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OKC Thunder stuns Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets with wild Game 5 comeback | 5 takeaways

The Oklahoma City Thunder launched a late comeback to secure a 112-105 win in Game 5 against the Denver Nuggets, and it now holds a 3-2 lead in the NBA Playoffs.

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Federal judge says Trump can use Alien Enemies Act for deportations

Judge Stephanie Haines ruled that President Trump has the authority to deport accused Venezuelan gang members under the Alien Enemies Act.

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More than 100 lawmakers urge scrapping of federal plans to cut LGBTQ lifeline services

At stake are LGBTQ services offered through the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, which have received more than 1.2 million contacts since July 2022.

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Cavaliers' fantastic season ends in NBA playoffs disappointment. What should they do now?

The Cavaliers won 64 games and captured the East's top seed. While a second-round exit is disappointing, Cleveland shouldn't do anything drastic.

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Watch hundreds of rattlesnakes come out of 'mega den' ahead of new Pennsylvania webcam

Project RattleCam, which livestreams hundreds of rattlesnakes in Colorado and California "mega dens," is installing new camera in Pennsylvania.

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The universe's expiration date is 'much sooner than expected,' researchers say

What is the universe's end date? We don't know exactly, but experts now say it could be sooner than previously expected.

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Four takeaways from House hearings on Republican Medicaid, tax proposals

The proposals will become part of President Donald Trump's sweeping tax cuts and spending bill.

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'Turtleboy' blogger indicted on new witness intimidation charges during Karen Read retrial

Footage shows 'Turtleboy' blogger Aidan Kearney yelling and gesturing at a surveillance camera in a pizza shop owned by Karen Read trial witnesses.

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Suge Knight's hip-hop beef with Diddy resurfaces in Cassie Ventura's trial testimony

Suge Knight's musical rivalry with Sean "Diddy" Combs resurfaced when Cassie took the stand during Combs' trial. Here's a breakdown of the feud.

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America turns 250 on July 4, 2026. One state looks to loosen fireworks law for celebration

A new bill in Iowa would stop local governments from regulating fireworks use. It comes two years after President Trump proposed a Great American State Fair.