Actor Ray Buffer rejected from diversion program tied to comic book theft case

If diversion was granted and successfully completed, it would have resulted in a dismissal without conviction, the spokesperson said.
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A non-invite, a mind-your-own-business response — Biden and Netanyahu tensions rise

The Israeli prime minister is pushing back on U.S. warnings against his coalition taking steps that critics say will undermine judicial independence and democracy.
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5 things we learned from the Senate hearing on the Silicon Valley Bank collapse

A top federal regulator called the failure of Silicon Valley Bank a "textbook case of bank mismanagement" during a Senate hearing about what led to its spectacular collapse
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Volunteer pilots fly patients seeking abortions to states where it's legal

It can be a lifeline for patients who can't afford the time or costs of driving or flying commercially. It's an example of the unconventional tactics of abortion rights groups in a post-Roe America.
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Here's why Netanyahu's court overhaul, now on hold, brought Israel to the brink

The right-wing government's push to get more control of the judiciary system thrust Israel into a crisis. The pushback led Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to delay his plan for at least a month.
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South Korea says North Korea test-fired another missile

South Korea’s military says it detected North Korea firing at least one ballistic missile toward the sea off its eastern coast, adding to a recent flurry in weapons tests.
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A music school uniting Syrian and Turkish cultures survives the massive earthquake

A handful of students return to a school in Gaziantep, Turkey, that seeks to help revive old Syrian and Turkish music and integrate refugees.
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Business jet pitched wildly, killing 1, amid cockpit warnings: NTSB

A jet flying over New England violently pitched upward then downward, killing passenger Dana Hyde.
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Woman burns disabled boyfriend’s English bulldog pup with blowtorch: police

"Her vaginal area has second and third-degree burns with a blow torch. There are cigarette burns all over her body. There are cigarette burns in her mouth, in her ears," dog owner Jamie Wade told the news outlet.
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Howard Stern slams MSNBC for ‘going f–king berserk’ with coverage of potential Trump arrest

"They all come on the air and they’re all discussing whether or not Trump’s gonna be indicted. I go, ‘You know, why don’t you sit tight and wait and see, instead of, like, speculating?'"
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Janet Yellen says the U.S. is ready to protect depositors at small banks if required

The Treasury Secretary said the administration is committed to protecting the U.S. banking system and customers who trust their money to it.
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‘Wheel of Fortune’ fans call ‘BS,’ claim ‘unfair terminology’ resulted in loss

Hell hath no fury like a "Wheel of Fortune" fan scorned.
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US says it’s ‘likely impossible’ to eradicate invasive Burmese python population

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said Burmese pythons in southern Florida represent "one of the most intractable" management issues in the world.
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Bank fail: How rising interest rates paved the way for Silicon Valley Bank's collapse

Silicon Valley Bank invested billions of dollars in super safe U.S. government bonds. But that choice exposed to the bank to a whole other set of risks.
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1 dead, 1 shot after armed robber from Idaho takes hostage in Montana

One person was killed and another injured Saturday in an armed robbery-hostage situation that spanned two western states.
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After this week's bank failures, some encouraging signs, but worries persist

A look back on the past week in banking news, explained.
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First Republic becomes the latest bank to be rescued, this time by its rivals

The lenders including J.P.Morgan and Wells Fargo would deposit $30 billion into the beleaguered midsized lender as part of the rescue.
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The EPA's new 'good neighbor' rule targets downwind pollution by power plants

Nearly two-dozen states will have to cut harmful industrial emissions of nitrogen oxide and other pollutants, improving air quality for millions of people living in downwind communities.
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Russian fighter jet forces down U.S. military drone over Black Sea, U.S. says

The Russians claim the U.S. drone crashed on its own. Either way, it appears to be the most serious incident involving the U.S. and Russian militaries in the volatile region in and around Ukraine.
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President Biden says Jimmy Carter asked him to give his eulogy

The president made the remarks to attendees at a fundraiser in California, after which he added, "Excuse me, I shouldn't say that." Carter, 98, has been in hospice care since last month.
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Thousands of migrants have been bused to New York. This man is stepping in to help

New York is struggling to accommodate the new arrivals of migrants in the city. Reverend Juan Carlos Ruiz is among those trying to provide help in the midst of uncertainty.
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Regulators close Signature Bank, second shuttered by feds after SVB disaster

US regulators shut down a second bank Sunday in a bid to stem the banking crisis after Silicon Valley Bank went down last week.
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Lost in translation: 4 perfect words that have no English equivalent

The Merriam-Webster Dictionary set out recently to document some of these words on Twitter, and was flooded with responses from people offering their own.
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What's driving the battery fires with e-bikes and scooters?

E-bikes, scooters and other "micromobility devices" have soared in popularity — and the number of fires sparked by their rechargeable batteries is up, too. Here's how to keep yourself safe.
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When train crashes leak harmful chemicals, small town firefighters can be vulnerable

Firefighters are often "woefully under-equipped" to handle train accidents that emit hazardous materials. Most of those serious enough to cause evacuations happened near small towns.
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Russia is firing hypersonic missiles into Ukraine that are nearly impossible to stop

A Russian barrage on Ukrainian targets Thursday included the use of the Kinzhal hypersonic missile — a weapon that can travel four times the speed of sound and is thought to be nuclear-capable.
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Prince Harry and Meghan say they will use royal titles for their children

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan announced that their daughter had been christened in a private ceremony in California, publicly calling her Princess Lilibet Diana.
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams is telling stores to have customers remove their face masks

"We are putting out a clear call to all of our shops: Do not allow people to enter the store without taking off their face mask," the mayor said. A flurry of questions ensued.
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Ukrainian victims of war with Russia deserve justice, Garland says

On his way to Ukraine for an unannounced visit last week, Attorney General Merrick Garland spoke about upholding the rule of law inside the U.S. and overseas in an exclusive interview with NPR.
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Sen. Tim Scott is a different kind of Republican who could reshape the 2024 election

It should also be noted that making a show of presidential ambition early but then backing off has been an excellent way to get on the national ticket, albeit in the role of running mate.
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Hong Kong court convicts 3 activists who organized Tiananmen vigils

Three Hong Kong activists have been convicted after they refused to provide information to authorities required by national security policy.
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A new Ford patent imagines a future in which self-driving cars repossess themselves

The company says it has no plans to put ideas from the patent into action. Instead, it serves as a vision of what the future of repossession could look like with self-driving and smart cars.
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A jury finds disbarred lawyer Alex Murdaugh guilty in the deaths of his wife and son

The 54-year-old, who belongs to one of the most prominent families in South Carolina, faces a sentence of 30 years to life in prison for each murder conviction.
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A man is charged for allegedly trying to bring explosives in his suitcase on a flight

A Pennsylvania man is charged with possessing an explosive in an airport and possessing or attempting to place an explosive or incendiary device on an aircraft, according to a criminal complaint.
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Soccer's Orlando Pride ditches players' white shorts over period concerns

It's the first National Women's Soccer League team to adopt such a change in uniforms. The goal is to make players more "comfortable and confident," the Pride says.
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U.S. Intelligence: foreign rivals didn't cause Havana Syndrome

The U.S. intelligence community concludes it's "very unlikely" a foreign country is responsible for the so-called Havana Syndrome ailments involving U.S. officials working abroad.
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Here are 8 big revelations from the Alex Murdaugh murder trial

How the jury interprets details is crucial: Prosecutors want jurors to find the South Carolina man guilty beyond reasonable doubt of killing his wife and son, based on circumstantial evidence.
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Georgia football star Jalen Carter is charged in a crash that killed two people

Carter, projected as one of the top players in next month's NFL draft, was charged with reckless driving and racing in conjunction with the crash that killed a teammate and a recruiting staff member.
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Former NPR copy editor Patricia Cole, known for her quick wit and editing eye, dies

She worked on feature stories and breaking news with equal aplomb. Journalism is the only thing she ever wanted to do, her brother told NPR.
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Former NFL star and CBS sports anchor Irv Cross had the brain disease CTE

The Philadelphia Eagles cornerback, who became the first Black man to work full-time as a sports analyst on national television, is the latest football player diagnosed with CTE. Cross died in 2021.
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