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Seeing is believing? Not necessarily when it comes to video clips of Biden and Trump
NEW YORK (AP) — President Joe Biden’s simple act of sitting down while commemorating the 80th anniversary of D-Day in Normandy, France, gained more attention than the ceremony itself in some circles as social media users shared a shortened version of the clip to falsely claim he was reaching for a nonexistent chair. ... Read the Full Story!
Judge dismisses charges against 6 'alternate electors' in Nevada
A judge has dismissed the charges filed by the Nevada AG against six so-called "alternate electors" related to their alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
Biden's 2 steps on immigration could reframe how US voters see a major political problem for him
Over the course of two weeks, President Joe Biden has imposed significant restrictions on immigrants seeking asylum in the U.S. while also offering potential citizenship to hundreds of thousands of people without legal status already living in the country.
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US v Trump: First day of Florida hearing wraps in classified docs case
President Trump's legal team was in court Friday arguing that Special Counsel Jack Smith was appointed illegally, meaning that the classified documents case should be tossed.
Louisiana becomes first state to allow surgical castration as punishment for child molesters
Louisiana has become the first state where judges can order offenders guilty of certain sex crimes against children to undergo surgical castration.
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US offers assurances to Israel this week in the event of full-blown war with Hezbollah | CNN Politics
Senior US officials reassured a delegation of top Israeli officials visiting Washington this week that if a full-out war were to break out on Israel’s northern border between Israel and Hezbollah, the Biden administration is fully prepared to back its ally, according to a senior administration...
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4th victim dies after grocery store mass shooting in Arkansas: Police
The suspect, Travis Eugene Posey, is being charged with capital murder.
Trump rejects Jack Smith's authority in classified documents case hearing
At a Friday hearing, former President Donald Trump challenged the legitimacy of Special Counsel Jack Smith's appointment.
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Trump dwarfs Biden in latest fundraising numbers in show of political force after felony convictions
Donald Trump’s felony convictions have helped fuel a surge of donations, outraising President Joe Biden by more than $60 million last month according to federal filings.
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Swiss court to rule on alleged human-trafficking of Indians by billionaire family
An Indian-born billionaire and three family members have been sentenced to prison for exploiting domestic workers at their lakeside villa in Switzerland
Ex-Florida law enforcement official says he was forced to resign for defying illegal DeSantis orders
A former top law enforcement official is suing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, saying he was forced to resign after defying illegal orders.
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Bob Good primary race still too close too call. Good signals he'll push for recount
Rep. Bob Good currently trails in GOP congressional primary for Virginia's 5th District by just over 300 votes.
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Trump is focused on Doug Burgum, JD Vance and Marco Rubio as his VP search enters the home stretch
With less than a month until the GOP convention, internal debates are centered on Burgum and Vance, while lingering doubts could jeopardize Rubio’s chances of being picked.
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CNN's Jim Acosta warns Supreme Court risks creating 'mess' by not ruling quickly on Trump immunity
CNN anchor Jim Acosta asked if the Supreme Court understands the risk of causing a political “mess" this year, the longer they wait to rule on former President Trump's immunity case.
Gun control groups hail Supreme Court decision upholding gun ban for domestic abusers
The Supreme Court's 8-1 decision to restrict firearms to people with domestic violence restraining orders is seen by many as a common sense method to curbing shootings.
Teamsters president will speak at the Republican National Convention
The president of the Teamsters Union is set to speak at this summer’s Republican National Convention.
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These are Trump’s potential vice president picks | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump has been busy in recent weeks. He was found guilty in the hush money trial, is embroiled in three other legal cases and is continuing to campaign.
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Who is Donald Trump's reclusive new mega-donor, Timothy Mellon?
The scion of one of America's wealthiest families is so far the Trump 2024 campaign's largest donor.
www.bbc.comTrump is proposing to make tips tax-free. What would that mean for workers?
Former President Donald Trump’s proposal to exclude tips from federal taxes is getting strong reviews from some Republican lawmakers.
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David DePape found guilty on all charges in state trial for attack on Paul Pelosi
A state jury has found David DePape guilty on all charges related to his home invasion hammer attack on Paul Pelosi, the husband of House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi.
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The Log Cabin Republicans and Trump: Who is the LGBTQ+ friendly conservative group?
Who are the Log Cabin Republicans, a conservative group that supports LGBTQ+ rights? What is their complicated history with Trump?
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North Korea building border ‘wall’, satellite images reveal
North Korea is building sections of what appears to be a wall in several places near its border with South Korea, new satellite images show.
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The Democratic Party cannot replace Joe Biden - Washington Examiner
Replacing President Joe Biden as the Democratic nominee is so complicated at this point in the calendar that it is impossible to do.
www.washingtonexaminer.comTexas medical panel issues new guidelines for doctors but no specific exceptions for abortion ban
A Texas medical panel has approved guidance for doctors working under one of the nation’s most restrictive abortion bans.
apnews.comFEMA is ready for an extreme hurricane and wildfire season, but money is a concern, Mayorkas says
The head of the Homeland Security Department says the agency tasked with responding to disasters across the country is prepared as it goes into what is expected to be an intense hurricane and wildfire season.
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Trump catches up to Biden in cash dash, but can he spend the money in time?
Thanks to a tidal wave of fundraising in the wake of his conviction, Donald Trump has all but erased President Biden's once massive fundraising advantage in their 2024 election rematch
Appeals court finds 'Obamacare' pillar unconstitutional in suit over HIV-prevention drug
If the Supreme Court ultimately takes the case and overturns the pillar, this could have a widespread impact on out-of-pocket health care costs, including costs for the HIV-prevention pill, known as PrEP.
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From Sada Baby to Queen Latifah: Rappers and what they mean to Trump and Biden in 2024
Several older, well-known rappers have been backing Biden, while some younger artists are siding with Trump.
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Hindujas: UK's richest family convicted of exploiting servants
Four Hinduja family members were given prison sentences ranging from four to four-and-a-half years.
www.bbc.comCar dealerships are being disrupted by a multi-day outage after cyberattacks on software supplier
Car dealerships across North America have faced a major disruption this week. CDK Global, a company that provides software for thousands of auto dealers in the U.S. and Canada, was hit by back-to-back cyberattacks on Wednesday.
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Trump campaign bets big on Minnesota, Virginia with new field offices
A new memo obtained exclusively by CBS News shows how the Trump campaign is trying to expand the 2024 map.
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Nevada judge dismisses Trump 'fake electors' case
The judge’s decision comes after a grand jury in December indicted six Republicans as part of a probe into the 2020 presidential election.
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Inside the shadow campaigns trying to influence Trump’s VP search | CNN Politics
As former president Donald Trump narrows his focus on a handful of potential running mates, the behind-the-scenes lobbying among close advisers and donors has intensified with sharp divisions emerging over who is best suited to join the ticket.
www.cnn.comAmid GOP infighting, judge strips Ohio House speaker of control over Republican caucus campaign fund
A judge has stripped Republican Ohio House Speaker Jason Stephens of control over the GOP caucus’ campaign fund, escalating intraparty tensions headed into November's election.
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Colombia guerrillas: The children being lured to fight on TikTok
Rebel groups in rural Colombia are using social media to recruit young people to their ranks.
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The Secret Service in Chicago has to handle security for two party conventions
ABC News spoke with an agent responsible for security in Chicago and Milwaukee.
Popular weight loss drug may help treat severe sleep apnea, new research finds
Drugmaker Eli Lilly and Co., who paid for the research, has asked the FDA to expand use of the weekly medication to treat moderate to severe sleep apnea
www.nbcnews.comFake elector case in Nevada dismissed over venue question, state attorney general vows appeal
A Nevada state court judge has dismissed a criminal indictment against six Republicans accused of submitting certificates to Congress falsely declaring Donald Trump the winner of the state’s 2020 presidential election, potentially killing the case.
apnews.comTrump ally Bannon asks the Supreme Court to delay his 4-month prison sentence on contempt charges
Trump ally Steve Bannon has asked the Supreme Court to delay his prison sentence while he fights his convictions for defying a subpoena from the House committee.
apnews.comTrump lawyers in classified files case challenge prosecutor's appointment at start of 3-day hearing
The federal judge presiding over the classified documents case against former President Donald Trump is hearing arguments Friday on a long-shot defense effort to get the indictment thrown out.
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Most of Trump’s gag order should remain active: Bragg - Washington Examiner
Bragg asked a judge to keep in place most of the provisions of a gag order the judge imposed on Trump in April, according to a court filing made public Friday.
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Judge Aileen Cannon pushes Trump’s lawyer to defend claim that special counsel is part of a ‘shadow government’ | CNN Politics
One day after it was reported that two federal judges urged Judge Aileen Cannon not to oversee the classified documents case against Donald Trump, three days of hearings began that could determine the future of the charges against the former president.
www.cnn.comNY prosecutors urge judge to keep gag order blocking Trump from criticizing jurors who convicted him
Prosecutors argued that the gag order remained necessary given the Republican former president’s “...history of inflammatory and threatening public statements."
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Why Judge Aileen Cannon is under fire in Trump classified documents case
Judge Cannon has been criticized for delaying the case on Trump’s handling of classified documents. And colleagues have asked for her to step aside.
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Putin warns South Korea against arming Ukraine
The Russian president said it would be a "big mistake" if Seoul sent lethal weapons to Kyiv.
www.bbc.comThe Supreme Court upholds a gun control law intended to protect domestic violence victims
The justices reversed a ruling from the federal appeals court in New Orleans that had struck down the law.
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France’s soccer stars take on the far right
Captain Kylian Mbappe and other players at the European Championships have urged people to vote in a snap election that could see the surging nationalists take power.
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Trump's attorneys seek to invalidate appointment of special prosecutor Jack Smith
Lawyers for Donald Trump are arguing that Jack Smith's appointment as special counsel in Trump's classified documents case allows the AG to "set up a shadow government."
Democrats put a spotlight on more than 1 million pensions saved under a 2021 law
Democrats are putting a spotlight on more than 1 million union workers and retirees whose pensions are being saved under a 2021 law.
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Trump attorneys to argue Jack Smith was unlawfully made special counsel - Washington Examiner
Trump's defense will have a chance to argue that the classified documents case should be dismissed on the grounds that Jack Smith was unlawfully appointed.
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Trump classified docs judge to weigh alleged 'unlawful' appointment of Special Counsel Jack Smith
Judge Aileen Cannon, who is presiding over former President Trump's classified records case, is holding a hearing Friday to consider whether the appointment of special counsel Jack Smith was “unlawful."
Appeals court panel refuses to delay Trump ally Steve Bannon’s 4-month contempt prison sentence
A federal appeals court panel has rejected longtime Donald Trump ally Steve Bannon’s bid to stay out of prison while he fights his conviction for defying a subpoena from the House committee that investigated the U.S.
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Border hawks baffled by Trump green card plan for foreign students - Washington Examiner
Immigration restrictionists were baffled by former President Donald Trump's promise to "automatically" provide green cards to any foreign student.
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Justice Samuel Alito absent from Supreme Court session for second day in a row | CNN Politics
Justice Samuel Alito was not present on Friday morning as the Supreme Court handed down opinions in the courtroom, the second day in a row he has been absent.
www.cnn.comSouth Korea summons Russian ambassador as tensions rise with North Korea
Border tensions continued to rise with vague threats and brief, seemingly accidental incursions by North Korean troops.
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Supreme Court says domestic abusers can be temporarily disarmed
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday upheld a federal ban on firearms for domestic violence offenders.
Judge in Trump classified documents case hears challenge to special counsel's appointment
Trump's lawyers argue that Jack Smith's appointment as special counsel was unconstitutional and therefore the indictment filed by his office should be dismissed.
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Biden's secret weapon in previous national debates may again be a factor during showdown with Trump
Amid concerns over President Biden's mental acuity fueled by social media videos and a troubling Wall Street Journal report, low debate expectations may play into his strategic advantage.
RFK Jr.'s campaign files petitions to get on presidential ballot in swing-state Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania officials say independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has filed paperwork to get on the ballot for the November election in the swing state.
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Ty Cobb: Judge Cannon’s moves go ‘way beyond’ inexperience | CNN Politics
Ty Cobb, an ex-White House attorney under former President Trump, discusses a New York Times report about Judge Aileen Cannon, who is overseeing the criminal prosecutor of former President Donald Trump over his handling of classified documents. The Times reports that two federal judges urged...
www.cnn.comRussia-North Korea pact could dent China's influence, but Beijing still holds sway over both
China appears to be keeping its distance as Russia and North Korea move closer to each other with a new defense pact that could tilt the balance of power among the three authoritarian states.
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Trump proposes giving green cards to all noncitizen college graduates. His campaign says only after they are vetted
Trump's campaign clarified his immigration proposal to give green cards to all foreign college students, arguing there would be an "aggressive vetting process."
US thanks Romania for its leader exiting the NATO leadership race to clear the way for Rutte
The Biden administration has thanked Romania for its president withdrawing from the race to lead NATO, saying the move would help ensure the Western military alliance stays properly focused.
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Dems hesitate on attending Netanyahu speech to Congress as party splinters on Israel
Rank-and-file Democrats are hesitating to say whether they will attend the joint address to Congress by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu next month as the country continues to fight terrorist group Hamas in Gaza.
DA argues against lifting Trump's limited gag order in hush money case
Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg, in a court filing Friday, opposed lifting the limited gag order on Donald Trump as he awaits sentencing in his hush money case.
Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky denies it's a hazard after the US Commerce Dept bans its software
The cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has denied it is a security threat after the U.S. Commerce Department banned the use of its software in the United States.
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Kim Jong Un takes his relationship with Putin — and maybe his nuclear program — to a new level
A pact between the North Korean leader and Russian President Vladimir Putin could scramble the balance of power in East Asia and make it even more difficult to halt Pyongyang’s nuclear ambitions.
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Trump expresses support for displaying the Ten Commandments in schools | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump on Friday expressed support for displaying the Ten Commandments in schools after Louisiana’s Republican governor signed new legislation requiring the state’s public schools to display them in all classrooms.
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What Trump can’t say at a debate - Washington Examiner
Trump’s criminal prosecutions could become a topic in the debate, but court orders have restricted the former president in how he will be able to address them.
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Gay Trump voters shatter Dem 'lie' LGBT Americans only vote blue, says Log Cabin Republicans chief
Gay voters in the 2024 election are seeing through the Democratic Party's "pandering" as Trump delivers "authentic" messaging, says Log Cabin Republicans president Charles Moran.
TikTok confirms it offered US government a 'kill switch'
The platform made the disclosure as part of its legal challenge against a law forcing its sale in the US.
www.bbc.comGOP Convention security will allow guns within outer perimeter, sets parade route for demonstrators
Local and federal law enforcement agencies have released a security plan for next month's Republican National Convention in Milwaukee that allows people to carry guns inside an outer perimeter and gives protesters a view of the arena.
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Putin threatens to arm North Korea, warns U.S. ally South against 'big mistake'
The Russian president said Friday that his country will continue to develop its nuclear arsenal, days after signing a new mutual defense pact with Kim Jong Un.
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Biden opens Obama’s playbook to flip state GOP has dominated for decades - Washington Examiner
President Joe Biden's team is stepping up travel and investment to North Carolina in an attempt to repeat Barack Obama's success there.
www.washingtonexaminer.comNorth Carolina governor vetoes masks bill largely because of provision about campaign finance
Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper has vetoed a North Carolina masking bill that previously removed a pandemic-era exemption that allowed people to mask in public for health reasons.
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Trump mocks RFK Jr for not making debate stage: 'Maybe someday'
Former President Trump released a video on Thursday saying he would "love to have" Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on the debate stage but mocked the independent candidate for failing to qualify.
Democratic National Convention to credential social media influencers for first time
Democrats are embracing the digital content space in an effort to connect with the young voters ahead of the upcoming election.
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San Francisco identified at least 115 commissions operating with little oversight - Washington Examiner
San Francisco has created 115 commissions that have contributed to mounds of red tape and bloated bureaucracy over the years.
www.washingtonexaminer.comFDA OKs first menthol e-cigarettes, citing potential to help adult smokers
The Food and Drug Administration has authorized the first menthol-flavored electronic cigarettes for adult smokers.
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Analysis: Pence’s ordeal isn’t deterring Trump’s potential ticket mates | CNN Politics
Being Donald Trump’s vice president didn’t end well for Mike Pence — but there’s no sign his painful split from the ex-president over his anti-constitutional demands is scaring off any of the hopefuls keen to slip into his shoes.
www.cnn.comHow does heat kill? It confuses your brain. It shuts down your organs. It overworks your heart
When dangerous heat waves strike, what happens inside the human body can become a life-or-death battle decided by just a few degrees.
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Democrats to attack Trump's record with Black voters near his Philadelphia rally
Democrats also plan to display pro-Biden ads near, and possibly inside, the Temple University arena where Trump is set to speak.
www.nbcnews.comThe Supreme Court rejects a settlement in a water dispute between New Mexico and Texas
The Supreme Court has rejected a settlement between Western states over the management of one of North America’s longest rivers.
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Kim Jong Un prompts health speculation as experts declare: 'doesn't look like a healthy man'
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has gained, lost and regained significant amounts of weight during his roughly 13 years in power, with his peak weight hitting around 286 pounds, according to an expert.
Millions of students at risk: India’s elite exams hit by corruption ‘scam’
More than 3 million aspirants took India’s top tests for medical and research schools. Their future is now uncertain.
New monolith appears in Colorado: Timeline of 'mysterious' columns around the world
Monoliths are believed to stem from Arthur C. Clarke's "Space Odyssey" series and Stanley Kubruck's 1668 famed sci-fi film "2001: A Space Odyssey."
Why Judge Aileen Cannon is under fire in Trump classified documents case
Judge Cannon has been criticized for delaying the case on Trump’s handling of classified documents. And colleagues have asked for her to step aside.
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Trump pushes back on Fani Willis ‘Hail Mary’ motion on disqualification - Washington Examiner
Trump's attorneys told an appeals court that Fani Willis's attempt to toss out their request for her disqualification was a "Hail Mary," according to a filing.
www.washingtonexaminer.comAP Decision Notes: What to expect in Colorado's state primaries
Colorado’s congressional delegation faces a reshuffling in new week's state primaries after a retirement, resignation and one relocation have ensured that at least a third of the state’s population will have new representation in Washington next year.
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Pope told by student to stop using anti-LGBTQ language
It comes after reports that the Pope used extremely offensive language against gay men in a meeting.
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Trump's memory 'very foggy,' says author who interviewed him post-presidency
The former president also made a comment about having to deal with an Afghanistan issue, even though he no longer had foreign policy powers.
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Heat wave maps: How long the dangerous temperatures will last
Thirteen states in the East from Massachusetts to Kentucky are on alert for more extreme heat before the dangerous temperatures head to the West.
Local tourist killed in Pakistan’s Swat over blasphemy allegations
Videos circulating on social media show a large crowd chanting religious slogans and surrounding a burning body.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in South Carolina's state primary runoffs
South Carolina will hold runoff elections next week to decide a handful of races in which no candidate received a majority of the vote in the primary held just two weeks earlier.
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Embattled UK journalist will not join Washington Post as editor, staff memo says
British journalist Robert Winnett will not join the Washington Post as editor and will remain at the Daily Telegraph as deputy editor, Reuters reports
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Trump gushes over new Louisiana Ten Commandments law - Washington Examiner
Former President Donald Trump is embracing Louisiana’s new law mandating that the Ten Commandments be displayed in all public school and state-funded university classrooms.
www.washingtonexaminer.comLong a Republican state, Louisiana is redder than ever under new governor
The Republican governor has carried out a sweeping conservative agenda in just six months on the job.
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If Biden messes up debate it's 'game over,' former Obama adviser warns
Former Obama adviser Van Jones said the upcoming debate showdown between President Biden and former President Trump could decide the 2024 election.
Balkan region hit by major power outage during heatwave
Cause of blackout remains unknown, but early indications point to spike in electricity use due to severe heat.
US proposes rules to stop Americans from investing in Chinese technology with military uses
The Treasury Department has fleshed out its proposed rule that would restrict and monitor U.S. investments in China for artificial intelligence, computer chips and quantum computing.
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Steve Bannon makes longshot request to Supreme Court to avoid prison | CNN Politics
Steve Bannon, a conservative podcast host and former strategist for Donald Trump, asked the Supreme Court on Friday to pause his prison sentence while he appeals his conviction for contempt of Congress.
www.cnn.comThe Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022. Here’s the state of abortion rights now in the US
Two years after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the debate over abortion access is playing out in elections and the courts.
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Harvard study suggests federal government is in perfect position to pay reparations - Washington Examiner
Two Harvard University professors argue federal reparations would be in line with how the government handles matters.
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Gaza's water system, destroyed by war, is sickening its children
Palestinian children are ending up severely ill from dehydration and drinking contaminated water.
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Pro-Trump businessman leads huge month for megadonors pouring cash into election
Timothy Mellon gave a pro-Trump super PAC $50 million the day after Trump's conviction in New York, while Mike Bloomberg gave almost $20 million to help Biden.
www.nbcnews.comAttorneys say Biden administration’s new safety standards for migrant children in custody not enough
Attorneys for migrant children who arrived to the United States on their own say the Biden administration’s new rules are not enough to ensure their safety while they are in U.S. custody and should not replace a decades-old agreement that requires court oversight.
apnews.comHow major US stock indexes fared Friday, 6/21/2024
U.S. stocks coasted to the close of their latest winning week, as Nvidia’s stock continued to cool from its startling, supernova run.
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MLB Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson speaks out on racism he faced playing in Alabama
Being back at Rickwood Field brought back painful memories for MLB Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson, who detailed the racism he experienced there.
NY’s top judge explains recusal from Trump gag order case. What this means for verdict
The Court of Appeals summarily rejected Donald Trump’s attempt to appeal his gag order. But he will almost certainly return to the high court.
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Homebuying costs continue to rise: ‘Incredibly unaffordable’
New NBC News Home Buyer Index data shows prices are up, supply is up and competition is down.
www.nbcnews.comNew Mexico judge rejects request to compel new testimony from movie armorer in Alec Baldwin trial
A New Mexico judge says prosecutors can't use immunity to compel a movie set armorer to testify in the involuntary manslaughter trial of actor Alec Baldwin who fatally shot a cinematographer during rehearsal for the Western movie “Rust.”
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'Pandora's Box' of polyamory, child marriages possible under proposed California amendment, group warns
A California family organization is warning that a proposed constitutional amendment could legitimize non-traditional marriages like polyamory, incestuous and even child marriages.
Manhattan prosecutors say Trump gag order should stay in place to protect jurors and prosecutors | CNN Politics
Manhattan prosecutors are urging the judge overseeing Donald Trump’s criminal hush money case to keep the gag order that stops the former president from making statements about jurors, prosecutors and their family members in place, arguing threats against prosecutors have increased since the...
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At least 200 injured, 100 arrested in Kenya tax protests: Rights groups
Local media reported an unidentified man died from a gunshot wound to his thigh during riot police crackdown in Nairobi.
3,300-year-old ship and its cargo discovered off the coast of northern Israel
A company drilling for natural gas off the coast of northern Israel discovered a 3,300-year-old ship and its cargo, one of the oldest known examples of a ship sailing far from land, the Israel Antiquities Authority said Thursday.
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Democrats, political commentators dismiss polling results showing Trump's gains among Black voters
Democrats and political commentators have dismissed polls showing former President Trump has gained support from Black voters since 2020.
No guns for domestic abuse suspects, Supreme Court rules
The court showed there are limits to the right to bear arms as it upheld a gun ban for those under restraining orders.
www.bbc.comClosing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for August delivery fell 56 cents to $80.73 per barrel Friday. Brent crude for August delivery fell 47 cents to $85.24 per barrel.
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Illegal immigrant pleads guilty to sexually assaulting 12-year-old girl - Washington Examiner
An illegal immigrant from Honduras who was released into the U.S. after coming across the southern border has pleaded guilty in Iowa for the sexual assault of a 12-year-old girl.
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Analysis: Biden’s searing character attacks on Trump may tell a story about his own campaign’s struggles | CNN Politics
Joe Biden is throwing everything at Donald Trump.
www.cnn.comThe Putin-Kim summit produced an unusual — and speedy — flurry of glimpses into North Korea
The imagery from Pyongyang emerged quickly this week and was notable in its variety. It gave glimpses into North Korea in near-real time that showed its leader, Kim Jong Un, grinning and glad-handing with Russian President Vladimir Putin and showing him around the capital of one of the world’s least
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Melinda Gates endorses Biden for president, says stakes for women 'couldn't be higher'
Melinda French Gates announced Thursday that she will be voting for President Joe Biden in the 2024 election.
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What time is the first US presidential debate tonight?
The Democratic president and his Republican rival meet on a debate stage for the first time in four years.
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Death toll from southern China floods reaches 47
As number of deaths mounts, authorities warn of more flooding and extreme weather in other parts of the country.
American arrested over ammunition in Turks and Caicos avoids prison time
Five Americans in all were recently arrested after small amounts of ammunition were found in their bags while they were visiting the Caribbean vacation destination.
www.nbcnews.comWhat's known, and not known, about the partnership agreement signed by Russia and North Korea
Both Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un say a new strategic partnership is a breakthrough, but what it means for their relationship is still uncertain.
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White House promotes Biden official who compared police to slave patrols, wants to abolish ICE
A Biden administration staffer with a controversial social media history was recently promoted into a job as associate communications director at the White House.
Fact check: Trump rewrites Wisconsin history in rally filled with false claims | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump made more than two dozen false claims at his Tuesday campaign rally in Racine, Wisconsin, including two significant attempts to rewrite Wisconsin history.
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Pennsylvania Sen. Casey warns Amazon, Target and Walmart over 'greedflation' pricing
Economists continue to debate how much blame corporations deserve as consumer prices have soared since the pandemic.
www.nbcnews.comThe Latest | Gaza's Health Ministry says 25 killed, 50 wounded in Israeli strikes on tent camps
Armenia said it would recognize a Palestinian state, prompting Israel to summon its ambassador for what the Foreign Ministry described as a “severe reprimand.”
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Pentagon sued over deletion of ‘Duty, Honor, Country’ - Washington Examiner
A Washington-based legal watchdog sued the Pentagon for documents detailing the hows and whys of West Point's decision to delete its famous motto “Duty, Honor, Country” from its mission statement.
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Smotrich dreams of Israel annexing the West Bank – is he doing it?
A quiet takeover of occupied West Bank has been cooking for 18 months. Are the far right going to get their way?
Americans bombed his town. 80 years later, he's commemorating D-Day by flying an American flag.
France grapples with memories of the destruction that came with Allied liberation — complicated stories of trauma and loss amid World War II heroism.
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The battle over DEI is far from over - Washington Examiner
Stripping out DEI is a great, brave step. But watch what happens with the museums if you want to know who’s winning.
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What's behind deaths at this year's Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia?
Hundreds of people are feared to have died and several countries have opened investigations.
www.bbc.comNavigating through darkness: Ukraine’s emergency blackouts return after Russia pounds infrastructure
Residents and businesses of Kyiv are adapting using generators, power banks, and flashlights and even recalculating their bathroom visits.
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Doctors say sunscreen protects skin despite influencers pushing misinformation
Dermatologists are pushing back and encouraging sunscreen use as some online influencers promote the anti-sunscreen movement on social media.
Helped by criminal trial, Trump crushes Biden in May fundraising
Trump and the RNC raised $141 in May, compared with $85 million for Biden and the Democratic National Committee.
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Ukraine claims three oil refinery strikes inside Russia as Moscow says naval attack thwarted
A Ukrainian security official says that Ukraine’s military struck three oil refineries and a drone launch site inside Russia overnight.
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Martin Luther King Jr.'s son blasts North Carolina Republican Mark Robinson
Mark Robinson, a Trump-endorsed Republican looking to become the first Black governor of North Carolina, faces harsh criticism from the son on MLK.
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US resumes aid delivery into Gaza using floating pier but distribution has not resumed | CNN Politics
US forces restarted delivering aid into Gaza using its temporary pier on Thursday, according to US Central Command.
www.cnn.comShould young kids have smartphones? These parents in Europe linked arms and said no
Parents across Europe are rallying to make it normal for young kids to live smartphone-free. From Spain to Ireland and Britain, groups are ballooning on chat groups like WhatsApp and agreeing to link arms and refuse to buy children younger than 12 smartphones.
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Bloomberg shells out millions to help Biden battle Trump in 2024 presidential election rematch
Mega-billionaire Michael Bloomberg made a massive contribution of $20 million to help boost Biden while conservative banking heir Timothy Mellon dished out $50 million to support Trump
Courting Latino voters, Kamala Harris to visit Las Vegas after Biden-Trump debate
Vice President Kamala Harris will make the case to Hispanic voters during a trip to Las Vegas the day after Joe Biden's debate with Donald Trump.
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Vietnam says it's ready to hold talks with Philippines on overlapping continental shelf claims
Vietnam says it's ready to hold talks with the Philippines to settle their overlapping claims to the undersea continental shelf in the South China Sea.
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Why has Jamaal Bowman’s primary race in New York broken spending records?
‘Squad’ congressman Jamaal Bowman, critic of Israel’s war on Gaza, faces AIPAC-backed George Latimer in New York race.
GOP House candidates in Iowa have edge in all 4 districts ahead of election, new poll says
Iowa’s likely voters prefer Republican candidates over Democrats in all four of the state’s congressional districts ahead of the November election.
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Hogan says he has ‘no interest’ in Trump’s endorsement - Washington Examiner
Former Republican Gov. Larry Hogan rejected Donald Trump's endorsement of his Maryland Senate campaign on Thursday, saying he "didn't want to have it."
www.washingtonexaminer.comWhat happened this week in the UK election campaign, from a betting controversy to Farage's ambition
The U.K. general election is nearly two weeks away. The left-of-center Labour Party is the clear favorite to defeat Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s Conservatives on July 4 with Keir Starmer looking set to replace him as U.K. leader.
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Biden rakes in big bucks last month, but haul is far short of Trump's massive May fundraising
President Biden's 2024 re-election campaign and the Democratic National Committee raised $85 million in May, far short of the money raised last month by Trump and the Republican National Committee
The Iberian lynx is back from the brink of extinction, thanks to conservation efforts
In 2001, there were only 62 mature Iberian lynx on the Iberian Peninsula. Now, the animal is barely a vulnerable species.
www.nbcnews.comProbe begins into police conduct during Kenya's anti-government protests
Kenya's police watchdog says it has begun an investigation into police conduct during protests against a government plan to impose new taxes.
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'Republicans, beware': Dem super PAC bankrolled by dark money group meddles in key GOP primary
A Democrat linked group has jumped into a key Colorado GOP primary in an effort to boost a Republican as "too conservative" hoping to provide the Democrat with an easier path.
The Associated Press seeks out the mysterious Las Vegas Monolith
A strange monolith has been found jutting out of a remote mountain peak near Las Vegas. But after a three-day desert trek, an Associated Press reporter couldn't find it.
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