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Jan. 6 hearings traced an arc of 'carnage' wrought by Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — To understand how Donald Trump’s desperation and lies became a potent danger to democracy, consider the ginger mints. Mints featured in one of the absurdist but toxic episodes fleshed out in the Jan. 6 hearings, which now pause even as the Justice Department presses ahead on a parallel criminal investigation that it calls the most important in its history.
Doctor: Biden likely has highly contagious COVID-19 strain
President Joe Biden likely has contracted a highly contagious variant of the coronavirus spreading rapidly through the United States, and now has body aches and a sore throat since his positive test.
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Trump drops major hints on possible 2024 presidential run, in culture war-tinged TPUSA speech
Former President Donald Trump dropped major hints about a potential 2024 presidential run during a speech to the a Turning Point USA conference Saturday.
'Day by day': Trade bans, inflation send food prices soaring
As inflation surges around the world, politicians are scrambling for ways to keep food affordable as people increasingly protest the soaring cost of living.
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From 'an attempted coup' to chaos, searing moments of Jan. 6
Through eight hearings, 20 live witnesses and dozens of hours of recorded testimony, the House Jan. 6 committee has focused its case squarely on former President Donald Trump.
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Ukraine war: Zelensky accuses Russia of 'barbarism' over Odesa attack
A landmark grain deal is in doubt after missiles hit the port of Odesa in a widely condemned attack.
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Heat waves are hitting around the globe. Scientists say climate change is making them more frequent.
Driven by climate change, heat waves and drought go hand in hand. And in one U.S. city, heat kills as many people as homicide.
www.cbsnews.comRussian tank attack in eastern Ukraine kills 2 Americans, Canadian and Swede
U.S. citizens Luke “Skywalker” Lucyszyn and Bryan Young were killed when they were ambushed during a special operation in eastern Ukraine, their commander said.
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Atlanta-area DA represents significant legal threat to Trump
An Atlanta-area prosecutor’s investigation into former President Trump’s effort to overturn his 2020 electoral defeat in Georgia poses the most significant legal threat to the former president, leg…
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Russian Navy’s massive submarine could set the stage for ‘a new Cold War’ | CNN
The Russian Navy has taken delivery of what is the world’s longest known submarine, one its maker touts as a research vessel – but what others say is a platform for espionage and possibly nuclear weapons.
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Supreme Court leak probe: So many questions, so few answers
Less than 24 hours after the unprecedented leak of the draft opinion that overturned Roe v. Wade, Chief Justice John Roberts ordered an investigation into what he called an “egregious breach.”
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Progressives say moderates are hampering their attacks on Republicans
In President Biden’s Washington, Democrats who work across the aisle get extra credit. They’re seen as problem solvers who can bring both sides together. They give something to each party to form c…
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'He simply cannot be trusted:' World leaders slam Putin's attack on Odesa following sea corridor deal
The strike on Odesa, Ukraine's largest port, illustrates yet another anxious turn in fruitless efforts to mitigate a mounting global food crisis.
CNN Exclusive: FBI investigation determined Chinese-made Huawei equipment could disrupt US nuclear arsenal communications
On paper, it looked like a fantastic deal. In 2017, the Chinese government was offering to spend $100 million to build an ornate Chinese garden at the National Arboretum in Washington DC. Complete with temples, pavilions and a 70-foot white pagoda, the project thrilled local officials, who hoped...
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WSJ editorial board: ‘Trump utterly failed’ his Jan. 6 trial
The Wall Street Journal’s editorial board criticized former President Trump for refusing to take action on Jan. 6, 2021, as a mob of Trump supporters ransacked the Capitol, saying in an editorial p…
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Trump and Pence squared off in the desert. It was one-sided.
The GOP, certainly in the Grand Canyon State, is not moving on from the former president. At least not yet.
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Intel Republicans visiting El Paso warn of 'astronomical' threats, terrorist surge across 'porous' border
House Intelligence Committee Republicans tell Fox News Digital during an exclusive interview at the Texas-Mexico border in El Paso that there are numerous national security concerns due to issues at the border.
UK to send more weapons to Ukraine; more than 9.5 million Ukrainians have fled
Ukraine has once again made pleas to the U.S. for more air defense systems as it tries to stop Russian forces advancing in Donetsk in the Donbas.
Trump and DeSantis fight for the heart of the GOP in Florida
A growing legion of conservatives see Ron DeSantis as what’s next in the party.
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Trump claims "persecution" of him would "immediately stop" if he decided not to run for political office
"If I announced that I was not going to run any longer for political office the persecution of Donald Trump would immediately stop," Trump said at a rally in Arizona.
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Russia-Ukraine updates: Russian missiles hit close to nuclear reactors: IAEA director
Live updates on the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
Ted Cruz says Trump announcing 2024 run would 'significantly' clear GOP field
Sen. Ted Cruz told Fox News Digital Friday that former President Donald Trump is "going to do what he wants" when it comes to running in 2024.
Nielsen says 17.7 million watched Thursday's Jan. 6 hearing
An estimated 17.7 million people watched Thursday's second prime-time hearing of the House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.
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Monkeypox: WHO declares highest alert over outbreak
More than 16,000 cases have been reported from 75 countries, the organisation says.
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Russia's Ukraine war effort running 'out of steam' as Putin's ability to spy in Europe cut in half, MI6 chief says
The chief of Britain's foreign intelligence service believes that Russia is losing steam in its invasion of Ukraine, and has lost its ability to spy in Europe "by half" following the expulsion of more than 400 Russian intelligence officers from cities across Europe and the arrest of several...
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Former DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson believes there is enough evidence from Jan. 6 hearings to bring charges against Trump
"I suspect that an aggressive federal prosecutor would regard this as a prosecutable, indictable case."
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Beto O'Rourke raises Democrats' hopes again in Texas
O'Rourke, who lost his last two campaigns, is having another moment, this time with a bid to unseat Gov. Greg Abbott. But is it another tease?
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Jan. 6 becomes new attack line as New York governor's race turns ugly
Long Island Rep. Lee Zeldin objected to the certification of the 2020 presidential election results following the attack on the Capitol.
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Al Gore: America must address ‘democracy crisis’ to solve climate crisis
Former Vice President Al Gore said fixing issues with American democracy is necessary to properly address climate change. Gore told NBC News’s Chuck Todd in an interview that will air on “Mee…
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Donald Trump Jr. leaves open possibility father could announce run for presidency before midterms
Former President Donald Trump's son did not take the possibility he could announce for 2024 before November off the table in an interview on Saturday.
UN health agency chief declares monkeypox a global emergency
The chief of the World Health Organization says the expanding monkeypox outbreak in more than 70 countries is an “extraordinary” situation that qualifies as a global emergency.
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Trump slams ‘RINO coward’ Bowers for testifying in Jan. 6 hearing
Former President Trump called Arizona state House Speaker Rusty Bowers (R) a “RINO coward,” using the acronym for “Republican in name only,” and reiterated his support for his endorsed …
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Al Gore compares climate deniers to Uvalde law enforcement officers: ‘Nobody stepped forward’
The former vice president discussed how political inaction has harmed future generations in an interview on NBC News’ “Meet the Press.”
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Wildfire near Yosemite National Park explodes in size, forces thousands of evacuations
The Oak Fire has grown to over 15,000 acres with no containment as of Sunday night.
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Russian missile strike kills three in central Ukraine, governor says
Three people were killed when 13 Russian missiles hit in Ukraine's central region of Kirovohrad on Saturday, the regional governor said.
Lawmakers want US military advisers sent to Ukraine
Some lawmakers want the Biden administration to send military advisers from the U.S. to assist the war in Ukraine.
Author Wes Moore wins Democratic race for Maryland governor
Bestselling author Wes Moore has won the Democratic primary for Maryland governor. His victory sets up a general election contest against Republican Dan Cox, a hard-line conservative endorsed by former President Donald Trump.
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2 Americans dead in eastern Ukraine: Officials
Two Americans thought to have been fighting for Ukraine have died in the eastern reach of the country, according to officials.
Ukraine latest updates: Russia says aim is regime change in Kyiv
Ukraine news from July 24: Russia’s top diplomat confirms Moscow is seeking to overthrow the Ukrainian government.
The big question when Pope Francis visits Canada: Who is he apologizing for?
Residential school survivors will parse every word of the papal apology he's expected to deliver on First Nations territory.
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Oak Fire: Emergency declared as wildfire rages near Yosemite National Park
More than 3,000 people have been evacuated as the wildfire rages near Yosemite National Park.
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Bipartisan House delegation meets with Zelensky in Kyiv
A bipartisan House delegation met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Ukraine’s capital of Kyiv on Saturday as the country’s war with Russia approaches the five-month mark. R…
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Russia hits Ukraine's Black Sea port despite grain deal
Russian missiles have struck Ukraine’s Black Sea port of Odesa just hours after Moscow and Kyiv signed deals to allow grain exports to resume from there.
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FBI found Huawei equipment in Midwest could disrupt US nuclear communications: CNN
The FBI found that equipment from the Chinese telecommunications company Huawei placed on cell towers in the Midwest is capable of disrupting Department of Defense communications, including those f…
thehill.comBannon unrepentant after Congress contempt conviction: ‘I am not backing off 1 inch’
Steve Bannon was found guilty Friday of two counts of criminal contempt stemming from his refusal to cooperate with the congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection.
Walker aims to pivot focus back to Dems in tight Ga. race
After a bruising opening to his general election campaign for the U.S. Senate, Georgia Republican Herschel Walker is trying to deflect attention back onto Democratic Sen.
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Steve Bannon's contempt conviction hailed by 1/6 committee
Steve Bannon, a longtime ally of former President Donald Trump, has been convicted of contempt charges for defying a congressional subpoena from the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S.
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Secret Service identified potential missing text messages on phones of 10 individuals
Secret Service investigators were scrutinizing the phones of 10 Secret Service personnel that contained metadata showing text messages were sent and received around January 6, 2021, but were not retained, two sources told CNN.
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Los Angeles DA Gascon pushes gun control amid crime spike, backlash over releasing convicted murderer
Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascon was slammed on Twitter after praising California Gov. Gavin Newsom's push for more gun control as crime surges in Los Angeles.
Man accused of attacking New York Rep. Lee Zeldin faces federal charge
David Jakubonis told authorities he did not know Zeldin was a "political person," the complaint states.
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Baltimore prosecutor Marilyn Mosby defeated in primary
Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby has lost a Democratic primary to defense attorney Ivan Bates.
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‘It looks terrible’: Dems prep a tax cut for business as broader agenda stalls
After Sen. Joe Manchin killed their more ambitious tax plans, they are left with legislation that includes a multibillion-dollar tax credit for semiconductor makers.
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WATCH: Trump appears shocked after crowd boos his Arizona endorsement - Washington Examiner
Former President Donald Trump appeared stunned when his endorsement of an Arizona congressional hopeful drew boos from his crowd at a rally in Prescott Valley, Arizona, Friday. Trump held the rally to boost his preferred candidates ahead of the Aug. 2 primary, but his recent endorsement of Eli...
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HOW THE MOVEMENT TO REINSTATE PRESIDENT TRUMP HAS GONE FAR BEYOND HIM —AND NOW THREATENS THE FUTURE OF AMERICAN ELECTIONS. The Pennsylvania State Capitol, in Harrisburg, is a Beaux-Arts landmark that on its eastern side echoes the west terrace of the U.S. Capitol, and the scene there on Nov. 7...
Poland's leader seeks to assure public of energy security
Poland's prime minister sought to reassure the public Friday that sufficient supplies of natural gas and coal are being assembled.
Iran says it foiled Israel-linked attacks on ‘sensitive’ sites
Iran has long accused Israel of carrying out attacks against its nuclear sites and assassinations of key figures.
Two children diagnosed with monkeypox in U.S., officials say
Health officials say two children have been diagnosed with monkeypox in the U.S. They are a toddler in California and an infant who is not a U.S. resident.
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The surprisingly simple technique that can turn deserts green | CNN
This week, marvel at an ancient way to restore degraded land, explore a lost city, meet the tiny but mighty Patagonian ice dragon, investigate a mysterious image taken on Mars, and more.
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Monkeypox virus could become entrenched as new STD in the US
The spread of monkeypox in the U.S. could represent the dawn of a new sexually transmitted disease, though some health officials say the virus that causes pimple-like bumps might yet be contained before it gets firmly established.
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Conservative students weigh Trump and DeSantis as possible 2024 GOP nominees
Conservative activists who spoke with Fox News Digital say they prefer former President Donald Trump to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for president in 2024.
Hunter Biden could go to prison for failing to register as foreign agent: Report - Washington Examiner
Hunter Biden could wind up behind bars for failing to register properly as a foreign agent while engaging in some of his business endeavors abroad, according to a report. Biden had registered as a lobbyist for domestic interests, but not under the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act...
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Gas prices continue to slide across the country as demand, oil price drop - Washington Examiner
Gas prices are continuing to drop across the country, with drivers seeing double-digit dips in some states. AAA Mid-Atlantic says the average price of a gallon of regular gas in New Jersey on Friday was $4.51, down 12 cents from last week. Drivers were paying $3.17 a gallon on average a year ago...
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Republicans split on same-sex marriage bill, which faces uncertainty in the Senate
GOP senators are torn between their culturally conservative base, which is resistant to the idea, and a large majority of the country that favors legal gay marriage.
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Moore wins Democratic nod for governor of Maryland
The author and nonprofit executive could become just the fifth Black governor of any state in American history.
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Russian missiles hit Ukraine port, while Kyiv says it is still preparing grain exports
Russian missiles hit the major port of Odesa in southern Ukraine on Saturday, the Ukrainian military said.
Speaker Pelosi Declines To Comment On Super PAC Spending In Michigan Primary
Rep. Andy Levin (D) has called on Rep. Haley Stevens (D) to reject the support of a pro-Israel group that also supports Republicans.
Feds: Illegal dumping in Houston may violate civil rights
The Justice Department says it's investigating illegal dumping in Houston, including dead bodies and medical waste, that officials say is plaguing Black and Latino neighborhoods in the nation’s fourth largest city.
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Two Americans die in Ukraine, State Department says as war enters sixth month
“We are in touch with the families and providing all possible consular assistance,” a State Department spokesperson said.
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Al-Qaeda affiliate claims deadly Mali attack
At least one soldier was killed and six other people were wounded in the attack on the Kati military base, near Bamako.
Same-sex marriage debate poses problems for Republicans
A proposal to protect same-sex marriages through federal law is turning into a political liability for Senate Republicans who would rather talk about inflation and gas prices than a hot-button soci…
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Congressional Black Caucus requests meeting with president of Sesame Place amid controversy
The Congressional Black Caucus is requesting to meet with the head of the “Sesame Street”-themed amusement park, Sesame Place, after a video that showed a costumed character ignoring two young Blac…
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What to know about vaccine-derived polio after rare case found in New York
New York health officials said a patient was infected with vaccine-derived polio. Here's what that means.
CNN Exclusive: FBI investigation determined Chinese-made Huawei equipment could disrupt US nuclear arsenal communications
On paper, it looked like a fantastic deal. In 2017, the Chinese government was offering to spend $100 million to build an ornate Chinese garden at the National Arboretum in Washington DC. Complete with temples, pavilions and a 70-foot white pagoda, the project thrilled local officials, who hoped...
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Revisiting the assault weapons ban
In the debate over whether to ban assault weapons, Democrats blame Republicans for bowing down to the gun lobby, while Republicans blame Democrats for ignoring the Constitution.
Trump slams Jan. 6 hearings as a ‘hoax’ at Arizona campaign rally, as Pence makes rival appearance
At a rally Friday night in Prescott Valley, Ariz., former President Donald Trump railed against the panel investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, riot, while his vice president, Mike Pence, made a rival appearance in the Grand Canyon State.
Democrats mock Trump on his own turf with billboard about 2020 defeat - Washington Examiner
Democrats are planning to troll former President Donald Trump with a billboard jabbing him over his 2020 loss. A truck donning a large screen will drive through the streets of Tampa flashing clips from Fox News showing Trump's 2020 defeat alongside photos from the campaign with the caption, "81...
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Teresa Xu: Chinese woman loses court case over bid to freeze eggs
Teresa Xu took legal action after a Beijing hospital refused to freeze her eggs as she is not married.
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Protesters in UK decry climate change after record heat wave
Protesters have turned out on the streets of London and Glasgow to demand faster action against climate change.
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Thousands of workers have lost access to trade assistance weeks after Congress allowed it to expire
The Department of Labor estimated around 4,500 workers missed out on the programs’ benefits since it lapsed on July 1. About 100,000 people sign up for it annually.
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Tory leadership: Truss and Sunak promise crackdown on migration
The Tory leadership candidates' pledges include extending the Rwanda plan and capping refugee numbers.
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Ukraine and Russia: What you need to know right now
Ukraine's state nuclear power company Energoatom said a worker was wounded when Russian forces again shelled the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, the biggest in Europe, on Saturday evening. The plant was also shelled on Friday, and Russia again blamed Ukraine for the fresh incident.
Trump aides at heart of explosive Jan. 6 claims have hired private lawyers, committee member says
The officials were cited in former White House official Cassidy Hutchinson's testimony before the select committee last month about Trump action's on Jan. 6.
White House says WHO declaration on monkeypox is ‘a call to action’ to stop its spread
The White House Pandemic Office coordinator released a statement calling the World Health Organization’s (WHO) declaration of the monkeypox virus as an international public health emergency &…
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Fast-moving Oak Fire near Yosemite National Park burns more than 15,600 acres
The Oak Fire has burned more than 15,600 acres since igniting Friday afternoon.
‘AOC can’t afford fake handcuffs’: Cruz jokes as he ribs Biden - Washington Examiner
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) joined in with those who made fun of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) for what they viewed as her pretending to be handcuffed by the Capitol Police at a pro-abortion rights protest outside the Supreme Court. Everything the Biden administration touches "goes to crap,"...
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Pakistan death toll from monsoon rains, flooding reaches 304
Pakistani authorities say the death toll from more than five weeks of monsoon rains and flash flooding across the country has reached 304.
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Former US security officials: We did 'everything possible' to bring Russia into international systems
Condoleeza Rice claimed that former Soviet states raised concerns that Russia would seek to resurrect the Russian nation and pursued NATO membership to protect themselves.
Jill Biden heckled at Connecticut ice cream shop: 'Your husband is the worst'
First lady Jill Biden smiled and waved as two unidentified hecklers shouted at her while she walked into an ice cream shop in New Haven, Connecticut on Wednesday.
Why Biden is still mulling whether to roll back Trump's China tariffs to fight inflation
Biden faces pressure to repeal Trump's China tariffs amid high inflation. But a move might not reduce costs by much and he risks upsetting allies.
‘We don’t know which marriage he was defending’: Quotes of the Week - Washington Examiner
This week, the Jan. 6 committee held another public hearing, this time examining former President Donald Trump’s reluctance to intervene and stop the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. In addition, the House of Representatives passed a bill to codify same-sex marriage into federal law, Senate Democrats’...
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Carney decamps for Airbnb
Carney will join Airbnb in September as the company’s global head of policy and communications, reporting to co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky.
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Here are the GOP candidates Democrats have helped in primaries
Democratic-aligned groups and candidates have spent tens of millions of dollars to influence GOP primaries across the country this year, hoping that their efforts will yield less-electable, more-co…
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150,000 people march for LGBTQ rights in Berlin
Draped in rainbow flags, around 150,000 people were marching for LGBTQ rights at Berlin’s annual Christopher Street Day celebration.
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Why some Black women are trying to defy the odds of farm ownership
North Carolina farmer Clarenda Stanley says farming can feel restorative. That's why she wants more Black women to join her in owning and cultivating rural land.
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‘Vindictive’: Gavin Newsom’s new anti-gun bill slammed by firearm groups - Washington Examiner
Firearms groups are firing back at California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) for a new gun control measure he signed into law Friday, patterned after a Texas abortion law. The law permits citizens to sue distributors of illegal weapons, components that can be used to make "ghost guns" without serial...
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Minnesota abortion clinic braces for tide of out-of-staters
Inside northern Minnesota’s only abortion clinic, patients from Wisconsin and Texas sit among Minnesotans
Trump rails against Jan. 6 committee during Arizona rally
Former President Trump attacked the work of the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at a rally supporting several candidates in Arizona on Friday. Trump held a…
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Congress should restrict stock purchases by lawmakers' family members, Americans say
Americans tell Fox News relatives of members of Congress should have trading restrictions because politicians should not profit from markets they help regulate.
Judge tosses Arizona suit over limits on virus relief funds
A judge has dismissed Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey’s lawsuit challenging the Biden administration’s demands that the state stop sending millions in federal COVID-19 relief money to schools that don’t have mask requirements or that close due to COVID-19 outbreaks. The state filed the lawsuit earlier...
Chinese court executes man who set ex-wife on fire
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — A Chinese man convicted of killing his former wife by setting her on fire was executed in southwestern Sichuan province on Saturday in a domestic violence case that had drawn national outrage.
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Diners find rising food prices mean small portion sizes at restaurants
Prices for meals away from home have increased for nine consecutive months.
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Tell us where Russian troops are living, Ukraine tells citizens in key region
Ukraine's defence ministry on Saturday urged citizens in a key area seized by Russia to reveal where Moscow's troops were living and who among the local population was collaborating with the occupying authorities.
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NY Post editorial board: ‘Trump has proven himself unworthy to be this country’s chief executive again’
The New York Post’s editorial board said in an editorial published on Friday that former President Trump has proven himself “unworthy” to serve as the country’s president again based on his hours-l…
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Suspected attacker of GOP Rep. Lee Zeldin arrested on federal assault charge | CNN Politics
The man accused of attempting to stab New York gubernatorial nominee Rep. Lee Zeldin on stage at a campaign event has been arrested on a federal assault charge, a spokesperson for the US Attorney’s Office in the Western District of New York said, after he was released on his own recognizance...
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James Caan’s cause of death revealed after Godfather star died at 82 - Washington Examiner
Famed actor James Caan died from an amalgamation of heart problems, a death certificate for The Godfather and Elf star revealed. Caan died from a heart attack and coronary artery disease and had also suffered from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and congestive heart failure, the report...
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Ukraine urges citizens to reveal Russian troops locations
Kyiv wants people in Enerhodar to reveal the identities of local collaborators with the occupying authorities.
Adults with untreated ADHD 'lose jobs more frequently,' says NYU psychiatrist: Here's what you need to know
ADHD impairs executive functions like goal setting, attention, and impulse control. Untreated adults can "change jobs or lose jobs more frequently."
US places former Paraguayan president on corruption list
A former president of Paraguay who has been investigated for his alleged participation in money laundering operations has been included in a U.S. corruption list.
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Investigators: Attacker 'did not know who' Zeldin was
A man accused of attacking New York GOP gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin during a recent campaign rally told investigators he’d been drinking that day and didn’t know who the congressman was
Monkeypox spreading in ‘cluster events,’ but vaccines can help stop it, local health officials say | CNN
The monkeypox virus has spread quickly in clusters across the United States – at certain music festivals, pool parties and bathhouses – and now public health officials in areas with a lot of infections want more vaccines made available to help control transmission, which appears to happen when...
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How much grain is Ukraine exporting and how is it leaving the country?
Ukraine is exporting large quantities of grain again, despite Russia's Black Sea blockade.
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Yosemite National Park wildfires explode in size, US takes emergency action to save sequoias
A fast-moving brush fire near Yosemite National Park exploded in size Saturday forcing the evacuation of thousands of California residents.
Tunisians protest proposed constitution; call it "a coup"
Small but loud demonstrations have taken place in the Tunisian capital of Tunis ahead of a referendum Monday on President Kais Saied’s new constitution.
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Russian missiles hit Ukraine port; Kyiv says it is still preparing grain exports
Russian missiles hit Ukraine's southern port of Odesa on Saturday, the Ukrainian military said, threatening a deal signed just a day earlier to unblock grain exports from Black Sea ports and ease global food shortages caused by the war.
Pope Francis: The pontiff's 'pilgrimage of penance' to Canada
All you need to know about his historic visit to apologise for the church's role in residential schools.
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Shock video shows Russian missile strike port just hours after saying it wouldn’t - Washington Examiner
A video has emerged showing the moment a Russian missile hit a port in Odesa, Ukraine, just hours after Moscow and Kyiv signed deals to allow grain exports to resume from there. The footage was shot by an eyewitness and shows the moment of impact before plumes of smoke rise from the port. After the
www.washingtonexaminer.com'They want to damage me': Trump campaigns as victim at Arizona rally as Jan. 6 probes heat up
As he ponders another presidential run in 2024, Donald Trump has to maneuver around Jan. 6 investigations and the prospect of Republican opposition.
Parents, 6-year-old girl killed in shooting at Iowa campground: Officials
The suspected gunman in the triple homicide died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, authorities said.
Jihadi rebels attack key military base near Mali's capital
Mali's ruling junta says that jihadi rebels attacked the Kati military base on the outskirts of the capital city Bamako.
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71-year-old man mauled to death by 7 dogs while walking to store
A man has been arrested after his seven dogs mauled a 71-year-old man to death while he was walking to a local neighborhood store.
Amazon, Starbucks and Google among best places to work for professionals with disabilities
The 2022 Disability Equality Index shows more companies are exercising initiatives and practices to be inclusive of disabled professionals.
EXPLAINER: What's behind Europe's spate of deadly wildfires?
Major wildfires in Europe are starting earlier in the year, becoming more frequent, doing more damage and getting harder to stop.
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California truckers halt 'gig-worker' law protests over weekend as port activity slows
Independent truckers who have been protesting at California's busy Oakland seaport over the past week against a new state law known as the "gig-worker" law took a break on Saturday, when the port business slowed to a crawl.
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Saudi police arrest man who helped Israeli sneak into Mecca
Police in Mecca say they have arrested a Saudi man who helped an Israeli-Jewish reporter sneak into Islam's holiest city where only Muslim are allowed to enter.
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Trump touts growing GOP in call with TPUSA activists, says Hispanics 'cascading' into Republican Party
Former President Donald Trump addressed a group of Turning Point USA student activists, including chapter presidents and vice presidents in swing states.
Jan. 6 Clown Thinks Getting Banned by Airbnb Will Help Him Win an Election
Photo Illustration by Luis G. Rendon/The Daily Beast/GettyAfter his arrest last month for joining the mob that stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6, Ryan Kelley boasted that the bust had only enhanced his chance of winning the Republican primary for governor of Michigan.“If they didn’t know me before...
The Rings of Power: Lord of the Rings TV show wows fans at Comic-Con
The Rings of Power, Amazon Prime's Lord of the Rings spin-off, is the costliest TV show to date.
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WATCH: Ex-teacher says he makes more money working as Walmart professional - Washington Examiner
A former school teacher left the classroom to make more money as a Walmart manager. While the career path is nontraditional, Seth Goshorn said he made the switch for an initial pay increase of around $20,000 after factoring in bonuses. "Last year, I made about $43,000 teaching. So not anything...
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In Uvalde, closeness complicates accountability for shooting
In the aftermath of the massacre at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, families of victims and many residents are navigating mixed emotions as they channel their grief and fury into demands for change
Sri Lanka president gets long-sought win, faces challenges
Sri Lanka's new president has always aspired to the pinnacle of power, enduring setback after setback but managing to recover from seemingly impossible defeats.
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Mega Millions jackpot swells to $790 million after no lottery ticket drew all 6 winning numbers | CNN
The Mega Millions jackpot has surged to a whopping $790 million after no ticket matched all six winning numbers in Friday night’s drawing.
www.cnn.comJan. 6 Committee’s Devastating Case Against Trump Could Most Help Ron DeSantis
A Republican primary electorate already open to new candidates in 2024 may be even more open to them if Trump’s coup attempt has made him damaged goods.
Kenya: Life on the front-line of severe food shortages
The BBC's Anne Soy reports from the Horn of Africa, where US officials warn of a "hunger catastrophe".
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T-Mobile settles to pay $350M to customers in data breach
T- Mobile has agreed to pay $350 million to customers affected by a class action lawsuit filed after the company disclosed last August that personal data had been stolen in a cyberattack
Nowhere to live: Rents in Canada surge as home prices fall
Canadian home prices are dropping fast after surging during the coronavirus pandemic, but that is offering little relief for consumers who face sky-rocketing rents and fading buying power as interest rates rise.
www.reuters.comA play-by-play of how the Trump and Biden administrations handled their septuagenarian commander-in-chiefs getting sick with COVID
Biden's illness with COVID looked vastly different than Trump's, but the two did share some similarities in how they communicated with the public.
State Department 'bureaucrat': 'I prefer high gas prices' because of less emissions
A State Department official is being criticized on social media after tweeting that he prefers high gas prices because it means less carbon emissions in the atmosphere.
Ex-husband allegedly kills Chicago woman in murder-suicide after she opens up about divorce journey on TikTok
Sania Khan, a photographer, was allegedly killed by her ex-husband in a murder-suicide on Monday in Chicago after discussing her divorce on social media.
Steve Bannon says he isn’t scared of going to jail after guilty conviction - Washington Examiner
As with possible jail time looming over his contempt conviction, Steve Bannon was adamant that he wasn't scared of a little time behind bars. During an interview with Fox News's Tucker Carlson, the host asked Bannon if he had any concerns about what might be done to him if he were to serve time in
www.washingtonexaminer.comA 3-way game of geriatric chicken featuring Trump, Biden, and Bernie has younger Democrats and Republicans itching for change
President Joe Biden, 79, says he intends to run for re-election. Donald Trump, now 76, wants a rematch. But don't count out Bernie Sanders, 81, either.
Colombia's President-elect Petro meets with Biden delegation
BOGOTA (Reuters) -Colombian President-elect Gustavo Petro on Friday met with representatives of U.S. President Joe Biden's administration in Bogota, the Colombian capital, where they discussed topics including drug trafficking, the environment and economic development. Petro, a 62-year-old...
Orban urges new EU strategy on Ukraine, says sanctions have failed
The European Union needs a new strategy on the war in Ukraine as sanctions against Moscow have not worked, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Saturday.
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American tourists in Mexico attacked by crocodile
Two American tourists were injured while vacationing in Mexico during a crocodile attack and taken to a local hospital, according to local officials.
Video appears to show Taco Bell worker pouring scalding water on customers
A lawsuit filed in Dallas County claims a store manager severely injured them after they complained about an incorrectly prepared order.
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Toronto Pearson: 'I just need to get out of this airport'
The chaos at Toronto Pearson is a symptom of the disruption Covid inflicted on commercial aviation.
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Steelers' Ben Roethlisberger talks playoff woes, points to 'coddled' players
Future Hall of Famer Ben Roethlisberger said in an interview this week he feels football has "turned from a team-first to a me-type attitude. It was hard.”
Bruce Springsteen’s high concert ticket prices are angering fans | CNN
Paying for some Bruce Springsteen tickets these days may be “Tougher Than The Rest.”
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Russia fires missiles at Odesa port hours after signing grain export deal
Attack denounced as a “spit in the face” to the U.N. and Turkey, who worked to broker the agreements.
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Depression is likely not caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain, study says
Story at a glance Researchers from University College London conducted an umbrella review of past meta-studies and systematic analyses of depression’s relationship to serotonin. For years, a chemic…
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GLOBAL ECONOMY Global slowdown fears darken as cost of living bites
The global economy looks increasingly likely to be heading into a serious slowdown, just as the highest inflation in a generation prompts central banks to aggressively reverse the ultra-loose monetary policy adopted during the pandemic to support growth, data showed on Friday.
www.reuters.comJohn Fetterman continues to target Dr. Oz's tenuous connection to Pennsylvania by launching a petition to induct him into the New Jersey hall of fame
Dr. Oz's ties to Pennsylvania have been questioned by Democrat John Fetterman, as the opponents vie to represent the state in the US Senate.
Wildfire near Yosemite National Park explodes in size - Washington Examiner
Terrifying images capture the devastating scale of a massive wildfire burning near Yosemite National Park. Photographs taken of the inside of the burning house show flames destroying everything. A family dining table can be seen covered in flames, as the walls and everything around it burn to...
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Indonesia’s dog meat business booms despite welfare concerns
About 7 percent of Indonesia’s 270 million people are estimated to consume dog meat.
Dr. Anthony Fauci says Biden is "doing really quite well" following COVID diagnosis
Dr. Anthony Fauci told "CBS Saturday Morning" that the president "continues to improve."
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Biden's COVID symptoms improve; WH says he's staying busy
COVID-19 symptoms left President Joe Biden with a deep, raspy voice and persistent cough as he met Friday via videoconference with his top economic team, but he tried to strike a reassuring tone, declaring, “I feel much better than I sound.”
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Biden COVID-19 symptoms now include sore throat, body aches: doctor
President Biden has developed a sore throat and body aches on Saturday, and he continues taking Paxlovid medication to treat his recent infection with COVID-19.
Biden's COVID-19 symptoms 'improved,' president likely has BA.5 variant: Doctor
President Joe Biden's COVID-19 symptoms "continue to improve" after finishing his second full day of Paxlovid, his doctor said.
BA.5 is causing more Covid-19 reinfections, but they don’t appear to be more frequent | CNN
It’s not your imagination: As the rapidly spreading BA.5 coronavirus subvariant causes a surge in infections across the United States, more people are catching Covid-19 for the second or third time.
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Stranded by COVID, Biden loses time on the trail
President Biden’s COVID-19 diagnosis has scuttled his plans for domestic travel, presenting another roadblock to the president’s efforts to get out and sell his accomplishments ahead of the upcomin…
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Biden likely has BA.5 subvariant, experiencing sore throat, cough, White House doctor says
Biden, 79, tested positive for the virus on Thursday. His doctor said Saturday that his symptoms "continue to improve."
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COVID-19 'is going to be with us forever,' White House says
White House pandemic response coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha delivered a grim message on Friday about the ever-evolving coronavirus pathogen that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates has infected more than 140 million Americans, including President Biden.
Covid in China: Xi Jinping and other leaders given domestic vaccine
The president and other top politicians have received domestically produced vaccines, say officials.
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COVID-19 vaccines don’t contain scopolamine
A blog post that was recently published on a satirical website has spread false claims that scopolamine, a drug used to treat motion sickness, was found in the COVID-19 vaccines by the U.S. military.
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Milwaukee COVID cases, positivity 'extreme' for 10 straight weeks
Both gating metrics have now worsened in each of the past five weeks.
Coronavirus cases start to flatten in L.A. County as decision on mask mandate looms
Weekly coronavirus cases, while showing signs of flattening in L.A. County, remain elevated as a decision on reimposing an indoor mask mandate looms.
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Scientists are narrowing in on why some people keep avoiding Covid. BA.5 could end that luck.
Beyond behavior, a person's genetics, T cells and the effects of inflammatory conditions like allergies could influence their Covid risk — but only to a point.
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Westfield Public Health Bulletin: For severe COVID, treatment has its own side effects
We have focused on the tremendous loss of deaths due to COVID-19. A less-talked-about consequence is in those who survived serious illness and an ICU stay due to the COVID-19 virus.
Inside the remote California county where the far right took over: ‘Civility went out the window’
In Shasta county the pandemic intensified political divisions, and many officials quit or were pushed out amid bitter tensions
COVID Protocol: How Long to Quarantine If Exposed to Virus Based on Latest Guidance
As Cook County remains in “high” community level for COVID-19 and new, more contagious omicron subvariants spread across the county, more people are asking for clarity on quarantine guidance if they are exposed to or test positive for the virus.
www.nbcchicago.comCursed cruise ship where 120 passengers tested positive for COVID-19, now is facing 20-foot waves and brutal wind, stranding it off Australia
High winds and 20-foot waves are battering the Coral Princess cruise ship where 2,000 guests are stranded at sea days after a COVID outbreak onboard.
Dr. Anthony Fauci keeping ‘open mind’ on COVID Chinese lab leak theory
The chief medical advisor to the president told Fox News’ Brett Baier he has not dismissed the Wuhan lab leak theory outright.
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How to have fun this summer in spite of Covid-19 and extreme heat | CNN
We may not be able to beat the heat, but doggone it, we can have fun anyway. Here’s how you can enjoy the rest of the summer that won’t put you at as high of a risk of Covid-19 infection and heat exhaustion.
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COVID-19 cases rising in Oklahoma, new variant present - Shawnee News-Star
COVID-19 cases are rising in Oklahoma as the latest variant BA-5 makes its way through the state. According to Carla Tollett, marketing and communication consultant for SSM Health St Anthony Hospital Shawnee, the BA-5 variant is a continuation of the coronavirus pandemic, and, “as such, is a...
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Opinion: Joe Biden’s COVID diagnosis is a wake-up call for America
"This post-vaccine phase of COVID is worse than many expectations."
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New COVID variants sickening people of all ages
ALBANY — When COVID-19 first hit, the elderly made up the largest population of those who developed severe illness and succumbed to those illnesses. The novel coronavirus ravaged nursing homes
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‘We’re all tired’: the everyday exhaustion of Australia’s third Covid winter
After enduring more than two years of pandemic, we’re facing yet another fresh wave. How can we push through the malaise?
Colorado Congressman Ken Buck tweets COVID pandemic 'grossly overstated'
Colorado Congressman Ken Buck tweeted that the COVID pandemic was "grossly overstated."
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