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ZAPORIZHZHIA, Ukraine (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin marked his country’s biggest patriotic holiday Monday without a major new battlefield success in Ukraine to boast of, as the war ground on through its 11th week with the Kremlin’s forces making little or no progress in their offensive.
Hill leaders strike deal on nearly $40B in Ukraine aid
Biden informed top Democrats that he wanted Ukraine and Covid aid to move separately, according to a person familiar with the request.
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Joe Manchin becomes a villain in the 2022 Democratic primaries
Liberal candidates are scornfully tying more moderate rivals to the West Virginia senator, who responded to his critics in an interview with NBC News.
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White House responds to abortion-related protests at homes of Supreme Court justices
Another protest is planned for Monday night at the home of Justice Samuel Alito, the author of the leaked draft opinion on Roe v. Wade.
EXPLAINER: Recession fears grow. But how high is the risk?
Inflation is at a 40-year high. Stock prices are sinking. The Federal Reserve is making borrowing much costlier.
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Biden signs bill to expedite shipments of weapons, supplies to Ukraine
"It matters, it really matters," Biden said as he signed the Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2022.
Pentagon cites reports Russian military has ‘refused to obey orders’ in Donbas - Washington Examiner
There have been "anecdotal reports" that some Russian military members have refused orders from their superiors in Ukraine, according to a senior U.S. defense official.The new details emanating from the Pentagon on Monday come as Russia continues its unsuccessful attempts to capture the Donbas...
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Pelosi lauds protesters using 'righteous anger' to 'march and mobilize,' as Supreme Court set to overturn Roe
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi Monday lauded protesters expressing "righteous anger" through efforts to "march and mobilize."
Asian stocks follow Wall St down on rate hike, economy fears
Asian stocks have followed Wall Street lower as fears increased that U.S. rate hikes to fight inflation might stall economic growth.
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US sees "anecdotal reports" of Russian troops in Ukraine not obeying orders, senior defense official says
Ukraine has accused Russia of dropping a bomb on a school in the Luhansk region where 90 people were taking shelter. Dozens of people are feared dead.
Russia-Ukraine updates: 2 US veterans who joined Ukrainian forces missing
Updates on the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
Georgia elections chief aims to shore up Republican support
Brad Raffensperger says the Georgia and U.S. Constitutions should be amended to prohibit voting by noncitizens.
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Jill Biden was president's eyes, ears on trip to Ukraine
Jill Biden’s first telephone call after meeting her Ukrainian counterpart inside the besieged nation was to President Joe Biden.
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Wisconsin anti-abortion office fire investigation ongoing
Police are asking for the public’s help in tracking down those who vandalized and threw two Molotov cocktails into the office of a prominent Wisconsin anti-abortion lobbying group’s office.
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Ukrainians unearth horrors near Kyiv, a month after Russian retreat
Mass graves are still being found, underscoring the scale of atrocities committed by Vladimir Putin’s forces in Ukraine.
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Eric Holder on gerrymandering: "Republicans have to cheat in order to win" elections
Former attorney general says partisan gerrymandering, laws aimed at suppressing voter turnout are attempts to keep "the will of the American people from being expressed in the ballot box."
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Cruz, Steel lead brief in Harvard race admissions Supreme Court case: 'Heavy toll on Asian-American students'
EXCLUSIVE: Senate and House Republicans joined together to file a brief in a closely watched case before the Supreme Court dealing with Harvard and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's (UNC) use of race in admissions decisions, which they argue is illegal.
Musk slams Twitter’s ‘left wing bias’ in censorship decisions - Washington Examiner
Billionaire Elon Musk blasted Twitter for allowing certain posts while choosing to censor others. In just eight words on Monday morning, Musk responded to a tweet from political commentator Mike Cernovich that called out Twitter’s choice to allow a post linking to a recent New York Times article...
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US, Italy united on Ukraine, with slightly different tones
Italian Premier Mario Draghi meets with U.S. President Biden this week in Washington as Europe faces another “whatever it takes” moment, with war raging on its eastern flank in Ukraine.
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Senate eyes quick passage of security for Supreme Court family members
The Senate is moving to quickly try to pass legislation that would extend security to family members of Supreme Court justices amid protests at the homes of members of the court following the leak …
thehill.comDemocrats’ chance to save the House majority runs through these districts
Roughly a dozen GOP House seats that Joe Biden carried in 2020 are key to any Democratic hope of saving their flimsy majority.
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Alabama ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth takes effect
The legislation makes it a crime punishable by up to 10 years in prison to provide puberty blockers, hormones and medical procedures to trans youth under 19.
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Democrats ready vote to legalize abortion after McConnell says national ban 'possible'
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer starts the process on Monday to force a floor vote on a bill to enshrine abortion rights into federal law.
Yellen says financial system working well despite 'potential for continued volatility'
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen believes the U.S. financial system is in working order, but wouldn't be surprised to see market volatility linger.
Running an abortion clinic while waiting for court decision
There’s no job like it running an abortion clinic. There are the clients -- so many of them desperate, in need, grateful.
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Ukraine school bombing just the latest alleged atrocity as Russia pummels towns and cities across eastern Donbas region
Ukraine accuses Russia of a direct hit on the school, which was sheltering civilians, as Putin's war machine continues to flatten front-line cities in the east.
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Lina Hidalgo could be Democrats’ future in Texas. She has to make it through the midterms first.
The Harris County judge is facing several local controversies to go with the strong GOP midterm environment.
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Esper recalls ‘outlandish’ Trump foreign policy proposals in new memoir
Mark Esper, the former secretary of Defense under President Trump, says that the former president proposed a number of “outlandish” foreign policy proposals while he was in the White Ho…
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Hollywood megalawyer paid off Hunter Biden’s $2M delinquent tax bill: Report - Washington Examiner
A prominent Hollywood attorney reportedly paid off more than $2 million of Hunter Biden's delinquent taxes. Kevin Morris, who is most renowned for crafting a $550 million licensing deal for the co-creators of South Park, is now part of the legal and media strategy team of President Joe Biden's...
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Pro-abortion activist targeting SCOTUS justices supported Maxine Waters' call to harass Trump officials
The leader of Ruth Sent Us, a pro-abortion activist group targeting Supreme Court justices, supported Democratic Rep. Maxine Waters' controversial call in 2018 to harass Trump officials in public and said supporters of the former administration "deserve" to be "ambushed."
Exclusive: Putin ‘has recognized he has no victory to celebrate,’ US ambassador to UN says | CNN Politics
Vladimir Putin “has recognized he has no victory to celebrate,” US Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield told CNN in response to the lack of a major escalatory announcement in the Russian President’s “Victory Day” speech Monday.
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Ukraine latest updates: UN rights body to discuss ‘Russia abuses’
Over 50 member states back Kyiv’s request for meeting, which will address alleged Russian rights violations in Ukraine.
The AP Interview: BLM's Patrisse Cullors denies wrongdoing
In an exclusive interview, Patrisse Cullors, the former leader of the Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation, tells The Associated Press that neither she nor anyone else in leadership has misused millions of dollars in donations.
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Pulitzer Prizes award Washington Post for Jan. 6 coverage
The Washington Post won the Pulitzer Prize in public service journalism Monday for its coverage of the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S.
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Hawley slams Psaki for 'late' condemnation of violence from 'leftists': 'Firebombing prolifers'
Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., took aim at White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki, saying her warning about threatening the personal safety of justices came a 'little late.'
Pence loud and Trump silent on Dobbs draft opinion - Washington Examiner
Former Vice President Mike Pence seems both prouder of Justice Samuel Alito’s pro-life draft decision and more confident in its political repercussions than does his onetime boss, former President Donald Trump. The difference is surely due to Pence being deeply, personally committed to the right...
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Juan Williams: Biden is right to call out GOP as ‘extreme’ on abortion
Before the 1972 presidential election, Republicans backed abortion rights. Really. After last week’s leak of a draft opinion from the Supreme Court’s conservative majority — settin…
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Alabama corrections officer who escaped with inmate has died in hospital, sheriff says | CNN
Alabama corrections officer Vicky White has died due to her injuries, Sheriff Dave Wedding of Vanderburgh County told CNN. She and escaped Alabama inmate Casey White were taken into custody following a chase in Indiana, authorities said late Monday.
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An empowered Ukraine and an isolated Russia: Putin has little to celebrate on Victory Day
Analysis: As Russia’s Victory Day comes to a close, a reporter in Ukraine shares observations on the toll the war has taken on Ukrainians and how far Russia is from achieving its goals.
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Biden presses Congress to pass more military aid; U.S. will suspend tariffs on Ukrainian steel
Russia's Putin has attempted to justify his unprecedented invasion of Ukraine on "Victory Day" — a key event on the country's calendar.
G-7 will ban Russian oil imports as US adds new sanctions; first lady Jill Biden visits Ukraine: May 8 recap
G-7 leaders met Sunday and announced new sanctions, including a ban on the import of Russian oil and limits on Russian TV stations.
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Democrats want to boost Biden Ukraine aid plan to near $40B
Congressional Democrats are preparing a plan that would boost President Joe Biden’s requested $33 billion Ukraine aid package to nearly $40 billion.
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Senators quickly pass bill to expand security for families of Supreme Court justices | CNN Politics
Members of the US Senate passed a bipartisan bill Monday that would expand security protection to the immediate family members of Supreme Court justices, following recent protests at some justices’ homes.
www.cnn.comOpinion | The Wall Street Journal Is Wrong About Pell Grants
Fiscal conservatives should embrace an increase in funding the program.
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Major internet providers to slash cost of broadband service for low-income Americans
Millions of Americans will be able to get high-speed internet for no more than $30 a month under a deal President Joe Biden announced Monday.
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Florida tilts toward Trump amid population growth
ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida is starting to look like Trump country. Long the nation’s largest — and most unpredictable — battleground state, Florida’s politics have transformed at a breakneck pace in r…
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White House warns protesters outside of Supreme Court homes not to use violence - Washington Examiner
White House press secretary Jen Psaki had a few words for protesters gathering outside of the houses of Supreme Court justices. Psaki tweeted Monday that the White House opposed intimidation tactics against the judges. The statement came after there were reports of vandalism at an anti-abortion...
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Ahead of Trump headlined fundraiser, House GOP reelection cmte. chair confident ‘we’ll have…resources we need’
Former President Donald Trump on Monday night will headline a major annual fundraiser for the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC), which is the House GOP reelection committee
1 in 3 fears immigrants influence US elections: AP-NORC poll
With anti-immigrant rhetoric bubbling over in the leadup to this year’s critical midterm elections, about 1 in 3 U.S. adults believes an effort is underway to replace U.S.
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U.S. temporarily suspends tariffs on steel imported from Ukraine
"For steel mills to continue as an economic lifeline for the people of Ukraine, they must be able to export their steel," Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said.
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Dozens dead in latest Ecuador prison riot
Authorities say at least 43 people killed after a fight broke out between rival gangs at prison 80km from Quito.
Hedge fund billionaire Dan Loeb appears to be courting NYC Mayor Eric Adams over charter schools
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Wall Street veteran Dan Loeb appear to have formed a close alliance since the billionaire helped Adams' run for office.
Trump ally slams Pompeo over criticism of Oz
Richard Grenell, a staunch ally of former President Trump, criticized former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Monday for his remarks airing concerns about Mehmet Oz, the Pennsylvania Senate candid…
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Trump says he has no Trump Organization cell phones and asks judge to end contempt fines | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump said he no longer has four cell phones identified by the New York attorney general’s investigation into the Trump Organization’s finances but has turned over his personal phone to be searched as he tries to convince a state judge to lift a civil contempt ruling that...
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Death toll from explosion at Havana hotel rises to 40
More bodies have been pulled from the ruins of a luxury hotel in Cuba’s capital, bringing the official death toll from a powerful explosion at the iconic building to 40
DeSantis and Florida's never-ending court battles
www.politico.comDeSantis signs bill mandating Florida schools teach ‘evils of communism’ - Washington Examiner
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill on Monday designating Nov. 7 as "Victims of Communism Day" and requiring schools to teach students about the "evils of communism." Under the law, public high schools must provide students enrolled in the Florida-mandated U.S. government class with at least...
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Protests at Justice Kavanaugh's home 'one of the scariest things I've ever witnessed,' says reporter
The Daily Signal news producer Douglas Blair said the demonstrations were an "attempt at intimidation" and called out the Biden administration for failing to condemn the protests.
'Anemic' Russian attack making little headway, Pentagon official says; Biden 'displeased' with leaks about role of US info: May 9 recap
The Russian offensive in eastern Ukraine has made limited progress, a Pentagon official said, calling the gains 'incremental.' Latest news.
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Biden tells top national security officials leaks about intelligence sharing with Ukrainians must stop | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden recently told his top national security officials that leaks about US intelligence sharing with Ukrainians aren’t helpful and need to stop, according to an official familiar with the conversation.
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Dem AGs pledge to hold the line if Roe falls
With the heightened possibility that abortion rights could, in a matter of weeks, be an issue left to the states, attorney general candidates across the country are reminding voters of the stakes.
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Scooter rider dies after hitting high-speed train in Florida linked to 62 other deaths
The Brightline train has the worst per-mile fatality rate in the nation, according to an AP analysis that began in 2019.
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Macron proposes new political union for non-EU countries
France’s president has warned that decades could pass before Ukraine joins the European Union, and is proposing a new political organization to bring together countries on the continent that share the bloc’s values but are not part of the EU
Mahinda Rajapaksa: Sri Lankan PM resigns amid economic crisis
Protesters have been out on the streets since last month over soaring prices and power cuts.
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Filibuster, cloture: US Senate rules featured in abortion debate
Senate procedures are preventing President Biden and his Democratic Party from passing major legislative proposals.
More guns are being stolen out of cars in alarming trend across the nation
At least 180 cities reported increases in gun thefts from cars from 2019 to 2020. They are now the largest source of stolen guns, a new data analysis found.
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Abortion rights activists protest outside conservative Supreme Court justices' homes
About 150 demonstrators on Monday night marched to the home of Justice Samuel Alito, who authored the leaked draft opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade.
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Pentagon: Russian military continues to struggle with poor morale, refusal to obey orders
Russian forces have not made any significant progress in Moscow’s new offensive in eastern Ukraine, a situation partly due to poor morale and some troops “refusing to obey orders,” a senior U.S. de…
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Biden says high-speed internet access is ‘not a luxury' but a ‘necessity' as admin rolls out new program
President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday announced a deal with U.S. internet service providers to give high-speed internet to Americans living in low-income areas.
Networks ignore Biden’s ‘Truth Ministry’ and ‘Disinfo czar’ - Washington Examiner
With a silence that can only suggest approval, the nation’s TV news networks have ignored the Biden administration’s creation of a so-called “Ministry of Truth” and the appointment of a controversial czar known for oddball tweets and the promotion of the Russia hoax.In a new report from the...
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Man committed after slayings shows up free in small SC town
The family of two sisters killed in their tiny South Carolina town in 2010 wants to know why the man who confessed to their slayings has suddenly shown back up in the community.
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From handshakes to hostilities: How dangerous is the situation in North Korea?
South Korea's incoming president promises to take a hard line on North Korea’s military escalations.
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Russia-Ukraine war live updates: Putin marks Victory Day with Moscow military parade, speech
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to mark Victory Day with a speech from a grand military parade in Moscow’s Red Square as his war in Ukraine struggles.
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AP Interview: Lithuania FM calls for regime change in Russia
Lithuania’s top diplomat says that removing Russian President Vladimir Putin and his inner circle from power is the only way to protect the West and its allies from future threats from Moscow, urging an even tougher stance than the U.S. and many NATO allies have been willing to pursue.
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Oath Keepers sharing with January 6 investigators their efforts to find election fraud, communications with Trump allies | CNN Politics
Top leaders in the Oath Keepers, the far-right extremist group, have been turning over phones and digital files and sitting for interviews with the FBI
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Russia marks WWII victory overshadowed by Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin has sought to cast Moscow’s military action in Ukraine as a forced response to Western policies and a necessary move to ward off a potential aggression.
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Russian envoy to Poland hit with red paint at war cemetery
Protesters have thrown red paint on the Russian ambassador to Poland as he arrived at a cemetery in Warsaw to pay respects to Red Army soldiers who died during World War II
Pro-choice group targeting churches has links to Revolutionary Communist Party
A pro-choice group that is coordinating protests targeting churches has links to the Revolutionary Communist Party, Fox News Digital has learned.
National group backing anti-CRT school board candidates finds success in Texas - Washington Examiner
Fifteen candidates backed by a conservative political action committee all won their respective school board races in Texas Saturday, extending a trend from 2021 of conservative, anti-critical race theory parents winning local school board elections.The 15 candidates backed by the 1776 Project...
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Police name the Tennessee and Florida guests found dead at a Sandals resort in the Bahamas | CNN
The three Americans who died last week at a Sandals resort in the Bahamas were from Tennessee and Florida, and scientists and investigators are working to determine their causes of death, the island nation’s police commissioner said Monday.
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Biden announces program offering discounted internet service
President Joe Biden says 20 internet companies have agreed to provide discounted service to people with low incomes.
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Protests rage in Sri Lanka; Mahinda Rajapkasa forced to quit
Dozens of houses belonging to Rajapaksa loyalists set on fire across the nation amid an economic crisis.
In shift, Democrats de-link Ukraine aid from COVID-19 money
Democrats are moving to quickly pass nearly $40 billion in new Ukraine aid, which will not be linked to a stalled coronavirus package. Democrats are proposing nearly $40 billion in new assistance, …
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Former NBA first-round pick Adreian Payne, 31, fatally shot
The former Michigan State University standout gained national attention not only for his play on the court but also because of a bond he formed with a young cancer patient off it.
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What happens when women are denied abortions? Economic distress, research shows.
Women who are turned away from abortion access are more likely to suffer from financial distress and health problems.
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Philippines election: Marcos son eyes return with early lead
As votes are counted, Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr takes a huge early lead in the presidential race.
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$20 million HUD grant doubles size of eviction legal help
The Department of Housing and Urban Development is doubling the size of its eviction protection program, designed to fund legal assistance for tenants seeking to stay in their homes.
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Reporter's Notebook: Dianne Feinstein and the debate over lawmakers' fitness to serve
The question of lawmakers' state of well-being has resurfaced as a point of contention as 88-year-old Sen. Dianne Feinstein says she is up to staying in office.
Over 40 percent of America's baby formula supplies are out of stock
Some areas in the Southern U.S. are seeing deeper shortages amid the shutdown of a critical factory.
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Biden ‘strongly condemns’ attack on Wisconsin anti-abortion group - Washington Examiner
President Joe Biden has denounced an attack on a Wisconsin-based anti-abortion group whose Madison headquarters was set alight by at least one Molotov cocktail over the weekend.“President Biden strongly condemns this attack and political violence of any stripe," a White House spokesman told the...
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Serbs stage pro-Russia marches amid V-Day ceremonies
Pro-Russia marches have been staged in Serbia and the Serb-run entity in Bosnia — both traditional allies of Moscow in the Balkans — amid ceremonies to mark the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II
Wisconsin House Democrats slow to condemn apparent arson attack on pro-life group
Sunday saw flames erupt from the office of Wisconsin Family Action, a pro-life nonprofit, after a Molotov cocktail was reportedly thrown into the window.
Ginsburg's tea set, coat, other items raise $800K for opera
An online auction of 150 of items owned by the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg raised $803,650 for Washington National Opera.
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NYC politician pulls funding from Jewish museum over alleged DeSantis snub
New York councilwoman Inna Vernikov has announced she is withholding discretionary funds from a Jewish museum after it allegedly barred Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis from a speaking event.
Lake Mead: Shrinking reservoir reveals more human remains
More human remains are found in Lake Mead, a week after a suspected murder victim was discovered.
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Biden running out of money source for Ukraine
The Biden administration has reached the end of its presidential drawdown authority funding, with about $100 million left, the Pentagon’s top spokesman said Monday. Between President Biden’s Fri…
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Lam says Hong Kong now has China patriots firmly in charge
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam says Chinese patriots are now firmly in charge of the city following the election of its new leader, who ran unopposed in a process controlled by Beijing
Queen hands over to Charles and William for State Opening
It will be the first time she has missed the event since 1963, with Prince Charles delivering her speech.
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Pilot didn’t clear ice before 2019 crash that killed 9 members of an Idaho family, NTSB says
The plane didn’t have enough seats for all the passengers aboard, and two people were likely seated in the aisles when it crashed, the National Transportation Safety Board said.
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Amid anti-Asian hate, these groups share what needs to be done next
As anti-Asian hate rose during the pandemic, groups are fighting to help the AANHPI community for the future.
Transcript: Former Attorney General Eric Holder on "Face the Nation," May 8, 2022
The following is a transcript of an interview with former Attorney General Eric Holder that aired Sunday, May 8, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
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WATCH: Tennessee man farming his own fish in battle against rising food prices - Washington Examiner
A man in Tennessee is battling rising food costs by taking matters into his own backyard and creating a fish farm with at least 100 bluegill fish. "The price of food has gone to the point where you can't afford to buy it," Harvey Tallman said. "It's either put gas in the car or eat."
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As Putin marks Victory Day, his troops make little war gains
Russian President Vladimir Putin marked his country’s biggest patriotic holiday without a major new battlefield success in Ukraine, and the Kremlin made little to no progress as the war ground through its 11th week on multiple fronts.
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Call Trump or Pence? It's decision time for Jan. 6 panel
The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection has interviewed nearly 1,000 people. But the nine-member panel has yet to talk to the two most prominent players in that day’s events — former President Donald Trump and former Vice President Mike Pence.
apnews.comU.S. unveils additional sanctions targeting Russian media, financing and elites
The U.S., European Union and Group of Seven nations will impose sanctions on Russia's state-controlled media, elites and services that finance the war in Ukraine.
Roe v. Wade draft fuels Democratic calls to add justices to Supreme Court
Proposals to reform the Supreme Court are getting new attention from Democrats following a leaked draft opinion by Justice Samuel Alito that would overturn Roe v. Wade, one of the most consequentia…
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Russian space agency chief boasts nuclear capabilities, claims NATO would lose 'in 30 minutes'
Russia has pushed the threat of nuclear war as a "theme" for this year's Victory Day parade on May 9 as the conflict in Ukraine continues.
Biden tests how much he can ratchet up the pressure on Putin | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden is vowing to ratchet up even more pressure on Vladimir Putin even as the Russian leader dug in and defended the war in Ukraine at a nationalistic pageant featuring thousands of troops in Moscow.
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NPR reporter says ‘leading theory’ on SCOTUS leak is conservative clerk
A clerk for a conservative justice is the “leading theory” amid intense speculation about who released a draft opinion authored by Justice Samuel Alito showing the court is set to overt…
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5 big questions as Democrats seek to revive Biden's stalled agenda
Sen. Joe Manchin has signaled interest in a scaled-back bill after having killed the House-passed Build Back Better Act. But there are plenty of obstacles in the way.
www.nbcnews.comRussia-Ukraine war live updates: Putin marks Victory Day with Moscow military parade, speech
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to mark Victory Day with a speech from a grand military parade in Moscow’s Red Square as his war in Ukraine struggles.
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Trump, emboldened after Ohio victory, faces challenges ahead
Former President Donald Trump enters the next stretch of the midterm campaign emboldened by primary victories but facing new risks.
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Manchin says he'd pass parts of Biden's agenda. But Democrats may have to write the bill for him.
People familiar with the senator's thinking say party leaders are making a mistake by waiting for him to pen his own detailed bill, rather than crafting one based on his demands.
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Trump slams Esper as ‘lightweight’ in response to ’60 Minutes’ interview
Former President Trump called his former Defense secretary a “lightweight” and a “RINO” in response to a “60 Minutes” interview that covered a series of shocking claims abou…
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Battles rage in Ukraine’s Luhansk as Russia targets main city
Heavy fighting is under way for Severodonetsk and Russian troops are attempting to cut it off.
Pence calls Biden’s ‘MAGA crowd’ extremism charge a ‘desperate’ deflection by admin ‘grasping for straws’
EXCLUSIVE: Former Vice President Mike Pence calls President Biden’s "MAGA crowd" extremism charge a "desperate" deflection by the administration "grasping for straws" due to its tanking approval rating.
Biden wants to sell infrastructure. His problem: Few buyers.
While the president has been plugging the infrastructure package he shepherded through Congress to voters, Democrats in tough re-election fights say their focus is elsewhere.
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Trudeau: World determined to make sure Putin loses in Ukraine
The world will do everything possible to ensure that Russian President Vladimir Putin loses his war in Ukraine, including keeping Moscow under sanctions for years, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said late on Sunday.
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Russia’s senior commanders are headed to the front lines in Ukraine: UK - Washington Examiner
Several senior Russian commanders are joining the fighting in Ukraine after their predecessors died in battle, according to the United Kingdom.After more than two months of fighting and thousands of Russian soldiers killed, including an estimated 12 generals, Russian military leadership is...
www.washingtonexaminer.comBiden presses Congress to pass more military aid; U.S. will suspend tariffs on Ukrainian steel
Russia's Putin has attempted to justify his unprecedented invasion of Ukraine on "Victory Day" — a key event on the country's calendar.
Dictator's son far ahead in Philippine presidential vote
The son and namesake of ousted Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos has taken a commanding lead in an unofficial count in the presidential election in the deeply divided Asian democracy.
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Jill Biden pays surprise visit to Ukraine, meets first lady
UZHHOROD, Ukraine (AP) — Jill Biden made an unannounced visit to western Ukraine, holding a surprise Mother’s Day meeting with first lady Olena Zelenska to show U.S. support for the embattled natio…
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The next AOC? Front-runner for PA seat is Dem socialist backed by Bernie, Warren
Pennsylvania state Rep. Summer Lee, a progressive Democrat, is running to replace retiring Rep. Mike Doyle, D-Pa., who has served in Congress since 1995.
What Putin may be planning for Russia’s Victory Day
Experts say that after two months of thwarted offensives, Putin is left with limited options, from all-out mobilization to declaring victory in the eastern Donbas region.
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Ukraine "preparing for everything" as Putin plots next move, ambassador says
"We know that there are no red lines for the regime in Moscow," Oksana Markarova, Ukraine's ambassador to the U.S., said.
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China says it conducted exercises near Taiwan
China's armed forces carried out another round of exercises near Taiwan last week to improve joint combat operations, the People's Liberation Army said on Monday, after the Chinese-claimed island reported a spike in activity.
www.reuters.comUS to bar Russia from accounting, consulting services in new sanctions package
The White House announced Sunday that the United States will bar Russian companies and citizens from using U.S. accounting, marketing and consulting services as part of a new package of sanctions d…
thehill.comU.S. Senate to vote Wednesday on abortion rights bill, Schumer says
"Every American will see how every senator stands," Schumer said during a news conference with state leaders in New York. Schumer called the draft decision an "abomination," noting that a majority of Americans want to preserve the right to have an abortion and women's heath care.
Havana hotel death toll rises to 31 as dogs search for survivors
The number of injured was revised downward to 54, with 24 hospitalized as the focus of the investigation continues to be a suspected gas leak.
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US Navy chief takes woke books off the reading list
Several books on the U.S. Navy’s Professional Reading Program that provoked outrage last year were absent in an updated reading list released Friday.
Musk puts Twitter employees on alert: ‘Work ethic expectations would be extreme’ - Washington Examiner
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk warned Twitter employees of changes coming to workplace expectations once his acquisition of the social media company is complete. Among the expectations, Musk tweeted that he highly values work ethic. “Work ethic expectations would be extreme, but much less than I...
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Taliban divisions deepen as Afghan women defy veil edict
A new Taliban decree that demands women cover up from head to toe in public, showing at most their eyes, has left many Afghans angry or fearful
G-7 will ban Russian oil imports as US adds new sanctions; first lady Jill Biden visits Ukraine: May 8 recap
G-7 leaders met Sunday and announced new sanctions, including a ban on the import of Russian oil and limits on Russian TV stations.
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Biden’s trade team: RIP globalization
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine accelerates the administration’s efforts to find a path between global free trade and Trump-like protectionism.
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Judge restricts Durham evidence on Clinton campaign ‘joint venture’ in Sussmann trial - Washington Examiner
A federal judge placed limits on special counsel John Durham’s evidence in court meant to demonstrate a “joint venture” involving Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign to discredit rival Donald Trump with Russian collusion claims. A ruling Saturday evening included wins and losses for...
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GOP calls for SCOTUS probe set off alarm bells
Calls from high-ranking Republicans for the Department of Justice (DOJ) to launch its own investigation into the leak of a Supreme Court draft opinion are alarming those who say the DOJ would be bl…
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Trump spars with Esper over claims that the former president wanted to shoot protesters
Donald Trump is hitting back at former Defense Secretary Mark Esper's claims that the former president wanted to shoot demonstrators who filled the streets around the White House during protests in June 2020.
Kevin Samuels, YouTuber with 1.4M subscribers, has died, his mother says
Samuels' views on dating and relationships, which many people on social media felt were an attack on Black women, often sparked outrage.
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Why Russia has suffered the loss of an 'extraordinary' number of generals
Ukraine hss claimed 12 Russian generals have been killed since the invasion began.
Lebanon's descent into turmoil: assassinations, war, financial collapse
Lebanon holds an election on May 15 that could see a shift of power that sends shockwaves far beyond this small country squeezed between Syria and Israel.
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The leak of the Supreme Court's draft decision on abortion rights
This past week, a leaked draft decision showed the Supreme Court appears ready to overturn its landmark decision establishing the right to an abortion. But the crucial vote on the future of Roe v. Wade was cast when Donald Trump was elected president.
www.cbsnews.comRussia-Ukraine updates: 2 US veterans who joined Ukrainian forces missing
Updates on the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
Trump complained US Navy ships ‘look ugly’: Esper
Former President Trump complained about America’s “ugly” Navy ships while in office and said Russia’s looked better, former Secretary of Defense Mark Esper reportedly wrote …
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Marcos, son of strongman, triumphs in Philippines presidential election
Ferdinand Marcos Jr clinched a stunning runaway victory in the Philippines' presidential election on Monday in the first win by a majority since a 1986 revolution that toppled his late father's two-decade dictatorship.
Ukraine latest updates: UN rights body to discuss ‘Russia abuses’
Over 50 member states back Kyiv’s request for meeting, which will address alleged Russian rights violations in Ukraine.
David Gergen on the state of our democracy: "We can't continue on the path we're on; it's unsustainable."
The advisor to presidents from both parties believes today's aging leaders should step aside for a younger generation.
www.cbsnews.comWhite House condemns 'attempts to intimidate' during pro-abortion protests at Catholic churches
The White House on Sunday championed people's “fundamental right to protest” but warned against efforts to “intimidate” others after pro-abortion groups threatened to demonstrate outside Catholic churches during worship services.
Abortion battle, new lieutenant boost Hochul’s election bid after rough stretch
New York governor's polling sagged as she dealt with an arrested lieutenant governor, a bruising budget battle and a weak campaign rollout.
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Crews in New Mexico, Arizona scramble to corral wildfires
Firefighters in New Mexico’s Rocky Mountain foothills are excavating new firebreaks and clearing brush to keep a massive wildfire from destroying more homes and pine forests.
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Utilities push back against growth of rooftop solar panels
In most states, utilities pay solar customers for power they send back to the grid. But there's a battle over what that sun-fueled energy is worth.
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Esper says Biden administration had ‘shaky start’ to Ukraine war
Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper said in an interview on Sunday that he has had a “mixed” reaction to the Biden administration’s handling of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. “They had a shaky…
thehill.comJake Tapper Grills Mississippi Guv: ‘Are You Going to Force’ Pregnancy on Incest Victims?
CNNCNN anchor Jake Tapper repeatedly confronted Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves on Sunday over that state’s trigger laws that will snap into effect if and when Roe v. Wade is overturned, pressing the Republican on forcing women to carry pregnancies resulting from incest to term.Following the...
Northern Ireland parties vow to work together after Sinn Fein win
This is the first time in Northern Ireland's history that an Irish nationalist party has had the biggest majority in Northern Ireland's Assembly.
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Putin's Victory Day speech gives no clue on Ukraine escalation
President Vladimir Putin exhorted Russians to battle in a defiant Victory Day speech on Monday, but was silent about plans for any escalation in Ukraine, despite Western warnings he might use his Red Square address to order a national mobilisation.
www.reuters.comLive updates | Russia-Ukraine War
One of the Ukrainian fighters holding out in the Mariupol steelworks says they are still defending the city.
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Gates says global economic slowdown coming sooner or later
Microsoft founder Bill Gates said rising inflation and interest rates in Western economies would drive the world toward an economic slowdown “eventually.” CNN’s Fareed Zakaria asked Gat…
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Southern University cheerleader dies at 19 after alarming social media post, school says
Arlana Miller, a freshman from Texas studying agriculture, died this week. A rash of student-athlete deaths this year has cast a spotlight on their mental health needs.
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Dem Sen. Chris Murphy predicts abortion issue will drive big voter turnout for midterms
Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Connecticut, criticized the "anti-democratic" filibuster as Senate Democrats lack the vote to codify Roe v. Wade but predicted renewed attention around the issue will push more voters to the polls for the midterms.
Why 9 May Victory Day is so important for Russia
Vladimir Putin has made it an annual event, but amid war in Ukraine 9 May has taken on new significance.
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Arkansas governor says he opposes national abortion ban
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson appeared on ABC's "This Week."
Canada’s Trudeau says Putin ‘can only lose’ in Ukraine
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Russian President Vladimir Putin “can only lose” in Ukraine following his surprise visit to the country Sunday. In an interview with Reuters,…
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Taiwan says 'very difficult' to get WHO invite, but trying hard
It will be "very difficult" for Taiwan to get an invite to a major World Health Organization meeting this month, but efforts are continuing, Taiwan Foreign Minister Joseph Wu said on Monday.
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Russia's Victory Day to mark key milestone in war with Ukraine
Victory Day on May 9 has been pointed to as a key date in the calendar of the Russia-Ukraine war. Here is what to expect.
No way to negotiate end to Russia-Ukraine war, Graham says
"There is no off-ramp in this war," the South Carolina Republican said.
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Conservatives eye government shutdown to ax Biden DHS ‘disinformation’ board - Washington Examiner
House Republicans are seeking to defund the Biden administration's controversial Disinformation Governance Board, and conservative members are eager to threaten a shutdown to do so if necessary. House GOP Republicans, including the offices of firebrand Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) and Rep. Jim...
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Polls open in Philippines presidential election, with ex-dictator’s son favored
Voting began Monday in the Philippines’ presidential election, with the son of former dictator Ferdinand Marcos appearing poised for victory. The election, which is the most contentious in de…
thehill.comPelosi says Supreme Court ‘slapped women in the face’ with abortion draft ruling
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) on Sunday said the draft Supreme Court opinion that shows a majority of justices favor overturning Roe v. Wade “slapped women in the face.” “Here we are on Mother’s Day, a week where this court has slapped women in the face in terms of disrespect for their...
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves on banning birth control: 'That is not what we are focused on at this time'
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves appeared on two news shows Sunday, where he was asked about the future of contraceptives in his state, but he didn't directly answer questions regarding birth control, including intrauterine devices (IUD), and whether he would support outlawing them.
Detailed 'open source' news investigations are catching on
News organizations are using sophisticated new technologies to transform the way they conduct investigations
Soros floods cash into Arkansas prosecutor race - Washington Examiner
A political group funded exclusively by liberal financier George Soros has dumped over $100,000 in support of a former public defender running to become a prosecuting attorney in Little Rock, Arkansas. Soros is the only contributor to the Arkansas Justice and Public Safety PAC, which was founded...
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Nicolás Maduro Tries a New PR Campaign: Going Woke
Venezuela’s leader is courting a growing, more socialism-friendly generation in America by co-opting the language of the millennial left.
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Trial starts for driver who ran down Times Square tourists
The man behind the wheel of the car that barreled through crowds of pedestrians in New York City’s Times Square, killing a woman and injuring 22 other people, is finally on trial five years later.
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Lockheed Martin to ramp up Javelin missile production amid Ukraine war
Lockheed Martin CEO Jim Taiclet said on Sunday that his company would nearly double production of their Javelin missiles as the U.S. sends hundreds of the weapons to aid Ukraine’s resistance …
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Abortion bans 'will be swift' if Roe v. Wade is overturned: Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., appeared on ABC's "This Week" Sunday.
A woman bought a sculpture at Goodwill for $34.99. It was actually a missing ancient Roman bust.
It is believed a U.S. soldier fighting in World War II likely brought the sculpture from Germany to Texas, according to the San Antonio Museum of Art.
www.nbcnews.comHow the future of Roe is testing Roberts's clout on Supreme Court
WASHINGTON -- The explosive leak of a draft Supreme Court opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade not only focused the nation on the magnitude of the change facing abortion rights, it also signaled the rise of a rightward-moving court that is testing the power of fellow conservative Chief...
Michigan attorney general won’t enforce ‘draconian’ state abortion ban if Roe overturned - Washington Examiner
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said Sunday that she will not enforce a "draconian" state law making abortion illegal if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade. The state's top law enforcement officer was asked about the consequences of such a Supreme Court decision and how her office...
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58 percent of Americans want federal law making abortion legal: poll
The majority of Americans want a federal law making abortion legal, according to a new poll that follows the leak of a draft opinion from the Supreme Court potentially overturning Roe vs. Wade. Th…
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Pelosi fires back at Newsom’s criticism of Dem Party, says abortion rights a ‘constant fight’
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Sunday on "Face the Nation" that the fight for abortion rights is "constant," pushing back on comments made by Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom criticizing the Democratic Party as being too passive on the abortion issue.
Hunter Biden enlists Hollywood mega-lawyer for counsel and funding, sources say
Entertainment attorney Kevin Morris paid Hunter Biden's past-due tax debts.
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Mississippi governor declines to rule out contraception bans, saying his state ‘isn’t presently focused’ on it | CNN Politics
Mississippi Republican Gov. Tate Reeves on Sunday hedged when asked if his state would consider banning certain forms of birth control if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, only offering that it’s “not what we are focused on at this time.”
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Mexico says no country should be left out of Americas summit, rebutting US
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Sunday that no country in the Americas should be left out of an upcoming summit in Los Angeles, contradicting a U.S. effort to bar some of the …
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"I felt so alone": Rising rates of suicide, depression accelerated by pandemic among U.S. kids
Sharyn Alfonsi reports from Wisconsin where rates of adolescent self-harm and attempted suicide have nearly doubled since 2019.
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Oh, rats! As New Yorkers emerge from pandemic, so do rodents
The deepest fears of some New Yorkers are crawling to the surface as the metropolis continues its recovery from the pandemic
Democrats plan state legislative firewalls after abortion ruling leak
Democrats are preparing to spend more money than ever to defend majorities in key state legislative chambers across the country, a mission top strategists say was made all the more critical after a…
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G-7 leaders mark VE Day stressing unity, support for Ukraine
Leaders from the Group of Seven developed democracies pledged Sunday to phasing out or banning the import of Russian oil.
Trump came to Nebraska to defend candidate facing sexual misconduct allegations, but voters aren’t so sure either of those things will matter on Tuesday | CNN Politics
Allegations of sexual misconduct by eight women against Nebraska Republican Charles Herbster, and former President Donald Trump’s defense of him, have brought national attention to the candidate’s quest for the state’s governorship in Tuesday’s primary.
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Fire at Wisconsin anti-abortion office investigated as arson
Vandals struck an anti-abortion group office, where a fire broke out and a Molotov cocktail was found.
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Klobuchar says Alito is ‘taking us back to the 1850s’
Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) on Sunday said Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito is “taking us back to the 1850s” in his draft majority opinion that shows the bench poised to overturn Roe v. Wade. “T…
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Telemedicine abortion providers see a surge in interest
If the Supreme Court adopts the draft opinion, experts forecast that people seeking abortions will turn to telemedicine and abortion pills that can be mailed discreetly to a home.
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Liberals celebrate protests outside SCOTUS justices' homes, churches: 'Mass Resistance'
Abortion activists are intensifying support for protests outside of Supreme Court justice's homes and at churches.
EXPLAINER: Why Victory Day in Russia is different this year
The invasion of Ukraine means fewer Russian tanks and other military hardware will rumble through Red Square on Monday, when the country marks its victory in World War II.
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Graham pushes to label Russia a state sponsor of terrorism, expand NATO
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) on Sunday pushed to label Russia a state sponsor of terrorism and called for the expansion of the Western security alliance NATO to deter the Kremlin from future invasi…
thehill.comSenate Democrats shop revamped child care reconciliation proposal
Sen. Patty Murray and her allies hope that Sen. Tim Kaine’s new leadership on the issue will help them win the support of moderate Democrats.
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Australia looks to fill Asia’s energy gap amid Ukraine crisis
Australia is seeing increased demand for its liquefied natural gas and coal as war and sanctions upend energy supplies.
UN agency chief resigns after probe into its investments
The United Nations chief has accepted the resignation of the head of a U,N
Elon Musk sets internet on fire with cryptic tweet about dying 'under mysterious circumstances'
Tesla CEO Elon Musk ignited a firestorm on social media by suggesting that he might die "under mysterious circumstances." While some on Twitter rushed to the conclusion that he might fear the Clintons, it seems the CEO may have been referencing a potential threat from Russia.
Graham says Roe v. Wade created ‘constitutional right that didn’t exist’
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C) on Sunday said the 1973 Supreme Court precedent Roe v. Wade “created a constitutional right that didn’t exist” when justices ruled Americans have a rig…
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On surprise trip to Kyiv, Trudeau reopens Canadian Embassy
The prime minister said the Ukraine visit is to remind President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Canada’s ‘unwavering support.’
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2022 midterms: What to watch in Nebraska, West Virginia
Two states, Nebraska and West Virginia, have primary elections Tuesday. Here's what you need to know about them.
apnews.comMike Pence Tries To Break Trump’s Hold On South Carolina Ahead Of 2024
The state is key in the GOP nominating process and had long been favorable to social conservatives — until Pence's former boss won it in 2016.
U.S. targets Russian bank executives, state-controlled media in latest round of sanctions
The latest round of sanctions from the U.S., European Union and Group of 7 were announced after President Biden and G7 leaders convened a virtual meeting, which Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also joined.
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Daunte Wright's mother, officer clash after she stops to record police action on highway
Katie Wright said it was her "civic duty" to keep an eye on officers. Her son was fatally shot last year by an officer who said she intended to use a Taser.
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G-7 leaders mark VE Day stressing unity, support for Ukraine
LONDON (AP) — Leaders from the Group of Seven developed democracies pledged Sunday to phasing out or banning the import of Russian oil, as they met with Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensk…
thehill.comMcConnell calls US abortion ban 'possible,' says he won't change filibuster to pass it
GOP officials are advising candidates to soft-pedal the prospects of anti-abortion legislation as they battle Democrats for control of Congress.
Michigan AG refuses 'draconian' 1931 abortion law
Dana Nessel said she’s hopeful the Michigan Supreme Court will find that the right to an abortion is fundamental under the state’s constitution.
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Trial to start in slaying of Georgia teacher Tara Grinstead
The disappearance of Grinstead, 30, a history teacher and former beauty queen, after she left an evening cookout in October 2005 lingered unsolved for more than a decade.
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Bono performs in Kyiv subway at Zelensky’s invitation
U2 bandmates Bono and The Edge put on a surprise performance inside a Kyiv subway on Sunday at the invitation of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, in a show of solidarity as Russia war grinds…
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Alabama ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth takes effect
An Alabama law that makes it a felony to provide gender-affirming medical treatment to transgender youth went into effect on Sunday while a federal judge weighs whether to grant a motion to put a temporary hold on it.
www.reuters.comBiden administration braces for Putin’s Victory Day surprise
As Russia prepares to celebrate a dangerous new phase of the war, Western officials are resupplying Ukraine with weapons and leveling new sanctions on Moscow.
www.politico.comPressed On Abortion Ban For Incest Victims, Mississippi Gov. Says There Aren't Many
“You’re dealing in examples that are rare,” said Republican Gov. Tate Reeves.
EasyJet to take out seats so it can fly with fewer crew
The airline plans to remove a row of seats so that it can fly with fewer cabin crew on board.
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Protect the body: Ukraine volunteers craft armor, camouflage
ZAPORIZHZHIA, Ukraine (AP) — Sparks fly as a circular saw slices into metal, while welders nearby work feverishly to the sound of blaring heavy metal.
apnews.comBiden to give remarks on inflation Tuesday, contrast plan with Republicans
President Joe Biden will draw a contrast between his economic plans and those of Republicans in remarks on Tuesday focused on inflation, a White House official said. Biden, a Democrat who is suffering from low approval poll numbers ahead of the November midterm elections, has sharpened his...
Lake Mead drought exposes more human remains
More human remains were discovered at Lake Mead in Nevada Saturday afternoon following last week’s discovery of other human remains in a barrel at the newly exposed bottom of the lake.
Musk tweet on Japan doomed by low birthrate provokes anger - but not just at him
An Elon Musk tweet saying Japan would "eventually cease to exist" without a higher birthrate set off a flood of sarcasm and anger on Monday - though much of the angst was aimed at a Japanese government many said did little to address the issue.
www.reuters.comGillibrand calls abortion rights ‘fight of generation’ after ‘bone-chilling’ court draft opinion
New York Democrat urges her party to stand up to concerted efforts from Republicans seeking to abolish constitutional right Pro-choice demonstrators rally for abortion rights in front of the US supreme court in Washington DC, on Saturday. Photograph: José Luis Magaña/AFP/Getty Images Senator...
TSA officers find 23 weapons in man's carry-on bag at Virginia airport
Among the weapons were a dagger, a switchblade, a pair of brass knuckles, 11 knives and nine disposable scalpels, according to the TSA.
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Afghan women deplore Taliban’s new order to cover faces in public
In their latest decree, the Taliban say it is ‘required for all respectable Afghan women to wear a hijab’.
Lawmakers sound the alarm on Biden's plan to cancel student loan debt: 'Crazy idea'
Despite liberals and members of the media suggesting overarching student loan forgiveness, some lawmakers are skeptical and suggest a more moderate approach.
Don Jr. Blurts Out Bizarre Conspiracy Theory About Elon Musk and SCOTUS Leak
Fox NewsFormer President Donald Trump’s eldest son tossed out an absolutely bonkers conspiracy theory on Sunday morning about the bombshell leak of the majority Supreme Court draft opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade.According to Donald Trump Jr., liberals may have leaked the high court’s...
Costa Rica's new leader takes over with a blast at the past
Rodrigo Chaves has begun a four-year term as Costa Rica’s new president, taking office with a lengthy list of reproaches for his predecessor and the country’s political class while promising great change
Abuse-clouded prison gets attention, but will things change?
The director of the federal Bureau of Prisons and a task force of senior agency officials traveled recently to a federal women's prison in California.
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UN crisis coordinator: School bombing a "stark reminder of the cruelty of this war"
Ukraine has accused Russia of dropping a bomb on a school in the Luhansk region where 90 people were taking shelter. Dozens of people are feared dead.
Jill Biden visits fellow first lady Olena Zelenska during surprise Mother’s Day trip to Ukraine - Washington Examiner
First lady Jill Biden made an unannounced Mother’s Day visit to Ukraine on Sunday to see Ukrainian first lady Olena Zelenska, the wife of President Volodymyr Zelensky. The first ladies embraced as Biden, who crossed the border from Slovakia, presented Zelenska with flowers before a meeting...
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After leak, religious rift over legal abortion on display
The leaked U.S. Supreme Court draft opinion that could end or limit abortion access for millions has sent shockwaves through diverse faith communities
Coral reefs provide stunning images of a world under assault
Humans don’t know what they’re missing in Miami, just under the surface of a busy shipping channel in the “cruise capital of the world.”
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Farmers in the Plains are in 'dire straits' due to drought, wildfire conditions
Even with a few recent rains, much of the Great Plains are in a drought. Wildfires have swept across the grasslands and farmers are worried about how they’ll make it through the growing season.
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Filipinos choose a new president in ‘historic’ election
Son of Philippines’ late dictator tipped to win presidency as Filipinos elect a new leader.
Anonymous donor pays tab for East Texas college graduates
Officials at Wiley College in East Texas say students graduating from the historically Black college were told at their commencement ceremony that an anonymous donor had paid their balances
SNL gets medieval to mock abortion debate - Washington Examiner
Saturday Night Live poked fun at the Supreme Court by comparing the renewed abortion debate to the medieval times following the leak of an opinion draft indicating the high court is poised to overturn Roe v. Wade. One of skits on the NBC comedy show took viewers back to a castle in 1235 where an
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation" on May 8, 2022
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Rep. Nancy Mace join Margaret Brennan.
www.cbsnews.comTranscript: Former Attorney General Eric Holder on "Face the Nation," May 8, 2022
The following is a transcript of an interview with former Attorney General Eric Holder that aired Sunday, May 8, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
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Transcript: Rep. Nancy Mace on "Face the Nation," May 8, 2022
The following is a transcript of an interview with Republican Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina that aired Sunday, May 8, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
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Transcript: House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on "Face the Nation," May 8, 2022
The following is a transcript of an interview with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi that aired Sunday, May 8, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
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Transcript: Lockheed Martin CEO Jim Taiclet on "Face the Nation," May 8, 2022
The following is a transcript of an interview with Jim Taiclet, the president and CEO of Lockheed Martin, that aired Sunday, May 8, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
www.cbsnews.comTranscript: Ukrainian Ambassador to the U.S. Oksana Markarova on "Face the Nation," May 8, 2022
The following is a transcript of an interview with Ukrainian Ambassador to the U.S. Oksana Markarova that aired Sunday, May 8, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
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Biden administration warns of impacts to updated vaccine production as it pushes lawmakers for more Covid funding | CNN Politics
The Biden administration is ramping up its warnings of a potential fall and winter surge should Congress fail to pass additional Covid-19 supplemental funding, warning of effects to the production of updated vaccines, as well as other potential consequences to testing and treatments.
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Rare cases of COVID returning pose questions for Pfizer pill
A small number of COVID-19 patients are relapsing after taking Pfizer's antiviral pill, raising questions about the drug at the center of the U.S. response effort
White House domestic policy adviser Susan Rice tests positive for Covid-19 | CNN Politics
White House domestic policy adviser Susan Rice has tested positive for Covid-19, she announced Monday, becoming the latest high-ranking Biden administration official to contract the coronavirus.
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With Covid funding stalled, White House prepares for vaccine shortage in the fall
The federal government would need to secure a new vaccine contract in the coming weeks to ensure enough supply for the entire country, an administration official said Monday.
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Biden to address global Covid-19 summit on Thursday | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden will deliver remarks and participate in a global Covid-19 summit convened by his administration on Thursday, two senior administration officials told CNN.
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U.S. to ask world for more on global Covid fight as its own cash dwindles
Without additional funds, it will be difficult for U.S. vaccine programs abroad to continue.
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COVID-19 cases climb after White House media dinner
COVID-19 cases among attendees at the White House correspondents’ dinner last weekend are mounting, highlighting the continued threat of the virus as cases rise nationally. High-profile cases foll…
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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul tests positive for COVID-19
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says she tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday, and will isolate and work remotely this week
Travel nurses raced to help during Covid. Now they're facing abrupt cuts.
As Covid hospitalizations stabilize and federal and state funding dries up, contracts that were plentiful and lucrative are vanishing.
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Here’s what the White House’s grim coronavirus warning means for you | CNN Politics
“You don’t make the timeline, the virus makes the timeline.”
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Rising Covid cases spark fears of another wave
The number of new Covid cases are rapidly increasing as the BA.2 subvariant continues to spread. New York City’s transmission rate is up 32 percent in the last 10 days, raising concerns of a potential fifth wave of the pandemic. The FDA is now saying that Johnson and Johnson’s vaccine should...
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China’s April exports slow amid tightening COVID curbs
Exports in dollar terms grew 3.9 percent in April from a year earlier, compared with 14.7 percent growth in March.
Covid hospitalizations: See the latest trend and current count
The weight of the pandemic can be measured in the count of hospital beds filled with Covid-positive patients.
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New omicron subvariant fueling Covid surge across much of U.S.
The CDC forecasts Covid hospitalizations and deaths will rise over the next four weeks. This comes as the Covid death toll in the U.S. surpasses 1 million. In Maine, an elementary school shifted to remote learning after 30 percent of its students and staff got sick.
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Analysis: Shanghai COVID crisis puts political spotlight on key Xi ally
If Shanghai Communist Party chief Li Qiang has been politically bruised by the city's struggle to tame a COVID-19 outbreak that has infuriated residents and caused severe economic damage, there is little sign of it.
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