RFK Jr. denied Secret Service protection despite agency believing he is a ‘risk for adverse attention’

Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been denied Secret Service protection despite the agency determining that he is at an elevated “risk for adverse attention,” documents show. 


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Green card processing charge poses threat to thousands of foreign-born faith leaders

Rev. Gustavo Castillo led the Pentecostal congregation he’s been growing in this Minneapolis suburb through prayer, Scriptures, rousing music and sometimes tearful testimonials on Saturday.


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The journey of 'seemingly ranch,' from meme to top of the Empire State Building

Heinz and Primal Kitchen are selling limited-edition bottles of "Seemingly Ranch" dressing. The Empire State Building lit up in red and white. It all started, as so many trends do, with Taylor Swift.


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Gun violence doesn't discriminate: Quavo and others share their stories

Almost a year after rapper, Takeoff, of the music trio Migos, was shot and killed, Quavo, his band mate and uncle, travels to Washington, D.C. to discuss gun violence prevention.


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Haley scolds Ramaswamy during Republican debate: ‘Every time I hear you I feel a little bit dumber’

Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley didn't mince words on how she feels about entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy's intelligence.


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Three South Carolina teens arrested for killing schoolmates over ‘stupid’ years-long feud

"Over something stupid ... A beef that just continues to grow and then young people decide that they're going to solve it by shooting."


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Moody’s warns gov’t shutdown bad for USA’s credit — one month after Fitch downgrade

"Fiscal policymaking is less robust in the US than in many Aaa-rated peers, and another shutdown would be further evidence of this weakness," Moody's said in a statement.


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Norovirus in the wilderness? How an outbreak spread on the Pacific Crest Trail

Having this virus is bad enough at home, where you might spend hours hugging the toilet. Imagine having it out camping. Investigators wanted to find out how backpackers were getting and spreading it.
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She's currently the only Black woman leading a state military. Here's how it happened

Maj. Gen. Janeen Birckhead of Maryland only became a soldier to help pay for college. Three decades later, she's risen to the top military position in Maryland, leading a force of 4,600 soldiers.
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Israel strikes Gaza for the third straight day as West Bank violence escalates

A series of violent escalations on the border between Israel and Gaza over the past week during a sensitive Jewish holiday period raised the specter of an escalation for the first time since May.
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Flamingos spotted in Wisconsin for first time in history: ‘This is huge’

Flamin-go wherever the wind blows.
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Mom who gave daughters, 15 and 5, melatonin gummies before fatally shooting them gets 78 years

Veronica Youngblood, 38, received 78 years in prison shooting daughters Sharon Castro, 15, and Brooklynn Youngblood, 5, after drugging them with melatonin.
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Two debut books make the prestigious Booker Prize shortlist

Jonathan Escoffery's If I Survive You and Chetna Maroo's Western Lane are among the contenders for this year's prize, which honors the best English-language fiction published in the U.K. and Ireland.
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Biden administration clears way for Venezuelan migrants to get work permits after request from NY

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said she had been pushing for more than a year to get Venezuelans the temporary protective status that allows them to work in the US.
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Video shows smiling naked man proudly strolling through Dallas-Fort Worth airport: ‘My man!’

Some travelers need only the bare essentials.
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Texas middle school teacher fired after assigning graphic novel adaptation of Anne Frank’s diary

The school district sent an email to parents Tuesday evening stating that the teacher would apologize for assigning the book.
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Two pilots were killed in a midair collision on the last day of Nevada air races

The fatal crash occurred on the final day of the National Championship Air Races in Reno — putting a tragic end to the decades-old racing tradition.
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Couple says ‘I do’ for second time for grandmother with Alzheimer’s at senior home — 164 miles away

Childhood sweethearts Will and Rebecca Heppell, both 26, tied the knot in front of 60 guests in a picturesque ceremony in the Cotswolds last month, as SWNS, the British news service, reported.
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How the UAW strike could have ripple effects across the economy

There are several ways the unprecedented United Auto Workers strike could hit the economy, but it will depend on how long the strike lasts and how many plants are affected, among other factors.
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Google Doodle honors Guatemalan-American labor activist Luisa Moreno

For the first day of Hispanic Heritage Month, labor organizer Luisa Moreno, who founded one of the first Latino civil rights assemblies in the U.S., inspired Friday's Google Doodle.
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Puppy rescued after man hurls pet out car window near North Carolina animal shelter

Distressing video shows the abuser grab and hurl the pup out the window so forcefully that the puppy flips over as it barrels toward the ground.
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Colorado man wins $5 million lottery jackpot, buys a watermelon: ‘It must be a mistake’

He said his wife has some upcoming surgeries the winnings will help cover, but besides some simple fruit and flowers, he has no other plans besides looking to give back.
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DeSantis needles Trump, Biden over their ages: ‘Legitimate concern’

I think that if the Founders could kind of look at this again, I do think they probably would have put an age limit on some of these offices." 
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Armed bystander stops attempted robbery at Georgia fast-food joint

Police in Georgia say a bystander stepped in and shot a would-be robber at a fast-food restaurant.
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Chicago woman arrested after allegedly unleashing aggressive dogs on police officers

Jones faces one felony count of aggravated battery of a peace officer.
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The U.S. set the stage for a coup in Chile. It had unintended consequences at home

When the U.S. role in the 1973 coup in Chile became known, activists took action. So did U.S. lawmakers. This is what happened after the U.S. helped topple a Marxist and aided a right-wing dictator.
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Electric cars have a road trip problem, even for the secretary of energy

A road trip I took with Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm confirmed one thing: The U.S. is wrestling with an inadequate charging network (unless you're a Tesla driver).
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Kamala Harris mocked for ‘granny moves’ at White House hip-hop party: ‘Pure cringe’

"Pure cringe," one X user wrote, as another simply said "yuck."
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I love saris — but I have never seen saris like these before

NPR correspondent Rhitu Chatterjee visited a hit London museum show called "The Offbeat Sari." It showed her how the garment has changed — and made her reflect on what the sari means to her.
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Future of controversial Dakota Access pipeline's river crossing remains unclear

Federal officials released a draft environmental review of the pipeline, but said they're waiting for more input before deciding the future of the line's river crossing in North Dakota.
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Probe launched into American Airlines flight that allegedly had hidden camera in bathroom

The probe is being handled by the FBI because the alleged criminality happened while the plane was in the air, the Massachusetts State Police said.
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British lotto winner who blew $2.2M jackpot in 8 years said she ‘had a great time’

A British woman who squandered more than $2.2 million in lottery winnings in just eight years said she doesn’t regret how she spent her cash and “had a great time.” Nearly 20 years later after collecting the prize, Lara Griffiths, a mother of two, said she’s just “sick of being painted as tragic.” “It’s become...
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McConnell laughs off questions about health after latest freeze-up: ‘Nothing to add’

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell brushed aside concerns about his freeze-up episodes and declined to elaborate on what happened Wednesday.
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NYC dad pleads guilty to attempted murder after mowing down wife with children in car before stabbing her: ‘Horrifying brutality’

'Keep your seatbelt on,' Stephen Giraldo told his three kids before hitting the gas.
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Biden dropping out of 2024 race ‘wouldn’t be a total shock’: biographer

“When he talks about his life, he uses this word, fate, constantly,” said biographer Frank Foer of President Biden.
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Los Angeles jewelry store employees beat would-be thief, startling video shows

The attempted robbery took place around 2:12 p.m. Saturday at Meza’s Jewelry in El Monte.
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NJ battles Christian group blocking Jersey Shore beach on Sundays

New Jersey state officials are in a stand-off with a local religious group that controls the resort town of Ocean Grove -- part of the Neptune Township, just south of Asbury Park -- which says thou shalt not go to the beach before noon on the Lord's day.
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Russia puts nuclear-capable ‘superweapon’ Satan II missiles on combat duty

The missile, known as Sarmat in Russia, is capable of delivering nuclear warheads anywhere in the world.
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Saudi man sentenced to death for tweets in harshest verdict yet for online critics

A retired teacher in Saudi Arabia a death sentence for his tweets criticizing the country's leadership to just a handful of followers, according to rights advocates and his family.
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