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Federal Judge Says President Trump Can't Block Critics On Twitter

A federal judge in New York says President Donald Trump violates the First Amendment by blocking critics on Twitter for political speech.

NFL Owners Adopt New Policy To Address Anthem Protests

NFL owners have approved a new policy aimed at addressing the firestorm over national anthem protests, permitting players to stay in the locker room during the “The Star-Spangled Banner” but requiring them to stand if they come to the field.

Experts Disclose New Details About 300-Year-Old Shipwreck

A Spanish galleon laden with gold that sank to the bottom of the Caribbean off the coast of Colombia more than 300 years ago was found three years ago with the help of an underwater autonomous vehicle operated by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, the agency disclosed for the first time.

Parents Go To Court To Boot 30-Year-Old Son From Home

In a real-life case of “Failure to Launch,” an upstate New York judge Tuesday ordered a 30-year-old man to move out of his parents’ house after they went to court to have him ejected.

Helmet Hits Will Lead To Ejections Under New NFL Rule

The NFL has passed a new rule for this season that says any player who initiates contact with his helmets is subject to ejection after an in-game video review that will be decided in New York.

Netflix Says It Has Signed Barack And Michelle Obama To Multi-Year Deal

Barack and Michelle Obama are getting into the television business with Monday’s announcement that they had signed a multi-year deal with Netflix.

Justify Wins Foggy Preakness, Keeps Triple Crown Bid Alive | PHOTOS

Jockey Mike Smith rode Justify to victory at the Preakness Stakes, keeping the horse's triple crown hopes alive.

Teen Laid Out Texas Attack Plans In Journals, Officials Say

The Texas student charged in the shooting at Santa Fe High School described planning the attack in private journals, including a plan to kill himself, posted an image on Facebook of a “Born to Kill” shirt and used his father’s shotgun and pistol in the rampage that left 10 dead and 10 wounded, authorities said Friday.

Shooting Reported At A Graduation Ceremony In Georgia

A shooting was reported Friday night at a graduation ceremony just south of Atlanta.

Hasbro Trademarks Play-Doh’s Scent: Sweet, Slightly Musky

Hasbro has trademarked the scent of Play-doh.

Former Playboy Centerfold Apparently Jumps To Death With Son

A former Playboy centerfold involved in a custody battle apparently jumped with her 7-year-old son to their deaths from the 25th floor of a Manhattan hotel, law enforcement officials said Friday.

Accused Texas School Shooter Was Armed With Revolver & Shotgun, Also Had Several Explosive Devices

A 17-year-old boy carrying a shotgun and a revolver opened fire at a Houston-area high school Friday, killing 10 people, most of them students, authorities said.

Cuban Media: Boeing 737 Crashes With 113 People Aboard

A Cuban airliner with 113 people on board plummeted into a yuca field just after takeoff from Havana’s international airport on Friday.

Hawaii’s Kilauea Volcano | PHOTOS

Check out these photos of Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano erupting.

Prince Charles To Walk Meghan Markle Down The Aisle

Kensington Palace says Prince Charles will walk Meghan Markle down the aisle at the royal wedding.

Man Arrested After Firing Shots At Trump Golf Club

South Florida authorities say one man was arrested and an officer was injured after police exchanged gunfire with the man in the lobby of the Trump National Doral Golf Club near Miami that's owned by President Donald Trump.

Markle’s Dad Too Ill For Wedding But Mom Has Tea With Royals

Ending days of speculation, Meghan Markle said Thursday that her father will not be able to attend her wedding to Prince Harry due to health problems.

School Bus Ripped Apart In Dump Truck Crash, Killing 2

A school bus taking children on a field trip to a New Jersey historic site collided with a dump truck Thursday, ripping the bus apart and killing a teacher and student.

Senate Votes To Confirm Haspel As 1st Female CIA Director

The Senate confirmed Gina Haspel on Thursday as the first female director of the CIA following a difficult nomination process that reopened an emotional debate about brutal interrogation techniques in one of the darkest chapters in the spy agency’s history.