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Asylum seekers caught in political battle in NYC, Washington
NEW YORK (AP) — Weary of Venezuela’s autocratic government and the pittance he earned in the military, Dario Maldonado deserted and fled with his family to neighboring Colombia. 
Judge Reinhart formally rejects DOJ argument to keep Trump affidavit sealed, calls raid 'unprecedented'
Judge Bruce Reinhart formally rejected the DOJ's argument to keep the affidavit for the FBI’s “unprecedented” raid of former President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home under seal.
Trump seeks special master to review Mar-a-Lago documents
WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawyers for former President Donald Trump asked a federal judge Monday to halt the FBI's review of documents recovered from his Florida estate earlier this month until a neutral special master can be appointed to inspect the records.
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Drop in Trump popularity could tank Truth Social, says company backing app
The company funding Donald Trump's social media app Truth Social warned that the company could suffer if the former president's approval wanes.
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Trump’s attack on Elaine Chao revs up feud with McConnell
Former President Trump revved up his feud with Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) over the weekend, just as Republican concerns are starting to grow about whether the party can flip the…
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US: Russia looks to step up hits on Ukraine infrastructure
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. State Department on Monday issued a security alert warning that Russia is stepping up efforts to launch strikes against Ukraine’s civilian infrastructure and government facilities in the coming days.
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Trump files motion for special master to review items seized in Mar-a-Lago raid
Former President Donald Trump filed a motion in federal court on Monday seeking the appointment of a special master to review materials seized by the Justice Department.
Some 9,000 Ukrainian troops killed during Russian invasion: Kyiv
The UN says 5,587 civilians have been killed and 7,890 wounded during the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
300-plus classified documents found at Trump's Mar-a-Lago: Report
Federal government officials have recovered hundreds of classified documents from former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida since he left office, according to a new report.
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The IRS could be on the verge of changing the way Americans file their taxes
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to clarify that the IRS removed a noncompete clause in its agreement with commercial providers. The IRS could be on the cusp of revolutionizing the …
thehill.comState Department advises U.S. citizens to leave Ukraine now, says Russia is 'stepping up efforts' against civilians
The alert marked the first time since the war began in February that the U.S. has specifically warned that civilian and government buildings could be targeted.
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Election staff abruptly quits, upending rural Texas county
FREDERICKSBURG , Texas (AP) — Part of why Terry Hamilton says he abruptly left his job running elections deep in Texas wine country is by now a familiar story in America: He became fed up with the harassment that followed the 2020 election.
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What to watch for in Florida's primaries
Democrats are choosing who will take on powerful Republicans Gov. Ron DeSantis and Sen. Marco Rubio.
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Pentagon rejects DC request for National Guard migrant help
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon on Monday once again denied a request from the District of Columbia seeking National Guard assistance in dealing with thousands of migrants being bused to the city from Texas and Arizona.
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McConnell says there's a "50-50" chance Republicans take control of the Senate
The Senate minority leader said the outcome is going to be "very, very close, either way."
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Rebuking new climate law, Herschel Walker asks: 'Don’t we have enough trees around here?'
The GOP nominee for a Senate seat in Georgia made the remark days after President Joe Biden signed into law a bill that will spend billions to address climate change.
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Education Secretary Cardona: Decision on student loan relief expected 'before the end of the month'
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona said Sunday thatt a decision on whether the moratorium on federal studeent loan payments will go beyond this month will be made soon.
Judge warns redactions in Trump warrant affidavit could render it ‘meaningless’
A federal magistrate judge reviewing whether to release the affidavit that pushed him to approve a warrant to search former President Trump’s home said Monday that while he believes public interest…
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Bolsonaro says he will respect Brazil election result if 'clean, transparent'
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said on Monday he would respect the result of an October election regardless of the result, as long as the voting is "clean and transparent."
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Man sentenced for attempting to extort $25 million from Matt Gaetz’s family
A Florida man who pleaded guilty in an extortion plot to extort $25 million from the family of Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) last November was sentenced to 63 months behind bars on Monday.
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Exclusive: Justice Department issues new subpoena to National Archives for more January 6 documents | CNN Politics
The Justice Department has issued a new grand jury subpoena to the National Archives for more documents as part of its investigation into the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol, two sources familiar with the investigation tell CNN.
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Japan PM tells ministers to continue sanctions vs Russia, support Ukraine
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida instructed his cabinet ministers to continue diplomatic responses, including sanctions, against Russia, while backing Ukraine, by keeping close coordination with the Group of Seven nations, the finance minister said on Tuesday.
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NM city, victim of government burn, now faces water shortage
LAS VEGAS, N.M. (AP) — In the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, buzzing chainsaws interrupt the serenity. Crews are hustling to remove charred trees and other debris that have been washing down the mountainsides in the wake of the largest wildfire in New Mexico's recorded history, choking rivers...
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Jim Jordan says more FBI whistleblowers coming forward: 'Every other week'
A growing number of FBI whistleblowers are coming forward to Republican investigators in Congress, Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) disclosed on Monday.
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Department of Justice launches federal civil rights investigation into violent Arkansas arrest caught on video
Three law enforcement officers have been suspended pending the outcome of an Arkansas State Police investigation into the arrest.
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Court filings detail dramatic near encounter between Schumer and Proud Boys member on January 6 | CNN Politics
Court filings have shed further light on the dramatic moment when Proud Boy Joshua Pruitt nearly came face to face with the then-Senate minority leader during the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol.
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Judge sets timeline for motions regarding Graham Georgia grand jury subpoena
A federal judge on Monday set a series of deadlines for Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and the Fulton County, Ga., district attorney as she considers whether Graham must testify before a grand jury p…
thehill.comThe FBI found White House documents stowed away in a closet at Mar-a-Lago amid search for sensitive and top secret information: report
FBI agents seized official White House records from Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago home on August 8.
Kyiv bans Independence Day festivities, fears Russian attacks
Ukraine’s capital bans events celebrating independence from Soviet rule, citing threat of renewed Russian attacks.
Trump's turbulent White House years culminate in Fla. search
NEW YORK (AP) — Mounds of paper piled on his desk. Framed magazine covers and keepsakes lining the walls. One of Shaquille O’Neal's giant sneakers displayed alongside football helmets, boxing belts and other sports memorabilia, crowding his Trump Tower office and limiting table space.
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Florida Democrats to decide Tuesday who would be best to take abortion fight to DeSantis | CNN Politics
On this, the Democratic candidates for Florida governor agree: New restrictions on abortion in the Sunshine State and uncertainty about the future of women's health across America have reinvigorated their voters and elevated the urgency to their effort to knock off Gov. Ron DeSantis this fall.
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Car bomb murder outside Moscow triggers accusations; Ukraine on alert for Independence Day attacks
Large gatherings have been banned in Kyiv for most of this week ahead of Ukraine's independence day on Aug. 24.
Newsom vetoes bill to allow supervised drug use in 3 California cities
New law would have permitted a test of the pilot sites in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Oakland.
www.politico.comTrump legal battles help establish lanes for 2024: The Note
The two weeks since the FBI's Mar-a-Lago search haven't clarified much for Donald Trump -- but it has helped establish lanes in a 2024 Republican field
U.S. believes Russia is planning strikes on Ukraine infrastructure soon-official
The United States has intelligence that Russia is planning to launch fresh attacks against Ukraine's civilian infrastructure and government facilities soon, a U.S. official said on Monday.
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Taiwan warns China of 'heavy price' for invasion on battle anniversary
Taiwan is determined to defend itself and invaders will incur a "heavy price", President Tsai Ing-wen said on Tuesday on the anniversary of a confrontation six decade ago in which Taiwanese forces beat back Chinese attackers.
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Trump's PAC will fund his Smithsonian portrait, in an unusual move
No other political action committee has paid for a presidential portrait in the past, the Smithsonian said.
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What to watch: Top Democrats square off in Florida, New York
WASHINGTON (AP) — Tuesday's primary elections feature two top Florida Democrats squaring off for the chance to face Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis , a rising conservative star frequently mentioned as a top alternative to Donald Trump in the 2024 GOP presidential contest .
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Russia-Ukraine updates: Russian missiles hit close to nuclear reactors: IAEA director
Live updates on the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
Biden agencies appease providers with tweak to 'surprise billing' final rule
The Biden administration appeased healthcare providers in finalizing a rule to limit costly "surprise billing" for patients by allowing additional negotiation factors, such as a provider's experience or training, to be considered in out-of-network billing disputes.
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Board: SD Gov. Kristi Noem may have 'engaged in misconduct’
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A South Dakota ethics board on Monday said it found sufficient information that Gov. Kristi Noem may have “engaged in misconduct” when she intervened in her daughter’s application for a real estate appraiser license, and it referred a separate complaint over her state...
apnews.comRepublican lawmaker in Colorado turns Democrat, calls out Trump and Jan. 6 'horror'
A Colorado state senator announced that he has switched his party affiliation from Republican to Democrat, criticizing the GOP over Jan. 6 and more.
El Salvador ex-officials, businessmen under investigation in $184 mln corruption case
Close to 20 former Salvadoran officials and two businessmen are under investigation for ties to the diversion of $184 million from the state during ex-President Salvador Sanchez Ceren's administration, the attorney general's office said on Monday.
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Federal investigators looking closely at video evidence from Mar-a-Lago showing people with access to areas where Trump's papers stored
Some classified documents were in those storage areas, according to a U.S. official.
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Trump files motion seeking independent review of docs seized during FBI raid on Mar-a-Lago
Former President Donald Trump has filed a motion seeking an independent review of the documents taken during the FBI raid on his Mar-a-Lago estate.
In sign of support, US bombers fly over Dubrovnik, Balkans
DUBROVNIK, Croatia (AP) — A pair of U.S. Air Force B52 strategic bombers on Monday flew low over the Croatian resort of Dubrovnik and three other NATO-member states in the region as a sign of support amid the Russian aggression in Ukraine.
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Darya Dugina: Ukraine killed Putin ally's daughter, Russia says
Vladimir Putin calls the 29-year-old's death a "vile, cruel crime" but Ukraine denies any involvement.
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Donald Trump donors help underwrite portraits of him and Melania Trump at National Portrait Gallery | CNN Politics
Donald Trump's political action committee donated $650,000 to the Smithsonian Institution last month to help underwrite portraits of the former President and former first lady Melania Trump at the National Portrait Gallery, according to Linda St. Thomas, chief spokesperson for the Smithsonian.
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Former Apple car engineer pleads guilty to trade secret theft
A former Apple Inc engineer on Monday pleaded guilty to trade secret theft - one of two people accused of stealing trade secrets from the iPhone maker's nascent self-driving car program.
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3 Arkansas officers suspended after video captures beating
MULBERRY, Ark. (AP) — Federal authorities said Monday they have started a civil rights investigation following the suspension of three Arkansas law enforcement officers after a video posted on social media showed two of them beating a man while a third officer held him on the ground.
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Europe's drought exposes ancient stones, World War Two ships as waters fall
Weeks of baking drought across Europe have seen water levels in rivers and lakes fall to levels few can remember, exposing long-submerged treasures - and some unwanted hazards.
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Ukrainian soldiers accuse Russians of abuses in captivity
Three Ukrainian soldiers who say they were wounded and taken prisoner by Russia after one of the war's biggest battles and later released, on Monday accused their captors of torture and psychological pressure.
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Emergency crews make hundreds of water rescues amid Texas flooding: "I thought I was going to die"
Dallas Fire-Rescue Department responded to nearly 200 vehicle rescues in just 24 hours.
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Malaysian ex-PM Najib goes to jail for graft after losing final appeal
Malaysia's top court ordered former prime minister Najib Razak to begin a 12-year prison sentence on Tuesday after upholding a guilty conviction on charges related to a multi-billion dollar graft scandal at state fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB).
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Pakistan’s Imran Khan charged: What happens next?
Removed leader must appear before an anti-terrorism court to face charges after allegedly ‘threatening’ officials.
Trump overshadows policy for conservative grassroots
Instead of rallying conservatives to oppose the Democrats' Inflation Reduction Act, right-wing groups and media were laser-focused on the FBI's search of Mar-a-Lago.
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Donald Trump sues justice department over Mar-a-Lago search
Donald Trump wants to temporarily stop the FBI from reviewing material seized from his home.
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Massive dark money windfall: New conservative group got $1.6 billion from single donor
A new group led by a prominent conservative lawyer has received $1.6 billion from one donor -- the largest single contribution to a politically focused nonprofit that's ever been made public, and a fortune that could be used to fuel right-wing interests.
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EXPLAINER: Pregnancy complications under abortion spotlight
Serious pregnancy complications are rare in the United States but they still affect thousands of women each year. They may endanger the health of the mother, fetus or both. Many are more common in Black patients and contribute to their disproportionately high maternal mortality rate.
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Trump sues to block DOJ from reviewing materials FBI seized at Mar-a-Lago until watchdog appointed
The FBI earlier in August raided the Florida home of ex-President Donald Trump as part of a criminal investigation of documents removed from the White House.
New conservative group gets $1.6 billion donation to spend during midterms and beyond
Conservative nonprofit led by Leonard Loe was given $1.6B to spend during the 2022 midterms and into the 2024 election cycle as well, according to the New York Times
Adams dodges questions about his night life
The mayor refused to identify who grants him access to exclusive clubs such as Zero Bond, where a membership costs $4,000 a year.
www.politico.comWhat's the 'speech or debate' clause cited in Georgia probe?
Sen. Lindsey Graham is holding up the Constitution's “speech or debate” clause as a shield as he tries to avoid testifying before a special grand jury that’s investigating whether former President Donald Trump and others tried to illegally influence the 2020 election in Georgia. Fulton County...
Israel says Iran refuses final nuclear deal offer: 'Time to walk away'
Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid spoke with French President Emmanuel Macron Monday, reiterating that Israel will not accept Iran obtaining nuclear weapons.
SEE IT: NASA releases new images of Jupiter
NASA released new images of Jupiter from its James Webb Space Telescope showing its rings and auroras occurring at its north and south poles.
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Ukraine soccer league defies Russian war to begin season
Under threat of Russian attacks in a war that stopped all soccer in Ukraine in February, a new league season starts Tuesday in Kyiv with the goal of restoring some sense of normal life. The elegant Olympic Stadium has staged the biggest European soccer games in the past decade though none as...
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Biden silent on Trump Mar-a-Lago raid for 2 straight weeks
President Biden is still declining to comment two weeks after the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s unprecedented raid of former President Donald Trump’s home.
Jagtar Singh Johal case: UK spy agencies accused of tip-off that led to torture
Jagtar Singh Johal, a Sikh activist from Scotland, was seized by Indian police in 2017 and remains in jail.
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Over 300 classified documents recovered from Trump's Florida home -NY Times
The U.S. government has recovered more than 300 documents with classified markings from former President Donald Trump's Florida estate, including material from the CIA, the National Security Agency and the FBI, the New York Times reported on Monday, citing multiple people briefed on the matter.
www.reuters.comFemale suspect arrested at Atlanta airport after city center shootings
Police arrested a female suspect at Atlanta's international airport on Monday, ending an hours-long search after shootings in the city center that left two dead and a third wounded.
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Pentagon rejects for second time DC mayor's request for National Guard to assist with migrants arriving in city | CNN Politics
The Pentagon rejected a second request from the mayor of Washington, DC, to help deal with migrants arriving in the city by bus from Texas and Arizona, according to a defense official.
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Trump PAC paid nearly $1 million to defense lawyers in July alone as Georgia and New York probes heated up
Since May, former President Donald Trump's political action committee, Save America, has nearly quintupled spending on defense attorneys.
Arizona levee breached, hiker missing after floods hit West
A levee was breached Monday in a small town near the Arizona-New Mexico state line, forcing the evacuations of 60 people after a weekend of flash floods across the American Southwest that also swept away one woman who is still missing in Utah’s Zion National Park.
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Gang of 8 wants to see Trump Mar-a-Lago search docs
The request is the latest sign of Congress trying to get some insight into the FBI’s search of the former president’s home.
www.politico.comCalifornia congressman becomes latest Republican to invoke Nazis to defend Trump, bash Biden
Rep. Mike Garcia (R-Santa Clarita) said the Justice Department was acting "more like a Third Reich" after FBI searched Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate.
NASA's giant U.S. moon rocket emerges for debut launch
NASA's gigantic Space Launch System moon rocket, topped with an uncrewed astronaut capsule, began an hours-long crawl to its launchpad Tuesday night ahead of the behemoth's debut test flight this month.
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Illinois high school students to receive media literacy instruction this year
Illinois became the first state in the country to require media literacy courses after Stanford research showed teens have poor judgment online.
www.cbsnews.comBiden agencies appease providers with tweak to 'surprise billing' final rule
The Biden administration appeased healthcare providers in finalizing a rule to limit costly "surprise billing" for patients by allowing additional negotiation factors, such as a provider's experience or training, to be considered in out-of-network billing disputes.
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Arkansas: Three officers suspended after video shows beating
A man suffers blows to the head and back as he is pinned to the ground by officers in Arkansas.
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Justice Department investigating Arkansas officers' use of force in arrest caught on video
“First of all, that is reprehensible conduct in which a suspect is beat in that fashion,” Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson said.
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Special election in bellwether N.Y. district may offer midterm clues
The House race tests the power of Republican attempts to cast a referendum on Biden and inflation against Democrats' push to use the issue of abortion to galvanize voters.
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'Time stopped': Ukrainians long to go home as war drags on
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — On March 8, nearly two weeks after Russia invaded Ukraine, Taisiia Mokrozub took her infant son, parted from her husband and joined an exodus to safety in Poland. She believed the war would end quickly and she would be home by May.
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Moderate Colorado Republican switches parties, citing stolen election claims
Colorado state Sen. Kevin Priola announced on Monday he is switching to the Democratic Party, saying he could not “in good conscience” be silent about Republicans who baselessly cast doubt on the v…
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Bionic hand can be updated with new gestures, anytime, anywhere
Australian swimmer Jessica Smith has had an uneasy relationship with prosthetics since a childhood accident, but her convictions are being challenged by a British bionic hand that can be updated remotely anywhere in the world.
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U.S. to spend more than $500 billion on climate over a decade under three laws, study says
The U.S. government will spend more than $500 billion on climate technology and clean energy over the next decade under three recently enacted laws, an analysis by non-profit RMI found.
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Top Durham prosecutor withdraws from case against Steele dossier source
John Durham’s team has been shaken up again ahead of what some are describing as a make-or-break trial.
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Judge says FBI’s evidence for searching Mar-a-Lago is ‘reliable’
The new order underlines the historic significance of a typically secret part of the criminal investigative process.
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Revived Iran nuclear deal is 'closer now than it was two weeks ago' but gaps remain, US State Department spokesperson says | CNN Politics
The US State Department spokesperson expressed some optimism about the prospects of salvaging the Iran nuclear deal, but stressed that divisions remain between the United States and Iran.
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Russia accuses Ukraine of killing daughter of Putin ally
Vladimir Putin calls car bomb attack that killed Darya Dugina ‘evil’, grants her prestigious award for ‘courage’.
U.S. judge questions Idaho abortion ban challenged by Biden administration
A U.S. judge on Monday signaled he was open to the U.S. Department of Justice's effort to block a near-total ban on abortions in Idaho from being enforced in emergencies, saying it could prevent care to pregnant women whose lives are in danger.
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Police believe body found in reservoir is missing California teen Kiely Rodni
A volunteer dive group found the missing teen's car on Sunday, two weeks after she was last seen at a large party.
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House conservatives ready to battle Dems, GOP leaders over vaccine mandates if they take the majority
House conservatives say they're ready to take on President Biden, Democrats and even some members of their own party over federal COVID vaccine mandates.
Russia blames Ukraine for nationalist's car bombing death
MOSCOW (AP) — Moving quickly to assign blame, Russia on Monday declared Ukrainian intelligence responsible for the brazen car bombing that killed the daughter of a leading right-wing Russian political thinker over the weekend.
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NY prepares for major primary that will see at least 1 Dem House leader out of a job
New York's primaries are Tuesday, pitting Rep. Jerrold Nadler against Rep. Carolyn Maloney in a race that will see Democrats lose at least one of their committee chairs.
US, South Korea launch largest military drills in years amid tensions with North
The United States and South Korea on Monday kicked off their largest joint military exercise in five years, drills that were put on pause during the Trump administration in an attempt to sway North…
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McConnell says voter fraud is rare and he isn't worried about threats to democracy
Asked about a national NBC News poll showing Americans rank threats to democracy as the top issue facing voters, McConnell said American democracy is "solid."
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Hillicon Valley — Midterms to test tech giants’ misinformation plans
Social media platforms are releasing plans to weed out election misinformation ahead of the midterms. But critics warn tech companies need to do more to follow through on their commitments to keep …
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'Nice' isn't going to cut it for Biden's man in Canada
U.S. ambassador David Cohen has been tasked with repairing the U.S.-Canada relationship. First though, he has to help Canada get past Trump.
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Ivey tells reporters she has a 'clean bill of health'
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday made her first public appearance in nearly three weeks, telling reporters she was in good health but also declining to say whether she had undergone any recent medical treatment.
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White House leaning toward canceling $10,000 in student loan debt for borrowers who make less than $125,000
White House officials have been weighing -- and leaning toward -- the cancellation of up to $10,000 in student loan debt per borrower tied to an income threshold, CNN has learned.
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Tesla loses challenge to California agency suing for race bias
A California administrative agency has declined to review Tesla Inc's claim that the state's civil rights watchdog suing the company for race bias at an assembly plant is rushing to sue businesses without conducting full investigations.
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Ford cutting 3,000 white-collar jobs in bid to lower costs
DETROIT (AP) — About 3,000 white-collar workers at Ford Motor Co. will lose their jobs as the company cuts costs to help make the long transition from internal combustion vehicles to those powered …
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Elon Musk subpoenas Twitter founder Jack Dorsey ahead of court battle
The billionaire hopes Jack Dorsey will help him end his deal to buy the social media site.
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U.S. lawmakers unveil bill to help news media negotiate with Google, Facebook
A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers on Monday released a revised version of a bill aimed at making it easier for news organizations to negotiate collectively with platforms like Google and Facebook.
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Kathy Hochul announces end to COVID-19 rules in New York schools
New York is ending COVID-19 rules for schools ahead of the new school year.
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Climate activist Steven Spielberg's private jet has burned $116,000 worth of jet fuel in two months
Steven Spielberg's private jet has racked up nearly 17,000 miles burning more than $116,000 worth of jet fuel since June despite past comments that he was "terrified" of global warming.
China fights brush fires, extends power rationing in drought
BEIJING (AP) — Brush fires have forced the evacuation of more than 1,500 people in southwest China and power rationing for factories has reportedly been extended as weeks of record heat and drought batter the region.
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Artist's mysterious 'City' in the Nevada desert to open after 50 years
The artist Michael Heizer's sprawling creation has been described as the world's largest contemporary artwork, evoking the scale of Mesoamerican cities and Indigenous burial mounds.
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Family speaks out after pregnant woman handcuffed at gunpoint during traffic stop in Florida
A Florida family is speaking out after an officer resigned for handcuffing their pregnant mother at gunpoint during a traffic stop while her children watched in fear.
Number of Republicans who say they support Trump over GOP rises: poll
Republicans who support former President Trump more than they support the GOP climbed to 41 percent in August, up 7 points from May when 34 percent said they supported Trump more than the party, ac…
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Finland asks: Does a prime minister have a right to party?
HELSINKI (AP) — In a leaked video, Finland’s Prime Minister Sanna Marin is seen dancing and singing with friends at a private party. The 36-year-old leader poses for the camera. She sits on her knees, hands behind her head.
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US court rejects Ben & Jerry’s push to block sales in West Bank
Judge says company did not show sales of its ice cream in occupied Palestinian territories caused ‘irreparable harm’.
White coats in the state capital: OB-GYNs become political force in abortion wars
As lawmakers debate how much to restrict access to abortion, doctors are becoming increasingly vocal.
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Cheney vows to help campaigns against fellow Republicans who dispute 2020 election result
After her Wyoming priimary loss, Rep. Liz Cheney said the next step in her political career will be helping campaigns against Republicans who dispute the 2020 eleciton resutl.
2 killed, 1 hospitalized in Atlanta shootings; suspect in custody
Investigators believe the victims were likely targeted, the city's police chief said.
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About half of men who have sex with men reduced sexual activity due to monkeypox: survey
Roughly half of men who have sex with men have reported reducing their number of sexual partners and encounters in response to the monkeypox outbreak, according to a survey released on Monday by th…
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Stocks tumble on fears of another big Fed rate hike
So much for hopes that the Federal Reserve will tap the brakes on its aggressive interest rate hikes. Stocks tumbled Monday as investors once again began to worry that the central bank will raise rates by three-quarters of a point next month.
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Youth mental health is in crisis. Are schools doing enough?
CECILIA, Ky. (AP) — For fourth-grader Leah Rainey, the school day now begins with what her teacher calls an “emotional check-in.” “It’s great to see you. How are you feeling?” chirps a cheery voice on her laptop screen.
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ICE officials under Trump told to wipe phones when leaving agency | CNN Politics
The phones of several top Trump-era Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials were deactivated when they left their positions and the data contained on them likely wiped, a court filing released late last week shows.
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Federal judge appears likely to block restrictive Idaho abortion law
The Justice Department filed suit this month to halt the state's near-total ban on abortion, charging that it violates federal law.
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Large war chests didn't keep pro-impeachment Republicans from losing to Trump-backed challengers
Of the six pro-impeachment House Republicans running for reelection, four lost their primaries to Trump-backed challengers -- despite outspending them in their campaigns.
Iowa’s top lawmakers say voters’ distrust of DC after Trump FBI raid will boost GOP in midterms
Voters are worried about how Washington, D.C., is being run in light of FBI raid of former President Trump's home and how the economy is tanking, Iowa politicians tell Fox News Digital.
Parkland gunman's brain irretrievably broken, jury hears
The Parkland attacker was damaged "through no fault of his own", his lawyers argue.
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Banks, crypto lobby clash with lawmakers over Fed digital dollar
Attorney General Merrick Garland has until Sept. 5 to determine what, if any, new laws are necessary for the Fed to move forward with a digital dollar.
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Portraits of Trump, Melania in Smithsonian among latest spending for ex-president's Save America PAC
Save America is a leadership PAC registered with the FEC that has received money from fundraising off of lies false claims of a stolen 2020 election.
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Wanted: 7,000 construction workers for Intel chip plants
JOHNSTOWN, Ohio (AP) — Ohio’s largest-ever economic development project comes with a big employment challenge: how to find 7,000 construction workers in an already booming building environment when there's also a national shortage of people working in the trades.
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Eye socket changes amped up bite force in T. rex and friends
Tyrannosaurus rex possessed awe-inspiring bite force, with the huge meat-eating dinosaur's bone-crunching chomp estimated to pack about 8,000 pounds (3,630 kg) of might - about equal to the weight of three small cars.
www.reuters.comHouse conservatives ready to battle Dems, GOP leaders over vaccine mandates if they take the majority
House conservatives say they're ready to take on President Biden, Democrats and even some members of their own party over federal COVID vaccine mandates.
Man charged in 3 Albuquerque killings has domestic violence history, police say
Muhammad Syed, charged in three killings of Muslim men, has a history of arrests for domestic violence, police said.
Three contentious Democratic House primaries to watch in New York
The contests Tuesday pit prominent Democrats against each other after a season of tense battles over ideology, generational change and the quality of the party’s leadership.
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New space telescope shows Jupiter's auroras, tiny moons
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The world’s newest and biggest space telescope is showing Jupiter as never before, auroras and all. Scientists released the shots Monday of the solar system's biggest planet.
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State Dept.: Dennis Rodman's trip to Russia could 'hinder' Brittney Griner release efforts
After reports that Dennis Rodman may be visiting Russia to help in Brittney Griner’s release, the State Dept. said the move could hinder efforts.
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Russia-Ukraine war in maps and charts: Live Tracker
The Russian offensive enters its 65th week, we track where battles are taking place and the human cost of war.
Man in Iowa church standoff charged with Omaha double homicide
The man arrested last week in Iowa after barricading himself in a church was charged on Friday with two counts of first-degree murder.
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This could be a momentous week for millions of young people | CNN Politics
Within the "next week or so."
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Missing hiker found dead in Utah's Zion National Park
The body of Jetal Agnihotri was found Monday, park officials said.
Idaho abortion ban scrutinized by federal judge for sparse protections for doctors providing emergency care | CNN Politics
A federal judge suggested Monday that Idaho's abortion ban may run afoul of federal law to the extent that it would open up doctors for prosecution for abortions provided when a woman faces serious health risks but not necessarily the threat of death.
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Senate prepares to pick up the judicial-pick pace as November looms
Joe Biden has more federal court nominees confirmed at this point in his presidency than predecessors did. But progressives are angsty over possible lost opportunities.
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As inflation soars, access to Indigenous foods declines
CHICAGO (AP) — Blueberry bison tamales, harvest salad with mixed greens, creamy carrot and wild rice soup, roasted turkey with squash. This contemporary Native American meal, crafted from the traditional foods of tribes across the United States and prepared with “Ketapanen” – a Menominee...
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California Democrats eye Newsom atop a 2024 ticket if Biden doesn't run
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is a leading contender for the Democratic presidential nomination if President Joe Biden doesn’t run in 2024, as voters in his state say they are eager for alternatives.
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Lyft argues it's not a transportation company and has 'no obligations' to provide wheelchair access
Lyft officials said the company is exempt from the Americans with Disabilities Act and doesn’t have to cater to people with nonfolding wheelchairs.
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1 death, hundreds of car crashes reported as 3 months' worth of rain slams Dallas
Flash flood warnings are in effect in Dallas Monday morning as a month's worth of rain pounded the region overnight.
Liz's list: Cheney names Republicans she is spending big to try to take down
Just days after her primary loss in Wyoming, Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) announced the creation of a fundraising group focused solely on defeating Trump-backed candidates in the midterm elections.
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Apple employees reject required return to office and petition for flexibility
Apple employees have rejected a recent push by CEO Tim Cook to have employees return to the office.
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Video Flood alert for 15 million Americans
ABC News’ Will Carr reports on the severe weather affecting millions in the Southwest.
Generations of Kentucky families have lived off coal mining. Now they're blaming it for flooding their town.
The plaintiffs allege that the failure of the companies’ silt ponds, aggravated by the mining operation’s damage to the land, led to the widespread destruction of their community.
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Afghan refugee charged with third New Mexico Muslim murder
Cell phone evidence allowed prosecutors to link Muhammad Syed to the Aug. 5 murder of truck business owner Naeem Hussain.
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Low-calorie sugar alternatives could negatively affect gut health, study finds
The sugar alternatives tested include saccharin, sucralose, aspartame and stevia.
Brain stimulation improves short-term memory in older adults for a month, study finds | CNN
Undergoing mild brain stimulation for four days in a row improved short-term memory in older adults, including those with mild cognitive decline, a new study found.
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Deadly car crashes hit a record high in early 2022. Pandemic-fueled risky driving may be to blame.
Deaths from crashes rose by nearly 7% from 2019 to 2020, then by more than 10% from 2020 to 2021. In the first months of this year, the number increased again.
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‘We got rolled’: How the conservative grassroots lost the fight with Biden because it was focused on Trump
The former president’s presence on the political landscape is making it harder to launch a modern day Tea Party movement.
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Elon Musk says Tesla is raising price of 'Full Self-Driving' software to $15,000
The move, announced by Elon Musk, raises the price by $3,000, which amounts to a 25% hike.
Mexican journalist killed as media death toll jumps
A Mexican journalist was shot to death in his car Monday in the Pacific coastal state of Guerrero, authorities said, amid the bloodiest year on record for Mexican media workers.
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Late-stage cervical cancer still on the rise despite ways to prevent, detect and treat early
The CDC reports that 13,000 new cases of cervical cancer are diagnosed annually in the U.S.
SEE IT: The 'Incredible Hulk' becomes a police officer
Actor Lou Ferrigno has a new gig.
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Coffee prices expected to rise after drought, frost impact plantations in Brazil
The world's leading coffee producer, Brazil, experienced extreme weather that has impacted supply and thus driving up cost, analysts found.
U.S. clinics scramble as courts, politicians battle over abortion restrictions
With West Virginia's 1849 abortion ban tied up in court and its conservative legislature stymied over details of enacting a new one, the state's only abortion clinic ought to be operating as usual.
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Even scientists didn't expect Webb telescope images of Jupiter to be this good | CNN
Data has traveled across the solar system to make it into the James Webb Space Telescope, and now we get a better look at the planet Jupiter. NASA shared images of the gas giant's colorful auroras, giant storms and faint rings.
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N.H. Republicans damage Senate chances in rough primary
Moderate Republican candidates tend to do better in New Hampshire. But the GOP field is tacking sharply right.
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Randi Weingarten apologizes for tweeting fake list of books banned in Florida
Randi Weingarten, the president of the American Federation of Teachers, apologized Sunday for tweeting a fake list of books supposedly banned in Florida schools.
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Russia calls Britain hypocritical for questioning its right to sit at G20
Russia's embassy in London on Monday called Britain hypocritical for a statement by its foreign ministry last week that questioned Russia's "moral right" to sit at the Group of 20 nations.
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Donald Trump asks judge to review ‘shockingly aggressive’ Mar-a-Lago search
The former president's motion filed Monday asks a judge to appoint a special master to review the materials seized by the government.
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Fauci to step down after decades as top US infection expert
WASHINGTON (AP) — Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's top infectious disease expert who became a household name — and the subject of partisan attacks — during the COVID-19 pandemic, announced Monday he will leave the federal government in December after more than five decades.
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U.S. CDC recommends use of Novavax's COVID shot for adolescents
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Monday signed off on the use of Novavax Inc's COVID-19 vaccine for adolescents aged 12 through 17.
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Pfizer seeks OK of updated COVID vaccine booster for fall
Pfizer asked U.S. regulators Monday to authorize its combination COVID-19 vaccine that adds protection against the newest omicron relatives — a key step toward opening a fall booster campaign. The Food and Drug Administration ordered vaccine makers to tweak their shots to target BA.4 and BA.5...
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More than half of all destinations remain at 'high' Covid risk, CDC says | CNN
Locations at "high risk" for Covid -- designated as Level 3 -- still account for almost 130 of the roughly 235 places monitored by the CDC. That includes popular spots such as Spain, Italy, Mexico and Thailand.
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More COVID patients reporting hair loss
Experts say that hair loss may be induced by COVID-related stress, but it will grow back.
Clothing store Kitson bans face masks after spike in theft
Retailer bars facial covering in its stores so employees can "see the faces of the criminals," it said on Instagram.
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Monkeypox vaccine not 'a silver bullet,' WHO says, as breakthrough cases emerge
Globally, more than 38,000 cases of monkeypox have now been confirmed, according to the CDC.
China says COVID has exacerbated decline in births, marriages
Many women are continuing to delay their plans to marry or have children, it said, adding that rapid economic and social developments have led to "profound changes".
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Pfizer seeks U.S. authorization for vaccine booster retooled for Omicron
Pfizer Inc and German partner BioNTech said on Monday they had sought U.S. authorization for a COVID-19 vaccine booster retooled to target the Omicron variant, and would have doses available to ship immediately after regulatory clearance.
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Monkeypox has reached all 50 states
The monkeypox virus has reached all 50 states. According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data, Wyoming reported a single case of the virus on Monday, becoming the final st…
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Mexico to protest to U.N. over missing COVAX vaccines
Mexico will file a complaint to the United Nations over the failure to deliver vaccines against COVID-19 that the government bought under a program backed by the World Health Organization (WHO), President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Monday.
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