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Ayman al-Zawahiri: Al-Qaeda leader killed in US drone strike
The US has killed the leader of al-Qaeda, Ayman al-Zawahiri, in a drone strike in Afghanistan, President Joe Biden has confirmed. He was killed in a counter-terrorism operation carried out by the CIA in the Afghan capital of Kabul on Sunday. Mr Biden said Zawahiri had "carved a trail of murder and violence against American citizens". "Now justice has been delivered and this terrorist leader is no more," he added.
Democratic anxiety grows over Sinema’s silence
Senate Democrats are growing more anxious over maverick Sen. Kyrsten Sinema’s (D-Ariz.) five-day silence on a sweeping proposal to reform the tax code, tackle climate change and reduce the fed…
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How Joe Biden and his team decided to kill the world’s most wanted terrorist | CNN Politics
Before he gave the order to kill Ayman al-Zawahiri, President Joe Biden wanted to intimately understand where the al Qaeda leader was hiding.
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Sen. Graham challenges 2020 Georgia election probe subpoena
U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham is challenging a subpoena to testify before a special grand jury investigating whether then-President Donald Trump and others broke any laws when they tried to overturn Joe Biden’s win in Georgia.
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White House dismisses congressional report that Schumer-Manchin plan would raise taxes
The White House press secretary said the report "omits the actual benefits" Americans would receive.
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China-Taiwan: Tensions spike ahead of Pelosi's expected visit
Taiwan says it has a full grasp of nearby military activity, China says US will "pay the price".
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US begins court battle against publishing giants' merger
The U.S. government and publishing titan Penguin Random House have exchanged opening salvos in a federal antitrust trial.
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Kansas voters to weigh in directly on abortion rights
Kansas has seen a surge in early voting as the amendment on abortion rights will go before primary election voters on Aug. 2
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Ukraine seeks to retake the south, tying down Russian forces
Even as the Russian war machine crawls across Ukraine’s east, trying to achieve the Kremlin’s goal of securing a full control over the country’s industrial heartland of the Donbas, Ukrainian forces are scaling up attacks to reclaim territory in the south.
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Taiwan broadcaster: Pelosi to arrive on island Tuesday night
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) will reportedly visit Taiwan on Tuesday during her tour of Asia, despite warnings from the Biden administration and threats from China. Pelosi’s congressional …
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Arizona attorney general finds no widespread dead voters in 2020 - Washington Examiner
Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich (R) brushed off the notion that hundreds of dead people voted in the 2020 election following an investigation. Brnovich, a candidate in the Arizona Republican Senate primary on Tuesday, rejected a finding by Cyber Ninjas, a group that conducted a...
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Taliban condemns drone strike as violation of U.S. troop withdrawal agreement
The United States carried out a drone strike on a residence in Kabul over the weekend, the Taliban's chief spokesman said on Monday.
www.reuters.comPelosi Taiwan trip overrides Chinese military threats
Military and diplomatic efforts limit Beijing to angry bluster.
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Putin says no one can win a nuclear war
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday there could be no winners in a nuclear war and no such war should ever be started.
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US takes out al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahri in 'successful' Afghanistan counterterrorism operation
The U.S. conducted a successful counterterrorism mission over the weekend taking out al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahri in Kabul, Afghanistan, President Biden said Monday.
Nuclear annihilation just one miscalculation away, UN chief warns
Luck that has protected the world from nuclear war may not last as tensions rocket, the UN warns.
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South Korea’s prices soar to near quarter-century high
Inflation hits 6.3 percent in July, the highest rate since November 1998.
Senate could soon pass burn pit bill for veterans' health, after GOP complaints over Dem spending
Senators are hopeful that within days they'll again approve a bill that would offer millions of veterans expanded health care and disability payments related to burn pits
Jon Stewart rallies with veterans for burn pit legislation: 'Lowest hanging fruit of a functioning society'
Comedian and activist Jon Stewart returned to Washington on Monday, holding a rally in front of the U.S. Capitol to prod recalcitrant Senate Republicans into finally passing a bill that would extend treatment to soldiers exposed to toxic chemicals.
Harris cites climate 'crisis,' pushes $1B for floods, storms
The White House is making more than $1 billion available to states to address flooding and extreme heat exacerbated by climate change.
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Top lawmakers renew call for DHS IG to step aside from investigation into missing texts, citing CNN reporting | CNN Politics
Key House Democrats have issued a new call for the Department of Homeland Security’s inspector general to recuse himself from a probe of missing Secret Service text messages after a CNN exclusive report showed investigators knew for more than a year texts had been erased.
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Liz Cheney boasts support of Yellowstone star Kevin Costner: ‘Real men put country over party’ - Washington Examiner
Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) touted an endorsement from Yellowstone star Kevin Costner as she faces a difficult primary facing a rival endorsed by former President Donald Trump.A tweet from Cheney includes a photo showing Costner smiling while wearing a shirt that reads "I'm for Liz Cheney," with the...
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Koch network pressures Sens. Manchin, Sinema to oppose $739 billion tax-and-spending bill
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 promises to raise $739 billion in revenue by setting a minimum corporate tax rate and changing Medicare drug pricing.
Japan fears Putin will bring nuclear bombs back to battlefield - Washington Examiner
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s nuclear saber-rattling amid the war in Ukraine has made the return of nuclear warfare “a real possibility,” according to Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.“The threat to use nuclear weapons by Russia in its aggression against Ukraine has contributed to...
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Hawley vows to vote ‘no’ on adding Sweden and Finland to NATO
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) on Monday said he would vote against Finland’s and Sweden’s bids to join NATO, a move that would go against most of his colleagues from both sides of the aisle. In …
thehill.comTrevor Noah Appalled by Trump’s Ivana Golf Course Burial Tax ‘Scam’
Comedy Central“This is one of the wildest things ever,” Trevor Noah said on Monday night’s Daily Show. And even though the bar couldn’t be higher when it comes to Donald Trump scandals, he wasn’t exaggerating.The host was talking about the recent death of the former president’s first wife, Ivana...
Russia-Ukraine updates: Russian missiles hit close to nuclear reactors: IAEA director
Live updates on the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
Jan. 6 committee's August plan: More interviews with Trump aides and studying the 25th Amendment
The Jan. 6 committee, which plans more hearings in September, gathers information from witnesses including Trump Cabinet secretaries.
‘If she dares’: China warns Nancy Pelosi against visiting Taiwan
Foreign ministry threatens ‘serious consequences’ if the US house speaker makes a trip to the self-ruled island.
Sinema still undecided on Manchin social spending bill, will make determination after parliamentarian review
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema hasn't announced whether she'll support a Schumer-Manchin reconciliation bill, as Democrats' legislative agenda hangs in the balance.
What to watch in primaries in Arizona, Michigan, elsewhere
Primary elections are being held in six states on Tuesday. In Missouri, scandal-ridden former Gov. Eric Greitens is attempting a political comeback in his campaign for U.S.
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Veterans have been camping out on the Capitol steps after GOP blocks burn pit bill
Veterans groups and Jon Stewart have protested for days, putting Senate Republicans on the defensive for holding up a bill to provide health care for veterans exposed to burn pits.
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WATCH: CBS delivers parting shot at ‘dead or captured’ 9/11 plotters - Washington Examiner
After broadcasting President Joe Biden's address to the country, announcing that a drone strike killed al Qaeda leader Ayman al Zawahiri, CBS turned to a live shot of One World Trade Center. "We leave you with a look at lower Manhattan and One World Trade Center. All those that [planned] the...
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Al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri killed in US drone strike
US President Joe Biden says ‘justice has been delivered’ after al-Qaeda leader located and killed in Kabul.
Heat suspected as cause of 10 fatalities following Pacific Northwest heat wave
Medical examiners are investigating whether the deaths of 10 people who died during a brutal heatwave in the Pacific Northwest last week were heat-related.
Election workers reported more than 1,000 ‘hostile’ contacts in past year | CNN Politics
A task force launched by the Justice Department last year to investigate threats against election workers looked at more than 1,000 contacts “reported as hostile or harassing” and said about 11% of those “met the threshold for a federal criminal investigation.”
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Top election official races feature deniers of 2020 results
An Arizona lawmaker endorsed by former President Donald Trump and another lawmaker who also believes the 2020 election should be overturned are among four Republicans vying to be the top election officer in Arizona.
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Pro-Amber Heard hashtag trends after documents from trial with Johnny Depp emerge
“#AmberHeardDeservesAnApology” trended across Twitter on Monday.
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Ukraine war: Britons held by rebels in Ukraine to stand trial
The three Britons, who were captured by pro-Russian forces, are accused of being mercenaries.
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Workers at ‘South Korean Amazon’ protest ‘boiling pot’ conditions
E-commerce giant Coupang is facing accusations that its success is built on the exploitation of workers.
The catch in Manchin's energy deal
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Zawahri's Kabul death raises questions about al Qaeda presence in Afghanistan after US left it to the Taliban
Al Qaeda leader Ayman al Zawahiri's death in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan has national security officials concerned the country is being used as a base for terrorism.
Biden administration faces midnight court deadline to defend $350 billion of Trump's China tariffs
The Biden administration faces a legal deadline at midnight to defend Trump's China tariffs, even as the White House considers scaling them back.
Lindsey Graham revives challenge to Georgia election inquiry subpoena - Washington Examiner
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) is firing back at Fulton County investigators, reviving his challenge to a subpoena demanding his testimony. Last month, the senator withdrew a challenge to the subpoena after Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis argued he filed the challenge in the wrong court...
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Democrat Sinema's views on economic bill remain shrouded
Democratic Sen. Kyrsten Sinema's views remained a mystery as party leaders eye votes later this week on their emerging economic legislation.
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Hillicon Valley — Dems use TikTok after voting to limit app
Democrats are turning to TikTok to campaign despite concerns raised by colleagues about security issues tied to the China-based app. Meanwhile, Congress is ramping up U.S. defenses against f…
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2022 midterm primaries: What races to watch on August 2
Trump's influence on the GOP, abortion and resentment over COVID-19 restrictions are all on the ballot on Tuesday.
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Abortion is banned or severely limited in a number of states. Here’s where things stand | CNN Politics
Laws that ban abortion or severely restrict the procedure have gone into effect in about a dozen states after the US Supreme Court ended a constitutional right to abortion on June 24.
www.cnn.comHas crime increased in states that legalized marijuana? The answer is complicated - Washington Examiner
As Congress considers legalizing marijuana on the national level, some Republicans have raised concerns about the impact such a move would have on the country’s rising crime rate.“In short, this bill would be an enormous gift to the cartels and gangs, and in the midst of a nationwide violent...
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White House decries China rhetoric over Pelosi Taiwan visit
The White House is criticizing Beijing’s rhetoric over an expected visit by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan and vowing the United States “will not take the bait or engage in saber rattling."
apnews.comRep. Greene Loved Vibe Of Golf Tourney Funded By The Regime Behind Journalist's Murder
"It wasn’t the stiff, uptight, you know, kind of snobby-type atmosphere at the PGA tour," the Georgia Republican said.
Pelosi set to visit Taiwan despite China warnings, sources say
U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi was set to visit Taiwan on Tuesday, three sources said, as the United States said it wouldn't be intimidated by Chinese threats to never "sit idly by" if she made the trip to the self-ruled island claimed by Beijing.
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Republicans join Democrats in praising Biden for death of al Qaeda leader Zawahri
Congressional lawmakers praised President Biden for the CIA-led drone strike in Afghanistan that killed the leader of al Qaeda, Ayman al-Zawahri.
Hong Kong slips into second recession since 2019 mass protests
International financial hub’s economy shrinks 1.4 percent in the second quarter, after previous 3.9 percent decline.
Kentucky's floods have been devastating. Timing is a key reason, an expert says.
“The biggest danger that came with this flooding is that most of the rain happened very quickly, very heavily and overnight,” Kentucky's state climatologist said.
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Undermining Taliban narrative, US kills al Qaeda leader Ayman al Zawahiri in Kabul - Washington Examiner
The Washington Examiner can confirm that a U.S. drone strike over the weekend killed al Qaeda leader Ayman al Zawahiri in Kabul, Afghanistan. The news of al Zawahiri's death was originally reported by the Associated Press. President Joe Biden will announce the news from the White House on Monday...
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11 races we’re watching in Tuesday’s primaries
Five states hold closely watched primaries on Tuesday, several of which are seen as the latest tests of former President Trump’s hold over the GOP. Voters in Arizona, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri and…
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DHS asked Secret Service for all Jan. 6 texts, then retracted request
"[W]e no longer request phone records and text messages from the USSS relating to the events of January 6th,” said an email from a DHS deputy inspector general.
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Biden touts strike that killed al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri: ‘Justice has been delivered’
President Biden on Monday hailed the killing of al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri, a key planner of the 9/11 attacks, whom the United States targeted in a drone strike over the weekend in Afghanist…
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Family of California shooting victims sue gun distributor
Some family members of the people killed or wounded during a 2019 shooting at a California garlic festival are suing the companies that distributed the rifle used in the attack that killed three and wounded 17
White House: U.S. will not be intimidated by China; Pelosi has right to visit Taiwan
The White House said on Monday it expected China in coming days to escalate its response to a potential visit by U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan and said the United States would not be intimidated.
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Health Care — Bipartisan senators aim to protect abortion rights
Happy Spider-Man Day everyone! As journalists, we’ll be observing this holiday by trying to get pictures of Spidey for the newspaper. In health care news, a bipartisan group of senators want to co…
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Family slams heavily redacted report on fatal police shooting of 8-year-old girl
The family of Fanta Bility, an 8-year-old girl fatally shot by police last year, slammed the release of a heavily redacted report about their daughter’s shooting.
Appeals court reinstates Kentucky's near-total abortion ban
The state's two clinics issued a statement saying "abortion is now banned in Kentucky," and said they began canceling scheduled procedures.
www.cbsnews.comWho is Tudor Dixon, the Trump-backed GOP gubernatorial candidate who was eaten by zombies (in a low-budget movie)?
Tudor Dixon is running as the Republican gubernatorial candidate in Michigan and was recently backed by former President Donald Trump.
Themes of the Aug. 2 primaries: Abortion, Democratic infighting and a whole lot of Donald Trump
Issues that will decide which party ultimately wins control of Congress are on full display Tuesday when five states host primaries.
‘Philippines has no intention of rejoining the ICC’: Marcos Jr
Former President Duterte withdrew from the court in 2019 after an ICC investigation into his drug crackdown.
Appeals court reinstates Kentucky law banning abortion | CNN Politics
A Kentucky state court of appeals has reinstated the state’s so-called “trigger law” banning abortion as well as a separate law banning the procedure after roughly six weeks of pregnancy, siding with Attorney General Daniel Cameron and allowing the laws to temporarily be enforced while the case...
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More rain, more bodies in flooded Kentucky mountain towns
Another round of rainstorms are hitting flooded Kentucky mountain communities. The rain fell Monday as more bodies emerged from the sodden landscape, and the governor warned that high winds could bring another threat — falling trees and utility poles.
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Trump endorses "ERIC" in Missouri GOP Senate primary. There's more than one Eric in the race
On the eve of primary day and after withholding his backing for most of the primary and teasing an endorsement earlier in the day, Trump issued the statement with just a first name.
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‘Shame of a nation’: 84 arrested after gang rape in South Africa
Mass sexual assault of eight women has shocked the country with the president denouncing ‘horrible acts of brutality’.
EXPLAINER: Who was al-Zawahri — and why did US kill him?
A U.S. drone strike in Afghanistan this weekend killed Ayman al-Zawahri, who helped Osama bin Laden plot the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the United States and helped ensure al-Qaida survived and spread in the years after.
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Browns QB Watson suspended 6 games, NFL weighs appeal
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson was suspended for six games after being accused by two dozen women in Texas of sexual misconduct during massage treatments, in what a disciplinary officer said was behavior “more egregious than any before reviewed by the NFL.”
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Did Russia deliberately kill Vadatursky, Ukraine’s grain tycoon?
A Russian missile killed Oleksiy Vadatursky and his wife Raisa, a day before grain exports resumed from Odesa.
Capitol rioter Guy Reffitt gets longest Jan. 6 sentence, but no terrorism enhancement
A judge denied the prosecutors request for a terrorism sentencing enhancement for Guy Reffitt, who was carrying a gun with him when he charged towards the U.S. Capitol.
Democrats urge Biden to accept more refugees after failing to reach resettlement cap of 125,000
The United States is on track to fall well short of President Joe Biden's goal of accepting as many as 125,000 refugees in a year.
Kansas secretary of state discusses state's abortion amendment vote
Scott Schwab, Kansas' secretary of state, spoke with ABC News Live ahead of the state's anticipated primary election, which includes a referendum on abortion laws.
On The Money — How will Democrats’ plan affect inflation?
Senate Democrats are working to quickly pass a sprawling spending bill that experts say could reduce the deficit and somewhat ease inflation. We’ll also look at the recent slowdown in home prices, …
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Paul Pelosi to be arraigned on DUI causing injury charges Wednesday
Paul Pelosi is scheduled to be arraigned on charges of driving under the influence of alcohol causing injury on Aug. 3 in Napa County Superior Court.
Al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri killed in drone strike, Biden says
"Now, justice has been delivered," President Biden said Monday night. "And this terrorist leader is no more."
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2 found dead in charred car within California wildfire zone
At least two people have died from a raging California blaze that's one of several menacing thousands of homes Monday in the Western U.S.
apnews.comBiden confirms al-Qaeda leader was killed in Afghanistan drone strike: 'no matter where you hide, the US will find you and take you out'
In a speech Monday, President Biden confirmed that the US has killed Ayman al-Zawahiri, the leader of al-Qaeda.
Trump refuses to take sides, backing 'ERIC' in Missouri's combustible GOP Senate primary showdown
Former President Donald Trump makes a primary eve endorsement in Missouri's GOP Senate nomination race, backing both state attorney general Eric Schmitt and former Gov. Eric Greitens
The nasty primary roiling Arizona politics
Embattled incumbent David Schweikert looks to fend off political newcomer Elijah Norton in an anything-goes primary.
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WATCH: Triggered animal rights activist has tantrum over Gordon Ramsay’s dinner - Washington Examiner
Lamb. It's what Gordon Ramsay apparently wants for dinner. But the celebrity chef and restaurateur is getting roasted by some animal lovers on social media for posting a video to TikTok in which he entered a lamb pen and chose one he wanted to slaughter. “Which one’s going in the oven first?"...
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Mohammed Khalifa, Canadian who narrated violent ISIS videos, sentenced to life in prison by U.S. judge
In two notorious videos titled "Flames of War," Khalifa can be seen shooting soldiers in the back of the head after they dug their own graves.
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2 dead as McKinney Fire explodes to more than 57,000 acres in California
A fire burning out of control in a Northern California national forest is now the largest wildland fire in the state this year, officials said.
Taliban are enforcing their rule with a vengeance, veteran correspondent warns
“I really never expected to find it as bad and as awful as I did,” Lynne O’Donnell said after revealing she was forced to retract hard-hitting reports on the fundamentalist Islamic group.
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Al-Zawahri's path went from Cairo clinic to top of al-Qaida
The doors of jihad opened for Ayman al-Zawahri as a young doctor in a Cairo clinic. That’s when a visitor arrived with a tempting offer: a chance to treat Islamic fighters battling Soviet forces in Afghanistan.
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LIV’s golf tournament at Trump’s Bedminster course struggles - Washington Examiner
The Saudi-backed LIV Golf Tour was not up to par because tickets sold at an extraordinarily low price and there was poor attendance. LIV's tournament at former President Donald Trump's New Jersey golf club in Bedminster benefited from a host of high-profile golfers and millions of dollars but...
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LIV Golf crowd shouts ‘Let’s go Brandon’ to Trump, Greene, Carlson
Fox News host Tucker Carlson and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) were among the GOP figures who joined former President Trump at the LIV Golf event at his Bedminster Golf Club in New Jersey thi…
thehill.comWhite House Warns China Not To Use Pelosi Visit To Taiwan As Excuse To Escalate Tensions
The House speaker is traveling on a U.S. military jet, but the White House says China needs to understand Congress is a separate branch of government.
Supreme Court certifies ruling ending Trump border policy
The Supreme Court on Monday certified its month-old ruling allowing the Biden administration to end a cornerstone Trump-era border policy to make asylum-seekers wait in Mexico for hearings in U.S. immigration court, a pro forma act that has drawn attention amid near-total silence from the White...
Rep. Charlie Crist prepares $20 million ad campaign in Florida governor race
Rep. Charlie Crist (D-Fla.) is preparing to drop $20 million in the coming months on a statewide advertising blitz as he looks to oust Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) this fall. The media spending, s…
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U.S. drone strike kills Al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri in Afghanistan
President Joe Biden, speaking from the White House, detailed both the strike and the terrorist attacks that al-Zawahiri was involved in over the years.
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Man who posed as federal agent, cozied up to Secret Service members pleads guilty
Arian Taherzadeh, 40, admitted to charges stemming from the ruse.
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Dems dive into make-or-break week for their party-line vision
They're likely to end up litigating at least some challenges to the climate, tax and health care package in real time on the Senate floor.
www.politico.comKushner and Bannon Tag-Teamed to Kneecap ‘Radioactive’ Chris Christie
Edit Photo Illustration by Elizabeth Brockway/The Daily Beast/GettyIt was days before the 2016 election and Steve Bannon was in a “panic.”Chris Christie was about to get on a plane with then-candidate Donald Trump and was thought to be positioning himself to be chief of staff, and Bannon wanted...
Texas Gov. Abbott invites NYC and DC mayors to visit southern border and see 'humanitarian crisis firsthand'
After the mayors of New York City and Washington DC asked for federal help dealing with an influx of migrants, Texas invited the leaders to visit the border themselves.
An Alabama reporter said her skirt was deemed too short for inmate's execution so she wore waders
The journalist changed into rain gear she borrowed from someone else covering the execution of Joe James Jr.
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High-risk Colombians say GPS devices only add to dangers
The bulletproof vehicles that Colombia’s government assigns to hundreds of high-risk individuals are supposed to make them safer.
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Opinion | Even in Success, Why Biden’s Victory Lap Will be Short
The al-Zawahri news signals a real achievement, but also raises a worrisome question.
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WATCH: Elementary school recommends transgender reading for K-2 students - Washington Examiner
An elementary school principal in Minnesota went viral after she promoted transgender and gender identity reading material for students from kindergarten through second grade. "I've been doing some reading this summer, and, so, I thought I would share a couple of books because you have a little...
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Parkland families read statements through tears at penalty phase of gunman's trial
Families of Parkland victims are addressing the court Monday during the penalty phase of the confessed shooter's trial.
6 shot, 1 killed in DC shooting: Police
Six people were shot and one person killed in a shooting on Monday, D.C. police said.
In a key swing district, Katie Porter clashes with GOP opponent over inflation and 'Orange County values'
Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., and her 2022 rival, Scott Baugh, voiced sharply different views on tackling rising costs, abortion and same-sex marriage in interviews with NBC News.
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Manchin disputes data showing social spending bill would raise taxes on middle class during recession
Sen. Joe Manchin said he'll "agree to disagree" with data from the Joint Committee on Taxation that says his bill will raise taxes on the middle class.
Democrats introduce bill to guarantee cash refunds for canceled flights
Democratic lawmakers on Monday introduced a bill that would require airlines to provide cash refunds to travelers when they cancel or significantly delay a flight. The bill, which would codify a De…
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Alex Jones derailed Sandy Hook parents' grieving, therapist for victim's family says
A psychotherapist for parents of a child killed in the 2012 Sandy Hook mass shooting told a Texas jury on Monday the false claims of U.S. conspiracy theorist Alex Jones about it caused them overwhelming grief and set back their treatment for years.
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West Virginia cities reach $400 mln opioid distributor settlement
West Virginia's cities and counties reached a $400 million settlement on Monday with drug distributors McKesson Corp , AmerisourceBergen Corp and Cardinal Health Inc , resolving the local governments' allegations that the three companies fueled an opioid crisis in the state.
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1st ship carrying Ukrainian grain leaves the port of Odesa
The first ship carrying Ukrainian grain has set out from the port of Odesa. The departure of the ship laden with corn follows an internationally brokered deal that is expected to finally allow large stores of Ukrainian crops to reach foreign markets and ease a growing hunger crisis.
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DOJ beefs up team involved with Trump and Jan. 6 riot investigations - Washington Examiner
The Justice Department is reportedly beefing up its team investigating the Jan. 6 riots and former President Donald Trump's alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election. The man leading the sweeping operation announced in an officewide email that he is drafting in a leading public prosecutor to...
www.washingtonexaminer.comIn Races for Governor, Democrats See a Silver Lining
WASHINGTON — Republican missteps, weak candidates and fundraising woes are handing Democrats unexpected opportunities in races for governor this year, including in two states with departing Republican chief executives and in a number led by Democrats where GOP contenders now face far longer odds...
Arizona official refutes review that counted 282 dead voters
Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich said Monday his investigators found just one dead voter after thoroughly reviewing findings from a partisan review of the 2020 election that alleged 282 ballots were cast in the name of someone who had died. The finding by the Republican attorney general...
Who was al Qaeda leader and key 9/11 architect Ayman al-Zawahiri? | CNN Politics
Al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri’s death at the hands of a US drone strike brings an end to his “trail of murder and violence against American citizens,” President Joe Biden said Monday evening.
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Capitol rioter Guy Reffitt gets longest Jan. 6 sentence, but no terrorism enhancement
A judge denied the prosecutors’ request for a terrorism sentencing enhancement for Guy Reffitt, who was carrying a gun with him when he charged toward the U.S. Capitol.
www.nbcnews.comWhite House decries China rhetoric over Pelosi Taiwan visit
The White House is criticizing Beijing’s rhetoric over an expected visit by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan and vowing the United States “will not take the bait or engage in saber rattling."
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The real reason Xi is upset over Pelosi’s Taiwan visit
The Chinese government is afraid Taiwan will make too many Chinese people wise up to authoritarianism.
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Ayman al-Zawahiri: Al-Qaeda leader killed in US drone strike
Ayman al-Zawahiri helped plan the 9/11 attacks and was among America's most wanted men.
www.bbc.comTrump fundraiser says UAE investment was not 'quid pro quo'
A fundraiser for former U.S. President Donald Trump said prosecutors were wrong to imply that his firm sought investment from United Arab Emirates sovereign wealth funds as a "quid pro quo" for lobbying for the Gulf country. Thomas Barrack, who chaired Trump's 2017 inaugural fund and was a...
U.S. Senate Democrats hope for green light on $430 bln climate, drug bill
U.S. Senate Democrats on Monday were awaiting a ruling from a chamber referee this week on whether they can override the legislature's normal rules to pass a $430 billion drugs, energy and tax bill despite Republican objections.
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‘The battle continues to grow’: Deep-pocketed education group targets contested states
The Campaign for Our Shared Future's strategists have identified 15 states where it is preparing to operate during the midterms, fast-approaching school year and 2024 campaign season.
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Al-Zawahri's path went from Cairo clinic to top of al-Qaida
The doors of jihad opened for Ayman al-Zawahri as a young doctor in a Cairo clinic
At least 37 dead in devastating Kentucky flooding
The death toll in the devastating flooding that hit eastern Kentucky continues to rise as more rain threatens the region, according to officials.
Chances of climate catastrophe are ignored, scientists say
A group of top climate scientists say the world needs to think about the ultimate climate catastrophe — human extinction — and how possible it is.
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2 found dead in burned vehicle as McKinney Fire rages in Northern California
The wildfire, which began Friday and quickly grew, is California’s largest wildland fire this year at more than 55,000 acres.
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Manchin will talk to Sinema about supporting climate, tax deal
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) says he will talk to fellow centrist Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (D-Ariz.) about supporting a broad tax reform and climate bill he’s negotiated with Senate Majority Leader Charle…
thehill.comCalifornia declares state of emergency over monkeypox
Newsom says the proclamation will help better manage the outbreak.
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California forest fire kills 2, rainfall helps fight flames
Two bodies were found inside a burned-out car in the path of a huge northern California forest fire raging near the Oregon border, authorities said on Monday, as crews battling the blaze for a fourth day took advantage of rainfall in the area.
www.reuters.comTrump-targeted Republican blasts Democrats for subsidizing his challenger
U.S. Representative Peter Meijer, a Michigan Republican targeted by Donald Trump for voting to impeach the former president in 2021, accused Democrats on Monday of subsidizing the "entire campaign" of his Trump-endorsed challenger in Tuesday's primary election. Meijer, who has been censured by...
End of the beginning: England wants Euro win to lead to more
In soccer-mad England, which sees itself as the home of the world’s game, women and girls finally have a team full of heroes who look like them.
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As Manchin pushes for speedy passage of new deal, Sinema stays quiet
Senate Democratic leaders are hoping to pass the major climate, health care and tax legislation this week. But they’ll need all 50 of their members on board and voting.
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Guy Reffitt: Capitol rioter turned in by son gets 87 months in prison
A recruiter for a far-right militia, Guy Reffitt was turned in by his son after the raid on Congress.
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U.S. senators Schumer, Warner join calls to blacklist Chinese chipmaker YMTC
Top Democrats including Senate majority leader Chuck Schumer have joined an effort to place China's fast-growing chip manufacturer, Yangtze Memory Technologies Company (YMTC), on a U.S. trade blacklist.
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2 years later, hope for justice in Beirut explosion fades
BEIRUT (AP) — It’s been two years since his 3-year-old daughter, Alexandra, was killed in a massive explosion at Beirut’s port — and Paul Naggear has lost hope that outrage over the disaster will bring justice and force change in Lebanon.
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Biden signs 'long overdue' PACT Act to help veterans exposed to toxic burn pits
Republicans blocked the PACT Act last week, a bill that would have expanded eligibility for health care benefits for veterans exposed to burn pits.
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Trump’s choice in Michigan gubernatorial primary faces criticism that she isn’t ‘MAGA’ enough | CNN Politics
In Michigan’s jam-packed Republican primary fight for governor, former President Donald Trump is trying to tip the scales.
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Anti-Trump dossier source says ‘anti-Russian bias’ could prevent a fair trial - Washington Examiner
The alleged main Russian source for British ex-spy Christopher Steele’s dossier has claimed anti-Russian bias could stop him from getting a fair trial. Igor Danchenko’s lawyer, Danny Onorato, raised the issue during a pretrial hearing on Monday. The lawyer backed up the claim, noting there are a...
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Abortion rises on list of Americans’ most important problems: Gallup
The number of Americans ranking abortion as the nation’s top issue has reached a new high, according to a Gallup poll published Monday. The polling showed that 8 percent of Americans listed abortio…
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Russian arms dealer’s attorney ‘confident’ swap for Griner, Whelan in the works
The attorney, Steve Zissou, told CNN he is “confident” the swap will get done, based on information from “the Russian side, as opposed to the American side.”
www.politico.comPro-impeachment House Republican facing Trump-endorsed challenger says she's 'never been in this position' because usually 'elections take care of themselves'
Jaime Herrera Beutler was one of 10 House Republicans who voted to impeach Trump after Jan. 6. She's now appealing to non-GOP voters to keep her job.
Brittney Griner's trial resumes amid intensified diplomacy
Since Brittney Griner last appeared in her trial for cannabis possession, the question of her fate has expanded from a cramped courtroom on Moscow’s outskirts to the highest level of Russia-U.S. diplomacy.
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Opinion | Not the Real News and Not All That Funny Either
What a few lame spoofs say about the state of media parody.
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Conjoined twins separated with the help of virtual reality
Surgeons say space-age technology helped doctors in separate countries to work together.
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U.S. Senate likely to delay bill on gay marriage until September
The U.S. Senate is likely to delay a vote on protecting gay marriage until September, as Democrats push forward with a $430 billion climate change and drug pricing bill, which could cost them Republican support for the marriage measure, aides and advocates said on Monday.
www.reuters.comBrittney Griner's trial resumes amid intensified diplomacy
Since Brittney Griner last appeared in her trial for cannabis possession, the question of her fate has expanded from a cramped courtroom on Moscow’s outskirts to the highest level of Russia-U.S. diplomacy.
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'VIP trips' cost migrants their lives in Texas smuggling tragedy
At first, Mexican migrants Pablo Ortega and Julio Lopez enjoyed the smuggling equivalent of a first-class ticket to the United States: complimentary beers, safe houses with video games, even a week at a hunting ranch.
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Al-Zawahri, an Egyptian surgeon who became a mastermind of jihad against the West
Ayman Al-Zawahri more than anyone shaped al-Qaida, first as Osama bin Laden’s deputy since 1998, then as his successor.
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Jan. 6 rioter who carried gun to US Capitol and threatened Nancy Pelosi gets more than 7 years in prison | CNN Politics
A federal judge on Monday sentenced Guy Reffitt, who brought a gun to the US Capitol during the January 6, 2021, riot and threatened House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, to more than seven years in prison, the longest insurrection-related sentence to date.
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UK court says hospital can end comatose boy's life support
A British court has refused to block a hospital from ending life-support treatment for a 12-year-old boy who has suffered catastrophic brain damage.
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American-made rocket launchers not used in Ukraine prison strike, U.S. assesses
The determination contradicts Russian claims that Ukraine is responsible for the attack.
www.politico.comBiden, Putin strike conciliatory tones as nuclear arms talks start at U.N
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) -U.S. President Joe Biden said on Monday he is ready to pursue a new nuclear arms deal with Russia and called on Moscow to act in good faith as his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin said there could be no winners in any nuclear war. Both leaders issued written...
Manchin secures top Democrats' commitment for troubled pipeline project - media
Democratic U.S. Senator Joe Manchin has secured a commitment from President Joe Biden, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi to allow the Mountain Valley Pipeline to be completed, his office told a CBS affiliate on Monday.
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Biden names FEMA, CDC officials to head monkeypox response
President Joe Biden is set to name top officials from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to serve as the White House coordinators to combat the growing monkeypox outbreak.
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Texas militia member sentenced to more than 7 years in most severe punishment in Capitol riot case
Guy Wesley Reffitt's sentence followed the first jury trial related to the Jan. 6 investigation.
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Feds and Penguin Random House set to square off over Simon & Schuster deal
Writer Stephen King will be the government's star witness in trial to block $2.2 billion publishing merger.
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Ron DeSantis stays quiet as Florida Republicans vie for his endorsement: Report
Florida Republicans want voters to believe they are allied with Gov. Ron DeSantis, but the popular governor has yet to make a single endorsement for the 2022 midterms.
Chinese company eyes Solomon Islands deep-water port
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — A Chinese state-owned company is negotiating to buy a forestry planation with a deep-water port and World War II airstrip in Solomon Islands amid persistent concerns that China wants to establish a naval foothold in the South Pacific country.
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‘New evidence’ of alleged Secret Service cover-up fuels calls for inspector general to step aside - Washington Examiner
The two heads of powerful House committees cited what they said was "new evidence" of an alleged cover-up in renewing calls for a new inspector general to oversee the inquiry into missing Secret Service text messages from around the time of the Capitol riot. The Oversight Committee and Jan. 6...
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Oatly Oat Milk among 53 specialty drinks recalled due to contamination
The affected beverages, produced by Lyons Magnus, include iced coffees like Stumptown and protein drinks like Pirq.
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Judge temporarily blocks enforcement of Michigan’s pre-Roe abortion ban | CNN Politics
A Michigan judge on Monday granted Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s request to temporarily block enforcement of the state’s pre-Roe abortion ban.
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Ukraine war: First grain ship leaves and the thoughts of rural Russians
Cautious optimism as the ship sets sail and inside the minds of rural Russians on the Ukraine war.
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DHS watchdog decries ‘onslaught of meritless criticism’ amid Jan. 6 Secret Service texts flap
In a Monday note to his workforce, Inspector General Joseph Cuffari used language that suggests he’s prepared to push back on growing concerns from Congress.
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North Carolina pilot jumps from plane midair before emergency landing - Washington Examiner
The co-pilot of a small cargo plane in North Carolina reportedly jumped out of the aircraft before the other pilot successfully made an emergency landing, authorities said. That pilot, who is unnamed, told authorities that Charles Hew Crooks, 23, leaped from the twin-engine CASA CN-212 Aviocar...
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Paraguay senator drowning appears accidental, officials say
Authorities investigating the apparent drowning death of a senator in Paraguay say signs point to an accidental fall followed by drowning, but emphasize the investigation remains open as they await the results of a toxicology report.
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Kansas braces for nation's first statewide vote on abortion after fall of Roe v. Wade
Kansas is the next battleground for abortion after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade. The state will hold a referendum on whether the state constitution protects access.
Before executions, Myanmar’s junta tortured opponents to crush dissent
A year and a half after seizing power in a coup, the military government is resorting to increasingly brutal measures to stamp out resistance to its rule, rights groups say.
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With no federal emergency declaration, San Francisco and New York sound alarm on monkeypox | CNN
While federal officials weigh a nationwide public health emergency declaration around the monkeypox outbreak, San Francisco and New York state began sounding the alarm Thursday.
www.cnn.comTropical Storm Frank weakening off Mexico's Pacific coast
Tropical Storm Frank continues to weaken well off Mexico’s Pacific coast after reaching hurricane strength over the weekend. The U.S.
apnews.comKansas voters to weigh in directly on abortion rights
Kansas has seen a surge in early voting as the amendment on abortion rights will go before primary election voters on Aug. 2
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Gary Schroen, officer who led CIA’s first incursion into Afghanistan after 9/11, dies at 80 - Washington Examiner
Gary Schroen, the man who led the CIA's first incursion into Afghanistan after the 9/11 terrorist attack, has died of a stroke, the CIA announced on Monday. He was 80. The CIA commemorated Schroen, famous for the mission that laid the groundwork for a full-fledged invasion more than two decades...
www.washingtonexaminer.comUS’s proposed swap for Griner and Whelan met with skepticism and fury
While some have praised the Biden administration for the deal, others are upset over the prospect of releasing Viktor Bout, nicknamed the ‘Merchant of Death’
Timeline: How missing Secret Service text messages became a political scandal | CNN Politics
Here’s a timeline of how the Secret Service text messages became one of the key questions for the House committee as it prepares for the next phase of its probe into the attack on the US Capitol on January 6, 2021.
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Fuel tanker truck catches fire in Libya; 9 dead, 76 injured
Libyan authorities say at least nine people were killed and 76 were injured after a fuel tanker truck caught fire and exploded.
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State Department offers $10M reward for information on how Russian internet trolls interfere in US elections
Biden's State Department is offering a reward of up to $10 million for information on a "troll factory" known as Internet Research Agency and its backer Yevgeniy Viktorovich Prigozhin.
This doctor reversed heart disease. Now he wants to do it for Alzheimer’s | CNN
Using a strict vegan diet, exercise, stress reduction and social support, Dr. Dean Ornish reversed heart disease in a 1990 clinical trial. Today he’s trying to use the same approach on dementia.
www.cnn.comEavesdropping probe finds Israeli police exceeded authority
An Israeli government's investigation into the use of powerful eavesdropping technology by the police found that they only used it after securing a judicial warrant.
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Biden admin, citing Trump-era order, takes action against companies supporting Iranian petrochemical firm
The Biden administration announced Monday that the State and Treasury Departments were taking actions against companies they say helped Iran sell petrochemical products.
Trump baffles GOP by endorsing ‘Eric’ in the Missouri Senate primary — a race with three Erics
The Republican primary for an open Senate seat in Missouri includes former Gov. Eric Greitens, state Attorney General Eric Schmitt and little-known Eric McElroy.
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UK, Irish leaders at funeral for peacemaker David Trimble
The leaders of Britain and Ireland have joined mourners at the funeral of politician David Trimble, who shared the Nobel Peace Prize for helping to end decades of violence in Northern Ireland.
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After Kamala Harris' introduced herself using pronouns, members of Congress react
After video of Kamala Harris introducing herself with her pronouns went viral, several Congressmen said people should introduce themselves however they please.
Analysis: How Republicans could still blow the 2022 midterm elections | CNN Politics
Sometimes polling trends meet your expectations. For example, you might expect a president’s approval rating to be low when we’re dealing with high inflation and negative growth in real disposable income per capita.
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Eating lots of highly processed food is linked to faster cognitive decline
In a study, adults who ate more processed food saw a 25% faster decline in their ability to plan and execute a task than people whose diets did not contain much processed food.
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Ex-Putin adviser Chubais reported to be in European hospital
Anatoly Chubais, who resigned as a high-ranking adviser to Russian President Vladimir Putin and left Russia shortly after the invasion of Ukraine, was reported to be in intensive care in a European hospital for a neurological disorder.
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The fight against Alzheimer’s: Where are we now? | CNN
Decades of Alzheimer’s research may not have given us a blockbuster drug, but it has shown that a combination of lifestyle changes and treatment may be the key to preventing and slowing the disease.
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Michigan court blocks enforcement of 1931 abortion ban by county prosecutors
A Michigan judge on Monday blocked local prosecutors from enforcing a 1931 abortion ban, just hours after an appeals court ruled that they could do so, state Attorney General Dana Nessel said.
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Primary challenger to 'Squad' member Cori Bush blasts her call to defund the police, private security spending
In an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital, Steve Roberts, the Democratic primary challenger to "Squad" member Cori Bush, blasted the congresswoman's position on defund the police.
EU court limits national checks for migrant rescue ships
The European Union’s top court says maritime authorities cannot impound ships involved in search-and-rescue work just because they think the vessels might be overloaded due to the number of migrants aboard.
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Georgia man delivers 21 handmade memorial benches to families of Uvalde school shooting victims
Sean Peacock turned an order from one mom into memorials for all 21 victims.
Extinct panda from ancient Europe highlights debate over animal’s origins
Modern giant pandas are a celebrated national symbol in China, and the idea their ancestors came from Europe is not welcome there.
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Sunak tries to close the gap on rival in UK leadership race
One of the two contenders to replace British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is defending his decision to quit the government, a move that helped end Johnson’s scandal-tarnished leadership.
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'The government didn't do anything': Mexican, Brazilian monkeypox responses draw concern
Francisco's lesions started after returning home to Mexico City from California in late June: First, two spots on his buttocks. Then, a week later, lesions all over his body, his mouth so full of sores that he could barely talk or drink water.
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Two ultra-rare floods in a single week; a wildfire generating its own weather. Here’s how it’s connected | CNN
Extreme weather on both ends of the spectrum has thrashed parts of the US over the past week – one of the many signals that climate change is here now, scientists say.
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USDA getting tougher on salmonella in chicken products
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is proposing new regulations that would force food processors to reduce the amount of salmonella bacteria found in some raw chicken products or risk shutdowns.
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Michigan congressman slams Democrats for meddling in his primary | CNN Politics
In the final days of Rep. Peter Meijer’s close fight for his party’s nomination, the Michigan Republican and his allies are slamming Democrats for meddling in Tuesday’s GOP primary.
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India confirms Asia's first monkeypox death
India confirmed its first monkeypox death on Monday, a young man in the southern state of Kerala, in what is only the fourth known fatality from the disease in the current outbreak.
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Frustration builds in LGBTQ community over government response to monkeypox | CNN
When Samuel Garrett-Pate went to get a monkeypox vaccine a couple of weeks ago, it took hours in line, filling out paperwork, running home to get more paperwork and standing in line again at the Los Angeles County Public Health Department. In total, he says, it took him five hours to get a shot.
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New Orleans rapper Mystikal has been arrested on rape and domestic abuse charges | CNN
New Orleans rapper Mystikal was arrested over the weekend on several charges including first-degree rape and simple robbery, according to the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office.
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Minnesota pharmacist on trial for refusing to dispense the morning after pill because of his 'beliefs'
A mother of five drove 50 miles a snowstorm was bearing down to get the time-sensitive prescription filled.
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Biden feels good as he continues to test positive for COVID - White House
U.S. President Joe Biden feels good and is looking forward to getting back on the road as he continues to test positive for COVID-19 and maintains isolation procedures, White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre said on Monday.
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Rand Paul vows to get answers on COVID-19 origins in gain-of-function hearing
Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., will lead the first hearings on gain-of-function research in hopes of bringing more transparency to the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Biden tests positive again for COVID-19 but feels ‘well’
President Biden tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday but is feeling “well,” his physician Kevin O’Connor said in a memo on Monday, two days after the president experienced a rebound of his infect…
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New Zealand fully reopens borders for 1st time since COVID pandemic
New Zealand fully reopened its borders to visitors, international students and cruise ships for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic hit in March 2020.
Study casts more doubt on use of high-dose vitamin D pills
More research suggests it's time to abandon the craze over vitamin D
Smoking, vaping increases risk of death from COVID, study finds
A new study finds that smoking and vaping prior to hospitalization from COVID-19 increases the risk of severe illness and death from COVID-19.
'Living with COVID': Where the pandemic could go next
As the third winter of the coronavirus pandemic looms in the northern hemisphere, scientists are warning weary governments and populations alike to brace for more waves of COVID-19.
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Hong Kong's COVID-19 advisory panel recommends vaccine for kids above six months-old - media
The Hong Kong government's COVID-19 advisory panel recommended on Monday to lower the minimum age for vaccines to six months from three years, public broadcaster RTHK reported.
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U.S. sets $1.74 billion deal with Moderna for updated COVID vaccine
The U.S. government said on Friday it agreed to a $1.74 billion deal for 66 million doses of a Moderna Inc COVID vaccine updated for the Omicron subvariant for use in a fall and winter booster campaign, sending Moderna shares up 3%.
www.reuters.comBiden covid case highlights confusing CDC guidance on ending isolation
ONE-TIME USE ONLY. Photo(s) may be used only in context with the related story. WASHINGTON - Before President Joe Biden emerged from coronavirus isolation Wednesday, he made double-sure he was no longer contagious. He received negative tests Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. To test at all...
If you are high risk, do not wait for updated COVID vaccines, experts say
People at high risk of severe disease who have yet to get a second COVID-19 booster should not wait for next-generation, Omicron-targeted vaccines expected in the fall, five vaccine experts told Reuters.
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Austria mourns suicide of doctor targetted by anti-COVID vaccine campaigners
The body of the doctor, who had given interviews promoting vaccinations, was found in her office in Upper Austria.
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