Supreme Court justice ties lessons from reality show 'Survivor' into commencement address
When Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson delivered her commencement address to American University law students on Saturday, she leaned on an unexpected source for life advice: The reality television show "Survivor."
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Pennsylvania man wins $50,000 lottery prize in Maryland for a second time in 2 months
Most people aren't lucky enough to win a $50,000 lottery prize, but a Pennsylvania man did it twice in a matter of weeks.
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93-year-old woman and grandson complete journey to all 63 US national parks
Brad Ryan and his grandmother Joy Ryan set out on a journey to visit all 63 national parks seven and a half years ago. This week they completed their goal when they arrived at the National Park of American Samoa.
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Weeks before graduating high school, he was shot and paralyzed. 7 years later, he walked across the stage to accept his college degree
Seven years ago, the chance to walk at graduation was stripped from Khalil Watson, a Virginia man who was paralyzed from the neck down after being shot weeks before finishing high school.
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Spanish princess Leonor graduates from UWC Atlantic College in Wales
King Felipe VI of Spain went to his daughter's graduation ceremony at the college in Llantwit Major.
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Cate Blanchett says at Cannes that she's 'always trying to get out of acting'
She's one of the most celebrated actors of her generation, but Cate Blanchett wants to branch out even more into other filmmaking pursuits.
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New York education officials issue guidance about Indigenous team names
New York state education officials have released new guidance about recently enacted regulations that prohibit public schools from using Indigenous team names, logos or mascots.
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Louisville inmate captured after escaping from custody
An inmate in Louisville, Kentucky, is back in custody after escaping from a police vehicle, according to the Louisville Metro Police Department.
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First on CNN: Democratic lawmakers ask Biden to raise issue of jailed Navy officer with Japanese PM
A pair of Democratic lawmakers from California have asked President Joe Biden to once again raise the case of a US Navy officer jailed in Japan with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida while at the Group of Seven summit in Hiroshima.
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Minnesota on track to legalize recreational marijuana after legislature advances bill to governor
A bill that would legalize recreational marijuana in Minnesota is on its way to Democratic Gov. Tim Walz for his signature after the state Senate gave the legislation its final stamp of approval following weeks of debate.
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US cities with military bases risk economic damage in debt ceiling fight
The US could default on its debt as soon as under two weeks from now, and cities with a large military presence risk an economic firestorm if lawmakers don't act.
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Rainn Wilson is bringing us on a happiness journey
This time of year is supposed to be about sunshine and emerging from the cold.
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