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The Supreme Court is poised to overturn the landmark 1973 decision in Roe v. Wade that protects the federal right to abortion, according to a draft majority opinion published Monday evening by Politico.
Russia-Ukraine updates: 2 US veterans who joined Ukrainian forces missing
Updates on the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
Read Justice Alito's initial draft abortion opinion which would overturn Roe v. Wade
Read the full 98-page initial draft majority opinion.
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Exclusive: Supreme Court has voted to overturn abortion rights, draft opinion shows
“We hold that Roe and Casey must be overruled,” Justice Alito writes in an initial majority draft circulated inside the court.
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Senate GOP privately roots against Trump in Ohio primary
Senate Republicans are privately rooting for former President Trump to fail in Ohio and wouldn’t be at all disappointed if someone other than his endorsed candidate, J.D. Vance, wins the state̵…
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Biden, Bill Clinton have lunch together at White House
President Biden and former President Clinton had lunch together at the White House on Monday, a White House official told The Hill. White House press secretary Jen Psaki confirmed the meeting …
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'Pissed-off' Manchin rails on Trump-backed candidate in House GOP primary | CNN Politics
Last week, Sen. Joe Manchin was angry.
www.cnn.com'Can't you just shoot them?': Former defense secretary says Trump wanted violence against Floyd protesters
President Donald Trump wanted U.S. troops to shoot protesters during the racial justice demonstrations in 2020, according to a new book from former Defense Secretary Mark Esper.
Push to arm Ukraine putting strain on US weapons stockpile
When President Joe Biden visits a Lockheed Martin plant on Tuesday that manufactures an antitank weapons system, he’s certain to herald the U.S.
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Amazon tribes turn the tables on intruders with social media
Indigenous Brazilians in the Amazon rainforest have endured years of scant recourse when prospectors and landgrabbers do violence in their territories.
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DeSantis trashes correspondents’ dinner after roasting from Trevor Noah
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) on Monday lambasted the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner after he was mistakenly listed in the program as an attendee and roasted by host Trev…
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Kemp has been sharply criticized by Trump for his resistance to the former president’s efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
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DeSantis accuses Disney of cozying up to CCP, making 'a fortune' without mentioning atrocities
The feud between Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Disney continues as the governor slammed the company for profiting off of its relationship with China, without condemning its human rights abuses.
Judge upholds Jan. 6 committee subpoena for RNC records
U.S. District Court Judge Tim Kelly said the select committee had demonstrated its need for the party’s data on its fundraising emails.
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US unable to confirm Putin planning power transfer for cancer treatment
The Biden administration says it has no information to indicate that Russian President Vladimir Putin will temporarily transfer power while receiving cancer treatment.
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Fed to fight inflation with fastest rate hikes in decades
The Federal Reserve is poised this week to accelerate its most drastic steps in three decades to attack inflation by making it costlier to borrow — for a car, a home, a business deal, a credit card purchase — all of which will compound Americans’ financial strains and likely weaken the economy.
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Ohio primary voters head to polls in first test of Trump's influence in GOP midterms
In the state's closely-watched Senate primary, Trump has endorsed his J.D. Vance.
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Schumer slams 'sickening' comments from Russian foreign minister as antisemitic
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) on Monday condemned recent remarks by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov as “sickening” and antisemitic.
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May Madness: Primary season ignites in earnest kicking off with Ohio
Voters in Ohio and Indiana head to the polls on Tuesday, the first of 13 states to hold key primaries in the month of May.
Why the Republican offensive on abortion is escalating | CNN Politics
When three red states finalized severe restrictions on abortion over consecutive days last week, they highlighted the GOP’s rising militancy on the issue – and the political and legal calculations underpinning it.
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Death in Ukraine's Kharkiv is everywhere, rarely explained
The outskirts of the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv are beginning to have the feel of an open-air morgue.
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Ukraine latest updates: Russia renews attack on steel plant
Ukraine news from May 3: Russian forces attack Mariupol steel plant as dozens of evacuees from the plant reach safety.
Vance works to lock up Ohio GOP Senate race as Trump-averse candidate rises
Just ahead of the primary, Trump-backed J.D. Vance finds himself in a close race with Josh Mandel and the late-rising Matt Dolan, the rare candidate not running as a Trump acolyte.
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Spain: 2021 spyware attack targeted prime minister's phone
Spanish officials says the cellphones of the prime minister and the defense minister were infected last year with Pegasus spyware that is only available to government agencies, in an operation that was not authorised by the government.
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Poland urges EU to slap sanctions on Russian oil and gas
Poland is calling on its European Union partners to impose sweeping sanctions on Russia’s oil and natural gas sectors over the war in Ukraine.
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Russia handed further sanctions by Uefa
Russia is barred from competing in this summer's women's Euro 2022 while Russian clubs will also be banned from Uefa competitions next season.
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Georgia grand jury selected in criminal investigation of whether Trump tried to overturn election
Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney said the panel would seek possible evidence of "an unlawful attempt to disrupt the election."
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Jan. 6 panel wants testimony from GOP lawmakers Brooks, Biggs, Jackson
The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol is seeking voluntary testimony from three additional members of Congress who appeared to have some coordination with rioters and e…
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CNN Exclusive: Ivanka Trump talked to January 6 committee about what was happening inside White House that day, panel chairman says | CNN Politics
The Trump family’s cooperation with the House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol – and Ivanka Trump’s appearance in particular – has proven useful in confirming other key testimony about the state of play inside the White House as well as then-President...
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Russian military’s 'casualty aversion’ leading to ‘anemic’ gains, Pentagon says
Russia refocused its military operation in Ukraine to the Donbas region weeks ago, but it has so far had limited success, according to the Pentagon.
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Parkland school shooter death penalty trial dealt another setback
Jury selection in the death penalty trial of Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz is set to resume on Monday.
Supreme Court set to overturn Roe v. Wade, leaked draft opinion shows: report
The Supreme Court has voted to strike down Roe v. Wade, according to an unprecedented leak of a draft opinion written by Justice Samuel Alito and obtained by Politico.
Former Marine who kicked officer on Jan. 6 sentenced to more than 2 years in prison
Kevin Creek apologized in court to officers and his family, saying he intended only to attend President Donald Trump's rally that preceded the attack on the Capitol.
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Shell company made illegal $500K donation to pro-Trump super PAC, watchdog alleges
A watchdog group on Monday alleged that the largest single donation to a super PAC aligned with former President Trump was made illegally. In a complaint filed with the Federal Election Commi…
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The Great Resignation: Its origins and what it means for future business
In 2021, more than 47 million Americans quit their jobs.
Evacuation of civilians from Ukraine’s besieged Mariupol delayed
Evacuation efforts from besieged city run into delays; local official says Russia resumed shelling on Sunday.
Trump to target Cheney at May 28 rally in Wyoming
Former President Donald Trump to target Rep. Liz Cheney at a rally in Wyoming on May 28
Why Kamala Harris is the frontrunner in a Biden-less field
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Lawmakers consider carbon border tax, environmental reviews at bipartisan climate meeting
A bipartisan group of lawmakers weighed policies relating to a tariff on imports from countries that contribute to climate change and environmental reviews that Republicans have long called too one…
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DeSantis slams WHCA and calls Trevor Noah's claim about him during dinner a 'lie'
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday that despite repeated comments by Trevor Noah during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner Saturday night in which the comedian said DeSantis was in attendance, this was a "lie" and he had no interest in the event.
Energy chief Granholm touts $3B plan to boost EV batteries
The Biden administration has announced $3.1 billion in funding to U.S. companies that make and recycle lithium-ion batteries.
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Biden meets with parents of missing journalist Austin Tice
President Joe Biden has met with the parents of American journalist Austin Tice, who went missing in Syria 10 years ago.
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President George W. Bush to appear at event for Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, opponent of Trump-backed Purdue
Former President George W. Bush will appear at a fundraiser for Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, who has been targeted by former President Trump
In Arizona and Colorado, Latino voters warn Democrats over inflation
All the voters interviewed in Phoenix said inflation was by far their most pressing issue.
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Hochul signs bill removing embattled former running mate from ballot
Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation modifying who can appear on New York's ballots, ridding herself of a political headache in the aftermath of her former lieutenant governor's resignation amid scandal.
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Some 600 Palestinians held by Israel without charge, group says
So-called administrative detainees are held based on ‘secret evidence’, and are held for renewable six-month periods.
'I can’t believe we survived': Mariupol evacuation underway; Russia may try to abduct officials and others
The mass evacuation of Mariupol began with Ukrainian authorities hoping thousands more residents would escape the devastated city.
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Biden administration defends disinformation board from fierce GOP criticism | CNN Politics
The Department of Homeland Security and the White House are defending a new initiative to help target disinformation amid fierce criticism from Republicans who cast the effort as overreach and attacked its leader.
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Bidens to host Team USA at the White House Wednesday
The White House announced Monday that President Biden will host members of Team USA for a celebration on the South Lawn this coming Wednesday to recognize their feats in the 2020 Tokyo and 2022 Bei…
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Zelensky: Teenager killed in Russian strike on Odesa, 220 Ukrainian children dead since war began
More than 100 civilians have been evacuated from the Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
CIA reaches out to Russians opposed to war in Ukraine
The CIA on Monday released text-only instructions in Russian on several of its social media channels, including YouTube, Facebook and Instagram, for accessing its dark web site.
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Hawley to introduce legislation targeting Disney copyright protections
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) said he plans to file legislation this week targeting the copyright protections of Disney and “woke corporations.”
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams wears ‘End Gun Violence’ tux to Met Gala 2022
New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Monday used the 2022 Met Gala to make a political statement, sporting a tux emblazoned with the words “End Gun Violence” on the back.
Aid groups: Biden’s $33B for Ukraine skimps on humanitarian needs
The organizations are asking Congress to beef up aid spending, arguing that fuel and food shortages are making such work more expensive.
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Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine enters primary day the favorite to defeat Trump-aligned GOP challengers | CNN Politics
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine appears poised to fend off his Republican challengers in the state’s gubernatorial primary, with significant leads in recent polling and fundraising – and a pair of Donald Trump acolytes in former US Rep. Jim Renacci and farmer Joe Blystone appearing to divide support among...
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White House says DHS tracking 42 terrorists, proving 'the system working'
The White House on Monday defended the Department of Homeland Security's tracking of terrorists who have crossed the U.S.-Mexico border, saying its efforts mean "the system is working."
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US midterm elections: What will Republicans do if they win Congress?
The party of Trump is expected to take back Congress in November. What will they do if they win?
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DeSantis envisions 'really big' election as end of Florida's days as swing state
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) believes Florida's days of being a swing state are numbered, and the 2022 midterm elections could clinch it for an increasingly dominant base of conservatives.
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Pennsylvania school district apologizes for after-school drag show
A Pennsylvania school district has apologized for a local high school's after-school drag show and has placed a staffer who was involved in organizing it on administrative leave.
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DeSantis eyes big Florida win in November as a White House springboard
The governor is so confident of winning re-election that he's hoping to beat Donald Trump's 2020 margin in the state, sources say.
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Lawmakers behaving badly
Congress is kind of like a Shakespearean play. Rep. Madison Cawthorn, R-N.C., may not have appeared in any of Shakespeare’s shows. But he certainly shows up just as frequently in media reports as Falstaff.
Warrant issued for female corrections officer who went missing with inmate accused of murder
A manhunt is intensifying in Florence, Alabama, for an escaped murder suspect and a corrections officer who have both been missing for days.
Supreme Court finds Boston’s refusal to fly Christian flag unconstitutional
The Supreme Court on Monday unanimously ruled that Boston violated the Constitution by refusing to permit a Christian group to fly its flag outside City Hall while allowing other organizations to h…
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Majorities favor support for Ukraine despite broad concerns about impacts: POLL
A new ABC News/Washington Post poll has found that most Americans favor increased support for Ukraine.
DC elementary school gave 4-year-olds ‘anti-racism’ ‘fistbook’ asking them to identify racist family members
Janney Elementary School in Washington, D.C., gave children in Pre-K through 3rd grade a lesson on "anti-racism" that asked them to identify racist members of their family.
Amazon will pay US staff travel expenses for abortions and other treatments
The firm will reimburse travel costs for various treatments in the US, including abortion.
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Hispanics lose faith in Democrats over inflation as U.S. elections loom
PHOENIX/COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (Reuters) -Ricardo Aguirre sits near his two taco trucks and laments the soaring cost of tomatoes, onions, meat and cilantro, which have doubled in price in recent months, hammering his Phoenix-based catering business. Aguirre, 43, usually votes for the Democratic...
Amber Heard expected to take the stand in defamation trial, Depp's security guard testifies
Actress Amber Heard is expected to take the stand this week in the high-profile defamation trial between her and ex-husband Johnny Depp.
Georgia Republicans spar over Trump's false election claims
Georgia Republicans vying for the state's top elections post sparred Monday over former President Donald Trump's false claim that widespread fraud cost him the 2020 election.
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Internal NBC News review finds nearly a dozen articles containing plagiarized material
NBC News revealed an internal review conducted by the news organization has turned up instances of plagiarism in nearly a dozen online articles by a single reporter. In a stand-alone note to reader…
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Civilians evacuated from Mariupol steel plant; Pelosi meets Polish president
Civilians are finally being evacuated from the Azovstal steel plant where hundreds have been sheltering in the last Ukrainian stronghold in Mariupol.
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Arizona GOP front-runner loses lead as Trump decries lack of action on voter fraud
The GOP front-runner in the race for Arizona’s Senate seat has lost his lead in the polls, ramping up competition among Republicans in an election the party considers crucial to take control of Congress in November.
www.washingtonexaminer.comManchin's energy huddle
A bipartisan group of senators led by Energy Chair Joe Manchin are set to resume negotiations today on potential energy and climate legislation.
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'She knows Putin’s tactics': Biden names battle-tested ambassador to Ukraine
Bridget Brink has bipartisan support for her latest foreign policy role.
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British Virgin Islands protesters condemn UK direct rule plan
Report commissioned by Queen’s representative had called for Caribbean territory to be effectively governed by London.
Family members of Americans detained abroad to demonstrate in front of White House | CNN Politics
Nineteen family members of Americans unlawfully detained abroad will take part in a day of activism in front of the White House Wednesday in the hope of securing a meeting with President Joe Biden that could lead to their loved ones returning home.
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Former Carpenters union official charged with fraud is in plea negotiations with feds
George Laufenberg is also a former commissioner for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.
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Vance waves off Trump fumbling his name: ‘I’m not worried about it at all’
Ohio Republican Senate candidate J.D. Vance on Monday brushed off former President Trump mixing up his name at a rally over the weekend, saying it was understandable Trump would sometimes misspeak …
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How rare is a Supreme Court breach? Very rare
Court watchers can’t recall a previous time when a draft opinion was publicly disclosed before a decision.
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White House eyes income cap on student loan forgiveness, has not studied how it may impact inflation
President Biden is considering whether to use income to determine eligibility as part of any student loan forgiveness program, the White House said Monday.
NFL wants to move Brian Flores' discrimination case to arbitration
The former NFL coach wants the case to remain in federal court.
What to know about Tuesday's big Republican primary in Ohio
The battle for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Ohio, which will conclude with Tuesday’s primary there, is one of this year’s marquee political contests — in part because it will serve as a key test of Donald Trump’s influence over the GOP.
Lawmakers seek police boss' journals in Ronald Greene probe
Louisiana lawmakers investigating the deadly 2019 arrest of Black motorist Ronald Greene are preparing to hold the former head of the state police in contempt for refusing to turn over his journals.
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Body in barrel exposed as level of Nevada's Lake Mead drops
A body inside a barrel was found over the weekend on the newly exposed bottom of Nevada’s Lake Mead as drought depletes of the largest U.S. reservoirs.
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EU accuses Apple of breaking competition law over contactless payments
The US tech giant denies it is restricting rivals' access to its mobile payments technology.
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Public health worker killed by "pack of dangerous dogs" in Alabama after she went to home to follow up on another dog attack
The Franklin County Sheriff's Office said the dogs' owner, Brandy Dowdy, 39, has been charged with manslaughter.
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Internal poll: GOP candidate ahead in Texas special election
The race to replace former Democratic Rep. Filemon Vela, who resigned earlier this year, is slated for June 14.
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Hundreds flee homes in US southwest as massive wildfire advances
Calf Canyon Wildfire east of Santa Fe, New Mexico, scorches swath of land, threatens mountain communities.
Psaki says disinformation board will be 'nonpartisan,' 'apolitical'
White House press secretary Jen Psaki said the Department of Homeland Security’s newly created Disinformation Governance Board "will operate in a nonpartisan and apolitical manner."
Trump’s border wall has resulted in ‘unprecedented’ increase in migrant injuries and death
‘This is an unseen public health crisis happening right now,’ says a medical director at UC San Diego Health. The US replaced more than 400 miles of existing barriers that were between six-17ft tall with a 30-ft steel wall. Photograph: Patrick T Fallon/AFP/Getty Images Donald Trump’s...
New Mexico expands program that could make child care free for many families
New Mexico is expanding a program that will waive child care copays for families making up to 400% more than the federal poverty guideline.
Former NYPD officer convicted of assaulting police during Jan. 6 Capitol riot
Thomas Webster is the first Jan. 6 defendant accused of assaulting officers to go to trial.
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Republicans look to surrogates for boost in Ohio Senate race
High-profile surrogates for Republicans running in Ohio’s hotly contested Senate primary are fanning out across the state ahead of Tuesday’s election. Sens.
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Amazon workers at Staten Island facility vote against unionization
Workers at an Amazon facility in Staten Island, N.Y., have voted against unionizing, the first loss for a nascent campaign to organize the e-commerce giant’s American locations. Of the roughly 1,60…
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Undecided voters could make for an unpredictable Ohio primary outcome | CNN Politics
Hoping to push himself over the edge with Republican voters in the final hours of the Ohio Senate GOP primary contest, J.D. Vance arrived at a town hall outside of Columbus on Monday with two populist icons who were familiar faces to many in the crowd: Sen. Josh Hawley and conservative...
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As wildfire closes in, New Mexico residents prepare to flee
Wind-whipped flames are marching across more of New Mexico’s tinder-dry mountainsides, forcing the evacuation of area residents and dozens of patients from the state's psychiatric hospital as firefighters scramble to keep new wildfires from growing.
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Ohio Dem Senate candidate Ryan rips Trump's 'J.D. Mandel' comment, says GOP treating race as a 'game'
Rep. Tim Ryan, the Democratic Senate primary front-runner in Ohio, attacked Republicans for treating the race as a "game."
The UFO briefings on Capitol Hill have begun. Lawmakers aren’t impressed.
Agencies need to “take this issue much more seriously,” one aide said.
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Germany says could drop opposition to Russian oil ban
Two ministers say Berlin ready to back EU ban on Russian oil imports and warn of potential economic costs.
California’s population falls for second year in a row
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The nation’s most populous state is shrinking. California’s population declined again in 2021 for the second consecutive year, state officials said Monday, the…
thehill.com'Not the opinion police': Disinformation board is latest headache for White House
Questions about whether a new Department of Homeland Security panel to combat disinformation will curb Americans’ free speech, and whether the woman named to run the board is too partisan, have emerged as the latest headache for the Biden administration.
Fired Philadelphia police officer charged with murder in 12-year-old's death
A former Philadelphia police officer was charged with murder on Monday in the death a 12-year-old boy.
Department of Energy to spend $3 billion on battery production to meet Biden's electric vehicle goal
The Department of Energy on Monday announced more than $3 billion in funding to bolster supply chains and expand domestic production of advanced batteries.
100-year-old man sets world record working for same company for 84 years
A 100-year-old Brazilian man has set a new Guinness World Record for working at the same company for the last 84 years – and nine days. In a statement on Wednesday, the popular reference book compa…
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Manchin endorses Republican, slams Build Back Better, in West Virginia GOP primary ad
Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., appeared in a Republican primary ad defending Rep. David McKinley, R-W.Va., from accusations that he supported President Biden's Build Back Better agenda.
Some civilians were evacuated from the Azovstal steel plant this weekend. Here's what we know
More than 100 civilians have been evacuated from the Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Trump's bid to shape GOP faces test with voters in May races
Voters across a dozen states are set to decide primary elections this month that will determine the people and priorities leading the GOP into the fall midterms and beyond.
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Top Russian general narrowly escapes Ukrainian attack that killed 200: Report
Russia's highest-ranking uniformed officer made a secret trip to the front lines in eastern Ukraine last week and narrowly escaped a Ukrainian attack, according to a report on Sunday.
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McConnell silent about sour Trump relationship
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) has kept strictly silent with his Senate GOP colleagues, including members of his inner circle, about his sour relationship with former President Trum…
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The political environment is terrible for Democrats -- and it may get worse | CNN Politics
Joe Biden’s term has become a punchline – even to the President.
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Israeli foreign minister condemns Russia's Lavrov for 'unforgivable' Holocaust remarks
Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid condemned Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, who stood by his country's claim that it invaded Ukraine in part to root out Nazism, dismissing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's Judaism as irrelevant and suggesting that Adolf Hitler “had Jewish...
Georgia official texted Mark Meadows as Trump badgered secretary of state to 'find' votes | CNN Politics
As Donald Trump badgered Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger on an hour-long call to “find” the votes necessary to flip the battleground state to Trump’s column after the 2020 election, a Raffensperger aide fired off a plea for help.
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In shift, Germany could back immediate EU ban on Russian oil
The European Union was preparing sanctions on Russian oil sales over its invasion of Ukraine after a major shift on Monday by Germany, Russia's biggest energy customer, that could deprive Moscow of a large revenue stream within days.
Majorities favor support for Ukraine despite broad concerns about impacts: POLL
A new ABC News/Washington Post poll has found that most Americans favor increased support for Ukraine.
Finland has walked a political tightrope between Moscow and the West for decades. But that could be about to end
Finland could be about to announce that it's joining the military alliance NATO — in what would mark a dramatic U-turn for its foreign policy.
Evidence mounts of GOP involvement in Trump election schemes
Text messages and testimony released by the House Jan. 6 panel shows the deep involvement of some House Republicans in President Donald Trump’s desperate attempt to stay in power.
apnews.comRussia-Ukraine updates: 2 US veterans who joined Ukrainian forces missing
Updates on the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
Judge rules January 6 committee can obtain RNC and Trump campaign email data | CNN Politics
A federal judge has decided to allow the House Select Committee investigating the Capitol Hill insurrection to obtain the Republican National Committee’s marketing email data leading up to January 6, 2021.
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Ukrainians are pushing Russians back from Kharkiv, Pentagon says; evacuations continue from Mariupol
Explosions were reported in Russia's city of Belgorod, which is home to Russian fuel depots and ammunition facilities used for its war operations in Ukraine.
Kinzinger: Greene calling herself a victim is ‘insane’
Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.) on Sunday said it is “insane” that Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) considers herself a victim of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, adding that he would “love…
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Civilians rescued from Mariupol steel plant head for safety
Russia has resumed pulverizing the Mariupol steel mill that has become the last stronghold of resistance in the bombed-out city.
apnews.comRon DeSantis Disney attack violates Republican principles, GOP rival says
Asa Hutchinson of Arkansas appears to have no problem with anti-LGBTQ+ policies but says private business should not be targetThis Will Not Pass review: Dire reading for Democrats Governor Asa Hutchinson of Arkansas. Photograph: Jim Young/Reuters The “revenge” political attack on Disney by...
'Sabotage': Railway bridge collapses, explosions heard, and fires break out in Russia
Unexplained explosions were heard, fires broke out, and a railway bridge collapsed near the Ukrainian border in Russia on Sunday and early Monday morning in three separate incidents, according to Russian officials.
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Poland urges EU to slap sanctions on Russian oil and gas
Poland is calling on its European Union partners to impose sweeping sanctions on Russia’s oil and natural gas sectors over the war in Ukraine
2022 midterms: What to know about Ohio, Indiana primaries
The first multistate contest of the 2022 midterm election season takes place Tuesday. Ohio voters will decide gubernatorial nominees and one of the most contentious and expensive Republican U.S.
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Mike Lindell reveals he's back on Twitter, only to be banned within hours
MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell announced his return to Twitter after being banned from the platform in January 2021 following the Capitol riot, only to see his account re-banned.
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Israel outrage at Sergei Lavrov's claim that Hitler was part Jewish
The Russian foreign minister's claim that Hitler "had Jewish blood" is denounced as unforgiveable.
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Trumpworld braces for ‘a couple of ugly nights’ in May
The upcoming stretch of primaries could put a serious dent in the Trump brand.
Iran nuclear deal near death, but West not ready to pull plug
Western officials have largely lost hope the Iran nuclear deal can be resurrected, sources familiar with the matter said, forcing them to weigh how to limit Iran's atomic program even as Russia's invasion of Ukraine has divided the big powers.
Russia-Ukraine latest updates: Germany ‘ready’ to ban Russian oil
Ukraine news from May 2: Economy minister says Berlin could back embargo, as EU energy ministers debate fresh sanctions.
New Zealand faces major sea rise ‘much sooner than we thought’
While the global sea level is expected to rise 50cm by 2100, for large parts of New Zealand, it could be 1 metre.
Mexican minister accuses Texas governor of extortion over border inspections
Mexico’s foreign affairs minister accused Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) of extorting Mexican governors when he created backlogs at several ports of entry by upping inspections of commercial truc…
thehill.comTrump or no Trump: Asa Hutchinson mulls run for president in 2024
Republican Arkansas governor says he would not be deterred by former president in party in wrong over January 6 insurrectionThis Will Not Pass review: Dire reading for Democrats Asa Hutchinson addresses an audience during the Politics & Eggs forum at Saint Anselm College, in Manchester, New...
BLM leader physically removed from mayoral debate, suggests race played a factor: video
A Black Lives Matter leader in Los Angeles was forcibly removed from an arena where mayoral candidates were holding a debate, spurring social media backlash.
Pro-abortion rights groups to spend $150M on midterms
The groups — Planned Parenthood Action Fund, NARAL Pro-Choice America and EMILY's List — have an initial target list of nine states in this year's elections.
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Ukrainian ambassador calls Pelosi's visit to Kyiv 'a special delight'
Ukrainian Ambassador to the United States Oksana Markarova says House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's surprise visit to Kyiv is a sign of strong support.
'I can’t believe we survived': Mariupol evacuation underway; Russia may try to abduct officials and others
The mass evacuation of Mariupol began with Ukrainian authorities hoping thousands more residents would escape the devastated city.
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Biden poll uptick likely less than meets the eye: The Note
Democrats have been looking for positive signs to shape their messaging.
Gubernatorial candidate at Trump rally says he will 'take sex education out of the schools and put it back in the homes where it belongs'
Nebraska GOP candidate Charles Herbster, endorsed by Trump, has been accused of sexual assault by eight women.
Russia not seeking to end Ukraine war by May 9: Lavrov
Russia’s foreign minister says its Victory Day anniversary is not relevant to the pace of its war in Ukraine.
‘I was terrified’: Dance instructor becomes escape driver for Ukrainians trapped in Mariupol
Nazar Shashkov made repeated journeys behind enemy lines to rescue his students and others trapped in his besieged hometown of Mariupol.
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Ukraine cracks down on 'traitors' helping Russian troops
Ukrainian authorities are cracking down on anyone suspected of aiding Russian troops under laws enacted by Ukraine’s parliament and signed by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after the Feb. 24 invasion.
apnews.comStrength in numbers — maybe? House liberals mull their future
Centrists derailed their $1.7 trillion dream. They've seen only small wins. But "the strategy doesn't change" next year, as one top liberal put it.
www.politico.comDeSantis eyes big Florida win in November as a White House springboard
The governor is so confident of winning re-election that he's hoping to beat Donald Trump's 2020 margin in the state, sources say.
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The Russia-Ukraine war is making Indians poorer and hungrier
Falling earnings dented by inflation which has been exacerbated by the war is hurting household diets.
John Oliver Goes After L.A. County Sheriff Alex Villanueva and His ‘Idiotic’ Campaign Ad
HBOAfter a one-week absence, John Oliver returned to the Last Week Tonight desk on Sunday and dedicated a big chunk of his latest episode to Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva, who’s running for re-election.Though Villanueva ran as a Democratic reformer—the first Democrat to be elected...
Judge rejects Republicans' request to shelve Jan. 6 committee subpoena against email vendor
A U.S. federal judge dismissed a request by the Republican National Committee to block a subpoena asking its email vendor to release records to the congressional panel investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Taiwan learning lessons from Ukraine's stout resistance, foreign minister says
"That kind of spirit is enviable for the Taiwanese people," Joseph Wu said.
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Sen. Schumer: Proceeds from the sale of Russian oligarchs' assets should go to Ukraine
The United States should seize and sell the yachts, mansions, and other assets of Russian oligarchs, then send the proceeds to Ukraine, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said on Sunday.
Bidenworld wants to make the midterms more about Trump and hopes Elon Musk helps
The election will be either a referendum or a contrast. The president’s team prefers the latter.
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Mexico's president imitates Trump in 'art of the deal'
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Former U.S. President Donald Trump cast himself as a master of “The Art of the Deal,” but his old buddy, Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, may be taking over that title.
apnews.comCivilians evacuated from Mariupol steel plant; Pelosi meets Polish president
Civilians are finally being evacuated from the Azovstal steel plant where hundreds have been sheltering in the last Ukrainian stronghold in Mariupol.
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Trump defends Nebraska gubernatorial candidate facing groping allegations | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump defended Nebraska gubernatorial candidate Charles Herbster at a rally on Sunday, dismissing recent sexual misconduct allegations against him as “malicious” and saying they were the main motivation for his decision to hold an event in the Cornhusker State ahead of...
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Truth Social under 'direct attack' by Biden's disinformation board
Truth Social is a target of the Biden administration's new Disinformation Governance Board, according to the man running former President Donald Trump's nascent social network.
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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: List of key events on day 68
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 68th day, we take a look at the main developments.
Violence erupts in May Day protests in Paris, marchers criticize Macron
Thousands joined marches across France, calling for raises and for the president to drop his plan to raise the retirement age.
Mayorkas cites misinformation about Homeland Security's disinformation board
He says the comparisons to George Orwell's "1984" are wrong.
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Biden approval rating improves slightly: poll
President Biden’s approval rating increased slightly over the past two months, according to a new poll, but the latest numbers illustrate frustrations the American public still have with Democrats …
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Arizona GOP Senate frontrunner loses lead amid air assault
Trump has criticized state Attorney General Mark Brnovich for declining to overturn the 2020 election results.
www.politico.comRussia says it won't use nuclear weapons in Ukraine, despite threatening rhetoric
A Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson claims that Moscow will not unleash nuclear weapons during the war in Ukraine despite top officials' threatening rhetoric in recent weeks.
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Rachel Levine: No argument over 'gender-affirming care' among pediatricians
The highest-ranking transgender official in the Biden administration is arguing that "gender-affirming care" is supported by most people in the pediatric industry.
www.washingtonexaminer.comAdam Kinzinger Scorches Marjorie Taylor Greene For Playing The 'Victim' On Jan. 6
When confronted about Jan. 6, Greene's "all of a sudden a victim and a poor, helpless congresswoman," the Illinois Republican said.
Explainer: What's at stake in the 2022 U.S. congressional elections
Control of the U.S. Congress is at stake in this November's midterm elections, along with President Joe Biden’s remaining policy agenda.
Joe Biden’s ‘Ministry of Truth’
The Biden administration says it simply wants to battle misinformation. The best way to start might be to purchase a large mirror.
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Mexican foreign minister slams 'extortion' by Texas in border dispute
The pressure Texas exerted on neighboring Mexican states last month to tighten border security was tantamount to "extortion", Mexico's foreign minister was quoted as saying on Sunday.
Russia-Ukraine latest updates: Germany ‘ready’ to ban Russian oil
Ukraine news from May 2: Economy minister says Berlin could back embargo, as EU energy ministers debate fresh sanctions.
Kinzinger says he "would love" for Pence to testify before January 6 committee
Pence rebuffed pressure from former President Donald Trump to reject electoral votes from key battleground states he lost.
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Kinzinger says Jan. 6 investigators 'know some things' about Marjorie Taylor Greene
Rep. Adam Kinzinger teased how he and fellow members of the Jan. 6 committee "know some things" about Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene.
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Pelosi meets with Zelenskyy in Kyiv, vowing U.S. support for Ukraine
Pelosi and a half-dozen U.S. lawmakers met for three hours with Zelenskyy and his top aides to get a first-hand assessment of the war effort to date.
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The Fed wants to cool the U.S. housing market. Here's what that feels like
In mid-April, months into an increasingly frustrating house hunt, Harsh Grewal and his wife settled on a place in a San Francisco suburb and were prepping a bid, above the listed price so they'd have a chance of besting other offers in one of the nation's hottest housing markets.
Trump election probe special grand jury selected in Atlanta
A special grand jury has been selected for the investigation into whether former President Donald Trump and others tried illegally to influence the 2020 election in Georgia.
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Telling lies has become the norm for today's Republicans | CNN Politics
To assume lies would sink House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy is to misunderstand the nature of today’s Republican Party: They actually demonstrate his credentials to lead it.
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Eid brings little joy for millions of Afghans facing hunger
Afghans struggle to put food on the table as the humanitarian situation continues to remain grim.
Joe Manchin Backs West Virginia Republican In Primary Against MAGA Challenger
The conservative Democrat appeared in an ad for Rep. David McKinley, who is facing Trump-endorsed Rep. Alex Mooney in a GOP primary.
Ukrainian ambassador praises Pelosi's visit as 'very symbolic'
"It was a special delight to see Madam Speaker with the delegation in Kyiv," she said.
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Timeline: How a murder suspect escaped an Alabama jail
Multiple law enforcement agencies are continuing their search for a murder suspect who escaped jail by apparently feigning a trip to the courthouse.
Herschel Walker, other candidates test skipping debates
Football great Herschel Walker has gone to great lengths to dodge tough questions during his run for the U.S. Senate in Georgia.
apnews.comManchin endorses Republican, slams Build Back Better, in West Virginia GOP primary ad
Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., appeared in a Republican primary ad defending Rep. David McKinley, R-W.Va., from accusations that he supported President Biden's Build Back Better agenda.
Ukraine war: Families hide in cellars as Russia targets Donbas region
Those remaining in the Ukrainian city of Lysychansk near the front line live under constant shelling.
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Ukraine admits 'Ghost of Kyiv' isn't real
The "Ghost of Kyiv" is more myth than man.
www.washingtonexaminer.comDemocratic senator Joe Manchin cuts ad for West Virginia Republican
Manchin cites Biden Build Back Better spending plan he sank in ad for David McKinley, challenger to Trump-backed incumbentThis Will Not Pass review: Dire reading for Democrats Joe Manchin questions the attorney general, Merrick Garland, in a Senate hearing, 26 April. Photograph: Greg...
Maryland woman returns home from vacation to find squatters in bed
A Maryland woman returned home from vacation to find two strangers in her bed and more than $49,000 in possessions stolen.
www.washingtonexaminer.comGeorgia debates: Perdue runs on election, Kemp pushes record
After three Republican primary debates in Georgia's governor's race, a few things are clear: Former U.S. Sen. David Perdue wants the May 24 primary to be about the 2020 election, incumbent Gov. Brian Kemp wants the election to be about his record, and when in doubt any Republican should say...
Once Soft-Spoken, Ohio Conservatives Embrace the Bombast
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Republicans running for the seat of retiring Ohio Sen. Rob Portman appear determined to bury the soft-spoken country-club bonhomie that was once a hallmark of the party in this state and replace it with the pugilistic brand of conservatism owned by Donald Trump and amplified by...
Raiders owner says of quarterback Colin Kaepernick: ‘I would welcome him with open arms’
Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis said he would welcome free-agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick “with open arms” as the star quarterback continues his quest to return to the league after a six-yea…
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Pelosi secret visit to Ukraine highlights expanse — and limitations — of US support
Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s (D-Calif.) secret visit to Kyiv on Saturday demonstrated a remarkable show of U.S. support for the embattled Ukrainians, providing further proof that Washington policym…
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Muslims mark Eid al-Fitr holiday with joy, worry
Muslims are observing the Islamic holiday of Eid al-Fitr, typically marked with communal prayers, celebratory gatherings around festive meals and new clothes.
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Hunter Biden ripped Obama strategist Axelrod as 'giant a-- hole' for telling Biden not to run in 2016: Email
Hunter Biden ripped former President Obama's chief strategist David Axelrod as a "giant a-- hole" for backing Hillary Clinton over his dad for the 2016 election in a 2015 email exchange with his longtime business partner Eric Schwerin and then-Vice President Biden's deputy counsel Alexander Mackler.
Jill Biden: Resilience of Ukrainian refugees 'inspires me'
Jill Biden says she's inspired by the resilience of Ukrainian refugees and hopes to convey that message when she meets some of them during a trip to Romania and Slovakia later this week.
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Photos: Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Fitr
Eid al-Fitr means ‘festival of breaking the fast’ and marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
May primaries set to test Trump's touch as GOP kingmaker | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump’s ability to pick winning candidates will be put to the test as the primary calendar kicks into high gear this month with a series of contentious contests starting Tuesday in Ohio.
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Denmark foreign minister to reopen embassy in Ukraine capital
Denmark will reopen its embassy in Ukraine on Monday following its closure immediately after Russia's Feb. 24 invasion of Ukraine, the Danish foreign ministry said.
Newt Gingrich predicts GOP could pick up historic 70 House seats
Newt Gingrich is forecasting what could be a historic red wave this November.
www.washingtonexaminer.comMayorkas’ message to migrants remains: ‘Do not come’
The head of Homeland Security spoke about the Biden administration's immigration policy.
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Have Democrats found their Ulysses S. Grant?
Mallory McMorrow, a Michigan state senator, like the great Civil War General, went on the offensive and reframed the issues.
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Deputy, murder suspect missing after leaving jail against protocol: Authorities
An Alabama corrections deputy and murder suspect have been missing since Friday morning after leaving the jail for a court appointment that did not exist.
GOP Gov Hutchinson says 2024 presidential bid 'on the table'
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson says he is weighing a presidential run in 2024 and his decision won’t be affected by whether former President Donald Trump decides to join the race.
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Families who have lost kids to fentanyl share mixed feelings about today's test strips
Illegally made fentanyl is the key driver of the recent increase in overdose deaths among America's youth — which is why some are pushing fentanyl test strips to detect the drug; yet concerns exist about the increasingly available test strips. Fox News Digital spoke to Ed Ternan, father of...
Approval for Biden Ukraine aid request likely after Pelosi Kyiv visit, McCaul says
Republican says House likely to approve $33bn but also says Democrats have not acted quickly enoughRussia-Ukraine war: latest updates Volodymyr Zelenskiy awards Nancy Pelosi a medal in Kyiv. Photograph: Ukrainian Presidential Press Service Handout/EPA Joe Biden’s $33bn request to Congress for...
Alabama hunt for missing prison inmate and guard
Police now believe the guard helped organise the escape and have issued a warrant for her arrest.
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Washington Stages Its Own 1970s Disaster Movie
The White House Correspondents' Dinner felt normal — unnervingly so.
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Biden calls former VP Mondale 'giant' of political history
President Joe Biden has saluted his “friend of five decades” Walter Mondale, traveling to the University of Minnesota to remember the former vice president and Democratic Party elder whose memorial service was delayed for a year due to the pandemic.
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The 10 Senate seats most likely to flip in 2022 | CNN Politics
The month of May brought the first Senate primaries of the year. Ohio voted first, followed by a near weekly stream of contests that are shaping the midterm campaign for control of the chamber. At the close of the month, the general election matchups in almost half of this year’s most...
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Amazon granted hearing over claims State Island union vote was suppressed
Amazon has been granted a hearing over its claims that the successful union vote at a Staten Island facility last month was improperly carried out. “We’ve always said that we want our employe…
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War in Ukraine having 'catastrophic effect' on global food supply, prices: USAID administrator
Samantha Power, administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development, says the costs of the war in Ukraine include global food shortages.
Capitol attack panel set to subpoena Trump allies, Republican Kinzinger says
Members of Congress involved in attempt to overturn election have refused to testify voluntarily before June public hearingsThis Will Not Pass review: Dire reading for Democrats Representative Adam Kinzinger gives a tour of the US Capitol building to members of the Ukranian parliament on Capitol...
Germany: Quitting Russian oil by late summer is 'realistic'
Germany says it’s making progress on weaning itself off Russian fossil fuels and expects to be fully independent of Russian crude oil imports by late summer
DC's National Guard takes to the streets in recruitment push
For more than a decade, the Washington, D.C., National Guard contingent has been a semi-hidden presence — sheltered inside the D.C.
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Ukraine may lose tens of millions of tonnes of grain, Zelenskiy says
Ukraine could lose tens of millions of tonnes of grain due to Russia's blockade of its Black Sea ports, triggering a food crisis that will affect Europe, Asia and Africa, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday.
Samantha Power, USAID chief, urges Congress to address "desperate need" for Ukraine aid
President Biden has requested an additional $33 billion in aid for Ukraine from Congress.
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Trump stumps for Nebraska candidate accused of groping: ‘I defend people when I know they’re good’
Former President Trump stumped on Sunday for Nebraska gubernatorial candidate Charles Herbster, who has been accused by multiple women of sexual misconduct. Trump doubled down on his support of the…
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Trump holds Nebraska rally in support of gubernatorial candidate Charles Herbster
Former President Donald Trump will speak at his “Save America” rally Sunday afternoon in Greenwood, Nebraska.
Jill Biden to travel to Romania and Slovakia on mission to support Ukrainian refugees | CNN Politics
First lady Jill Biden will travel to Romania and Slovakia this week in a show of support for displaced Ukrainian families forced to flee in the wake of Russia’s invasion. Biden will also use the trip to meet with members of the United States military stationed overseas, as well as top-level...
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Legal group urges probe into whether Missouri schools gathering personal student info without parental consent
The Southeastern Legal Foundation is calling on the Missouri attorney general to investigate whether schools are gathering personal data on students without parental consent.
Netflix cancels Meghan Markle animated series Pearl
The announcement comes as the streaming giant makes cost cuts after subscriber numbers fell.
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1619 Project's Hannah Jones: Ted Cruz had 'no reason' to invoke critical race theory in Supreme Court hearing
The 1619 Project founder said during a panel on Saturday that Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, had “no reason” to invoke books relating to critical race theory during the confirmation hearings for Ketanji Brown Jackson.
Kansas tornado generated 165 mph winds as it destroyed homes
The tornado that damaged more than more than 1,000 buildings in south-central Kansas generated winds up to 165 mph and carved a path of destruction nearly 13 miles long
Alabama woman killed by pack of dogs; owner charged with manslaughter
Jacqueline Summer Beard, an employee of the state Public Health Department, was attacked as she was following up on a report of an attack by the same dogs, the sheriff's office said.
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Ohio GOP Senate Primary: Timken plans ground game blitz to get undecided voters on her side
Ohio GOP Senate Jane Timken says her ground game in Ohio gives her a change down the stretch despite trailing in most polls.
New Orleans paying to move tenants from dangerous apartments
New Orleans is paying to relocate all remaining residents of a bankrupt apartment complex where people said they faced unsanitary living conditions, including rodents and a broken sewage pipe
Taiwan ‘can learn from Ukraine’ in face of China threat: foreign minister
Taiwan’s foreign minister on Sunday said the country could learn from Ukraine’s defense against Russia’s invasion amid fears that China could launch a similar attack on the island nation. “W…
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Naomi Judd remembered by daughters at Country Music Hall of Fame ceremony | CNN
Naomi Judd’s daughters honored her during her induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame Sunday night, just one day after they announced her death.
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As Iran-Taliban tensions rise, Afghan migrants in tinderbox
Husseini, 31, decided to flee.
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Johnny Depp vs. Amber Heard: what will the 'Aquaman' actress say on the stand?
Amber Heard is expected to take the stand this week at Johnny Depp’s explosive $50 million defamation trial to offer her side of their doomed marriage.
Senate GOP to primary voters: Don’t screw it up
Senate Republicans feel increasingly optimistic about their chances of winning back the majority in November — as long as they don’t self-sabotage with toxic nominees. With primaries set to kick of…
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Falklands War remains 'an open wound' in Argentina, says ambassador
The conflict is a "deeply emotional issue" for politicians and the public at home, the diplomat says.
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Antifa allegedly assaults Portland GOP rallygoers, understaffed police struggle to respond
The resource-strapped Portland Police Bureau (PPB) reportedly took more than 20 minutes to respond when apparent antifa members assaulted a Saturday campaign event near police headquarters in downtown Portland.
DHS secretary says disinformation board won’t infringe on free speech: We’re not opinion police
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Sunday defended his department’s new disinformation board, arguing it does not infringe on free speech and was implemented to combat dangerou…
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Live updates l TASS: more than 1M Ukrainians taken to Russia
Russian news agency TASS is reporting that Russia's Defense Ministry says more than 1 million people have been taken to Russia from Ukraine in the past two months.
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String of deaths on Navy aircraft carrier spurs calls for change
After seven deaths in a year among the crew of a single aircraft carrier, including three suicides in just more than a week, lawmakers and advocates are demanding answers from the Navy. The USS Geo…
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With rising crime and the approaching midterms, Republicans have moved far past the First Step Act.
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Oklahoma meteorology students dead after storm chasing in Kansas
Three University of Oklahoma meteorology students were killed in a crash after chasing a tornado in Kansas on Friday.
United States to invite Pacific leaders to White House, ramp up diplomatic ties
U.S. President Joe Biden's administration plans to step up diplomatic engagement with Pacific Island countries, Indo-Pacific coordinator Kurt Campbell said on Monday, including inviting Pacific leaders to the White House later this year.
Philippine vote: Volunteers back reformer vs. dictator’s son
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — One supporter wrote a stirring campaign song that has been played nearly 4 million times on Spotify.
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Russia ending work on International Space Station in response to sanctions
Russia will pull out of the International Space Station (ISS) in response to international sanctions meant to punish the country for its invasion of Ukraine, state media outlets Tass and RIA Novost…
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Economist: Loss of Ukraine's exports may be felt worldwide for years
Ukraine's ports have been cut off from the rest of the world and farmers are fighting during planting season.
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The Mysterious Case of Marina O.
Her anti-war protest on live Russian TV was seen by millions. But is she a Kremlin stooge?
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Channel migrants: Border Force intercepts 254 on Sunday
It is thought to have been the first time there have been Channel crossings in 11 days.
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Pelosi concludes secret visit to Ukraine
The House speaker, who is second in line to the presidency, is now the highest-ranking U.S. official to visit the war-battered nation since Russia’s invasion began.
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Pelosi after Zelensky meeting: ‘Do not be bullied by bullies’
Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said on Sunday following a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv that the U.S. should “not be bullied by bullies” when asked about sending addi…
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'Huge firefight' to defend New Mexico villages, city from blaze
The wind blew embers ahead of the blaze to start new fires as crews battled to stop flames entering villages.
Immigration reform withers as Democrats descend into border infighting
There's now "zero" chance for a comprehensive bill this Congress, one key senator said. But the party has some smaller ideas to fall back on.
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UN trying to rescue civilians sheltering in Mariupol steel plant's bunkers; more bodies found outside Kyiv: April 30 recap
People in the Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol are protected to an extent by underground bunkers. Saturday's recap
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Met Gala: Kardashian as Monroe, a gilded Blake Lively
Kim Kardashian shut down the Met Gala red carpet Monday in one of Marilyn Monroe’s most iconic dresses. It's a gold-beaded body hugger Monroe wore when she sexily sang happy birthday to President John F.
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Beijing concerned with rising North Korea tensions, envoy says in Seoul
Beijing is concerned about the tense situation on the Korean peninsula, China's Korean affairs envoy said as he arrived for talks in Seoul this week, adding that both the symptoms and root cause of tensions needed to be addressed.
Biden considering income stipulations on student loan cancellation: report
President Biden is considering limiting student loan forgiveness to individuals who make below a specific income, three sources familiar with the issue told The Washington Post. Officials are looki…
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U.S. Marshals offer reward for information on escaped inmate, "missing" correctional officer
Casey Cole White and Vicky White disappeared Friday after Vicky White took Casey White for what she told others was a mental health evaluation.
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Trump faces biggest test of his 'king-maker' clout in primaries
The month of May brings Donald Trump the biggest test of his political clout since the end of his presidency, as candidates he has endorsed contest Republican primaries that will set the stage for November's midterm congressional elections.
Opinion: Thirty-six years after Chernobyl, Russia is still keeping us in the dark
On May 1, 1986, Lev Golinkin was one of countless people across Ukraine who took part in May Day celebrations, unaware of the full scale of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster five days earlier. More than three decades later, the author looks at how the Soviet Union kept citizens in the dark – and...
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Combat death puts spotlight on Americans fighting in Ukraine
A former U.S. Marine who died last week in Ukraine was believed to be the first American citizen killed while fighting there
Zelenskyy makes direct appeal to Russian soldiers: Do not fight
In his nightly address, Zelenskyy switched to speaking in Russian to ask members of the invading forces not to fight in Ukraine.
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Krueger, ex-Texas congressman and diplomat, dies at 86
Robert C. Krueger, who followed two U.S. House terms with a brief interim appointment to the Senate before launching a sometimes-hazardous diplomatic career, has died at age 86, his family said Sunday. Krueger died Saturday morning in his New Braunfels home with his wife by his side after...
Anti-Macron front takes shape on left as Melenchon, Greens strike deal
Momentum was building on Monday behind attempts by French left-wing parties to form a united front against President Emmanuel Macron in next month's parliamentary elections, after radical Jean-Luc Melenchon clinched a deal with the Greens.
'She's my guardian angel': DoorDasher saves Massachusetts woman's life while delivering pizza | CNN
When a Massachusetts woman ordered a pizza on a routine Friday evening, she had no idea the quick thinking and kindness of her delivery driver would change her life that night.
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Philippines' Marcos keeps big lead in poll on presidential race
Ferdinand Marcos Jr has maintained his wide lead in the Philippines presidential election race in a new survey released on Monday, but some political observers say the game may not be over for closest rival Leni Robredo.
The Judds join Country Music Hall of Fame one day after Naomi Judd's unexpected death
Daughters Wynonna and Ashley Judd accepted the induction amid tears, holding onto each other and reciting a Bible verse together.
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Solomon Islands to supervise Chinese police operating there
China's police presence under a new security pact will boost the capabilities of the Solomon Islands but they will not use techniques seen in Hong Kong, the Pacific island country's top diplomat to Australia said in a radio interview on Monday.
Researchers to study sunken remains of last U.S. slave ship in Alabama river
Researchers have found that most of the ship — including the pen that was used to imprison the captives — remains intact on the river bottom.
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Finland will decide to apply for NATO membership on May 12, says Iltalehti newspaper
Finland will decide to apply for NATO membership on May 12, Finnish newspaper Iltalehti reported late on Sunday, citing anonymous government sources.
Transcript: USAID chief Samantha Power on "Face the Nation," May 1, 2022
The following is a transcript of an interview with Samantha Power, the administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development, that aired Sunday, May 1, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
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Transcript: Sen. Tim Kaine on "Face the Nation," May 1, 2022
The following is a transcript of an interview with Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia that aired Sunday, May 1, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
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Transcript: Rep. Adam Kinzinger on "Face the Nation," May 1, 2022
The following is a transcript of an interview with Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger of Illinois that aired Sunday, May 1, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
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Transcript: Dr. Deborah Birx on "Face the Nation," May 1, 2022
The following is a transcript of an interview with Dr. Deborah Birx, former President Donald Trump's COVID-19 response coordinator, that aired Sunday, May 1, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation" on May 1, 2022
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Sen. Tim Kaine and Samantha Power join Margaret Brennan.
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What happens if I get COVID-19 while traveling?
COVID-19 rules for travelers will vary depending on the destination
Idaho health care provider reports climbing COVID cases
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Coronavirus cases are again edging upward in parts of Idaho, prompting some health care officials to urge renewed caution for big gatherings.
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Harris to return to work Tuesday after testing negative for COVID-19
Vice President Harris tested negative for COVID-19 on Monday and plans to return to work in person on Tuesday, her press secretary Kirsten Allen said in a statement. Harris will return to wo…
thehill.comCOVID threatens new U.S. Senate delays for Biden's Fed, FTC nominees
An effort by U.S. Senate Democrats to move forward on President Joe Biden's nominees for the Federal Reserve and Federal Trade Commission appeared headed for a second week of delay on Monday, after another Democratic lawmaker tested positive for COVID-19. Senator Michael Bennet of Colorado said...
Harris negative for COVID-19 after taking antiviral pill
Vice President Kamala Harris tested negative on Monday for COVID-19, six days after she tested positive for the virus.
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Naomi Judd’s death spotlights a national mental health crisis worsened by COVID-19
Story at a glance The coronavirus pandemic is still exacerbating the country’s mental health issues, even after many restrictions were lifted and vaccines became widely available. One survey…
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White House’s Paxlovid push hits hurdles
The Biden administration has gone all in on the COVID-19 antiviral Paxlovid, announcing new measures to make the oral treatment more widely available and making it clear that Vice President Harris …
thehill.comU.S. Treasury's Adeyemo urges states, local governments to use COVID aid for housing
Deputy U.S. Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo on Monday called on state, local and tribal governments to use more of their shares of a $350 billion COVID-19 relief fund to address a severe shortage of affordable housing. Adeyemo was pressing his case during a visit to Los Angeles to highlight...
The US should prepare for a predictable Southern summer surge of Covid-19, Birx says | CNN
It’s now predictable that the South will see surges in the summer and Northern states will see surges in the winter – especially around the holidays, White House Coronavirus Response Task Force coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx told CBS on Sunday morning.
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Tourists, rejoice! Italy, Greece relax COVID-19 restrictions
For travelers going to southern Europe, summer vacations just got a whole lot easier. Italy and Greece have relaxed some COVID-19 restrictions before Europe’s peak summer tourist season as life increasingly returns to normal after the pandemic.
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New Zealand welcomes back tourists as pandemic rules eased
New Zealand has begun welcoming back tourists from the U.S., Canada, Britain, Japan and more than 50 other countries for the first time in more than two years after dropping most of its remaining pandemic border restrictions.
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US pediatricians' group moves to abandon race-based guidance
The American Academy of Pediatrics says it is putting all its guidance under the microscope to eliminate “race-based” medicine and resulting health disparities.
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Moderna expects ‘large amounts’ of omicron booster available by fall
Moderna’s Chief Medical Officer Paul Burton said on Sunday that his company was preparing to provide large amounts of its vaccine booster against omicron and other COVID-19 variants this fall. …
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Sneakers, elastic pants: People alter office wear amid COVID
NEW YORK (AP) — Blazers in knit fabrics, pants with drawstrings or elastic waists, and polo shirts as the new button-down.
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Florida lost 70,000 people to Covid. It’s still not prepared for the next wave.
A report by the Florida Hospital Association estimates 70 percent of Florida hospitals are facing a critical staffing shortage, and the state will be short 60,000 nurses by 2035.
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Sen. Bennet tests positive for COVID-19
Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) on Sunday announced that he has tested positive for COVID-19, after cases among his colleagues delayed some Senate business last week. “I am vaccinated and boosted and…
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Tears and chocolate as New Zealand opens its borders to 60 more countries
New Zealand welcomed thousands of travellers from around the globe on Monday as the country opened its borders to visitors from around 60 nations including the United States, Britain and Singapore for the first time since COVID-19 hit in early 2020.
En plein air: NYC aims to keep outdoor lifestyle post-virus
As New York City forges ahead with its recovery, the pandemic is leaving lasting imprints, especially on city roadways: less room for cars and more space for people.
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The Data Point: Kids under 5 could be eligible for a Covid vaccine. See where they live.
Alaska, Texas and Utah have the highest concentrations of children under 5 as Moderna seeks vaccine authorization for the age group.
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Patience wears thin for Shanghai residents still in lockdown
Shanghai residents grow increasingly weary of an ongoing COVID-19 lockdown.
Transcript: Dr. Paul Burton on "Face the Nation," May 1, 2022
The following is a transcript of an interview with Dr. Paul Burton, chief medical officer at Moderna, that aired Sunday, May 1, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
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Qantas promises direct flights from Sydney to London and New York
Australia's carrier says its new fleet will be capable of direct flights to any city in the world.
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