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Tauchman homers twice as Cubs win 7-2, drop Astros 10 games under .500 for first time since 2016
Mike Tauchman hit his first two homers of the season, and the Chicago Cubs took a five-run first-inning lead in a 7-2 win over Houston that dropped the Astros 10 games under .500 for the first time since 2016.
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Senate passes bill forcing TikTok's parent company to sell or face ban, sends to Biden for signature
The Senate has passed legislation that would force TikTok’s China-based parent company to sell the social media platform under the threat of a ban, a contentious move by U.S. lawmakers that’s expected to face legal challenges and disrupt the lives of content creators who rely on the short-form video
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Timberwolves dispute between Taylor and Lore, Rodriguez over ownership moves to mediation
The Minnesota Timberwolves ownership dispute is moving into mediation. The first session toward determining whether Glen Taylor will remain controlling owner or cede to Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez has been scheduled for May 1, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.
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Biden adminstration finalizes rule to grant overtime for millions more salaried workers
The Biden administration has finalized a new rule set to make millions of more salaried workers eligible for overtime pay in the U.S..
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Plane crashes into river outside Fairbanks, Alaska
An airplane crashed into the Tanana River near Fairbanks, Alaska State Troopers said. It was not immediately known how many people were on board.
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Minnesota senator wanted late father's ashes when she broke into stepmother's home, charges say
Criminal charges say that a Minnesota state senator told police she broke into her stepmother’s home because her stepmother refused to give her items of sentimental value from her late father, including his ashes.
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United Methodists open first top-level conference since breakup over LGBTQ inclusion
Thousands of United Methodists are gathering Tuesday in Charlotte, North Carolina, to begin an 11-day denominational General Conference.
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Pennsylvania's primary will cement Casey, McCormick as nominees in battleground US Senate race
Pennsylvania's primaries will cement the lineup for a high-stakes U.S. Senate race between Democratic Sen. Bob Casey and Republican challenger David McCormick. The contest is expected to cost hundreds of millions of dollars.
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Starbucks vs federal labor agency: U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments
Justices are scheduled to hear Starbucks’ case against the National Labor Relations Board, the federal agency that protects the right of employees to organize.
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Election 2024: Republican candidates vying for Indiana governor to take debate stage
Indiana voters are getting another opportunity to see a debate between Republican candidates seeking their party's nomination as Indiana's next governor.
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Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs returns after being helped off with left knee injury against Cavs
Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs returned and started the second half after injuring his left knee in the first quarter of Game 2 against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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Serie A title, second star and derby: Inter takes it all with win over Milan
A 2-1 victory over AC Milan in the derby has given Inter Milan a 20th Serie A title and a second star on the team shirts.