The final report was released Thursday on the 2022 collision in Oklahoma between a Chevrolet Spark and a gravel-hauling semi.
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Missouri high court clears the way for a woman’s release after 43 years in prison
No details have been released on when Sandra Hemme will be freed after serving 43 years in prison.
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19 more die in Bangladesh clashes as student protesters try to impose ‘complete shutdown’
The protesters are demanding an end to a quota system that reserves up to 30% of government jobs for relatives of veterans.
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Federal appeals court dismisses lawsuit over Tennessee’s anti-drag show ban
Tennessee’s Republican-dominated Legislature advanced the anti-drag law last year with the support of Republican Gov. Bill Lee.
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Lou Dobbs, conservative pundit and Fox Business host, dies at 78
An early and vocal supporter of Donald Trump, he hosted ‘Lou Dobbs Tonight’ on Fox Business from 2011 to 2021, following 2 stints at CNN.
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Trump urges unity after assassination attempt while proposing sweeping populist agenda
Trump’s appearance comes as 81-year-old Democratic President Biden clings to his party’s nomination in the face of unrelenting pressure from key congressional allies, donors and even former President Barack Obama.
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Comedian Bob Newhart, deadpan master of sitcoms and telephone monologues, dies at 94
His outlook was modern, but he rarely raised his voice above a hesitant, almost stammering delivery. His only prop was a telephone, used to pretend to hold a conversation with someone on the other end of the line.
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Over 3 million steam cleaners are under recall because they can spew hot water and cause burns
Consumers have reported more than 150 injuries.
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Biden administration cancels another $1.2 billion in student loans for public service workers
The loans are being canceled through changes to an existing forgiveness program.
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Obama, Pelosi and other Democrats make fresh push for Biden to reconsider 2024 race
The former president has conveyed to allies that President Biden needs to consider the viability of his campaign but has also made clear that the decision is one Biden needs to make.