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National
The U.S. Army renames a base in honor of Sgt. William Henry Johnson, a Black WWI hero
Louisiana's Fort Polk became Fort Johnson, the latest Army base to replace its Confederate name. It now honors a soldier who earned a Medal of Honor a century after the night that made him a hero.
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National
Slave cases are still cited as good law across the U.S. This team aims to change that
Michigan State law professor Justin Simard says 18% of all published American cases are within two steps of a slave case. His team has spent years documenting them, hoping to force a legal reckoning.
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Crime
Trump pleads 'not guilty' to 37 federal charges
Former President Donald Trump pleaded 'not guilty' to 37 federal charges during a Miami court appearance on Tuesday, according to the Associated Press.
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Law & Courts
These are the charges Trump was indicted on and what they mean
The Justice Department special counsel has unsealed the indictment against the former president. The 37 charges against Trump include obstruction and unlawful retention of defense information.
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Technology
'What the duck' no more: Apple will stop autocorrecting your favorite swear word
Apple says its new autocorrect will use machine learning to understand users' habits and preferences, including when to leave words alone. The update is expected this fall, so get your ducks in a row.
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Arts & Life
Did the 'Barbie' movie really cause a run on pink paint? Let's get the full picture
A Barbie production designer said "the world ran out of pink" because of how much paint the movie set needed. It had apparently been in short supply to begin with.
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Environment
An alleged Russian spy whale is in Sweden — and danger. Here's why his tale matters
Hvaldimir unexpectedly headed south after several years in Norway, fueling concerns and efforts to bring him to safety. Experts say his story shines a light on how humans treat animals in general.
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The first national strategy for fighting antisemitism is finally here. What's in it?
The landmark plan outlines over 100 steps that federal agencies will take within a year. But the Biden administration says it will only work if other individuals and institutions take action too.
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National
People with disabilities aren't often seen in stock photos. The CPSC is changing that
The Consumer Product Safety Commission took photos of people with disabilities using home safety devices like flashlights and smoke alarms — then put them in the public domain for anyone to use.
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Food
Soaring pasta prices caused a crisis in Italy. What can the U.S. learn from it?
Italian officials convened crisis talks last week to address the price of pasta, which was up a whopping 17.5% year-over-year in March. But it's far from the only country seeing a rise in food prices.