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Taylor Swift’s ‘Tortured Poets Department’ makes gigantic debut at No. 1 with her career-best first-week sales

Taylor Swift’s ‘Tortured Poets Department’ makes gigantic debut at No. 1 with her career-best first-week sales

When the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart is released on Monday, Swift stands to break even more records.

Biden jokes about his past stumbles and digs at Trump during annual correspondents' dinner

Biden jokes about his past stumbles and digs at Trump during annual correspondents' dinner

Speaking at a ritzy Washington hotel to politicos and journalists alike, the 81-year-old commander-in-chief alluded to his past physical stumbles.

Man accused of visiting Starbucks drive-thru while naked multiple times

Man accused of visiting Starbucks drive-thru while naked multiple times

Michael Billingsley is charged with indecent exposure after police say he visited a Starbucks location in Broken Arrow multiple times while fully naked.

Paramedic sentenced to 4 years probation in connection with Elijah McClain's death

Paramedic sentenced to 4 years probation in connection with Elijah McClain's death

Prosecutors accused the Aurora, Colorado, paramedic and his co-defendant Peter Cichuniec of administering an excessive amount of ketamine to sedate the 23-year-old McClain after an encounter with police on August 24, 2019.

Police officer hiring in US increases in 2023 after years of decline, survey shows

Police officer hiring in US increases in 2023 after years of decline, survey shows

U.S. police departments have reported a year-over-year increase in sworn officers for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic and the police killing of George Floyd.

A top Qatari official urges Israel and Hamas to do more to reach a cease-fire deal

A top Qatari official urges Israel and Hamas to do more to reach a cease-fire deal

Qatar, which hosts Hamas headquarters in Doha, has been a key intermediary and was instrumental, along with the U.S. and Egypt, in helping negotiate a brief halt to the fighting in November.

Flight attendant indicted in attempt to record teen girl in airplane bathroom

Flight attendant indicted in attempt to record teen girl in airplane bathroom

Police have also alleged that Estes Carter Thompson III, 36, of Charlotte, North Carolina, had recordings of four other girls using lavatories on an aircraft where he worked.

'Everything is in shambles': Workers survive direct hit from tornado at Garner Industries in Nebraska

'Everything is in shambles': Workers survive direct hit from tornado at Garner Industries in Nebraska

Seventy people survived a direct strike at the building just before Friday's commute home.

Investigation underway after freight train carrying fuel derails near Arizona-New Mexico border

Investigation underway after freight train carrying fuel derails near Arizona-New Mexico border

Two of the tank cars caught fire after a BNSF freight train derailed Friday afternoon, the NTSB said. No injuries were reported.

Devastating tornadoes flatten homes in Nebraska and Iowa as storm threat continues

Devastating tornadoes flatten homes in Nebraska and Iowa as storm threat continues

In one area of Elkhorn in west Omaha, dozens of newly built, large homes were damaged. At least six were wrecked, including one that was leveled, while others had their top halves ripped off.

Four people injured as Friday tornado tears through southwest Iowa community

Four people injured as Friday tornado tears through southwest Iowa community

The Pottawattamie County Sheriff's Office estimated between 40 to 50 homes in Minden, about 30 miles northeast of downtown Omaha, were destroyed.

1 climber dead, another survives, after falling 1,000 feet off mountain in Alaska's Denali National Park

1 climber dead, another survives, after falling 1,000 feet off mountain in Alaska's Denali National Park

The incident occurred on Thursday when the two-person climbing team were scaling Mt. Johnson, and were ascending a route known as “the Escalator,” a steep and technical alpine climb on the peak’s southeast face.

Owner of exploded Michigan building arrested at airport while trying to leave US, authorities say

Owner of exploded Michigan building arrested at airport while trying to leave US, authorities say

U.S. Customs and New York Port Authority personnel arrested Noor Noel Kestou, 31, on Saturday at John F. Kennedy International Airport. He was brought back to Michigan on Wednesday.

Loved ones await recovery of 2 bodies from Baltimore bridge wreckage a month after the collapse

Loved ones await recovery of 2 bodies from Baltimore bridge wreckage a month after the collapse

Six members of a roadwork crew were filling potholes on the bridge in the early hours of March 26 when a container ship veered off course and hit the bridge, causing a collapse.

Pentagon announces new $6 billion military aid package for Ukraine

Pentagon announces new $6 billion military aid package for Ukraine

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced a new $6 billion weapons purchases for Ukraine on Friday that he said is the biggest so far and will purchase new weapons systems for Ukraine.

Midwest tornadoes cause severe damage in Omaha suburbs

Midwest tornadoes cause severe damage in Omaha suburbs

Devastating tornadoes tore across parts of eastern Nebraska and northeast Texas Friday as a multi-day severe thunderstorm event ramped up in the central United States.

The Latest | Trump speaks with reporters after 4th day of witness testimony in hush money trial ends

The Latest | Trump speaks with reporters after 4th day of witness testimony in hush money trial ends

Defense lawyers in Donald Trump’s hush money trial are poised to dig into an account of the former publisher of the National Enquirer and his efforts to protect Trump from negative stories during the 2016 election.

Large fossil footprints point to discovery of new 'megaraptor' dinosaur: Study

Large fossil footprints point to discovery of new 'megaraptor' dinosaur: Study

Although the velociraptors of "Jurassic Park" fame are well known, they don't much resemble their historical counterparts.

Minneapolis approves $150K settlement for witness to George Floyd’s murder

Minneapolis approves $150K settlement for witness to George Floyd’s murder

The Minneapolis City Council has agreed to pay a $150,000 settlement to an eyewitness who tried to intervene to prevent George Floyd’s murder.

Delta plane's emergency slide falls off during flight

Delta plane's emergency slide falls off during flight

An emergency slide fell off a Delta passenger jet shortly after takeoff Friday, forcing the pilots to return to John F. Kennedy International Airport, officials said.

Britain's King Charles III will resume public duties next week after cancer treatment, palace says

Britain's King Charles III will resume public duties next week after cancer treatment, palace says

Charles continued his state duties, including reviewing government documents and meeting with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak after his diagnosis was disclosed on Feb. 5.

Walmart US CEO talks inflation, self-checkout, and paying six-figures to non-college degree workers

Walmart US CEO talks inflation, self-checkout, and paying six-figures to non-college degree workers

The retailer is offering more skills certificates to workers wanting to advance.

Firefighters say 6-year-old was protecting his 3-year-old brother when they died in house fire

Firefighters say 6-year-old was protecting his 3-year-old brother when they died in house fire

Brice said his son William made it his mission in life to protect his baby brother, 3-year-old Zachariah.

Hamas officials say group willing to disarm if Palestinian state is established

Hamas officials say group willing to disarm if Palestinian state is established

Some Hamas officials are signaling that the militant group could give up armed struggle against Israel if the Palestinians get an independent state in territories captured by Israel in the 1967 war.

Florida couple arrested after aiming guns at day care, police say

Florida couple arrested after aiming guns at day care, police say

Ruiz and Pereira have been ordered to stay away from the woman who called the police and the daycare center.

Kansas man who killed his wife used insurance payout to buy sex doll

Kansas man who killed his wife used insurance payout to buy sex doll

4-month-old child among those dead in Oklahoma tornado outbreak

4-month-old child among those dead in Oklahoma tornado outbreak

Cowley County tornado tears through family barn

Cowley County tornado tears through family barn

Duplicate Kansas plates resulting in toll violations in other states

Duplicate Kansas plates resulting in toll violations in other states

Strong winds cause semi-truck to blow over on Kansas highway

Strong winds cause semi-truck to blow over on Kansas highway

Chiefs owner says leaving Arrowhead Stadium is an option after sales tax funding was rejected

Chiefs owner says leaving Arrowhead Stadium is an option after sales tax funding was rejected

Última hora de la guerra de Israel contra Hamas en Gaza y las protestas propalestinas en EE.UU., en vivo

Prince Harry will be back in Britain next month

How universities are cracking down on a swell of tension months into student protests over Israel's bombardment of Gaza

WashU: More than 80 arrested on campus during pro-Palestine protest

LeBron James anota 30 puntos mientras Los Angeles Lakers ganan un 'salvavidas' contra Denver Nuggets

Start your week smart: Trump on trial, presidential poll, measles on the rise, Chinese influence, Andrew Tate

Opinion: Winds of fate confront Trump

LeBron James scores 30 points as Los Angeles Lakers earn a 'lifeline' against Denver Nuggets

Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch injured in mid-game collision with player

Universidad Politécnica de California insta a estudiantes que participan en manifestaciones a que "abandonen el campus pacíficamente ahora"