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U.N.C. Charlotte Shooting Leaves 2 Dead and 4 Wounded

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By MIHIR ZAVERI and JACEY FORTIN from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2GWqijC

FOX NEWS: Spectators at 'sideshows' will face prosecution, California city warns

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Spectators at 'sideshows' will face prosecution, California city warns The San Jose City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to prosecute those who watch illegal street racing and stunt shows, known as a “sideshow.” Sideshows include dangerous stunts like donuts and burnouts on public streets. via FOX NEWS

Swarthmore Students Demand Closing of Fraternity That Boasted of ‘Rape Attic’

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By JULIE TURKEWITZ from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2GSZ39w

Trump and Democrats Agree to Pursue $2 Trillion Infrastructure Plan

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By ANNIE KARNI, EMILY COCHRANE and ALAN RAPPEPORT from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2LgdQzl

Tony Award Nominations 2019: ‘Hadestown’ Leads the Pack

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By MICHAEL PAULSON from NYT Theater https://nyti.ms/2vvclm5

The Obamas and Netflix Just Revealed the Shows and Films They’re Working On

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By JOHN KOBLIN from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/2vtonwb

James Holzhauer Is Dominating ‘Jeopardy!’ But What’s Life Like After the Show?

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By NIRAJ CHOKSHI from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/2DFDnM9

Japan Would Make Akihito Emperor, but She Called Him ‘Jimmy’

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By MOTOKO RICH from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2WcT9oM

The Rich Kid Revolutionaries

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By RACHEL SHERMAN from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2ZCf2Qw

These Ads Think They Know You

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By STUART A. THOMPSON from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2XWTbBw

Mueller Objected to Barr’s Description of Russia Investigation’s Findings on Trump

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By MARK MAZZETTI and MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2vuCcua

Fox News Breaking News Alert

Fox News Breaking News Alert Former Minneapolis police officer found guilty in 2017 death of unarmed woman shot after calling 911 04/30/19 3:20 PM

Fox News Breaking News Alert

Fox News Breaking News Alert Maduro was 'ready' to leave Venezuela before Russia convinced him to stay, Pompeo tells Fox News 04/30/19 3:13 PM

Asylum Seekers Face New Restraints Under Latest Trump Orders

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By ZOLAN KANNO-YOUNGS and CAITLIN DICKERSON from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2J3nBhx

FOX NEWS: Former Marine from Florida works with alligators and crocodiles, says they're her ‘best friends’

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Former Marine from Florida works with alligators and crocodiles, says they're her ‘best friends’ A former U.S. Marine from now spends her days with some of the world's largest reptiles: Crocodiles and alligators. via FOX NEWS

Venezuela Crisis Live Updates: Clashes Erupt After Opposition Leader Calls for Uprising

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By THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2UKY3I5

FOX NEWS: Test dummies sent flying from NJ roller coaster

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Test dummies sent flying from NJ roller coaster A routine safety check of a roller coaster in New Jersey did not go according to plan when two test dummies were sent crashing into the roof of a nearby hotel. via FOX NEWS

FOX NEWS: Pizza Hut denies rumors of vegan cheese

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Pizza Hut denies rumors of vegan cheese Vegans hoping to finally dig into some classic stuffed-crust pizza are about to have their hopes crushed. via FOX NEWS

FOX NEWS: Teens headed to prom surprised with free meal after they agree to stay off their phones

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Teens headed to prom surprised with free meal after they agree to stay off their phones What do teens love more than their phones? via FOX NEWS

FOX NEWS: General Motors confirms an electric pickup is coming

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General Motors confirms an electric pickup is coming Ready to battle Ford. via FOX NEWS

Trump Pushes to Designate Muslim Brotherhood a Terrorist Group

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By CHARLIE SAVAGE, ERIC SCHMITT and MAGGIE HABERMAN from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2W97a6Z

FOX NEWS: Mom claims Ryanair staff sent her autistic son into 'meltdown' before flight, praised Jet2 for 'outstanding' response

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Mom claims Ryanair staff sent her autistic son into 'meltdown' before flight, praised Jet2 for 'outstanding' response A mother in the U.K. says she’ll never fly Ryanair again. via FOX NEWS

FOX NEWS: $53 'Pocket Crocs' come complete with their own little fanny packs

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$53 'Pocket Crocs' come complete with their own little fanny packs Crocs have tiny things to carry too, y'know. via FOX NEWS

Fox News Breaking News Alert

Fox News Breaking News Alert Schumer says Trump agreed to $2 trillion infrastructure package at White House meeting 04/30/19 10:15 AM

FOX NEWS: Restaurant owner refuses to take down bumper sticker deemed racist, ‘disgusting’

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Restaurant owner refuses to take down bumper sticker deemed racist, ‘disgusting’ Gross’ Burgers in Danville, Ill., isn’t planning on removing a controversial bumper sticker from its walls. via FOX NEWS

FOX NEWS: Man hits bartender with car after his dog was not allowed inside

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Man hits bartender with car after his dog was not allowed inside A Wisconsin man has been charged with a felony hit-and-run after striking a bartender. via FOX NEWS

FOX NEWS: Fitness blogger Kayla Itsines announces birth of baby girl on Instagram: 'She is perfect'

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Fitness blogger Kayla Itsines announces birth of baby girl on Instagram: 'She is perfect' The 27-year-old posted the picture-perfect shot to her Instagram on Monday with the caption “Welcome to the world Arna Leia Pearce." via FOX NEWS

City trees can offset neighborhood heat islands

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City trees can offset neighborhood heat islands Best is 40% and above tree canopy cover More at https://www.nsf.gov/discoveries/disc_summ.jsp?cntn_id=298456&WT.mc_id=USNSF_1 This is an NSF Discoveries item. Read more at nsf.gov

Colorful bird feathers offer evolutionary clues

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Colorful bird feathers offer evolutionary clues Evolution is driven by dependence on other species in ecological communities More at https://www.nsf.gov/discoveries/disc_summ.jsp?cntn_id=298454&WT.mc_id=USNSF_1 This is an NSF Discoveries item. Read more at nsf.gov

Major deep carbon sink linked to microbes at volcanic island chains

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Major deep carbon sink linked to microbes at volcanic island chains Knowledge of long-term effects of volcanoes important for evaluating natural and human impacts on climate More at https://www.nsf.gov/discoveries/disc_summ.jsp?cntn_id=298455&WT.mc_id=USNSF_1 This is an NSF Discoveries item. Read more at nsf.gov

FOX NEWS: Fed up McDonald's customers ditch paper straws for coffee lids

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Fed up McDonald's customers ditch paper straws for coffee lids For some McDonald's fans in the UK, coffee lids are saving them from the paper straw nightmare. via FOX NEWS

FOX NEWS: Domino's worker assaults co-worker who revealed spoiler for 'Avengers: Endgame'

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Domino's worker assaults co-worker who revealed spoiler for 'Avengers: Endgame' Police say an employee at a Domino's in Friendswood, Texas, snapped at a coworker who revealed a spoiler for "Avengers: Endgame." via FOX NEWS

FOX NEWS: Trump served fast food to Baylor women's basketball team at the White House

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Trump served fast food to Baylor women's basketball team at the White House It was the third fast food feast that the Trump White House has served to champion college athletes in recent months. via FOX NEWS

FOX NEWS: Ford opening the door to Amazon Key in-car delivery service

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Ford opening the door to Amazon Key in-car delivery service They'll find you. via FOX NEWS

FOX NEWS: Talladega raceway pokes fun at 'post-apocalyptic wasteland' of garbage left behind by NASCAR fans

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Talladega raceway pokes fun at 'post-apocalyptic wasteland' of garbage left behind by NASCAR fans Talladega Superspeedway tweets a thread of photos inviting followers to tour the “post-apocalyptic wasteland” of garbage, NASCAR memorabilia, and other burnt debris left behind by fans after Sunday’s Geico 500 race in Alabama. via FOX NEWS

FOX NEWS: Norwegian Cruise Line passenger facing charges after allegedly assaulting woman aboard ship

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Norwegian Cruise Line passenger facing charges after allegedly assaulting woman aboard ship A New York man is facing federal charges carrying a sentence of up to six years in prison. via FOX NEWS

FOX NEWS: Woman cited after bringing loaded gun to TSA checkpoint at West Virginia airport

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Woman cited after bringing loaded gun to TSA checkpoint at West Virginia airport The woman had no ticket to fly, but had reportedly obtained a pass to escort another passenger to a gate. via FOX NEWS

Study reveals vast diversity of ocean microbes

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Study reveals vast diversity of ocean microbes New research methods increase knowledge of microbial ecosystems More at https://www.nsf.gov/discoveries/disc_summ.jsp?cntn_id=298443&WT.mc_id=USNSF_1 This is an NSF Discoveries item. Read more at nsf.gov

FOX NEWS: Smart to end sales of America's smallest car this year

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Smart to end sales of America's smallest car this year Pulling the plug. via FOX NEWS

FOX NEWS: The one thing no homeowner wants to hear from a buyer

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The one thing no homeowner wants to hear from a buyer Your offer letter can woo a seller into accepting your bid, but what you say could work against you, too. Here are some phrases to avoid. via FOX NEWS

FOX NEWS: Why you should never use cooking wine in recipes

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Why you should never use cooking wine in recipes Seriously, just don’t do it. via FOX NEWS

Trump Sues Banks to Stop Them From Complying With House Subpoenas

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By MAGGIE HABERMAN, WILLIAM K. RASHBAUM and DAVID ENRICH from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2GRQATZ

ISIS’ Mysterious Leader Is Not Dead, New Video Shows

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By BEN HUBBARD from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2UO5IoX

What to Know About the Poway Synagogue Shooting

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By JILL COWAN from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2IKJAu8

Profitable Giants Like Amazon Pay $0 in Corporate Taxes. Some Voters Are Sick of It.

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By STEPHANIE SAUL and PATRICIA COHEN from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2UR7eXn

‘No One Feels Safe Here’: Life in Alabama’s Prisons

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By THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2PA4xIQ

A Terrorist Tried to Kill Me Because I Am a Jew. I Will Never Back Down.

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By YISROEL GOLDSTEIN from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2vsl34D

‘Avengers: Endgame’: The Screenwriters Answer Every Question You Might Have

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By DAVE ITZKOFF from NYT Movies https://nyti.ms/2GRiGij

‘Game of Thrones’ Fans Are Thrilled, Confused and Setting the Internet on Fire

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By NIRAJ CHOKSHI from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/2J3xRGE

Family Ends Life Support for John Singleton After a Stroke

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By JULIA JACOBS from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/2V3FJ1P

Fox News Breaking News Alert

Fox News Breaking News Alert Deputy AG Rod Rosenstein submits resignation 04/29/19 2:26 PM

Measles Cases Surpass 700 as Outbreak Continues Unabated

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By DONALD G. McNEIL Jr. from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/2Py9eTq

Arya’s Dagger Has a Complex History in ‘Game of Thrones.’ Here’s a Look Back.

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By JENNIFER VINEYARD from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/2XORhTu

Fox News Breaking News Alert

Fox News Breaking News Alert 'Boyz n the Hood' director John Singleton dead at 51, family announces 04/29/19 1:38 PM

Japan Will Enthrone a New Emperor. His Wife Won’t Be Allowed to Watch.

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By MOTOKO RICH from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2LdM1Yf