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U.S. regulators on Friday authorized the first COVID-19 shots for infants and preschoolers, paving the way for vaccinations to begin next week. The Food and Drug Administration’s action follows its advisory panel’s unanimous recommendation for the shots from Moderna and Pfizer. That means U.S. kids under 5 — roughly 18 million youngsters — are eligible for the shots, about 1 1/2 years after the vaccines first became available in the country for adults, who have been hit the hardest during the pandemic.
Former Trump adviser Peter Navarro pleads not guilty, will fight contempt of Congress charges
Navarro refused to comply with a subpoena for testimony and documents from the House Jan. 6 select committee.
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Gas prices could drop below $5 within a week: Expert
Gas prices could drop below $5 in the coming week, providing a slight reprieve to a nation that saw the average price per gallon soar over the all-time high mark earlier this month.
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Watergate 50th meets Jan. 6. Common thread: Thirst for power
WASHINGTON (AP) — The wreckage of Watergate and Jan. 6 are a half-century apart yet rooted in the same ancient thirst for power at any cost. Two presidents, wily and profane, tried an end run around democracy.
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Top Republican on House Oversight eyes Hunter Biden, Fauci as investigative targets - "The Takeout"
Major Garrett talks with James Comer, who's likely to be House Oversight Committee chair if the GOP takes the House. He's already planning probes and maybe an impeachment.
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U.S., partners dismantle Russian hacking ‘botnet,’ Justice Dept says
The network, known as the “RSOCKS” botnet, comprised millions of hacked computers and devices worldwide.
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Elon Musk Is a Huge 'Free Speech' Advocate, But If You Criticize Him, You're Fired
SpaceX reportedly fired employees for criticizing Musk, saying it was a “distraction” from the company’s “critical work.” Mmk.
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Trump lashes out at Jan. 6 committee as he teases 2024 run
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Making his first public appearance since the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection began its hearings laying bare his desperate attempts to subvert democracy and remain in power, former President Donald Trump on Friday lashed out at the committee as he...
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Putin lambasts the West and declares the end of 'the era of the unipolar world' | CNN
Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared the end of "the era of the unipolar world" in a combative speech that lambasted Western countries at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum on Friday.
Post-Watergate reforms may frame DOJ decision over prosecuting Trump
The break-in at the Watergate complex 50 years ago today led to a sweeping government ethics overhaul that included a push to insulate the Department of Justice (DOJ) from politics. In …
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As abortion ruling nears, U.S. Supreme Court erects barricades to the public
Encircled by an ominous security fence and off-limits to the public since March 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court is poised in the coming weeks to issue a major ruling that could dramatically curtail abortion rights from behind closed doors with not a single justice in sight.
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Senate GOP re-election arm ties Democrats in key swing states to Biden, soaring gas prices
New ads from the National Republican Senatorial Committee tie the Democratic Senate nominees in Nevada and Pennsylvania to President Biden, blaming them for soaring gas prices
Jan. 6 probe says Pence's 'life was in danger' during Capitol riot after he rejected Trump's demands: Here are the other takeaways from the hearing
The panel focused on John Eastman, a lawyer advising Trump who pushed the theory that Pence could take decisive action that could overturn Biden's election win.
Powell vows that the Fed is 'acutely focused' on bringing down inflation
In remarks to a conference on the U.S. dollar, he stressed that the Fed is “acutely focused on returning inflation to our 2 percent objective.”
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Facing the Eastman memo
FACING THE EASTMAN MEMO. A lot of Republicans are ignoring the hearings being produced by the House Democrats' Jan. 6 committee. Maybe "ignoring" is too strong a word. They're just not paying attention — it's not on their radar screen. They know Democrats and many in the media are very excited…
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Julian Assange can be extradited, says UK home secretary
Wikileaks founder Julian Assange’s extradition to the US is approved by UK Home Secretary Priti Patel.
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GOP congressional candidate Carl Paladino said Black Americans are 'held hungry and dumb' and 'conditioned' to vote for Democrats | CNN Politics
New York Republican congressional candidate Carl Paladino told a radio host in late 2016 that Black Americans were kept "dumb and hungry" so they could be conditioned to only vote for the Democratic Party, saying, "You can't teach them differently."
Meet the family behind 'Texas Thighs,' an account for a mom's salacious photos (when it isn't getting banned)
Every day is a battle on the internet for Courtney, one of the many adult creators who have found success on social media and OnlyFans.
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Biden hosts climate meeting amid high gas price pressure
WASHINGTON (AP) — Equating the oil and gas industry to Big Tobacco, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Friday that “fossil fuel producers and financiers have humanity by the throat.” But President Joe Biden wasn’t quite itching for a fight.
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Putin dismisses sanctions, says Western order collapsing in speech attacking U.S.
“The previous world order is finished,” the Russian leader said in an address to the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum on Friday.
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Putin asserts strong, sovereign Russia against sanctions 'blitzkrieg'
President Vladimir Putin asserted Russia's strength and resilience on Friday against a Western world that he accused of colonial arrogance and trying to crush his country with an economic "blitzkrieg" of sanctions.
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U.S. lawmakers urge Google to fix abortion searches that steer women to 'fake clinics'
U.S. lawmakers urged Alphabet Inc's leading Google search engine to give accurate results to people seeking abortions rather than sometimes sending them to "crisis pregnancy centers," which steer woman away from the procedures.
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Five ways the Fed’s interest rate hikes will impact Americans
The Federal Reserve Bank announced a 75 basis point interest rate hike on Wednesday, a 50 percent greater increase than the central bank had initially signaled it was going to make for June. &…
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Republicans cry foul over White House staffers with millions in student loans
A group of House Republicans is raising ethics concerns over White House staffers who may be encouraging the president to clear student loans while holding as much as $4.7 million in student loans themselves — a potential conflict of interest pervading the halls of the West Wing.
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Russian warship violated Danish territorial waters in Baltic, Danish military says
A Russian warship early on Friday twice violated Danish territorial waters north of the Baltic Sea island of Bornholm where a democracy festival attended by senior officials and business people was taking place, the Danish Armed Forces said.
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Wall Street closes worst week since 2020 with slight gain
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street closed out its most punishing week since the 2020 coronavirus crash with a meandering day of trading Friday that left it a bit higher. The S&P 500 rose 8.07 points, or 0.2%, to 3,674.84 after waffling between modest losses and gains for most of the day.
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Analysis: What does Ukraine joining the EU really mean?
European Commission green-lit Ukraine for EU candidate status, but becoming a member might take years.
8 revelations from Day 3 of the Jan. 6 committee hearings
Pence's former chief counsel, Greg Jacob, and former federal Judge Michael Luttig testified about the pressure applied to Pence by Trump and lawyer John Eastman to overturn election.
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Ukraine gets possible path to EU, aid pledges from Britain
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The European Union’s executive arm recommended putting Ukraine on a path to membership Friday, a symbolic boost for a country fending off a Russian onslaught that is killing civilians, flattening cities and threatening its very survival.
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"Hero" at Alabama church shooting subdued gunman, police say; death toll rises to 3
A gunman opened fire inside a suburban Alabama church during a potluck dinner, killing three members.
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Ukraine moves closer to joining the EU; Zelenskky says historic decision will help to defeat Russia
The European Commission has proposed that Ukraine become a membership candidate to join the EU.
Election crisis in New Mexico intensifies near deadline to certify election results
Standoff between GOP-dominated county commission and New Mexico's Democratic secretary of state over commission's conspiracy-fueled refusal to certify election results comes to a head Friday.
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Tim Scott urges return to 'bedrock' truth, says America is the solution, not the problem
NASHVILLE, Tennessee — Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) scolded Democrats for their definitions of truth and adversity, particularly chastising the White House for its spin concerning Afghanistan and the economy.
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Ginni Thomas, Come On Down!
The House Jan. 6 committee finally—finally!—wants to speak to Mrs. Clarence Thomas about her efforts to overturn the 2020 election results. (Resign, Clarence.)
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Uvalde police agree to cooperate with probe of response to school shooting, Texas lawmaker says
Law enforcement response is at the center of the ongoing investigation of the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School, where 19 children and 2 teachers were slain.
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Trump lawyer Eastman takes verbal beating during Jan. 6 hearing
John Eastman, the controversial lawyer who unsuccessfully pressed Mike Pence to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential race, took center stage at the Jan. 6 panel’s third hearing on Thursday…
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Border Patrol arrests of migrants on terror watch list at southern border spike under Biden
Border Patrol arrests of migrants on the terror watch list at the southern border in FY 22 so far are larger than the last five fiscal years combined.
EU backs Ukraine's membership bid to 'live the European dream'
The European Union gave its blessing on Friday for Ukraine and its neighbour Moldova to become candidates to join the bloc, reaching out deep into the former Soviet Union for what would be a major geopolitical shift following Russia's Ukraine invasion.
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Western Europeans wilt in early summer heatwave, compounding climate change fears
Spain headed for its hottest early summer temperatures in four decades on Friday, one area of France banned outdoor events, and drought stalked Italian farmers as a heatwave sent Europeans hunting for shade and fretting over climate change.
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Militants surrender years after allegedly beheading 2 Canadian tourists and a German hostage in the Philippines
Robert Hall and John Ridsdel were beheaded by the militants after the deadline for ransom payment passed.
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SpaceX fires at least five for letter criticizing Elon Musk | CNN Business
Private rocket company SpaceX fired at least five employees after it found they had drafted and circulated a letter criticizing founder Elon Musk and urging executives to make the firm's culture more inclusive, two people familiar with the matter said.
WikiLeaks' founder Assange vows to fight extradition from UK to United States
The wife of Julian Assange vowed to fight using every possible legal avenue after British Home Secretary Priti Patel on Friday approved the WikiLeaks' founder's extradition to the United States to face criminal charges.
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Boris Johnson travels to Ukraine for second meeting with Zelensky
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has visited the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv for the second time since Russia’s invasion began. Johnson tweeted a photo of himself with Ukrainian President Volody…
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Jill Biden says she has 'imagined' a shooting in her own classroom | CNN Politics
First lady Dr. Jill Biden revealed on Friday she has often envisioned what it would be like if there was a shooting in one of the classrooms in which she teaches.
Anti-Sexual Violence Organizations Are Too Quiet About 'Roe v. Wade'
Being forced to remain pregnant is gender-based violence. So why aren’t national groups responding in full force to the threat against abortion access?
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Airline changes livery as passengers link it to Russian invasion symbol
As Russia's invasion of Ukraine approaches the four-month mark, one airline has announced plans to change its livery amid concern from passengers that its current look could suggest that it supports the invasion.
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Ukrainians in Russia align with Moscow but lament refugee camps
More than a million Ukrainians have sought shelter in Russia since the war began.
Amber Heard reveals the one piece of evidence she wishes the jury had seen
The latest in the “Aquaman” star’s exclusive interview with Savannah Guthrie is part of a “Dateline” special.
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U.S. senators urge feds to alert police to threats against election workers
A group of Democratic U.S. senators this week urged federal law enforcement agencies to alert local police to rising threats against election officials, according to a memo seen by Reuters on Thursday.
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Jan. 6 committee hearing schedule: Here's when to expect next the Capitol riot hearing
The next Jan. 6 hearing will take place July 21 at 8 p.m. ET. The committee will examine the events of Jan. 6, 2021, 'minute by minute.'
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'They're like our nerd warriors': Inside the Treasury Department's economic war on Russia
Three months into US-led sanctions designed to crush Russia's economy for its war in Ukraine, Russia has appeared surprisingly resilient.
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Gunman kills 3 seniors over potluck dinner at Alabama church
VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala. (AP) — The 70-year-old visitor had previously attended some services at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church before police say he showed up for a potluck dinner, pulled out a handgun and fatally shot three of the elderly participants, one of whom died in his wife's arms as she...
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Iowa Supreme Court: Abortion not fundamental right in state
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Iowa Supreme Court on Friday cleared the way for lawmakers to severely limit or ban abortion in the state, reversing a decision by the court just four years ago that guaranteed the right to abortion under the Iowa Constitution .
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U.S. supports Philippines in South China Sea, State Department says
The United States supports the Philippines in calling on China "to end its provocative actions and respect international law in the South China Sea," the State Department said on Friday.
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Biden says U.S. doesn't know where missing Americans are in Ukraine
A State Department spokesperson later said the agency had seen photos and videos of two missing U.S. citizens.
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The Hill’s 12:30 Report — Trump lawyer asks for pardon in an email
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Lawmakers to highlight humanitarian crisis at border 'colonias,' in southern Texas hearing
The Select Committee on Economic Disparity and Fairness in Growth is holding the first field hearing of the current Congress at the U.S. border with Mexico.
Woman Forced to Pay Child Support to Her 'Well-Connected' Rapist, Denied Custody of Daughter
The story is yet another jarring testament to why so many rape survivors fear and distrust the legal system.
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January 6 committee trying to secure witnesses for hearing focusing on Trump's efforts to use Justice Department to further election lies | CNN Politics
The House select committee investigating the January 6 Capitol insurrection is still trying to nail down a witness list for an upcoming hearing about former President Donald Trump's efforts to use the Justice Department to help support his false election fraud claims, according to sources...
Former Trump adviser Peter Navarro pleads not guilty to contempt of Congress charges
Former Donald Trump White House adviser Peter Navarro pleaded not guilty to two counts of criminal contempt of Congress charges after he refused to comply with a subpoena issued by the House Jan. 6 committee, claiming executive privilege.
Analysis: Ginni Thomas controversy means the Supreme Court can't escape the 2020 election
Supreme Court justices were divided over 2020 election issues and ultimately declined to accept any of Donald Trump's baseless claims, but one justice stood out for emphasizing ballot fraud in sympathy with those who refused to accept the results: Clarence Thomas.
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Julian Assange's extradition to U.S. on spying charges approved by U.K. government
Britain's courts said the WikiLeaks founder's extradition would not "be oppressive, unjust or an abuse of process," but he's likely to appeal the order.
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Thailand rushes to rein in cannabis use a week after decriminalisation
Thailand hastily issued a raft of new regulations for cannabis use this week after a long-planned decriminalisation raised alarm at the potential for unchecked use of the substance anywhere and by anyone - including children.
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Lyft Pays Shareholders $25 Million for Driver Sexual Assaults—But Nothing for Survivors
The company's wealthy shareholders claim they were the real victims harmed by Lyft's sexual assault scandals. Gang rape survivor Alison Turkos begs to differ.
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Tech company CEO slams woke corporate culture, offers 'triggered' employees severance deal
Kraken CEO Jesse Powell clarified his decision to offer employees who do not "feel comfortable" working at the company four months of pay to leave.
Election officials worry about their safety ahead of midterms | CNN Politics
When US intelligence and national security officials gathered at a classified facility in April to speak with election officials around the country, there was no burning new intelligence to share about cyber threats to American democracy.
Doors are closing fast for Cubans seeking to travel
Cuban Miguel Palenzuela, 52, and his wife Ania have been waiting for a month outside Colombia's embassy in Havana in hopes of securing a visa to travel through the South American nation.
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With Roe in jeopardy, America faces a rare moment when a court revokes a right. Here's what could happen next | CNN Politics
The Supreme Court gave women nationwide the right to obtain an abortion nearly 50 years ago, and now it is poised to take it away. Here's what to know about the evolution of abortion rights and how we got to this moment.
Biden approval rating at 39% amid economic fears; 47% 'strongly disapprove': USA TODAY/Suffolk poll
A new USA TODAY/Suffolk Poll shows the country in a funk, signaling problems for President Biden and Democrats in the November midterm elections.
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Vince McMahon will step down during WWE misconduct probe
Vince McMahon is stepping down as CEO and chairman of WWE during an an investigation into alleged misconduct involving the longtime leader and public face of the organization.
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Title IX creating opportunities for international athletes
MILAN (AP) — For Maria Bulanova, it was a matter of surprise — that she could be recruited to the bowling team at Vanderbilt "all the way from Russia.” Like other international athletes playing college sports in the United States, she had little sense of Title IX when she was younger.
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Trump's pressure on Pence: Key details you might have missed from Thursday's Jan. 6 hearing
The House select committee on Thursday sought to draw a direct link between Trump's actions and the Jan. 6 attack, which put his vice president's life at serious risk.
Jan. 6 panel sends letter asking Ginni Thomas to testify
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the Capitol has asked Virginia Thomas, the wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, for an interview, the panel's chairman said Thursday afternoon.
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Panel sharpens focus on Trump's 'crazy' Jan. 6 plan
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump's extraordinary effort to overturn his 2020 election defeat came into ever-clearer focus Thursday, with testimony describing his pressuring Vice President Mike Pence in vulgar private taunts and public entreaties to stop the certification of Joe Biden's victory in...
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Jan. 6 hearing told Trump knew plan to pressure Pence was illegal, went ahead anyway
The House's Jan. 6 committee held its third public hearing of the month, on Thursday, with the focus on the pressure campaign on then-Vice President Mike Pence
What we know about how Pence's day unfolded on Jan. 6
WASHINGTON (AP) — Mike Pence won't be testifying at Thursday's Jan. 6 committee hearing . But he will be in the spotlight as the focus turns to former President Donald Trump’s desperate and futile attempts to persuade his vice president to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election...
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Justice Department says Jan. 6 committee interview transcripts 'critical' to criminal investigation
Failure to grant the DOJ access to these transcripts would complicate its ability to investigate rioters, three officials wrote in a letter to the committee.
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Dominion Voting Systems’ lawsuit against Newsmax can proceed, judge rules
A judge in Delaware on Thursday ruled that a defamation lawsuit against Newsmax filed by Dominion Voting Systems can proceed, with the firm accusing the conservative media company of purposely spre…
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8 revelations from Day 3 of the Jan. 6 committee hearings
Pence's former chief counsel, Greg Jacob, and former federal Judge Michael Luttig testified about the pressure applied to Pence by Trump and lawyer John Eastman to overturn election.
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Read: J. Michael Luttig's opening statement at Jan. 6 select committee hearing
Read former judge J. Michael Luttig's full opening remarks
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AP Interview: Biden says a recession is 'not inevitable'
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said Thursday the American people are “really, really down” after a tumultuous two years with the coronavirus pandemic , volatility in the economy and now surging gasoline prices that are slamming family budgets.
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Anti-vaccine doctor sentenced to prison for storming the Capitol on Jan. 6
Simone Gold pleaded guilty in March to entering and remaining in a restricted building.
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Lavrov: Russia is not squeaky clean and not ashamed
Russia's foreign minister tells the BBC that the West is pressing UN officials to amplify fake news.
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Eastman sought pardon after Jan. 6 attack
John Eastman, the lawyer advising former President Trump on a plan to overturn the 2020 election, sought a pardon in the days after last year’s attack on the Capitol, the House Jan. 6 committ…
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Rematch: Paul confronts COVID-19-infected Fauci over royalty payments
Dr. Anthony Fauci's COVID-19 diagnosis did not spare him from another grudge match with Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY).
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Tensions escalate as DOJ renews request for Jan. 6 panel transcripts
The Justice Department is calling out select committee investigators over their refusal to share full witness transcripts.
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Rand Paul refuses to meet with federal judge whose son was killed
Sen. Rand Paul refused to speak Thursday with a federal judge whose son was shot by a man who ambushed their New Jersey home almost two years.
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If Roe falls, some DAs won't enforce anti-abortion laws
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — As the Supreme Court appears on track to overturn the constitutional right to abortion, progressive prosecutors around the U.S. are declaring they won't enforce some of the most restrictive and punitive anti-abortion laws that GOP-led states have waited years to implement.
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WATCH: Gavin Newsom joins Truth Social to expose 'red state murder problem'
Gov. Gavin Newsom (R-CA) has joined former President Donald Trump's social media platform, Truth Social, posting his first "truth" on Wednesday evening.
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Asian stocks follow Wall St lower on economy fears
BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets were mostly lower Friday after Wall Street fell on fears interest rate hikes will depress global economic activity. Tokyo, Seoul and Sydney fell. Shanghai and Hong Kong advanced.
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Justice Department ups pressure on Jan. 6 committee to release transcripts of witness interviews
Federal prosecutors requested transcripts of witness interviews from the House Jan. 6 Select Committee as the panel holds hearings on the Capitol riot.
‘Wimp!’: Trump reportedly berated Pence on Jan. 6 phone call
On Jan. 6, 2021, then President Donald Trump berated Vice President on a phone call that took place shortly before he addressed his supporters at a Washington rally prior to the riot that unfolded at the U.S. Capitol, witnesses from his administration told the Jan. 6 select committee.
Five takeaways: Jan. 6 panel bears down on Pence pressure campaign
The House select committee investigating last year’s attack on the U.S. Capitol staged its third public hearing on Thursday, advancing its case that former President Trump had tapped the powe…
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Republican Senate gun negotiator walks out of talks
"We're about run out of our rope here," a frustrated Senator John Cornyn said as he left Washington.
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As Russia advances, is Western support for Ukraine faltering?
Kyiv is appealing for more heavy weapons from its backers, but Western leaders’ rhetoric suggests support may be ebbing.
Herschel Walker reveals existence of two more previously undisclosed children
Georgia's Republican Senate candidate Herschel Walker confirmed he has a total of four children after reports of another "secret" child surfaced on Wednesday.
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Takeaways from AP interview: Biden on inflation, US psyche
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden sat down with The Associated Press to discuss the state of the economy, his concerns about the national mood and his commitment to standing up to Russia's aggression in Ukraine.
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Jan. 6 takeaways: 'Heated' Trump, Pence's near miss with mob
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House committee investigating the Capitol insurrection used its latest public hearing on Thursday to focus on the pressure that then-President Donald Trump put on his vice president, Mike Pence, to delay or reject the certification of Joe Biden’s election victory on Jan.
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VP Harris launches task force on online harassment, abuse
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris and administration officials on Thursday launched a task force dedicated to fighting online harassment and abuse, which they warned can be a precursor to real-life violence.
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Biden aides ‘tapped out’ as White House faces staff shake up
The White House has faced a slew of departures recently, with several top officials announcing at once that they are moving on after 18 months in the administration during a time when President Bid…
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Southern border sees largest number of migrants ever encountered by CBP
The U.S. saw the largest number of migrants encountered along the southern border since Customs and Border Protection began counting numbers of migrants encountered.
Panel sharpens focus on Trump's 'crazy' Jan. 6 plan
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump's extraordinary effort to overturn his 2020 election defeat came into ever-clearer focus Thursday, with testimony describing his pressuring Vice President Mike Pence in vulgar private taunts and public entreaties to stop the certification of Joe Biden's victory in...
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Republican walks out on U.S. gun legislation talks, Democrat remains hopeful
The lead Republican negotiator in U.S. Senate efforts to craft a bipartisan gun safety bill walked out of the talks on Thursday, while the lead Democrat remained optimistic that lawmakers could vote on legislation before leaving for a two-week July 4 recess. "It's fish or cut bait," Senator...
Russia ‘overwhelmingly’ hitting civilians with rockets: Ukraine
‘Paramount’ task for the West is to provide weaponry to help Ukraine defend itself from Russian rocket fire: Zelenskyy.
In rare interview Biden says Americans 'really, really down'
Mr Biden says the "need for mental health in America has skyrocketed" amid economic volatility.
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FBI investigating 'series of attacks and threats' against pregnancy centers and faith-based groups
The FBI is investigating the rash of attacks and vandalism targeting anti-abortion activist groups and pregnancy centers across the country.
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NATO to boost its forces, equipment on eastern flank
BRUSSELS (AP) — NATO defense ministers on Thursday discussed ways to bolster forces and deterrence along the military alliance's eastern borders to dissuade Russia from planning further aggression in the wake of its invasion of Ukraine.
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China launches high-tech aircraft carrier in naval milestone
BEIJING (AP) — Beijing launched a new-generation aircraft carrier Friday, the first such ship to be both designed and built in China, in a milestone as it seeks to extend the range and power of its navy.
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Takeaways from Day 3 of Jan. 6 hearings: Lawyer Eastman told Trump election plot wasn't legal
Even after Eastman acknowledged to Trump that the plan wasn't legal, he continued to push for Vice President Pence to block the certification.
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Senators tack $45B onto Biden's defense budget
Lawmakers say high inflation and the need to arm Ukraine is adding to the cost.
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Texas Democrats slam party after Republican Mayra Flores flips House seat: Taking Latinos 'for granted'
Latino Democrats are hounding their party leaders for more support after Republican Mayra Flores won a South Texas district Democrats had held for more than a century.
Democrats face congressional rout amid historically terrible headwinds
Midterm election years are almost never good for a president’s party. Even before the calamitous events of the past 10 months, Democrats knew the first midterm election of President Biden’s tenure …
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Republicans are more likely to 'preserve Democracy' than Democrats: Fox News Poll
A new Fox News poll shows that Americans believe Republicans are more likely to preserve Democracy than Democrats heading into the November midterm election cycle.
Federal prosecutors accuse Jan. 6 committee of hindering criminal investigations
Federal prosecutors at the Justice Department chided the House select committee investigating the Capitol riot for withholding hundreds of key transcripts potentially pertinent to DOJ's criminal inquiries.
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Ginni Thomas: I ‘can’t wait’ to talk to Jan. 6 committee, will ‘clear up misconceptions’
Virginia “Ginni” Thomas, the wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, told The Daily Caller on Thursday that she looked forward to speaking with the House select committee investigating the J…
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Jan. 6 panel sends request to Ginni Thomas after she says she looks 'forward to talking'
House January 6 committee Chair Bennie Thompson on Thursday said the panel investigating the US Capitol attack has sent a letter to Virginia "Ginni" Thomas asking her to speak with them about her role in the effort to overturn the 2020 electoral results.
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Pence aides detail Trump effort to overturn election results at Jan. 6 committee hearing
Lawmakers turned their focus to former President Donald Trump's campaign to pressure former Vice President Mike Pence to reject electoral votes at the third day of hearings.
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Elon Musk and Tesla sued over Dogecoin ‘pyramid scheme’
Plaintiff accuses Tesla CEO of manipulating cryptocurrency for ‘profit, exposure and amusement’.
Montana’s AWOL Guv Refuses to Say Where He Is as State Battles 500-Year Floods
William Campbell/GettyMontana Gov. Greg Gianforte, whose tagline is “leading the Montana comeback,” may finally be coming back to Montana.The Republican governor, elected in 2020, spent the past workweek galavanting in Tuscany, Italy, as his constituents battled some of the worst floods in the...
Walmart pulls MyPillow products from stores
Walmart said it pulled MyPillow products from its stores as the pillow company’s founder and CEO Mike Lindell continues to falsely claim the 2020 presidential election was rigged against form…
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White House says if Roe is overturned, 'we will need Congress' to restore it
The White House said Thursday it is weighing its options if the Supreme Court revokes existing precedents on abortion rights but also put the ball squarely in Congress's court.
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DOJ criminally investigating plan for alternate Trump electors with focus on lawyers, report says
Subpoenas were issued seeking information about Trump's former personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani and another Trump lawyer, John Eastman, The Times reported.
Judge: Documents in Sanford investigation should be public
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A South Dakota judge ruled Thursday that there's no basis to keep sealed documents related to a child pornography investigation of billionaire banker and philanthropist T. Denny Sanford.
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Trump's 'heated' call with Pence on Jan. 6 revealed in new photos, testimony
The House select committee's third public hearing this month focused on the pressure campaign against Pence to overturn the election.
Jan. 6 hearing: Trump reportedly warned Pence they may no longer be friends
The House select committee on Thursday recounted an Oval Office meeting the day before the Capitol riot during which Donald Trump reportedly told Mike Pence they would no longer be friends if Pence refused to block certification of Joe Biden’s victory.
Fox News Poll: Record-high negative views of Biden
A new Fox News poll shows overall record low favorability numbers for President Joe Biden including among his core voters and moderate voters alike
Average US mortgage rates jump by most in 35 years
Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates made their biggest one-week jump in 35 years, one day after the Federal Reserve raised its key rate by three-quarters of a point in bid to tame high inflation
Two Republicans vote with Democrats to advance Biden guns nominee
President Biden’s nominee to head up an agency tasked with reducing gun violence has cleared a key procedural hurdle in the Senate, paving the path forward for a potential confirmation vote in the …
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Scandals, uncertainty hang over Colombia as election looms
Many voters remain undecided after campaign marked by death threats, scandals and preemptive fraud claims.
2 dead, 1 injured at Alabama church shooting
Multiple people were shot at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Vestavia Hills, Alabama.
Montana governor under fire for vacationing during flood
RED LODGE, Mont. (AP) — As punishing floods tore through Yellowstone National Park and neighboring Montana communities, the state's governor was nowhere to be seen.
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What to know about Ginni Thomas' connection to 2020 election reversal gambits | CNN Politics
The drip-drip-drip of revelations concerning Supreme Court spouse Virginia "Ginni" Thomas' support of former President Donald Trump's election reversal gambits have created an unrelenting ethics scandal around the court.
Border crossings hit another record, but the migrants are changing
The number from countries like India, Turkey and Russia is up, while the number from Central America, a traditional source of migrants, is down.
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GOP, Dem Senate bargainers divided over gun deal details
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic and Republican senators were at odds Thursday over how to keep firearms from dangerous people as bargainers struggled to finalize details of a gun violence compromise in time for their self-imposed deadline of holding votes in Congress next week.
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Michael Avenatti pleads guilty to fraud and tax charges in California
Avenatti is already serving five years in prison in a federal facility in California for convictions in two cases in New York.
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Trump is a 'clear and present danger to American democracy,' former judge tells Jan. 6 panel
A preeminent conservative lawyer and former federal judge said Thursday that the theories pushed by his former law clerk, John Eastman, to pressure former Vice President Mike Pence to overturn the 2020 election results were baseless in every way, accused former President Donald Trump of trying...
Kemp backs Collins against Trump-endorsed opponent in Georgia House primary runoff
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R) endorsed Republican congressional candidate Mike Collins on Thursday in Georgia’s 10th Congressional District primary runoff. The endorsement marks another break between…
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Boebert taking legal action over ‘outlandish’ claims
Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) plans to sue a PAC for defamation after it made a series of wild claims about her without evidence — assertions that quickly spread online. The source of the claims is…
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Man shot by police in Star during stolen gun investigation
STAR, Idaho (AP) — Police in a small southwestern Idaho town shot and killed a 39-year-old man Wednesday morning, authorities said. Star Police Chief Zach Hessing said Wednesday that the shooting occurred about 90 minutes after officers from the Star Police Department were responded to a report...
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Hitchhiker’s Guide to the role the vice president plays in certifying the Electoral College
The scope of the 12th Amendment comes into question as the 1/6 committee argues former VP Mike Pence allegedly tilted the 2020 election in Donald Trump's favor.
January 6 hearing: Trump pressed Pence in 'illegal' bid to quash vote
The claim that Mr Pence could overturn the election directly contributed to violence, lawmakers say.
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Massachusetts school can no longer be called Catholic after flying Black Lives Matter and pride flags, bishop says
The bishop says the Nativity School in Worcester can no longer call itself Catholic after flying the Black Lives Matter and pride flags.
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The growing list of people Donald Trump hired who eventually soured on him
In the opening public hearings of the Jan. 6 select committee investigating the riot at the U.S. Capitol, the most damning evidence that former President Donald Trump conspired to overturn a lawful election has come from the people Trump himself appointed or hired.
Gateway towns to Yellowstone become dead ends after flood
RED LODGE, Mont. (AP) — This gateway town to Yellowstone National Park has become a dead end, a casualty of the severe flooding that tore through one of America’s most beloved natural attractions and swept away roads, bridges and homes.
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Biden criticizes 'foreign owned' shipping companies for helping to drive inflation as he signs new law | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden on Thursday signed the Ocean Shipping Reform Act into law, celebrating a bipartisan win aimed at boosting the supply chain amid sky-high inflation and fears of a recession.
Why lowering gas prices isn't that simple
Policy likely cannot significantly reduce prices soon, experts told ABC News.
Dow falls below 30k as Fed hikes, housing slowdown spook market
Stocks closed with steep losses Thursday after the Federal Reserve boosted interest rates at the quickest pace since 1994. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 741 points by the closing bell Thurs…
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Amber Heard releases 'binder worth' of therapist notes detailing alleged Depp abuse
Amber Heard's defamation trial against ex-husband Johnny Depp may be over, but the actress is continuing her feud with him in the court of public opinion, unveiling a trove of documents.
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Leaders pledge arms and EU path for Ukraine in Kyiv visit
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Four European leaders expressed their support for Ukraine on Thursday while meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, vowing to back Kyiv's candidacy to eventually join the European Union and offering more weapons to fend off Russia's invasion.
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Energy & Environment — Administration seeks meeting with oil companies
The Biden administration is working on a meeting with oil companies amid high gasoline prices, and Speaker Pelosi says a climate and social spending package is still possible. This is Ov…
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Biden signs bill extending security protections to families of Supreme Court justices | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden on Thursday signed a bill that extends security protections to Supreme Court justices' immediate family members.
Gunman kills 3 seniors over potluck dinner at Alabama church
VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala. (AP) — The 70-year-old visitor had previously attended some services at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church before police say he showed up for a potluck dinner, pulled out a handgun and fatally shot three of the elderly participants, one of whom died in his wife's arms as she...
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Israel and Iran: Five minutes to Armageddon?
Israel and Iran are rapidly approaching an inflection point over Tehran’s nuclear program, and what was the atomic equivalent of a controlled clash between the two countries is now devolving into a…
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Constructive Communication Between the U.S. and China Gets Harder
At the outset of Joe Biden’s presidency, many people hoped that relations between the United States and China, after four years of battering, would slowly start to improve. That has not been the case. “The one thing that has held over from Trump to Biden is that the U.S. is doing a bad job...
Democratic senators say Biden not too old for second term
Democratic senators are pushing back on whispers within their party that President Biden, 79, is too old to run for a second term. Senators say they will strongly support Biden if he opts to …
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Letter signed by radical abortion group Jane's Revenge declares 'open season' on pro-life pregnancy centers
A letter signed by the radical abortion group Jane’s Revenge declared "open season" on pro-life health clinics and says escalation won't be "so easily cleaned up as fire and graffiti."
Ukraine war: EU leaders back immediate candidate status for Kyiv
Ukraine belongs to the European family, the leaders of Germany, France, Italy and Romania say in Kyiv.
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On The Money — Biden tamps down recession fears as Dow plunges
President Biden is confident in the U.S. economy’s ability to avoid a recession despite a rough week. We’ll also look at another stock market slide, rising mortgage rates and pushback to the White …
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Biden remains silent on attempted Kavanaugh assassination
President Biden still has yet to speak personally on the alleged attempted assassination of Supreme Court Justice Kavanaugh over a week after the alleged attempt on the justice's life.
Colombia faces presidential choice between leftist, populist
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombians can count on one thing: The country’s presidential politics will drastically change after Sunday’s runoff election. The contest in the South American country lacks a front-runner and presents voters with a choice between the man who could become the first...
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WATCH: Bill Clinton says 'fair chance' US could lose constitutional democracy
The United States may cease to be a constitutional democracy if the country becomes more polarized, warned former President Bill Clinton on Wednesday.
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EXPLAINER: The last-ditch plan to have Pence stop Biden win
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House committee investigating the Capitol riot plans to focus its hearing Thursday on the pressure that Donald Trump put on his vice president, Mike Pence , in a last-ditch and potentially illegal plan to stop Joe Biden’s election victory.
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House lawmakers urge NFL commissioner to release results of Washington Commanders investigation
Democratic lawmakers are calling on NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to release the results of an investigation into the Washington Commanders' work culture.
Oklahoma House, Senate fail to reach deal on tax cuts
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma House and Senate failed to reach a deal on cutting the sales tax on groceries and the individual income tax that Gov. Kevin Stitt was urging them to pass. The House adjourned a special session on Wednesday after passing an array of tax cut options, but Senate...
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Exxon Mobil, Chevron push back on Biden blaming industry for oil prices
ExxonMobil and Chevron released statements this week saying the Biden administration could be doing more to address oil prices as the president has gone after the companies for making large profits…
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A suspect is in custody after 2 people were killed in a shooting at a church near Birmingham, Alabama, police say
Two people were killed and one injured Thursday when shooting erupted at a small church meeting in a suburb of Birmingham, Alabama, police said -- the latest gun attack to unfold as Americans tried to go about their daily lives.
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Russian superyacht Amadea arrives in Honolulu from Fiji
HONOLULU (AP) — A Russian-owned superyacht seized by the United States arrived in Honolulu Harbor on Thursday flying an American flag. The U.S. last week won a legal battle in Fiji to take the $325 million vessel and immediately sailed it to Hawaii.
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U.S. to send fresh military, humanitarian aid to Ukraine; Xi tells Putin he wants to see a settlement
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is pleading for more heavy weaponry as Russia advances in the Donbas.
In Tanzania, the Maasai fight eviction over state conservation plot
To the Maasai, the land is an ancestral asset fundamental to their pastoralist lifestyle but the state has other plans.
Poll: Most Americans say these 2 gun measures could stop mass shootings. The Senate isn’t considering them.
With the U.S. Senate poised to defy all expectations and actually pass bipartisan gun-safety legislation in the wake of last month’s deadly mass shootings in Uvalde, Texas, and Buffalo, N.Y., a new Yahoo News/YouGov poll shows that clear majorities of Americans support each of the deal’s major...
Thousands of cattle dead amid continuing heat wave
Kansas cattle dying amid national heat wave
Senate gun group eyes finish line as 'boyfriend loophole' remains a big hurdle
The four key senators met for hours Thursday without a resolution on the last major sticking point: how to go about keeping firearms away from abusive dating partners.
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All eyes on the NFL's pending decision on Deshaun Watson
While Deshaun Watson maintains his innocence and fights to clear his name, the Cleveland Browns and football fans everywhere wait for the NFL to determine an appropriate penalty for the star quarterback accused of sexual misconduct by 24 women.
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Some clinics halting abortions while bracing for Roe's fall
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Abortion providers in some places where the procedure could be banned if the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade are bracing for a ruling by halting scheduling for the procedure, transitioning staff to help patients travel to other states and creating networks of...
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US Customs and Border Protection investigating an unofficial challenge coin depicting Haitian migrant incident | CNN Politics
An unofficial challenge coin depicting the infamous image of an agent on horseback confronting a Haitian migrant is being investigated by US Customs and Border Protection's Office of Professional Responsibility, according to agency spokesperson Luis Miranda.
The Voice contestant arrested for alleged sexual contact with 16-year-old boy
Former The Voice contestant "Kata Hay" Huddleston was reportedly arrested Tuesday amid allegations of sexual contact with a minor.
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In Yemen, child soldiering continues despite Houthi promise
CAIRO (AP) — Yemen's Houthi rebels are still recruiting children into their military ranks to fight in the country’s grinding civil war, despite an agreement with the United Nations in April to halt the practice, Houthi officials, aid workers and residents told The Associated Press.
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Ahead of Supreme Court decision on abortion, Texas is already a 'post-Roe world,' advocates say
What it's been like on the ground after months of a strict abortion ban.
John Hinckley concert canceled by NYC venue: 'Not worth a gamble'
John Hinckley Jr.'s scheduled performance at Brooklyn's Market Hotel was canceled after backlash caused the venue to be concerned for people's safety.
Puerto Rico party to hold vote on its political future
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — With a possible plebiscite on statehood or independence for Puerto Rico looming, one of the island's two main parties said Thursday it will ask its members to reconsider or reaffirm its own stance on the U.S.
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Al Jazeera obtains image of bullet that killed its journalist
Veteran reporter Shireen Abu Akleh was shot dead last month in occupied West Bank while covering Israeli raids.
Netflix's binge-release model is under new scrutiny as the streaming giant struggles
Netflix disrupted traditional TV by releasing entire seasons of shows all at once. Now, the model is under scrutiny as the streamer deals with big losses.
Nepal to move Everest base camp from melting glacier
Nepal is preparing to move its Everest base camp as the glacier it stands on becomes less stable.
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Biden pressed on $500M funding request for politically connected nonprofit group
EXCLUSIVE — The ranking Republican members of four House committees are asking the Biden administration to justify its request to dole out $500 million to a foreign nonprofit group with close ties to a high-ranking administration official.
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GOP senator warns gun talks could collapse if key decisions aren't made | CNN Politics
The chief GOP negotiator in the bipartisan talks to find a gun safety package that can pass the US Senate warned Thursday evening that the negotiations could fall apart if they drag on, as many lawmakers leave Washington for the weekend.
France: Nearly 40 jihadis killed in drone strikes in Niger
NIAMEY, Niger (AP) — French drone strikes killed nearly 40 Islamic extremists earlier this week who were traveling on motorcycles near Niger's border with Burkina Faso, France's military announced Thursday.
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Warriors beat Celtics 103-90 to win 4th NBA title in 8 years
BOSTON (AP) — The Golden State Warriors are NBA champions once again, topping the Boston Celtics 103-90 on Thursday night for their fourth title in the last eight seasons. Stephen Curry scored 34 points and was named the NBA Finals MVP as the Warriors claimed the franchise’s seventh championship...
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Winning When Trump Is Against You: A How-To Guide
Are you a Republican who broke with Donald Trump but hope to win your upcoming primary? Maybe you said that Joe Biden is the duly elected president, condemned Trump’s demagogy on Jan. 6 or merely suggested that he tone down his social media posts. This handy guide is for you. Sign up for The...
McConaughey hires DC lobbyists in gun control push
Matthew McConaughey hired K Street lobbyists to assist his push for stricter gun laws following the horrific mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas, that killed 19 students and two teachers. The Uvalde-bor…
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Video Juror in Johnny Depp-Amber Heard trial speaks out for 1st time about verdict
A member of the jury in the Depp-Heard defamation case told ABC News exclusively that "a lot of Amber's story didn't add up" and "the majority of the jury felt she was more the aggressor."
Average acreage burned in wildfires doubled since 1991
The average acreage burned by wildfires more than doubled between 1991 and 2021, according to a report published Thursday by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO). During the period covered b…
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UN Myanmar expert warns of ‘lost generation’ of children
Rapporteur accuses Myanmar military of mounting ‘relentless attacks’ on children since seizing power in February 2021.
Firm behind popular US dollar stablecoin to launch Euro Coin
NEW YORK (AP) — Cryptocurrency company Circle said Thursday that it will start issuing its first euro-denominated cryptocurrency, a stablecoin known as Euro Coin, later this month. It would be the first stablecoin in euros — the world's second-most-important reserve currency after the U.S.
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Illinois Rep. Sean Casten reveals new details about daughter's death: 'It was peaceful'
IIllinois Democratic Rep. Sean Casten recalled the events of the evening prior to his daughter Gwen's death in a statement in which he paid tribute to her.
In-demand teen workers are winning higher pay and more flexibility this summer
Thirty percent fewer teenage workers secured jobs in May than during the same month in 2021.
Jan. 6 live updates: Committee announces surprise hearing on Tuesday to reveal 'recently obtained evidence'
The House select committee is investigating the Capitol riot and the role Donald Trump and his allies played in trying to overturn the 2020 election.
Judge calls on federal prosecutors to decide if they'll seek death penalty in Buffalo mass shooting case
The white suspected gunman in last month's mass shooting at a Buffalo supermarket was arraigned Thursday on multiple federal hate crime charges.
Montana governor returns home to historic flooding, and criticism
Greg Gianforte and wife, Susan, were on a "personal trip" when disaster struck, causing millions of dollars in damage and forcing the closure of Yellowstone National Park.
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Ghislaine Maxwell blames difficult childhood, asks for lighter sentence | CNN
Lawyers for Ghislaine Maxwell have asked a judge to sentence her to a significantly lower sentence than recommended by the government, saying her difficult childhood made her vulnerable to Jeffrey Epstein and that she shouldn't face a harsh sentence because of his actions.
Court: Amazon customers can sue over lack of toxic warnings
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The California Supreme Court has left intact a ruling that allows customers to sue Amazon.com for failing to warn buyers that some products it sells may contain hazardous substances such as mercury.
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Major conservative advocacy group launches ad blitz blaming Biden, Democrats for gas prices, inflation
A leading conservative advocacy group to spend $4 million to launch ad blitz blaming Democrats for skyrocketing gas prices and soaring inflation. Spots to run in 12 House districts.
How raising interest rates helps fight inflation and high prices
The Federal Reserve increased its key interest rate seven times in 2022 as consumer goods prices continued to rise throughout the year.
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Musk appeals ruling that upheld securities fraud settlement
DETROIT (AP) — Tesla CEO Elon Musk is appealing a federal court ruling that upheld a securities fraud settlement over Musk's tweets claiming that he had the funding to take Tesla private in 2018. Musk's lawyer Alex Spiro filed a notice of appeal Wednesday with the federal appeals court in Manhattan.
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Inflation in America: Track where prices are rising
NBC News is tracking monthly inflation levels for gas, flights, groceries and more.
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Costa Rica chaos a warning that ransomware threat remains
WASHINGTON (AP) — Teachers unable to get paychecks. Tax and customs systems paralyzed. Health officials unable to access medical records or track the spread of COVID-19. A country’s president declaring war against foreign hackers saying they want to overthrow the government.
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Walgreens opens first clinical trial business to achieve 'equitable' health options
Walgreens is hoping to make drug research more equitable and diverse with the launch of its clinical trial business on Thursday.
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Abbott baby formula plant in Michigan halts production after severe weather
Production for Abbott's EleCare specialty formula has been suspended, but there is enough supply to meet demand until production is restarted, the company said.
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UN envoy's farewell: My heart breaks for Afghan girls, women
ISLAMABAD (AP) — The U.N. representative in Afghanistan lamented in her farewell statement Thursday the harsh edicts that the Taliban have imposed on girls and women since they seized power in the country, denying them the right to education and work and forcing millions to stay at home.
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Biden nominates first Latino to serve on influential federal appeals court
Garcia, a veteran appellate lawyer and a former law clerk to U.S. Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan is now at the Justice Department’s Office of Legal Counsel.
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Turkish, Greek defense ministers meet amid renewed tensions
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — The defense ministers of Greece and Turkey met Thursday on the sidelines of a NATO meeting amid renewed tensions between the neighboring countries and allies, Turkey’s defense ministry said.
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Black people over 65 far more likely to die from pollution-related disease than white seniors
A new study uses a trove of data to show the disproportionate health impacts of air pollution on older communities of color and lower-income populations.
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Matt Dolan lost to J.D. Vance in Ohio. But he isn’t giving up on a post-Trump GOP.
The former Senate primary candidate is forming a PAC designed to boost “pragmatic” candidates in Ohio and elsewhere — including himself.
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Russian basketball teams suspended from EuroLeague season
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Russian basketball clubs were suspended Thursday from the next season of the EuroLeague. EuroLeague organizers cited “air travel restrictions and prohibitions or other limitations to issuing visas to Russian residents” during the country’s war with Ukraine.
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Witnesses reveal Pence's role opposing the overturning 2020 election results on Jan. 6
Witnesses discussed Vice President Mike Pence's resistance to President Trump's orders to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
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Airline stocks tumble as economic concerns overshadow travel surge
Inflation and recession concerns are pressuring airline shares despite a strong summer.
Treasury reaps windfall even without Democrats' tax increases
The surge could prove awkward for Democrats hoping to revive their “reconciliation” spending package, which would hike a number of taxes on the wealthy.
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UN agency: Third of Sudan's population faces hunger crisis
CAIRO (AP) — A third of Sudan' population is currently facing a food crisis due to the compounded impact of climate shocks, political turmoil and rising global food prices, the U.N. food agency said Thursday.
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FEMA flood program could violate civil rights law
An investigation by POLITICO's E&E News reveals discrimination against people of color and low-income households. But alleged civil rights violations would be difficult to prove in court.
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Biden signs new shipping law he says can cut consumer costs
President Joe Biden signed legislation Thursday meant to make shipping goods across oceans cheaper — a move the White House says will help lower retailer costs that have remained high since the start of the coronavirus pandemic and helped fuel record inflation. The Ocean Shipping Reform Act...
Bank of England hikes interest rates but resists bolder move
LONDON (AP) — The Bank of England raised interest rates by a quarter-percentage point Thursday, shrugging off pressure for a bolder move to combat price increases that have pushed inflation to a 40-year high .
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‘No Place for a Child’: 1 in 3 Migrants Held in Border Patrol Facilities Is a Minor
Thousands of kids have been routinely detained in cold, overcrowded cells built for adults, while authorities have resisted improving conditions.
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Nebraska man pleads guilty to threatening election official
Travis Ford, 42, of Lincoln, faces a maximum sentence of two years in prison.
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Germany steps up calls to save energy as Russia reduces gas
BERLIN (AP) — Germany's vice chancellor is stepping up an appeal for the country's residents to save energy after Russia's Gazprom announced significant cuts in natural gas deliveries through a key pipeline.
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Malnutrition, animal attacks on the rise as Horn of Africa experiences severe drought
An estimated 185,000 children in eastern Ethiopia are suffering from severe malnutrition as the region experiences a “once-in-a-lifetime” drought.
Blinken: I press Saudis on LGBTQI issues ‘in every conversation’
The secretary of State warns that attacks on LGBTQI communities are the “canary in the coal mine” for broader anti-freedom efforts.
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Biden signs ocean shipping bill in bid to reduce export backlogs
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Joe Biden on Thursday signed legislation to improve oversight of ocean shipping, which lawmakers say will help curb inflation and ease export backlogs. The bipartisan bill passed the U.S. House of Representatives on a 369-42 vote earlier this week. Biden said he...
McDonald's to pay France $1.3 billion in tax fraud case
PARIS (AP) — McDonald’s France and related companies have agreed to pay over 1.2 billion euros ($1.3 billion) to the French state to settle a case in which the fast-food giant was accused of years of tax evasion.
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Suicide spike among Navy carrier crew spotlights soul-crushing conditions for junior sailors
The Navy is enjoying a burst of positive PR, basking in the glow of the feel-good summer blockbuster sequel Top Gun: Maverick, in which the ageless Tom Cruise recreates his iconic role as the hotshot fighter jock Pete "Maverick" Mitchell.
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Senate advances bill on veterans' burn pit care
Biden, who has pushed for recognition of burn pit health risks since the campaign trail, is expected to swiftly sign the bill into law.
Families waiting for word on Americans reported missing in Ukraine
Alexander Drueke and Andy Tai Ngoc Huynh, two Americans who volunteered to assist Ukrainian forces, have gone missing.
He's one of the most powerful gun lobbyists in D.C. And you've never heard of him.
Mark Barnes has a complicated, and cozy, relationship with both the gun industry and the federal bureau that regulates it.
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Fewer Americans apply for jobless aid last week
WASHINGTON (AP) — Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week as the U.S. job market remains strong in the face of rising inflation and interest rates. Applications for jobless aid fell by 3,000 to 229,000 for the week ending June 11, down from the previous week's 232,000, the...
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The Guilfoyle email that illustrates Cheney's pre-Jan. 6 assistance to Trump World
In a previously unreported email, the Trump ally called the Wyoming Republican a "congressional co-captain" for the former president's reelection campaign.
‘Nobody Wants to See This War End’
As Biden looks to make peace with the Saudis, critics fear the consequences for Yemen could be disastrous.
Fed's aggressive rate hikes raise likelihood of a recession
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has pledged to do whatever it takes to curb inflation, now raging at a four-decade high and defying the Fed's efforts so far to tame it.
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Eastman sought Trump pardon for scheme to overturn 2020 election, email shows
Lawyer John Eastman, the primary architect of President Donald Trump’s scheme to overturn his 2020 election loss to Joe Biden, wrote an email to Trump’s personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani requesting presidential pardon, according to evidence presented at Thursday’s hearing of the Jan. 6 select committee.
Canada has a massive surplus of unused ventilators
Some 25,000 are now in the national emergency strategic stockpile.
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Angry protests hit India over new short-term military jobs
NEW DELHI (AP) — Violence erupted in parts of India on Thursday with thousands of angry youths setting train coaches and vehicles on fire, blocking highways and attacking police with rocks to protest a new short-term government recruitment policy for the military.
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Pelosi: Social spending and climate package is ‘alive’
Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said Thursday that negotiations on a massive social spending and climate package remain active despite the opposition from Senate centrists that stopped the legislat…
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Dem redistricting group lays out broad 2022 election targets
The group's targets include midterm races across 17 states.
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Rich nations hit brakes on climate aid to poor at UN talks
BERLIN (AP) — Rich countries including the European Union and the United States have pushed back against efforts to put financial help for poor nations suffering the devastating effects of global warming firmly on the agenda for this year's U.N.
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Game of Thrones spinoff series with Jon Snow in works: Report
Game of Thrones fans got a treat Thursday evening, with reports teasing the return of a popular character in his own spinoff series.
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Crews locate bodies of 2 men who tried to save Milwaukee boy
The bodies of two men who went into a rain-swollen drainage ditch in Milwaukee to try to save a 10-year-old boy have been recovered
Yellowstone flooding deals another blow to gateway communities near national park
“I feel like I’ve aged a lot in the past three years," said MacNeil Lyons, who offers private guided tours of the wilderness area.
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Council speaker claps back at AOC's budget gripes
“Some federal elected officials forget that a city is not managed through Twitter or social media,” Adrienne Adams said at an unrelated press conference.
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Police say officer fatally shot Florida man with knives
MIAMI (AP) — A Florida man was fatally shot by a police officer after refusing to drop two knives during a confrontation inside an apartment, authorities said. The man was identified by Miami-Dade County police as 21-year-old Richard Hollis.
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How progressive infighting handed Eric Adams his first budget
The budget vote revealed a fissure within City Council’s Progressive Caucus — a sprawling group containing the budget’s fiercest opponents and the leaders whipping votes for it.
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European leaders back ‘immediate’ EU candidacy for Ukraine
Leaders of France, Italy, Germany and Romania visit Ukraine to pledge support and back Kyiv’s bid to join the EU.
Russia-Ukraine war in maps and charts: Live Tracker
The Russian offensive enters its 390th day, we track where battles are taking place and the human cost of war.
What to know about COVID-19 reinfections
Story at a glance Health officials are worried that reinfections of COVID-19 could become more common, especially within a few weeks or months of a prior infection. Some studies suggest that omicro…
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FDA authorizes Pfizer, Moderna Covid-19 vaccines for babies, toddlers
Now the CDC's vaccine expert panel will review for recommendation to the CDC director.
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WHO: COVID-19 deaths rise, reversing a 5-week decline
GENEVA (AP) — After five weeks of declining coronavirus deaths, the number of fatalities reported globally increased by 4% last week, according to the World Health Organization. In its weekly assessment of the pandemic issued on Thursday, the U.N.
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Omicron may be less likely to cause long Covid, but that's not the whole story
Still, the magnitude of omicron infections means the number of long Covid cases will rise, experts say.
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Florida's decision not to preorder vaccines for young children will create access issues: White House
The Florida Department of Health did not want to be involved in a "convoluted vaccine distribution process."
COVID-19 vaccines for kids under 5: Pediatricians answer parents' questions
Kids under 5 are the last remaining group to be authorized for a vaccine.
Health Care — COVID funding request hits pushback from GOP senator
Hold up. We’re getting a new Beyoncé album next month, and we already know what it’s going to be called: “Rennaissance.” Today in health care, top GOP Sen. Richard Burr (N.C.) on Thursday vowed t…
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Biden tested negative for Covid, source says, after White House spokesperson declined to disclose
The president was unmasked during most of the Summit of the Americas events last week, after which some attendees tested positive, as well as other recent White House functions.
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Researchers are studying long COVID in kids -- here's what they know so far
Scientists are studying how long COVID affects children, but misconceptions about how the virus affects kids has slowed research.
Low levels of testing may be hiding a COVID wave in Texas: Experts
CDC data shows most counties in Texas are classified as having "low" or "medium" levels of COVID-19 community spread, but low levels of testing may be hiding a wave.
DeSantis: Florida won’t provide state resources for giving COVID shots to kids under 5
Florida will not dedicate any state resources to vaccinating young children against COVID-19, Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) said Thursday. Responding to a question following a press conference about an ann…
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DeSantis says Florida is ‘affirmatively against’ Covid-19 vaccines for young kids
“You are free to choose — that’s not the issue,” he also said.
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White House refuses to say when Biden last tested for COVID-19
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre clashed with reporters on Thursday over her refusal to reveal the last time President Biden was tested for COVID-19. Jean-Pierre would only say that t…
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Bidenworld: We won the Covid battle, lost the political war
Despite a rise in new infections, deaths are down and young kids will soon get vaccines. But the nation has moved on to abortion, inflation and guns.
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Biden tested negative for Covid, source says, after White House spokesperson declined to disclose
President Joe Biden twice tested negative for the coronavirus this week, a source familiar with the matter told NBC News, despite high-profile interactions
