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One man's secret ingredient for sports gear
Dan Kolcun does what factories can't: He takes a new football or baseball and turns it into something that feels worn and trusted. His secret ingredient? Mud from New Jersey. Here's how the process works.
The Dish: Scott Bacon
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Driver shot, killed by ICE agent
An ICE officer shot and killed a man during a traffic stop in a Chicago suburb. The Department of Homeland Security said officers were trying to arrest a man who had a history of reckless driving when the suspect drove his car into officers and dragged one of them.
Riki Lindhome opens up on life and career
Riki Lindhome is part of the comedy folk duo Garfunkel and Oates, but that's just one hat the comedian, musician, actor, producer and writer wears. Lindhome puts a comedic spin on everything she touches and shares her life, even the most painful parts, with a laugh. Dana Jacobson has more.
A brand started with one jacket makes a mark
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How sorority rush season became a business
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High school helps grads get to college
A Florida school is working hard to make sure all of its graduates have a way to go to college. Located in a county where only 17% of the population has a college education, all of the students in Roberts Junior Senior High School's graduating class are college-bound.
Trump meets with Qatar's prime minister
The White House confirmed that President Donald Trump had dinner with Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani in New York on Friday. The prime minister also met with the vice president and the Secretary of State. The meetings follow Israel's attack on Qatar's capital. The attack targeted Hamas leaders, Israel said.
National Guard to go to Memphis, Trump says
President Trump is escalating his use of the National Guard to crack down on crime in major cities. He appeared to shelve plans to send troops to Chicago, but said he will send them to Memphis instead.
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Firefighter keeps memory of 9/11 alive for those too young to remember
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Newly released video shows U.S. missile bouncing off orb
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Justice Sotomayor says power of change lies with the people
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White House requests $58 million to increase security for executive, judicial branches
A White House official confirmed the extra funds would be directed to the U.S. Marshals Service and would also include enhanced protection for Supreme Court justices.
Was a man who disappeared during his honeymoon cruise murdered at sea?
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Erika Kirk speaks out for first time since Charlie Kirk shooting
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Consumer sentiment drops to lowest point since May
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Trump admin. asks appeals court to allow firing of Lisa Cook before Fed meeting
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FTC starts inquiry into AI chatbot companions and their effects on kids
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White House requests $58 million to increase security for executive, judicial branches
A White House official confirmed the extra funds would be directed to the U.S. Marshals Service and would also include enhanced protection for Supreme Court justices.
Judge says U.S. trying to circumvent legal protections with deportations to Ghana
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Afghanistan and U.S. envoys reach agreement on a prisoner swap, Taliban claims
No information was provided on how many people are being held in each country, who they are or why they were imprisoned.
Thousands attend London march organized by far-right activist Tommy Robinson
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Trump calls on NATO countries to stop buying Russian oil to end Ukraine war
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Judge says U.S. trying to circumvent legal protections with deportations to Ghana
Earlier this month, the U.S. deported a group of non-Ghanaian nationals to Ghana, including deportees from Gambia and Nigeria.
Romania scrambles fighter jets after reporting drone incursion
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Curtis Harding performs "The Power"
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FTC starts inquiry into AI chatbot companions and their effects on kids
The Federal Trade Commission wants to know more about potential harms to children and teenagers who use their AI chatbots as companions.
Uber plans to let customers book helicopter rides through its app
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Apple unveils new line of products
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Mars rocks may hold signs of ancient life
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Newest details on Charlie Kirk shooting suspect
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D.C. safety concerns after Charlie Kirk shooting
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Murder at Sea?
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Pope Leo's former Peru town gains global attention
Pope Leo XIV turned 70 years old on Saturday. Before becoming pontiff, he spent over two decades as a missionary and bishop in Peru. Lilia Luciano reports from Chiclayo, Peru.
Tensions over immigration escalate in Chicago
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