The Associated Press CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. (AP) — The husband of a South Florida vice mayor has been charged with fatally shooting his wife at their home, according to a police affidavit. Coral Springs Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer Bowen was found dead April 1 by officers checking on her well-being, and her death was being […]
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South Carolina’s Dawn Staley says money is driving transfer portal recruiting talks more than ever
By Doug Feinberg Dawn Staley says her conversations with recruits have changed over the past few years, with finances becoming a top point of discussion, especially with players in the transfer portal. The South Carolina coach said on March 29 that in the past, she would emphasize getting a college degree when she spoke to […]
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47th president’s administration opens investigations into race in admissions at 3 medical schools
The 47th president’s administration has launched federal investigations into admissions practices at three major medical schools—Stanford, Ohio State, and UC San Diego—over concerns about potential racial discrimination. The move is part of a broader effort to enforce the Supreme Court’s ban on affirmative action and increase scrutiny on how universities handle race in admissions.
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Central Haitian town descends into fire and bloodshed from gang warfare
A deadly clash between the Gran Grif gang and a vigilante group in Petite-Rivière de l’Artibonite, Haiti, has left widespread destruction and an unknown number of casualties. The violence, which included burned homes and bodies left in the streets, reflects Haiti’s escalating gang crisis since the 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moïse. As vigilante groups increasingly retaliate with brutal tactics, the conflict has intensified, further destabilizing communities already plagued by gang control and mass displacement.
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Minnesota staging flagship ‘No Kings’ protest against US president, with rallies in Europe, DC
Nationwide “No Kings” protests against the 47th U.S. president drew millions of expected participants across more than 3,100 events in all 50 states, with Minnesota hosting the flagship rally. Demonstrators in the U.S. and abroad voiced opposition to immigration policies, foreign wars and civil rights rollbacks, while critics in the White House and GOP dismissed the movement as fringe and politically motivated.
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47th president signs order to pay TSA employees after Congress fails to agree on DHS funding
The 47th president signed an executive order to pay TSA workers amid a prolonged Department of Homeland Security shutdown, aiming to ease airport delays caused by staffing shortages. The move comes after a Senate-approved funding deal collapsed in the House, deepening a political standoff over immigration enforcement funding. While the action may provide temporary relief for travelers and workers, the broader shutdown continues, with no immediate resolution in sight.
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Jury finds Instagram and YouTube liable in a landmark social media addiction trial
A California jury found Meta and YouTube liable for contributing to a young woman’s social media addiction and mental health harm, awarding $3 million in damages and recommending an additional $3 million in punitive damages. The landmark case could influence thousands of similar lawsuits, though both companies plan to challenge the verdict.
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UN calls for reparations to remedy the ‘historical wrongs’ of trafficking enslaved Africans
The U.N. General Assembly passed a resolution declaring the transatlantic slave trade the gravest crime against humanity and calling for reparations and the return of cultural artifacts. While widely supported, the measure faced opposition from the United States and a few others over legal and historical concerns.
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Airport disruptions abound as senators chase deal to end Homeland Security budget standoff
Airport travel across the U.S. faced mounting disruptions as long TSA lines and staffing shortages intensified during the Homeland Security funding standoff. Senators rushed to finalize a deal that would restore funding for most of the department—especially unpaid airport workers—while leaving out key immigration enforcement operations that remain at the center of partisan conflict.
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Bill Cosby held liable in 1972 sexual assault case; jury awards nearly $60 million
A California civil jury has found Bill Cosby liable for drugging and sexually assaulting Donna Motsinger in 1972, awarding her nearly $60 million in damages, including $40 million in punitive damages. The verdict comes nearly five years after Cosby’s criminal conviction was overturned in Pennsylvania. Motsinger, who came forward publicly in 2023, said the ruling affirms her experience and sends a message to other survivors seeking justice.
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How the Iran war and surging oil prices are affecting consumers at the gas pump and beyond
Gasoline prices are rising due to the war in Iran, which is causing crude oil prices to fluctuate, and this is expected to have a ripple effect on the economy, increasing the cost of food, shipping, and other goods.
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Feds move to dismiss charges against officers accused of falsifying warrant in Breonna Taylor raid
Federal prosecutors have asked a judge to dismiss charges against two former Louisville police officers accused of falsifying the warrant used in the 2020 raid that led to Breonna Taylor’s death. The move follows prior rulings that weakened the case, sparking renewed outrage from Taylor’s family, activists and officials who say justice continues to fall short.