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He was tried twice on federal civil-rights charges before his 2024 conviction for depriving Taylor of her rights.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

But even before his latest threat some countries had secured deals with Tehran for their vessels to use the key shipping route.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

The disease was first documented in a major outbreak between 1955 to 1956, but it took decades before it became a major focus of scientific research.

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026

After crashing his vehicle last week in Florida, Tiger Woods took out his phone and told a deputy, “I was just talking to the president,” before his arrest.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

I walk backward a few steps before spinning on my heel and jogging across the parking lot toward the gravel road.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith