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Trump allies plead not guilty in Arizona 'fake electors' case
PHOENIX — Allies of former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty Tuesday in Arizona on charges related to their involvement in a plan to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election in the state. The 11 people arraigned Tuesday include former Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani and so-called "fake electors" who signed documents claiming to be Arizona's Electoral College electors, even though now-President Joe Biden narrowly carried the state and Arizona certified his victory. Others...
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Matthew Perry's ketamine source becomes focus of investigation
The source of Matthew Perry's ketamine is part of an "open investigation" into the death of the actor in October, Los Angeles police confirmed Tuesday. The Los Angeles Police Department said it is working with the Drug Enforcement Administration as part of a review of the case involving the "Friends" star, who was 54 when authorities say he died from the acute effects of ketamine. TMZ first reported that investigators were focusing on the source of the ketamine; the DEA declined further comment...
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The chilling motive behind Louisiana’s new abortion pill bill
UPDATE (May 21 2024, 6:12 p.m. ET): The Louisiana state House passed SB276, which would designate mifepristone and misoprostol as Schedule IV drugs under the state’s “Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances Law.” The bill now returns to the state Senate. The state of Louisiana has criminalized virtually all abortions from the moment of fertilization since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022. But now lawmakers want to go even further: On Monday, the state House began debate on a bill...
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Travel issues expected in western suburbs as blowing dust moves into Chicago area ahead of potentially severe weather
As a powerful weather system brings severe weather to Iowa and Missouri, parts of Illinois are experiencing different impacts as the front approaches.
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World Economic Forum founder Klaus Schwab to step back from executive role
The World Economic Forum confirmed that founder Klaus Schwab is moving away from the day-to-day management of the organization after more than 50 years at the helm.
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2024 NBA Playoffs Western Conference Finals preview, prediction: Dallas Mavericks vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
It's less a matchup of Luka Doncic and Anthony Edwards and more a matchup of great defenses.
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Traffic backed up on I-76 EB in Philly after fire near SEPTA station
Traffic is backed up on I-76 eastbound in Philadelphia after firefighters battled a brush fire.
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California House Special Election Live Results 2024 - NBC News
Republicans will pad their narrow House GOP majority when former Speaker Kevin McCarthy's old district selects a replacement. GOP candidates nabbed both slots in the top-two primary: McCarthy-endorsed Vince Fong, a state legislator, and Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux.
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Newington residents told to shelter in place due to active investigation
Some Newington residents are being told to shelter in place because of an active investigation on Tuesday. The police department said they are conducting an investigation in the Webster Court area of town, near the Berlin Turnpike. All residents in the area of Webster Court and Countryside Condominiums are being asked to stay indoors for the time being. Everyone else
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Lam Research unveils $10 billion buyback, 10-for-1 stock split
Lam Research's board has approved a 10-for-1 stock split and share buyback worth up to $10 billion, the chip-making equipment firm said on Tuesday.
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A chip stock hedge if the AI trend cools off a bit following Nvidia's earnings
Jeff Kilburg believes the AI theme could be due for a breather.
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Mexico's howler monkeys dropping dead as heat toll mounts
COMALCALCO, Mexico — Threatened howler monkeys have been dropping dead from trees in Mexico’s southeastern tropical forests in recent weeks amid a nationwide drought and heat waves that have sent temperatures soaring across much of the country. In the state of Tabasco, where temperatures are forecast this week to surpass 45 degrees Celsius (113 degrees Fahrenheit), local media have reported up to 85 deaths, while local authorities have confirmed the trend without providing a death toll. In a...