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Biden says the US is rushing weaponry to Ukraine as he signs a $95 billion war aid measure into law
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said Wednesday that he was immediately rushing badly needed weaponry to Ukraine as he signed into law a $95 billion war aid measure that also included assistance for Israel, Taiwan and other global hot spots. The announcement marked an end to the long, painful battle with Republicans in Congress over urgently needed assistance for Ukraine, with Biden promising that U.S. weapons shipment would begin making the way into Ukraine “in the next few hours.”Can Trump be tried for election interference? Supreme Court to hear historic immunity case Thursday
The historic arguments about the presumptive GOP nominee for president is the final case the Supreme Court is considering this term.
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Judges from around the country say Trump can be held accountable for January 6. What will the Supreme Court say? | CNN Politics
Whether the legal system can hold Donald Trump accountable for his attempts to overturn the 2020 election has been an evolving conversation among courts across the country. On Thursday, the Supreme Court will enter the chat.
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Biden just signed a bill that could ban TikTok. His campaign plans to stay on the app anyway
President Joe Biden’s signing of legislation that could ban TikTok in the U.S. runs counter to his campaign’s embrace of the platform and outreach to influencers.
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Arizona state House passes bill to repeal 1864 abortion ban
The issue now moves to the state Senate, which is also expected to vote to repeal the near-total ban the Arizona Supreme Court upheld earlier this month.
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'So appalled': What witnesses told special counsel about Trump's handling of classified info while still president
In interviews with the special counsel, former aides and advisers to Donald Trump described his "cavalier" handling of classified documents while in office, sources say.
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Biden pardons 11 people and shortens the sentences of 5 others convicted of non-violent drug crimes
President Joe Biden has granted clemency to 16 people who were convicted of non-violent drug crimes.
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Arizona House votes to repeal controversial 1864 abortion ban, with help of 3 Republicans
The Arizona House voted on Wednesday to repeal the state's controversial 1864 abortion ban
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Trump listed as unindicted co-conspirator in Michigan fake electors case - Washington Examiner
Donald Trump is named as an unindicted co-conspirator in Michigan's election interference case.
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Russia vetoes a UN resolution calling for the prevention of a dangerous nuclear arms race in space
Russia has vetoed a U.N. resolution sponsored by the United States and Japan calling on all nations to prevent a dangerous nuclear arms race in outer space, calling it “a dirty spectacle” that cherry picks weapons of mass destruction from all other weapons that should also be banned.
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Fact check: Trump falsely claims police turned away ‘thousands’ from Manhattan courthouse and that supporters ‘can’t get near’ | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump is a famed exaggerator about the size of his crowds. For years, he has lied about how many supporters attended his presidential inauguration and numerous campaign rallies.
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Ukraine uses long-range missiles secretly provided by US to hit Russian-held areas, officials say
U.S. officials say Ukraine for the first time has begun using long-range ballistic missiles, striking a Russian military airfield in Crimea and Russian troops in another occupied area overnight.
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Trump asks judge in Georgia election case to dismiss 2 more counts against him
Former President Donald Trump, in a court filing Wednesday, asked the judge overseeing his Georgia election interference case to dismiss two more counts against him.
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GOP senator bashes Marjorie Taylor Greene: 'She is dragging our brand down'
Sen. Thom Tillis said Greene was damaging the Republican Party's ability to win a majority in Congress.
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Takeaways from the Supreme Court’s oral arguments over emergency abortions | CNN Politics
In a Supreme Court hearing on the Biden administration’s challenge to aspects of Idaho’s strict abortion ban, US Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar sought to appeal to conservative justices who just two years ago ruled that states should have the ability to prohibit the procedure.
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To pass Ukraine aid, 'Reagan Republican' leaders in Congress navigated a party transformed by Trump
Providing Ukraine with weapons and other U.S. aid as it fends off a Russian invasion is rooted in the earliest and most formative political memories of the two top Republicans in Congress.
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Scott Perry’s House race shifted in Democrats’ favor after Pennsylvania primaries - Washington Examiner
The matchup comes as Democratic groups have increasingly poured funds into the district, signaling the group considers the race a pickup opportunity.
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Trump says NY Judge Merchan 'thinks he is above the Supreme Court' after barring him from immunity arguments
EXCLUSIVE: Former President Trump blasted New York Judge Juan Merchan for “prohibiting" him from attending arguments Thursday at the U.S. Supreme Court on presidential immunity, while telling Fox News Digital it is “the most important case in many years" before the high court.
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House speaker calls for Columbia University president's resignation amid ongoing protests
House Speaker Mike Johnson was met with loud boos as he visited Columbia University, where he joined calls for the president's resignation amid pro-Palestinian protests.
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Senate overwhelmingly passes aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan with big bipartisan vote
The Senate has passed $95 billion in war aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, sending the legislation to President Joe Biden after months of delays and contentious debate over how involved the United States should be in foreign wars.
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Another ex-State Department official alleges Israeli military gets 'special treatment' on abuses
A former senior U.S. official who until recently helped oversee human-rights compliance by foreign militaries receiving American military assistance says he repeatedly observed Israel receiving “special treatment” from U.S. officials when it came to scrutiny of allegations of military abuses of Pale
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Investigator says Trump, allies were uncharged co-conspirators in plot to overturn Michigan election
A state investigator in Michigan says he considers former President Donald Trump and some key allies to be uncharged co-conspirators in a scheme to claim that he had won Michigan in the 2020 election.
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Supreme Court to weigh Trump immunity claim over 2020 election prosecution. Here are the details.
The outcome of the immunity case before the Supreme Court will have significant ramifications for former President Donald Trump's federal criminal prosecution in Washington, D.C.
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Key moments in the U.S. Supreme Court's latest abortion case that could change how women get care
It’s unclear exactly where the Supreme Court will land after hearing arguments about Idaho's abortion ban.
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Biden campaign to stay on TikTok even after president signs law to force sale or ban app in US
The Biden campaign will stay on TikTok, even after President Biden signed a bill into law that would force its China-based parent company to sell the video sharing social media platform or face a ban in the United States, Fox News has learned.
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Supreme Court appears skeptical that state abortion bans conflict with federal health care law
Supreme Court is considering a case that will determine when doctors can provide abortions during medical emergencies in states with bans enacted after the high court’s sweeping decision overturning Roe v. Wade.
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Arizona Gov Katie Hobbs vetoes bipartisan bill to combat squatting, election bills
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has vetoed SB 1129, which would have permitted a homeowner to request law enforcement to immediately remove a squatter from their property.
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Pennsylvania redesigned its mail-in ballot envelopes amid litigation. Some voters still tripped up
A form Pennsylvania voters must complete on the outside of the envelopes used to return mail-in ballots has been redesigned, but that didn't prevent some voters from failing to complete it accurately for this week’s primary.
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Biden scores major union backing as its leaders attack Trump | CNN Politics
Joe Biden will land a major union endorsement Wednesday from North America’s Building Trades Unions, whose leaders say the president has his infrastructure bill largely to thank for it.
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A year after school shooting, Tennessee lawmakers pass bill to allow armed teachers
A year after a deadly school shooting, Tennessee Republican lawmakers passed a bill that would let some teachers and staff carry concealed handguns on public school grounds.
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Trump looms large over Biden’s high stakes/long-shot talks on Israel-Saudi normalization | CNN Politics
When South Carolina Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham was in Saudi Arabia late last month meeting with Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman, the country’s young, defacto ruler, the two decided to call up a mutual acquaintance— Donald Trump.
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Traces of bird flu virus found in some milk and pasteurized dairy, FDA says
The USDA and FDA said the commercial milk supply remains safe for now.
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Johnson fundraises for House Republican who called Matt Gaetz, Bob Good 'scumbags'
House Speaker Mike Johnson is catching heat from his rebellious right flank again after campaigning alongside Rep. Tony Gonzales, who called two of his colleagues "scumbags" over the weekend.
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Missouri GOP try new approach to kicking Planned Parenthood off Medicaid - Washington Examiner
After Missouri lawmakers’ previous attempt to halt Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood was blocked by the state's Supreme Court, they’re trying again.
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Israel War on Gaza | Live updates | Today's latest from Al Jazeera
US President Joe Biden signs into law a $95bn war aid measure that includes $26bn for Israel, $1bn for Gaza.
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Disgraced coal CEO lost races as GOP and third party candidate. He's trying again as a Democrat
Blankenship ran for the Senate as a Republican in 2018 and sought the White House in 2020 as a third party candidate. He lost badly both times.
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Biden signs Ukraine aid, Israel funding and TikTok crackdown into law
The Senate on Tuesday passed the package of foreign aid and a TikTok divest-or-ban provision in a 79-18 vote.
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Mike Johnson stares down jeers at hostile Columbia University: ‘Enjoy your free speech’ - Washington Examiner
Mike Johnson and House Republicans spoke at Columbia University on Wednesday, calling for President Minouche Shafik to resign.
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Biden grants clemency to 16 nonviolent drug offenders
"America is a nation founded on the promise of second chances," President Biden said in a statement.
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Chip Roy raises alarms about George Soros' purchase of radio giant Audacy
Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, is raising alarms about billionaire George Soros' recent acquisition of a major network of radio stations.
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Some Nikki Haley voters are hanging on to her candidacy and, like her, refuse to endorse Trump
When Nikki Haley suspended her presidential campaign, she refused to endorse Donald Trump for the 2024 Republican nomination — and apparently so did some of her supporters in Pennsylvania.
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Chuck Todd: Will voters wake up by Election Day?
Analysis: Low interest in the election is one of the alarming results in the latest NBC News poll.
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In 50-50 Georgia, unhappiness with the choices but urgency about voting | CNN Politics
Rebel Teahouse is Christine Nguyen’s business. And her happy place.
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A look at what's in the $95 billion foreign aid package passed by Congress
The $95 billion foreign aid package approved by the U.S. Congress provides military aid to Ukraine and Israel, replenishes U.S. weapons systems and gives humanitarian assistance to civilians in Gaza.
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Biden meets 4-year-old Abigail Mor Edan, the youngest American hostage released by Hamas
Four-year-old Abigail Mor Edan was held by Hamas for 50 days and was the youngest American hostage released by Hamas.
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US military withdrawal from Niger is a ‘particularly big one that hurts’ - Washington Examiner
Air Base 201 is in the Niger city of Agadez, and the U.S. military has used it for aerial surveillance flights and counterterrorism operations.
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Bob Casey and Dave McCormick advance to the general election in Pennsylvania, setting up a key race for Senate control
Democratic Rep. Summer Lee and GOP Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick fended off primary challengers, while other key House matchups were set for the fall.
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Columbia extends deadline to end Gaza war protest by 48 hours: All to know
Demonstrators ordered to dismantle encampments on campus by Friday and warned of ‘alternative options’.
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Arkansas bans electronic voter registration signatures, voting groups call 'shameful'
Voting registration groups criticize the state's Board of Election emergency rule to ban e-signatures on voter registration forms
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SCOTUS to hear arguments in Biden’s lawsuit 'subverting states' rights' on abortion
The Supreme Court will consider another abortion case dealing with claims by a Republican-led state that the Biden administration is attempting to use a federal law as an "abortion mandate."
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Biden meets 4-year-old Abigail Edan, an American who was held hostage by Hamas
President Joe Biden has met at the White House with Abigail Edan, the 4-year-old American girl who was held hostage in Gaza for several weeks at the start of Israel's war with Hamas.
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College protests updates: Police crackdown leads to hundreds of arrests
Protests have broken out at colleges and universities across the country in connection with the war in Gaza.
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Ukraine wins bipartisan US support, strikes Russia from afar
As a long-delayed aid package was passed, Ukrainian drones and missiles scored successes against Russian targets.
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US secretly sent long-range missiles to Ukraine after months of resistance | CNN Politics
The US delivered long-range missiles to Ukraine earlier this month that the Biden administration had previously refused to send following a directive from President Joe Biden, the Pentagon said Wednesday.
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US Rep. Donald Payne Jr., a Democrat from New Jersey, has died at 65 after a heart attack
Officials say U.S. Rep. Donald Payne Jr. of New Jersey has died after a heart attack this month that left him hospitalized.
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Biden says US to begin sending military equipment to Ukraine within 'hours'
President Biden said on Wednesday the U.S. will begin sending military equipment to Ukraine within "a few hours" due to the passage of a long-stalled foreign aid package.
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White House visitor logs contradict Biden spokesman's vow to ban DC official who praised notorious antisemite
FIRST ON FOX: A Washington, D.C., official who praised antisemite Louis Farrakhan visited the White House twice after a spokesperson for President Biden said she wouldn't return.
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The US is now allowed to seize Russian state assets. How would that work?
The big U.S. aid package for Ukraine and other allies that President Joe Biden signed Wednesday also allows the administration to seize Russian state assets located in the U.S. and use them for the benefit of Kyiv.
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Lauren Boebert didn't post about Trump charges, 'our crimes.' Image is fabricated | Fact check
The fabricated image was originally posted in March 2023 by a satirical account, but was cropped to remove the line that labeled it as a parody.
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Supreme Court wrestles with abortion clash over emergency room treatment for pregnant women
The Biden administration says Idaho's near-total abortion ban conflicts with a federal law setting standards for hospital emergency room care.
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Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for June delivery fell 55 cents to $82.81 per barrel Wednesday. Brent crude for June delivery fell 40 cents to $88.02 per barrel.
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Defiant TikTok CEO says app ‘isn’t going anywhere’ after Biden signs law to force sale - Washington Examiner
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew vowed legal action in the wake of legislation signed into law by President Joe Biden that would ban or force the sale of the app.
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Attempt to expedite ethics probe of Minnesota state senator charged with burglary fails on tie vote
A Republican attempt to expedite an ethics investigation of a Democratic Minnesota state senator who’s facing a felony burglary charge has failed on a tie vote. Sen.
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In Ukraine, low hopes for the liberation of lands occupied by Russia
As Kyiv’s forces struggle, fewer than half of Ukrainians believe the country could return to its pre-2014 borders.
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Trump v US: SCOTUS likely to determine presidents get 'some amount' of immunity, experts say
Legal experts say the Supreme Court is unlikely to accept Trump's sweeping presidential immunity claims but could give guidance that could have a critical effect on his pending criminal cases.
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New Georgia law will restrict access to social media for minors under 16 - Washington Examiner
Kemp signed a bill into law that aims to restrict any person under the age of 16’s social media usage.
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Will U.S. aid arrive in time for Ukraine's fight to hold off Russia's army?
For many in Kyiv, the news that the aid package had finally passed Congress offered relief and renewed hope of victory. But a long and difficult fight is still ahead.
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How US changes to 'noncompete' agreements and overtime pay could affect workers
For millions of American workers, the government took two actions this week that could bestow potentially far-reaching benefits.
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Why U.S. officials want to ban TikTok
Lawmakers argue the Chinese government can use the widely popular video-sharing app as a spy tool and to covertly influence the U.S. public.
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How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday, 4/24/2024
U.S. stocks drifted to a mixed finish. The S&P 500 closed little changed Wednesday after a two-day winning streak erased nearly two-thirds of last week’s steep loss.
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Security plan for Gaza aid workers still unclear with military pier to open soon
President Biden's plan to open a pier next month off the Gaza coast faces several unresolved logistical issues, including who will provide security to U.N. aid workers.
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Biden signs foreign aid bill that starts the countdown for TikTok sale
President Biden has signed the foreign aid bill that also gives the Chinese company ByteDance nine to 12 months to sell TikTok to an American company, or the app will be banned in the U.S.
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Jill Biden launches bike ride for wounded service members, stresses need to support vets
Jill Biden has used the launch of the Wounded Warrior Project’s annual Soldier Ride from the White House lawn, a multiday bike ride, to stress the importance of supporting service members.
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Senate approves $95B aid package for Ukraine and Israel, TikTok divestment, awaits Biden's signature
The Senate voted to send the $95 billion package with aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan to the president's desk on Tuesday, months after additional aid was requested by Biden.
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Biden needles Trump over his hair and 'Mar-a-Lago values' as he addresses union
Biden on Wednesday needled Trump, laying into the former president as he welcomed an endorsement from NABTU President Sean McGarvey
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Secret Service agent assigned to Kamala Harris detail involved in fight with other agents - Washington Examiner
A Secret Service agent assigned to protect Vice President Kalama Harris fought with other agents in an incident at Andrews Air Force base on Monday.
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How Republican-led states far from the US-Mexico border are rushing to pass tough immigration laws
Oklahoma is poised to become the latest Republican-led state to impose criminal penalties for those who reside in the state illegally.
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Cost of doing business with Iran? US warns Pakistan of sanctions risk
Iran’s Raisi visited Pakistan as the neighbours seek to mend ties after tit-for-tat military strikes this year.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom introduces bill to allow Arizona doctors to perform abortions in California
Newsom said that the bill would allow health care providers in good standing in Arizona to provide basic care for patients fleeing the state of Arizona
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Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi sentenced to death for songs critical of regime
Salehi is one of the most prominent artists in Iran to have been arrested and sentenced.
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Primary voters take down at least 2 incumbents in Pennsylvania House
At least two incumbent Pennsylvania state lawmakers are losing their seats after primary voters elected opponents. Democratic state Rep.
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Ohio lawmakers eliminate 'archaic' marital rape loophole after years-long fight
Buckeye State lawmakers eliminate a legal technicality that protects spouses in certain cases from prosecution against rape.
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Live updates: Tensions rise as protests on college campuses continue nationwide
Columbia University and other schools have taken steps to try to address students' concerns over safety and freedom of expression. Follow for live news updates.
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A conservative quest to limit diversity programs gains momentum in states
Tennessee became the latest state to act this week as the Republican governor signed a law prohibiting banks from considering a customer's participation in DEI training.
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'We will call him President Trump': Defense lawyers vacillate between honorifics
Analysis: Trump's lawyers have a tough balancing act between the audience of one at the defense table and the 12 in the jury box.
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US seeks to ‘reassure’ allies they don’t need nuclear weapons - Washington Examiner
The Biden administration is working to 'reassure" allies that they don't need to obtain nuclear weapons, contra misgivings about U.S. reliability.
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New search underway tied to Gilgo Beach murder investigation: Sources
Investigators are searching a wooded area in Manorville, New York, as part of the Gilgo Beach murders investigation, law enforcement sources told ABC News.
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Arizona House advances a repeal of the state's near-total abortion ban to the Senate
Republicans have used procedural votes to block earlier repeal efforts.
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New rap song ‘Black MAGA’ music video debuts and touts rising support for Trump - Washington Examiner
Rapper Forgiato Blow posted a new rap song "Black MAGA" on his YouTube channel “Mayor of Magville” on Monday. The song is performed by artist Black Donald Trump. The music video features various "Blacks for Trump" signs on cars and T-shirts.
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About 282 million people faced acute hunger last year: UN-led report
Gaza, Sudan and other conflicts, along with extreme weather and economic shocks, worsened food insecurity, report says.
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More cows are being tested and tracked for bird flu. Here's what that means
U.S. health and agriculture officials are ramping up testing and tracking of bird flu in dairy cows in an urgent effort to understand and stop the growing outbreak.
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Former Republican mayoral candidate gets 10 days in prison in Jan. 6 case
Gino DiGiovanni Jr. was identified by online "sedition hunters" and admitted his presence in the Capitol after being confronted by an NBC Connecticut reporter.
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What a TikTok ban in the US could mean for you
After years of attempts to ban the Chinese-owned app, including by former President Donald Trump, a measure to outlaw the popular video-sharing app has won congressional approval and is on its way to President Biden for his signature.
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'We should be at the table' say Alaskan indigenous tribes impacted by commercial fisheries
Fishing rights in Alaskan waters is a centuries-old tradition for local communities now impacted by commerical trawlers
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Woman becomes 1st patient to undergo combined heart pump implant and pig kidney transplant
In a first-of-its-kind procedure, a terminally ill New Jersey woman received a pig kidney transplant and a surgically implanted mechanical heart pump.
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EU hopeful North Macedonia to hold May 8 presidential runoff with center-right candidate in the lead
North Macedonia faces a runoff presidential ballot, which will coincide with May 8 parliamentary elections.
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Protests planned for Washington's premier party weekend
Pro-Palestinian protesters are looking to puncture the festive bubble surrounding the White House Correspondents Association Dinner.
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Trump, Giuliani, Meadows are unindicted co-conspirators in Michigan fake elector case, hearing reveals
Former President Donald Trump is among several unindicted co-conspirators in the Michigan AG's case against the state's "fake electors," an investigator has revealed.
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IAEA team inspects treated radioactive water release from Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant
A team of experts from the U.N. nuclear agency has inspected the tsunami-hit Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant for a review of its discharge of treated radioactive wastewater into the Pacific
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Prabowo Subianto seals victory as Indonesia's next leader after a top court rejects rivals' appeals
Indonesia’s top court has rejected appeals by two losing presidential candidates who demanded a revote, alleging widespread irregularities and fraud in the February polls.
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Biden calls for middle-class tax hike - Washington Examiner
Biden said he would let the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act expire and stay expired. This would be a massive middle-class tax hike.
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"Tense interactions" and "physical struggles" erupt at UT-Austin campus amid pro-Palestinian protest
Columbia University and other schools have taken steps to try to address students' concerns over safety and freedom of expression. Follow for live news updates.
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Experts break down what the Constitution, framers said about 'presidential immunity'
This week, Donald Trump's claim of "absolute immunity" from prosecution in his federal election inference case will be put to the test at the Supreme Court.
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Rush hour chaos in London as 5 military horses run amok after getting spooked during exercise
London police have contained two horses that were seen running around loose without riders in the heart of the U.K. capital on Wednesday morning.
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10 years after Flint's lead water crisis was discovered, a lack of urgency stalls "proper justice"
"Everybody stood up for us and fought for Flint," one resident said. "We need that again."
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Court Rules: No federal transfer for Trump aides' election charges
An appeals court has declined to transfer the Georgia charges of election racketeering against four of Donald Trump’s co-defendants to a federal court.
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Russia arrests deputy defence minister suspected of taking bribes
Timur Ivanov, in charge of military construction contracts, suspected of taking bribes ‘on a particularly large scale’.
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Allergies can make you miserable. Here's how to track pollen levels near you
Allergy season is here, but it doesn't have to make you miserable
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Boeing's financial woes continue, while families of crash victims urge US to prosecute the company
Boeing is reporting a $355 million loss for the first quarter. But the CEO said the results announced on Wednesday aren't the most important issue for the company right now.
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A blast near a ship off Yemen may mark a new attack by Houthi rebels after a recent lull
A ship near the strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait has seen an explosion in the distance, marking what may be a new attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels through the crucial waterway for international trade
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Stock market today: Tesla cruises higher as most of Wall Street drifts in mixed trading
U.S. stocks drifted to a mixed finish. The S&P 500 closed little changed Wednesday after a two-day winning streak erased nearly two-thirds of last week’s steep loss.
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Congress should close this labor union loophole - Washington Examiner
Labor unions say they respect workers, but their continued use of undisclosed salts shows profound disrespect for the men and women who make our economy run.
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Catch up on the day’s news: College protests spread, abortion rights, lonely parents | CNN
CNN’s 5 Things PM brings you the news you might have missed during your busy day.
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Protests erupt inside Tennessee House as legislature passes bill to arm teachers with guns
Protestors chanted "blood on your hands" after Tennessee House Republicans passed a bill allowing some teachers and staff carry guns to school.
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