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President Biden has signed into law a far-reaching aid package for Ukraine that will provide $40 billion in security, humanitarian and economic assistance for the country as it battles the Russian war over the coming months.
Tensions rise between DOJ, Jan. 6 panel
After weeks of airing concerns the Justice Department may not be moving aggressively enough to prosecute former President Trump and others in his orbit, lawmakers on the House committee investigati…
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Republicans are gaining with female voters, as gender gap shrinks | CNN Politics
The polling ahead of the 2022 midterms has been marked by a shrinking of electoral divisions. Young and older voters are now more likely to agree on their views of President Joe Biden. The Democratic advantage among Black and Hispanic voters, while still clear, is smaller.
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IRS destroys 30 million tax documents, insists ‘no negative taxpayer consequences’
An audit of the Internal Revenue Service found staffers destroyed 30 million taxpayer documents as the service faced a massive backlog.
US frustrated over ‘problematic’ NATO ally Turkey
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is frustrating the U.S. and its allies by opposing the bid by Sweden and Finland to join NATO. The position is complicating the message of unity the Biden adm…
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Trump reacts to testimony that Clinton spread Russia allegations: 'Where do I get my reputation back?'
Former President Donald Trump reacted to the bombshell testimony out of the trial of Michael Sussmann that Hillary Clinton approved the dissemination of false information tying Trump to Russia
Russia-Ukraine updates: 2 US veterans who joined Ukrainian forces missing
Updates on the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
Ukraine latest updates: Zelenskyy says only talks can end war
Ukraine news from May 21: Ukraine president says diplomacy, not military victory can end Russia’s war on his country.
New Orleans shooting leaves 1 dead, 3 wounded
The New Orleans Police Department said early Saturday that it was investigating a shooting that left one person dead and three others wounded. “Members of the New Orleans Police Department are inve…
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McCormick pushes for undated ballots to be counted in Pennsylvania GOP Senate primary after court ruling | CNN Politics
Pennsylvania Senate candidate Dave McCormick is pushing for undated mail-in ballots to be counted in his neck-and-neck Republican primary against Mehmet Oz following a court ruling on a different election.
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The Memo: Judge hands Biden a legal defeat but a political reprieve
A federal judge appointed by former President Trump gave President Biden and Democrats an odd kind of reprieve on Friday. Judge Robert R. Summerhays issued a preliminary injunction Friday afternoon…
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Australian prime minister concedes election defeat
Opposition leader Anthony Albanese will be sworn in as prime minister after his Labor party clenched its first electoral win since 2007.
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U.S., other APEC delegates walk out on Russian speaker
Delegates from the United States and four other nations have staged a walkout when a representative from Russia began his opening remarks at a meeting of trade ministers of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation group in the Thai capital.
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As Russia intensifies push for Donbas, Ukraine rules out ceasefire
Ukraine ruled out a ceasefire or concessions to Moscow on Saturday as Russia intensified an offensive in the eastern Donbas region and stopped providing gas to Finland.
Biden signs bill to protect access to baby formula amid shortage
President Biden on Saturday passed a bill intended to expand access to baby formula for certain families amid a shortage in the United States after Congress passed the legislation earlier this week…
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Biden’s North Korea strategy is a long way from Trump’s showy diplomacy | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden did not sound Saturday like he was expecting any “love letters” from Kim Jong Un – he can’t even get a response to an offer of coronavirus vaccines as the hermit kingdom is hit by its first major Covid-19 outbreak.
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Biden says first shipments of baby formula flying in from Europe this weekend
The first shipments of infant formula from Europe to address a critical shortage in the United States should begin arriving this weekend, President Joe Biden said on Friday amid criticism of his administration's handling of the issue.
Final New York maps released and lead to midnight shuffle of congressional delegation
The maps are not a drastic overhaul from drafts that threw the state’s elections into chaos on Monday and threatened Democrats' hopes of picking up several House seats from Republicans in November.
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New congressional map in New York approved by judge
A New York Supreme Court Justice late Friday approved a new congressional map in the Empire State, setting into motion some potential member-on-member primaries for Democrats. Among some of the cha…
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May 21, 2022 Russia-Ukraine news | CNN
Russia claims it has taken control of the Azovstal steel plant in the besieged port city of Mariupol. Meanwhile, heavy fighting continues in eastern Ukraine, with Russian strikes hitting civilian structures. Follow here for live updates.
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Georgia electrical vehicle factory becomes Kemp, Perdue campaign battle
Electric truck maker Rivian wants to bring thousands of jobs to rural Georgia — but some Republicans want the "woke corporation" to go back to California.
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Gisele Fetterman steps into the spotlight after husband’s stroke
Pennsylvania’s second lady Gisele Fetterman stepped into the spotlight this week and took on a central role in the campaign of her husband, Pennsylvania Democratic Senate nominee John Fetterm…
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Russia's claim of Mariupol's capture fuels concern for POWs
As the West rallies behind Ukraine in its war with Russia, Polish President Andrzej Duda has arrived in Ukraine on an unannounced visit.
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New York court cements Democratic bloodbath with new map - Washington Examiner
New York's Supreme Court finalized a congressional map from a special master that obliterates Democratic gains in the state and positions several incumbents on a collision course with each other. The new map largely hewed to special master Jonathan Cervas's draft, creating 21 districts that...
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U.S., South Korea open to expanded military drills to deter North
The announcement reflects a shift in direction by both leaders from their predecessors.
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$40B will head to Ukraine as Biden signs aid bill while overseas
A U.S. official brought a copy of the bill on a commercial flight to Seoul, South Korea for the president to sign.
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Russia cuts off natural gas supply to Finland amid NATO dispute
Finnish energy company Gasum announced on Saturday that Russia cut off its natural gas supply to Finland following moves by the Nordic country and Sweden earlier this week to formally apply to NATO…
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Russia says 963 Americans are banned from entering, adds 26 new Canadians
Russia said on Saturday it had so far banned 963 Americans from entering the country - including previously announced moves against President Joe Biden and other top officials - and would continue to retaliate against what it called hostile U.S. actions.
Midterms fundraising: Republican National Committee tops Democratic rival in April
The Republican National Committee edged the rival Democratic National Committee in fundraising last month, but the DNC holds a cash on hand advantage over the RNC
Suspect arrested after downtown Chicago shooting that killed 2
Chicago police arrested the suspected gunman in a fatal shooting that escalated from an altercation between two groups of young people outside a fast food restaurant and spilled on to a nearby train line, authorities said on Friday.
Australia's Albanese: a pragmatist who promises unity
Anthony Albanese, who becomes Australia's prime minister on Monday, is a pragmatic leader from a working-class background who has pledged to end divisions in the country.
Former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio gets tough competition in his bid for Congress | CNN Politics
Former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced on Friday that he was running for Congress in a newly drawn district that includes parts of Manhattan and his home borough of Brooklyn. Less than 24 hours later, he had some stiff competition.
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‘Vote for change’: Labor leader claims Australia election victory
Anthony Albanese claims victory in polls after PM Scott Morrison concedes defeat, ending 9 years of conservative gov’t.
Trump endorses Loudermilk following Jan. 6 committee’s request to cooperate
Former President Trump announced on Saturday he was endorsing Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-Ga.) two days after the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the Capitol requested h…
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Michael Avenatti apologizes to Stormy Daniels in bid for lenient sentencing - Washington Examiner
Attorneys for Michael Avenatti are seeking leniency in the convicted lawyer’s sentencing trial next month, citing an apology letter he sent to porn star Stormy Daniels, whom he allegedly defrauded. The judge should not sentence Avenatti to more than 4.5 years for all the charges he is facing due...
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New maps create challenge for women seeking reelection
For some female incumbents running for reelection in Congress this year, holding their seats comes with a new challenge.
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Australian Labor topples conservatives; PM faces early tests
Australia’s center-left opposition party has toppled the conservative government after almost a decade in power.
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Georgia's Latino population keeps growing. Why are there so few in office?
The key swing state has a stunningly small number of Latino candidates and officeholders.
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Two LGBTQ candidates face off in Alabama, creating a political rift
Brit Blalock, who is nonbinary, said she’s faced intense backlash since announcing her campaign against state Rep. Neil Rafferty, Alabama’s only openly gay elected official.
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New York court releases new congressional map after Democratic-drawn lines were blocked | CNN Politics
New York Judge Patrick McAllister approved the court-appointed special master’s new congressional map for the state late Friday night. The map would create 15 US House districts that favor Democrats and around half a dozen competitive seats.
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Tunisian parties vow to fight president's 'autocratic rule'
Tunisia's political parties pledged to fight President Kais Saied's decision to exclude them from key political reforms including the drafting of a new constitution, accusing him of seeking to consolidate autocratic rule.
Record-breaking heat wave hits Northeast US
Officials are warning people to stay hydrated on Saturday as a record-breaking heat wave hits the northeastern part of the country. “Temps as of 930 AM are already in the low 80s. Today will …
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Colorado weather swings 60 degrees to snow, 115K lose power
Colorado is experiencing snow and colder weather after a late-season storm impacted the western state on Friday.
This working mom is Republicans’ best shot at unseating Marjorie Taylor Greene – if they want to | CNN Politics
Jennifer Strahan is taking on Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene in the Republican primary for Georgia’s 14th District. But unlike in North Carolina, where Republicans mobilized to help defeat GOP Rep. Madison Cawthorn, Greene hasn’t encountered the same level of organized opposition – or spending –...
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China quietly ramps up low-cost Russian oil purchases: Report - Washington Examiner
China has quietly ramped up purchases of Russian oil at lower-than-normal prices, filling the void left by several countries as they cut ties with the Kremlin in response to its invasion of Ukraine, a new report says. China’s imports will increase to 1.1 million barrels per day for the month of...
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Biden would consider meeting with Kim Jong Un if he were ‘sincere’ and ‘serious’
President Biden on Saturday indicated that he would consider meeting with North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un but only if he were “sincere” and “serious” about discussions related to the country’…
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Hungary's Orban opens CPAC by telling conservatives "we need to coordinate the movement" of allies
CBS News was one of a small number of western outlets allowed access to the conference.
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Australia ousts conservatives after nine years, Albanese to be prime minister
Australia's Labor Party was set to end almost a decade of conservative rule as the government was swept away in Saturday's election by a wave of support for candidates who campaigned for more action on climate change and may hold the balance of power.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams considering 2024 presidential run if Biden doesn't seek re-election: report
New York Mayor Eric Adams is keeping an eye on the White House, just in case President Biden decides to step down in 2024, according to a report in the New York Post.
Maher says increase in those identifying as LGBT partly attributed to being ‘trendy’
HBO show host and comedian Bill Maher claimed that there was an increase in the number of individuals identifying as LGBT partly because “it’s trendy.” On his show, “Real Time with Bill Maher,” Mah…
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‘Perfect climate storm’: Pakistan reels from extreme heat
‘Torrid’ heatwave with temperatures reaching mid-40°s Celsius has renewed debate over the climate crisis.
Buffalo mass shooting: Community comes together in remembrance 1 week later
Tops Supermarket and the city of Buffalo to hold a moment of silence in remembrance of the victims.
Zelensky outlines proposal to confiscate Russian assets, compensate losses caused by war
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday suggested that those who have suffered losses caused by Russia’s invasion in Ukraine could receive compensation through a multilateral agreeme…
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African scientists baffled by monkeypox cases in Europe, US
Scientists who have monitored numerous outbreaks of monkeypox in Africa say they are baffled by the disease’s recent spread in Europe and North America
McKinsey’s consulting work with Russian weapons manufacturer draws scrutiny in Washington
The consulting giant had previously come under scrutiny for its work with state-owned companies in China and with opioid manufacturers.
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Wells Fargo held ‘fake interviews’ to feign diversity efforts, employees claim - Washington Examiner
Wells Fargo routinely interviewed women and people of color to record diversity efforts in its hiring practices despite already offering the positions to other candidates, several employees have alleged. The banking company has a long-standing informal policy that employers interview “diverse”...
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Esper backs McCormick over Oz in Pennsylvania Senate race
Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper waded into the Pennsylvania Republican Senate primary, backing candidate David McCormick (R), after news broke that the contest was considered too close to call …
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America without Roe: More mental health concerns and a rise in abortion pills
People who are denied abortions are more likely to report mental health issues, like anxiety and depression, one study found.
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Adoptions another facet of life halted by war in Ukraine
The ripple effects of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine have been devastating for families of all kinds, including those who have seen their prospective adoptions put on hold.
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Russia says Azovstal siege is over, in full control of Mariupol
The surrender of Ukrainian fighters holed up in bombed-out steel plant means an end to destructive three-month siege.
Threat of North Korean weapons test looms over Biden’s Asia visit
Senior U.S. officials say Pyongyang may test an intercontinental ballistic missile or even a nuclear device while the president is on his first trip to the region.
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Milley tells West Point cadets technology will transform war
WASHINGTON (AP) — The top U.S. military officer challenged the next generation of Army soldiers on Saturday to prepare America’s military to fight future wars that may look little like the wa…
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Bernie Sanders backs Jessica Cisneros and her promises to Texas' working class
Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont spoke about abortion, labor and student debt at a rally for Texas congressional candidate Jessica Cisneros Friday in San Antonio.
Herschel Walker's ties to veterans program face scrutiny
Herschel Walker boasts of his charity work helping members of the military who struggle with mental health.
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Israel, Switzerland report first monkeypox cases as virus spreads
The outbreak of monkeypox in countries where the virus is not endemic is highly unusual, according to scientists.
The pro-abortion rights, former Obama adviser Republican running for New York governor
“Look, I'm a lifelong Republican. I think I'm more consistent with the Republican Party than some of my erstwhile opponents. So I think I’m going to win the nomination,” Harry Wilson said in an interview.
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A 17-year-old boy died by suicide hours after being scammed. The FBI says it’s part of a troubling increase in ‘sextortion’ cases. | CNN
Ryan Last received a message on a school night in February from someone he believed to be a girl.
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Taking race out of education could fuel white nationalism, some educators say
As states move to ban critical race theory and race education, some educators doing so could fuel white supremacist extremism amid the Buffalo shooting aftermath.
Disinformation chief Nina Jankowicz joins growing list of botched Biden picks - Washington Examiner
With her departure from the Biden administration’s disinformation panel this week, Nina Jankowicz became the latest aide to resign amid scrutiny of her past and questions about her future.It’s a fate that has befallen a handful of others President Joe Biden has selected to staff his...
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Indiana fireman fatally shot trying to help motorist
An Indiana fireman was fatally shot earlier this week after attempting to help a motorist in southern Palmyra, Ind. Indiana State Police reported on Wednesday that, according to investigators, Kent…
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Australia's next prime minister came from humble beginnings
Australia’s Prime Minister-elect Anthony Albanese is a politician molded by his humble start to life as the only child of a single mother who raised him on a pension in gritty inner-Sydney suburbia.
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Monkeypox: 80 cases confirmed in 12 countries
Another 50 suspected cases of the rare disease are being investigated, the WHO says.
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Idea of superior Latino health outcomes may be false, new study suggests
Latinos have a higher, not lower, prevalence of cardiovascular disease than non-Hispanic white people, a recent study found.
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Buffalo shooting victim laid to rest; city marks 1 week
A 32-year-old woman who was the youngest of the 10 Black people killed at a Buffalo supermarket was remembered at her funeral for her love of family and friends and “smile that could light up a room.”
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Who is Anthony Albanese, Australia’s PM-elect?
Anthony Albanese has led his Labor Party to victory in the election, ending nine years of conservative rule.
It’s nearly three months since Russia invaded Ukraine. Here’s where things stand | CNN
It is nearly three months since Russia invaded Ukraine – a 12-week period in which Russian forces have wrought devastation on the country and its people, resulting in death on a vast scale and causing millions to flee.
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EXPLAINER: Who were Mariupol's last defenders?
The Ukrainian forces who made a determined last stand in a Mariupol steel mill against Russian troops were a mixture of seasoned soldiers, border guards, a controversial national guard regiment and volunteers who took up arms in the weeks before Russia’s invasion.
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Roofing scammers throw Florida’s property insurance market into chaos
Roofing scams targeting insurance companies are leading to higher bills and fewer options for homeowners, officials say.
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North Dakota senator ‘would love’ four more years of Trump, but Pompeo could be ‘fresh start’ - Washington Examiner
Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-ND) told CBS News's chief Washington correspondent, Major Garrett, that while he "would love" to see former President Donald Trump take office once again, he thinks America may want a fresh start in someone such as former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. In a new episode of...
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Graduations marred by shootings sign of continuing gun violence in America
Graduations marred by shootings sign of continuing gun violence in America
1 dead, 8 wounded in shooting at party in Southern California
One person is dead, and another nine wounded following a late-night shooting outside a business in Southern California.
Russia-Ukraine war in maps and charts: Live Tracker
As the Russian offensive enters its 148th week, we track where battles are taking place and the human cost of the war.
6th child dies in connection to mysterious hepatitis cases with unknown cause
Officials had previously reported that the deaths of five other children were also under investigation in connection to the hepatitis cases.
NY Democratic Rep. Mondaire Jones to take on Bill de Blasio in newly drawn congressional district
Jones claimed that he was inspired to run for the seat by the redrawn “partisan” maps and threats from Republicans' “disregard” for society and culture.
Parris Island wages battles, not war, against climate change
A Defense Department-funded “resiliency review” finds Parris Island facing growing threats from climate change.
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The top elected official in Texas’ smallest county has been charged with cattle theft
Loving County Judge Skeet Jones, the scion of a powerful ranching family, was arrested after a yearlong investigation that is ongoing, authorities said.
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Millions stranded as flooding causes havoc in Bangladesh, India
Nearly 60 people killed and about three million people affected by flooding in Bangladesh and India.
Fugitive Kaitlin Armstrong wanted in murder of cyclist Moriah Wilson: US Marshals
U.S. Marshals are searching for fugitive Kaitlin Marie Armstrong, who is wanted for the May 11 shooting death of Moriah 'Mo' Wilson.
Spain heatwave brings record May temperatures
Temperatures in southern Spain reach 40C, up to 15 degrees higher than average for this time of year.
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On Venezuelan roads, old cars prevail, break down everywhere
Venezuela's auto mechanics are increasingly busy these days, trying to coax a little more life out of aging vehicles.
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Qatari foreign minister: Iran says it has matters 'under review' over nuclear pact, al Jazeera TV reports
Qatar's foreign minister said in remarks cited on Saturday by al Jazeera TV that Qatar had been informed by Iran that matters were "under review" regarding reviving a nuclear deal between Iran and world powers.
Alabama police order DNA sample for recaptured inmate who escaped for 10 days - Washington Examiner
Alabama officials have ordered a DNA sample from a recaptured inmate who had been on the run for 10 days after escaping with the help of a correctional officer. Lauderdale County District Judge Carole Medley approved the state’s request on Wednesday, although it’s not clear why officials want...
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Pelosi-aligned dark money nonprofit received $3 million from group fueled by Swiss billionaire
Swiss billionaire Hansjorg Wyss is a major funder of a dark money nonprofit that has pushed millions to the Pelosi-aligned House Majority Forward.
Biden, Yoon mull more military exercises amid N Korea tensions
Pyongyang’s nuclear and missile programme tops the agenda as Yoon hosts Biden for their first in-person talks.
Israel confirms first monkeypox case
Israel on Saturday reported its first confirmed case of monkeypox, which officials expected would be contained.
Montana not following transgender birth certificate ruling
On April 21, a judge temporarily blocked a state law that required trans people to undergo surgery before they could change their birth certificate gender.
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An author who studies diverse democracies shares what he sees as the future of the US | CNN Politics
Author Yascha Mounk fears an idea he says is making conservative Whites resentful and promotes a dystopian future where Americans will be forever split between two mutually hostile tribes.
Indiana firefighter killed when stranded motorist he stopped to help opened fire, police say
Reserve officer Zachary Holly, with the Palmyra Police Department, was also injured when motorist Justin Moore allegedly fired.
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US military delivers baby formula from Germany to address shortage - Washington Examiner
The U.S. military will begin delivering shipments of baby formula to Indiana this weekend to address the nationwide shortage that has left parents scrambling. The United States will fly 132 pallets of baby formula from Germany to Indianapolis just one day after President Joe Biden signed...
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Ukraine's Zelenskiy talked to Italian PM, urged more Russia sanctions
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he talked to Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi on Saturday and stressed the importance of more sanctions on Russia and unblocking Ukrainian ports.
Authorities investigate death of infant left in car for several hours, police say
A mother left her 10-month-old in a car seat inside a vehicle that was not running for hours Friday, Houston police said. Temperatures reached 91 degrees that afternoon.
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Black faith leaders push back after elimination of Sunday voting in one Georgia county | CNN Politics
The Rev. Zachary Holmes spent part of last weekend assembling people to head to the polls ahead of Tuesday’s primaries. But the church parking lot was a lot less crowded than it normally would have been.
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With public camping a felony, Tennessee homeless seek refuge
Tennessee is about to become the first U.S. state to make it a felony to camp on local public property such as parks.
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Runner dies after collapsing at Brooklyn Half Marathon
Sixteen people were taken to the hospital during Saturday morning's event, the New York Fire Department said.
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J.M. Smucker is recalling some Jif peanut butter products due to salmonella | CNN Business
J.M. Smucker is recalling certain types of Jif peanut butter in the US because of a potential salmonella contamination.
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Tornado in Germany injures 43 people, police say
Officials said the tornado cut a path of destruction during violent storms in the west of the country.
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Will Dallas officially designate Koreatown after long push? Advocates say that would help protect the area
Calls for the city to designate the district as an official Koreatown have intensified since the salon shooting last week. Locals say it would bolster a sense of safety and community.
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Dozens of Georgians exposed to toxic chemical in at-home COVID-19 test kits
The Covid-19 test kit you may have in your home likely contains a toxic chemical.
Shanghai makes way towards COVID lockdown exit, Beijing plays defence
As Beijing remained in COVID angst, workers in Shanghai were disinfecting subway stations and trains before planned restoration of four metro lines on Sunday.
Biden says US has offered vaccines to North Korea but got no response
President Biden said Saturday the United States has offered vaccines to North Korea and China to help fight COVID-19 outbreaks, but neither has responded. “The answer is yes we’ve offered vac…
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Biden, Yoon vow to deter North Korea and offer COVID aid
The leaders are meeting in Seoul 11 days after the South Korean president's inauguration. The encounter was clouded by intelligence showing North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is prepared to conduct nuclear or missile tests.
COVID-19, shootings: Is mass death now tolerated in America?
After mass shootings killed and wounded people grocery shopping, going to church and simply living their lives, the nation marked a milestone of 1 million deaths from COVID-19.
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Shanghai district to require all shops to shut, residents to stay home
Shanghai's central Jingan district, a key commercial area of the Chinese financial hub, said on Saturday it will require all supermarkets and shops to shut and residents to stay home until at least Tuesday.
Tea and infomercials: N. Korea fights COVID with few tools
North Korean propaganda describes an all-out effort to fight a suspected COVID-19 outbreak that has sickened nearly 2 million people.
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Spain eases Covid entry rules for UK travellers
UK holidaymakers without a jab will be allowed entry with a negative test or proof of recovery.
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Opinion | Monkeypox sounds a lot like Covid. Here's one big reason it's different.
Certainly, some of the news reports sound worryingly similar to what we heard in early 2020. But we're also not starting from square one.
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Covid in North Korea: No response to US vaccine offer
On a visit to the region, President Joe Biden said the US could provide Covid-19 jabs "immediately".
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Pro-Trump counties continue to suffer far higher COVID death tolls
As Americans commemorate a million deaths due to COVID-19, the partisan divide of who has gotten sick and died continues to grow, mostly due to disinformation about the vaccines.
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It's happening again: COVID-19 cases are back on the rise. There are 3 main reasons why.
COVID-19 infections are up, driven by new variants, waning immunity from vaccines and past infections and fewer people masking, health officials say.
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