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In Montgomery, birthplace of the civil rights movement, thousands rally to defend voting rights
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Thousands of people rallied Saturday in the cradle of the modern civil rights movement to mobilize a new voting rights era as conservative states dismantle congressional districts that helped secure Black political representation. U.S. Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey called Montgomery “sacred soil” in the fight for civil rights. “If we in our…
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Napoleon Solo wins the Preakness Stakes by a length
LAUREL PARK, Md. — Napoleon Solo held off Iron Honor down the stretch to win the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, rebounding from a pair of fifth-place showings for his first victory of the year. Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo was held out of the race, leaving a wide-open field of 14 horses to contest the middle jewel…
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Trump ‘dumped’ too much ‘poison’ into critical US alliance to save it: ex-GOP strategist
An ex-Republican strategist warned that a critical United States military alliance has already been so damaged by President Donald Trump that it’s too late to save it. “NATO’s on the clock,” Rick Wilson said in the latest episode of his podcast. “It’s got three, two years left, tops. Even when Trump dies, even when he’s…
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NPR podcast host quits amid inappropriate workplace conduct probe: report
A popular NPR podcast host has quietly left the public radio network after human resources reportedly launched a probe into his workplace conduct following complaints from a female employee. Ramtin Arablouei, co-host of NPR’s “Throughline” podcast, has departed the network after a female employee of the show complained about his workplace conduct, leading to an…
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Pamela Anderson ‘making room for love’ in her life as Tom Cruise romance rumors swirl: report
Pamela Anderson is “making room for love in her life” amid rumors that she’s sparked a relationship with Tom Cruise. The actress, 58, is said to be ready for love once more after “a few busy years proving herself” in the entertainment industry, a source told the Daily Mail in a report published Friday. The…
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‘Anyone interested?’ Trump seeks primary challenger after another MAGA ally breaks ranks
President Donald Trump reacted to Rep. Lauren Boebert’s self-deprecating joke about her infamous indiscretion by begging someone to challenge her in a Republican primary. The Colorado Republican joined the 79-year-old president’s most hated Republican – Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) – for a pair of campaign events Saturday in his home district in Kentucky, and Trump…
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Colorado governor commutes election denier Tina Peters’ sentence after Trump pressure
DENVER — Colorado Gov. Jared Polis on Friday commuted the sentence of election conspiracy theorist Tina Peters following pressure from President Trump, the latest instance of the president using his influence to reward those who echoed his baseless claims of mass fraud as the cause of his 2020 election loss. Trump has championed the case of Peters,…
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Military diver dies off Maldives searching for bodies of 4 who perished in underwater cave
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — A Maldivian military diver died Saturday while searching for the bodies of four Italian divers believed to be deep inside an underwater cave. Five Italian divers are believed to have died while exploring a cave at a depth of about 160 feet in Vaavu Atoll on Thursday, according to Italy’s Foreign Ministry. The…
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Deadly shootout ends after California officer’s ‘heroic’ actions
Newly released body camera footage captures the violent moment a Pasadena police officer was shot during a raging gun battle with an armed suspect accused of terrorizing the area after a shooting and alleged sexual assault near a Metro station. The chaos unfolded around 7:30 p.m. on March 2, after police were called to the…
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Meghan Markle shares rare look at daughter Princess Lilibet’s fiery red hair in closet selfie
Princess Lilibet is all suited up to assist mom Meghan Markle. The Duchess of Sussex took to social media on Saturday to share a sweet glimpse of her four-year-old daughter lending a helping hand. “Mama’s little helper 💜,” Markle, 44, penned via Instagram, beneath a mirror selfie from her closet. Princess Lilibet can be seen from behind…