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US Justice Department opens antitrust trial against Google
Google may use AI to extend search monopoly, DOJ says

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The U.S. Department of Justice kicked off its landmark antitrust trial against Google this week, warning that the...

U.S. stocks jump after Trump backtracks on China, Fed
U.S. stock markets surge after Trump backflips

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. President Donald Trump retreated from his harsh approach to trade negotiations with China on Wednesday, and...

Pharmacies expand same-day prescription delivery
More pharmacies offer to speed prescription deliveries to customers

WASHINGTON, D.C.: More U.S. pharmacies are promising to get prescriptions to your doorstep faster than ever, with same-day delivery...

Trump begins work on new offshore drilling plan
Trump administration kicks off plan for expanded offshore drilling

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The Trump administration has launched the first step in crafting a new five-year offshore oil and gas leasing program...

Measles outbreak confirmed in Michigan's Montcalm County
Michigan reports first confirmed outbreak of measles since 2019

LANSING, Michigan: The Health Department in Michigan confirmed a measles outbreak in Montcalm County this week, marking the first such...

Capital One wins approval for merger with Discover Financial Services
Capital One, Discover deal approved by US bank regulators

WASHINGTON, D.C.: U.S. regulators have approved Virginia-based Capital One's $35.3 billion acquisition of Discover Financial Services,...

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Delta plane catches fire at Orlando airport, passengers evacuated
Delta plane suffers engine fire in Orlando, forcing evacuation

WASHINGTON, D.C. A Delta Air Lines plane with nearly 300 people on board had an engine fire after leaving the gate at Orlando International...

Drones narrowly miss passenger jets near major US airports
Drones pose increasing risk to airliners near major US airports

WASHINGTON, D.C.: In November, a passenger plane was about to land at San Francisco airport when the pilots suddenly saw a drone flying...

Christian man to appeal blasphemy death sentence in Pakistan
Pakistani Christian man to appeal death sentence for blasphemy

LAHORE, Pakistan: A Christian man in the town of Jaranwala, in eastern Pakistan, will appeal a death sentence given to him by an anti-terrorism...

Filipino devotees reenact crucifixion on Good Friday
Filipino devotees nailed to crosses to re-enact Christ's crucifixion

CUTID, Philippines: On April 18, Good Friday, Christian believers in the Philippines were nailed to crosses in a reenactment of Jesus...

US to restrict visas for 250 Nicaraguan officials
US to impose visa restrictions on over 250 Nicaraguan officials

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The United States will limit visas for more than 250 officials from Nicaragua, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio...

Measles outbreak confirmed in Michigan's Montcalm County
Michigan reports first confirmed outbreak of measles since 2019

LANSING, Michigan: The Health Department in Michigan confirmed a measles outbreak in Montcalm County this week, marking the first such...

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Terms of Endearment (4K UHD) [Blu-Ray]