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Jurors also have rejected efforts by Pirro’s office to prosecute aggressive cases stemming from Trump’s law-enforcement surge in the nation’s capital, including one against a man who threw a sandwich at a federal agent.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

"By improving how we study viral proteins and antibody responses, we hope this platform will help advance next-generation vaccines against some of the world's most challenging viruses."

From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026

Nerveless Henry Slade kicked a 79th-minute penalty against Benetton to secure Exeter a European Challenge Cup semi-final place.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

He would never leave the crease, proving so comfortable there he was playing against grown men when he was just 12.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

I give in to all my feelings then, and let my head fall against his shoulder.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam