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April 12, 2024     "Progress lies not in enhancing what is, but in advancing toward what will be." —Khalil Gibran   1 RFK Jr. Campaign Staffer Fired After Controversial Video A staffer for Robert F. Kennedy Jr's presidential campaign has been fired after she was caught on video outlining a plan for supporters of her candidate and Donald Trump to come together with the purpose of defeating President Biden. Keep reading   2 Doctor Accused of Thwarting Patients' Transplants The surgeon who's led the abdominal transplant program at Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center in Houston since 2011 is accused of altering records to potentially deny patients a shot at a life-saving liver. Keep reading   From our sponsors Always Squirt Dish Soap in Your Bath at Night, Here's Why Managing a house can get overwhelming, leaving little time for self-care and managing our responsibilities. But fear not! We've compiled a list of 29 genius tips and tricks to make managing and taking care for your house a little easier. From cleaning hacks to maintenance tips, our team has curated the best advice to help you navigate taking care of your home. KEEP READING   At a Glance A Russian officer who goes by the nickname Sportsmaster speaks with reporters at his apartment in Astana, Kazakhstan. He faces criminal charges in Russia for refusing to go to war in Ukraine. "I immediately decided that I would not support it in any way, not even lift my little finger to support what had begun," he said. "I understood that this was a point of no return that would change the lives of the entire country, including mine." The AP profiles the soldiers who deserted Vladimir Putin's war. (AP Photo) Keep reading   3 NY Moves to Strike Down Post-Prohibition Booze Bans New York towns and villages that have post-Prohibition bans on alcohol sales would be forced to lift such restrictions under a bill moving through the state legislature. Keep reading   4 Kristin Smart's Murderer Attacked in Prison, Again Paul Flores, the convicted killer of college student Kristin Smart, was stabbed Wednesday at a California prison, the second time he has been attacked by a fellow inmate in the past year, officials said. Keep reading   5 Kari Lake Is Urging Abortion Ban Repeal: Sources Kari Lake denounced Arizona's 1864 abortion ban almost immediately after a court ruling said the controversial law could go into effect, but the Republican Senate candidate is going further than that. Keep reading   6 Rise in Measles Cases Prompts CDC Warning An increase in the spread of measles has the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention concerned about whether the disease will no longer be considered eliminated in the US. Keep reading     7 Cops: Boy, 8, Was Killed by Fentanyl, Not Strawberries An 8-year-old boy in Kentucky who died after eating strawberries bought at a school fundraiser was killed by fentanyl, not an allergic reaction, police say. Keep reading   8 NFL Player Turns Himself in After Arrest Warrant Issued Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice surrendered to police Thursday on charges including aggravated assault after he and another driver of a speeding sports car allegedly caused a crash involving a half-dozen vehicles on a Dallas highway last month. Keep reading   This Day in History On April 12, 1861, the US Civil War began as Confederate forces opened fire on Fort Sumter in South Carolina. Find out what else happened on this date here.   From the Newser Archives On this day in 2020: Trump to Fauci: Why Don't We Let Virus 'Wash Over' Country?   Yesterday's Most-Read Stories   From Our Sponsors Manage your subscriptions  |  Unsubscribe from Newser emails  |  Privacy Policy We'd love to hear from you. Send us a note at feedback@newser.com. Read our stories on MSN. Newser, LLC  |  1395 Brickell Avenue  |  Suite 800  |  Miami, Florida  |  33131 © 2024 Newser, LLC. All rights reserved