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Lightning, rains kill 36 people in Pakistan

Lightning and heavy rains have killed at least 36 people, mostly farmers, across Pakistan in the past three days, as authorities in the country's southwest declared a state of emergency.

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Trump's criminal trial, a first for a former president, has begun in New York

Jury selection is underway for Donald Trump's hush-money trial — the first time in U.S. history a former president is being tried on criminal charges. A decision could come by summer.

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Growing up, he struggled to read. Then a young teacher saw his potential

Juleus Ghunta is a published children's author and award-winning poet. But growing up, he could barely read. That was until a teacher saw his potential.

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To make sure grandmas like his don't get conned, he scams the scammers

Livestreamers who bait scammers find creative ways to waste their time. This makes for entertaining viewing. But as scams spike, one streamer, Kitboga, wants to protect as many victims as possible.

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His story inspired 'Hotel Rwanda.' Now he's speaking out against the government

Paul Rusesabagina, whose life inspired the movie Hotel Rwanda, and his daughter, Anaïse Kanimba, have been vocal critics of Rwanda's current president, Paul Kagame.

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Samsung gets $6.4 billion to build massive semiconductor plants in central Texas

One of the facilities Samsung is building will be the size of 11 football fields, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said. The new investment will create thousands of jobs, the White House said.

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Got tinnitus? A device that tickles the tongue helps this musician find relief

More than 25 million adults in the U.S. have tinnitus, a condition that causes ringing or buzzing in the ears. An FDA approved device that stimulates the tongue, helped 84% of people who tried it.

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Iran attacked Israel, escalating an already volatile conflict. Here's what to know

Iran launched an unprecedented barrage of over 300 drones and missiles at Israel over the weekend. Israel and allies shot down nearly all of the weapons. Israel called for sanctions on Iran.

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Scottie Scheffler wins the Masters for the 2nd time

Scottie Scheffler has won the prestigious golf tournament, taking the green jacket in Augusta, Ga.

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Volunteers plant thousands of seedlings at 25th annual Reforest the Bluegrass in Lexington

John Lhotka is a forestry professor at the University of Kentucky. He came to the 25th annual Reforest the Bluegrass with his 14-year-old daughter, Anna. He said the ground was soft from the previous days’ rains, which made planting the seedlings easier.

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How to give kids autonomy? 'Anxious Generation' author says a license to roam helps

Kids have too much screen time and not enough autonomy, says author Jonathan Haidt. His book The Anxious Generation argues this has caused an epidemic of mental illness and suggests ways to fix it.

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Chicago shooting kills 7-year-old girl and wounds 7 people including small children

Eight people were shot including a young girl who was killed in what Chicago police believe was gang-related violence on the city's South Side on Saturday night.

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These Mormon women are rejecting Trump, fraying GOP support in a key state

In this swing state, every voting bloc can make a difference. That includes Maricopa County's LDS community, where Republican women have been turning away from former President Donald Trump.

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If convicted this year, Trump could lose the right to vote for himself

In a year of unprecedented political developments, the New York hush money trial could mean one fewer vote for Donald Trump in Florida.

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Trump attacks judge and prosecutors in his hush money case in last rally before trial

Former President Donald Trump on Saturday lit into New York prosecutors and the criminal hush money case they brought against him during his last rally before his trial begins Monday.

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Police in Australia identify the Sydney stabbing attacker who killed 6 people

Police have identified the assailant who stabbed six people to death at a busy Sydney shopping center before he was fatally shot by a police officer.

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House GOP leaders plan to take up Israel aid after Iran attack

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise said the chamber will consider legislation to support Israel after Iran launched dozens of drones toward Israel late Saturday night.

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Filmmaker and Coppola family matriarch Eleanor Coppola dies at 87

The documentarian was known for chronicling the movie-making process of family members Francis Ford Coppola and Sofia Coppola.

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Faith Ringgold, quilt and visual artist, dies at 93

Known best for her story quilts depicting African American experiences and feminine life, she also created paintings, sculpture and children's books. She was 93.

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Israel shoots down missiles and drones after Iran launches unprecedented attack

Sirens sounded across Israel overnight as Israeli officials urged residents to take shelter. The attack follows a vow of retaliation from Iran after an earlier strike on an Iranian consulate in Syria.

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Trump's next rally arena: a Manhattan courthouse

The presumptive GOP nominee will stand trial Monday in the first criminal trial of a former president. At this point, Trump is used to trying to leverage his appearances as part of his campaign.

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Tiger Woods sets Masters record, making 24th consecutive cut

The 48-year-old golf legend's energetic return to Augusta comes after he withdrew mid-tournament last year due to a foot injury.

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Kansas governor vetoes proposed ban on gender-affirming care for minors

Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly also vetoed a measure to require more reporting from abortion providers and what she called a "vague" bill making it a crime to coerce someone into having an abortion.

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U.S. border arrests decline amid increased enforcement in Mexico

Arrests for crossing the U.S. border illegally fell slightly in March, authorities said, bucking a usual spring increase amid increased immigration enforcement in Mexico.

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Iranian commandos seize an Israeli-linked container ship near Strait of Hormuz

Commandos from Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard rappelled down from a helicopter onto a container ship near the Strait of Hormuz and seized the vessel as tensions in the region heightened.

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