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Britain's Princess Charlotte celebrates third birthday

Princess Charlotte -- now the middle child of Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge -- celebrated her third birthday on Wednesday, nine days after the arrival of the newest addition to the British royal family.

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Scores detained after Paris May Day protests turn violent

More than 100 people remained in custody in Paris Wednesday after annual May Day protests turned violent, police said. A McDonald's restaurant was destroyed by protesters during the unrest. Photographs show extensive damage to the building, with protesters kicking in smashed windows. Footage also showed damage to a Renault car dealership, as well as other businesses.

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Royal wedding 2018: What we know so far

Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announced their engagement in November last year, sparking months of speculation about the details of their upcoming wedding.

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Cop convicted of illegal gun dealing sold weapon used in murder

As a Washington, DC, police officer, Richard Wince knew firsthand about the dangers of black market gun sales and the inherent risk of weapons ending up in the wrong hands.

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Prince Louis: Surprise choice for royal baby name

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have named their third child Louis Arthur Charles, a choice that confounded expectations.

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5 things for April 27: North & South Korea, Cosby, White House, Iran-Israel, Brokaw

Congrats to Baker Mayfield! He's the No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft. He's headed to the Cleveland Browns, who always seem to pick first. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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Comcast offers $31 billion for Sky, setting up showdown with Fox

Comcast has formalized its bid for European broadcaster Sky, a move that sets up a battle royale with rival US powerhouse 21st Century Fox.

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How Princess Charlotte, 2, just made royal history

Move over, #RoyalBaby. Princess Charlotte, not even 3, has just made history.

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Kate and William can afford 3 kids. Many Brits cannot

For the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, having three kids won't break the bank. For many other Millennial Brits, a family of that size just isn't an option.

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China lifts restrictions on foreign carmakers

China is making good on the promise to open its huge car market to foreign automakers. The country will remove its longstanding restriction on foreign ownership for manufacturers of electric cars, ships and aircraft this year, the government announced Tuesday.

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“Soon: An Overdue History of Procrastinaton, from Leonardo and Darwin to You and Me” by Andrew Santella

Just do it. That’s a demand that comes from everywhere. Sneakers say it, your spouse says it, the law demands it, your diet may say it; your boss does, for sure. Just do it. Buckle down and get it done because, as in the new book “Soon” by Andrew Santella, delaying and dawdling are not so delightful.

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Three Fired at Texas Health Commission After Another Contracting Error

After a tongue-lashing from the governor, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission is back in hot water over how it awards contracts to private health care companies.

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Daudreanna Baker Wins Tom Joyner Foundation® ‘Full Ride’ Scholarship to Historically Black University

Daudreanna Baker of Hazlehurst, Miss. is the winner of the 2018 Tom Joyner Foundation® “Full Ride Scholarship” that will cover full tuition, room and board (on campus only) and books up to 10 semesters.

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Reality Star Momma Dee and Southern Soul Blues Artist Pokey Bear Star in New Movie, “My Side Piece Hit the Lotto”

Esteemed African-American producers Dewey Allen and Mando Allen, The Allen Brotherz bring together Momma Dee, a Georgia native, and Pokey Bear for this hilarious southern comedy, “My Side Piece Hit the Lotto”. Momma Dee is currently starring in the reality show Love and Hip-Hop: Atlanta which has started its 9th season. Momma Dee is also a hip-hop recording artist with hits such as “In That Order” and “I Deserve,” which are both available on Apple Music. Pokey Bear has won The Southern Soul Artist of the Year Award for 2017. Pokey also recently released a new album titled Bear Season which is available on iTunes.

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Villanova cruises, Michigan rallies to advance to national championship

Records were set. There was a comeback and a blowout. And there will be no Hollywood ending for Loyola-Chicago. No. 3 Michigan has advanced to the national championship game with a 69-57 win over the 11th-seeded Ramblers, ending their magical run at the NCAA men's Final Four in San Antonio on Saturday.

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Houston's Arts and Culture Community gets over $40,000 Boost from Harvey Arts Recovery Fund Grants

In their second round of funding, the Harvey Arts Recovery Fund (HARF) awarded more than $40,000 in disaster assistance to local artists and arts, heritage and cultural organizations who were impacted by Hurricane Harvey. This second round of funding has empowered the Houston arts community to recover from damage to their property and livelihoods. Funds have already been used to counter the negative effects of lost tools, damaged property, disrupted profits and more for artists and arts and cultural nonprofits in the Greater Houston Area/Region.

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Common, Danny Glover, Andrew Young, Dr. Bernice King, Martin Luther King III, Civil Rights, Labor and Faith Leaders to Launch "I AM 2018" Movement in Memphis

As the nation grapples with deep racial and economic injustices and inequality in communities from coast to coast, the American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) and Church of God in Christ (COGIC) are launching a national effort to ensure that the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the 1968 Memphis sanitation strikers lives on with a new generation of activists.

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An unheard-of problem: The President can't find a lawyer

Several top US law firms have left President Donald Trump with few places to turn for legal help in the Russia probe.

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Sacramento's police chief faces a test after his officers kill an unarmed, black father

Daniel Hahn's swearing-in ceremony last August as Sacramento's first African-American police chief was a celebration. A gospel choir sang the National Anthem. The crowd cheered after its native son pledged his oath.

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle royal wedding: 9 ways to celebrate in style

If you haven't received an invitation by now, the chances are there won't be a seat for you at St. George's Chapel at Britain's Windsor Castle on May 19.