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Mexico blames Gulf oil slick on illegal dumping
Mexican authorities said an oil slick in the Gulf of Mexico affecting hundreds of kilometers of coastline was caused by illegal dumping from a ship. Officials added that...
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OpenAI shelves erotic chatbot plans
OpenAI has indefinitely paused development of a sexually explicit chatbot, the company said Thursday. The move comes amid mounting concerns about the societal and reputational risks of releasing...
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California renames Cesar Chavez Day after rape allegations
The California Senate unanimously passed a bill Thursday renaming Cesar Chavez Day as "Farmworkers Day." The change comes after rape allegations involving Cesar Chavez.
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Malinin soars at worlds; Hase and Volodin take pairs gold
Ilia Malinin pulled off a stunning short programme on Thursday, a month after his Winter Olympics collapse, boosting his hopes of a third consecutive world figure skating title....
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Severe thunderstorm warning for Crawford County: 60 mph gusts, quarter-size hail expected
At 5:20 p.m. Thursday, the National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Crawford County in effect until 5:45 p.m. The storms could produce wind gusts up...
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Old Forge superintendent blasts PIAA as 'willful ignorance'
The debate over public versus private schools in PIAA basketball has persisted even after the 2026 season ended. This week the superintendent of the Old Forge School District,...
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Tornado watch issued for Crawford and Erie counties until 11 p.m.
The National Weather Service issued a tornado watch Thursday at 4:57 p.m. covering Crawford and Erie counties. The watch is in effect until 11 p.m.
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Tornado watch issued for 10 western Pennsylvania counties until 11 p.m.
At 4:57 p.m. Thursday the National Weather Service issued a tornado watch in effect until 11 p.m. The watch covers Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Clarion, Lawrence, Mercer, Venango,...
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Sinner, Gauff Advance Easily at Miami Open
World number two Jannik Sinner cruised into the Miami Open men's semifinals on Thursday. American fourth seed Coco Gauff powered her way into the women's final.
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Meta and YouTube to appeal $6M+ award to young woman
Meta and YouTube are appealing a ruling that held them liable for social media addiction and ordered more than $6 million in damages to a young woman. Both...
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Oscars to Leave Hollywood in 2029, Academy Says
The Academy said Thursday that the Oscars will relocate from Hollywood to central Los Angeles in 2029, after the awards' centenary celebration. Organizers announced a long-term deal to...
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House lawmakers discuss deficit-to-GDP target as ‘starting point’ for fiscal sustainability
U.S. House lawmakers on Thursday discussed a proposed framework for reducing federal deficits and slowing the growth of the national debt. The plan centers on using a deficit-to-GDP...
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Ex-CIA analyst urges Congress not to renew NSA surveillance authority
Congress is preparing to renew a powerful surveillance tool used by the National Security Agency. A former CIA military imagery analyst is urging lawmakers to reconsider the renewal,...
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Ko shoots 60 to lead LPGA Ford Championship
New Zealand's Lydia Ko fired a 12-under par 60 to seize a one-stroke lead over South Korea's Kim Hyo-joo in Thursday's opening round of the LPGA Ford Championship....
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Where to watch Nebraska vs. Iowa Sweet 16 game tonight
Big Ten rivals No. 4 Nebraska and No. 9 Iowa collide in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 Thursday. The game tips at 7:30 p.m. ET (6:30 p.m. CT)...
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Purdue vs. Texas Sweet 16: TV and streaming info
The NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament moves into the Sweet 16 Thursday when No. 2 Purdue faces No. 11 Texas. Tip-off is set for 7:10 p.m. ET (4:10 p.m....
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IED Planted at MacDill AFB, FBI Says
The FBI says an improvised explosive device was planted at MacDill Air Force Base. The base is home to the headquarters of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) and U.S....
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Arctic sea ice at lowest level ever this winter
Arctic sea ice reached its lowest level ever recorded this winter, statistically tying last year’s record, a leading US climate observatory for the geopolitically significant region said on...