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US sends more fighters, ships to Middle East ahead of possible Iranian retaliation
The Pentagon will send an additional fighter squadron and more warships to the Middle East to help defend Israel should Iran react militarily to this week's assassination of Hamas' top political leader in Tehran that Iran has blamed on Israel.The United States will also maintain an aircraft carrier presence in the Middle East as Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin ordered the USS Abraham Lincoln to replace the USS Theodore Roosevelt that was on a short-term deployment to the Middle East.
The deployments follow President Joe Biden's commitment to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday about "new defensive US military deployments" to the region. ...
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Defense secretary overrides plea agreement for accused 9/11 mastermind and two other defendants
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has overridden a plea agreement reached earlier this week for the accused mastermind of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks and two other defendants, reinstating them as death penalty cases.
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Internal chaos over Trump’s appearance at National Association of Black Journalists spills out into public
The National Association of Black Journalists is dealing with internal chaos following former President Trump's appearance, with one member calling it "a mess."
Trial judge retakes control of Trump 2020 election case after Supreme Court immunity ruling
The Supreme Court ruled that former presidents are immune from federal prosecution for official acts taken while in office.
www.cbsnews.comKamala Harris is interviewing six potential vice president picks this weekend, AP sources say
Vice President Kamala Harris is interviewing a half-dozen potential running mates this weekend ahead of a formal announcement and a battleground tour with her new No. 2 next week.
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Harris’ economic stance in spotlight as jobs data stirs concerns | CNN Politics
For years, as Americans have expressed frustration about the economy and the cost of living, the Biden-Harris administration has pointed to job creation as the major bright spot and their preferred indicator of a strong economy.
www.cnn.comTrump election subversion case returned to trial judge following Supreme Court opinion
The criminal case charging former President Donald Trump with plotting to overturn the 2020 presidential election has been returned to the trial in Washington after a Supreme Court opinion last month that narrowed the scope of the prosecution.
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Biden DHS halts immigration program amid fraud claims after admitting 500,000 migrants - Washington Examiner
The Biden administration has halted a program that allowed migrants outside the United States to bypass normal immigration protocols and fly into the U.S.
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Supreme Court returns Trump Jan. 6 immunity judgment to lower court
One month after the Supreme Court's presidential immunity ruling, the judge overseeing former President Trump's Jan. 6 case now has jurisdiction over the case again.
An assassin, a Putin foe's death, secret talks: How a sweeping US-Russia prisoner swap came together
The 24-person blockbuster prison swap carried out this week required the U.S. to regroup after the unexpected death in February of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who’d been seen as a key cog in a potential exchange.
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Judge Chutkan could jumpstart Trump election interference case now that it’s back in her court | CNN Politics
A federal judge in Washington, DC, on Friday regained control of the criminal case against former President Donald Trump for his attempts to overturn the 2020 election, leaving the historic case’s fate in her hands less than 100 days before the November election.
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Josh Shapiro's vice presidential prospects spark debate over Israel policy, antisemitism
Jewish advocates, lawmakers bristle at pushback over Shapiro's potential addition to the 2024 Democratic White House ticket behind Kamala Harris.
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Surgical castration, 'Don't Say Gay' and absentee regulations. New laws go into effect in Louisiana
A slew of legislation passed by Louisiana’s GOP-dominated legislature earlier this year went into effect Thursday. Between new conservative Gov.
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US deploys jets and warships as Iran threatens Israel
Pentagon announces Middle East reinforcements as Iran says it will "punish" Israel for assassination of Hamas leader.
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'This is the A-team': Harris campaign brings on big new hires as it sprints to Election Day
With fewer than 100 days to the election, Harris and her aides must tackle a series of consequential moments and decisions that would typically be stretched across months.
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Ohio removes 155,000 from voter rolls ahead of November's presidential election
Ohio’s elections chief says the state has removed 155,000 inactive and out-of-date voter registrations from the voter rolls ahead of the November election.
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Trump wants to cut income taxes on Social Security. Here's how that would impact your benefits.
Former President Donald Trump's pledge to cut taxes that seniors pay on their Social Security income would ultimately hurt the program, experts say.
www.cbsnews.comHarris has secured enough Democratic delegate votes to become their party's nominee, chair says
Vice President Kamala Harris says she's ready for the fight against Republican Donald Trump after securing enough votes from Democratic delegates to become her party’s presidential nominee.
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Top Dem on Trump shooting task force denies past impeachment manager role could politicize probe
Rep. Jason Crow spoke with Fox News Digital about his role as the top House Democrat on the bipartisan commission to investigate the attempted assassination of Donald Trump.
Israel-Gaza live updates:
As the Israel-Hamas war continues, negotiations seem to have stalled to secure the release of hostages.
Trump Remarks on Harris’ Multiracial Identity Overlook a Growing Trend
When former President Donald Trump questioned Vice President Kamala Harris’ racial identity in Chicago on Wednesday, he neglected a reality: that the country’s demographics have changed in recent decades, as more than 12% of Americans now identify as multiracial. Beneath that fact is another...
Netanyahu, Defiant, Appears to Have Gone Rogue, Risking a Regional War
As the Biden administration and its allies try to secure an elusive cease-fire in the Gaza Strip, Israel appears to have gone rogue. Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s prime minister, came to Washington last week to give a defiant speech. Despite international condemnation, he vowed to continue the...
Dissidents freed in prisoner swap vow to keep up fight against Putin, recount details of release
When Kremlin critic Vladimir Kara-Murza was suddenly moved to a detention center in Moscow from his Siberian prison, he thought he was being taken from his cell to be shot.
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Kamala Harris came within 20 feet of pipe bomb on Jan. 6, report finds - Washington Examiner
Kamala Harris came within 20 feet of a pipe bomb at the DNC headquarters on Jan. 6, 2021.
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Science group backing US Sen. Mark Kelly says he's more popular than JD Vance
A poll commissioned by a group supportive of Democrats adds to their case that Mark Kelly should join Kamala Harris on the presidential ticket.
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Election 2024 live updates: A majority of delegates have voted to nominate Harris, DNC chair announces
Follow live updates on the 2024 election. Get the latest information on the Trump and Harris campaigns ahead of the presidential election in November.
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US sending aircraft carrier, warships and fighter squadron to Middle East as region braces for Iranian retaliation | CNN Politics
The US is sending a carrier strike group, a fighter squadron and additional warships to the Middle East as the region braces for an Iranian retaliation to the killing of a senior Hamas leader in Tehran earlier this week.
www.cnn.comUAW leader says Trump would send the labor movement into reverse if he's elected again
The head of the United Auto Workers union says putting Vice President Kamala Harris at the top of the Democratic ticket increases the Democrats’ chance of winning Michigan and keeping the White House in November.
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A critical system of Atlantic Ocean currents could collapse as early as the 2030s, new research suggests | CNN
It uses state-of-the-art models to estimate the shutdown could happen between 2037 and 2064, and that it’s more likely than not to collapse by 2050.
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At Olympics, India’s top women wrestlers have more at stake than medals
In Haryana, the fear of one man has threatened to destroy many champions’ dreams. Now, they are fighting back.
Few Americans trust the Secret Service after a gunman nearly killed Trump, an AP-NORC poll finds
Few Americans have high confidence in the Secret Service’s ability to keep presidential candidates safe after last month’s attempt on Donald Trump’s life.
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With a little over three months until the presidential election, Kamala Harris inherited a Democratic coalition that was badly frayed. In polls this year, young, Black and Hispanic voters abandoned President Joe Biden in droves. Even swing voters began to reconsider the Trump presidency in a new...
Maui plaintiffs reach $4 billion global settlement following wildfire tragedy lawsuits
Hawaii Gov. Josh Green announced a historic $4.037 billion settlement Friday to resolve claims arising from the tragic Aug. 8, 2023, Maui wildfires.
Defense secretary abruptly revokes plea deal with alleged 9/11 mastermind KSM, co-conspirators | CNN Politics
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin abruptly revoked a plea deal for the alleged mastermind of the September 11, 2001, terror attacks and his co-conspirators, and he relieved the overseer in charge after years of effort to reach an agreement to bring the cases to a close.
www.cnn.comAnalysis: Donald Trump questioning Kamala Harris' race shows he doesn't understand code-switching
Kamala Harris and other politicians of color have often had to code-switch, to ensure vital information is delivered to voters and constituents with cultural resonance.
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Tropical Storm Debby forecast to hit Florida this weekend with torrential rain and wind | CNN
A tropical storm warning has been hoisted and a state of emergency declared in parts of Florida in anticipation of Tropical Storm Debby, which could unleash days of rain.
www.cnn.comElection 2024 live updates: A majority of delegates have voted to nominate Harris, DNC chair announces
Follow live updates on the 2024 election. Get the latest information on the Trump and Harris campaigns ahead of the presidential election in November.
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Biden's Venezuela policy feeds Maduro strongman image, emboldens dictator in election controversy: Rubio
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro agreed to free and fair elections as part of sanction reliefs, but he immediately backtracked on those plans and ultimately forced the U.S. to end the relief.
Simone Biles says she loves her 'black job,' an apparent clapback at Donald Trump
Olympic gymnastics champion Simone Biles has entered the fray of the U.S. presidential race with a social media post that appears to clap back at Donald Trump’s comment about “Black jobs.”
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Trump shooting probe: Secret Service says it didn't have access to radio traffic that could've been crucial
There may have been radio traffic from local police that the Secret Service didn't have access to that could’ve proved crucial to stopping Trump from getting on stage.
Austin revokes plea deal for 9/11 mastermind - Washington Examiner
Lloyd Austin revoked the plea agreements for the 9/11 terrorist attack masterminds and relieved the official in charge of military courts in Guantanamo Bay.
www.washingtonexaminer.comHunter Biden set to be sentenced on gun charges in November
Hunter Biden is set to be sentenced on felony firearms charges in November. Under an order signed by a judge on Friday, the president’s son could face up to 25 years in prison at sentencing set for Nov. 13, but as a first-time offender he is likely to get far less time or avoid prison entirely.
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Secret Service will rethink 'unified command post' that doesn't have all parties
Acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe said the agency had a security room, but didn't participate in unified command post at rally.
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Israel’s war on Gaza updates: 17 killed in attacks on shelter
A school sheltering displaced Palestinians in Gaza City’s Sheikh Radwan neighbourhood targeted twice.
How Biden feels about some of Harris’ top running mate candidates | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden acknowledged to reporters Friday morning that he and Vice President Kamala Harris have spoken about her upcoming decision on a vice presidential running mate.
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Trump federal election interference case sent back to trial court after SCOTUS ruling
Following the Supreme Court's ruling on former President Trump's immunity claim, his federal election interference case has been remanded to the appeals court and will be returned to Judge Tanya Chutkan for trial.
Plea deal with accused 9/11 plotters revoked - US government
US defence secretary Lloyd Austin says he did not agree to deal and relieves officer overseeing court of authority.
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Olympic boxer Imane Khelif's gender at center of IOC, IBA controversy
Both the Algerian Olympic and Sports Committee (COA) and the International Olympic Committee are speaking out about misinformation regarding Algerian boxer Imane Khelif.
Justice Dept. says it's committed to sharing info about foreign election threats with tech companies
The Justice Department is committed to sharing with social media companies information that it picks up about efforts by foreign governments to influence this year’s elections.
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How Pete Buttigieg’s 2020 campaign built the base driving his VP buzz | CNN Politics
Pete Buttigieg is once again in the running for high office, jostling with other vice presidential contenders to join Kamala Harris on the Democratic ticket.
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Judge OKs deal to dismiss Rudy Giuliani bankruptcy case in step toward collection of $146M defamation verdict
The ruling by U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge Sean Lane moves two former Georgia election workers closer to collecting on their massive defamation award.
www.nbcnews.com3 newly freed Americans are back on US soil after a landmark prisoner exchange with Russia
The United States and Russia have completed their biggest prisoner swap in post-Soviet history.
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Ex-Obama campaign manager joins Harris team; VP keeps rest of Biden's squad intact
The former campaign manager for former President Obama, David Plouffe, has joined Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign.
A North Carolina Republican who mocked women for abortions runs ad with his wife's own story
A new commercial by Mark Robinson, North Carolina Republican's nominee for governor, is seeking to counter ads by Democratic rival Josh Stein criticizing his abortion views.
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‘People are tense’: In Israel, fear amid likely Hezbollah, Tehran response
As people brace for an attack, there is anxiety but also resignation, Israel-based experts say.
Kamala Harris formally chosen as Democratic nominee
The US vice-president becomes the first black woman to be nominated by a major political party.
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LGBTQ athletes take their marks on the track at the Paris Olympic Games
This year's U.S. Olympic team has a star-studded cast of LGBTQ athletes headed to Paris.
How Xs and Cs spotted in the ionosphere could disrupt life on Earth | CNN
Scientists studying the zone between Earth’s atmosphere and space have spotted unusual X- and C-shaped features that could thwart signals that keep our planet running smoothly.
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Police: Man arrested for trespassing at Trump's Mar-a-Lago following assassination attempt
Zijie Li was arrested for trespassing on Trump's estate, and said China was involved in the July 13 assassination attempt.
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Where do Kamala Harris' potential running mates stand on abortion access?
Democrats rumored to be Vice President Kamala Harris' potential running mate contenders all stand for abortion access.
Freed American’s family to miss Taylor Swift concert for the very best reason | CNN Politics
Miriam Butorin was supposed to attend Taylor Swift’s concert on Friday for her 13th birthday. She is missing it, but for the very best reason.
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Schumer: Democrats have to make clear how ‘ludicrous’ and ‘unhinged’ the Trump-Vance ticket is
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) says Democrats need to show how “ludicrous” and “unhinged” the Trump-Vance ticket is, while also maintaining the high road in this campaign. Schumer spoke about the state of the presidential race with NBC News’ Capitol Hill team.
www.nbcnews.comProposed law pushes for tougher migrant detention following Texas girl's killing
Family members of a 12-year-old Houston girl allegedly killed by two Venezuelans who entered the U.S. illegally are supporting legislation that would limit immigration authorities' ability to release immigrants they detain.
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It's official: Vice President Kamala Harris goes over the top and clinches Democratic presidential nomination
Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday officially clinched her party's 2024 presidential nomination, the Democratic National Committee announced, as she faces off against former President Trump.
Justice Department sues TikTok over alleged children's online privacy law violations
The DOJ alleged TikTok knowingly allowed children to interact with adults on the platform and collected and retained their personal information.
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Senators introduce bipartisan bill to end military draft - Washington Examiner
Democratic and Republican senators co-sponsored a bill that would put an end to the Selective Service System, also known as the draft.
www.washingtonexaminer.comA North Carolina county is losing its 2 top election officials weeks before balloting begins
A North Carolina county is losing its top two election administrators mere weeks before the first general election ballots go to voters.
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Elon Musk post about X users calling Trump supporters 'weird' is fabricated | Fact check
No such post appears on Musk's X account, nor are there any reports from legitimate news outlets that he made the statement.
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Some Jewish Democrats wonder if America is ready for a Jewish vice president | CNN Politics
Josh Shapiro’s advisers debated the early seconds of his first ad of the 2022 Pennsylvania governor’s campaign: he was going to start by saying that he makes sure to be home every Friday night for dinner with his family. But should his script call it “Sabbath dinner”? Should the shot of the...
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Vice President Kamala Harris nears the end of search for running mate -- with the choice in her hands
Vice President Kamala Harris' search for a running mate now rests in her own hands, a person familiar tells ABC News.
Ex-Louisiana mayor is arrested and accused of raping minor following abrupt resignation
A woman who abruptly resigned her mayoral seat in a small southwest Louisiana city a week ago is now facing a rape charge involving a minor.
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Wall Street Journal calls for US policy change on hostage takers after Gershkovich release: ‘Pay a price’
The Wall Street Journal is urging US policymakers to take a stronger stance on those who wrongfully imprison Americans following Evan Gershkovich's release.
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif becomes target of Olympics gender row
The fighter under scrutiny won her opening bout when opponent Angela Carini from Italy quits after 46 seconds.
Bangladesh bans Jamaat-e-Islami party following violent protests that left more than 200 dead
Bangladesh has banned the Jamaat-e-Islami party, its student wing and other associate bodies, terming the party as a “militant and terrorist” organization as part of a nationwide crackdown following weeks of violence that left more than 200 people dead and thousands injured.
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House Oversight Committee launches investigation into plea deal for 9/11 defendants
Terry Strada, national chair of 9/11 Families United, said the plea deal "feels like a betrayal."
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U.S. defense secretary rejects plea deal for 9/11 mastermind, puts death penalty back on table
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin rejected a plea deal that would have spared the mastermind of the 9/11 attacks from the death penalty
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Mortgage rates plunge to the lowest level in over a year after weak employment report
The 30-year fixed rate started the week at 6.81%, so the drop in just the past five days is dramatic.
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GOP’s 2024 platform: A shift on same-sex marriage or the same old stance?
A deeper look at the Republican Party platform’s apparent softening on gay nuptials calls into question whether the GOP’s position has shifted much at all.
www.nbcnews.comAfter Trump's appearance, the nation's largest gathering of Black journalists gets back to business
The National Association of Black Journalists conference is back to business as usual after former President Donald Trump’s contentious interview.
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Hunter Biden won’t be sentenced on gun charges until after presidential election | CNN Politics
Hunter Biden is set to be sentenced on his gun crime convictions days after the 2024 election.
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Olympics 2024 boxing controversy: What we know and what we don't know
The IOC's decision to allow the entry of two athletes, that are said to have failed gender eligibility tests, has proved controversial.
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Conservatives roast Harris for yet another 'word salad' after US-Russia prisoner swap
Republican critics lambasted Vice President Kamala Harris, the de facto Democratic presidential nominee, after she made inarticulate remarks after welcoming home several Americans held prisoner in Russia.
After the end of Roe, a new beginning for maternity homes
There has been a nationwide expansion of maternity homes in the two years since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and the federal right to abortion.
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What to watch this weekend at the Paris Olympics | CNN
The first week of the 2024 Summer Olympics is very nearly in the books and business is about to pick up.
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Virginia attorney general demands answers about suspected ‘dummy accounts’ donating to Democrats - Washington Examiner
Virginia's attorney general demanded answers about suspicious donor activity from ActBlue, a Democratic political action committee.
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What NASA learned from the DART mission
New images released from NASA’s mission to intentionally collide with an asteroid in 2022 have revealed information on the origins of the asteroid system.
Harris makes history as first Black woman, Asian American presidential nominee
Vice President Kamala Harris is officially the Democratic presidential nominee after the DNC completed a virtual roll call.
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Tears, hugs and a salute as three freed Americans back on US soil after historic prisoner swap with Russia | CNN Politics
Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, former US Marine Paul Whelan and Russian-American journalist Alsu Kurmasheva have landed in the United States, following of the biggest prisoner exchange between Russia and the West since the Cold War.
www.cnn.comHarris raised a massive $310 million in July, as she looks to reset November's race against Trump
The massive $310 million that Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign raised comes as she looks to reset November’s presidential election race against Donald Trump.
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UK braces for more far-right protests as gov’t warns of tough response
The UK’s prime minister has promised a tough response to stop ‘a breakdown in law and order on our streets.’
Russia pulled back weapons shipment to Houthis amid US and Saudi pressure | CNN Politics
Russia was preparing to deliver missiles and other military equipment to the Houthi rebels in Yemen late last month but pulled back at the last minute amid a flurry of behind-the-scenes efforts by the United States and Saudi Arabia to stop it, multiple sources familiar with the matter told CNN.
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Butler rally was first Trump event of 2024 with Secret Service snipers, officials say
It was the first time this campaign cycle that the highly trained, tactical unit had been deployed to secure an event for the former president.
www.cbsnews.comAppeals court: Separate, distinct minority groups can't join together to claim vote dilution
A divided federal appeals court has ruled that separate, distinct minority groups cannot join together in coalitions to claim their votes are diluted in redistricting cases under the federal Voting Rights Act.
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CNN host says Harris has 'explaining to do' over her past left-wing agenda
CNN host Michael Smerconish called out Vice President Kamala Harris for appearing to flip-flop on her former left-wing policy standpoints.
Five years after El Paso massacre targeting Latinos killed 23, 'invasion' rhetoric has amplified
An immigration advocacy group's review finds the language used by the El Paso gunman and Trump is increasingly used by Republican members of Congress.
www.nbcnews.comScrapped fundraisers and watching from the treadmill. How Harris' VP contenders wait for her choice
One is sparking speculation that he’ll be the choice by forgoing a weekend of swanky fundraisers in the Hamptons.
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Detective says 'a switch just flipped' before he strangled wife: Police
John Byrd has been arrested and charged in his wife's death after he allegedly strangled her and locked her body in their bedroom before fleeing the scene.
What options does Maduro have after Venezuela's contested presidential election?
The world’s democracies have almost unanimously condemned the results of Venezuela’s presidential election and called for a transparent vote count to confirm what the opposition says was its landslide victory over President Nicolás Maduro.
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Scholar who has correctly predicted nearly every presidential election since 1984 explains which party he thinks will win | CNN Politics
Presidential historian Allan Lichtman joins CNN’s Phil Mattingly to explain which party he believes will win the 2024 presidential race.
www.cnn.comThird-party candidates file to run for president, US Senate in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — More than a dozen third-party candidates for president, U.S. Senate and three statewide offices filed paperwork ahead of Thursday's deadline to get on November's general election ballot in Pennsylvania, raising the possibility that they could play spoiler in high-stakes and cl
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Speculation Josh Shapiro is Kamala Harris’s veep pick reaches fever pitch with video from Philadelphia mayor - Washington Examiner
A video from Philadelphia's mayor appearing to show Josh Shapiro as Kamala Harris's running mate has reinforced speculation that he has been chosen.
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JD Vance’s VP test looms large for GOP | CNN Politics
In the weeks since becoming Donald Trump’s chosen running mate, freshman senator JD Vancehas found himself caught in the middle of major test for a shifting Republican Party: Can a young lawmaker who represents the most populist voices in the party actually catapult Republicans to victory, or...
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12 Days: Kamala Harris has not held a press conference since emerging as presumptive Democratic nominee
Critics have noticed that Vice President Kamala Harris hasn’t held a formal press conference since President Biden ended his re-election campaign.
Secret Service should have watched roof used by Trump rally shooter, acting director says | CNN Politics
The US Secret Service “should have had eyes” on the roof where an attempted assassin fired shots at Donald Trump last month, acting Director Ronald Rowe said Friday.
www.cnn.comUS hiring fell sharply in July, an unexpected setback for the economy stoking recession fears
The U.S. economy suffered an unexpected setback in July, as hiring fell sharply and the unemployment rate rose for the fourth straight month in a sign that higher interest rates may be taking a bigger toll on businesses and consumers.
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DJT shares jump after Trump Media rolls out TV streaming plan
Shares had been in a slump since the price briefly surged after former President Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt on July 13.
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Black Muslim group endorses Harris after its 'uncommitted' stance on Biden
The Black Muslim Leadership Council Fund had withheld its support for Biden over his handling of the Israel-Hamas war.
www.nbcnews.comUnemployment rise spurs fears of slowdown, yet recession signals have been wrong — so far
A surprising rise in the unemployment rate last month has rattled financial markets and set off new worries about the threat of a recession — but it could also prove to be a false alarm.
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Series of assassinations leaves Yahya Sinwar de facto Hamas leader and top Israeli target: Experts
With senior leadership of Hamas shattered by a series of assassinations, Yahya Sinwar now appears to be the de facto boss of the terrorist organization, experts said.
Book excerpt: Nancy Pelosi on "The Art of Power"
The former Speaker of the House writes about the demands and responsibilities of the office, which she calls "the most challenging position in government."
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White House puts Harris out front in historic prisoner exchange. Will it help her campaign?
When Americans imprisoned in Russia returned to U.S. soil late Thursday, standing right there to greet them was Vice President Kamala Harris.
Shares sink in Japan as a tech-driven retreat on Wall St drives selling of chip makers and exporters
Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 index has dropped nearly 6% after a broad retreat on Wall Street. The decline was the worst for Tokyo since the worst pandemic selloffs of 2020.
apnews.comAs Ryan Salame stares down years in prison for his role in FTX, he's spending his time doing what he loves: posting
As the FTX insider recovers from a dog attack that delayed his prison sentence, he's posting on X about Sam Bankman-Fried's trial and Donald Trump.
Trump questions wisdom of debating Harris: ‘Everybody knows me’ - Washington Examiner
“I mean, right now, I say, why should I do a debate?” former President Donald Trump questioned. “I’m leading in the polls. And, everybody knows her, everybody knows me."
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'Feels good': Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan's first words of freedom
Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan gave their first remarks after being released as hostages from Russia.
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Harris campaign says it raised $310 million in July, doubling Trump’s haul | CNN Politics
Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign said it raked in a whopping $310 million in its July fundraising efforts – more than double the amount raised by her Republican rival last month – and has $377 million cash on hand, marking the latest sign of how transformative and energizing...
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Evan Gershkovich champions Russian political prisoners in first comments after arriving in the U.S.
“I just spent a month in prison in Yekaterinburg where basically everyone I sat with was a political prisoner,” the Wall Street Journal reporter said.
www.nbcnews.comArizona governor negotiates pause in hauling of uranium ore across Navajo Nation
Arizona's governor says a uranium producer has agreed to temporarily pause transport of the mineral through the Navajo Nation after the tribe raised concerns related to a safety plan.
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Why Italian boxer Angela Carini apologized to Olympic fight winner Imane Khelif | CNN
Italian boxer Angela Carini has apologized after quitting her bout at the Paris Olympics in 46 seconds, an emotional viral moment that led to online abuse of her Algerian opponent, Imane Khelif.
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Children of spies only discovered they were Russian on the plane to Moscow, Kremlin says
Their parents posed as Argentinian citizens, and Vladimir Putin greeted the children in Spanish. According to the Kremlin, they did not speak Russian nor did they know who Putin was.
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House Freedom Caucus chair concedes Virginia primary to Trump-backed foe after recount | CNN Politics
House Freedom Caucus Chair Bob Good, who was targeted for defeat by former President Donald Trump, conceded the Republican primary in Virginia’s 5th Congressional District after a recount Thursday.
www.cnn.comHow major US stock indexes fared Friday, 8/2/2024
Stocks tumbled Friday on worries the U.S. economy could be cracking under the weight of high interest rates meant to whip inflation. The S&P 500 fell 1.8% Friday.
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With a fire burning just miles away, residents of a Washington town dig in
The people of Stehekin have ignored calls to evacuate, causing some concern for the isolated community. One expert says people in rural communities are increasingly choosing to stay and defend their homes, rather than heed authorities.
www.nbcnews.comTransgender woman's use of a gym locker room spurs protests and investigations in Missouri
A transgender woman’s use of the women’s locker room in a suburban St. Louis gym prompted a protest, a plan for a boycott and calls for an investigation by the state’s politically vulnerable Republican attorney general, who quickly obliged. The woman joined the gym Sunday, the St. Louis...
Extreme heat, bone-dry vegetation and human misconduct prompting intense wildfire season
It's only August, but already the U.S. wildfire season has burned more than 4.4 million acres, up 278% from last year.
Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for September delivery fell $2.79 to $73.52 per barrel Friday. Brent crude for October delivery fell $2.71 to $76.81 per barrel.
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U.S. pauses migrant sponsorship program due to fraud concerns
The pause was triggered by a significant number of would-be sponsors applying to sponsor multiple migrants, sources said.
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This state ain't big enough for the both of us: Wyoming's Republican primary showdown
Recent elections have pushed Wyoming to the right. What will the increasingly divided Cowboy State's August primaries bring?
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Kyle Rittenhouse backtracks after pledging to write in Ron Paul over Trump - Washington Examiner
Kyle Rittenhouse announced he will be writing in former Texas Libertarian Rep. Ron Paul for the 2024 presidential election over former President Donald Trump.
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