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Russian President Vladimir Putin's "special military operation" into neighboring Ukraine began on Feb. 24, with Russian forces invading from Belarus, to the north, and Russia, to the east. Ukrainian troops have offered "stiff resistance," according to U.S. officials.
What GOP-nominated justices said about Roe to Senate panel
In one form or another, every Supreme Court nominee is asked during Senate hearings about his or her views of the landmark abortion rights ruling that has stood for a half century.
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More than 60 feared dead in bombing of Ukrainian school
Dozens of Ukrainians are feared dead after a Russian bomb destroyed a school sheltering about 90 people in eastern Ukraine.
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May 8, 2022: Russia-Ukraine news | CNN
The Ukrainian government said that “all women, children and elderly” were evacuated from Mariupol’s Azovstal plant as Zelensky and G7 leaders are set to meet Sunday.
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Trump lawyers detail document hunt in contempt ruling fight
Donald Trump’s legal team wants to void a contempt ruling and $10,000-per-day fine against the former president over a subpoena for documents related to a New York civil investigation into his business dealings.
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Some Republicans use false 'pedophilia' claims to attack Democrats, LGBTQ people
Republicans are using dangerous, false 'pedophilia' claims to attack Democrats and LGBTQ people.
Putin set to "double down" in second, risky phase of war: CIA director
But there's no indication the Russian president is preparing for imminent use of nuclear weapons, William Burns said.
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The two largest reservoirs in California are already at ‘critically low levels’ and the dry season is just starting | CNN
According to the latest report from the US Drought Monitor, two of the state’s largest reservoirs — Shasta Lake and Lake Oroville — are at “critically low levels.”
www.cnn.comTrump calls Mitch McConnell an 'old broken down crow,' saying he only stopped short of using foul language because Melania would tell him off
Speaking in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, Donald Trump said he'd like to call Mitch McConnell a "piece of..." but Melania Trump would be cross with him.
Wisconsin GOP eyeing shift in control of election oversight
For the first time in decades, this year’s race for Wisconsin secretary of state means something. Four Republicans are competing to take on Democratic incumbent Doug La Follette in November.
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McConnell says national abortion ban ‘possible’
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said in an interview with USA Today that a national abortion ban is “possible” if Roe v. Wade gets overturned this summer. “If the l…
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Abortion rights protesters rally in cities around US
Abortion rights protesters rallied in cities across the United States, vowing to fight to ensure that abortion remains a legal option for women nationwide
At least 9 midterm candidates face misconduct or abuse allegations. Will voters care?
Polling indicates voters do care whether candidates have been accused of sexual misconduct or domestic abuse. But how much falls along partisan lines.
Virginia AG threatens to ‘bring suit’ against protesters at Catholic parishes - Washington Examiner
The attorney general of Virginia warned that protesters who disrupt Catholic Mass this Sunday in the name of abortion rights could face legal action. State Attorney General Jason Miyares released a statement Saturday responding to the newfound threats of protest outside of Catholic parishes in...
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Sixty feared dead in bombing of Ukraine school; G7 condemns Putin
Luhansk region Governor Serhiy Gaidai said the school in Bilohorivka, where about 90 people were sheltering, was hit on Saturday by a Russian bomb, setting it ablaze.
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Ukraine latest updates: UN chief ‘appalled’ by school attack
Ukraine news from May 8: President Zelenskyy said a Russian bomb killed some 60 people who were hiding in a school.
UN reports ‘anecdotal evidence’ Russia looting Ukrainian grain supply
United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization senior official Josef Schmidhuber said Friday there is “anecdotal evidence”of Russia stealing Ukraine’s grain supply. “There is anecdotal evid…
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Pence decries planned abortion activist disruptions of Mother's Day church services: 'Totally unacceptable'
EXCLUSIVE: Former Vice President Mike Pence strongly condemned anticipated disruptions by abortion activists outside of Catholic churches over Mother's Day weekend, days after a draft court opinion overturning landmark abortion case Roe v. Wade leaked out of the Supreme Court.
UK says Ukraine war 'taking a heavy toll' on Russia's advanced units; Biden announces new military aid package for Ukraine. Follow our live updates
Ukraine's Zelenskyy has said evacuations will continue from the besieged coastal city of Mariupol amid sustained Russian shelling.
Antarctica’s majestic underwater world is trying to adapt to a warmer planet | CNN
Icebergs surrounded a team of researchers in January as they cruised toward Antarctica. The team had been studying a thriving underwater ecosystem near the continent for years, but thanks to new modeling and powerful instrumentation they were able to navigate through a crumbling landscape of ice...
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Russia presses for new gains before Victory Day; women, kids evacuated from Mariupol steel plant: May 7 recap
Russia plans to celebrate Victory Day. Meanwhile in Mariupol, women and kids were evacuated from the steel plant. Live updates.
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60 believed killed after school attack by Russia in east Ukraine
Luhansk governor says Russian air raid on school sheltering civilians likely killed dozens who are buried in debris.
‘It was a mistake’: Oz rival dings Trump’s endorsement in bruising Pennsylvania primary - Washington Examiner
Senate contender Dave McCormick is taking aim at former President Donald Trump's endorsement of Dr. Mehmet Oz, marking a significant change of strategy for a man who previously courted Trump's support. The ad, which contends that Trump's endorsement was a mistake, will begin airing Monday during...
www.washingtonexaminer.comMeadows texts reveal just how tight the Fox News-Trump embrace is
Messages show a staggering level of coordination between hosts such as Sean Hannity and Maria Bartiromo with the White House after the 2020 election The Fox News host Sean Hannity greets Donald Trump at a Make America Great Again rally in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, in 2018. Photograph: Jim...
Why the 2022 Philippines election is so significant
There are 10 candidates vying to replace Rodrigo Duterte as president, but only two really matter.
Russia-Ukraine war live updates: Zelenskyy to meet with G7 leaders as Azovstal resistance appears near end
The leaders of the world’s biggest economies are scheduled to hold a video call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Sunday, in a show of unity the day
www.nbcnews.comJudge spares Clinton camp in Sussmann ruling
The decision issued Saturday afternoon limits evidence and testimony prosecutors can offer against attorney Michael Sussmann at a jury trial set to get underway later this month.
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Supreme Court leak shakes trust in one more American pillar
It's been clear in recent years that people in the United States don't have much faith in their institutions. Polling shows that public opinion of Congress is dismal.
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Russian official claims US participating in direct hostilities with his country
Russian State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin claimed on Saturday that the United States directly participates in hostilities against Russia amid its war with Ukraine. “This is not only about the s…
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 74
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 74th day, we take a look at the main developments.
"Massive bombardments" in Ukraine as Russia blows up bridges to slow counter-offensive, officials say
Russian forces unleased new attacks across the country ahead of Victory Day festivities in Moscow.
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Sinn Fein hails ‘new era’ as it wins Northern Ireland vote
Sinn Fein hailed a "new era" for Northern Ireland as it captured the largest number of seats in the Northern Ireland Assembly for the first time.
Patriotism, unease mix as Russia marks Victory Day in WWII
The Russian holiday of Victory Day brings out patriotic displays of flags, military parades and marches by veterans' groups celebrating the country's triumph over Nazi Germany in 1945.
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Women's Health Protection Act explained as Roe v. Wade comes under likely threat
Despite lacking the votes it needs to pass, the Senate could vote on the Women's Health Protection Act next week. Here's what's in the bill.
Biden disinformation czar Nina Jankowicz's book says she won't be 'silenced' by 'harassment' from men online
The Biden administration's disinformation czar claimed in a book she authored this year she will not be “silenced” on social media as she pushed back against what she considered to be “harassment” from men when she shared her opinions online. She claimed the “infrastructure of the internet is...
Ukraine evacuates civilians from steel plant under siege
The war in Ukraine has wracked the country’s southern coast as Russian forces fire cruise missiles at the city of Odesa and bombard a steel mill in the port of Mariupol where Ukrainian civilians and fighters had sought safety.
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20 state and territorial Democratic parties intend to apply for early 2024 presidential calendar slots | CNN Politics
Twenty state or territorial Democratic parties intend to apply to hold early presidential nominating contests in 2024, a DNC official told CNN Saturday, as the party reevaluates its process of selecting nominees.
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Catholic University insists it's the owner of Judy Garland's 'Wizard of Oz' dress, not priest's niece
A New York federal court action seeks to block the auction of Judy Garland's "Wizard of Oz" dress, which Catholic University argues it legally owns.
Supreme Court leak becomes new top political mystery
Opposing theories about the identity and motivations of whoever leaked the Supreme Court’s draft majority opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade are swirling nearly a week after it was publi…
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Jan. 6 committee narrows legal fight against Eastman as hearings approach
The select committee will drop its efforts to obtain another 14,000 pages and indefinitely postpone its request for any others.
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Intel leaks show US success in Ukraine — but come with risks
The Biden administration’s decision to step up aid to Ukraine is paying real-world dividends, providing not only the weapons to battle Russian forces but also the intelligence that’s he…
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Senior DHS official predicts lifting Title 42 will eventually lead to drop in border crossings
A senior Department of Homeland Security official is predicting the number of migrant encounters at the southern border will decrease once the Biden administration lifts the Title 42 public health order later this month
Russia says it hit Ukrainian warship near Odesa, downed two bombers
Russia's defence ministry said on Sunday it had destroyed a Ukrainian navy ship near Odesa with a missile strike overnight.
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Pandemic pushes Oregon’s public defender system to the brink
Oregon's public defender system has shown cracks for years, but a post-pandemic glut of delayed cases is exposing shocking constitutional landmines.
apnews.comDr. Oz took a jab at Biden during a Trump rally for the Pennsylvania Senate candidate, claiming the only thing the president 'built back better' was 'the Republican Party'
Oz was referencing Biden's $2 trillion Build Back Better spending plan, which remains stalled in the Senate and has not yet passed into law.
Finland, Sweden need to move now on NATO while Putin is preoccupied with Ukraine, former secretary general says
Finland and Sweden need to join NATO now while Russia's Putin is focused on Ukraine, the alliance's former chief told CNBC.
Pro-abortion protesters march to homes of Justices Kavanaugh and Roberts in 'vigil' for Roe v. Wade
Pro-abortion protesters marched to the homes of Supreme Court Justices John Roberts and Brett Kavanaugh on Saturday evening for a “Candlelight vigil for Roe v. Wade.”
Zelensky: US is the ‘accelerator of the sanction policies’ against Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Saturday in an interview with Fox News that the U.S. is the “accelerator of the sanction policies” against Russia. “So far, I think that the United State…
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Putin has put himself at the center of Russia’s Victory Day. But he has little to celebrate | CNN
President Vladimir Putin takes Russian anniversaries seriously. It was no coincidence that his invasion of Ukraine came a day after Defender of the Fatherland Day, a celebration of Russia’s military achievements. It was on that same occasion in 2014 that Putin took the first step in annexing...
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Taliban orders women to cover up head to toe in Afghanistan: "We want our sisters to live with dignity"
The decree calls for women to only show their eyes and recommends they wear the head-to-toe burqa.
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NYC subway shooting suspect Frank James indicted on federal terror charge
James allegedly opened fire on a Manhattan-bound train in April.
Zelenskyy says more than 300 civilians rescued from besieged steel plant, more evacuations planned
The U.S.-based Institute for the Study of War says Ukrainian forces could soon free Kharkiv from the artillery range of Russian forces.
'This has to end': Jill Biden sees Ukraine moms' heartbreak
During a visit to Romania, Jill Biden heard heartbreaking stories from Ukrainian women and children who fled Russia’s war and found safe haven across the border.
apnews.comUkraine troops retreat from Popasna, Luhansk governor confirms
Ukrainian troops retreated from the eastern Ukrainian city of Popasna, the governor of Luhansk region said on Sunday, confirming previous reports that it had been taken.
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Texas Gov. Abbott mulls challenge to Supreme Court ruling requiring schools to teach illegal immigrants
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says the state is considering a challenge to a 1982 Supreme Court case that required that public schools teach illegal immigrant children as Texas and other border states face the prospect of a massive migrant surge.
Sinn Fein calls for united Ireland debate after historic election win
The former political wing of the IRA hailed its first election win in Northern Ireland's history as a "defining moment" for the region.
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Ukraine braces for attacks, evacuates more from steel mill
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Saturday that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his people “embody the spirit of those who prevailed during the Second World War.”
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Jan. 6 committee drops request for select trove of documents from Trump lawyer
Lawyers for the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot said on Friday they would be dropping efforts to have close to 14,000 pages of documents they originally sought f…
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'We should not defund': Democrats press Pelosi for vote on police funding
Nearly 20 House Democrats are urging House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to hold a vote on bipartisan legislation to boost funding for police as crime surges ahead of the midterms.
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All women, children, evacuated from Mariupol steel plant
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says over 300 civilians have been evacuated from Azovstal, pledges to rescue remaining fighters.
Abortion rights may rest on governor's races in some states
The fight for Congress often dominates midterm elections. But the stunning revelation that the Supreme Court may soon overturn its landmark decision on abortion rights has thrust candidates for governor into the forefront of the 2022 midterm debate.
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Madison Cawthorn vows to 'keep fighting' after series of scandals, leaked videos
Republican Rep. Madison Cawthorn of North Carolina says he will "keep fighting" despite an onslaught of controversy, leaked videos and personal attacks targeting him in recent weeks.
The party's ending: Silicon Valley braces for a new era of financial and political upheaval
After a pandemic-fueled boom sent tech names soaring, many of those businesses have seen the worst six months of their lives as publicly traded companies.
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How the Supreme Court went from cementing abortion rights in Roe v. Wade to drafting their demise
Supreme Court Chief Justice Roberts noted that Alito's draft opinion overturning Roe and Casey's abortion rights doesn't represent a final decision in the case.
AP analysis finds growing number of poor, high-hazard dams
An Associated Press analysis has found a growing number of hazardous dams in poor condition across the U.S.
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Kamala Harris warns women may lose right to 'make decisions about their own bodies' in commencement speech
Harris also warned Tennessee State graduates about Russian aggression.
Mitch McConnell trolls Donald Trump by gifting custom Old Crow bourbon bottles to Republican senators, images show
Old Crow is a nickname for the Republican Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, used by Donald Trump, and a brand of Kentucky-made bourbon whiskey.
Threat to Roe puts GOP on defense in 2022 battlegrounds
"We’re going to talk about the economy, about energy, about the failed Biden policies, about the open border," said a top GOP strategist.
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Oz's ties to Turkey attacked in Pennsylvania's Senate race
Mehmet Oz’s rivals in Pennsylvania’s Republican primary for U.S. Senate are escalating their attacks on the celebrity heart surgeon’s connections to his parents’ native country of Turkey, raising it as a possible national security issue.
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Deaths of 3 US tourists at Bahamas resort under investigation
An investigation is underway after three American tourists were found dead at a Bahamas resort on Friday, officials said.
Fervour in Philippines as election campaign reaches climax
Crowds of hundreds of thousands massed in the Philippines on Saturday where the leading presidential candidates made a last-ditch bid to sway undecided voters with patriotic, upbeat messages after a divisive election race.
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Two Palestinians killed, Israeli policeman stabbed as violence simmers
Soldiers shot dead a Palestinian near the West Bank barrier and another was killed after infiltrating a Jewish settlement.
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Democratic Rep. Kai Kahele says he’s running for governor of Hawaii | CNN Politics
Democratic Rep. Kai Kahele said Saturday he will run for governor in his home state of Hawaii this year, joining the race to succeed term-limited Democratic Gov. David Ige.
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What we know about the investigation into the Supreme Court leak | CNN Politics
When Chief Justice John Roberts announced Tuesday that the Supreme Court will investigate the release of a draft opinion that would strike down Roe v. Wade, he kicked off what will likely be one of Washington’s most unusual leak investigations in recent years.
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Beijing loyalist John Lee elected as Hong Kong's next leader
John Lee, a hard-line security chief who oversaw a crackdown on Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement, has been elected as the city’s next leader in a vote cast by a largely pro-Beijing committee.
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Grassley demands VA protect veterans' Second Amendment rights
Grassley wrote the letter to request insight and data on veterans who are reported to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS).
Ohio was a test case for 2024. The GOP establishment looks screwed.
The Senate contest provided important clues about the size and shape of a key group of voters.
www.politico.comElon Musk Disputes Devin Nunes' Claim That Trump Directed Him To Buy Twitter
The ex-lawmaker claimed Donald Trump had told Musk to "go and buy" Twitter, but Musk said, "I’ve had no communication, directly or indirectly, with Trump."
5 things to know about the United States’ history of abortion
Earlier this week, a leaked Supreme Court draft opinion indicating that the high court would eliminate federal-level abortion protections rattled the country as a final ruling on the matter is expe…
thehill.comImmigration report card: Experts give Biden administration failing grades on immigration more than one year in
Insider spoke to eight experts about the Biden administration's handling of immigration. All eight panned the admin for keeping many Trump policies.
Strong, swirling winds complicate New Mexico wildfire fight
Fast winds are complicating the fight against fires burning across northeast New Mexico. Wind gusts were as fast as 50 miles per hour on Sunday.
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Florida Dem's 'embarrassing' Zoom call during House committee meeting may violate ethics rules, watchdog says
EXCLUSIVE: Florida Democratic Rep. Val Demings touted her Senate candidacy in a virtual event while remotely attending a congressional hearing, and a conservative watchdog group says that may violate House ethics rules.
As Ukraine war crimes probes grow in scope, fears about bureaucratic struggles rise
Experts warn that with so many organizations stepping up to help collect evidence, investigators could be doubling up on efforts.
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On WW2 anniversary, Zelenskiy says evil has returned
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday that evil had returned to Ukraine but that Kyiv would prevail in an emotional address as Europe marks the surrender of Nazi Germany in World War Two.
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To save itself, Netflix might have to play nice with an industry it battled for years | CNN Business
Netflix is still reeling from its stock plunge last month after losing subscribers for the first time in more than a decade.
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80-1 shot Rich Strike races to huge upset in Kentucky Derby
Rich Strike came charging up the rail to overtake the leaders in the closing strides for a stunning 80-1 upset in the Kentucky Derby.
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State Department 'closely monitoring' after 3 Americans found dead at Bahamas resort
The State Department said its “closely monitoring” the investigation into what left three Americans dead at a Bahamas Sandals resort, and a fourth person hospitalized.
‘We cannot go back’: People share their stories of abortion and access
We asked our readers: How has getting an abortion — or deciding not to — changed your life? Here’s what they said.
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Supreme Court fallout casts harsh light on Roberts leadership
Chief Justice John Roberts’s stewardship of the Supreme Court was placed in a harsh light this week after a leaked draft opinion showed the court’s conservative justices are poised to o…
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Dictator’s son, rights lawyer vie for Philippine presidency
Voters in the Philippines will be choosing their next leader between the son of late dictator Ferdinand Marcos and a human rights lawyer, the current Vice President Leni Robredo.
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UK to provide 1.3 billion pounds of further military support to Ukraine
Britain said it would provide a further 1.3 billion pounds ($1.60 billion) in military support and aid to Ukraine, making the pledge ahead of a planned video call on Sunday by Group of Seven leaders with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.
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Casey White manhunt: Alabama jail boss Vicky White visited hotel morning before inmate escape
Officials released a video showing fugitive corrections officer Vicky White at a hotel the morning that she fled from a county jail with a murder suspect.
In Nebraska, a Trump-Inspired Candidate Cracks Open Divide in the GOP
WAHOO, Neb. — In his run for governor of Nebraska, Charles Herbster is doing his best imitation of former President Donald Trump. His 90-minute stump speech is packed with complaints about people living in the country illegally, stories boasting of his business triumphs, a conspiracy theory...
The Memo: Trump, Biden allies crave 2024 rematch
The prospect of a White House rematch between President Biden and former President Trump is coming into focus. And there’s nothing that backers of either man would like more. “If the election were …
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Here's why 290,000 U.S. service members and veterans are suing 3M
Earplugs are as much a part of a service member’s protective gear as a helmet or flak jacket, given noise that can reach 150 decibels. What happens if they don't work?
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US ambassador to UN postpones visit to Syria-Turkey border | CNN Politics
Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the US ambassador to the United Nations, postponed a visit planned for Monday to the Syria-Turkey border, but she will still travel to Brussels, Belgium, next week for a European Union conference on the future of Syria, the US Mission to the United Nations said on Saturday.
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'I don’t know how my son will survive': Inside the dangerous shortage of specialty formulas
The shutdown of a Michigan infant formula plant has disrupted the supply of products that are a lifeline for thousands of people with rare medical conditions.
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Kraft Heinz wants to solve its supply chain problems — in the metaverse | CNN Business
Kraft Heinz is using the metaverse to help get Lunchables, Velveeta and ketchup onto shelves faster.
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Despite popularity, taxes on the wealthy struggle to find a foothold in Congress
Increasing taxes on wealthy Americans is not controversial among much of the U.S. electorate, with polls consistently showing that a majority of both Democratic and Republican voters believe the ri…
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Motherhood deferred: US median age for giving birth hits 30
Over the past three decades, birthrates have declined for women in their 20s and jumped for women in their late 30s and early 40s.
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Idaho GOP riven by primary civil war
A charged-up version of the divisions playing out nationally set off primaries against the sitting governor, attorney general and a congressman.
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'We tried not to watch' - escapees recount terror of Russian-occupied Izyum
Two women recall what happened when Russia took over a strategically-important city in the Donbas.
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Here’s who Trump has endorsed in next week’s primaries
Former President Trump touted a win this week after all 22 of his endorsed candidates won their respective Republican primaries in Indiana and Ohio in what was considered a test of his power as a G…
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Deadly ‘wet-bulb temperatures’ are being stoked by climate change and heat waves
Wet-bulb temperature measures the combination of heat and humidity, which can hamper the human body’s ability to cool itself if at too high a level.
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26 dead in apparent gas explosion at hotel in Cuba
Twenty-six people are dead, including four minors, from an explosion at a hotel in Havana, Cuba, apparently caused by a gas leak.
What they wore: Amish Country exhibit spotlights sex abuse
A small exhibit delivered a big message in Pennsylvania's Lancaster County, home to the nation's largest Amish community.
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Americans travel abroad for low-cost Brazilian Butt Lifts. The risks can be life threatening.
“I am happy with the results,” said one woman who got the procedure. “So I don’t regret getting it. I just regret the lack of information that I had, and how I regret being so naive to it.”
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Pro-Trump candidates look to harness populist energy after Ohio
Donald Trump and his allies are looking to capitalize on their victory in Ohio Tuesday night as a slate of coming primaries pits populist candidates in the former president’s mold against more trad…
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Wildlife could pose 'catastrophic' risks for power grids, experts say
Sometimes Mother Nature and modern technology just don't mix -- especially when it comes to the nation's power grids.
5 Senate races to watch amid Roe fallout
A leaked Supreme Court draft opinion signaling that the high court could overturn Roe v. Wade has shaken up the 2022 midterm elections, mobilizing Democrats and Republicans alike. Democrats are usi…
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Hong Kong's John Lee: Ex-security chief becomes new leader
John Lee's appointment is being seen as a move by China to tighten its grip on the city.
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A New York surgeon's lawsuit highlights gender discrimination in medical profession
“It’s time for a change,” said Dr. Deborah Keller, whose attorneys accuse her former institution of tolerating a “toxic culture of gender discrimination.”
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Ukraine round-up: What would Zelensky accept for peace and who is Putin's girlfriend?
The EU could target Putin's alleged girlfriend with sanctions and Zelensky talks of peace conditions - day's our round-up.
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Man pleads guilty in car crash that killed Nicki Minaj's father
Businessman Charles Polevich was promised a year or less in jail, disappointing prosecutors and the hip hop star’s mother.
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NI election results 2022: Governments urge parties to re-establish executive
Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis plays down the prospect of an Irish border poll.
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Ukraine and Russia conduct prisoner exchange
Ukraine on Friday announced that a prisoner exchange had been conducted with Russia, securing the release of 41 Ukrainians. Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk said in a post on Telegr…
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Grim search in blown-out Havana hotel, death toll at 26
Cuban rescue workers on Saturday picked through rubble for bodies and possible survivors after a Havana boutique hotel was devastated by what authorities said was a gas explosion, leaving at least 26 dead.
Russia Expert Fiona Hill Explains Why Jan. 6 Was Key Moment For Putin And Ukraine
The former National Security Council analyst predicted how the invasion would have played out had Donald Trump succeeded in overturning the 2020 election.
Trump avoids talking abortion ruling, pitches Oz endorsement at Pennsylvania rally
Former President Donald Trump spent a soggy Friday evening rally avoiding mentioning the topic of abortion, instead promoting election conspiracy theories and pitching a skeptical crowd on his pick for Pennsylvania’s Senate race.
Oklahoma offers a preview of post-Roe chaos, as clinics turn patients away
An Oklahoma law went into effect Tuesday, banning abortions after about six weeks, a day after a leaked draft of a Supreme Court opinion indicates the likely end of Roe v. Wade.
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Mickey Gilley, who helped inspire 'Urban Cowboy,' dies at 86
Country star Mickey Gilley has died. He was 86. He was known for such hits as “Window Up Above" and for the Texas honky-tonk he owned that inspired the hit film “Urban Cowboy."
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Judge considers blocking Alabama law that denies minors gender-affirming care
An Alabama judge is considering issuing an injunction over a law signed last month that will criminalize providing transgender youth with gender-affirming care like hormone therapies and puberty bl…
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Biden officials prepare to blow up Trump’s rules on sexual misconduct in schools
The Education Department — already attacked by conservatives over critical race theory and Covid restrictions in schools — is expected to roll back Betsy DeVos’ agenda on Title IX.
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UK YouTuber Benjamin Rich held at Russian space centre
Bald and Bankrupt vlogger Benjamin Rich was held in Kazakhstan, Russia's space agency says.
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Goodwill find in Texas turns out to be ancient Roman bust
A marble bust that a Texas woman bought for about $35 from a Goodwill store is temporarily on display at a San Antonio museum after experts determined it was a centuries-old sculpture missing from Germany since World War II
Ashley Judd writes heartfelt letter on her ‘first Mother’s Day without my mama’ | CNN
Ashley Judd honored her late mother, country icon Naomi Judd, in an intimate essay about maternal health and safety for USA Today on Friday.
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Teachers often cancel recess as a punishment. A growing number of states want to change that.
Taking away recess to discipline elementary school students doesn’t work. Experts say it’s time to stop.
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Willie Mays - A Life in Pictures
A look at the life and career of the legendary baseball Hall of Famer.
Cannabis confusion: Thousands of truckers taken off the job amid supply chain woes
"Drivers who are off duty or even on vacation for a week can’t enjoy marijuana in a legal state," one Alabama trucking company complained to DOT.
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He said, she said: Accounts from Depp and Heard rarely match
There’s not much room for middle ground in the testimony thus far from Johnny Depp and Amber Heard in Depp’s libel suit against his ex-wife
The White House Plans for How to Provide Vaccines if There Is No More COVID-19 Aid
WASHINGTON — The White House is stepping up its warnings about a coronavirus surge this fall and winter and is making contingency plans for how it will provide vaccines to the American public if Congress does not allocate more money for the COVID-19 response, according to a senior administration...
Strong winds force grounding of aircraft fighting New Mexico wildfire
Airborne firefighters dumped water and retardants on a raging New Mexico wildfire on Saturday, expediting their mission until gusty afternoon winds grounded their aerial campaign.
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How a priceless Roman bust ended up in a Texas thrift store
Bought for just $35 by a sharp-eyed customer, the ancient artefact is now on display in a museum.
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Rich nations must stick to climate promises, says U.S. envoy Kerry
The world's richest nations must implement their promises to keep alive a global goal to avoid the worst impacts of climate change, U.S. climate envoy John Kerry told Reuters on Saturday.
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Kenneth Welsh, 'Twin Peaks' and 'The Day After Tomorrow' actor, dies at 80
“Ken was one of Canada’s all-time great performers, with hundreds of memorable roles spanning decades,” ACTRA said in a statement.
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Hong Kong’s next leader is a hardline former police officer who took on the city’s protesters | CNN
As night fell, chaos erupted when crowds of protesters outside Hong Kong’s legislative building hurled bottles at police, who fired pepper spray and swung batons, dragging some people to the ground.
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Legendary comic book artist George Pérez dies after cancer battle
DC Comics said he left an “indelible mark on the world of comics” and influenced a “whole generation of creative talent.”
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Germany's conservatives on track to win election in northern state
Germany's conservative CDU won an election in the northern state of Schleswig-Holstein on Sunday, a boost to the party of former Chancellor Angela Merkel, which was ousted from national government in federal elections last year.
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Nepali scales Mt Everest for record 26th time
A Nepali sherpa scaled Mount Everest for a record 26th time, beating his own previous record set last year, a government official said on Sunday.
www.reuters.comJan. 6 defendant, who prosecutors say chased Officer Goodman, has cooperated with committee
Gene Rubenacker pleaded guilty without a plea deal to 10 charges, including felony counts of civil disorder, obstruction of Congress and assault.
Nearly 1 million COVID-19 deaths: A look at the US numbers
The count of U.S. deaths from COVID-19 is nearing 1 million, and there's a wealth of data making clear which groups have been hit the hardest.
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Coronavirus wave this fall and winter could potentially infect 100 million, White House warns
The Biden administration is issuing a new warning that the US could potentially see 100 million Covid-19 infections this fall and winter, as officials publicly stress the need for more funding from Congress to prepare the nation.
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For children who lost a parent, the pandemic pain will never end
For children who lost a parent, the pandemic pain will never end
What Covid-19 precautions should you take for Mother’s Day, graduations and other events? | CNN
Cases of Covid-19 are rising again. What should people know about new subvariants, especially as many gather for festivities such as Mother’s Day and graduations? CNN Medical Analyst Dr. Leana Wen answers your questions.
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'Stop asking why': Shanghai tightens COVID lockdown
The prolonged isolation and fear of being sent to quarantine centers, which sometimes lack showers and other basic conditions, have caused widespread frustration, even altercations.
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The CDC is investigating a Covid-19 outbreak on board a Carnival cruise ship | CNN
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating a recent Covid-19 outbreak on a Carnival cruise ship that docked in Seattle after a two-week voyage.
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Chaos at Apple supplier shows strains of Shanghai COVID lockdown
Quanta Shanghai Manufacturing City would seem like an ideal site to implement China's "closed-loop" management system to prevent the spread of COVID that requires staff to live and work on-site in a secure bubble.
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The things Covid victims left behind
Drawings by a young girl. A special money clip. A hat knitted by a grandmother. The US is mourning 1 million lives lost to Covid-19 — these items are among the things victims left behind.
www.cnn.comCalifornia lawmaker proposes bill to help kids who have lost a parent or caregiver to COVID-19
More than 1 out of every 360 kids lost a parent or other in-home caregiver to COVID-19.
