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ATLANTA (AP) — A judge who last month ordered absentee ballots in Georgia’s most populous county to be unsealed as part of a lawsuit alleging fraud during the November election is now set to hear arguments over whether the case should be dismissed.
The Memo: The center strikes back
The political center is striking back — at least for now.Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) has become the most influential member of the Senate, occupying a perch from which he is able to mute his own par…
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Nina Simone's granddaughter says Kamala Harris 'bullied' her mother to the point she 'almost killed herself'
Legendary singer Nina Simone’s granddaughter accused Vice President Harris of causing the family to lose control of Simone's estate.
American Airlines cancels hundreds of flights amid staffing, maintenance issues
Hundreds of American Airlines flights have been canceled this weekend and Monday because of significant staffing and maintenance issues.
Trump cowboy plots political future after Capitol breach
Couy Griffin is one of thousands of Trump loyalists in public office charting an uncertain future ahead of the 2022 election cycle.
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Officials: Deadly Pride parade crash appears unintentional
Officials say a driver unintentionally slammed into spectators at the start of a Pride parade in South Florida, killing one person and seriously injuring another
Republicans eye Nashville crack-up to gain House seat
Republicans plotting to maximize their advantages in state legislatures across the country during the decennial redistricting process are considering cracking apart Tennessee’s largest city, an amb…
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Trump wishes a happy Father's Day to 'Losers' and 'Radical Left'
Former President Donald Trump extended Father's Day wishes to "Losers" and the "Radical Left" as politicians from across the political spectrum marked the holiday.
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Maria Bartiromo defends reporting: ‘Keep trashing me, I’ll keep telling the truth’
Fox News’ Maria Bartiromo on Sunday defended her reporting on a number of topics, telling critics, “Keep trashing me, I’ll keep telling the truth.”Bartiromo, during an interview with Sen. Ron Johns…
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McCloskeys get new guns after firearms confiscation
The St. Louis couple who brandished weapons while staring down Black Lives Matter demonstrators have gotten new weapons to replace their confiscated firearms.
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Witness describes aftermath of horrific crash that left 9 children and 1 adult dead in Alabama | CNN
Nine children and one adult were killed in an accident involving multiple vehicles on Interstate 65 in Butler County, Alabama, on Saturday, according to Butler County Coroner Wayne Garlock.
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Republican Party outspends Democrats in May in bid to retake U.S. Congress
The fundraising arm of the Republican Party raised less money in May than its Democratic counterpart but spent more, shelling out millions on efforts to win back Congress, as well as $175,900 at former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort.
Separated families embrace in Rio Grande between El Paso, Mexico for Hugs Not Walls
"Hugs Not Walls" is hosted by the Border Network for Human Rights (BNHR) and Reform Immigration for Texas Alliance (RITA).
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Biden spends Father's Day golfing with grandson, first lady honors president as "anchor" of family
The first lady posted a photo of her late father and wrote that her "heart is with those who are also missing their dads today."
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Manchin compromise a ‘takeover of the election system,’ GOP senator says
Sen. Rob Portman (R-Ohio) on Sunday called Sen. Joe Manchin’s (D-W.Va.) voting reform compromise proposal a “federal takeover of the election system.”Host Chuck Todd on …
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U.S extends travel restrictions at Canada, Mexico land borders through July 21
U.S. land borders with Canada and Mexico will remain closed to non-essential travel until at least July 21, the U.S. Homeland Security Department said on Sunday.
Southwest still struggling with flight delays, cancellations
Southwest Airlines is seeing higher numbers of canceled and delayed flights for a third day as it tries to recover from technology glitches earlier this week
Republicans eye Nashville crack-up to gain House seat
Republicans plotting to maximize their advantages in state legislatures across the country during the decennial redistricting process are considering cracking apart Tennessee’s largest city, an amb…
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CNN anchors slam ‘bulls*** factory employee of the month’ Tucker Carlson for Jan. 6 claims
A pair of CNN anchors are going after Fox's Tucker Carlson for his claims that undercover federal agents may have orchestrated the Capitol Hill riot on Jan. 6.
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France regional election: Macron and Le Pen fail to make ground - exit poll
Early results indicate both parties have failed to make ground in France's regional elections.
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Iowa poll shows drop in support for Grassley
The 87-year-old senator has yet to declare whether he will run for reelection in 2022.
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Steve Scalise accuses Pelosi of ‘Soviet-style cover-up’ of COVID-19 origins
House Minority Whip Steve Scalise, R-La., had some fiery words for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi while speaking at the Faith and Freedom Coalition, accusing her of thwarting efforts to investigate the truth origins of the COVID-19 pandemic.
US warship tested with 40,000lb explosive
The US Navy conducted a 'Full Ship Shock Trial' against its aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford.
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Shootout at Dallas strip mall injures eight, including two minors
A shootout between two groups holding separate events at banquet halls in Dallas left eight people wounded on Sunday, including a 10-year-old and a 15-year-old.
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Man wanted for three killings in Oregon arrested in Wisconsin
“This is something you hope never happens in your community, in the town you call home," an official said.
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Juneteenth celebrations, graduation party, concert all marred by weekend gun violence
Juneteenth parties in California, South Carolina, Michigan and Colorado, a graduation party in Philadelphia and a concert in Baton Rouge were all marred by gun violence.
Katie Hill says ‘it would take a lot’ to convince her to run again for House
Former Rep. Katie Hill (D-Calif.), who resigned from office in 2019 amid allegations that she had inappropriate sexual relationships with congressional and campaign staffers, left the door open to …
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60 Minutes interviews the prosecutors of Derek Chauvin
Scott Pelley speaks with Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and the prosecutorial team that convicted Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd.
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Congress barrels toward debt cliff
Congress is barreling toward a fight as soon as next month over raising the debt ceiling, creating a huge challenge for President Biden and Democratic leaders in Congress.Under a 2019 deal during t…
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Remote learning a bust? Some families consider having their child repeat kindergarten
Even the loss of an entire school year may not be grounds for holding kids back a grade, according to some early childhood experts.
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Fugitive in Oregon triple killing turns himself into custody
Fugitive in Oregon triple killing turns himself into custody.
Vatican dismisses pressure to ban Communion for abortion-supporting Catholics
The Vatican dismissed the idea of denying Holy Communion to abortion-supporting Catholics, including President Joe Biden, despite a push by a group of U.S. Catholic bishops seeking such a move.
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Fiona Hill: We need to see if Biden-Putin meeting leads to 'serious cyber talks'
The former Russia adviser to President Donald Trump stressed the significance of future talks about cybersecurity.
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Brown University economist says reparations will be 'disastrous' for future of United States
Economist and academic Glenn Loury on Sunday said the United States should “get beyond race” and reparations would be “disastrous” for the future of America.
Israel to send first minister to UAE since normalization of relations
Israeli foreign minister Yair Lapid will soon travel to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), marking the first time an Israeli minister has visited the country since relations between the two …
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Weekend gun violence shakes gatherings in cities across U.S.
Fatal incidents in California, Texas and Illinois marred the holiday weekend.
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Federal regulators warn of risks to firefighters from electrical vehicle fires
Lithium-ion batteries pose a unique threat, and most first responders are not prepared.
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Suspect charged with murder in death of American student in Russia
A suspect has been arraigned in the suspected murder of an American student who was found dead in Russia this week, the Associated Press reports.The body of Catherine Serou, 34, was discovered Satu…
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Armenia election: PM Nikol Pashinyan wins post-war poll
His party gets 54% of the vote, the electoral commission says, but the opposition alleges fraud.
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Thousands march for LGBTQ equality in Warsaw
Thousands of people marched in the capital city of Poland for LGBTQ equality on Saturday, Reuters reported. Marchers gathered outside the Palace of Culture in Warsaw before…
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Sullivan: US will not be issuing ‘threats or ultimatums’ to China in COVID-19 origin investigation
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said on Sunday that the U.S. would not be issuing “threats or ultimatums” to China as it seeks access for an investigation into the origins …
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Graham to Biden: 'If you want an infrastructure deal of a trillion dollars, it's there for the taking'
He just urges the president not to get greedy by using reconciliation for a second package.
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Portman says Senate Republicans are 'absolutely committed' to getting bipartisan infrastructure deal
Sen. Rob Portman reaffirmed Senate Republicans' commitment to getting a bipartisan agreement on an infrastructure package on Sunday.
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National security adviser defends Biden's wait-and-see approach with Putin
President Joe Biden's national security adviser Jake Sullivan on Sunday defended the summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin saying the goal is a stable relationship
Democratic clamor grows for select committee on Jan. 6 attack
As Democrats chew on their options for investigating Jan. 6, the select committee is rising to the top.Party leaders have been mulling a series of strategies for how the House might proceed on its …
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Schiff says U.S. should go "on offense" in response to cyberattacks
Cybersecurity was a key topic during President Biden's summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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Top Trump officials are gearing up for a court fight over Biden energy policies, Meadows says
A number of top Trump administration officials, fresh off securing major judicial wins in their fight against President Joe Biden's legislative agenda, are preparing a new set of legal challenges to throw at the new president, this time focusing on the administration's energy and environmental…
www.washingtonexaminer.comAnti-government activist Ammon Bundy issues Idaho campaign videos
Anti-government activist Ammon Bundy on Saturday came out with his first videos announcing his campaign to become governor of Idaho. “I’m running for governor because I’m sick and tired of all of this political garbage just like you are,” Bundy said in a nearly three-minute video on his...
Ron Johnson booed at Juneteenth celebration in Wisconsin
Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) was met with boos while attending a Juneteenth celebration on Saturday in Milwaukee, WDJT reported.According to WDJT, the Republican senator was heckled by crowd members w…
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White House says Kim Jong Un's 'dialogue and confrontation' comments are 'interesting signal'
Washington was still waiting for direct communication from Pyongyang to start any talks relating to denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula, said national security adviser Jake Sullivan.
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Sanders against infrastructure deal with more gas taxes, electric vehicle fees
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) on Sunday said that while he believed what was included in the proposed bipartisan infrastructure bill was “mostly good,” he did not support raising the gas …
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Fiona Hill welcomes "obligatory" new U.S. sanctions on Russia over Navalny poisoning
Navalny was poisoned with Novichok, a Soviet-era nerve agent.
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Cop in critical condition after being shot multiple times while conducting welfare check
A police officer in Kansas is in critical condition after being shot multiple times while attempting to provide a welfare check.
Unclear if Iran's election will change nuclear talks, Jake Sullivan says
Ebrahim Raisi will be Iran's next president.
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Kansas’ Democratic governor set for bruising reelection fight
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly (D) is heading into a political knife fight next year as Republicans in the state and nationally are looking to make her seat a top pick-up opportunity in the midterms.Kelly…
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Despite campaign promises, 60% could see tax increase under Biden proposals
An analysis by the nonpartisan Tax Policy Center found 60% of households would face a higher tax burden under President Joe Biden’s proposals.
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Full Bernie Sanders Interview: Bipartisan infrastructure bill 'mostly good'
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), joins Meet the Press to talk about negotiations over infrastructure and calls for Supreme Court Justice Breyer to retire.
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New Israeli leader: World powers must ‘wake up’ on Iran nuke deal
He said the world must pay attention to Iran's presidential election,
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Border crisis shows few signs of slowing as migrant encounters, fentanyl seizures stay high
The Biden administration has been facing a continuing crisis at the southern border after taking office in January, and so far there are few signs of it slowing down significantly – with the number of migrants and seizures of the deadly drug fentanyl continuing to rise.
Florida governor adept student of Trump playbook
There is no Republican following the Trump script better than Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
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Road to White House: DeSantis tops early 2024 straw poll
The results of a straw poll of conservative voters this weekend is spotlighting the appeal of Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida.
National security adviser: US preparing more Russia sanctions over Navalny poisoning and imprisonment | CNN Politics
The Biden administration is preparing to impose additional sanctions on Russia over the poisoning of imprisoned opposition leader Alexey Navalny, national security adviser Jake Sullivan said Sunday.
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Iran nuclear deal: Israel warns Iran as talks progress
Israel attacks Iran as world powers continue talks on reviving a landmark nuclear deal with Iran.
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Harris rebounds after difficult trip
Vice President Harris looked on with a smile as President Biden got down on his knees Thursday to greet 94-year-old Opal Lee at a ceremony making Juneteenth a federal holiday. “Looking out acr…
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How Juneteenth support grew among young Americans
On Thursday, President Joe Biden signed into law the federal government's addition of Juneteenth to its list of paid holidays. The move paves the way for greater acknowledgement of a day that has slowly been gaining traction in the American consciousness.
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Trump supporter sues New York town for $25M: ‘They’re trying to silence me’
The town claims Michael Wasserman's political flags and stickers violate a local ordinance. He claims he's being targeted for his conservative views
For Biden, confronting Putin may have been easier than dealing with Republicans back in Washington | CNN Politics
With confidence and elan, President Joe Biden rallied allies abroad last week around the viability of 21st century democracy. Proving it here at home will be harder.
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Diplomats: Progress made in Vienna at Iran nuclear talks
Top diplomats say further progress has been made at talks between Iran and global powers to try to negotiate and restore a landmark 2015 agreement to contain Iranian nuclear development that was later abandoned by the Trump administration
Florida Rep. Wasserman Schultz nearly struck in Pride parade crash that killed 1: reports
A pickup truck driver slammed into a crowd at a Florida Pride parade in Fort Lauderdale on Saturday evening, narrowly missing Rep. Deborah Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., and leaving at least one person dead.
How CNN obtained the dramatic videos of the US Capitol riot | CNN Politics
Words can only describe so much from the nearly 500 criminal cases against rioters who overtook the US Capitol on January 6.
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Graham: Dems' voting bill is 'biggest power grab' in US history, will not support Manchin compromise
Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., fiercely opposed Democrats' proposed voting reform bill, telling "Fox News Sunday" that even a stripped-down version from Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., was unacceptable.
U.S. senators haggle over funding of $1 trillion infrastructure compromise
A bipartisan infrastructure plan costing a little over $1 trillion, only about a fourth of what President Joe Biden initially proposed, has been gaining support in the U.S. Senate, but disputes continued on Sunday over how it should be funded.
Fort Lauderdale mayor faces backlash for calling Pride crash a 'terrorist incident' with few facts available
Ft. Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis is facing backlash for calling a deadly crash at a Pride parade in the Florida city a "terrorist attack against the LGBT community" before all the facts emerged.
Trump, House Democrats working to resolve dispute on Deutsche Bank subpoenas
Donald Trump and Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives remain in talks to resolve disputes concerning congressional subpoenas of the former U.S. president's financial records from Deutsche Bank AG (DBKGn.DE), their lawyers said on Friday.
Behind-the-scenes disputes point to trust gap between Biden and 'troublemaker' France
BRUSSELS AND GENEVA — President Joe Biden took office on a mission to rehabilitate the country's ties with Western Europe after the acrimony of former President Donald Trump’s tenure and rally the world’s leading democracies to counter a predatory Chinese Communist regime.
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NYC voters set to decide Vance’s replacement amid Trump probe
A crowded field of candidates is jockeying to replace Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr. and take over what is likely the most ambitious case ever to come out of a local prosecutor’s…
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Republicans work to limit ballot initiatives after voters push through progressive policies
Progressive policies like pot legalization and Medicaid expansion became law through ballot initiatives. Now some Republican-led states are working to limit that process.
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US to 'keep our eye on the ball' in nuclear talks after Iran election: Sullivan
The national security adviser said the U.S. is staying the course on negotiations to reinstate the Iran Nuclear Deal and talked about possible talks with North Korea.
Justices don't vote the way you expect them to, Christie says
The former governor said the Obamacare case was the latest proof.
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Biden has a plan to restore train service to commuter corridor. Will riders support it?
Biden wants to spend billions to create new passenger train lines, including one connecting the Lehigh Valley to New York. Its future is uncertain.
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Biden to host Afghan president at White House on Friday
The White House announced on Sunday that President Biden will host Afghan President Ashraf Ghani on Friday. White House press secretary Jen Psaki said in a statement that the&nb…
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Georgia's Loeffler not ruling 'anything out' in potential 2022 Senate rematch with Warnock
Former Sen. Kelly Loeffler of Georgia is leaving the door wide open to a potential 2022 run to return to the Senate.
Activists fight back as Juneteenth milestone is undercut by GOP discriminatory voting bills | CNN Politics
As America finally recognizes the importance of Juneteenth, the full potential of a symbolic new milestone for equality is being undermined by Republican moves to make it harder for many Black Americans to vote.
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How a single new Alzheimer’s drug could blow up the federal budget
A new medicine could cost taxpayers hundreds of billions of dollars. Will Washington crack down on drug prices in response?
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Maine’s mom and pop weed scene sweats corporate ‘gentrification’
The state has long cultivated a small business atmosphere around medical marijuana. Now, shop owners fear state rules will favor industry giants.
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GOP divided over bills targeting tech giants
House Republicans are publicly sparring over several high-profile antitrust bills that have bipartisan support, signaling a bumpy road ahead for the legislation.The House Judiciary Committee on Wed…
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Unpaid Caregivers Were Already Struggling. It's Only Gotten Worse During The Pandemic
A new CDC study finds that people who provide unpaid care for their children or adult loved ones are twice as likely as noncaregivers to have experienced depression or anxiety, or thoughts of suicide.
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Anti-government activist Bundy issues Idaho campaign videos
Anti-government activist Ammon Bundy has come out with his first videos announcing his campaign to become governor of Idaho
Transcript: Fiona Hill on "Face the Nation," June 20, 2021
The following is a transcript of an interview with Fiona Hill that aired Sunday, June 20, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
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Netanyahu To Leave Prime Minister's Residence By July 10
Netanyahu served for 12 years as prime minister. Foreign Minister Yair Lapid and Prime Minister Naftali Bennett succeeded in cobbling together a government after Israel's fourth election in two years.
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Former Black Hat hacker warns cyberattacks against US will get ‘exponentially worse and worse'
Co-founder of the hacking group LulzSec Hector Xavier Monsegur on Saturday warned that cyber attacks against US infrastructure is going to get “worse.”
IRS denies tax-exempt status to Christian nonprofit group because 'Bible teachings are typically affiliated with the Republican Party'
The Internal Revenue Service denied a Christian nonprofit group tax-exempt status because the Bible's "teachings are typically affiliated with" the GOP and its candidates.
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Are reparations the answer to America's historic racial wealth gap?
Experts say the wealth gap between White and Black households was fueled by generations of enslavement, Jim Crow laws and discrimination, and offer proposals to narrow the gap, including race-neutral anti-poverty programs.
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How Republicans Became the ‘Barstool’ Party
The Barstool-ification of the GOP could reconfigure its cultural politics for a generation.
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US woman who was former Marine found dead in Russia; suspect arrested on murder charges
A U.S. woman has been found dead in Russia, and a suspect has been arrested on murder charges .
In this West Virginia county, “seems like all the water’s bad”
To get drinking water, Burlyn Cooper and his neighbors have to collect runoff from the rock face of a mountain. It’s contaminated, but it’s all they have.
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Australia embraces the West — and pays the price with China
As Beijing and Washington target each other's economic and military ambitions, some in Australia worry their country could pay the price for being caught between the two foes.
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Nine children, one adult killed in Alabama highway crash
Nine children and a young father were killed when a van and other vehicles slammed together on a rain-drenched Alabama highway during Tropical Storm Claudette, authorities said on Sunday.
U.S. failed in Afghanistan, former president says
Their legacy, he said, is a war-ravaged nation in “total disgrace and disaster.”
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Sanders: Biden and I are ‘taking a look at reality for working families’ for infrastructure plan
Senate Budget Committee Chairman Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) said on Sunday that he and President Biden are focused on working families amid infrastructure package negotiations.Appearing …
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Medical device makers influence surgeons with billions in payments
The relationship between spine and joint surgeons and medical device manufacturers is coming under increased scrutiny as the former has received billions in payments from the latter in recent years.
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Bulldozed and bisected: Highway construction built a legacy of inequality
Will their removal heal historic wounds?
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Jim Gaffigan: Are we naïve to believe it's over?
The comedian refuses to say WHAT it is he hopes is "over" (so as not to jinx anything), but he's optimistic that the thing is over.
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Overdose Deaths Rose During The War On Drugs, But Efforts To Reduce Them Face Backlash
Researchers know how to curb the risks of overdose and disease among drug users, but policymakers are reluctant to allow public health measures that include needle exchanges and access to safer drugs.
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Democrats set to pare down gun control bills in aim for unity
Their point man on guns is preparing to vote on a scaled-down bill aimed at uniting the party and picking up a limited number of Republican votes.
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POLITICO Playbook: How Barstool took over the GOP
And New York City’s mayoral primary barrels toward the finish line.
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Transcript: Daniel Pink on "Face the Nation," June 20, 2021
The following is a transcript of an interview with Daniel Pink that aired Sunday, June 20, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
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Yusuf/Cat Stevens: Tiny Desk Concert
Nearly 50 years after his first album, the singer-songwriter performs two new songs and two classics: "The First Cut Is the Deepest" and "Father and Son."
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Over 40% increase in killed police officers so far in 2021
The number of police officers intentionally rammed by vehicles, killed by gunfire, or stabbed to death has increased over 40% throughout the first six months of 2021 compared to last year as crime in major cities in the United States continues to rise, a review by the Washington Examiner found.
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Mayor: Truck running into Pride parade was ‘terrorist attack’
Update: Fort Lauderdale’s mayor has apologized for describing the crash as a “terrorist attack” before all the facts were knownOriginal file:Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Mayor…
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In second attempt, spacewalkers successfully deploy balky solar array
The successful solar array installation clears the way for another spacewalk Friday
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Covid booster vaccine plan to come in a few weeks - Matt Hancock
NHS leaders say planning for an autumn rollout must start now as it will involve bigger challenges.
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As COVID-19 wave begins to flatten in India, new deadly illness poses a challenge
The country has reported more than 28,000 cases of a rare fungal infection, now increasingly seen in COVID-19 patients and survivors.
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Violent public outbursts and unruly behavior may keep some from reentering society -- but likely not for long, experts say | CNN
Disruptive passengers on planes. Reports of violent incidents and shootings. Experts say it’s too soon to tell if public outbursts and violence have increased recently, but seeing so many of them is likely driving some Americans to delay their reentry into society a bit longer.
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How COVID-19 vaccine policies have triggered lawsuits and workplace showdowns
Showdowns between employers mandating the COVID-19 vaccine and dubious employees have escalated, resulting in lawsuits and terminations.
CDC can’t regulate cruises: judge
A federal in Florida judge on Friday ruled that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) coronavirus-era sailing orders were an overreach of power, issuing a preliminary injunct…
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Delta variant infecting mounting number of people in rural Kansas and Missouri
The delta coronavirus variant is infecting a mounting number of people in rural Kansas and Missouri.
Gottlieb says U.S. needs new vaccine strategy as pace of shots lags
"We need to think about a different vaccine delivery strategy to get the people who are still reluctant," Gottlieb said.
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Father of 8 was set to get 2nd vaccine dose, but contracted COVID-19 and died
Gordon Ballard, a 65-year-old husband and father of eight, died on May 17, 2021, two weeks after he tested positive for COVID-19.
Buffalo Bills' Cole Beasley says he'd rather retire than get Covid-19 vaccine | CNN
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Cole Beasley, in a challenge to the National Football League’s new Covid-19 training camp and preseason protocols, tweeted that he’d rather retire than get a vaccine.
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California launches digital COVID-19 vaccine pass but won't require it
California officials on Friday unveiled a website to access or download a digital copy of COVID-19 immunization records, though they stressed the state would not make it mandatory to carry the vaccine credentials.
How mRNA technology is altering vaccine treatments
Using messenger ribonucleic acid as a platform for delivering COVID vaccinations is just the beginning, as biotech companies like Moderna are looking at using mRNA to change the way we treat or prevent other diseases.
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China will face international 'isolation' if no cooperation on coronavirus origin probe: Jake Sullivan
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan implied China could face "isolation in the international community" as the pandemic's origins remain murky.
Covid: Brazil hits 500,000 deaths amid 'critical' situation
Experts warn the outbreak could worsen amid a slow vaccination programme and the start of winter.
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From cabin fever to separation anxiety, families enter a new phase of pandemic life
As offices open back up, camps welcome kids and vaccinations make more time away from home possible, families are reacclimating to being apart from one another.
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Severe national blood shortage may force doctors to augment patient care, officials say
"The current situation ... is the most concerning I have seen in my career."
Gay men speak out after being turned away from donating blood during coronavirus pandemic: 'We are turning away perfectly healthy donors'
These men were turned away from donating blood because they are gay, now they are speaking out.
Transcript: Scott Gottlieb on "Face the Nation," June 20, 2021
The following is a transcript of an interview with Dr. Scott Gottlieb that aired Sunday, June 20, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
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They lost their loved ones to Covid. Then they heard from them again | CNN
Some people say they’ve been contacted in recent months – via visions, voices and symbols – by a loved one who died from coronavirus. These encounters that may sound implausible, but they’re in fact part of a historical pattern.
www.cnn.comCourt grants relief against CDC order in cruise line lawsuit with Florida
A Federal court in Tampa on Friday granted Florida a preliminary injunction against the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) decision to prevent an immediate resumption of cruise operations.
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