Former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the media after voting at a polling station setup in the Morton and Barbara Mandel Recreation Center on March 19, 2024, in Palm Beach, Florida.
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As Trump’s $454 million fraud judgment deadline looms, son Eric gripes ‘they want to bankrupt him’
Donald Trump faces the severe risk that New York’s attorney general will begin trying to collect a $454 million civil business fraud judgment against him on Monday unless an appeals court gives the former president a last-minute reprieve.Trump’s son Eric, a co-defendant in the fraud case, accused Attorney General Letitia James on Sunday of trying to bankrupt his father with the judgment.
Russia mourns Moscow concert hall attack victims as death toll rises to 137
Search operation is still ongoing, governor of Moscow region says, amid fears the death toll of 137 may further rise.
A vocal revolt: MSNBC personalities object to NBC News' hiring of Ronna McDaniel as a contributor
Hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski follow Chuck Todd in publicly criticizing their network.
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Sen. Lisa Murkowski signals openness to leaving the GOP
The Alaska Republican, a vocal critic of former President Donald Trump, said she regrets that the GOP “is seemingly becoming a party of” Trump.
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Moscow attack: Russian court charges four men with act of terrorism
Suspects face a Moscow court accused of an act of terrorism at Crocus City Hall, where 137 people were killed.
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Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy: "Do not be fearful of a motion to vacate"
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, who became the first speaker in history to be ousted from his post last year, suggested that a motion to vacate the current speaker is unlikely.
www.cbsnews.comNew Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy suspends her Senate campaign to replace indicted Sen. Menendez
New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy has suspended her U.S. Senate campaign to replace Democratic Sen. Robert Menendez as he faces federal corruption charges.
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Al-Shifa Hospital raid one of the 'single largest' operations in the war: Israeli military sources
The IDF launched an operation at Al-Shifa Hospital on Monday, claiming "senior Hamas terrorists" were using the hospital to "conduct and promote terrorist activity."
Ronna McDaniel clashes with NBC News host in heated interview: 'Do you owe this country an apology?'
NBC News host Kristen Welker and RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel clashed in a heated interview on "Meet the Press" following NBC's hiring of McDaniel as a political analyst.
Poland activates aircraft after Russian missile incursion during wave of attacks on Ukraine
The incident came as Russia launched a wave of punishing missile and drone strikes on Ukraine, and after it attacked power facilities throughout the country last week.
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Former Justice Stephen Breyer says he has 'theories' about who leaked opinion overturning Roe v. Wade
Former Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer said he has "theories" about the stunning leak of a draft opinion.
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Fetterman breaks from Kamala Harris on Israel’s plan to invade Rafah - Washington Examiner
The Democratic senator disagreed with the vice president for warning Israel there could be “consequences” if it invades Rafah.
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UN expert: ‘Reasonable grounds’ to believe genocide against Palestinians
UN Palestine rapporteur Albanese says threshold met for several genocidal acts by Israel in its war on Gaza.
Breyer critiques conservatives’ textualism ideology: ‘It doesn’t work very well’
Retired Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer on Sunday critiqued textualism, the judicial ideology held by most of the conservatives on the court, saying the perspective is stuck in the past. Textualism is the belief that the Constitution should be read as written by the founders instead of...
U.S. Border Patrol chief calls southern border a "national security threat," citing 140,000 migrants who evaded capture
For the third consecutive year, Border Patrol is on track to record two million apprehensions at the U.S. southern border.
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'Nothing to be proud of': Ronna McDaniel splits with Donald Trump on freeing Jan. 6 rioters
The former RNC chair said those convicted for the attack on the Capitol should not be freed, going against Trump's day one agenda.
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Biden steps up efforts to reach voters of color
President Biden’s campaign is stepping up efforts to reach voters of color ahead of a November showdown with former President Trump and amid signs that some Black and Latino voters are turning away from the Democratic Party. President Biden’s campaign last week launched ads speaking directly to...
Moscow attack: As Russia mourns victims of concert hall shooting, how will Putin react?
More than 130 people were killed when gunmen entered a packed Moscow venue and opened fire.
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Russia observes national day of mourning as concert hall attack death toll climbs to 137
Family and friends of those missing were still waiting for news of their loved ones two days after attack on the concert hall near Moscow, which also left 150 injured.
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Kristi Noem warns ‘enemy is among’ US landowners - Washington Examiner
The South Dakota governor wants the rest of the U.S. to follow in South Dakota's footsteps and ban foreign countries from becoming agricultural landowners.
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What an Israeli invasion of Rafah would mean for civilians: 'Catastrophically serious'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said a victory against Hamas is "impossible" without the Israel Defense Forces entering Rafah.
Ronna McDaniel disagrees with Trump’s plan to free some Jan. 6 prisoners
Former Republican National Committee Chair Ronna McDaniel said Sunday that she disagrees with former President Donald Trump’s plan to free those charged and convicted of crimes in the Jan.
Senators slam 'delay tactic' on TikTok bill despite 'national security issue'
Senators expressed frustration at consideration of the House-passed TikTok bill being delayed by likely markups and hearings amid a national security issue.
Ukraine says it hit two Russian ships off occupied Crimea
A Moscow-installed regional official says 10 missiles shot down amid a major Ukrainian air attack.
Comedian Kevin Hart joins an elite group honored with the Mark Twain Prize for American humor
Kevin Hart rose from the open mics and comedy clubs of his native Philadelphia to become one of his country’s most recognizable performers.
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Zelensky hits back after Russia links Ukraine to Moscow attack
Ukraine's leader says Russians should ask questions of their own security services instead.
www.bbc.comGeomagnetic storm from a solar flare could disrupt radio communications and create a striking aurora
Space weather forecasters have issued a geomagnetic storm watch through Monday. They say a plasma burst from a solar flare could interfere with radio transmissions on Earth.
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Princess Kate’s cancer treatment news sparks remorse from people who spread conspiracies and memes online
People on social media said they felt bad poking fun at the princess after she shared news that she is undergoing chemotherapy.
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Rubio defends Trump's claim of presidential immunity as raising a 'legitimate issue'
Marco Rubio on Sunday largely defended Trump's claims of immunity against prosecution as the former president faces several criminal trials heading into the 2024 election
Schumer-linked PACs spend millions to meddle in GOP primaries
Groups associated with Majority Leader Chuck Schumer have in recent years meddled in numerous GOP Senate primaries, most recently in Ohio and Montana.
RFK Jr. is about to name a running mate. Will he pick this California tech lawyer?
Nicole Shanahan rose from poverty to become a tech lawyer and marry one of the world's richest men. Is Robert Kennedy Jr. about to make her his running mate?
Oath Keepers' son emerges from traumatic childhood to tell his own story in a long shot election bid
The eldest son of one of America's most infamous seditionists is building a new life since breaking from his father's control.
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MTG denies causing division in Congress: ‘I’m not bringing chaos, I’m forcing change’ - Washington Examiner
The Georgia Congresswoman has floated the idea of replacing House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), claiming she's "done with this one."
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Judge expected to set trial start date in Trump's hush money case
Judge Juan Merchan had delayed the trial in the New York hush money case against former President Donald Trump until mid-April.
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Harris says US has not ruled out 'consequences' if Israel invades Rafah
Kamala Harris suggested there could be "consequences" for Israel if it moves ahead with a Rafah invasion in Gaza, as Netanyahu plans
Israel tells UN it won’t approve UNRWA food convoys to north Gaza
Head of UN’s Palestinian refugee agency says move will speed up famine in north, where 70% face extreme food scarcity.
‘No one’s ever seen a bond this size’: Eric Trump criticises $454m judgment against his father
New York attorney general, Letitia James, could begin to seize Donald Trump’s assets as soon as Tuesday morning
Tom Cotton blames Moscow terrorist attack on Biden administration policies - Washington Examiner
Tom Cotton blamed the Moscow city hall terrorist attack on the Biden administration's policies.
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Ukraine war: Two Russian landing ships hit off Crimea, officials say
A large number of missiles targeted Kyiv early on Sunday as Russia stepped up attacks against Ukraine.
www.bbc.comTrump's lawyers dance for him when he's in the courtroom. At a criminal trial, that could torpedo his chances of winning.
When Donald Trump shows up to his trials, his lawyers tend to act out. In his criminal trial, the 2024 presidential candidate will be there every day.
Louisiana sheriff candidate wins do-over after disputed 1-vote victory was tossed
Months after his disputed one-vote victory in a Louisiana sheriff's race was tossed by a court, a career law enforcement officer has been decisively elected on his second try.
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'I certainly can't get behind Donald Trump': Lisa Murkowski declines to say whether she'll leave the GOP
Alaska's senior senator spoke out against the former president and told CNN she is 'navigating' major party shifts.
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AOC argues there is a ‘risk’ in not seizing Trump’s assets as $454 million bond deadline looms - Washington Examiner
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (R-NY) advocated for Donald Trump's assets to be seized ahead of a deadline for the former president to pay a $454 million bond.
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AMLO, Mexico's departing president, reflects on his legacy and his country's ties to the U.S.
As Mexico's presidential election nears, President Andrés Manuel López Obrador goes over his record after inviting "60 Minutes" to Mexico City for a candid conversation.
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Security law brings Hong Kong's future as business hub into question
A tough new security law comes at a time when businesses were already wary of the city.
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'Unbelievable toll': Tate accusers see waves of online hate as brothers sue for defamation
Andrew and Tristan Tate have been accused of sexual assault for incidents spanning a decade. They sued accusers for defamation but they get hate mail.
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Hardy souls across New England and New York dig out after major winter storm
A major weekend storm dumped more than two feet of snow in some areas, caused multiple road accidents, downed power lines and left hundreds of thousands across the Northeast in the dark.
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4 suspects charged, as Russian diplomat says US didn't pass along 'concrete' info before Moscow attack
"Nothing was passed," Ambassador to the United States Anatoly Antonov told Russian state media.
'Our bosses owe you an apology': NBC anchor bashes network on air for hiring former RNC chair
Former "Meet the Press" host Chuck Todd criticized NBC for hiring Ronna McDaniel, the former chair of the RNC, accusing her of having 'credibility issues.'
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Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy predicts motion to vacate Mike Johnson will fail - Washington Examiner
Former speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy believes his successor, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), is safe for now.
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Tammy Murphy drops out of New Jersey Senate race - Washington Examiner
Tammy Murphy dropped out of the New Jersey Senate race
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Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots now at a combined $1.9 billion
The Mega Millions jackpot grew to $1.1 billion and the Powerball jackpot to $800 million after no tickets matched all six numbers in the most recent drawings.
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The Canadian arms embargo on Israel that was not
The Canadian government’s pledge not to sell weapons to Israel doesn’t apply to permits worth millions already approved.
New York City's mayor cancels a border trip, citing safety concerns in Mexico
New York City’s mayor has nixed a planned trip to the U.S.-Mexico over security concerns. Mayor Eric Adams was slated to depart Saturday night to visit Brownsville and McAllen, Texas.
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Anti-Trump GOP Alaska Senator doesn't shoot down notion of becoming independent
Sen. Lisa Murkowski did not rule out changing her party affiliation during an interview with CNN, and said she regretted the GOP becoming the party of Trump.
Supreme Court grapples with online First Amendment rights as social media teems with misinformation
Misinformation is spreading on social media as some fight to stop what they call censorship. The Supreme Court is now grappling with how the First Amendment applies to the online world.
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VP Harris says Biden administration doesn’t want to ban TikTok despite backing bill that would force sale
Vice President Kamala Harris vowed that the Biden administration does “not intend to ban TikTok” in a new interview.
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Eric Trump brushes off effect of seizing Trump assets: ‘Actually going to hurt 1,000s of employees’ - Washington Examiner
The former president's son's comments come as Trump is struggling to pay off a $454 million judgment in New York.
www.washingtonexaminer.comChick-Fil-A backtracks from its no-antibiotics-in-chicken pledge, blames projected supply shortages
A company spokesman added that the move reflects company concerns about its ability to acquire sufficient supplies of antibiotic-free chicken.
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Biden's intel community circulates DEI newsletter highlighting cross-dressing, inclusive language
The Office of the Director of National Intelligence circulated a diversity newsletter that includes anecdotes about problematic language and an intelligence officer cross-dressing.
Chuck Todd shames NBC for hiring Ronna McDaniel: ‘Owe you an apology’ - Washington Examiner
NBC's chief political analyst blasted his bosses after an interview with Ronna McDaniel aired on the network.
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Police find 30 pounds of cocaine and $3 million in secret compartments in NYC apartment
Law enforcement officials say they found nearly 30 pounds of cocaine and $3 million in cash stashed in secret compartments throughout a New York City apartment used by a major cocaine distributor.
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Matthew Whitaker argues Trump’s indictments are meant to keep him ‘off the campaign trail’ - Washington Examiner
The once-acting attorney general condemned the multitude of legal battles that Trump faces, arguing that they are meant to distract from his presidential bid.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez warns Dem support won't be 'free' as Mike Johnson faces ouster threat
Ocasio-Cortez said she is "not inclined" to help protect Mike Johnson's speakership in the face of a threat from his own party.
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White House vows to work to repeal pride flag ban passed with spending bill - Washington Examiner
The ban, which effectively barred the flying of LGBT pride flags over U.S. embassies, was passed as part of the $1.2 trillion spending bill.
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From IVF to birth control, Supreme Court abortion pill case could spark challenges to other drugs
The pharmaceutical industry warns that if courts can second-guess FDA approval of drugs, cases could arise on other contentious issues including vaccines, birth control and hormone therapy.
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Former Justice Breyer throws cold water on theory Dobbs leak came from a justice: 'I'd be amazed'
Retired Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer said he'd be "amazed" if the Dobbs decision leak in 2022 came from a fellow SCOTUS justice, according to a new interview.
Simon Harris to be Ireland’s youngest PM after clinching party leadership
Harris will be voted in as Ireland’s youngest-ever prime minister when parliament next sits on April 9.
John Bolton bashes Biden administration for ‘unimaginable’ Gaza ceasefire proposal - Washington Examiner
John Bolton hit the Biden administration over its Gaza ceasefire proposal.
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Search for 6-year-old girl who fell into rain-swollen creek now considered recovery
Authorities say the search for a 6-year-old girl swept away in a rain-swollen southeastern Pennsylvania creek has become a recovery mission rather than a rescue mission
42 people rescued in northwest Mexico after mass kidnappings by criminal groups
Police and military forces were still trying to find 24 others who were swept up in a wave of kidnappings.
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AOC doubles down on claims Israel carrying out ‘genocide’ with ‘mass famine’ in Gaza: ‘Crossed the threshold'
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., accused Israel of carrying out a "genocide" in Gaza against one million "innocent" Palestinians amid the Jewish state's war against Hamas.
Transcript: Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on "Face the Nation," March 24, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy that aired on March 24, 2024.
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Transcript: House Foreign Affairs Committee chairman Rep. Michael McCaul on "Face the Nation," March 24, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with House Foreign Affairs Committe chairman Rep. Michael McCaul, Republican of Texas, that aired on March 24, 2024.
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Transcript: Sen. Raphael Warnock on "Face the Nation," March 24, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with Sen. Raphael Warnock, Democrat of Georgia, that aired on March 24, 2024.
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation," March 24, 2024
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and House Foreign Affairs Committee chair Rep. Michael McCaul join Margaret Brennan.
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Biden signs $1.2 trillion funding package after Senate's early-morning passage ended shutdown threat
President Joe Biden has signed a $1.2 trillion package of spending bills that Congress just passed, ending the threat of a potential partial government shutdown.
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House leaves for a two-week break — without addressing Ukraine aid
The U.S. ally is running dangerously low on ammunition in its war with Russia. Speaker Mike Johnson said this week's priority was averting a shutdown and Ukraine will be next.
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Trump's dark 'retribution' pledge at center of 2024 bid, but can he make it reality?
Donald Trump's dark rhetoric around 'retribution' is a focal point of his 2024 campaign, but could he make it a reality if elected?
Fulton County DA Fani Willis says despite efforts to slow down Trump case, 'the train is coming'
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis says the election interference prosecution against Donald Trump moves forward, saying “the train is coming.”
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Israel agrees to US proposal on prisoner-hostage deal but Hamas says some issues remain unresolved | CNN Politics
Israel has agreed to a US proposal on a prisoner-hostage exchange that would release around 700 Palestinian prisoners, among them 100 serving life sentences for killing Israeli nationals, in exchange for the release of 40 Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, according to CNN analyst Barak...
www.cnn.comArizona expects to be back at the center of election attacks. Its top officials are going on offense
Preparing for the worst has become the leading strategy for Arizona election officials since 2020. That's when the state’s razor-thin presidential race made Arizona a national epicenter for misinformation about voter fraud, machine problems and phony results.
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Biden campaign rips page from Trump playbook with name-calling strategy
The Biden campaign sent out an email entitled "Broke Don Hides in Basement," last week, jeering at the former president's financial woes and taking a page from his playbook.
Biden and Trump cruise to victory in Louisiana primaries - Washington Examiner
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump coasted to victory Saturday in their respective parties’ primary elections in Louisiana. The Associated Press called both races within six minutes of the polls closing at 9 p.m. EDT. Both Biden and Trump had garnered at least 87% of votes...
www.washingtonexaminer.comPutin says gunmen who raided Moscow concert hall tried to escape to Ukraine. Kyiv denies involvement
The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the attack in a statement posted on affiliated social media channels.
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Trump stares down first derailment of his campaign-to-courthouse strategy | CNN Politics
For days, Donald Trump’s fury over the requirement to secure hundreds of millions of dollars in bond money by Monday has been bubbling behind the scenes and through a steady stream of social media posts.
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Trump faces criticism for 'incendiary' language on campaign trail
Former president Donald Trump is facing criticism for what some are calling 'incendiary' language on the campaign trail.
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'Frozen in time.' Kamala Harris tours bloodstained building where 2018 Parkland massacre happened
Vice President Kamala Harris toured the bloodstained classroom building where the 2018 Parkland high school massacre happened.
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The last time a Trump company went public it didn't go well for investors
Trump made millions in the 1990s when his casino company went public. Investors lost a fortune.
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Harris rejects Putin's claim Ukraine was involved in deadly Moscow terror attack
Vice President Kamala Harris rejected Russian President Vladimir Putin's claims that Ukraine was involved in the deadly attack in Moscow.
Republican congressmen keep resigning — here are their reasons - Washington Examiner
As the 118th Congress continues to be turbulent, some members are opting not to run for another term, but with the instability several are resigning from Congress early.
www.washingtonexaminer.comFirst Lady Jill Biden in Southern California for campaign fundraising
First Lady Jill Biden is attending events in Los Angeles and Rancho Mirage on a four-day visit.
UN chief says it's time to 'truly flood' Gaza with aid and calls starvation there an outrage
He spoke a day after the U.N. Security Council failed to reach consensus on the wording of a U.S.-sponsored resolution supporting “an immediate and sustained cease-fire.”
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Moscow attack: Putin says all four suspects arrested after 133 killed at concert hall
Putin condemns attack on Crocus City Hall venue, and claims attackers were fleeing to Ukraine.
www.bbc.comWyoming governor vetoes bill to allow concealed carry in public schools and meetings
Wyoming Republican Gov. Mark Gordon has vetoed a bill that would have allowed people to carry concealed guns in schools and government meetings.
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Pollster Zogby: Biden on the move with independent support - Washington Examiner
This week’s White House Report Card shows signs of life in President Joe Biden’s reelection effort as several new national polls have him catching up to former President Donald Trump. Granted that many of the polls have shown a neck-and-neck race nationally, Democratic pollster John Zogby — one...
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Donald Trump Jr. wants a 'fighter' to serve as Trump's VP: 'Someone who can take those hits'
Donald Trump Jr. is hopeful his father, former President Donald Trump, will choose a "fighter" to serve as his running mate in the 2024 race for the White House.
Over 50 million on East Coast under flood alerts amid heavy snow, rain
Over 50 million people on the East Coast are under flood alerts as a cross-country storm brings heavy snow and rain.
What is ISIS-K, the group that attacked a Moscow concert hall?
ISIS-K has a history of attacks on sites like mosques inside and outside of Afghanistan.
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Israel tells UN it won’t approve UNRWA food convoys to north Gaza
Head of UN’s Palestinian refugee agency says move will speed up famine in north, where 70% face extreme food scarcity.
Joe Biden, Obama and Pelosi warn against Trump's push to repeal Affordable Care Act
Joe Biden, joined by Barack Obama and Nancy Pelosi, warned against Donald Trump's push to repeal the Affordable Care Act.
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Deadly attack on Moscow concert hall shakes Russian capital and sows doubts about security
Shocked Russians are bringing flowers and teddy bears to the Crocus City concert hall on the outskirts of Moscow to pay their respects to more than 100 people who died in a grisly attack claimed by the Islamic State group.
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Live updates: Shooting at Moscow concert venue leaves over 130 dead
More than 130 people were killed after armed attackers stormed a popular concert venue complex near Moscow and opened fire. Follow here for live updates.
One Tech Tip: How to get around Instagram's new limits on political content
Instagram has started an automatic clamp down on the amount of political content appearing in its users’ feeds, but there is a relatively quick and easy way to turn off the controls if you don’t want to keep the limitations place.
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EAGLE PASS, Texas — For many months, the small border city of Eagle Pass, Texas, has provided the backdrop for a bitter legal battle between Gov. Greg Abbott and the Biden administration over how best to handle record numbers of migrants arriving at the border. The court fights, which...
What we know about the attack on a Moscow concert hall
More than 100 people were killed when gunmen opened fire inside a packed arena before setting it alight.
www.bbc.com'Frozen in time.' Kamala Harris tours bloodstained building where 2018 Parkland massacre happened
Vice President Kamala Harris toured the bloodstained classroom building where the 2018 Parkland high school massacre happened.
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Biden says $1.2T spending package is ‘good news for the American people,’ but Congress’ work isn’t over
President Joe Biden applauded Congress members Saturday after the Senate passed a $1.2 trillion spending package following a brief partial government shutdown.
Moscow concert hall attack: Russia detains 11 as death toll rises to 133
Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) tries to link Ukraine to assault despite ISIL affiliate claim of responsibility.
Michael Cohen blasts ‘problematic’ lack of transparency from DOJ - Washington Examiner
Attorney Michael Cohen raised his own concerns about a lack of transparency in former President Donald Trump's hush money case in New York.
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Can Donald Trump's Truth Social deal save him from his financial woes? Maybe.
Can Donald Trump's Truth Social deal save him from his financial problems?
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Authorities in northwest Mexico rescue 42 people after mass kidnappings by criminal groups
Mexican authorities say they have rescued 42 hostages, including 18 children, from criminal groups after a wave of kidnappings in Sinaloa state, where more than 600 special forces troops were sent to beef up security
Memorial marks 210th anniversary of crucial battle between Native Americans and United States
Members of the Muscogee Creek Nation returned to Alabama this weekend for a memorial service on the 210th anniversary of the battle of Horseshoe Bend.
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This Gen Z Democrat quit his job protecting elections to run against a fake elector
24-year-old Ashwin Ramaswami is running for the Georgia state Senate, taking on a Republican who was indicted alongside Donald Trump.
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Moscow terror attack: 4 gunmen arrested, death toll rises to 133
Gunmen opened fire in Crocus City Hall Friday, killing and injuring hundreds.
Nevada regulators fine Laughlin casino record $500,000 for incidents involving security officers
Nevada gambling regulators fined a hotel-casino in Laughlin a record $500,000 in a settlement with the state Gaming Control Board stemming from a pair of incidents involving security officers who roughed up a patron and a resort employee nearly two years ago.
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A digital lifeline for millions of Americans is in jeopardy. Here’s why | CNN Business
Every week, Cynthia George connects with her granddaughter and great-grandson on video calls. The 71-year-old retiree reads the news on her MSN homepage and googles how to fight the bugs coming from her drain in Florida’s summer heat. She hunts for grocery deals on her Publix app so that her...
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At least 19 reported killed as Israeli forces fire on Gaza aid seekers
Authorities in Gaza said 23 people were also injured while waiting for bags of flour and aid near Kuwait Roundabout.
Bullets and panic - the Moscow concert that became a massacre
People initially thought they heard firecrackers, but they soon realised they were under attack.
www.bbc.com'I will not feed a demon': YouTuber Ruby Franke's child abuse case rooted in religious extremism
Newly released video shows the malnourished son of a parenting advice YouTuber approaching a neighbor for help on the morning that his mother and her business partner were arrested on child abuse charges.
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Moscow concert hall attack: Why is ISIL targeting Russia?
Deadly attack in Moscow claimed by ISIL affiliate leaves more than 133 people dead and approximately 100 injured.
A Chinese pastor is released after 7 years in prison, only to find himself unable to get an ID
A pastor in China has been released after serving seven years in prison
Truth Social made Trump richer and gave him a new megaphone. But it’s struggling as a social media site | CNN Politics
Outside of Donald Trump’s MAGA movement, his Truth Social platform is struggling to find a wider audience. It is hemorrhaging users, and its traffic has plummeted.
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Biden use of Hamas death count challenged by prominent statistician, says numbers 'aren't accurate'
U.S.-sanctioned terrorist group Hamas said to have fabricated death toll in Gaza to gain sympathy from world community to stop Israel’s war aims. Over 100 Israeli hostages remain held in Gaza.
85 years after a racist mob drove Opal Lee's family away, she's getting a new home on the same spot
When Opal Lee was 12, a racist mob, angered that a Black family had moved in, drove her family out of their Texas home.
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Bill Maher mocks Democratic politicians for ‘racial pandering’ in 2024 campaigns - Washington Examiner
Talk show host Bill Maher suggested Democratic candidates quit "pandering" to minorities as a campaign tactic.
www.washingtonexaminer.comUkraine had no involvement in Russia concert hall attack that killed at least 133, U.S. says
The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for the attack in a statement posted on affiliated channels on social media.
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Putin announces arrests as concert attack death toll surpasses 100 in Russia
Militant Islamist group Islamic State claimed responsibility for Friday's rampage but there were indications Russia was pursuing a Ukrainian link.
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Mega Millions jackpot climbs to an estimated $1.1 billion after no grand prize winner Friday | CNN Business
With no winner of the Mega Millions jackpot Friday, the grand prize for Tuesday’s drawing grew past the billion-dollar mark, according to the lottery.
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Kate cancer diagnosis rewrites story of past weeks
The simple and poignant message from the Princess of Wales is a reminder of how the royals need her.
www.bbc.comTexas medical panel won't provide list of exceptions to abortion ban
A Texas medical panel has rebuffed calls to list specific exceptions to one of the most restrictive abortions bans in the U.S., which physicians say is dangerously unclear and has forced women with serious pregnancy complications to leave the state.
apnews.comThe Three Kinds of Biden Protest Voters
So far this year, an average of 1 in 10 Democratic voters has voted for “uncommitted” in states where that has been an option on the presidential primary ballot. Where “uncommitted” hasn’t been on the ballot, around 12% percent have voted for a named candidate other than President Joe Biden. All...
Washington approves $228 million in US military aid to the three Baltic states, Estonia says
Estonia's defense officials say the U.S. Congress has passed a bill that involves a total of $228 million in military and defense aid to Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania this year under the Baltic Security Initiative
FAA considers temporary action against United following series of flight mishaps, sources say
This comes in response to a series of concerning incidents involving United aircraft over the last month.
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Russia says suspects foreigners as death toll in Moscow attack rises to 133
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What we know about the Moscow concert hall attack | CNN
Russia has been left reeling in the wake of the nation’s worst terrorist attack in decades.
www.cnn.com18-year-old charged with vehicular homicide in crash that killed a woman and 3 children in a van
An 18-year-old man has been charged with four counts of vehicular homicide for allegedly causing a crash in a Seattle suburb that killed a woman and three children.
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Trump claims he has $500M in cash but doesn’t want to use it for fraud judgment - Washington Examiner
Donald Trump claimed on Friday to have almost a half-billion dollars in cash but said he'd rather spend it on his presidential run.
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Fulton County DA Fani Willis says ‘the train is coming’ for Trump and his co-defendants | CNN Politics
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis said Saturday that “the train is coming,” referring to her team’s preparation for the case against former President Donald Trump and his 14 co-defendants and whether she was slowed down by attempts to remove her from the case.
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Chick-fil-A to transition away from antibiotic-free chicken - Washington Examiner
Fast food chain Chick-fil-A will no longer offer antibiotic-free chicken, according to an update posted to its website Thursday.
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Bill Maher rips Dems 'pandering' to minority voters: 'Move on from identity politics. It's not working'
HBO's Bill Maher closed his show by scolding Democrats for their "outdated racial pandering" to minority groups, insisting it's "not working" anymore.
Meet the surging ‘double haters’ who could decide whether Biden or Trump wins the election
Voters who hate Joe Biden and Donald Trump are those most likely to support a third-party candidate, making them a wild card in the election.
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Longtime Baltimore Orioles owner Peter Angelos dies at 94
Longtime Baltimore Orioles owner Peter Angelos has died at the age of 94. His family announced in a statement that Angelos, who had been ill for several years, died Saturday.
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Biden signs the $1.2 trillion government funding bill
After a year of haggling and four stopgap measures, Congress passed the last bill to fund the government through the fiscal year. It did so after briefly breaching the midnight deadline.
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Russian Soyuz rocket with 3 astronauts blasts off to the International Space Station
A Russian Soyuz rocket carrying three astronauts to the International Space Station has blasted off two days after its launch was aborted at the last minute
The ghost of Russia’s past wars comes back to haunt Moscow | CNN
Gunmen in an entertainment venue. Bodies lying on the cold concrete. Horror that such murder could strike the safety of the Moscow bubble.
www.cnn.comScottsdale police shoot, kill armed suspect in stolen vehicle who opened fire during traffic stop
An armed suspect in a stolen vehicle opened fire on two police officers during a traffic stop in Scottsdale before the officers shot and killed him.
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‘Insane’: Xi’s call for ethnic Chinese to tell Beijing’s story stirs anger
Millions of people of Chinese origin are nationals of countries other than China and they don’t back Beijing.
Afghanistan: Teen girls despair as Taliban school ban continues
The new term has begun, but secondary school remains closed to girls for another academic year.
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New government spending bill bans U.S. embassies from flying Pride flag
The prohibition was one of many side issues included in the mammoth $1.2 trillion package to fund the government through September.
www.cbsnews.comObamacare Is On The Ballot In 2024 — And That's What Joe Biden Wants
Barack Obama is teaming up with his former VP to remind people of what the law has done — and what Donald Trump will try if he gets the chance.
Gaetz and Greene are given greenlight to sue California cities that canceled their rallies - Washington Examiner
A federal judge ruled Friday that Reps. Matt Gaetz and Marjorie Taylor Greene can proceed with their lawsuits against two California cities.
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Leading conservative judicial activist poured $216M into causes in 12-month span: tax forms
The Marble Freedom Trust, a group associated with conservative judicial activist Leonard Leo, recently poured $216 million into various causes, tax forms show.
Some nervous travelers are changing their flights to avoid Boeing airplanes
Incidents involving Boeing aircraft have set back passengers who had overcome their fear of flying. "I am not willing to take that risk," one said.
www.nbcnews.comRain helps contain still-burning wildfires in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley; state sending more aid
Officials say crews battling still-burning wildfires in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley are getting an assist from rain and from the state government, which has deployed new resources to the area.
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Analysis: You don’t have to admit there’s a climate crisis to be fighting climate change | CNN Politics
Although many Americans and policy wonks see climate change as the major existential issue of our time, it ends up feeling like a relatively small piece of the American political conversation, which is more focused on the economy, immigration and democracy.
www.cnn.comISIS releases graphic video they claim shows Russia concert hall attack
More than 130 people were killed after armed attackers stormed a popular concert venue complex near Moscow and opened fire. Follow here for live updates.
Thunderstorms delay flights at Miami airport, suspend music festival and disrupt tennis tournament
Severe thunderstorms in South Florida delayed departures at the Miami International Airport during the busy spring break season, suspended a popular electronic music festival and disrupted matches at a high-profile tennis tournament.
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How Joe Biden talks about the Trump criminal cases without talking about them
The strategy comes with a risk since Trump is constantly trying blame Biden for the charges against him in four separate criminal cases.
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Powerball jackpot grows to estimated $750M ahead of Saturday night drawing
The Powerball jackpot has climbed to an estimated $750 million ahead of Saturday night's drawing.
Democrats ripped for trying to 'kill democracy' with effort to protect Biden, silence third-party candidates
Democrats are taking heat over the Democratic National Committee's launch of a new project aimed at protecting President Biden's re-election chances by combating third-party presidential candidates.
A method being weighed for distributing U.S. aid in Gaza could put U.S. troops at risk, officials say
The administration doesn't want U.S. troops distributing aid in Gaza. But having non-Americans drive U.S. aid trucks instead could permit tampering, the officials said.
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Captured Somali pirates arrive in India to face trial over ship hijacking
The 35 men are to be prosecuted for the hijacking of cargo vessel MV Ruen in December when they took the crew hostage.
2 Holland America crew members die during "incident" on cruise ship
Authorities were notified and the cause of the accident is being investigated, the cruise line said.
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Biden campaign releases new ad slamming Trump's push to repeal Obamacare
The ad, titled “Flatline,” is out just one day before the 14th anniversary of the act, which was a signature part of then-President Barack Obama and then-Vice President Joe Biden’s agenda.
www.nbcnews.comAs India's election nears, some Bollywood films promote Modi politics by embracing Hindu nationalism
A cluster of films based on polarizing issues that promote Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government’s Hindu nationalist agenda are coming out.
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Kate Middleton, Prince William 'enormously touched' by well wishes after cancer reveal, palace says
Kate Middleton and Prince William are both "enormously touched" by the well wishes following her announcement that she was diagnosed with cancer, Kensington Palace said.
Harris announces new gun safety measures while touring site of Parkland shooting - Washington Examiner
Vice President Kamala Harris traveled Saturday to Parkland, Florida, where she toured the site of the deadliest high school shooting in U.S. history.
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Russia, China veto US resolution calling for immediate cease-fire in Gaza
The U.S. is scrambling to avoid a major clash with Israel over Rafah.
Senegal votes Sunday in a presidential election that has fired up political tensions
Senegal votes Sunday in a tightly contested presidential election that has fired up political tensions and tested one of West Africa’s most stable democracies.
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Senegal election: Voters choose new president after political crisis
The election was due last month but the outgoing president postponed it, triggering deadly protests.
www.bbc.comUS had warned Russia ISIS was determined to attack | CNN
The US warned Moscow that ISIS militants were determined to target Russia in the days before assailants stormed the Crocus City Hall in an attack that killed scores of people, but President Vladimir Putin rejected the advice as “provocative.”
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Instagram users fume as app begins limiting political content
Instagram has changed users settings to the default position of limiting political content from non-followers, a move that is causing a firestorm online.
Worldwide support pours in for Kate, the Princess of Wales, after shocking cancer reveal
Support has poured in from around the world for Kate, the Princess of Wales, after she revealed in a candid video message that she is undergoing chemotherapy for cancer following major abdominal surgery.
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'Stumpy,' a beloved Japanese cherry tree, makes its last bloom in Washington
Fans are flocking to the see the lone specimen that skyrocketed to fame on the internet before it's chopped down because of climate change.
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Analysis: Kate’s cancer revelation throws royal family into fresh turmoil | CNN
The announcement from Catherine, Princess of Wales that she has started chemotherapy for cancer and is in the “early stages of that treatment” was a bolt from the blue.
www.cnn.comWith all the recent headlines about panels and tires falling off planes, is flying safe?
It's been 15 years since the last fatal crash of a U.S. airliner, but you wouldn't know that from a torrent of flight problems that made news in the last three months.
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Royal Cancer: How members of the British royal family are battling the ‘Big C’ - Washington Examiner
Buckingham Palace has been notoriously tight lipped when it comes to the British royal family. But three royals have been diagnosed with cancer this year alone.
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Man killed, brother injured in mountain lion attack in Northern California foothills
A 21-year-old man was killed and his brother was injured in a mountain lion attack in a remote area of Northern California's El Dorado County Saturday, authorities said.
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Bidens, Casey DeSantis and Ivanka Trump offer Kate Middleton well wishes following cancer diagnosis
President Joe Biden, First Lady Jill Biden, Casey DeSantis, and Ivanka Trump shared their sympathies with the Princess of Wales following her cancer diagnosis announcement Friday.
Fill up your gas tank and prepare to wait. Some tips to prepare for April's total solar eclipse
Small towns and rural enclaves along the path of April’s total solar eclipse are steeling for huge crowds of sun chasers who plan to catch a glimpse of day turning into dusk in North America.
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Dynamic pricing was once the realm of Uber and airlines. Now, it's coming to restaurants.
Your burger may cost more depending on what time of day it is — and how hungry and willing you are to pay up.
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Photos: Moscow concert hall attack: Death toll rises to 133, scores injured
Armed men stormed the Crocus City Hall near Moscow, shooting people and setting the building on fire.
A viral add smashes assumptions about Down Syndrome | CNN
Tevlin says it’s fun ‘proving people wrong’ about the condition.
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Haiti gang wars push hunger to worst levels on record
The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification said in a report that about 4.97 million people out of a population of about 11.5 million were facing crisis or worse levels of food insecurity.
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Putin alleges gunmen in Moscow attack were en route for Ukraine - Washington Examiner
Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed the gunmen involved in killing 115 people at a Moscow concert were on their way to Ukraine following their attack.
www.washingtonexaminer.comDrag story hour at library canceled after suspicious package and threats, authorities say
Authorities say a “Drag Queen Story Hour” at a Pennsylvania library has been canceled after a suspicious package was found in the building.
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The ‘Taylor Swift effect’ aims to provide water during Brazil’s life-threatening heat waves
Ana Clara Benevides' death sparked outrage after organizers were accused of failing to deliver sufficient water to attendees of Swift's concert in Brazil.
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Laurent de Brunhoff, "Babar" heir who created global media empire, dies at 98
His father, Jean de Brunhoff, created the series but Laurent turned the children's book series into a global media empire.
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Parents of Parkland victims blast Kamala Harris for ‘photo-op’ at shooting site - Washington Examiner
Vice President Kamala Harris' visit to Marjory Stoneman Douglas high school was met with criticism from the Parkland shooting victims' parents.
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'Big day for evil': Ruby Franke's journals detailing abuse of her children are released
In one entry, the convicted YouTuber wrote that she cut her daughter’s hair off and “doused” her with water in the “dog wash.”
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Cameron Diaz welcomes baby boy named Cardinal at age 51
This is Diaz's second child with husband Benji Madden.
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Faced with an election ban, Venezuela opposition leader names alternate
Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado named professor Corina Yoris as her replacement in the 2024 presidential race.
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