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Trump rejects last chance to testify at New York civil trial
NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump rejected his last chance Sunday to testify at a civil trial where a longtime advice columnist has accused him of raping her in a luxury department store dressing room in 1996.
Source: Investigators examine ideology of Texas gunman
The assailant who killed eight people at a Texas outlet mall has been identified by authorities as a 33-year-old man who had been staying at a nearby motel. Three law enforcement officials who spoke to The Associated Press named the gunman as Mauricio Garcia, who was fatally shot by a police...
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DeSantis grappled during 2018 debate prep with how not to 'piss off' Trump voters, recordings obtained by ABC News show | CNN Politics
Ron DeSantis grappled with how not to “piss off” then-President Donald Trump’s voters during 2018 debate preparation sessions in his first campaign for Florida governor, according to videos obtained by ABC News.
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Driver charged with manslaughter after 8 killed by car outside Texas migrant shelter
Authorities are investigating to determine whether the deadly incident was intentional.
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Texas mall shooting updates: What police found after search warrant issued
Eight people died and seven others were injured Saturday after a gunman opened fire at the Allen Premium Outlets in Texas, officials said.
Durbin: ‘Tangled web’ around Clarence Thomas ‘just gets worse’
Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) on Sunday said the “tangled web” around Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, who is facing criticism over his financial disclosures, “just gets worse.” “This tangl…
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SUV driver hits crowd at Texas bus stop near border; 8 dead
Police in Brownsville, Texas, are preparing to arrest the hospitalized driver of an SUV that slammed into a crowd, killing eight people waiting for a bus Sunday outside a migrant shelter in the border city. Police confirmed the latest victim died Sunday night. At least 10 others were injured...
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Mayorkas says "what we need is our" immigration system fixed, not this "band-aid solution" from Congress
A bipartisan Senate bill would allow the U.S. to keep expelling migrants after Title 42 ends this week.
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Tucker Carlson to fight Fox News to renew media presence: Report
Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson is battling his old contract, per his lawyer. While Carlson is going on three weeks since he was last on the air, the popular former anchor still has a contract with the Fox News network through January 2025. TUCKER CARLSON IS TEASING HIS OWN GOP PRIMARY...
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Russia attacks Ukrainian cities with drones and missiles
Kyiv said Moscow was also making a final push to try to capture the ruined eastern city of Bakhmut, to deliver President Vladimir Putin what would be his only prize for a costly Russian winter offensive, in time for the holiday.
Ted Cruz ramps up as Democrats seek to take him down
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) is hoping to avoid a reprisal of his 2018 close call as he preps for a potential general election challenge from Rep. Colin Allred (D-Texas) in what could be one of the most…
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Senate Dems target Clarence Thomas in fundraising emails: 'We cannot lose momentum'
Four Senate Democrats sent fundraising emails Friday to capitalize on allegations that Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas took gifts from a GOP mega-donor friend.
Ukraine war: 'Mad panic' as Russia evacuates town near Zaporizhzhia plant
UN watchdog warns of "threat of a severe nuclear accident" at the Zaporizhzhia plant in Ukraine.
www.bbc.comAsa Hutchinson says Donald Trump has 'played the victim' so much that his campaign manager could be Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg
Donald Trump has used the investigations against him to rally support in the polls for his 2024 presidential campaign, Asa Hutchinson said.
Raskin says Jack Smith likely mulling seditious conspiracy charges against Trump
Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) said special counsel Jack Smith may “absolutely” be considering leveling seditious conspiracy charges against former President Donald Trump. In an appearance on Inside with Jen Psaki on MSNBC, Raskin argued that Trump should be charged with seditious conspiracy charges...
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The rise of anti-drag extremism: Meet the Press Reports
NBC’s Antonia Hylton reports from Tennessee, the first state to pass legislation that restricts drag performances.
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More than 1,600 evacuated from Zaporizhzhia nuclear-plant areas
Some 1,679 people, including 660 children, have been evacuated from areas near the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, a Moscow-installed official in the Russia-controlled parts of the Zaporizhzhia region of Ukraine said late on Sunday.
Yellen: 'No good options' if Congress fails to act on debt
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says there are “no good options” for the United States to avoid an economic “calamity” if Congress fails to raise the nation’s $31 trillion-plus borrowing limit in the coming weeks. In a TV interview Sunday, she didn't rule out President Joe Biden acting on his...
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Sen. Kyrsten Sinema criticizes Biden administration response to migrant crisis as "not adequate"
"They had two years to prepare for this and they did not do so," Sinema told "Face the Nation."
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Russia launches air attacks on Ukraine ahead of key holiday
Concerns growing about the safety of the Zaporizhizhia nuclear power plant as civilians ordered to evacuate.
Dem, GOP House Intel leaders: Israel, Jordan, Egypt want 'stronger' US role in region as China makes inroads
Israel, Jordan and Egypt want a "stronger" U.S. presence in the Middle East amid looming threats of a nuclear Iran and greater Chinese influence in the region.
Kyrsten Sinema rules out joining Republican Party
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ) said there was no chance she would join the Republican Party after leaving the Democrats, describing the two as equally broken. In a Sunday CBS Face the Nation interview, the Arizona centrist said she was done with parties altogether and will remain an Independent for...
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Black voters backing Biden, but not with 2020 enthusiasm
Black voters in South Carolina rescued Joe Biden’s bid for the presidency during the 2020 Democratic primary, and he rewarded them by moving the state to the head of the party’s nominating calendars in 2024. But interviews two years into his presidency with more than a dozen Black voters...
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There’s a way to fix gerrymandering (and it’s not through the courts)
In an about-face last week, with a newly elected Republican majority, the North Carolina Supreme Court cleared the way for the Republican-controlled state legislature to further gerrymander its sta…
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At least 22 dead after tourist boat capsizes in India's Kerala
At least 22 people including children died when an overcrowded double-decker tourist boat capsized in an estuary in southern India, authorities said.
Battle for Feinstein seat splits top Democrats
California’s Senate primary has put some of the most powerful figures in the Democratic Party on opposing sides in what is becoming one of the most closely monitored and unpredictable races of the …
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Brownsville: Eight dead as car strikes people in Texas border town
The driver has been arrested and police say it is not yet clear if the incident was intentional.
www.bbc.comMigrant Child Labor Debate in Congress Becomes Mired in Immigration Fight
WASHINGTON — Weeks after revelations that migrant children are being regularly exploited for cheap labor in the United States prompted bipartisan outrage and calls to action on Capitol Hill, Congress has moved no closer to addressing the issue, which has become mired in a long-running partisan...
Mystery Chinese spacecraft returns to Earth after 276 days
An experimental Chinese spacecraft returned to Earth on Monday after staying in orbit for 276 days, China's state media reported, completing a landmark mission to test the country's reusable space technologies.
Shares rise, dollar flat ahead of key U.S. inflation data
A gauge of global equity markets rose and the dollar was mostly flat on Monday as expected talks in Washington about the debt ceiling raised concerns, while U.S. inflation data later this week should add clarity on Federal Reserve monetary policy.
Biden again demands action after Texas mall mass shooting
The US leader called on Congress to ban assault weapons after latest mass shooting, which left nine dead.
To counter Russia in Africa, Biden deploys a favored strategy
As in the weeks before the Ukraine invasion, the U.S. is sharing what it knows about Putin and his paramilitary force.
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8 dead, at least 10 injured after vehicle plows into group near Texas border migrant center
The crash happened near a shelter for migrants in Brownsville.
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Yellen calls invoking 14th Amendment a ‘constitutional crisis’
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Sunday called the possibility of invoking the 14th Amendment a “constitutional crisis” after President Biden left open such an option amid stalled deb…
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Thousands of Afghans escaped the Taliban with the help of private veteran groups. Today, many remain in limbo, held in a compound in the UAE | CNN Politics
About 2,100 Afghan refugees remain held in a sprawling compound in the United Arab Emirates more than 18 months after they were evacuated from Afghanistan largely by private groups working with the State Department.
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'A revolving door': California police and DA blame safer neighborhoods law for rise in drugs and crime
California counties, like many areas around the United States, are suffering from a stark increase in homelessness and drug use. District attorneys and sheriffs are placing the blame on state laws that lessen penalties for certain crimes, contributing to a “revolving door” of crime. California...
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Yellen warns of 'economic chaos' unless Congress raises the debt ceiling
Janet Yellen on Sunday said that failure to raise the debt ceiling will cause a "steep economic downturn" in the U.S.
Yevgeny Prigozhin: Wagner boss 'promised ammunition' after retreat threat
Yevgeny Prigozhin seemingly U-turns on his threat to withdraw from the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut.
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Australian govt pledges $10bn to ease cost of living pressures
Treasurer Jim Chalmers insists measures will not add to country’s already high inflation.
Ukrainian media report explosion in Odesa, widespread air raid alerts
An explosion was heard following a missile attack that hit the Black Sea city of Odesa overnight, a local Ukrainian official said, while air raid alerts rang out in other regions of the country including the capital, Kyiv.
Abbott: We don’t need 1,500 soldiers at the border, we need 15,000 or 150,000
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) slammed the Biden administration’s move to send 1,500 troops to the southern border, arguing the president was sending the soldiers to “do paperwork” and not “secure the …
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Trump misses final deadline to testify in E. Jean Carroll defamation trial
Former President Donald Trump has declined the opportunity to testify at his civil trial for a defamation suit brought by author E. Jean Carroll. Carroll’s case centers on her 2019 claim that Trump raped her in a New York City department store dressing room in 1996 and the former president’s...
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Florida Republicans backing Trump denounce leak of DeSantis debate tapes: 'Disloyal hackery'
Two Republican congressmen denounced a leak of Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' debate prep videos from his 2018 campaign that were reported by ABC News Sunday.
Lives immigrants built in Texas town shattered by shooting
The beautiful life Wilson Garcia, an Honduran immigrant, had built for his wife and three children was shattered when his neighbor burst into his Cleveland, Texas, home on April 28 and fatally shot five people, including his wife and 9-year-old son. The accused gunman, Francisco Oropeza, is now...
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In 2018 debate prep, recordings show DeSantis feared becoming 'mini version of Kavanaugh' over racial issues
Video obtained by ABC News of Ron DeSantis' 2018 debate prep show him and his advisers candidly discussing how to respond to accusations that he'd made a racist comment.
House Republicans to vote Thursday on border security package as Title 42 ends | CNN Politics
The House will vote on Republicans’ wide-ranging border security package on Thursday – the same day the Covid-era Title 42 policy that has enabled the US to swiftly certain migrants is set to expire, GOP leadership sources told CNN.
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Texas Gov. Abbott calls for addressing mental health issues in wake of Texas mass shooting
“People want a quick solution. The long-term solution here is to address the mental health issue,” he said.
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Arizona Republicans are skeptical Kari Lake will run for Senate, but national GOP is worried
A growing number of Arizona Republican political operatives remain unconvinced that former Arizona gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake is serious about running for the Senate seat currently held by Sen. Krysten Sinema (I-AZ). Most concede the former local television anchor is considered the most...
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Comer calls Hunter Biden DOJ investigation a ‘slap on the wrist’
Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.) said any indictment of Hunter Biden stemming from the federal investigation into him would be a “slap on the wrist,” as reports suggest investigators are nearing a decision…
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14th Amendment emerges as last-ditch fix to ward off default
Top political figures are considering the possibility that President Biden could utilize a clause in the 14th Amendment as a last-ditch effort to ward off the threat that the U.S. could default on …
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King Charles' coronation celebration continues with concert and "big lunch"
Charles and Queen Camilla said Sunday in a statement that they were "deeply touched" by the celebration.
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How the 'tamale lady' became a symbol of growing Latino political influence in Arizona
The veto of an Arizona bill that would have legalized homemade tamale sales ignited a backlash among some Latinos, underscoring their political importance.
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Eyewitnesses recall horrifying scenes from Allen, Texas, outlet mall shooting
Eight people were killed Saturday night at Allen Premium Outlets, northeast of Dallas.
www.nbcnews.comTexas Gov. Abbott calls for addressing mental health issues in wake of Texas mass shooting
“People want a quick solution. The long-term solution here is to address the mental health issue,” he said.
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Chris Christie 'considering' 2024 bid, 'very concerned' about possible Biden-Trump rematch
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie , considering his own presidential run, addressed concerns about a Trump-Biden rematch in 2024.
Kentucky GOP aims for strong matchup versus Dem Gov. Beshear
As Kentucky’s GOP primary campaign sprints toward the finish line, some Republicans are already looking ahead to the November election. They have an eye toward who best can reclaim the governorship for the party. It's a job that the GOP has struggled to hold on to despite its strong showing in...
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'Most stunning part' of debt ceiling debate is delay in Biden and McCarthy meeting: Lankford
Sen. James Lankford on Sunday previewed what he would like to see when Biden meets with Kevin McCarthy on Tuesday to talk about the debt ceiling
Future of student loan forgiveness looms over Biden in 2024
The issue of student loans stands to loom over President Biden’s 2024 bid as he tackles one of his key first-term campaign promises being tied up at the Supreme Court. Biden managed to deliver on t…
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Senators love Tim Scott, but they're not ready to endorse him for president
Many of Scott's Senate colleagues had nothing but positive things to say about the amiable Republican. Asked whether they'll officially back him in 2024, they were quieter.
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New poll on President Biden's mental, physical health offers warning sign for 2024
The vast majority of Americans believe President Biden doesn’t have the physical or mental capacity to serve as president, according to a new poll.
‘Modest pessimism’: McHenry assesses confidence level in reaching debt ceiling deal
Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.) said on Sunday that he has “modest pessimism” when it comes to his confidence level in reaching a debt ceiling deal as the deadline nears to avoid default. During an…
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Horse deaths cast shadow as Triple Crown shifts to Preakness
Horse racing's Triple Crown moves on to the Preakness with horse deaths at Churchill Downs casting a big shadow. Seven horses have died following injuries at the track since April 27, including Derby entrant Wild On Ice. Freezing Point and Chloe’s Dream were euthanized after injuries before...
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After mall shooting, Abbott says 'mental health crisis' must be solved; Biden calls for weapons ban
Greg Abbott and others reacted to the Allen, Texas, mall shooting by focusing on the importance of mental health treatment and prayer
Consumers push back on higher prices amid inflation woes
Resilient consumers to balk at inflation for some items, experts said.
White House national security adviser meets Saudi prince
U.S. President Joe Biden’s top national security aide has met with Saudi Arabia’s crown prince amid long-standing tensions between the White House and the kingdom. The state-run Saudi Press Agency acknowledged the meeting Sunday night between Jake Sullivan and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in...
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Trump leading Biden by 7 points in hypothetical matchup: survey
Former President Trump leads President Biden by 7 points in a hypothetical 2024 matchup between the two, according to a new survey. The Washington Post-ABC News poll found that 49 percent of Americ…
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IRS whistleblower's attorneys meet with congressional investigators on Hunter Biden probe | CNN Politics
Attorneys for an IRS whistleblower who allege there is political interference at the Justice Department in the Hunter Biden criminal investigation met with congressional investigators Friday to lay the groundwork for what their client hopes to share with Congress, according to sources familiar...
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Driver arrested after 7, including migrants, killed in Brownsville, Texas
At least seven pedestrians were killed and several others injured on Sunday when an SUV mowed down people near a homeless shelter that attends to migrants in Brownsville, Texas, police said.
Mayorkas deflects blame on border crisis, says it’s been an issue ‘since the ‘90s’
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas distanced himself from the border crisis Sunday, arguing that fixing the country’s immigration system is Congress' job.
Biden says he would sign gun legislation immediately if he could
Saturday’s shooting in Allen, Texas, was the second mass shooting in Texas in recent weeks.
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Read Prince William's moving coronation tribute to King Charles
William was the only royal family member to speak at the coronation concert.
Raised on the front lines of labor activism, Biden's new campaign manager brings a low profile to a job with big challenges
Julie Chávez Rodríguez, the granddaughter of labor leader Cesar Chávez, proved herself as a senior White House adviser but now must do the same with Biden's inner circle.
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Ukraine farmers surrounded by risks, from mines to logistics
Russia's war has forced Ukraine's grain farmers into a vicious dilemma. Those in areas now free from Russian occupation wonder if they should risk their lives to strip land of explosives before the critical spring planting season. They have soaring production and transportation costs caused by...
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California readies for treasure hunt as floods wash up ‘Gold Rush 2.0’
In the aftermath of an unusually wet winter, Californians are bracing not only for flooded fields and raging rapids, but also for a potential treasure hunt that experts are dubbing “Gold Rush 2.0.”…
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North Carolina governor says 12-week abortion ban effectively bans "many abortions altogether"
"They've dressed this up as a 12-week abortion ban, but it's really not," the Democratic governor told "Face the Nation."
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Student tracking Elon Musk's jet encouraged on Jack Dorsey's new platform Bluesky
Jack Sweeney, the student who makes a hobby of tracking Elon Musk’s jet, has joined Jack Dorsey’s two new social media platforms. Sweeney joined Dorsey’s Bluesky on April 30 under the same handle he previously had on Twitter, which permanently suspended all of the accounts Sweeney owned in...
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Why James Nachtwey risks his life documenting the "insanity of war"
At 75, war photographer James Nachtwey has repeatedly been injured on the job. He tells Anderson Cooper why it's worth it.
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Engineers frustrated with rails even as others get sick time
Tens of thousands of engineers remain frustrated with the lack of paid sick time and the demands railroads like BNSF are making in negotiations despite the progress that has been made this year with sick time deals for most of the other rail unions. The lack of paid sick time and concerns about...
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Zakhar Prilepin: Russian pro-war writer defiant after car bomb attack
Zakhar Prilepin said he had been driving and the bomb had been under the passenger seat.
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Sinema says she’ll never join Republican Party
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (I-Ariz.) said Sunday that she will not consider becoming a member of the Republican Party, months after she switched her affiliation from Democrat to Independent. During an app…
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DeSantis draws big crowd for Wisconsin event — including pro-Trump protesters
The Florida governor is set to appear at a party fundraiser in Marathon County, Wisconsin over the weekend.
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Senior Treasury officials reiterate dire warnings if debt ceiling isn't lifted, pour cold water on invoking the 14th Amendment | CNN Business
Ahead of a highly anticipated meeting between President Joe Biden and Congressional leaders on Tuesday, senior Treasury officials reiterated dire warnings of economic “chaos” and “catastrophe” if the US doesn’t raise the debt ceiling as the country barrels toward default in early June.
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Trump ad paints former president as political outsider amid legal woes: ‘Embrace that label’
A new ad by former President Trump paints the former president as a political outsider against the litany of legal woes he faces as well as his impeachments by Congress. “Following your convictions…
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Texas govt pushing action that could 'kneecap' new fossil fuel generation, destabilize grid, experts warn
The Texas legislature is moving forward with legislation reforming energy markets that critics are warning would counteract stated goals of incentivizing more power generation.
Senate Judiciary chair says 'everything is on the table' in response to Clarence Thomas revelations | CNN Politics
Senate Judiciary Chair Dick Durbin said Sunday that “everything is on the table” as the panel scrutinizes new ethics concerns around Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.
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Texas mall shooter identified as authorities investigating possible extremist ties, source says
The gunman from Saturday's shooting was identified by police as Mauricio Garcia, 33. A source said he was a security guard with no prior serious criminal record.
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Iran concealed weapons in earthquake aid to hit US troops, Discord leak says: report
A new leak found that Iran concealed weapons within earthquake aid to Syria to target U.S. troops, The Washington Post reported. A new leak of U.S. documents that circulated on the online platform …
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Russia-Ukraine updates: Putin says war was ‘unleashed’ on Russia
Live updates on Russia's war in neighboring Ukraine.
Abbott: Biden sending 1,500 troops to border 'to do paperwork,' after putting out 'welcome mat' to the world
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott told "Fox News Sunday" that the chaos at the southern border is caused "soley" by President Biden's immigration policies.
Pro-Biden groups spend $20M+ to promote record ahead of '24
Three progressive groups are spending more than $20 million in a new national ad campaign to promote President Joe Biden’s record as he begins his 2024 reelection race. The ads from the groups Future Forward USA Action, Climate Power, Way to Win Action Fund aim to sell voters on Biden’s efforts...
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How the Jeep Wrangler went from rock crawler to luxury SUV
Affluent Americans, families and and corporate executives are now buying the Jeep Wrangler.
Does cannabis help with anxiety?
Every day after work, Tim*, a 27-year-old New York City-based nonprofit professional, does the same thing to deal with the anxiety he has struggled with since childhood.&nb…
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Vida Blue, led Oakland to 3 World Series titles, dies at 73
Vida Blue, a hard-throwing left-hander who became one of baseball’s biggest draws in the early 1970s and helped lead the brash Oakland Athletics to three straight World Series titles before his career was derailed by drug problems, has died. He was 73. The A’s said Blue died Saturday of medical...
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The following is the transcript of an interview with Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, Independent of Arizona, that aired on "Face the Nation" on May 7, 2023.
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Transcript: Rep. Patrick McHenry on "Face the Nation," May 7, 2023
The following is the transcript of an interview with Rep. Patrick McHenry, Repubican of North Carolina, that aired on "Face the Nation" on May 7, 2023.
www.cbsnews.comTranscript: North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper on "Face the Nation," May 7, 2023
The following is the transcript of an interview with Democratic North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper that aired on "Face the Nation" on May 7, 2023.
www.cbsnews.comTranscript: Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas on "Face the Nation," May 7, 2023
The following is the transcript of an interview with Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas that aired on "Face the Nation" on May 7, 2023.
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation" on May 7, 2023
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and Sen. Krysten Sinema of Arizona.
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Majority of Americans oppose gender-affirming care for minors, trans women participating in sports: poll
A majority of Americans oppose allowing gender-affirming care for minors and transgender women participating in women’s sports, a poll found. A Washington Post-KFF poll found that 68 percent …
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Police: 8 killed in Texas mall shooting, gunman also dead
A gunman killed eight people and wounded seven others – three critically – in a shooting at a Dallas-area mall before being fatally shot by a police officer who happened to be nearby. Authorities on Saturday did not immediately provide details about the victims, but witnesses reported seeing...
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Bracing for impact: Biden world preps for Hunter Biden fallout
Biden aides are more worried about the personal toll it will take on the president as a father.
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Ukraine downs Russian hypersonic missile with US Patriot
Ukraine’s air force claims to have downed a Russian hypersonic missile over Kyiv using newly acquired American Patriot defense systems, the first known time the country has been able to intercept one of Moscow’s most modern missiles. Air Force commander Mykola Oleshchuk said in a Telegram post...
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Republican voters return to the polls for the first time since their 2022 disappointment
Voters in Kentucky are preparing to pick their nominee for a closely watched governor's race this fall.
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43 Senate Republicans vow to oppose debt ceiling increase without spending cuts | CNN Politics
All but six Senate Republicans on Saturday vowed to oppose raising the debt ceiling “without substantive spending and budget reforms,” backing up House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s position.
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New Twitter rules expose election offices to spoof accounts
Election administrators across the United States say they’re concerned their offices will be targeted for fake Twitter accounts that'll confuse or mislead voters after the social media platform changed its long-standing verification service. Some election officials are trying to take steps to...
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The Georgia probe development comes as local prosecutors continue to pursue a wide-ranging inquiry involving ex-President Donald Trump and his allies.
Nine dead including gunman in mass shooting at Texas mall complex
Nine people are dead and seven people are hospitalized, with three in critical condition, after a mass shooting at a mall in Allen, Texas, on Saturday, police said. Authorities with the Collin County Sheriff’s Office said Saturday afternoon that one gunman opened fire at Allen Premium Outlets on...
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Why the US expects a border surge and is deploying troops | CNN Politics
The layer of duct tape that has been holding up US immigration policy will be ripped off, and nobody seems completely ready for what’s next:
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King Charles III crowned with regal pomp, cheers and shrugs
Charles III and his wife, Camilla to be crowned as king and queen of the United Kingdom during the royal coronation ceremony.
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Jan. 6 rioter in pink beret identified after ex spotted her in a viral FBI tweet
“It’s just going to be one of those things for me. I dated this girl that was on the FBI’s most wanted list.”
www.nbcnews.comTexas mall shooting updates: What police found after search warrant issued
Eight people died and seven others were injured Saturday after a gunman opened fire at the Allen Premium Outlets in Texas, officials said.
Ukraine launches more than 10 drones on Crimea, Russia-installed official says
Ukraine launched more than 10 drones overnight on the Crimean Peninsula, including three on the port of Sevastopol, a Russian-installed official said early on Sunday, adding that air defence systems repelled all the attacks on Sevastopol.
Kemp signs bill allowing removal of local prosecutors in Georgia
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R) signed a bill on Friday to establish a commission with the power to remove local prosecutors who “refuse to uphold the law.” Kemp’s office said in a release that h…
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Fox asks Dominion Voting to probe leaks of Tucker Carlson messages
The requests came after racist and sexist remarks by the ousted Fox host in internal messages surfaced in public.
The Youngest State Party Leader in the U.S. Has a Blue-Collar Blueprint
North Carolina Democrats weren’t sure what to expect when Anderson Clayton, 25, won their election for chair, making her the youngest state party leader in the country. At one of her first meetings with state party officials, she said, one looked at her with a worried expression and said, “I...
7 horses have died at Churchill Downs since the start of Kentucky Derby week | CNN
Two more horses have died at Churchill Downs, the home of the famed Kentucky Derby, officials from the track announced on Saturday. A total of seven horses have now died at the racetrack in the week-long lead up to the race.
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Prince Harry an odd man out at father's coronation spectacle
Prince Harry arrived at his father's coronation alone and he left alone. The disgruntled Duke of Sussex sat two rows behind his brother, Prince William, heir to the throne, in the pomp-filled ceremony Saturday at Westminster Abbey. The isolation was likely the result of quitting his royal duties...
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Neera Tanden will replace Susan Rice as domestic policy adviser, Biden announces | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden announced Friday that Neera Tanden will succeed Susan Rice as the White House domestic policy adviser.
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Blasts rock Russia-annexed Crimea as sirens blare across Ukraine
Pro-Moscow official says Ukraine launched more than 10 drones on Crimean peninsula, including three on Sevastopol port.
This week in politics: Clock ticking on debt limit, Title 42 as major trials wrap up
Time is running out for Democrats and Republicans to reach a deal on raising the debt limit. Meanwhile, major trials wrap up this week in politics.
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Why Russia’s Wagner Group leader is ‘yelling mutiny’ in Ukraine war
The announced withdrawal of Wagner Group fighters from the town of Bakhmut is another setback for Russia at a crucial moment in its war in Ukraine, exposing an enormous rift between the figures lea…
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Comer shrugs off attack by Democratic-aligned group flying banner over Kentucky Derby
Rep. James Comer (R-KY) shrugged off attacks by the Democratic-aligned activist group Congressional Integrity Project flying a helicopter over the Kentucky Derby with a banner calling for an investigation into the influential House Republican. The banner, which flew over Churchill Downs as...
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Russia says bomber who injured novelist acted for Ukraine
Russia’s top investigative agency on Saturday said the suspect in a car bombing that injured a prominent pro-Kremlin novelist and killed his driver has admitted acting at the behest of Ukraine’s special services
1 dead, 5 injured in shooting after leaving California house party: Police
A 17-year-old girl was killed and five others injured in a drive-by shooting as they were leaving a large house party in California early Saturday, police said.
After taking NY for granted, Democrats have a new plan to win back the House in 2024
After Republicans flipped four House seats in deep blue New York, Democrats are looking to reclaim House control in 2024.
On this day 141 years ago, a new law began reshaping America. More than a century later, Congress apologized for it | CNN
US lawmakers in 1882 passed the Chinese Exclusion Act, which blocked Chinese workers from coming legally to the country and blocked Chinese immigrants who were already living here from becoming US citizens. The discriminatory law is still echoing today.
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Michigan nears red flag gun law, but some sheriffs likely to ignore it
Michigan could become the 20th state to pass a red flag law as the state looks for ways to address gun violence after its second mass school shooting in 15 months. The legislation has passed the Democratic-led Legislature and would be the first red flag gun legislation to pass in nearly three...
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Russia blames Ukraine for car bombing that injured pro-Putin novelist Zakhar Prilepin, killed driver
Zakhar Prilepin is a well-known nationalist writer and an ardent supporter of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
www.cbsnews.comUkraine war: 'Mad panic' as Russia evacuates town near Zaporizhzhia plant
UN watchdog warns of "threat of a severe nuclear accident" at the Zaporizhzhia plant in Ukraine.
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Tweet from FBI leads to identification of Jan. 6 rioter
A viral tweet from the FBI uncovered the identity of one Jan. 6th rioter who is subsequently being investigated. “[The FBI Washington Field Office] released photos of this woman who allegedly participated in the U.S. Capitol riots on January 6, 2021. If you recognize her, call 1-800-225-5324 or...
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Ukraine says no sign of Russia’s Wagner force Bakhmut withdrawal
Ukraine military officials say Wagner fighters are being sent to Bakhmut to reinforce their positions, not withdraw.
Warren Buffett faults handling of bank failures, upbeat on U.S., Berkshire
Speaking at the Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting, Buffett criticized how politicians, regulators and the press have handled the recent failures of three US banks, saying their "very poor" messaging has unnecessarily frightened depositors.
GOP Rep. Mace says her party 'can't be a**holes to women' on abortion if they want to win 2024
Republican Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina is calling on her GOP colleagues to adopt a more centrist approach to abortion ahead of the 2024 election cycle.
Jill Biden: Charles' coronation was 'just amazing to see'
First lady Jill Biden says it was “just amazing” to be able to witness the coronation of Britain's King Charles III in person. Biden represented the United States at Saturday's ceremony at Westminster Abbey in London. She told The Associated Press in a telephone interview that it was a “surreal”...
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Debt limit debate, which puts the nation's credit and trust on the line, endangers already fragile U.S. economic outlook
As the nation barrels toward a June 1 deadline to find a resolution, economists and market watchers say the stakes have spiked borrowing costs amid a tanking stock market.
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Texas panel says lawmaker should be expelled for misconduct
A Texas legislative committee recommended Saturday that GOP Rep. Bryan Slaton be expelled for inappropriate sexual conduct with a 19-year-old intern. Slaton, from Royse City, could face an expulsion vote by the full House as early as Tuesday. Slaton has declined to comment on the allegations...
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Robert Kennedy Jr. to make campaign debut at bitcoin conference
The environmentalist turned presidential candidate is positioning himself as a defender of cryptocurrency, despite its massive environmental footprint.
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Who is Zakhar Prilepin, target of car bomb in Russia?
Novelist and politician has been sanctioned by European nations for his ardent support of Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Biden defends Harris as VP, says she ‘hasn’t gotten the credit she deserves’
President Biden defended Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday, claiming she “hasn’t gotten the credit she deserves” as the two gear up for the 2024 election. “Look, I just think that Vice Preside…
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I Was Banned From Entering CPAC Hungary’s ‘Woke Free Zone’
A dispatch from the Trumpian right’s pilgrimage to Budapest.
www.politico.comLatest Supreme Court revelations called 'foul breach of ethics standards'
New reporting on Supreme Court corruption has reignited calls for a code of conduct to be instituted for the justices.
Pence vows to stand behind ‘principled jurist’ Clarence Thomas amid scrutiny
Former Vice President Mike Pence vowed to stand behind Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas on Saturday, as the justice faces criticism cent reports about his close relationship with GOP megadonor…
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Biden says not yet ready to invoke 14th Amendment to avoid debt default
President Joe Biden said on Friday he was not yet ready to invoke the 14th Amendment to avoid the United States defaulting on its debts as early as June 1, comments which for the first time suggested he has not ruled out the option.
Anti-monarchy protesters arrested outside coronation of King Charles III
Clad in yellow and holding signs proclaiming "Not My King," protestors against the coronation of Britain's King Charles III were arrested in London.
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AP PHOTOS: Who wore what to King Charles III's coronation
LONDON (AP) — What does one wear to a coronation? For senior royals like Queen Camilla and Kate, the Princess of Wales, the theme was pale, subdued dresses to let their regal robes and glittering jewelry do the talking.
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Pence condemns 'appalling' attacks on 'principled jurist' Clarence Thomas
Former Vice President Mike Pence decried what he called “malicious” attacks against Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas as he faces increased scrutiny over his relationship with a billionaire GOP megadonor. Pence wrote a Twitter thread on Saturday vowing to stand behind the embattled associate...
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King Charles crowned in ceremony blending tradition and change
Charles’s second wife Camilla was also crowned queen with the Queen Mary’s Crown in lavish event at Westminster Abbey.
Tens of thousands join protests against Israeli judicial overhaul
Tens of thousands of Israelis joined protests across the country on Saturday against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bitterly disputed plans to tighten controls on the Supreme Court.
Playbook: Biden says ‘I’ve proven myself’ on age worries
And eight fake Trump electors in Georgia accept immunity deals.
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Barbara Lee applauds California reparations as a ‘human right long overdue’
Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA) applauded the recommendation of paying reparations to black residents in California, calling the move a “human right” that has been “long overdue” for decades. “Reparations are not a luxury for our people, but a human right long overdue for millions of Americans,” Lee...
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Broad doubts about Biden’s age and acuity spell Republican opportunity in 2024: POLL
President Joe Biden's job approval rating hit a career low in the latest ABC News/Washington Post poll and a broad 68% of Americans say he's too old for another term.
White House Continues Blasting Congressional GOP Over Potential Veterans Benefit Cuts
In a new memo, President Joe Biden's administration estimates that over 600,000 vets in vulnerable Republican House districts could be hurt.
Eight alleged fake Trump electors accept immunity deals, Walensky resigns: 5 Things podcast
Eight alleged fake electors in Georgia have accepted immunity deals, Dr. Rochelle Walensky is stepping down as head of the CDC and its coronation day.
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10 questions answered on the debt limit
As Congress battles over how to keep the nation from defaulting on its debt ahead of a looming deadline, Americans are getting a primer on the country’s borrowing limit. This week, the Treasu…
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Serbian man confesses to killing eight in shooting rampage, prosecutors say
A 20-year-old Serbian man suspected of killing eight people and wounding 12 others has confessed to the crime, the prosecutors' office in the town of Smederevo near Belgrade said in a statement on Saturday.
Charges in NYC chokehold death may hinge on 'reasonableness'
The potential criminal charges against a U.S. Marine veteran who put Jordan Neely in a fatal chokehold aboard a New York City subway train might depend on whether a “reasonable” New Yorker would have acted similarly. Neely died Monday when a fellow rider on a train hurtling beneath Manhattan...
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Russia's jamming of US-provided rocket systems complicates Ukraine's war effort | CNN Politics
Russia has been thwarting US-made mobile rocket systems in Ukraine more frequently in recent months, using electronic jammers to throw off its GPS guided targeting system to cause rockets to miss their targets, multiple people briefed on the matter told CNN.
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King Charles III and Queen Camilla officially crowned in coronation ceremony
Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla were formally crowned at Westminster Abbey and then waved to well-wishers at Buckingham Palace after the ceremony.
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Red-state Democrats look to turn local wins into split Electoral College vote in 2024
Democrats in a pair of heavily Republican states are looking toward an obscure election law that could help the party pick up a few stray Electoral College votes that could help secure the White House in 2024. Democrats saw a handful of key wins in Lincoln, Nebraska, this week after Democratic...
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Pro-Kremlin writer wounded in car blast that killed his driver
The prominent nationalist writer Zakhar Prilepin is an ardent supporter of the Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Trump's rape trial defense? His accuser and her friends have Trump Derangement Syndrome
Donald Trump hasn't shown up to the trial over E. Jean Carroll's rape claims. His lawyers have suggested all his accusers are politically motivated.
Senate Republicans oppose vote just to raise US debt ceiling, push for other priorities
A group of 43 Republicans in the U.S. Senate said they oppose voting on a bill that only raises the U.S. debt ceiling without tackling other priorities, in a letter to Democratic Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, showing they could block such a plan by Democrats.
AP PHOTOS: Pageantry, rain herald King Charles' coronation
LONDON (AP) — A horse-drawn golden carriage. The sound of choristers and trumpeters filling Westminster Abbey.
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9 dead including suspect, 3 in critical condition after shooting at Texas outlet mall
The suspect in a shooting at the Allen Premium Outlets was "neutralized" by an officer who was in the area on an unrelated call, Allen Police Chief Brian Harvey said.
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Democratic senators urge Biden to allow states to sponsor noncitizens to expand workforce
A group of a dozen Democratic senators are urging President Biden to allow states to sponsor noncitizens for work authorization in certain industries to expand the workforce. The senators, le…
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Biden touts 82-year-old age in 2024 as a benefit: 'I know more than the vast majority of people'
President Biden suggested his age is a benefit in a recent interview with MSNBC on Friday where he said that he knows more than the "vast majority" of people.
Do past Supreme Court cases offer clues about how the justices view ethics, transparency?
The Supreme Court's conservatives, including Justice Thomas, have offered clues into their views on ethics in past opinions. Here's some top cases.
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Buffett shares good news on profits, AI thoughts at meeting
Warren Buffett's company said its first-quarter profits soared along with the paper value of its investment portfolio. That gave some good news to thousands of shareholders filling an arena to listen to Buffett spend hours answering questions at Berkshire Hathaway's annual meeting. Berkshire...
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Texas mall massacre gunman identified as witnesses describe horror of the shooting spree that killed 8 people | CNN
The man who opened fire Saturday at an outlet mall in Allen, Texas, killing eight people and wounding at least seven others was identified as 33-year-old Mauricio Garcia, the Texas Department of Public Safety said Sunday.
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Princes William, Harry keep their distance at King Charles' coronation
Prince Harry attended the ceremony alone while his wife, Meghan, remained in California with their kids.
Protesters arrested during Charles's coronation sign not everybody is crazy about the royals
General support for the monarchy has dropped to a record low, a study by the independent National Centre for Social Research said last month.
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Biden refrains from attacks on McCarthy as debt ceiling fight favors GOP
In his first interview since announcing his reelection bid, President Joe Biden offered a change of tune over his relationship with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA). The president declined to criticize McCarthy’s leadership ahead of a high-stakes meeting over the debt ceiling next week...
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Mexican families get quick reunions with migrant relatives
Tears flowed amid heartfelt embraces as Mexican families were allowed brief reunions at the border with relatives who migrated to the United States. As a mariachi band played the popular song “Las Mañanitas,” about 150 families passed over the Rio Grande on Saturday for five-minute meetings with...
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More than 24,000 people evacuated in western Canada as 103 wildfires burn
The wildfires are affecting about 301,243 acres in Alberta, Premier Danielle Smith said.
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Japan’s Kishida tells S Koreans his heart hurts over occupation
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says his ‘heart hurts’ for Koreans who suffered under Japanese colonialism.
Harry does not join King Charles in balcony wave
King Charles appeared on the balcony of Buckingham Palace with his wife Queen Camilla, heir to the throne Prince William and other senior royals but Prince Harry, the King's younger son, was absent.
California task force votes in favor of reparation proposals for Black residents
The California Reparations Task Force voted on Saturday to recommend a series of proposals that could see Black residents in the state receive billions of dollars in reparations, according to The A…
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3 men stabbed in incident near University of Iowa, police say
Three people were stabbed in an incident near the University of Iowa had multiple victims, campus police said early Saturday.
Biden defends sending troops to border: 'They need more agents'
As pandemic-era Title 42 restrictions are coming to a close, the Biden administration is sending 1,500 troops to assist agents on the southern border with Mexico.
To improve kids' mental health, some schools start later
The idea of later school start times, pushed by many over the years as a way to help adolescents get more sleep, is getting a new look as a way to address the mental health crisis affecting teens across the U.S. Nationally, at least nine states are considering legislation related to school start...
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Prince Harry leaves alone after attending Coronation
He was not invited to appear on the Buckingham Palace balcony after the service, the BBC understands.
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W.Va. politicos keep fighting over 2020; voters, not so much
Some Republican officeholders in West Virginia are already revving up campaigns for governor in 2024. But first, they have to sort out what happened in 2020. Secretary of State Mac Warner and Attorney General Patrick Morrisey say they remain concerned that President Joe Biden's victory wasn't...
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Sunday shows preview: Sparks fly in debt ceiling negotiations; Title 42 expiration inches closer
The high-stakes negotiations to increase the debt ceiling before the country defaults on its debt, as well as the upcoming expiration of Title 42, are likely to dominate the Sunday talk show circui…
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'A Trump tribute act': Meet Suella Braverman, the commander-in-chief of Britain's culture wars | CNN
Late last year, after a breakneck ascent of British politics put her in charge of the country’s migration, crime and national security agenda, Suella Braverman revealed her political fantasy.
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Trump leads social media blasting of Biden for missing King Charles III coronation
Politicians and reporters blasted President Joe Biden‘s absence at the coronation of King Charles III. While Biden did not attend, first lady Jill Biden and their granddaughter Finnegan attended the coronation instead. The last time the U.K. had a coronation it was on behalf of Queen Elizabeth...
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Far-right activist Ammon Bundy's latest standoff is in court
A far-right activist best known for his showdowns with federal law enforcement in Oregon and Nevada is now waging a one-sided standoff of a different kind in Idaho. St. Luke’s Regional Health sued Ammon Bundy for defamation more than a year ago. Since then, Bundy has ignored subpoenas and called...
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Mage wins 149th Kentucky Derby amid controversy over horse deaths
A string of horse deaths cast a pall for some Kentucky Derby-goers on a mostly cloudy and warm day.
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6 injured at Colorado resort after HVAC system collapses in pool area
Six people were injured, including two critically, after an HVAC system collapsed in an indoor pool area at a Colorado resort, authorities said.
Biden to deliver Howard University commencement speech later this month | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden is expected to deliver the commencement speech at Howard University this month, a historically Black university in Washington. The commencement is scheduled for May 13.
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Police: Georgia man who killed 3 was in gunfight earlier
Police in Georgia say a man who killed his workplace manager, mother and grandmother before taking his own life had been involved in a gunfight less than 48 hours earlier. Moultrie Police investigator Nathan Cato says a former co-worker opened fire on 26-year-old Kentavious White on Tuesday...
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Police made tough calls on Coronation arrests, says minister
Lucy Frazer says police were right to factor in the momentous occasion after criticism over 52 arrests.
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Rival Sudan factions meet in Saudi Arabia as pressure mounts
US-Saudi-led initiative in Jeddah is the first serious attempt to end fighting that has thrown Sudan into chaos.
Los Angeles council members tighten strings on mayor's $1.3 billion budget request
The Los Angeles city council is questioning Mayor Karen Bass’s request for $1.3 billion, seeking to be more frugal in how it grants money to the mayor going forward. The move by the council comes after it gave $50 million to Bass shortly after she took office, with the intent of using the money...
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1 dead, 6 injured in shooting at Mississippi restaurant: Police
A teenager was killed and six others injured in a shooting at a Mississippi Gulf Coast restaurant Friday night, authorities said.
Chinese postpartum confinement, called 'zuo yue zi,' is gaining Western appeal | CNN
Carol Chan is a confinement nanny who lives with families after a baby is born. She prepares meals and herbal medicines, takes care of the baby and provides guidance on being a new mother. Taylor Richard hired Chan after giving birth to her son, Levi.
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Atlanta shooting suspect has been charged with murder
Jail records show the suspect in a mass shooting in Atlanta that left one woman dead and four others wounded has been charged with one count of murder and four counts of aggravated assault. Deion Patterson waived his first court appearance Thursday after police say he opened fire in the waiting...
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President Biden suggested his age is a benefit in a recent interview with MSNBC on Friday where he said that he knows more than the "vast majority" of people.
New York heats up nation-wide debate on gas stove bans
The New York assembly’s approval of a ban on natural gas and other fossil fuels in new buildings is a major victory for climate activists that will heat up the nationwide debate over gas stoves and…
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Head of UK anti-monarchy group arrested at coronation protest
Demonstrations against the monarchy take place in London as well as in Glasgow in Scotland and Cardiff in Wales.
Tech firms push 'passkeys' to usher in password-free logins
Americans may soon have a solution to when it comes to strong passwords.
Tim Scott heads to Iowa, New Hampshire ahead of expected 2024 presidential campaign launch
Ahead of his expected launch of a 2024 White House campaign later this month, Republican Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina returns to early GOP nominating states of Iowa and New Hampshire
Texas petrochemical plant fire sends 9 workers to hospital
Officials say nine workers were released after undergoing precautionary medical evaluations after a fire erupted at a petrochemical plant in the Houston area. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office said Friday the fire was at a Shell plant in Deer Park, a suburb east of Houston. The city of Deer...
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Warren Buffett: Bank runs would have been 'catastrophic’ without government intervention
Berkshire Hathaway's annual shareholder meeting, dubbed the “Woodstock for Capitalists” by some, comes against a backdrop of significant banking turmoil.
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California reparations panel approves report that could mean billions for Black residents
California's reparations task force officially approved a report that provides recommendations for a formal apology for slavery and suggestions on monetary restitution.
AI’s footprint in the workplace spreads as D.C. stalls on guardrails
Contract talks between Hollywood writers and producers have put a spotlight on how the fast-developing technology is blowing up the jobs landscape.
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Could AI pen 'Casablanca'? Screenwriters take aim at ChatGPT
Not six months since the release of ChatGPT, generative artificial intelligence is already prompting widespread unease throughout Hollywood. Concern over chatbots writing or rewriting scripts is one of the leading reasons TV and film screenwriters took to picket lines earlier this week. Though...
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New Jersey Democrats slam Biden administration approval of congestion pricing plan for New York
New Jersey Democrats say a congestion pricing plan proposed by New York would create an unfair double tax on Jersey drivers who attempt to enter Manhattan.
Disinformation Inc: State Department gets sued for stonewalling records on blacklist group
EXCLUSIVE — The State Department is being sued by a right-leaning watchdog group for failing to turn over records related to the Global Disinformation Index, a British organization it funded that has been covertly blacklisting conservative media. Protect the Public’s Trust filed seven Freedom of...
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Warren Buffett says US, China can compete and both ‘prosper’ amid rising tensions
Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett said the United States and China can compete and “prosper” simultaneously amid rising tensions recently between the two countries. Buffett said at his co…
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Japan's PM tells South Koreans his 'heart hurts' over pain caused by occupation
Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida told South Koreans on Sunday his "heart hurts" when he thinks of suffering and pain during Japanese colonial rule, in a nod to historical disputes that have soured relations between the two U.S. allies.
Activists demand higher payments from California reparations task force: '$200 million' per person
Activists demanded California pay millions of dollars to each Black resident in reparations, dismissing the proposals from California's reparations task force as too little.
IAEA warns of dangers around Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
The head of the U.N.'s nuclear power watchdog warned on Saturday that the situation around the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear station has become "potentially dangerous" as Moscow-installed officials began evacuating people from nearby areas.
King Charles III's coronation: The biggest moments of the historic event
Charles’ coronation was the first in the U.K. in 70 years.
Turkey's Kilicdaroglu exits Erdogan's shadow in election race
Stuck in Tayyip Erdogan's shadow throughout his career, opposition leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu believes his time has come to set Turkey on a new path and roll back much of the legacy of the man who has dominated politics for two decades.
Black man charged with murdering two White strangers in Oklahoma because of their race
A Black man has been charged with killing two White strangers in Tulsa, Okla., as part of what authorities are calling a racially motivated hate crime.
Street parties, big lunch and Coronation concert to take place on Sunday
The Royal Family will attend local community events on Sunday as the weekend of celebrations continue.
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Chicago officials slam firefighter pension plan they say will cost $3 billion
Chicago taxpayers could end up feeling the burn of having to pay for a pair of pension plans that will cost $3 billion if passed by the legislature. Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and her Chief Financial Officer Jennie Huang Bennett warned about the expensive price tag on the same day Lightfoot...
www.washingtonexaminer.comKemp signs bill allowing removal of local prosecutors in Georgia
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R) signed a bill on Friday to establish a commission with the power to remove local prosecutors who “refuse to uphold the law.” Kemp’s office said in a release that h…
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New Orleans student with $10M in college offers chooses Cornell
Dennis “Maliq” Barnes chose the prestigious Ivy League school after receiving scholarship offers from 149 colleges and universities.
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NYC sending migrants to upstate county 'not equipped to handle' influx
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced a program that sound send hundreds of male asylum seekers to hotels in upstate cities, calling for federal assistance.
Watch the King's Coronation side by side with his mother's
Watch to see what's changed since 1953 and what's stayed the same.
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Astronaut Buzz Aldrin named honorary brigadier general, member of Space Force
Former astronaut Buzz Aldrin was named an honorary brigadier general in the U.S. Air Force and made an honorary member of the U.S. Space Force on Friday, more than 50 years after he first set foot …
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Jill Biden and granddaughter wear Ukrainian colors in solidarity at coronation
First Lady Jill Biden attended the King’s coronation Saturday alongside her granddaughter in Ukrainian colors. Finnegan Biden, 23, was the first lady’s plus one in Westminster Abbey as President Joe Biden was not in attendance. The Biden’s second-oldest granddaughter wore a yellow Markarian...
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What do the changes in COVID data sharing mean for the US?
Experts say the end of some COVID data sharing is a sign we're moving into a new pandemic phase, but they worry it'll limit our ability to track the virus in the future.
12-week abortion ban will do great harm, North Carolina's governor says
Gov. Roy Cooper has vowed to veto the bill, but his veto could be overriden.
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COVID global health emergency is officially ending, WHO says, but warns virus remains a risk
The World Health Organization declared an end to the global COVID-19 emergency, but said countries should not let down their guard.
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Abortion pill legal challenge threatens miscarriage care
One of the most widely used treatments for miscarriage is in jeopardy. Mifepristone was approved in the U.S. for medication abortions, but is commonly used off-label to treat women who suffer early pregnancy loss. Last month, a federal judge in Texas ruled to block its approval by the Food and...
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WHO says Covid-19 is no longer a global health emergency | CNN
Covid-19 is no longer a global health emergency, the World Health Organization said on Friday.
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WHO says COVID emergency is over. So what does that mean?
The World Health Organization says COVID-19 is no longer a global emergency but the coronavirus is here to stay. The action Friday by the United Nations agency doesn’t mean much for the average person. The classification is meant to warn countries that there’s an “extraordinary” event that could...
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Experts: Covid-19 variants will continue to appear | New Straits Times
The fight against Covid-19 and its variants is far from over for Malaysia despite the World Health Organisation's (WHO) decision to end the coronavirus global health emergency.
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Doctors performed brain surgery on a baby before she was born and now she's thriving | CNN
A team of doctors in Boston successfully performed a novel fetal surgery to treat a rare brain condition known as vein of Galen malformation.
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Urbana woman says COVID isn’t over as world health officials signal the end of the pandemic
The CDC may have lifted the covid-19 pandemic, but one Central Illinois woman says it’s not over.
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IPL News Live: Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Rajasthan Royals by four wickets in IPL.
Which drink is best for hydration? Hint: It isn't water | CNN
When you’re thirsty and in need of a drink, which beverages are best at keeping you hydrated? Find out.
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Disney World Has Good News On a Disliked Covid Policy
The theme park giant actually has two things visitors should be happy about.
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Some Pilot COVID-19 At Home Tests recalled by FDA over bacteria risk | CNN
The US Food and Drug Administration issued a warning on Friday to consumers and health providers to discontinue using and discard recalled Pilot COVID-19 At-Home Tests made by SD Biosensor, Inc. over “significant concerns” of bacterial contamination.
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Covid: Don’t drop your guard, say experts despite WHO declaration
Covid-19 experts say they warned White House about chance of an Omicron-level event within the next two years | CNN
In March, the White House reached out to about a dozen Covid-19 experts who are closely following the evolution of the coronavirus to ask a simple question: What did they think were the chances of the world seeing a highly mutated variant, akin to Omicron, within the next two years?
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Study provides insights into heart inflammation post COVID-19 vaccination
The researchers from Yale University, US, said in their study that the immune systems of these individuals got a little too revved up and over-produced cytokine and cellular responses.
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Dozens get COVID after attending CDC conference
While COVID cases continue to drop, it was the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S. last year.
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