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6 former Mississippi law enforcement officers who pleaded guilty to torturing 2 Black men to be sentenced this week

Six former Mississippi law enforcement officers who pleaded guilty to torturing two Black men will be sentenced this week, starting with two officers Tuesday and the others on Wednesday and Thursday.

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He predicted the ’08 crash. Now he’s betting AI will turbocharge the US economy

Jan Hatzius predicted a soft landing in late 2022, back when many feared a recession was inevitable. The Goldman Sachs chief economist made a name for himself by making the opposite call in 2008, warning that toxic mortgages would ignite a recession.

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Harris County Department of Education’s Head Start Division to Host Job Fair March 22

From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, March 22, 2024, Harris County Department of Education’s Head Start division will host a job fair at its administration building located at 6300 Irvington Blvd., Houston, TX, 77022.

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Massachusetts father cleared in college admissions scandal sues Netflix

It is the latest chapter in a near five-year journey for the only Massachusetts man named in the college admissions scandal.

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Regina King gives first TV interview since death of her beloved son

Regina King’s favorite role has been that of being a mom.

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Award in Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s name given to Elon Musk and Rupert Murdoch is a ‘desecration’ of her memory, son says

The son of the late liberal Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg said Sunday that giving an award bearing his mother’s name to SpaceX CEO Elon Musk and conservative media mogul Rupert Murdoch is a “desecration of my mother’s memory.”

Online orders begin for first over-the-counter birth control pill in the US

The rollout is underway for Opill, the first over-the-counter birth control pill approved in the United States, and online sales began Monday morning.

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Oprah Winfrey shares why she was motivated to host weight loss special

Oprah Winfrey is hosting a television special on Monday about a topic that’s personal to her.

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Sports Illustrated averts shutdown; gets fresh start under new publisher

Sports Illustrated isn’t shutting down, after all.

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Despite symptoms, NIH research finds no evidence of ‘Havana syndrome’ in brain scans

Researchers with the National Institutes of Health published a pair of studies on Monday that found few clinical differences between patients with a mysterious ailment known as “Havana syndrome” and healthy comparison groups.

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Pennsylvania man kills 3 people, including his 13-year-old sister, police say

A 26-year-old man is facing murder and other criminal charges after allegedly killing three people, including his 13-year-old sister, at two different homes in Pennsylvania before carjacking a driver and fleeing to New Jersey.

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The supersonic plane that was faster than Concorde

Five years before Concorde’s first flight, another majestic supersonic aircraft took to the skies — and almost became the inspiration for an even faster passenger plane.

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Dozens of US citizens evacuate Haiti on first State Department charter flight

Dozens of US citizens have been evacuated from Haiti on a State Department charter flight as the country is paralyzed by escalating gang violence and political instability that has left once bustling streets vacant and necessities like food and gas scarce.

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Fabrics retailer Joann files for bankruptcy

Joann, the 81-year-old fabric and craft retailer, has filed for bankruptcy as it struggles with customers cutting back on discretionary spending.

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Border policy key sticking point in Congress; shutdown deadline days away

Lawmakers are scrambling to avert a partial shutdown ahead of a federal government funding deadline at the end of the week.

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New Mexico State Police officer fatally shot in apparent ambush attack by driver; he tried to help, police say

A New Mexico State Police officer was fatally shot early Friday when he offered to help the driver of a disabled vehicle, who responded by shooting the officer twice and driving off with his patrol car, authorities said.

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Inside Hollywood’s new effort to curb gun deaths

An elite police tactical officer comes home after an exhausting shift.

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New Jersey: Pennsylvania shooting suspect barricaded with hostages after killing 3, town official says

A man has barricaded himself with several hostages in Trenton, New Jersey, after killing three people in Falls Township, Pennsylvania, Saturday morning, according to local officials.

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In ‘Nolly,’ Helena Bonham Carter shines as TV lioness in winter of her career

A splendid showcase for Helena Bonham Carter, “Nolly” zooms in on a very particular time and character in British history, revolving around the unceremonious firing of Noele Gordon, the star of a popular soap opera. While not the usual corseted stuff for which PBS’ “Masterpiece” is known, the three-part limited series serves as a reminder of how actresses who spoke their minds were often summarily labeled “difficult,” then and now.

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NAR settlement could slash home prices for many Americans

The entire US housing market is about to get remodeled, and the end product could come with a big perk: cheaper home prices.