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Judge alters Trump’s gag order, letting him talk about witnesses, jury after hush money conviction
NEW YORK (AP) — A Manhattan judge on Tuesday modified Donald Trump’s gag order, freeing the former president to comment publicly about witnesses and jurors in the hush money criminal trial that led to his felony conviction, but keeping others connected to the former president’s case off limits until he is sentenced July 11. ... Read the Full Story!
Prosecutor accuses Trump's lawyers of 'hijacking' hearing in classified docs case
Tuesday's hearing in Donald Trump's classified documents case reached a heated conclusion after a prosecutor accused Trump's lawyers of "hijacking" the proceedings.
Supreme Court finale: Unexpected alliances and reversals precede end of term - Washington Examiner
The Supreme Court will release its most polarizing rulings of the term after a streak of unconventional alliances and 5th Circuit reversals.
www.washingtonexaminer.comU.S. sanctions 'sprawling' shadow banking network for supporting Iranian military
A group of 50 people and firms across across Hong Kong, the United Arab Emirates and the Marshall Islands that have been acting as a “sprawling shadow banking network” for Iran’s military have been hit with U.S. economic sanctions.
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Trump legal team says Mar-a-Lago search warrant may have violated his rights in bid to get evidence tossed | CNN Politics
Donald Trump’s defense team is arguing to Judge Aileen Cannon in Florida that the court-approved search warrant of Mar-a-Lago that the Justice Department obtained two years ago wasn’t specific enough and might have violated the former president’s rights.
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A 'squad' member on the ropes and a new test for Lauren Boebert: What to watch in Tuesday's primaries
Democratic Rep. Jamaal Bowman has faced an onslaught of ad spending ahead of his New York primary. Voters also head to the polls in Colorado, Utah and South Carolina.
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Arkansas Supreme Court eliminates gender neutral option for state IDs
Arkansas will no longer allow residents to list their gender as "X" on state identification cards following a ruling from the state's Supreme Court.
Hillary Clinton offers debate advice for Biden on how to handle Trump
Hillary Clinton, noting she is "the only person" to have debated both Joe Biden and Donald Trump, shared her thoughts on the upcoming presidential debate.
Influencers and popular podcasts fuel election disinformation among Black voters, report shows
The analysis identified six core areas that, it says, represent the “most significant” drivers of spreading false and misleading narratives for millions of Black Americans.
www.nbcnews.comExpanding extremist groups in Africa fuel worries that they could attack the US or Western allies
Violent extremist groups linked to al-Qaida and the Islamic State group are growing in size and influence across Africa, fueling worries that as they improve their tactics, they could attack the U.S. or Western allies.
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Trump flips 2020 electoral vote, leads in four forecasts - Washington Examiner
Former President Donald Trump’s team senses the irony in new electoral forecasts.
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Newly released photos from FBI's Mar-a-Lago search show Trump keepsakes alongside sensitive records
Photos included as exhibits in a court filing from special counsel Jack Smith show former President Donald Trump's keepsakes alongside sensitive government records.
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Trump expressed concern that returning classified docs after subpoena could result in criminal charges, according to sealed notes
Donald Trump expressed concern that turning over classified documents after a May 2022 subpoena could result in criminal charges, according to notes reviewed by ABC News.
NY v Trump: Judge Merchan partially lifts gag order on former president
Judge Juan Merchan has partially lifted the gag order he imposed against former President Trump — weeks after the jury found him guilty on all counts.
Is Trump shielded from criminal charges as an ex-president? A nation awaits word from Supreme Court
The Supreme Court will soon confront a perfect storm mostly of its own making: a trio of decisions stemming directly from the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol attack.
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Biden ghostwriter faces contempt vote by House panel- Washington Examiner
The committee is set to vote on advancing the contempt resolution during a markup meeting on Thursday, after which the measure would be brought to the full House floor if passed.
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Analysis: The most important question the Biden-Trump debate may answer for voters | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump differ on many important issues – from taxes to immigration and climate to Ukraine – that will likely provoke intense arguments when they meet for their first debate on CNN Thursday. Yet more lasting than the substance of any of these...
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Primaries to watch in New York, Colorado, Utah
New York Rep. Jamaal Bowman and Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert face closely watched primaries Tuesday night.
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Biden campaign declines call for drug test before debate - Washington Examiner
Biden's campaign declined calls from Donald Trump and Republicans to take a drug test before their presidential debate.
www.washingtonexaminer.comEnough signatures collected to force recall election for Wisconsin GOP leader, commission says
The Wisconsin Elections Commission says supporters of former President Donald Trump submitted 16 more valid signatures than needed to force a recall election of Wisconsin’s top elected Republican depending on what district the recall should be held in.
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Ukraine war: LGBT troops fight Russians and attitudes at home
Gay marriage is illegal in Ukraine. Activists hope the LGBT troops at the front can change minds.
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Biden appointee played key role in recruiting Chinese businesses to Delaware: 'Longtime friends'
A Biden appointee who donated thousands to his campaign played a key role in bringing Chinese businesses to Delaware as concerns continue to grow about the CCP's influence.
Biden expected to pardon veterans convicted under military law banning gay sex, officials say | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden is expected to pardon US veterans who were convicted by the military over a 60-year period under a military law that banned gay sex, three US officials told CNN.
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DeSantis signs law banning 'intentional' release of balloons
Florida has now banned the intentional release of balloons within the state, a move backed by ocean conservationists, cattle farmers and other groups.
Anti-tax protesters storm Kenya's parliament, drawing police fire as president vows to quash unrest
Thousands of protesters stormed Kenya’s parliament Tuesday to protest tax proposals, burning part of the building, sending lawmakers fleeing and drawing fire from police.
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At least 2 are dead from catastrophic Midwest flooding and a Minnesota dam is at risk of collapse | CNN
At least two people are dead after severe storms and major flooding hit the Midwest, according to officials, and a dam in southern Minnesota built in the early 1900s is at risk of collapse.
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Gunman allegedly kills 5 people, critically injures 13-year-old in shootings at 2 apartments
A man allegedly killed five people and critically injured a 13-year-old in shootings at two apartments in North Las Vegas, Nevada, authorities said.
Former allies now competing in bitter primary in solidly Republican Arizona district - Washington Examiner
Both Blake Masters and Abraham Hamadeh were endorsed by former President Donald Trump in 2022 and lost their respective races.
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From 'WORST debater' to 'worthy debater': Trump changes his tune on Biden's skills
The former president, leery of past mistakes when he set the bar too low for Biden, is now trying to raise expectations for his rival in their first 2024 showdown Thursday in Atlanta.
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Early divisions signal bitter internal conflicts as Supreme Court turns toward final decisions | CNN Politics
From a blockbuster Second Amendment decision to a more technical case about retaliatory arrests, sharp disagreements have emerged on the Supreme Court over the reasoning of recent rulings – divisions that could signal an especially fiery end to the current term.
www.cnn.comUN tells Israel it will suspend aid operations across Gaza without improved safety
Senior U.N. officials said aid operations will be suspended unless urgent steps are taken to better protect humanitarian workers.
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Defense to claim due process violations made in FBI's Mar-a-Lago raid and more top headlines
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Biden, Trump have debated before, but now the men and politics are vastly different
When Joe Biden and Donald Trump face each other on stage in Atlanta, it will mark the first time a sitting president and former president have ever debated.
Russia’s escalation theatrics are designed to manipulate Americans - Washington Examiner
Following an incident in Crimea, Russia is threatening "consequences" against the U.S. Russia's intent is to scare American voters against supporting Ukraine.
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Analysis: The Biden-Trump debate will lay bare a fateful national crossroads | CNN Politics
Presidential debates crystalize a quadrennial dilemma for a country contemplating a new political direction. But they’re usually defined more by trivial personality quirks, zeitgeist moments and gaffes than high-level ideological argument.
www.cnn.comMore than 500 people have been charged with federal crimes under the gun safety law Biden signed
Gun safety groups are praising President Joe Biden now that more than 500 people have been charged with federal crimes under the landmark gun safety legislation he signed two years ago Tuesday.
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Democratic Rep. Jamaal Bowman has faced an onslaught of ad spending ahead of his New York primary. Voters also head to the polls in Colorado, Utah and South Carolina.
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Special counsel defends investigators’ handling of Mar-a-Lago documents kept in ‘haphazard manner’ by Trump | CNN Politics
Prosecutors with special counsel Jack Smith in a filing late Monday night pushed back on former President Donald Trump’s effort to toss the classified documents case against him over how materials found in boxes during the FBI’s 2022 Mar-a-Lago search were handled by investigators.
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Israel-Gaza updates: Hostage speaks 1st time since release
As the Israel-Hamas war continues, negotiations are apparently stalled to secure the release of hostages.
Russia tells US ambassador it will retaliate over Sevastopol missile strike
Moscow blames US, says retaliation will ‘definitely follow’ after US-supplied missile attack kills at least four.
Trump lawyers in classified docs case ask judge to suppress evidence seized during Mar-a-Lago search
Lawyers for Donald Trump are asking the judge presiding over his classified documents case to prevent prosecutors from using as evidence boxes of records seized during an FBI search of his Florida estate.
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Outside advisers urging Biden team to focus on Trump – not first-term record | CNN Politics
Several top Democrats have issued stark warnings to President Joe Biden’s camp, urging them to spend more time going directly after former President Donald Trump and less time – if any – pointing to the president’s policy record.
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Elections on the ballot: Seven states looking to break partisan control - Washington Examiner
Seven states are looking to reform some of their election and governance rules to move away from partisanship via several ballot measures.
www.washingtonexaminer.comUN-backed contingent of foreign police arrives in Haiti as Kenya-led force prepares to face gangs
A couple hundred police officers from Kenya landed in the capital of Port-au-Prince, nearly two years after the troubled Caribbean country urgently requested help to quell a surge in gang violence.
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Obama again stepping into role as Joe's closer ahead of Trump v Biden rematch
Former President Barack Obama is back on the campaign trail to boost support for President Biden as he faces a rematch against former President Trump.
WikiLeaks’ Assange pleads guilty to publishing US military secrets in deal that secures his freedom
The plea was entered Wednesday morning in federal court in Saipan, the capital of the Northern Mariana Islands, a U.S. commonwealth in the Pacific.
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Biden administration moving towards allowing American military contractors to deploy to Ukraine | CNN Politics
The Biden administration is moving towards lifting a de facto ban on American military contractors deploying to Ukraine, four US officials familiar with the matter told CNN, to help the country’s military maintain and repair US-provided weapons systems.
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RFK Jr. border fixes: Wall, 2,600 more agents, ‘Remain in Mexico’ - Washington Examiner
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. called for a Trump-style border policy to curb illegal immigration.
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Special counsel criticizes Trump for storing national secrets amid 'cluttered collection of keepsakes'
Special counsel Jack Smith is defending the August 2022 search of Mar-a-Lago following Donald Trump's lawyers' request to dismiss his classified documents case.
As Trump eyes VP hopefuls, JD Vance is the MAGA king in the Senate
JD Vance has already separated himself as the most consistently MAGA-aligned of the three GOP senators on Trump's VP short list during his short time in the Senate.
Arizona election official's battle to fend off MAGA-aligned primary challenger heats up
Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer, a top target of election deniers, squared off with his GOP opponents in their only debate.
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Hunter Biden suspended from practicing law in D.C. after gun conviction
"[T]he respondent is suspended immediately from the practice of law in the District of Columbia pending resolution of this matter," a court order said.
www.cbsnews.comRep. Lauren Boebert wins GOP primary after switching Colorado districts; Hurd, Crank also notch wins
U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert of Colorado has won the Republican primary in a House race she jumped into last year after switching districts.
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Analysis: Why Justice Sotomayor’s rare reference to Dobbs may be a warning from liberals | CNN Politics
Since the Supreme Court reversed constitutional abortion rights two years ago, the conservative majority has avoided referring to that Dobbs decision while dissenting liberals have at times invoked it in rebuke or to warn of other rights that may fall.
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Justice Thomas ally pens scathing WSJ opinion piece detailing ‘errors and deceptions’ in recent report
Attorney Mark Paoletta penned a Wall Street Journal piece declaring a recent report about gifts Justice Thomas has allegedly received is littered with "errors."
Lauren Boebert’s district switch on the cusp of saving her congressional career - Washington Examiner
Rep. Lauren Boebert’s (R-CO) move to switch districts in Colorado may be the key to saving her political career.
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Democrats lean into anniversary of Dobbs abortion decision to mobilize Wisconsin voters
Democrats are using abortion access as a rallying cry to engage a key base of Dane County voters in effort to re-elect Joe Biden and Tammy Baldwin.
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Laugh (or cringe) at these history-making moments from presidential debates
Will past be prologue when President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump debate in Atlanta on Thursday?
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Election 2024 updates: GOP Rep. Lauren Boebert wins Colorado primary, progressive Rep. Jamaal Bowman loses in N.Y.
Updates and the latest news coverage on the 2024 election as GOP Rep. Lauren Boebert wins her Colorado primary and progressive Rep. Jamaal Bowman loses his in N.Y.
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www.washingtonexaminer.comHard-right Republican Lauren Boebert wins Colorado primary in new district
Bitter intraparty fight is one of two elections that could help determine control of Congress in November
Arizona election worker arrested after allegedly stealing security fob for voting tabulator in Maricopa County | CNN Politics
A temporary election worker in Arizona was arrested Saturday after allegedly stealing a security fob and keys from the Maricopa County Tabulation and Election Center, according to court documents obtained by CNN.
www.cnn.comAnti-tax protesters storm Kenya's parliament, drawing police fire as president vows to quash unrest
Thousands of protesters stormed Kenya’s parliament Tuesday to protest tax proposals, burning part of the building, sending lawmakers fleeing and drawing fire from police.
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Macron warns voters against the far right and hard left ahead of crucial parliamentary elections
French President Emmanuel Macron is warning voters against choosing the far right or the hard left
GOP lines up culture war-heavy spending bills targeting military abortions, drag shows
House Republicans are seeking to include provisions on abortion, transgender health care, drag performers, and DEI in this year's appropriations bills.
Missouri, Kansas judges temporarily halt much of President Biden's student debt forgiveness plan
Federal judges in Kansas and Missouri have together blocked much of a Biden administration student loan repayment plan that provides a faster path to cancellation and lower monthly payments for millions of borrowers.
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Kenya protests live: President vows to restore order after deadly tax hike demonstrations
William Ruto has doubled-down on his stance on the protests - vowing to restore order and blaming "dangerous people" for "hijacking" the tax hike demonstrations.
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India's Prime Minister Modi will visit Russia, the Kremlin says
The Kremlin says that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Russia
Former Georgia officials say they're teaming up to defend the legitimacy of elections
Four prominent former officials in Georgia are joining a group that says it will try to counteract efforts to make people distrust elections.
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Biden debate prep strategy: Be prepared for two different Trumps
Biden’s advisers have been meticulously studying and combing through all of Trump’s recent comments to see what is most likely to trigger him.
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'Antisemitic and un-American': Biden condemns violent protest at Los Angeles synagogue
President Joe Biden and other Democrats condemned a protest outside a Los Angeles synagogue that turned violent Sunday as appalling and antisemitic.
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ChatGPT gave incorrect answers to questions about how to vote in battleground states
A CBS News investigation found ChatGPT gave incorrect or incomplete answers to some questions about how to vote in battleground states in the U.S. presidential election.
www.cbsnews.comIsrael's high court orders the army to draft ultra-Orthodox men, rattling Netanyahu's government
The decision could lead to the collapse of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s governing coalition as Israel continues to wage war in Gaza.
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Julian Assange pleads guilty in court on US Pacific island
The Wikileaks founder is allowed to walk free and return to Australia after being sentenced in a US court.
www.bbc.comHillary Clinton to release essay collection about personal and public life
Hillary Clinton’s next book is a collection of essays, touching upon everything from marriage to politics to faith, that her publisher is calling her most personal yet.
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Massachusetts to warn border authorities migrant shelters are full- Washington Examiner
Gov. Maura Healey (D-MA) has dispatched a team to the southern border in Texas to deter migrants in federal custody from traveling to Massachusetts.
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US hopes Israeli defense minister can give clarity on Gaza war plans as rift with Netanyahu widens | CNN Politics
American officials are hoping to gain a better understanding of Israel’s war plans in meetings this week with the country’s defense minister, who arrived in Washington as the rift widened between the Biden administration and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
www.cnn.comTakeaways from AP's report on new footage from the fatal shooting of a Black motorist in Georgia
In the months after the 2020 police killing of George Floyd, the fatal shooting of Julian Lewis generated headlines far beyond rural Georgia.
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Conservatives put pressure on Trudeau with Toronto St-Paul's by-election win
The loss is seen as a major set back to PM Trudeau, who said he hears Canadians' "concerns".
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Arkansas Supreme Court reinstates rule eliminating 'X' option for sex on state IDs
Arkansas is the latest Republican state taking steps to legally define sex as binary, which critics say is essentially erasing transgender and nonbinary people’s existences.
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Kenya on boil as police fire at anti-tax protesters: All you need to know
Demonstrators are angry at a new finance bill that President William Ruto says is necessary to offset heavy public debt.
US surgeon general declares gun violence a public health crisis
The U.S. surgeon general is declaring gun violence a public health crisis, driven by a growing number of injuries and deaths involving firearms in the country. Dr.
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Biden vs. Trump. Is a debate fair game to test mental acuity?
Mental alacrity remains at the top of the list when it comes to the rapid decisions necessary from a president to protect this country, especially in a crisis.
Kamala Harris talks abortion as she campaigns in Phoenix: 5 key takeaways
Harris is approaching a record for Grand Canyon State visits leading up to an election year.
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Alec Baldwin attorneys argue damage to gun during testing was unacceptable destruction of evidence
Defense attorneys for Alec Baldwin say the involuntary manslaughter charge against him in the 2021 death of a cinematographer on a movie set should be thrown out because the gun was damaged during FBI testing.
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Suspect in killing of his mother and of 2 other women in Florida shot and killed by police
Police said Javontee Brice was on his way to Georgia, where he intended to kill another person.
www.nbcnews.comParliament speaker. The Tehran mayor. A heart surgeon. The race is on for Iran's next president
Six candidates have been approved by Iran’s theocracy to run in Friday’s presidential election to replace the late President Ebrahim Raisi, who died in a helicopter crash.
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At first Biden-Trump debate, age will be in the spotlight
On Thursday, the current president, 81, and his Republican predecessor, 78, will face off in Georgia.
www.bbc.comTakeaways: A possible Trump VP pick grapples with supporting a CO2 pipeline
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum is one of Donald Trump’s most visible and vocal backers, sprinting around the country to drum up support for the ex-president’s comeback bid while auditioning to be his running mate.
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Time line of tensions over Iran's nuclear program ahead of presidential election
Iran will elect a new president Friday after the death of hardline President Ebrahim Raisi
Ahead of presidential debate, Biden accuses Trump of ignoring middle class in new ad
While Biden accuses Trump of being "only out for himself" in a new TV ad, Trump has campaigned on ending Biden’s 'inflation nightmare.'
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www.washingtonexaminer.comUS Rep. John Curtis wins Utah GOP primary for Romney’s open seat, while Gov. Spencer Cox also wins
A pair of moderate Utah Republicans have won primary elections for U.S. Senate and governor over far-right candidates who are loyalists to former President Donald Trump, the latest example of how Utah is a rare Republican state that doesn’t fully embrace Trump’s stranglehold on the GOP.
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California radiologist who drove car off cliff with family inside won't face trial
A court granted Dharmesh Patel, 42, a mental health diversion due to evidence that he has major depressive disorder, the San Mateo County District Attorney's Office said.
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How Donald Trump could play offense – and defense – in first 2024 debate against Joe Biden
Former President Donald Trump hopes to use Thursday's debate to indict President Joe Biden, but also must defend himself against liabilities – including a criminal conviction
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Sheri Biggs wins Republican nod for US House in South Carolina over Trump-backed candidate
Nurse practitioner and Air National Guard officer Sheri Biggs has won the Republican nomination for the U.S. House in South Carolina’s 3rd District.
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Rivals blast Macron for fearmongering after French president warns 'civil war' on horizon
Earlier this month, French President Emmanuel Macron called for fresh parliamentary elections after his party suffered a bruising defeat in the EU elections. The French leader's approval rating recently hit an all-time low.
Shot in 1.6 seconds: Video raises questions about how trooper avoided charges in Black man's death
Dash camera video and investigative documents are raising new questions about the fatal shooting of a Black motorist by a Georgia state trooper nearly four years ago.
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A Chinese lunar probe returns to Earth with first samples from far side of the moon
China’s Chang’e 6 probe has returned on Earth with rock and soil samples from the little-explored far side of the moon in a global first
Team combs fire-ravaged New Mexico community for remains of the missing
As residents return to a fire-ravaged village in the mountains of southern New Mexico, the mayor on Monday warned them that some parts of Ruidoso remain off limits as special search and rescue teams comb the charred rubble along the hardest-hit streets.
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Russia pins Dagestan attack on Ukraine and the West, ignoring religious tension
Despite years of Islamist attacks in Dagestan, Moscow wants to blame external actors for Sunday's attack.
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Federal judge rejects $30 billion settlement between Visa, Mastercard and retailers | CNN Business
A federal judge overseeing a $30 billion preliminary swipe-fees settlement between Mastercard, Visa and retailers formally rejected the deal Tuesday. The ruling likely means the credit card processors will have to make more concessions to resolve their long-standing dispute with merchants.
www.cnn.comWhat to know about WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange and the guilty plea that freed him
The guilty plea by WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange brings a stunning end to a long-running saga of international intrigue that spanned multiple continents and has had as its central character a quixotic internet publisher with a disdain for government secrets.
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Travis Kelce recalls the moment he started to ‘really fall’ for Taylor Swift
Kelce most recently joined Swift onstage for his own “Eras Tour” debut in London on Sunday, when he sported a black-and-white suit and top hat and carried her during his surprise appearance.
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Trump offers to take drug screening if Biden agrees to same test
Former President Trump urged President Biden via Truth Social to take a drug test before this week's presidential, saying he would be willing to do the same.
Hillary Clinton lays out three things to watch in Trump-Biden debate - Washington Examiner
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are set to face each other on the debate stage once again this Thursday on CNN.
www.washingtonexaminer.comHarris Calls Trump ‘Insulting’ For Claiming His Conviction Appeals To Black Voters
The Republican presidential candidate, who has a long history of racism, alleged that Black voters can connect with him because of his legal struggles.
Andrew Cuomo trolls Jamaal Bowman in election, calling back to fire alarm incident - Washington Examiner
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo urged voters to vote against Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-NY), recalling his pulling a fire alarm.
www.washingtonexaminer.comUkraine and Moldova launch EU membership talks, but joining is likely to take years
The European Union has launched membership talks with Ukraine a decade after Russian troops seized the Crimean Peninsula to deter the country from moving closer to the West, part of a chain of events that set the two neighbors on the path to war.
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Gifts and displays as Japan's emperor visits Buckingham Palace
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan taking part in a three-day state visit to the UK.
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Corporations face challenge aligning policies with Pride marketing, some experts say
Pride month coincides with a growing political movement against corporate DEI.
Russian region of Dagestan holds a day of mourning after attacks kill 20 people, officials say
Russia’s southern region of Dagestan is holding the first of three days of mourning following a rampage by Islamic militants who authorities say killed 20 people, most of them police, and attacked houses of worship in apparently coordinated assaults in two cities.
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Aerial images show raging water flowing around Rapidan Dam in southern Minnesota
New aerial images from Tuesday morning show strong water continuing to rush around a dam in southern Minnesota.
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South Sudan's epic effort to protect the world's largest mammal migration
South Sudan is trying to protect the largest land mammal migration in history by partnering with a nonprofit to safeguard up to 6 million animals.
Microsoft breached antitrust rules by bundling Teams with office software, European Union says
European Union regulators have accused Microsoft of “possibly abusive” practices that violate the bloc’s antitrust rules by tying its Teams messaging and videoconferencing app to its widely used business software.
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Top Cats: Panthers win their 1st Stanley Cup, top Oilers 2-1 in Game 7
There was no collapse
ICE detainee deaths could have been prevented, ACLU report says
Human rights organizations examined the deaths of 52 people in ICE custody over three years and found most could probably have been prevented with adequate medical care.
www.nbcnews.comVietnam's VinFast looks to tiny EV, priced at less than $10,000, to change its fortunes
Vietnamese automaker VinFast has a big problem: It just can’t sell enough cars. Idle factories bleed money and the company's financial health is at stake.
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Boebert is running for Congress in this GOP primary. Hear what voters from the district think | CNN Politics
Ahead of the GOP primary election in the state, Colorado voters share their feelings on supporting Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO). CNN’s Lucy Kafanov has the report.
www.cnn.comA Leonard Leo-Linked Group Is Secretly Funding Legislative Attacks On Trans Rights
Documents obtained by HuffPost show that Leo, a powerful figure who helped Donald Trump select Supreme Court justices, has funneled money to a group pushing gender-affirming care bans.
Multiple deaths reported as police clash with anti-tax protesters in Kenya
Police allegedly fired live ammunition at anti-government protesters in Nairobi on Tuesday as thousands of people demonstrated against proposed tax hikes.
Biden campaign hunting for Florida win despite admitting it’s not a ‘battleground’ - Washington Examiner
President Joe Biden's campaign is still claiming that Florida is "in play" in November, despite the campaign's chairwoman saying the state is not a battleground.
www.washingtonexaminer.comAfghans celebrate their men's cricket team reaching first Twenty20 World Cup semifinals
Thousands of jubilant Afghans are celebrating their country’s most iconic sporting moment after their men's national cricket team reached the Twenty20 World Cup semifinals for the first time.
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Right-wing media figures are desperately pushing conspiracy theories about Biden ahead of the debate | CNN Business
Donald Trump’s allies in right-wing media have a problem ahead of CNN’s presidential debate: They’ve set the bar too low for President Joe Biden.
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Advocates renew calls for rule to require technology that prevents hot car deaths
As another hot summer begins, advocates are renewing their call for federal regulators to require technology in cars that can help prevent child deaths.
US journalist's closed-door trial for espionage set to begin in Russia
US journalist's closed-door trial for espionage set to begin in Russia
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ICC announces war crime arrest warrants for Russian military leaders - Washington Examiner
The ICC is seeking arrest warrants for two Russian military leaders whom the court’s top prosecutor alleges may be responsible for war crimes in Ukraine.
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Hillary Clinton complains it's 'impossible' to debate Trump, 'waste of time' to refute arguments
Former Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton complained in a piece for the New York Times that former President Trump is "impossible" to debate.
Princess Anne 'is fine', husband says after hospital visit
The princess is being treated for a minor head injury and concussion thought to have been caused by a horse.
www.bbc.comWhy are the Texas Rangers the only MLB team without a Pride Night?
The Texas Rangers are the only one of the 30 teams in Major League Baseball that aren’t hosting Pride Night during a game in June as part of Pride Month.
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Only 1 in 5 workers nearing retirement is financially on track: "It will come down to hard choices"
A new study finds that the median retirement savings of people who are 55 is just $50,000, far from what experts recommend.
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'It's just obscene': House eyes crackdown on US dollars going to Taliban
Rep. Tim Burchett told Fox News Digital that he hopes his bill will dry up funding to the Taliban, which has ruled Afghanistan since August 2021.
Judge sets $10 million bond for Venezuelan man accused of killing a 12-year-old Houston girl
A judge in Texas has set bond of $10 million for an undocumented Venezuelan man accused of killing a 12-year-old Houston girl.
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Israel's Supreme Court rules that military must start drafting ultra-Orthodox men after years of exemption
The Israeli Supreme Court has put an end to a decades-old system that granted ultra-Orthodox men exemptions from military service.
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Snoop Dogg delivers mic drop moments at US trials as 52-year-old runs 200m in 34.44 seconds | CNN
Snoop Dogg is used to recording tracks, not racing on them. But that didn’t stop the legendary rapper from putting on quite the show at the US Olympic athletics trials in Eugene, Oregon on Monday.
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Severe thunderstorms cut power to thousands in western Michigan
Consumers Energy is working to restore electricity to thousands of customers in western Michigan, following severe storms Tuesday.
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Meet the sisters who broke world record for highest combined age of 6 living siblings
Maxine Cole said she and her sisters all get along "famously."
Floods and extreme heat pose dual threat to the Midwest as Biden approves federal aid
Potential storms Tuesday morning could bring 2-inch hail, winds more than 60 mph and a few tornadoes, the National Weather Service warned.
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Stella Assange says release is a 'whirlwind of emotions'
Speaking to Today's Mishal Husain, Stella Assange discusses her husband, Wikileaks founder Julian Assange's release.
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Why the big debate question is not Biden’s stamina but Trump’s discipline
The first debate of the 2024 Presidential Election season will be underway soon. Are both President Biden and Donald Trump up for the challenge?
Consumer confidence in U.S. falls in June as Americans fret about near-term prospects
The index measures both Americans’ assessment of current economic conditions and their outlook for the next six months.
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Kevin, world's tallest dog who stood at 7 feet on his hind legs, dies just days after getting record
The world’s tallest male dog Kevin who could stretch to approximately 7 feet tall when standing on his hind legs has died just days after his achievement was announced.
Gena Rowlands has Alzheimer's, her son Nick Cassavetes says
Celebrated actor and honorary Academy Award recipient Gena Rowlands is suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, says her son, the filmmaker Nick Cassavetes.
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