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Stock Market Today: Wall Street Leaps After Strong Jobs Report, Dow Rallies 701

By The Associated Press

Stock Market Today: Wall Street Leaps After Strong Jobs Report, Dow Rallies 701

The S&P 500 was 1.6% higher in late trading, the latest surge in a rally that's propelled it nearly 20% above a low hit in October.

Meet the 14-Year-Old Who Won the Scripps National Spelling Bee With “Psammophile”

By The Associated Press

Meet the 14-Year-Old Who Won the Scripps National Spelling Bee With “Psammophile”

Dev asked precise questions about obscure Greek roots, rushed through his second-to-last word and rolled to the title.

RNC Debates Will Kick Off Aug 23, but No Guarantee Trump Will Be There

By The Associated Press

RNC Debates Will Kick Off Aug 23, but No Guarantee Trump Will Be There

The RNC also detailed the criteria that will be used for candidates to qualify for the debate stage, including a pledge to support the eventual Republican presidential nominee

Approx 70% of Non-LGBTQ American Adults Think Companies Should Support the LGBTQ Community

By Sophia Anderson

Approx 70% of Non-LGBTQ American Adults Think Companies Should Support the LGBTQ Community

75% of non-LGBTQ adults also reported feeling comfortable seeing LGBTQ people in advertisements.

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Disney Lawsuit Judge Removes Himself From Case but Not for Reasons Cited by DeSantis

By The Associated Press

Disney Lawsuit Judge Removes Himself From Case but Not for Reasons Cited by DeSantis

Chief U.S. District Judge Mark Walker said in a court filing Thursday that it was because a relative owns 30 shares of Disney stock.

FBI Offers To Show GOP Chairman Document That Purports To Relate to Biden, His Family

By The Associated Press

FBI Offers To Show GOP Chairman Document That Purports To Relate to Biden, His Family

At issue is an internal FBI document, which agents use to record unverified tips and information they receive from confidential human sources.

In Gun Law Push, Tennessee Governor’s Office Memo Says NRA Prefers To “Round Up Mentally Ill People”

By The Associated Press

In Gun Law Push, Tennessee Governor’s Office Memo Says NRA Prefers To “Round Up Mentally Ill People”

The memos, provided by Lee's office as part of a public records request, reveal a rare criticism of the powerful gun lobby made by the Republican governor.

Passenger Trains Derail in India, Killing at Least 50, Trapping Many Others

By The Associated Press

Passenger Trains Derail in India, Killing at Least 50, Trapping Many Others

Ten to 12 coaches of one train derailed, and debris from some of the mangled coaches fell onto a nearby track.

Fort Bragg Becomes Fort Liberty in Army’s Most Prominent Move To Erase Confederate Names From Bases

By The Associated Press

Fort Bragg Becomes Fort Liberty in Army’s Most Prominent Move To Erase Confederate Names From Bases

The North Carolina base was originally named in 1918 for Gen. Braxton Bragg, a Confederate general from Warrenton, North Carolina.

Deal Approved, Biden Will Address Budget, Debt Agreement From Oval Office Friday Evening

By The Associated Press

Deal Approved, Biden Will Address Budget, Debt Agreement From Oval Office Friday Evening

Biden was expected to sign it at the White House on Saturday.

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WATCH: Some Say “Celebrity” Beluga Whale Might Be a Russian Spy

06/02/23

WATCH: Some Say “Celebrity” Beluga Whale Might Be a Russian Spy

This beluga whale in Scandinavia is believed by some to be a “Russian spy.”

WATCH: Humanoid Robot Describes Nightmare AI Scenario

06/02/23

WATCH: Humanoid Robot Describes Nightmare AI Scenario

This is Ameca, a humanoid robot who can have natural conversations with humans, makes facial expressions, and can even answer questions about the potential extinction-level consequences of AI technology like “herself.”

WATCH: Increased Attacks in Russia Signal New Chapter in Ukraine-Russia Conflict

06/02/23

WATCH: Increased Attacks in Russia Signal New Chapter in Ukraine-Russia Conflict

Recent escalation of attacks inside Russia is signaling a new chapter in the Ukraine-Russia conflict — here’s what we know.

WATCH: Family Dog Scares Off Black Bear Entering House

06/02/23

WATCH: Family Dog Scares Off Black Bear Entering House

That’s one brave dog: When a nosy black bear managed to get inside a family’s kitchen in their upstate NY home, their dog Harper sprang into action to scare off the potential predator.

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“It’s Really Starting To Make Me Hate the World”: Lizzo Responds to Fat Shaming on Social Media

06/02/23

“It’s Really Starting To Make Me Hate the World”: Lizzo Responds to Fat Shaming on Social Media

YouTuber Layah Heilpern tweeted out a video of Lizzo’s recent performance with the caption, “How is Lizzo still THIS fat when she’s constantly moving this much on stage?!"

Justice Department Says It Won’t Charge Pence Over Handling of Classified Documents

06/02/23

Justice Department Says It Won’t Charge Pence Over Handling of Classified Documents

The news comes days before Pence is set to launch his campaign for the Republican nomination for president in Iowa.

Former Playboy Model Accuses Bill Cosby of Drugging and Sexually Assaulting Her in 1969

06/02/23

Former Playboy Model Accuses Bill Cosby of Drugging and Sexually Assaulting Her in 1969

The allegations come on the heels of lawsuits last year by six Cosby accusers in New York.

US Employers Added a Surprisingly Strong 339,000 Jobs in May

06/02/23

US Employers Added a Surprisingly Strong 339,000 Jobs in May

Friday's report reflected the job market's resilience after more than a year of interest rate increases.

Blinken Says No Ukraine Cease-Fire Without a Peace Deal That Includes Russia’s Withdrawal

06/02/23

Blinken Says No Ukraine Cease-Fire Without a Peace Deal That Includes Russia’s Withdrawal

Russia must also pay a share of Ukraine’s reconstruction and be held accountable for launching its full-scale invasion.

Jokic Gets Triple-Double, Nuggets Roll Past Heat 104–93 in Game 1 of NBA Finals

06/02/23

Jokic Gets Triple-Double, Nuggets Roll Past Heat 104–93 in Game 1 of NBA Finals

The Denver Nuggets were facing questions going into the finals, and their answers came in resounding fashion.

Despite Flags, Border Patrol Staff Didn’t Review Fragile 8-Year-Old Girl’s File Before She Died

06/02/23

Despite Flags, Border Patrol Staff Didn’t Review Fragile 8-Year-Old Girl’s File Before She Died

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has said the child's parents shared the medical history with authorities a day after the family was taken into custody.

Some Trans People Turn to Crowdfunding To Leave Florida After Anti-LGBTQIA+ Laws

06/02/23

Some Trans People Turn to Crowdfunding To Leave Florida After Anti-LGBTQIA+ Laws

The number of people seeking help online is a fraction of the 94,900 transgender adults estimated to live in Florida.

America’s Religious Leaders Sharply Divided Over Abortion, a Year After Roe v Wade’s Reversal

06/02/23

America’s Religious Leaders Sharply Divided Over Abortion, a Year After Roe v Wade’s Reversal

The divisions are epitomized in the country’s largest denomination — the Catholic Church.

How Biden and McCarthy Struck a Debt Limit Deal and Staved Off a Catastrophe

06/02/23

How Biden and McCarthy Struck a Debt Limit Deal and Staved Off a Catastrophe

To resolve the debt limit standoff, Biden needed to strike a deal with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy — and McCarthy alone.

Coach Confirms Lionel Messi’s Last Match for PSG This Weekend

06/01/23

Coach Confirms Lionel Messi’s Last Match for PSG This Weekend

The cheers have been replaced by jeers and boos in recent weeks at the Parc des Princes, where the World Cup winner will play his final game for the French league champion.

Oath Keeper Who Guarded Roger Stone Before Jan. 6 Attack Gets More Than 4 Years in Prison

06/01/23

Oath Keeper Who Guarded Roger Stone Before Jan. 6 Attack Gets More Than 4 Years in Prison

Roberto Minuta was among six Oath Keeper members convicted by jurors of seditious conspiracy for what prosecutors said was a violent plot to stop the transfer of power.

Residents of Collapsed Iowa Building Were Allowed To Stay As Reports Noted Crumbling Wall

06/01/23

Residents of Collapsed Iowa Building Were Allowed To Stay As Reports Noted Crumbling Wall

Neither the owner nor city officials warned residents of the danger days before the building partially collapsed, leaving three people missing and feared dead.

Store Owner Charged With Killing a Teen Shot at People He Suspected of Shoplifting Before

06/01/23

Store Owner Charged With Killing a Teen Shot at People He Suspected of Shoplifting Before

In both other cases, authorities said the store owner's actions were not criminal.

Churchill Downs Implements Safety, Performance Standards After Recent Horse Deaths

06/01/23

Churchill Downs Implements Safety, Performance Standards After Recent Horse Deaths

Churchill Downs will limit horses to four starts during a rolling eight-week period and impose ineligibility standards for continued poor performance.

Billy Joel To End His Record-Breaking Concert Series at Madison Square Garden in 2024

06/01/23

Billy Joel To End His Record-Breaking Concert Series at Madison Square Garden in 2024

The singer-songwriter says he will conclude his residency in July 2024 with his 150th lifetime performance at the venue.

White House Imposing Sanctions As Sudan’s Warring Sides Fail To Abide by Cease-Fire Deal

06/01/23

White House Imposing Sanctions As Sudan’s Warring Sides Fail To Abide by Cease-Fire Deal

The White House will impose sanctions against key defense companies and people who "perpetuate violence" in Sudan.

Money Stored in Payment Apps Could Be Vulnerable, Financial Watchdog Warns

06/01/23

Money Stored in Payment Apps Could Be Vulnerable, Financial Watchdog Warns

If there is an event similar to a bank run with these payment apps, those funds may not be protected.