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Hollywood writers go on strike, imperiling productions and local economies. The Biden administration takes a page out of Trump’s immigration playbook. Congress examines whether it can, or should, impose ethics rules on the Supreme Court.

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The FDIC chips in $50 billion to help JPMorgan Chase buy flailing First Republic Bank. Black farmers are waiting for loan relief that was promised years ago. And a study shows ChatGPT conveys more empathy to medical patients than human doctors.

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With First Republic Bank teetering on collapse, the U.S. government devises a way to put customers at ease. A Texas community grieves after a dispute allegedly leads to a mass shooting. And the U.S. organizes convoys out of Sudan.

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Prosecutors say Jack Teixeira’s background is so concerning he can’t be trusted on bail, raising new questions about how he gained access to classified documents. Parents of Black autistic children say police need more training to avoid deadly escalations. And the greatest showman in 90’s talk shows, Jerry Springer, is dead at 79. 

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The Montana state legislature bars Rep. Zooey Zephyr from the floor for the remainder of its session, as punishment for her remarks supporting transgender healthcare. Disney sues Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. And a new documentary explores the prevalence of Ku Klux Klan members in taxpayer-funded positions. 

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The battery and defamation trial of E. Jean Carroll v. Donald Trump begins in New York. President Biden makes his re-election bid official. And even as fewer Americans associate with religion, more people are seeking out spiritual experiences through psychedelic drugs.

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President Joe Biden plans to announce his re-election campaign as soon as this morning. Fox News and CNN sever ties with two of their most notable hosts. And a copyright infringement trial begins in New York, pitting Ed Sheeran against the late Marvin Gaye.

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Under the cover of darkness, the U.S. evacuates its embassy in Sudan. Abortion rights advocates cautiously cheer the Supreme Court’s decision to stay a controversial ruling from Texas. And a trans lawmaker in Montana is silenced by Republican leadership after she forcefully condemned a bill affecting trans children.

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Alec Baldwin manslaughter charges dropped in the fatal shooting on the movie set “Rust.” Facebook users can now apply for a payout in the Facebook data privacy settlement. And, a historic Louisiana island is shrinking due to rising sea levels. 

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The Supreme Court delays its decision on the abortion pill mifepristone, signaling a potential split between justices. And Brad visits Erie, Pennsylvania ahead of Earth Day, as scientists warn about the effects of microplastics in the nation’s fresh water. 

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