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May 16, 2026
Did You Mean to Share That Selfie? What to Know About Instagram Instants.
Instagram’s new feature blasts photos to your mutual followers or close friends, immediately.
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May 15, 2026
Former Oklahoma Death Row Prisoner Freed Before Retrial in a 1997 Killing
A lawyer for Richard Glossip said the ruling provided a step forward in his client’s efforts to escape a “decades-long nightmare” in a case that has faced substantial criticism.
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May 8, 2026
Canvas Online Learning Platform Disabled After Breach by Hackers
A hacking group that claimed responsibility for attacking Canvas’s parent company said it had gained access to data from more than 275 million people across 9,000 schools.
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April 30, 2026
At Least 5 Are Injured in Stabbing at a High School in Washington State
Foss High School in Tacoma, Wash., was on lockdown on Thursday after a stabbing, a school spokeswoman said.
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April 29, 2026
Dirk Kempthorne, Former Idaho Governor and Interior Secretary, Dies at 74
A Republican, Mr. Kempthorne rose to prominence as the mayor of Boise in the late 1980s and early ’90s, as the city became a haven for outdoor enthusiasts.
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April 24, 2026
One of Two Missing USF Doctoral Students Is Found Dead, Officials Say
The University of South Florida students were reported missing last week. A roommate of the student whose body was found was charged in connection with his disappearance.
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April 23, 2026
10 Injured as Shooting Erupts at Mall in Louisiana
The chief of the Baton Rouge Police Department said during a brief news conference on Thursday that the shooting appeared “targeted.”
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April 18, 2026
Humans Who Used a Bear Suit to Defraud Car Insurers Sentenced to Jail
The California residents collected more than $141,000 in insurance payouts after staging bear attacks on their luxury cars, state officials said.
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April 17, 2026
Tornados Reported Across the Midwest as Powerful Storms Slam the Region
One reported tornado downed trees and damaged cars in Lena, Ill., an official said.
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April 9, 2026
Afrika Bambaataa, Often Called the ‘Godfather of Hip-Hop,’ Is Dead
A pioneering rapper and D.J. from the Bronx, Mr. Bambaataa was accused of child sexual abuse later in his career.
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April 9, 2026
Martin Gugino, Activist Shoved by Buffalo Police at 2020 Protest, Dies
Mr. Gugino, 81, had filed a lawsuit in 2021 against the city of Buffalo and members of its police force after officers fractured his skull at a Black Lives Matter protest.
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April 8, 2026
Who Are the Women Rex Heuermann Killed in the Gilgo Beach Murders Case?
Six of the eight women whom Mr. Heuermann said he killed worked as escorts and advertised on sites like Craigslist and Backpage.
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April 4, 2026
At Least 15 Injured After Driver Plows Into a Louisiana Festival
Some of the pedestrians at the parade in New Iberia, La., were critically hurt, according to the authorities, who said the driver was taken into custody.
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April 2, 2026
Six Flags Was a Summer Destination. Can It Win Families Back?
There has never been more competition in the leisure industry, as Disney and niche parks appeal to young families and high-income visitors.
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March 26, 2026
Chip Taylor, Writer of ‘Wild Thing’ and Other Classic Rock Hits, Dies at 86
Mr. Taylor, the younger brother of the actor Jon Voight, found success as a songwriter for the likes of Janis Joplin and Juice Newton.
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March 21, 2026
Nicholas Brendon, a Star in ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer,’ Is Dead
He played the part of Xander Harris, one of Buffy’s closest friends, on the hit television show.
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March 20, 2026
Alaska Airlines and FedEx Planes Narrowly Avoid Each Other at Newark Airport
The National Transportation Safety Board said that it was investigating a “close call” that happened as the planes were landing on Tuesday evening.
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March 19, 2026
Joseph Duggar of ’19 Kids and Counting’ Faces Child Sex Abuse Charges
Mr. Duggar, a former star of the TLC reality show, was arrested in Arkansas and was awaiting extradition to Florida, where the authorities said he molested a 9-year-old girl in 2020.
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March 13, 2026
Charges Dropped Against Teenagers Whose Teacher Died in Prank Gone Wrong
The teacher’s relatives said they supported “getting the charges dropped for all involved” after a student prank led to his death last week in Georgia.
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March 5, 2026
Man Killed After Fleeing Texas Border Patrol Checkpoint, Police Say
The man fired shots at law enforcement and civilian vehicles before he was killed during a pursuit along Interstate 10 in West Texas.
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