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D4vd Arrested in Connection With Death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez

The singer was detained in connection with the death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez, who died before her 15th birthday. D4vd’s lawyers said they would vigorously defend his innocence.

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Who Are D4vd and Celeste Rivas Hernandez?

The musician is known for creating the anthem for Fortnite. He was touring for his major-label debut when Ms. Rivas Hernandez’s remains were found in his car, officials said.

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Acting ICE Director Says He Plans to Resign in May

Todd Lyons said he would leave to spend more time with his family. He has spoken about a surge in threats against ICE officers, saying that he knew the reality firsthand.

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D4vd Arrested in Connection With Death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez

The singer was charged in the death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez, who died before her 15th birthday.

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Former Navy Service Member Charged in Georgia Killing Spree

The suspect is accused of carrying out a string of attacks in the Atlanta area that killed two women and injured a homeless man. The authorities described the attacks as random.

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Michigan’s Dam Crisis Shows Decay of U.S. Infrastructure, Whitmer Says

Workers in Cheboygan hurried to shore up a dam in danger of being overtopped, part of a “slow-moving disaster” threatening communities across the state.

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An Arrest in the Streets of New York, on Horseback

An officer from the Police Department’s Mounted Unit raced through the Upper West Side of Manhattan, chasing a woman accused of snatching a purse.

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Officials Investigate Bomb Threat at Home of Pope’s Brother

The police in suburban Chicago said they found no explosive devices. The investigation comes amid a public dispute between the pope and President Trump over the Iran war.

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Ellison Pledges at Least 30 Paramount-Warner Movies a Year

His remarks at a movie theater convention were part of a campaign to win Hollywood support for his bid to buy Warner Bros. Discovery.

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Trump to Nominate Dr. Erica Schwartz, a Vaccine Supporter, as CDC Director

Dr. Erica Schwartz is seen as a highly qualified traditional choice and tapping her is the strongest signal yet that the administration is veering away from vaccine skepticism this election year.

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Trump to Pick Ousted FEMA Head to Lead Agency Again

Cameron Hamilton is a former Navy SEAL who ran unsuccessfully for Congress.

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Israel and Lebanon Agree to a Cease-Fire Deal

Also, Utah is now the epicenter of U.S. measles cases. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday.

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Mamdani Says He Plans to Skip the 2026 Met Gala

In an interview with the local news outfit Hell Gate, Mayor Mamdani framed his decision to avoid the glitzy fund-raiser as a way to keep his focus on affordability.

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Roger Adams Dies at 71; Invented the Rolling Sneakers Known as Heelys

You could walk in them like gym shoes, but if you rocked back on your heels the wheels emerged, turning them into roller skates. In the early 2000s, the company sold millions.

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NPR Receives $113 Million From 2 Gifts

The donations, from the philanthropist Connie Ballmer and an anonymous donor, will support the network’s long-term strategy.

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What Heelys, the Sneakers With Wheels, Taught Me About Momentum as a Child

Heelys, the sneakers with wheels that were a fad in the 2000s, helped me form my first friendships. Recently, I decided to tap into that joy again.

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Politics News Site NOTUS to Become ‘The Star’

The Washington publication is rebranding as it expands its local news and sports coverage in the wake of substantial layoffs at The Washington Post.

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Mamdani’s Tax Return: $1,600 From Rapping and $131,000 From Politics

In their 2025 joint tax return, Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his wife, Rama Duwaji, reported a combined income of roughly $145,000, including about $10,000 that she earned from art work.

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How Gavin Newsom Boosted His Book Sales With $1.5 Million From His PAC

Gov. Gavin Newsom offered supporters who gave any amount a copy of his book. Roughly 67,000 donors received the memoir, accounting for roughly two-thirds of its total print sales.

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Mandelson, a Friend of Epstein’s, Became U.S. Ambassador Despite Failing Security Vetting

Britain’s foreign office overruled vetting officials in granting Peter Mandelson, a friend of Jeffrey Epstein, the highest level of security clearance, the government said.

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Reed Hastings Will Leave Netflix as Board Chairman

The co-founder of the streaming giant will leave its board in June, the company said.

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Help for Medicare Advantage Patients Who Lose Doctors Is Shelved, for Now

Nationwide, hospitals and other providers are leaving private Medicare Advantage plans, putting thousands of seniors at risk of higher costs and of losing trusted doctors.

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House Votes to Preserve Deportation Protections for Haitians, Rebuking Trump

The action was largely symbolic since the president would be all but certain to veto the bill, but the bipartisan vote reflected resistance within his own ranks on his signature issue.

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Are You an International Student Looking for Work?

We want to understand how international students are navigating the current job market in the United States.

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Artemis II Crew to Discuss NASA Moon Mission and Next Steps

The four astronauts, who last spoke to the public on Sunday, are speaking at a news conference Thursday afternoon at Johnson Space Center in Houston.

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How the Supreme Court Defeated Trump

A conservative court watcher explains why the president has failed to bend the judicial branch to his will.

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Panel Advances Trump’s Triumphal Arch, Even as Key Member Suggests Changes

The Commission of Fine Arts, a Trump-aligned advisory body, granted preliminary approval. But its vice chairman suggested losing statues atop the structure and other revisions before a final vote.

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Taking the Train to a Single World Cup Match Could Cost $150

The extraordinary price for a round-trip train ticket from New York City to New Jersey would offset the $48 million in expected extra transit costs during the FIFA World Cup games, according to people familiar with the plan.

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What We Know About Clavicular’s Apparent Overdose and Hospitalization

A harrowing incident involving Clavicular, ambassador to the “looksmaxxing” community, was captured on the same platforms that made him a star.

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Where Has All of New York City’s Outdoor Dining Gone?

The number of eateries with permits for sidewalk and roadway tables has dwindled to about a third of its pandemic-era peak.

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