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World
A magazine touted Michael Schumacher's first interview in years. It was actually AI
F1 champion Michael Schumacher hasn't spoken publicly since suffering a near-fatal head injury in 2013. Die Aktuelle fired its editor over the AI-generated piece, and Schumacher's family plans to sue.
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National
The N.C. man accused of shooting a 6-year-old and her parents was arrested in Florida
Authorities say Robert Singletary turned himself in to the sheriff's office in Tampa on Thursday, two days and some 600 miles away from the shooting. One victim is still in the hospital.
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National
A suspect is wanted for shooting a 6-year-old after a basketball rolled into his yard
Authorities are looking for the North Carolina man they say shot a kindergartner and three others. It's the fourth high-profile incident this week in which apparent mistakes were met with gunshots.
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Animals
A feral cat-hunting contest for kids in New Zealand is scrapped after a backlash
The competition withdrew its new category after pushback from animal rights groups. The controversy highlights a broader debate over how to manage the invasive species.
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National
2 Texas cheerleaders were shot after 1 tried to get in the wrong car after practice
The shooting happened just after midnight in the grocery store parking lot the cheerleaders use when carpooling to practice. One of them, described as an all-star cheer icon, was critically injured.
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Science
A Spanish athlete spent 500 days alone in a cave — for science
Beatriz Flamini was 48 when she entered the Granada cave in November 2021, and 50 when she emerged on Friday. Her experiment aims to shed light on the physical and mental effects of isolation.
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Environment
Seeing a red flag warning in your weather app? Here's what to do
Red flag warnings mean an increased risk of wildfires in the next 12 to 24 hours, so fire safety is extra important. How do they differ from fire weather watches? And what precautions should you take?
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National
The world's shortest dog is Pearl, a dollar-sized diva who loves dressing up
The new world record-holder stands shorter than a Popsicle stick at 3.59 inches and follows a long line of low dogs. The chihuahua's owner describes her as "small like a ball" and "a bit of a diva."
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National
Feds barged into the wrong hotel room during a drill, then detained the guest inside
U.S. Army Special Operations Command and the FBI-Boston Division interrogated the wrong person during a training exercise on Tuesday: an airline pilot who was asleep at the time, per local media.
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Arts & Life
The royals dropped 'consort' from Queen Camilla's title. What's the big deal?
The invitation to King Charles' May coronation refers to his wife as Queen Camilla, dropping the word 'consort.' Royal experts unpack the significance of the title and the history behind it.