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WASHINGTON (AP) — The House has voted to restore abortion rights nationwide in Democrats’ first legislative response to the Supreme Court’s landmark decision overturning Roe v. Wade. The bill has little chance of becoming law, with the necessary support lacking in the 50-50 Senate. Yet voting marks the beginning of a new era in the debate as lawmakers, governors and legislatures grapple with the impact of the court’s decision.
Atlanta-area DA tells Georgia GOP chair he could be indicted in election probe | CNN Politics
The Atlanta-area district attorney investigating Donald Trump and his allies’ efforts to overturn the 2020 election in Georgia sent a target letter to state Republican party Chair David Shafer, warning him that he may be indicted as part of her investigation, according to two sources familiar...
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Biden's Saudi visit aims to balance rights, oil, security
President Joe Biden has exchanged a cordial fist bump with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, but says he then raised the issue of the murder of writer Jamal Khashoggi, which U.S. intelligence has said the crown prince approved.
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Russian cruise missiles rain down on southern Ukrainian city
Ukrainian officials say cruise missiles fired by Russian strategic bombers struck a southeastern Ukrainian city, killing at least three people and wounding 15.
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Georgia DA considers seeking Trump testimony in 2020 probe
The Georgia prosecutor investigating potential criminal interference in the 2020 presidential election says she's considering requesting that former President Donald Trump testify under oath to a grand jury.
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Exclusive: Russians have visited Iran at least twice in last month to examine weapons-capable drones | CNN Politics
A Russian delegation has visited an airfield in central Iran at least twice in the last month to examine weapons-capable drones, according to national security adviser Jake Sullivan and satellite imagery obtained exclusively by CNN.
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Biden confronts Saudi crown prince on Khashoggi killing
President Biden confronted Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman about the killing of U.S.-based journalist Jamal Khashoggi Friday, but the crown prince denied personal involvement.
Pence's former chief of staff calls Democrats' discussions about invoking the 25th Amendment in wake of Capitol riot a "publicity stunt"
Marc Short tells CBS News' Catherine Herridge about his experience in the Capitol during the Jan. 6 rioting
www.cbsnews.comBiden's Saudi visit aims to balance rights, oil, security
President Joe Biden has exchanged a cordial fist bump with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, but says he then raised the issue of the murder of writer Jamal Khashoggi, which U.S. intelligence has said the crown prince approved.
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Ukraine rockets ‘significantly’ reducing Russian attack potential
Ukraine says Russia’s attacking capability ‘significantly reduced’ as Kyiv claims destruction of some 30 military sites.
NEW POLL: Liz Cheney trailing Trump-backed primary challenger by more than 20 points
Trump-backed Harriet Hageman is more than 20 points ahead of Rep. Liz Cheney, a member of the Jan. 6 committee, in the Wyoming Republican primary race, a new poll shows.
Justice Dept. backs House over Jan. 6 subpoena to Meadows
Prosecutors declined to charge Trump’s former chief of staff with contempt, but in a landmark filing the DOJ says the House has a better legal argument on executive privilege.
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Biden to Senate Dems: Accept Manchin’s demands
The president called for the quicker passage of a smaller reconciliation bill that would address prescription drugs and health care subsidies and leave climate till later.
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DOJ says advisers to ex-presidents may have some immunity from congressional subpoenas but not in Jan. 6 probe | CNN Politics
The Justice Department on Friday articulated for the first time publicly that former close advisers to ex-Presidents may be immune from congressional testimony – though that doesn’t mean Donald Trump’s West Wing staff can avoid the House’s subpoenas related to January 6, 2021.
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Elon Musk looking to avoid quick trial in Twitter dispute: Report
Elon Musk's lawyers are attempting to block a quick trial in the lawsuit over his backing out of a deal to buy Twitter, according to a report.
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Rivals to succeed Johnson as UK PM clash over tax in TV debate
Next debate set for Sunday as ruling party looks to choose two candidates to put to a final vote by party members.
Russia vows to ramp up operations as rockets pound Ukraine
While the focus of the war has moved to the eastern Donbas region, Russia forces have been striking cities elsewhere in the country with missiles and rockets in what has become an increasingly attritional conflict.
Democrats vent their fury as Joe Manchin shelves action on climate change
“I don’t want to spend one more minute thinking about what Joe Manchin will or won’t do," said Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, chair of the Democrats' House campaign arm.
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Houston Texans settle with 30 Deshaun Watson accusers
The Houston Texans have settled with 30 women accusing the team's former quarterback Deshaun Watson of sexual misconduct.
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Donald Trump's fundraising juggernaut slows as other Republicans gain
Former President Donald Trump's online fundraising has slowed in recent months, a financial disclosure on Friday showed, adding to doubts over the firmness of his grip on the Republican Party.
Fox News star Tucker Carlson flirts with presidential run in Iowa speech
Tucker Carlson, the top-rated Fox News host who has built a following pushing conspiracy theories and lighting into the culture wars, on Friday flirted with a presidential run in his speech to a large gathering of Christian conservative voters in Des Moines, Iowa.
Biden tells Dems to quickly pass pared-down economic package
President Joe Biden seems to have bowed to Sen. Joe Manchin’s demand for a slimmed-down economic package.
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Abrams hits back at Kemp over ‘Defund the Police’ claims with new ad touting law enforcement support
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams hit back at Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp following the incumbent's ad accusing her of supporting the "Defund the Police" movement.
Biden says he raised Khashoggi murder with Saudi crown prince
President Joe Biden said Friday he raised the murder of dissident Jamal Khashoggi with Saudi Arabia's de-facto leader, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
What happened to Russia’s anti-war movement?
Thousands have been arrested on charges related to demonstrating, forcing many to find new ways to protest.
First on CNN: DHS inspector general told Jan. 6 panel he went to Mayorkas about Secret Service cooperation | CNN Politics
The Department of Homeland Security inspector general on Friday briefed all nine members of the House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021, US Capitol attack about the Secret Service erasing text messages from the day of the riot and the day before.
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Can the US catch China’s hypersonic missiles?
The chair of the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Strategic Forces said that the U.S. military still is behind China in developing hypersonic weapons.
Russia's information war expands through Eastern Europe
WASHINGTON (AP) — As bullets and bombs fall in Ukraine , Russia is waging an expanding information war throughout Eastern Europe, using fake accounts and propaganda to spread fears about refugees and rising fuel prices while calling the West an untrustworthy ally.
apnews.com‘Moms for Liberty’ mobilize for school board races — with DeSantis in tow
The group is known for being vocal at school board meetings and pushing back against policies they perceive as liberal in schools.
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U.S. Navy ship again sails near disputed South China Sea islands
The operations in the South China Sea challenge what the U.S. says are restrictions on innocent passage imposed by China and other claimants.
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Ocasio-Cortez, progressives call on Schumer, Pelosi to strip SCOTUS of abortion jurisdiction
A group of House progressives led by Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) and Mondaire Jones (D-N.Y.) called on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (…
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Three men cleared in 1995 NYC subway toll booth murder
Three men convicted in the murder of a New York City subway toll booth worker were cleared of their convictions by a judge Friday.
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Biden fails to secure major security, oil commitments at Arab summit
Biden will discuss regional missile and defense capabilities with Arab leaders in Saudi Arabia, where he will try to integrate Israel as part of a new axis largely driven by shared concerns over Iran.
Trump campaign operative who delivered Jan. 6 false elector lists is identified
Mike Roman passed the names to a House GOP aide in a bid to get them to then-Vice President Mike Pence, people familiar with the episode told POLITICO.
In West Bank, Biden says 'ground is not ripe' for peace
President Joe Biden has called for “two states for two peoples” — the Israelis and Palestinians — while visiting the West Bank. But Biden also acknowledged Friday the “ground is not ripe" at this moment for restarting peace talks between them. The stalemate has dimmed hopes for a two-state...
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Manchin's climate rebuff adds to Congress' troubled track record
The collapse of what would have been the biggest climate-related spending measures in U.S. history is the latest failure by Congress.
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Indiana AG told to ‘cease and desist’ over doctor
The letter charges that the Indiana attorney general is making "false and misleading statements" about the doctor who performed an abortion for a 10-year-old girl.
Russia sanctions 384 Japanese lawmakers over stance on Ukraine
Russia bans 384 Japanese lawmakers from entering country in response to Tokyo joining the G7 in sanctioning Moscow.
G20 finance chiefs make few policy breakthroughs at Indonesia meeting
Divisions over the Ukraine war prevented a formal communiqué.
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Student loan borrowers urged to apply for forgiveness program: Here’s who qualifies
While Americans await the Biden administration’s decision on federal student loan forgiveness, the Education Department is encouraging millions to consider applying for a forgiveness program …
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January 6 committee subpoenas Secret Service for records | CNN Politics
The House select committee investigating January 6, 2021, has issued a subpoena to the US Secret Service, marking the first time the panel has publicly done so for an executive branch agency.
www.cnn.comManchin disputes claims he rejected Dems’ climate and energy spending
"As far as I'm concerned, I want climate, I want an energy policy."
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Kamala Harris hemorrhaging staff as two more aides leave VP’s office
The staff shake-ups continue in the vice president's office.
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President Joe Biden enters his final day in Saudi Arabia
President Biden left for his first Middle East trip as president this week, with stops in Israel, the occupied West Bank and Saudi Arabia.
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The Latest: Biden trip won't immediately impact gas prices
The Latest on U.S. President Joe Biden's trip to the Mideast: JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — President Joe Biden said Friday that gas prices across the U.S. “have been coming down every single day to the best of my knowledge” but cautioned that his visit to Saudi Arabia may not have an immediate impact...
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Unlawful crossings along U.S.-Mexico border set a record for June, despite drop from May
U.S. Border Patrol reported processing migrants 191,898 times along the southern border in June, a 14% drop from May.
www.cbsnews.comBiden says he blamed Saudi crime prince for Jamal Khashoggi's murder in controversial meeting
Biden turned his attention to restoring ties with Palestinians, which frayed under Donald Trump, before making his controversial trip to Saudi Arabia.
O'Rourke's campaign for Texas governor outraises Abbott
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Democrat Beto O'Rourke on Friday reported raising nearly $32 million in his bid for Texas governor during the first half of 2022, more than Republican Gov. Greg Abbott and a haul that puts their race on track to smash spending records in November's midterm elections.
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Judge nixes arrest warrant for Republican county clerk after bond breach
A Colorado judge on Friday nixed an arrest warrant for a county clerk who was indicted on felony charges of tampering with voting equipment and then lost a bid for the Republican nomination to Colorado's top election-management post.
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Biden scraps plans to nominate conservative anti-abortion lawyer to federal judgeship | CNN Politics
The White House has scrapped President Joe Biden’s plans to nominate an anti-abortion Republican as a federal judge in Kentucky, citing opposition to the nomination from Kentucky Republican Sen. Rand Paul.
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Biden confronts Saudi crown prince over Khashoggi murder, expects action on energy
U.S. President Joe Biden said on Friday he told Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman he held him responsible for the murder of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi, shortly after exchanging a fist bump with the kingdom's de facto ruler.
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More than 200,000 migrants stopped at southern border in June
The number of migrants encountered attempting to enter the United States illegally from Mexico in June topped 200,000 for the fourth consecutive month as the Biden administration struggles to respond to the humanitarian and security crisis.
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Manchin’s decision provokes fury over potential for warmer world
Sen. Joe Manchin’s (D-W.Va.) decision to move ahead with a reconciliation deal that doesn’t involve climate change risks consigning the entire world to a warmer future, scientists, Democrats and ad…
thehill.comPoll: Many red-state Trump voters say they'd be 'better off' if their state seceded from U.S.
In a striking rejection of national unity, red-state Trump voters are now more likely to say they’d be personally “better off” than “worse off” if their state seceded from the U.S. and “became an independent country,” according to a new Yahoo News/YouGov poll.
U.S., Saudi Arabia agree on stopping Iran getting nuclear weapons
The United states and Saudi Arabia agreed on the importance of stopping Iran from "acquiring a nuclear weapon", during a visit by U.S. President Joe Biden, a joint statement carried by the Saudi state news agency (SPA) said.
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GOP committee recommends Milwaukee host 2024 Republican National Convention | CNN Politics
Milwaukee’s Democratic mayor says he is ready to welcome Republicans with open arms during the next presidential election after a GOP committee voted Friday to recommend the city as the site of the 2024 Republican National Convention.
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Will Western pressure trigger Russia’s ‘merger’ with Belarus?
Putin and Lukashenko have suggested furthering the ‘union state’ will protect their nations from effects of sanctions.
House passes bills to codify Roe, protect interstate travel for abortion
House Democrats on Friday passed the Women's Health Protection Act and Ensuring Access to Abortion Act.
Biden says he will act on climate after talks collapse in Senate
President Joe Biden said on Friday he would act on his own to cut climate emissions and urged his fellow Democrats to pass the few elements of their sweeping domestic policy package they can agree on after talks in the Senate collapsed once again.
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Southwest flight attendant awarded $5M after firing over abortion stance
Southwest flight attendant Charlene Carter has been awarded $5.1 million after the airline fired her over her stance on abortion, which she publicized on social media.
White House faces disaster with young voters
President Biden is facing a disaster with young voters, increasing fears among Democrats that they are in danger of losing a generation if he doesn’t improve his standing with Generation Z. Biden’s…
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Fetterman absence raises stakes for Dems in key Senate race
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Democrat John Fetterman posted a massive $11 million fundraising haul during the second quarter. He's on an advertising spree that's made him a near-constant presence on television in Pennsylvania.
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DHS inspector general meets with Jan. 6 committee about deleted Secret Service texts
The DHS inspector general met with the Jan. 6 committee Friday about deleted Secret Service texts around the time of the Capitol attack.
Trump campaign operative Roman delivered false elector lists to Capitol Hill on Jan. 6: report
A former Trump campaign operative delivered lists of false electors on Jan. 6, 2021, to Capitol Hill in an effort to get them to former Vice President Mike Pence, who was presiding over the Senate …
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Gohmert lone House lawmaker to oppose baby formula bill
Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-Texas) was the only House lawmaker to oppose a bill on Friday to temporarily suspend tariffs on imports of baby formula. The measure, titled the Formula Act, initially&n…
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Pence to speak in Washington on eve of Trump's first return to D.C. since he was president
The former president and vice president will be in the nation's capital a day apart from each other.
www.cbsnews.comExclusive: Fulton County DA sends 'target' letters to Trump allies in Georgia investigation
Fulton County, Ga., District Attorney Fani Willis has sent so-called target letters to prominent Georgia Republicans informing them they could be indicted for their role in a scheme to appoint alternate electors pledged to former President Donald Trump despite Joe Biden’s victory in the state.
Atlanta-area DA weighing whether to call Trump to testify before grand jury in election fraud probe
A focus of the inquiry has been Trump's Jan. 2, 2021, telephone call in which he urged state officials to tilt the 2020 statewide vote in his favor.
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Haaland races to recover 'brutal' history of U.S. Native American boarding schools
U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland said on Friday she is racing to reveal as much history as possible about abuses within the old Native American boarding school system, which separated generations of children from their families in an attempt to destroy indigenous culture.
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John Eastman loses challenge to keep investigators out of his phone
The lawyer behind a plot to send fake electors to Congress and keep former President Donald Trump in the White House won’t get his phone back from federal investigators.
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Ukraine’s military in push to develop high-tech ‘Army of Drones’
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appealed for ‘dronations’ to build up the military’s aerial capabilities.
Biden delivers tough talk on Iran as he opens Mideast visit
JERUSALEM (AP) — President Joe Biden on Wednesday opened his first visit to the Mideast since taking office by offering anxious Israeli leaders strong reassurances of his determination to stop Iran’s growing nuclear program, saying he’d be willing to use force as a "last resort."
apnews.comVoters See a Bad Economy, Even if They're Doing OK
The fastest inflation in four decades has Americans feeling dour about the economy, even as their own finances have so far held up relatively well. Just 10% of registered voters say the U.S. economy is “good” or “excellent,” according to a New York Times/Siena College poll — a remarkable degree...
Ivana Trump, ex-wife of former President Trump, died from fall: Medical examiner
Ivana Trump, the ex-wife of former President Donald Trump, has died at age 73, the family told ABC News.
An Army veteran who re-enlisted after assaulting police on Jan. 6 was sentenced to more than 3 years
James Mault re-enlisted in the Army last year after being fired over his involvement in Jan. 6. He was arrested in October after the FBI learned he had pepper-sprayed police.
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Biden promises 'strong executive action' on climate change after Sen. Manchin dooms domestic agenda
Biden called on the Senate to move quickly to pass a bill to lower prescription drug costs after talks on climate and other items collapsed.
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Mexico captures infamous drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Infamous drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero, who was behind the killing of a U.S. DEA agent in 1985, was captured Friday by Mexican forces nearly a decade after walking out of a Mexican prison and returning to drug trafficking, Mexico's navy said.
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Russia defends submarine missile attack that killed 23 civilians
Moscow claims Kalibr missiles hit Ukraine air force meeting. Ukraine says 23 people, including 3 children, were killed.
John Eastman loses emergency request to protect his phone data from DOJ investigators
A federal judge in New Mexico won't step in to protect Trump attorney John Eastman's seized cell phone from Justice Department investigators, after Eastman was searched as part of a January 6-related criminal inquiry.
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Cornyn's disapproval in Texas jumps following support for bipartisan gun bill
Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) appears to be losing his star power in the Lone Star State after bucking party lines in support of a bipartisan gun bill.
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U.S. approves possible sale of military assistance to Taiwan
The U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale of military technical assistance to Taiwan worth an estimated $108 million, the Pentagon said on Friday.
www.reuters.comHere's How Democrats' Big Domestic Agenda Bill Has Shrunk
WASHINGTON — Call it the incredible shrinking domestic policy initiative. As Democrats toil to salvage pieces of President Joe Biden’s sweeping social policy, climate change and tax package this summer, their negotiations have highlighted how substantially they have had to curb their ambitions...
Retired Justice Stephen Breyer joining Harvard law faculty
WASHINGTON (AP) — Retired Justice Stephen Breyer is getting a different title: professor. Harvard said Friday that Breyer, who retired from the Supreme Court June 30 , is re-joining its law school faculty.
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Kamala Harris' chief speechwriter is departing
The turnover at the vice president’s office continues.
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Ivana Trump’s death ruled accidental by medical examiner in report citing 'blunt impact injuries' to torso
A senior New York City official with direct knowledge of the matter said the circumstances of her death were consistent with a fall on the stairs.
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Dems’ base wants a simple Roe fight. It's getting complexity instead.
For now, both chambers are taking slightly different approaches that party leaders say have the same goal: putting Republicans on the record.
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Georgia's second-largest school district allows non-officers to carry guns
Georgia's second-largest school district has approved a policy to allow personnel who are not certified police officers to carry guns, part of its response to the shooting at a Texas school that killed 19 children and two adults two months ago.
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House passes bills to protect abortion rights, measures doomed in Senate
One of the bills could codify the right to abortion and the other would ban punishing those who travel out of state for reproductive health care, but Republicans in the Senate oppose the measures.
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‘Made people insecure’: Divisive legacy of Sri Lanka’s Rajapaksa
Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s exit ends the clan’s rule after more than 20 years as the nation battles its worst economic crisis.
U.S. and Saudi reiterate their commitment to stability of global energy markets
The United States and Saudi Arabia have reiterated their commitment to the stability of global energy markets, during a visit by U.S. President Joe Biden, a joint statement carried by Saudi state news agency (SPA) said.
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Jan. 6 panel subpoenas Secret Service for erased texts
The House committee investigating the U.S. Capitol attack has subpoenaed the Secret Service for text messages agents reportedly deleted around Jan. 6.
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GOP senator scuttled deal to appoint anti-abortion lawyer to federal bench
A Republican senator has scuttled a deal between Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and the White House to nominate an anti-abortion lawyer to a federal court seat.
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Cawthorn introduces bill to ban federal funds for abortion travel costs
Rep. Madison Cawthorn (R-N.C.) introduced a bill on Friday that would ban federal funds from covering travel costs for people who obtain out-of-state abortions. The new legislation would ensu…
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Sobering new study says that those under age 40 shouldn't drink alcohol at all
New study from Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation in Seattle reveals that risk of sickness, accident and death far outweigh any benefits of alcohol consumption for those under 40.
Fox Guest: Biden Was a ‘Special Needs’ Candidate in 2020
FoxA New York Post columnist and regular Fox News guest on Friday described Joe Biden as a “special needs” presidential candidate when he ran for office in 2020.Miranda Devine appeared on Tucker Carlson Tonight after the namesake host had just finished a monologue criticizing Biden’s mental...
Mexican drug kingpin wanted in killing of DEA agent captured
Rafael Caro-Quintero had been wanted over the 1985 kidnapping and murder of DEA agent Enrique Camarena.
Dem says Manchin blocking energy, tax provisions in big bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Joe Manchin has said he’ll oppose an economic measure he’s been negotiating with Democratic leaders if it includes climate or energy provisions or higher taxes on the rich and corporations, a Democrat briefed on the conversations said late Thursday, delivering a stunning...
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DOJ wants the first US Capitol rioter convicted by jury to serve 15 years | CNN Politics
Prosecutors want the first US Capitol rioter convicted by a jury to spend 15 years behind bars – nearly a decade longer than the most severe sentence a rioter has received so far.
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Tanzania identifies deadly outbreak of mystery disease as leptospirosis
A deadly outbreak of a mystery disease in Tanzania has been identified as leptospirosis, health officials said.
O’Rourke, Abbott post massive fundraising hauls
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) and his Democratic challenger Beto O’Rourke on Friday both announced massive fundraising hauls ahead of the state’s closely watched gubernatorial race in November. …
thehill.comCanadian lawmakers will be called to explain return of Nord Stream turbines
House committee votes to probe the decision that one Conservative MP called 'a slap in the face to the Ukrainian people.'
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Health Care — Biden tells Senate to move on health bill
Tiger Woods missed the cut at the British Open, but received a thunderous ovation from the crowd at his final hole — possibly his final time playing competitively at the iconic St. Andrew…
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DOJ says Mark Meadows's 'qualified immunity' doesn't protect him from Jan. 6 subpoena
The Department of Justice said the Jan. 6 committee has met the requirements to subpoena former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, laying down a new precedent for how much protection former presidential advisers have after they leave office.
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Jayland Walker had 46 gunshot wounds in his body, autopsy report reveals
The Summit Co. Medical Examiner's Office autopsy report found that Jayland Walker was shot at least 46 times.
Panel probing U.S. Capitol attack to hold July 21 prime-time hearing
The congressional committee investigating the deadly Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol announced on Friday that it will hold a hearing at 8 p.m. EDT on Thursday, July 21.
www.reuters.comGeorgia prosecutor warns Republicans in Trump fake electors probe, report says
District Attorney Fani Willis has written letters to people including Georgia Republican Party Chairman David Shafer and State Senators Burt Jones and Brandon Beach over their role in an alleged alternate electors scheme in that state, Yahoo reported, citing unnamed legal sources familiar with...
Kansas City struggles with Missouri over police funding
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Leaders in largely Democratic Kansas City, Missouri, don’t control the city’s police department, hire the police chief or determine how the department spends its tax dollars.
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Navy punishes more than two dozen officers and sailors for USS Bonhomme Richard fire
The Navy found the lack of fire prevention measures and inadequate response to the July 2020 fire ultimately led to the destruction of the USS Bonhomme Richard.
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After Ivana Trump's death, New York AG postpones Trump family depositions
Donald Trump, Donald Trump Jr. and Ivanka Trump were scheduled to be deposed next week in Attorney General Letitia James' civil tax fraud investigation.
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Medical examiner: Jayland Walker was shot dozens of times
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Jayland Walker, the 25-year-old Black man who died last month at the hands of police in Akron, Ohio, was shot dozens of times, with 26 bullets recovered from his body, according to a preliminary autopsy report released Friday.
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Thinking of filming a police encounter in Arizona? Make sure it’s not within 8 feet.
Without cellphone footage, people who were met with police violence said it would be harder to hold police accountable and seek justice.
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House to vote on bill protecting access to contraceptives
The House will vote next week on a bill aimed at protecting access to contraceptives, a direct response to Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas saying the court should reconsider the landmark deci…
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U.S. governors vow to boost computer science education at schools after business push
Fifty U.S. governors have committed to funding a computer science curriculum at more schools after hundreds of executives including Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates sent a letter this week urging action.
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Mexico nabs FBI Most Wanted cartel boss accused of '80s kidnapping, murder of DEA agent
Rafael Caro-Quintero stands accused of ordering the kindapping, torture and death of U.S. DEA agent Enrique "Kiki" Camarena, who had allegedly led the raid on a cartel plantation.
Hillicon Valley — TikTok scrutiny mounts
House Republicans are urging TikTok to release information regarding the access that its Chinese employees have to data from U.S. users. Meanwhile, a new Congressional report reveals that several …
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Canadian police confirm 'high profile' killing of Sikh businessman Malik
Canadian police confirmed on Friday that a man shot dead in British Columbia on Thursday was Ripudaman Singh Malik, a Sikh businessman acquitted in connection with the 1985 Air India bombing that killed 329 people.
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House Republicans plot investigative revenge on January 6 panel as Trump itches for payback | CNN Politics
House Republicans are plotting revenge on the select committee investigating the January 6, 2021, insurrection, as the GOP weighs a broader effort to re-litigate some of Donald Trump’s biggest election grievances if it recaptures the House majority.
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Puerto Rico status bill introduced in House
Lawmakers in the House introduced a bill that would end Puerto Rico’s status as a territory, allowing the island’s residents to choose between three status options. The bill, a result o…
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Analysis: Set free or set back? Manchin narrows Biden's climate options
Senator Joe Manchin's decision to halt support for President Joe Biden's climate legislation after more than a year of negotiations has left Democrats with limited options to tackle climate change, an important goal for the president's base.
www.reuters.comU.S. needs $3 billion more to remove Huawei, ZTE from U.S. networks, regulator says
The U.S. telecoms regulator needs an additional $3 billion dollars to fund the removal from U.S. networks of equipment made by Chinese telecoms giants Huawei and ZTE, bringing the total cost to $4.9 billion, the agency told Congress on Friday. Since Congress only appropriated $1.9 billion to...
Jan. 6 committee schedules prime-time hearing on Trump’s inaction during attack
The House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021 attack will hold what could be its final public hearing of the summer during prime time on Thursday, examining former President Trump’s three hour…
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Heatwave: National emergency declared after UK's first red extreme heat warning
Trains could be disrupted and schools are closing early as temperatures could hit 40C (104F).
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NAACP calls on Garland to probe killing of Jayland Walker
WASHINGTON (AP) — The NAACP on Thursday made a direct plea to Attorney General Merrick Garland for the Justice Department to open a federal civil rights investigation into the shooting death of Jayland Walker, a Black man who was killed last month by officers in Ohio in a hail of police gunfire.
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Pa. Senate candidate Fetterman turns to Snooki to mock opponent Dr. Oz for Jersey ties
Fetterman has made a point of taking aim at Oz’s decision to run for Senate in Pennsylvania after living in New Jersey for many years.
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Biden abandons plans to nominate anti-abortion attorney as federal judge
The White House said the president "will not nominate" Kentucky lawyer Chad Meredith.
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Top Trump aide Peter Navarro rejects plea deal from prosecutors
The former White House official has pleaded not guilty to two counts of criminal contempt of Congress.
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Judge revokes indicted Colorado clerk Tina Peters' arrest warrant | CNN Politics
A Colorado judge on Friday quashed an arrest warrant for indicted Mesa County clerk Tina Peters, a leading election denier who lost last month’s Republican primary for secretary of state, after she allegedly violated the terms of her bond.
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US officials: States getting more monkeypox vaccine soon
NEW YORK (AP) — More than 100,000 monkeypox vaccine doses are being sent to states in the next few days, and several million more are on order in the months ahead, U.S. health officials said Friday.
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Former Overstock CEO testifies to January 6 committee for nearly 8 hours | CNN Politics
Former Overstock CEO Patrick Byrne, an ally of former President Donald Trump, testified behind closed doors before the House select committee investigating January 6, 2021, for nearly eight hours on Friday.
www.cnn.comWho is Dr. Mehmet Oz? What to know about ex-TV show host running for Pennsylvania Senate.
Mehmet Oz, best known as "Dr. Oz," left behind a successful TV show to run for Senate as a Republican in Pennsylvania. Here's what to know about Oz.
Russian opposition activist Andrei Pivovarov jailed for 4 years
Clampdown on activists, independent media and rights groups has intensified since Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24.
Pilot who landed small plane on highway arrested under suspicion of intoxication
No cars were hit when the plane landed on a highway in the suburbs of Kansas City Friday morning after running out of fuel.
Armie Hammer’s Cayman Islands connection: Is the actor really selling tropical timeshares?
Armie Hammer is allegedly working at a Cayman Islands resort selling timeshares because he is "totally broke," Variety reported. The news has not been confirmed by Hammer himself.
U.S. launches civil rights probe over Maryland State Police hiring practices
The U.S. Justice Department on Friday said it has launched a civil rights investigation into whether the Maryland State Police engages in racially discriminatory hiring and promotion practices.
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Equilibrium/Sustainability — Retired coal plants go renewable
Obsolete coal plants across the country are getting a welcome revival: A second life as solar farms and other renewable energy ventures. Because these former fossil fuel hubs are wired into t…
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CDC expects monkeypox cases will continue to climb through August
The U.S. has tallied at least 1,470 cases in the monkeypox outbreak so far.
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Co-ed sex ed classes prompt protests in Virginia
Co-ed sex ed classes prompt protests in Virginia, as the Fairfax County School Board received recommendations to combine genders in classes.
Jim Thorpe reinstated as winner of 1912 Olympic gold medals after being stripped
Jim Thorpe, the winner of the 1912 Olympic pentathlon and decathlon in Stockholm before he was stripped more than a century ago, was reinstated as the gold medalist Friday.
Sri Lanka's Rajapaksa ousted, ally nominated as successor
Sri Lanka's parliament accepted the resignation of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Friday after he fled the country, paving the way for lawmakers to start repairing the island's shattered politics and resume efforts to ease its economic crisis.
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Ukraine war: Four-year-old Liza killed by Russian attack on Vinnytsia
Liza was one of three children killed in the attack on Vinnytsia, far from the front line.
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Biden said he told Mohammed bin Salman he was responsible for Jamal Khashoggi's murder when the Saudi ruler denied involvement to his face
"He basically said that he was not personally responsible for it. I indicated that I thought he was," Biden said.
Republicans call on Biden to revoke international duties on fertilizer imports
Republican lawmakers published a letter to President Biden on Thursday urging his administration to waive international import duties on fertilizer. “We request that you invoke your authority to wa…
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Brittney Griner's attorney presents doctor's letter in court, says she had permission to use cannabis
Brittney Griner’s attorney presented new evidence in court on the fourth day of her trial in Russia, where the WNBA star has been detained for nearly five months.
These are the lawmakers who voted against their parties on abortion bills
A number of lawmakers voted against their parties Friday on two bills to protect abortion access, which the House passed exactly three weeks after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. The lowe…
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Biden reaffirms support for a Palestinian state during West Bank visit
While the president has worked to improve relations between the U.S. and Palestinian leaders, he's been slow to reverse other measures put in place by Trump.
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Russia-Ukraine updates: Russian missiles hit close to nuclear reactors: IAEA director
Live updates on the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
Tory leadership rivals trade blows over tax and spending
The economy loomed large as the five contenders took part in the contest's first live TV debate.
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Republicans Complain About Violent Crime, But They Don’t Want to Talk About The Cause
Crime rates are high in GOP-led states, too, but conservative lawmakers focus the blame on liberal cities and progressive policies.
Texas hospitals delaying care over abortion law, letter says
The Texas Medical Association says some hospitals in Texas have reportedly refused to treat patients with major pregnancy complications for fear of violating the state’s abortion ban
Griner's lawyers tell Russian court she was prescribed medical cannabis
Lawyers defending U.S. basketball player Brittney Griner told a Russian court on Friday she was prescribed medical cannabis in the United States for a chronic injury, a Reuters journalist at the courtroom reported.
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Washington Post publisher: Biden’s ‘shameful’ fist bump with Saudi crown prince ‘worse than a handshake’
The Washington Post’s publisher blasted President Biden for greeting Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman with a fist bump Friday, saying it not only “projected intimacy and comfort&#…
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Doctor who treated 10-year-old rape victim sends Indiana AG cease and desist letter
Todd Rokita suggested the doctor may have violated a state law requiring doctors to report such incidents, but records show she complied with those requirements.
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Doctor's lawyer defends steps in 10-year-old girl's abortion
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The lawyer for an Indiana doctor at the center of a political firestorm after speaking out about a 10-year-old child abuse victim who traveled from Ohio for an abortion said Thursday that her client provided proper treatment and did not violate any patient privacy laws in...
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Grassley: It would be ‘unconstitutional’ to curb travel for abortions
Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) this week said that it would be “unconstitutional” to restrict travel for abortions, suggesting that not all Republicans agree with curbing at least some of the efforts…
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Manchin balks at climate and tax pieces of Biden agenda bill but backs health care provisions
Manchin’s position leaves Democratic leaders with a grueling choice: They can either drop the package or pass the provisions he supports.
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Ivana Trump died of blunt impact injuries to torso - NYC medical examiner
The death of Donald Trump's first wife is ruled accidental amid reports that she fell down stairs.
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Demand for artificial limbs surges in Ukraine
One of Ukraine’s leading medical experts on developing prosthetic limbs for amputees says there has been a dramatic surge in demand for artificial arms and legs.
A marriage ended in murder-suicide — but before that, a denied protection request, a gun purchase and an affair
Tirany Savage, her son and her mother were found fatally shot Sunday, as was the shooter, Bo Savage, according to the Roscommon County Sheriff's Office in Michigan.
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New 988 number for National Suicide Prevention Lifeline launches Saturday, expanding access amid funding concerns
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is launching its new three-digit number, 988, on Saturday amid concerns over state-level funding and staffing for the system.
Biden pivots to boosting oil supply to combat high gas prices
President Biden traveled to Saudi Arabia on Friday to meet with officials from the desert kingdom — which holds the world’s largest oil reserves — and is expected to meet with leaders from five other oil-producing Persian Gulf nations on Saturday.
Ukraine war: British man Paul Urey held by separatists dies
British man Paul Urey, captured by Russian-backed separatists, has died in detention, reports say.
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U.N. urges end to Haiti gangs weapons supply; China wanted embargo
The United Nations Security Council on Friday unanimously threatened targeted sanctions against criminal gangs and human rights abusers in Haiti and called on countries to stop a flow of guns to the strife-torn Caribbean country.
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Opinion | Oath Keepers claim they hated tyranny. Here's how they ended up fighting for a tyrant.
Testimony from January 6 witnesses and court documents paints an instructive picture.
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EXPLAINER: How gestational age plays a role in abortion laws
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The abortion bans taking effect after the nation's highest court overturned Roe v. Wade vary greatly in how they define when a pregnancy can be ended. Some laws prohibit abortion at the point of the “first detectable heartbeat" while others restrict abortion at 15, 22 or...
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Nearly 100 have been hospitalized, but Daily Harvest still doesn't know what's making people sick
The FDA said that 96 hospitalizations and 277 illnesses have been reported by people who ate the company's frozen French Lentil & Leek Crumbles.
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Haiti gang violence: UN votes to ban small arms sales
A security council resolution also imposes sanctions against gang leaders.
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Reports: Musk demands months for trial prep in Twitter suit
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Tesla CEO Elon Musk fired back Friday at Twitter’s lawsuit seeking to force him to complete his $44 billion acquisition of the platform, according to multiple news reports. In …
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Ivana Trump's death ruled accidental by medical examiner | CNN Politics
Ivana Trump, an ex-wife of former President Donald Trump, died of “blunt impact injuries” to the torso, New York City’s medical examiner said Friday.
www.cnn.comMBS smirks when asked by reporter during meeting with Biden if he'd apologize to Jamal Khashoggi's family
MBS was directly implicated in Khashoggi's killing in a declassified intelligence report released by the Biden administration last year.
Europe heatwave: Thousands escape wildfires in France, Spain and Greece
Residents and visitors flee towns and villages in France, Spain and Greece as high winds fan fires.
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Ivanka Trump pays tribute to her late mother Ivana: ‘She lived life to the fullest’
Ivanka Trump is offering a tribute to her mom, saying she’ll miss Ivana Trump “forever.” Former President Trump announced Thursday that his first wife had died at 73 in New York. The Trumps had thr…
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14 killed after Mexican Navy helicopter crashes
Mexico's Navy said a Black Hawk helicopter crashed in the coastal city of Los Mochis, but said it's not fully clear what happened.
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Peru Congress votes to host OAS summit after outrage over gender neutral bathrooms
Peru’s Congress on Friday voted to host the Organization of American States (OAS) General Assembly, after outrage over the legislature’s initial decision not to approve the summit because of requirements to provide gender neutral bathrooms.
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After Roe, doctors grapple with limits placed on the care they can provide
In certain cases, abortions are life-saving care. But determining what constitutes imminent death to the mother or the fetus remains vague.
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Pence to deliver speech in DC day before Trump
Former Vice President Mike Pence will give a speech to the conservative think tank The Heritage Foundation later this month, one day before former President Trump returns to Washington, D.C., for t…
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Officers involved in the Uvalde massacre may never face consequences because of a web of rules and competing interests | CNN
The release this week of 82 minutes of school surveillance video from the May massacre in Uvalde, Texas, is fueling scrutiny over what, if any, consequences officers might face for their decision to retreat from gunfire and wait an hour to confront the shooter inside the school where he killed...
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West Virginia judge accused of waving pistol at defense lawyers and mocking security team for having smaller guns
“My guns are bigger than your security’s guns!” Circuit Court Judge David Hummel Jr. is alleged to have said after taking out his Colt handgun and pointing it towards the defense team.
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Indiana doctor who provided abortion services to 10-year-old Ohio girl did not violate privacy laws, says employer
The employer for the Indiana doctor who provided abortion services to a 10-year-old rape victim pushed back against accusations that she had violated privacy laws, saying it had found no evidence o…
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Biden's 'shameful' fist-bump with Saudi Arabia's Mohammed bin Salman shocks Twitter, Washington Post CEO
Twitter and the Washington Post slammed President Biden for greeting Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman with a fist bump.
'I run the county,' Florida county commissioner declares during traffic stop
It wasn't the first time Flagler County Commission Chair Joe Mullins name-dropped himself after being pulled over for allegedly speeding.
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Western US at risk for widespread blackouts through dog days of summer
A report highlights elevated risk of blackouts across the western U.S. Energy sector stakeholders are exploring solutions in demand, supply and policy arenas.
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www.politico.com'Snooki' helps John Fetterman campaign troll Dr. Oz in race for Pennsylvania Senate seat
Democrat John Fetterman has taken shots at Republican Dr. Mehmet Oz for his ties to New Jersey; they are both running for U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania.
Monkeypox cases are increasing and the U.S. doesn't have enough vaccines to meet demand
The U.S. has recorded 1,470 monkeypox cases, up from 45 cases on June 10.
www.politico.comMAGA Pundits Start to Take Sides in Trump-DeSantis War
Photo Illustration by Elizabeth Brockway/The Daily Beast/GettyNeither Florida Governor Ron DeSantis nor former President Donald Trump has announced bids to run for the White House in 2024, but that hasn’t stopped Trumpworld’s most loyal right-wing pundits from choosing their side.DeSantis, Roger...
Oil edges higher as report says Biden will depart Saudi Arabia with no announcement on deal to ramp up supply
Brent crude climbed above $101 Friday as Bloomberg reported Biden won't have an update on energy production after his visit to the Middle East.
Gaza rockets, Israeli air strikes accompany Biden's Middle East visit
Israeli fighter jets struck Gaza following rocket launches from the Palestinian territory on Saturday, hours after U.S. President Joe Biden flew from Israel to Saudi Arabia on a Middle East trip aimed at deepening Israel's integration into the region.
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LA wants to recall its most progressive prosecutor. Inside the DA’s hostile office.
There was talk of recalling Gascón as soon as he was sworn in. And those calls were coming from inside the Hall of Justice, where many of his deputy district attorneys revolted against the changes.
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Peru lawmakers open door to restoring bicameral legislature
Peruvian lawmakers on Friday opened the door for the Andean nation to restore its traditional bicameral legislature after three decades operating with a unicameral Congress, although the measure still needs to be approved through a referendum.
www.reuters.comSlain reporter's fiancée: "Huge betrayal" if Biden meets Saudi leader
Hatice Cengiz was outside the Saudi consulate while Jamal Khashoggi was brutally murdered. Biden is expected to sit down with the man blamed for the killing.
Russia-Ukraine war in maps and charts: Live Tracker
The Russian offensive enters its 83rd week, we track where battles are taking place and the human cost of war.
Ex-Trump attorney: Alleged call shows he's 'melting down'
Dr. Anthony Fauci shares the latest on COVID variant, monkeypox and mask-wearing
Dr. Anthony Fauci was interviewed by ABC News' Phil Lipof, and spoke about the latest COVID-19 variant, the spread of monkeypox in the U.S. and the need for masks.
25 million kids missed routine vaccinations because of COVID
GENEVA (AP) — About 25 million children worldwide have missed out on routine immunizations against common diseases like diptheria, largely because the coronavirus pandemic disrupted regular health services or triggered misinformation about vaccines, according to the U.N.
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WHO: COVID-19 cases rise for the 5th week, deaths stable
GENEVA (AP) — The number of new coronavirus cases reported worldwide rose for the fifth week in a row while the number of deaths remained relatively stable, the World Health Organization reported Thursday.
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With an incoming COVID surge, health officials push urgently for boosters. Do you need one?
Federal officials are also considering widening second booster eligibility to include all adults, according to White House officials.
UK to offer 4th COVID-19 vaccine shot to all 50 and over
LONDON (AP) — The British government said Friday that everyone 50 or over will be offered a fourth dose of coronavirus vaccine in the fall, lowering the age threshold from the previously announced 65.
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Experts reveal how likely reinfection is from COVID with spread of omicron subvariant BA.5
With the spread of the BA.5 variant and immunity waning, experts discuss with ABC News how likely it is to be reinfected with COVID-19.
Warsaw mayor has COVID-19, again. Calls for preventive plan
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — The mayor of Poland's capital, Warsaw, said Friday he has COVID-19. Again. Mayor Rafal Trzaskowski said on Twitter the virus seems to be “even more treacherous and contagious” then before and its symptoms are far from banal.
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CBS, ABC, CNN sound the alarm on coronavirus BA.5, call for masking: ‘The worst variant is here’
Media outlets such as CNN, CBS and ABC are urging Americans to take back up coronavirus prevention measures such as masking in the wake of a new variant.
