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SLOVIANSK, Ukraine (AP) — Scores of civilians were feared killed or wounded in a Russian missile strike Monday on a crowded shopping mall in Ukraine’s central city of Kremenchuk, Ukrainian officials said.
Zelenskyy tells G-7 summit Ukraine forces face urgent moment
ELMAU, Germany (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday underscored the urgency of helping his country’s military improve its position against Russia in a video meeting with leading economic powers, who in turn pledged to support Ukraine “for as long as it takes.”
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Judge blocks Louisiana abortion 'trigger law' from taking effect
A state judge in Louisiana blocked the state's three abortion "trigger" bans from taking effect Monday after an abortion provider in the state filed a lawsuit.
Supreme Court's abortion ruling sets off new court fights
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Judges temporarily blocked abortion bans Monday in Louisiana and Utah, while a federal court in South Carolina said a law sharply restricting the procedure would take effect there immediately as the battle over whether women may end pregnancies shifted from the nation’s...
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Voters switch lopsidedly to GOP, in warning for Dems
Tens of thousands of suburban voters who helped fuel the Democratic Party’s gains of recent years are suddenly becoming Republicans.
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Supreme Court further erodes separation between church and state in case of praying football coach | CNN Politics
The court said high school football coach Joe Kennedy's prayers amounted to private speech protected by the First Amendment
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Roe ruling shows complex relationship between court, public
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court ruling to overturn its 1973 Roe v. Wade decision is unpopular with a majority of Americans — but did that matter?
apnews.comBlow for Trump’s Truth Social as merger company hit by grand jury subpoenas
Disclosure of subpoenas for board members by blank cheque firm Digital World is latest blow to Donald Trump’s social media plans
Rudy Giuliani slapped while campaigning for son in NYC supermarket
Giuliani told CBS2 the man was angry over the Supreme Court's decision on Friday to overturn Roe v. Wade.
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People's war: Ukraine, Russia crowd-funding gear for troops
In the war in Ukraine, troops on both sides are getting supplies from crowd-funders
Supreme Court backs coach in praying on field after games
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court said Monday that a high school football coach who knelt and prayed on the field after games was protected by the Constitution, a decision that opponents said would open the door to “much more coercive prayer" in public schools.
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Justices side with doctors convicted in pain pill schemes
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday ruled for doctors who face criminal charges for overprescribing powerful pain medication in a case arising from the opioid addiction crisis .
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Supreme Court disregards 'separation of church and state' in football coach prayer case: Justice Sotomayor
Justice Sonia Sotomayor was joined by her two fellow liberal justices in dissenting from the Supreme Court's decision in favor of a high school coach fired for postgame prayers.
NATO’s summit 2022 in Madrid: 5 things to know
Leaders of the world’s largest defence alliance will convene in Madrid this week for the NATO heads of state summit.
Anti-abortion centers to grow, wield more influence post-Roe
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — “Woman’s Choice,” the sign proclaims in bold pink letters. But despite promising abortion information and free pregnancy testing, the facility in Charleston, West Virginia, is designed to steer women facing an unwanted pregnancy away from choosing an abortion.
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Pro-Russia hackers claim responsibility for 'intense, ongoing' cyberattack against Lithuanian websites | CNN Politics
An "intense, ongoing" cyberattack has hit the websites of government agencies and private firms in Lithuania, the Baltic country's defense ministry said Monday.
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Clarence Thomas signals interest in making it easier to sue media
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas on Monday expressed a desire to revisit a landmark 1964 ruling that makes it relatively difficult to bring successful lawsuits against media outlets for defama…
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Russia defaults on foreign debt for first time since 1918, White House says
Western sanctions have damaged Russia's economy and spurred many foreign companies to exit the country.
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WNBA star Brittney Griner ordered to trial Friday in Russia
MOSCOW (AP) — Shackled and looking wary, WNBA star Brittney Griner was ordered Monday to stand trial by a court near Moscow on cannabis possession charges, about 4 1/2 months after her arrest at an airport while returning to play for a Russian team.
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Russia-Ukraine updates: Russian missiles hit close to nuclear reactors: IAEA director
Live updates on the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
Justice Democrats-backed House candidate in Illinois called for abolition of ICE, supports 'defund the police'
Comments made by Illinois 7th Congressional District hopeful Kina Collins, who is supported by Justice Democrats, have aligned her with the Democratic Party's more-progressive wing in the House.
What's next for Florida's abortion laws
Roe v. Wade being overturned could create a series of political shockwaves in Florida. Here's what you need to know.
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Here are all the states that have experienced violence in the Dobbs fallout
A weekend has passed since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, and some protesters opposing the decision have reacted with violence.
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US President Joe Biden travels to Europe to participate in G7 Summit
The Summit runs from June 26 through June 28, bringing the world's seven largest economic powers together.
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What to watch in primaries in Colorado, Illinois, elsewhere
NEW YORK (AP) — Seven states are set to host primary elections Tuesday as the nation comes to terms with last week's stunning Supreme Court ruling eliminating the constitutional right to an abortion.
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Overturning Roe v. Wade raises stakes for patients who need IVF, experts say
The Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, undoing decades of abortion rights.
10 dead and 40 wounded in Kremenchuk shopping mall airstrike, official says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky gave a virtual address to the G7 summit as he works to reinforce Western support for his country over Russia's grinding invasion. Follow live updates.
Five under-the-radar Democrats who could run for president in 2024
Joe Biden’s universal name ID helped him win the Democratic nomination in 2020. Voters wanted someone battle-tested and experienced, a familiar face to take on Donald Trump. He reminded Americans h…
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Majority oppose overturning Roe v. Wade, but also oppose expanding number of Supreme Court justices: poll
A new poll indicates most Americans disagree with the move by the Supreme Court’s conservative majority to overturn the nearly half century old landmark Roe v. Wade ruling
World faces ‘ocean emergency’, UN warns, as activists urge action
The five-day UN Ocean Conference in Lisbon is focused on restoring the health of the oceans.
The Supreme Court has chipped away at the Voting Rights Act for 9 years. This case could be the next blow.
The diminished Voting Rights Act has already played a key role in the 2022 elections via redistricting.
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Russian strike hits shopping center with over 1,000 people inside, Ukraine says
“The number of victims is impossible to imagine,” President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.
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Rudy Giuliani says the man accused of slapping him should be prosecuted
If the suspect in the ShopRite attack is let go, "a lot more of these crazy pro-choice people are going to start attacking people," the former New York City mayor said Monday.
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Families brace for changes to pandemic-era free school meals
ESSEX, Vt. (AP) — Before the pandemic, there was no room in the budget for Kate Murphy’s children to buy lunch at school. She and her husband would buy in bulk and make bag lunches at home. So the free school meals that were made available to students nationwide amid the crisis have brought...
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DeSantis builds national profile out of Trump’s view
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) is carefully cultivating a national network of support amid speculation of a 2024 presidential bid, even as he continues to downplay any notion that he has political a…
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Zelenskyy joins G-7 summit as U.S. plans to send Ukraine new defensive help
President Joe Biden and the leaders of the other major global economies sought to finalize plans to pursue a price cap on Russian oil and impose new sanctions on the Kremlin.
www.nbcnews.comHow the Supreme Court abortion ruling changes health care
Court and legislative battles will soon begin or amplify. Here are just a few of the immediate and long-term implications of Roe falling.
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Exclusive: Gov. Kristi Noem on fighting woke politics over July 4th fireworks at Mt. Rushmore
In an exclusive excerpt from her book "Not My First Rodeo: Lessons from the Heartland" Gov. Kristi Noem recalls her fight to bring fireworks back to Mount Rushmore
Russian missile strike hits crowded shopping mall in Ukraine
Ukrainian officials say scores of civilians are feared killed or injured after a Russian missile strike hit a crowded shopping mall in the central city of Kremenchuk
Troubling sign for Democrats: "Party switchers" trending strongly Republican, especially in suburbs
And the shift is most pronounced - and dangerous for Democrats - in the suburbs, where well-educated swing voters who turned against Trump's Republican Party in recent years appear to be swinging back.
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A ‘sucker punch’: Some women fear setback to hard-won rights
At 88, Gloria Steinem has long been the nation’s most visible feminist and advocate for women’s rights. But at 22, she was a frightened American in London getting an illegal abortion of a pregnancy so unwanted, she actually tried to throw herself down the stairs to end it.
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State-by-state scramble defines the immediate post-Roe future: The Note
How states are responding the the overturning of Roe v. Wade; Sen. John Cornyn clarifies a tweet; and Donald Trump attends a rally in Illinois
Johnny Depp to return as Jack Sparrow for $301 million: Report
Captain Jack Sparrow on deck!
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Texas GOP Rep. Mayra Flores says Speaker Nancy Pelosi 'pushed’ her daughter during photo op
Texas GOP Rep. Mayra Flores took to Twitter to accuse House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of pushing her daughter during a photo op at her swearing-in ceremony last week.
Leaked Audio: GOP Candidate Says She Doubts Rape Victims Get Pregnant
Nathan Howard/GettyA female Republican congressional candidate claimed on the campaign trail in Virginia last month that rape victims are less likely to become pregnant because “it’s not something that’s happening organically.”Yesli Vega made the eyebrow-raising comments while being asked for...
More than 1 million voters switch registration to GOP as suburbs break from Biden
The GOP is benefitting from more than one million voters who switched their party affiliation red over the past twelve months, roughly doubling what Democrats got.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 124
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 124th day, we take a look at the main developments.
Harris emerges as top abortion voice, warns of more fallout
WASHINGTON (AP) — During Brett Kavanaugh's 2018 Supreme Court confirmation hearings, then-California Sen. Kamala Harris asked the judge if he thought women's privacy rights extended to choosing to have an abortion.
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Thomas opinion strikes fear in Democrats over how far court will go
Justice Clarence Thomas’s concurrent opinion calling on the Supreme Court to reconsider landmark cases protecting access to contraceptives and LGBTQ rights is striking fear among Democrats, with ma…
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Live updates | Erdogan adamant on Sweden, Finland NATO bids
ELMAU, Germany (AP) — The Latest on the G-7 summit, the annual meeting of the leading democratic economies, which this year is being held in the Bavarian Alps in Germany; and on the summit of NATO leaders that will start on Tuesday in Madrid:
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Temp worker held on $5M bond in Illinois warehouse shooting
Authorities say a temporary worker has been charged in a shooting that killed a co-worker and wounded two others at an automotive interior products warehouse in suburban Chicago
Supreme Court rules for inmates seeking reduced prison terms
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court made it easier Monday for certain prison inmates to seek shorter sentences under a bipartisan 2018 federal law aimed at reducing racial disparities in prison terms for cocaine crimes.
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Juan Williams: Hillary Clinton can rescue Democrats in the midterms
Democrats need a strong voice ready to fight to restore women’s rights, now that the Supreme Court has struck down Roe v. Wade. There’s only one Hillary Clinton. Rig…
thehill.comRuling overturning Roe v. Wade sparks debate about Supreme Court's legitimacy amid partisan passions
The decision to overturn Roe v. Wade landed as approval of the Supreme Court wanes and critics on the left claim the justices are engaged in politics.
Biden urges Western unity on Ukraine amid war fatigue
ELMAU, Germany (AP) — President Joe Biden and Western allies opened a three-day summit in the Bavarian Alps on Sunday intent on keeping economic fallout from the war in Ukraine from fracturing the global coalition working to punish Russia’s aggression.
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Tech companies won't say if they will hand over abortion-related data: Report
Big Tech companies appear unwilling to answer questions about whether they will provide abortion-related data to law enforcement.
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Former Pence chief of staff says Meadows was "telling different audiences all sorts of stories" after 2020 election
"I believe the president was very poorly served by the team he had around him," Marc Short, former chief of staff to Vice President Mike Pence, said.
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Democratic leaders get cozy in Bavaria
Should they be doing more talking with autocrats instead?
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Proud Boys gave directions to obey police lines and avoid other protesters
Leaders of the right-wing Proud Boys group held a meeting one week before the Jan. 6 riot, giving members instructions on how to conduct themselves during their march to the Capitol that would put them on the defensive and avoid others in the crowd.
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Graham tells abortion protesters to stop 'trying to burn down America': 'Constitutional anarchists'
GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham warned protesters to stop "trying to burn down America" after the U.S. Supreme Court voted to overturn Roe V. Wade in a landmark decision last week.
Supreme Court 'set a torch' to last of its legitimacy with Roe reversal, Elizabeth Warren argues
The Supreme Court has "burned whatever legitimacy they may still have had" with its ruling overturning Roe v. Wade, Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren said on Sunday
US to announce purchase of medium- to long-range surface-to-air missile defense system for Ukraine | CNN Politics
The US plans to announce as soon as this week that it has purchased an advanced, medium-to-long range surface-to-air missile defense system for Ukraine, a source familiar with the announcement tells CNN.
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Wisconsin Democrats focus on Sen. Ron Johnson at state convention after Jan. 6 committee says he attempted to deliver fake GOP electors
The race in Wisconsin, a state Donald Trump carried in 2016 but President Joe Biden won in 2020, could determine which party controls the Senate.
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EXPLAINER: What's the impact of a Russian debt default?
Russia is poised to default on its foreign debt for the first time since the 1917 Bolshevik Revolution, further alienating the country from the global financial system following sanctions imposed over its war in Ukraine .
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White House targeting Republicans who pushed federal gas tax cuts
The White House is urging a number of Republicans who have pressed to suspend or eliminate federal taxes on gasoline and diesel fuel to sign on to President Joe Biden's proposed gas tax holiday.
www.washingtonexaminer.comWill health insurers continue to cover abortion now that Roe has been overturned?
In some states, insurance may cover what is now or about to be an illegal procedure, while other states allow abortion but prohibit Medicaid from covering it except in limited circumstances.
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CBS News poll: Half say Trump tried to stay in office through illegal means, should be charged with crimes
The Jan. 6 House select committee hearings haven't changed how people view that day's events.
www.cbsnews.comIn Colorado and elsewhere, 2020 election deniers seek top voting offices
Tina Peters, an election official in western Colorado, has been indicted for election tampering and barred by a judge from overseeing voting in her home county this year. But Peters, who has echoed former President Donald Trump's false claims that the 2020 presidential election was rigged, is...
GOP senator makes surprise trip to Kyiv
Sen. Jim Risch (Idaho), the top Republican on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv, making a surprise visit to the country. The senator’s …
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Trump-backed Rep. Mary Miller says at rally that overturning Roe v. Wade is a "victory for White life"; campaign says she misspoke
Her campaign immediately responded that it was an error and she meant to say "a historic victory for right to life by the Supreme Court."
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Did corporate greed fuel inflation? It's not biggest culprit
WASHINGTON (AP) — Furious about surging prices at the gasoline station and the supermarket, many consumers feel they know just where to cast blame: On greedy companies that relentlessly jack up prices and pocket the profits.
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Ghislaine Maxwell put on suicide watch ahead of sentencing: Lawyer
Her associate Jeffrey Epstein died by suicide in August of 2019. Her legal team says she's not suicidal.
After Roe's demise, clergy lead faithful in praise, laments
Praise and lament for the overturning of abortion rights filled sacred spaces this weekend as clergy across the U.S. rearranged worship plans or rewrote sermons to provide their religious context -- and competing messages -- about the historic moment.
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Noem defends no exception for rape, incest in South Dakota trigger law: No reason for "another tragedy" to occur
South Dakota's trigger law was passed in 2005 and does not include exceptions for rape or incest.
www.cbsnews.comAn alliance, if you can keep it: NATO meets in shadow of Russia-Ukraine war
Biden heads to Madrid hoping to reinvigorate the bipartisan momentum on supporting Kyiv.
Florida Republicans turn school elections into new political battlegrounds
Dozens of political committees with ties to Florida conservatives are funneling thousands of dollars toward candidates who share Gov. Ron DeSantis’ priorities.
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Thomas wants Supreme Court to revisit long-standing media libel precedent
The Supreme Court declined to revisit the First Amendment decision in New York Times v. Sullivan, the 1964 ruling that set the strict standard for public figures to claim libel, on Monday.
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Live updates | G-7 nations seek to counter Chinese influence
ELMAU, Germany (AP) — The Latest on the G-7 summit, the annual meeting of the leading democratic economies, which this year is being held in Germany's Bavarian Alps: One Group of Seven family photo didn’t seem to be enough.
apnews.comHere are all the states that have experienced violence in the Dobbs fallout
A weekend has passed since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, and some protesters opposing the decision have reacted with violence.
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Rep. Mary Miller spokesman says 'victory for white life' comment was an accident
During a rally with former President Donald Trump, Illinois Rep. Mary Miller called the overturning of Roe v. Wade a "victory for white life."
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Russian missile strike hits crowded shopping mall in Ukraine
KREMENCHUK, Ukraine (AP) — Russian long-range bombers struck a crowded shopping mall in Ukraine's central city of Kremenchuk with a missile on Monday, raising fears of what President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called an “unimaginable” number of victims in “one of the most daring terrorist attacks in...
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Why Biden has filled his administration with mayors
When Labor Secretary Marty Walsh runs into Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg or Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack during Biden administration meetings and events, they’ll greet one another as…
thehill.comA ‘sucker punch’: Some women fear setback to hard-won rights
At 88, Gloria Steinem has long been the nation’s most visible feminist and advocate for women’s rights. But at 22, she was a frightened American in London getting an illegal abortion of a pregnancy so unwanted, she actually tried to throw herself down the stairs to end it.
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Whitmer says "with the current legislature I have, there is no common ground" on abortion
The state legislature's Republican leaders do not support rescinding the state's 1931 ban on abortion.
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'I cannot have this baby': A Memphis abortion clinic scrambles to serve desperate patients ahead of 6-week ban
Choices, a clinic in Memphis, canceled some appointments and fielded desperate calls from patients, with dozens getting procedures just in time. “I cannot have this baby,” one caller said.
www.nbcnews.comRudy Giuliani Struck While Campaigning for Son, Who Blames ‘Left Wing for Encouraging Violence’
“It’s a sad day when New Yorkers’ greatest crime fighter, ‘America’s Mayor,’ is attacked," Andrew Giuliani says
Jan. 6 committee unexpectedly adds hearing for Tuesday
The House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol will hold a hearing this Tuesday, June 28, to present new evidence and witness testimony.
Pride parades march on with new urgency across US
NEW YORK (AP) — Pride parades kicked off in New York City and around the country Sunday with glittering confetti, cheering crowds, fluttering rainbow flags and newfound fears about losing freedoms won through decades of activism.
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US Supreme Court: Should this coach have been punished for praying?
A high school coach should have been able to pray on the field at school, the US Supreme Court said.
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G-7 moves closer to backing price cap on Russian oil
The Group of Seven (G-7) countries are moving closer to endorsing a price cap on Russian oil — an untested plan that would seek to limit the Kremlin’s profits from selling the commodity worldwide. …
thehill.comNot-so-emergency aid: Billions in funding to avert mass hunger still waiting to be spent
Senators are fuming over delays in delivering more than $5 billion in emergency global food aid that Congress approved a month ago.
www.politico.comTop Biden officials press insurers on contraceptive coverage
Advocates for broad coverage say insurers are skirting the rules and denying coverage in some cases.
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Gunman on the loose after 5-month-old girl killed sitting in car in Chicago
A 5-month-old baby was killed while sitting in a car in Chicago during a violent weekend in which at least 20 people shot in the city, according to police.
As Senate-confirmed justices end Roe, how will voters react?
WASHINGTON (AP) — The end of Roe v. Wade started in the Senate. It was the Senate Republican partnership with President Donald Trump to confirm conservative judges, and transform the federal judiciary, that paved the way for the Supreme Court's landmark ruling to overturn the constitutional...
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WNBA star Brittney Griner's trial in Russia set to begin July 1
Brittney Griner appeared at a preliminary hearing in Moscow on Monday more than three months after the WNBA star was detained in Russia.
Company buying Trump's social media app faces subpoenas
The company planning to buy Donald Trump’s new social media business has disclosed a federal grand jury investigation that it says could impede or even prevent its acquisition of the Truth Social app. Shares of Digital World Acquisition Corp. dropped almost 10% Monday as the company revealed...
Trump's lasting legacy grows as Supreme Court overturns Roe
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden rarely mentions his predecessor by name. But as he spoke to a nation processing a seismic shift in the rights of women , he couldn't ignore Donald Trump's legacy.
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Ukraine war: What Severodonetsk's fall means for the conflict
Russian troops must still cross the Siversky Donets river to capture all of the Luhansk region.
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WATCH: Pelosi blasted after elbowing Mayra Flores's young daughter
Rep. Mayra Flores (R-TX) ripped into House Speaker Nancy Pelosi after footage emerged of the Democrat seemingly elbowing Flores's young daughter at the congresswoman's swearing-in ceremony.
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Charges for Trump or others not a 'principal interest,' Jan. 6 committee's Jamie Raskin says
The House Jan. 6 committee's Jamie Raskin said criminal charges against Donald Trump or others were not his “principal interest" compared to understanding the violence
Brittney Griner isn't forgotten, Blinken says
But he declined to say what is being done to secure her release from Russia.
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SD gov: Bar abortion pills, but don't punish women for them
WASHINGTON (AP) — South Dakota’s Republican governor pledged on Sunday to bar mail-order abortion pills but said women should not face prosecution for seeking them.
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G-7 to announce ban on Russian gold in response to Ukraine war, White House says
Senior Biden administration officials said gold is Moscow's second largest export after energy, and that banning imports would make it more difficult for Russia to participate in global markets.
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What to watch from Joe Biden's trip to the G7 | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden may be overseas in the Bavarian Alps, but the political division and sour mood he left behind will be difficult to ignore as he begins this year's Group of 7 summit.
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Iran launches rocket into space as nuclear talks to resume
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iranian state television said Sunday that Tehran had launched a solid-fueled rocket into space, drawing a rebuke from Washington ahead of the expected resumption of stalled talks over Tehran’s tattered nuclear deal with world powers.
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Ukraine war: Missiles hit targets across country as G7 rallies over Russia
Russia hits targets in many areas, as world leaders discuss further military support for Ukraine.
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Football coach celebrates prayer case win at Supreme Court: ‘I just can’t stop smiling’
The football coach who won his Supreme Court case over school prayer on Monday spoke out following the 6-3 ruling, thanking God for “answering our prayers.” The court’s conservatives ruled in favor…
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G-7 rolls out global infrastructure plan: U.S. aims to contribute $200B, Biden says
The G-7 Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment plans on disbursing $600 billion by 2027 in infrastructure investments
Illinois governor's race is also battle among billionaires
WAUCONDA, Ill. (AP) — The race to be Illinois' next governor is also a battle among billionaires, including two whose names won't appear on Tuesday's primary ballot. Republican candidates Darren Bailey, who as a state lawmaker fought pandemic measures such as mask mandates, and former...
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House passes resolution demanding Russia release Brittney Griner
Griner was detained at a Russian airport in February after officials alleged they found vape cartridges in her luggage which contained cannabis oil.
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Without abortion, pregnancy aid programs face surge in demand
The Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade poses a major test of crisis pregnancy support programs that abortion rights opponents have touted. Can they deliver?
LIV Golf heads to Oregon, where local officials aren't happy
Saudi Arabia-backed LIV Golf is getting a chilly reception in Oregon, its first stop in the United States. This coming week, the series, which is paying enormous signing fees for players like Phil Mickelson and Dustin Johnson, descends on Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club in tiny North Plains, nestled in...
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Kilmeade: Trump was ‘unhinged’ after election
Fox News host Brian Kilmeade on Sunday said former President Trump was “unhinged” after the 2020 election, and told him to “move on” from claims the election was stolen…
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January 6 committee unexpectedly adds new hearing for Tuesday | CNN Politics
The committee investigating the Capitol Hill insurrection on January 6, 2021, has added an unexpected public hearing for Tuesday afternoon, the committee announced Monday.
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Alligator kills person in South Carolina after dragging them into retention pond
This was the first fatal attack in the state by an alligator since May 2020.
2 GOP congressmen in Mississippi at risk of defeat in runoff
MAGEE, Miss. (AP) — Congressional primary runoffs with incumbents are rare in Mississippi. This year, two of the state's Republican representatives are fighting to keep their jobs in runoffs against challengers from their own party.
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Ukraine war: UK joins ban on imports of Russian gold
The move by the UK, US, Canada and Japan will "strike at the heart of Putin's war machine", the UK PM says.
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Millions in parts of South, West see dangerous heat
Millions of people in the South and West face triple-digit temperatures on Sunday as they look forward to some relief in a few days.
A historically unpopular Supreme Court made a historically unpopular decision | CNN Politics
This week, the US Supreme Court delivered its most controversial decision in at least a decade. The ruling to overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade decision that established a constitutional right to an abortion may have major electoral consequences in this year's midterm elections.
www.cnn.comBiden bans Russian gold imports as G-7 considers new sanctions over Ukraine war: Recap
President Joe Biden and Group of Seven leaders discussed the economy, inflation, oil and gas and Putin's war on Ukraine during a summit in Germany.
Tie in Alabama GOP race means winner to be selected by lot
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama’s Republican Party has declared a tie in the primary race for a state Senate seat and says the winner will be chosen by lot. A state party news release says the party’s Candidate Committee held a hearing Saturday and said the District 27 primary race between...
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US and European officials eye summit for progress for Finland and Sweden joining NATO | CNN Politics
European and US officials do not expect that Turkey's concerns about Finland and Sweden joining NATO will be assuaged before the alliance's summit this week, US and European officials told CNN.
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Majority of Americans are concerned Roe decision will be used to overturn other rights: poll
A majority of Americans are concerned that the the Supreme Court’s bombshell decision to overturn Roe v. Wade will be used as the basis to overturn other rights, according to a new NPR/PBS Ne…
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Prince Charles 'accepted a suitcase with 1m euros', report claims
Clarence House says the correct processes were followed with the Qatari sheikh's charitable donations.
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Georgia inmate found dead in prison days after being sentenced to die for killing two corrections officers
Ricky Dubose was sentenced to death for the the June 2017 shooting deaths of Sgt. Christopher Monica and Sgt. Curtis Billue.
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Wisconsin Democrats focus ire on Republican Sen. Johnson
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Democrats looking to unseat Republican Sen. Ron Johnson focused their attacks on him Sunday, and not each other, as the eight candidates made their case to party activists at the state convention held six weeks before the primary.
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A timeline of the abortion debate at the Supreme Court, from Roe v. Wade to its end
The fight over the constitutional right to an abortion reached its zenith, with the Supreme Court overturning Roe.
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Roe v. Wade reversal brings uncertainty in states with "trigger" laws
Wyoming is one of 13 states which has enacted so-called "trigger" laws.
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NATO to boost rapid reaction force, Ukraine military support
NATO secretary general Jens Stoltenberg says the military alliance wants to increase the strength of its rapid reaction forces from the current 40,000 to over 300,000
Providers argue Florida's privacy measure protects abortion
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A state court is being asked to block a new Florida law which bans most abortions after 15 weeks just days after a conservative U.S. Supreme Court majority overturned a landmark case that had provided constitutional protections for women seeking abortions for almost 50...
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Customer allegedly shoots Subway workers over too much mayonnaise on sandwich
A customer allegedly shot two Subway sandwich employees over too much mayonnaise on his meal.
How bad actors are using tech platforms to sexually exploit, traffic Ukrainian women
Bad actors are leveraging social media groups and communications apps to sexually exploit and traffic Ukrainians seeking shelter and information, amplifying concerns about those dangers in an alrea…
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Boris Johnson warns Russian victory in Ukraine would be 'absolutely catastrophic' | CNN Politics
Allowing Russian President Vladimir Putin to succeed in his invasion of Ukraine would have "absolutely catastrophic" consequences for the world, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned in a CNN interview on Sunday.
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Queen Elizabeth II travels to Scotland for week of events
Queen Elizabeth II has traveled to Scotland and attended a ceremony as part of a week of traditional events
Newspaper: Oklahoma gun deaths rose as firearms access grew
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Gun deaths in Oklahoma have increased since a “permitless carry” law allowing people over the age of 21 to carry a gun without a permit or training went into effect in 2019, according to a newspaper’s review of data.
apnews.com'I cannot have this baby': A Memphis abortion clinic scrambles to serve desperate patients ahead of 6-week ban
Choices, a clinic in Memphis, canceled some appointments and fielded desperate calls from patients, with dozens getting procedures just in time. “I cannot have this baby,” one caller said.
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Supreme Court declines to revisit landmark First Amendment decision, leaving higher bar for libel in place | CNN Politics
The Supreme Court has declined to revisit the landmark First Amendment decision in New York Times v. Sullivan, a 1964 ruling that created a higher bar for public figures to claim libel and has been a bedrock of US media law.
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More than a third of Americans can work from home full time
Story at a glance Thirty-five percent of respondents with remote options said they are allowed to work off-site full time. Another 23 percent can work anywhere part time. The online poll, whi…
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Frozen baby mammoth discovered in Yukon excites Canada
A whole baby woolly mammoth is dug up at a Yukon gold mine - a first for North America.
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Wisconsin governor vows to grant clemency to doctors charged under state abortion ban
Gov. Tony Evers’ comments underscore the freshly crucial role that abortion rights will play in close statewide contests in Wisconsin and elsewhere.
www.nbcnews.comMan held for alleged torch attack during abortion protest
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles police arrested a man they said attacked an officer with a “makeshift flamethrower" or torch during a demonstration against the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Michael Ortiz, 30, was arrested Friday night when he allegedly burned an officer who was treated at a...
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4th of July travel: What to know before hitting the skies or the road
This Fourth of July is expected to be the second-busiest for travel since 2000, with 47.9 million Americans taking trips, according to AAA.
Video shows LAPD officers shoving "Full House" actress Jodie Sweetin to the ground during protest for abortion rights
A journalist who captured the moment said she had been attempting to lead peaceful protesters away from the freeway when the incident occurred.
www.cbsnews.comTranscript: Former Pence chief of staff Marc Short on "Face the Nation," June 26, 2022
The following is a transcript of an interview with former Vice President Mike Pence's chief of staff Marc Short that aired Sunday, June 26, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
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Transcript: President of the World Bank Group David Malpass on "Face the Nation," June 26, 2022
The following is a transcript of an interview with President of the World Bank Group David Malpass that aired Sunday, June 26, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
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Transcript: Rep. Pete Aguilar on "Face the Nation," June 26, 2022
The following is a transcript of an interview with Democratic Rep. Pete Aguilar of California that aired Sunday, June 26, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
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QAnon leader returns with first post in more than a year
The leader of the conspiracy theory movement QAnon published his first post in more than a year. The New York Times reported that the movement’s leader, referred to as Q, posted a message Fri…
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation" on June 26, 2022
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, Rep. Pete Aguilar, Marc Short and President of the World Bank Group David Malpass join Margaret Brennan.
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Iran nuclear talks to resume this week in Qatar
It’s unclear whether the talks will produce any major progress on restoring the nuclear deal designed to stop Iran from developing nuclear weapons.
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WHO panel: Monkeypox not a global emergency 'at this stage'
LONDON (AP) — The World Health Organization said the escalating monkeypox outbreak in more than 50 countries should be closely monitored but does not warrant being declared a global health emergency.
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Woman's gruesome murder and a sheikh blaming the victim reveal Egypt's problem with violence against women
Video of Nayera Ashraf's brutal killing by a man whose marriage proposal she rejected went viral. A prominent Islamic leader suggested it was her fault.
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White House warns of Republican efforts to 'strip women of their rights' following Roe ruling | CNN Politics
The Biden administration is promising to fight Republican efforts in the House of Representatives to pass a nationwide abortion ban at 15 weeks following the Supreme Court's historic decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, calling it an attempt to strip away women's rights.
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What Supreme Court justices said about Roe and abortion in their confirmations
Lawmakers were quick to point to past statements by justices in which they said Roe v. Wade was settled precedent.
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Austin City Council members seek decriminalization of abortion citywide in response to Texas 'trigger law'
Two members of the Austin City Council are attempting to pass legislation that would decriminalize abortion citywide after the Supreme Court's reversal of Roe v. Wade.
Here's the biggest news you missed this weekend
Biden signs significant gun control bill. Thousands protest, celebrate Supreme Court abortion ruling. It's the weekend's biggest news.
US grapples with whether to modify COVID vaccine for fall
U.S. health authorities are facing a critical decision: whether to offer new COVID-19 booster shots this fall that are modified to better match recent changes of the shape-shifting coronavirus. Moderna and Pfizer have tested updated shots against the super-contagious omicron variant, and...
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COVID an 'inconvenience' rather than 'life-threatening' for many now, says WHO
Dr David Nabarro, WHO special envoy on COVID, tells Sky News the virus is "survivable" for most but has urged people to be "responsible" by wearing masks and social distancing to protect others.
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In 'zero-Covid' China, a daughter's struggle to get her father medicine hits a nerve | CNN
What was meant to be a simple errand, a daughter driving her aging father to the hospital to pick up his medicine, has pulled a small city on China's border with North Korea -- and its nearly two-month Covid-19 lockdown -- into the national spotlight, after the pair ran afoul of pandemic rules.
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Pfizer says tweaked COVID-19 shots boost omicron protection
Pfizer announced Saturday that tweaking its COVID-19 vaccine to better target the omicron variant is safe and works — just days before regulators debate whether to offer Americans updated booster shots this fall.
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How Long Should You Quarantine or Isolate for COVID? Here's the Latest Guidance
With summer gatherings ramping up and brutally hot temperatures sending people indoors, many are wondering how long they need to quarantine or isolate if they are exposed to or test positive for COVID.
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COVID-19 Positive Patients at Far Higher Risk of Developing Serious Neurodegenerative Disorders
COVID-19 positive outpatients are at a far increased risk of neurodegenerative disorders compared with individuals who tested negative for the virus, a new study presented today at the 8th European Academy of Neurology (EAN) Congress has shown. The research study, which analyzed the health record
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Opinion | My therapy patients are worried about the economy. Here's what I tell them.
To mitigate against the very real and corrosive worry that there isn’t enough to go around, we need to employ some reverse psychology.
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Canada outperformed most G10 countries during first two years of pandemic response: study
Canada handled key aspects of the COVID-19 response better in the first two years of the pandemic than most G10 countries, according to a new study by researchers from the University of Toronto, Unity Health Toronto and St. Michael's hospital.
COVID India news: 17,073 new cases reported in last 24 hrs; active caseload stands at 94,420
India reported 17,073 new cases of COVID-19, 15, 208 recoveries, and 21 deaths in the last 24 hours. The active caseload currently has increased to 94,420. Total number of tests done during the previous day was 3,03,604.
Here’s what we know right now about getting COVID-19 again
Repeat coronavirus infections may be on the rise as the omicron variant continues to spread. Scientists are still trying to nail down the risks.
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