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The era of mass shootings prompts reflection on 'Generation Lockdown'
Social action 2 hours ago
A video created by March for Our Lives features a young girl giving adults advice on what to do in an active shooter situation, advice gleaned from school lockdown drills that have become commonplace in recent years. The video served as a conversation starter for those familiar with the drills and the sobering reality of living in a world where they're necessary.
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Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein submits resignation to President Trump
Politics 2 hours ago
With the end of the Mueller investigation, Rosenstein will officially resign from the Justice Department on May 11.
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Norway finds beluga whale wearing harness that says 'equipment St. Petersburg'
World news 4 hours ago
The beluga whale was discovered by fishermen off the island of Ingøya in Norway. It is believed that the whale escaped a Russian naval base in the region.
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Apparent technical issues affect flights across the country
US news 5 hours ago
Several airlines in cities across the US are currently experiencing system outages, resulting in extensive delays, downed ticketing stations and baggage claim problems. It appears to be related to a problem with Sabre, a company that provides the platform to access and book travel suppliers.
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US federal law enforcement foils terror plot targeting several Los Angeles locations
US news 5 hours ago
The FBI and local law enforcement from the Los Angeles area thwarted an alleged domestic terror plan aimed at several locations around the county.
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IS leader appears in propaganda video for first time in five years
World news Earlier today
Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi has purportedly appeared in a propaganda video released by the Islamic State group, speaking about a recent battle and the attacks in Sri Lanka. Al-Baghdadi was injured in a 2015 airstrike and believed to have been in poor health prior to this video.
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Michael Avenatti pleads not guilty to federal charges of embezzlement and bank fraud
US news Earlier today
On Monday, the embattled attorney pleaded not guilty in California to charges that he allegedly stole millions of dollars from clients, failed to pay taxes and lied on bank applications. He will appear again in court on June 25.
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New York Magazine looks into the story of the 'stolen kids' from Sarah Lawrence College
US news This morning
According to an exposé by New York Magazine, a group of students at Sarah Lawrence "fell under the sway" of their classmate's father, which led to an alleged sex cult. The story quickly sparked a discussion online.
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Polish museum draws criticism for banning 'scandalous' banana artwork
World news This morning
Poland's National Museum removed artwork that shows a woman eating a banana after authorities deemed it to be "too scandalous." The museum has reportedly returned the piece after people shared photos of themselves eating bananas in protest of the removal.
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Milestone Media co-founder Michael Davis is alive and well, multiple outlets confirm
US news This morning
Davis is alive and well, COED and Comic Book Resources confirmed after earlier reports that he passed away. Davis’s social media account was reportedly hacked when it posted news of his death, according to CBR. UPDATE: This Moment has been amended to correct a previous report that said Michael Davis had passed away.
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Remembering jazz maestro Duke Ellington on his birthday
In memoriam This morning
Ellington was born on April 29, 1899 and is widely revered for his contributions to jazz and social activism.
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Indonesia plans to move its capital city away from Jakarta
World news This morning
Indonesia’s president Joko Widodo decided to move the capital from the island of Java without disclosing the new location the planning minister has said.
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Meet the army veteran who chased the shooter out of the Poway synagogue
US news This morning
Oscar Stewart confronted the gunman and chased him out of the synagogue after he opened fire at the Chabad of Poway synagogue near San Diego, California on Saturday.
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Death toll from Cyclone Kenneth rises as floods continue in Mozambique
World news This morning
The Mozambique government announced that 38 people have been killed as a result of Cyclone Kenneth, which made landfall in the southern African nation last week. Heavy rain is expected to continue in the coming days.
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Poet Les Murray has died aged 80
Australian news This morning
Fans and friends are paying tribute to the poet Les Murray, after the Australian literary giant died in Taree on the New South Wales north coast.
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Guantanamo's top commander John Ring fired over 'loss of confidence'
US news This morning
US Navy Rear Adm. John Ring was relieved of duty due to a "loss of confidence" in his leadership, the Pentagon said.
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Remembering Exercise Tiger: a WW2 tragedy kept secret for decades
Last night
75 years ago, 749 Americans died in Exercise Tiger, a rehearsal exercise in preparation for D-Day. Today, a moving art installation on the beach where many died remembers the fallen.
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One dead, seven injured during shooting in Baltimore
US news Yesterday
Police told reporters that the shooting occurred during a cookout near Perkins Square Baptist Church in West Baltimore.
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Pedro Sánchez’s socialist party PSOE claims victory in Spanish election
Politics Yesterday
Incumbent Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and his Socialist Workers’ Party won the snap election but were unable to claim an overall majority, meaning he will need the support of other parties to form a government. The Vox Party is set to become the first far-right party to enter parliament in Spain since the 1970s.
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Authorities confirm death of seventh victim in rural Tennessee shooting
US news Yesterday
Authorities from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have confirmed the death of a seventh person killed in a shooting in Sumner County on Saturday. A suspect has also been taken into custody.
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