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Biden tells Hill Democrats he won’t step aside, says of party drama: ‘It’s time for it to end’
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden, in an open letter to congressional Democrats, stood firm Monday against calls for him to drop his reelection candidacy and called for an end to the intraparty drama that has torn apart Democrats since his dismal public debate performance.
Biden’s efforts to shore up a deeply anxious Democratic Party came as lawmakers returned to Washington confronting a choice: Work to revive his campaign or try to edge out the party leader, a make-or-break time for his campaign and their own political futures.
Biden wrote in the two-page letter that “the question of how to move forward has been well-aired for over a week now. And it’s time for it to end.” He stressed that the party has “one job,” which is to defeat presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump in November. ...
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Read the letter President Biden sent to House Democrats telling them to support him in the election
President Joe Biden's letter to Democrats in Congress says he wants them to know he has no intention of exiting this year’s presidential race.
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Israel-Gaza updates: Hamas military chief target of strike that killed 90 people
As the Israel-Hamas war continues, negotiations seem to have stalled to secure the release of hostages.
Biden’s fate could come down to House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries | CNN Politics
Sunday morning, Hakeem Jeffries went to church back home in Brooklyn. Shortly after, he tweeted a verse from the Book of Joshua: “Do not be discouraged, for the Lord your god will be with you wherever you go.”
www.cnn.comNew Sentinel nuclear weapons program is 81% over budget. But Pentagon says it must go forward
The new Sentinel nuclear weapons program is 81% over budget and is now estimated to cost nearly $141 billion.
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RNC committee approves Trump-influenced 2024 GOP platform with softened abortion language
The 2016 RNC platform mentioned the word "abortion" 35 times. The proposed 2024 platform mentions the word once.
www.cbsnews.comOpponents of Louisiana's Ten Commandments law want judge to block it before new school year starts
Parents challenging a new Louisiana law requiring that the Ten Commandments be posted in public school classrooms are asking a federal court to block implementation of it while their lawsuit progresses — and before the new school year starts.
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Black lawmakers are a key line of defense for Biden as he fights to save his campaign
The Congressional Black Caucus is set to hold a virtual meeting with Biden on Monday night.
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White House: Biden not being treated for Parkinson’s
An expert on Parkinson’s disease visited the White House a handful of times in an eight-month period − including one with the president's physician.
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Trump's VP announcement will come by next Monday: Adviser
Former President Donald Trump's long-awaited announcement on who his vice presidential pick will be could happen this week, senior adviser Jason Miller said on Monday.
Jill Biden says she's 'all in' on husband's reelection as he insists anew he won't leave the race
Jill Biden says she's “all in” on President Joe Biden's reelection bid as he insists anew that he isn't leaving the race.
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July 8, 2024, presidential debate and election news | CNN Politics
Democratic lawmakers in the House will hold a highly anticipated meeting Tuesday, marking the caucus’ first gathering since last month’s debate.
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Children's hospital hit as Russian strikes kill dozens in Ukraine
Two people were killed at the Okhmatdyt Children's Hospital after an intense Russian barrage, officials say.
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Here are the Democratic lawmakers calling for Biden to step aside in the 2024 race
President Biden has been working to address concerns, especially among Democrats in Congress, about his ability to serve another term after his poor debate performance.
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Senior House Dem calls on Biden to step aside, slams campaign's 'be quiet and fall in line' strategy
Rep. Adam Smith appeared on CNN for a televised interview Monday where he urged President Biden to step aside in the presidential race.
'I'm pleading': Top House Democrat Adam Smith calls on President Joe Biden to end candidacy
Rep. Adam Smith, D-Wash., is one of the most senior Democratic lawmakers to demand that Biden quit the race.
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Analysis: How did we get here with Biden? Your questions about the democratic process answered. | CNN Politics
CNN answers some of the questions posed by readers.
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Biden hosts NATO summit with dual tasks: Unite the alliance behind Ukraine and his party behind his candidacy
Biden faces pressure over NATO from Russia and over his bid for re-election from within his own party after a dismal debate performance against Donald Trump.
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Storm Beryl kills eight and cuts power for millions
Forecasters are warning of flash flooding and tornadoes as the weakening storm moves inland.
www.bbc.comProsecutor tells New York City jury at bribery trial that Sen. Bob Menendez put power 'up for sale'
Closing arguments have started at the bribery trial of New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez, with a federal prosecutor telling jurors that Menendez put his power up for sale in return for bribes.
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Parkinson's expert visited White House 8 times in 8 months, met with Biden's doctor
An expert on Parkinson's disease visited the White House eight times over an eight-month span this year, according to the White House visitor logs.
U.S. to expand control of land sales to foreigners near 56 additional military sites
New Treasury rulemaking would expand the U.S. Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States’ jurisdiction to review land sales near 56 additional military sites, bringing the overall number to 227.
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Trump focused on campaigning, as Dems are 'in disarray' amid Biden chaos
EXCLUSIVE: A Trump campaign source tells Fox News Digital that the former president is focused on campaigning instead of on his rival’s implosion following last month's debate.
Biden sends defiant letter to Democrats says time to end questions, come together
He railed against party "elites" in an angry call into MSNBC's "Morning Joe."
Republican committee signs off on a Donald Trump RNC platform - including abortion
A Republican convention committee endorsed a party platform Monday that reads almost like a Donald Trump speech, including on abortion rights.
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'Bob's Burgers' actor pleads guilty to interfering with police during Capitol riot
An actor known for comedic roles in the movie “Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy” and the television series “Bob’s Burgers” has pleaded guilty to interfering with police officers trying to protect the U.S.
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Rep. Torres slams colleagues for 'self-destructive' panic over Biden - Washington Examiner
Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-NY) is warning his House colleagues against openly casting doubt on the strength of President Joe Biden’s reelection bid.
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What the polls show 11 days after the Biden-Trump debate
Analysis: There hasn't been a fundamental change in the race (at least not yet). But the polls have moved 1 or 2 points against Biden since his debate struggles.
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Draft NATO communique describes Ukraine’s path to NATO as irreversible, sources say | CNN Politics
Ukraine’s path to joining NATO was described as “irreversible” in a draft text of the alliance’s joint communique, three sources familiar told CNN Monday.
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Ukraine's Zelenskyy discusses further NATO support with Polish prime minister
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he expects the upcoming NATO summit to provide specific steps to strengthen his country’s air defenses against Russia
Beryl weakens to tropical depression after slamming into Texas as Category 1 hurricane
The storm made landfall in Texas as a Category 1 hurricane before weakening to a tropical storm.
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Trump pushes new GOP platform softening party’s positions on abortion and same-sex marriage
The new draft platform released Monday awaits approval by the full Republican National Committee.
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Democrats could be faced with losing both chambers of Congress if Biden runs - Washington Examiner
Some Democrats' concerns over Biden stretch beyond the presidential election.
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What is Project 2025? What to know about the conservative blueprint for a second Trump administration
The Heritage Foundation's Project 2025 includes a detailed blueprint for the next Republican president to usher in a sweeping overhaul of the executive branch.
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Trump is the model for how Biden survives calls to end candidacy - Washington Examiner
If President Joe Biden is serious about beating back the post-debate Democratic revolt, he may need to emulate his opponent, former President Donald Trump.
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Analysis: Biden’s fate is on the line in the most critical days of his 50-year political career | CNN Politics
The high-stakes week ahead is critical to whether President Joe Biden’s defiance will save his reelection bid or whether Democrats who question his capacity to serve a second term will succeed in pressuring him to step aside.
www.cnn.comTourists still flock to Death Valley amid searing US heat wave blamed for several deaths
The U.S. heat wave came as the global temperature in June was record warm for the 13th straight month.
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Poll compares whether Trump, Hunter Biden should get prison sentences, according to US adults
A new poll found that Americans are more divided over whether President Trump should go to jail for his recent felony conviction compared to Hunter Biden.
Ukraine says at least 31 people killed, children's hospital hit in major Russian missile attack
Ukrainian officials say at least 31 people were killed and a children's hospital seriously damaged in a massive Russian missile attack.
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Across Maine, judges are deciding when the lack of an attorney becomes a constitutional violation
On June 25 in Caribou, Judge Stephen Nelson faced a constitutional dilemma. Prosecutors had charged a defendant with aggravated drug trafficking, furnishing and possession nearly three weeks prior, but he still didn’t have an attorney.
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Is there a pathway to replace Biden as the Democratic presidential nominee?
As concern grows among some lawmakers and voters after the June 27 presidential debate, some are asking if Biden can be replaced as the nominee.
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VP Harris blasted over resurfaced clips defending Biden's mental sharpness: 'Kamala lied'
VP Kamala Harris was blasted on social media over resurfaced clips of her defending the mental sharpness of President Biden, who now faces calls to step down.
Violent holiday weekend sees mass shootings in Michigan, Illinois and Kentucky
A shooting at a block party in Detroit left two people dead and more than a dozen wounded, capping a violent holiday weekend in the U.S. that also saw mass shootings in Kentucky and Chicago
Vulnerable Dem senator breaks silence on Biden's fitness, demands president prove ability
Vulnerable Democrat Sen. Jon Tester broke his silence on President Biden's poor debate and lackluster interview with ABC News, calling on him to prove he is up to the challenge of another term.
Cost of modernizing US Air Force’s nuclear missile arsenal increases by over 80% | CNN Politics
The US Air Force’s project to modernize its nuclear missile arsenal is projected to cost approximately $141 billion, which is roughly 81% more than previously anticipated, and will be delayed by several years, officials said Monday.
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New GOP platform drops reference to debt and deficits, previously a focus - Washington Examiner
The new Republican platform has been released. But it does not include a single mention of the country’s growing national debt and deficits.
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Panama is using barbed wire to try to block a major route for U.S.-bound migrants
Panama said it has blocked the "majority of border crossings" with the new barriers, but videos are already circulating that appear to show migrants going under them.
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Biden campaign pushes for Latino voter support in Arizona as candidacy concerns swirl
President Joe Biden's campaign held an event in Glendale around the Copa América to drive the support of Latino and young voters.
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Illinois Democrat warns Biden looks 'very frail,' risking race: 'Have to be honest ... it's getting worse'
Rep. Mike Quigley, D-Ill., joined several other House Democrats calling on President Biden to drop out of the presidential race, saying he was risking the White House.
Biden pitches himself to top donors as Democrats’ best bet against Trump | CNN Politics
Joe Biden told top donors he is still the best candidate to defeat Donald Trump as his campaign seeks to move beyond a crisis threatening to consume Democrats.
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Ex-Obama adviser says Biden can't beat 'Father Time' and is 'not winning this race'
Ex-Obama adviser David Axelrod said that President Biden is fighting an uphill battle against former President Trump after his shaky debate performance.
Columbia University removes three administrators after antisemitic texting scandal - Washington Examiner
Columbia University has "permanently removed" three administrators after text messages appeared to show them downplaying the concerns of Jewish students.
www.washingtonexaminer.comAmericans are split over whether Trump should face prison in the hush money case, AP-NORC poll finds
Americans are about evenly split on whether former President Donald Trump should face prison time for his recent felony conviction on hush money charges, according to a new poll from the AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.
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His reelection campaign in crisis, Joe Biden hosts high-stakes NATO summit in Washington
President Joe Biden will host a pivotal NATO summit in Washington with U.S. allies as Democrats try to stabilize a reelection campaign in crisis.
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Biden gets support from key lawmakers as he tells Democrats he won't step aside after debate
President Joe Biden is standing firm against calls for him to drop his reelection candidacy and calling for an end to the intraparty drama that has torn apart Democrats since his dismal debate performance.
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Biden tells Hill Democrats he is staying in the race | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden told congressional Democrats in a letter on Monday that he will continue his reelection bid despite mounting concerns about the president’s mental fitness and the viability of his campaign.
www.cnn.comJill Biden says she's 'all in' on husband's reelection as he insists anew he won't leave the race
Jill Biden says she's “all in” on President Joe Biden's reelection bid as he insists anew that he isn't leaving the race.
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Hurricane Beryl tracker: Death toll rises to 6 in Texas, over 2 million without power
Beryl strengthened to a Category 1 hurricane before making landfall along Texas' Gulf Coast Monday morning.
Democrats, media demand Biden do more interviews, press conferences amid debate fallout
Members of the media and prominent Democrats are calling on President Biden to do more interviews and press conferences following the disastrous CNN debate.
Kash Patel is pushing conspiracies and his brand. He's poised to help lead a Trump administration
Kash Patel is a trusted aide to Donald Trump and a swaggering campaign surrogate who mythologizes the former president while promoting conspiracy theories and his own brand.
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Hurricane Beryl snarls travel in U.S. as airlines cancel hundreds of flights
Airlines are suspending or canceling flights into Houston as Hurricane Beryl makes landfall in Texas.
www.cbsnews.comKash Patel is pushing conspiracies and his brand. He's poised to help lead a Trump administration
Kash Patel is a trusted aide to Donald Trump and a swaggering campaign surrogate who mythologizes the former president while promoting conspiracy theories and his own brand.
apnews.comRussia's heaviest bombardment of Kyiv in 4 months kills at least 31 and hits a children's hospital
Russian missiles blasted cities across Ukraine, damaging the country’s largest children’s hospital and other buildings in a fierce assault that interrupted heart surgeries and forced young cancer patients to take their treatments outdoors.
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Biden tells congressional Democrats 'to end' talk of nominee swap - Washington Examiner
President Joe Biden has sent his colleagues a letter advising them he intends to remain their nominee.
www.washingtonexaminer.comWho is Kash Patel? Trump loyalist looks to build influence and power
Kash Patel is a trusted aide to Donald Trump and a swaggering campaign surrogate who mythologizes the former president while promoting conspiracy theories and his own brand.
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NATO may declare Ukraine's path to membership 'irreversible' at Washington summit
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said allies are close to agreeing on a robust package of Ukraine aid at Washington summit.
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Israel’s war on Gaza updates: Displaced Palestinians ‘terrified’
Israeli army issues a new evacuation order for Palestinians in several areas of Gaza City.
Macron keeps France's prime minister in place for 'stability of the country' after chaotic election
Gabriel Attal had said he would remain in office if needed but offered his resignation Monday morning.
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Ukraine war live: Kyiv children's hospital hit as Russian daytime strikes on Ukraine kill dozens
Two people have been killed at the Okhmatdyt Children's Hospital after an intense Russian barrage, officials say.
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British Prime Minister Starmer has an onerous task of fixing broken U.K.
The new prime minister's inbox is bulging, from a stagnant economy to a crumbling National Health Service. He warns making headway won't be easy.
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How the printing of ballots could put Democrats on deadline to potentially replace Biden
Democrats will need to decide whether to keep Biden as their nominee before deadlines to submit their 2024 candidate to appear on the ballot in different states.
Biden asks Black congregants in Philadelphia to stick with him
President Joe Biden attended a Black church service in the critical swing state of Pennsylvania Sunday, ahead of a rally with union members.
apnews.comNATO leaders are descending on Washington. Here's what to know
NATO leaders meet this week for a summit commemorating the 75th anniversary of the military alliance, which has never been larger and more focused.
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California wildfires latest: Santa Barbara County fire grows to over 38,000 acres
Firefighters battling flames amid a heat wave in Southern California are struggling to gain control of a wildfire that has exploded to more than 38,000 acres
Biden tells congressional Democrats he is "firmly committed" to staying in 2024 race
President Biden told donors in a call that he is done talking about the debate.
www.cbsnews.comIsraeli forces push deeper into Gaza City as Hamas warns that escalation threatens cease-fire talks
Hamas warned that the latest raids and displacement in Gaza City could lead to the collapse of long-running negotiations over a cease-fire and hostage release.
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Trump’s VP rollout and convention planning complicated by Biden woes as former president looks to regain spotlight | CNN Politics
Donald Trump is entering a critical stretch of his presidential campaign in an unfamiliar place: out of the spotlight.
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Why are US states, school districts banning smartphones in schools?
Many experts around the world say smartphones pose a danger to children’s mental health, but does a ban work?
Republicans move at Trump's behest to change how they will oppose abortion
The Republican National Committee’s platform committee is adopting a policy document that reflects former President Donald Trump’s position — opposing a federal abortion ban and ceding limits to the states.
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Russia-Ukraine war updates: At least 31 killed in missile strikes
Daytime attack described as ‘one of the worst’ since Russia launched its war on Ukraine in February 2022.
Putin meets Indian prime minister in Russia on his first visit since Moscow sent troops into Ukraine
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in Moscow on a two-day visit, his first since Russia sent troops into Ukraine, which has complicated the relationship between the longtime partners and pushed Russia closer to India’s rival, China.
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'What do we do?': A win for left. Blow for right. Macron stuck. France's vote explained
French President Emmanuel Macron called a snap vote to keep right-wing forces at bay. It ended in deadlock, a resurgent left and a leadership crisis.
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DOJ plots path forward after Supreme Court setbacks - Washington Examiner
The DOJ has asked judges for extra time to weigh the impact of Fischer v. United States on some of its cases relating to the 2021 Capitol breach after the Supreme Court decision favoring Jan. 6 defendants.
www.washingtonexaminer.comBiden's focus shifts to this week's NATO summit. But questions about his campaign may only intensify
European leaders gather in Washington starting Tuesday to celebrate the alliance’s 75th anniversary. Biden will attend a series of official events and hold a news conference.
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White House fights back against doubts on Biden fitness
The president calls in to a TV news show, angrily daring critics to “challenge me" at the party convention.
www.bbc.comCLIMATE GLIMPSE: Heat and a hurricane descend on the U.S., other wild weather around the world
As Hurricane Beryl batters Texas, the world is set for another week of wild weather as human-caused climate change makes extremes like these more likely.
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Job scams surged 118% in 2023, aided by AI. Here's how to stop them.
The typical victim lost a “whopping” $2,000, the Federal Trade Commission said.
www.nbcnews.comThe plane is ready, the fundraisers are booked: Trump's VP search comes down to its final days
The future Republican vice presidential candidate’s plane is currently parked in an undisclosed hangar — an empty spot on its fuselage for where a decal featuring his or her name will soon be placed.
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Biden campaign ramping up outreach to lawmakers amid concerns about whether he should stay on the ticket
Ahead of a potentially pivotal week on Capitol Hill, the Biden-Harris campaign is stepping up its contacts with lawmakers amid growing calls for the president to step down from the Democratic ticket.
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Chinese risk perilous journey in search of ‘freedom’ in the United States
Thousands of middle-class Chinese are trekking thousands of kilometres through the Americas to the southern US border.
Hurricane Beryl tracker: Death toll rises to 6 in Texas, over 2 million without power
Beryl strengthened to a Category 1 hurricane before making landfall along Texas' Gulf Coast Monday morning.
US workers in debt to buy groceries - 'I had to downgrade my life'
Americans are taking loans to afford basic necessities - as groceries prices have surged by 25%.
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Inside a despondent White House: Aides gripped by unease as Biden’s political future remains uncertain | CNN Politics
As President Joe Biden’s political future hangs in the balance, many inside the White House – still rattled by the president’s disastrous debate performance last month – are now gripped with anxiety and unease about whether Biden will continue his reelection campaign.
www.cnn.comGov. Whitmer shuts down 2024 presidential talk but doesn’t hide her ambitions in timely book launch
Democrats are circulating several high-profile names as potential presidential alternatives, including Michigan Gov.
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Biden's former press secretary Jen Psaki admits ABC interview was 'just okay'
Former White House press secretary Jen Psaki suggested that Biden’s first major interview following the presidential debate will not help the president.
Nearly 1,000 homes in Cape Town destroyed by storms
Authorities say nearly 1,000 homes in informal settlements in Cape Town, South Africa, have been destroyed by gale-force winds, displacing around 4,000 people
Biden to Democrats in Congress: 'I am firmly committed to staying in this race'
President Joe Biden told congressional Democrats in a Monday letter he's "committed to staying" in the presidential race and beating Donald Trump.
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Key events in the troubled history of the Boeing 737 Max
Boeing’s 737 Max is a more fuel-efficient version of the American aerospace company’s popular 737, the best-selling airliner ever.
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Deadly heat wave cripples parts of the U.S. and is forecast to shatter even more records in the West
Phoenix could hit 116 degrees Monday and Las Vegas 118 on Thursday.
www.nbcnews.comBoeing accepts a plea deal to avoid a criminal trial over 737 Max crashes, Justice Department says
The Justice Department says Boeing has agreed to plead guilty to a criminal fraud charge stemming from two deadly crashes of 737 Max jetliners.
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House returns with election integrity and Title IX on tap - Washington Examiner
The House Rules Committee will take up several bills and resolutions aimed at everything from household appliances to Trump's push for election reforms.
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Devastated Rafah a ghost town as cease-fire and hostage release talks go on
NBC News was given access to Gaza's southernmost city of Rafah as Israeli forces continued operations in the now-unrecognizable city once considered a safe zone.
www.nbcnews.comSecond gentleman Doug Emhoff tests positive for COVID. Vice President Harris has tested negative
Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff has tested positive for COVID-19, but his wife, Vice President Kamala Harris, has tested negative and remains asymptomatic.
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Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso military leaders sign new pact, rebuff ECOWAS
Move is latest sign the countries are moving away from traditional regional and Western allies following spate of coups.
Gaza destruction likely helped push Hamas to soften cease-fire demands, several officials say
Hamas appeared to drop its longstanding demand that Israel promise to end the war as part of any cease-fire deal. This shift has raised new hopes for progress in internationally brokered negotiations.
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5 years after Jeffrey Epstein's arrest, push for accountability continues
Many of the survivors of Epstein's decades-long sex trafficking scheme are pressing on.
July 8, 2024, Hurricane Beryl news | CNN
At least one person was killed in Louisiana and 7 people died in Texas where 2.5 million customers are without power, mostly in the Houston area.
www.cnn.comA US appeals court will review its prior order keeping banned books on shelves in a Texas county
A federal appeals court in New Orleans is taking another look at its own recent order requiring a Texas county to keep eight books on public library shelves that deal with subjects including sex, gender identity and racism.
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Jon Landau: Titanic and Avatar producer dies aged 63
Working with director James Cameron, he produced some of the highest-grossing films of all time.
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Australia accused of discriminating against disabled migrants
Australia faces pressure to change strict immigration policy blocking disabled people from living there.
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Biden's SCOTUS critiques largely unprecedented, experts say, contrast with Clinton's deference in 2000
After President Biden criticized the Supreme Court for its ruling favoring former President Trump's arguments for presidential immunity, experts weighed on the precedence of it.
Judge decides Alec Baldwin's role as co-producer not relevant to trial over fatal 2021 set shooting
A New Mexico judge has decided that actor Alec Baldwin’s role as co-producer isn’t relevant to the involuntary manslaughter trial over a fatal shooting on the set of the Western film “Rust.”
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Nearly half of U.S. counties don't have a single cardiologist
Around 22 million people live in counties that are "cardiology deserts" and need to travel nearly 90 miles round trip to seek specialty heart care.
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'That's our guy': Fetterman backs Biden
The Pennsylvania senator told CNN Monday, "That's our guy," in reference to Biden.
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France's election ends up with no clear majority. This is what could happen next
Voters chose to give a broad leftist coalition the most parliamentary seats in pivotal polls, keeping the far right away from power.
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Warner-led Senate Democrats meeting to discuss Biden called off - Washington Examiner
Warner had reportedly called the meeting in the wake of Biden's debate performance, and as several House Democrats have called on him to withdraw.
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Biden staff prepped him on how to enter, exit fundraiser room: report
A document President Biden's staffer used to prepare him for a recent fundraiser includes detailed instructions for where to walk, enter and exit places.
Is it a hurricane or a tropical storm? Here's a breakdown of extreme weather terms
Beryl regained hurricane strength over the weekend after a short downgrade to a tropical storm as it weakened over land.
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El Salvador’s Bukele threatens gang-crackdown-style tactics against price gougers
President Nayib Bukele has threatened to use the same tactics on wholesalers and distributors whom he blames for a rise in prices.
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France's Emmanuel Macron keeps prime minister, cites 'stability' after chaotic election
The results from Sunday’s vote raised the risk of paralysis for the European Union’s second-largest economy.
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Slovakian PM Robert Fico takes first trip outside capital after assassination attempt
Slovakia’s populist Prime Minister Robert Fico has taken his first trip outside the capital since resuming his duties after an assassination attempt
Tokyo Gov. Koike wins a third four-year term as head of Japan's influential capital
Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike has easily won reelection to a third four-year term as head of Japan’s influential capital.
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Zepbound outperforms Ozempic and Wegovy in head-to-head weight loss study
Those who took tirzepatide lost a greater percentage of body weight compared to people taking semaglutide.
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Trump approval rating tops 50% as he leads Biden on voters' top two issues: poll
A poll found former President Trump's approval rating is above 50%, leading President Biden on economy and immigration, two top issues of the 2024 race.
Poll finds only 36% of Americans have confidence in higher education
A new poll finds Americans are increasingly skeptical about the value and cost of college
Ukrainian children’s hospital attacked as Russian strikes on cities kill at least 43 | CNN
Russian missile strikes hit targets in cities across Ukraine on Monday, including a children’s hospital in Kyiv, killing dozens of people, authorities say.
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Aftermath scenes as Russian missiles hit children's hospital in Ukrainian capital
Russian missiles struck a children’s hospital in Kyiv and killed at least three people elsewhere in the Ukrainian capital Monday, authorities said, while another attack in the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih killed at least 10 people.
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What just happened in France's shock election?
Nobody expected the left to win, let alone for the far right to come in third place.
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Netanyahu's 4 principles Israel agrees to for hostage deal as negotiations pick up
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office has announced the four principles that it says must be included in any hostage release deal with Hamas.
The global temperature in June set a record for the 13th consecutive month
The global temperature in June was record warm for the 13th straight month and it marked the 12th straight month that the world was 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit) warmer than pre-industrial times, according to the European climate service Copernicus.
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Death toll rises as Beryl pummels Texas with tornadoes, 90 mph gusts, leaving over 2.7 million without power
Hurricane Beryl crashed ashore along the central Texas coast early Monday morning, pummeling the area with 90 mph wind gusts that brought life-threatening storm surge, widespread damage, and knocking out power to well over 2 million people while leaving at least several dead.
www.foxweather.comScorched by history: Discriminatory past shapes heat waves in minority and low-income neighborhoods
Millions of Americans are facing major heat waves with temperatures consistently exceeding 90 degrees.
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Democrats return to Capitol Hill with Biden's future on the line - Washington Examiner
Cracks began to form last week when Rep. Lloyd Doggett became the first House Democrat to call for Biden to withdraw from the 2024 race.
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Chicago reels from violent holiday weekend: More than 100 shot, 19 fatally | CNN
Gun violence is down across America this year but it peaks every summer and Chicago’s Fourth of July weekend bore the data out, with 109 people shot, including 19 fatally, police said in a Monday news conference.
www.cnn.comChina's Xi calls on world powers to help Russia and Ukraine resume direct dialogue
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called on world powers to help Russia and Ukraine resume direct dialogue during a meeting with Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.
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French parliament divided among far-left, center, far-right after elections
France's parliament is split among far-left, center and far-right, as no single political faction came close to the majority needed to form a government.
Israel-Gaza updates: Hamas military chief target of strike that killed 90 people
As the Israel-Hamas war continues, negotiations seem to have stalled to secure the release of hostages.
Putin sees no need for nuclear weapons to win in Ukraine. But he's also keeping his options open
Moscow’s nuclear messaging heralds what could become the most dangerous phase in the war.
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Chip Roy plans House discussion on 25th Amendment regarding Biden’s mental fitness
Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, is planning to speak with House Republicans on Tuesday about options under the 25th Amendment for removing President Biden from office.
Children's hospital hit as Russian missiles kill dozens in Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities
Warning: Graphic imagery. People were trapped as Ukraine's largest children’s hospital was hit, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, as civilians rushed to clear the debris.
www.nbcnews.comThe US housing slump deepened this spring. Where does that leave home shoppers and sellers?
The nation’s housing market sales slump is dragging on into its third straight year, as evidenced by another weak spring homebuying season.
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At least 70 countries have elections in 2024. A guide in maps and charts | CNN
As the presidential race in the United States heats up, nearly half the world’s residents have already or will soon select their own leaders at the polls.
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Axelrod says it's more likely Biden loses 2024 race 'by a landslide' than win narrowly
Former Obama advisor David Axelrod said Sunday he thinks it’s more likely Biden will lose the 2024 race “by a landslide" than narrowly beat Trump.
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New British Prime Minister Starmer seeks to improve on 'botched' trade deal with European Union
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said he would seek to improve the trade deal with the European Union as he began a two-day tour of the U.K. as part of an “immediate reset” with governments in Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
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South Korea to pull plans to suspend striking doctors' licenses
The decision is meant to address a shortage of doctors treating emergency and serious patients and restore a doctor training system.
www.nbcnews.comStock market today: Asian shares trade mostly higher after S&P 500, Nasdaq reach more records
Asian shares are trading mostly higher after Wall Street benchmarks reached more milestones. Shares were trading higher in Tuesday morning trading in Tokyo, Sydney and Seoul, while declining slightly in Hong Kong and Shanghai.
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Democrats pitch ‘condensed’ blitz primary to ditch Biden and hoist new leader - Washington Examiner
While the Democratic Party stares at a crossroads regarding Biden and its future, a pair of Democrats are proposing a unique solution.
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July 4 fireworks set New Jersey forest fire that burned thousands of acres
The blaze was spotted from a fire tower shortly after 9 a.m. Friday burning near Apple Pie Hill and the Batona Campground, which was evacuated.
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