'Once in a lifetime opportunity' - Kansas City readies for World Cup influx

Officials see this summer's football tournament as a chance to show off the city to the world - but some locals have concerns.

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'Very weak': Lawyers sceptical of charges against James Comey over seashell post

Acting AG Todd Blanche said the case was investigated for months, adding "it's serious when you threaten the president."

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All Six Conservative Supreme Court Justices Attended Trump’s Dinner With King Charles

Their appearance seemed at odds with the chief justice’s oft-stated message that the court he leads avoids even the appearance of political splits.

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Comey surrenders over charge of threatening Trump's life in Instagram post

Prosecutors say a 2025 seashell photo posted by the former FBI director was a call for violence against Trump.

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Comey charged with threatening Trump's life in Instagram post

The new case stems from a 2025 seashell photo posted by the former FBI director that the justice department says calls for violence against Trump.

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Canada's Carney launches a sovereign wealth fund. What is it?

The fund - which Canadians can invest in directly - will help pay for major infrastructure projects in the country, the prime minister says.

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Trump Administration Secures New Indictment Against James Comey

The new case stems from a photograph of seashells on a North Carolina beach.

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Offbeat Obituaries Celebrate Loss With Levity (and Brutal Honesty)

Irreverent tributes filled with unvarnished truths and funny anecdotes, which run counter to more somber traditional obituaries, have gained attention for “how alive they feel,” a researcher said.

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Ron DeSantis Aims to Add Four Republican House Seats in Florida Redistricting Push

The Republican-controlled Legislature is meeting in Tallahassee this week to vote on the map, which would apply for the 2026 midterms if passed.

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Virginia Court Weighs Legality of New Redistricting Map Approved Last Week

Oral arguments on Monday morning lasted about an hour. It was not clear how justices would rule.

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Canada's Carney has enjoyed a long political honeymoon. Now comes the test

Global acclaim and domestic political gains have defined Mark Carney's first year as Canada's PM. He now faces pressure to deliver on his bold promises.

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Targeted Hunts Were Supposed to Curb ‘Zombie Deer Disease.’ Now What?

In Illinois and other states, officials hoped that culls could halt the progress of chronic wasting disease. Now they are losing hope.

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Family Detained for Months at Texas ICE Facility Released

Two days after their release, the mother and her five children were again detained during an ICE check-in. A judge halted their removal and returned the family home.

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A Year Later, Trump’s ‘Most Exclusive’ Memecoin Event Is a Lot Less Exclusive

Even a Times reporter qualified for the event, which caused outrage last year for providing access to President Trump in exchange for investment in one of his family’s crypto ventures.

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Epstein survivor: Meeting the King would be a 'grand step'

A Buckingham Palace source confirmed the Royals will not meet with survivors of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein during their state visit to the US.

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In Wine Country, Sales Are Down and Fraud Is Rampant

The industry’s murky supply chain has long attracted scammers and con artists. In the words of one expert, “Wine and fraud go hand in hand.”

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Google Commits to Invest Up to $40 Billion in Anthropic

The investment comes as the A.I. start-up looks to keep up with accelerating demand for its business and coding products.

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As Putin Orders That the Economy Be Fixed, Russia Grasps for Solutions

Another interest-rate cut highlights the narrowing path for the country’s central bank amid the strains of immense wartime spending.

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A New Bureau Will Oversee Both Offshore Drilling and Seabed Mining

The new federal office will undo a change made after the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil disaster. Critics say it could reduce environmental oversight.

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And Then There Were None, Trump Administration Edition

Normal language is inadequate and precedents are irrelevant when it comes to appraising the senior administration officials of the president’s second term.

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Rodrigo Duterte Will Stand Trial for Crimes Against Humanity, Court Rules

The International Criminal Court found there was enough evidence to try Rodrigo Duterte, the former Philippine president, for killings carried out during his crackdown on drugs.

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Mamdani Faces Pressure to Cancel $2 Billion Deal to Expand Hudson Yards

Related Companies struck a deal with Eric Adams to have New York City finance a costly platform to facilitate new housing. Mayor Zohran Mamdani said advancing the deal was not a priority.

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As Democrats Outraise Republican Candidates, the G.O.P. Has This $600 Million Edge

Even as the party faces a worrisome political environment and its candidates are outraised by Democratic ones, powerful Republican groups and super PACs have built a colossal advantage.

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Pakistani Officials Remain Hopeful About U.S.-Iran Talks

The seizure of two cargo vessels by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday cast doubt on plans for a second round of talks in Pakistan’s capital.

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Aging in Place: How Technology Might Help You Grow Old at Home

The budding field is turning dreams into reality for older adults who are eager to age in place, filling caregiving gaps and easing minds as America ages rapidly.

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Rep. David Scott, Longtime Georgia Lawmaker, Dies at 80

The former Georgia state lawmaker was an advocate for issues that affected Black communities. He drew attention for his refusal to exit politics amid health problems.

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Ohio State Details Relationship that Led to Former President Walter Carter Jr.’s Resignation

The university released a report that said the president, Walter Carter Jr., took trips with a podcaster and suggested that the university hire her.

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A Brisk Day in Boston, for the Weather and Runners Alike

Boston held its 130th Marathon on an unseasonably chilly day that was endured by the crowd and relished by the athletes.

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Eight children killed in Louisiana shooting, police say

The children, aged from one to 14 years old, were killed in a shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, which police are describing as a "domestic disturbance".

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Widespread damage as storm spreads through midwestern US

A series of strong winds has torn through the midwestern US, ripping roofs off homes and leaving roads obstructed.

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Madonna joins Sabrina Carpenter to surprise Coachella

The Queen of Pop makes a guest appearance during the Espresso singer's headline set.

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What does it take to survive in the Arctic? These rangers have an idea

The BBC spent time with the Canadian military in the country's northernmost region - this is what they taught us about dealing with extreme conditions.

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Activists Urge Boycott of ‘Bezos Met Gala’ With Posters Around NYC

A guerrilla activist group is covering New York with posters criticizing the billionaire Jeff Bezos’ involvement in the event, a fund-raiser for the Metropolitan Museum.

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Conservative US town grapples with potential ICE detention centre

Residents from both political parties in Social Circle, Georgia, are rejecting a proposed plan by the Department of Homeland Security to transform an empty warehouse into a detention centre.

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Tinder and Zoom offer 'proof of humanity' eye-scans to combat AI

The tech aims to identify people's irises and stop the rise of fake accounts and malicious scams.

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Avengers reassemble and Top Gun flies back - Hollywood studios preview their new movies

Some of the most hotly anticipated new films of the next couple of years are previewed at CinemaCon.

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Judge halts above-ground construction of Trump's White House ballroom

The judge allows the underground bunker portion of the project to proceed, while the US president says the ballroom "is needed now".

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Fifa blamed for $100 World Cup trains from New York

New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill accuses Fifa of failing to provide funding, which means fans must foot the bill for high transport costs at the World Cup this summer.

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How the Supreme Court Defeated Trump

A conservative court watcher explains why the president has failed to bend the judicial branch to his will.

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Trump plans new arch twice as tall as Lincoln Memorial - this is where it would go

The BBC's Ione Wells explains where the 250ft structure would be built and why it's controversial.

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SantaCon Leader Ran His Own $1 Million Con Game, U.S. Says

Stefan Pildes “siphoned” more than half of the money donated over five years for the event, a raucous New York City bar crawl promoted as a charitable event, prosecutors said.

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Claudia Sheinbaum’s War on Crime in Mexico Faces a Grim Reckoning: 133,000 Missing People

President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico is under pressure to end one of her country’s most painful tragedies: the disappearance of more than 133,000 people.

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Amazon Buys Globalstar for $10.8 Billion, Movingto Expand Its Satellite Internet Service

The e-commerce giant is buying Globalstar, a satellite communications company, as it aims to expand its own satellite internet service to compete with Elon Musk’s Starlink.

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New footage shows moment Orion capsule hatch is opened at sea

Newly released video shows the moment the hatch of Artemis II's Orion capsule is unlocked to a joyful reunion with the four astronauts.

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Trump’s Explanation for an Image of Himself as Jesus: ‘I Thought It Was Me as a Doctor’

The image showed President Trump bathed in divine light and clad in religious robes. His interpretation was that the image depicted him as a doctor, not Jesus Christ.

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Kanye West’s Comeback: Sellouts, a Canceled Festival and Big Questions

Attempting a comeback after years of antisemitic statements, the artist formerly known as Kanye West is facing consequences while trying to navigate a test of his own making.

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Asha Bhosle, One of India’s Most Beloved Singers, Dies at 92

Her distinctive and adventurous voice was the soundtrack for generations of Bollywood films.

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California Democrats Rushed to Back Eric Swalwell — and Quickly Abandoned Him

Representative Eric Swalwell, a Washington figure, was largely unknown in the California State Capitol. But influential groups began backing him for governor in the weeks before he was publicly accused of sexual assault.

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Trump's Strait of Hormuz blockade threat raises risks and leaves predicaments unchanged

The conflict is now a test of wills - Iran’s capacity to absorb strikes versus Trump’s tolerance for the war's costs.

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Knifeman calling himself 'Lucifer' slashes three at NYC's Grand Central

Police fatally shot the assailant after he ignored at least 20 demands to drop the weapon, NYPD says.

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USPS Is Running Out of Money. Here’s How It Could Affect Your Mail.

Despite numerous attempts to reform the Postal Service, the agency’s business model has not changed significantly since 1970. Officials are proposing to decrease service and increase prices.

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Killing of Masood Masjoody Exposes Deep Rifts in Canada’s Iranian Diaspora

An Iranian activist in Vancouver disappeared after accusing two compatriots of wanting him dead. Then his body was found.

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Knifeman calling himself 'Lucifer' slashes three at NYC's Grand Central

Police fatally shot the assailant after he ignored at least 20 demands to drop the weapon, said NYPD.

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Melania Trump's speech propels Epstein crisis back to forefront

She has now placed herself squarely into the Epstein story and at odds with the administration, which wants to end the investigation.

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Trump Attacks Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly Over Iran War Criticism

In a lengthy social media post, the president attacked Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly and others in starkly personal terms. He also criticized the editorial board of The Wall Street Journal.

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Molotov Cocktail Is Hurled at Home of OpenAI Chief Executive Sam Altman

The device burned an exterior gate of the house in San Francisco, the police said, and it was unclear whether the artificial intelligence executive was home. The authorities arrested a suspect.

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Can Food Actually Be Medicine? These Doctors Say Yes

Prescribing produce, crafting meals: More medical schools are teaching students how to cook and use food as a tool for treating patients.

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See Photos From All 10 Days of NASA’s Artemis II Moon Mission

Over 10 days, the astronauts of NASA’s lunar flyby mission have achieved the near impossible.

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'Cold as ice': Serial killer admits to eight murders in case that haunted Long Island for years

Rex Heuermann's plea ends a case that police took 13 years to solve, frustrating the public and victims' family.

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Has US achieved its war objectives in Iran?

Key US objectives at the start of the war were to stop Iran getting a nuclear weapon and degrading its arsenal.

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Watch: Cold-blooded trespasser found lurking in Florida pool

Police were called when a homeowner found a nine-foot alligator in the pool area of his Tampa residence. A specialist later removed the animal.

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Long Island Rail Road Strike Looms, as M.T.A. and Unions Reach Impasse

Workers could shut down America’s busiest passenger rail service beginning on May 16 if they do not reach a deal with transit officials.

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Watch: Cold-blooded trespasser found lurking in Florida pool

Police were called when a homeowner found a nine-foot alligator in the pool area of his Tampa residence. A specialist later removed the animal.

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Child Finds a Human Skull During Easter Egg Hunt in a California Park

The authorities said they were examining the skull, which a child found in a park in Long Beach on Sunday, to identify the remains.

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Tracking recent US-Israeli strikes on Iranian infrastructure

Attacks have targeted bridges, steel plants and pharmaceutical facilities, verified videos show.

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US Secret Service investigates reports of gunfire near White House

Officials said "a heightened security posture is in place", but no injuries were reported and no suspects had been identified.

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Trump issues expletive-laden threat to Iran over Hormuz Strait blockage

The US president says he will destroy Iranian power plants and bridges if the vital waterway is not reopened.

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'Absolutely spectacular': Artemis II crew see first glimpse of far side of Moon

Astronauts on the Artemis II mission are on the third day of their journey around the far side of the Moon.

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Seriously wounded US airman rescued from Iran, Trump says

The recovery of the airman follows separate search efforts by both the US and Iran.

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Rescue team in Iran face 'harrowing and dangerous' search for US crew member

A former US marine tells the BBC the priority of any recovery team would be to look for signs of life.

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‘Cats’ Were Always Meant to Vogue

I was onstage for the first Broadway version of ‘Cats.’ A new reimagining showed me something about the show I never expected.

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Justice Alito Was Taken to the Hospital Last Month in Undisclosed Incident

Supreme Court justices are not required to release information about their health, and the disclosure practices of individual justices have varied.

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Russia Is Sending a Second Oil Tanker to Fuel-Starved Cuba

The announcement of a second shipment follows the arrival of a first oil tanker sent by the Kremlin earlier this week.

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A year on: Four ways Trump's tariffs have changed the global economy

US tariffs stand at the highest rate in decades. But what has the impact been?

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The Birthright Con

Trump wants to find out just how weak this Supreme Court is.

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