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Best-selling author Doris Kearns Goodwin discusses her new book, "The Leadership Journey: How Four Kids Became President." It's her first book for young readers and highlights the early lives of Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt and Lyndon B. Johnson. Kearns Goodwin has spent five decades studying America's presidents and writing multiple books about them.
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"The Dish" features a lemon-flavored cocktail with a beach vibe that will transport you to the beautiful Italian coast. The recipe is from J.M. Hirsch, editorial director at Milk Street multimedia group and author of "Freezer Door Cocktails." The ingredients you need for this recipe are blanco tequila, limoncello, coconut oil and agave or simple syrup.
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In Norfolk, England, the historic landscape of Houghton Hall has been transformed by an expansive art installation by renowned artist Sir Antony Gormley. The project, called "Time Horizon," will be on display through October.
Education Secretary Cardona on student loans
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona discusses student loans as President Biden's latest plan to lower student loan payments for millions of Americans remains stuck in the courts.
TikTok faces lawsuit over girl's death
TikTok is facing a lawsuit over a 10-year-old girl's death after she took part in a viral challenge on the social media app. This lawsuit centers around TikTok's algorithm and what it promotes to users. An appeals court judge ruled that "TikTok makes choices about the content recommended and promoted to specific users, and by doing so, is engaged in its own first-party speech."
Ex-politician convicted in journalist's death
Former Las Vegas politician Robert Telles was convicted Wednesday of murdering a journalist. Telles was charged with fatally stabbing Las Vegas Review Journal reporter Jeff German two years ago. He's been sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 20 years.
Telegram CEO faces criminal charges in France
Pavel Durov, the founder of the Telegram messaging app, is being held legally responsible for criminal activity on the platform. Durov is not allowed to leave France after he was detained on Saturday and released on bail of nearly $6 million.
Israel launches deadly operation in West Bank
Israel is carrying out a massive military operation in the occupied West Bank. Israeli officials say it's a "counterterrorism operation" targeting armed groups using Iranian supplied weapons, but there is fear of another humanitarian crisis like what's happening in Gaza.
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