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Former Honduran president pleads not guilty to federal drug trafficking and firearm charges

Former Honduran president Juan Orlando Hernández on Tuesday pleaded not guilty in US court to federal drug trafficking and firearms possession charges.

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Casey White indicated he wanted a shootout, but wreck prevented it, sheriff says

Recaptured Alabama fugitive Casey White intended to have a shootout with law enforcement, and would have done so had pursuing officers not forced him to wreck in a ditch Monday in Evansville, Indiana, a sheriff said Tuesday.

The Alabama manhunt is over, but these unanswered questions remain

The 11-day manhunt for former Alabama corrections official Vicky White and the prisoner she helped escape ended in Indiana on Monday with her dead from a gunshot wound and him in handcuffs, authorities said.

Opinion: The groundbreaking and complicated life of Mildred Fay Jefferson

Should the Supreme Court overturn Roe v. Wade, as a recent leaked draft opinion indicates it will, it will fall to all 50 states to determine for themselves whether or not to legalize abortion. The general contours of how most will decide is known, and one thing is certain. As the headline of a study by the Center for American Progress put it: "Women of Color Will Lose the Most if Roe v. Wade is Overturned."

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Celebrity chef Mario Batali is acquitted of groping woman at Boston restaurant

Celebrity chef Mario Batali was found not guilty Tuesday at a bench trial on charges of indecent assault and battery related to the alleged groping of a star-struck patron at a Boston restaurant in 2017.

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House expected to vote Tuesday on $40 billion Ukraine aid bill

The Democratic-led House of Representatives is expected to vote Tuesday evening on a nearly $40 billion bill to deliver aid to Ukraine as it continues to face Russia's brutal assault.

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Jesse Williams responds to buzz over his Broadway nude scene: 'It's a body'

Nude images and video of Jesse Williams starring in Broadway's "Take Me Out" leaked on Monday night and began circulating online.

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Autopsies are being conducted on the guests found dead at a Sandals resort in the Bahamas. Here's what we know

Officials are conducting autopsies to learn more about the circumstances surrounding the deaths of three Americans at a Sandals resort on the Bahamas' Great Exuma island on Friday, according to the Bahamian police commissioner.

Orange Leaf to Unveil New Design, Offering a Sweet New Experience in Cypress

Fast-growing national froyo franchise to host unveiling celebration with giveaways, face painting and more on May 21

Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt is turning over a new leaf in Cypress with the debut of an all-new enhanced design at its 12702 Grant Road location.

A Republican senator just went *there* on Joe Biden

Well, I guess the kidding around is pretty much over. In a blistering statement released Tuesday morning, Florida Republican Sen. Rick Scott said this of President Joe Biden:

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Elizabeth Warren is 'just plain wrong' to blame corporations for high inflation, Chamber of Commerce CEO says

US Chamber of Commerce CEO Suzanne Clark is pushing back against Senator Elizabeth Warren and others who blame high inflation on dominant corporations.

The Supreme Court abortion leak has already transformed politics all over America

In just a week, the leaked draft Supreme Court opinion that could overturn Roe v. Wade has transformed US politics.

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Fact check: Tennessee didn't ban Plan B morning-after pill

A former Democratic congressional candidate went viral on Twitter over the weekend with a false claim that Tennessee has banned Plan B, a pregnancy-preventing emergency contraceptive known as a "morning-after pill."

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Biden goes on the defensive over inflation and gas prices as he tries to shift the focus to Republicans

President Joe Biden on Tuesday blamed the Covid-19 pandemic and Russia's war in Ukraine for troubling economic news as he and his administration went on the defensive over mounting inflation and rising gas prices.

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Visit Lake Charles Supports the History Walk for the Avenue of Flags

The Visit Lake Charles Board of Directors recently granted $10,000 to the Avenue of Flags for the creation of the History Walk experience to highlight all versions of the American flag with a digital storytelling aspect as an enhancement to the traditional Avenue of Flags event that occurs each Memorial Day and Veterans’ Day at Orange Grove Graceland Cemetery.

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STR8 Launches Easy and Accessible Dental Aligners Nationwide

The aligner brand encourages dental education while offering professional services with affordable pricing

Str8, a dental aligner startup bringing accessible and healthy smiles to the public, is expanding to offer its services nationwide. The brand combines the ease of D2C with the convenience of in-person dental care. Prior to its national launch, Str8 was available as a pilot program to the local Jonesboro, Arkansas area where its founder, Dr. Misee Harris, owns and operates a dental office and medical center.

Governor Abbott: Empower Parents, Fully Fund Public Education, And Let The Money Follow The Student

Today, Governor Greg Abbott reiterated his support of ensuring parents are the primary decision makers for their child’s education, a policy advanced by the Governor in his Parental Bill of Rights. Governor Abbott advocated for fully funding public education while allowing funding to follow the student. The Governor made these remarks at a parent’s policy event in San Antonio.

AFC-Texas Cheers Governor Abbott Educational Freedom Announcement

“Thanks to Greg Abbott’s leadership, the educational freedom movement in Texas has been lit on fire”

The American Federation for Children - Texas (TFC) today cheered Governor Abbott for his leadership in announcing a landmark change in supporting funding following the child to any educational setting of their parents’ choice.

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Cheap Labor

When I wonder why there is so much contention in America, I consistently run into impenetrable walls of illogic.

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Thanasis Antetokounmpo Wears Dolce&Gabbana

Thanasis Antetokounmpo chose to wear Dolce&Gabbana for his arrival at Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee for the 2022 NBA Playoffs Celtics VS Bucks Game on 9 May 2022.

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