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Election certification disputes in a handful of states spark concerns over presidential contest
In Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, two Republican members of a county canvassing board last month refused to sign off on the results of an election that led to the recall of three GOP members of the county commission. They did so only after state officials warned them it was their legal duty to record the final vote tally. ... Read the Full Story!Republicans block bill to protect contraception access as Democrats make election-year push
Senate Republicans have blocked legislation designed to protect women’s access to contraception, amid the Democrats' push of reproductive rights as a key election-year issue.
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Speaker Johnson appoints Trump loyalists to Intelligence Committee, pulling panel rightward
Rep, Scott Perry, the former Freedom Caucus chair, and Rep. Ronny Jackson, who was Trump’s White House physician, have both criticized the intelligence community.
www.nbcnews.comAppeals court halts Trump's Georgia case during appeal of order allowing Willis to stay on case
An appeals court has halted the Georgia election interference case against former President Donald Trump and others while it reviews the lower court judge’s ruling allowing Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to remain on the case.
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US and 16 other countries whose citizens were taken hostage urge Hamas and Israel to ‘close this deal’ | CNN Politics
The United States and 16 other countries whose citizens were taken hostage by Hamas on October 7 are set to release a joint statement Thursday calling on Israel and Hamas to come to an agreement on the most recent ceasefire and hostages proposal, according to a US official – marking the latest...
www.cnn.comWidow of Beau Biden tells jurors in Hunter Biden's gun trial that she threw firearm in a trash can
The widow of Hunter Biden’s brother has told jurors in his federal gun trial about the moment she found the revolver in his truck.
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Hunter Biden trial enters day 4 after wild testimony from exes on rampant drug use, trashed hotel rooms
Day three of Hunter Biden's criminal trial included testimony from Biden's ex-wife, Kathleen Buhle; ex-girlfriend Zoe Kestan; and gun shop employee Gordon Cleveland.
Trump to campaign in Arizona following hush money conviction
Donald Trump is returning to the campaign trail with a trip to Arizona, his first appearance in a battleground state since he was convicted in a hush money scandal.
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Biden makes his play for anti-Trump Republicans he hopes can give him a second term | CNN Politics
Donald Trump hasn’t shown much interest in reaching out to Republicans who hate him.
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Trump outpaces Biden and RFK Jr. on TikTok in race for young voters
Less than a week after joining TikTok, former President Donald Trump's following on the app has dwarfed those of his opponents in the presidential race.
www.cbsnews.comRussian warships headed to Caribbean for drills as tensions rise over Ukraine, US officials say
Senior Biden administration officials say the U.S. has been tracking Russian warships and aircraft that are expected to arrive in the Caribbean for a military exercise in the coming weeks.
apnews.comTornado hits Michigan without warning, killing toddler, while twister in Maryland injures 5
A toddler has been killed and his mother was injured when a tornado struck suburban Detroit without warning.
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Russia is expected to begin naval, air exercises in Caribbean, U.S. official says
The exercises will be the first simultaneous air and naval maneuvers Russia has conducted in the Caribbean since 2019.
www.cbsnews.comTrump's conviction prompts election-year debate among Democrats: How much to focus on the verdict?
Joe Biden’s campaign is signaling new plans to incorporate Donald Trump’s recent felony conviction as a core element of the Democratic president's reelection message.
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Alito’s former neighbor says justice is ‘at best mistaken’ in flap over upside-down US flag | CNN Politics
A former neighbor of Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito on Wednesday disputed his account of a neighborhood spat that led to the hoisting of an upside-down US flag on his property in Virginia, saying that his timeline of what happened is wrong.
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Trump says he’s ‘under siege’ ahead of ‘most important’ election in US history - Washington Examiner
Trump, his campaign, and his strongest supporters have likened the United States to a "Third World country."
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‘Back in time’: House lawmakers parachuting from WWII-era plane in Normandy to mark D-Day
A bipartisan group of House lawmakers are commemorating the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion by parachuting out of a World War II-era plane in Normandy, France,
Will Biden's new border measures be enough to change voters' minds?
President Joe Biden is trying to address a major liability for his reelection campaign by taking executive action to significantly restrict asylum.
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Biden family closes ranks as wrenching testimony describes Hunter Biden's fall
It has been a full court press of Biden family members in the front row over the first three days of Hunter Biden's felony gun trial in federal court.
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Trump’s guilty verdict gives Biden a small boost: Poll - Washington Examiner
A poll conducted after Trump’s guilty verdict found that Trump now only held a one percentage point lead over Biden, compared to a three point lead before.
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Georgia appeals court temporarily halts Trump's 2020 election case in Fulton County
The Georgia Court of Appeals tentatively scheduled arguments in the disqualification effort involving former President Donald Trump for Oct. 4.
www.cbsnews.comNew Mexico voters oust incumbents from Legislature with positive implications for paid family leave
New Mexico voters have ousted several incumbents from the Democratic-led Legislature in the state’s primary election amid tensions over paid family leave initiatives and a reckoning with accusations of sexual harassment.
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Former Attorney General Bill Barr predicts Trump’s criminal charges will 'be overturned’
Former U.S. Attorney General Bill Barr shared his reaction to President Trump being found guilty on 34 charges of falsifying business records.
Ronald Reagan's principles, patriotism remembered 20 years after his death at legacy celebration
The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation is commemorating the 20th anniversary of his death this week with special attention to his memorable 1984 D-Day speech.
Did Donald Trump's guilty verdict drive away pivotal voters? Here's what the early polls say.
So far, at least, a smallish number may change their minds because of Trump's conviction - but they could wield a decisive impact.
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Republicans who see Trump conviction as politically motivated vow to ‘indict the left’
Candidates, officeholders and members of the former president’s family have amplified Trump’s calls for retribution against political enemies and urged their fellow Republicans to start charging Democrats with crimes.
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Biden lauds WWII veterans on D-Day 80th anniversary, vows NATO solidarity in face of new threat to democracy
In France to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Allied forces' pivotal D-Day landings in Normandy, President Biden honors WWII troops who freed Europe from tyranny.
www.cbsnews.comAs Zelenskyy visits for D-Day, Macron promises Ukraine Mirage aircraft to fend off Russian attacks
French President Emmanuel Macron says France will provide Ukraine with its Mirage combat aircraft to be able to defend their country against Russian aggression.
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“Given the absurd nature of the New York prosecution of Trump, this would be an easy case to qualify for restoration of rights per the Florida Clemency Board,” the governor said.
Biden White House urged Democrats to call back Wall Street Journal as it reported on president's mental acuity
The White House urged Democrats to call back the Wall Street Journal and correct "false" narratives as it reported concerns about the president's mental acuity.
Republicans block bill to protect contraception access as Democrats make election-year push
Senate Republicans have blocked legislation designed to protect women’s access to contraception, arguing that the bill was just a political stunt as Democrats mount an election-year effort to put GOP senators on the record on reproductive rights issues.
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MAGA makeover for Marco Rubio as he evolves from Bush protégé to Trump loyalist
Once the darling of the GOP establishment, Rubio has adopted Trump's views on immigration, Ukraine and the election as he competes to join the ticket.
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Migrants are rattled and unsure as deportations begin under new rule halting asylum
A sense of uncertainty prevails among migrants after President Joe Biden invoked powers to suspend asylum for people who cross the border illegally.
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Senate Republicans block bill to protect access to contraception
Democrats expected the GOP to filibuster the legislation and brought it up to make a point to voters ahead of the 2024 election, viewing reproductive rights as a winning issue.
www.nbcnews.comDutch exit poll suggests neck and neck race between far right and center left in EU election
A final exit poll suggests that Geert Wilders’ far-right party and a center-left alliance are neck and neck in the Dutch election for the European Parliament.
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Washington state man sentenced for 20 ‘swatting’ calls of false threats in U.S., Canada
Prosecutors said he threatened to send emergency responses to several victims’ homes unless they turned over money, credit card information or sexually explicit images.
www.nbcnews.comIndia’s opposition, written off as too weak, makes a stunning comeback to slow Modi's juggernaut
The election results marked a revival for the main opposition Congress party and its allies, who defied predictions of decline
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Heritage predicts Biden interview tape will be released ‘one way or the other’ - Washington Examiner
The president has claimed executive privilege over the recording.
www.washingtonexaminer.comWho’s testified, and who might, in Hunter Biden's firearms trial
Jurors who will decide whether President Joe Biden’s son is guilty of federal firearms charges are hearing deeply personal testimony about a dark period for Hunter Biden.
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Sen. John Fetterman tells critics he's 'not a progressive': That label left me
Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., told CNN on Wednesday that he wasn't a progressive, but rather a "regular Democrat," in response to critics questioning his stance on Israel and the border.
Byai Phyu: Survivors accuse Myanmar army of torture and killings
Witnesses tell the BBC the Myanmar army tortured and killed dozens of men in a village in Rakhine State.
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Trump expected to lose New York gun license following conviction: media reports
The former president's legal team has yet to comment on whether or not NYPD will rescind Trump's gun license.
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Europe Central Bank jumps ahead of the Fed in lowering rates. But future cuts may be limited
The European Central Bank cut its key interest rate by a quarter-point, moving ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve as central banks around the world lean toward lowering borrowing costs — a shift with far-reaching consequences for home buyers, savers and investors.
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WHO confirms first death in Mexico from bird flu never seen in humans
The 59-year-old was the first lab-confirmed human case of infection with A(H5N2) subtype of the virus which has been reported in poultry in the country.
www.nbcnews.comStock market today: Wall Street's momentum cools after its latest record-setting day
U.S. stocks drifted to a mixed finish as Wall Street’s momentum cooled following its latest record-setting day.
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Biden allies in overdrive to dispel reports he is too old for the job- Washington Examiner
Democratic allies have been quick to bolster President Joe Biden as fit for office after a recent article claimed his cognitive skills were declining.
www.washingtonexaminer.comIsraeli strike kills at least 33 people at a Gaza school the military claims was being used by Hamas
The Israeli military claimed, without immediately offering evidence, that Hamas and the Islamic Jihad used the school as a shelter to plan attacks.
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Georgia court of appeals indefinitely pauses the election subversion conspiracy case against Donald Trump | CNN Politics
A Georgia appeals court has halted the election subversion conspiracy case against former President Donald Trump and several of his co-defendants until a panel of judges rules on whether Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis should be disqualified, according to a new order filed on Wednesday.
www.cnn.comRemembering D-Day: Key facts and figures about the invasion that changed the course of World War II
The June 6, 1944, D-Day invasion of Nazi-occupied France was unprecedented in scale and audacity, using the largest-ever armada of ships, troops, planes and vehicles to punch a hole in Adolf Hitler’s defenses in western Europe and change the course of World War II.
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Putin warns Russia could provide weapons to strike West
The Russian president has been criticising the West's delivery of long-range weapons to Ukraine.
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'Son of Sam' killer's first victim recalls a smiling man, and then gunfire
Wendy Savino was recently classified by the NYPD as the first victim of the notorious serial killer “Son of Sam,” who pleaded guilty to six murders.
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How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday, 6/5/2024
Wall Street barreled to all-time highs as its frenzy around artificial-intelligence technology keeps sending stocks higher.
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Watch the latest videos from the Washington Examiner, featuring in-depth analysis, commentary, and interviews. Get the latest news & issues affecting America.
www.washingtonexaminer.comClosing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for July delivery rose 82 cents to $74.07 per barrel Wednesday. Brent crude for August delivery rose 89 cents to $78.41 per barrel.
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Why was 50 Cent on Capitol Hill? Rapper makes surprise visit
Curtis Jackson, rapper and owner of Sire Spirits, urged members of Congress to push for legislative change to support minority entrepreneurs.
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Trump's conviction in New York extends losing streak with jurors to 0-42 in recent cases
Former President Donald Trump and his company have been unable to win over a single juror, out of 42 total, in recent criminal and civil trials.
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Hunter Biden trial enters 3rd day with cross-examination of FBI agent
Hunter Biden's criminal trial held its second day in court, where jurors heard excerpts from Biden's memoir detailing his drug addiction as well as text messages he sent in 2018.
House Republicans issue criminal referrals for James and Hunter Biden, alleging they lied to Congress
The Republican leaders of three House committees sent criminal referrals to the Justice Department recommending charges against James and Hunter Biden.
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Judge Cannon expands hearing on Trump’s request to declare special counsel’s appointment invalid | CNN Politics
Judge Aileen Cannon is planning on holding a sprawling hearing on Donald Trump’s request to declare Jack Smith’s appointment as special counsel invalid, signaling the judge could be more willing than any other trial judge to veto the special prosecutor’s authority.
www.cnn.comHouse Republicans issue criminal referrals against James and Hunter Biden, alleging false testimony
House Republicans accuse Hunter and James Biden of making false statements to Congress as part of a year-long impeachment inquiry.
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The official was not authorized to comment publicly on the sensitive matter and spoke on condition of anonymity.
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Congressional Black Caucus condemns Marjorie Taylor Greene's rant about George Floyd
Speaking to NBC News, Greene said that Democrats “are still worshipping” Floyd while discussing Trump's hush money conviction.
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Deceased Rep. Donald Payne Jr. wins New Jersey primary
Rep. Donald Payne Jr. won his primary more than a month after he died. He was running unopposed, after the deadline to replace him on the ballot had passed.
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Highlights: Gun seller takes the stand after Hunter Biden's ex-wife and former girlfriend
Read highlights from Hunter Biden's trial with testimony from his ex-wife and former girlfriend.
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Why did a House panel vote to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt? We explain
“I will not be intimidated," said the head of the Justice Department after Republicans demand audio from Biden deposition.
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Israel-Gaza updates:
More than seven months after Hamas terrorists invaded Israel on Oct. 7, the Israeli military continues its bombardment of the neighboring Gaza Strip.
Trump's conviction prompts election-year debate among Democrats: How much to focus on the verdict?
Joe Biden’s campaign is signaling new plans to incorporate Donald Trump’s recent felony conviction as a core element of the Democratic president's reelection message.
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Hunter Biden's ex-wife, ex-girlfriend testify about drug use in gun trial
Hallie Biden, the widow of Hunter Biden's brother Beau who was romantically involved with Hunter and discarded the gun at the center of the trial, has yet to testify.
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Supreme Court crunch time as Trump, abortion and social media decisions loom
The high court has saved some of its toughest calls for last. Get ready for white hot rulings that could affect Trump's criminal cases the election.
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Hakeem Jeffries and Byron Donalds tussle over Jim Crow comments - Washington Examiner
Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries took to the House floor to condemn comments made by Rep. Byron Donalds suggesting black people were better off during Jim Crow.
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Analysis: RFK Jr. may have already peaked in the presidential race | CNN Politics
Independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is perhaps the biggest X factor remaining in the presidential race with both Joe Biden and Donald Trump on the attack.
www.cnn.comIt Was Legal Boilerplate. Trump Made It Sound Like a Threat to His Life.
On the day before the FBI obtained a search warrant almost two years ago to look for classified materials at former President Donald Trump’s private club and residence in Florida, one of the agents on the case sent a reassuring email to his bosses. “The FBI intends for the execution of the...
Hunter Biden gun trial: 'Politics never came into play,' juror says after guilty verdict
Get updates on the federal gun trial of President Joe Biden's son, Hunter Biden.
Putin warns that Russia could provide long-range weapons to others to strike Western targets
Putin also reaffirmed Moscow’s readiness to use nuclear weapons if it sees a threat to its sovereignty.
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Israel’s war on Gaza updates: Dozens dead as Israel attacks refugee camps
Deir el-Balah’s al-Aqsa Hospital in central Gaza is facing a massive influx of wounded Palestinians.
Political consultant behind fake Biden robocalls posts bail on first 6 of 26 criminal charges
A political consultant who sent artificial intelligence-generated robocalls mimicking President Joe Biden’s voice has made an initial court appearance in New Hampshire, where he is charged with voter suppression and impersonating a candidate ahead of the state’s first-in-the-nation presidential prim
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House Republicans pass new abortion restrictions in Veterans Affairs bill
Democrats in the Senate and White House have rejected the provision, which would limit abortion access at the VA, but it highlights a stark party split ahead of November’s elections.
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Senate vote on right to contraception bill falls short amid Republican opposition
Republicans largely opposed a vote to advance a bill to protect access to contraception Wednesday, as Democrats make a push to center reproductive rights in the run-up to the election.
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'It's absurd': Congress takes bipartisan action after Cuban officials' tour secure parts of major airport
Florida lawmakers are looking to ban tours of the kind seen at Miami International Airport, where Cuban officials were reported to have been given a tour of secure areas.
China wants to recruit military pilots from the U.S. and its allies to strengthen Chinese air power, bulletin warns
The warning from the U.S. and its four closest intellignce partners follows several arrests of U.S. service members for allegedly trying to pass info to China.
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Aloha State governor keeps 1500 Native Hawaiians connected to phone, internet
Local telecom service provider gave Hawaiian residents less than 48-hours' notice that they were going to cease operations.
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The GOP Push for Post-Verdict Payback: ‘Fight Fire With Fire’
Republican allies of Donald Trump are calling for revenge prosecutions and other retaliatory measures against Democrats in response to his felony conviction in New York. Within hours of a jury finding Trump guilty last week, the anger congealed into demands for action. Since then, prominent GOP...
Hunter Biden's ex-wife and former girlfriend testify at trial about finding his drug paraphernalia
Testimony was expected to continue Wednesday. Hunter Biden’s ex-wife Kathleen Buhle is expected to be among the witnesses; she was married to President Joe Biden’s son for roughly 20 years.
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Senate GOP blocks bill to guarantee access to contraception | CNN Politics
Senate Republicans voted Wednesday to block a bill put forward by Democrats that would guarantee access to contraception nationwide, as Democrats seek to highlight the issue in the run up to November’s elections.
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4 big takeaways from 1st day of testimony in Hunter Biden's gun trial
Here are four big takeaways from Day 2 of Hunter Biden's federal gun trial in Wilmington, Delaware.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's chief of staff to step down
Kelly Magsamen was one of the very few people informed that Austin was hospitalized on New Year's Day, but she did not inform the White House or senior Pentagon staff.
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Trump super PAC touts massive May fundraising, plans major ad blitz in battlegrounds
Make America Great Again Inc., a top super PAC supporting former President Trump's 2024 White House campaign, says it raised nearly $70 million in in May and plans a $100 million ad blitz this summer.
Hunter Biden’s ex-wife and ex-girlfriend testify on his drug use - Washington Examiner
Hunter Biden sat in court and watched his ex-wife Kathleen Buhle and former romantic partner Zoe Kestan testify about his drug use during his gun trial.
www.washingtonexaminer.comUN migration and refugee agencies cite 'fundamental' right to asylum after US moves to restrict it
The U.N.’s refugee agency has expressed concern over plans for new asylum restrictions in the United States.
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2024 election: Latino voters will play critical role
In swing states, Latino voters will have a large sway in this November's presidential election.
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Trump's VP search accelerates
Prospective running mates have received vetting materials as the race for the No. 2 spot on Trump's ticket narrows to three or four candidates, sources tell NBC News.
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Amanda Knox reconvicted of slander in Italy in case linked to her quashed murder conviction
An Italian court has reconvicted Amanda Knox of slander for wrongly accusing a bar owner of killing her roommate, but she won't serve more time.
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Netanyahu says Israel ready for ‘intense operation’ against Hezbollah
Israeli PM says ‘we will restore security’ to border area with Lebanon amid cross-border attacks with Hezbollah.
Israel Secretly Targets U.S. Lawmakers With Influence Campaign on Gaza War
TEL AVIV, Israel — Israel organized and paid for an influence campaign last year targeting U.S. lawmakers and the American public with pro-Israel messaging, as it aimed to foster support for its actions in the war in the Gaza Strip, according to officials involved in the effort and documents...
Progressive Rep. Jamaal Bowman runs as an outsider as he fights for a third term
Bowman, 48, a member of "The Squad," is seeking to portray George Latimer, 70, as the real political insider ahead of a contentious Democratic primary that's attracting millions in spending.
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Biden taps US ambassador to NATO for a top State Department role | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden has nominated the current US ambassador to NATO to one of the top positions at the State Department.
www.cnn.comA year of elections in democracies around the world is revealing deep dissatisfaction among voters
In a transformative year of elections around the world, voters in democratic countries share a common sentiment: They’re unhappy with their governments and leaders.
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Pro-Trump super PAC plans $100M push in key swing states
In a new memo, MAGA Inc. says it will report raising $70 million in May.
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Thousands of Israelis march through Jerusalem, some attacking Palestinians
Islamic authorities say more than 1,100 Israelis encroached on Al-Aqsa Mosque compound during provocative annual parade.
Fauci wrote 50 papers with adviser whose influence he downplayed in testimony - Washington Examiner
Anthony Fauci and his senior scientific adviser, David Morens, co-authored at least 25 papers on COVID-19 while Morens avoided FOIA requests during the pandemic.
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A GOP Senate candidate touts 'love' for his patients. Some told a different story in harsh reviews.
Dermatologist Jeff Gunter has faced some critical reviews online and settled malpractice suits in which he was named but did not treat the patients, he said.
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Haley, Christie stay quiet on Trump guilty verdict as GOP outrage grows over 'un-American' silence
The uproar from Republicans angry at those in the party staying silent over former President Trump's guilty verdict is continuing to grow.
Boeing's Starliner capsule finally launches, but runs into more trouble with helium leaks
The Starliner's launch was picture-perfect, but additional helium leaks were detected, triggering another round of troubleshooting.
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US and allies warn China is intensifying its efforts to recruit Western military pilots | CNN Politics
The US and its closest intelligence partners are warning that China has intensified a campaign to recruit former Western military pilots and other service members to train its own aviators, according to a joint bulletin released by the nations on Wednesday.
www.cnn.comRepublicans block bill to protect contraception access as Democrats make election-year push
Senate Republicans have blocked legislation designed to protect women’s access to contraception, amid the Democrats' push of reproductive rights as a key election-year issue.
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'Squad' Dems furious at Netanyahu's invite to Congress: 'Accused war criminal'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accepted an invitation last week to address Congress, prompting pushback from progressives.
How Modi lost his magic — and his majority — in India election surprise
Though Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set for a rare third term, his party’s failure to win a parliamentary majority feels like a defeat — and a stunning victory for his critics.
www.nbcnews.comMarjorie Taylor Greene’s George Floyd rant condemned by Congressional Black Caucus
Republican extremist accuses Democrats of ‘worshiping’ Floyd in interview posted on X
Mass graves and body bags: al-Shifa hospital after Israel's withdrawal
The BBC has gained insight into what al-Shifa hospital is like since Israeli forces withdrew.
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Trump’s vice presidential contenders recently received vetting materials: Report - Washington Examiner
As next month's Republican National Convention approaches, it appears former President Donald Trump's vice presidential search is intensifying.
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Trump and Biden ‘double haters’ say former president’s New York conviction will not sway their vote
Voters in North Carolina and Georgia who dislike former President Trump and President Biden said the New York conviction would have little impact on their vote.
A Russian gang is thought to be behind a ransomware attack that hit London hospitals
A Russian cyber gang is thought to be behind a ransomware attack that disrupted London hospitals and led to operations and appointments being canceled
France arrests Ukraine-Russia national following explosion at hotel
Man treated by a fire brigade ‘when he suffered serious burns following an explosion’, the prosecutor’s office says.
Poll: Trump verdict has not really changed voters' minds about 2024 race
A new poll shows that former President Donald Trump's verdict as his verdict has not largely shifted the minds of voters.
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Major cause of inflammatory bowel disease found
Scientists have found a weak spot in our DNA that is present in 95% of people with the disease.
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Trump super PAC says it brought in $70 million in May as it outlines path to electoral victory | CNN Politics
One of Donald Trump’s leading super PACs told donors it raised nearly $70 million in May and shared plans to spend $100 million this summer in key battleground states, according to a copy of a memo sent Tuesday and obtained by CNN.
www.cnn.comProsecutors want Donald Trump to remain under a gag order at least until he's sentenced July 11
Manhattan prosecutors are urging a judge to keep Donald Trump’s gag order in place in his hush money criminal case at least until the former president is sentenced in July.
apnews.comIn France, D-Day evokes both the joys of liberation and the pain of Normandy's 20,000 civilian dead
The 80th anniversary this week of D-Day brings mixed emotions for French survivors of the Battle of Normandy.
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Applegate 'doesn't enjoy living' after MS diagnosis
The actress, known for roles in Dead to Me and Anchorman, was diagnosed with the disease in 2021.
www.bbc.comHunter Biden trial: Key takeaways from ex-wife’s testimony in felony gun case
Kathleen Buhle, who was married to Biden for over two decades, testified that she first learned of his drug use in July 2015 when she found a crack pipe in an ashtray on the side porch of their home.
Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer clash over tax and health in first U.K. election debate
Televised debates are a relatively recent addition to U.K. elections, first held in 2010.
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Why is the "Right to Contraception Act" considered necessary?
Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, there has been confusion whether states can revoke access to some forms of contraception.
www.nbcnews.comMore young people could be tried as adults in North Carolina under bill heading to governor
More young people who are accused of serious crimes in North Carolina would have their cases tried automatically in adult court, under legislation that received final General Assembly approval.
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Biden's old age concerns aren't going away soon, CNN reporter says: 'This isn't Benjamin Button here'
CNN reporter Jackie Kucinich said that doubt around President Biden's mental acuity will not go away after a recent report revealed that lawmakers are concerned about Biden's age.
Biden to tout American global leadership during trip to France
President Joe Biden will look to highlight America's global leadership as conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza remain top focuses for him and allies, the White House said.
Stock market today: Asian stocks rise after Wall Street barrels to records
Asian stocks are higher after Wall Street barreled to new records as the frenzy around artificial-intelligence technology kept sending stocks higher.
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ACLU to spend $25M on down-ballot races, with a focus on abortion rights
First to NBC News: The civil liberties group says the planned investment is its largest ever for an election cycle.
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Hunter Biden jury pool highlights toll of US drug epidemic
More than two dozen potential jurors shared personal stories of addiction, revealing the scale of the issue.
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Trump again suggests he would try to prosecute his political opponents if reelected | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday again suggested he would try to prosecute his political opponents if he’s reelected as he railed against his criminal conviction in New York.
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Slovak PM Robert Fico eyes return to work after shooting
In first public speech since surviving assassination attempt, Fico says he feels ‘no hatred’ towards his attacker.
Federal court strikes down SEC oversight rule for hedge funds and private equity - Washington Examiner
An appeals court has struck down an SEC rule requiring private equity firms and hedge funds to disclose quarterly fees and expenses to investors.
www.washingtonexaminer.comIsraeli nationalists march in Jerusalem as a far-right minister boasts of Jewish prayer at key site
Thousands of ultranationalist Israelis have marched through a sensitive Palestinian area of Jerusalem in an annual procession, chanting racist slogans.
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Russia jails U.S. dual citizen for three-and-a-half years for 'rehabilitating Nazism'
Yuri Malev was arrested last December over social media posts in which he was alleged to have denigrated the Saint George’s ribbon, a symbol of Russian military valor.
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Heat dome's triple-digit temperatures fry US south-west
Excessive heat warnings were in effect across parts of California, Nevada, Arizona and Texas.
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'National security issue': Ex-WH doctor raises alarms on Biden's mental health after bombshell report
Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, who served as White House physician under multiple administrations before being elected to Congress, spoke with Fox News Digital about the new Wall Street Journal report regarding President Biden's mental fitness.
5 questions (and answers) ahead of Donald Trump's Phoenix visit
Donald Trump will make a town hall appearance in Phoenix a week after he was found guilty of 34 counts in a hush-money trial.
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Texas county to pay female constable deputies $1.5 million to settle sexual misconduct lawsuit
A Texas county has agreed to pay a group of female deputies $1.5 million to settle a federal lawsuit that claimed they were abused and harassed use when a constable’s office turned undercover operations into a drunken “playground for sexual exploitation.”
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OnPolitics: Will Trump join list of politicians who have been convicted and won office?
Former President Donald Trump could join the growing list of politicians who have been elected after being convicted of crimes.
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Heat wave: Triple-digit temperatures hit Texas, California, Nevada
As a heat wave envelops the West, 32 million people from Texas to California are on alert for life-threatening temperatures.
Supporters urge Trump to jail Manhattan district attorney if re-elected
Trumpists call on former president to prosecute opponents if he regains power, saying Biden has ‘weaponised’ justice department
US flies long-range B-1B bomber over Korean Peninsula in first live munitions drop in 7 years | CNN Politics
The United States flew a B-1B bomber over the Korean Peninsula on Wednesday in the first live munitions drop over South Korea in 7 years as part of joint air exercises between the two countries, the US and South Korea said Wednesday.
www.cnn.comHard right is set to surge in this week's European Union elections. Center set to tilt to right, too
The European Union elections start Thursday and results will be known late Sunday. All eyes are on how well the populist and hard-right parties will do in polling across the 27 nations.
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UN nuclear agency's board votes to censure Iran for failing to fully cooperate
Diplomats say the U.N. nuclear watchdog’s board has censured Iran for failing to cooperate fully with the agency
'It's absurd': Congress takes bipartisan action after Cuban officials' tour secure parts of major airport
Florida lawmakers are looking to ban tours of the kind seen at Miami International Airport, where Cuban officials were reported to have been given a tour of secure areas.
Hunter Biden 'crossed a line' when he bought gun, trial hears
The US first lady seemed to get emotional in court as she listened to opening statements in Hunter Biden's trial.
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Republicans slowly rev up poll monitoring operation ahead of election, but questions remain about its scope
The RNC’s pledge to deploy 100,000 poll workers, monitors and lawyers for the 2024 vote has drawn skepticism from Democrats.
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Pennsylvania state senator proposes highest minimum wage in the nation - Washington Examiner
A new proposal in Pennsylvania would increase the minimum wage to $20 per hour, making it the highest in the country.
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Is Iranian military support for Russia’s war in Ukraine ‘at a new level’?
Iranian drones are ‘a danger we’re fighting with’, a Ukrainian expert warns, as conflict rages for a third year.
Slovakia's Fico says he was targeted for Ukraine views, in first speech since assassination attempt
Slovakia’s populist Prime Minister Robert Fico says he believes he was targeted for having a Ukraine position contrary to the European mainstream but bears no malice toward the gunman who seriously wounded him three weeks ago.
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Climate officials mark World Environment Day by announcing 12 months of record high temperatures
New climate warnings were announced Wednesday, including that the planet experiencing its warmest May on record -- bringing the tally to twelve record-breaking months.
Battleground state Democrats hesitant to support Biden over Gaza: 'Very hard to say yes'
Some Pennsylvania Democrats are hesitant to support President Biden over his support for Israel as it continues its war against Hamas, The Wall Street Journal reported.
Mexico election: Mayor killed after first woman elected leader
The killing of Yolanda Sanchez comes just hours after a historic landslide victory for Mexico's first woman president.
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Pro-Palestinian protesters arrested and suspended after barricading inside Stanford University president's office
Students and alumni entered President Richard Saller’s office and will “remain inside the building and are refusing to leave until their demands are met,” according to the group.
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Measure that would allow local law enforcement to arrest migrants will appear on Arizona’s November ballot | CNN Politics
Arizona voters will weigh in this fall on a ballot measure that would allow local law enforcement to arrest migrants who illegally cross the southern border if there is “probable cause.”
www.cnn.comTaliban publicly flogs 63 people including women accused of crimes. UN condemns it
The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan has condemned the public flogging of more than 60 people, including more than a dozen women, by the Taliban in northern Sari Pul province
Report: Israel targeted U.S. lawmakers through hundreds of fake social media accounts
Israel organized a campaign secretly targeting U.S. lawmakers with pro-Israel content through hundreds of fake social media accounts.
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Virginia governor says state will abandon California emissions standards by the end of the year
Gov. Glenn Youngkin says Virginia will abandon California’s stringent vehicle emissions rules aimed at reducing carbon pollution at the end of the year when that state’s current regulations expire.
apnews.comAsylum seekers at the US-Mexico border worry about their next move: ‘We cannot return’
People at the border reel after hearing about Biden’s order and consider the CBP One app, where they can go and what’s next
Kamala Harris dunks on Trump following conviction: 'Cheaters don't like getting caught'
During Tuesday's appearance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live," Vice President Kamala Harris took a swipe at former President Trump over his conviction in New York.
Colorado GOP calls for all pride flags to be burned - Washington Examiner
The posts were some of the harshest anti-gay rhetoric seen from the party in recent years.
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Japan's birth rate falls to a record low as the number of marriages also drops
The Japanese government data shows the country's birth rate fell to a new low for the eighth straight year in 2023
The president's son in his own words: Hunter Biden's candor becomes prosecutor's weapon
The surreal, history-making courtroom drama was brought into sharp relief as First lady Jill Biden returned for Day 2 of the proceedings.
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'Cheaters don't like getting caught': VP Harris speaks about Trump conviction on Jimmy Kimmel
Vice President Kamala Harris spent part of an appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” rehashing how she found out about former President Donald Trump’s 34 felony convictions in his criminal hush money trial.
apnews.comModi loses ground in parliament, but his Hindu nationalist policies are here to stay
For the first time since Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party swept to power in 2014, the party did not secure a majority on its own in 2024 national election.
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A first-of-its-kind geothermal system will cool and heat dozens of homes in Massachusetts
A Massachusetts neighborhood was picked as the perfect location to install the first-ever utility-run geothermal network in the country.
FDA, CDC now investigating cucumbers as source of nationwide Salmonella outbreak that's sent 54 to the hospital
The FDA believes a total of 162 illnesses may be connected to the outbreak.
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US Defense secretary’s chief of staff is stepping down | CNN Politics
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s chief of staff, Kelly Magsamen, is stepping down at the end of the month, Austin said in a statement on Wednesday.
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Kamala Harris laughs about Trump conviction: ‘Cheaters don’t like getting caught’ - Washington Examiner
Vice President Kamala Harris laughed at former President Donald Trump's felony conviction during an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show.
www.washingtonexaminer.comDisney set to invest up to $17B in Florida parks now that fight with DeSantis appointees has ended
Months after Disney and Gov. Ron DeSantis’ appointees agreed to end their legal fight, the two sides are set to approve an agreement that could result in the company investing up to $17 billion into its Florida resort.
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As GOP lawmakers rail against Donald Trump's conviction, they're not talking about Hunter Biden's trial
House and Senate Republicans remain largely silent on Hunter Biden's trial after spending more than a year investigating the president and his son.
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South African minister charged with corruption amid coalition talks
Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Zizi Kodwa is arrested and charged as his ANC party struggles to form a government.
Taiwan watches Ukraine for lessons on possible war with China
Taiwan is taking lessons on both strategy and how to handle its allies from Ukraine as it continues to fight a Russian invasion.
South Africa's weakened ANC talks with 5 parties over possible coalition but says it's still early
A party spokesperson says top officials in South Africa’s African National Congress have had initial talks with representatives of five other parties over a coalition or agreement to form a government but no decision has been made.
apnews.comWisconsin warden and 8 staff members charged following probes into inmate deaths
A Wisconsin prison warden was jailed just hours before a news conference to discuss the findings of an investigation into inmate deaths.
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FBI reinstates security clearance for former employee who raised questions about Jan. 6 attack | CNN Politics
A former FBI employee who raised questions about the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol had his security clearance reinstated and was awarded 27 months of backpay after being suspended since February 2022, his lawyer told CNN.
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Europe expected to move right in EU elections amid voter anger over illegal immigration, crime, economy
European rightwing populist parties are surging in the European Parliament election polls amid the ongoing migrant crisis, expected to deliver the historic first right-leaning majority.
The Lebanese army says a gunman attempted to attack the US Embassy near Beirut
The Lebanese army said Wednesday a gunman attempted to attack the U.S. embassy near Beirut. The Lebanese military in a statement said that soldiers shot an assailant, who they only described as a Syrian national.
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FBI agents testify about surveilling Sen. Menendez’s dinner at Washington steakhouse he frequented | CNN Politics
Two FBI investigators testified at Sen. Bob Menendez’s corruption trial about surveilling a May 2019 dinner at Morton’s The Steakhouse in Washington, DC.
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Major sports leagues abandon pride-themed logos - Washington Examiner
North America's four major sports leagues appear to have abandoned the heavy push for pride seen in past years.
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