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Napoleon Solo holds off Iron Honor by 1 1/4 lengths to win the Preakness at Laurel Park
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Napoleon Solo holds off Iron Honor by 1 1/4 lengths to win the Preakness at Laurel Park

Napoleon Solo has held off Iron Honor in the stretch to win the Preakness Stakes, rebounding from a pair of fifth-place showings for his first victory of the year. Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo was held out of the race, leaving a wide-open field of 14 horses to contest the middle jewel of the Triple Crown. The Preakness was held at Laurel Park this year because Pimlico in Baltimore is being rebuilt. Taj Mahal was the top choice at 9-2 — the longest odds for a Preakness favorite since the race moved to its current distance of 1 3/16 miles in 1925. Napoleon Solo went off at 7-1. Read moreNapoleon Solo holds off Iron Honor by 1 1/4 lengths to win the Preakness at Laurel Park

North America’s largest commuter rail system shuts down as workers strike
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North America’s largest commuter rail system shuts down as workers strike

North America’s largest commuter rail system has shut down after unionized workers went on strike. The Long Island Rail Road in New York ceased operations early Saturday morning as five unions representing about half its workforce walked off the job. The two sides have been negotiating for months on a new contract. But the unions were legally allowed to strike starting at 12:01 a.m. The MTA has said it would provide limited shuttle buses to New York City subway stations in the event of a strike. Gov. Kathy Hochul urged Long Islanders to work from home if possible. Read moreNorth America’s largest commuter rail system shuts down as workers strike

Israeli strike kills Hamas’ military wing leader, who Israel says was an architect of Oct 7 attacks
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Israeli strike kills Hamas’ military wing leader, who Israel says was an architect of Oct 7 attacks

An Israeli airstrike in Gaza has killed Hamas military wing leader Izz al-Din al-Haddad. The Israeli military said Saturday that al-Haddad was one of the last surviving architects of the Hamas-led militant attacks on southern Israel that triggered the war on Oct. 7, 2023. Hamas confirmed his death. The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas remains fragile with accusations of violations from both sides. Violence has flared in the West Bank meanwhile. Israeli troops shot and killed a 34-year-old Palestinian in the Jenin refugee camp. The Israeli military said that the man was shot after failing to comply with warning shots. Read moreIsraeli strike kills Hamas’ military wing leader, who Israel says was an architect of Oct 7 attacks

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In the birthplace of Civil Rights Movement, groups rally to defend Black political representation

In the birthplace of Civil Rights Movement, groups rally to defend Black political representation

Thousands of people gathered in Montgomery, Alabama, to mobilize support for voting rights amid concerns about redistricting efforts. Organizers say states are moving to dismantle congressional districts that expanded representation opportunities. The rally began in Selma and moved to the Al… Read moreIn the birthplace of Civil Rights Movement, groups rally to defend Black political representation

Canadian cruise passenger gets a presumptive positive hantavirus test result after ship outbreak

Canadian cruise passenger gets a presumptive positive hantavirus test result after ship outbreak

Canadian officials have reported that one of four Canadians returning from a cruise ship with a hantavirus outbreak has a “presumptive positive” test result. Confirmation from the National Microbiology Lab in Winnipeg is expected soon. British Columbia's public health officer says the patien… Read moreCanadian cruise passenger gets a presumptive positive hantavirus test result after ship outbreak

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