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Jan. 6 panel deepens probe to Trump Cabinet, awaits Thomas
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Jan. 6 committee said Sunday it will interview more former Cabinet secretaries and is prepared to subpoena conservative activist Virginia “Ginni” Thomas, who’s married to Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, as part of its investigation of the Capitol riot and Donald Trump’s role.
Trump’s credibility shredded; Secret Service purge imperative
Credibility has long been the currency in Washington for determining one’s ability to govern.
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Yellen downplays US recession risk as economic reports loom
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says the U.S. economy is slowing but pointed to healthy hiring as proof that it is not yet in recession.
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Schiff says Jan. 6 committee still probing links between Trump and extremist groups
Schiff said investigators have already shown ties between Trump's outside advisers and members of militia groups that participated in the Capitol attack.
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Senate poised to pass stalled semiconductor funding bill this week - Washington Examiner
The Senate is poised to pass bipartisan legislation to boost domestic semiconductor chip production this week, with a final vote expected on Tuesday or Wednesday. The yearslong effort to rebuild the nation's chip manufacturing capacity and compete technologically with China had faced recent...
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Russia says strike on Ukrainian port hit military targets
Russian defense officials insist that an airstrike on the Ukrainian port of Odesa hit only military targets.
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Kinzinger: ‘Trump is becoming irrelevant’
Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger (Ill.) told ABC’s “This Week” that it will be hard to find anyone who admits to supporting former President Trump in five years time, adding that he thought the forme…
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Average U.S. gasoline price falls 32 cents
The average price at the pump is still $1.32 higher than it was one year ago.
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Buttigieg on GOP's split view of same-sex marriage bill: 'I don't know why this would be hard'
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg pressed for passage of a bill codifying same-sex marriage protections, saying, "I don't know why this would be hard"
Milley: China more aggressive, dangerous to US, allies
Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, says the Chinese military has become significantly more aggressive and dangerous over the past five years.
apnews.comRep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Says GOP 'Should Be Christian Nationalists' Party
The Georgia congresswoman said the Republican Party should conform to Christianity to make it easier to identify with and sway Christian voters.
Trump dominates 2024 GOP presidential nomination straw poll at Turning Point USA summit
EXCLUSIVE: Former President Trump easily won the 2024 presidential nomination straw poll at the Turning Point USA conference in Florida Sunday, Fox News has learned.
Analysis: Jan. 6 committee is on collision course with Trump and the midterms | CNN Politics
It’s not just about the 2020 election anymore.
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NSA leaker Reality Winner defends 2016 Russian election meddling report release - Washington Examiner
Reality Winner, the former National Security Agency contractor who leaked a classified report confirming Russian interference in the 2016 election, defended her actions and explained the rationale behind them in an interview released on Sunday. Winner, 30, was arrested in June 2017 as the first...
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Liz Cheney says Jan. 6 work is worth losing her House seat; committee may subpoena Ginni Thomas
Rep. Liz Cheney says she is working hard to win her primary and beat a Trump-endorsed challenger -- but "there's no question" her Jan. 6 committee work is worth it
Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger says the Jan. 6 committee has 'proven' a criminal case against Trump
The committee wouldn't be able to legally prosecute Trump, but it can send a criminal referral to the Justice Department.
Jan. 6 committee members encourage DOJ to investigate Trump
Four members of the House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot pushed on Sunday for the Department of Justice (DOJ) to criminally investigate former President Trump. The law…
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Ron DeSantis, Donald Trump give dueling Florida speeches, testing GOP allegiances
Former President Donald Trump spoke at the Turning Point USA Student Action Summit in Tampa. Gov. Ron DeSantis rallied the Florida GOP in Hollywood.
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Intelligence Committee members warn US of bioweapons targeting DNA of individual Americans
Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colo, has warned Americans of the potential for biological weapons that can target specific people based on their DNA or that of a close relative.
Ukraine latest updates: Gazprom to slash Nord Stream 1 flows
Ukraine news from July 25: Russian energy giant says supplies will be cut to 20 percent of capacity from Wednesday.
John Oliver Returns to Brutally Roast Josh Hawley Over Jan. 6 Fleeing Video
HBOFollowing a month-long absence—and two Emmy nominations—John Oliver returned to the desk of Last Week Tonight on Sunday to excoriate the grifters and clowns of the week.When we last saw him, Oliver was going after Democratic leadership for their lackluster response to the overturning of Roe...
Semiconductor bill unites Sanders, the right — in opposition
A bill to boost semiconductor production in the United States has managed to do nearly the unthinkable — unite Sen. Bernie Sanders and the tea party.
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Ukraine says 18 medics killed, hundreds of facilities damaged since invasion
Ukraine's health ministry said at least 18 medical personnel had been killed and nearly 900 medical facilities damaged or destroyed by Russia's invasion.
Adam Schiff: Clarence Thomas crossed a line - Washington Examiner
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas crossed a line in a case involving the Capitol riot, according to a member of the Jan. 6 committee.Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA), a high-profile member of the panel, ratcheted up his rhetoric admonishing Thomas after the vice chairwoman of the committee, Rep. Liz...
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Fast-moving Oak Fire near Yosemite National Park burns more than 15,600 acres
The Oak Fire has burned more than 15,600 acres since igniting Friday afternoon.
Russia struck military boat in Odesa with cruise missiles - foreign ministry says
Russia said on Sunday that its cruise missiles had struck military infrastructure of Ukraine's Odesa port, destroying a military boat a day after Moscow reached a grain deal with the United Nations, Turkey and Ukraine.
Democrats scramble to squeeze priorities into budget bill
The collapse of plans to include climate and tax legislation in a bill Democrats can pass this summer through the Senate with 51 votes has set off a scramble among Democrats to squeeze other priori…
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California's Oak Fire spreads uncontained toward Yosemite
Firefighters deployed air tankers, bulldozers and hand crews to battle a fast-moving wildfire just west of Yosemite National Park on Sunday that suddenly and unpredictably grew into one of the largest fires of the year, forcing thousands of evacuations.
Kinzinger says Bannon was an example and future witnesses will 'pay the price' for ignoring subpoenas to appear before Jan. 6 committee
Illinois Rep. Kinzinger also warned future witnesses they would be met with Bannon's fate for defying Congress.
Buttigieg rips Rubio for having 'time to fight against Disney' but not for protecting same-sex marriage
Pete Buttigieg ripped Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, for having “time to fight against Disney,” but not to support a bill that would guarantee federal protections for same-sex marriage.
Trump world reaches out to 9/11 families on eve of their LIV golf protest
Protests are planned for the tournament to be held at Bedminster this coming week.
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Moldova ‘very worried’ about Russia invasion: ‘Nobody is safe’
Moldova’s prime minister on Sunday said she is “very worried” about Russia invading her country next as it makes advances in Ukraine’s east and south, near the Moldova-Ukrai…
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‘The army’s on our side’: Bolsonaro launches re-election bid
President kicks off his candidacy in Rio de Janeiro with a speech focusing on God, guns and family.
Elon Musk allegedly had affair with Google co-founder’s wife: Report - Washington Examiner
Tech mogul Elon Musk allegedly had an affair with the wife of Google co-founder Sergey Brin, ending their yearslong friendship, according to a report. The alleged affair happened last year at the Art Basel festival in Miami, shortly after Musk's split from his girlfriend Grimes, sources told the...
www.washingtonexaminer.comButtigieg says he doesn't get why some House Republicans voted against gay marriage bill and tells Senate to 'vote yes and move on'
After GOP Sen. Marco Rubio called the vote on codifying gay marriage a "stupid waste of time," Buttigieg told senators to "vote yes and move on."
Lavrov offers reassurance over Russian grain supplies in Cairo visit
Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov offered reassurances over Russian grain supplies to Egypt during a visit to Cairo on Sunday.
Record temperatures forecast as heat wave blasts across U.S.
“The extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat-related illnesses,” forecasters warned.
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One thing voters agree on: Fresh voices needed in politics
Political divides in the U.S. seem deeper than ever, but one of the few shared sentiments right now from voters of all stripes is the desire for something different.
apnews.comWashington’s Primary Could Dethrone Trump’s Kingmaking Power
Two GOP members of Congress who voted to impeach the former president are protected by an open primary that tends to reward moderates.
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Russia-Ukraine updates: Russian missiles hit close to nuclear reactors: IAEA director
Live updates on the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
Pope lands in Canada, set for apologies to Indigenous groups
Pope Francis has landed in Canada, beginning a historic visit to apologize to Indigenous peoples for abuses by missionaries at residential schools.
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'Extremely oppressive' heat in Northeast turns deadly; Boston breaks record as other cities may follow
More than 85 million people faced excessive heat warnings and advisories Sunday as an "extremely oppressive" heat wave wreaks havoc on the Northeast.
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WATCH: Ben Carson says ‘hard to convince people’ monkeypox is serious after COVID-19 - Washington Examiner
Ben Carson said the public is not sure what to think of monkeypox in light of how often COVID-19 guidelines changed over time. “The problem [with monkeypox] is no one knows how concerned to be about things,” Carson told Fox News host Maria Bartiromo on Sunday Morning Futures. “It’s going to be...
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Myanmar: Military executes four democracy activists including ex-MP
The executions mark the first cases of capital punishment in the country in decades.
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Cardin says he hopes Electoral Count Act is passed before November midterms
Sen. Ben Cardin (D-Md.) said on Saturday that he hopes the newly proposed Electoral Count Act is passed through Congress and enacted before November’s midterm elections. During an appearance …
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Crimes over Jan. 6 go 'all the way up to Donald Trump,' Adam Kinzinger says
House Jan. 6 committee member Rep. Adam Kinzinger said Donald Trump should be charged over the Capitol riot
What you need to know about Ferdinand Marcos Jr’s first SONA
Philippine president will give his first report on the state of the nation and lay out his policy agenda on Monday.
Hogan says he won't support party’s nominee in Maryland governor contest
Larry Hogan has referred to Dan Cox as a “QAnon whack job.”
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U.S. economy slowing, but recession not inevitable, Yellen says
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Sunday that U.S. economic growth is slowing and she acknowledged the risk of a recession, but she said a downturn was not inevitable.
Ukraine war: Russian investigator says 92 Ukrainians charged
A top Moscow investigator says 92 armed forces members are charged with crimes against humanity.
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Jan. 6 committee may subpoena Virginia Thomas, wife of Supreme Court justice
Rep. Liz Cheney, one of the leaders of the investigation, said she hopes Thomas will voluntarily cooperate with the congressional committee.
Russia claims Odesa attack hit only military targets; envoy says Ukraine kids kidnapped: Live updates
Russian officials Sunday insisted a missile airstrike on the Ukrainian port of Odesa hit only military targets. Live updates.
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30 days since Roe was overturned: How the country has changed
In the 30 days since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, doctors say they've seen the U.S. dramatically change.
Catholic college aims to provide degree and trade certificate for $15K per year - Washington Examiner
A novel Catholic trade college is on track to open in Ohio next year, aiming to teach students a skilled profession while earning a bachelor's degree and deepening their faith. Once students graduate from the Catholic College of St. Joseph the Worker, they will have earned a bachelor's degree in...
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Yellen says economy shows no signs of recession
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Sunday that growing consumer spending, industrial output, credit quality and other economic indicators don’t suggest the economy is in a recession, although she…
thehill.comKinzinger on Bannon conviction: ‘You’ll pay the price’ for ignoring congressional subpoena
Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.) said the conviction of Steve Bannon on Friday was reflective of a price people pay for ignoring a congressional subpoena after a jury found Bannon to be in c…
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Crews protect homes as California fire burns near Yosemite
A destructive wildfire near Yosemite National Park is burning out of control and has grown into one of California’s biggest blazes of the year.
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U.S. Capitol attack probe to push forward with new witnesses, Cheney says
The panel probing the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the U.S. Capitol plans to push its investigation further in the coming weeks, interviewing additional members of Donald Trump's cabinet and his campaign, as well as U.S. Secret Service members, the committee's vice chair said on Sunday.
Liz Cheney suggests Jan. 6 committee will subpoena Ginni Thomas
Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., said the Jan. 6 committee will likely move forward with a subpoena for testimony from the wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, Ginni Thomas.
Legislating ‘apartheid’: Critics slam Bosnia’s election law plan
Critics say the high representative’s plans will give disproportionate influence to Croat and Serb nationalists.
Biden boasts as gas prices drop to below $4.50 per gallon
President Biden touted falling gas prices in a series of tweets over the weekend as the national average for a gallon of gas fell below $4.50. The national average for a gallon of gas is now $4.36,…
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This election could answer the biggest midterm question: Abortion or the economy?
The victor in New York's 19th Congressional District will win just four months in office. But the August special election could give the clearest indication yet of whether abortion will keep Democrats in control of Congress.
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‘Had to sneak my way in’: Chappelle jokes with NYC crowd in surprise appearance - Washington Examiner
Comedian Dave Chappelle surprised fans as he opened for Chris Rock and Kevin Hart in New York City on Saturday. Walking out unannounced as Radiohead’s Karma Police played, Chappelle joked he had to “sneak” his way in, referencing his canceled sold-out performance in Minnesota last week. "Had to...
www.washingtonexaminer.comSteve Bannon said he's willing to go to prison to support Trump after his contempt conviction: 'If I go to jail, so be it'
"If I go to jail, I go to jail. I will never back off a second,"ex-Trump adviser Steve Bannon said after he was convicted of contempt of Congress.
The Memo: Jill Biden, Mayra Flores shine light on Democrats’ Latino problem
Two recent controversies are exposing the way the political ground is shifting around Latino voters. The change isn’t yet catastrophic for Democrats. But it’s giving them cause for alarm. In short,…
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Northeastern U.S. bakes in "extremely oppressive" heat
At least one heat-related death, in New York, was reported during the stretch of sweltering weather.
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State legislators look to Mexico for direction in fight for abortion rights
Progressive legislators are studying how activists in Mexico, whose Supreme Court ruled to decriminalize abortion last year, effectively won back certain abortion care rights.
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World condemns Myanmar junta for 'cruel' execution of activists
Myanmar's ruling military announced on Monday it had executed four democracy activists accused of aiding "terror acts", sparking widespread condemnation of the country's first executions in decades.
Is the clock finally running out on Hunter Biden?
The grand jury reportedly looked at a variety of possible criminal charges.
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Ukraine works to resume grain exports despite Russian strike on Odesa
Ukraine pressed ahead on Sunday with efforts to restart grain exports from Black Sea ports after a missile attack on Odesa.
The Indian rupee touched record lows, but not everyone is worried
The Indian currency has fallen more than 7 percent so far in 2022 pushing up inflation and wrecking margins for importers.
Russia FM visits Egypt, part of Africa trip amid Ukraine war
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is in Cairo for talks with Egyptian officials as his country seeks to break diplomatic isolation and sanctions by the West over its invasion of Ukraine.
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Elon Musk denies affair with Google co-founder Sergey Brin's wife
The technology multi-billionaire's comments came in response to a report in the Wall Street Journal.
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SEE IT: Kid Rock angry after concert canceled, upset fans trash venue - Washington Examiner
Kid Rock and his fans were not happy when the musician’s concert was canceled at the North Dakota State Fair due to weather. After waiting more than two hours for reported wind and lightning on the outskirts of town to pass Friday, the North Dakota State Fair decided to nix Kid Rock’s...
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Following duel in the desert, Trump, Pence to give high-profile speeches in nation’s capital this week
2024 Watch: Former President Trump and former Vice President Mike Pence are headed to Washington, D.C., this week to deliver separate keynote addresses
Al Gore says ‘nothing really extraordinary’ about conceding 2000 election after name invoked at Jan. 6 hearing
Former Vice President Al Gore said on Sunday that there was “nothing really extraordinary” about him conceding in the 2000 presidential election after contesting its results in response to his name…
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Average US gasoline price falls 32 cents to $4.54 per gallon
The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline plunged 32 cents over the past two weeks to $4.54 per gallon.
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Al Gore warns severe weather will 'get a lot worse' without climate action
Al Gore's message comes as the U.S. faces blistering temperatures and wildfires rage across Europe
China's population expected to start to shrink before 2025
China's population has slowed significantly and is expected to start to shrink ahead of 2025, the state backed Global Times reported, citing a senior health official.
Lawmakers step up pressure on administration over monkeypox
Congressional leaders have begun raising the heat on the Biden administration over monkeypox, demanding to know what its plan is for handling the outbreak as cases continue to rise and treatments s…
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An ‘imposter Christianity’ is threatening American democracy | CNN
Scholars and historians say the harmful teachings of White Christian nationalism – which help spark the January 6 attack on the US Capitol – have been adopted by many Americans without them knowing it.
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Hogan blames ‘collusion’ between Trump and Democrats for Dan Cox winning GOP primary
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R) on Sunday criticized the GOP gubernatorial primary winner in his home state, calling him a “QAnon whack job” and declaring that his victory was the result …
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2 dead, 5 injured in shooting at Southern California park: Police
Two people are dead and five others are injured after a shooting at Peck Park Sunday in San Pedro, California, Los Angeles police said.
How two Texas megadonors have turbocharged the state’s far-right shift | CNN Politics
Two Texas billionaires have funneled money to conservative candidates and helped reshape the state’s Republican party in their worldview.
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Nearly one in three Americans say it may soon be necessary to take up arms against the government
A majority of Americans say the U.S. government is corrupt and almost a third say it may soon be necessary to take up arms against it, according to a new poll from the University of Chicago’s…
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Bolsonaro kicks off presidential bid at party convention
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has made official his bid to run for reelection in October, giving him three months to close a double-digit gap in the polls to secure victory.
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China says South China Sea not a 'fighting arena' for major powers
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Monday that the South China Sea is not a "safari park" for countries outside the region or a "fighting arena" for major powers to compete in.
Liz Cheney says Jan. 6 committee could "contemplate a subpoena" for Ginni Thomas
Cheney said Sunday that her work on the committee "is the single most important thing I've ever done professionally," even if she loses her seat over it.
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Mother identifies son as one of two Americans killed in Ukraine’s Donbas region | CNN Politics
One of the two American citizens who recently died in the Donbas region of Ukraine has been identified as Luke Lucyszyn, his mother told CNN.
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Nevada court fights raise caution flags on green energy push
Opposition from friends, not foes, is creating some potential roadblocks to President Joe Biden’s green energy agenda in the blue-leaning, Western swing state of Nevada.
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Inside the Pentagon slugfest over the future of the fleet
No one can agree on how many ships the Navy needs, and Congress isn't pleased.
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Reaction to Myanmar's execution of democracy activists
Myanmar's military authorities have executed four democracy activists accused of helping carry out "terror acts", state media said on Monday, the country's first executions in decades.
Eruption of Japan's Sakurajima volcano prompts evacuation orders for nearby residents
An eruption of the Sakurajima volcano in Japan has raised emergency alerts and prompted evacuations for residents nearby.
Mediterranean ships find 5 dead, rescue over 1,100 migrants
Ships in the Mediterranean Sea have rescued over 1,100 people struggling to reach Europe in rickety smugglers' boats and found five bodies.
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Want to know how much your colleagues make? California might crack open companies' books
Proposed law would mandate the state to publish pay scales of large companies.
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Analysis: The poll question every expert is obsessed with in 2022 | CNN Politics
The 2022 midterm elections are just more than three months away. Most signs suggest it’s going to be a good election year for Republicans – including the so-called “generic ballot.” But why do political pros put so much faith in a single question? And is it really as predictive of future...
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France energy: Air-conditioned shops will be told to shut doors to cut waste
New rules will force shops to keep doors shut when air conditioning is on and limit use of neon signs.
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As heat records fall in Northeast, some city dwellers flee
City residents in the Northeast are fleeing a hot spell in favor of pools, beaches and forests. Several New York City residents sought refuge Sunday at a Pennsylvania state park in the Pocono Mountains.
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Exclusive: Sherman, Kennedy to visit Solomons, where fathers fought and U.S. now vies with China
U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman and U.S. Ambassador to Australia Caroline Kennedy plan next month to visit the Solomon Islands, where their fathers fought in World War Two and the United States is in a modern-day battle for influence with strategic rival China.
Hogan says Trump announcement before November would cost GOP seats
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R) said on Sunday that the GOP will lose seats in this year’s midterm elections if former President Trump announces another presidential run before November. …
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Man opens fire on Philippine campus, killing 3 people
Philippine police say a gunman opened fire on university campus in the Philippine capital region, killing a former town mayor and two others in a brazen attack ahead of a graduation ceremony.
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Dramatic satellite images show how much water levels in Lake Mead have receded since 2000
Dramatic before-and-after photos of Lake Mead are providing visual evidence to the alarming rate in which the water levels are receding.
Big Papi a big hit at his Baseball Hall of Fame induction
Former Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz was inducted into the Hall of Fame as legions of fans cheered him. They chanted “Papi! Papi!”
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Italy migrants: Nearly 1,200 arrive by boat in 24 hours
Officials warn that immigration centres are being overwhelmed by the pace of new arrivals.
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Wes Moore projected to win Maryland's Democratic primary for governor
Moore will face Republican Dan Cox in November, who is backed by former President Donald Trump.
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Muhammad Ali's 'Rumble in the Jungle' belt sells for $6.1M
Muhammad Ali’s championship belt from his 1974 “Rumble in the Jungle” heavyweight title fight has sold at auction for $6.18 million.
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Biden keeps his distance from Jan. 6 panel
President Biden has kept his distance from the explosive hearings led by the committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, wary of politicizing the issue as the panel lays ou…
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California’s fast-moving Oak Fire burns 14,000 acres and forces thousands to evacuate outside Yosemite National Park | CNN
A wildfire raging for a third day Sunday in central California’s Mariposa County outside Yosemite National Park has burned more than 14,000 acres and forced thousands to evacuate from rural communities, officials said.
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In the waters off Mexico, fishing this vital sea creature is banned. It's still happening.
Sea cucumbers, marine animals that "clean" the bottom of the sea, are dwindling in numbers, yet they're still illegally fished in Mexico and sold in the U.S. and Asia.
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China launches one of 2 lab modules to join space station
China has launched one of two laboratory modules to complete its permanent orbiting space station. The Wentian was launched from tropical Hainan Island with a large crowd of amateur photographers and space enthusiasts watching.
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Cheney reiterates she hasn’t decided on running for president in 2024
Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.), vice chair of the House select committee investigating the Jan 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, reiterated on Sunday that she hasn’t decided whether she will run for presid…
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Chess robot breaks seven-year-old boy's finger during Moscow Open
The child was trying to make his next move at the Moscow Open when the robot grabbed him.
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'No place like home': Climate change threatens Fiji's rugby nursery
The white sands of Namatakula have nurtured generations of world-class rugby talent but rising sea levels threaten to force the abandonment of the palm-fringed village on Fiji's Coral Coast within a few years.
New York's all-Black motorcycle clubs rule the road across the five boroughs
“I would call the Black motorcycle community a very loud whisper,” said one biker featured in the new book of photography “Ezy Ryders,” by Cate Dingley.
www.nbcnews.comAnalysis: The poll question every expert is obsessed with in 2022 | CNN Politics
The 2022 midterm elections are just more than three months away. Most signs suggest it’s going to be a good election year for Republicans – including the so-called “generic ballot.” But why do political pros put so much faith in a single question? And is it really as predictive of future...
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Commerce secretary says it’s counterproductive for Democrats to talk about running against Biden in 2024
Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo on Sunday agreed with the notion that it is counterproductive for Democrats to talk about other candidates who could run against President Biden in 2024. During an …
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Myanmar junta executes leading democracy activists | CNN
Myanmar’s military junta executed two prominent pro-democracy activists and two other men accused of terrorism, state media reported Monday, following a trial condemned by the UN and rights groups.
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In pictures: From Tenerife to Greece, wildfires rage in Europe
Blazes have broke out across the country, leaving charred ruins and forcing thousands to evacuate.
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Judge tosses Arizona suit over limits on COVID-19 relief funds
A judge has dismissed Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey’s lawsuit challenging the Biden administration’s demands that the state stop sending millions in federal COVID-19 relief money to schools that don’t have mask requirements or that close due to outbreaks.
US bolsters cyber alliance to counter rising Iran threat
President Biden vowed to expand cyber cooperation with Israel and Saudi Arabia on his trip to the Middle East last week, a move experts see as a direct response to the rising digital threat from Ir…
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Transcript: White House COVID-19 coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha on "Face the Nation," July 24, 2022
The following is a transcript of an interview with Dr. Ashish Jha, the White House COVID-19 response coordinator, that aired Sunday, July 24, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
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Transcript: Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo on "Face the Nation," July 24, 2022
The following is a transcript of an interview with Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo that aired Sunday, July 24, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
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Transcript: Rep. Adam Schiff on "Face the Nation," July 24, 2022
The following is a transcript of an interview with Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff of California that aired Sunday, July 24, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
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Transcript: Miami Mayor Francis Suarez on "Face the Nation," July 24, 2022
The following is a transcript of an interview with Miami Mayor Francis Suarez that aired Sunday, July 24, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation" on July 24, 2022
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Dr. Ashish Jha and Rep. Adam Schiff joined Margaret Brennan.
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Bob Rafelson, director of ‘Five Easy Pieces’ and creator of ‘The Monkees,' dies at 89
He was a major behind-the-scenes force in the making of movies like “Easy Rider” in 1969 and “The Last Picture Show” in 1971.
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Diana Kennedy, author who elevated the cuisine of Mexico, dead at 99
The James Beard Award-winning British-born food writer is credited with raising awareness of the sophistication and distinctive regional dishes of her adopted country.
www.nbcnews.comWhite House COVID chief confirms Biden has BA.5 subvariant, says he's "feeling much, much better"
"Thank goodness, our vaccines and therapeutics work well against it, which is why I think the president's doing well," Jha told "Face the Nation."
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Biden improves 'significantly,' throat still sore from COVID
President Joe Biden's physician, Dr. Kevin O'Connor, says Biden continues to “improve significantly” despite a lingering sore throat.
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Covid in China: Xi Jinping and other leaders given domestic vaccine
The president and other top politicians have received domestically produced vaccines, say officials.
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The unsung heroes of public health
They fight to eliminate disease, reduce workplace injuries, and ensure clean water and better sanitation, yet public health workers trying to keep us safe face a lack of infrastructure and funding, and are even targeted with hate mail from the public just for doing their job.
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Biden's symptoms improve 'significantly' following COVID-19 infection, will continue to isolate, doctor says
President Biden's predominant symptom is sore throat as his condition continues to improve after his COVID-19 infection last week, the Physician to the President said Sunday.
Is COVID still causing people to lose their sense of smell?
Smelling an orange may no longer help you determine if you have COVID.
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HK keeps tracing Covid through sewage surveillance - ET HealthWorld
Hong Kong: The test kits will be distributed to residents, cleaning workers and property management staff working in the areas with positive sewage testing results showing relatively high viral loads in order to help identify infected persons, reports the news agency.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Tests Positive for COVID-19 Again
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick tested positive for COVID-19 for the second time in the last seven months, his campaign said Sunday. He is currently experiencing mild symptoms.
www.nbcdfw.comLyndall has caught COVID three times. Here's how Omicron is to blame
When Lyndall recovered from her second COVID infection, she thought she had months of immunity. Just six weeks later, she was battling the virus again.
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Some COVID-19 orphans in California to receive financial help
California children orphaned by the COVID-19 pandemic could be eligible to receive trust funds when they turn 18 to help cover the costs of school, housing and other living expenses.
Japan sees 176,554 new COVID cases, ends 4-day streak of record highs
Japan's daily COVID-19 cases stood at 176,554 on July 24, according to a Kyodo News tally, ending a four-day streak of record highs amid a seventh wave of infections linked to the spread of the BA.5 Omicron subvariant.
North Korea pushes traditional medicine to fight COVID-19
North Korea has recently reported fewer than 200 daily fever cases amid its first domestic COVID-19 outbreak and says its traditional “Koryo” herbal medicines are playing a key role in curing patients.
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St. Louis coping with new surge of COVID cases
Affinia Healthcare has been on the front lines of the COVID crisis since the pandemic began. Dr. Kendra Holmes, the company’s senior vice president, says the underserved areas of north St. Louis Ci…
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COVID numbers rise in Yakima County as BA.5 variant spreads across Washington
COVID numbers continue to rise in Yakima County as omicron BA.5 becomes the most common strain in the state.
