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A former passenger details what it's like inside the missing Titan submersible

The missing submersible is equipped with several mechanisms that can bring it back to the surface during an emergency, according to a former passenger.

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Here's the latest on the missing Titan submersible and the race to rescue passengers

The Titan, a minivan-size submersible, was carrying five people to the Titanic's watery grave when it lost contact. The vessel has enough oxygen to keep its passengers alive for about 40 more hours.

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From Beijing to London, Blinken pushes for Ukraine peace deal and recovery

America's top diplomat heads from China to the U.K. where Ukraine's post-war recovery tops the agenda

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How Ukraine created an 'Army of Drones' to take on Russia

We hear a lot about the big-ticket weapons the West is shipping to Ukraine. But Ukraine is also fighting effectively with a weapon it can buy off-the-shelf and is small enough to hold in one hand.

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Some states are restricting abortion. Others are spending millions to fund it

Nearly a year after the U.S. Supreme Court allowed abortion bans around the country to take effect, some cities and states are pushing in the other direction, a new report finds.

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TNPL 2023: Sai Sudharsan’s knock takes Kovai Kings home against Chepauk Super Gillies

Lyca Kovai Kings chased down 126 to beat Chepauk Super Gillies by eight wickets in the 200th Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) match at the NPR cricket ground in Dindigul.

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How Secretary Blinken is tackling the China relationship (and others in the region)

Much of the Biden administration's approach to the world focuses on the U.S. competition with China.

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A search is underway for a missing submersible that brings tourists to the Titanic

A submersible capable of taking tourists over 2 miles underwater to view the Titanic wreckage up close has gone missing.

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Private Insurance and Government Programs Drive Up Health Care Costs

Letting third parties pay our bills pushes prices higher and limits our options.

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Listen to cherished lullabies — from Brahms to Backstreet Boys — sung by our readers

In response to our callout, you shared (and crooned) bedtime musical selections that work magic. (Well, except for the mom who tried an Enya song and whose kid begged, "Stop singing!")

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For many migrants being bused from New York City to other towns, hostility awaits

Local non-profits say they are stretched too thin to take on extra cases and some community leaders have said more migrants are not welcome.

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A deadly new street drug caught the U.S. off guard. Experts say it'll happen again

A dangerous chemical called xylazine is being mixed into fentanyl across the U.S., but who's doing it and why is a mystery. The government still doesn't identify and track new drug threats.

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Japan expands the definition of rape and raises the age of consent to 16 from 13

The new legislation redefines rape as nonconsensual sex, removing a requirement showing the victim fought back. The change comes after four years of protests decrying sexual violence in Japan.

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How Indigenous kids survived 40 days in Colombia's jungle after a plane crash

Led by their eldest sibling, who is 13, they managed to find food and shelter. All four, including a year-old baby, stayed safe until Colombian special forces and Indigenous guides rescued them.

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Gas stoves pollute homes with benzene, which is linked to cancer

Benzene is among the pollutants gas stoves emit into homes, Stanford University researchers show. The toxin is linked to a higher risk of leukemia and other blood cell cancers.

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An associate of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny is sentenced to prison for extremism

Lilia Chanysheva was sentenced to 7 1/2 years in prison in the latest in a series of lengthy prison terms handed down to Kremlin political opponents. Women are increasingly singled out for repression.

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What’s a nonprofit to do when TikTok takes its name? Project Texas is fighting back

Kendall Hill was in a meeting at Pegasus Park, a tech hub in Dallas, as TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew testified in front of Congress on March 23. As Chew spoke to U.S. officials, Hill received a vague message from a friend.

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Medical debt is a human rights violation

Hospitals are trapping patients in medical debt and cycles of abusive billing and debt collection practices

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Some see the U.S.-China rivalry as an 'existential struggle.' Rep. Andy Kim disagrees

Kim, who sits on the House China panel, disagrees with its chair's characterization of the rivalry. He hopes that Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit will mean more regular talks with China.

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Reddit CEO Steve Huffman: 'It's time we grow up and behave like an adult company'

In his first interview since thousands of subreddits went dark in protest, Huffman said he is not going to reverse his plan to start charging for outside access to Reddit data.

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International rights group calls out US for allowing hospitals to push millions into debt

Human Rights Watch, the nonprofit that for decades has called attention to the victims of war, famine, and political repression around the world, is taking aim at U.S. hospitals for pushing millions of American patients into debt.

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British star Glenda Jackson has died at age 87

Jackson was one of the finest British actors of her generation, winning Oscar, Emmy and Tony Awards. Fiercely political, she also served as a member of Parliament for decades.

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How companies can build trust with the LGBTQ+ community — during Pride and beyond

Target, The North Face, Bud Light and others are facing backlash for pro-LGBTQ+ campaigns. Some have stood fast, others stumbled. Experts say consistency and intentionality are key to true support.

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What does a chatbot know about eating disorders? Users of a help line are about to find out

For more than 20 years, the National Eating Disorders Association has operated a phone line and online platform for people seeking help for anorexia, bulimia, and other eating disorders. Last year, nearly 70,000 individuals used the help line.

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The Mississippi police officer who shot an 11-year-old is now suspended without pay

The move by the Indianola Board of Aldermen comes nearly a month after 11-year-old Aderrien Murry was left seriously injured after being shot in the chest by the officer after calling 911.

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