Ratings: 9-1-1 Tops Monday Following 6-Week Break, American Idol Stays Low

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Flights divert around western Iran as one report claims explosions heard near Isfahan
Commercial flights began diverting their routes early Friday morning over western Iran without explanation as one semiofficial news agency in the Islamic Republic claimed there had been “explosions” heard over the city of Isfahan. The incident comes as tensions remain high in the wider Middle East after Iran's unprecedented missile-and-drone attack on Israel. Dubai-based carriers Emirates and FlyDubai began diverting around western Iran early Friday.
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Netflix: Profits soar after password sharing crackdown
The streaming giant said it added 9.3 million subscribers in the first three months of the year.
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Cast of Pulp Fiction reunite to mark anniversary at TCM Classic Film Festival
John Travolta, Samuel L Jackson and Uma Thurman appeared at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles for the screening of the film.
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PRESS DIGEST-British Business - April 19
The following are the top stories on the business pages of British newspapers. - British music investor Hipgnosis Songs Fund has agreed to a 1.1 billion pound ($1.37 billion) takeover from an American rival Concord Chorus. - Alliance Trust, one of Britain's biggest investment trust, has sacked Jupiter Fund Management, but has chosen not to award its 300 million pound mandate to the star fund manager whose defection triggered the rethink.
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Valley pastor making a difference at the border
A Valley pastor crosses the U.S., Mexico border near Nogales to help those in need on both sides.
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People
Taylor Swift Posts Sneak Peek of 'Fortnight' Music Video — and It's Expectedly Chaotic
The full “Fortnight” video, featuring Post Malone, will debut Friday evening
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Futures fell on reports of Iran explosions: The market power trend is about to end. Netflix gave weak guidance.
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Maxis Berhad Full Year 2023 Earnings: Revenues Beat Expectations, EPS Lags
Maxis Berhad ( KLSE:MAXIS ) Full Year 2023 Results Key Financial Results Revenue: RM10.2b (up 4.0% from FY 2022). Net...
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Mother of murdered teenager to be honoured for anti-racism charity work
Dr Gee Walker will be made an MBE for her work in tackling prejudice after her son Anthony was killed in 2005.
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West Valley legislator withdraws from primary after accusations of petition signature forgery
State Representative Austin Smith, a Republican who represents parts of the West Valley from Luke Air Force Base to Wickenburg, put out a statement on social media withdrawing himself as a candidate for his own seat.
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SDPD: Man enters Linda Vista home, sexually assaults young girl
Police are looking for a man suspected of entering a Linda Vista home overnight and sexually assaulting a young girl.
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Weather map 'anomaly' from data error, not massive post-eclipse waves | Fact check
The dark shape on the map did not depict a real phenomenon, according to the company that produced the maps.
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PHX PD: 'Operation Makeup Breakup' leads to 3 indictments, $560,000 of recovered merchandise
Three suspects have been indicted after a long-term investigation that resulted in arrests and recovery of hundreds of thousands of dollars in stolen property. On Thursday, Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell joined Phoenix Police Department officials to reveal the details of the investigation.
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Reuters
Pentagon chief Austin discusses Iran, Gaza aid with Israel's Gallant
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Thursday spoke with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant to discuss Iran's actions in the Middle East, other regional threats and aid into Gaza, the Pentagon said in a statement. Austin discussed "the importance of increasing and sustaining" the flow of humanitarian aid to civilians in Gaza, including via a new route from Ashdod Port in Israel, the Pentagon said.
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Unfair labor complaint filed against Notre Dame over athletes
The complaint was filed with the National Labor Relations Board by a California-based group calling itself the College Basketball Players Association. It said Notre Dame is engaging in unfair labor practices as defined by the National Labor Relations Act. The complaint is similar to one filed against University of Southern California last May by the NLRB’s Los Angeles office alleging players on USC’s football and men’s and women’s basketball teams are employees and not “student-athletes” within the meaning of the National Labor Relations Act.
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People
Man Whose Wife Was Trapped While Car Sank in Lake Charged With Murder
"We are pursuing this charge because of the husband’s reckless behavior," said Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell
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Reuters
UPDATE 1-India begins voting in gigantic election as Modi seeks historic third term
India began voting on Friday in the world's largest election as Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeks a historic third term in office on the back of growth, welfare, his personal popularity and Hindu nationalism. The vote pits Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) against an alliance of two dozen opposition parties which is challenging him with promises of increased affirmative action, more handouts and what they say is the need to save democratic institutions from Modi's dictatorial rule.
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After an absence of 71 years, the green-tinged Devil Comet returns to Australian skies
While 12P/Pons-Brooks may not be as famous as Halley’s, its appearance close to Jupiter is causing great excitement for stargazers
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The Canadian Press
India starts voting in the world's largest election as Modi seeks a third term as prime minister
NEW DELHI (AP) — Millions of Indians began voting Friday in a six-week election that's a referendum on Narendra Modi, the populist prime minister who has championed an assertive brand of Hindu nationalist politics and is seeking a rare third term as the country’s leader. Over 970 million voters will elect 543 members for the lower house of Parliament for five years, during staggered elections that will run until June 1. The votes will be counted on June 4. The election is seen as one of the most
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NY Daily News
Harry Styles’ stalker gets prison sentence, decade-long concert ban
The stalker who allegedly sent Harry Styles 8,000 cards in less than a month is headed in one direction — to jail. The Hendon Magistrates’ Court in London on Tuesday sentenced Myra Carvalho to 14 weeks imprisonment and banned her from seeing the Grammy winner perform anywhere for 10 years. The 35-year-old reportedly pleaded guilty to a charge of stalking involving serious alarm or distress. ...
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