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REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. (AP) — President Joe Biden said Sunday he is considering declaring a public health emergency to free up federal resources to promote abortion access even though the White House has said it doesn’t seem like “a great option.”
Steve Bannon says he's willing to testify before January 6 committee after Trump waives claims of executive privilege | CNN Politics
Steve Bannon -- who defied a congressional subpoena and is set to go to trial on criminal contempt charges -- told the House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021, insurrection on Saturday that he is now willing to testify, ideally at a public hearing, according to a letter obtained...
5 shot on New York City's famed Coney Island boardwalk
At least five people were injured, one critically, when gunfire erupted Sunday at a pop-up party on New York City's famed Coney Island boardwalk, authorities said.
Trump White House counsel's Jan. 6 interview didn’t contradict other witnesses: Kinzinger
Pat Cipollone, a White House counsel under former President Donald Trump, appeared privately before the House's Jan. 6 committee on Friday
Japan ruling party wins big in polls in wake of Abe's death
TOKYO (AP) — Japan's governing party and its coalition partner scored a major victory in a parliamentary election Sunday imbued with meaning after the assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe amid uncertainty about how his loss may affect party unity.
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White House fires back at 'out of step' activists fuming over Biden's response to abortion ruling
The White House blasted progressives who "have been consistently out of step" with Democrats amid criticism that Biden should do more in the wake of the Dobbs decision.
No reason US 'will have a serious recession' but economy should cool, Gina Raimondo says
Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo she expects the U.S. economy to "transition to a more traditional growth level" and pushed back on fears of a possible recession
POLITICO Playbook: White House slams ‘out of step’ liberal activists
And Democratic donors flood to Liz Cheney.
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Anxiety grows for Ukraine's grain farmers as harvest begins
ZHURIVKA, Ukraine (AP) — Oleksandr Chubuk’s warehouse should be empty, awaiting the new harvest, with his supply of winter wheat already shipped abroad. Instead, his storage bins in central Ukraine are piled high with grain he cannot ship out because of the war with Russia.
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Jan. 6 panel to examine extremist groups, ties to Trump
The House committee investigating last year’s Capitol rampage will soon turn its gaze to the role played by far-right extremists, examining not only the influence of nationalist networks in c…
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Democrats get bounce in polls after Roe v. Wade is overturned | CNN Politics
The idea that "nothing matters" has become a popular refrain in American politics. After all, former President Donald Trump violated all sorts of political norms and barely saw his popularity shift during his presidency.
Trump says he'll waive executive privilege claim ahead of Steve Bannon’s Jan. 6 committee contempt trial
In a letter, former White House strategist Steve Bannon says he’s “willing” to testify before the House Jan. 6 committee.
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EXPLAINER: Why Sri Lanka's economy collapsed and what's next
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka’s prime minister said late last month that the island nation’s debt-laden economy had “collapsed” as it runs out of money to pay for food and fuel.
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Mulvaney: White House ‘friend’ said Meadows was incompetent, had ‘nervous breakdown’ on Jan. 6
Former acting White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney said that a “friend” who was in the White House during the Jan. 6 Capitol riot told him that Trump chief of staff Mark Meadows was…
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Raskin says Cipollone gave "valuable" testimony to Jan. 6 committee
"We're going to get to use a lot of Mr. Cipollone's testimony to corroborate other things we've learned along the way," Raskin said.
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Uber Files: Massive leak reveals how top politicians secretly helped Uber
Emmanuel Macron is among leaders who helped the ride-hailing company disrupt new markets.
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The Fight Over Truth Also Has a Red State-Blue State Divide
To fight disinformation, California lawmakers are advancing a bill that would force social media companies to divulge their process for removing false, hateful or extremist material from their platforms. Texas lawmakers, by contrast, want to ban the largest of the companies — Facebook, Twitter...
15 killed in Russian strike in Ukraine, 20 believed trapped
CHASIV YAR, Ukraine (AP) — Dozens of Ukrainian emergency workers labored Sunday to pull people out of the rubble after a Russian rocket attack smashed into apartment buildings in eastern Ukraine, killing at least 15 people.
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Trump documentary 'Unprecedented' released 2 days before next Jan. 6 hearing
The three-part series from filmmaker Alex Holder includes footage from the insurrection.
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Dwindling reproductive rights is ‘single-biggest issue’ for economy, Commerce Secretary says
“If you're serious about the labor shortage, lean in to making sure women can fully participate,” Gina Raimondo said in an interview on “Meet the Press.”
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Powerful long-range US rocket systems have helped destroy 20 depots of Russian artillery ammunition, disrupting Putin's firepower, says Ukraine
President Biden signed a new $400 million military package for Ukraine Friday, including four more high mobility artillery rocket systems (HIMARS).
Links between Trump associates, militants in focus at Jan 6 hearings this week
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Congressional investigators into the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol expect this week to draw connections between militant groups that took part and government officials, possibly including then-President Donald Trump, a member of the committee conducting the...
Democrats look to quash differences amid growing voter anger
Democrats are bearing the brunt of Americans’ frustration over the direction of the country, with few distinguishing between the two wings of the party and who’s most at fault. Early into Pre…
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Why outrage politics has such a grip on American life
Moral outrage can be a healthy part of the American democratic process, motivating people to advocate for their beliefs and hold leaders accountable. The founding of the country, after all, is root…
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Manchin ‘shouldn't walk the plank’ on Dems’ climate and tax package, GOP senator says
Sen. John Barrasso in an interview derided Democrats’ push to pass a slimmed-down social spending bill as “a Hail Mary pass” to reverse their electoral prospects.
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Vice President Kamala Harris stresses need for "pro-choice Congress" to protect abortion rights
"You don't have to advocate or believe that this is right for you or your family, but don't let the government make the decision for her family, whoever she may be," she said.
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Wyoming senator says ‘there are not enough Democrats’ to help Liz Cheney win primary
Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) on Sunday cast doubt that Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) could prevail in the state’s primary because “there are not enough Democrats” to propel her to victo…
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Greitens fans shrug off scandals threatening GOP Senate seat
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Eric Greitens resigned as Missouri governor amid criminal charges and legislative investigations, is accused by his ex-wife of abuse and bullying and has run a widely condemned ad suggesting he was hunting members of his own party with a gun.
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'Red flag' laws can help reduce gun violence, if more widely used: Experts
"Red flag" laws could mitigate violence by taking guns away from people who pose a risk, experts say.
Don’t Expect Any Jan. 6 Revelations From the Hotly Anticipated New Trump Doc
Alex Holder’s Unprecedented offers an inside look at the former president’s family dynamics, but not much new about his effort to overturn the 2020 election
President Joe Biden will tout bipartisan gun safety law at Monday event at White House
Activists and lawmakers will join the president at the White House to mark passage of the landmark, bipartisan gun reform bill signed in June.
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NY lawmakers approve one-time cash payment to senior citizens
A New York county legislature approved a one-time $200 cash payment to eligible senior citizens, citing their fixed income during a time of high inflation.
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.
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Did Minnesota accidentally legalize weed?
“That doesn’t legalize marijuana?” Republican Sen. Jim Abeler asked after state lawmakers OK’d products with hemp-derived THC.
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'An ingrained fear for your life.' Black men say they understand why Jayland Walker fled police | CNN
Kerwin Webb said he knows the terror that young Black men experience when being pulled over by police.
In Mideast, Biden struggling to shift policy after Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden took office looking to reshape U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East, putting a premium on promoting democracy and human rights.
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GOP governor says conservatives are slowly pushing back against Trump: ‘It’s just taking longer than it should’
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R) on Sunday said conservatives are slowly pushing back against former President Trump but that it’s “taking longer than it should.” Hogan told moderato…
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DHS anticipates an average of 441 unaccompanied children per day at border this year, a new record
President Joe Biden's Department of Homeland Security expects a record number of unaccompanied minors to cross the border this year, setting the minimum at 148,000.
Sri Lanka hopes to install new gov’t after day of chaos and rage
Calm on streets a day after president’s residence stormed and PM’s house torched, forcing both to announce resignations.
Harris laughs after saying she'll join Biden 'if' he runs in 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris laughed off the question of whether she will run with President Joe Biden if he seeks a second term.
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How Abortion Is Sundering Amy Coney Barrett’s Hometown
South Bend, Indiana, is a blue city home to a conservative Catholic University. And both sides are taking their former neighbor’s vote on Dobbs very personally.
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"Greedflation": Is corporate profit-taking driving prices higher?
Two commonly-accepted aspects of economics that determine prices are supply and demand. But some say a third factor is companies exploiting our present chaos, stirred by war and pandemic, in the pursuit of increased profits.
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Can Glenn Youngkin convince the GOP base to choose him as the 2024 presidential nominee?
When Glenn Youngkin ran for governor in 2021 he was up against Terry McAuliffe. But how well can Youngkin do in a GOP presidential race.
Trump lambasts Lisa Murkowski while stumping for Sarah Palin at Alaska rally
Former President Donald Trump took aim at Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) while stumping for her Republican competitor, former governor and vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin, at a rally in her home state Saturday evening.
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Biden defends decision to visit Saudi, says rights are on agenda
While he previously denounced the Gulf monarchy as a "pariah," the president needs its help at a time of high gasoline prices and as he encourages efforts to end the war in Yemen.
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Buttigieg defends protest disrupting Kavanaugh dinner
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg pushed back on criticism of protesters gathering outside a Washington, D.C., restaurant where Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh was dining, arguing that they were exercising their First Amendment rights.
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Durbin says it’s ‘not realistic’ to consider impeaching Clarence Thomas
Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), the chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, on Sunday said it would be “a mistake” to impeach Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, who has drawn nationa…
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Correction: Cryptocurrency-Pensions story
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — In a story published July 10, 2022, about pension funds that have invested in cryptocurrencies in recent years, The Associated Press listed two different values for the same cryptocurrency purchase by the Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund.
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Democrats bet on abortion in bid to oust pro-impeachment Republican
Rep. David Valadao believes his focus on local issues will win his reelection in a blue district. His opponent thinks his strict abortion stance will sink him.
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Shinzo Abe's assassination was 'shock to the system' of Japan: Ambassador Rahm Emanuel
Shinzo Abe's assassination was a "shock to the system and a shock to the culture" of Japan, U.S. Ambassador Rahm Emanuel said Sunday on "This Week"
Lofgren says Steve Bannon likely to be deposed by Jan. 6 committee
Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.), a member of the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot, said on Sunday that former Trump White House chief strategist Stephen Ban…
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Security warning after sale of stolen Chinese data
Public bodies are told to be on guard after hacker tries to sell data of one billion Chinese citizens.
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Israeli PM calls for Saudi relations ahead of Biden visit
Israel's prime minister expressed hope Sunday that his country will establish formal diplomatic ties with Saudi Arabia, days before President Joe Biden visits the two countries as part of a regional trip. Israel and Saudi Arabia do not have official diplomatic relations, but have shared...
Native American boarding school survivors tell of abuses
U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland on Saturday met with elderly survivors of Native American boarding schools, her first stop on a year-long tour to hear first-hand accounts of widespread abuses committed at those institutions.
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Republican, Democratic strategists weigh in on what Biden needs to change to stop GOP in November
Democrats and Republicans tell Fox News Digital what Biden needs to do if he wants to stop GOP from winning control of Congress in the November midterm elections.
Successors to Johnson seek to stand out in crowded UK field
LONDON (AP) — Potential successors to British Prime Minister Boris Johnson rushed to differentiate themselves from an increasingly crowded field Sunday as the governing Conservative Party was expected to set a tight timetable for the election.
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Ongoing civil strikes further cripple everyday life in Lebanon
Lebanese may be sympathetic to public sector workers striking over wages, but frustration at inconvenience remains.
Heat to scorch parts of the West, South this weekend
Record temperatures could be possible on Saturday in more than a dozen locations, from Utah to Mississippi.
Copper prices, seen as economic barometer for centuries, give recession warning
Economists look at the price of copper as an indicator that the economy is at risk of recession, and it is flashing red.
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Fighter jet blows off USS Truman during bad weather
A U.S. Navy fighter jet assigned to an aircraft carrier in the Mediterranean Sea blew off the deck on Friday during bad weather, the military branch announced on Sunday.
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President and PM: 2 men at heart of Sri Lankan crisis
NEW DELHI (AP) — As Sri Lanka's crisis peaked this weekend, two men in the center of the turmoil brought about by the country's economic collapse promised they would heed the call of tens of thousands of angry protesters and resign.
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Sri Lankan opposition meets to install new government amid turmoil
Sri Lanka's opposition political parties are meeting to install a new government a day after the president and prime minister offered to resign in the most dramatic day of monthslong political turmoil.
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Teen charged in stabbing that killed 14-year-old boy on NYC subway platform
A 15-year-old was arrested Sunday on charges of criminal possession of a weapon and murder, New York City police said.
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Sununu says if he were in White House, he’d fire Yellen to help economy
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu (R) on Sunday said he would fire Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to help the economy because she “completely misled America” and avoided informing Americ…
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Tory leadership race: Rivals battle over tax cutting pledges
Tax has emerged as a key battleground in the race to replace Boris Johnson as prime minister.
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Concerns over UN aid delivery amid fears Syria crossing may close
Lack of agreement regarding humanitarian aid deliveries likely to affect over four million citizens in northwest Syria.
Business area opens for 1st time since July 4 parade attack
HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. (AP) — A business district that had been blocked since a July 4 parade mass shooting that left seven people dead reopened Sunday morning in the Chicago suburb of Highland Park.
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I'm a 17-year-old high school student who can't vote. Here's why I built a system to track Congress' troubling stock trades.
Republican Sen. Jim Inhofe of Oklahoma also reported a massive early-2020 stock sale, as did Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California on behalf of her husband. Initially, I was surprised that senators could even trade stocks.
The January 6 insurrection: Minute-by-minute | CNN Politics
One and a half years later, the minute-by-minute horrors of the January 6 insurrection, and then-President Donald Trump's role in fomenting the violence, are still coming into focus, thanks in large part to recent public hearings from the House committee investigating the attack.
Two sitting Michigan House members square off in 'Democratic family feud'
PONTIAC, Michigan — Two-term Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI) is locked in a bitterly contested race with fellow Rep. Andy Levin (D-MI) four weeks out from the primary, angering Democrats who wish they could focus on fighting Republicans instead of each other.
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2024 Watch: Maryland’s Hogan to spotlight inflation relief plan during jam-packed New Hampshire trip
Republican Gov. Larry Hogan of Maryland will barnstorm through first presidential primary state of New Hampshire this week, where he’ll showcase a new inflation relief plan
Ukrainian soldiers train in UK as war with Russia rages on
LONDON (AP) — The first cohort of Ukrainian soldiers, many of whom have no previous military experience, have arrived in the U.K. for combat training as the eastern European nation races to replace troops killed and wounded in the war against Russia.
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Property owners and officials find ways around century-old laws as the West runs out of water | CNN
With a megadrought draining water reserves in the West, states are looking for alternatives to handle water rights, many of which were set more than 100 years ago when water supplies were far more abundant.
Oprah Winfrey's father dies days after family celebration
Oprah Winfrey's father, Vernon, has died, the doyenne of daytime talk said on her Instagram account on Saturday, just days after she said the family was able to honor her father.
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Blinken hits at ASEAN for lack of pressure on Myanmar
BANGKOK (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is criticizing Southeast Asian nations for not doing enough to press Myanmar’s military government to return the country to the path of democracy following last year's power seizure.
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A massive blaze on Nantucket Island has damaged a historic hotel and several other buildings | CNN
Massachusetts firefighters battled a large blaze Saturday that was first reported at a hotel on Nantucket Island.
Dig for Georgia Guidestones time capsule adds to mystery
The promise of a trove buried underneath the now-destroyed Georgia Guidestones appears to be a bust.
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North Korea suspected of conducting artillery fire drills: Seoul
North Korea appears to have conducted artillery firing drills days after US fighter jets deployed to South Korea.
Blinken: Biden, Xi expected to have opportunity to speak in coming weeks
Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Sunday said President Biden and China’s leader, Xi Jinping, will have an opportunity to speak in the coming weeks amid tensions over Taiwan, Russia and se…
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Transcript: Rep. Jamie Raskin on "Face the Nation," July 10, 2022
The following is the transcript of an interview with Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland that aired Sunday, July 10, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
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Transcript: Alex Holder on "Face the Nation," July 10, 2022
The following is the transcript of an interview with filmmaker Alex Holder that aired Sunday, July 10, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
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Who is Tetsuya Yamagami? What we know about the man suspected of shooting Shinzo Abe | CNN
Police in Japan have launched a murder investigation into the assassination of former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe -- but little is known about the suspect who was arrested at the scene of the fatal shooting on Friday.
Family found living with cache of weapons inside Nevada children’s museum
Authorities discovered the arsenal in a storage room, they said. A police report listed an AK-47 rifle, three handguns, a pistol, ammunition, knives and a stun gun.
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19 killed, 24 trapped after Russian missile hits building, Ukraine says
Video from the scene showed grim-faced rescuers atop a pile of rubble, sifting through bricks, mangled metal and crumbled cement beams.
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Jan. 6 panel: Ex-White House lawyer spoke of 'Trump’s supreme dereliction of duty'
The statement came amid reports that former Trump White House lawyer Pat Cipollone had invoked executive privilege for some questions Friday.
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Thousands turn out for Women’s March in D.C. to pressure Biden on abortion rights
The rally aims to pressure President Joe Biden and his administration to declare a national public health emergency on the issue and take executive action to protect abortion rights.
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Here's how North Korean operatives are trying to infiltrate US crypto firms | CNN Politics
Devin, the founder of a cryptocurrency startup based in San Francisco, woke up one day in February to the most bizarre phone call of his life.
Can election denialism be a winning issue in November?
A number of Republican candidates who have pushed dubious claims about the last election, or questioned the legitimacy of elections, are winning their respective primaries, raising questions about …
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Biden defends pending visit to Saudi Arabia in opinion piece
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden, preparing for a trip to Saudi Arabia amid criticism of its poor human rights record, defended his decision in a newspaper opinion piece, insisting that he had long supported reforms and sought to “reorient but not rupture” relations with a longstanding...
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Trump offers scathing rebuke of Elon Musk during Alaska rally with Sarah Palin: 'He’s another bull---- artist'
Former President Donald Trump rebuked Elon Musk during a rally in Anchorage, Alaska, where he also endorsed U.S. Senate candidate Kelly Tshibaka and congressional candidate Sarah Palin.
4 arrested after 5,000 pounds of methamphetamine discovered in record-breaking seizure
Four men have been arrested and charged with federal drug trafficking offenses after an estimated record-breaking two-and-a-half tons of methamphetamine was seized.
Blinken hits at ASEAN for lack of pressure on Myanmar
BANGKOK (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is criticizing Southeast Asian nations for not doing enough to press Myanmar’s military government to return the country to the path of democracy following last year's power seizure.
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4chan users claim to have cracked Hunter Biden’s iPhone account
The contents of Hunter Biden's iPhone XS appear to have been posted by users of the 4chan community, who shared screenshots on the website's main political forum late Saturday night.
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Trump goes after ‘RINO’ Murkowski during Alaska rally: ‘She’s worse than a Democrat’
Editor’s Note: This story was updated to replace incorrect information about Alaska’s primary. Former President Trump used a rally in Anchorage, Alaska, on Saturday to target Sen. Lisa Murkow…
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These Biden voters regret their 2020 choice 18 months into presidency
Three 2020 voters said they regret voting for President Joe Biden, citing the economic downturn. They also said the Democratic Party made false promises.
Chris Cuomo appears to announce comeback in shirtless Instagram post
Former CNN anchor Chris Cuomo has hinted at a comeback in a shirtless Instagram post.
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Ukrainian officials urge evacuation ahead of counteroffensive in south: 'There will be a massive fight'
Ukraine’s deputy prime minister said residents need to evacuate to prevent Russians using them as human shields, and more news from Ukraine.
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The Far-Right Christian Quest for Power: 'We Are Seeing Them Emboldened'
Three weeks before he won the Republican nomination for Pennsylvania governor, Doug Mastriano stood beside a 3-foot-tall painted eagle statue and declared the power of God. “Any free people in the house here? Did Jesus set you free?” he asked, revving up the dozens before him on a Saturday...
Biden defends decision to visit Saudi Arabia: 'It is my job to keep our country strong and secure' | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden has defended his controversial visit to Saudi Arabia next week, saying the trip is critical to the security of the United States.
Former Gov. Bill Richardson to travel to Moscow for talks on freeing Brittney Griner: Source
Former New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson is planning to travel to Russia for talks aimed at finding a deal to free the WNBA star, a source tells ABC News.
Cipollone asserted executive privilege to some January 6 committee questions | CNN Politics
Former Trump White House counsel Pat Cipollone invoked executive privilege in his closed-door interview Friday with the House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol despite the panel's attempts to pose questions that would not have required such a response...
Trump lambasts Lisa Murkowski while stumping for Sarah Palin at Alaska rally
Former President Donald Trump took aim at Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) while stumping for her Republican competitor, former governor and vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin, at a rally in her home state Saturday evening.
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Ukraine latest updates: 15 killed in Donetsk, says official
Ukraine news from July 10: Dozens feared trapped after Russian attack destroys five-storey building, officials say.
Roe v Wade: Thousands march to White House for abortion rights
The US Supreme Court last month repealed Roe v Wade, ending the nationwide guarantee to an abortion.
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Watch live: Trump holds rally in Alaska
Former President Trump will hold a rally in Alaska on Saturday evening. He is speaking in advance of the state’s primary election, which is set for Aug. 16, and will stump for candidates incl…
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Biden marks CIA's 75 years as 'bedrock' of national security
LANGLEY, Virginia (AP) — President Joe Biden lauded the CIA as the “bedrock of our national security” during a Friday visit to the agency, which also is part of the wide-ranging intelligence effort to support Ukraine's resistance against Russia.
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Biden says Middle East is more 'stable and secure,' but critic points out 'shambolic' Afghanistan withdrawal
In a Saturday Washington Post Op-Ed, President Biden said that the Middle East is more "stable and secure" than it was when he took office.
The 10 Senate seats most likely to flip in 2022 | CNN Politics
With more than half of this year's competitive Senate matchups set, the overall electoral environment remains consistent: President Joe Biden's poor approval numbers, combined with a pervasive sense that the country is headed in the wrong direction, are weighing down Democrats looking to...
Elon Musk refuses to discuss Twitter deal fallout at Sun Valley
Elon Musk declined to comment on his collapsing Twitter acquisition deal during his marquee address at the exclusive Sun Valley conference Saturday morning.
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NYPD shoots man who threatened to kill Gov. Kathy Hochul, police commissioner: Report
New York City police officers have reportedly shot and injured a man who was threatening to kill both New York Gov. Hochul and NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell.
Abe's killing haunts Japan with questions on homemade guns
TOKYO (AP) — The shooting sent shudders through low-crime, orderly Japan: A prominent politician was killed by a man emerging from a crowd, wielding a homemade firearm so roughly constructed it was wrapped in tape.
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Biden Administration Signals Support for Controversial Alaska Oil Project
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration took a key step toward approving a huge oil drilling project in the North Slope of Alaska, angering environmental activists who said allowing it to go forward would make a mockery of President Joe Biden’s climate change promise to end new oil leases. The...
Women's March: Abortion rights activists tie themselves to White House fence during protest
Thousands of pro-abortion rights protesters descended on Washington Saturday to march to the White House and tie themselves to its fence.
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Reno, Nevada, man's DNA linked to 1982 murder of California girl, 5, DA says
Anne Pham of Seaside disappeared in 1982 on her way to kindergarten, investigators said.
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See the pics: Pelosi hits Italian beach in luxury vacation as husband faces DUI charge
Speaker Pelosi traveled during the July Fourth congressional recess to Itay, where she was spotted visiting a swanky resort.
Canada's internet outage caused by 'maintenance'
Emergency services, banking and retail were all affected by the outage of a major internet supplier.
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Polls open in Japan election overshadowed by Shinzo Abe’s killing
Ruling LDP set for strong election showing in upper house election held days after ex-prime minister’s assassination.
Sri Lanka president and prime minister to resign after tumultuous protests
Pressure on both grew as the economic meltdown set off acute shortages of essential items, leaving people struggling to buy food, fuel and other necessities.
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Judge orders Texas not to investigate two more families with transgender children
AUSTIN — A Texas judge on Friday issued an injunction prohibiting the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services from pursuing child abuse...
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Trump announces his Boeing 757 private jet is set to return as he hints at 2024 Presidential run
The Boeing 757 was frequently used as a prop for rallies during Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign. It was nicknamed Trump Force One.
America's race gap between black and white homeowners
Black Americans are almost twice as likely to be denied a mortgage than their white counterparts.
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Elon Musk mocks Joe Biden for making another gaffe after the President read out instructions on his teleprompter
The Tesla founder was once a supporter of Joe Biden, but his views changed not long after the President entered the White House.
Evacuations urged after 'major fire' ignites at natural gas plant in Oklahoma
People within a two-mile radius of the plant were advised to evacuate Saturday afternoon.
A massive blaze on Nantucket Island has damaged a historic hotel and several other buildings | CNN
Massachusetts firefighters battled a large blaze Saturday that was first reported at a hotel on Nantucket Island.
Army suspends retired three-star general over tweet sent to Jill Biden
Lt. Gen. Gary Volesky, a retired three-star general, has been suspended pending an internal investigation into a mocking tweet directed at the first lady.
Texas Republicans warn Dallas law firm that paying for abortion travel could be illegal
A group of conservative Texas lawmakers is putting Dallas law firm Sidley Austin “on notice,” doubling down on GOP-led proposals to bar companies from paying...
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Here's why Democrats could keep the Senate | CNN Politics
Election Day 2022 is now four months away. Democrats are trying to hold on to slim majorities in both the House and Senate. They're doing so against the backdrop of high inflation and an economy viewed in poor shape, which is the issue dominating voters' minds.
Argentina president urges unity as anti-government protests build
Argentina is grappling with runaway inflation, huge pressure on the peso currency and spiking gas import costs.
6 people injured when car jumps curb and hits diners, staff outside Chicago restaurant
The driver of the car fled the scene. No arrests have been made and the incident remains under investigation.
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Shinzo Abe's body arrives in Tokyo as country mourns death of former prime minister
Abe's assassination ahead of Sunday's parliamentary election shocked the nation and raised questions over whether security for the former prime minister was adequate.
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Nobody likes self-checkout. Here's why it's everywhere | CNN Business
Why has this problematic, unloved technology taken over retail?
Biden teleprompter blunder latest in long line of awkward gaffes
President Joe Biden's latest gaffe comes in the line of many mistakes he has made since taking office.
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Biden Is Failing, but Not Because He Isn’t ‘Left’ Enough
Drew Angerer/GettyAs Joe Biden’s presidency continues to flounder, a narrative is developing among progressives that suggests he’s more of a lover than a fighter.In The New York Times, Michael Shear writes, “While many Democrats are pleading for a fighter who gives voice to their anger, Mr...
Sri Lanka opposition meets to name new gov't amid turmoil
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka’s opposition parties met Sunday to agree on a new government a day after the president and prime minister offered to resign following the most dramatic day of monthslong turmoil, with protesters storming the leaders’ homes in rage over an economic crisis.
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AP runs fact check on fake Abe tweet about Clinton
The Associated Press ran a fact check of a screenshot of a tweet circulating online that was purportedly written by former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe about Hillary Clinton, determining that…
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Donald Trump Jr says Twitter got 'busted' for having a huge number of spam accounts after Elon Musk walks away
Donald Trump Jr said the number of fake accounts is "probably 50%" and "not 5%" shortly after the Tesla founder abandoned his $44 billion deal.
Bidens wish Muslims celebrating Eid al-Adha ‘a joyous holiday’
President Biden said on Saturday that he and first lady Jill Biden wished “a joyous holiday” to Muslims in the United States and around the world who are observing the holiday of Eid al-Adha. “Jill…
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Nancy Pelosi goes on lavish Italian vacation as inflation back home hits 40-year high
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., was spotted at a lavish resort as Americans endure sky-high gas prices and inflation hits a 40-year high.
Black Republicans Keep Chasing White Racist Votes
Photo Illustration by Luis G. Rendon/The Daily Beast/GettyThere have been plenty of Republican campaign ads featuring candidates tacitly threatening to shoot people.There’s the one where Missouri Senate wannabe Eric Greitens advocates “RINO hunting,” or the one where Michigan gubernatorial...
Abbott's Michigan baby formula plant resumes production after lengthy shutdown
Abbott is one of just four companies that produce about 90% of U.S. formula.
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Buttigieg changes residency to Michigan, husband’s home state
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has moved his residency from Indiana to Michigan and plans to register to vote there, a Department of Transportation spokesperson confirmed to The Hill. …
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Black women say they are invisible in abortion rights fight. 'We are still forgotten within all of this' | CNN
For many Black women, the reversal of Roe v. Wade last month not only stripped them of bodily autonomy, but created another barrier to economic security and choosing the course of their future.
Tribal elders recall painful boarding school memories
ANADARKO, Okla. (AP) — Native American tribal elders who were once students at government-backed Indian boarding schools testified Saturday about the hardships they endured, including beatings, whippings, sexual assaults, forced haircuts and painful nicknames.
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Former President Trump holds Alaska rally with Sarah Palin, Kelly Tshibaka
Former President Donald Trump will be in Anchorage, Alaska on Saturday night campaigning for several Republican candidates including former Gov. Sarah Palin.
US’s Blinken raises China’s ‘alignment with Russia’ on Ukraine
Secretary of State Antony Blinken tells China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi that Beijing not acting ‘neutral’ on Ukraine.
4-year-old girl, man killed after gunfire erupted in Akron, Ohio
Police said that either a suspect or suspects fired into a crowd during a "celebratory gathering."
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Ukrainian Foreign Ministry hits Rep. Spartz over ‘baseless speculation’ on Zelensky chief of staff
A spokesperson for the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry alleged that Ukrainian-born Rep. Victoria Spartz (R-Ind.) is “trying to earn extra political capital” after she sent a letter to President Biden …
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Gas lines and scuffles: Sri Lanka faces humanitarian crisis
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Chamila Nilanthi is tired of all the waiting. The 47-year-old mother of two spent three days lining up to get kerosene in the Sri Lankan town of Gampaha, northeast of the capital, Colombo.
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Herschel Walker’s Campaign Knows He’s a Liar and They Don't Care
Photo Illustration by Luis G. Rendon/The Daily Beast/GettyAmerican conservatives love the '80s—the relegation of the sideburn to the Oakland A’s bullpen, the elevation of Ronald Reagan to popular consensus god-king, the height of the aggressively mediocre white male rockstar. A man could have...
New York Times says Biden's age is an 'uncomfortable issue' for White House, Democrats in stunning report
The New York Times printed a scathing report suggesting that White House aides are closely looking out for President Biden as signs of his aging become more apparent.
Blinken to pay Abe condolence visit to Japan
The secretary of State will travel to Tokyo on Monday.
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Sri Lanka crisis gives India chance to gain sway vs China
NEW DELHI (AP) — Sri Lanka's strategic location has attracted outsized interest in the small island nation from regional giants China and India for more than a decade, with Beijing and its free-flowing loans and infrastructure investments widely seen as having gained the upper hand in the quest...
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AOC mocks Brett Kavanaugh for skipping dessert at DC steakhouse amid protests outside: 'The least they could do is let him eat cake'
"Nobody cares about it unless it's a Republican in a restaurant," she said. "Can someone please explain the obsession because I don't get it."
Harris says Democrats believed ‘certain issues were just settled’ when asked about failure to codify Roe v. Wade
Vice President Harris said Democrats believed Roe v. Wade to be a settled issue when asked about party lawmakers’ failure to codify abortion protections into federal law over the past 50 year…
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Liberal protest group offers 'bounties' for info on where conservative justices are located
A liberal protest group is offering cash to anyone who sees the conservative justices of the Supreme Court and provides their location.
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Macao to shutter casinos for a week in COVID-19 outbreak
The Asian gambling center of Macao will close all its casinos for a week starting Monday
Former Disney employees sue company over vaccine, mask requirements, claiming religious discrimination
Three former Disney employees have sued the company and a subsidiary after they say they were fired for refusing to wear a face covering at work and not getting vaccinated for COVID-19 on reli…
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Expert explains how to protect yourself against the recent Covid surges | CNN
The much-awaited summer lull in coronavirus cases doesn't appear to be happening. CNN Medical Analyst Dr. Leana Wen offers her insights about what precautions to take as infections continue to increase in much of the United States.
'A big problem': New COVID strain spreads in Silicon Valley
COVID-19 infections are on the rise in Santa Clara County again, and officials are urging residents to masks up—even in some outdoor settings.
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Army cuts off unvaccinated soldiers from service, threatening pay and benefits
The Army has announced that the over 60,000 National Guard and Army Reserve soldiers that remain unvaccinated against COVID-19 can't participate in their military duties, effectively cutting them off from some of their benefits.
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LA County COVID-19 Hospitalizations Top 1,000 as Virus Spread Continues
LA County reaches 1,000 COVID hospitalizations as the virus continues to spread widely throughout the county.
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Coronavirus India Highlights: India reports 18,257 new Covid-19 cases, marginally lower than yesterday; 42 deaths in 24 hours
Coronavirus India, Covid-19 Live News Updates, July 10, 2022: Maharashtra, on the other hand, Saturday recorded 2,760 new coronavirus cases and five pandemic-related deaths, the state health department said.
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China links seven COVID-19 outbreaks to food packaging
China has linked seven COVID-19 outbreaks and almost 700 cases to contaminated imported frozen food packaging materials. Scientists said the work supports
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Your COVID protection outside isn't what it was in 2020. Here's why it's time to think more critically about outdoor gatherings
Greater transmissibility means greater transmissibility in any setting, indoors or outdoors—even if outside is still safer.
COVID-19 antiviral treatments to be made available to more Australians. Here's who is eligible
More Australians can receive COVID-19 antiviral drugs from Monday in an attempt to reduce the number of people in hospital.
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Places You're Most Likely to Catch COVID Now
To protect yourself, you can take preventative measures in some of the common hot spots for COVID transmission.
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Staying safe from COVID-19 as summer events kick off in Montana
With a busy summer of events and more gatherings taking place this summer, more people are trying to live more normal lives with COVID in the background.
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Long Covid sufferers may develop psychosis
What happened to a Loveland woman's son is very similar to what is being seen across the U.S. and world in a small number of cases.
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Ex-FOX 17 morning anchor Deanna Falzone fired over COVID-19 vaccine refusal, lawsuit says
Falzone and two former co-workers have filed a federal lawsuit against the station's parent company, Scripps Media Inc.
COVID cases undercounted now – but does it matter?
(NEXSTAR) – You may turn to the latest official COVID-19 case count to get a sense of just how bad things are in your state or county. But that number is almost certainly inaccurate, epidemiologist…
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Alabama COVID hospitalizations rise, fueled by BA.4 and BA.5 variants
Alabama, like the rest of the country, is dealing with a new COVID surge.
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