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As “The Big Bang Theory” wrapped production on its 12-year run, stars of the sitcom went for relatively small mementos to remember their time on set. (May 23)

“Long Shot” stars Charlize Theron and June David Raphael say women often face extra scrutiny in politics. (May 23)

Residents in Jefferson City, Missouri began cleaning up debris as the day passed on Wednesday after a large and destructive twister moved over the city shortly before midnight.

Facebook says it has removed billions of fake accounts before they were active. In a new report, Facebook said there was a “steep” rise in such activity from October 2018 to March 2019, even as it worked to boost detection of bogus accounts. (May 23)
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Here’s the latest for Thursday, May 23: Missouri authorities checking on residents after tornado; Nancy Pelosi and Donald Trump trading words; Wikileaks founder facing more charges; American Taliban released from prison.

President Donald Trump rolled out another $16 billion in aid for farmers hurt by his trade policies, insisting the money “all comes from China,” specifically the tariffs on Chinese goods. (May 23)

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says the early release of John Walker Lindh from federal prison is “explainable and unconscionable.” Lindh was released Thursday from a facility in Indiana, having served 17 years of a 20-year sentence. (May 23)

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John Walker Lindh, the California man who took up arms for the Taliban before 9/11, is out of prison after more than 17 years. (May 23)

Bank CEO pleads not guilty in bid for Trump post