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'Apocalypse': Hundreds dead as extreme heat wave broils Europe; UK could break record
An extreme heat wave that meteorologists call an "apocalypse" broiled much of Europe and the United Kingdom on Monday, and hundreds of people died because of record high temperatures and ferocious wildfires. At least 748 heat-related deaths have been reported in the heat wave in Spain and neighboring Portugal, where temperatures reached 117 degrees this month.
2 more Trump aides testifying for Jan. 6 committee: Ex-spokeswoman, NSC member will appear Thursday
Trump White House aides Sarah Matthews and Matthew Pottinger are expected to testify before the House Jan. 6 committee’s on Thursday
Gunfire, shootings and panic mar American weekend
Shoppers getting gunned down at an Indiana mall and a gunfight at a Houston apartment complex were among the violence that marred this weekend in America.
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White House denies double standard as officials take victory lap on sinking gasoline prices
The White House is denying the use of a double standard when it comes to gas prices, having previously dodged responsibility for their rise and now taking full credit for their drop.
Report: Conservative Newsmax peddles Jan. 6 misinformation
A new research report says the conservative TV channel Newsmax is presenting viewers with an “alternate universe” of how the deadly siege at the U.S.
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Indiana mall shooter brought multiple weapons, good Samaritan who shot him praised
Officials identified the suspect in the Greenwood Park Mall shooting as Jonathan Douglas Sapirman, 20, and the man who fatally shot him as Elisjsha Dicken, 22.
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The 18 House Republicans who voted against a resolution to support Finland, Sweden joining NATO
More than a dozen House Republicans voted against a resolution on Monday that expressed support for Finland and Sweden joining NATO. The House passed the measure, which had bipartisan sponsorship, …
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Rand Paul blames McConnell over Biden's decision to pull back on conservative judge | CNN Politics
Republican Sen. Rand Paul chided Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell on Monday after President Joe Biden decided not to nominate a conservative to a federal district courtship in their home state of Kentucky, intensifying a blame game over what McConnell believed could have been a rare Republican...
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GOP establishment steps up push to block Trump ally in Ariz.
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has already helped block one of former President Donald Trump’s allies from winning the Republican nomination for governor in a crucial battleground state.
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Rusty Bowers was a star Jan. 6 committee witness. He says it'll take 'a miracle' to win his next election.
The Aug. 2 Arizona contest serves as the first and possibly only test this cycle of whether a Republican can break with former President Donald Trump in public testimony and still win a primary.
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House Democrats tout bill to add four seats to Supreme Court
A group of House Democrats called for legislation on Monday that would add four seats to the Supreme Court, lamenting a “ultra right-wing” branch that just overturned the Roe v. Wade decision on ab…
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Police applaud armed citizen who killed 20-year-old Indiana mall shooter
Police identified and applauded the 22-year-old who shot and killed a gunman who opened fire on a Greenwood, Indiana, shopping mall.
Biden administration struggling with how to mark anniversary of chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal | CNN Politics
As the Biden administration approaches the one-year anniversary of its chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan in August of 2021, it is struggling with how to mark the milestone and try to make progress in understanding America’s longest war through several study efforts.
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Angry and heartbroken Uvalde parents flood school board meeting with demands for new leadership
“What are you going to do to make sure I don’t have to wait 77 minutes bleeding out on the floor just like my sister did?” one student asked at Monday's board meeting.
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Economics of war: Pain for Europe now, later for Russia
Europe is feeling the pain from Russia's war in Ukraine. Mounting pressure from high energy prices is driving record inflation and raising the likelihood of a plunge back into recession.
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House approves resolution supporting Finland, Sweden joining NATO; 18 Republicans vote ‘no’
The House approved a resolution on Monday that expressed support for Finland and Sweden joining NATO, exactly two months after the Nordic countries submitted applications to become part of the mili…
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Pulitzers rejects Trump demand to revoke WaPo, NYT awards
The Pulitzer Prize board on Monday rejected requests from former President Trump to revoke national reporting awards given to The Washington Post and The New York Times. Trump had repeatedly asked …
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After a Texas school shooting, conservatives blamed 'woke p'rograms once approved by Republicans
In 2018, GOP politicians promoted social and emotional education as a tool to stop mass shootings. Now some conservative activists are arguing those programs are not a solution to school violence, but a cause.
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Musk’s dalliance with Twitter takes shareholders on wild ride
This isn't the first time the billionaire's tweets moved markets.
www.washingtonexaminer.comRepublicans ready grenades against Democrats’ dwindling dream bill
GOP leaders are preparing procedural attacks this week to chip away at what's left of the legislation once known as “Build Back Better.”
5 major details from committee's Uvalde mass shooting report
A scathing state government report on the massacre at Uvalde, Texas, slammed the police response and the school district's lack of preparation for such an attack.
Here are the highest and lowest gas prices in the US today
Skyrocketing gas prices have led to pain at the pump for many Americans, but the national average has been ticking down in recent days. After briefly surpassing $5 a gallon, the national average co…
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US Rep. Hice fights subpoena in Georgia election probe
U.S. Rep. Jody Hice is fighting a subpoena seeking to have him testify before a special grand jury that is investigating whether former President Donald Trump and others illegally tried to interfere in the 2020 general election in Georgia.
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Senate Democrats crush GOP rivals in latest fundraising reports, but will it translate to victory in November?
Senate Democratic incumbents and candidates are crushing their Republican challengers and opponents the campaign cash dash, but will that lead to victory in the midterm elections?
Trump, Pence to host dueling campaign events in Arizona governor's race
Former President Donald Trump and former Vice President Mike Pence hold dueling campaign events Friday in Arizona for candidates in the GOP gubernatorial race on Aug. 2.
CNN Poll: Most Americans are discontented with Biden, the economy and the state of the country | CNN Politics
The summer of 2022 is a season of deepening and widespread discontent, according to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS. The survey finds the public’s outlook on the state of the country the worst it’s been since 2009, while its view on the economy is the worst since 2011. And nearly 7 in 10 say...
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Netflix braces for critical earnings call after challenging year
Netflix will share its earnings information and outlook going forward on Tuesday after a rocky year in which it faced falling subscription rates and increasing competition. Tuesday’s call will be t…
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‘Heat apocalypse’: Europe in the grip of record-breaking heatwave
Europe burns as a heatwave causes fatalities, breaks temperature records, and feeds ferocious wildfires.
Jury selection for ex-Trump adviser Bannon heads for 2nd day
After a day-long court session, final jury selection will stretch into a second day in the contempt-of-Congress trial of Steve Bannon. The longtime adviser to former President Donald Trump faces criminal charges after refusing for months to cooperate with the House committee investigating the U.S.
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Ukraine round-up: Treason claims and Russians regroup
In a day of political and military manoeuvres, Ukraine faces both internal and external enemies.
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Russia says peace in Ukraine will be on its terms, strikes multiple targets
A senior Russian security official said on Tuesday that peace in Ukraine when it came would be on Moscow's terms as Russian forces struck targets across the country with missiles even as their ground offensive stuttered.
Two New Yorkers charged in investment scheme off Trump fundraisers
A man and woman were charged on Monday with multiple counts of fraud after allegedly breaking campaign finance laws to sell Chinese contacts access to events featuring former President Trump. Sherr…
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Ukrainians are being forcibly deported to Russian 'filtration camps'
Ukrainian refugees describe their experience in so-called "filtration camps," where they are interrogated and searched by Russian officials.
White House seeks to delay decision on Prince Mohammed immunity over Khashoggi murder
Request comes after Biden returns from Saudi trip in which he claims to have raised journalist’s murder with crown prince
House Democrats to vote this week on codifying right to contraception
House Democrats have advanced a bill to establish a statutory right to contraception, part of the party's reaction to the Supreme Court's ruling last month that there is no constitutional right to an abortion.
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Sidelining of spy chief spotlights Ukraine's battle to purge Russian agents
The sidelining of Ukraine's domestic spy chief on Sunday laid bare Kyiv's battle far from the frontlines to purge its powerful security agencies of collaborators and Russian agents.
Federal prosecutors won't pursue unlawful entry case against 'Late Show with Stephen Colbert' production team | CNN Politics
The US Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia will not prosecute members of a production team for “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” after they were arrested last month by US Capitol Police as the team filmed a comedy segment at the US Capitol.
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Gavin Newsom plants flag on climate, spurring 2024 chatter
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) is positioning himself and his state as a national leader on climate issues amid speculation of a possible 2024 White House bid. Newsom, even as the Biden administr…
thehill.comUkraine’s messy internal politics rears its head as Zelenskyy sacks top officials
In a late-night address, the Ukrainian president said he plans to launch investigations in the agencies the officials headed.
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Cori Bush nears $400,000 in campaign cash to private security while refusing to rein in calls to defund police
Cori Bush, one of Congress' biggest advocates for defunding the police, has spent nearly $400,000 in campaign cash into private security detail, FEC files show.
Great Salt Lake dry-up causing dangerous climate ripple effect, ecologists say
The Great Salt Lake has lost two-thirds of its size due to rising temperatures and scientists say this is already causing a dangerous ecological ripple effect.
Europe broils in heat wave that fuels fires in France, Spain
A heat wave broiling Europe spilled northward to Britain and fueled ferocious wildfires in Spain and France.
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Armed 'hero' stopped mass shooter at Indiana mall
Elisjsha Dicken, 22, gestured to other shoppers to flee "as he engaged and closed in on the suspect", say police.
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Democrats' financial advantage grows in tightest U.S. Congress races
Democrats on the ballot for November's most competitive congressional elections have a growing financial advantage over Republicans, with a few Republican campaigns showing signs they are struggling at fundraising, new financial disclosures show. Republicans are still favored to win control of...
Germany to weigh extension of nuclear plants amid natural gas crisis
Germany is considering whether to extend the life of its three remaining nuclear power plants, the country’s economy ministry said Monday, in what could be an extraordinary step that comes as leaders in Berlin grapple with the possibility of a Russian gas cutoff.
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Trump blasts ‘Shutdown RINO’ Larry Hogan ahead of Maryland governor primary
Former President Trump denounced Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan as a Republican in name only (RINO) on the eve of the state’s Tuesday gubernatorial primary, when GOP officials backed by each man w…
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Gen. Milley orders staff to gather info on every close encounter between China, U.S.
The chairman of the Joint Chiefs ordered the review as the number of close encounters between Chinese and U.S. ships and planes grows.
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Dem senators call for Biden 'unchained' on climate executive action, despite recent Supreme Court EPA ruling
Some Senate Democrats are telling President Biden that to take major unilateral steps on climate change, despite a recent Supreme Court ruling on the EPA.
As his war on Ukraine rages, Russia’s Putin heads to Iran
The increasingly isolated president will meet his Turkish and Iranian counterparts in Tehran to discuss Syria as the Eas
Bolsonaro attacks Brazil's election system in briefing for diplomats
President Jair Bolsonaro invited the diplomatic corps on Monday to hear his charges that Brazil's election system was open to fraud ahead of October elections in which he is trailing in a bid for a second term.
Former White House aides to testify at next Jan. 6 hearing
Two former White House aides are expected to testify at the House Jan. 6 committee’s hearing Thursday as the panel examines what Donald Trump was doing as his supporters broke into the Capitol, according to a person familiar with the plans.
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White House pushes for health-only budget package post-Manchin
The White House on Monday called for senators to move forward with a slimmed-down, health care-only reconciliation package before their August recess, saying that Democrats are “on the cusp” of bea…
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Uvalde officials wanted a more favorable portrayal of police response to shooting, memo shows
In the days after the Robb Elementary School shooting, Uvalde officials sought a more positive portrayal of the police response, according to a memo obtained by ABC News.
Paul blames 'secret deal' for sinking judicial nomination
U.S. Sen. Rand Paul on Monday accused Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell of cutting “a secret deal with the White House that fell apart,” blaming a lack of communication by his fellow Kentuckian for the failure of a federal judicial nomination. Further exposing long-simmering tensions...
WATCH: Joe Rogan calls Trump a bored 'man baby' hyped up on Adderall
Joe Rogan said former President Donald Trump was a bored "man baby" on Adderall while he was in the oval office.
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Increasingly bitter race to replace Boris Johnson narrows to four
Britain's former finance minister Rishi Sunak held onto his lead in the race to become Britain's next prime minister on Monday as another hopeful was knocked out, leaving four candidates in an increasingly bitter contest to replace Boris Johnson.
Ukraine: Why is Zelenskyy shaking up his administration?
Ukraine’s president suspends his spy chief and top prosecutor in Kyiv’s biggest internal purge of the war.
It's a triumph for Triumph the Insult Comic Dog
No charges will be filed against the ‘Late Show’ crew arrested on Capitol Hill.
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CNN’s Margaret Hoover slams Ted Cruz for ‘pandering to the bigots’
CNN political commentator Margaret Hoover accused Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) on Monday of “pandering to the bigots” after the senator said states should decide laws on marriage equality. H…
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Putin forges ties with Iran's supreme leader in Tehran talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin had talks with Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Iran on Tuesday, the Kremlin leader's first trip outside the former Soviet Union since Moscow's Feb. 24 invasion of Ukraine.
Pence endorses rival to Trump-backed candidate in Arizona GOP gubernatorial primary
Former Vice President Mike Pence is once again at odds with former President Donald Trump, as Pence endorses a rival to the Trump-backed candidate in Arizona's GOP gubernatorial primary
Uvalde report takeaways: Massive response but little action
The Texas House report into the May 24 Robb Elementary School shooting charts a massive but uncoordinated and chaotic response from law enforcement.
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Parkland school shooter called "calculated, manipulative and deadly" as death penalty phase of trial begins
While delivering his opening statement, the lead prosecutor described the shooter as "cold, calculated, manipulative and deadly."
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Rare in US for an active shooter to be stopped by bystander
Police are praising an armed shopper who killed a gunman at a suburban Indianapolis shopping mall. It was a rare occurrence of someone stepping in to try to prevent multiple casualties before police could arrive.
apnews.comA Republican congressman who wants the government to spend more money on defense just bought stock in two defense contractors
Rep. Kevin Hern — chair of the Republican Study Committee's Budget and Spending Task Force — called for increasing the military's budget by 5%.
2022 battle: Top Senate Democratic super PAC tops GOP rival in April-June fundraising
The pro-Democratic Senate Majority PAC says it experienced a surge in contributions in June as it topped its Republican rival in the latest fundraising quarterly reports
Ukraine and Russia: What you need to know right now
Ukraine's state nuclear power company Energoatom said a worker was wounded when Russian forces again shelled the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, the biggest in Europe, on Saturday evening. The plant was also shelled on Friday, and Russia again blamed Ukraine for the fresh incident.
White House: Congressional Republicans may aim to strip away more rights after Dobbs ruling
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre stated Republicans will aim to strip away more rights like same-sex marriage and contraceptive access.
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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.
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Abortion ban blocked in W. Va.; Louisiana awaits ruling
Court battles over abortion continue to play out in multiple states in the aftermath of the Supreme Court ruling reversing abortion rights.
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Mexico minimizes U.S. role in drug kingpin's capture
Mexico's president on Monday downplayed the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)'s role in last week's capture of drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero, exposing tensions over security cooperation despite the major cross-border win.
House Republican who voted against certifying 2020 election results now says Trump 'lost his mind' and that it 'would be best for the party' if someone else led it in 2024
Chris Jacobs, no longer facing a GOP primary after ending his reelection bid, said he'd have more to say after the January 6 committee's final report.
West Virginia judge blocks pre-Roe v. Wade abortion ban
A West Virginia judge on Monday blocked officials from enforcing a 19th-century ban on abortions after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision that recognized the right of women nationally to terminate pregnancies.
CIA director sends warning after suspected noose found near facility: Report
CIA Director William Burns sent a warning to employees of the agency last week after what appeared to be a noose was found outside near an undisclosed facility in Virginia.
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Homeland Security records show 'shocking' use of phone data, ACLU says
The civil liberties group released documents showing new details about how agencies had purchased information on people's movements throughout North America.
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Trump White House officials expected to testify in prime-time Jan. 6 hearing
Two White House officials who served in the Trump administration are expected to testify in front of the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 riot on Thursday.
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Jury pool whittled down in Bannon trial after DC residents sound off on Trump ally
Bannon was indicted last year after refusing to answer questions from the Jan. 6 committee.
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Calif. Gov. Newsom visits Washington, raising his national profile even as he says he won't run in 2024
California Gov. Gavin Newsom visited Washington D.C. last week. The visit is the latest national move in his focus against Republican governors.
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Heatwave: Ferocious European heat heads north
As deadly wildfires rage in several European countries, provisional figures show a new UK heat record.
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Dems lean toward taking Manchin's small-ball deal
Many in his party are ready to accept a healthcare-only bill, now that the centrist has said he wants to wait longer on climate and tax talks.
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Senate panel subpoenas federal prisons director to testify
The outgoing director of the Bureau of Prisons has been subpoenaed to testify before a Senate committee examining abuse and corruption in the beleaguered federal agency.
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Owner: Mississippi abortion clinic is sold, won’t reopen
The clinic was at the heart of June's landmark abortion ruling.
www.politico.comCalif. Gov. Newsom visits Washington, raising his national profile even as he says he won't run in 2024
California Gov. Gavin Newsom visited Washington D.C. last week. The visit is the latest national move in his focus against Republican governors.
Gunman kills 3 in Indiana mall before being fatally shot by armed bystander: What we know
The shooter, identified as Jonathan Sapirman, 20, was killed by a 22-year-old mall patron who was legally carrying a gun, authorities say.
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Report finds online campaign of "widespread targeted harassment" against supporters of Amber Heard
"Toxic troll" accounts used a variety of methods to amplify anti-Heard messaging and vilify her supporters, according to a research firm's findings.
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Nancy Pelosi's team responds to uproar over computer chip stock purchase by husband
Nancy Pelosi's office said the House speaker had no prior knowledge of or involvement with any stock transactions after a financial disclosure report showed that her husband, Paul Pelosi, had purchased up to $5 million in stocks for a top semiconductor company days before the Senate is poised to…
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Elon Musk to countersue Twitter to blow up deal: report
Elon Musk is reportedly planning to file a counter-lawsuit against Twitter in the coming days to blow up his $44 billion deal to buy the social media platform.
Top US general orders comprehensive review of US-China military interactions | CNN Politics
The most senior US general has ordered a comprehensive review of US military interactions with Chinese forces over the last five years as concerns about Beijing’s assertive behavior in the Indo-Pacific region increases, according to three defense officials.
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NYC sees disturbing sex crime trend, as police hunt serial assailants attacking women on Manhattan streets
The New York Police Department is asking the public for help tracking down two suspects wanted in a string of sexual assaults, as new data shows an uptick in sex crimes citywide.
Emilia Clarke says parts of her brain are 'missing' after aneurysms | CNN
Emilia Clarke says she had “the most excruciating pain” after suffering two brain aneurysms, but is grateful for both her recovery and for working on “Game of Thrones” at the time.
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U.S. advisers say no need for Disinformation Governance Board
Advisers to the U.S. Homeland Security Department said there was no need for the Disinformation Governance Board created by President Joe Biden's administration earlier this year.
Pritzker on DeSantis: He's ‘Trump with a mask’
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5 shot, hurt in Washington state Walmart amid altercation
Authorities in Washington state say a Walmart customer and an employee and three young men were shot and wounded in the store in the city of Mount Vernon
Democrats set votes to protect same-sex marriage and contraception, fearing Supreme Court
The House is slated to vote Tuesday on codifying the right to same-sex marriage, with a vote on birth control expected later this week. Senate leaders are also eying similar votes.
www.nbcnews.comRand Paul lights into McConnell over 'secret' judicial deal
The junior Kentucky senator blamed the Senate minority leader for the White House's abandonment of a conservative, anti-abortion rights judicial hopeful.
www.politico.com‘The View’ Clashes Over Biden’s Mohammed Bin Salman Fist Bump: ‘It’s Just Not OK’
ABC NewsPresident Joe Biden’s consistent defenders on The View clashed on Monday over the president’s meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, with co-host Sunny Hostin bashing the notorious fist bump and Joy Behar justifying Biden’s actions.Biden’s decision to meet with MBS during...
Ukrainian mayor shares cryptic post about deadly 'incident' at Russian-controlled plant
Nine Russian soldiers were left wounded and an unknown number dead in an "incident" at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, according to a Ukrainian mayor.
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Texas AG snaps back at DC mayor who claimed migrants 'tricked' onto buses to nation's capital
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) fired back at Washington, D.C.'s mayor Monday, claiming the influx of migrants in the nation's capital came from policies established under her leadership.
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Ghana declares 1st ever outbreak of Ebola-like Marburg virus disease
Ghana on Sunday declared its first ever outbreak of the Ebola-like Marburg virus disease.
Texas state police to conduct internal review of Uvalde shooting response
Texas state police will form an "internal committee" to review the response by state law enforcement to the May elementary school mass shooting in Uvalde, after a Texas legislators' probe blamed "systemic failures" and poor leadership, the state's Department of Public Safety (DPS) said on Monday.
Matthew Pottinger and Sarah Matthews to testify at Jan. 6 hearing, source says
Both Pottinger and Matthews resigned in the aftermath of the Jan. 6 attack.
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US developing satellite system to track hypersonic weapons
The U.S. will spend $1.3 billion to develop advanced satellites that will be able to better track hypersonic missile threats.
apnews.comEx-Trump Doc Ronny Jackson Shoots Himself in Foot With Ill-Timed Video on Guns
Ronny Jackson/TwitterIn the latest addition to the pantheon of tough-guy gun-toting GOP grandstanding videos, Rep. Ronny Jackson (R-TX) spoke up in defense of gun rights on Monday in a clip of him wielding two assault rifles—one of which was aimed at his own right foot.“I have a message for the...
Prosecutor recalls coldness, cruelty of Parkland gunman
Some parents wept as prosecutor Mike Satz described how Nikolas Cruz killed their children at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
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Federal prosecutors drop charges against Colbert team members arrested at Capitol
Federal prosecutors have declined to prosecute members of a production team associated with Stephen Colbert's late-night comedy show who were arrested last month on Capitol Hill.
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Staffers in 8 House offices take first steps to unionize | CNN Politics
Staffers in eight House members’ offices filed petitions for union representation at the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights on Monday, organizers announced in a statement Monday, two months after the House adopted a resolution protecting congressional staffers’ right to bargain collectively.
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Clogged California ports face new labor risk from trucking
Truck drivers choked traffic at the Oakland, California, seaport on Monday protesting a state law that makes it harder for independent contractors to transport goods and could limit labor at the state's already clogged seaports, threatening to worsen the nation's pandemic-fueled supply chain jams.
Russia's independent TV Rain channel back on air from abroad
The channel was forced to close in March over its coverage of the war in Ukraine.
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Olena Zelenska, Ukraine first lady, on high-profile US trip
Ukraine’s first lady has arrived in Washington for her highest-profile event since Russian troops invaded her country five months ago.
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13 injured, 1 dead, in violent New York City day
At least 14 people were shot, one fatally, across New York City during a violent 11-hour streak, according to police.
UK heatwave: Temperature tops 38C and likely to rise on Tuesday
The temperature hit 38.1C in Santon Downham in Suffolk, with forecasts it could be 42C on Tuesday.
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Charges dropped against Stephen Colbert staffers who were arrested for unlawful entry in House office building
The Capitol Police dropped charges against Stephen Colbert staffers where were arrested after hours in a House office building on June 17.
What recession? America's banks reveal few signs of trouble | CNN Business
If a recession were to arrive in the United States, there would normally be evidence of pain at America’s biggest lenders. But so far, top banks aren’t seeing major signs of weakness, even as they admit they’re bracing for tougher times ahead.
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Defense & National Security — Former Trump counsel preps for House appearance
Former White House counsel Pat Cipollone is gearing up to be the star witness against former President Trump ahead of Thursday’s hearing of the House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attac…
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Fauci expects to retire by end of Biden's current term
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the government’s top infectious disease expert, says he plans to retire by the end of President Joe Biden’s term in January 2025.
apnews.comHochul, Adams strike cost-splitting deal for controversial Penn Station project
The deal, released by Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams, outlines how payments from private developers would help fund proposed renovations to Penn Station.
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Allies seek to follow U.S. lead on Xinjiang forced labor ban -U.S. official
U.S. allies appear committed to following Washington's lead banning forced labor goods from China's Xinjiang region, a senior U.S. official told Reuters on Monday, warning companies they could not maintain "deliberate ignorance" about their supply chains.
9/11 Families Call on Trump to Cancel Saudi-Backed Golf Event
Relatives of people killed on Sept. 11, 2001, are urging former President Donald Trump to cancel a Saudi-backed golf tournament set to be held this month at Trump National Golf Club Bedminster in New Jersey. In a letter dated Sunday, members of the group 9/11 Justice asked to meet with Trump and...
Suspect in deadly 7-Eleven robbery spree in California to face murder charges
A 20-year-old Los Angeles man accused of conducting a string of deadly armed robberies at several 7-Eleven convenience stores across Southern California earlier this month will be charged with three counts of murder.
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Texas residents asked to 'immediately' conserve water amid drought, extreme heat
Residents in Texas are being asked to conserve water as drought conditions and a looming heat wave pose a potential shortage in the region's water supply.
Senate panel subpoenas federal prisons director to testify in corruption probe
The Justice Department last week announced it was replacing Bureau of Prisons Director Michael Carvajal with Colette Peters, head of Oregon’s prison system.
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After inflation, workers on minimum wage haven't made this little since the 1950s
It's been nearly 13 years since Congress last hiked the nation's base hourly pay to $7.25 for low-income workers.
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Rash of shark attacks prompt New York governor to ramp up beach surveillance
New York's governor on Monday ordered state agencies to step up surveillance off Long Island beaches following a string of five shark attacks in the last two weeks.
Steve Bannon is disrupting democracy
The former Donald Trump adviser is recruiting foot soldiers to join his mission to torch the establishment wing of the Republican Party
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Activists seek to block Cyber Ninjas from federal contract work
Arizona advocacy groups are seeking to ban Cyber Ninjas, the group hired to run the infamous Maricopa County 2020 election audit, from procuring federal government contracts.
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Penguin Random House erects billboards displaying work from LGBTQ+ writers in response to recent book bans
Story at a glance Penguin Random House erected billboards during Pride month featuring quotes from books written by LGBTQ+ authors. The billboards were placed in Austin, Texas; Orlando, Fla; New Yo…
thehill.comOil prices rise above $100 a barrel as Biden fails to secure an oil output deal with Saudi Arabia
Supply pressures are in play again as President Joe Biden left Saudi Arabia without any kind of assurances on oil production.
Interior head Haaland breaks leg in hiking accident
The Interior Department says Secretary Deb Haaland is recovering after breaking her leg in a hiking accident Sunday in Virginia's Shenandoah National Park.
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"Florida is turning into an abortion destination state": Thousands seek abortions in Florida amid bans in neighboring states
Florida is on track to surpass last year's total of out-of-state abortions.
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Exclusive: Pentagon nears F-35 jet deal worth about $30 bln - sources
The U.S. Department of Defense is nearing an agreement with Lockheed Martin Corp for around 375 F-35 fighter jets over three years, three sources said on Monday, amid expectations of a price increase for the most common version of the jet due to lower quantities and inflation.
GOP Rep. Jody Hice subpoenaed in Georgia prosecutor's Trump investigation
The Georgia Republican is challenging the subpoena in federal court.
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GoFundMe for mother of two fired upon surpasses fundraiser for gunman
A GoFundMe account for the funeral of a man shot and killed by Minneapolis police after a standoff that began when a woman with two children reported a man shooting through her apartment wall initially outpaced fundraising for them, but that has since changed after the disparity was pointed out on…
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Tens of thousands of Afghans applying for US visas still face major delays | CNN Politics
There are tens of thousands of Afghans who have applied for Special Immigrant Visas (SIV) whose applications are still being processed nearly a year after the botched US withdrawal from Afghanistan, a senior administration official said Monday, adding that the process will now be entirely...
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China demands U.S. cancel potential arms sale to Taiwan
China has demanded that the United States immediately cancel its latest arms sale to Taiwan, the Chinese state broadcaster reported on Monday, citing the country's Ministry of National Defence.
Op-Ed: Democrats don't need 'messaging,' just more candidates who act like John Fetterman
No photoshop or autotune mars Democrat John Fetterman's doghair-festooned jacket, raggedy goatee or guttural voice.
Gun control advocates stunned man who allegedly shot Indiana mall shooter labeled 'Good Samaritan'
Critics took to Twitter to express frustration that a man with a concealed pistol permit who put a stop to a mass shooting in an Indiana mall was being hailed a hero.
Yellen calls out China trade practices in South Korea visit
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says the U.S. and South Korea should deepen their trade ties to avoid letting other countries use their market positions to unfair advantage.
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Search continues for missing 20-year-old Ole Miss student
Ole Miss student Jimmie "Jay" Lee remains missing as his family and local authorities urge people to speak up if they have any new information.
US State Department is "carefully" monitoring situation after Zelensky announced plans to suspend officials
The battle for southern Ukraine is heating up, with Russia sending reinforcements westward from Mariupol as its forces come under attack from Ukrainian long-range weapons. Follow here for live news updates.
Analysis: Years of neglect leaves sexual health clinics ill-prepared for monkeypox
Sexual health clinics on the frontline of the monkeypox response are already financially stretched, leaving the United States and UK ill-equipped to tackle the first major global health test since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Biden steps into rail labor dispute
A decimated railroad workforce has been impeding efforts to transport goods and, in doing so, further hobbling an already-delicate supply chain.
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Key Democrat says legislation still the ‘best option’ for climate action
Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) on Monday said legislation is the “best option” to tackle climate change as President Biden vowed to take executive actions given Se…
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Holocaust survivors mark 80 years since mass Paris roundup
French President Emmanuel Macron has decried his Nazi-collaborator predecessors and vigorously vowed to stamp out Holocaust denial.
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Police identify victims, gunman and armed bystander in Indiana mall shooting | CNN
Authorities revealed new details Monday on the weekend mall shooting in Greenwood, Indiana, including the identities of the gunman, three victims and the legally armed bystander who fatally shot the gunman.
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Insurance magnate out of prison after convictions overturned
A North Carolina-based insurance magnate whose convictions on corruption-related counts were overturned by a federal appeals court has been released from prison
Malaysia seizes African tusks, pangolin scales worth $18M
Malaysian authorities say they have seized a container of African elephant tusks, pangolin scales and other animal skulls and bones estimated to be worth around $18 million.
apnews.com'Pick up the pace': Progressives urge Biden, Senate to move faster on confirming federal judges
Biden and Senate Democrats have moved quickly to confirm federal judges. But as they eye the midterms, progressives are growing antsy about vacancies.
US Capitol riot: Steve Bannon goes on trial for contempt of Congress
He has been charged with contempt of Congress after refusing to give evidence about the Capitol riot.
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Florida prosecutor calls for Parkland school shooter to receive death penalty
A prosecutor on Monday told jurors they should sentence to death the gunman who killed 17 people and wounded another 17 in a mass shooting at a Florida high school in 2018.
Pence, GOP establishment aim to block Trump ally in Arizona governor's race
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has already helped block one of Trump's allies from winning the Republican nomination for governor in a crucial battleground state.
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High-flying experiment: Do stem cells grow better in space?
Researcher Dhruv Sareen’s own stem cells are now orbiting the Earth. The mission? To test whether they’ll grow better in zero gravity.
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Police identify "Good Samaritan" who stopped Indiana mall shooting
"Many more people would have died last night if not for a responsible armed citizen who took action within the first two minutes of this shooting," Police Chief Ison said.
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Betsy DeVos calls for the Department of Education to be abolished
Former education secretary Betsy DeVos said that the Department of Education should be abolished during the Moms for Liberty conference in Tampa, Florida.
LA man to be charged with murder for 'most inhumane crimes'
Prosecutors plan to charge a Los Angeles man in connection with three murders across Southern California as part of a deadly string of robberies last week at a half-dozen 7-Elevens and a doughnut shop
Blue Angels select first female fighter jet demonstration pilot | CNN Politics
The Blue Angels, the US Navy’s elite flight demonstration squadron, has selected the first female fighter jet demonstration pilot for their upcoming season.
www.cnn.comConsumers want electric vehicles, but tax credits aren’t coming
The existing $7,500 federal tax credit comes with a manufacturer cap of 200,000 vehicles that Tesla and GM have already exceeded.
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Trump scolds Pulitzer Prize Board for standing by 2018 Russiagate honors: 'Biggest reporting failure'
Former President Trump is not giving up after the Pulitzer Prize Board announced it stands by 2018 prizes given to news outlets for "largely debunked" Russiagate coverage.
New bill would require colleges publicly report accidents that result in serious harm or death
The COREY House bill would require colleges to publicly report campus accidents that result in death or serious injuries.
Jill Biden to meet with Ukraine’s first lady at White House
First lady Jill Biden will meet with Ukraine’s first lady, Olena Zelenska, at the White House on Tuesday as part of a broader trip by Zelenska to Washington that also includes an in-person address …
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U.S. says no indication American's detention in UAE linked to Khashoggi
The U.S. State Department on Monday said it has seen "no indication at this point" that the detention of an American in the United Arab Emirates is linked to his ties to slain journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
In a blow to disabled and retired war vets, Congress skips measure that would help ease financial strains
In a blow to combat-disabled veterans, the House Rules Committee declined to move the measure forward, but it approved hundreds of others, including one that addresses UFOs.
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Isfahan's Shah Mosque: Important Iranian site damaged in restoration
The Shah Mosque, hailed as an architectural masterpiece, has suffered defects that now need repairing.
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The return of gas for less than $4 a gallon
Gasoline for less than $4 a gallon is back, at least in some spots.
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How some people are manipulating gas pumps to discount their fuel
The most common tactics aren’t technologically sophisticated, and some of the tools used to hack pumps are easily available online.
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Pakistan: Former PM Imran Khan stuns rivals with Punjab by-election upset
The ousted former PM calls for early elections after his party wins a stunning victory.
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DC has highest number of monkeypox cases nationally per capita
The nation’s capital has the highest number of monkeypox cases per capita, with 122 confirmed cases as of Sunday, health officials reported on Monday. According to the most recent Centers for Disea…
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The popular Perseid meteor shower is underway – and will peak this week
Fireballs, or larger explosions of light and color, may be seen during the Perseid meteor shower.
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Australian animals at dire risk as environment deteriorates
Australia has lost more mammal species than any other continent and has one of the worst rates of species decline among the world's richest countries, a five-yearly environmental report card released by the government on Tuesday said.
Buffalo mass shooting suspect pleads not guilty to federal hate, firearms charges
The man accused of killing 10 Black people at a western New York grocery store pleaded not guilty to 27 hate crime and firearms charges stemming from the Buffalo shooting massacre, a court spokesperson said on Monday.
Supreme Court lets Indiana enforce abortion parental consent requirement
The law requires patients under 18 years old to notify parents or guardians in order to get abortions.
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Monkeypox: What we know about the outbreak, vaccinations and treatments
The Biden administration declared a public health emergency to help ramp up the federal response to monkeypox.
www.cbsnews.comLawmakers look to put wind in sails of wave energy
The new state budget includes $500,000 for a wave and tidal energy study and pilot program.
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DHS tracked Americans, foreigners with cellphone data in, outside U.S.
The report published contracts between U.S. Customs and Border Protection, ICE and other parts of DHS to buy location data from Venntel and Babel Street.
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High temperatures caused section of UK airport's runway 'to lift' | CNN
London Luton Airport announced via Twitter that it was shutting down operations on Monday because "a surface defect was identified on the runway" following high temperatures. Operations resumed Monday evening.
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Pence endorses Robson for Arizona governor, colliding with Trump in key primary
Trump has endorsed former TV news anchor Kari Lake, while Pence is joining Gov. Doug Ducey in backing Karrin Taylor Robson.
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Bernie Sanders endorses Mandela Barnes in Wisconsin Senate race
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) on Monday endorsed Democrat Mandela Barnes in the state’s Senate race, becoming the latest high-profile figure to throw his support behind the lieutenant governor. …
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Naval Academy midshipman found dead in Chilean lagoon after an apparent hiking accident, officials say
Luke Gabriel Bird, 21, appeared to have lost his footing during a hike and then fell over a waterfall, officials said Monday.
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Sculptor Claes Oldenburg, maker of colossal everyday objects, has died at 93 | CNN
The influential pop artist reimagined objects like shuttlecocks and spoons at a mammoth size, in collaboration with his late wife Coosje van Bruggen.
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Nancy Pelosi’s office responds to husband’s controversial computer chip stock purchase ahead of Congress vote
A spokesman for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi defended husband Paul's recent purchase of stock in a semiconductor company as Congress is set to vote on a $52 billion dollar subsidiary.
Webb telescope shows off Jupiter in new image | CNN
New data from the James Webb Space Telescope showcases Jupiter and its moon Europa captured in infrared light.
www.cnn.comIntel, others seek weaker China rules in chips bill
Chipmaking giant Intel and its peers have been pressing lawmakers to not constrain their business in China as they authorize billions of dollars in subsidies for the firms to produce computer chips in the United States.
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Britain's government wins confidence vote it called in itself
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's government on Monday won a confidence vote it had called in itself, with members of the governing Conservative Party voting in support of ministers to avoid triggering a national election.
A criminal probe of Trump could complicate Jan. 6 cases
Defense attorneys for other defendants could demand evidence DOJ gathers against Trump.
www.politico.comDeSantis speaks at summit for Moms for Liberty, a conservative group working to elect their own candidates to school boards and minimize the influence of teachers unions
Republican lawmakers attended the first national gathering of Moms for Liberty in Tampa, Florida, which drew 500 attendees.
Dates announced for 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles
The 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles will be held from July 14-30, 2028, officials announced Monday.
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Masks are now required indoors at San Diego Unified School District schools, offices
The San Diego Unified School district on Monday reinstated its indoor mask mandate for students and staff through at least the end of summer school.
China's Tianjin halts some businesses in fresh COVID curbs
A handful of COVID-19 infections have forced the northern Chinese port city of Tianjin to shut many entertainment venues and some kindergartens and tutoring agencies, the latest big city to fight nascent clusters.
Experts rue simple steps not taken before latest COVID surge
New omicron variants are again driving hospital admissions and deaths higher in recent weeks, causing states and cities to rethink their responses to COVID-19 and the White House to step up efforts to alert the public
Val Demings announces she has Covid after attending Dem's Tampa conference
Demings, who is currently self-isolating with mild symptoms, had a hoarse voice after delivering a speech on Saturday night.
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Next up for new vaccines: cancer and Alzheimer’s
Whether the vaccine is preventing disease altogether or lessening its impact, the results may be lifesaving.
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Biden COVID czar voices support for LA bringing back indoor mask mandate
White House COVID-19 Response Coordinator Ashish Jha expressed approval for Los Angeles County's decision to prepare to bring back its indoor mask mandate.
Anthony Fauci wants America to move on
“If somebody says, ‘You'll leave when we don’t have Covid anymore,’ then I will be 105,” Anthony Fauci said. “I think we’re going to be living with this.”
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Shanghai reports 19 new local asymptomatic COVID cases, 4 symptomatic for July 18
Shanghai reported 19 new domestically transmitted asymptomatic coronavirus cases for July 18, up from 14 a day earlier, while local symptomatic cases were four, up from three the day before, the city government said on Tuesday.
Amid COVID shutdowns, Chinese women flock to skateboarding
Feeling cooped up by the Chinese capital's partial COVID-19 lockdown earlier this year, which shut gyms, parks and other venues, Beijing resident Mina Zhao came across surfskating on social media and decided to give it a try.
