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US paused bomb shipment to Israel to signal concerns over Rafah invasion, official says
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. paused a shipment of bombs to Israel last week over concerns that Israel was approaching a decision on launching a full-scale assault on the southern Gaza city of Rafah against the wishes of the U.S., a senior administration official said Tuesday.Inside the courtroom where Trump was forced to listen to Stormy Daniels
Donald Trump squirmed and scowled, shook his head and muttered as Stormy Daniels described the unexpected sex she says they had in a hotel nearly two decades ago.
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NY v Trump: Judge denies motion for mistrial amid Stormy Daniels testimony
Former President Trump’s defense attorneys moved for a mistrial amid the testimony of adult film actress Stormy Daniels.
4 big takeaways from Day 13 of Trump's hush money trial
Stormy Daniels testified about her alleged 2006 sexual encounter with Donald Trump on Day 13 of the former president's criminal hush money trial.
Stormy Daniels describes meeting Trump during occasionally graphic testimony in hush money trial
Porn actor Stormy Daniels has testified at Donald Trump’s hush money trial about a sexual encounter she says they had in 2006 that resulted in her being paid off to keep silent during the presidential election a decade later.
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Johnson warned against making 'side deals' with GOP rebels: Don't 'grease a squeaky wheel'
House Republican lawmakers are calling on Speaker Mike Johnson to resist acquiescing to the demands of GOP rebels who are threatening to oust him.
Judge said he won’t tolerate Trump’s cursing and headshaking during Daniels’ testimony, transcript shows | CNN Politics
The judge in Donald Trump’s hush money trial called the former president’s defense attorney to the bench and ordered him to speak to his client about his “contemptuous” behavior during adult film actress Stormy Daniels’ testimony Tuesday, according to the trial transcript.
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The Supreme Court is nearing the end of its term. Here are the major cases it still has to decide.
The Supreme Court is set to issue decisions in the coming weeks in more than a dozen cases involving issues like abortion, guns and sweeping immunity for former President Donald Trump.
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Silk pajamas, spanking and questions about STDs: Stormy Daniels details sexual encounter with Trump
Payments made to Daniels by Trump’s then-lawyer Michael Cohen at the end of the 2016 presidential campaign are at the heart of the criminal case.
www.nbcnews.comJudge in Trump's classified documents case cancels May trial date; no new date set
The federal judge in Florida presiding over the classified documents prosecution of former President Donald Trump has canceled the May 20 trial date, postponing it indefinitely.
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Trump trial: Stormy Daniels tells (almost) all about alleged sexual encounter with Trump
Follow the latest developments in former President Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial in New York.
In Holocaust remembrance, Biden condemns antisemitism sparked by college protests and Gaza war
President Joe Biden has condemned the “ferocious surge of antisemitism in America and around the world.”
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Earth experienced its warmest April on record as US prepares for brutal summer heat
Earth has just experienced its 11th-hottest month on record -- a preview of the brutal temperatures forecast for the summer, according to scientists.
Louisiana lawmakers reject adding exceptions of rape and incest to abortion ban
Despite pleas from Democrats and gut-wrenching testimony from doctors and rape survivors, a GOP-controlled legislative committee rejected a bill that would have added cases of rape and incest as exceptions to Louisiana’s abortion ban.
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A high-stakes report looms from the Biden administration on whether Israel violated international law | CNN Politics
The Biden administration is rushing to finish a high-stakes report due to Congress this week on whether Israel has violated international humanitarian law during its war in Gaza— a determination that could lead to significant repercussions and further inflame divisions at home and abroad.
www.cnn.comSpartz fends off Republican rivals to win contentious Indiana congressional primary
Spartz, the first and only Ukrainian born member of the House, recently voted against sending war aid to her native country.
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Biden says antisemitism has no place in America in somber speech connecting the Holocaust to Hamas’ attack on Israel | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden on Tuesday issued a call to fight a swiftly rising tide of antisemitism, saying such hate has no place in America as he connected the horrors of the Holocaust to Hamas’ attack on October 7.
www.cnn.comIsrael seizes Gaza's vital Rafah crossing, but the US says it isn't the full invasion many fear
The move comes after hours of whiplash in the Israel-Hamas war, with the militant group saying it accepted an Egyptian-Qatari mediated cease-fire proposal. Israel insisted the deal did not meet its core demands.
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Timeline: Marjorie Taylor Greene has threatened to oust Speaker Mike Johnson for more than a month. But still no vote
For more than a month, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has dangled the possibility of forcing a vote to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson.
Biden condemns the 'ferocious surge of antisemitism in America and around the world'
President Joe Biden condemns a “ferocious surge of antisemitism," during a ceremony to remember victims of the Holocaust at a time when the Hamas attack on Israel and the war in Gaza spark new waves of violence and hateful rhetoric toward Jews.
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Trump attorneys press Stormy Daniels on if she extorted Trump - Washington Examiner
Trump's attorneys confronted porn star Stormy Daniels on Tuesday during the former president's trial in New York, raising questions about her credibility.
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Trump goes face-to-face with testimony he’s denied for years | CNN Politics
“The People Call Stormy Daniels.”
www.cnn.comUkraine says it foiled a Russian spy agency plot to assassinate President Zelenskyy
Ukrainian counterintelligence investigators say they have foiled a Russian plot to assassinate President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other top military and political figures.
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Key Biden agency slapped with historic subpoenas over 'improper' swing state voter registration push
A House committee sent a historic subpoena to the Biden administration after it says it didn't receive answers on a potentially unconstitutional voter registration push.
Stormy Daniels testifies in Trump hush money trial
All eyes are on porn actor Stormy Daniels, who took the stand in Donald Trump's trial Tuesday and recounted the lead-up to meeting Trump and a 2006 sexual encounter she has said the two engaged in.
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Ilhan Omar’s 'pro-genocide' Jews remark sparks House censure effort
Rep. Ilhan Omar is facing continued fallout from her comments calling some Jewish university students "pro-genocide."
Bugging equipment found in room where Polish government was to meet
A Polish official said bugging devices were found in a room where the Polish Cabinet was scheduled to meet, but another official later said the equipment was part of an old sound system in the building
15 House Democrats call on Biden to take border executive action
Group of Democrats from states including Minnesota, Nevada and Pennsylvania urges Biden "to use all tools at your disposal" to address border security issues.
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Migrant crisis: Colorado officials pass blame over illegal immigration - Washington Examiner
Immigration experts and Denver-area mayors met to discuss the illegal immigrant crisis in Colorado's capital city and ways to address it going forward.
www.washingtonexaminer.comBernie Sanders says Gaza may be Joe Biden's Vietnam. But he's ready to battle for Biden over Trump
Bernie Sanders will be Joe Biden's most powerful emissary to progressives and to younger voters this election year.
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Who could be Trump’s vice president?
Donald Trump needs to choose a 2024 running mate. Here are the key contenders vying for a spot on the ticket.
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Indiana primary results: These House candidates picked up key 2024 victories
Three of Indiana's nine U.S. House seats are open, with multiple other lawmakers facing challengers in Tuesday's primary election.
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Biden warns Netanyahu against Rafah invasion as Israel prepares for action
President Biden called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the phone on Monday, warning the prime minister against continuing with plans for an invasion of the Gaza city of Rafah.
Israel War on Gaza | Live updates | Today's latest from Al Jazeera
WHO says Rafah’s largest hospital has ceased operations, and the remaining facilities have three days of fuel left.
American woman repatriated from Syria accused of training with ISIS | CNN Politics
An American woman repatriated to the United States from Syria is facing criminal charges for training with ISIS abroad, according to court documents unsealed Tuesday.
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2 Ukrainians detained for allegedly plotting Zelenskyy assassination with Russia, Ukraine says
Two colonels in Ukraine's State Protection Service were recruited by the Russian FSB and were detained as part of a group planning to assassinate President Zelenskyy.
New York judge blocks amendment barring discrimination on gender identity and pregnancy outcomes
A proposed amendment to New York’s constitution barring discrimination based on “gender identity” and “pregnancy outcomes” cannot appear on the state ballot in November because legislators made a procedural error during an initial round of approval.
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Analysis: Biden’s antisemitism speech leaves no doubt he’s standing by Israel despite tension with Netanyahu | CNN Politics
The political rawness of the moment, as Israel pounds Gaza and outrage rocks American college campuses, means President Joe Biden’s big speech Tuesday condemning antisemitism is most notable for what he left unsaid.
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Leading Republicans reveal allegations on why Biden envoy to Iran was suspended - Washington Examiner
Republicans revealed the alleged reason why the Biden administration's special envoy to Iran was suspended from his position.
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Vermont passes bill to charge fossil fuel companies for damage from climate change
The legislation — the first of its kind in the U.S. — would require companies with high emissions to help pay for destruction caused by climate-fueled extreme weather.
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China's Xi visits Pyrenees mountains, in a personal gesture by France's Macron
France’s president has hosted China’s leader at a remote mountain pass in the Pyrenees for private meetings
Eric Trump slams Stormy's testimony from front row court seat: 'Garbage'
Eric Trump, former President Donald Trump's son, slammed the Manhattan trial's testimony from former pornographic actress Stormy Daniels as "garbage."
US plays down Rafah assault, says it will push for Gaza ceasefire deal
Biden administration says Israel has ‘legitimate goal’ in seizing Rafah crossing but calls for reopening the border.
'Sketch artist did her dirty': Stormy Daniels' depiction in Trump trial captures attention
A court sketch of Stormy Daniels, an adult film star, is starting a conversation online following her testimony at Donald Trump's hush money trial.
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Money isn't enough to smooth the path for Republican candidates hoping to retake the Senate
Senate Republicans are returning to a strategy they hope could neutralize their Democratic rivals' financial edge: Find rich people to run.
apnews.comIlhan Omar’s 'pro-genocide' Jews remark sparks House censure effort
Rep. Ilhan Omar is facing continued fallout from her comments calling some Jewish university students "pro-genocide."
The North Korean official whose propaganda helped build the Kim dynasty dies at 94
North Korea says Kim Ki Nam, the propaganda chief who helped build personality cults around the country’s three dynastic leaders, has died at 94.
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Republican candidate selected as GOP seeks to flip Indiana House seat from blue to red
Randy Niemeyer will serve as the Republican nominee in one of Indiana's most closely watched House races, where the GOP looks to flip a seat from blue to red.
Democrats hope abortion issue will offset doubts about Biden in Michigan
Two women who faced medical emergencies because of abortion restrictions in their states are campaigning for President Joe Biden in Michigan.
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What you missed on Day 13 of Trump’s hush money trial: Stormy Daniels takes the stand
The adult film star chronicled her alleged affair with the former president, riveting the court with lurid details but occasionally appearing to frustrate the judge.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene backs away from imminent threat to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said she would force a vote on ousting House Speaker Mike Johnson this week, but appeared to be retreating on the threat — for now.
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White House says commitment to Israel ‘ironclad,’ despite report of slow-walking military aid
The White House says that the U.S.' support of Israel is “ironclad" despite a recent report that the Biden administration had put an ammunition shipment to Israel on hold.
Front-line House Democrats call on Biden to address southern border crisis: ‘Well past time’ - Washington Examiner
Vulnerable House Democrats defending competitive 2024 seats are calling on President Joe Biden to take action at the southern border.
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Planet endures record-hot April, as scientists warn 2024 could beat heat records for second year in a row | CNN
Record global heat continues its unbroken streak. Last month, the world lived through the hottest April on record, according to new data from Copernicus, the European Union’s climate monitoring service.
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‘Desperate’ rescues under way as Brazil floods kill 90, displace thousands
Thousands in Brazil’s southern Rio Grande do Sul state lack water and electricity as floodwaters inundate entire towns.
Truth Social platform was not shut down. No truth to that viral claim | Fact check
A spokesperson for Trump Media, the platform's parent company, said the claim is false. As of May 7, Truth Social was operating normally.
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Here is what Stormy Daniels testified happened between her and Donald Trump
Donald Trump's attorneys have unsuccessfully pushed for a mistrial during the testimony of porn actor Stormy Daniels.
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While illegal crossings drop along U.S. border, migrants in Mexico grow desperate
Tens of thousands of migrants are estimated to be waiting in Mexico, in places like Ciudad Juárez where shelter space is limited and the conditions are sometimes dire.
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Opinion: Stormy Daniels clears up hush money events for jury while clouding Trump’s defense | CNN
Stormy Daniels’ detailed testimony corroborated key facts already laid out —and what we expect to hear from the biggest remaining witness to come, writes Norm Eisen.
www.cnn.comIsraeli tanks have rolled into Rafah. What does this mean for the Palestinians sheltering there?
Israel has launched an operation on Rafah, Gaza’s southernmost city, and seized control of the Gaza side of the key Rafah border crossing with Egypt.
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5 workers dead, 49 still missing after a building collapse in South Africa
Rescue teams searching for dozens of construction workers missing after a multi-story apartment complex collapsed in a coastal city in South Africa have brought out more survivors as the operation entered a second night of desperate work to find anyone...
Official resigns after guilty plea to drug conspiracy in Mississippi and North Carolina vape shops
A third-term city council member in south Mississippi is leaving office after pleading guilty to a federal conspiracy charge related to running a business that sold illegal drugs.
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Judge admonished Trump for 'cursing audibly' while Stormy Daniels testified about sexual encounter
The exchange between Judge Juan Merchan and attorney Todd Blanche took place during a sidebar in which the judge said Trump's cursing had the potential to intimidate the witness, according to a court transcript.
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Classified docs 'credibly' suggest COVID originated from Wuhan lab leak, covered up by CCP: House Rep
Classified State Department records that members say “credibly suggest" COVID-19 originated from a “lab-related accident in Wuhan, China" a House subcommittee wrote in a letter
Jen Psaki says some Republicans are supporting Trump because ‘maybe he will die’ - Washington Examiner
William Barr and Mitch McConnell are among several Republicans who are backing Trump despite their past criticism of the former president.
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Federal judge postpones Trump's classified records trial with no new date
Former President Trump’s classified records trial stemming from Special Counsel Jack Smith’s investigation has been postponed indefinitely, Fox News has learned.
House Republican questions DC’s encouragement of noncitizens to vote - Washington Examiner
Bryan Steil (R-WI) is demanding answers from the D.C. Board of Elections over their encouragement of non-citizens to vote.
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Stormy Daniels' credibility becomes a linchpin in the prosecution's hush money case
Daniels' story about having sex with Donald Trump has long been in the public sphere, but whether the jury believes her may determine whether it finds him guilty.
www.nbcnews.comActivist says US congressman knocked cellphone from her hand as she asked about Israel-Hamas war
An antiwar activist says a U.S. congressman from Mississippi knocked a cellphone out of her hand as she asked about the Israel-Hamas war.
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US cancels export licenses of suppliers to China’s Huawei
Move comes after launch of AI-enabled laptop drew fire from Republican lawmakers.
Rep. Victoria Spartz projected to win Indiana Republican primary
Rep. Victoria Spartz, the first Ukrainian-born member of Congress, fended off eight Republican challengers for her seat, CBS News projects.
www.cbsnews.comClosing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for June delivery fell 10 cents to $78.38 per barrel Tuesday. Brent crude for July delivery fell 17 cents to $83.16 per barrel.
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Florida’s 6-week abortion ban could set up clash with shield law states
The law prohibits telehealth appointments for abortion, but some groups are already using out-of-state physicians to prescribe the necessary medications.
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‘Sustainable calm’ proposal splits Israel and Hamas
Israel says it has four issues with the draft ceasefire deal - including an end to war.
www.bbc.comTransgender activists flood Utah tip line with hoax reports to block bathroom law enforcement
Transgender activists have flooded a Utah tip line created to alert state officials to possible violations of a new bathroom law with thousands of hoax reports.
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Stormy Daniels testifies at Trump trial about alleged sexual encounter and "hush money" payment
Stormy Daniels was called to the witness stand to testify at former President Donald Trump's trial in New York on Tuesday.
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Failed crypto firm FTX says has more than needed to pay victims
The failed cryptocurrency giant says it has billions of dollars more than needed to cover its debts.
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Biden administration receives subpoena over ‘inappropriate’ swing state voter registration push - Washington Examiner
The House Committee on Small Business subpoenaed the Small Business Administration, accusing the agency of acting unconstitutional in voter registration efforts.
www.washingtonexaminer.comJudges say they'll draw new Louisiana election map if lawmakers don't by June 3
A panel of federal judges say the Louisiana Legislature must pass a new election map by June 3 or face having the court impose one on the state.
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Mike Braun wins Indiana GOP governor nod, with Jim Banks lined up to succeed him in the Senate
Republicans are also jockeying for the nominations in several key House races.
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DOJ schedules meeting with Boeing victims as decision nears over whether company breached prosecution deal
The Justice Department on Tuesday contacted the families of victims of two fatal Boeing 737 Max crashes, according to a letter obtained by ABC News.
Kemp signs new Georgia voting rules into law ahead of presidential election | CNN Politics
Georgia’s Republican Gov. Brian Kemp on Tuesday signed into law new rules for challenging voters’ eligibility along with a measure that would make it easier for an independent candidate to qualify for the presidential ballot — provisions that could shape the outcome of fall elections in this key...
www.cnn.comRep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Speaker Johnson search for offramp as vote on his ouster simmers
House Speaker Mike Johnson and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene met for a second day as they try to figure out an off ramp to her threat for a vote on the motion to remove him from office.
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Jon Stewart says Biden 'shouldn't be president' during comedy set: 'Why are we allowing this?'
Liberal comedian Jon Stewart sounded off on President Biden's age during a recent comedy show in L.A., insisting that he "shouldn't" be seeking reelection.
‘Bleak milestone’: UN says 3 million forced to flee in Myanmar conflict
United Nations says the number displaced has jumped by 50 percent in last six months as fighting has intensified.
Former Biden administration official plans to jump into New Hampshire House race
Maggie Goodlander could launch her campaign as soon as this week. But the former White House and Justice Department official faces a tricky primary.
www.nbcnews.comArrested US soldier to be held for two months in Russia on theft charges
Staff Sgt. Gordon Black flew to Russia to see his girlfriend, according to U.S. officials, and the Army confirmed that he had not sought clearance for international travel.
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Here's what GOP rebels want from Johnson amid threats to oust him from speakership
Republican Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Thomas Massie want House Speaker Mike Johnson's assurances on government funding and Ukraine aid, Fox News Digital is told.
Prince Harry steps out solo in London while King Charles III attends Buckingham Palace garden party
Harry is in London to mark the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games.
TikTok sues US to block law that could ban the social media platform
TikTok and its parent company ByteDance are suing the U.S. federal government over a law that would ban the popular video-sharing app unless it’s sold to another company.
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Key moments from Stormy Daniels' heated testimony
The BBC's Nada Tawfik looks at the biggest moments of the former adult-film star's time on the stand.
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Indiana election results: Victoria Spartz wins after bruising House primary - Washington Examiner
Rep. Victoria Spartz (R-IN), the first Ukrainian-born member of Congress, held on to her seat in Indiana’s 5th Congressional District.
www.washingtonexaminer.comPro-Palestinian student protests spread across Europe. Some are allowed. Some are stopped
Campus protests by pro-Palestinian activists have spread across Europe as some call for a break in academic ties with Israel over the war in Gaza.
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Takeaways from Stormy Daniels’ testimony at the Trump hush money trial | CNN Politics
Adult film star Stormy Daniels dished out salacious details of her sexual encounter with former President Donald Trump in 2006 from the witness stand on Tuesday, describing how they met at a celebrity golf tournament and what she says happened when she went to Trump’s Lake Tahoe hotel room.
www.cnn.comBoy Scouts of America changing name to more inclusive Scouting America after years of woes
The Boy Scouts of America is changing its name for the first time in its 114-year history.
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GOP rebels back off threat to force Johnson ouster vote this week as they seek deal
Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Thomas Massie are in talks with Speaker Johnson as they threaten to force a vote on his ouster.
Taylor Swift bill is signed into Minnesota law, boosting protections for online ticket buyers
People buying tickets online for concerts, sporting events and other live events in Minnesota will be guaranteed more transparency and protection under a so-called Taylor Swift bill signed into law Tuesday by Gov.
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Russia threatens strikes on British military installations, plans nuclear drills after Cameron's remarks
Russian foreign and defense ministries warned of strikes against British military installations after U.K. Foreign Secretary David Cameron's comments.
Louisiana given until June 3 to redraw congressional map amid dispute over racial gerrymandering | CNN Politics
The federal court that struck down Louisiana’s congressional map as an unconstitutional racial gerrymander is giving state lawmakers until the beginning of June to redraw the map themselves.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 804
As the war enters its 804th day, these are the main developments.
Trump's trial gets into his personal and financial affairs: From the Politics Desk
Plus, Steve Kornacki digs into the generational divide at the heart of Biden's polling struggles with Black voters.
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Gaza war not a leading issue for college students despite campus protests - Washington Examiner
Anti-Israel protests regarding the war in Gaza have erupted at college campuses across the country, but polling shows it is not a top issue for most students.
www.washingtonexaminer.com'Words matter': Titles, Trump and what to call a former president
Donald Trump is not the president, but that doesn't stop many of his most loyal supporters and even his lawyers from calling him the commander-in-chief.
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Former GOP Senate candidate challenges House Republican who voted to impeach Trump
Tiffany Smiley is challenging Rep. Dan Newhouse, one of the last two Republicans in the House who voted to impeach Trump.
www.cbsnews.comWhy voters in southern India are more resistant to Modi's Hindu-centric politics
Voters and leaders of India’s southern states have different needs than their counterparts in the north, which is more rural and populous.
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What to know about Stormy Daniels and her connection to Trump's hush money case
The decision to call Daniels as a witness allows the jury to hear from the woman at the center of former President Donald Trump's criminal trial.
US service member shot and killed by Florida police identified by the Air Force
The U.S. Air Force says Senior Airman Roger Fortson was shot and killed during an incident involving the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office.
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Chip Roy demands sanctions on ICC officials going after US, Israel
House GOP lawmakers are pushing for a new bill to force President Biden to sanction ICC officials who go after Americans or U.S. allies.
A generational divide splits Black voters ahead of Biden-Trump rematch
Younger Black voters are more disillusioned with Biden and more open to Trump and third-party alternatives, while older Black voters are far more supportive of the president.
www.nbcnews.comToo much water, and not enough: Brazil's flooded south struggles to access basic goods
More than 80% of residents in Brazil's southern city of Porto Alegre don't have running water one week after major flooding.
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US and allies accuse Russian man of running ransomware gang that extorted hundreds of millions of dollars from victims | CNN Politics
US, UK and Australian authorities on Tuesday announced sanctions and criminal charges against a 31-year-old Russian man for being the alleged mastermind of a cybercriminal group that has extorted $500 million in ransom payments from thousands of victim organizations in the US and worldwide.
www.cnn.comJudges ask whether lawmakers could draw up new House map in time for this year's elections
Federal judges who threw out a congressional election map giving Louisiana a new mostly Black district have told state lawyers to determine whether the Legislature could draw up a new map in time for this year’s elections.
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Trump's classified documents trial in Florida indefinitely postponed
The former US president's federal trial in Florida is now unlikely to begin before the 2024 election.
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Vladimir Putin sworn in for fifth term as Russian president
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has been sworn in for a fifth term at a ceremony that was boycotted by the US.
Florida sues Biden administration over new transgender health care rule
The lawsuit takes aim at a new federal rule that would ban discrimination in health care on the basis of gender identity.
www.nbcnews.comHow major US stock indexes fared Tuesday, 5/7/2024
U.S. stocks held relatively steady as trading on Wall Street calmed following some sharp recent swings. The S&P 500 rose 0.1% Tuesday, its fourth straight gain.
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Tim Scott responds to 'The View' mocking his career: 'Without the Black vote, there is no Democratic Party'
Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., responded to a member of "The View" mocking him for his leadership in bringing Black voters over to the Republican Party.
US, Australian and Philippine forces sink a ship during war drills in the disputed South China Sea
Military forces from the United States, Australia, and the Philippines launched a barrage of high precision rockets and artillery as part of large scale war drills in the South China Sea that have antagonized Beijing.
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The United States has repatriated 11 of its citizens from sprawling camps in northeastern Syria that house tens of thousands of family members of suspected Islamic State militants.
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RFK Jr dares Trump to debate him at Libertarian convention: ‘Neutral territory’ - Washington Examiner
RFK Jr. has an idea for his and Trump's intriguing intersection at the libertarian convention: a debate.
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Newly unsealed grand jury testimony from Trump’s valet helps explain FBI’s desire to search Mar-a-Lago | CNN Politics
Donald Trump’s valet told investigators before the FBI searched Mar-a-Lago in 2022 that he randomly chose boxes of documents to return to the National Archives and Trump himself directed that dozens more boxes located at the resort wouldn’t be returned, according to recently unsealed court filings.
www.cnn.comIndia votes in third phase of national elections as Modi escalates his rhetoric against Muslims
Millions of Indians are voting as Prime Minister Narendra Modi has mounted an increasingly shrill election campaign, ramping up polarizing rhetoric against Muslims.
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