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Senate will try to block California vehicle standards that would phase out gas-powered cars

The U.S. Senate will move this week to block California from enforcing a series of vehicle emissions standards that are tougher than the federal government’s, including first-in-the-nation rules phasing out the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035

Senate will try to block California vehicle standards that would phase out gas-powered cars
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Rubio defends Trump's foreign policy as Democrats press him on Gaza aid and white South Africans

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Democratic senators have sparred over a wide range of the Trump administration’s foreign policies: Ukraine and Russia, the Middle East, Latin America, the slashing of the U.S. foreign assistance budget, refugee admissions and more

Rubio defends Trump's foreign policy as Democrats press him on Gaza aid and white South Africans
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Longtime Kentucky firefighter died in powerful storm while shielding his wife from danger

Kentucky firefighter Leslie Leatherman answered the call for help when a late-night tornado plowed through his Laurel County community

Longtime Kentucky firefighter died in powerful storm while shielding his wife from danger
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UK pauses trade talks and EU reviews relationship with Israel, as pressure grows on Netanyahu to halt Gaza siege

UK pauses trade talks and EU reviews relationship with Israel, as pressure grows on Netanyahu to halt Gaza siege

UK pauses trade talks and EU reviews relationship with Israel, as pressure grows on Netanyahu to halt Gaza siege
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Trump’s executive action presidency barrels into a legislative blockade

Trump’s executive action presidency barrels into a legislative blockade

Trump’s executive action presidency barrels into a legislative blockade
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Police urge residents to beware of post-storm repair scams

Police urge residents to beware of post-storm repair scams

Police urge residents to beware of post-storm repair scams
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While Trump overhauls FEMA, Mississippi tornado survivors await assistance

Mississippi’s request for federal disaster assistance is pending more than two months after 18 tornadoes ripped through the state

While Trump overhauls FEMA, Mississippi tornado survivors await assistance
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What caused Milwaukee's school lead crisis?

CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta travels to Milwaukee, where several school buildings have closed due to aging paint that exposed children to lead, a neurotoxin.

What caused Milwaukee's school lead crisis?
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Kennedy said a ‘team’ is in Milwaukee to help with lead contamination. The city says that’s not true

Kennedy said a ‘team’ is in Milwaukee to help with lead contamination. The city says that’s not true

Kennedy said a ‘team’ is in Milwaukee to help with lead contamination. The city says that’s not true
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FEMA should take new name, states should bear costs, DHS head Noem says

The Federal Emergency Management Agency should be renamed as the agency is reformed to increase the burden on states to respond to natural disasters, U.S.

FEMA should take new name, states should bear costs, DHS head Noem says
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Kraft Heinz looking at M&A opportunities; Berkshire Hathaway leaves board

Kraft Heinz said it was looking at strategic transactions as demand for its pricey snacks and ready-to-eat meals weakens in an uncertain economic environment.

Kraft Heinz looking at M&A opportunities; Berkshire Hathaway leaves board
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: MEXICAN NAVY TRANING SHIP CRASHES INTO BROOKLYN BRIDGE

A Mexican Navy training ship carrying 277 people struck the underside of the Brooklyn Bridge in New York Saturday night, officials said.

: MEXICAN NAVY TRANING SHIP CRASHES INTO BROOKLYN BRIDGE
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Shortage of overnight truck parking contributed to deadly Greyhound bus crash, regulators say

Federal regulators have ruled that a lack of overnight parking for long-haul truckers contributed to a deadly 2023 Greyhound bus crash in Illinois that killed three of the bus passengers

Shortage of overnight truck parking contributed to deadly Greyhound bus crash, regulators say
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The revival of an old program delegates Trump immigration enforcement to local police

The agency responsible for immigration enforcement has aggressively revived and expanded a decades-old program that delegates immigration enforcement powers to state and local law enforcement agencies

The revival of an old program delegates Trump immigration enforcement to local police
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Google pushes AI upgrades, subscriptions at annual I/O developer event amid search challenges

Alphabet's Google said on Tuesday it would put artificial intelligence into the hands of more Web surfers while

Google pushes AI upgrades, subscriptions at annual I/O developer event amid search challenges
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'A constant almost siren-like noise': Residents urge city to investigate unknown noise

'A constant almost siren-like noise': Residents urge city to investigate unknown noise

'A constant almost siren-like noise': Residents urge city to investigate unknown noise
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New low-cost spay and neuter clinic aims to tackle pet overpopulation

New low-cost spay and neuter clinic aims to tackle pet overpopulation

New low-cost spay and neuter clinic aims to tackle pet overpopulation
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While you might be ready for warmer weather, your body might need some more time

While you might be ready for warmer weather, your body might need some more time

While you might be ready for warmer weather, your body might need some more time
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Quick-thinking and fire hose led to the rescue of a 1500+ lb. bull Friday

Quick-thinking and fire hose led to the rescue of a 1500+ lb. bull Friday

Quick-thinking and fire hose led to the rescue of a 1500+ lb. bull Friday
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Fire agencies on alert during Red Flag Warning

Fire agencies on alert during Red Flag Warning

Fire agencies on alert during Red Flag Warning
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Tesla on track to launch robotaxi trial in Austin, Texas, by June end, Musk says

Tesla is set to begin a test of its long-promised robotaxi service on schedule in Austin, Texas, by the end of June, Chief Executive Elon Musk said on Tuesday, even as the company faces

Tesla on track to launch robotaxi trial in Austin, Texas, by June end, Musk says
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Students on Staten Island count eels to measure city's water quality and environmental health

Students on Staten Island count eels to measure city's water quality and environmental health

Students on Staten Island count eels to measure city's water quality and environmental health
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Crews rappel ravine for 'wipe out wattle,' fire-prone tree clearing near cliffside homes

Crews rappel ravine for 'wipe out wattle,' fire-prone tree clearing near cliffside homes

Crews rappel ravine for 'wipe out wattle,' fire-prone tree clearing near cliffside homes
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3 children escape apartment after truck crashes into it, trapping them

3 children escape apartment after truck crashes into it, trapping them

3 children escape apartment after truck crashes into it, trapping them
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Man strangles coyote to death after it follows, attacks him: 'I felt something watching me'

Man strangles coyote to death after it follows, attacks him: 'I felt something watching me'

Man strangles coyote to death after it follows, attacks him: 'I felt something watching me'
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Trump plans to merge wildland firefighting efforts into one agency, but ex-officials warn of chaos

President Donald Trump’s administration is trying to merge the government’s wildland firefighting efforts into a single agency

Trump plans to merge wildland firefighting efforts into one agency, but ex-officials warn of chaos
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'Money does no good in a bank': World Central Kitchen's Jose Andres urges donors to give more

José Andrés says his work with his nonprofit World Central Kitchen flows with his 40 restaurants, his NBC cooking competition show with Martha Stewart “Yes, Chef,” and his new book “Change the Recipe: Because You Can’t Build a Better World Without Breaking Some Eggs” that hit stores last month

'Money does no good in a bank': World Central Kitchen's Jose Andres urges donors to give more
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Bird lovers in Brooklyn concerned about poaching as pigeons go missing

Bird lovers in Brooklyn concerned about poaching as pigeons go missing

Bird lovers in Brooklyn concerned about poaching as pigeons go missing
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'We all stick together': Neighbors repair their homes following severe storms

'We all stick together': Neighbors repair their homes following severe storms

'We all stick together': Neighbors repair their homes following severe storms
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Things to know about the retrial of Karen Read in the killing of her police officer boyfriend

A digital forensics expert at Karen Read’s second murder trial acknowledged Tuesday that data from her car doesn’t necessarily confirm it was involved in a collision the morning her boyfriend was killed

Things to know about the retrial of Karen Read in the killing of her police officer boyfriend
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Markers in blood and urine may reveal how much ultraprocessed food we are eating

Scientists have identified molecules from blood and urine that may reveal how much energy a person consumes from ultraprocessed foods

Markers in blood and urine may reveal how much ultraprocessed food we are eating
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California's plan to ban new gas-powered cars by 2035 could soon hit dead end

California's plan to ban new gas-powered cars by 2035 could soon hit dead end

California's plan to ban new gas-powered cars by 2035 could soon hit dead end
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Family loses home in tornado while toddler battles rare cancer at Cincinnati Children's

Family loses home in tornado while toddler battles rare cancer at Cincinnati Children's

Family loses home in tornado while toddler battles rare cancer at Cincinnati Children's
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Iowa emergency managers urge veto of new 911 fee

Iowa emergency managers urge veto of new 911 fee

Iowa emergency managers urge veto of new 911 fee
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Residents of Kentucky trailer park sleeping in tents after homes destroyed by storms

Residents of Kentucky trailer park sleeping in tents after homes destroyed by storms

Residents of Kentucky trailer park sleeping in tents after homes destroyed by storms
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Oil prices little changed on geopolitical uncertainty, weak China demand signals

Oil prices were little changed on Tuesday due to uncertainty in U.S.-Iran negotiations and Russia-Ukraine peace talks, while new government data delivered a

Oil prices little changed on geopolitical uncertainty, weak China demand signals
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US trade panel's vote paves way for stiff tariffs on many solar imports

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US trade panel's vote paves way for stiff tariffs on many solar imports
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Home Depot to keep prices steady but says tariffs may make some items unavailable

By Savyata Mishra and Nicholas P.

Home Depot to keep prices steady but says tariffs may make some items unavailable
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FWC weighs 'Bear Hunt' as people on both sides speak out

FWC weighs 'Bear Hunt' as people on both sides speak out

FWC weighs 'Bear Hunt' as people on both sides speak out
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Sheriff dispute with LCG over jail funding resurfaces

Sheriff dispute with LCG over jail funding resurfaces

Sheriff dispute with LCG over jail funding resurfaces
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Kentucky fire major was shielding wife from tornado when he died, and may not have known it was her

Kentucky fire major was shielding wife from tornado when he died, and may not have known it was her

Kentucky fire major was shielding wife from tornado when he died, and may not have known it was her
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'They had to dig me out': Homeowner recounts dramatic rescue following tornado roof collapse

'They had to dig me out': Homeowner recounts dramatic rescue following tornado roof collapse

'They had to dig me out': Homeowner recounts dramatic rescue following tornado roof collapse
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WHO says vaccine-derived poliovirus detected in Papua New Guinea

The World Health Organisation said on Tuesday that circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 (cVDPV2) had been detected in stool specimens of two healthy children in Papua New Guinea on

WHO says vaccine-derived poliovirus detected in Papua New Guinea
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US Senate to vote this week on bill to bar California 2035 EV plan

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US Senate to vote this week on bill to bar California 2035 EV plan
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Elon Musk says he’ll spend ‘a lot less’ money on politics

Elon Musk says he’ll spend ‘a lot less’ money on politics

Elon Musk says he’ll spend ‘a lot less’ money on politics
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Russia's Lavrov says radical groups engaged in 'ethnic cleansing' in Syria

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Tuesday that Moscow is deeply concerned by what he said was ethnic cleansing being carried out by "radical militant groups" in

Russia's Lavrov says radical groups engaged in 'ethnic cleansing' in Syria
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The new US-backed Gaza aid plan and why the UN doesn't like it

A U.S.-backed organization aims to start work in the Gaza Strip by the end of May overseeing a new model of aid distribution in the Palestinian enclave,

The new US-backed Gaza aid plan and why the UN doesn't like it
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First US utility seeks permit for a small nuclear reactor

For the first time in the United States, a utility is asking federal regulators for a permit to build a small nuclear reactor

First US utility seeks permit for a small nuclear reactor
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British climber reaches Everest summit for a record 19th time and plans a 20th

A British climber who scaled Mount Everest for the 19th time is already planning his next attempt

British climber reaches Everest summit for a record 19th time and plans a 20th