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House Democrats on Tuesday will launch their long-sought investigation into the Capitol attack of Jan. 6, kicking off a contentious probe just as GOP infighting over the insurrection — and former President Trump’s role in it — is reaching a fever pitch.
Trade groups wrestle with supporting GOP lawmakers who embrace Trump's election lie
For dentists, the rupture over Rep. Paul Gosar of Arizona played out in a series of spirited public letters, culminating in a decision to suspend donations.
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January 6 select committee: What to look for as Capitol riot inquiry begins
An attempt for a full accounting of the Capitol riot may well turn into the latest partisan inquest.
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Senators scramble to save infrastructure deal
The White House and senators from both parties are scrambling to pull their infrastructure talks back from the point of collapse, a sudden turnabout after key negotiators expressed confidence they …
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GOP Rep. Kinzinger says he's not afraid of backlash after joining Jan. 6 committee at Pelosi's request
Kinzinger brushed off queries on possible retaliation from House GOP leaders after he agreed to serve on the Jan. 6 panel at Speaker Pelosi's request.
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McCarthy derides Kinzinger and Cheney as "Pelosi Republicans"
Representatives Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger will serve on the select committee investigating the January 6 assault.
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Trump Jr. inches past DeSantis as most popular GOP figure in new poll: Axios
A new poll shows Donald Trump Jr. and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis topping other GOP figures in a survey measuring the popularity of key Republicans. The poll from Fabrizio, Lee & Associ…
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A Group Of Michigan Lawmakers Used Coronavirus Relief Funds For $65,000 In Bonuses
After public criticism and a determination from the county's top prosecutor that the payments to elected officials were illegal, the commissioners vowed to return their hazard payments.
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Rep. Liz Cheney says Rep. Kevin McCarthy is 'childish' after he calls her a 'Pelosi Republican'
The exchange is the latest in a war of words between the Republican leader and the former caucus chair over January 6th and former President Trump.
McCarthy makes last-ditch effort to seat GOP picks on Jan. 6 committee
On the eve of the first scheduled meeting of the House select committee to investigate the Jan. 6 riot, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy made a last-ditch effort to seat the Republicans who House Speaker Nancy Pelosi rejected from the committee.
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Sen. Hawley introduces anti-CRT Love America Act to teach patriotism in schools
Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., on Monday introduced the Love America Act, which seeks to promote patriotism in public schools and prohibit federal funding to those that teach the country’s foundational texts are rooted in racism.
Wisconsin Republican promises forensic election audit
The Republican head of the Wisconsin Assembly elections committee said Monday she will ensure there is a “comprehensive, forensic examination” of ballots cast in the 2020 presidential election at the same time the state's nonpartisan audit bureau conducts a review. The broadened investigation...
Analysis: This is the most unhinged Trump rant about the 2020 election yet
Donald Trump has set a pretty high bar for himself when it comes to wild rants. And yet, over the weekend in a speech to Turning Point Action in Arizona, he managed to outdo himself.
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House Speaker Pelosi finalizes committee investigating Jan. 6 riot
Pelosi's move comes after she rejected two Republicans named to the committee by House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy.
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Team USA off to slow start at Tokyo Olympics but plenty of medal opportunities await
The men's basketball team suffered a stunning seven-point defeat to France and the women's gymnastics team came in second behind Russia in the qualifying round.
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Arizona Senate issues audit subpoena for Maricopa County routers
The Republican-led Arizona Senate served a new subpoena to Maricopa County officials seeking routers for its audit of the 2020 election.
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Five things to watch as Jan. 6 panel begins its work
The select committee dedicated to investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection will kick off its first hearing on Tuesday with what’s expected to be emotional testimony from police officers who defended t…
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Biden says US combat mission in Iraq to conclude by year end
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said Monday the U.S. combat mission in Iraq will conclude by the end of the year, an announcement that reflects the reality on the ground more than a major shift in U.S.
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Biden nominates top prosecutors, including one to oversee Jan. 6 riot cases
U.S. President Joe Biden on Monday nominated a slate of eight people to serve as U.S. attorneys, including the top federal prosecutor who will oversee the Jan. 6 Capitol riots cases if he is confirmed, and a progressive prosecutor in Massachusetts.
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Trump endorses Ken Paxton over George P. Bush in Texas attorney general race
Former President Trump endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over Land Commissioner George P. Bush in the state’s Republican attorney general primary on Monday. Trump blasted out a …
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AOC says the notion that activists can 'out-organize' voter suppression is 'a ridiculous premise' that 'verges on naïveté'
Ocasio-Cortez warned that even with organizing, Republicans are "laying the groundwork" to refuse to certify election results that don't go their way.
Cheney and Kinzinger prepare for blockbuster hearing amid attacks from their own party
Republicans looking to undermine an investigation into January 6 are returning to a familiar playbook for the GOP: invoking Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
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Michael Flynn says maybe he'll 'find somebody in Washington, D.C.,' after being given an AR-15
Flynn was pardoned by President Donald Trump before he left office.
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Obama setting up big bash to celebrate his 60th
Former President Barack Obama is planning a big bash for his 60th birthday in Martha’s Vineyard, sources tell The Hill. The former president, who has spent recent weeks at his home on th…
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1 in 5 say transgender athletes should be allowed to compete with their identified gender: Poll
One in 5 U.S. adults say transgender athletes should be allowed to compete against others with the gender with which they identify, according to a newly released poll.
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Wipeout: China stocks in US suffer biggest 2-day loss since 2008
Beijing’s crackdown on its tech and education sectors has erased $769bn in value during the last 5 months.
McCarthy calls Cheney, Kinzinger 'Pelosi Republicans'
McCarthy took the shots at his former number three in the House and the Illinois centrist after being asked about the commission while attending a Rose Garden event for the anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Woman waving Trump flag drives onto Minn. Capitol grounds, disrupting news conference
The woman fled across the Capitol's south lawn in her SUV before state troopers stopped her, law enforcement said.
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GOP lawmakers request Cuba meeting with Biden
A group of 19 Republican lawmakers penned a letter to President Biden on Monday requesting a meeting to discuss the ongoing situation in Cuba, which has escalated in recent weeks following protests…
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Jupiter rising: SpaceX just scored another major NASA contract
SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket beat out SLS, the next mega launcher, to launch NASA’s Jupiter moon mission.
Biden tax hikes would lead to corporate exodus, top Republican predicts
Rep. Kevin Brady, who played a leading role in passing the sweeping Republican 2017 tax cuts, said companies will move overseas if the Biden administration succeeds in implementing its tax proposals.
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Fresh skirmishes slow U.S. Senate bipartisan infrastructure talks
Fresh squabbles erupted on Monday between Republicans and Democrats negotiating details of a $1.2 trillion infrastructure plan sought by President Joe Biden, casting doubt on how quickly the U.S. Senate could try again to begin formal debate.
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Why Russian athletes are competing under the ROC at Olympics
Russian Olympic athletes are competing under a neutral flag following a ban on their country over doping violations.
Monkeypox outbreak in US: What to know
The United States is experiencing a limited outbreak of the monkeypox virus.
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Biden to national Latino group: 'My administration will always have your back'
He addressed UnidosUS, the country's largest Latino advocacy group, amid questions about the fight against Covid and the future of economic and immigration legislation.
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DeSantis takes action against Ben & Jerry’s for ending sales in Israeli-occupied areas
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) is coming out against Ben & Jerry’s over its recent decision to end sales of its ice cream in Israeli-occupied West Bank and east Jerusalem.In a letter to th…
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Migrant boat capsizes off Libya coast, 57 presumed dead: UN
According to survivors, 20 women and two children were among those who drowned when their boat capsized, IOM says.
Senate confirms Biden’s Air Force secretary
The Senate has confirmed President Biden’s choice to be Air Force secretary after senators dropped holds on him.In a voice vote Monday evening, the Senate approved Frank Kendall to lead the Air For…
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Republicans march with protesters for Cuban freedom as they pushed Biden for more support
Several Republican lawmakers rallied with Cuban Americans who marched in D.C. on Monday to encourage the Biden administration to support the Cuban people in their fight for freedom.
'Show your teeth': Belarus opposition leader tests Biden's willingness to fight autocracy
President Joe Biden must hammer Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko’s regime with economic sanctions to sow dissension within his “cliques and cronies” regime, according to opposition leader Svetlana Tsikhanovskaya, who identified the crisis as a test of the new president’s pledge to confront…
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Tunisia: Sacked PM says will hand over responsibility
Tunisian president accused of ‘coup’ after he sacks prime minister amid COVID crisis and faltering economy.
Trump inaugural chair Tom Barrack says he's '100 percent innocent' in lobbying case
Prosecutors allege Barrack used his longtime friendship with Trump to influence the Republican's policy while secretly lobbying for the United Arab Emirates.
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Former Sen. Barbara Boxer assaulted and robbed
Former Senator Barbara Boxer was assaulted in Oakland Monday afternoon, according to her representatives.
Another Obama official raises concerns about Biden nominee linked to eco-terrorism
Steve Ellis, who was deputy director of BLM under former President Obama, expressed his concern of what the confirmation of Biden’s nominee to lead the agency, Tracy Stone-Manning, could do to the agency and the U.S. Forest Service.
ACLU defending New Jersey woman fined for 'F*** Biden' signs
Two New Jersey residents who were previously ordered to remove anti-Joe Biden signage from their property will be represented by a local chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union, according to court filings from Saturday.
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Britney Spears's new attorney files motion to remove her dad as conservator
Britney Spears's new attorney on Monday filed a motion to remove the pop star’s father from his conservator role over her estate.
An economic recipe for unrest ignites in Tunisia
Blistering youth unemployment, mounting government debt, corruption and COVID are spurring unrest in Tunisia.
Senators, White House in talks to finish infrastructure bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators and the White House were locked in intense negotiations Monday to salvage a bipartisan infrastructure deal , with pressure mounting on all sides to wrap up talks and show progress on President Joe Biden’s top priority.
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Cheney to get prime speaking slot at first Jan. 6 committee hearing
Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) will give an opening statement at Tuesday's first hearing by the select committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection, underscoring how Democrats want to present the proceedings as bipartisan despite the boycott by House GOP leaders.
20 countries and U.S. condemn mass arrests in Cuba following protests
The U.S. and 20 other countries condemned mass arrests in Cuba following the historic protests and called for full restoration of the Internet.
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Biden says US combat mission in Iraq to conclude by year end
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said Monday the U.S. combat mission in Iraq will conclude by the end of the year, an announcement that reflects the reality on the ground more than a major shift in U.S.
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8 US attorney picks by Biden would include historic firsts
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is nominating eight new leaders for U.S. attorney positions across the country, including in the office overseeing the prosecutions of hundreds of defendants charged in the Jan.
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Donald Trump Jr., Ron DeSantis dominate poll of GOP frontrunners
Data: Fabrizio, Lee & Associates. Margin of error: ±3.46%; Chart: Danielle Alberti/AxiosDon Jr. and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis top a poll — provided first to Axios — gauging the popularity of seven key GOP figures.Between the lines: Don Jr. is the Trump child with the strongest connection to the...
Trump inauguration head pleads not guilty to being foreign agent
The chair of former President Trump’s inaugural committee, Tom Barrack, has pleaded not guilty to charges he used his connection to Trump to illegally lobby for the UAE.
Trump pressures McConnell, GOP to ditch bipartisan talks until they have majority
Former President Trump on Monday urged Senate Republicans to abandon talks on a bipartisan infrastructure deal until after the midterm elections or when the GOP retakes majorities in Congress.
Inflation fears and politics shape views of Biden economy
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is banking on the idea of making life more affordable for middle-class families — and that's where the recent bout of inflation poses both a political and an economic risk.
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Senate negotiators at odds over final details of bipartisan infrastructure deal
A Democratic source close to the talks said Democratic senators and White House officials made a "global offer" to GOP negotiators Sunday.
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Everything you need to know about Tuesday's hearing on the Jan. 6 insurrection
As Congress launches a powerful — albeit delayed — investigation into the causes of the Jan. 6 insurrection on Tuesday, Republicans are already calling it a partisan witch hunt.
McCarthy mocks Cheney and Kinzinger as 'Pelosi Republicans'
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) on Monday derided Reps. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) and Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.) as "Pelosi Republicans" for serving on a committee to investigate the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
Trump's appointees are turning the Supreme Court to the right with different tactics
The three appointees of former President Donald Trump have together sealed the Supreme Court's conservatism for a generation, but they have revealed strikingly different methods. They diverge in their regard for practical consequences, their desire to lay down markers for future disputes and...
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Beijing thrusts long lists of demands at Biden administration
The State Department No. 2’s visit to China is met with bellicose exchanges.
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Senators hope to forge ahead with bipartisan infrastructure bill this week
Senators aim to finalize a bipartisan infrastructure proposal, and could vote to advance it as soon as this week.
Sandstorms swallow city in China
Dust clouds towered at least 100 metres (330ft) over Dunhuang.
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'Even the Taliban oppose abortion': Texas state Rep. Matt Schaefer tweets reply to critic
Texas state Rep. Matt Schaefer draws criticism for his Taliban reference in a reply to a letter to the editor on Republicans and anti-abortion laws.
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Cheney-McCarthy war of words heats up over Jan. 6 investigation
The House minority leader dubbed Reps. Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger “Pelosi Republicans" on Monday.
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Democrats hope to pass a clean energy standard that will force utilities to go green
What advocates see as a landmark climate initiative could end up as law via the budget reconciliation process, as Democrats rely on their slim majority.
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China blames U.S. for "stalemate," "dangerous policy" in first high-level meeting since Alaska
China's vice foreign minister lashed out at the U.S. during the visit of the State Department's No. 2 diplomat on Monday, accusing the Biden administration of "demonizing" Beijing as an "imagined enemy," according to remarks released by the Chinese Foreign Ministry.Why it matters: Deputy...
GOP sees debt ceiling as its leverage against Biden
Senate Republicans plan to demand big spending reforms in exchange for their support of legislation to raise the nation’s debt ceiling, seeking leverage to rein in President Biden’s plan to pump trillions of dollars into the economy.
Rep. Taylor Greene calls exclusion of unvaccinated people 'segregation'
The first-term Republican has drawn backlash for repeatedly comparing vaccination requirements and mask mandates to the Holocaust.
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Juan Williams: Biden's child tax credit is a game-changer
OPINION: Republican cries of “socialism” are out of step with the country’s mood.
Why all agriculture carbon credits aren’t the same
Green groups are calling for USDA to set standards so there’s more clarity in the rapidly changing market.
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Buttigieg, husband Chasten mocked for complaining about high rent in DC
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is getting roasted on social media after his husband complained about rent prices in Washington, D.C.
Kristi Noem's border visit comes with political opportunities
The South Dakota governor's visit to the state's National Guard troops in Texas allows her to push a hard-line immigration agenda.
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Biden's infrastructure deal on shaky ground as blame game begins
President Joe Biden's bipartisan infrastructure deal is in a perilous state with Republicans and Democrats remaining far apart on a range of outstanding issues after the latest round of furious talks, the clearest sign yet that one of the White House's top legislative priorities could collapse...
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North Korean officials involved in murder, torture, and possible Christian genocide: Report
Officials in North Korea carried out murder, torture, and acts that could constitute genocide against certain groups of people, including Christians, a report released last week revealed.
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House Democrats expand probe into political interference into CDC during Trump administration
House Democrats on Monday widened their investigation into political interference at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) during former President Trump's administration based on new documents.
Grisly viral videos put spotlight on New York's crime wave
A firefighter walking his dog swarmed by scores of thugs. A 68-year-old man pummeled mercilessly on the sidewalk in broad daylight. A disabled woman beaten and robbed of her walker by heartless creeps.
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Tech groups urge Congress to 'dig deeper' on Facebook role in Capitol riot
Tech accountability groups are urging members of Congress to “dig deeper” into the role Facebook played in leading up to the Jan.
Trump friend Tom Barrack says 'I'm 100% innocent' of illegal lobbying for the United Arab Emirates
Private equity investor Thomas Barrack is accused of illegally lobbying then-President Donald Trump for the United Arab Emirates.
Japanese media is sexist, former Olympic swimmer says
“Many of the channels look at female athletes as ‘female’ or ‘girls’ or ‘wives’ or ‘mothers’ and not really as pure athletes,” Naoko Imoto said.
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Scoop: Israeli officials to visit White House to prepare for Biden-Bennett meeting
Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett’s foreign policy advisers will travel to Washington next week to begin preparations for a planned meeting between the new Israeli leader and President Biden. The meeting is expected to take place later in August, Israeli officials say.Why it matters: These...
Hunter Biden's art dealer said he wanted to be the 'lead guy in China' in 2015
Georges Berges, who is representing Hunter Biden as he ventures into the art world, has talked about his business dealings in China in the past, but his reported ties could pose an ethics issue as he sells Biden's art to anonymous buyers.
Tense U.S.-China meeting ends, Beijing official says relations are in a 'stalemate'
Before talks with U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman even ended, China said the relationship "is now in a stalemate and faces serious difficulties."
'Mental health is health. Period.' Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin decries stigma in message to troops
In addressing troops in Alaska, where there has been a spate of deaths by suicide, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin decried mental health stigma.
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Family: Last victim ID'd in Florida condo building collapse
A relative says the last victim of the Florida building collapse has been identified
Education funding on the table as Democrats hammer out budget resolution
House set to vote on education funding — Education Department seeks PSLF ideas
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Biden visit to intelligence community headquarters 'inherent contrast' with Trump, White House says
President Joe Biden is dropping into the country's intelligence hub this week, but the excursion has not been scheduled to take a direct dig at former President Donald Trump, according to the White House.
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After A Rough Day For Team USA, Simone Biles Says The Pressure Is Getting To Her
Simone Biles, arguably the greatest gymnast in history, says she feels like the "the weight of the world" is on her shoulders.
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Warming rivers in US West killing fish, imperiling industry
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Baby salmon are dying by the thousands in one California river, and an entire run of endangered salmon could be wiped out in another. Fishermen who make their living off adult salmon, once they enter the Pacific Ocean, are sounding the alarm as blistering heat waves and...
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O'Rourke mum on run for Texas governor
Former Democratic presidential hopeful Beto O'Rourke is remaining mum on whether he will be running for governor of Texas, leaving Texas Democrats frozen.
Congress to assist brain-injury victims of mysterious 'Havana syndrome'
Congress is expected to authorize financial aid to dozens of American officials for unpaid medical bills related to the treatment of Havana syndrome.
Most illegal migrants, 77%, try to evade capture and don’t want asylum
The bulk of single adults trying to cross the U.S.-Mexico border do not want asylum and instead want to sneak in undetected, the latest sign that the illegal immigration crisis has reached a catastrophic stage.
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Industry does a 180 on Uyghur bill
U.S., Mexico still at odds on auto rules — Commerce to decide on Entity List placement for textile firm
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German gymnasts wear long uniforms in stand against 'sexualization'
Germany's female gymnasts team stood out from the rest in Tokyo over the weekend, competing in ankle-length unitards as their opponents donned more traditional bikini-cut uniforms.
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One deputy killed and another wounded in California hostage standoff
One deputy was killed and another was wounded on Sunday following a hostage standoff in Wasco, California.
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US men's gymnastics team comes in 5th at Olympics
The U.S. men's gymnastics team competed well at the finals of the team competition at the Tokyo Olympics and came in fifth.
Sales of new homes tumble to 14-month low
Sales of new single-family homes fell in June to the lowest level since April 2020, the Commerce Department said Monday.
Book Excerpt: Russian cyber weapons are waging war on US networks and American minds
The Russians believe that the surest way of winning the conflict is to dupe the adversary into abandoning his plans to fight or to defeat him by outfoxing him without a fight.
Key moments from the Olympic Games: Day 3
Here's what you missed from Day 3 of the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.
All Blacks will play US Eagles at Washington NFL stadium in October
International at FedEx Field precedes Ireland in Las VegasSay it’s so, Joe: Biden’s a rugby fan – but who did he play for? Fedex Field, seen during an NFL game during the coronavirus pandemic. Photograph: Al Drago/AP The New Zealand All Blacks will return to the US in October, to play the USA at...
84 mayors call for immigration to be included in reconciliation
A group of mayors from cities in 28 states called on President Biden, Vice President Harris and Democratic leaders in Congress to include immigration provisions in a budget package to be passed through reconciliation.
Former Nevada ‘sundown town’ stands by siren amid reckoning
Efforts to silence a century-old siren that blares every night in Minden, Nevada, are sparking debates over how to confront the region's history of racism and violence
Lightfoot says she would 'absolutely' exclude white journalists from interviews again
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said she would "absolutely" grant interviews only to journalists of color again after she drew waves of backlash earlier in the year when she announced the policy.
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Thousands march in Hungary Pride parade to oppose anti-LGBTQ law
“A lot of LGBTQ people are afraid and don’t feel like they have a place or a future in this country anymore,” Budapest Pride spokesperson Jojo Majercsik said.
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Andrew Cuomo applauds Justice Department dropping 'cruel' nursing home investigation
Gov. Andrew Cuomo applauded the end of the Department of Justice's "cruel" investigation into nursing home deaths in four states, including New York.
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Fox News blasts 'ambush' of Carlson at Montana fly-fishing store
Fox News has condemned an incident during which a man confronted Tucker Carlson at a Montana fly-fishing store over the weekend and told the prime-time host he was the "worst human being known to man."
Army 1st lieutenant sets Olympic record to win gold in skeet shooting competition
U.S. Olympian and Army 1st Lt. Amber English took home the gold and set a new record in the women’s skeet shooting competition.
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As drought cuts hay crop, cattle ranchers face culling herds
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — With his cattle ranch threatened by a deepening drought, Jim Stanko isn’t cheered by the coming storm signaled by the sound of thunder. “Thunder means lightning, and lightning can cause fires,” said Stanko, who fears he’ll have to sell off half his herd of about...
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Biden announces end of combat mission in Iraq as he shifts US foreign policy focus
President Joe Biden agreed on Monday to formally conclude the US combat mission in Iraq by the end of the year, another step toward winding down the two prolonged military engagements that began in the years following the September 11 terror attacks.
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Pompeo: Future of GOP lies in upholding faith-based virtues
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will deliver a major speech Monday evening at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library outlining his vision for the Republican Party that he says must be rooted in faith-based virtues.
Biden's clean power plans could get tripped up without new wires
President Joe Biden’s success in pursuing 100% carbon-free power by 2035 could come down to wires.
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Biden celebrates anniversary of Americans with Disabilities Act
President Biden on Monday celebrated the 31st anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, a sweeping civil rights law, and announced a new program to help Americans experiencing long-term COVID-19 symptoms and conditions.
Psaki: we engage with Fox News in hope viewers might listen to medical experts
White House press secretary says network is ‘still a platform for us to communicate with the public’ ‘Worst human being’: man confronts Fox News host Carlson ‘We want a fight about getting the pandemic under control and things that actually impact people’s lives,’ said Psaki. Photograph: Michael...
Tunisia President Kais Saied accused of coup amid clashes
Months of tension over Covid and the economy culminate in the sacking of the prime minister.
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Lightning strikes pose danger to already fire-ridden West
Dry lightning is posing the threat for new fires to spark in a region already plagued by dozens of largely uncontained wildfires.
'White fragility' author says comedy is an 'excuse to get to be racist'
Author Robin DiAngelo delivered a blow to the comedy world in a resurfaced video, declaring that it’s OK to “punch up” by mocking White people but that it’s racist to mock people of color.
Texas Democrat makes paternity leave push: 'We have to break down the social stigma'
Rep. Colin Allred (D-Texas) is making a pitch for the paternity leave proposal that's included as part of President Biden's American Families Plan, saying having fathers take time off after the birth of a child is "not about masculinity."
Georgia's GOP congressional battle to succeed Jody Hice heats up
Witt took aim at Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and Attorney General Chris Carr.
AP PHOTOS: Taboo in Tokyo, tattoos on display at Olympics
TOKYO (AP) — Taboo in much of Tokyo, tattoos are everywhere at the Olympics. There’s the lion on British swimmer Adam Peaty’s shoulder. An inspirational message on the arm of Chinese 3-on-3 basketball player Yan Peng.
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They Were Laughed At For Their #FreeBritney Activism. Not Anymore
The #FreeBritney movement has spent years trying to draw attention to Britney Spears' fight against her conservatorship. Now, it's beginning to have a serious impact on guardianship law.
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Democrats request interview with Exxon lobbyist after undercover tapes
Democrats on the House Oversight and Reform Committee are asking an Exxon Mobil lobbyist to testify in a recorded interview after he
California's largest wildfire forces over 8,000 evacuations as residents scramble to protect property
The Dixie Fire is just 21% contained after burning for two weeks. It's one of 80 fires being battled in 11 Western states.
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Top Obama pollster warns left not to get greedy on spending plans ahead of midterms
Joel Benenson, who led polling for President Obama, tells me liberal Democrats are endangering the House majority in next year's midterms by trying to load too much onto President Biden's spending packages. Why it matters: Benenson has years of data showing that the more lawmakers add to a...
Trump super PAC promoting Susan Wright ahead of Texas House runoff
A super PAC aligned with former President Trump dropped $100,000 on an ad campaign boosting Susan Wright in the lead-up to the runoff election in Texas’s 6th Congressional District.
Pink offers to cover Norwegian women's beach handball team fine for not playing in bikinis
"The European handball federation SHOULD BE FINED FOR SEXISM. Good on ya, ladies. I’ll be happy to pay your fines for you. Keep it up," the singer-songwriter tweeted.
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First openly transgender Olympians are competing in Tokyo
The International Olympic Committee has allowed transgender athletes to participate at the Olympics since 2004, but until this year, none had done so openly.
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UT-Austin and University of Oklahoma won't renew Big 12 media rights as rumors swirl about conference exit
The University of Texas at Austin and the University of Oklahoma announced on Monday that they would not be renewing Big 12 media rights after rumors continue to swirl regarding a conference exit from the pair.
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Olympic broadcasters curb sexual images of female athletes
Each Olympics aims to set the highest level of television standards
As Jan. 6 probe begins, Dem vows: 'We have to get it right'
WASHINGTON (AP) — The chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, Bennie Thompson, didn’t realize the severity of the Jan.
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Trade groups wrestle with supporting GOP lawmakers who embrace Trump's election lie
For dentists, the rupture over Rep. Paul Gosar of Arizona played out in a series of spirited public letters, culminating in a decision to suspend donations.
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‘Holy moly!’: Inside Texas' fight against a ransomware hack
DALLAS (AP) — It was the start of a steamy Friday two Augusts ago when Jason Whisler settled in for a working breakfast at the Coffee Ranch restaurant in the Texas Panhandle city of Borger. The most pressing agenda item for city officials that morning: planning for a country music concert and...
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Growing group of GOP members wants McCarthy to punish Kinzinger and Cheney for joining January 6 committee
A growing group of rank-and-file House Republicans wants House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy and GOP leadership to punish Reps. Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger for accepting a position from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to serve on the select committee investigating the January 6 insurrection.
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Pelosi appoints 2nd GOP critic of Trump to Jan. 6 committee
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Sunday named a second Republican critic of Donald Trump, Rep. Adam Kinzinger, to a special committee investigating the Capitol riot and pledged that the Democratic-majority panel will “get to the truth.” Kinzinger said he “humbly accepted” the...
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Analysis: For Democrats, inflation pain is no reason to stop spending
Analysis: Democrats in the White House and Congress are betting that the long-term benefits of their agenda will outweigh a "temporary" rise in prices.
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Watergate journalist calls Trump a 'war criminal' who committed 'homicidal negligence'
A journalist known for his coverage of former President Richard Nixon amid the Watergate scandal is now accusing former President Donald Trump of being a "war criminal."
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Sarah Sanders encourages vaccinations, praises Trump's Operation Warp Speed in new op-ed
Arkansas Republican gubernatorial candidate Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Sunday hailed former President Donald Trump for Operation Warp Speed and gave her own reasons for getting vaccinated against COVID-19 in an effort to reach the conservative holdouts who may remain skeptical.
Manchin weighs another term as his influence peaks
Sen. Joe Manchin said 2018 was his "last campaign for Senate." Now, he says "you never know" about 2024.
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Ted Cruz mocks Texas Democrats; ‘No Miller Lite?’
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, took a jab at Texas Democrats after a group took to Twitter to assemble care packages for lawmakers who've decamped in Washington, D.C., in an effort to block GOP-backed voting bills by denying quorum.
Miami building safety board sided with owners in 47 of 72 cases
Building officials make recommendations to bring properties up to code and owners argue against them, typically asking for more time to comply.
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Tucker Carlson confronted at Montana fishing shop, called the 'worst human being'
A Montana man accused the Fox News host of killing people with vaccine misinformation and supporting "extreme racism."
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Dressel wins US Olympic swimming gold; Aussie beats Ledecky
TOKYO (AP) — Caeleb Dressel got started on his quest for six gold medals in swimming, while Katie Ledecky found herself in a very unusual position. Second place. Dressel led off a U.S.
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‘People are scared’: Democrats lose ground on school equity plans
Moderate and suburban voters share concerns about education changes and say national Democrats dismiss their arguments.
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Afghanistan: Record civilian casualties in 2021, UN reports
More than 1,600 civilians have been killed so far in 2021, and the UN fears a further rise.
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US to end combat mission in Iraq by end of year, Biden announces in meeting with Iraqi prime minister
During a briefing at the White House on Monday, press secretary Jen Psaki declined to say how many U.S. troops would remain in Iraq.
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Four shootings in Seattle leave 3 dead, 5 injured
Three people were killed and five more were injured in a series of unrelated shootings in Seattle early Sunday, according to police.
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‘We’re f---ed’: Dems fear turnout catastrophe from GOP voting laws
There’s growing concern — bordering on alarm — about the potential impact in 2022 of the raft of new voting restrictions.
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UN: Women, children casualties on the rise in Afghanistan
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — More women and children were killed and wounded in Afghanistan in the first half of 2021 than in the first six months of any year since the United Nations began systematically keeping count in 2009, a U.N.
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U.S. Swimmer Katie Ledecky Takes Silver In Her First Final In Tokyo
Australia's Ariarne Titmus narrowly edged her out of gold in the 400 meter freestyle final. Ledecky, the biggest star of U.S. swimming, has a fierce rivalry with Titmus.
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Bus swerves off road in Croatia; 10 killed, 44 injured
Croatian police say 10 people have been killed and at least 44 others injured when a bus swerved off a highway and crashed
Fed weighs curbing cash machine as critics warn of housing, stock bubble
Lawmakers are warning that the central bank’s vast purchases of government debt are feeding financial bubbles.
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Texas man told Bumble match of his involvement in Capitol riot, Justice Department says
A Texas man was arrested after telling a Bumble match of his participation in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol, according to court documents.
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Tunisia's PM sacked after violent Covid protests
The president says he is taking over, after a virus surge reignites economic and political unrest.
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New Zealand to allow IS-linked mother to be repatriated
Permission for a mother and her children to travel was not taken lightly, NZ prime minister says.
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A Mexican state suffers bloody fallout of cartel rivalry
VALPARAÍSO, Mexico (AP) — When they heard gunfire in the valley, residents locked their doors and cowered inside their homes. Some 200 armed men had just looted a gas station, according to a witness, and the shooting would continue for hours as an equal number from an opposing group confronted them.
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How Curtis Flowers, tried six times for the same crime, was saved from death row
Curtis Flowers spent nearly half his life in prison for the murders of four people and may still be on death row if not for the investigative work of a podcast.
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Marlboro Maker CEO Says The Company Plans To Stop Selling Smokes In The U.K.
Tobacco giant Philip Morris International is pivoting away from cigarettes. Part of its reinvention plan is to stop selling cigarettes in the United Kingdom in the next 10 years.
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Russia marks Navy's 325th anniversary, Iranian ship joins in
Russia has marked the 325th anniversary of the founding of its navy with ship parades at major ports
Opinion | Anthony Bourdain doc "Roadrunner" seeks clear answers where there are none
The structure of “Roadrunner” assumes three parts to Bourdain’s life. But the writer and chef rejected the idea that the world could be comprehended in an easy way.
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Airports in the US West dealing with shortage of jet fuel
A shortage of jet fuel, coupled with supply chain issues and an urgent demand from firefighting aircraft, continues to cause problems at airports around the West
Climate change: Israel to cut 85% of emissions by mid-century
PM Naftali Bennett says the decision will help the country gradually shift to a low-carbon economy.
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Exclusive poll finds Detroit residents far more worried about public safety than police reform
Black men were twice as likely than Black women to report being stopped by police investigating a crime, and to criticize the way they were treated.
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8 dead in Utah, including 4 children, after sandstorm causes series of car crashes
Five of the eight victims were from one family.
Caeleb Dressel leads off 4x100m freestyle relay as U.S. claims gold
The United States claimed victory in the men's 4x100m freestyle relay behind strong swims from Caeleb Dressel and the rest of Team USA.
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Deadly street protests over Iran water shortages
Khuzestan is one of the country's hottest regions, where temperatures can reach 50C.
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13-year-old girl killed at picnic table in North Carolina drive-by shooting, 4 arrested
A 13-year-old girl was killed in a North Carolina drive-by shooting.
Robert Moses, civil rights activist and education advocate, has died at 86
"What a brilliant, conscious, compassionately active human being," tweeted the Martin Luther King Jr. Center in response to Moses' death.
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'Steady increase' in vaccines in past month, White House says
A pandemic of the novel coronavirus has now infected more than 197 million people worldwide and killed over 4.2 million of them.
Experts warn unvaccinated are greatest threat to pandemic recovery
Experts are warning that the greatest threat to the pandemic recovery in the United States are the large swaths of Americans who remain unvaccinated.
Medical groups urge mandatory vaccinations for all U.S. health care workers
As the Delta variant spreads, hospital employees have a moral imperative to get immunized, AMA and others argue.
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Federal law doesn't prohibit Covid-19 vaccine requirements, Justice Department says
Justice Department lawyers have determined that federal law doesn't prohibit public agencies and private businesses from requiring Covid-19 vaccines -- even if the vaccines have only emergency use authorization, according to an opinion posted online Monday.
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Biden team weighs return to mask mandates in some states
The high-level conversations underscore the extent to which the administration is working to find new and more efficient ways to safeguard Americans living in communities with rising infection rates.
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DOJ says federal law doesn’t bar businesses, agencies from mandating Covid vaccines
The opinion was released shortly after the VA became the first federal agency to require shots for employees.
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In these 2 states, every county is listed as 'high transmission' for Covid-19
Florida and Arkansas currently share a grim distinction when it comes to the spread of the coronavirus.
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Over 50 major health care organizations call for mandating vaccines in their own industry
Over 50 other health care organizations called for mandatory vaccinations in their industry, citing rising COVID cases and their trust in the vaccine.
Biden jumps into vaccine mandate debate as VA requires health workers to get vaccinated
President Joe Biden's administration for the first time Monday made vaccines mandatory for certain federal workers, a significant shift toward requiring shots as the country endures another surge in Covid-19 cases.
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Rising case count reignites debate over COVID-19 restrictions
Biden administration officials are discussing the potential for tougher guidelines to blunt the nationwide surge in COVID-19 cases, but the White House will have to weigh how new measures might affect its overall va
12 of the 20 biggest school districts now require masks in schools. The others can't because of mask mandate bans
More major school districts will require masks in schools following updated guidance Tuesday from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Joe Biden’s head of personnel is eyeing the exits
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New 'medical freedom' law outlaws requiring COVID-19 vaccine to access public spaces
New Hampshire residents can't be made to get a COVID-19 vaccine in order to "access any public facility, any public benefit, or any public service" according to new law.
Delta variant could cause consumers to pull back on spending, BofA economist warns
Leisure and hospitality businesses, including restaurants that have just begun to regain their footing, are most vulnerable.
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Symptomatic breakthrough COVID-19 infections rare, CDC data estimates
Approximately 153,000 symptomatic, breakthrough cases, are expected to have occurred, to date, according to internal CDC data.
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'Steady increase' in vaccines in past month, White House says
A pandemic of the novel coronavirus has now infected more than 197 million people worldwide and killed over 4.2 million of them.
Biden administration announces resources to support people with long Covid
The Biden administration on Monday released guidance and resources to support people experiencing long-term effects of Covid-19, known as "long Covid," as the condition shapes up to be a major, long-term public health issue.
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De Blasio to require city employees to get vaccinated or be tested weekly
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said Monday that he is requiring all New York City employees to be vaccinated – or tested once per week for COVID-19 – by Sept. 13, and said the city will step up its enforcement of its mask mandate for unvaccinated workers, threatening "very tough" consequences.
Georgia restaurant declares new 'No vax, no service' policy after breakthrough infection outbreak
Despite one of the lowest vaccination rates in the country, one Atlanta restaurant owner is only serving fully vaccinated customers.
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Poll: U.S. optimism declines as new Covid cases spike
First Read is your briefing from "Meet the Press" and the NBC Political Unit on the day's most important political stories and why they matter.
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Pfizer and Moderna to expand size of vaccine studies in 5- to 11-year-olds
Pfizer and Moderna are expanding their COVID-19 vaccine studies to include children ages 5 to 11.
California will require state and healthcare workers to show proof of vaccination or regular negative tests
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that all government employees and healthcare workers will have to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or be tested at least weekly as infections due to the delta variant climb.
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VA requires COVID-19 vaccination for health care workers
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Department of Veterans Affairs on Monday became the first major federal agency to require health care workers to get COVID-19 vaccines, as the aggressive delta variant spreads across the nation and some communities report troubling increases in hospitalizations among...
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GOP's push for COVID antibody testing runs counter to CDC guidance
When the GOP Doctors Caucus gathered to publicly encourage vaccines last week, the message came with a caveat: Talk to your doctor about an antibody test.For example: "If you haven’t had the vaccine, or if you haven’t tested positive for the virus, go to your doctor. Ask him for the antibody...
South struggles to bridge partisan vaccine divide as Covid surges
Infrastructure talks imperil pandemic aid provider funds — China’s rebuff to virus origin probe alarms experts
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As COVID cases surge, unvaccinated patients urge others to get the shot
In Mississippi, the state with the lowest vaccination rate in the country, COVID beds in hospitals are filled with those who thought the coronavirus was not a serious threat.
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Andrew Cuomo applauds Justice Department dropping 'cruel' nursing home investigation
Gov. Andrew Cuomo applauded the end of the Department of Justice's "cruel" investigation into nursing home deaths in four states, including New York.
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Chris Christie: Unvaccinated people don't want to be 'indoctrinated' by government
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) advised officials working to convince unvaccinated Americans to receive a coronavirus inoculation to focus on explaining the facts about vaccines rather than mandates.
One of Mexico's few Black politicians dies of COVID-19
One of Mexico's few Black politicians has died after contracting COVID-19 in April
Louisiana Rep. Higgins says he, wife, son have coronavirus
Republican Rep. Clay Higgins of Louisiana, a critic of mask mandates and public health restrictions during the pandemic, said he, his wife and son have contracted the coronavirus. Higgins is the second member of Congress to announce in the last week that they'd contracted the virus. Rep. Vern...
Doctors Worry That Memory Problems After COVID-19 May Set The Stage For Alzheimer's
Some patients who have had COVID-19 develop symptoms resembling early Alzheimer's. Researchers are trying to figure out whether these people are more likely to develop the disease itself.
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How Some Districts Are Trying To Get Anxious Families Back Into School Buildings
Parents across the country are weighing whether to send their children to in-person school this fall. Some districts are getting creative in an effort to win them back.
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Medical groups urge mandatory vaccinations for all health care workers
Requiring shots would be "the logical fulfillment of the ethical commitment" to all patients, according to the groups.
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Scarborough pleads with Biden to mandate vaccines for teachers, health workers
MSNBC host Joe Scarborough on Monday implored President Biden to create a policy that would require teachers and health workers to be vaccinated against the coronavirus.
Delta variant outbreak could peak in two to three weeks, Gottlieb says
Former federal regulator Scott Gottlieb said Monday that new COVID-19 case increases due to the delta variant in the United States will reach a peak in the next few weeks, using the downward trend in new infections in the United Kingdom as a reference.
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Biden says 'long Covid' could qualify as a disability under federal law
Those suffering from long-term symptoms could qualify for workplace and school accommodations and other support under federal law.
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Flooded London hospitals ask patients to stay away
Torrential rain saw severe flooding in homes, roads and tube stations in parts of London on Sunday.
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Pandemic Olympics endured heat, and now a typhoon's en route
TOKYO (AP) — First, the sun. Now: the wind and the rain. The Tokyo Olympics, delayed by the pandemic and opened under oppressive heat, are due for another hit of nature’s power: a typhoon arriving Tuesday morning that is forecast to disrupt at least some parts of the Games.
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A Health Care Giant Sold Off Dozens Of Hospitals — But Continued Suing Many Patients
As Community Health Systems has downsized, what remain are like zombie hospitals – little more than legal entities still taking patients to court even though the new owners don't sue.
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Radio host, 71, dies of COVID-19 weeks after the virus kills his wife
Bliss Michelson was a classical music host for WRTI radio in Philadelphia.
If you are not vaccinated against Covid-19, you shouldn't go into a bar or restaurant, expert says
Less than half of the US population is fully vaccinated against Covid-19 -- and with cases on the rise, experts are urging a return to precautions reminiscent of the earlier days of the pandemic.
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Pandemic leaves Indians mired in massive medical debts
NEW DELHI (AP) — As coronavirus cases ravaged India this spring, Anil Sharma visited his 24-year-old son Saurav at a private hospital in northwest New Delhi every day for more than two months. In May, as India's new COVID-19 cases broke global records to reach 400,000 a day, Saurav was put on a...
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Provincetown implements indoor mask mandate after COVID-19 cluster grows to 551 cases
Provincetown has reimplemented its indoor mask order, after the town's COVID-19 cluster grows to 551 cases.
French parliament OKs restaurant COVID pass, vaccine rules
PARIS (AP) — France's parliament approved a law early Monday requiring special virus passes for all restaurants and domestic travel and mandating vaccinations for all health workers. Both measures have prompted protests and political tensions.
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Fauci says it's 'negligent' not to fund research at Wuhan lab, suggests collaboration with China continue
Dr. Anthony Fauci suggested that it would’ve been “negligent” for the National Institutes of Health not to fund bat coronavirus research at the Wuhan Institute of Virology and declined to commit not to collaborate with Chinese government scientists in the future, insisting that “we have always been…
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GOP congressman says he has Covid-19 for second time
Rep. Clay Higgins of Louisiana has said he believed he had "natural immunity" from an earlier infection.
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Olympics Latest: Japan upsets China in table tennis
Japan ended China’s overwhelming dominance in table tennis by winning Olympic gold in mixed doubles in a major upset
Coronavirus: Was US money used to fund risky research in China?
What's the row about virus research in China between a prominent Republican and Dr Anthony Fauci?
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Canada's vaccination rate overtakes US
Canada had a slow start on vaccinations compared to its neighbour but has now caught up to the US.
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House Republican calls second bout of COVID-19 'far more challenging'
Rep. Clay Higgins (R-La.) announced on Facebook Sunday evening that he and his wife had contracted COVID-19 for the second time, calling it "far more challenging."
Two charged for allegedly hitting police horse during anti-lockdown protest
Two men have been charged with animal cruelty for allegedly striking a police horse during anti-lockdown protests in Sydney, Australia on Saturday, police said, as daily Covid-19 cases in New South Wales state continue to rise.
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