| 2 Are Dead After ‘Chemical Emergency’ at a West Virginia Plant
- As many as 21 others were treated at a hospital and at the scene after a “chemical release” of hydrogen sulfide at a plant in Nitro, W. Va., the authorities said.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:24:13 +0000
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| Celeste Rivas Hernandez Died of ‘Multiple Penetrating Injuries,’ Medical Examiner Says
- The Los Angeles police sought to keep the findings secret for months as they investigated the singer D4vd, who was charged this week with the murder of the teenager.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:03:32 +0000
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| Former Employee Sues MrBeast’s Company Over Harassment Claims
- The former employee of the YouTube star’s production company said in a federal lawsuit that she had experienced sexual harassment and pregnancy discrimination. Beast Industries denies all of the claims.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:58:18 +0000
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| How the Southern Poverty Law Center Drew the Ire of Conservatives
- Before the Justice Department filed charges against it, the group had faced scandal and critiques from both the left and the right.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:51:17 +0000
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| Aging in Place: How Technology Might Help You Grow Old at Home
- The budding field is turning dreams into reality for older adults who are eager to age in place, filling caregiving gaps and easing minds as America ages rapidly.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:50:41 +0000
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| Pace of N.I.H. Funding Slows Further in Trump’s Second Year
- The agency has approved far fewer new grants than it did in years past. A renewed effort to screen for disfavored terms and a loss of personnel are contributing.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:42:43 +0000
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| Pakistani Officials Remain Hopeful About U.S.-Iran Talks
- The seizure of two cargo vessels by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday cast doubt on plans for a second round of talks in Pakistan’s capital.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:38:12 +0000
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| Rep. David Scott, Longtime Georgia Lawmaker, Dies at 80
- The former Georgia state lawmaker was an advocate for issues that affected Black communities. He drew attention for his refusal to exit politics amid health problems.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:33:45 +0000
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| A 60-Day Deadline Could Pressure Trump on Ending the Iran War
- A decades-old law allows the president to wage war without congressional approval for 60 days, then limits his options for continuing. President Trump may seek to get around it.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:32:40 +0000
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| Coinbase and Gemini Accused of Illegal Gambling in N.Y. Lawsuits
- Attorney General Letitia James said the cryptocurrency giants were illegally running gambling platforms in the state after they expanded into prediction markets, which are loosely regulated.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:29:42 +0000
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| There’s Another Reason Gen Z Can’t Find Work
- It’s not just because of A.I. This started 40 years ago.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:28:22 +0000
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| As Democrats Outraise Republican Candidates, the G.O.P. Has This $600 Million Edge
- Even as the party faces a worrisome political environment and its candidates are outraised by Democratic ones, powerful Republican groups and super PACs have built a colossal advantage.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:10:40 +0000
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| California’s Governor Candidates to Meet in First Major Debate After Swalwell
- Six candidates for governor will face off Wednesday night in a race that has been upended by Eric Swalwell’s sudden departure.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:07:17 +0000
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| A Capitol Police Officer, Bogus Accusations and a Jan. 6 Conspiracy Theory
- Shauni Kerkhoff was wrongfully implicated in the notorious Capitol Hill pipe-bomb case. Can she ever fully move on?
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:03:53 +0000
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| ‘Free Births’ Are a New Pregnancy Trend. Critics Warn About Serious Risks.
- Promoters of free birthing reject any type of medical intervention during pregnancy or delivery. The movement has been trending on social media, but critics warn it poses serious risks.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:57:51 +0000
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| Supreme Court Rejects Oil Company Argument in Fight Over Great Lakes Pipeline
- The justices sided with Michigan officials, who have raised environmental alarms and pushed to decommission an aging section of the pipeline.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:34:36 +0000
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| College Where Charlie Kirk Was Killed Revokes Graduation Speaker’s Invite
- Utah Valley University was thrilled that Sharon McMahon, a best-selling author, would speak at its graduation. And then her old posts resurfaced.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:15:28 +0000
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| ‘The Rich Don’t Play by the Rules. So Why Should I?’
- Why petty theft might be the new political protest.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:00:06 +0000
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| Kevin Warsh, Trump’s Fed Pick, Has Tough Task Shedding ‘Sock Puppet’ Label
- Kevin M. Warsh, at his confirmation hearing to lead the Federal Reserve, sought to dispel doubts that he would yield to President Trump’s demand for lower rates.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:47:34 +0000
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| Supreme Court Finds Soldier Injured in Suicide Bombing Can Sue
- An American soldier was injured in a 2016 suicide bombing in Afghanistan. The justices cleared the way for the soldier to proceed with a lawsuit against a military contractor.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:42:39 +0000
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