Kim Jong Un in Russia, e. coli outbreak expands, polar bear gets a lift & more: What's trending today

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Today's top trending stories

Read more about Kim Jong Un's visit to Russia, the latest on an e. coli outbreak, a lost polar bear, and other stories trending online today.

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Kim arrives in Russia

North Korea's leader is in the Russian city of Vladivostok where he is set to meet with Vladimir Putin. This marks his first visit to Russia.

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E. coli outbreak expands

An outbreak of e. coli from tainted ground beef has now affected people in 10 different states, including Ohio.  Kentucky has the most cases in this outbreak with 65, followed by Tennessee with 41.

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Polar bear gets ride home

A hungry polar bear was transported from a Russian village back to its native habitat.  The bear was found more than 400 miles from its normal hunting grounds, was tranquilized and flown via helicopter.

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Spears addresses fans

Fans of pop star Britney Spears have been voicing concerns recently after the singer checked into a mental facility.  Britney took to social media yesterday to calm those fears and assure fans that she'll be back soon.

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Contestant crosses $1 million mark

James Holzhauer has joined Ken Jennings as the only two contestants to ever win a million dollars on 'Jeopardy!'

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Another first for Mars

NASA scientists have recorded their first Marsquake on the red planet.  The  readings were taken by the InSight lander earlier this month.

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Portman returns to MCU?

Photos of actress Natalie Portman appearing at the world premiere of 'Avengers: Endgame' on Monday have fans asking if this could mean Jane Foster will appear in the film as well.  Portman was a big part of the first two 'Thor' movies and was mentioned in other MCU films, but did not appear in 'Ragnarok'

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17 students from same Ohio school score perfect on ACT

Students at Walnut Hills School in Cincinnati have something to be proud of as 17 classmates scored a perfect 36 on the ACT.  The group included 9 juniors and 8 seniors.

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Former exec blasts CBS

See what former CBS employee Whitney Davis has to say about the way the company treats people of color and the conclusions of an investigation the company held.

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Whedon finds his next lead

Writer and director Joss Whedon has chosen Laura Donnelly from 'Outlander' to star in his upcoming HBO series 'The Nevers' which takes place in Victorian England.

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