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• DeSantis signs bill revoking Disney’s special self-governing status in Florida

  22-04-2022 23:58 via nbcnews.com
  
  Florida Gov. DeSantis signed a bill that eliminates Disney's self-governing status, in a move widely seen as retaliation against the company.
  
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• See examples of rejected Florida math textbooks

  22-04-2022 23:49 via cnn.com
  
  Florida education officials released images from some of the math textbooks the state rejected this month, citing what they said were references to critical race theory or other "prohibited" topics. CNN's Leyla Santiago reports.
  
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• Marjorie Taylor Greene confronted over old social media posts advocating violence against Democrats in court testimony

  22-04-2022 23:49 via cnn.com
  
  Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia was confronted in court on Friday over past social media posts advocating violence against Democrats. At the hearing in Atlanta, to determine if Greene is constitutionally barred from running for reelection because of her alleged role in the January 6 insurrection, the congresswoman repeatedly said she couldn't remember past comments or interactions.
  
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• Man Utd: Erik ten Hag must perform 'open heart operation'- Ralf Rangnick

  22-04-2022 23:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Incoming Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag must perform an "open heart operation", says interim boss Ralf Rangnick.
  
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• Tyson Fury v Dillian Whyte: Fighters set for all-British heavyweight world-title showdown

  22-04-2022 23:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  In a true tussle of the boxer versus the brawler, BBC Sport previews the blockbuster bout by speaking to both fighters, former heavyweight champions David Haye and Joseph Parker and boxing trainer Dave Coldwell.
  
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• Former president of Honduras makes initial appearance in US federal court

  22-04-2022 23:24 via cnn.com
  
  Juan Orlando Hernández, the former president of Honduras, appeared virtually for his initial US court appearance Friday on federal drug trafficking and firearms possession charges.
  
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• A new era for travel leaves some travelers confused on masks

  22-04-2022 23:06 via cnn.com
  
  CNN's Pete Muntean put the new, nationwide patchwork of mask rules at airports and transit hubs to the test. This comes after a federal judge in Florida struck down the Biden administration's mask mandate for airplanes and other public transport methods, and a Biden administration official says the order is no longer in effect while the ruling is reviewed.
  
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• At least 2 shot in 'active threat' situation in Washington, DC

  22-04-2022 23:04 via cnn.com
  
  At least two people were shot Friday afternoon in northwest Washington, DC, and authorities are responding to an "active threat" in the area.
  
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• Russia acknowledges casualties for the first time since guided-missile cruiser sank

  22-04-2022 23:03 via cnn.com
  
  At least one person was killed and another 27 are missing after the Moskva, the flagship of Russia's Black Sea fleet, sunk earlier this month, according to Russian state media.
  
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• Moskva: Russian government acknowledges casualties for the first time since guided-missile cruiser sank

  22-04-2022 23:03 via cnn.com
  
  At least one person was killed and another 27 are missing after the Moskva, the flagship of Russia's Black Sea fleet, sunk earlier this month, according to Russian state media.
  
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• Somalia: At least six killed in Mogadishu attack near beach

  22-04-2022 22:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The attack reportedly happened near a beach in the capital, Mogadishu.
  
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• There are no good guys in the epically brutal 'The Northman.' And that's OK.

  22-04-2022 22:37 via nbcnews.com
  
  From “James Bond,” “Harry Potter” and even “Ghostbusters,” Hollywood loves justice. "The Northman" starring Nicole Kidman and Alexander Skarsgård does not.
  
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• Dow plunges more than 970 points on its worst day since 2020

  22-04-2022 22:37 via nbcnews.com
  
  Stocks plunged on Friday, pulling the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 down for consecutive weekly declines.
  
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• WATCH: Mom surprises son with a trip to Paris and his reaction is priceless

  22-04-2022 22:36
  
  Joseph Smith thought he was on his way to Chicago but his mom, Deona, had other plans in store.
  
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• Timeline of Johnny Depp and Amber Heard's relationship

  22-04-2022 22:34 via cnn.com
  
  Johnny Depp and Amber Heard are currently spending their days in a Fairfax, Virginia courthouse.
  
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• Ukraine round-up: Russia admits Moskva ship losses for first time

  22-04-2022 22:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Officials mention number of dead and missing for the first time, and apparent plans for southern Ukraine are revealed.
  
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• European Central Bank buckles down on price stability

  22-04-2022 22:30 via cnn.com
  
  European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde says the war in Ukraine has derailed Covid recovery. Now the bank is focused on price stability, taming inflation and ensuring growth is strong.
  
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• An American couple traveled to rescue Ukrainian orphans. Their attempt led to a child trafficking investigation

  22-04-2022 22:23 via cnn.com
  
  When Russian bombs started dropping on Ukraine in late February, a country singer half a world away in Nashville says he felt the panic of a parent whose child is in danger.
  
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• Americans have rushed to rescue Ukrainian orphans. One mission led to a child trafficking probe

  22-04-2022 22:23 via cnn.com
  
  When Russian bombs started dropping on Ukraine in late February, a country singer half a world away in Nashville says he felt the panic of a parent whose child is in danger.
  
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• New clues shed light on ‘pivotal’ moment in the great Pacific migration

  22-04-2022 22:00 via theguardian.com
  
  Archaeologists say find of tools and bones changes our understanding of the Lapita people, the first to make landfall in Remote OceaniaGet our free news app; get our morning email briefingThe peopling of the Pacific is one of the most significant migrations in human history. And now an archaeological discovery on a small island in Papua New Guinea has recast the early scope of this settlement, in a finding archaeologists say could explain the migration east three millennia ago.The unearthing of
  
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• Carlos Ghosn: Ex-Nissan boss says he wants a trial

  22-04-2022 22:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The former car boss says he wants to clear his name after France issued an international warrant for his arrest.
  
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• Johnson vows to stop UK exports to India ending up in Russia

  22-04-2022 21:20 via theguardian.com
  
  PM says he will close loopholes that allow components to be smuggled via India for use by Russian militaryRussia-Ukraine war: latest updatesBoris Johnson has said he will close loopholes to ensure UK exports to India cannot end up being used in Russian weapons, as he conceded the war in Ukraine could go on until the end of next year, and Russia could win.Speaking in Delhi at the end of a two-day visit, the UK prime minister warned that Vladimir Putin was resorting to a “grinding approach&r
  
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• IPL 2022: Jos Buttler hits third century of the season for Rajasthan Royals

  22-04-2022 21:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England's Jos Buttler continues his incredible form at this year's Indian Premier League with his third century of the season.
  
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• 'What? Me? Racist?': Florida releases examples of 'prohibited topics' from rejected math books

  22-04-2022 21:07 via nbcnews.com
  
  Florida’s Education Department released four examples of portions of math books it rejected last Friday, saying the texts referred to critical race theory, or C
  
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• Marjorie Taylor Greene: I did not call for violent capitol insurrection

  22-04-2022 20:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Georgia Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene is on trial for allegedly violating a Civil War era law.
  
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• WATCH: Students open up about eco-anxiety

  22-04-2022 20:53
  
  ABC News chief meteorologist Ginger Zee talks with teenagers about their growing concerns over climate change and the effect on their mental health.
  
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• Barcelona 5-1 Wolfsburg: Barca thrash Wolfsburg and set new crowd record for women's game

  22-04-2022 20:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Holders Barcelona comfortably beat Wolfsburg in the first leg of their Women's Champions League semi-final in front of a new record crowd at Nou Camp.
  
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• Madeleine McCann: Parents welcome declaration of formal suspect

  22-04-2022 20:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Madeleine McCann has been missing for nearly 15 years after she disappeared, aged three, in Portugal.
  
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• Mike Tyson punched plane passenger 'after bottle thrown'

  22-04-2022 20:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Video shows the former heavyweight boxer repeatedly punching a man in the head.
  
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• Secret of how rare spider fossils formed has been unlocked by scientists

  22-04-2022 20:16 via cnn.com
  
  Spiders are not well represented in the fossil record.
  
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• From 'The Rum Diary' to court: A timeline of Johnny Depp and Amber Heard's relationship

  22-04-2022 20:13 via cnn.com
  
  Johnny Depp and Amber Heard are currently spending their days in a Fairfax, Virginia courthouse.
  
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• Emilia Romagna Grand Prix: Max Verstappen takes pole from Charles Leclerc

  22-04-2022 20:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Max Verstappen beats Charles Leclerc to pole position for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix sprint race at Imola.
  
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• Dozens wounded in Israeli-Palestinian clashes at Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa mosque

  22-04-2022 19:22 via theguardian.com
  
  Violence breaks out between Israeli police and Palestinian protesters as UN voices deep concern at unrestIsraeli police have clashed with Palestinian protesters in the latest violence at Jerusalem’s flashpoint Al-Aqsa mosque compound, as the UN voiced deep concern at spiralling unrest.The Palestinian Red Crescent said 57 people were wounded on Friday, including 14 Palestinians taken to hospital, one of them in a serious condition, after police stormed the facility in Israeli-annexed east J
  
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• Ukraine war: Russia 'plans to seize southern Ukraine'

  22-04-2022 19:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A senior general says the aim is to open a route into a separatist region of Moldova, Transnistria.
  
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• Against all odds, a Ukrainian artist and his curators bring 'Fountain of Exhaustion' to Venice

  22-04-2022 19:05 via cnn.com
  
  On the evening on February 24, just hours after Russia launched its full-blown attack on Ukraine, art curator Maria Lanko got into her car and left her home in Kyiv. Unsure of her exact plan, and with a potentially dangerous journey ahead, she packed only a few personal items into her trunk along with 78 bronze funnels belonging to one of the country's most important living artists, Pavlo Makov. Her mission was to drive them out of the country to safety.
  
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• Watch the incredible journey taken by Ukrainian art team to get to Venice

  22-04-2022 19:01 via cnn.com
  
  In the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, a small team led by three Ukrainian curators and one artist fought to present their work at one of the world's most prestigious art fairs: the Venice Biennale.
  
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• Afghanistan: Kunduz mosque attacked during Friday prayers

  22-04-2022 18:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The deadly explosion comes amid a revival of violence claimed by Islamic State militants.
  
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• French election could be a bigger shock to markets than Brexit or Trump

  22-04-2022 18:49 via cnn.com
  
  French voters are expected to hand Emmanuel Macron five more years in office on Sunday, favoring the president over far-right candidate Marine Le Pen after a strong showing in a fiery debate. But investors remain on edge.
  
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• Thirty-three dead and dozens injured in Afghanistan mosque blast

  22-04-2022 18:43 via cnn.com
  
  Thirty-three people are thought to have died in a blast at a mosque in Afghanistan's Kunduz province, according to the Taliban.
  
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• Montreal Canadiens icon and hockey Hall of Famer Guy Lafleur dies at 70

  22-04-2022 18:28 via cnn.com
  
  Montreal Canadiens icon and Hockey Hall of Famer Guy Lafleur died at age 70, the team announced on Friday.
  
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• Google marks Earth Day with doodle showing stark impacts of the climate crisis

  22-04-2022 18:26 via cnn.com
  
  Google is marking Earth Day on Friday with a doodle of time lapses, highlighting how the climate crisis is radically changing the planet.
  
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• #JusticeForSheila: Kenyan anger after lesbian's murder

  22-04-2022 18:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  People in Kenyan are expressing their upset about LGBTQ discrimination after
  
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• This man is trolling his airline with PowerPoint presentations to find his missing bag

  22-04-2022 18:12 via cnn.com
  
  We all know that sinking feeling when you're at baggage reclaim, waiting for your bag to arrive -- and everyone else seems to be getting theirs first. Normally, you're predicting something that won't happen -- your bag pops out just as you think it's lost forever. But some unlucky people's worst fears are realized -- and sometimes, that means losing precious items of huge sentimental value.
  
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• Perry Barr dancing police officer shows off bhangra moves

  22-04-2022 18:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Birmingham bobby was on the beat as he danced at a Commonwealth Games warm-up event.
  
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• Locked out of classrooms, Afghan girls are taking drastic measures

  22-04-2022 18:01 via cnn.com
  
  When Heela came out tops in her 9th grade school grades last year, the 14-year-old girl ran home full of excitement, bursting to tell her family the happy news.
  
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• Ukraine war: Inside Kyiv's trench defences

  22-04-2022 18:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Kyiv's defence force remains on high alert, dug into trenches in case of the return of Russian troops.
  
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• Ed Sheeran releases music video filmed in Ukraine, days before Russian invasion

  22-04-2022 17:52 via cnn.com
  
  British pop star Ed Sheeran has revealed he filmed his latest music video in Kyiv, Ukraine's capital, just days before Russia invaded the country.
  
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• Marjorie Taylor Greene testifying at hearing over whether she should be disqualified from running for reelection

  22-04-2022 17:42 via cnn.com
  
  A potentially precedent-setting disqualification hearing is underway Friday in an Atlanta courtroom, aimed at determining if Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia is constitutionally barred from running for reelection because of her role in the January 6 insurrection.
  
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• Janelle Monáe confirms that they're nonbinary

  22-04-2022 17:42 via cnn.com
  
  Janelle Monáe, the Grammy-nominated performer, actor and author, has confirmed that they identify as nonbinary in interviews tied to their new book.
  
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• Watch: A YouTuber crashed his plane. The FAA said he did it on purpose

  22-04-2022 17:24 via cnn.com
  
  Trevor Jacob posted a YouTube video in December showing him parachuting to safety from a crashing airplane. But now, the FAA says Jacob was "careless and reckless" and crashed it on purpose.
  
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