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ESPN At the end of the playoffs, Luka Doncic says improving his defense could take the Dallas Mavericks “to the next level.”

SAN FRANCISCO – Luka Doncic’s initial reaction at the end of the longest-running playoff series of his young NBA career was to express his disappointment. “I don’t like to lose, especially like that,” Doncic said after the Dallas Mavericks were eliminated Thursday night with a 120-110 loss in the fifth game to the Golden State …

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Three days after the Texas school massacre, questions remain about law enforcement response

What has been less close are the explanations of how a shooter was able to remain in school for almost an hour before being killed by law enforcement. Researchers are still working on a timeline to explain how an 18-year-old gunman was able to walk into Robb Elementary School with a rifle, enter without being …

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At least 4 dead after a house explosion in Pennsylvania: officers

At least four people have died after a house explosion in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, officials said. Pottstown Borough manager Justin Keller confirmed the deaths during a press conference and said two other people could still be missing. Two more people were hospitalized and the extent of their injuries is unclear. It was not immediately known what …

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Today’s stock market: live updates from Dow, S&P in May. 27, 2022 Bloomberg Asia shares join global rise in easing fears of rising Fed and China’s technology boost By Reuters Investing.com The rise in Asian stocks, in general, boosted by US gains, reports The Associated Press Asian markets are on the rise, boosted by earnings …

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Southern Baptist Convention leaders publish secret list of accused assailants

Southern Baptist Convention to unveil names of more than 700 ministers accused of sexual abuse (NCD) In response to an explosive investigation, major Southern Baptists have released a previously secret list of hundreds of pastors and other church staff members accused of sexual abuse. The 205-page database was made public on Thursday afternoon. It includes …

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The count begins in the Pennsylvania Republican primary for the Senate

HARRISBURG, PA (PA) – With just 910 votes separating the two top Pennsylvania Republican primary candidates for the U.S. Senate, counties are gearing up Thursday to begin the countdown to famed cardiac surgeon Dr. Mehmet Oz. and former hedge fund chief executive David McCormick. At least seven counties (Bedford, Clinton, Crawford, Lehigh, Montour, Tioga and …

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Horrible 40 minutes: 5 things to know about the timing of the Uvalde school filming

Parents and spectators asked police officers to charge Uvalde Elementary School after a gunman, who killed 19 children and two teachers, entered the school, according to a new online video. Parents can be heard in the video, which circulated on social media on Thursday, calling for officers. “Oh, my God,” a woman shouted. “My daughter!” …

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Republicans point out the denial of the Jan. 6 citations, setting up a showdown

WASHINGTON – Four Republicans in the House, including Rep. Kevin McCarthy, a minority leader, said Thursday they would not cooperate with citations from the committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, which is a dilemma for the panel. which could have major implications for the Capitol. consultation and for the Congress itself. Representatives …

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Russian official describes Zelensky’s “unviable” peace conditions as “idiocy”

A senior Russian official threw cold water on the revived peace talks with Ukraine, flatly rejecting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s demand that Russia withdraw all troops from Ukraine’s borders. Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of the Russian Security Council, called Zelensky’s demand “Thursday to the point of idiocy and in principle unfeasible.” Medvedev’s remarks, which were …

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