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Other: Hearst Television
Media Conglomerate: Hearst Communications
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High
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DA Bragg investigating Trump received a threatening letter with white powder
Grand Jury · New York

DA Bragg investigating Trump received a threatening letter with white powder

52% Center coverage: 100 sources
The FBI and NYPD are investigating a letter containing a death threat and white powder that was mailed to Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, whose office is investigating former President Donald Trump, law-enforcement sources told NBC News. See the Story
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell leaves rehab facility after therapy for concussion
Mitch McConnell · Washington

Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell leaves rehab facility after therapy for concussion

68% Center coverage: 87 sources
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said Saturday that he has been released from an inpatient physical therapy facility after he fell earlier this month and was treated for a concussion and rib fracture. See the Story
Meadows, numerous Trump aides, ordered to testify in Jan. 6 probe
Grand Jury · Washington

Meadows, numerous Trump aides, ordered to testify in Jan. 6 probe

60% Center coverage: 61 sources
Former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows and a suite of other aides are being forced to testify before a grand jury hearing evidence in the Justice Department’s investigation into Jan. 6, rejecting former President Donald Trump’s claims of executive privilege. See the Story

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Gun violence to bring hearing, rally to Pennsylvania Capitol
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Gun violence to bring hearing, rally to Pennsylvania Capitol

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Secretary says State Department is working to deal with 'unprecedented demand' for passports

95% Center coverage: 22 sources
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Thursday the State Department is facing an "unprecedented demand" for passports. The department is "getting 500,000 applications a week for passports," which is 30 to 40% more applicants this year than last year.
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March Madness 2023: Sweet 16 results from Saturday's women's tournament

95% Center coverage: 21 sources
Diamond Miller and Shyanne Sellers had 18 points apiece as Maryland (28-6) took control in the third quarter to defeat depleted No. 3 seed Notre Dame 76-59. Miller and Sellers combined for 30 of their 36 points in the final two quarters. Aaliyah Boston had eight points, 14 rebounds and two blocks while reigning national champion South Carolina beat UCLA 59-43.
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Rap artist Afroman sued by officers who raided his home

96% Center coverage: 23 sources
Seven law enforcement officers have sued rap artist Afroman, accusing him of improperly using footage from a police raid on his Ohio home last year in his music videos. Four deputies, two sergeants and a detective with the Adams County Sheriff's Office brought the suit earlier this month. The plaintiffs say the rapper, whose real name is Joseph Foreman, took footage of their faces obtained during the August 2022 raid and used it in music videos and social media posts.
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Ohio Train Derailment · Harrisburg

Pennsylvania school district files lawsuit against Norfolk Southern over East Palestine train crash

56% Center coverage: 9 sources
A Pennsylvania school district is suing Norfolk Southern over the impacts of the East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment that led to the release of toxic chemicals and forced thousands to evacuate for days.
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Immigration · Uvalde County

Two migrants found dead in shipping container on train in Uvalde County, Texas

91% Center coverage: 23 sources
Two migrants were found dead in a shipping container on a train the authorities stopped east of Uvalde, Texas, on Friday, according to local police. U.S. Border Patrol stopped the train, which was operating on Union Pacific tracks, near the town of Knippa. According to a statement from Union Pacific, a total of 15 people were found in two different train cars.
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A look at the US military mission in Syria and its dangers

96% Center coverage: 25 sources
U.S. troops have been in Syria since 2015. They are trying to prevent any comeback by the Islamic State group. Iran-backed militias have expanded their influence in the region. The U.S., Russia and Syria have used a deconfliction phone line to avoid conflict.
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A terrifying fungal disease is infecting frogs in Africa. Here's why it matters

95% Center coverage: 21 sources
Chytridiomycosis is the most deadly disease afflicting vertebrates in recorded history. It has decimated amphibian populations in the Americas, Australia and parts of Europe. A new study shows the disease may now be making its way across Africa. The disease may be killing off animals in hordes without scientists realizing.
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Toast · Toast

It's not just your imagination. More places are asking you to tip

90% Center coverage: 29 sources
Around 48% of quick-service restaurants now give customers the option to tip, according to data released this month from Toast, a restaurant management software company. That's up from 38% in 2020.
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