Ukraine's president does drug test live on TV ahead of debate
World news
2 hours ago
Volodymyr Zelenskiy, a comedian who secured the most votes in the first round of Ukraine's presidential elections, challenged current President Petro Poroshenko to give blood for a drug test before debating him at capital’s Olympic stadium in Kiev.
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FBI says person claiming to be Timmothy Pitzen is not the missing child who disappeared in 2011
US news
Yesterday
On Wednesday night, a young man sought help after claiming to escape his abductors. He said he was Timmothy Pitzen, who went missing in 2011 when he was 6 years old. After DNA testing, the FBI determined it was not Pitzen.
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Attorney files petition for special prosecutor to investigate Kim Foxx's handling of Smollett case
US news
Yesterday
Saani Mohammed, a former Cook County prosecutor in Chicago, filed a petition requesting that a special prosecutor "look into whether Kim Foxx's office interfered" with the Jussie Smollett investigation.
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WikiLeaks says Julian Assange could be expelled from Ecuador's embassy within days
World news
4 hours ago
WikiLeaks reports a high level source with the Ecuadorian state says Julian Assange could be expelled from the London embassy, where he has been held for more than six years, within “hours to days.” Ecuador President Lenin Moreno recently expressed his unhappiness with Assange, stating he has “repeatedly violated” the conditions of his asylum.
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The Warriors asserted their dominance over the Lakers in the first quarter
NBA
Last night
The injury-plagued Lakers have provided no resistance to the defending champions, who held a 27-point lead after one quarter of play.
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Lil Nas X just re-released Old Town Road with Billy Ray Cyrus
Music
51 minutes ago
Lil Nas X joined forces with the country singer to create the first official remix to his viral hit after it was removed from the Billboard country charts.
Trump posts doctored video mocking Joe Biden's 'personal space' statement
Politics
Yesterday
After being accused of inappropriate touching, former Vice President Joe Biden issued a video statement saying that he would be more mindful of personal space. The following day, President Trump Tweeted an altered video mocking Biden's original.
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The baseball gods continue to punish Chris Davis
MLB
Yesterday
For a highly paid player, Davis's struggles at the plate are wearing thin with Baltimore fans, and another multi-strikeout day isn't helping.
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Former OJ Simpson prosecutor represents the accused in Nipsey Hussle's murder
US news
Yesterday
Eric Holder, the person accused of killing Nipsey Hussle, is represented by Chris Darden, the former district attorney who was one of the prosecutors in the OJ Simpson trial. Darden entered a not guilty plea on Holder’s behalf and bail has been set at $5 million.
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Robert Downey Jr. is the one giving out presents on his birthday
Pop culture
Yesterday
The godfather of the Marvel Cinematic Universe turns 54 today, and he had a special crossword treat for his fans for the occasion.
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Naomi Osaka signs endorsement deal with Nike
Tennis
Last night
The tennis star, who used to have a deal with Adidas, announced her new partnership with Nike. The company welcomed her to the family.
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Amazon to produce competitor to Apple's AirPods
Technology
Yesterday
Tech and delivery giant Amazon will begin selling its own Alexa-compatible wireless headphones in a move that will compete with Apple's AirPods.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo's MVP play overshadows Joel Embiid's triple-double
NBA
Last night
Embiid notched his second triple-double of the season but it wasn't enough against Antetokounmpo, who finished with 45 points, 13 rebounds, six assists and five blocks.
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Jeff and MacKenzie Bezos share divorce settlement
World news
Yesterday
In separate Tweets, MacKenzie and Jeff Bezos confirmed they have finished the process of dissolving their marriage. The Amazon boss will retain 75% of his stock in the company and will have voting control over his former wife's shares.
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Eric Bledsoe ejected after skirmish with Joel Embiid
NBA
Yesterday
Emotions were running high early in the Bucks-Sixers game as Bledsoe and Embiid got into an altercation in the first quarter. Embiid was given a technical while Bledsoe was tossed from the game.
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Gordon Ramsay and wife Tana welcome baby
Celebrity
Yesterday
The celebrity chef broke the news on Thursday afternoon that he and his wife had welcomed their fifth child, a baby boy. Oscar James Ramsay was born at 12:58, just in time "for some lunch".
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New York Jets unveil new jerseys for the 2019 season
NFL
Yesterday
According to team president Neil Glat, the names of the Jets new colors are Gotham Green, Spotlight White, and Stealth Black.
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Prince Harry says Fortnite 'shouldn't be allowed' in the UK
Gaming
Yesterday
During a visit to a YMCA in London, Prince Harry warned against the addictive nature of social media and Fortnite, calling the game "irresponsible" because it's "created to addict."
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Hilaria Baldwin shares miscarriage worries
Celebrity
Yesterday
Hilaria Baldwin, fitness influencer and wife of actor Alec Baldwin, shared that she likely is experiencing a miscarriage in what she says is an attempt to help remove the stigma around the topic.
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Notre Dame WBB head coach Muffet McGraw gives an impassioned take on gender inequality
March Madness
Yesterday
During Thursday's Women's Final Four press conference, Notre Dame head coach Muffet McGraw spoke out about women's equality and wanting to see more women in power. "When is it going to become the norm instead of the exception?" she asked.
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