Erik Wemple answers your questions on the media
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Erik's Q&A with readers is at 12 p.m. ET on Monday, June 12. Submit your questions.
Federal investigators probing what led to fatal crash of unresponsive plane intercepted by US fighter jets near DC
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Federal officials are investigating the crash of an unresponsive plane that flew near the US Capitol region on Sunday, prompting military fighter jets to rush to intercept the aircraft before it ultimately careened into northern Virginia, leaving no survivors, authorities say.
AI could help solve NJ missing child mystery in new step for cold-case probes
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New Jersey law enforcement will use artificial intelligence to help solve the three-decade cold case of Mark Himebaugh that could set a precedent for the country.
'American Pie' icon Don McLean on AI: 'It'll be better than what passes itself off as music today'
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Don McLean, musician, songwriter and creator of "American Pie" and other iconic songs, spoke at length to Fox News Digital about artificial intelligence and his views of the new technology.
Kamala Harris can't be trusted with AI regulation
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Kamala Harris can't be trusted with AI regulation. Rules for rapidly growing area of technology must be handled by a panel of experts, not the vice president.
Box-wearing thief drops disguise long enough to reveal face, helping lead to arrest
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The crook reportedly stole 19 iPhones and $8,000 in cash from the store while wearing the box.
Heat, forged in adversity, shows Nuggets NBA Finals won't be walkover: 'Find a way to win'
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The Heat's Game 2 victory marked their seventh victory in the 2023 NBA Playoffs after trailing by at least 10 points.
Former New Zealand leader Jacinda Ardern honored as a dame
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Former New Zealand leader Jacinda Ardern, who stepped down from her post earlier this year, has been made a dame in one of the country's highest honors.
Hong Kong investigative journalist wins appeal in rare ruling upholding press freedom: 'Meaningful'
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Veteran investigative journalist Bao Choy won her appeal in Hong Kong two years after she was found guilty of deceiving the government during her work on “7.21 Who Owns The Truth."
Poland's opposition brings hundreds of thousands onto streets to protest against nationalist government
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Hundreds of thousands of protesters gathered in Warsaw on Sunday, the 34th anniversary of Poland's first postwar democratic election, for a march the liberal opposition has billed as a test of its ability to end nearly eight years of nationalist rule later this year.
Train runs past site of deadly India derailment
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Passengers watched from railcar windows as they passed the site of one of India's deadliest rail crashes in decades. (June 5) (AP video: Rishi Lekhi)
Thousands rally against ruling party in Poland
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Hundreds of thousands of people marched in an anti-government protest in Poland's capital. Poles voiced their anger Sunday at a conservative government that has eroded democratic norms. (June 5) (AP video: Rafal Niedzielski)
University of Buffalo sued over revoking recognition status for Young Americans for Freedom student group
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According to the lawsuit by the Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF), the Student Association at the university voted to revise policies regarding club recognition back in March.
US video shows close-call with Chinese destroyer
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The United States military released video Monday of what it called an "unsafe" Chinese maneuver in the Taiwan Strait on the weekend, in which a Chinese navy ship cut sharply across the path of an American destroyer, forcing the U.S. ship to slow to avoid a collision. (June 5)
Carlos Vela's Champions League vanishing act jeopardizes his LAFC future
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Carlos Vela was a non-factor in LAFC's Champions League loss to León, and it could mark the beginning of the end for the franchise icon in Los Angeles.
Why coach Michael Malone didn't call a timeout at the end of Game 2 of the NBA Finals
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Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone explains why he played out Game 2 of the NBA Finals, when Jamal Murray missed a shot, instead of calling timeout.
Photos | WeHo celebrates with Pride
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West Hollywood hosts the WeHo pride parade, an imaginative and colorful annual tradition along Santa Monica Boulevard that embraces LGBTQ+ representation, inclusion, and progress. Full of music, dancing, colorful floats, festive marching contingents, and creative flair, the parade celebrates LGBTQ+ people and our contributions to community and cult
10-Year-Old Led Cops on 1-Mile ‘Lights and Sirens’ Car Chase
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Michigan State PoliceA suspect accused of stealing a car and leading cops on a mile-long highway chase before slowly crashing into a guardrail didn’t have a license. Because he is 10 years old. Michigan State Police were alerted to the vehicle’s theft by OnStar and simultaneous calls of a child behind the wheel of a Buick Encore on I-75, according
Brusdar Graterol fielding error proves costly for Dodgers once again
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Dodgers reliever Brusdar Graterol makes poor throw on a bunt in seventh inning that set ups the first run for the Yankees in New York's eventual 4-1 win.
Roger Craig, Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher and original Met, dead at 93
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Roger Craig, who had the distinction of winning the last game in Brooklyn Dodgers history and the first game in Mets history and who was also a longtime major league manager, died Sunday.
Today's Headlines: State of Florida appears to have arranged to send migrants to Sacramento
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Their arrival in the city, along with documents, adds fuel to a controversy over similar ploys by conservative politicians in Republican-led states.
Yankees’ Domingo German uses ‘big-time command’ to deliver reason for optimism
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Domingo German’s first 11 pitches Sunday all went for strikes.
Mexico president's ruling party forecast to win governorship of country's most populous state
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A sampling of votes for governor of Mexico state suggests a victory late Sunday for the candidate from AMLO's party, which would end nearly a century of rule by the PRI.
Instagram lifts ban on anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. after launch of presidential bid
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Instagram announced Sunday it had lifted its ban on Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the anti-vaccine activist who has launched a presidential bid, two years after it shut down Kennedy's account for breaking its rules related to Covid-19.
Mets’ Tommy Pham blasts two homers, makes defensive miscue in rare start
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Perhaps the Mets are at least seeing Tommy Pham turn into the hitter they wanted when they signed him in the offseason.
Reunification Ride helps kids visit moms in Illinois prison
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Reunification Ride takes children from Chicago on a three-hour trip to visit their mothers at Logan Correctional Center in downstate Illinois. Logan is the largest Illinois state prison for women and transgender people. (June 5) (AP video: Melissa Perez Winder)
Despite the controversy, 'The Idol' is mostly guilty of being just plain boring
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Editor's note: the following contains spoilers about the premiere of "The Idol."
'Time to say goodbye': Swedish legend Zlatan Ibrahimovic announces retirement from soccer at 41
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Swedish legend Zlatan Ibrahimovic has announced his retirement from a glittering soccer career at the age of 41, leaving Italy's Serie A as the league's oldest-ever goal scorer.
Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey endorses Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. in 2024 presidential race
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The endorsement came in a Twitter post from Dorsey, who shared a clip of Fox News’ Harris Faulkner interviewing Kennedy titled: "Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. argues he can beat Trump and DeSantis in 2024."