Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump enters at a campaign event Tuesday, June 18, 2024, in Racine, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
Trump proposes green cards for foreign grads of US colleges, departing from anti-immigrant rhetoric
MIAMI (AP) — Former President Donald Trump said in an interview posted on Thursday he wants to give automatic green cards to foreign students who graduate from U.S. colleges, a sharp departure from the anti-immigrant rhetoric he typically uses on the campaign trail. ... Read the Full Story!
There is no trial date in sight for the Trump classified documents case
The days pass, and Election Day nears, as Aileen Cannon listens to lawyers debate defense motions to dismiss or exclude evidence or disqualify the special counsel.
www.nbcnews.comBorder Patrol reports arrests are down 25% since Biden announced new asylum restrictions
Preliminary federal government figures show the number of people arrested by Border Patrol agents fell by 25% since President Joe Biden announced new rules restricting asylum access two weeks ago.
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US signals that it has expanded policy to allow Ukraine to counterstrike into Russia | CNN Politics
The US appears to have expanded its agreement with Ukraine to strike over the border inside Russian territory wherever Russian forces are engaging in cross-border attacks into Ukraine, not just in the Kharkiv region as was previously determined.
www.cnn.comThe Supreme Court upholds a tax on foreign income over a challenge backed by business interests
The Supreme Court upheld the tax over a challenge backed by business and anti-regulatory interests.
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New York Times: 2 federal judges urged Aileen Cannon to step down from Trump case | CNN Politics
Two federal judges in south Florida urged District Judge Aileen Cannon to forgo overseeing the criminal prosecution of former President Donald Trump when she was first assigned the classified documents case in 2023, according to a report from The New York Times.
www.cnn.comNew Louisiana law requiring classrooms to display Ten Commandments churns old political conflicts
A bill signed into law this week makes Louisiana the only state to require that the Ten Commandments be displayed in every classroom in public schools and colleges.
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Trump seeks recusal of judge who fined him $464M in civil fraud trial
Former President Donald Trump has filed a motion to try to get the judge who oversaw his civil fraud trial in New York kicked off the case.
Former FBI deputy director reacts to Bannon’s threats against him | CNN Politics
Ex-FBI deputy director under former President Trump Andrew McCabe responds to comments from Trump ally Steve Bannon in an interview with CNN’s Anderson Cooper.
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Biden campaign picks right-side podium for CNN debate, Trump will have the last word
Biden won a coin toss to secure a position on the right side of the stage during next week's debate, but by doing so allowed Trump to have the debate's last word.
Netanyahu and White House continue public disagreement over claim US withholding weapons amid Israel's war with Hamas
The response comes after the White House said they "genuinely" don't know what Netanyahu is talking about in a video claiming the administration is withholding weapons.
Biden administration bans Americans from using Russian-made cybersecurity software over national security concerns | CNN Politics
The Biden administration is taking the unprecedented step of banning US companies and citizens from using software made by a major Russian cybersecurity firm because of national security concerns, Commerce Department Secretary Gina announced Thursday.
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Louisiana lawmaker behind Ten Commandments bill is eyeing more culture war wins
Republican state Rep. Dodie Horton is also backing a bill to prohibit teachers from discussing gender identity or sexual orientation with students.
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Gold bars and Sen. Bob Menendez's curiosity about their price takes central role at bribery trial
Prosecutors have shown jurors at Sen. Bob Menendez's trial multiple instances when he researched the value of gold as he tried to help a New Jersey businessman who authorities say bribed him with gold and cash.
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Trump expects Biden to be a 'worthy debater' after spending months attacking his mental fitness
Former President Donald Trump is raising his debate expectations for President Joe Biden after spending months describing him as a weak, mentally unfit leader.
Russia obliterates front-line Ukrainian towns by retrofitting bombs, expanding airbase network
Russia is intensifying its use of cheap glide bombs to lay waste to cities in eastern Ukraine. The latest generation of the retrofitted weapons have devastated Kharkiv, Avdiivka, Chasiv Yar and Vovchansk.
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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.
Judge in Trump classified documents case rejected chief judge's suggestion to step aside: NYT
The judge in former President Donald Trump's classified documents case rejected colleague's suggestions to step aside, the New York Times reported.
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New York moves to limit 'addictive' social media feeds for kids
New York's governor has signed a bill that would allow parents to block their children from getting social media posts suggested by a platform’s algorithm, a move to limit feeds critics argue are addictive.
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Hear what Judge Judy thinks about the legal cases against Trump | CNN Politics
CNN’s Chris Wallace sits down with Judy Sheindlin, who provides her thoughts on the legal cases involving former President Trump. Watch the full episode of “Who’s Talking to Chris Wallace,” streaming June 21 on Max.
www.cnn.comIsrael's pledge to guard an aid route into Gaza falls flat as lawlessness blocks distribution
Israel has established a corridor for the delivery of aid into southern Gaza but a declared ‘tactical pause’ in its war with Hamas has brought little relief to desperate Palestinians.
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Lawmakers, advisers call on Biden to give legal status to undocumented caregivers
They're asking the president to provide relief to certain undocumented caregivers who have lived in the U.S. for at least a decade.
www.cbsnews.comU.S. bans on gasoline-powered leaf blowers grow, as does blowback from landscaping industry
The roar of the leaf blower has become an inescapable part of daily life in communities across America, leading towns and states to ban or restrict blowers that run on gasoline.
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Trump courts rappers as surrogates for his campaign to win more voters of color
From Lil Wayne to Sexyy Red, Trump is getting support from a bevy of rappers as he seeks to court young, Black voters.
www.nbcnews.comFBI raids several California homes, including Oakland mayor's
Federal authorities have raided a home belonging to Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao as part of an investigation that included a search of at least two other houses.
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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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Race to unseat New York progressive ‘most expensive House primary ever’
Aipac breaks its own record to back George Latimer against incumbent fellow Democrat Jamaal Bowman
House Republican demands action against US nonprofit whose journalist held Israeli hostages at Gaza home
Rep. Mike Lawler demands action against a U.S. nonprofit overseeing The Palestine Chronicle, after one of its journalists held Israeli hostages.
McCormick's running mate has conservative past, Goodin says he reversed ideas on abortion, marriage
Indiana's Democratic nominee for governor has chosen a running mate whose 20 years in the state House was marked by conservative votes against key Democratic issues, including abortion and same-sex marriage.
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Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's home raided by FBI agents; feds target other locations
FBI agents conducted an early-morning raid on the home of Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao Thursday morning, one of several raids on other properties in the city.
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Democratic Party 'losing its mind' as race-based coalition crumbles, says Tim Scott
Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., joined "Hannity" to discuss how Biden is losing support and said issues like immigration, safety, and justice are why Trump is gaining support.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fails to qualify for CNN's debate. It'll be a showdown between Biden and Trump
CNN said the independent presidential candidate fell short of benchmarks. The June 27 debate will be solely between Biden and Trump.
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Trump is proposing a 10% tariff. Economists say that amounts to a $1,700 tax on Americans.
Former President Donald Trump is floating a 10% across-the-board tariff on all U.S. imports. But economists warn consumers would pay the price.
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Ukraine moved to top of list to receive US air defense capabilities | CNN Politics
The Biden administration is prioritizing critical air defense capabilities for Ukraine over other countries to “ensure Ukraine’s survival” as Russia continues its brutal assault on the country with no end in sight, a senior White House official and congressional sources told CNN.
www.cnn.comMike Pence's foundation launches a $10 million election-year campaign to preserve Trump-era tax cuts
Former Vice President Mike Pence’s foundation is launching a $10 million campaign to preserve the Trump-era tax cuts.
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Global alert issued over fake-Ozempic drugs
The World Health Organization says fake drugs, used for type-2 diabetes and weight loss, are a danger to health.
www.bbc.comSouth Korea will consider supplying arms to Ukraine after Russia and North Korea sign strategic pact
The deal was made as the Russian president visited North Korea for the first time in 24 years, a visit that showcased their personal and geopolitical ties with Kim hugging Putin twice.
apnews.comOakland Mayor Sheng Thao's home raided by FBI agents; feds target other locations
FBI agents conducted an early-morning raid on the home of Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao Thursday morning, one of several raids on other properties in the city.
www.cbsnews.comThe Supreme Court upholds the conviction of woman who challenged expert testimony in a drug case
The Supreme Court has upheld the conviction of a California woman who said she didn’t know about a stash of methamphetamine hidden inside her car.
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Louisiana's Ten Commandments requirement in school classrooms spurs talk of legal battles
The legal battle over Louisiana's new law requiring all public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments has begun one day after the law was signed.
Why presidents often struggle in their first re-election debates — and how Biden is getting ready
Presidents have to shake off years of deference in the Oval Office when they're finally confronted by their opponents in high-stakes debates.
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Justices uphold Trump tax on overseas investments in win for Biden | CNN Politics
The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a Trump-era tax on overseas investments, rejecting an argument from a Washington state couple in a case that could have jeopardized existing tax provisions and torpedoed Democratic talk of a wealth tax.
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Russia, North Korea commit to defending each other 'without delay' if invaded, provoking South Korean outrage
Russia and North Korea have entered into a mutual defensive pact that obligated both to come to each other's aid "without delay" if invaded by foreign powers, outraging South Korea.
Bob Good hopes final vote count will put him ahead of Trump-endorsed challenger
Conservative Virginia congressman Bob Good is asking for patience as he hopes the final ballot count from Tuesday’s primary will allow him to fend off a challenger endorsed by former president Donald Trump.
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Supreme Court upholds Biden-backed tax on foreign corporate investments - Washington Examiner
The Supreme Court rejected a challenge to President Joe Biden's so-called wealth tax.
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Israel hits Rafah with concentrated air strikes as 35 killed across Gaza
35 Palestinians are killed and 130 wounded in the latest 24-hour reporting period, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry.
Israel-Gaza live updates: Netanyahu video was 'perplexing,' 'disappointing,' US says
As the Israel-Hamas war continues, negotiations are apparently stalled to secure the release of hostages.
Clyburn blames media for Trump's gains with Black voters: 'All about miscommunication, disinformation'
Rep. Jim Clyburn, D-S.C., blamed media "disinformation" misleading voters for polls showing Trump had increased his support from Black voters since 2020.
Biden’s Lead With Women Is Smaller Than Trump’s With Men, a Warning for Democrats
Almost every path to victory for President Joe Biden relies on strong support from women. But his current standing among women is the weakest lead a Democrat has had since 2004, a key factor in how tight the race is. Biden’s lead among women has slid to about 8 percentage points since the 2020...
Russia obliterates Ukraine's frontline towns faster with hacked bombs and expanded airbase network
Russia is intensifying its use of cheap glide bombs to lay waste to cities in eastern Ukraine. The latest generation of the retrofitted weapons have devastated Kharkiv, Avdiivka, Chasiv Yar and Vovchansk.
apnews.comLouisiana's new law requiring the Ten Commandments in classrooms churns old political conflicts
A bill signed into law this week makes Louisiana the only state to require that the Ten Commandments be displayed in every classroom in public schools and colleges — and stirs the long-running debate over the role of religion in government institutions. Under the new law, all public K-12...
U.S. fast tracks air defense interceptor missiles to Ukraine ahead of other countries
Deliveries of interceptor missiles for Patriot and other surface-to-air missile systems to other countries will be delayed as the Biden administration moves Ukraine to the top of the list.
www.cbsnews.comHow major US stock indexes fared Thursday, 6/20/2024
U.S. stock indexes edged back from their records, weighed down by a rare dip for Wall Street darling Nvidia, following a mixed set of reports on the economy.
apnews.comIn Atlanta to promote fentanyl actions, Yellen announces sanctions against Mexican cartel
U.S., Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has announced new sanctions against members of La Nueva Familia Michoacana drug cartel, a notoriously violent group that wars for territorial control with a slate of other Mexican cartels.
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Louisiana orders Ten Commandments poster in every classroom
A historic new law requires a poster in every public-school classroom - but campaigners will challenge it.
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Pulitzer Prize-winning Washington Post journalists call for leadership change amid publisher scrutiny | CNN Business
David Maraniss and Scott Higham went on the record late Wednesday, calling for leadership change at the storied newspaper as questions swirl over the integrity of Will Lewis.
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Morning Glory: Trump's short list for vice president all agree on one thing
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum underscores what he and the others on the former president's short list of running mates know to be true.
Israeli military spokesman’s Hamas defeat remarks widen rift with Netanyahu
Daniel Hagari says identifying defeat of Hamas as end goal of Gaza war means ‘throwing sand in people’s eyes’.
Biden and Trump dead even in Minnesota: Poll - Washington Examiner
The news is still likely to be well received by former President Donald Trump’s campaign which has vowed to put Minnesota on the map.
www.washingtonexaminer.comMutual defense pact between North Korea and Russia raises new questions, but it's far from unique
A new mutual-defense pact signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un commits each country to come to the other’s aid if attacked.
apnews.comTrump Makes Bizarre Threat About Schools And Vaccine Mandates
The man who once took credit for the COVID-19 vaccine keeps pandering to the GOP's growing anti-vaccine faction.
Turks and Caicos revises firearms law after arrests of several Americans | CNN
Turks and Caicos is revising part of its firearms law that recently caused legal trouble for several Americans carrying ammunition into the British Overseas Territory, House of Assembly member Edwin Astwood said in a statement Friday.
www.cnn.comCalifornia voters lose a shot at checking state and local tax hikes at the polls
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The California Supreme Court on Thursday sided with Gov. Gavin Newsom and removed a measure from the November ballot that would have made it harder to raise taxes, saying the change would have upended the way government works.
apnews.comWithout main opposition contender, Venezuela candidates vow to respect presidential election results
Eight of 10 candidates in Venezuela’s upcoming presidential election, including President Nicolás Maduro, have signed an agreement binding them to respect the results of the contest as announced by electoral authorities.
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Supreme Court rejects challenge to tax on foreign corporate investments
Conservative Justice Samuel Alito declined to recuse himself after a lawyer involved in the case interviewed him for an article published in The Wall Street Journal.
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Top Florida law enforcement official sues DeSantis, alleging he was fired for blowing the whistle
Shane Desguin says he blew the whistle on issues, including violations of state public records laws and illegal orders to arrest demonstrators without probable cause.
Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for July delivery rose 60 cents to $82.17 per barrel Thursday. Brent crude for August delivery rose 64 cents to $85.71 per barrel.
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Biden courts Latino voters with ad blitz during Copa América soccer tournament
The goal is to score with a diverse and hyperengaged audience that may not be that dialed into politics or the 2024 race.
www.nbcnews.comA US veteran died at a nursing home, abandoned. Hundreds of strangers came to say goodbye
Former U.S. Marine Gerry Brooks died alone at a nursing home in Maine, abandoned and all but forgotten.
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Supreme Court rules against convicted drug mule who claimed no knowledge of drugs in car
Delilah Guadalupe Diaz argued that testimony suggesting she likely knew of the presence of drugs in her vehicle when she was stopped unlawfully undermined her defense.
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Ballot drop boxes and mail-in voting face added scrutiny for 2024 elections
In the lead up to the November 2024 general election, ballot drop boxes and mail-in voting are under increased scrutiny.
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Alberto makes landfall in Mexico, storm surge threat ongoing for Texas
Tropical Storm Alberto, the first named storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, made landfall in Mexico after pummeling Texas with rain.
Battleground Latino voters trust Trump more than Biden on immigration: Poll - Washington Examiner
Democrats have lost their edge on Republicans when it comes to how their immigration policies appeal to Latinos.
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White House 'cheap fakes' response to Biden videos part of push for social media censorship: expert
The White House is defending President Biden against "cheap fake" videos amid "election buzzword" tactics, dismissing critics as threatened by fact-checkers.
Police arrest Republican lawmaker amid gunshot reports in middle of night in Lansing
Police say a Republican state lawmaker from northern Michigan was arrested early Thursday in Lansing. Rep.
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Putin and Kim laugh as they enjoy a jaunt in Russian-made limousine | CNN
Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un were seen laughing as they took turns to drive each other around in a Russian-built limousine during Putin’s first visit to Pyongyang in 24 years.
www.cnn.comBritish Prime Minister Sunak says he's 'incredibly' angry over election date betting accusations
Tory candidate Laura Saunders, who is married to the Conservative Party’s director of campaigning, Tony Lee, is facing a commission investigation into alleged betting offences, British media reported.
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Sudan’s RSF captures key army stronghold of el-Fula
Capture of el-Fula deepens humanitarian crisis, as charity MSF slams ‘deeply inadequate’ response to war.
TikTok slams U.S. ‘political demagoguery’ in challenge to possible ban
The Biden administration’s new law forcing the sale or ban of TikTok is the unconstitutional result of “political demagoguery” and should be overturned, TikTok attorneys said in a court brief Thursday marking the start of one of the most consequential legal battles in American internet history...
Heat wave maps: How long the dangerous temperatures will last
Heat alerts are in effect for 16 states from Maine to Kentucky as the dangerous heat wave continues.
Cruise ship rescues 68 migrants adrift in Atlantic
A cruise ship rescued 68 people adrift in a fishing boat off the Canary Islands in the Atlantic Ocean, the cruise operator, Oceania Cruises, said Thursday.
www.cbsnews.comBill allowing doctor-assisted suicide in Delaware fails in Senate
A bill allowing doctor-assisted suicide in Delaware has failed to win approval in the state Senate after narrowly clearing the House earlier this year.
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Will there be a mute button during the Biden-Trump presidential debate?
CNN debate rules require the presidential candidates accept a muted microphone format, but will it work?
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US will redirect air defense inceptor missiles to Ukraine that other allies had on order
The White House says it will rush delivery of air defense interceptor missiles to Ukraine by redirecting shipments that had been planned for other allied nations.
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Why Democrats’ attacks on Trump are falling on deaf ears - Washington Examiner
Could Democrats even pull off an October surprise in this election?
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Trump gets the final word at CNN debate after coin flip | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump will get the final word when he debates President Joe Biden on CNN next week, after a coin flip to determine podium placement and the order of closing statements.
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Supreme Court rules for ex-council member in Texas arrested after criticizing city official
Sylvia Gonzalez alleged she was arrested for criticizing the city manager of Castle Hills, Texas, and organizing a petition to remove him from office.
www.nbcnews.comPutin signs deals with Vietnam in bid to shore up ties in Asia to offset Moscow's growing isolation
He is scheduled to meet Vietnam’s most powerful politician, Communist Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, the new President To Lam and others.
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Oakland mayor to face landmark recall election after organizers demand her ouster
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao will face a recall election in November after supporters of her ouster garnered enough petition signatures this week.
US concerned Israel’s Iron Dome could be overwhelmed in war with Hezbollah, officials say | CNN Politics
US officials have serious concerns that in the event of a full-blown war between Israel and Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group could overwhelm Israel’s air defenses in the north— including the much-vaunted Iron Dome air defense system, 3 US officials told CNN.
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Ernst questions Biden 'campaign signs' bought with taxpayer money - Washington Examiner
Joni Ernst is giving her "Squeal Award" to the White House Office of Management and Budget for its "campaign" signage next to federal taxpayer-funded projects.
www.washingtonexaminer.comFamily of Black man shot while holding cellphone want murder trial for SWAT officer
Relatives of a Black man holding a cellphone when he was fatally shot by a SWAT officer want the officer to face trial for murder.
apnews.comRamaphosa is sworn in for a second term as South Africa's president with help from coalition parties
Cyril Ramaphosa has been sworn in for a second term as South Africa's president in a ceremony in the administrative capital, Pretoria.
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Israeli soldiers catapult fireball into Lebanon | CNN
Video has emerged of Israeli soldiers launching a fireball into Lebanon using a weapon rarely seen since 16th century
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Supreme Court upholds Trump-era tax on foreign earnings, skirting disruptive ruling
The court ruled 7-2 that the so-called mandatory repatriation tax is constitutional under Article I and the 16th Amendment.
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World leaders launch programme to boost vaccine production in Africa
Initiative announced in Paris will incentivise and offset start-up costs for vaccine manufacturing in the continent.
OnPolitics: Donald Trump, Doug Burgum website fuels specuation. Here's why.
Political observers noticed that a website combining Doug Burgum's name with Donald Trump's redirects to the former president's campaign website.
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Rare drone footage shows the town of Vovchansk in Ukraine's Kharkiv region in ruins
The Associated Press has obtained rare drone footage of the destroyed ruins of the embattled town of Vovchansk in northeast Ukraine, as Russian forces try to capture the Ukrainian region known as the Donbas.
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South China Sea tensions force US and Beijing to talk more
The two superpowers are talking more often to avoid conflict, the US ambassador to China tells the BBC.
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Democrats target 150-year-old 'zombie law,' warning the GOP could use it to ban abortion
Senators are seeking to repeal the Comstock Act of 1873 as reproductive rights supporters fear a future president could use it as a back door to curtail abortion nationwide.
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North Korea media goes public with details of new Russia treaty - AP Explains
North Korean media has on Thursday gone public with the details of the country's latest agreement with Russia.
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Former AG Eric Holder sounds alarm on possible 'dangerous' SCOTUS ruling on Trump immunity
Former Attorney General Eric Holder said he was worried about a potential "dangerous" and "absurd" ruling from the Supreme Court on former President Trump's immunity claims.
Average long-term US mortgage rate falls again, easing to lowest level since early April
Home loan borrowing costs eased again this week as the average rate on a 30-year mortgage declined to its lowest level since early April.
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Why Hezbollah is threatening this tiny European country | CNN
The very mention of Cyprus adds a new dimension to the Israel-Gaza conflict. It risks drawing a European Union nation into a war that has already spread across the Middle East and puts the spotlight on Cyprus’s ties with Israel.
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Ex-NY Times editor scolds paper for ignoring ‘Squad’ member dismissing claims of Hamas rapes as 'propaganda'
Ex-New York Times opinion editor Adam Rubenstein scolded his ex-employer for not adequately covering controversial remarks by Rep. Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y.
Florida housing program stops amid homeless ‘training’ how to squat - Washington Examiner
A housing program in Florida closed its doors after one of its clients refused to leave, citing laws on "squatting," according to a report.
www.washingtonexaminer.comRifts seem to appear between Israel's political and military leadership over conduct of the Gaza war
The Israeli army’s chief spokesman is apparently questioning the stated goal of destroying the Hamas militant group in Gaza in a rare public rift between the country’s political and military leadership.
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Is Cyprus about to be dragged into a war between Israel and Hezbollah?
Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah warned Cyprus that if it aided Israel in attacks on Lebanon, it would be targeted.
Trump Media shares sink 13% as DJT slide accelerates
Trump Media has been in a slump since his May 30 conviction in New York on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records.
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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul to sign bill targeting social media platforms' algorithm toward teens: "Our kids are in distress"
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is set to sign a bill aimed at protecting kids on social media into law on Thursday.
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Why politicians switch party affiliations during their terms. Here's what we know.
For over a century, politicians have switched party affiliations during their terms, sometimes stirring up political turmoil. Here's what we know.
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Ukraine launches a national sexual assault registry for victims of Russian forces
A senior prosecutor in Ukraine says authorities have created a national registry to document cases of sexual violence allegedly committed by Russian forces.
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Donald Sutherland, revered actor from 'M*A*S*H' movie and 'The Hunger Games,' dies at 88
Kiefer Sutherland described his father as “one of the most important actors in the history of film.”
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Texas councilwoman can sue over arrest she claims was politically motivated, Supreme Court rules | CNN Politics
The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed a Texas woman who served on a small-town council to continue her lawsuit against her mayor after she was arrested for what she claims were political reasons.
www.cnn.comRussia hammers Ukraine's power grid again and Kyiv's drones target more enemy oil depots
Russia has resumed its aerial attacks on Ukraine’s power grid and Kyiv’s forces again targeted Russian oil storage depots with drone strikes across the border.
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Triple murder suspect in Oklahoma and Alabama killings apprehended in Arkansas
Stacy Lee Drake, 50, was arrested in Morrilton, Arkansas, about 50 miles outside Little Rock.
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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.
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GOP incumbent sweep: Who won the Oklahoma U.S. House primary elections?
The results are in: Republican incumbents win their respective primaries in Oklahoma congressional races
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Dutch leader Mark Rutte clears a big hurdle to becoming NATO chief after Hungary lifts objections
Hungary has lifted its veto on Mark Rutte becoming the next head of NATO. The move came after the Dutch prime minister gave written guarantees that he would not force Hungary to take part NATO's new plans to provide support to Ukraine.
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Top oncologists say everyone with advanced cancer needs early palliative care. Here are 6 things to know
Top oncologists reveal what to know about palliative care after new recommendations that everyone with advanced cancer receives early palliative care.
Russian troops fail to advance as Ukraine garners military, financial aid
Battles continue in Kharkiv as President Putin signs a strategic agreement with North Korea.
How Biden and Trump are preparing for their first presidential debate | CNN Politics
In some ways, Joe Biden and Donald Trump have similar goals heading into their debate in Atlanta next week. But they diverge when it comes to their preparations.
www.cnn.comBank of England keeps main interest rate at 16-year high of 5.25% despite inflation fall
The Bank of England has kept its main interest rate at a 16-year high of 5.25%, even though inflation has fallen to its target of 2%.
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Utah weighs $12 million plan to block farms from getting developed - Washington Examiner
After losing 20% of its farmland, the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food wants to set $12 million to block farmers from selling out to developers.
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Romania's president withdraws from the race for NATO chief
Romania’s president has withdrawn from the race to become NATO’s next secretary general
Virginia's Rep. Bob Good vs. Trump-backed challenger election still too close to call
Virginia Rep. Bob Good vs. Trump-backed challenger John McGuire neck-and-neck as the election is still too close to call.
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King of Denmark and future king of England join soccer fans at their countries' game at Euro 2024
The king of Denmark and the future king of England are at the soccer game between their national teams on Thursday at the men’s European Championship in Germany.
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Illegally brewed liquor kills at least 34 with dozens hospitalized in southern India
Officials say at least 34 people have died and dozens are hospitalized after drinking illegally brewed liquor tainted with methanol in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu
X boss Elon Musk tempers comments about advertisers as he looks to woo them back
Musk flew into Cannes earlier this week with an aim to reassure ad groups and global brands over the future of X.
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Germany arrests a man accused of standing by to carry out attacks for IS
Prosecutors say an Iraqi man who is accused of standing by to carry out attacks for the Islamic State group after he arrived in Germany in 2022 has been arrested
'Teflon Mark' Rutte set to bring consensus-building skills from Dutch politics as next NATO chief
Mark Rutte has gotten to know a thing or two about finding consensus among fractious coalition partners over the course of more than a dozen years at the top of Dutch politics.
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Eli Lilly warns about dangers of fake and counterfeit Mounjaro, Zepbound
The pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly is warning about the dangers of fake and compounded versions of its diabetes and weight loss medications Mounjaro and Zepbound.
Putin gets a pair of North Korean hunting dogs after defense pact with dictator Kim
Russia and North Korea signed a deal Wednesday promising mutual defense and cooperation on nuclear energy, space exploration and food.
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Bugatti unveils the $4.1M Tourbillon hybrid hypercar
The Bugatti Tourbillon is the first electrified hypercar from the French marque.
Heat wave claims lives of at least 125 in Mexico this year, hitting country's most vulnerable
Mexico's health ministry has tallied at least 125 heat-related deaths this year. More than 2,300 more have suffered heat stroke, dehydration and sunburns.
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Top Illinois Republican fed up with party infighting resigns weeks before RNC - Washington Examiner
Tracy noted that his resignation was effective upon a new chairman being elected into the role by one day after the conclusion of the RNC in Milwaukee.
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Why millions of student loan borrowers will have lower payments starting in July | CNN Politics
Millions of borrowers will see their monthly student loan payments reduced starting in July, thanks to one of the Biden administration’s biggest changes to the federal student loan system to date.
www.cnn.comIt's hard to find treatment for snakebites in Kenya. Thousands of people are dying every year
Antivenom for snakebites can be hard to find in Kenya, where about 4,000 snakebite victims die every year.
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Philippines demands China pay for damage after hostilities in disputed sea
Chinese personnel rammed then boarded two Philippine navy inflatable boats Monday in a confrontation near the Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea, Philippine officials said.
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Putin deepens ties with Vietnam amid increasing Russian isolation over Ukraine
Putin's visit to Vietnam is widely seen as aimed at sending a signal that Russia still has friends in the region.
Biden administration old growth forest proposal doesn't ban logging, but still angers industry
The Biden administration is advancing its plan to restrict logging within old growth forests on federal lands that are increasingly threatened by climate change.
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What is left behind: When a coal-fired power plant shutters - Washington Examiner
In Homer City, Pennsylvania, an EPA subgroup with a big-worded title bragged in a long-winded way about what locals think is poor response to a plant closure.
www.washingtonexaminer.comClimate change made killer heat wave in Mexico, Southwest US even warmer and 35 times more likely
Daytime temperatures that triggered cases of heat stroke in parts of the United States were 35 times more likely and 2.5 degrees hotter.
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A ship found far off Israel's coast could shed light on the navigation skills of ancient mariners
The boat and its cargo were fully intact, and the vessel appeared to have sunk either in a storm or after coming under attack by pirates.
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Actor Donald Sutherland dies aged 88
The star of films including The Hunger Games and Animal House has died after a long illness.
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