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May 7, 2026 · The Independent

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Here are five of this morning’s biggest stories
Pocahontas actor sues James Cameron for ‘exploiting’ her face to create Avatar character
Q'orianka Kilcher, who played Pocahontas in 2005’s ‘The New World’, says Cameron told her she inspired a key ‘Avatar’ ch
Special forces veteran accused of shooting his wife in Tennessee found dead ending dayslong manhunt
Craig Berry died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to authorities
Paraguay’s president visits Taiwan as pressure from China grows
Paraguay’s President Santiago Peña arrives in Taiwan on his first visit to the self-ruled island
Is KJ Duff a top two WR in the Big Ten?
How good can KJ Duff be in 2026?