Patriot missile batteries from the 5th Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery Regiment stand ready at sunset in Poland on April 10, 2022. Credit Sgt. 1st Class Christopher Smith/U.S. Department of Defense
America’s front line of missile defense is straining under the demand of global threats
Washington CNN — The US Army’s air defense units are among the most overworked in the US military, manning missile systems across the globe to provide around-the-clock deterrence against adversaries including North Korea, China, Iran and Russia.
White House grounds evacuated after Secret Service discovers 'unknown item'
The U.S. Secret Service evacuated the White House grounds and closed off the surrounding streets on Sunday after its Uniform Division Officers located an "unknown item."
At least 2 dead, 28 wounded in mass shooting at Baltimore block party, police say
At least three people were critically wounded, Baltimore police said. A suspect has not been arrested in connection with the mass shooting.
www.cbsnews.comProsecutor in the Hunter Biden case denies retaliating against IRS agent who talked to House GOP
The federal prosecutor leading the investigation of President Joe Biden’s son Hunter is pushing back against claims that he was blocked from pursuing criminal charges in Los Angeles and Washington.
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DeSantis campaign touts his 'draconian' LGBTQ record vs. Trump; gay conservatives denounce him
Ron DeSantis' campaign shared a video mocking Trump past support of the LGBTQ community, drawing backlash from Pete Buttigieg and others
Russia launches the first drone strike on Kyiv in 12 days and all are shot down
Ukrainian officials say Russia has launched a drone attack on the capital Kyiv. It was the first such attack of the war in 12 days.
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Pence says Trump administration would have kept U.S. troops in Afghanistan despite withdrawal deal with Taliban
The Trump administration made an agreement with the Taliban to withdraw U.S. troops by May 2021.
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GOP’s ‘dereliction of duty’ impeachment argument gets skeptical reviews
Republicans eager to impeach a Biden administration official have rallied around a new phrase to justify the rarely used move, accusing President Biden and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro May…
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Most Americans approve of Supreme Court decision restricting use of race in college admissions: POLL
A little more than half of Americans – 52% -- approve of the U.S. Supreme Court decision on affirmative action.
Why Georgia’s Medicaid work requirements are a crucial test case
Georgia is set to become the only state in the country to impose work requirements on Medicaid recipients, and the success or failure of its plan could be a test case for other states that are…
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Man named in Supreme Court’s LGBTQ rights ruling says he never requested a wedding website
A designer who the Supreme Court ruled could refuse to make wedding sites for gay couples cited a request from a man who says he didn't work with her.
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Biden's upcoming European trip is meant to boost NATO against Russia as the war in Ukraine drags on
President Joe Biden will head to Europe at week’s end for a three-country trip intended to bolster the international coalition against Russian aggression as the war in Ukraine extends well into its second year.
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GOP candidates hit DeSantis, Trump over LGBTQ debate
“They're trying to divide us further. And it's wrong. It's absolutely wrong,” former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said.
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Haley says state laws should not put women in jail for abortions, calls for more access to contraceptives
GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley called for more “consensus” on abortion, saying that Republicans have a “long way to go” before any federal ban on abortion is put in …
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Why there won't be a backlash against the Supreme Court this time | CNN Politics
The Supreme Court handed down several key rulings this past week that dismayed liberals. Chief among them was the court’s decision to disallow colleges and universities from using race or ethnicity as a specific factor in admissions. The court also found that President Joe Biden’s student debt...
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Explosive devices detonated, Molotov cocktail thrown at Washington, D.C., businesses
Police are searching for at least one suspect accused of detonating explosive devices and throwing a Molotov cocktail in Washington, D.C.
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Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says changes needed to manage airspace "more efficiently"
Airlines have blamed the delays on the FAA, while Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said severe weather was the culprit.
www.cbsnews.comTreasury Secretary Janet Yellen is making a long-awaited trip to China this week
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will travel to Beijing Thursday in an effort to thaw U.S.-China relations, a Treasury official said.
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Pete Buttigieg mocks Ron DeSantis for trying to 'prove' his 'manhood'
The transportation secretary, who is openly gay, criticized a video reposted by DeSantis' team that goes after Trump on LGBTQ issues and features images of "shirtless bodybuilders."
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Ocasio-Cortez warns of ‘dangerous authoritarian expansion of power’ in Supreme Court
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) on Sunday warned of an “authoritarian expansion of power” by the Supreme Court after it released several controversial opinions in it’s last week of the…
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Christie calls back-and-forth between Trump and DeSantis a teenage 'food fight' | CNN Politics
Republican presidential candidate Chris Christie on Sunday lamented what he called the teenage “food fight” between Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis over LGBTQ rights in the 2024 GOP race, as rivals of the two front-runners seek to break out of the crowded race.
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Pressley, Ocasio-Cortez call for changes to the Supreme Court
The calls come after the Supreme Court handed down a slate of decisions decried by many Democrats.
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Ukraine reports Russian attacks in east, progress in south
Ukraine is engaged in a counter-offensive to recapture areas seized in Russia's 16-month-old invasion. The initial Ukrainian advances have focused on securing clusters of villages in the south.
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Biden lost on student loans. But his Supreme Court record is better than you might think
Despite the Supreme Court's conservative bent, the Biden administration has been successful at defending several of the president’s policies.
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Slight majority of Americans agree with Supreme Court decision to upend affirmative action
A slight majority of Americans in a new poll agree with the Supreme Court’s decision to banish race as a factor in college admissions, but many are still divided on other notable cases. The n…
thehill.comThe Democratic Party promised to overhaul its primaries. Doing that has been anything but simple
Nearly six months after the Democratic Party approved Biden’s plan to overhaul which states lead off its presidential primary, implementing the revamped order has proven anything but simple.
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Secret Service discovery of 'unknown item' prompts closures around White House
Local roads in the nation's capitol were briefly shut down near the White House late Sunday evening, after federal officials said "uniformed officers" located an "unknown item."
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‘Who are you trying to help?’: Buttigieg slams DeSantis over LGBTQ-focused ad
The video released Friday shows footage of Trump at the Republican National Convention in 2016 saying he would “do everything in my power to protect our LGBTQ citizens.”
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Pence calls Biden labeling Xi a dictator ‘a statement of fact’
Former Vice President Mike Pence said Sunday that President Biden’s labeling of Chinese President Xi Jinping as a dictator was a “statement of fact.” CBS’s Margaret Brennan …
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The GOP sees its most diverse presidential field as questions of race move to the forefront | CNN Politics
The 2024 Republican presidential field has already made history months before the first nominating contest: A record six of the roughly dozen major candidates seeking to become their party’s standard-bearer are people of color.
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Police seek people who targeted multiple D.C. sites with explosive devices
The bank, a Nike store and a grocery store were closed at the time, around 4:30 a.m. Sunday. Security video captured an Acura TL sedan that was used in one attack.
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Trump slams Biden as ‘grossly incompetent’ following Ukraine-Iraq mix up
Former President Donald Trump bashed President Joe Biden as "grossly incompetent" while commenting Sunday on Biden's slip-up last week in which he confused Ukraine and Iraq.
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Supreme Court set to take center stage in battle for Senate
The recent rulings of the conservative-dominated Supreme Court are set to take center stage in the battle over the Senate majority, giving Democrats a better chance to keep control of the upper cha…
thehill.comJuly Fourth for presidents has been a day for golf, fishing, speeches and one perilous stomachache
Through history, the Fourth of July has been a day for some presidents to declare their independence from the public.
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Celebrating July 2, America's other Independence Day
On July 2, 1964, President Johnson signed into law the Civil Rights Act, ending our nation's apartheid. Mark Updegrove, president & CEO of the LBJ Foundation, looks back on a watershed moment in American democracy when segregation was finally made illegal.
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Ocasio-Cortez knocks Biden plan for student loan interest to kick in during ‘on-ramp’ period
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) took aim Sunday at President Biden’s plan for student interest to restart during his proposed “on-ramp” period. Ocasio-Cortez told CNN’…
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700 arrested in fifth night of French riots; mayor's home attacked
Amid the rioting, French President Emmanuel Macron postponed what would have been the first state visit to Germany by a French president in 23 years.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 495
As the war enters its 495th day, these are the main developments.
Moms for Liberty's focus on school races nationwide sets up political clash with teachers unions
The “parental rights” group Moms for Liberty is looking to expand its efforts to elect school board candidates in 2024 and beyond, as well as get involved in other education races.
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Pence: 'No pressure involved' in phone call to Arizona governor over 2020 election results
Former Vice President Mike Pence says he called Arizona governor at Donald Trump's request but did not pressure him to overturn 2020 election results.
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Cleanup begins after asphalt binder spill into Montana's Yellowstone River after train derailment
Witnesses report seeing globs of asphalt binder that spilled into Montana's Yellowstone River during a bridge collapse and train derailment on islands and the riverbanks a week after the spill
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says justices are 'destroying the legitimacy' of the Supreme Court | CNN Politics
Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York said Sunday that some Supreme Court justices are “destroying the legitimacy of the court,” amid a lack of oversight, calling it “profoundly dangerous” for democracy.
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Vance, Brown call for action against China over fentanyl crisis
Vance also called for stronger military action from the White House in going after drug cartels.
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Rioters assault home of French mayor, injure his wife
Rioters ram-raided the home of a Parisian suburb's mayor and launched fireworks at his wife and young children as they fled during a fifth night of unrest over the police shooting of a teen of North African descent.
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2024 GOP candidates call last week's Supreme Court decisions a win for 'freedom'
Multiple Republican presidential candidates expressed support Sunday for the Supreme Court's decisions last week on free speech, affirmative action and student loans.
Trump blasts proposed NYC pizza stove ban: New York 'has enough problems'
Former President Donald Trump on Sunday lambasted a proposed New York City rule that critics say would crack down on famed pizzeria's use of brick and wood-fired ovens.
www.washingtonexaminer.comThe 2024 Republican presidential field keeps growing. So why aren't there more women?
Republicans keep jumping into the 2024 race for president, with more than a dozen candidates seeking the party's nomination in what's turning out to be the GOP's most diverse presidential field ever.
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Buttigieg says Supreme Court case was designed for 'clear purpose of chipping away' at LGBTQ equality | CNN Politics
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Sunday slammed the Supreme Court’s ruling in favor of a Christian web designer in Colorado who refuses to create websites to celebrate same-sex weddings out of religious objections, saying the case was designed “for the clear purpose of chipping away”...
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Man, woman wounded by bears in separate incidents after their dogs chased the bears
A 64-year-old woman was bitten after she punched a bear in the nose. In another incident, a 65-year-old man was bit in Connecticut.
www.cbsnews.com3 Palestinians killed as Israel stages large-scale raid in West Bank stronghold of militants
The Israeli military has staged a large-scale raid in a stronghold of militants in the occupied West Bank.
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Buttigieg says Supreme Court gay wedding website case shows ‘a solution looking for a problem’
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Sunday said the Supreme Court’s recent decision to side with a Christian web designer who rejected the creation of same-sex wedding websites as an example…
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8 shot, 2 trampled in shooting at nightclub in Kansas
Eight people were shot and two others were trampled after a shooting inside a nightclub in Wichita, Kansas, early Sunday morning.
Yen tentative, dollar soft as traders weigh Fed rate hike path
The yen remained hunkered just below the psychologically important barrier of 145 per U.S. dollar on Monday, while the dollar was on the back foot after U.S. economic data last week showed slightly easing inflation and consumer spending.
www.reuters.comPence: No racial inequality in the education system
Affirmative action was intended as a “temporary solution,” Pence said.
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Baltimore mass shooting leaves 2 dead; half of 28 injured were children
An 18-year-old woman and 20-year-old man were killed.
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‘Everywhere, things are hot’: Ukraine battles Russian onslaught
Mixed picture for Kyiv’s forces as Russia fights to hold onto Ukrainian land captured after February 2022 invasion.
Will Hurd says he 'can't lie to get access to a microphone' at RNC debate | CNN Politics
Republican presidential candidate Will Hurd said Sunday he was working toward “hitting all the requirements” to qualify for next month’s first GOP primary debate in Milwaukee. But when it came to the requirement to pledge support for the eventual GOP nominee – even if that is former President...
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Charles Barkley rewriting his will to make Auburn ‘more diverse’ in wake of affirmative action ruling
Basketball legend Charles Barkley plans to rewrite his will in an effort to make his alma mater, Auburn University, “more diverse” in the wake of the Supreme Court striking down affirmative action …
thehill.com10 states plan to sue EPA over standards for residential wood-burning stoves
Attorneys general from 10 states plan to sue the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, saying its failure to review and ensure emissions standards for residential wood-burning stoves has allowed the continued sale of appliances that unduly worsen pollution.
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Harvard still seeking 'diverse' student population despite SCOTUS ruling
Harvard President-Elect Claudine Gay assured future students of Harvard that its commitment to the "educational benefits of diversity" are unchanged.
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UPS reaches deal that lowers chances of nationwide Teamsters strike
United Parcel Service (UPS) Saturday reached a tentative deal with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters that would end a dual-wage system for delivery drivers in its next contract, the union …
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Obama's AG weighs in on whether Biden should pardon Trump
Former Attorney General Eric Holder joined CBS News' "Face the Nation" and discussed if President Biden or the 2024 White House winner should potentially pardon Donald Trump.
Which GOP presidential candidates will qualify for the debate stage?
The contest for the Republican presidential nomination is fully underway, with all eyes turning to the first debate on Aug. 23 in Milwaukee to see who qualifies. To make the debate stage, candidate…
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Musk's Twitter rate limits could undermine new CEO, ad experts say
Elon Musk's move to temporarily cap how many posts Twitter users can read on the social media site could undermine efforts by the company's new Chief Executive Linda Yaccarino to attract advertisers, marketing industry professionals said.
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Severe storms threaten the East for Fourth of July holiday travel
Millions of Americans are at risk of experiencing severe weather Sunday as thunderstorms and extreme heat alerts are in effect for multiple states.
Ratcliffe says next president must turn DOJ ‘inside out and address the cultural problem’
Former Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe said the politicization of the Justice Department has become a “cultural problem.”
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Texas teen missing for more than 8 years is found alive
Rudy Farias, now 25, was last seen in 2015 walking two dogs who returned to his Houston home without him.
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Russia's envoy: No grounds to maintain grain deal status quo
Russia's envoy to the United Nations in Geneva said there were no grounds to maintain the "status quo" of the Black Sea grain deal that is set to expire on July 18, the Russian news outlet Izvestia reported on Monday.
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Ocasio-Cortez calls Thomas comments on Jackson in affirmative action opinion ‘profoundly disrespectful’
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) on Sunday called a concurring opinion by Justice Clarence Thomas that upended race-based college admissions “profoundly disrespectful” when it cam…
thehill.comThe Biden administration guaranteed attorney access for all migrant screenings. Most don’t have it
As the Biden administration prepared to launch speedy asylum screenings at the border this spring, authorities pledged a key difference from a Trump-era version of the policy: Migrants would be guaranteed access to legal representation.
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Energy boss says prices might spike this winter
Governments may need to give energy bill help this winter, says the head of the International Energy Agency.
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The first GOP debate is at risk of losing its draw
A debate stage that was once expected to be as sprawling as it was in 2016 may amount to a slimmed-down affair.
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Map shows which internet provider is fastest where you live
Before you sign a contract and set up your wifi, you probably want to know what your options are. A map maintained by the FCC lets you examine which internet provider offers the fastest speed where…
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AOC proposes subpoenas and impeachment to limit SCOTUS justices’ power following landmark decisions
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez reacted to the Supreme Court's landmark decisions this past week, proposing impeachment, subpoeanas and investigations to limit the justices' power.
Grandmother of French teen shot dead by police officer pleads with rioters to stop the violence
The grandmother of a French teenager shot dead by police during a traffic stop has urged rioters to stop after five nights of unrest. But the violence appeared to be lessening on Sunday.
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Tesla beats second-quarter delivery estimates as price cuts pay off
Tesla Inc on Sunday said it delivered a record number of vehicles in the second quarter, topping market estimates as price cuts and U.S. federal credits helped make its electric vehicles more affordable.
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France teen's family tell BBC police use of lethal force must change
One of Nahel's relatives says the riots do not honour Nahel's death, and the family want them to stop.
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New laws: Here are some of the most impactful bills that took effect across the US on July 1
From limits on abortion and transgender services to sealing criminal records in California, several major pieces of legislation went into effect on July 1.
Larry Hogan says he's not currently considering a 2024 third-party bid
Former Gov. Larry Hogan (R-MD) said on Sunday that he's not considering a third-party 2024 bid, but suggested that there "may have to be" an additional candidate given voter's dissatisfaction with the top Democratic and GOP choices.
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Hannibal Gaddafi moved to hospital in 'critical condition' in Lebanon, Al-Hadath TV reports
Hannibal Gaddafi, son of the late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, has been moved from a Lebanese prison to hospital in "critical condition", Dubai-based Al-Hadath TV reported on Sunday.
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How GOP lawmakers seek to strip out affirmative action at military academies
The Supreme Court’s Thursday decision to end race-based affirmative action in higher education except at military academies comes as debates over diversity within the armed forces are raging in Con…
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DeSantis is wrong about tariffs and industrial policy
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) recently pledged that he would continue former President Donald Trump’s trade war with China. DeSantis stated, “You need to couple that with tax incentives, tax credits, and even, for things that are really important, like semiconductors … government support.”
www.washingtonexaminer.comAtlanta police motorcycles burned in fire started by 'incendiary devices,' officials say
Officials say Atlanta Police Department motorcycles have been damaged in an intentional fire caused by devices set inside the parking deck of a training facility.
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Zulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini treated for suspected poisoning - aide
The monarch's traditional prime minister says he is being treated in a hospital in Eswatini.
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Remote work poses risks to physical health
Story at a glance Health experts worry about the physical toll remote work might have on some people. Their main concern is that remote work promotes a more sedentary lifestyle, …
thehill.comGuatemala's high court steps into election, suspends release of official results
Guatemala’s highest court has suspended the releasing of official results, granting a temporary injunction to 10 parties that challenged the results of the June 25 election.
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Three DC businesses hit with explosive devices, Molotov cocktail
Washington, D.C. authorities said that three local businesses on Sunday were hit with explosive devices and a Molotov cocktail. In a news release, the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) said tha…
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Asia's factory output slumps as weak China demand weighs
Asia's factory activity slumped in June, business surveys showed on Monday, as sluggish demand in China and advanced nations clouded the outlook for the region's exporters.
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France tells rioters to go home
President Macron is fervently hoping the protesters give up and go home soon. For so many reasons.
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Israel to buy 25 more F-35 stealth jets in $3 billion deal
Israel has approved the purchase of a third squadron of F-35 stealth fighter jets in a deal worth $3 billion, the Ministry of Defense said on Sunday.
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Jen Psaki claims GOP is ‘trying to recruit Muslim-Americans’ against transgender people
Jen Psaki claimed the Republican Party is returning to an old strategy of pitting minority groups against one another.
www.washingtonexaminer.comUK police have new expanded powers to crack down on protests
New, and expanded powers for U.K. police have taken effect. The measures include targeting activists who stop traffic and building works with protests.
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Victoria Amelina: Ukrainian writer dies after Kramatorsk strike
Victoria Amelina, an award-winning writer, was in a pizza restaurant that was hit by a Russian missile.
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Los Angeles-area hotel workers strike over wages, housing
The walkout comes on a busy weekend just before the July 4th holiday.
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An unprecedented week at the Supreme Court
The Atlantic's Adam Harris says rulings on affirmative action, student loan forgiveness, and the right to discriminate based on religious beliefs show conservatives advancing their political objectives through the courts.
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Biden slammed after report reveals number of grandchildren his aides instructed to say publicly: 'Monsters'
White House aides have been told in strategy meetings that President Biden and the first lady only have six grandchildren, not seven, according to a new report.
Transcript: Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on "Face the Nation," July 2, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg that aired on "Face the Nation" on July 2, 2023.
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Transcript: University of California president Michael Drake on "Face the Nation," July 2, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with Michael Drake, president of the University of California system, that aired on "Face the Nation" on July 2, 2023.
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Transcript: Former Attorney General Eric Holder on "Face the Nation," July 2, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with former Attorney General Eric Holder that aired on "Face the Nation" on July 2, 2023.
www.cbsnews.comFull transcript of "Face the Nation," July 2, 2023
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, former Vice President Mike Pence and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg join Margaret Brennan.
www.cbsnews.comSaturday July 1, 2023
Trump pressured former Arizona governor to overturn 2020 election results: Sources
Trump pressured former Arizona governor Doug Ducey to overturn the Arizona 2020 presidential election results, sources said.
'Colorblind Constitution': Supreme Court wrangles over the future of race in the law
The affirmative action decision prompted fierce debate on the bench over an issue raised in two other cases the justices recently ruled on.
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Analysis: John Roberts doesn’t want to hear any dissent about his Supreme Court | CNN Politics
Chief Justice John Roberts may not be able to control the Supreme Court’s current public image and his colleagues’ off-bench behavior. But the tactical Roberts fully defined the court’s impact on American law in the session that ended Friday.
www.cnn.comBiden will host Sweden's prime minister at the White House as the Nordic nation seeks to join NATO
President Joe Biden will host Sweden’s prime minister at the White House on Wednesday in a show of solidarity as the United States presses for the Nordic nation’s entry into NATO.
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CIA director says Wagner Group rebellion is a "vivid reminder" of the "corrosive effect" of Putin's regime
In his first public remarks on the matter, William Burns said the U.S. "has had and will have no part" in Prigozhin's rebellion or its fallout.
www.cbsnews.comA heat wave is scorching America's southern half as the Fourth of July holiday approaches
Dangerous heat levels kicked in again Saturday for much of the southern United States as temperatures throughout the weekend were expected to reach a scorching 100 degrees Fahrenheit or even higher in several states.
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Putin crackdown on Wagner rebellion creates new weak points in Russian military
The Wagner Group rebellion is expected to have a harmful ripple effect across Russia’s armed forces as the Kremlin works to weed out supporters of the attempted insurrection, with internal di…
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Ukraine holds disaster drills amid fears Russia could sabotage nuclear power plant
ABC News was invited to the drills in the city of Zaporizhzhia this week, about 30 miles from the plant.
Russian attacks in Ukraine leave 3 killed, 17 wounded. Spain highlights European support for Kyiv
Ukrainian officials have reported three people killed and 17 others wounded from Russian shelling in the country’s east and south.
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Trump, DeSantis seek to prove who’s tougher on immigration
Former President Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) are engaged in an escalating back-and-forth over their respective immigration plans, competing over who presents the more hawkish vision on …
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Hunter Biden attorney accuses House GOP lawmakers of trying to derail plea agreement
Abbe Lowell said House Republicans are pushing "false allegations" from IRS whistleblowers.
www.cbsnews.com2nd bus carrying asylum seekers from Texas arrives in Los Angeles
A bus carrying migrants from a Texas border city has arrived in downtown Los Angeles for the second time in less than three weeks.
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Trump praises his appointments after Supreme Court strikes down ‘unfair’ debt relief plan
Former President Trump praised his appointments to the Supreme Court on Saturday, after the court struck down what he called President Biden’s “unfair” student debt relief plan. “Yester…
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21,000 Wagner mercenaries killed in Ukraine: Zelensky | CNN
At least 21,000 Wagner mercenaries have been killed fighting in Ukraine, according to President Volodymyr Zelensky.
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Trump takes over small city in South Carolina show of force
His appearance was a shot across the bow in a critical primary state with two home-grown contenders.
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‘Never apologize’: How Moms for Liberty teaches its members to spin the media
A media training session at the organization's annual conference provided a rare look inside the effort to control the narrative.
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DeSantis campaign shares video slamming Trump’s past vow to protect LGBTQ rights | CNN Politics
A campaign Twitter account for Ron DeSantis’ 2024 presidential bid is being criticized for marking the end of Pride Month on Friday by sharing a video slamming Republican rival Donald Trump’s previous promise to protect LGBTQ rights.
www.cnn.comSánchez visits Kyiv on the day Spain starts EU presidency to underline bloc's support for Ukraine
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has started Spain’s six-month presidency of the European Union with a lightning visit to Kyiv to underline the bloc’s support of Ukraine in the face of the invasion by Russia.
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Marianne Williamson names third campaign manager since announcing her 2024 WH bid - Washington Examiner
Marianne Williamson named her third campaign manager in just two months, following a number of recent resignations in her effort to revive her 2024 presidential campaign. The news follows the departure of campaign manager Roza Calderon in late June, which came amid revelations accusing her of...
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Biden announces new efforts to provide student debt relief after court loss
The announcement included a year-long "onramp" repayment program, and lowering the percentage of discretionary income certain borrowers have to pay each month on loans.
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After mutiny, clouds hover over Wagner’s operations in Africa
Wagner’s mutiny in Russia has been eyed with interest and concern in Africa as questions mount over its operations.
Elon Musk announces 'temporary limits' for reading Twitter posts
Elon Musk introduced, then quickly amended, new rules on Saturday that set "temporary limits" on how many Twitter posts can be read per day.
Satellite photos, reports suggest Belarus is building an army camp for Wagner fighters
Satellite images analyzed by The Associated Press show what appeared to be a newly built military-style camp in Belarus.
apnews.comTrump, Crossing Paths With DeSantis, Tries to Outflank Him
PHILADELPHIA — Former President Donald Trump moved Friday to outflank Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida as they wrestled for conservative loyalties at a gathering of right-wing activists in Philadelphia, pushing a shared agenda of forcing the federal government to the right, restricting transgender...
Mourners bury slain teen in France as 45,000 police are deployed and 5th night of unrest is quieter
President Macron scrapped an official trip to Germany after a fourth straight night of unrest.
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Ukraine war corrosive for Vladimir Putin - CIA boss
William J Burns says dissatisfaction with the conflict in Russia is a valuable recruiting tool.
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Trump pokes fun at Graham after boos: ‘When we need those liberal votes, we need him’ - Washington Examiner
Former President Donald Trump poked fun at Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) during a campaign stop in South Carolina on Saturday, claiming the senator was half Democrat, half Republican after the conservative was met with boos. "We're going to love him. He's half and half. When we need those liberal...
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Ron DeSantis criticized over 'homophobic' video
The video attacked Donald Trump's past statements in support of gay rights.
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Trump says Lindsey Graham can help him get ‘liberal votes’ as crowd boos mention of senator
Former President Trump said on Saturday that Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) can help him get “liberal votes,” after a South Carolina crowd booed his mention of their own senator. “You know, you can m…
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Trump pressured Arizona governor after 2020 election to help overturn his defeat | CNN Politics
Following his defeat in the 2020 election, President Donald Trump spoke to Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey to discuss the results, a source familiar with the call told CNN.
www.cnn.comThe Supreme Court just issued its biggest rulings of the year. Here's what you need to know.
The Supreme Court just finished issuing its biggest decisions of the term. The justices this week killed President Joe Biden’s $400 billion plan to cancel or reduce federal student loan debts, ended affirmative action in higher education and issued a major decision that impacts gay rights.
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Over 1,300 arrested in France in 4th night of protests over fatal police shooting of teen Nahel M.
Riots erupted for a fourth night across France over the fatal police shooting of 17-year-old Nahel M., who was laid to rest on Saturday.
Pence casts himself as Trump's foil as GOP's split on Ukraine widens
With his visit to Ukraine, the former vice president tries to undo what his old boss did to Republican foreign policy.
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Takeaways from the latest controversial and contentious Supreme Court term | CNN Politics
Last fall, just when the Supreme Court was gearing up to start a new term, Chief Justice John Roberts told an audience in Colorado that he was looking forward to a return to normal where the public would be able to attend oral arguments in person after a Covid-induced break and metal barricades...
www.cnn.comMexican anti-cartel vigilante leader buried and with him, an armed citizens' movement
One of the last leaders of Mexico’s anti-gang citizens’ movement has been buried alongside two of his faithful followers.
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‘He’s there when you need him’: Trump defends Lindsey Graham at South Carolina rally
Trump told his supporters — who booed Graham at his Saturday rally — that the South Carolina senator would help him bring in additional voters.
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Russia resumes overnight drone attacks on Kyiv, Ukraine military says
Reuters witnesses heard blasts resembling the sound of air defense systems hitting targets. There was no immediate information about the scale of the attack.
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France’s Macron cancels trip over riots as family buries teenager
Emmanuel Macron has postponed a state visit to Germany after a fourth night of rioting before the funeral of Nahel M.
Migrant workers said to be leaving Florida over new immigration law
Florida no longer recognizes driver's licenses issued to undocumented immigrants from other states.
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Chris Christie says he's 'living rent free' in Trump's head after former president shared photo of him asleep
Formey New Jersey governor and Republican presidential candidate Chris Christie said Friday that he’s “living rent free in Donald’s head" after former President Donald Trump shared a photo of him sleeping on a plane.
Marijuana, guns, TikTok: Hundreds of new laws took effect July 1. Here's what you need to know
New laws on education, abortion, and marijuana went into effect in states across the country on July 1. This is what you need to know.
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Pence says "I don't remember any pressure" on state governors after 2020 election
Former Vice President Mike Pence confirmed to "Face the Nation" that he called Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey after Trump lost the state to President Biden.
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Crews find ‘incendiary devices’ amid fire investigation near training academy: Officials - Washington Examiner
Authorities in Georgia are investing after discovering what they are describing as "incendiary devices" recovered by officials while responding to a fire located nearby a law enforcement training center. The devices were found on Saturday as local authorities responded to reports of a fire...
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DeSantis campaign attacks Trump with Pride Month Twitter video
The campaign of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis – a 2024 GOP challenger battling former President Donald Trump – shared a video Friday hitting at Trump over his positions on LGBTQIA+ issues.
Shell still trading Russian gas despite pledge to stop
The firm is still shipping gas from Siberia despite its promise to withdraw from the Russian energy market.
www.bbc.comTeamsters say strike still on the table at UPS
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters said Saturday that a strike of UPS delivery drivers is still possible after the union said it was negotiating on Friday. UPS provided a counteroffer to th…
thehill.comClimate activists disrupt London Pride march to protest corporate sponsorship
Climate activists have briefly halted the dance-filled London Pride march by blocking a float sponsored by Coca-Cola.
apnews.comGet a text from Obama? How POTUS 44 is looking to shape 2024
Obama’s heightened visibility this week wasn’t just an effort to gin up money for the Biden campaign.
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Canadian wildfire dangers should prompt more proactive mitigation from government: Experts
Environmental experts say that the Candian and U.S. governments need to take a more proactive approach at combating the root causes of growing wildfires.
France shooting: Calmer night despite protests over Nahel M's killing, minister says
A total of 719 people were arrested as disturbances gripped Marseille and other cities with Paris quieter.
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US lawmaker asks Blinken for details on probe of US' Iran envoy
A powerful Republican in the U.S. House of Representatives has asked Secretary of State Antony Blinken for details about an investigation into the security clearance of the U.S. envoy for Iran, amid reports he may have mishandled classified documents.
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Migrants arrive in Los Angeles after being transported from Texas - Washington Examiner
California's Democratic leadership said they were not made aware to the incoming of a bus-load of migrants being transported from Texas on Saturday, following the arrival of the undocumented immigrants.Some 40 people, including 11 children, from Central and South America were bused out of Texas...
www.washingtonexaminer.comIsrael's air force attacks Syria and Syrian air defense missile explodes over northern Israel
Israel carried out airstrikes on areas near the central Syrian city of Homs causing material damage but no casualties, the Syrian military said in a statement.
apnews.comSen. Tommy Tuberville's hold on military nominees in protest of the Pentagon's abortion policy is disrupting the succession of top military leadership as the US confronts multiple threats abroad
Ret. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Arnold Punaro told Politico that GOP Sen. Tommy Tuberville is "taking the military nominees as political hostages."
Supreme Court term takes hard right turn in student loan, affirmative action cases
The Supreme Court's final rulings will leave it positioned as a lightning rod despite other outcomes in which the justices found common ground.
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Analysis: ‘Race neutral’ replaces affirmative action. What’s next? | CNN Politics
When the Supreme Court cut affirmative action out of college admissions programs Thursday, it did not outlaw the goal of achieving diversity, but it set a new “race-neutral” standard for considering applicants.
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Russia attacks Ukraine’s Kyiv as fierce battles rage in Donetsk
Russia launches first drone attack on Kyiv in 12 days as Ukrainian officials report more civilian casualties in Donetsk.
U.S. attorney defends Hunter Biden probe amid GOP accusations
Court filings unsealed earlier this month showed Weiss' office charged Biden with two misdemeanor tax counts and a felony gun charge.
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French police, long unreformed, under scrutiny after shooting
The killing of a teenager by a police officer this week has revived long-standing questions about the state of the French police and the inability of consecutive governments to reform an institution bound by powerful unions.
www.reuters.comHundreds of young men say goodbye to French teen killed by police
Hundreds of young men have come to a cemetery in a Paris suburb to say goodbye to the teenager whose killing by a police officer has set much of France on edge.
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Record-high number of 40-year-olds in US have never been married, study finds
A record number of 40-year-olds in the United States have never been married, and most of them are living alone, according to a new analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data.
Analysis: Conservatives are on a roll in their quest to remake America through the courts | CNN Politics
Conservatives – despite their limited federal elected power – racked up another huge win in the great political battle of the early 21st century.
www.cnn.comAfter the fall of Roe, emboldened religious conservatives lobby to restrict abortion in Africa
When the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the national right to abortion a year ago, it shook efforts to legalize and make abortions safer in Africa.
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CIA chief on Wagner-Russia dispute: ‘A vivid reminder of the corrosive effect of Putin’s war’
CIA Director William Burns said the internal conflict in Russia which saw a mercenary leader turn on Moscow shows the damage Russian President Vladimir Putin has done to his country. Wagner Group c…
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Stimulus update: Child tax credit gets a new chance for $300 a month − and a $2,000 baby bonus
More than 200 members of the House support a plan to renew the $300-a-month child tax credit payments and a $2,000 baby bonus. Here's what it means.
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110 million on alert for severe, dangerous weather over holiday weekend
110 million Americans on alert for severe, dangerous weather over July 4 holiday weekend.
Will it win the war or cause disaster? U.S. debates sending cluster bombs to Ukraine
More than 120 countries have banned their use — Congress and human rights groups lambasted Russia for firing them last year, and the White House has resisted pressure to send them for months.
At least 51 people killed in road accident in western Kenya, 32 injured, police and Red Cross say
A truck has rammed into several other vehicles and market traders in western Kenya killing at least 51 people, police said.
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Twitter limits how many tweets users can see a day
Twitter is temporarily limiting how many tweets users can view per day, CEO Elon Musk said on Saturday. Verified accounts are limited to viewing 6,000 posts a day, while unverified accounts are res…
thehill.comAn anti-Trump video shared by the DeSantis campaign is 'homophobic,' says a conservative LGBT group
A prominent group that represents LGBT conservatives says a video shared by Ron DeSantis′ presidential campaign that slams rival Donald Trump for his past support of gay and transgender people “ventured into homophobic territory.”
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California reparations: How do you put a price on racism?
The state of California is considering giving the descendants of slaves $1.2m each.
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White House cautiously opens the door to study blocking sun’s rays to slow global warming
A Biden administration report required by Congress outlines research options for a last-ditch effort to slow the heating of the planet. But the White House says it's not changing its climate strategy.
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Ingraham: Democrats play American voters for fools - Washington Examiner
Fox News host Laura Ingraham mocked voters who voted for Democrats in hopes of their student loan debts would be forgiven. "They could have eliminated student loans through legislation or at least tried to do that, but they didn't. Instead, they pretended to do something that never had a chance...
www.washingtonexaminer.comUS forest managers urge revelers to swap fireworks for Silly String, but some say not so fast
U.S. Forest Service managers are urging people in the drought-stricken Southwest to forgo the fireworks this July Fourth, suggesting instead that cans of red, white and blue Silly String could be used to celebrate.
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After rain delays and uncertainty, Shane van Gisbergen wins historic NASCAR Chicago Street Race
It was the New Zealander's NASCAR Cup Series debut — marking the first time since 1963 that a rookie won his first Cup Series race.
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Analysis: ‘Bidenomics’ is all about repelling Trump’s chaos theory | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden often explains his simple theory of winning elections with his dad’s fabled kitchen table wisdom: “Don’t compare me to the Almighty, compare me to the alternative.”
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Europe’s Euclid space satellite launched to explore ‘dark matter’
Euclid will scour galaxies covering more than one-third of the sky to better understand the ‘dark universe’.
Trump's South Carolina rally attracted a massive crowd in heavily Republican area
South Carolina's heavily Republican Upstate is a popular stop for presidential candidates trying to attract support for the first-in-the-South primary in 2024.
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CIA's Burns: U.S. needs to de-risk and diversify away from China
Central Intelligence Agency Director William Burns said on Saturday that decoupling from China would be foolish given the deep economic interdependence so the United States should try to diversify its supply chains.
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Second bus of migrants sent from Texas to Los Angeles
The bus was carrying 41 asylum seekers from Cuba, Belize, Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua and Venezuela.
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After several turbulent days, flight disruptions ease despite worries about 5G signals
Airline passengers who have endured tens of thousands of weather-related flight delays this week got a welcome respite from the headaches Saturday, despite concerns about possible disruptions being caused by new wireless 5G systems rolling out near maj...
Gorsuch and Sotomayor's clash in gay wedding opinion follows previous skirmish in praying coach ruling
Supreme Court Justices Neil Gorsuch and Sonia Sotomayor are again at odds over a case concerning the First Amendment, with one accusing the other of "re-imagining" the facts.
Thousands rally across Australia in support of Indigenous reform
Thousands of people rallied on Sunday in Australia to back a campaign to recognise the country's Indigenous people in the constitution ahead of a referendum later this year, after a recent dip in support for the change.
www.reuters.comTransgender woman challenges societal norms by applying to compete in Miss Venezuela pageant
Venezuelan’s enthusiasm for beauty pageants is unparalleled and Miss Venezuela — the crown jewel of them all — may be the only event able to unite a deeply divided country.
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Trump ally Lindsey Graham booed off stage at South Carolina MAGA rally near his hometown
Sen. Lindsey Graham faced an onslaught of booing as he stumped for former President Donald Trump at a rally in his home state of South Carolina on Saturday.
Millions may soon lose Medicaid when they don't have to -- as one Florida family has already learned
People are at risk of unnecessarily losing Medicaid coverage after the end of the COVID public health emergency, some officials say
Ro Khanna argues ‘regressive’ Supreme Court rulings show court must be overhauled
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) reupped his calls to reform the Supreme Court after the high court made three rulings this week striking down student loan forgiveness, ruling businesses can reject LGBTQ …
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Hunter Biden’s lawyer blasts IRS whistleblowers in scathing letter to GOP committee chair
A lawyer for Hunter Biden blasted two IRS whistleblowers who claimed there was political interference in the investigation into the president’s son in a scathing letter to the chair of the House Wa…
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Thousands of port workers in Canada's British Columbia go on strike
Several thousand unionized port workers in Canada's western province of British Columbia went on strike after failing to reach a deal to renew an industry-wide contract that expired in March, a waterfront employers group said on Saturday.
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Authorities say fires that damaged Phoenix homes amid hot temperatures spread from a palm tree
Authorities say a fire that started in a backyard palm tree spread through a Phoenix neighborhood, destroying two homes and damaging four others.
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Smoke will keep pouring into the US as long as fires are burning in Canada. Here’s why they aren’t being put out | CNN
Another wave of wildfire smoke has drifted into the US, dimming blue summer skies and igniting troubling concerns regarding the increasing frequency of fires, and what they have to do with climate change.
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Man convicted of Seattle ‘CHOP’ zone murder received 14-year prison sentence - Washington Examiner
The gunman convicted of fatally shooting a man in Seattle's CHOP district in 2020 was sentenced to 14 years in prison Friday. Marcel Long shot 19-year-old Horace Lorenzo Anderson on June 20, 2020, in the city's eight-block autonomous zone known as the Capitol Hill Organization Protest. Anderson...
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The Supreme Court flexed its conservative muscles. What comes next?
This week's flurry of decisions showed the sharp divides between the conservative and liberal judges.
www.bbc.comMyanmar's Supreme Court to hear appeals of ousted leader Suu Kyi in cases brought by the army
Legal officials in Myanmar say its Supreme Court has scheduled hearings for this month to consider appeals from ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi against conviction in cases that saw her receive a total of 33 years in prison, legal officials said Saturday.
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Meet the Republican governor in demand with GOP presidential candidates — other than Trump
Other than Donald Trump, all the other Republican presidential candidates are asking advice of New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu and would love to land his endorsement in the 2024 primary
Russian media watchdog blacklists outlets linked to Wagner mercenary chief
The Russian media watchdog has blacklisted at least five media outlets affiliated with Wagner mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin and blocked their websites in Russia
Japan says Russian warships spotted near Taiwan, Okinawa islands
The news follows a similar announcement earlier this week from Taiwan.
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Dutch King Willem-Alexander apologises for country's role in slavery
King Willem-Alexander calls slavery a "horror" and says sorry for his family's failure to act.
www.bbc.comMan who fatally shot 2 at Moldova airport is wanted for a kidnapping in Tajikistan
Authorities in Tajikistan say a man who fatally shot two security officers at Moldova’s main international airport is wanted in his native country in relation to the kidnapping of a local bank official.
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Why Dems aren't campaigning on affirmative action
They have other plans to try to boost minority admissions at colleges after the Supreme Court's decision, like going after policies that benefit the children of alumni.
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Deciphering Vladimir Putin's many appearances since mutiny
The Russian president has popped up on TV screens multiple times since last weekend's dramatic events - but to what end?
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North Carolina 12-week abortion ban goes into effect, down from 20-week limit
Abortions are now prohibited in North Carolina after 12-weeks after a new ban goes into effect.
Former Arizona governor pressured by Trump to overturn 2020 results: reports
Former President Trump called then-Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey (R) to pressure him to overturn the 2020 election results in that state, according to reports from The Washington Post. Trump encouraged D…
thehill.comPakistani security forces kill 6 militants in separate raids near the border with Afghanistan
Pakistan’s military says security forces have raided two militant hideouts in regions near the border with Afghanistan.
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Regulatory dogfight: Who should regulate genetically altered animals?
The public’s health may be at stake.
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As acceptance rates decline, students bill themselves as admissions experts
Students are marketing themselves as admission experts as college acceptances decline across the U.S.
How to minimize the health risks from wildfire smoke | CNN
Millions of people in the US are under air quality alerts as smoke from Canadian wildfires sweeps through the Midwest and East Coast.
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Conservative influencers are pushing an anti-birth control message
Alarmist statements about hormonal birth control go viral on social media, but experts say they’re not showing the full picture.
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German coalition at odds over fighter jet sale to Saudi Arabia, Welt am Sonntag reports
Germany's coalition government is at odds over whether to bow to British pressure and approve the production of Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets for Saudi Arabia, the newspaper Welt Am Sonntag reported on Saturday, citing anonymous sources.
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Euclid: Europe's 'dark explorer' telescope launches
The Euclid mission will make an immense 3D map of the cosmos to uncover its biggest secrets.
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Supreme Court weakened Colorado’s nondiscrimination law. What’s next for LGBTQ rights?
The Supreme Court in an expected move on Friday ruled that Lorie Smith, a Colorado-based Christian web designer, is not beholden to a state law prohibiting discrimination in public accommodations a…
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US attorney leading Hunter Biden probe breaks silence on claims investigation was 'influenced by politics'
The U.S. attorney handling the Hunter Biden investigation speaks out on whistleblower allegations against him and his prosecutorial decisions.
Roller coaster at Carowinds closes after discovery of a crack in a support pillar | CNN
Carowinds amusement park in North Carolina closed a roller coaster Friday after discovering a crack in a support pillar, park officials said.
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The RNC’s debate plans have a major, largely unnoticed problem
You have to hit certain polling metrics to qualify. But what happens if there aren’t enough polls conducted?
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Elevation Church exits Southern Baptist Convention after expulsions over female pastors
The North Carolina-based megachurch, which draws thousands of worshippers, did not say why in its notice to the SBC.
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Maine woman punches bear that chased her dog; bear bites back
In an incident in Connecticut, a man was injured when he got between his dog and a bear attacking it.
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Rescue team leader after finding Titan sub wreckage: ‘There’s a lot of emotions’
The leader of the operation to recover the wreckage of the imploded Titan submersible described the mission as an emotional one, noting he originally set out expecting a rescue mission. “We w…
thehill.comUltra-nationalists aim to restrict travel for Russian officials' families
The ultra-nationalist Liberal Democratic Party of Russia (LDPR) is working on a bill that would temporarily ban the travel of close relatives of high-ranking officials to "unfriendly countries," the RIA state news agency reported on Sunday.
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Why Justice Amy Coney Barrett wrote about babysitters in her student loan opinion | CNN Politics
Justice Amy Coney Barrett, in a concurrence to Friday’s ruling striking down President Joe Biden’s student debt forgiveness plan, defended the Supreme Court conservative majority’s use of a controversial legal theory and – deploying analogies concerning babysitters and grocery store owners –...
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Risk of heat-related illnesses to remain high through weekend amid sweltering heat in South
The risk of heat-related illness will remain high throughout the weekend in the South amid sweltering heat that could break some records. The National Weather Service’s Weather Prediction Cen…
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CIA director met with Zelenskyy on secret trip to Ukraine
Director Burns met with the Ukrainian president and other intelligence chiefs in a meeting before the Wagner rebellion, which was not discussed, confirms a U.S. official.
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Guatemala court orders presidential ballot review, opposition cries foul
Guatemala's top court on Saturday ordered ballots from the first-round presidential election to be reviewed after the front-runner's party and allies challenged the results, setting up the potential for a recount ahead of the runoff vote.
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Rabid bobcat attacks sleeping camper during youth trip at a Connecticut state park, officials say | CNN
A rabid bobcat attacked a children’s camp leader as he slept in a hammock at a state park, according to the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.
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Western heat wave ahead of July 4th fireworks raises wildfire concerns
Wildfire risks are growing with triple-digit temperatures forecast this weekend — up to 115 degrees Fahrenheit in Phoenix.
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Jan. 6 defendant arrested near Obama's home had guns and 400 rounds of ammunition in his van
Taylor Taranto has been publicly identified as a participant in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol since August 2021. He was arrested Thursday.
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Sporadic violence, but calmer night in France after family buries teenager
Tens of thousands of police were deployed in cities across France as fears of rioting grew following the funeral of teenager Nahel M, whose shooting by police sparked nationwide unrest.
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A North Korean stunned world soccer when he scored in Serie A. Then Han Kwang Song went missing | CNN
In 2017, Han Kwang Song became the first North Korean to score a goal in one of Europe’s five major soccer leagues and even made a shock transfer to the Italian giant Juventus in 2019, and later to Qatar’s al-Duhail.
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Giant ducks were supposed to lift spirits in Hong Kong, then one of them deflated
Officials in the Chinese territory are trying to promote a “Happy Hong Kong,” but not everyone is in the mood amid a continuing government crackdown.
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IRS whistleblower Gary Shapley says he was prevented from 'investigative steps' in Hunter Biden probe
An IRS whistleblower made additional allegations about interference into the agency's investigation of Hunter Biden. Here is what you need to know.
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South Korea is cutting ‘killer questions’ from an 8-hour exam some blame for a fertility rate crisis | CNN
Raising a child in South Korea is no easy task. By the time their toddlers can walk, many parents have already begun scouting out elite private preschools.
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Suarez applauds Supreme Court ruling to halt ‘tremendous overreach’ of Biden loan relief plan
Republican presidential candidate and Miami Mayor Francis Suarez applauded the Supreme Court’s decision on Friday to halt the “tremendous overreach” of President Biden’s student loan forgiveness pl…
thehill.comTranscript: Former Vice President Mike Pence on "Face the Nation," July 2, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with former Vice President Mike Pence that aired on "Face the Nation" on July 2, 2023.
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Thousands of Twitter users report problems accessing site as Elon Musk says new limits have been installed
In a tweet Saturday afternoon, Elon Musk said that verified accounts are now limited to reading 10,000 posts a day.
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Mexico blasts new Florida immigration law; vows to help migrants
Mexico's government on Saturday slammed a tough new state immigration law in Florida spearheaded by Republican Governor and U.S. presidential contender Ron DeSantis, and the country vowed to help protect undocumented Mexicans in that state.
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Titans Hassan Haskins accused of strangling girlfriend during argument
The running back was arrested for charges stemming from a June 22 incident.
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Proud Boys fined over $1 million for vandalizing sign at Black church
Members of the Proud Boys organization were ordered by a judge to pay over $1 million for vandalizing a “Black Lives Matter” (BLM) sign at a predominantly Black church in Washington, D.…
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25 dead after bus crashes and catches fire in western India
A tire blowout caused the bus to lose control and crash into a road divider, police said.
www.nbcnews.comSyria says air defences intercept Israeli missile strike
Syria said on Sunday its air defences intercepted what it called an Israeli missile strike across central parts of the country and downed most of the missiles, according to state media.
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Share of 40-year-old Americans who have never been married hits record high
The share of 40-year-old Americans who have never been married reached a record high in 2021, according to the Pew Research Center. Twenty-five percent of 40-year-olds remained unmarried in 20…
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