41 m. ago Republicans seek more state laws on transgender people, putting Democrats on the spot

Since North Carolina passed a "bathroom" law in 2016, the number of bills has grown and Republicans have used the issue in campaigns. Democrats are still working out how to respond.

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1 hour ago Vince Vaughn joins 'Rocky' and 'Sopranos' legends to spotlight food, family and tradition

Vince Vaughn is starring alongside "The Sopranos" alum Lorraine Bracco, "Rocky" star Talia Shire, Oscar winner Susan Sarandon and Tony Award nominee Brenda Vaccaro in the new movie "Nonnas."

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9 h. ago Music, music, music, and more music with Memphis Gold, Juneau Alaska Music Matters (JAMM), Juneau Soccer's 'Rock and Goal,' and The Getting Strangers

Music, music, music, and more music with Memphis Gold, Juneau Alaska Music Matters (JAMM), Juneau Soccer's 'Rock and Goal,' and The Getting Strangers  KTOO

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11 h. ago Two Los Angeles men charged for robbing people of winnings as they left Southern California casinos

Two Los Angeles men charged for robbing people of winnings as they left Southern California casinos  CBS News

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11 h. ago Here’s why BART shut down for hours, and why it has people thinking about the agency’s future

Here’s why BART shut down for hours, and why it has people thinking about the agency’s future  San Francisco Chronicle

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15 h. ago Investigating One of the Deadliest Moments of the War in Gaza

Since Israel's military went to war against Hamas in Gaza more than a year and a half ago, it has conducted thousands of strikes in the territory. One attack last year stands out. Israel struck a five-story building housing an extend family of well over 100 people. The military says they were targeting an enemy spotter on the roof. NPR reporters and producers set out to chronicle this attack, to know how many people were killed and injured and to understand what it means to the family of survivors. Click here to see NPR's visual investigation of this attack. For more coverage of all sides of this conflict, go to npr.org/mideastupdates

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15 h. ago People across the United States react to the new American Pope, some California reactions

People across the United States react to the new American Pope, some California reactions  Yahoo

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17 h. ago US Customs and Border Protection Plans to Photograph Everyone Exiting the US by Car

A CBP spokesperson tells WIRED that the agency plans to expand its program for real-time face recognition at the border, potentially aiding Trump administration efforts to track people who self-deport.

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18 h. ago 'Sweet Life: Los Angeles' Alums Jerrold Smith II and Cheryl Des Vignes Marry in All

'Sweet Life: Los Angeles' Alums Jerrold Smith II and Cheryl Des Vignes Marry in All-Black 'Elegant' Wedding (Exclusive)  People.com

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18 h. ago Watch: Ed Sheeran’s new music video spotlights Ipswich, and its people

Singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran found a love for the North Shore town that was prominently featured in his newest music video, “Old Phone.” The post Watch: Ed Sheeran’s new music video spotlights Ipswich, and its people appeared first on Boston.com.

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19 h. ago Pope Leo XIV's First Homily: Christians Face Challenge of Spreading the Faith in a World That Considers It 'Absurd'

Pope Leo XIV delivered his first homily on Friday morning since being elected to be the terrestrial head of the Catholic Church, emphasizing the challenge of leading people to Jesus in a world that often disparages the faith as "absurd" or "weak." The post Pope Leo XIV’s First Homily: Christians Face Challenge of Spreading the Faith in a World That Considers It ‘Absurd’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Culture

20 h. ago Alaska Talks 'Drag: The Musical' Film Plans, Working with Liza Minnelli (Exclusive)

Alaska Talks 'Drag: The Musical' Film Plans, Working with Liza Minnelli (Exclusive)  People.com

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23 h. ago KISW host Kevin Diers has died: Seattle rock radio outlet pays tribute saying "we all lost a dear friend"

KISW host Kevin Diers has died: Seattle rock radio outlet pays tribute saying "we all lost a dear friend"  NationalWorld

Events

24 h. ago What it was like inside St. Peter's Square when the new pope was announced

As Cardinal Robert Prevost's name was announced, a sound of shock rose up. It was something few people had anticipated — the new pope is from the United States.

Politics

25 h. ago U.S. v. Google: What Both Sides Argued in a Hearing to Fix Its Search Monopoly

The Justice Department and Google are wrapping up a three-week hearing that could have a major impact on the search giant and how people gather information online.

Politics

25 h. ago Trump's gutting of AmeriCorps hits hard, for both volunteers and communities

The Trump administration slashed funding for the national service agency and fired most of its staff. 32,000 people, mostly young adults, were forced to stop work immediately.

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26 h. ago A small bicycle handlebar sensor can help map a region's riskiest bike routes

While things like rain or hills can keep people from cycling, a major impediment is the risk of getting hit by a car. It's hard to identify the safest routes to ride, especially for beginner cyclists, and a key way to flag dicey streets involves time and injury: waiting until cars have hit several cyclists at a given location.

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26 h. ago Americans in St. Peter's Square celebrate the election of Pope Leo XIV

People traveled to the Vatican from all over the world to witness the election of a new pope. Those from the United States were not disappointed.

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31 h. ago ‘Pope of the people’: Wilmington Catholic church reacts to first American pontiff

‘Pope of the people’: Wilmington Catholic church reacts to first American pontiff  WECT

Culture

32 h. ago Exclusive—Sen. Josh Hawley: The Pelosis Beat Every Hedge Fund with Their Stock Trading

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and her husband, Paul, have made hundreds of millions of dollars off Nancy's insider knowledge, but Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) has a plan to stop it, he told "The Alex Marlow Show." The post Exclusive—Sen. Josh Hawley: The Pelosis Beat Every Hedge Fund with Their Stock Trading appeared first on Breitbart.

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