GOP on guns after Texas tragedy
Sen. Chris Murphy said he was prepared to "literally get down on my hands and knees and beg" his colleagues to find a path forward on gun legislation.'What are we doing? Why are you here?'
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How rape and incest abortion exceptions work
More restrictive abortion laws may force sex-crime victims to navigate the complexities of proving that they are eligible for exceptions for rape, incest or a threat to the life of the mother.Even more challenging for minors
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Ukraine: 200 bodies found in basement in Mariupol's ruins
Workers discovered the remains while digging through the rubble of an apartment building, as more horrors come to light in the ruined city that has seen some of the worst suffering of the war.Nearly 3-month siege
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World faces 'dark hour,' Biden tells 'Quad' summit
While the president did not directly call out any countries, his message appeared to be pointed, at least in part, at Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.'The world has to deal with it'
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America's shrinking middle class is 'barely keeping up'
Decade by decade, the U.S. middle class has been shrinking as rising inequality pushes more out of the middle and into the upper and lower income brackets.40% of Black and Hispanic adults were lower income in 2021
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Pentagon says more high-tech weapons going to Ukraine
"We've gained a sharper, shared sense of Ukraine's priority requirements and the situation on the battlefield," Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said after meeting counterparts.20 nations boost Kyiv's firepower

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