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Prosecutors to make history with opening statements in hush money case against Trump
NEW YORK (AP) — For the first time in history, prosecutors will present a criminal case against a former American president to a jury Monday as they accuse Donald Trump of a hush money scheme aimed at preventing damaging stories about his personal life from becoming public. A 12-person jury in Manhattan is set to hear opening statements from prosecutors and defense lawyers in the first of four criminal cases against the presumptive Republican nominee to reach trial.
Marjorie Taylor Greene calls on Johnson to resign after foreign aid bills pass: ‘If he doesn’t do so, he will be vacated’ | CNN Politics
Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene on Sunday said House Speaker Mike Johnson “betrayed” Republican voters after the House approved new aid to Ukraine, threatening to call a vote for his ouster if he doesn’t resign.
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RFK Jr. candidacy hurts Trump more than Biden, NBC News poll finds
The finding, which contrasts with a number of other national polls, comes amid concerted Democratic efforts to prevent Kennedy from harming Biden’s campaign.
www.nbcnews.comLocal election workers fear threats to their safety as November nears. One group is trying to help
A top concern for local election workers throughout the country this year is their own safety. A group formed after the 2020 presidential election is traveling the country helping them prepare for what could lie ahead and making sure they are connected to local law enforcement.
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Ukraine's Zelenskyy says "we are preparing" for a major Russian spring offensive
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said it is crucial troops receive foreign military aid in time to fight another major Russian offensive.
www.cbsnews.comAid approval brings Ukraine closer to replenishing troops struggling to hold front lines
The seven-month effort to pass the package effectively held Ukraine hostage to the internal politics of its biggest ally.
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GOP hopes for holding House could come down to 6 races in key battleground state
As they work to keep their House majority, congressional Republicans aim to flip three Democrat-held seats in battleground Pennsylvania, which holds primary elections Tuesday.
How Trump could win at the Supreme Court even if his broad immunity argument is rejected
If the court rejects Trump's broad immunity claim, it could still send the case back to a lower court for more deliberations, which could further delay a potential trial.
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First Democrat publicly says he would vote to save Mike Johnson's job since massive aid push passes
Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna says he would vote to table a motion to vacate Republican Speaker Johnson, gives him credit for passing foreign aid bills
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Mike Johnson earns bipartisan praise for backing Ukraine aid, suggesting his speakership is safe
Mike Johnson earned praise from a leading Republican and Democrat on Sunday, indicating that he's unlikely to lose his role over Marjorie Taylor Greene's motion to vacate
A crush of lawsuits over voting in multiple states is creating a shadow war for the 2024 election
As President Joe Biden and Donald Trump step up their campaigning in swing states, a quieter battle is taking place in the shadows of their White House rematch.
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Kevin McCarthy: Matt Gaetz broke Republican majority
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy blamed Republican division on Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., as Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., seeks to oust Speaker Mike Johnson.
CBS News poll finds big majority of Americans support U.S. taking steps to reduce climate change
People who have experienced extreme weather are especially likely to say climate change needs to be addressed right away.
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Ukraine aid package could help Kyiv slow Russia’s advance
The $61bn (£49bn) aid package keeps Ukraine in the fight but it's no silver bullet, BBC's James Waterhouse writes from Kyiv.
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Israel-Gaza live updates: Hamas to send a delegation to Cairo for hostage and cease-fire negotiations
More than six months after Hamas terrorists invaded Israel on Oct. 7, the Israeli military continues its bombardment of the neighboring Gaza Strip.
NY Attorney General asks judge to reject $175 million bond in Donald Trump's civil fraud case
The state attorney general has argued that Donald Trump and his surety company don't have the assets to pay the bond if his appeal fails.
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White House condemns ‘despicable’ actions at pro-Palestinian college protests - Washington Examiner
The White House issued a strong rebuke of the antisemitic threats that have been shouted at pro-Palestinian protests at college campuses across the country, most notably Columbia University. Large groups have gathered at Columbia, calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. Some protesters have gone...
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How Johnson came to embrace Ukraine aid and defy his right flank | CNN Politics
The day after Iran attacked Israel, House Speaker Mike Johnson was on the phone with a man who suddenly held the keys to his legislative agenda and potentially his own future: House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries.
www.cnn.comWith homelessness on the rise, the Supreme Court weighs bans on sleeping outdoors
The case is considered the most significant to come before the high court in decades on homelessness, which is reaching record levels in the United States.
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Rep. Tom Cole says "the reservoir of goodwill is enormous" for House Speaker amid effort to oust him
Despite a growing threat to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson, Rep. Tom Cole said he's "much stronger than people seem to think."
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Trump attorney lays out battle plan as legal teams gear up for opening statements
Trump attorney Will Scharf discussed the legal viability of the pending hush money case as opening arguments are slated to take place on Monday.
US-Israel: Netanyahu vows to reject any US sanctions on army units
Reports say the US is planning to cut military aid to one Israeli unit over alleged rights violations.
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McCaul commends Speaker Johnson’s transformation following foreign aid vote | CNN Politics
House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul applauded House Speaker Mike Johnson Sunday for bringing foreign aid legislation to his chamber’s floor, characterizing the move as “a profile in courage.”
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Zelenskyy: ‘We will have a chance at victory’ thanks to weapons provided to Ukraine in new U.S. aid package
Ukraine's president thanked U.S. leaders for passing a $60.8 billion aid package through the House over the weekend.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene calls Mike Johnson a 'lame duck' after House vote on foreign aid
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene called House Speaker Mike Johnson a 'lame duck' after the House approved $95 billion in foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel and other U.S. allies.
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Ukrainian and Western leaders laud US aid package while the Kremlin warns of 'further ruin'
Ukrainian and Western leaders have welcomed the passing of a desperately needed aid package for Ukraine by the U.S. House of Representatives
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’s home broken into with her inside - Washington Examiner
An intruder broke into Democratic LA Mayor Karen Bass's home early Sunday morning, and she was home when it happened.
www.washingtonexaminer.comUkrainian and Western leaders laud US aid package while the Kremlin warns of 'further ruin'
The House approved $61 billion in aid as Democrats and Republicans banded together after months of hard-right resistance over renewed American support for repelling Russia’s invasion.
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Sen. Mark Warner says possible TikTok sale is "complicated," and one-year timeline makes sense
Congress is barreling toward approving a bill that could force the sale or result in a ban of the widely popular video-sharing app.
www.cbsnews.comBiden sees a $35 price cap for insulin as a pivotal campaign issue. It’s not that clear-cut
President Joe Biden frequently cites insulin prices as he promotes a $35 price cap for Americans with diabetes who are on Medicare.
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Israeli leaders condemn expected US sanctions, Netanyahu vows to fight it with all his might
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other leaders criticized the U.S. for expected sanctions against an IDF battalion accused of human rights violations in 2022.
David Pecker is expected to be the first witness called in Trump hush money trial, source says | CNN Politics
David Pecker, the former chairman of the National Enquirer’s parent company, is expected to be the first witness called by the Manhattan district attorney’s office in former President Donald Trump’s criminal hush money trial, according to a person familiar with the plans.
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams says he's 'horrified and disgusted' by antisemitism at Columbia University protests
Sunday saw the fifth consecutive day of protests at Columbia University, where over 100 people have been arrested.
Race car in Sri Lanka veers off track killing 7 people and injuring 20, officials say
20 others were injured in the mishap in the town of Diyatalawa in the tea-growing central hills, about 180 kilometers east of Colombo.
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GOP lawmaker has strong words for other Republicans as infighting revs up
Rep. Tony Gonzales' comments come as Republican infighting in the House has reached new heights.
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How progressive ceasefire advocate Summer Lee defanged the opposition ahead of her primary in Pennsylvania | CNN Politics
Summer Lee is getting used to this.
www.cnn.comIsraeli strikes on southern Gaza city of Rafah kill 22, mostly children, as US advances aid package
The latest strikes came as the United States was on track to approve billions of dollars of additional military aid to its close ally.
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Guangdong: Tens of thousands evacuated from massive China floods
Rain-swollen rivers have overflowed in Guangdong, swamping swathes of China's most populous province.
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Climate advocates want to solve their 'biggest problem' in the US: Turning out voters
In battleground states, environmental activists like Dr. Emily Church are canvassing on behalf of the Environmental Voter Project in an effort to turn out people
When it comes to government planes and political trips, who pays for a president's campaign travel?
In any election year, there’s a fuzzy line between governing and campaigning. President Joe Biden’s recent travels across Pennsylvania, a pivotal state in the 2024 election, included a mix of both.
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Cori Bush’s legal fees adding up before competitive primary: Report - Washington Examiner
'Squad' member Cori Bush has reportedly spent nearly $100,000 on legal fees in the first quarter of 2024 as her competitive reelection effort heats up.
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America First foreign policy ‘profoundly dangerous,' invites multi-front war, eminent historian warns
Eminent historian Baron Roberts of Belgravia spoke to Fox News Digital about the growing isolationist strand in American politics and gives his thoughts on the trend.
Iran's supreme leader tacitly acknowledges that Tehran hit little in its attack on Israel
Iran’s supreme leader has dismissed any discussion of whether Tehran’s unprecedented drone-and-missile attack on Israel hit anything there.
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Here are the key players in Trump’s hush money trial | CNN Politics
Opening statements in Donald Trump’s criminal New York hush money trial are set to begin Monday, more than a year after the former president was indicted in the case.
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Will US sanction Israeli battalion? Netanyahu will 'fight it with all my strength'
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said any US plan to impose sanctions on the Netzah Yehuda Battalion is "the height of absurdity and a moral nadir."
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All the players in Trump's hush money trial: Judge Juan Merchan, Michael Cohen, Stormy Daniels and more
While Trump is the only defendant in the criminal case, prosecutors have said there are several other people involved in the alleged “catch and kill” scheme.
www.nbcnews.comHaitians scramble to survive, seeking food, water and safety as gang violence chokes the capital
More than 95,000 people have fled Port-au-Prince in one month alone as gangs raid communities, torching homes and killing people in territories controlled by their rivals.
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Blinken returns to China with warning over Russian military aid
Secretary of State Antony Blinken will make a April 24-26 trip to China as the Biden administration threatens "steps" necessary against firms sending aid to Russia.
Stephen Breyer insists politics don't play a role in Supreme Court's decisions
Former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer is pushing back on claims that the institution has become increasingly political amid rulings on Trump, abortion and more
Israel’s war on Gaza updates: Israel yet to back up UNRWA claims – report
Independent review of UN agency for Palestinians says Israel yet to provide evidence for allegations against its staff.
Kurdish separatists and water issues loom large in long-awaited Erdogan visit to Iraq
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is set to make his first official visit to Iraq in more than a decade.
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Joe Manchin and Rob Portman hold out support from their parties’ presidential nominee while calling for bipartisanship in Congress | CNN Politics
Retiring Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia and former Ohio GOP Sen. Rob Portman are holding off from throwing support behind their parties’ presidential nominee, while taking aim at members on both sides of the aisle for stalled legislation in Congress.
www.cnn.comConservative Brazilians laud Elon Musk at rally in support of ex-president Bolsonaro
Musk is a target in an ongoing investigation over the dissemination of fake news by supporters of Bolsonaro.
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Corporations struggle on climate goals amid backlash over 'woke capitalism,' experts say
"The pushback has been fierce and severe," an environmental advocate said.
Kennedy says he loves his family 'either way' after relatives endorse Biden's campaign over his
Independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is acknowledging endorsements from more than a dozen of his relatives who are backing Democratic President Joe Biden, saying he feels no ill will over the family political divide.
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MIT students set up encampment to protest Israel and university’s ‘ties’ with IDF - Washington Examiner
Students at MIT joined others in universities across the nation by setting up an encampment to protest Israel's military campaign in Gaza.
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How Chinese firms are using Mexico as a backdoor to the US
Chinese firms are racing to set up factories in Mexico to bypass US tariffs and sanctions.
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After rocky start, Kamala Harris emerges as the Biden campaign’s lead prosecutor on top issues | CNN Politics
Kamala Harris hadn’t even started building up to her ending when the crowd in Las Vegas — more fired up than any poll would suggest — started chanting, “Four more years!” But she made sure everyone heard the line she’s come up with: “Trump abortion bans.”
www.cnn.comTerry Anderson, AP reporter abducted in Lebanon and held captive for years, has died at 76
Terry Anderson, the globe-trotting Associated Press correspondent who became one of America’s longest-held hostages, has died.
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Why Kerala isn’t buying Modi claim of ‘double-digit’ win in India election
In India’s only state where the BJP has never won a seat, demographics and history remain stumbling blocks for the PM.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says Speaker Mike Johnson should resign as Democrats signal potential support
Greene indicated she’ll move forward with triggering a vote to remove the speaker.
www.nbcnews.comFrom Sin City to the City of Angels, building starts on high-speed rail line
Groundbreaking on a $12 billion high-speed passenger rail line between Las Vegas and the Los Angeles area is just about here.
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Jayapal says Trump wouldn’t be on trial if Senate had ‘gone through with the impeachment’ - Washington Examiner
Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) lamented the fact that the then Republican-controlled Senate did not impeach Donald Trump when it had the chance.
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Supreme Court takes up homelessness as record numbers of Americans lack permanent housing
In one of the most closely watched cases this term, the Supreme Court will decide how far cities can go to prevent sleeping in public places.
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Trump’s Trial Challenge: Being Stripped of Control
NEW YORK — “Sir, can you please have a seat.” Donald Trump had stood up to leave the Manhattan criminal courtroom as Justice Juan M. Merchan was wrapping up a scheduling discussion Tuesday. But the judge had not yet adjourned the court or left the bench. Trump, the 45th president of the United...
Stock market today: Asian stocks track Wall Street gains ahead of earnings reports
Asian benchmarks extend gains after U.S. stocks claw back some of their losses from last week. The yen weakened further to fresh 34-year lows.
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Chicago police officer fatally shot while heading home from his shift: Officials
The officer, a six-year veteran of the CPD, was shot multiple times, police say.
15 people injured when tram collides with guardrail at Universal Studios theme park near Los Angeles
Authorities say more than a dozen people suffered mostly minor injuries when a tram used for tours crashed into a railing at Universal Studios Hollywood near Los Angeles.
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Nature swallowing up parts of Nazi camp built on British soil as researchers examine its painful history
A review of a little-known Nazi concentration camps built on British soil during the Holocaust is underway as researchers work to study what happened there.
www.cbsnews.comMary J. Blige, Cher, Ozzy Osbourne, A Tribe Called Quest and Foreigner get into Rock Hall
Mary J. Blige, Cher, Foreigner, A Tribe Called Quest, Kool & The Gang and Ozzy Osbourne have been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
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Drag queen’s reality show victory wins praise from Taiwan’s president | CNN
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on Saturday offered her congratulations to the Taiwanese drag queen Nymphia Wind for winning RuPaul’s Drag Race, the first person from East Asia to take the crown.
www.cnn.comMIT students set up encampment to protest Israel and university’s ‘ties’ with IDF - Washington Examiner
Students at MIT joined others in universities across the nation by setting up an encampment to protest Israel's military campaign in Gaza.
www.washingtonexaminer.comKey players: Who's who at Donald Trump’s hush money criminal trial
Donald Trump’s former lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen is expected to take the stand as the prosecution’s star witness in the first criminal trial of a former U.S. president.
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Tightrope: Jordan’s balancing act between Iran and Israel
As regional tensions soar, the kingdom is contending with domestic as well as international pressures.
UN newsletter exposed for sharing ways to protest in US against Israel on Tax Day
United Nations’ NGO Action News shared links leading protesters to sites promoting civil disobedience by creating blockades around the nation during protests against Israel April 15.
Newsom announces emergency legislation to protect Arizona abortion providers - Washington Examiner
Lawmakers in California are working to protect Arizona abortion providers and Gov. Gavin Newsom said details of the plan will be released this week.
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Spice Girls stage impromptu reunion at Victoria Beckham's birthday party and perform ‘Stop’ dance
The fashion designer reunited with Melanie Brown, Geri Halliwell, Melanie Chisholm and Emma Bunton at her birthday celebration.
www.nbcnews.comSome voters in northeast India go back to the polls after violence disrupts first day of election
Voters at some polling places in a northeastern Indian state went back to the polls amid tight security on Monday after violence disrupted the vote last week.
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Columbia University faces full-blown crisis as rabbi calls for Jewish students to ‘return home’ | CNN
Columbia University is facing a full-blown crisis heading into Passover as a rabbi linked to the Ivy League school urged Jewish students to stay home and tense confrontations on campus sparked condemnation from the White House and New York officials.
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Supreme Leader Khamenei says Iran demonstrated its power against Israel
Analysts say his comments have dampened fears of an all-out war between Iran and Israel.
Maldives: Pro-China party led by Muizzu wins by landslide
Led by president Mohamed Muizzu, the party's win is seen as support for closer ties with Beijing.
www.bbc.comPuerto Rico Republicans award Trump all 23 of their delegates
Puerto Rico’s Republican Party held a district assembly and awarded former President Donald Trump all 23 of their national delegates.
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Can this ocean-based carbon plant help save the world? Some scientists are raising red flags | CNN
In Singapore, a new plant will turn CO2 from seawater and air into the same material as seashells, in a process that will also produce “green” hydrogen
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Gigi Hadid's father apologizes for racist, homophobic messages to Democratic lawmaker
Model Gigi Hadid’s father Mohamed Hadid admitted to sending racist and homophobic messages to New York Rep. Ritchie Torres over his support for Israel.
Los Angeles sheriff's deputy dies months after being injured in fire inside mobile gun range
A veteran Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy has died six months after he was seriously hurt when a fire broke out inside a trailer serving as a mobile shooting range.
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Trump's polling lead narrows, Zelenskyy acknowledges low morale, and the Olympic sewage clean-up: Weekend Rundown
The House passed a long-awaited aid package, but the deal comes with political risks for both Speaker Johnson and President Biden. Plus, why China's youth are waking up and smelling coffee.
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House Dems slammed for waving Ukrainian flag in chamber of US House: ‘Disgusting’
Democrats who waved Ukrainian flags in the chamber of the U.S. House of Representatives were derided by critics, who called the display "disgusting" and a "disgrace."
Pro-China President Muizzu's party sweeps Maldives parliamentary elections, preliminary results say
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu’s political party has swept parliamentary elections in a strong endorsement of his pro-China foreign policy.
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Pro-Palestinian protesters interrupt Bob Casey event in Pennsylvania ahead of state Democratic primary - Washington Examiner
A group of pro-Palestinian protesters interrupted an event with Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA) ahead of the Democratic primaries in the state this week.
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This week was a 'bad week' for the US Constitution, Ted Cruz says
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, explains how the Constitution had a 'bad week' following the dismissal of the DHS Mayorkas impeachment trial and the passing of FISA reauthorization.
Israeli leaders criticize expected US sanctions against military unit that could further strain ties
Israeli leaders are harshly criticizing an expected decision by the U.S. to impose sanctions on a unit of ultra-Orthodox soldiers in the Israeli military.
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Man convicted in killing of two Dartmouth professors is set to be released on parole | CNN
James Parker, a man who has spent more than half his life in prison for his role in the killing of Dartmouth professors Half and Susanne Zantop in 2001, has been granted parole.
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Former Justice Breyer claims colleagues not ‘moved by the temperature of the day’ - Washington Examiner
Former Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer offered his assurance that his former colleagues are not easily "moved" by public opinion.
www.washingtonexaminer.comHawaii lawmakers take aim at vacation rentals after Lahaina wildfire amplifies Maui housing crisis
An acute housing shortage hitting fire survivors on the Hawaiian island of Maui is squeezing out residents even as they try to overcome the loss of loved ones, their homes and their community.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 788
As the war enters its 788th day, these are the main developments.
Poll: Election interest hits new low in tight Biden-Trump race
NBC News' latest national poll shows Biden’s numbers inching up as Robert F. Kennedy Jr., inflation and abortion all scramble the 2024 contest.
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The world dumps 2,000 truckloads of plastic into the ocean each day. Here’s where a lot of it ends up
Plastic pollution is piling up. Despite efforts to rein it in, only 9% of it is actually recycled.
www.cnn.comTesla cuts the price of its "Full Self Driving" system by a third to $8,000
Tesla knocked about a third off the price of its “Full Self Driving” system to $8,000 from $12,000, according to the company website.
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Kristi Noem will support Trump even if convicted in hush money case: ‘Every single day of the week’ - Washington Examiner
Gov. Kristi Noem (R-SD) is not wavering in her support of former President Donald Trump, even if he is convicted in the hush money trial in Manhattan.
www.washingtonexaminer.comTranscript: House Appropriations Committee chair Rep. Tom Cole on "Face the Nation," April 21, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with House Appropriations Committee chair Rep. Tom Cole, Republican of Oklahoma, that aired on April 21, 2024.
www.cbsnews.comTranscript: Sen. Mark Warner on "Face the Nation," April 21, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with Sen. Mark Warner, Democrat of Virginia, that aired on April 21, 2024.
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Transcript: Sen. Dan Sullivan on "Face the Nation," April 21, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with Sen. Dan Sullivan, Republican of Alaska, that aired on April 21, 2024.
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Transcript: Author David Sanger on "Face the Nation," April 21, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with David Sanger, New York Times correspondent anauthor of "New Cold Wars," that aired on April 21, 2024.
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Transcript: Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro on "Face the Nation," April 21, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, a Democrat, that aired on April 21, 2024.
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation," April 21, 2024
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Sen. Mark Warner and Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro join Margaret Brennan.
www.cbsnews.comSATURDAY. APRIL 20, 2024
The House passes billions in aid for Ukraine and Israel after months of struggle. Next is the Senate
The U.S. House finished voting on an aid package for Ukraine, Israel and other US allies and has sent it to the Senate.
apnews.comBiden signs bill extending a key US surveillance program after divisions nearly forced it to lapse
The Senate voted after a midnight deadline to reauthorize a key U.S. surveillance law after divisions over whether the FBI should be restricted from using the program to search for Americans’ data nearly forced the statute to lapse.
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House passes critical aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan along with a TikTok ban
The bills amount to a $95 billion aid package in total.
www.nbcnews.comTrump was forced to listen silently as potential jurors offered their unvarnished assessments of him
Over the past week, Donald Trump has been forced to sit inside a frigid New York courtroom and listen to a parade of potential jurors share their unvarnished assessments of him.
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Ukraine warns of WW3 ahead of long-stalled Congress aid vote
Denys Shmyhal tells the BBC his country desperately needs the US to approve long-stalled security assistance.
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Biden's 50-year journey as a skeptic of Roe v. Wade to its ultimate protector
Abortion is at the center of President Joe Biden's re-election campaign — an improbability for a politician who long expressed his personal discomfort with the practice.
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Hillary Clinton: 'What Trump really wants' is to 'kill his opposition'
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton suggested on a podcast that former President Trump aspires to be like Russian President Vladimir Putin and "kill his opposition."
Ken Buck blasts ‘Moscow Marjorie’ for ‘mouthing the Russian propaganda’ - Washington Examiner
Former Rep. Ken Buck blasted Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) for her stance against sending aid to Ukraine amid its war against Russia.
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Millions more go to Trump legal expenses as Biden and Democratic Party expand campaign cash advantage | CNN Politics
Donald Trump’s leadership PAC spent as much money as it took in last month, with his legal bills remaining a top expense as the former president grappled both with the aftermath of losing a civil fraud case and prepared for the start of a historic criminal trial in a Manhattan court.
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US Speaker Mike Johnson may pay political price for Ukraine deal
Republican Mike Johnson can savour a hard-fought victory, but hard-line colleagues are plotting to oust him.
www.bbc.comKey players: Who's who at Donald Trump’s hush money criminal trial
Donald Trump’s former lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen is expected to take the stand as the prosecution’s star witness in the first criminal trial of a former U.S. president.
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Mike Johnson's speakership, after passing Ukraine aid, gets a reprieve from MTG. For now.
After passing aid to Ukraine, Mike Johnson's speakership is safe. For now.
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Muslim Americans who soured on Biden see Israel aid package as further betrayal
“If our votes and the votes of people who support the Palestinian human rights are so important, then Biden should be listening," one activist said.
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Congressmembers explain their votes against foreign aid for Ukraine and Israel - Washington Examiner
Despite the passage of two foreign aid bills in the House Saturday, the representatives that voted against them continued to voice their opposition.
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Biden admin sanctions Israel national security minister ally, reportedly weighs expanding to IDF unit
The Biden administration is likely to impose sanctions against an Israeli military battalion accused of violating human rights before Hamas invaded Israel on Oct. 7, 2023.
Online threats against pro-Palestinian protesters rise in wake of Sen. Tom Cotton's comments about protests
GOP Sen. Tom Cotton, of Arkansas, has been encouraging people to "take matters into your own hands" against pro-Palestinian protesters.
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From stare-downs to shut-eye: Trump's every move in criminal trial under the microscope
Behind every scowl, whisper or even yawn, Trump’s team sees a clear message the presumptive GOP nominee has the opportunity to get across: defiance.
www.nbcnews.comThe House votes for possible TikTok ban in the US, but don't expect the app to go away anytime soon
The House has passed legislation that would ban TikTok in the U.S. if the social media platform’s China-based owner doesn’t sell its stake within a year.
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House fails to pass border security bill backed by Republicans - Washington Examiner
Johnson introduced the latest border bill as a way to appease those on his right flank who were upset with the speaker’s proposed foreign aid package.
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RFK Jr.'s quest to get on the presidential ballot in all 50 states
RFK Jr. denies he's a spoiler who won't be on the ballot in enough states to reach the 270 electoral votes needed to win.
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What the world's media make of Trump going on trial
Pictures of Donald Trump in a New York courtroom made headlines globally. Here's a flavour of what was said.
www.bbc.comTrump cancels rally because of weather, proving the difficulty of balancing a trial and a campaign
Donald Trump canceled his first planned rally since the start of his criminal hush money trial because of a storm in North Carolina.
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‘Thank You America!’: Ukraine’s Zelensky and Israel’s Netanyahu hail House passage of $95 billion foreign aid package | CNN
Foreign leaders say the decision will help defend democracy and Western civilization. Ukrainian troops say it’s a morale booster. On Kyiv’s streets, there’s gratitude – and realism.
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2 dead, 6 injured in Memphis block party shooting, police say
Two people were killed and 6 others were injured after gunfire erupted at a block party in Memphis, Tennessee.
Judge locks up 'Three Percenter' militia members in Jan. 6 obstruction case
The obstruction of an official proceeding charge is in jeopardy before the Supreme Court, meaning that some of the defendants could ultimately only serve a year in prison.
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Israel’s war on Gaza updates: 180 bodies found in Khan Younis mass grave
The bodies found inside plastic bags that have Hebrew writing on them include elderly women, children and young men.
Edward Snowden calls on Biden to veto FISA renewal after Senate vote
Edward Snowden called on President Biden to veto the renewal of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act as the bill is now on its way to his desk for his signature.
Moscow says 50 Ukrainian drones shot down as attacks spark fires at Russian power stations
Ukraine has launched a barrage of drones across Russia overnight in attacks that appeared to target the country’s energy infrastructure.
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Analysis: By passing Ukraine aid, the accidental speaker became an unlikely Churchill | CNN Politics
Republican Speaker Mike Johnson showed political courage that is rare in Washington and notable legislative skill for an inexperienced leader in forcing a long-delayed $60 billion aid bill for Ukraine through the House of Representatives on Saturday.
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Republican looks to ban foreign flags in House chamber after Democrats celebrate Ukraine aid - Washington Examiner
Just before the foreign aid bills passed the House, Democrats were seen cheering while waving Ukrainian flags — prompting anger from some of their GOP colleagues.
www.washingtonexaminer.comAn Israeli airstrike in Gaza's south kills at least 9 Palestinians in Rafah, including 6 children
Gaza hospital officials say an Israeli airstrike on a home in the territory's southernmost city of Rafah has killed at least nine people, six of them children.
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Climate protesters arrested after blocking airport runway - Washington Examiner
Some 20 climate protesters were arrested Saturday during a runway demonstration on Massachusetts' Hanscom Field Airport.
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House approves $95 billion in aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
The House of Representatives on Saturday passed foreign aid bills that included billions in aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan.
Republicans' defense of the 'Biden 16' House districts starts with Pennsylvania's primary election
Mark Houck’s campaign to unseat Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick in Pennsylvania's GOP primary could offer hints about swing-district party sentiment in a heated presidential election year.
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Updated Biden administration rules will soon affect students across US: What to know
It's a sweeping change to how schools will have to handle sex discrimination and abuse cases.
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Turkey’s Erdogan urges Palestinian unity after meeting Hamas chief
The ‘strongest response to Israel and the path to victory lie in unity and integrity’, Turkish president says.
Ukraine Russia war: US House passes crucial aid deal worth $61bn
The long-stalled package could be vital for Ukraine, which is struggling to contain Russia's invasion.
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Former Al Roker Entertainment producer claims company failed diversity initiative
Former producer Bill Schultz claimed Al Roker and his company fired him for criticizing the failure to properly adopt diversity initiatives on his show.
Biden avoids a further Mideast spiral as Israel and Iran show restraint. But for how long?
President Joe Biden can perhaps breathe a bit easier given that Israel and Iran seem to have stepped back for now from tipping the Middle East into all-out war.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 786
As the war enters its 786th day, these are the main developments.
Inside foreign aid deal, House passes a bill forcing the sale of TikTok or banning the app
The House passed a bill that bans TikTok or forces its sale to an American parent company in nine months, with a possible three month extension.
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Analysis: 6 surprises from a major news week | CNN Politics
It was a week of unexpected developments in an unpredictable but consequential election year.
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US to announce first sanctions against an IDF unit over actions in West Bank - Washington Examiner
In a historic first, the United States is set to announce sanctions against an Israel Defense Forces unit over human rights abuses committed in the West Bank.
www.washingtonexaminer.comSatellite image analyzed by AP shows damage after Iranian attack on Israeli desert air base
An Iranian attack on an Israeli desert air base last week as part of Tehran’s unprecedented assault on the country damaged a taxiway.
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What does Israel have in its arsenal that it could use against Iran?
Israel has airborne and naval capabilities that it can use against Iran, but it must choose any target carefully.
Siblings killed when suspected intoxicated driver crashes into child's birthday party in Michigan
Several other people were injured, including nine victims with "serious, life-threatening injuries," the Monroe County sheriff said.
www.nbcnews.comA look at what's in the $95 billion foreign aid package passed by the House
The House's $95 billion foreign aid package provides military aid to Ukraine and Israel, replenishes U.S. weapons systems and gives humanitarian assistance to civilians in Gaza.
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Biden administration to rethink counter-terrorism strategy after breakdown of pact allowing US forces on soil to fight jihadists
Sell or ban: House approves anti-TikTok measure attached to foreign aid proposal
The bipartisan measure would force the popular social app's Chinese parent company to sell or face a nationwide ban in the U.S.
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Bill Maher pans NPR, 'Portlandia character' Katherine Maher following newsroom turmoil
HBO's Bill Maher took aim at NPR and its boss Katherine Maher following the bombshell essay penned by ousted editor Uri Berliner about how far left the newsroom has gotten.
Biden leans on young voters to flip North Carolina
President Biden is building a coalition of students despite unenthusiastic polling among young people.
www.cbsnews.comMelania Trump is set to make a return to her husband's campaign with a rare political appearance
Former first lady Melania Trump is making a return to her husband’s presidential campaign with a rare political appearance after months of being absent from Donald Trump’s latest run for the White House.
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Senate passes FISA surveillance tool renewal minutes after midnight deadline
The Senate passed FISA Section 702 renewal on Friday night with just minutes until the critical national security provision's deadline.
Are Chinese electric vehicles taking over the world?
Tesla and other Western electric car manufacturers are facing stiff competition from China.
The House just voted on a potential TikTok ban (again). Now what? | CNN Business
House lawmakers have once again passed legislation that could lead to a nationwide TikTok ban, renewing a massive threat to the company’s US operations.
www.cnn.comEcuadorians vote overwhelmingly in referendum to approve toughening fight against gangs
Proposals include deploying the army in the fight against the gangs, loosening obstacles to extradition of accused criminals and lengthening prison sentences for convicted drug traffickers.
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House GOP hard-liners blast ‘lame duck’ Johnson for foreign aid passage but dodge on ouster - Washington Examiner
Hard-line House Republicans are not pleased with Mike Johnson over the foreign aid package, but rank-and-file GOP members praised him for following his compass.
www.washingtonexaminer.comTrump flip-flopped on absentee voting — but don't expect his supporters to start trusting the system now, political scientist says
Donald Trump said on Truth Social that absentee and early voting are "good options" for Republicans after years of sowing doubt about the system.
Michael Avenatti says he’s spoken to Trump’s team about testifying in hush money trial: Report - Washington Examiner
Michael Avenatti, who once represented Stormy Daniels, said he has been in contact with Donald Trump’s team about testifying in the former president’s trial.
www.washingtonexaminer.comBlinken will be the latest top US official to visit China in a bid to keep ties on an even keel
Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to China this coming week as Washington and Beijing try to keep ties on an even keel despite major differences on a range of issue, from the Middle East to opioids.
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Senate passes surveillance bill despite contentious debate over privacy concerns | CNN Politics
The Senate voted late Friday to reauthorize a key surveillance authority, avoiding a lapse in the controversial program.
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2 children dead, 15 people injured after vehicle crashes into building holding child's birthday party
Multiple people, including children, were seriously injured after a vehicle crashed through a building where a child's birthday party was being held, authorities said.
Trump cancels North Carolina rally due to severe weather
The Wilmington rally was expected to be former President Donald Trump's first campaign rally since his "hush money" trial began.
www.cbsnews.comAutoworkers union celebrates breakthrough win in Tennessee and takes aim at more plants in the South
The United Auto Workers union is celebrating a huge win at a Volkswagen plant in Tennessee, where workers will now be represented by the union.
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2 mayoral candidates killed in Mexico, bringing the number slain so far to 17
The June 2 national elections that are shaping up to be the country’s most violent on record.
www.nbcnews.comA rabbi serving 30 years to life in his wife's contract killing has died, prison officials say
Authorities say the New Jersey rabbi serving a decadeslong sentence in a 1994 murder-for-hire plot targeting his wife has died.
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‘I am prepared to die’: Mandela’s speech which shook apartheid
Sixty years ago at the Rivonia Trial, Nelson Mandela made one of the most famous speeches of the 20th century.
The man who set himself on fire outside the courthouse where Trump is on trial dies of his injuries
The New York City Police Department said the man was declared dead by staff at an area hospital.
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Jordan van den Berg: The 'Robin Hood' TikToker taking on Australian landlords
Jordan van den Berg's vigilante-style approach has won him fans and critics amid a housing crisis.
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Cornel West says NYC ‘canceled’ his Saturday rally after appearing at Columbia protests - Washington Examiner
Dr. Cornel West said New York City "unjustly canceled" his planned rally after he protested alongside pro-Palestinian students at Columbia University.
www.washingtonexaminer.comMorning sickness? Prenatal check-ups? What to know about new rights for pregnant workers
Pregnant workers have the right to a wide range of accommodations under new federal regulations for enforcing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.
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Biden administration secures key agreement for aid distribution from US military pier being built off Gaza coast | CNN Politics
The Biden administration has secured an agreement with a major UN agency to distribute aid from the pier the US military is constructing off the coast of Gaza, two senior US officials told CNN – a key development as the US and its allies have rushed to finalize plans for how desperately needed...
www.cnn.comVenezuela's opposition backs unknown former diplomat in latest gambit to unseat Maduro
Venezuela’s opposition is rallying behind an unknown former diplomat to challenge Nicolas Maduro in this summer’s presidential election.
apnews.comMarijuana grow busted in Maine as feds investigate trend in 20 states
The high electricity consumption of a home, its cardboard-covered windows and odor of marijuana drew law enforcement's attention to an illicit grow operation off the beaten path in rural Maine. The bust of the home with a hidden grow operation and seizure of nearly 40 pounds (18 kilograms) of...
Survivors of Columbine shooting discuss struggles with PTSD, anxiety
The tragic events at Columbine High School in 1999, when 12 students and one teacher died in a mass shooting, marked a turning point for America.
Record numbers in the US are homeless. Can cities fine them for sleeping in parks and on sidewalks?
The most significant case in decades on homelessness has reached the Supreme Court as record numbers of people in America are without a permanent place to live.
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Live updates: House passes Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan aid | CNN Politics
The House has passed a key foreign aid package on Saturday. Follow here for the latest live news updates from Capitol Hill.
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Strong storms may bring flooding, strong winds to the South this weekend
A system in the South will bring rounds of heavy rain and thunderstorms across parts of the Gulf Coast states today – including much of Texas.
Republican aims to break decades long Senate election losing streak in this blue state
Republican candidate Curtis Bashaw of New Jersey is optimistic the GOP in 2024 can break a nearly half century long losing streak in Senate elections in the Garden State
Trump picks up more national delegates as the only choice for Wyoming Republicans
Republicans in Wyoming have awarded former President Donald Trump all 29 of their national delegates in a presidential preference poll.
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Will India’s election be free and fair?
Opponents and rights groups allege repression has increased in recent years.
Tennessee teacher arrested after bringing guns to preschool and threatening to shoot colleague
Sheneca Cowart faces multiple felony gun charges following the incident at The Academy of McCrory Lane on Thursday.
www.nbcnews.comAs Russia edges toward a possible offensive on Kharkiv, some residents flee. Others refuse to leave
Russia is exploiting air defense shortages in Ukraine's Kharkiv region by targeting civilian infrastructure and communities to drive away residents.
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US migrant crisis shifts from Texas to California border
A record surge of illegal border crossings in recent years has made immigration a top voter concern.
www.bbc.comWest Virginia will not face $465M COVID education funds clawback after feds OK waiver, governor says
West Virginia will not face a clawback of $465 million in COVID-19 money from the federal government, alleviating concerns raised by state lawmakers during the legislative session in March.
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USC cuts all commencement speakers on heels of canceling pro-Palestinian valedictorian’s speech - Washington Examiner
The University of Southern California has pulled all speakers slated for its commencement next month.
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About 1,300 people from Myanmar flee into Thailand after clashes broke out
Officials in Thailand say about 1,300 people have fled from eastern Myanmar into Thailand as fresh fighting erupted at a border town that has recently been captured by ethnic guerillas
Reagan-era emergency health care law is the next abortion flashpoint at the Supreme Court | CNN Politics
Two years after ending the national right to abortion by overturning Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court will scrutinize one of the marquee efforts by the Biden administration to preserve abortion access in the post-Roe v. Wade era.
www.cnn.comRFK Jr. will appear on Hawaii ballot, third state to include him
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will appear on Hawaii’s presidential ballot following a Friday ruling that blocked an effort by Hawaii Democrats to disqualify his campaign’s ballot access petition.
Israel-Gaza briefings: No let-up for Gazans while world focused on Iran attack
Fighting continues in Gaza, where a humanitarian crisis is overshadowed by the wider regional conflict.
www.bbc.comMan who won primary election while charged with murder convicted on lesser charge
A central Indiana man who won a primary election for a township board position while charged with killing his estranged wife has been found guilty of the lesser charge of voluntary manslaughter.
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10-year-old Texas boy confesses to fatally shooting a man in his sleep two years ago
The boy will not face charges because he was 7 at the time of the shooting and Texas law “states that a child does not have criminal culpability until they reach the age of ten years old.”
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Vulnerable Dems signed pledge from Gen Z group that pushes no-cash bail, decriminalizing prostitution
A handful of vulnerable House Democrats are under fire after their ties to a left-wing Gen Z advocacy group advocating things like abolishing cash bail came to light.
2 Japanese navy helicopters crash in the Pacific Ocean during training, leaving 1 dead and 7 missing
Two Japanese navy helicopters carrying eight crew members have crashed in the Pacific Ocean south of Tokyo during nighttime training in a possible collision, leaving one dead.
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US senators call on Biden to sanction Sudan’s RSF over human rights abuses
Lawmakers say Hemedti’s and the RSF’s activities and abuses make them deserving of sanctions from the United States.
North Korea says it tested ‘super-large’ cruise missile warhead and new anti-aircraft missile
The country is expanding military capabilities in the face of deepening tensions with the United States and South Korea.
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Man speaks out after police release K-9 on him during traffic stop: 'Traumatized'
A Black Ohio man said he is "traumatized" after police released a K-9 on him during a traffic stop.
Haiti's former capital seeks to revive its heyday as gang violence consumes Port-au-Prince
They call it Okap, home to Haiti’s kings, emancipated slaves and revolutionaries. Sitting on Haiti’s shimmering north coast, the city of Cap-Haïtien was abandoned as a capital during the waning years of the French colonial era and again when the Kingdom of Haiti fell after its king died by suicide a
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Promises Donald Trump has made so far in his campaign for a second term
The former president has made a number of promises on the campaign trail. Here are some of the policies Trump says he would enact if elected for a second term.
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House passes $95 billion in foreign aid with support for Ukraine and Israel, ending stalemate - Washington Examiner
Lawmakers overwhelmingly voted in favor of foreign aid during a rare weekend vote series on Saturday.
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Two children dead, multiple injured after car slams into Michigan boat club hosting kids' birthday party
Multiple people were injured at a child's birthday party after a drunk driver crashed their car into Swan Boat Club in Newport. Two children were confirmed dead.
Tesla cuts US prices for 3 of its electric vehicle models after a difficult week
Tesla has knocked $2,000 off the prices of three of its five models in the United States
Nikki Haley welcomes husband Michael home from National Guard deployment: 'End of a year-long prayer'
Former ambassador Nikki Haley and her family welcomed home husband Michael from a yearlong deployment to the Horn of Africa with the National Guard on Saturday.
US sailor found guilty in court martial on attempted espionage charges | CNN Politics
A US sailor who served in Japan was found guilty on Friday at a general court martial for attempted espionage, failure to obey a lawful order and attempted violation of a lawful general order.
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23 Chinese swimmers tested positive for banned substance before 2021 Olympics: WADA
The World Anti-Doping Agency confirmed that 23 Chinese swimmers tested positive for trimetazidine months before the Tokyo Olympics in 2021.
Republicans erupt into open warfare over Ukraine aid package vote
As the speaker of the House finally allows a vote to go forward on aid, GOP infighting is tearing apart the party
House passes revised TikTok ban and sanctions on Iran in national security bill - Washington Examiner
The legislation includes a number of bills that had already garnered support from the House Foreign Affairs Committee, including a crackdown on TikTok.
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Avenatti says Trump's legal defense team is in touch: 'Happy to testify'
In an interview with the New York Post from prison, suspended attorney Michael Avenatti claimed he'd be willing to testify if the defense calls on him in the Trump hush money trial.
Clashes break out at Thai-Myanmar border between soldiers, armed groups
Thai police say the latest violence was triggered when Karen groups launched an attack against Myanmar troops.
Data centers fuel AI and crypto but could threaten climate, experts say
Energy usage of data centers is expected to soar in coming years, experts say, threatening the climate.
Thousands rally in Spain's Canary Islands against mass tourism
Protesters demand curbs on tourists numbers and uncontrolled development in the Spanish archipelago.
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Motion to vacate trio split on strategy to boot Johnson from the speakership - Washington Examiner
The trio backing the removal of Mike Johnson as House Speaker are split on how to go about it.
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FAFSA filings are way down, raising fears that some students won’t go to college this fall | CNN Politics
The share of high school seniors who have submitted the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, is down significantly this year, raising concerns that some low-income students won’t be able to afford to enroll.
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Two Mexican mayoral contenders found dead on same day
Killing of Noe Ramos Ferretiz and Alberto Garcia bring to 17 the number of slain candidates ahead of June 2 polls.
Missouri attorney general blasts Kansas City mayor’s open invitation to migrants - Washington Examiner
The battle over whether to welcome migrants is heating up in Missouri with the attorney general and the Kansas City mayor at odds over the matter.
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Trans care restrictions force some families to travel hours, spend hundreds for treatment
Legislation restricting gender-affirming health care for transgender youth in at least 23 states has forced families to drive hours to access medical care.
Opening statements in Trump's first criminal trial are set to start 30 minutes before a judge hears arguments about his bond in the Trump Org civil trial
Donald Trump's various court proceedings are overlapping, with his criminal trial starting around the same time as a hearing over his civil-fraud bond.
Taylor Swift: The Tortured Poets Department broke Spotify record
The Tortured Poets Department became Spotify's most-streamed album in a single day, the platform said.
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Takeaways from the final day of jury selection in Trump’s historic hush money trial | CNN Politics
The historic first criminal trial of a former US president begins with opening statements on Monday.
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Chattanooga Volkswagen workers vote to join UAW - Washington Examiner
Workers at a Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga voted overwhelmingly in favor of joining the UAW union.
www.washingtonexaminer.comDavid Pryor, former governor and senator of Arkansas, dies at age 89
Former Arkansas governor and U.S. Sen. David Pryor, a Democrat who was one of the state’s most beloved political figures and remained active in public service in the state long after he left office, has died. Pryor, who went undercover to investigate nursing homes while a congressman, died...
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