President Joe Biden arrives on Marine One at Delaware Air National Guard Base in New Castle, Del., Sunday, June 2, 2024. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Biden prepares a tough executive order that would shut down asylum after 2,500 migrants arrive a day
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is telling lawmakers that President Joe Biden is preparing to sign off on an executive order that would shut down asylum requests to the U.S.-Mexico border once the number of daily encounters hits 2,500 between ports of entry, with the border reopening once that number declines to 1,500, according to several people familiar with the discussions.The impact of the 2,500 figure means that the border could be closed to migrants seeking asylum effectively immediately, because daily figures are higher than that now. ... Read the Full Story!
Takeaways from Fauci’s testimony at contentious House hearing on Covid-19 pandemic | CNN Politics
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, testified on Monday at a House subcommittee hearing about the US response to the Covid-19 pandemic and the origins of the virus.
www.cnn.comMarket jitters follow election of first woman as Mexico's president, Claudia Sheinbaum
Mexico’s first female president held out an olive branch to the more than one-third of Mexicans who didn’t vote for her, but she faces a market meltdown and a tough path toward reconciling a country left deeply divided by outgoing President Andrés Manuel López Obrador.
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Fauci grilled by GOP over COVID response, chokes up describing family death threats
House Republicans grilled Dr. Anthony Fauci at a hearing on Monday as they continue to scrutinize his COVID-19 response and examine theories of the virus's origin.
Jury is chosen in Hunter Biden's federal firearms case and opening statements are set for Tuesday
The jury has been seated in Hunter Biden's federal firearms case. Twelve panelists and four alternates were chosen after one day of jury selection.
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Trump's appeal hearing on Fani Willis set for October, likely pushing trial past election
The Georgia Court of Appeals has tentatively scheduled oral arguments on Donald Trump's the appeal of the Fani Willis disqualification ruling for October.
Fauci denies seeking to suppress COVID-19 lab leak origin theory
Dr. Anthony Fauci, former Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, testified before a House subcommittee hearing.
Zelenskyy in Manila to promote peace summit, which he says China and Russia are trying to undermine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has met with the Philippine president on a rare Asian trip to urge regional leaders to attend a Swiss-organized peace summit on the war in Ukraine that he accuses Russia, with China’s help, of trying to undermine.
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Trump appeal of ruling keeping Fani Willis on Georgia election subversion case set for October | CNN Politics
The Georgia Court of Appeals has set a tentative date of October 4 to hear oral arguments in the effort to have Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis removed from prosecuting the election interference case against former President Donald Trump and others.
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Sen. Joe Manchin is no longer a Democrat. That may not change very much in Congress
Manchin's defection from the Democratic party isn't expected to make a big difference in the U.S. Senate.
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Justice Department condemns Supreme Court's racist 'Insular Cases'
In a letter to members of Congress, a Justice Department official said the agency "unequivocally condemns the racist rhetoric and reasoning of the Insular Cases."
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Anti-Trump lawyer mobilized 1,000 followers to file complaints against Florida judge - Washington Examiner
An anti-Trump lawyer led more than 1,000 of his followers to file complaints against the judge in the former president's classified documents case in Florida.
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'You're not Dr., you're Mr.': Marjorie Taylor Green admonishes Dr. Fauci in House hearing
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene refused to refer to Anthony Fauci as "doctor" during a congressional hearing focused on the COVID-19 pandemic response and the virus's origins.
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Border mayors heading to DC for Tuesday's immigration announcement
At least two Texas border mayors are headed to Washington on Tuesday when President Joe Biden is expected to announce an executive order that will mark his latest and most aggressive plan to curtail the number of migrants allowed to seek asylum in the U.S.
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Biden campaign slams Trump for warning of supporters' 'breaking point' if he's jailed, put under house arrest
President Biden's campaign slammed Donald Trump for comments he made in a recent Fox News interview about his supporters' "breaking point" if he is jailed.
What the first polls after Trump's conviction show — and don't show
Analysis: Majorities agree with the verdict against Trump, but early national polling doesn’t find that the race against Biden has been transformed.
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Hunter Biden gun trial updates: 'Politics never came into play,' juror says after guilty verdict
Get updates on the federal gun trial of President Joe Biden's son, Hunter Biden.
How Trump's deny-everything strategy could hurt him at sentencing
Donald Trump has had plenty to say since his hush money trial conviction last week. What he hasn’t done is utter any variation of the words that might benefit him most come sentencing time next month: “I’m sorry.”
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Biden to veto House GOP military funding bill over abortion, gay rights, and DEI provisions - Washington Examiner
President Joe Biden will veto House Republicans' pitch for funding military construction and the Department of Veterans Affairs for fiscal 2025.
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Jeffrey Epstein victim sues psychiatrist Henry Jarecki for alleged rape and sex trafficking
The federal civil suit by the unidentified woman in Manhattan federal court says Jarecki, 91, was “close friends” with the late money manager Epstein, who killed himself in a New York jail in 2019.
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Biden to sign executive order on immigration as early as this week: Sources
The executive order would limit the number of migrants that would be allowed to claim asylum at the southern U.S. border.
A scientist, a leftist and a former Mexico City mayor. Who is Claudia Sheinbaum?
Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico’s next president and its first woman leader in more than 200 years of independence, captured the post by promising continuity.
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Gaza war: Ceasefire plan turns into deadly game of survival
The plan outlined by President Biden could end the war, but both sides want to get their way.
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Trump Georgia trial delayed past October- Washington Examiner
An effort by Donald Trump to review a Georgia judge's order declining to disqualify Fani Willis was scheduled on Monday for an October oral argument.
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Rally in support of Trump ahead of his arrival in Florida
Dozens of cars flew flags and honked their horns in West Palm Beach on Sunday in a rally in support of former US President Donald Trump.
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Former Brexit leader Nigel Farage is running in UK election, wants to ‘make Britain great again’
Former Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage is running in the upcoming July U.K. general election, saying that immigration is the "major issue of our times."
Mexico's first female president is also its first Jewish president
Though Claudia Sheinbaum is not religious and describes her Jewish heritage in cultural terms, her election is a "benchmark" for Jews in Latin America, a scholar notes.
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Biden is expected to sign an executive action Tuesday that would temporarily shut the border when numbers surge
Daily encounters at the U.S.-Mexico border are currently averaging more than 4,000, which suggests a shutdown could go into effect immediately.
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Another trial, this one of Biden’s son, will deepen the election’s legal entanglement | CNN Politics
The political spotlight of a presidential election entangled in unprecedented legal drama will shift this week from the criminal trial of a former president to one of a sitting president’s son as the campaign enters an intense new phase.
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Georgia appeals court sets tentative Oct. 4 date to hear Trump appeal of Fani Willis ruling
The Georgia Court of Appeals has tentatively set arguments for Oct. 4 in an effort by former President Donald Trump to remove Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from the 2020 election-related case.
www.cbsnews.comPuerto Rico Gov. Pedro Pierluisi concedes defeat in surprise primary upset by Jenniffer González
Puerto Rico congressional representative Jenniffer González has defeated Gov. Pedro Pierluisi in a surprise upset during a primary election held by their pro-statehood party.
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Bill Maher battles journalist over Biden’s re-election chances: ‘He’s going to f---ing lose!’
Bill Maher slammed critics accusing him of changing his views and made a prediction about who would win the November election, during his most recent podcast.
Israel confirms deaths of four more hostages in Gaza
Israel's military says UK-Israeli Nadav Popplewell and three others "were killed while together in the area of Khan Younis during our operation there".
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Trump’s own defense and judge’s instructions led to guilty verdict - Washington Examiner
Donald Trump went from having a clean record to becoming a felon after a jury found him guilty in the criminal hush money case last week.
www.washingtonexaminer.comLouisiana lawmakers approve surgical castration option for those guilty of sex crimes against kids
Louisiana lawmakers gave final approval to a bill that would allow judges the option to order someone to undergo surgical castration when the person is convicted of a sex crime against a child younger than 13.
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Menendez expected to file as independent candidate in New Jersey Senate race | CNN Politics
Indicted Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey is expected to file for reelection as an independent, two sources familiar with the matter said Monday.
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Jury selection kicks off in Hunter Biden's federal gun crime trial
Hunter Biden's gun crime trial in Delaware kicks off with jury selection on Monday. Hunter is charged with making a false statement during the purchase of a firearm, and his addiction to drugs at the time is key to the case. Hunter faces a maximum of 25 years in prison if he is convicted on all...
www.foxnews.comThe first woman elected to lead Mexico faces pressing gender-related issues
The governing party candidate won Mexico’s presidential election, a turning point in a mostly conservative nation that for more than two centuries has been exclusively ruled by men.
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Biden to sign executive order authorizing US to turn away migrants at Mexico border
President Joe Biden will sign an executive order allowing the U.S. to turn away migrants who enter the country via Mexico without legal permission.
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The billionaires rallying behind Trump after his conviction
The Trump campaign has seen upticks in fundraising during pivotal moments of his legal battles.
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Biden campaign launches Pride Month push as allies work to shore up LGBTQ support
The campaign plans to have a presence this month at more than 200 Pride events, a new paid media blitz and a fundraiser in New York City.
www.nbcnews.comA Black medic wounded on D-Day saved dozens of lives. He's finally being posthumously honored
Waverly Woodson Jr., a medic who was part of the only Black combat unit to take part in the D-Day invasion of France, is being posthumously awarded the Distinguished Service Cross.
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Nigeria’s power grid shut down, airlines disrupted as unions strike
Nigeria loses electricity, airports close as unions demand more than 1,500% rise in minimum wage amid record inflation.
Former Trump lawyer says it's 'ridiculous' to say Biden was involved in hush money prosecution
Joe Tacopina, who once served on Trump's legal team, said that the president isn't involved in the New York City prosecution.
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Judge blocks key defense evidence and witness on eve of Hunter Biden gun trial | CNN Politics
The federal judge overseeing Hunter Biden’s gun trial dealt his defense two setbacks Sunday, on the eve of jury selection, by blocking one of his expert witnesses and excluding a key piece of evidence the president’s son hoped to use.
www.cnn.comFrance's far right may win big in the EU elections. That's worrying for migrants, Macron and Ukraine
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen is likely to emerge as a big winner at the weekend's European Parliament elections even though she isn't even on the ballot.
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'Russia now is like 1984': Inside a Russian dystopian library
Deep in Putin's Russia, Ivanovo's George Orwell library is still lending books on totalitarianism.
www.bbc.comRep. Sheila Jackson Lee, a Texas Democrat, says she has pancreatic cancer
The 74-year-old Texas Democrat says she has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and is undergoing treatment.
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ABC's Stephanopoulos issues another election warning after Trump verdict: 'Ultimate stress test'
ABC's George Stephanopoulos issued another warning about the 2024 election on Sunday after presumptive GOP nominee Donald Trump was handed a guilty verdict in Manhattan.
President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum breaks Mexico's political glass ceiling
Given Mexico’s deeply ingrained patriarchy and entrenched machismo, Claudia Sheinbaum's victory is no small feat.
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Sally Buzbee, executive editor of The Washington Post, steps down in 'abrupt shake-up'
Sally Buzbee, the executive editor of The Washington Post, will step down after being with the Washington, D.C.-based newspaper since 2021.
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Proposed Gaza cease-fire puts Netanyahu at a crossroads that could shape his legacy
The cease-fire proposal announced by President Joe Biden has placed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a crossroads.
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Unaccompanied minors are representing themselves in immigration court, alarming advocates
Unlike every other court in the land, immigration courts don't guarantee defendants – even minors – the right to counsel.
GOP lawmakers turn up pressure on Biden over Iran nuclear program: 'Enough is enough'
Sen. Tim Scott and Rep. Mike Lawler will introduce a resolution Monday afternoon urging the Biden administration to censure Iran at the IAEA meeting.
Kamala Harris will represent the US at a Swiss 'peace summit' for Ukraine
Vice President Kamala Harris will represent the U.S. at this month’s Swiss-organized global peace summit on the war in Ukraine promoted by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
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Three takeaways from Fauci's fiery COVID-19 testimony
Anthony Fauci testified Monday before a subcommittee of Congress tasked with investigating the origins of the virus.
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How Hallie Biden is connected to the Hunter Biden gun trial
Hallie Biden is the widow of Beau Biden, President Biden's late son. She plays a part in Hunter Biden's case.
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University of Michigan regent's law office vandalized with pro-Palestinian graffiti
Police in suburban Detroit are investigating pro-Palestinian graffiti spray-painted on the exterior of a law firm as a hate crime.
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Here’s what to know ahead of Hunter Biden’s trial on federal gun charges | CNN Politics
Hunter Biden is set to stand trial Monday on felony gun charges in a historic case that could impact President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign.
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Gay pride revelers in Sao Paulo reclaim Brazil’s national symbols
The annual event along Sao Paulo’s main thoroughfare is among the biggest LGBTQ pride celebrations in the world.
www.nbcnews.comTrump fans' bus loaded with MAGA merchandise crashes in New York City
A man and woman who sold pro-Donald Trump merchandise out of a bus covered with pro-Trump flags and posters are homeless after the vehicle crashed into several street signs and utility poles in New York City.
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'Presidenta! Presidenta!' chants fill victory party as 1st female president elected: ANALYSIS
For the first time in the 200-year history of Mexico’s republic, a woman will become president of Mexico.
Netanyahu and Trump face similar 'politicized prosecutions,' legal expert says
From Trump to Netanyahu to the late Silvio Berlusconi and Pakistan's Imran Khan leaders argue they have been targeted by a politicized judiciary
India election results 2024: Winners and losers of all past Lok Sabha votes
From 1951 to 2019, Congress and the BJP have seen highs and lows in India’s parliamentary elections.
Who is David Weiss? What to know about Trump-appointed special counsel on Hunter Biden case
Justice Department special counsel David Weiss investigated President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden. He was appointed by Donald Trump.
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Corporate breeder that mistreated thousands of beagles pleads guilty, will pay $22 million in fines
The company Envigo will pay $22 million in fines and millions more for cleanup and improvements to facilities.
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Georgia appeals court sets Donald Trump case for October, likely delaying trial past election
A Georgia appeals court set Donald Trump's argument to remove the prosecutor in his case for October, too late for trial before election.
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Uproar at Fauci hearing as Marjorie Taylor Greene refuses to call him ‘doctor’ - Washington Examiner
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene refused to address Dr. Anthony Fauci as “doctor” during his explosive testimony before the House Oversight Committee on Monday.
www.washingtonexaminer.comIndia's election concludes with the votes being counted Tuesday. Here's what to know
The world’s largest election could also be one of its most consequential. India's general election pits avowed Hindu nationalist Prime Minister Narendra Modi against a broad opposition alliance that is struggling to play catch up.
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Missing Cryptoqueen Ruja Ignatova’s links to Bulgaria underworld
The BBC investigates Ruja Ignatova’s close ties to a suspected organised crime boss.
www.bbc.comIdris Elba helps uncover the WWII soldiers of color who never got their due
More than 8 million people of color served with the Allies but little is known of their sacrifices. That fuels National Geographic docuseries “Erased: WW2’s Heroes of Color,” which focuses on how some fared at D-Day, Dunkirk, Pearl Harbor and the Battle of the Bulge.
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'I thought, my God, they're ready for us. They know we've arrived' – How WW2's D-Day began with a death-defying mission
Eighty years ago on 6 June, the largest land, air and naval operation in history was unleashed. In 1984, the man who led the mission gave an extraordinary account to the BBC.
www.bbc.comUnusual mix of possible candidates line up for Chicago's first school board elections this fall
The nation’s third-largest city is preparing for its first school board elections and the slate of potential candidates includes progressive activists, an afterschool squash program leader and a Grammy-winning rapper.
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Russia is trying to scare people away from the Paris Olympics, report says
Banned from the Olympics because of its invasion of Ukraine, Russia is running a secret influence campaign to discredit the Games and spark fears of terror attacks.
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Texas professors sue Biden administration over new Title IX abortion, gender identity rules
Two UT professors sue the U.S. Department of Education for overstepping its authority with new abortion, LGBTQ+ rules
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Kilauea eruption prompts red alert on Hawaii's Big Island
Kilauea, one of the most active volcanoes in the world, has begun to erupt again, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Musk's X is allowing users to post consensual adult content, formalizing a prior Twitter policy
The social media platform X says it will now formally allow people to show consensual adult content, as long as it is clearly labeled as such.
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Maldives bans Israelis from entering country during war in Gaza
The Maldives, an Indian Ocean island nation, is banning Israelis from entering the country and has announced a solidarity campaign with Palestinians.
Russia's foreign minister again visits Africa, this time in Guinea, as some ties cool with the West
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has arrived in Guinea on his latest visit to West Africa
Prosecutors ask judge to deny George Santos' bid to have some fraud charges dropped
Federal prosecutors are asking a judge to reject former U.S. Rep. George Santos’ bid to have some of the fraud charges against him dropped as his trial approaches.
apnews.comFauci pushes back partisan attacks in fiery House hearing over COVID origins and controversies
Dr. Anthony Fauci was back before Congress, calling Republican allegations that he’d tried to cover up COVID-19's origins “simply preposterous.”
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Some Black Americans find irony in Trump's reaction to his conviction in New York trial
Former President Donald Trump railed against what he called the injustice of his guilty verdict in a courthouse where five Black and Latino teens were wrongly convicted in a case Trump supported vociferously.
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Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for July delivery fell $2.77 to $74.22 per barrel Monday. Brent crude for August delivery fell $2.75 to $78.36 per barrel.
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Supreme Court to review gun charge appeal from Genovese crime family associate | CNN Politics
The Supreme Court agreed Monday to take up an appeal from Salvatore Delligatti, a Genovese crime family associate who is challenging a 2018 conviction on a gun charge that added five years to his prison sentence.
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Ex-House Speaker Boehner praises Mike Johnson for efforts to ‘appease’ his caucus: ‘Bright future’ - Washington Examiner
John Boehner is praising Mike Johnson as he navigates attacks from the lower chamber’s divided Republican party during one of the most tumultuous periods in American politics.
www.washingtonexaminer.comNearly 1,000 people honor a young Ukrainian journalist and volunteer combat medic killed in action
Nearly 1,000 people have attended a ceremony honoring the memory of Ukrainian journalist Iryna Tsybukh, who was killed in action while serving as a volunteer combat medic.
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Netanyahu aide says Israel agreed to Biden's cease-fire plan for Gaza
Ophir Falk, Netanyahu’s chief foreign policy adviser, said it was “a deal we agreed to — it’s not a good deal, but we dearly want the hostages released, all of them.”
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Senate Democrats to unveil package to protect IVF as party makes reproductive rights push this month
The package comes as Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has outlined plans for the chamber to put reproductive rights "front and center" this month.
www.cbsnews.comNew Orleans valedictorian lived in a homeless shelter as he rose to the top of his class
Elijah Hogan came through a senior year of high school in a homeless shelter to make it to the top of his class.
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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries defends Biden's comment that Hunter did 'nothing wrong': 'Loving father'
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said "no one is above the law" after former President Trump's guilty verdict but defended President Biden's remark that Hunter "did nothing wrong."
Mexico’s election: A victory for organised crime
Under Claudia Sheinbaum’s presidency, organised crime will likely be calling the shots.
Get ready for a summer of heat waves — and higher air conditioning bills | CNN Business
Many Americans may get hot under the collar when they open their electric bills this summer, but for some, the consequences of rising utility costs can be a lot more serious.
www.cnn.comSouthwest Airlines is back in court over firing of flight attendant with anti-abortion views
Southwest Airlines is going back to federal court in hopes of reversing an $800,000 award to a flight attendant who says she was fired for her anti-abortion views.
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Georgia signs into law foreign influence bill that critics say will hurt chances of joining E.U.
Speaker Shalva Papuashvili acted after the legislature, controlled by the ruling Georgian Dream party, overrode a veto of the bill by President Salome Zourabichvili.
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A Paris judge questions 3 men suspected of 'psychological violence' at Eiffel Tower
French prosecutors say three men have been placed under an investigation on suspicion they committed “psychological violence” at the Eiffel Tower, a Paris landmark that will feature prominently in the upcoming Olympic Games
Slovenia opposition demands referendum on Palestinian state recognition, could delay parliament vote
The main opposition party in Slovenia on Monday filed a motion demanding a referendum on the decision to recognize a Palestinian state, which could delay the formal recognition vote in parliament.
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Claudia Sheinbaum elected as Mexico's 1st female president
Former Mexico City Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum is projected to win Mexico's presidential election, becoming the country's first woman president.
How major US stock indexes fared Monday, 6/3/2024
Stocks ended mixed on Wall Street following the latest signal showing the U.S. economy is slowing. The S&P 500 edged up 0.1% Monday after erasing a midday slump.
apnews.comNew poll finds nearly half of Americans think Trump should end campaign after conviction
Some 27% of Americans polled said the jury made the wrong call finding Trump guilty in the NY hush money case.
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Maxine Waters suggests Trump-supporting ‘domestic terrorists’ are preparing to start civil war - Washington Examiner
Rep. Maxine Waters made a dire prediction about how former President Donald Trump's supporters are going to respond to his historic felony conviction.
www.washingtonexaminer.comPanthers, city seek $800M stadium renovation deal to keep team in Charlotte for 20 years
The Carolina Panthers and the City of Charlotte have proposed a partnership deal that would include an $800 million renovation to Bank of America Stadium and keep the NFL team here for 20 years.
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1st major California wildfire of the year is 75% contained after burning 14,000 acre
The fire is burning in San Joaquin County, close to the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, which is about 50 miles outside San Francisco.
South Korea plans to nullify peace deal to punish North Korea over trash-carrying balloon launches
South Korea says it’ll suspend a rapprochement deal with North Korea to punish it over its launches of trash-carrying balloons.
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Tim Sheehy is first Republican to use Trump conviction as campaign tactic - Washington Examiner
Donald Trump's team told Republicans not to use his conviction for fundraising, but Tim Sheehy has incorporated it into his latest campaign ad.
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Legal analysts, pundits sound alarm on Trump verdict, suggest there's room for appeal: 'Contorted the law'
Legal analysts and pundits are sounding the alarm on Donald Trump's conviction, suggesting there is legitimate ground for the former president to appeal.
Market jitters follow election of first woman as Mexico's president, Claudia Sheinbaum
Mexico’s first female president held out an olive branch to the more than one-third of Mexicans who didn’t vote for her, but she faces a market meltdown and a tough path toward reconciling a country left deeply divided by outgoing President Andrés Manuel López Obrador.
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Beijing accuses 2 Chinese citizens of being British spies
Officials said the married couple worked for the Chinese government in a “central state agency” and handled government secrets, which they passed to MI6.
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Poland has arrested 18 people on allegations of planning hostile acts on behalf of Russia, Belarus
Poland's interior minister says 18 people have been arrested over the past six months on various allegations of pursuing hostile activities or planning sabotage on behalf of Russia and Belarus
Wives of mobilized Russian soldiers hold rare protest at defense ministry demanding their return
A small group of women got down on their knees outside Russia’s defense ministry to hold a rare protest and demand the return of their mobilized soldier husbands and sons from Ukraine.
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Dangerous heat wave headed toward California, Arizona, Las Vegas
A dangerous and possibly record-breaking heat wave is heading toward the West this week, impacting California to Las Vegas to Arizona.
Here’s why the US has more tornadoes than any other country | CNN
The US averages over 1,150 tornadoes every single year. That’s more than any other country in the world. In fact, it’s more than Canada, Australia and all European countries combined.
www.cnn.comGreek extreme far-right leader to return to prison after judges rescind his early release
The head of Greece’s extreme far-right Golden Dawn party will return to prison after a council of judges rescinded his early conditional release.
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Hunter Biden jury selection complete after day one of trial - Washington Examiner
Twelve jurors and four alternates were chosen Monday to decide Hunter Biden’s fate in the case against the first son related to a 2018 gun purchase.
www.washingtonexaminer.comIRS sues Ohio doctor whose views on COVID-19 vaccinations drew complaints
An Ohio doctor who drew national attention when she claimed COVID-19 vaccines made people magnetic is being sued by the federal government.
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Race to form South Africa’s next government: Who will the ANC ally with?
The governing party has a range of potential partners. But early negotiations suggest that no deal would be easy.
International monitor notes some irregularities during Serbia's rerun of municipal election
An international observer says Serbia’s rerun of a troubled municipal election in the capital was marked by misuse of public resources and ruling party dominance but overall was well-run.
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South Korea to suspend military pact with North over trash balloons
Suspending the 2018 agreement will pave the way for the South to conduct training near the border and take “sufficient and immediate measures” in response to the balloons, officials said.
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China ‘afraid’ of Trump winning re-election, Taiwanese defense expert says
Fox News Digital spoke with Taiwanese policy experts in Taipei to hear about how the island's government and how China views former President Trump and President Biden.
New Jersey plans to drop the bald eagle from its endangered species list
New Jersey is citing a rebound in bald eagle populations as it proposes removing the national symbol from its endangered species list.
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Don’t fly the American flag upside down - Washington Examiner
While conservatives certainly should not disrespect the American flag, the pearl-clutching from the Left is as hypocritical as it is unserious.
www.washingtonexaminer.comPakistan's Imran Khan is acquitted of leaking state secrets but remains in prison on other charges
A lawyer for Pakistan's imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan says an appeals court has acquitted him of leaking state secrets.
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Elderly woman killed after suspect steals vehicle, crashes into building near DC US Attorney's Office: Police
An elderly woman was killed after a suspect stole the vehicle she was a passenger in and then crashed into a building in Washington, D.C., police said.
New York City is building more public toilets and launching an online locator so you can find them
New York City is not only getting more public toilets, but making them easier to locate using your smartphone.
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Egypt’s prime minister is reappointed to form a new government
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi has reappointed Prime Minister Mustafa Madbouly to form a new government
Brigitte Bierlein, Austria's first woman chancellor, dies at 74
Brigitte Bierlein, the former head of Austria’s Constitutional Court who became the country’s first female chancellor in an interim government in 2019, has died.
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Dozens killed by extreme heat in India as polls close in world’s largest election | CNN
Extreme heat in India has killed at least 77 people over the past 10 days, including dozens of poll workers, as voting wrapped up in the world’s largest general election.
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Gunmen kill police officer assigned to protect polio workers in Pakistan’s northwest
Pakistani police say gunmen opened fire on polio workers in the country's northwest, killing a police officer assigned to protect them
A Paris judge questions 3 men suspected of 'psychological violence' at Eiffel Tower
French prosecutors say three men have been placed under an investigation on suspicion they committed “psychological violence” at the Eiffel Tower, a Paris landmark that will feature prominently in the upcoming Olympic Games.
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Gaza misery worsens after flood of raw sewage in major city
Pipeline burst in Khan Younis sends waste into the streets as thousands of war displaced seek shelter from attacks.
Larry Allen, Dallas Cowboys' Hall of Fame offensive lineman, dies suddenly at 52
Larry Allen, one of the most dominant offensive linemen in the NFL during a 12-year career spent mostly with the Dallas Cowboys, has died
CEOs made nearly 200 times what their workers got paid last year
The typical compensation package for chief executives who run companies in the S&P 500 jumped nearly 13% last year, easily surpassing the gains for workers at a time when inflation was putting considerable pressure on Americans’ budgets.
apnews.comA grant program for Black women business owners is discriminatory, appeals court rules
A U.S. federal court of appeals panel suspended a venture capital firm’s grant program for Black women business owners on Monday, ruling that a conservative group is likely to prevail in its lawsuit claiming that the program is discriminatory.
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Rare skull of an extinct, massive ‘thunder bird’ discovered in Australia | CNN
The recent discovery of a complete Genyornis newtoni skull has given scientists their first face-to-face encounter with the extinct, massive ‘thunder bird.’
www.cnn.comWith its top editor abruptly gone, The Washington Post grapples with a hastily announced restructure
One of the nation's top news organizations was in some turmoil following a hastily-announced restructuring plan that led to the exodus of the newspaper's executive editor.
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