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US warship had close call with Houthi missile in Red Sea

A cruise missile launched by the Houthis into the Red Sea on Tuesday night came within a mile of a US destroyer before it was shot down, four US officials told CNN, the closest a Houthi attack has come to a US warship.

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A $15 minimum wage started as a slogan. This week, it's set to pass the House

Nearly seven years ago, a week after Black Friday, a few dozen workers walked off their New York City fast food jobs to demonstrate for higher pay. The median wage for fast food workers was $9 an hour, CNN reported at the time. The demand that would soon emerge as the movement's rallying cry — $15 and a union — seemed hopelessly ambitious, like a wild-eyed opening bid.

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Who killed Tupac Shakur? What we know about the rapper’s murder investigation, almost 30 years later

For almost three decades, the answer to “Who murdered Tupac Shakur?” has remained a mystery.

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Tyre Nichols' family attorney says video shows police beating Nichols like a 'human pinata'

Attorneys for the family of Tyre Nichols, a Black man who died after a traffic stop in Memphis, Tennessee, said video footage shows he suffered a "nonstop beating" at the hands of police.

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After Syria Strike, Populist Supporters Abandon Trump At Home And Abroad

While much of the world is applauding President Donald Trump's decision to strike a Syrian airbase in retaliation for a chemical weapons attack against civilians, right-wing populist supporters at home and abroad are criticizing the move and distancing themselves from him.

Comcast and Faceforward Productions Partner for Upcoming Docuseries, “The Black Beauty Effect”

This first-of-its-kind docuseries examines the Black women who are serving as catalysts for social change within the beauty industry and features mega beauty influencers and industry titans Whitney White, Mikki Taylor, Cara Sabin, Esi Eggleston Bracey, Sam Fine, Amber Riley, Elaine Welteroth, Jessica Cruel, Kayla Graves, Sir John, Shalom Blac and more; Premiering exclusively on Black Experience on Xfinity channel this fall

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The US economy grew at a much slower pace in the first quarter

US economic growth slowed to an annualized and seasonally adjusted rate of 1.1% in the first quarter of this year, as businesses rebalanced their inventories and pulled back on spending amid punishing rate hikes from the Federal Reserve.

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Super Bowl LVIII festivities underway with Opening Night in Las Vegas

After a long, grueling NFL season, it is finally Super Bowl week.

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Minnesota National Guard deployed after protests over the death of man following a police shooting during a traffic stop

Hundreds of people protested Sunday night after a Black man in Minnesota was shot by a police officer and died following a traffic stop.

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Released American journalist says Myanmar military using torture to hunt down opposition leaders

Myanmar's military junta is using torture to extract information from detainees on the whereabouts of senior opposition members and activist leaders, according to an American citizen and journalist who was recently released from a Yangon prison.

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Trump leads in polls, money – and understanding the delegate race

Former President Donald Trump has attracted a lot of attention for his lead in the polls and the money race, but he’s also already ahead in an essential area that’s gotten less notice: the delegate process.

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Costco offers Ozempic prescriptions to some members

Some people go to Costco for its $1.50 hot dogs, others for its $179 Ozempic prescriptions.

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5 Things for Tuesday, June 27: Syria, Health Bill, Travel Ban, Kislyak, Hail

Millennials use public libraries the most, a new report says. Who knew? Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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'Astounding' Second-chance Cancer Drug Heading for FDA Approval

A new gene therapy drug, the first in its class, was recommended for approval to the US Food and Drug Administration by an advisory committee on Wednesday. If approved by the FDA, the drug will be a new avenue for some leukemia patients whose first-line drugs have failed.

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5 Things for Monday, May 8: France, Chibok Girls, Health Care

France has a new president. Learn more about him and everything else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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5 Things for Monday, June 19: London Attack, Warship Collision, Iran, Trump

London wakes up to another terror attack involving a vehicle. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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Tulsa Officer On Trial Tells of Killing Unarmed Black Man

A white Tulsa, Oklahoma, police officer who last year shot and killed an unarmed black motorist testified Monday that she opened fire because she feared for her life when the motorist reached into his vehicle to get what could have been a gun.

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5 Things for Monday, April 1: Trump, Turkey, Tornadoes and Budget

Happy Monday morning. Here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

Understanding the battle between Donald Trump and the mayor of Portland

For the last 90 days, the city of Portland, Oregon, has been home to protests -- some peaceful, others violent -- on its streets. The protests began after the death of George Floyd in Minnesota and have continued nightly since then.