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Ukraine, Israel aid advances in rare House vote as Democrats help Republicans push it forward
WASHINGTON (AP) — With rare bipartisan momentum, the House pushed ahead Friday on a foreign aid package of $95 billion for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan and humanitarian support as a robust coalition of lawmakers helped it clear a procedural hurdle to reach final votes this weekend. Friday’s vote produced a seldom-seen outcome in the typically hyper-partisan House, with Democrats helping Republican Speaker Mike Johnson’s plan advance overwhelmingly 316-94. Final House approval could come this weekend, when the package would be sent to the Senate.
5 big takeaways from Day 4 of Trump's hush money trial
After four days of jury selection, Donald Trump has a full jury in his New York criminal hush money trial.
Seeking 'the right side of history,' Speaker Mike Johnson risks his job to deliver aid to Ukraine
Staring down a decision so consequential it could alter the course of history -- but also end his own career -- House Speaker Mike Johnson prayed for guidance.
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Jury selection completed on day 4 of Trump hush money trial
Former President Donald Trump appeared in court for day four of his hush money payment trial on Friday. Twelve jurors and six alternate jurors have been seated after difficult proceedings during which two jurors were dismissed. The jurors were selected after a series of questioning from Trump...
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Gosar becomes third House GOP member to back effort to oust Johnson from speakership | CNN Politics
GOP Rep. Paul Gosar of Arizona has signed on to the motion to vacate the speakership, he announced in a press release, becoming the third member to do so.
www.cnn.comFinal jurors seated for Trump's hush money case, with opening statements set for Monday
Full jury of 12 people and 6 alternates is seated in former President Donald Trump's hush money trial in New York. :eyes: 2
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New York AG asks court to reject Trump's $175M bond for civil judgment
Letitia James contended the former president failed to demonstrate that the company behind his bond had the resources to pay it if his appeal failed.
Biden administration to announce expanded Title IX protections while reversing Trump-era guidance | CNN Politics
The Biden administration on Friday will announce changes to Title IX, expanding protections for LGBTQ+ and pregnant students while overhauling controversial Trump-era guidance around how schools handled sexual assault cases.
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Man sets himself on fire near Trump trial courthouse in NYC. Here's what we know so far.
A person self-immolated at a park across from the courthouse where former President Donald Trump's New York criminal trial is taking place.
www.cbsnews.comIf Congress passes funding, this is how the US could rush weapons to Ukraine for its war with Russia
The Pentagon could get weapons moving to Ukraine quickly if Congress passes a long-delayed aid bill because it has a network of storage sites in the U.S. and Europe.
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Trump trial: Prosecutors withhold witness lineup from former president’s team - Washington Examiner
Prosecutors made the unusual decision to remain almost entirely mum about the order in which they planned to call their first witnesses in Trump's trial.
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House Democrats help Johnson avoid defeat on foreign aid bills, despite GOP defections
The House on Friday cleared a key procedural hurdle in passing foreign aid to Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan, despite Republican defections.
Fearing for Ukraine if Trump Returns, Some in Europe Try Outreach Now
VILNIUS, Lithuania — As many in Europe worry about the possibility of a second presidency for Donald Trump that they fear could bring an end to U.S. support for Ukraine, some of Russia’s most fervent foes are taking a different tack: making nice with the Trump camp. To that end, the governing...
House tees up votes on Ukraine and Israel aid as Speaker Johnson defies his right flank
The foreign aid package moved forward with the support of an extremely rare bipartisan coalition, with Democrats helping to carry the "rule" in committee and on the floor.
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Third Republican backs effort to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson
Democrats may have to offer Johnson a lifeline if it comes to a vote, given Republicans' razor-thin majority.
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What we know about Max Azzarello, the conspiracy theorist who set himself on fire outside Trump trial - Washington Examiner
Azzarello has written various manifestos and posted frequently on Instagram regarding conspiracy theories about cryptocurrency and major world leaders.
www.washingtonexaminer.comThe man who set himself on fire outside the courthouse where Trump is on trial dies of his injuries
The New York City Police Department said the man was declared dead by staff at an area hospital.
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Arizona governor breaks veto record sparring with Republican legislature - Washington Examiner
The Republican-controlled Arizona legislature hasn’t agreed with Gov. Katie Hobbs (D-AZ) on much. She has used her veto power 185 times since January 2023,.
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Trump falsely presents Stormy Daniels letter as new in Truth Social post | Fact check
The letter is not new, it was released in 2018 and widely publicized. Daniels later said the denial was a lie from fear of legal repercussions.
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The Latest | World leaders call on Iran and Israel to avoid allowing conflict to worsen
World leaders are calling on Iran and Israel to try to avoid escalating tensions following the apparent Israeli strike near an Iranian air base and nuclear facility.
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Takeaways from the final day of jury selection in Trump’s historic hush money trial | CNN Politics
The historic first criminal trial of a former US president begins with opening statements on Monday.
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Trump campaign and RNC pledge to unleash thousands to monitor vote counting in battleground states | CNN Politics
The Trump campaign and Republican National Committee are pledging to deploy 100,000 volunteers and lawyers to monitor vote counting across battleground states this year – part of what officials describe as a stepped-up focus on “election integrity” by the national party.
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Israel’s war on Gaza updates: Gaza toll rises; drone raid on Iran’s Isfahan
Gaza’s Health Ministry says that 42 people were killed and 63 injured in the past 24 hours.
Israel gave US last-minute warning about drone attack on Iran, Italian foreign minister says at G7
The United States told the Group of Seven foreign ministers that it received “last minute” information from Israel about a drone action in Iran, Italy’s foreign minister said.
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U.S. agrees to withdraw troops from Niger
Niger has been home to a major U.S. airbase in the city of Agadez, some 550 miles from the capital Niamey, using it for manned and unmanned surveillance flights and other operations.
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Trump trial: 1st week of testimony ends with testimony from Michael Cohen's former banker
See updates from the first two weeks of former President Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial in New York.
Thai plastics firm will pay $20 million to settle with U.S. over Iran sanctions violations
A Bangkok-based plastics firm has agreed to pay $20 million to settle with the U.S. over 467 violations of Iran sanctions. The U.S.
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Trump appears to be target in bill to strip Secret Service protection from convicted felons - Washington Examiner
One Democratic House representative has filed legislation that aims to block convicted felons from being protected by the Secret Service.
www.washingtonexaminer.comThis GOP Senate Candidate Says He Grew Up on a Family Farm. Not Exactly.
BLOOMSBURG, Pa. — David McCormick’s origin story goes something like this: He grew up in rural Pennsylvania, southwest of Scranton. He baled hay, trimmed Christmas trees and otherwise worked on his family’s farm. And from those humble beginnings, he rose to achieve the American dream. “I spent...
Washington wrestles with “new equation” of direct attacks between Iran and Israel | CNN Politics
Hours before Israel launched a drone strike against Iran on Thursday night, Israeli officials gave a heads up to their US counterparts in Washington: an attack was in the works, they said, and without sharing specifics, indicated it would be carried out in the next several days, according to a...
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Trump campaign, RNC aim to deploy 100,000 volunteer vote-counting monitors for presidential election
The RNC announced an ambitious initiative to monitor vote processing in the 2024 presidential election.
www.cbsnews.comNext UN climate talks are critical to plot aid for poorer nations, says incoming president
The man who will run this year’s United Nations climate talks in November views the upcoming negotiations as a key link in international efforts to curb worsening global warming — if they can be successful.
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Biden preps event tying Florida's six-week abortion ban to the 2024 campaign
The speech in Florida is part of a series of Biden campaign events trying to nationalize the issue of state abortion limits.
www.nbcnews.comUS committee releases sealed Brazil court orders to Musk's X, shedding light on account suspensions
A U.S. congressional committee has released confidential Brazilian court orders to suspend accounts on the social media platform X.
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Russia doesn’t have capability to knock Ukraine out of war: Ex-US commander
Ben Hodges, who led US forces in Europe, says Western powers should overcome their fears of supporting Ukraine.
The legal downside to Trump’s very political trial strategy: From the Politics Desk
Plus, a pivotal moment for Biden, Ukraine and Congress, as a third House Republican signs onto the effort to oust Speaker Mike Johnson.
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'Afraid to go to school': Michigan school cancels pronoun lesson after online onslaught
DeWitt Public School district in Michigan canceled an optional lesson planned for a class of first-graders at Schavey Road Elementary School.
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Vice President Harris returning to Wisconsin for third visit this year
Vice President Kamala Harris plans to return to Wisconsin next week for her third visit to the battleground state this year.
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Nothing to see here: US, Israel go radio silent on strike against Iran
A day after Israeli fighter aircraft boldly struck an air defense radar site inside Iran, top US and Israeli officials declined to publicly acknowledge the incident.
Iranian foreign minister says it will not escalate conflict and mocks Israeli weapons as ‘toys that our children play with’
In an interview with NBC News, Hossein Amirabdollahian refused to acknowledge that Israel was behind the recent attack on his country.
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Iran Israel: An audible sigh of relief in the Middle East
The latest round in the longstanding, dangerous rivalry between Israel and Iran seems over for now.
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Biden administration tightlipped on Israel strike as US looks to maintain distance from decision | CNN Politics
As Israel struck Iran overnight in what appeared to be a limited retaliation for last weekend’s attack, the Biden administration adopted a tightlipped approach that reflected US officials’ desire to keep a level of distance from the decision to strike back.
www.cnn.comBiden’s new Title IX rules protect LGBTQ+ students, but avoid addressing transgender athletes
Victims of campus sexual assault will gain new safeguards as well under new rules from Joe Biden's administration.
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Papua New Guineans express outrage at Biden’s ‘very offensive’ claim about deceased uncle and cannibals - Washington Examiner
Papua New Guineans are outraged over Biden's comments implying his uncle was eaten by cannibals in World War II.
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Third House Republican calls for Speaker Johnson's ouster over $95B foreign aid plan
Rep. Paul Gosar is now the third House Republican backing an effort to oust Speaker Mike Johnson over his work on bipartisan issues.
Israel-Iran tensions updates: Calls for calm as ‘drones downed’ in Isfahan
Tensions have soared in the Middle East more than six months into Israel’s war on Gaza.
Title IX Rewrite Focuses Law on Victims, Including LGBTQ Students
The U.S. Department of Education on Friday restored protections for students against sexual harassment and assault that many advocates argued were lost under the previous administration. The new Title IX rule, which goes into effect Aug. 1, requires districts to promptly investigate complaints...
Jury selection could be nearing a close in Donald Trump's hush money trial in New York
A third panel of potential jurors is set to be questioned in Donald Trump’s hush money case, drawing jury selection a step closer to completion in the first criminal trial of a former U.S. president.
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Man sets himself on fire outside Trump's Manhattan hush money trial
Police said the man, who was in a critical condition after the incident, had pamphlets on a "conspiracy theory".
www.bbc.comUS says a UN agency has agreed to help in distribution of aid to Gaza via sea route
The U.N. World Food Program has agreed to help deliver aid for the starving civilians of Gaza once the U.S. military completes a pier for transporting the humanitarian assistance by sea.
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Colorado organizers fail to gather enough signatures to put anti-abortion measure on the ballot
Only one of two opposing abortion ballot measures may qualify for the Colorado ballot this fall. An anti-abortion initiative failed to gather enough signatures.
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Trump campaign, RNC pledge to deploy 100,000 attorneys and volunteers to monitor the vote
Democrats and election experts say the figure is unrealistic, but expressed concerns the effort could hamper normal election operations and intimidate voters.
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Toxic environment: RFK Jr’s onetime climate allies don’t want him to be president - Washington Examiner
Several of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s former colleagues at the Natural Resources Defense Council, a climate activist group, are calling on him to drop out.
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Trump Media tells Nasdaq short sellers may be using "potential market manipulation" in DJT shares
Trump Media & Technology Group sent a letter to Nasdaq warning that so-called "naked" short selling could be impacting its stock.
www.cbsnews.comIsrael, Iran play down apparent Israeli strike. The muted responses could calm tensions — for now
U.S. officials declined to comment as of early Friday, but American broadcast networks quoting unnamed U.S. officials said Israel carried out the attack.
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US troops set to withdraw from Niger, State Department official says | CNN Politics
US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell met with Niger’s Prime Minister Ali Lamine Zeine on Friday and they agreed – after Niger’s demands – that the US would militarily withdraw from the country, according to a State Department official.
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End of jury selection in Trump trial caps frenetic first week as case enters new phase
The jury selection process in former President Donald Trump's New York trial came to a close on Friday, part of a flurry of activity that marked the end of a dizzying first week.
www.cbsnews.comUS sanctions fundraisers for extremist West Bank settlers who commit violence against Palestinians
The Biden administration is imposing sanctions on two entities accused of fundraising for extremist Israeli-occupied West Bank settlers who have harassed and attacked Palestinians.
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Iran says air defence systems shot down 3 drones amid Israel tensions
US media reported Israel launched missile attack on target in Iran, but there has been no official comment from Israel.
Sydney stabbing: Bondi attack on women devastates Australia
The stabbing rampage at a busy Sydney shopping centre has left many - particularly women - fearful.
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Dems save Johnson's $95B foreign aid plan from GOP rebel blockade
The House of Representatives is teeing up a vote on four individual foreign aid bills after they survived a key test vote on Friday.
Biden administration restricts oil and gas leasing in 13 million acres of Alaska's petroleum reserve
The American Petroleum Institute says the rules limit development in a region “intended by Congress to bolster America’s energy security.”
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Why 'DEI' is under fire: Explaining diversity, equity and inclusion policies
Initiatives for diversity, equity, and inclusion are facing bans across the United States.
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Start of Sen. Bob Menendez's bribery trial is delayed a week to mid-May
A federal judge has agreed to delay the start of New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez's bribery trial by a week after lawyers said extra days would aid trial preparation.
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House Republicans demand answers on Biden’s potentially illegal student loan consolidation scheme - Washington Examiner
A group of House Republicans, led by Rep. Virginia Foxx, raised concerns about whether the Biden administration's student loan consolidation scheme is illegal.
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Biden dismantles Trump-era Title IX rules, sidesteps issue of trans athletes in girls' sports
The new provisions are part of a revised Title IX regulation issued by the Education Department, fulfilling a campaign pledge by President Biden
North Korea says it tested 'super-large' cruise missile warhead and new anti-aircraft missile
North Korea says it tested a “super-large” cruise missile warhead and a new anti-aircraft missile in a western coastal area as it expands its military capabilities in the face of deepening tensions with the United States and South Korea
Live video of man who set himself on fire outside court proves challenging for news organizations
A man who set himself on fire outside the Manhattan courtroom where Donald Trump was on trial tested news organizations on how quickly they could respond to an incident and what to show viewers.
apnews.comUkraine claims it shot down a Russian strategic bomber as Moscow's missiles kill 8 Ukrainians
Ukraine’s air force is claiming it shot down a Russian strategic bomber. But Moscow officials say the plane crashed Friday in a sparsely populated area due to a malfunction after a combat mission.
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Matt Gaetz attended 2017 party where minor and drugs were present, woman's sworn statement obtained by Congress claims
The House Ethics Committee is questioning witnesses about allegations that Rep. Matt Gaetz used illicit drugs as a member of Congress, multiple sources tell ABC News.
‘This is a violent attack against women’: Florida Senate candidate seeks to channel abortion outrage
Democrat Debbie Mucarsel-Powell is challenging incumbent Rick Scott and highlighting his ‘unapologetic and proud’ support for the state’s six-week ban
Trump warns that if he loses presidential immunity, so will 'crooked' Joe Biden
Former President Trump warned of the consequences of losing his presidential immunity argument, while saying that if he loses that protection, so will “crooked" President Joe Biden.
Ukraine war: Nato pledges more advanced air defences to Kyiv
Kyiv has long been pressing for hi-tech Patriot systems to defend against deadly Russian attacks.
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Voter laws in Wyoming are creating a rift between state's governor, secretary of state
A disagreement over voter registration laws highlights growing rifts between Wyoming's Governor and Secretary of State
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EPA designates 2 forever chemicals as hazardous substances, eligible for Superfund cleanup
A group that represents the chemical industry says it strongly opposes the Environmental Protection Agency's designation of two forever chemicals used in cookware, carpets and firefighting foams as hazardous substances.
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Charlottesville tiki torch carrier pleads guilty in Jan. 6 riot case
Tyler Bradley Dykes, who served a prison sentence in connection with the 2017 "Unite the Right" rally in Virginia, pleaded guilty to two felony counts tied to the attack on the Capitol.
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Former GOP Gov. Larry Hogan tries to nab Senate seat from Democrats in deep-blue Maryland - Washington Examiner
Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan’s entrance into the Maryland Senate race is offering Republicans what might be their best shot in decades.
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Israeli and Iranian strikes transform Middle East geopolitics | CNN Politics
Israel and Iran have now thrust the Middle East into a dangerous new era by erasing the taboo against overt military strikes on one another’s territory.
www.cnn.comPolice in Paris detain a man wearing fake explosives vest at Iran's Consulate
Paris authorities say a man wearing a fake explosive vest and making threats has been detained outside the Iranian Consulate in Paris.
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Armenia and Azerbaijan agree on ‘historic’ return of villages
Azerbaijan had demanded the return of the four villages as a condition for a peace deal after decades of conflict.
25 years after Columbine, survivors say they're still haunted by the attack
This week marks 25 years since two seniors at the Colorado high school killed 12 students and a teacher.
Opening statements in Trump's historic trial set to begin Monday after tense day of jury selection
Just as the final alternates for the jury were selected, a man set himself on fire inside the designated protest area outside of the courthouse where the trial was unfolding.
www.nbcnews.comProsecutor won't bring charges against Wisconsin lawmaker over fundraising scheme
A Wisconsin prosecutor says she won’t bring charges against a Republican lawmaker accused of trying to evade state campaign finance laws in order to unseat the powerful speaker of the Assembly.
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Someone screamed 'don't do it' before man set himself on fire - BBC reporter
The BBC's Nada Tawfik was outside the New York court where Donald Trump's trial is taking place.
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Person rushed away on a stretcher after fire extinguished outside Trump hush money trial
Person rushed away on a stretcher after fire extinguished outside Trump hush money trial
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Iranian 'nuclear energy mountain' is 'fully safe' after Israeli strike: state media
The Israeli Defense Force launched strikes into the the Iranian region of Isfahan, home to multiple nuclear reactors and enrichment centers, but did not damage the facilities.
Gaza aid timeline: How the hunger crisis unfolded amid the Israel-Hamas war
More than six months into the Israel-Hamas war, here is a timeline of how the aid and hunger crisis has unfolded in Gaza.
Johnson followed ‘moral courage’ despite House ouster vote inching toward reality - Washington Examiner
Speaker Mike Johnson is being praised for his courage but also being criticized for using Democratic votes to pass foreign aid legislation in the House.
www.washingtonexaminer.comProud Boys group leader sentenced to over 5 years in prison for attacking police during Capitol riot
A former Proud Boys chapter leader has been sentenced to more than five years in prison for repeatedly assaulting police officers with makeshift weapons during a mob’s attack on the U.S.
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Posting wrongly claims Communist Party USA endorsed Joe Biden for president | Fact check
Leaders of the group say they do not endorse candidates from other parties. It did not endorse Biden in 2020 and has not backed him in 2024.
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'Squad' member under DOJ investigation is still paying her husband with campaign funds, filings show
Missouri Democratic Rep. Cori Bush has paid her husband $15,000 from her campaign this year amid a federal probe into her campaign spending on purported security expenses.
Popular weight loss drugs in tight supply as Zepbound shortage could last through June
Weight loss drugs, including Wegovy and Zepbound, are still in tight supply as a shortage of the latter could last through June.
National Guard delays Alaska staffing changes that threatened national security, civilian rescues
The Air National Guard has delayed personnel changes in Alaska that could have threatened national security and civilian rescue missions.
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Israel's strike on Iran: Crisis shows how badly Iran and Israel understand each other
After decades of rivalry, the rival Middle East powers have both miscalculated, writes Jeremy Bowen.
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‘Blatant aggression’: Reactions to US veto of Palestine’s UN membership bid
The vote in the 15-member Security Council was 12 in favour and two abstentions – the UK and Switzerland.
A lawyer, a banker and a speech therapist: Meet the 12 jury members of Trump’s hush money trial
Prosecutors and the defense team whittled down a pool of nearly 200 people to 12 jurors and an alternate.
www.nbcnews.comOnce a fringe Indian ideology, Hindu nationalism is now mainstream, thanks to Modi's decade in power
Hindu nationalism was once a fringe ideology, and now it is mainstream. Nobody has done more to advance this cause than the Indian prime minister.
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How a trial works: Trump’s first criminal case heads to sentencing | CNN Politics
To better understand what’s going on during Donald Trump’s hush money case, CNN compiled the steps of a criminal trial.
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'View' host suggests Sen. Menendez's wife was mastermind behind alleged corruption: 'Not the Bob I know'
"The View" co-host Ana Navarro, a friend of Sen. Bob Menendez, suggested the embattled Democrat's wife was the mastermind in his alleged corruption case.
Attorneys argue that Florida law discriminates against Chinese nationals trying to buy homes
An attorney wants a federal court to overturn a Florida law that she says discriminates against Chinese citizens by barring their purchase of real estate in much of the state.
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Massachusetts Republicans see opportunity to make inroads in Democratic stronghold - Washington Examiner
MassGOP chairwoman Amy Carnevale is optimistic for her party amid recent opinion polls.
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Tesla recalling more than 3,000 of its 2024 Cybertrucks due to faulty pedal
Tesla is recalling nearly 4,000 of its 2024 Cybertrucks after it discovered that the accelerator pedal can become stuck, potentially causing the vehicle to accelerate unintentionally and increase the risk of a crash
5 Japanese workers in Pakistan escape suicide blast targeting their van. A Pakistani bystander dies
The van had been heading to an industrial area where the five Japanese nationals worked at Pakistan Suzuki Motors, local police chief Arshad Awan said.
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U.S. sanctions two entities over fundraising for extremist West Bank settlers who attacked Palestinians
The Treasury Department announced sanctions on two entities accused of fundraising for extremist West Bank settlers connected to violence against Palestinians.
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Will Minnesota be a battleground state in 2024?
Minnesota hasn't elected a Republican for president in decades, but low party support and close margins means the state could be in play for Trump.
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New York closing in on $237B state budget with plans on housing, migrants, bootleg pot shops
New York state lawmakers are on the verge of passing a $237 billion budget that includes sweeping plans to build housing, shutter unlicensed cannabis storefronts and help manage the city’s migrant crisis.
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Combat video shows animation from 2021, not real footage of Iran attack | Fact check
The animation was published in October 2021. It doesn't show British jets intercepting Iran’s missiles in 2024.
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Nearly 50 pounds of meth hidden in ice chest full of fish seized at border, feds say
Twenty-five packages in the ice chest seized at the California border contained 47.13 pounds of methamphetamine, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Eating within limited hours can lead to weight loss — but maybe just because it cuts calories
A new study found that when people consumed the same amount of calories, time-restricted and regular meal schedules led to similar levels of weight loss.
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What made the preacher’s wife kill her husband?
Mary Winkler, the wife of preacher Matthew Winkler, shot and killed her husband in 2006.
Feds gave $700M to Planned Parenthood during year of record abortions
Biden administration vows to expand access to abortions while Planned Parenthood report reveals record-high abortions after Roe v. Wade.
BP defeated thousands of suits by sick Gulf spill cleanup workers. But not one by a boat captain
John Maas helped clean up the 2010 BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill and is likely the only sick worker to prevail in a lawsuit against BP.
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Iranian president makes no mention of Israeli strike despite threatening complete destruction
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi ignored the Israeli missile strikes that hit his country during a speech on Friday, apparently walking back his previous threats of total war.
Republican Wisconsin Senate candidate says he doesn't oppose elderly people voting
The Republican candidate in Wisconsin’s closely watched U.S. Senate race emphasized this week that he doesn’t oppose elderly people voting after initially saying that “almost nobody in a nursing home is in a point to vote.”
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WATCH: Anti-Biden protester derails Kennedy interview with blood-curdling screams
Prominent Kennedy family member Kerry Kennedy's interview on CNN was derailed by an anti-Biden protester unleashing blood-curdling screams.
Israel strikes Iran with a missile, U.S. officials say, as Tehran downplays Netanyahu's apparent retaliation
Two U.S. officials tell CBS News an Israeli missile has hit Iran in apparent retaliation for the recent drone and missile attack on the Jewish state.
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Trump trial: Weeklong jury selection ends with 12 jurors and 6 alternates - Washington Examiner
A New York judge chose five jurors on Friday to serve as alternates in the hush money case against Trump, marking the conclusion of the jury selection phase.
www.washingtonexaminer.comAn appeals court dismisses charges against a Michigan election worker who downloaded a voter list
An appeals court dismissed charges against a Michigan election worker who put a flash drive into an electronic poll book and downloaded the names of voters in 2022.
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Ukraine says it shot down Russian strategic bomber after strike kills nine
Russian officials says the plane crashed over the southern Stavropol region due to a technical malfunction.
Apple pulls WhatsApp and Threads from App Store on Beijing's orders
Apple says it has removed Meta’s WhatsApp messaging app and its Threads social media app from the App Store in China on Beijing’s orders
Infected blood scandal: Children were used as 'guinea pigs' in clinical trials
They were given infected blood products in trials without their knowledge, the BBC has found.
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Secretary of State Blinken says Hamas is preventing a cease-fire in Gaza
Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the "unprecedented" attack on Israel by Iran was condemned by the G7.
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NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week
Social media users shared a range of false claims this week. Here are the facts: New York Judge Juan M.
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Trump's visit to working-class Pa. town evokes fond memories, businesses say: 'More money in our pockets'
Former President Donald Trump held a rally in Schnecksville, Pennsylvania on Saturday and local business owners spoke out to Fox News Digital about the economy and his visit.
Injured in a Russian strike, a 13-year-old Ukrainian girl runs to raise money for other victims
Yana Stepanenko, 13, ran 5K at the Boston marathon to show the courage and strength of Ukrainians and to raise money for a Ukrainian soldier.
4/20 grew from humble roots to marijuana's high holiday
Marijuana advocates are gearing up for April 20. Known as 4/20, marijuana's high holiday on Saturday is often marked by large gatherings to smoke together.
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Liz Truss pulls for Trump because ‘the world felt safer when Trump was in office’ - Washington Examiner
Former U.K. Prime Minister Liz Truss said she hopes for a second term for former President Donald Trump.
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Democrats build financial edge in battle for the House | CNN Politics
Democrats are building a significant financial edge in the battle for the US House of Representatives, outraising their GOP counterparts and placing big fall ad reservations as Republicans grapple with the fallout of ongoing leadership battles.
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New Trump voter fraud squads begin gearing up for 'election integrity' fight
The RNC and Trump campaign unveiled their election integrity unit in key battleground states to monitor and possibly challenge vote-counting in November's election.
Emergency rooms refused to treat pregnant women, leaving one to miscarry in a lobby restroom
Complaints about pregnant women being turned away from emergency rooms spiked in the months after states began enacting strict abortion laws following the 2022 U.S.
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3 officers charged in death of California man who was pinned on the ground for over 5 minutes
The announcement comes two years after the DA’s predecessor concluded that the evidence did not justify charges against the Alameda police officers in the April 19, 2021, death of Mario Gonzalez.
www.nbcnews.comIowa governor signs measure increasing compensation for Boy Scouts abuse victims
Iowa men who were victims of child molestation while they were in the Boy Scouts of America could get higher legal compensation under a bill approved by lawmakers and signed into law the governor.
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For second time in a week, Russian strike in Ukraine kills and wounds dozens of civilians
For the second time in a week, a Russian strike has killed and wounded dozens of civilians, as missiles hit around key of Dnipro.
Five shot at high school student gathering in Maryland park
Police in Greenbelt, Maryland, say five young people have been shot after gunfire broke out during a high school “senior skip day” gathering in a park.
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San Francisco sues Oakland over airport name change for ‘causing confusion’ - Washington Examiner
San Francisco, California, is suing Oakland, California, for federal trademark infringement over its name change to its airport to include "San Francisco Bay."
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Croatia’s top court bars President Milanovic from becoming prime minister
Constitutional Court says Zoran Milanovic cannot take up PM post because he did not first step down as president.
Ukraine Russia war: US House passes crucial aid deal worth $61bn
The long-stalled package could be vital for Ukraine, which is struggling to contain Russia's invasion.
www.bbc.comNevada Supreme Court rulings hand setbacks to gun-right defenders and anti-abortion activists
Nevada's Supreme Court has handed setbacks to gun-right defenders and anti-abortion activists in two new rulings.
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5 things veteran NPR editor exposed in stunning criticism of own employer’s liberal bias
Veteran NPR editor Uri Berliner's Free Press bombshell offered an inside look at NPR’s drift from only being "a bit to the left" in 2011 to its current liberal activism.
US envoy to UN visits Nagasaki A-bomb museum, pays tribute to victims
The American envoy to the United Nations has called for countries armed with atomic weapons to pursue nuclear disarmament as she visited the atomic bomb museum in Nagasaki, Japan
Indians vote in the first phase of the world's largest election as Modi seeks a third term
The six-week election is a referendum on Narendra Modi, the populist prime minister who has championed an assertive brand of Hindu nationalist politics.
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Senate passes surveillance bill despite contentious debate over privacy concerns | CNN Politics
The Senate voted late Friday to reauthorize a key surveillance authority, avoiding a lapse in the controversial program.
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Voters are frustrated with Biden over Gaza. Can Ro Khanna steer them back?
Democrat Ro Khanna is touring swing states, talking to young voters about Gaza. Why he thinks President Joe Biden has a 2024 problem.
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Pelosi endorses Capitol Police officer who protected her on Jan. 6 in Maryland House race - Washington Examiner
Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) found a way to repay a Capitol Police officer that protected her and other legislators in the Jan. 6 Capitol Storming: her endorsement.
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Worshipers in Iran chant "Death to Israel" hours after suspected drone attack
Worshipers in Tehran chanted slogans against Israel hours after an apparent Israeli drone strike in Iran.
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Top Biden official's wife could face scrutiny over residency if she jumps into House race
Public documents reveal Maggie Goodlander has not voted in New Hampshire's 2nd Congressional District since 2008, despite mulling a bid for the district's open House seat in 2024.
Triple threat: Gosar joins MTG and Massie on motion to vacate Speaker Johnson - Washington Examiner
Rep. Paul Gosar joined Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Thomas Massie in co-sponsoring a motion to vacate on Friday.
www.washingtonexaminer.comCannabis seizures at checkpoints by US-Mexico border frustrate state-authorized pot industry
The U.S. Border Patrol is asserting its authority to seize cannabis shipments amid complaints by licensed cannabis suppliers that shipments worth more than $300,000 have been confiscated in recent months at Border Patrol checkpoints in southern New Mexico.
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Biden administration secures key agreement for aid distribution from US military pier being built off Gaza coast | CNN Politics
The Biden administration has secured an agreement with a major UN agency to distribute aid from the pier the US military is constructing off the coast of Gaza, two senior US officials told CNN – a key development as the US and its allies have rushed to finalize plans for how desperately needed...
www.cnn.comRussia pummels exhausted Ukrainian forces with smaller attacks ahead of a springtime advance
Russian troops are ramping up pressure on exhausted Ukrainian forces across the front line to prepare to grab more land this spring and summer.
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Scientists push new paradigm of animal consciousness, saying even insects may be sentient
Far more animals than previously thought likely have consciousness, top scientists say in a new declaration — including fish, lobsters and octopus.
www.nbcnews.comStock market today: Tumbling tech stocks drag Wall Street to the finish line of another losing week
The worst week for big technology stocks since the COVID crash in 2020 dragged Wall Street across the finish line of another losing week.
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Boeing hit with 32 whistleblower claims, as dead worker’s case reviewed
US workplace safety regulator received the complaints of employer retaliation over three-year period.
RFK Jr.’s onetime allies in environmental advocacy call for him to drop out | CNN Politics
Environmental groups are condemning Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s presidential bid and his environmental policy in new efforts on Friday, portraying him as a candidate who will increase the chances former President Donald Trump is reelected.
www.cnn.comStock market today: Asian markets sink, with Japan’s Nikkei down 3.5%, as Mideast tensions flare
Asian stocks have tumbled, with Japan’s Nikkei slumping 3.5% on heavy selling of semiconductor-related shares and other market heavyweights.
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GOP-led House panel uses Democratic votes to push foreign aid bills, setting up confrontation with conservatives | CNN Politics
The House voted Friday in a bipartisan manner to advance a key foreign aid package, a significant step in sending aid to Ukraine and Israel and setting up a final vote as soon as Saturday.
www.cnn.comClosing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for May delivery rose 41 cents to $83.14 per barrel Friday. Brent crude for June delivery rose 18 cents to $87.29 per barrel.
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Google fires 28 staff after protests against cloud contract with Israel
Tech giant says employees engaged in ‘completely unacceptable behaviour’ during sit-in at company offices.
The US attempts a new military deal with Niger in a last ditch effort to stay
Two Western officials have told The Associated Press that the United States is trying to create a new military agreement with Niger that would allow it to remain in the country, weeks after the junta said its presence was no longer justified
Key ally of Pakistan's prime minister demands end to ban on social media platform X
An important ally of Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif demanded the government lift a two-month-old ban on the social media platform X, saying it violates citizens’ right to speech and expression.
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Senate risks midnight lapse in FISA spy law over privacy concerns - Washington Examiner
FISA 702 authority expires after midnight, but the Senate on Friday afternoon had no agreement on the passage of a law to reauthorize the surveillance tool.
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Supreme Court ruling could upend cases for some Jan. 6 insurrectionists
Plus: Nationwide antisemitism; Trump allies join forces with sheriff's group. It's the week in extremism, from USA TODAY.
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North Korea launches "Friendly Father" song and music video praising Kim Jong Un
North Korea's latest launch to boost Kim Jong Un's image wasn't a missile, but a song and music video all about the "Friendly Father."
www.cbsnews.comMexico's president is getting a little sloppy in the rush to finish projects before his term ends
Mexico's president is in a rush to finish the big projects he promised before his term ends in September, and experts say officials are getting a bit sloppy amid all the haste.
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Plus, a pivotal moment for Biden, Ukraine and Congress, as a third House Republican signs onto the effort to oust Speaker Mike Johnson.
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Dick Van Dyke earns historic Daytime Emmy nomination at age 98
Dick Van Dyke is vying for a historic Daytime Emmy at age 98
NATO secretary-general says some allies have air defense systems they could give to Ukraine
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg is pressing the allies to give more Patriot missile batteries and other equipment to Ukraine.
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