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Supreme Court heard case on how to label risks of popular weed killer

Mon, 04/27/2026 - 15:48

How the Supreme Court rules could have implications for tens of thousands of lawsuits against Roundup maker Monsanto, which is now owned by Bayer.

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Privacy and law enforcement clash as the Supreme Court wrestles with 'geofence' warrants

Mon, 04/27/2026 - 15:43

In oral arguments at the Supreme Court Monday, most of the justices aimed pointed questions at both sides, with the usual conservative-liberal alignments scrambled like an egg.

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Here's a look inside security at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner

Mon, 04/27/2026 - 14:15

Saturday's shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner raised questions about how close the alleged gunman got to the president and what the Secret Service security looked like.

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Melania Trump wants ABC to 'take a stand' against Jimmy Kimmel after 'hateful' joke

Mon, 04/27/2026 - 13:26

Two days before the White House Correspondents' Dinner ended in gunfire, Kimmel delivered a mock Correspondents' Dinner speech during a sketch on his show. The first lady said it was "corrosive."

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Florida's DeSantis unveils a voting map that could add to Trump's GOP redistricting

Mon, 04/27/2026 - 11:10

Florida's governor has called lawmakers to meet starting Tuesday. They'll consider a fast-track redistricting that could flip some House seats held by Democrats to Republicans.

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China blocks Meta from acquiring AI startup Manus

Mon, 04/27/2026 - 07:47

Meta said Monday that the transaction "complied fully with applicable law" and that it anticipates "an appropriate resolution to the inquiry."

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Alleged Correspondents' Dinner shooter to appear in court. And, Charles III visits U.S.

Mon, 04/27/2026 - 07:11

The suspect in the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting incident is set to appear in federal court today. And, King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrive in Washington today for a state visit.

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Iran's flurry of diplomacy, as Trump insists U.S. has 'the cards'

Mon, 04/27/2026 - 06:32

Iran's foreign minister arrived in Russia on Monday, after a whirlwind weekend of diplomacy, seeking to gain political leverage and foreign backing as peace talks with the U.S. remain on hold.

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East Africa redefines marathon limits as Sabastian Sawe leads historic charge

Mon, 04/27/2026 - 05:55

East Africa has rewritten marathon history as Sabastian Sawe produced a stunning breakthrough at the London Marathon, redefining what was thought possible over the marathon distance.

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Inflation is sucking the life out of teacher pay raises, report says

Mon, 04/27/2026 - 04:00

A new review of state education data shows teacher pay increases can't keep up with inflation and fewer students are enrolled in public schools.

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Alleged White House Correspondents' Dinner shooter set to appear in federal court

Mon, 04/27/2026 - 04:00

The suspected gunman will face charges, including assault on a federal officer using a dangerous weapon.

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Musk vs. Altman: Tech CEOs head to court over the fate of OpenAI

Mon, 04/27/2026 - 04:00

The former OpenAI business partners are embroiled in a high-stakes dispute over the future of one of the world's top AI companies.

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Scientists search the microbiome for clues to the rise in colorectal cancers

Mon, 04/27/2026 - 04:00

Unlike many cancers, colorectal cancer has become more lethal for people at younger ages. Doctors are sleuthing out why.

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Ingenious? Orwellian? Or both? Supreme Court considers constitutionality of 'geofence' warrants

Mon, 04/27/2026 - 04:00

The technique allows police to tap into giant tech-firm databases to find out who was near the scene of a crime and may have been involved.

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Climate disaster victims are rebuilding using prefab homes from boxy to bespoke

Mon, 04/27/2026 - 04:00

Wildfires, hurricanes, tornadoes and floods fueled by manmade climate change are changing the housing industry. That's because people are embracing prefab homes that can withstand extreme weather.

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Palestinian officials hail local elections in a Gaza community and the West Bank

Mon, 04/27/2026 - 00:09

Palestinian officials say local elections in Gaza and the West Bank mark a step toward a long-delayed presidential election. The Palestinian Authority hasn't held a presidential election in 21 years.

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Monte Coleman, who won 3 Super Bowls as a Washington linebacker, dies at age 68

Mon, 04/27/2026 - 00:07

The hard-nosed linebacker, who won three Super Bowls and later coached Arkansas-Pine Bluff, has died. UAPB and the Commanders announced his death Sunday. No cause of death was disclosed.

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Alleged Colorado attacker's family released after nearly a year in detention

Sun, 04/26/2026 - 20:30

A Texas judge ordered Hayam El Gamal and her five children released Thursday. Two days later, their lawyers say, ICE re-arrested and tried to deport them.

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A fast-growing Georgia wildfire tops 31 square miles, with evacuations possible

Sun, 04/26/2026 - 15:28

One of two large wildfires in southeastern Georgia continues to grow and now exceeds 31 square miles.

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A chaotic White House Correspondents' Dinner, as told by NPR reporters in the room

Sun, 04/26/2026 - 14:52

Top government officials were rushed out of the Washington Hilton after gunshots were heard at the dinner. NPR journalists describe hiding under tables and scrambling for information as the night unfolded.

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