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Eminem released a teaser for a new album with an ominous title, "The Death of Slim Shady." The rapper made the reveal during the NFL Draft, which was held in his hometown of Detroit this year.
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For state politicians in Minnesota, Arbor Day celebrations mean taking a break from politics to engage in a nonpartisan activity — tree planting.
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Poor ship maintenance and lax regulations could endanger U.S. ports. After the Baltimore bridge collapse, ships registered in some foreign countries are drawing new scrutiny.
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Florida Democrats see an abortion referendum on the ballot in November as an opportunity to win some key races, against big challenges in a red state.
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Student protests against Israel's war in Gaza intensify. The Supreme Court debated former President Trump's immunity claim. New York's highest court overturned Harvey Weinstein's criminal conviction.
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A college professor who protested the Vietnam War in 1968 compares her experiences with the pro-Palestinian protests currently happening at Columbia University.
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China blasted three astronauts into space on Thursday. The mission is part of an ambitious program which will help pave the way for China to put a person on the moon before 2030.
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Authorities are being called to disperse pro-Palestinian demonstrations on college and university campuses across the U.S. — leading to mass arrests.
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The Chicago Bears kicked off the 2024 NFL Draft last night with the number one pick — USC star quarterback Caleb Williams. Long-suffering fans at a Soldier Field watch party were overjoyed.
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NPR's A Martinez talks to Spanish politician and European parliament member Juan Fernando López Aguilar {aah-ghee-LAHR} about the European migration pact and what it means for asylum-seekers.