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Trump lawyers rail against DOJ in letter, reveal foreign leader briefings may be among classified documents taken from White House

Two of Donald Trump's defense lawyers now believe that classified briefings of phone calls with foreign leaders were among "all manner of documents" in 15 boxes that Trump returned to the National Archives a year after he left the presidency, according to a new letter his lawyers sent to Congress.

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Clemency denied for death row inmate after unprecedented move by Oklahoma AG attending hearing on inmate's behalf

Oklahoma's Pardon and Parole Board on Wednesday denied clemency in the case of Richard Glossip, a death row inmate who has long insisted he is innocent of the 1997 murder for which he's scheduled to be executed next month.

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Kamala Harris to make the case for Biden's reelection at abortion rights rally

Vice President Kamala Harris will make the case for President Joe Biden's reelection bid Tuesday at a political rally on reproductive freedom, a Harris adviser told CNN, saying that "finishing the job" for 2024 is about fighting to protect abortion access among other rights facing nationwide restrictions.

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Oprah Winfrey and Taraji P. Henson discuss 'full circle' moments while presenting the new 'Color Purple' at CinemaCon

Oprah Winfrey appeared at CinemaCon for her first time in Las Vegas on Tuesday to present a new film that is near and dear to her heart -- a musical reboot of 1985's acclaimed "The Color Purple," based on the novel of the same name by Alice Walker.

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John Stamos tried to get Olsen twins fired from 'Full House'

John Stamos and Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen are like family now, but that wasn't always the case.

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Senators unveil bipartisan legislation to ban kids under 13 from joining social media platforms

A new federal bill unveiled Wednesday would establish a national minimum age for social media use and require tech companies to get parents' consent before creating accounts for teens, reflecting a growing trend at all levels of government to restrict how Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and other platforms engage with young users.

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‘Queen Charlotte’: Everything You Need to Know About the ‘Bridgerton’ Prequel

The Bridgerton world is expanding. Watch Queen Charlotte take her throne in the new trailer.

Queen Charlotte (Golda Rosheuvel) is never shy about taking center stage in Bridgerton. Supporting character or not, she recognizes that’s exactly where she and her enviable outfits belong. But the beloved royal is about to enjoy the limelight like never before in Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, her prequel series premiering May 4 and created by steamy drama master Shonda Rhimes.

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"House of Cotton" by Monica Brashears

The role is yours, if you want it. You can play the part on a stage or in a film, but there are a few requirements: you have to be able to sing and dance and speak with an accent. Can you convince an audience that you're someone you're not? As in the new book, "House of Cotton" by Monica Brashears, can you play dead?

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Former Arkansas Gov. Hutchinson formally announces 2024 presidential campaign

Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson formally kicked off his presidential campaign on Wednesday with a speech in Bentonville, Arkansas, seeking to distinguish himself from the GOP field with his long career in government and "commonsense conservatism."

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House Republicans race toward debt ceiling vote after 11th-hour rewrite

House Republicans are rallying around their proposal to raise the nation's borrowing limit and slash federal spending after leadership made a flurry of last-minute changes designed to win over key GOP holdouts -- a major reversal after leadership insisted they would not alter the bill text.

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Man arrested in 'demonic' murder and dismemberment of Uber Eats driver in Florida, investigators say

An accused MS-13 gang member has been arrested in Holiday, Florida, and charged in what the sheriff described as a "demonic" murder of an Uber Eats delivery driver whose remains were found dismembered at the suspect's home last week, according to investigators.

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Disney sues DeSantis and oversight board after vote to nullify agreement with special taxing district

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts on Wednesday sued Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his hand-picked oversight board, accusing the Republican 2024 presidential prospect of weaponizing his political power to punish the company for exercising its free speech rights.

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Diana Ramirez Named Interim Harris County Administrator

Ramirez becomes the first woman and first Latina county administrator of the third-largest county in U.S.

In a 4-1 vote, Harris County Commissioners approved a motion by Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones to nominate Diana Ramirez as interim Harris County Administrator. Ramirez will be the first woman and first Latina to hold the position, which is responsible for implementing the Commissioners Court’s policies and goals. Ramirez currently serves as the executive director of the Harris County Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity. She joined Harris County in August 2021 after 30 years of public service, including executive experience as the Assistant Budget Director of Travis County and working for the Texas General Land Office and Texas Health & Human Services.

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Changes are coming to AP African American Studies course that's faced criticism from Florida governor

The College Board is making changes to the framework of its Advanced Placement African American Studies course for high school students amid criticism from Florida's influential Republican governor and others who have accused the program of imposing a "political agenda."

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ABC & Will Trent Want You to Adopt Your Very Own Betty

Adoption Fees Waived at Best Friends Animal Society Locations for National Adopt-A-Shelter-Pet-Day (April 28 – April 30)

This Adopt A Shelter Pet Day, the cast of ABC’S Will Trent are urging fans to get out and adopt their very own sidekick and Best Friend.

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Florida surgeon general altered Covid-19 vaccine analysis to suggest higher risk for younger men, Politico reports

Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo altered an analysis released by the Florida Department of Health last year to suggest mRNA Covid-19 vaccines pose a significant health risk to men ages 18 to 39, Politico reported Monday.

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Narcan saved the life of this poodle after suffering apparent drug overdose

A poodle named Toodles in Pennsylvania was revived with Narcan after suffering an apparent drug overdose, according to a local shelter.

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Avery R. Young named Chicago's first Poet Laureate

An award-winning local poet has an impressive new title from the city.

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Barrier-Breaking Activist and Entertainer Harry Belafonte Dies at 96

Harry Belafonte, the dashing singer, actor and activist who became an indispensable supporter of the civil rights movement, has died, his publicist Ken Sunshine told CNN.

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Biden announces reelection bid, saying battle for nation's soul isn't complete

President Joe Biden formally announced his bid for reelection Tuesday, setting off a battle to convince the country his record merits another four years in the White House and his age won't impede his ability to govern.