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PoliticsApr 13

GOP candidate pledges pardon for convicted ex-NYPD sergeant, defense fund launched

Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman promises to pardon former NYPD Sgt. Erik Duran while police union launches defense fund.

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TechnologyApr 8

Microsoft Developer Division Chief Julia Liuson Resigns After 34 Years

Julia Liuson, who led Microsoft's developer tools division for 12 years, is leaving the company after a 34-year career.

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EntertainmentMar 19

Rapper Afroman faces defamation trial over music videos featuring police officers

Musician Afroman is being sued by police officers over music videos he created following a 2022 raid on his home.

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HealthMar 18

Meningitis outbreak declared national incident with 15 cases, 2 deaths

Health authorities have declared a national incident following a meningitis outbreak with 15 confirmed cases requiring hospitalization and two reported deaths.

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SportsMar 10

Cricket players criticize ICC over unequal travel arrangements after T20 World Cup exits

England received charter flight home after semifinal loss while West Indies and South Africa remain in India awaiting transport.

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HealthMar 22

Meningitis Cases in Kent Outbreak Fall to 20 After Further Testing

UK health officials report meningitis cases in Kent have decreased from 23 to 20 after retesting, with two deaths confirmed and a separate case at another college.

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OtherApr 11

Scottish man sentenced to 8 years for wife's death; Minnesota woman convicted in shooting

Two separate court cases resulted in convictions: a Scottish man for his wife's suicide-related death, and a Minnesota woman for fatally shooting her cousin.

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AIApr 1

AI Recruiting Startup Mercor Reports Cyberattack Linked to Open-Source Project Breach

AI recruiting company Mercor confirmed a security incident after hackers claimed responsibility for stealing company data through a compromised open-source project.

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PoliticsMar 3

Homeland Security Secretary Noem faces Senate scrutiny over immigration operations

Senate Judiciary Committee questioned DHS Secretary Kristi Noem about immigration enforcement operations that resulted in two civilian deaths in Minneapolis.

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PoliticsMar 10

CBS News Face the Nation Features Energy Secretary, Israeli Ambassador

CBS News program Face the Nation hosted interviews with U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Israeli Ambassador Michael Leiter amid ongoing military operations.

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TechnologyApr 13

NZXT Agrees to $3.45 Million Settlement Over Flex PC Rental Program

Computer hardware company NZXT will pay $3.45 million to settle class-action lawsuit over its Flex PC rental service.

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WorldMar 13

British tourist charged in Dubai for allegedly filming Iranian missiles

A 60-year-old British man has been charged with a cybercrime offense in Dubai after allegedly filming Iranian missiles, facing up to two years in prison.

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FinanceApr 1

Markets Face Volatility as S&P 500 Struggles Through Difficult March

U.S. stocks and commodities experienced challenging performance in March, with silver posting its worst month in 15 years while analysts assess outlook.

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WorldApr 3

Yale Report Links Russian Oil Companies to Alleged Child Deportations from Ukraine

A Yale University report alleges connections between Russian oil sector companies and the deportation of children from Ukraine during the ongoing conflict.

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HealthApr 3

IVF Clinics Face Scrutiny Over Patient Mix-ups in Cyprus and Florida

Fertility clinics in northern Cyprus and Florida are under investigation following allegations of embryo and sperm mix-ups affecting multiple families.

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