Stephen Curry Scores 50 Points to Knock Off Kings in Game 7

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Gov. Hochul Severs Ties With Top Political Adviser in Face of Backlash

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Pope Francis urges Hungarians to 'open doors' to migrants

The pontiff addressed up to 100,000 people, including Hungary's nationalist PM Viktor Orban.

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Dr. LeRoy Carhart, Fierce Defender of Abortion Rights, Dies at 81

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Starts on All Fours

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Bulgari store in Paris robbed in broad daylight

Video shows suspects making a getaway on motorbikes from the city's flagship Bulgari store.

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Biden jokes about his age at White House Correspondents' Dinner

The US president enjoyed some banter at the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner.

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Tornado Strikes Near Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.

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Eurovision 2023: Contest inspires Ukraine's LGBT troops

When Ukraine takes part in Eurovision on 13 May, its frontline LGBT troops will be taking inspiration.

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New California Rule Would Ban Sale of Diesel Trucks by 2036

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Walrus Freya killed by Norway gets Oslo sculpture

The animal was a popular attraction, but euthanised in August out of public safety concerns.

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Thailand: Southeast Asia's 'weed wonderland'

Business booms in a free-for-all industry less than a year after Thailand legalised cannabis.

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Brazil's Lula recognises six new indigenous reserves

Mining is banned and logging restricted in a vast Amazon area and some other indigenous reserves.

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Prosecutors in Jan. 6 Case Step up Inquiry Into Trump Fund-Raising

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Fed says it failed to take forceful action on SVB

The US central bank issues a review of its failures ahead of the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank.

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McCarthy Brought His Detractors in From the Cold. Will They Stay?

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Sudan crisis: The football coach forced to flee Khartoum

Florent Ibenge, in charge of the country's leading club, hopes to be reunited with his players soon.

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Your Friday Evening Briefing

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E Jean Carroll and Trump lawyers spar in NY court over rape claim

"I'm telling you he raped me whether I screamed or not," Ms Carroll said in one tense court exchange.

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A Glamorous Masked Ball, and 100 People to Know

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N.B.A.-sized tight ends, tall cornerbacks and fleet-footed linebackers may shake up the top picks.

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Jerry Springer - godfather of reality TV

Jerry Springer's sensationalist, scandalous show may have paved he way for Real Housewives.

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New York City Prosecutors Suddenly Flip on Change to Evidence Law

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Killer of Dominican Republic minister jailed for 30 years

Miguel Cruz shot dead his friend, Environment Minister Orlando Jorge Mera, in his office last year.

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Brazilian Judge Bans Telegram App Amid School Attacks Inquiry

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Rockets Introduce Coach Ime Udoka, but Say Little About His Misconduct

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Bhutan wants a border deal with China: Will India accept?

Amid tensions between its giant neighbours, Bhutan finds itself increasingly vulnerable.

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Michigan Students Sue School District Over ‘Let’s Go Brandon’ Ban

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Spielberg, Who Regrets Cutting ‘E.T.’ Guns, Says Don’t Revise Old Works

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Eurovision 2023: King Charles and Camilla unveil song contest stage in Liverpool

The royal couple have been visiting Liverpool as the city prepares to host Eurovision in May.

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89 rounds fired in Alabama shooting, investigator says

They were fired from seven guns at a shooting that killed four at a birthday party, investigator says.

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Jail Guards Charged in Death of Detainee Who Was Forcibly Restrained

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Ukraine rapidly expanding its 'Army of Drones' for front line

The country increases its drone production after millions of pounds are raised through donations.

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Your Wednesday Briefing: Biden’s Re-Election Bid

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Ed Sheeran appears in NYC court for start of copyright trial

A New York jury will decide whether Thinking Out Loud copied from Marvin Gaye's hit Let's Get it On.

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Father Drowned Son Whose Body Was Found in Alligator’s Mouth, Police Say

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Facebook work filtering posts 'cost me my humanity'

Screening out extreme content left him numb to suffering, a former Kenya-based worker tells the BBC.

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Sebastien Bellin: Brussels bomb survivor on Ironman feat and forgiveness

Losing blood, running low on time, Sebastien Bellin knew his choices over the next hour would decide if he lived or died. Then he remembered the words of his old coach.

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Ukraine’s Spring Offensive Comes With Immense Stakes for Future of the War

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Bed Bath & Beyond Shoppers Rush to Use All Those Coupons

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New Sudan ceasefire announced but doubts remain

The US announces a new 72-hour ceasefire - but similar moves have previously come to nothing.

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Disneyland fire-breathing dragon engulfed by flames

A giant dragon in California's Disneyland Park is engulfed by fire during a show as visitors look on.

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A Blue Jays Superstar Thrives on Bronx Cheers

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United States Says Wagner Has Quietly Picked Sides in Sudan

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West Bank: Brother of Palestinian killed in Hawara seeks answers

The family of a man killed amid a rampage by Israeli settlers fear no-one will be held to account.

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Maleficent: Dragon catches fire during Disneyland show in LA

Maleficent the fire-breathing dragon dramatically went up in flames during Saturday's live show.

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A Ship’s Maiden Voyage

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Pakistan: Lorries crushed and buried in deadly landslide

At least two people died as dozens of vehicles were engulfed while en route to Afghanistan.

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Sudan fighting: Limited evacuation of foreigners begins

Canada tells its citizens to "shelter in a safe place” as some foreign officials are evacuated by sea.

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Sudan fighting: Khartoum violence mapped as civilians flee city

The BBC has verified videos of fighting and spoken to fleeing residents to map the violence in Sudan's capital.

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Ukraine war: Russian artists back Putin or face censorship

Russian musicians and artists face a choice: support Putin and the war, or lose the spotlight.

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Six Cattle Found Dead in Texas With Their Tongues Missing

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Kenya cult deaths: 21 bodies found in investigation into 'starvation cult'

A preacher in custody allegedly told followers to starve themselves in order to "meet Jesus".

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What Is Mifepristone and How Is It Used?

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Haruki Murakami: Readers drawn to enigmatic appeal of Japanese author

Mr Murakami is one of Japan's most loved literary exports, but his work is not without criticism.

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Koko Da Doll, Star of Film on Transgender Sex Workers, Is Killed in Atlanta

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Mifepristone: US Supreme Court preserves abortion drug access

In a split decision, it also rejects restrictions on mifepristone, maintaining the status quo.

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Russia’s onslaught includes years of propaganda directed at Ukraine’s east.

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Republicans Call for Censure of Transgender Lawmaker Who Condemned Care Ban

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Heritage Foundation Makes Plans to Staff Next G.O.P. Administration

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Indian history debate after Mughals chapter dropped

A chapter on the workings of Mughal courts has been deleted from high school textbooks

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Defendant Lashes Out From Witness Stand During Proud Boys Trial

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Jessica Burstein, Whose Camera Captured New York, Dies at 76

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China: Dalai Lama furore reignites Tibet 'slave' controversy

Amid criticism over the Buddhist leader's kissing video, posts on Tibet's disputed history have gone viral.

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Nasa says flash over Kyiv was not its satellite

There is widespread speculation over a flash that lit up the skies over the Ukrainian capital.

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SpaceX’s Starship Rocket Will Try to Launch Again: What to Expect

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Elton John lauds 'American genius' in fight against Aids

The singer testified to US lawmakers to advocate for Pepfar, a US programme that fights global Aids.

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Judge Rules That Lawmakers Can Ask Ex-Prosecutor About Trump Inquiry

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Mystery white flash lights up skies over Kyiv

Videos from four angles shows the flash in Ukraine's capital - although it's not known what caused it.

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Ukraine's Eurovision 2023 act Tvorchi have war on their mind

Nigerian-Ukrainian duo Tvorchi met in a chance encounter on the street. Now they're coming to the UK.

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Fighting in Sudan Traps Families as Generals Fail to Keep a Cease-Fire

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Multi-storey car park collapses in New York

The NYPD's new robotic dog was sent into the shattered structure to hunt for survivors, says the mayor.

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Florida mermaid collects trash and breaks records

'Mermaid Merle' swam 30 miles all while collecting 35lbs of trash in Biscayne Bay.

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Progressives to Challenge Adams Over Cuts to Schools and Libraries

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What is a stand your ground law and which states have one?

Recent shootings of unarmed victims raise questions about the right to protect people and property.

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Brazil’s president, back after talks with Xi Jinping in China, meets with Russia’s foreign minister.

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Afghanistan women's cricket team: In limbo and in exile in Australia

Afghanistan's women cricketers have escaped danger, but found only a sporting limbo in exile from their homeland.

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Texas to New Jersey: Tracking the Toxic Chemicals in the Ohio Train Inferno

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Zomato: When a biryani flies hundreds of miles to reach Indians

Food delivery firm Zomato is flying biryani across cities and delivering it to the doorstep of Indians.

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U.N. halts most aid operations in Sudan as fighting forces its workers to take shelter.

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Videos Show Officers Who Fatally Shot Man Knocking on Wrong Door

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简报：习近平为何仍未与泽连斯基通话；苏丹首都和达尔富尔地区爆发激烈战斗

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How artificial intelligence is matching drugs to patients

Health-tech firms around the world are increasingly using AI to help tailor drugs for patients.

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Ahmad Jamal, Jazz Pianist With a Measured Approach, Dies at 92

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Sudan Fears ‘Ghost of Civil War’ as Explosions Rock Capital

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Memories Unleashed for Boston Marathon’s Top Dog

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George Santos Received $5,300 in Donations. He Refunded Far More.

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Clashes Spread Across Sudan: Maps and Videos

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The fishy business of a Chinese factory in The Gambia

Members of a fishing community are upset with a fishmeal plant that is disrupting life on their shores.

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What We Know About the Killing of the Cash App Founder Bob Lee

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Explosive Is Thrown as Japanese Prime Minister Visits Wakayama

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Christians celebrate Holy Fire amid Jerusalem police limits

Israeli police limit attendance over safety concerns, which churches urge Christians to ignore.

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Airman Charged in Leak of Classified Documents

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How the AR-15 became 'America's national gun' and loved by the NRA

A weapon that used to be banished to the back of gun shows now sits in millions of American homes.

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Bikes on fire in Paris after Macron's pension reforms pass court hurdle

The BBC's Joe Inwood speaks to people in Paris protesting against the raise in state pension age.

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35 Ways Real People Are Using A.I. Right Now

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