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BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Angela Housley was halfway through her pregnancy when she learned the fetus was developing without parts of its brain and skull and would likely die within hours or days of birth, if it survived that long.
'Doomsday': Putin hopes to deter the West with nuclear-themed WWII parade
Russian President Vladimir Putin hopes to send a "doomsday" warning to the West during its World War II parade next week.
Ukraine war: Russia must withdraw to pre-invasion position for a deal - Zelensky
Any deal would depend on President Putin pulling forces back to pre-invasion positions, he says.
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Ukraine evacuates civilians from steel plant under siege
The war in Ukraine has wracked the country’s southern coast as Russian forces fire cruise missiles at the city of Odesa and bombard a steel mill in the port of Mariupol where Ukrainian civilians and fighters had sought safety.
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Supreme Court leak probe likely to focus on justices, clerks, and staff
The extraordinary leak of a draft Supreme Court opinion to overturn Roe v. Wade has triggered an equally extraordinary whodunnit focused on six dozen court employees.
Indiana man charged with murder in the death of his wife wins Republican primary from jail
Andrew Wilhoite, 40, advanced in the GOP primary election for a seat on the Clinton Township Board on Tuesday. If convicted of murder, he'll be disqualified.
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'We're so sorry': Mariupol plant evacuees feel relief, grief
ZAPORIZHZHIA, Ukraine (AP) — When the moist concrete walls deep below ground and the mold and the cold and the weeks without fresh fruit or vegetables became too much to bear, some in the bunker underneath Elina Tsybulchenko’s office decided to visit the sky.
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Abortion rights may rest on governor's races in some states
The fight for Congress often dominates midterm elections. But the stunning revelation that the Supreme Court may soon overturn its landmark decision on abortion rights has thrust candidates for governor into the forefront of the 2022 midterm debate.
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Biden doesn't have a view on whether protesters should pressure Supreme Court justices: Psaki
White House press secretary Jen Psaki told reporters that the president does not have an opinion on the use of protests to influence Supreme Court opinions.
Pence hits Harris over abortion remarks: ‘How dare you?’
Former Vice President Mike Pence blasted Vice President Harris in a speech Thursday over her support of abortion rights as the Supreme Court appears poised to overturn Roe v. Wade. On Tuesday at an…
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Ukraine officials warn of offensive; Biden announces $150m more in aid: May 6 recap
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko warned in a social media post Friday there is a "high probability" of rocket fire across Ukraine in the coming days.
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Trump largely silent on abortion at first rally since Supreme Court leak
The former president, who seated three conservative justices on the high court, did not directly address abortion rights during a rally in Pennsylvania.
www.nbcnews.comAlito skips conference appearance after draft opinion disclosure
The justice was scheduled to speak at the Fifth Circuit’s Annual Conference but instead recorded a brief video for attendees.
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UK says Ukraine war 'taking a heavy toll' on Russia's advanced units; Biden announces new military aid package for Ukraine. Follow our live updates
Ukraine's Zelenskyy has said evacuations will continue from the besieged coastal city of Mariupol amid sustained Russian shelling.
Trump rallies for Oz in Pennsylvania, calls his challenger ‘more Toomey than he is MAGA’
Former President Trump on Friday traveled to Pennsylvania to rally for Republican Senate candidate Mehmet Oz, giving the celebrity doctor a boost less than two weeks ahead of the Republican primary…
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Challenge over Marjorie Taylor Greene's eligibility fails
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger accepted a judge’s findings Friday and said U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is qualified to run for reelection despite claims by a group of voters that she had engaged in insurrection.
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Appeals court reinstates Florida's restrictive voting law
The temporary stay will allow the state to impose limits on drop boxes and third-party voter registration efforts in the midterm elections.
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Putin to send 'doomsday' warning to West at Russia's WW2 victory parade
President Vladimir Putin will send a "doomsday" warning to the West when he leads celebrations on Monday marking the 77th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany, brandishing Russia's vast firepower while its forces fight on in Ukraine.
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‘He’s Dangerous. So Is His Book.’
An Appalachian writer says Hillbilly Elegy played to bogus notions on the left and right about the impoverished region. The only thing that benefited was Vance’s political career.
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Defense Dept. tried to block Esper from revealing Trump floated launching missiles into Mexico to 'destroy' drug labs | CNN Business
The Department of Defense fought to prevent Mark Esper from revealing in his book that former President Trump had proposed launching missiles into Mexico to destroy drug labs.
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'We should not defund': Democrats press Pelosi for vote on police funding
Nearly 20 House Democrats are urging House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to hold a vote on bipartisan legislation to boost funding for police as crime surges ahead of the midterms.
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'A safe harbor': Hochul vows New York will provide abortion services for out-of-state patients
"We fully anticipate people will travel here," Hochul, the state's first woman governor, said on MSNBC.
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Pentagon moves $1.45 billion to restock Javelin, Stinger missiles sent to Ukraine
The Pentagon has shifted $1.45 billion to the Army and Marine Corps to restock Javelin anti-tank and Stinger anti-aircraft missiles the United States has sent to Ukraine, the Defense Department’s t…
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Greene court victory delivers latest blow to insurrection disqualification effort
Left-wing efforts to disqualify some Republican members of Congress from seeking reelection on the basis that they engaged in insurrection related to the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack suffered anoth…
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Alito's abortion history lesson in dispute
Justice Samuel Alito's draft U.S. Supreme Court ruling that would overturn Roe v. Wade hinges on a contested historical review of restrictions on the procedure enacted during the 19th century.
www.reuters.comMigrant injuries and deaths increase at an alarming rate along Trump's border wall
Doctors in San Diego are seeing migrants arrive daily in the emergency room with life-threatening injuries after attempting to climb over the 30-foot border wall to come into the United States.
What happens if Roe v. Wade is overturned?
A draft opinion by the Supreme Court leaked Monday night, showing the high court may overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade decision that established a constitutional right to abortion. Heres what to know about what happens next.
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Pompeo holds briefing to raise concerns over Trump-backed Senate candidate in Pennsylvania
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo raised concerns about the ties Mehmet Oz, former President Trump’s endorsed candidate in the Pennsylvania Senate race, has to Turkey in a press briefing …
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Here are the states vying to hold the first presidential Democratic primary contests in 2024
They're aiming to bump Iowa and New Hampshire from their traditional roles as the first to vet the Democratic presidential candidates.
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CDC investigating 109 mysterious pediatric hepatitis cases, including 5 deaths
Officials acknowledged that the increase in cases may be alarming, but overall, the incident rate of severe pediatric hepatitis cases is still quite rare.
How the Supreme Court went from cementing abortion rights in Roe v. Wade to drafting their demise
Supreme Court Chief Justice Roberts noted that Alito's draft opinion overturning Roe and Casey's abortion rights doesn't represent a final decision in the case.
In Arizona, a Swing State Swings to the Far Right
SIERRA VISTA, Ariz. — Kari Lake has a strategy to get elected in 2022. Keep talking about 2020. Minutes into her pitch at the Cochise County Republican headquarters in the suburbs of southern Arizona, Lake zeroed in on the presidential election 18 months ago, calling it “crooked” and “corrupt.”...
U.S. added 428,000 jobs in April despite surging inflation
The economy’s hiring gains have been remarkably consistent in the face of the worst inflation in four decades.
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Russia: What is Victory Day, and why is it important this May 9?
Russia will celebrate the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany as its new war on Ukraine rages.
'It's not just about abortion': Overturning Roe could limit miscarriage care
The same procedures and medications used in abortions are also used to safely care for miscarriages.
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Biden to officials: Media reports of intel sharing with Ukraine are counterproductive
One official said Biden conveyed that the leaks should stop.
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New Mexico residents brace for extreme wildfire conditions
LAS VEGAS, N.M. (AP) — With the worst of the thick wildfire smoke having blown out of town, residents of this small northern New Mexico city tried to recapture a sense of normalcy Saturday as their rural neighbors hunkered down amid predictions of extreme fire conditions.
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Gas leak blamed for blast at iconic Havana hotel that killed 22
A deadly explosion hit a well-known hotel in downtown Havana on Friday, tearing a gash several floors high in the side of the building, killing at least 22 people and injuring upwards of 70, witnesses and state media said.
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'Pass the damn bill:' Biden demands chips legislation to counter China tech rise
President Biden urged Congress to take swift action on the Bipartisan Innovation Act, a multibillion-dollar investment in the U.S. semiconductor industry.
Far-left activists targeting politicians', judges' homes becoming increasingly common pressure tactic
The adoption of the protesting tactic has only been encouraged in recent years in progressive circles, with the Biden White House even refusing to tell protesters to avoid Supreme Court justices’ homes amid the leaked abortion draft opinion.
All women, children, elderly out of Mariupol steel plant: Ukraine
Latest Ukraine news from May 7: All women, children and elderly evacuated from the besieged Azovstal steel mill.
Judge dismisses Trump's lawsuit against Twitter
The former president, joined by five other plaintiffs, sued Twitter in July 2021, months after the social media giant permanently banned him from the platform.
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Stocks end rocky week with their 5th straight weekly decline
The stock market ended an unusually turbulent week with its fifth straight weekly decline
Americans are moving out of major cities and opting for southeastern states, data show
Story at a glance Moving and storage company Pods recently released data on where their customers were moving to and fleeing from. According to their data, the bulk of their customers are lea…
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DeSantis signs $1.2B tax-break package targeting gas, diapers, kids' clothing
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a pricey tax relief bill into law, hoping the reductions will save Floridians' bank accounts from costly necessities.
How the Supreme Court could proceed with the Roe leak probe
The Justice Department does not plan to get involved for now, meaning the marshal of the court would be left to her own devices.
www.nbcnews.comU.S. elections may thwart Democratic effort to cap insulin cost
U.S. lawmakers attempting to cut the cost of insulin for more than a million Americans to $35 per month are unlikely to succeed as November elections draw near and complicate bipartisan support, health policy and political experts say. The U.S. House of Representatives in March passed a bill...
How abortion rights were won — and may soon be lost again
Less than a year from now, the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision establishing a woman's right to an abortion would have celebrated its 50th anniversary of becoming law on Jan. 22, 1973. But as this week’s leak of Justice Samuel Alito’s draft opinion revealed, Roe may not last another month.
As El Salvador’s arrest wave continues, families live in worry
Relatives of people arrested in government’s crackdown on gangs say they have little to no information about loved ones.
Biden announces up to $150 million Ukraine military aid package as fears of Russian escalation grow
Biden's latest military aid package is the ninth U.S. security assistance installment since Moscow invaded its neighbor in late February.
Taiwan says hopes world would sanction China if it invades
Taiwan hopes that the world would sanction China like it is sanctioning Russia for its war on Ukraine if Beijing invaded the island, Foreign Minister Joseph Wu said on Saturday.
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Who is Alina Kabaeva, Putin's alleged girlfriend?
The UK has sanctioned Alina Kabaeva, an ex-gymnast turned media boss close to President Vladimir Putin.
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Democrats fear Manchin’s bipartisan energy push is a stalling tactic
Sen. Joe Manchin’s (D-W.Va.) new focus on putting together an ambitious bipartisan energy and climate package is being met with strong skepticism from fellow Democrats who view it as a stalling tac…
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Sheriff: Car linked to Alabama escapee, jail worker found
The getaway vehicle used by a man wanted for murder in Alabama and the jail official suspected of helping him escape after a “jailhouse romance” was found in an impound lot in Tennessee, where it sat for nearly a week before authorities realized they had it, officials said Friday.
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Chicago man robbed, shot three times in upscale Lincoln Park neighborhood
A Chicago man was robbed at gunpoint at shot three times in an upscale Chicago neighborhood early Friday morning, according to authorities.
Man gets life for killings in California, Texas
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A man who pleaded guilty to a series of Southern California attacks that killed five men and injured seven others was sentenced Friday to life in prison without possibility of parole.
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Biden, Zelensky to take part in G-7 meeting ahead of May 9
President Biden will participate in a virtual meeting with Group of Seven (G-7) leaders on Sunday morning that will also include Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, White House press secretary …
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Bill Maher pushes back at pro-choice alarmists: 'We're not going back to 1973' if Roe v Wade is overturned
"Real Time" host Bill Maher kicked off his panel discussion about the abortion debate Friday by sharing the surprising things he learned following the leaked Supreme Court majority opinion draft on Roe v. Wade.
'Did he pull the trigger?': Trump zings Baldwin as 'psycho' and 'sick puppy'
Former President Donald Trump took a shot at Alec Baldwin during a rally in Pennsylvania on Friday, pointedly asking whether the actor pulled the trigger of the gun that killed a cinematographer on the set of Rust last year.
www.washingtonexaminer.com78 members of Congress have violated a law designed to prevent insider trading and stop conflicts-of-interest
Insider has identified numerous members of Congress who have violated the STOCK Act. Congress is now considering banning lawmakers from trading stocks.
Israel set to approve 4,000 settler units in occupied West Bank
If approved, it would be the biggest advancement of illegal settlement plans since US President Joe Biden took office.
'We are nowhere near the bottom,' top economist says as global markets crater
Stock markets are set for more heavy selling this summer as central banks around the world hike interest rates to fight spiraling inflation, said one economist.
Marjorie Taylor Greene eligible to run for Congress
A group of constituents sought to block Greene from the ballot in Georgia, based on a post-Civil War-era policy keeping insurrectionists out of office.
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Racial justice groups press Biden to form reparations commission
Racial justice groups and other organizations are pressing President Biden to use his executive authority to form a federal commission to study and develop reparations proposals for African America…
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Biden, Trudeau discuss security assistance to Ukraine, White House says
U.S. President Joe Biden and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, in a phone call on Friday, underscored their commitment to holding Russia accountable for its invasion of Ukraine and discussed efforts to provide security assistance to Ukraine, the White House said in a statement.
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Cruz to headline conservative political summit in Georgia
Republican Sen. Ted Cruz (Texas) will be the special guest at a conservative political summit in Georgia later this month. On May 21, Cruz will speak along with Republican Reps. Chip Roy (Texas) an…
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Rangers locate climber's body on Alaska's Denali
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — National park rangers in Alaska on Friday located the body of the year’s first registered climber on North America’s tallest peak. Because it’s so early in the climbing season, Matthias Rimml, a 35-year-old professional mountain guide from Tirol, Austria, was alone on...
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Ukraine says all women, children now evacuated from Mariupol steel mill
All women, children and elderly civilians have been evacuated from the Azovstal steel mill in Mariupol, Ukrainian officials said on Saturday, after a week-long effort rescued hundreds of people during an ongoing Russian assault at the plant.
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Jan. 6 rioters who stormed Capitol in gladiator, caveman costumes sentenced to prison
Nathan Entrekin and Aaron Mostofsky were among several defendants sentenced this week, as guilty pleas continue to roll in.
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Russia-Ukraine updates: 2 US veterans who joined Ukrainian forces missing
Updates on the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
Feds accuse Starbucks of unfair labor practices in Buffalo
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Federal labor officials filed a sweeping complaint Friday accusing Starbucks of unfair labor practices at its stores in Buffalo, New York, including retaliation against pro-union employees.
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Washington insider David Gergen's advice for the nation's older political leaders: Step aside
Preview: In an interview to air on "CBS Sunday Morning," the former advisor to presidents says it's time for the current generation of leaders in Congress and the White House to pass the torch.
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Jewish heritage museum staff attempt to ban DeSantis from premises: Report
Staff at the Museum of Jewish Heritage in New York City attempted to ban Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) from speaking at a Jewish Leadership Conference, according to its organizers.
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Biden torched for reminiscing about 'the old days' of having lunch with 'real segregationists' in the Senate
The president raised eyebrows when he recalled having lunch with his bigoted former colleagues.
Japan PM Kishida arranging to join Shangri-La Dialogue security summit, Nikkei reports
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is arranging his attendance at the Shangri-La Dialogue Asian security summit in Singapore on June 10-12 to foster an understanding of Japan's defence buildup, Nikkei newspaper reported on Saturday.
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Why the political environment is outweighing candidate strength — for now
An extreme candidate may cost the GOP in a battleground House district in Ohio, but the new district lines there are tough for Democrats.
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Musk's $44 billion Twitter buyout challenged in shareholder lawsuit
Elon Musk and Twitter Inc were sued on Friday by a Florida pension fund seeking to stop Musk from completing his $44 billion takeover of the social media company before 2025.
With Roe v. Wade overturned, medication abortions take center stage
Advocates fear that clamping down on access will push women to the margins, further threatening their health, safety, and security
Biden plan to cancel student loans is bad policy, critics say
Some experts think forgiving billions in college debt would unfairly benefit higher-earning Americans and stoke inflation.
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Explosion at luxury Havana hotel kills 22, injures dozens
HAVANA (AP) — A powerful explosion apparently caused by a natural gas leak killed at least 22 people, including a child, and injured dozens Friday when it blew away outer walls from a luxury hotel in the heart of Cuba’s capital.
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TikTok users are planning a Mother’s Day strike in support of abortion rights. Not everyone's on board.
Some say that the planned one-week strike excludes the perspectives of the working class and people of color and that it was hastily organized.
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U.S. lawmakers ask firm for details on Trump hotel investors
Two House lawmakers have asked a Miami investment firm for more details on its planned purchase of former President Donald Trump's Washington hotel rights, saying its failure to disclose all of its investors raises concerns about possible conflicts of interest.
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How the War in Ukraine Is Reviving the Blob
Biden’s escalation against Russia underscores the revival of Washington’s hawkish foreign policy mindset.
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Pelosi slams media for reports on US intelligence
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) blasted the media Friday for reporting on U.S. intelligence leaks.
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Sinn Fein on course for 'seismic' Northern Ireland election win
Sinn Fein, the former political wing of the IRA, looked set to claim top spot in elections in British-controlled Northern Ireland for the first time on Friday, a historic shift that could bring the once-remote prospect of a united Ireland closer.
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GOP candidate speaks out after being tossed from election by judge in WV
State Senate candidate Andrea Garrett Kiessling, R-W.V., spoke out after a judge tossed her from the ballot Friday on “The Ingraham Angle.”
The Judge for the Marjorie Taylor Greene Hearing Tossed the Hot Potato Into Interesting Hands
The case will now go before Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensberger who is, himself, running for reelection.
Jill Biden arrives in Romania, serves meals to US troops
First lady Jill Biden arrived in Romania on Friday to start her four-day trip across Eastern Europe, which will include a visit with Ukrainian refugees amid Russia’s war in Ukraine. The first …
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Italy orders seizure of yacht linked to Putin
The Scheherazade has been undergoing repairs and is being seized under EU sanctions.
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Trudeau to outlaw foreign home buyers in Canada as affordability fears heat up
Housing experts say it's not the right fix: "This is kind of scapegoating."
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Report: Mickelson had $40 million in gambling losses
Federal auditors investigating Phil Mickelson's role in an insider trading scheme found his gambling losses totaled more than $40 million from 2010 to 2014, according to an excerpt from Alan Shipnuck's forthcoming biography.
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Anti-abortion Latinos look forward to future without Roe v. Wade
“So many other people have spent their whole lives in this movement,” said anti-abortion activist Maria Oswalt. “It does show that our hard work is paying off.”
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Autopsy: Patrick Lyoya killed by cop's shot to the head
An official autopsy has concluded that Patrick Lyoya, a Black man who was killed by a Michigan police officer, died from a gunshot to the back of his head
‘Our generation’s fight’: Robredo’s campaign to stop Marcos Jr
Leni Robredo is hoping a spirited grassroots campaign will propel her to office in pivotal Philippine election.
'A safe harbor': Hochul vows New York will provide abortion services for out-of-state patients
"We fully anticipate people will travel here," Hochul, the state's first woman governor, said on MSNBC.
www.politico.comElon Musk Disputes Devin Nunes' Claim That Trump Directed Him To Buy Twitter
The ex-lawmaker claimed Donald Trump had told Musk to "go and buy" Twitter, but Musk said, "I’ve had no communication, directly or indirectly, with Trump."
Judge dismisses Trump's lawsuit against Twitter ban
A federal judge threw out a lawsuit Friday aimed at ending Twitter's ban on former President Donald Trump from the platform.
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California says it needs more power to keep the lights on
California energy officials on Friday issued a sober forecast for the state's electrical grid, saying it lacks sufficient capacity to keep the lights on this summer and beyond if heatwaves, wildfires or other extreme events take their toll.
www.reuters.comU.S. lawmakers ask firm for details on Trump hotel investors
Two House lawmakers have asked a Miami investment firm for more details on its planned purchase of former President Donald Trump's Washington hotel rights, saying its failure to disclose all of its investors raises concerns about possible conflicts of interest.
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Pelosi sets first-ever minimum salary for House staffers at $45K
The House will also vote on a resolution next week allowing staff members to unionize.
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Abortion adds to Biden's all-but-impossible to-do list
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s list of impossible tasks keeps getting longer. Despite lofty promises he's made, from the campaign trail through his first year in office, he has limited power to safeguard voting rights or expand the fight against climate change on his own.
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Hillicon Valley — Roe draft opinion sparks data privacy concerns
AP Privacy advocates are sounding the alarms following the news that Roe v. Wade may be overturned this summer. The role that data could play in identifying and prosecuting individuals seeking or p…
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White House walks a fine line with intelligence sharing in Ukraine | CNN Politics
Two months into Russia's war in Ukraine, the Biden administration has increased the amount of intelligence it shares with Kyiv, contributing to successful strikes against senior Russian leaders and the Russian Navy's flagship, the Moskva, sources familiar with the intelligence sharing tell CNN.
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David McKinley tries to tie himself to Trump in heated West Virginia House GOP primary
Rep. David McKinley is trying to convince primary voters in West Virginia's 2nd Congressional District he's the real Donald Trump-type Republican, even though the former president endorsed his rival.
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Jill Biden brings thanks, ketchup to US troops in Romania
MIHAIL KOGALNICEANU AIR BASE, Romania (AP) — Delivering good cheer — and gallons of ketchup — Jill Biden on Friday thanked U.S. troops deployed to Romania for serving as a check against Russian aggression as she opened a two-country European trip to learn about the refugee crisis caused by...
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Canada's first Conservative leadership debate in one word: Nasty
Here are five things to watch for when they meet again next week in Alberta.
www.politico.comWhy the political environment is outweighing candidate strength — for now
An extreme candidate may cost the GOP in a battleground House district in Ohio, but the new district lines there are tough for Democrats.
Inside escaped Alabama inmate's criminal history as manhunt intensifies
Casey White and corrections officer Vicky White have been missing for six days.
Liberals ridiculed for 'laughably stupid' concern over what overturning Roe means for interracial marriage
Democratic lawmakers' concerns a potential overturning of Roe v. Wade could lead to interracial marriage protections being struck down were blasted by conservatives.
Secret Oath gives 86-year-old Lukas 5th Kentucky Oaks win
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Secret Oath had the best finish from the worst possible starting spot and reminded trainer D. Wayne Lukas what it's like to win the Kentucky Oaks after a long drought. The filly charged from a five-wide pack to grab the lead from Yuugiri and held off favorite Nest by two...
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WATCH: Devin Nunes reacts to Elon Musk denial
Devin Nunes, the congressman who left office to become the CEO of the Trump Media & Technology Group, affirmed Elon Musk's denial that former President Donald Trump reached out to urge him to buy Twitter.
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Ukraine and Russia: What you need to know right now
A Ukrainian counteroffensive was underway near the Russian-held town of Izium, but its military said Russian forces were advancing elsewhere in the key Donbas region, Ukraine said.
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States line up for fight to go first in Democrats’ next presidential primary
Applications are due Friday as Democrats reimagine their early-state presidential nominating calendar.
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Thomas says government institutions shouldn't be 'bullied' following leak of draft opinion on abortion | CNN Politics
Justice Clarence Thomas, following the leak of a draft majority opinion overturning Roe v. Wade, said Friday that government institutions shouldn't be "bullied" into delivering what some see as the preferred outcome.
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Depp v Heard: What you may have missed from Heard's testimony
Amber Heard testified about Depp's drunken rages and allegations of emotional and physical abuse.
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Biden to nominate Pekoske to serve new term as TSA chief
U.S. President Joe Biden intends to nominate David Pekoske to serve another term as head of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), the White House said on Friday.
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Biden plugs manufacturing initiative at Ohio metal company
HAMILTON, Ohio (AP) — President Joe Biden pledged Friday that 3D printing technology would help return factory jobs to the U.S.
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Victory Day parade: Moscow readies itself and turns up rhetoric
The Victory Day parade in Red Square is days away and speculation is rife about how Putin may use it.Victory Day parade: All eyes on Moscow - and what Putin does next
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US sanctions North Korean cryptocurrency mixing firm
The U.S. has sanctioned North Korean digital currency mixing firm Blender.
Baby formula shortage: Kentucky family reveals their 'stressful' drama
It's a nightmarish thought for parents — not being able to feed your baby. But that’s exactly what's top of mind right now for scores of families across the U.S., given the baby formula shortage. One Kentucky dad shared his story.
California poised to have nearly 30% of abortion clinics in US if Roe overturned
California could soon house nearly 30% of the country's abortion clinics if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, according to a new report.
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Brazil's Amazon deforestation hits record for month of April
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Deforestation detected in the Brazilian Amazon broke all records for the month of April, and that followed similar new records set in January and February, reflecting a worrisome uptick in destruction in a state deep within the rainforest.
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Ukraine evacuates civilians from steel plant under siege
The war in Ukraine has wracked the country’s southern coast as Russian forces fire cruise missiles at the city of Odesa and bombard a steel mill in the port of Mariupol where Ukrainian civilians and fighters had sought safety
Marjorie Taylor Greene: Trump ally defeats bid to block her re-election
Marjorie Taylor Greene blasted the legal challenge as "an unprecedented attack on free speech".
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NYPD commissioner goes against union, siding with family of slain man in officer discipline case
The matter is an early indication of how Mayor Eric Adams might approach police reform. He ran for office on a pledge to root out abusive behavior within the Police Department while driving down crime.
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Telecom groups end fight against California net neutrality
Telecommunications industry groups have ended their bid to block California’s net neutrality law that prevents broadband providers from throttling service.
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In Pennsylvania, McCormick campaign keeps up attacks over Oz's Turkish ties | CNN Politics
Republican Senate candidate Dave McCormick has honed in on a closing message in the final days before the May 17 Pennsylvania primary: questioning the patriotic loyalties of his main primary opponent, Mehmet Oz.
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Jazz Fest returns to New Orleans after COVID hiatus, bringing 'relief' to musicians
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival kicked off in New Orleans last weekend after two years and three cancellations due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Vulnerable Senate Dems campaign as last hope against abortion ban
At-risk incumbents are painting themselves as a post-Roe firewall, though neither party has 60 votes to pass either abortion restrictions or protections.
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Sailors say aircraft carrier that had multiple suicides occur among crew was uninhabitable | CNN Politics
The commanding officer stood before the sailors of the USS George Washington's security team. One of their own, Xavier Sandor, had taken his life a few weeks earlier in mid-April, and the captain had come down to speak with the 110 or so young men and women who worked closely with him.
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Catalan: Spain spy chief admits legally hacking some phones
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — A leading Catalan separatist politician said Thursday that Spain's top intelligence official acknowledged that her agency had hacked into the cellphones of “some” of the dozens of politicians reported to be targeted by spyware but she said it had proper judicial...
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Biden should give ASEAN leaders face time to improve ties, says Cambodian minister
U.S. President Joe Biden should spend more time with Southeast Asian leaders during a summit in Washington next week if his administration is serious about elevating U.S. ties with the region, where China holds significant sway, a senior Cambodian official told Reuters on Friday.
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A song with power: Ukraine's Eurovision entry unites nation
Ukrainian band Kalush Orchestra’s upbeat, melodic entry for this month’s Eurovision Song Contest was written as a tribute to the frontman’s mother
California inmates in separate prisons killed in attacks
Two inmates in separate California prisons were killed this week in attacks by other inmates, officials said.
Biden keeps his focus on countering China amid economic worries | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden returned to a familiar punching bag on Friday, focusing his message on countering China as he aims to convince Americans his economic plans are working despite some of the worst inflation the US has seen in decades.
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Builders hurt protected areas in climate-weary Puerto Rico
SALINAS, Puerto Rico (AP) — Jacqueline Vázquez was sitting on the couch when her phone rang. She had just returned from a government office where she filed a complaint about illegal construction in an ecological reserve.
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Colombo calm after Sri Lanka declares state of emergency
Streets in Sri Lanka's commercial capital Colombo were calm on Saturday after the president declared a state of emergency following escalating anti-government protests.
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Who is Brad Raffensperger, Georgia's Republican secretary of state? | CNN Politics
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is being swept into another sensitive political matter, the latest in a series of headline-grabbing incidents for an official whose day-to-day duties typically render the position obscure.
www.cnn.comThe jobs boom that just won’t quit
The market remains remarkably strong and tilted toward job seekers. The jobless rate is close to where it was before the pandemic.
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Mother of Gabby Petito files wrongful death lawsuit against estate of Brian Laundrie
The mother of Gabby Petito has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the estate of Brian Laundrie in the latest legal action stemming from the homicide.
NYC police make arrest in sledgehammer jewelry store robbery
Police in New York City say they have made one arrest related to a crew of thieves that allegedly were involved in at least 18 robberies around the city.
New Mexico regulators adopt clean car rule
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico regulators have adopted more stringent motor vehicle emissions standards as part of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s push against climate change. The rule was adopted Thursday by the state Environmental Improvement Board following a joint public hearing with...
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Americans' views on abortion diverge along more than just partisan lines | CNN Politics
Americans' views on abortion are sharply divided across partisan lines, CNN's latest polling shows: An overwhelming 88% of Democrats want to see Roe vs. Wade upheld, while a smaller 63% majority of Republicans want to see it overturned. But neither party is entirely monolithic on the issue, with...
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CVS, Walgreens limit formula purchases amid supply shortages
This is happening as a key facility remains shuttered. The pharmacy giant now has a three-product limit.
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Ex-officer jailed after rough arrest of woman with dementia
Austin Hopp has been sentenced to five years for assault after arrest of a woman with dementia.
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White House walks a fine line with intelligence sharing in Ukraine | CNN Politics
Two months into Russia's war in Ukraine, the Biden administration has increased the amount of intelligence it shares with Kyiv, contributing to successful strikes against senior Russian leaders and the Russian Navy's flagship, the Moskva, sources familiar with the intelligence sharing tell CNN.
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Boris Johnson loses London strongholds as scandals bite in local elections
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Conservative Party lost control of traditional strongholds in London and suffered setbacks elsewhere in local elections, with voters punishing his government over a series of scandals.
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Michigan State Police expand probe into post-2020 voting systems breaches
Michigan State Police have seized the voting tabulator in a small town an hour west of Lansing as an investigation into the unauthorized access of election equipment expands into new regions of the state, officials said on Friday.
www.reuters.comBiden administration scrambles to deal with Russians trying to reach America
The U.S. is trying to lure Russian scientists in particular, but a leaked State Department cable indicates many others need help after fleeing the Kremlin’s rule.
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Barry Morphew and daughters speak out for 1st time since murder charges were dropped
Suzanne Morphew's husband and daughters are speaking out for the first time since the murder charges against her husband were dropped last month.
Arizona dad arrested after massive brawl involving sons erupts at high school, cops say
Two people have been arrested, including a father of a student, in connection with a large brawl at an Arizona high school this week.
After draft abortion leak, Justice Thomas says Supreme Court can’t be ‘bullied’
His remarks came a day after Chief Justice John Roberts vowed the leak would not affect the court’s work.
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Labor agency: Amazon union's meeting complaints have merit
The National Labor Relations Board has found merit to a complaint that Amazon violated labor law in New York City’s Staten Island by holding mandatory worker meetings to persuade its employees not to unionize
Two damaging tornadoes hit central North Carolina | CNN
Two tornadoes were reported in central North Carolina on Friday afternoon, making it the ninth consecutive day with twisters somewhere in the United States.
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Asians feel least included in the workplace out of all racial groups, new report says
“Asian Americans are starting to be less silent about their challenges and what they need and want to be successful. These things didn’t exist 10-20 years ago,” a co-author of the research said.
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Danica Patrick reveals why she had her breast implants removed
The former NASCAR driver speaks to ABC News' Kayna Whitworth.
Manchin, Collins once swayed to Nathaniel Rateliff tune on houseboat
They’re on opposite sides of the aisle, but Sens. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and Susan Collins (R-Maine) once bonded over a NSFW song. In an upcoming interview on SiriusXM’s “Julie Mason Mornings,” Sen.…
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Psaki greenlighted criminal protesters at conservative Supreme Court justices' homes: Kayleigh McEnany
Fox News hosts Greg Gutfeld and Kayleigh McEnany reacted to protests at Supreme Court justices' homes Friday on "The Five."
Ethiopia war: Evidence of mass killing being burned - witnesses
Mass graves are being dug up to hide evidence of killing in western Tigray, witnesses say.
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Here are five things to know about the late YouTuber Kevin Samuels
Story at a glance Controversial YouTuber Kevin Samuels has died, his mother confirmed. The “relationship guru” was 56 years old at the time of his passing. Samuels was known for his vid…
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When two men of color go missing, a White officer is suspected
"Never Seen Again," a new docuseries featuring Tyler Perry, reveals a key deposition.
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Biden announces $150 million security package to Ukraine | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden on Friday announced additional security assistance to Ukraine in the form of "additional artillery munitions, radars, and other equipment."
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Leni Robredo: The woman leading the Philippines' 'pink revolution'
She has rallied tens of thousands of young voters. But can she beat frontrunner Bongbong Marcos?
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Rewards offered after dolphin 'harassed to death' on Texas beach, another impaled in Florida
The dolphin that died in Texas was killed by drowning, NOAA said. A number of people allegedly harassed it after it was beached last month.
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At least 30 people were killed after a massive hotel explosion in Havana, Cuba's health ministry says | CNN
At least 30 people are dead and at least 24 remained hospitalized Sunday after Friday's explosion at the Hotel Saratoga in Havana, the Cuban health ministry said.
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Heatwave: India's poor bear the brunt of blistering temperatures
As temperatures soar, the country's poorest are struggling to make ends meet and survive the heat.
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Dave Chappelle shares new details of his Hollywood Bowl attack, Chris Rock joins him onstage
Just two days after the attack, Dave Chappelle took the stage again, sharing new details about what happened at the Hollywood Bowl Tuesday night.
Notable moments from Amber Heard's testimony in Johnny Depp defamation trial
Heard spent the last two days testifying before court adjourned for about a weeklong break. She is expected continue her witness testimony on May 16.
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Bongbong Marcos: The man attempting to revive a corrupt political dynasty
His father was a dictator, his mum known for her 3,000 pairs of shoes - now "Bongbong" Marcos could lead the Philippines.
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Man Sends 4-Letter Message To Texas GOP Gov. Greg Abbott In MSNBC B-Roll Footage
A protester made his feelings about the Texas Republican crystal clear in uncensored footage that made it to air.
Majority of Americans believe abortion should be legal in some cases, poll says
Story at a glance A new nationwide poll found a majority of Americans support the right to an abortion with fewer than 8 percent saying it should be illegal in every case, without exception. …
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Bay Area housing startup offers sleeping pods for $800 a month
Company founder launched the concept after living in a "hacker house" that charged $1,000 per month for a bunk.
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22 dead, 74 injured in gas-related blast at Havana hotel
President Miguel Diaz-Canel said a gas tank accident was to blame. He ruled out any kind of "attack."
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Billionaire Ken Griffin pours $25M into push to defeat Democratic Illinois governor
Billionaire Ken Griffin has more than doubled his investment in the GOP candidate for governor of Illinois in an effort to boot Democratic incumbent Gov. J.B. Pritzker, reports said Friday.
Sailors say aircraft carrier that had multiple suicides occur among crew was uninhabitable | CNN Politics
The commanding officer stood before the sailors of the USS George Washington's security team. One of their own, Xavier Sandor, had taken his life a few weeks earlier in mid-April, and the captain had come down to speak with the 110 or so young men and women who worked closely with him.
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DeSantis reportedly banned from NY Museum of Jewish Heritage
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Ahead of June’s Jewish Leadership Conference, where Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) will reportedly be a speaker, the New York Museum of Jewish Heritage has banned the governor f…
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Legislation that would require drunken drivers to pay their victims child support didn't originate with advocacy groups or lobbyists. It came from a small town grandmother.
Missing Alabama inmate and corrections officer abandoned their vehicle last week. Officials are investigating whether they have another car | CNN
US Marshals found an orange 2007 Ford Edge associated with Vicky White and inmate Casey White in a tow lot in Williamson County, Tennessee.
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Michelle Obama says presidential center will have section honoring mother
Michelle Obama says the Obama Presidential Center that’s being built will include a section honoring her mother, Marian Robinson. “I simply wouldn’t be who I am today without my mom,” Obama said in…
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South Korea says North fired projectile toward sea in second launch this week
The latest launch was likely North Korea’s 15th round of missile firings this year.
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Wall Street is fed up with Under Armour, Nike and Adidas | CNN Business
Tripped-up supply chains and a coronavirus surge in China are causing headaches for top athletic brands.
www.cnn.comEvidence Shows Ahmaud Arbery Killer Had 16 Calls With Prosecutor After Murder
One of the men convicted of murder in the street chase and fatal shooting of Ahmaud Arbery spoke with his former boss, the local district attorney, several times by phone in the days and weeks following the 2020 killing, according to a court document filed Thursday. Investigators found that the...
Parents search frantically for homemade baby formula recipes amid shortage
Pictures of empty store shelves, as well as non-FDA-regulated or approved recipes for homemade baby formula, have been circulating on social media as panic ensues nationwide.
How Much Is New White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre Worth?
On May 5, the White House announced that Karine Jean-Pierre would be replacing the outgoing Jen Psaki as White House press secretary. Jean-Pierre is set to assume the role on May 13, and will be the...
Treasury sanctions cryptocurrency tool used by North Korea
The U.S. Treasury Department announced sanctions Friday on online cryptocurrency tool Blender, which is used by North Korea to steal and launder virtual currencies, the department said. A North Kor…
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Parents of sailor who died by suicide on USS George Washington blast Navy's 'ridiculous' response
The parents of a sailor who died by suicide while on board the USS George Washington -- one of the seven crew members who have died in the past year, including four by suicide -- on Wednesday blasted the Navy's response to the crisis as "ridiculous."
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Mike Hagerty, ‘Friends’ and ‘Somebody Somewhere’ character actor, dies at 67
A prolific television actor, Hagerty also appeared in film such as "Overboard," "Dick Tracy" and "Wayne's World."
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UFC 274 title fight takes shocking twist as Charles Oliveira misses weight, stripped of belt
The two were set to square off for the lightweight title but the 32-year-old Brazilian native missed weight by a half pound and was stripped of his title.
Coronavirus wave this fall and winter could potentially infect 100 million, White House warns
The Biden administration is issuing a new warning that the US could potentially see 100 million Covid-19 infections this fall and winter, as officials publicly stress the need for more funding from Congress to prepare the nation.
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Indoor masking recommended again in Northeast counties
The "high" community level suggests there is a "high potential for healthcare system strain" and a "high level of severe disease."
Does US really have world's highest Covid death toll?
A new report suggests other countries had more excess deaths than US during the pandemic.
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In states where Covid cases are again on the rise, schools weigh safety measures, closures
"We’ll continue to see additional increases unless there’s a very big difference in the amount of protection that individual people are taking," one local official said.
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Biden administration bracing for challenging fall and winter of COVID-19
Without funding for vaccines or treatment, the administration expects up to 100 million cases this fall and winter.
Making up 1 million deaths: Where Covid killed
From nursing homes to prisons, measuring the pandemic's U.S. death toll.
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Americans told to ‘avoid large public gatherings’ close to Russia’s Victory Day
The U.S. Embassy in Moscow warned Americans to “avoid large public gatherings” around Russian celebrations commemorating their World War II victory amid the ongoing Russian invasion in Ukraine. “An…
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White House preps for cold-weather wave of 100M COVID infections
The White House is preparing for as many as 100 million Americans to get infected with COVID-19 during a wave this fall and winter if Congress does not provide new funding for vaccines and tests, a…
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Cheeks was seated next to President Biden at the White House Correspondents Association dinner last Saturday, but Mr. Biden has since tested negative for the virus.
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