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Four killed when vehicle crashes into after-school program site in Illinois

The victims were between 4 and 18 years old, state police said, and the driver has been hospitalized.

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Four killed when vehicle crashes into after-school program site in Illinois

The victims were between 4 and 18 years old, state police said, and the driver has been hospitalized.

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Ukraine says it's still fighting in Kursk after Russia claims to have retaken region

Trump vowed to end the Ukraine war in 24 hours, but the conflict still rages

The president went into his second term seeking to shift decades of bipartisan hawkishness on Russia, while pushing for a peace deal with Ukraine.

Up-close photo of Donald Trump, tinted blue and red. Graph lines and charts are overlaid behind and over Trump's face.

Trump’s approval rating falls as immigration crackdown escalates

What the polls say about Trump's presidency at 100 days

New data shows significant warning signs on signature issues like the economy and cutting the size of government.

FDA appears to be slow-walking vaccine approvals

The FDA said it was requiring a new clinical trial for the Novavax Covid vaccine. Experts see a playbook for delaying other immunizations.

FDA appears to be slow-walking vaccine approvals

The FDA said it was requiring a new clinical trial for the Novavax Covid vaccine. Experts see a playbook for delaying other immunizations.

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What experts are saying on why shedeur sanders fell to the NFL draft's fifth round

There were questions about the QB's arm strength and ability to throw quickly. But that doesn't fully explain why he fell so far.

What experts are saying on why shedeur sanders fell to the NFL draft's fifth round

There were questions about the QB's arm strength and ability to throw quickly. But that doesn't fully explain why he fell so far.

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Power slowly returns in spain as officials investigate cause of outage

The massive blackout disrupted travel and plunged shops and offices into darkness for more than nine hours.

Power slowly returns in spain as officials investigate cause of outage

The massive blackout disrupted travel and plunged shops and offices into darkness for more than nine hours.

Complete recovery from outage could take days, officials say

What we know about the deadly car ramming at a Vancouver street festival

Eleven people were killed and more than two dozen others were injured in the saturday night attack.

What we know about the deadly car ramming at a Vancouver street festival

Eleven people were killed and more than two dozen others were injured in the saturday night attack.

Mourners attend a candlelight vigil near the scene where a car drove into a crowd of people during the Lapu Lapu Festival on April 27, 2025 in Vancouver, Canada.

Police do not believe the Vancouver attack was an act of terrorism

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How jurors will be chosen for sean 'Diddy' Combs' sex trafficking trial

Both parties will closely review prospective jurors' social media accounts and require them to complete a survey on sensitive topics.

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severe thunderstorms to rumble from Minnesota to Texas

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Cascadia subduction zone earthquake could be even worse than feared

1 dead, multiple injured after boat hits ferry in Florida

Politics

Image: The House Passes GOP Budget Framework For Trumps Spending Bill

5 policy issues Republicans are clashing over in a massive bill for Trump's agenda

House passes bipartisan bill to combat explicit deepfakes, sending it to Trump's desk

Former President Trump walks onstage for his nomination acceptance speech Thursday night at the Republican National Convention

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Young independents grapple with frustration over the two-party system

The results illustrate the impact of political polarization across the country and a lack of faith in the two-party system to solve people’s problems.

A swing-state mayoral race is about to test what’s next for Democrats

Michigan Democrat draws a primary challenge as the left seeks to flex its muscle

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'Irreparable harm'

Harvard has become a symbol of resistance for defying Trump. But on campus, students and faculty fear they're under attack.

Life in the ruins

There are 16 surviving members of this family in Gaza, enduring a life that has come to feel like death.

Deep-seated disagreement

Democrats are increasingly acknowledging that society needs to fundamentally change post-Trump. They just can't agree on how.

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Commanders and Washington agree to a deal to build at RFK stadium site, a nearly $4 billion project

The franchise is expected to return to the nation’s capital in 2030.

Commanders and Washington agree to a deal to build at RFK stadium site, a nearly $4 billion project

The franchise is expected to return to the nation’s capital in 2030.

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Bucks star Damian Lillard has a torn Achilles and is in doubt for next season

Bill Belichick's girlfriend shuts down question about how they met during interview

World

All eyes on Kim Kardashian as she takes the stand in 2016 Paris robbery trial

Kim Kardashian heist trial kicks off in Paris with jury selection

Ten people face charges linked with the armed robbery at the reality star’s luxury suite at a hotel during 2016 Paris Fashion Week.

Conclave to elect Pope Francis' successor to begin May 7

Carney Makes Final Plea For Votes In Edmonton

Canadians are set to vote in an election dominated by Trump's trade war and bluster

Dachsund rescued after more than 500 days in the Australian outback.

Escaped dog in Australia is rescued after 529 days alone in the wilderness

Business & tech

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Temu customers in the U.s. hit with steep import charges due to tariffs

The surcharges have more than doubled the cost of what are typically ultracheap online purchases.

Agriculture is in 'full-blown crisis' from tariffs, farmers say

Treasury secretary Bessent says it's up to China to de-escalate trade tensions

Shelves at the Target department store in Wadsworth, Ohio are empty on March 23, 2020.

Empty shelves, trucking layoffs lead to a summer recession in Apollo's shocking trade fight timeline

Health

For some cancer patients, immunotherapy may be a way to skip surgery and chemo

Research suggests that immunotherapy could be used as a first-line treatment for early-stage mismatch repair deficient cancers.

For some cancer patients, immunotherapy may be a way to skip surgery and chemo

Research suggests that immunotherapy could be used as a first-line treatment for early-stage mismatch repair deficient cancers.

How an experimental treatment could help some cancer patients avoid surgery

Martinelli's issues recall for more than 170,000 apple juice bottles for potentially toxic substance

A silhouette of a child drinks from a water fountain

When the F-word is 'fluoride.' Florida may be next to ban the mineral from water supplies.

Culture & trends

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'The Last of Us' star Gabriel Luna unpacks Joel's death and what's next for Tommy

The unexpected death might have fans reconsidering who the real villain is in the series.

Rupert Grint welcomes 'secret' baby No. 2 and reveals her bright and sunny name

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame unveils 2025 inductees. see who made the list.

How did the creature from 'The Legend of Ochi' get so cute? Director Isaiah saxon explains

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