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At West Point Commencement, Kamala Harris Says Military’s Strength Lies in Diversity

At West Point Commencement, Kamala Harris Says Military’s Strength Lies in Diversity

The vice president’s address to graduates of the U.S. Military Academy came as the armed forces have sought to forge a new identity.

Weather officials warn Memorial Day beachgoers of dangerous rip currents along coasts

Weather officials warn Memorial Day beachgoers of dangerous rip currents along coasts

While people flock to beaches across the U.S. this Memorial Day Weekend, forecasters at the National Weather Service warn of life-threatening rip currents.

China's economy is off to a solid start, rising 4.5% in Q1 2023

China's economy is off to a solid start, rising 4.5% in Q1 2023

China's economy is off to a solid start in 2023 following its emergence from three years of strict pandemic restrictions.

Massachusetts man charged with bludgeoning neighbor, 58, to death held without bail

Massachusetts man charged with bludgeoning neighbor, 58, to death held without bail

Dinis Moreira of Bridgewater, Massachusetts, is being held without bail after he allegedly beat his neighbor, Valerie Oakhem, 58, to death with a hammer.

Supreme Court seems sympathetic to postal worker who didn't work Sundays in dispute over religious accommodations

Supreme Court seems sympathetic to postal worker who didn't work Sundays in dispute over religious accommodations

The Supreme Court seemed to side with a former mail carrier, an evangelical Christian, who says the US Postal Service failed to accommodate his request to not work on Sundays.

Funeral director pleads guilty to theft after Indiana police discover 48 people's remains

Funeral director pleads guilty to theft after Indiana police discover 48 people's remains

A funeral director in Jeffersonville, Indiana pleaded guilty to charges of theft after it was discovered he had failed to properly dispose of bodies.

Ohio mother burned alive by ex-boyfriend testified at her own murder trial, doc reveals: ‘Pure evil'

Ohio mother burned alive by ex-boyfriend testified at her own murder trial, doc reveals: ‘Pure evil'

Judy Malinowski, a young mother from Ohio and a cancer survivor, testified from beyond the grave. Ex-boyfriend Michael Slager is serving a life sentence.

Around the world

German Plan Would Ease Path to Citizenship, but Not Without a Fight

German Plan Would Ease Path to Citizenship, but Not Without a Fight

Months of wrangling over a new law have Germans asking a fundamental question: Are we a country of immigrants?

Ukrainian military chief hints that counteroffensive could be coming soon

Ukrainian military chief hints that counteroffensive could be coming soon

A slickly produced video showed troops preparing for battle with American-made armored vehicles, artillery and rocket launchers.

Silicon Valley Bank collapse renews calls to address disparities impacting entrepreneurs of color

Silicon Valley Bank collapse renews calls to address disparities impacting entrepreneurs of color

When customers at Silicon Valley Bank rushed to withdraw billions of dollars last month, venture capitalist Arlan Hamilton stepped in to help some of the founders of color who panicked about losing access to payroll funds.

Travelers to U.K. face long waits amid systems problem affecting electronic gates

Travelers to U.K. face long waits amid systems problem affecting electronic gates

Travelers arriving in the U.K. faced hourslong delays Saturday after a technical problem shut electronic border gates at airports across the country, forcing everyone to have their passports checked manually on what was expected to be one of the busiest travel weekends of the year.

Guatemalan high court blocks presidential frontrunner's candidacy

Guatemalan high court blocks presidential frontrunner's candidacy

Guatemala's Constitutional Court has forcibly ended the presidential candidacy of Carlos Pineda, an independent who had been leading in polls.

Official in India Drains Part of Reservoir to Retrieve Phone

Official in India Drains Part of Reservoir to Retrieve Phone

Rajesh Vishwas, a food inspector, used a diesel pump to empty part of a reservoir where he had lost his smartphone.

Court suspends euthanization order for bear involved in fatal attack

Court suspends euthanization order for bear involved in fatal attack

A bear that is responsible for the death of a runner last month in Italy's Alps has been spared for now by an administrative court. The bear was found April 18 after an ongoing search.

Technology

Column: When AI takes your job, you may not even know it

Column: When AI takes your job, you may not even know it

Companies all over are laying off workers while experimenting with new AI-powered productivity tools. The connection is both obvious and maddeningly hard to pin down.

Don’t fall for that 'look who died' Facebook message trap

Don’t fall for that 'look who died' Facebook message trap

Protect your Facebook account with awareness to scamming messages such as getting a false message from someone pretending being a close friend of yours.

 Court says Hugh Grant's lawsuit alleging illegal snooping by tabloid can go to trial

Court says Hugh Grant's lawsuit alleging illegal snooping by tabloid can go to trial

A London court has rejected an attempt by the publisher of The Sun newspaper to throw out a lawsuit by actor Hugh Grant alleging that journalists and investigators it hired illegally snooped on him

New York City Moves to Regulate How AI Is Used in Hiring

New York City Moves to Regulate How AI Is Used in Hiring

New York City’s pioneering, focused approach sets rules on how companies use the technology in work force decisions.

'Godfather of AI' says there's a 'serious danger' tech will get smarter than humans fairly soon

'Godfather of AI' says there's a 'serious danger' tech will get smarter than humans fairly soon

Geoffrey Hinton, "godfather of AI," continues to warn about dangers of AI, saying industry leaders and politicians need to work on the issue now.

Twitter's launch of DeSantis' presidential bid underscores platform's rightward shift under Musk

Twitter's launch of DeSantis' presidential bid underscores platform's rightward shift under Musk

Two years ago, signing a bill intended to punish Twitter and other major social media companies, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis blasted the platforms as "suppressing ideas" during the COVID-19 pandemic and silencing conservative voices.

Elizabeth Holmes’ new prison worry: Being secretly photographed in custody

Elizabeth Holmes’ new prison worry: Being secretly photographed in custody

If photos of reality TV star Jen Shah can leak out from a federal prison, it's easy to imagine the efforts made to snap surreptitious photos of Elizabeth Holmes after she surrenders on May 30.

Sports News

Oakland A’s GM on historically bad start, if the coaches’ jobs are safe, and the Vegas distraction

Oakland A’s GM on historically bad start, if the coaches’ jobs are safe, and the Vegas distraction

Oakland A's general manager David Forst searches for answers as 2023 season unfolds: "It's frankly hard to explain.

Djokovic enters French Open with chance to top absent Nadal with record 23rd Slam title

Djokovic enters French Open with chance to top absent Nadal with record 23rd Slam title

For quite some time, Novak Djokovic has made his long-term goal clear: He wanted to focus on accumulating Grand Slam titles in order to surpass the totals of Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer.

 Wheeler strikes out 12 as Philadelphia Phillies top Atlanta Braves 2-1

Wheeler strikes out 12 as Philadelphia Phillies top Atlanta Braves 2-1

Zack Wheeler struck out 12 in eight shutout innings, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat Charlie Morton and the Atlanta Braves 2-1

Kimbrel 8th pitcher in MLB history to earn 400 saves, Phillies beat Braves 6-4

Kimbrel 8th pitcher in MLB history to earn 400 saves, Phillies beat Braves 6-4

Craig Kimbrel had a feeling this would be a special night, so he wanted about 30 to 40 family members and friends from Alabama to come watch him reach a rare milestone.

Los Angeles Dodgers re-invite drag group to Pride Night

Los Angeles Dodgers re-invite drag group to Pride Night

"The Los Angeles Dodgers would like to offer our sincerest apologies to the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, members of the LGBTQ+ community and their friends and families," the team said in a statement.

 Luis Castillo strikes out 10 as Seattle Mariners beat Pittsburgh Pirates 5-0

Luis Castillo strikes out 10 as Seattle Mariners beat Pittsburgh Pirates 5-0

Luis Castillo struck out 10 in six crisp innings, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-0

LeBron James shares congratulatory post for son Bronny's high school graduation: 'PROUD'

LeBron James shares congratulatory post for son Bronny's high school graduation: 'PROUD'

Bronny James, the 18-year-old son of NBA superstar LeBron James, graduated from Sierra Canyon High School in Southern California this week.

Politics News

The Whistleblowers Behind Ken Paxton’s Impeachment

The Whistleblowers Behind Ken Paxton’s Impeachment

Four former employees and allies of the Texas attorney general joined forces to file a lawsuit in 2020.

 VP Harris praises cadets' sacrifice in West Point's 1st commencement speech by a woman

VP Harris praises cadets' sacrifice in West Point's 1st commencement speech by a woman

Vice President Kamala Harris has become the first woman to deliver a commencement speech at West Point

Debt ceiling deadline is now June 5, Yellen says

Debt ceiling deadline is now June 5, Yellen says

Time is running short for House Republicans and the White House to reach an agreement on the debt ceiling to avoid default.

 Biden, McCarthy speak on debt crisis, one GOP negotiator says 'thorny issues' remain

Biden, McCarthy speak on debt crisis, one GOP negotiator says 'thorny issues' remain

President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy have spoken directly as they race to strike an agreement that would resolve the looming debt crisis

Texas House votes to impeach Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton

Texas House votes to impeach Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton

Texas' House voted to impeach Republican Attorney General Attorney General Ken Paxton on Saturday, meaning he will temporarily leave office during a Senate trial.

DeSantis camp offers positive spin to rough campaign launch

DeSantis camp offers positive spin to rough campaign launch

Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis' campaign is attempting a positive spin on the Florida governor's tech-mishap campaign launch for the White House on Twitter last week.

How I Won $5 Million From the MyPillow Guy and Saved Democracy

How I Won $5 Million From the MyPillow Guy and Saved Democracy

Mike Lindell dared anyone to disprove his claim that the 2020 election was stolen. For this software forensics expert, it was almost too easy.