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Stark political divides loom as US governors gather
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — With stark political divides on abortion, gun violence and other issues threatening to overshadow their meeting, the nation’s governors sought to find common ground — on other issues. The National Governors Association formally kicked off its summer gathering Thursday, the first in-person meeting since 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Long lines are back at US food banks as inflation hits high
PHOENIX (AP) — Long lines are back at food banks around the U.S. as working Americans overwhelmed by inflation turn to handouts to help feed their families. With gas prices soaring along with grocery costs, many people are seeking charitable food for the first time, and more are arriving on foot.
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Arrest warrant issued for Colorado elections clerk accused of tampering with voting equipment
Tina Peters has echoed former President Donald Trump's false theories about the 2020 election.
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Jan. 6 witness Trump allegedly tried to call was White House support staff, sources say
The person whom former Donald Trump was accused of having contacted amid the Jan. 6 hearings was a member of the White House support staff, sources say
Russians 'destroying everything they see' in the Donbas; many dead and wounded after missiles hit Ukrainian city
Russian forces have attacked the west-central Ukrainian city of Vinnytsia, with at least 20 dead and 90 wounded.
Biden, Lapid agree to stop Iran nuke program, differ on how
JERUSALEM (AP) — U.S. President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid stood side-by-side Thursday and declared they would not allow Iran to become a nuclear power.
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Ukraine round-up: Deadly attack 'act of terrorism' - Zelensky
An attack on a city far from the front line kills more than 20 people, and a Russian mother's anger over her missing son.
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Idaho Republicans poised to reject 2020 election results
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The Idaho Republican Party will consider 31 resolutions at its three-day convention starting Thursday, including one already adopted by Texas Republicans that President Joe Biden isn’t the legitimate leader of the country.
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First on CNN: DC police officer in Trump Jan. 6 motorcade corroborates details of heated Secret Service exchange to committee
A Washington, DC, police officer has corroborated to the House select committee investigating January 6, 2021, details regarding a heated exchange former President Donald Trump had with his Secret Service detail when he was told he could not go to the US Capitol after his rally, a source...
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Republicans block bill to protect women who travel to other states for abortions
Senate Republicans appear split over whether women who live in states where abortion is banned should be able to travel to end pregnancies.
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Republicans shocked a 10-year-old can get pregnant after Ohio rape victim abortion story proves true
Rep. Jim Jordan, one of several Republicans wrestling with messaging after calling the story a lie, tried to shift the focus onto the media and the undocumented man who was arrested.
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GOP governors mulling 2024 run aren't rushing abortion laws
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Gov. Kristi Noem had pledged to “immediately” call a special legislative session to “guarantee that every unborn child has a right to life in South Dakota” if the U.S.
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House January 6 committee still discussing seeking interviews with Trump and Pence
Rep. Adam Kinzinger of Illinois, one of two GOP members of the House select committee investigating January 6, told the Wall Street Journal that the panel is considering asking former President Donald Trump to testify and may request a written interview with former Vice President Mike Pence or...
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Ivana Trump, first wife of former president, dies at 73
NEW YORK (AP) — Ivana Trump, a skier-turned-businesswoman who formed half of a publicity power couple in the 1980s as the first wife of former President Donald Trump and mother of his oldest children, has died in New York City, her family announced Thursday.
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Russia-Ukraine latest updates: First M270 rocket systems arrive
Ukraine news from July 15: Ukrainian officials says first M270 multiple rocket launch systems have arrived in Ukraine.
Senators are close to releasing a bill to stop candidates from stealing elections
A bipartisan group of senators has agreed to changes clarifying the vice president's role in certifying the Electoral College count in the wake of Jan. 6.
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LinkedIn's founder says he's not surprised Trump attacked Elon Musk: 'His career highlight was pretending to be a successful entrepreneur on a TV show'
Former President Donald Trump said he could have made Elon Musk "drop to his knees and beg" for his help and the Tesla CEO would have done it.
Defense bill becomes battleground for culture wars
From vaccine mandates to abortion, the annual defense spending bill has become a vehicle for both Republicans and Democrats in the House to try to hash out culture war issues. The House Freed…
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Pelosi slams 168 Republicans who voted against bill to create Amber Alert-like system for active shooters
The House speaker on Thursday criticized members of the GOP who voted against bipartisan legislation that would allow law enforcement to use the alert system to notify the public of an active gunman in their community.
Republican attorneys general to host private retreat for corporate donors at swanky Palm Beach resort
CNBC obtained a list of nearly 20 corporations and trade groups that RSVP'd to attend a retreat at the Breakers resort hosted by Republican attorneys general.
Senate could proceed on slimmer, chip-focused China competitiveness bill next week
Lawmakers hope to send chip-funding legislation to President Joe Biden before Congress goes on its annual recess next month.
Emmett Till accuser, in memoir, denies wanting teen killed
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — The white woman who accused Black teenager Emmett Till of making improper advances before he was lynched in Mississippi in 1955 says she neither identified him to the killers nor wanted him murdered.
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New report finds evidence that Russia used torture chambers and civilians as human shields in Ukraine
Ukraine's military reports widespread fighting in the country, while leaders hope to speed up grain imports through reopened Danube River routes amid Russia's blockade of key Black Sea ports. Follow here for live updates.
Ukraine war crimes investigation receives support of 45 nations
Some 23,000 war crimes are under investigation in Ukraine and investigative teams need coordination, officials say.
Ukraine accuses Russia of ‘terrorism’ as missile attack kills 23
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says attack in central Ukraine is ‘act of terrorism’, urges ‘special tribunal’ for Moscow’s crimes.
Texas sues health secretary over emergency abortion guidance
The state of Texas sued the federal government Thursday after the Biden administration said federal rules require hospitals to provide abortions if the procedure is necessary to save a mother’s life, even in cases where state law mostly bans the procedure.
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Jan. 6 panel changed script for star witness — at a steep cost
The House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol scrambled to add new testimony from White House counsel Pat Cipollone to its latest hearing on Tuesday, and in the process …
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Macron: Turn out the lights, brace for Russian gas cutoff
PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron warned his country's people Thursday to prepare for a total cutoff of Russian natural gas by supporting alternatives, having public lights switched off at night and engaging in a period of nationwide energy “sobriety.”
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Jan. 6 panel's next hearing will focus on Trump's hourslong failure to stop the Capitol riot
Committee members said the next hearing will focus on former President Donald Trump's "supreme dereliction of duty" during the invasion.
Judge orders arrest of Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters for violating bond | CNN Politics
A Colorado judge on Thursday ordered the arrest of Tina Peters, the indicted Mesa County clerk and leading election denier who lost last month's Republican primary for secretary of state.
Bannon's criminal contempt trial on track for next week
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge said Thursday that the criminal contempt trial of Steve Bannon can start as scheduled next week and that the extensive media coverage of the onetime adviser to former President Donald Trump should not be a barrier to selecting an unbiased jury to hear the case.
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Russian missiles kill at least 23 in Ukraine, wound over 100
VINNYTSIA, Ukraine (AP) — Russian missiles struck a city in central Ukraine on Thursday, killing at least 23 people and wounding more than 100 others far from the front lines, Ukrainian authorities said.
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Man exonerated in Malcolm X's 1965 murder sues New York City
A man exonerated last November in the 1965 killing of civil rights leader Malcolm X has sued New York City after it admitted to have wrongly branded him a murderer.
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QAnon Fan Is Resurrecting JFK Jr.’s Magazine in Creepy Twist
Photo Illustration by Luis G. Rendon/The Daily Beast/GettyIn the world of QAnon conspiracy theorists, back issues of the long defunct magazine George are hot commodities and vital maps to unlocking a key mystery.According to one faction of QAnon believers, George’s founder, John F. Kennedy Jr...
Trump says he’s made up his mind about 2024, big decision is timing of announcement
Former President Trump says he has made a decision about running for the White House again in 2024. The “big decision,” he told New York magazine in an interview published Thursda…
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Secret Service deleted texts from Jan. 5 and 6, 2021, after watchdog sought records
An internal watchdog said Wednesday that the Secret Service deleted text messages from Jan. 5 and 6, 2021, after the records were requested.
GOP lawmakers launch probe of TikTok's sharing of user data with Chinese parent company
Senior GOP lawmakers on two top House committees launched an investigation into the TikTok social media app for allowing its non-public user data to be accessed from China.
Texas sues the Biden administration for requiring hospitals to perform abortions in medical emergencies
Texas' attorney general filed the lawsuit after the Biden administration said those who perform abortions in "emergency situations" would be protected.
The AP Interview: Khashoggi fiancee criticizes Biden visit
ISTANBUL (AP) — Hatice Cengiz, the fiancee of murdered Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, described Joe Biden’s decision to visit Saudi Arabia as “heartbreaking,” accusing the U.S. president of backing down from his pledge of prioritizing human rights.
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A second wave of Russians is fleeing Putin's regime
37-year-old Vladimir is one of a number of Russians who took time to get their affairs in order, but are now leaving the country.
Governor: Uvalde video 'shocking' account of police response
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday again said he was initially misled about the police response to the Uvalde school massacre, calling newly leaked video of officers hesitating for more than an hour “shocking” and not what he had been told when he originally lauded officers...
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Special Counsel Durham requests 30 subpoenas issued in Danchenko case
Special Counsel Durham is asking that a federal court issue 30 subpoenas to individuals so that they can testify on behalf of the government in the trial of Russian national Igor Danchenko.
Bodies of migrants who died in Texas truck returned to Mexico
Mexico bringing back bodies of 25 victims who died in a truck that was abandoned in the sweltering heat in San Antonio.
U.S. Secret Service members erased Jan. 5-6 texts after messages were requested, says watchdog
The texts were erased after the DHS inspector general requested electronic communications records from the Secret Service as part of its examination of Jan. 6 events.
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988 suicide prevention hotline launches nationwide
The hotline provides 24/7 free and confidential emotional support around the country to those in mental health distress.
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Republicans worry about Georgia Senate race with Herschel Walker's liabilities on display | CNN Politics
Despite a political climate that favors the Republican Party nationally and in Georgia, some in the GOP are expressing concern the must-win Senate race in the Peach State is in danger of slipping away, thanks to nominee Herschel Walker's liabilities as a candidate -- and a campaign that has...
Fiona Hill says Trump's election lies have created a 'recipe for communal violence' that could foster 'civil conflict' in the US
The Republican party is "hellbent on undermining democracy to exert minority rule," Hill told Insider.
Popular New York beach deploys drones after three injured by sharks
New York authorities deployed a large drone on Thursday to monitor the waters around a popular Long Island beach after three people were injured by shark bites this month, officials said.
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Italian Premier Draghi's resignation is rebuffed -- for now
ROME (AP) — Italian Premier Mario Draghi offered to step down Thursday after a populist coalition partner refused to vote for a key bill in Parliament, but the nation's president quickly rebuffed him, leaving one of Western Europe's main leaders at the helm for now.
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Former White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham believes Trump was aware of Steve Bannon's plan to declare victory in the 2020 election before it even began
New audio from days before the election shows Steve Bannon saying Donald Trump was going to declare victory regardless of whether he won or not.
Judge denies trial delay for former Trump aide Steven Bannon on Jan.6 contempt of Congress charges
Bannon's attorneys had argued that the publicity ahead of the trial raised the risk of prejudicing the jury against him.
Joe Manchin Torpedoes Climate Spending With U.S. Already Way Off Track On Its Goals
Democrats' likely last chance to pass meaningful legislation to address the crisis just went up in smoke. Everyone will pay the price.
Video of Uvalde shooting scene captured cop checking phone after dying wife called him: Official
A leaked video showing the law enforcement response to a Uvalde mass shooting also captured a moment of agony for a police officer whose wife was killed.
Biden dodges questions on Iran's nuclear program as Israel's leader calls for action
President Joe Biden, in Israel Thursday, said the U.S. is waiting on Iran before talks on the Obama-era nuclear deal move forward.
‘Ready for Ron’ means ready for ‘Trump war’
According to the Ready for Ron committee’s news release, its purpose is “to encourage Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to run for President of the United States.”
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Utah's Great Salt Lake is drying out, threatening ecological, economic disaster
Utah's Great Salt Lake dropped to its lowest recorded level this month amid a two-decade drought, a grim milestone as researchers and politicians point to grave threats to wildlife and people along its receding shores.
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What does 'plead the Fifth' mean? Will the Trumps do it?
NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump and two of his children — Donald Jr. and Ivanka — are due, in the coming days, to face questioning under oath in New York's civil investigation into their business practices.
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In Battle to Beat Democratic Titans, a Lawyer in Sneakers Bets on Youth
NEW YORK — Suraj Patel has few illusions about what he is up against as he takes on two titans of New York politics, Reps. Carolyn Maloney and Jerrold Nadler, in this summer’s blockbuster Democratic primary. But he does take hope from a theory about coffee shops. “There’s a Starbucks there and a...
Indiana asks Supreme Court to speed process so state can put its strict abortion law into effect | CNN Politics
Indiana asked the Supreme Court Thursday to move quickly to officially transmit its opinion overturning Roe v. Wade to a federal appeals court so that the state can attempt to put its strict parental notification law into effect.
Secret Service deleted Jan. 6 text messages: Watchdog
The Secret Service deleted text messages from Jan. 5 and 6 last year after oversight officials investigating the Capitol riot requested them, according to a government watchdog.
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Police seek Republican county clerk charged with election tampering in Colorado
A county clerk who was indicted on felony charges of tampering with voting equipment and then lost a bid for the Republican nomination to Colorado's top election-management post has become a fugitive from justice, court records showed on Thursday.
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News Analysis: Palestinians feel increasingly disillusioned by Biden's approach
The Palestinian statehood issue is not on the agenda in Biden's first Middle East trip as president, adding to anger over Al Jazeera reporter's death.
Italy's president rejects Draghi resignation, tells him to address parliament
The Italian head of state on Thursday rejected the resignation of Prime Minister Mario Draghi and asked him to address parliament to get a clear picture of the political situation, a statement from President Sergio Mattarella's office said.
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Biden met with Israel's controversial former prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu. Who is he?
Though US President Joe Biden and Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu are politically polar opposites, the two leaders' relationship goes back decades.
Italy: Gov’t collapse averted as president refuses PM resignation
PM Mario Draghi had offered his resignation after the Five Star Movement boycotted a crucial vote in parliament.
Lawmakers, Biden, sports leagues press for new action on drone threats
Lawmakers and U.S. sports leagues on Thursday backed a bid by the White House for expanded powers from Congress to detect and disable threatening drones. Congress in 2018 expanded authority of the Justice Department and the Department of Homeland Security to disable or destroy threatening...
Trump to return to D.C. for 1st time since calamitous White House exit, amid 2024 speculation
Former President Donald Trump will make his first return to Washington at the end of July, speaking before a group of his former administration officials, a year and a half after his calamitous departure from the White House.
Ford recalling 100K SUVs and trucks due to fire risks
The company is recalling some of its 2020-2022 Ford Escapes, 2021-2022 Lincoln Corsairs and 2022 Mavericks equipped with 2.5-liter hybrid or plug-in hybrid powertrains.
GOP Rep. Elise Stefanik digs at colleague Liz Cheney in touting fundraising haul
Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) raised more than $3 million in the second quarter, bringing her total haul for the 2022 cycle to $15 million-plus.
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These are the states where the housing shortage is the worst
Story at a glance The report from Up For Growth shows the U.S. fell short of meeting housing needs across the country by more than three million homes in 2019. This number is up from 1.6 million in…
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Southern New Mexico county says abortion clinics not welcome
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A local government board in southern New Mexico approved a message Thursday saying that abortion clinics are not welcome in politically conservative Otero County — even though state law allows most abortion procedures.
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Powell, Clarida cleared by Fed watchdog of wrongdoing in trading activity
Former Vice Chair Richard Clarida came under investigation after trades he made in February 2020 drew scrutiny.
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From rich kid to first daughter: The life of Ivanka Trump
How President Donald Trump's favorite daughter grew up in the public eye to be a powerful businesswoman, famous face, and one of his closest advisors.
New York City man indicted on hate crime charges in attack on two women of Korean descent
Prosecutors say the suspect threw an unidentified liquid at them, yelled anti-Asian remarks and spat on one of the women at a subway station.
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House Democratic caucus leader claims climate change is 'largest national security threat' facing US, world
Colorado Democratic Representative Jason Crow argued that Democrats are the party of national security and that the biggest threat to the U.S. and the world is climate change.
Gun control group sends mile-long bus procession to Cruz’s home
A gun control group on Thursday sent a mile-long convoy of 52 buses to the home of Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and filled the empty seats of the lead bus with the personal memorabilia of children who h…
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Biden's Saudi Lesson: The Only Path Runs Through MBS
BEIRUT, Lebanon — The Saudi Arabia that President Joe Biden will visit this week is a country being actively reshaped by the whims and visions of one man: Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. As the de facto ruler of the oil-rich monarchy, the 36-year-old prince has cast himself as a reformer...
Mercenaries taking on larger role in Ukraine war: Russian opposition site
Meduza, a leading Russian opposition news site, claims the Russian military has broken down the distinction between mercenaries and the regular army in an attempt to recuperate its losses amid the war in Ukraine.
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Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert's gun-themed restaurant closes. See what it looked like.
Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert officially closed her restaurant, Shooters, after her landlord refused to renew the lease.
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Republicans in Congress lay groundwork for anti-transgender push
U.S. Republicans in Congress are lining up behind legislation that critics say would roll back protections for transgender people, setting a playbook for action on a divisive social issue should they take control of Congress this fall.
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Former finance minister Sunak cements lead in race to be Britain's PM
Former finance minister Rishi Sunak cemented his lead over rivals to become Britain's next prime minister on Thursday in an increasingly bitter race to replace Boris Johnson.
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Florida Republicans want to limit diversity training at work. That movement just hit a legal roadblock.
Republican lawmakers put employers in the Sunshine State on notice about diversity training. But a judge ruled it unconstitutional.
Ukraine grieves 4-year-old girl after Russian missile attack
A Ukrainian city far from the frontline grieved its dead from a missile strike, including a 4-year-old girl, as Russian bombardment rained down on towns across the country.
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‘A Survivor’: Trump Family in Mourning After Ivana Found Dead at Home
Dave KotinskyIvana Trump, former President Donald Trump’s first wife and the mother of his three oldest children, was found “unconscious and unresponsive” in her New York City home on Thursday, authorities said, after she reportedly fell down a flight of stairs. She was 73.In a statement to The...
Opinion | How Announcing His 2024 Campaign Could Be Trump’s Best Legal Defense
The former president can throw a major wrench in the pending and potential criminal investigations that might implicate him.
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ICE could deport illegal immigrant charged with raping 10-year-old who sought abortion
An illegal immigrant charged with the rape of a 10-year-old Ohio girl was not previously known to federal immigration authorities, indicating that he had not been deported before and raising questions as to how he entered the United States.
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Capitol Police officer injured on Jan. 6 says Republicans ‘pretend not to see me’ in the hallways
A Capitol Police sergeant injured in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol said that Republican members of Congress ignore him when they pass him in the hallways of the building. “For some people, that day came and went, and for me, to this day, I’m still dealing with those ramifications,”...
Biden officials pitch pared-down China competition bill to House
Top Biden administration officials pressed House lawmakers on Thursday to move quickly on legislation designed to boost domestic production of semiconductors, warning of both the national security …
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Dr. Oz Is Already Benefiting From ‘Dark Money’ and Citizens United
Photo Illustration by Elizabeth Brockway/The Daily Beast/GettyPay Dirt is a weekly foray into the pigpen of political funding. Subscribe here to get it in your inbox every Thursday.Celebrity doctor and Republican Senate candidate Mehmet Oz has plenty of personal wealth to help fund his upstart...
Bill attempts to prevent political meddling in US head count
New questions on a census form would have to be vetted by Congress and a U.S. Census Bureau director couldn't be fired without cause under proposed legislation that attempts to prevent in the future the type of political interference into the nation's 2020 head count that took place during the...
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Alex Murdaugh charged with murder in deaths of wife, son
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — More than 13 months after disgraced South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh called 911 and said he found his wife and son shot outside their home, a grand jury indicted him Thursday on murder charges in their killings .
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Opinion | Polls Show Americans Don’t Care that Much about Dobbs — and Won’t Base Their Vote on it
Sorry, Samuel Alito isn’t handing Democrats the election.
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US lacks defenses to keep up with Russian and Chinese missile advances: Report
The United States does not have the defenses to keep up with new Russian and Chinese advances in cruise missile technology, a new report claims.
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In Israel, Biden pressed on upcoming trip to Saudi Arabia: "I always bring up human rights"
Israel is President Biden's first stop of his Middle East visit.
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Venezuela hits back at 'crazy' former U.S. adviser Bolton's coup-plotting admission
A Venezuelan government official on Thursday called former White House national security adviser John Bolton "crazy" after his admission this week that he had tried to plot foreign coups, including backing an unsuccessful bid to oust socialist President Nicolas Maduro.
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Neal: Odds of selecting Comey and McCabe for audits were like winning the lottery
House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard Neal (D-Mass.) said Thursday he was told by IRS Commissioner Charles Rettig that the odds of selecting two Trump administration foes for rare and int…
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'Lost, not stolen’: Group of conservatives rebuff stolen election claims in report
A group of conservatives repudiated claims that election fraud deprived former President Donald Trump of victory in 2020.
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U.S. producer prices accelerate in June, but underlying inflation slowing
U.S. producer prices increased more than expected in June amid rising costs for energy products, but underlying producer inflation appeared to have peaked.
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Italian PM Mario Draghi offers resignation after coalition falls apart
Mario Draghi resigns after his coalition falls apart, but the president refuses to accept it.
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G20 talks overshadowed by Ukraine war as host Indonesia seeks consensus
G20 finance leaders meeting in Bali must make progress tackling the global economic threats sparked by Russia's war in Ukraine or the humanitarian consequences would be catastrophic, host Indonesia said on Friday.
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Carl Paladino's reported tie to sex offender rankles New York GOP primary race
New York Republican congressional candidate Carl Paladino listed a registered sex offender on his campaign filings, adding more drama to the GOP primary fight.
Biden sidestepped a reporter's question on whether he would directly bring up Khashoggi's murder during Saudi Arabia trip, despite vowing to make the kingdom a 'pariah'
"I always bring up human rights. But my position on Khashoggi has been so clear," Biden said during a news conference in Israel.
Capitol riot hearings raise questions of presidential power
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Jan. 6 committee’s investigation of the aftermath of the 2020 presidential election and the events leading up to the U.S.
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The Republican Who Wants To End The Trump Era — Without Taking on Trump
Glenn Youngkin’s potential candidacy would be laughable in an earlier era. It may be serious in this one.
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Tensions over Iran nuclear deal disrupt Biden's kumbaya moment in Israel
At a news conference, U.S. President Joe Biden and Yair Lapid, Israeli's acting prime minister, debated the best way to prevent a nuclear Iran.
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House passes annual defense policy bill
The House on Thursday passed its annual defense policy bill authorizing nearly $840 billion in defense spending for fiscal 2023, approving a $37 billion boost to President Biden’s defense budget. T…
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House passes $839B defense bill, swatting down Biden’s military plans
The House-passed National Defense Authorization Act is $37 billion above the president's request.
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Trump considering announcing 2024 bid in fall ahead of midterms, source says
The former president will be returning to Washington for the first time on July 26.
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Donald Trump's ex-wife Ivana Trump dead at 73, former president announces
The ex-wife of former President Donald Trump, Ivana Trump, has died. A source told Fox News Digital that she was found unconscious near a staircase.
Indiana AG investigating doctor who provided care for child rape victim seeking abortion
Indiana's attorney general plans to open an investigation into a doctor who said she provided care to a 10-year-old Ohio rape victim who crossed state lines seeking an abortion.
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Kemp leads Abrams in Georgia governor's race as Walker trails Warnock for Senate: Poll
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp leads Stacey Abrams in Georgia as Herschel Walker trails incumbent Sen. Raphael Warnock, D-Ga., in the state's Senate race, according to a new AARP poll.
US troops in Germany banned from alcohol after scooter incidents | CNN Politics
A US Army brigade in Germany has been confined to its base during evenings and temporarily banned from consuming alcohol, a spokesman for the Army said Thursday, after five troops were charged with driving scooters under the influence in Nuremberg over the July 4 holiday weekend.
U.S., Israel sign joint pledge to deny Iran nuclear weaponry
U.S. President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid signed a joint pledge on Thursday to deny Iran nuclear arms, a show of unity by allies long divided over diplomacy with Tehran.
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Senate GOP Doctors Caucus releases PSA on fentanyl danger
A group of Republican doctors from the U.S. Senate unveiled a public service announcement Thursday on the dangers fentanyl pose to the American public.
Constance Wu said she attempted suicide 3 years ago after Twitter backlash
Wu returned to social media Thursday with a statement detailing her experience with mental health issues following a series of viral tweets about "Fresh Off the Boat" in 2019.
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Log4j software flaw 'endemic,' new cyber safety panel says
A computer vulnerability discovered last year in a ubiquitous piece of software is an “endemic” problem that will pose security risks for potentially a decade or more, according to a new cybersecurity panel created by President Joe Biden. The Cyber Safety Review Board said in a report Thursday...
Heritage Foundation files ethics complaint against CA Democratic Rep. Katie Porter
The Heritage Foundation has filed an ethics complaint against Rep. Katie Porter (D-CA) after she accused legal expert Amy Swearer of perjury at a hearing last month.
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Ivana Trump, an ex-wife of former President Trump, dies at 73
Ivana Trump, a longtime businessperson and an ex-wife of Donald Trump, has died in her home in New York City, the former President posted Thursday on Truth Social. She was 73.
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Congress honors WWII hero of Iwo Jima with ultimate salute
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress gave its ultimate final salute Thursday to Hershel W. “Woody” Williams, a 5-foot-6 “force of nature'” in the battle of Iwo Jima and the last remaining Medal of Honor recipient from World War II.
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Senate eyes votes on computer chip bill that drastically slims U.S.-China competition plans
The move to vote on $52 billion in chip funding would signal the end of deadlocked negotiations between the House and Senate on the larger competition package.
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Young Voters Are Fed Up With Their (Much) Older Leaders
Alexandra Chadwick went to the polls in 2020 with the singular goal of ousting Donald Trump. A 22-year-old first time voter, she saw Joe Biden as more of a safeguard than an inspiring political figure, someone who could stave off threats to abortion access, gun control and climate policy. Two...
Beshear: 'Enough credit to go around' for budget surpluses
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear said Thursday there's “enough credit to go around” for Kentucky's record-setting budget surpluses during his tenure, as he delved into economic issues amid Republican attacks over surging nationwide inflation that's squeezing household budgets.
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Hillary Clinton docuseries exploring ‘supremely gutsy’ women premieres this fall
Hillary Clinton announced viewers will be able to join her and daughter Chelsea Clinton on a journey exploring the lives of prominent women beginning this fall.
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State abortion bans prevent women from getting essential medication
Annie England Noblin, a 40-year-old resident of rural Missouri, had never had a problem filling her monthly prescription for methotrexate until this week.
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What went wrong with the rollout of the monkeypox vaccine?
Limited testing, a delayed FDA inspection and technical issues with online appointments have likely helped the virus take hold in the U.S.
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Americans weigh in: Which Democrat should run for presidency in 2024?
Americans shared their thoughts about which Democrat they want to see on the 2024 presidential ticket, and some are hoping for a candidate other than Biden.
Vincent van Gogh: Hidden self-portrait discovered by X-ray
The work was discovered on the back of another of the artist's paintings in a Scottish gallery.
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Biden immigration enforcement memo prioritizes family unity, replaces Trump guidance
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. law enforcement officers will ask, when detaining immigrants in the country illegally, whether they are parents or guardians to avoid separating families under a Biden administration policy launched on Thursday. The directive, an effort by President Joe Biden to...
U.S. weekly jobless claims hit 8-month high; labor market still tight
The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits increased to an eight-month high last week, suggesting some cooling in the labor market amid rising interest rates and tighter financial conditions.
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California court orders unsealing of documents in Roman Polanski case
The Oscar-winning director, 88, fled to France before a sentencing hearing after he pleaded guilty to unlawful sex with a minor in 1977. He has remained a fugitive since.
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Twitter claims Musk ‘disparaged’ it with poop emoji tweet
Twitter accused Elon Musk of publicly “disparaging” the social media platform and violating his merger agreement before backing out of the $44 billion bid altogether.
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Rep. Ocasio-Cortez shares video of man who harassed her on steps of U.S. Capitol
“Hot, hot, hot like a tamale!” the man yelled as the Democratic lawmaker climbed the steps heading into the Capitol. “See my favorite big booty Latina AOC!”
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Newsom pours water on Supreme Court expansion but favors filibuster reform
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D), a leading party figure and potential future candidate for president, on Thursday dismissed calls to expand the Supreme Court, which are gaining traction with other…
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El Salvador finance minister says possible IMF deal no panacea
Salvadoran Finance Minister Alejandro Zelaya minimized on Thursday the potential positive impact of a long-delayed deal with the International Monetary Fund, even as the highly indebted country stares down a possible medium-term default.
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Malik, acquitted in deadly 1985 Air India bombing, killed in Canada -media
A man was shot dead in British Columbia on Thursday who local media reports said was Ripudaman Singh Malik, a Canadian Sikh businessman acquitted in connection with the 1985 Air India bombing that killed 329 people.
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House adds roadblock to Biden's plan to sell U.S. fighter jets to Turkey
The bipartisan vote is the latest shot by Congress at the president's push to sell F-16s to the NATO ally.
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Abortion access coordinated across Illinois-Wisconsin line
CHICAGO (AP) — Planned Parenthood of Illinois is combining forces with its Wisconsin counterpart to help patients travel to get abortions following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v.
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ICE issues policy to protect parental rights of immigrant detainees
The policy creates a mechanism for certain deported parents to return to the U.S. to attend child custody hearings.
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Elon Musk and Donald Trump now own rival social networks. Here's a timeline of their rocky relationship.
Former President Donald Trump cheered Elon Musk's buyout of Twitter. But he recently called the Tesla CEO a "bullshirt artist."
Planners break ground for new Gulf War memorial in DC
WASHINGTON (AP) — Over 30 years after a U.S.-led international military coalition expelled occupying Iraqi troops from Kuwait, planners have broken ground on the long-simmering plans for a Gulf War memorial.
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Biden says diplomacy is still the best way to keep Iran from getting a nuclear weapon, despite Israeli skepticism
President Joe Biden on Thursday said the US will not allow Iran to acquire a nuclear weapon and that he believed diplomacy remained the best avenue to keep the nation from obtaining one, despite Israeli objections over a deal with the Islamic Republic.
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Harris makes galvanizing pitch to sorority sisters on voting rights, abortion ahead of midterms
Vice President Harris made a galvanizing pitch to thousands of her sorority sisters in Florida on Thursday, encouraging them to take action ahead of the critical midterm races in November. “We need…
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Prominent conservatives issue report rebutting Trump election claims
A group of conservatives, including prominent lawyers and retired federal judges, issued a 72-page report on Thursday categorically rebutting each of the claims made in court by former President Donald Trump and his supporters over the 2020 election results.
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‘Words will not stop them’: Israeli PM tells Biden to get tougher on Iran
Prime Minister Yair Lapid said officials in Tehran “must know that if they continue to deceive the world, they will pay a heavy price.”
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DOJ likely to reject Google concessions to stave off antitrust lawsuit: Report
The Justice Department is expected to reject Google's recent attempts to avoid an antitrust lawsuit.
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U.S. Chamber of Commerce sues FTC, demanding access to records
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce filed a lawsuit on Thursday against the Federal Trade Commission that accuses it of unlawfully withholding public records.
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EXPLAINER: Why US inflation is so high, and when it may ease
WASHINGTON (AP) — Inflation's relentless surge didn't merely persist in June. It accelerated. For the 12 months ending in June, the government's consumer price index rocketed 9.1% , the fastest year-over-year jump since 1981.
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New Caledonia says it won't be 'trojan horse' for big powers in the Pacific
The pro-independence president of New Caledonia, a French overseas territory, said he didn't want New Caledonia to be used as a "trojan horse" in the Pacific islands, amid global power jostling for influence in the region.
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Senate Dems, from Bennet to Warnock, post ‘blockbuster’ money ahead of midterms
Democratic Senate candidates are posting huge second-quarter fundraising hauls, which they see as a sign of momentum after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
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Trump to return to DC for first time since 2021 to address policy summit
Former President Trump will return to Washington, D.C., later this month for the first time since leaving the White House in early 2021. He will address a summit hosted by the America First Policy …
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Patients being barred from medication no longer used for abortion post Roe
Patients are reporting they are being denied medication they need for care since Roe v. Wade was overturned.
Idaho Republicans poised to reject 2020 election results
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The Idaho Republican Party will consider 31 resolutions at its three-day convention starting Thursday, including one already adopted by Texas Republicans that President Joe Biden isn’t the legitimate leader of the country.
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Grand jury indicts accused Buffalo supermarket shooting suspect on federal hate crimes charges
The announcement comes just a day before the Tops market where 10 were killed and three others wounded is set to reopen two months after the massacre.
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Chinese fighter jet had ‘unsafe’ interaction with U.S. military plane in June
The incident, not previously reported, involved a Chinese Su-30 and a U.S. C-130.
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US, Kenya begin trade and investment partnership talks
The Biden administration will start talks with Kenya on a strategic partnership aimed at stoking growth and investment in Kenya’s economy while also addressing climate change, corruption and regula…
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Senate Democrats to roll out weed decriminalization bill next week
Senate Democrats are planning to roll out long-awaited legislation to decriminalize marijuana next week, despite expected resistance from Republicans. Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.), who has been leadin…
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DNA shows 13-year-old wasn't driving truck in Texas crash that killed college golf team members, officials say
The boy's father, Henrich Siemens, was driving the pickup that swerved into a van carrying the University of the Southwest’s golf teams from New Mexico, the NTSB says.
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Ivana Trump death mourned by some Republicans
Some Republicans offered their public condolences and support after the death of Ivana Trump, the first wife of former President Donald Trump.
WNBA’s Griner heads back to Russian court after guilty plea
The guilty plea could be an effort to expedite court proceedings so any negotiations can move forward.
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Opinion | A New Shape for US-Saudi Relations
“Oil for security” is now in the past. As my nation develops, we can build a partnership around energy, stability and regional growth.
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EXPLAINER: What's the impact of euro parity with the dollar?
The euro has hit parity with the dollar , falling to its lowest level in 20 years and even skirting just below a one-to-one exchange rate with the U.S.
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Saudi Arabia lifts ban on Israeli flights
JERUSALEM — Saudi Arabia on Friday opened its airspace to “all air carriers,” signaling the end of its longstanding ban on Israeli flights overflying its territory — a key step toward normalization…
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Texas sues Biden administration over requirement that hospitals perform abortions in emergencies
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton claimed the new guidance would "transform every emergency room in the country into a walk-in abortion clinic."
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Uber sued by women over assault claims
The women allege a range of attacks by Uber drivers that include sexual assault and rape.
Suit seeks to ban Ryan Kelley from Mich. ballot for Jan. 6
DETROIT (AP) — A suburban Detroit man sued Thursday to try to disqualify Republican Ryan Kelley from the Michigan governor's race, saying he should be declared an insurrectionist whose votes won't count.
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Lawsuit aims to bar GOP Michigan gubernatorial candidate from ballot over Jan. 6 charges
A lawsuit filed in the Michigan Court of Appeals on Thursday aims to prevent Republican gubernatorial candidate Ryan Kelley from appearing on the ballot after he was charged in connection with the …
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Emirates refuses Heathrow's demand to cut flights
The airline accuses the airport of "incompetence" and of having a "blatant disregard" for customers.
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Democrats see surge in women interested in running for office in a post-Roe America
Of the 99 state legislative chambers across the country, Republicans control 62. Democrats control 37.
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GOP basks in growing Latino outreach success
Republicans are actively courting Hispanic voters in key competitive House districts, hoping to peel away voters from Democrats repeating their historical pattern of investing little and …
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EU officials encourage Montenegro to press on with reform
PODGORICA, Montenegro (AP) — Senior European Union officials on Thursday praised Montenegro for siding with the bloc's policies against Russia over the invasion of Ukraine and urged the small Balkan nation to press on with reforms needed to advance toward EU membership.
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WNBA's Griner gets support at trial from character witnesses
KHIMKI, Russia (AP) — Brittney Griner's drug possession trial resumed Thursday with the head of the Russian club she plays for in the offseason and a teammate from that squad testifying in support of her character and what the WNBA star has meant for women's basketball in the country.
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Delta flies plane with 1,000 stranded bags from Heathrow Airport to U.S.
The bags belonged to customers whose flight from London to Detroit was canceled Monday, Delta Air Lines said.
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Witness tampering at Jan. 6 hearing? Cheney raises prospect
WASHINGTON (AP) — In the latest Jan. 6 hearing, already standing out for its notable moments , Rep.
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Takeaways from Day 7 of the Jan. 6 panel: Trump can't be 'willfully blind' in defending assembling the mob
No “rational or sane man” could possibly reach that conclusion given the dearth of evidence that the election was stolen, Rep. Liz Cheney said.
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Biden delivers tough talk on Iran as he opens Mideast visit
JERUSALEM (AP) — President Joe Biden on Wednesday opened his first visit to the Mideast since taking office by offering anxious Israeli leaders strong reassurances of his determination to stop Iran’s growing nuclear program, saying he’d be willing to use force as a "last resort."
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DeSantis, eyeing 2024, holds Florida conference with key GOP governors and candidates
The conference connected the prominent Republicans with DeSantis donors and conservative media figures.
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US inflation surges again in June, raising risks for economy
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. inflation surged to a new four-decade high in June because of rising prices for gas, food and rent, squeezing household budgets and pressuring the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates aggressively -- trends that raise the risk of a recession .
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Ukraine: Russian attacks kill 10; US condemns deportations
Ukrainian authorities say Russian missile strikes in the southern city of Mykolaiv have killed at least five people
Ohio 10-year-old's alleged rapist is Guatemalan illegal immigrant: ICE
The suspect in the alleged rape of a 10-year-old girl in Ohio is an illegal immigrant from Guatemala, and ICE has placed a detainer on him, a source told Fox.
Capitol riot hearings raise questions of presidential power
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Jan. 6 committee’s investigation of the aftermath of the 2020 presidential election and the events leading up to the U.S.
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The government has tried to stop inflation. Why isn’t it working?
No matter what the federal government does, inflation keeps rising with no clear end in sight. Consumer prices jumped 1.3 percent higher in June and a whopping 9.1 percent over the past 12 mo…
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U.S. inflation reached a new 40-year high in June of 9.1 percent
Lower-income and Black and Hispanic Americans have been hit especially hard.
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Trump, Hogan fight emerges in Maryland's GOP governor's race
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump and Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan aren’t waiting until 2024 to fight over the future of the Republican Party. Approaching the final months of his second term, Hogan is encouraging GOP voters to rally behind gubernatorial candidate Kelly Schulz ...
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In Ukraine war, a race to acquire smarter, deadlier drones
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Drone camera footage defines much of the public's view of the war in Ukraine : grenades quietly dropped on unwitting soldiers, eerie flights over silent, bombed-out cities, armor and outposts exploding in fireballs.
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Biden says diplomacy is still the best way to keep Iran from getting a nuclear weapon, despite Israeli skepticism
President Joe Biden on Thursday said the US will not allow Iran to acquire a nuclear weapon and that he believed diplomacy remained the best avenue to keep the nation from obtaining one, despite Israeli objections over a deal with the Islamic Republic.
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Graham, trying to quash subpoena, denies election meddling
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham wasn’t seeking to interfere in Georgia’s 2020 election when he called state officials to ask them to reexamine certain absentee ballots after President Donald Trump's narrow loss to Democrat Joe Biden, his lawyers said in a federal court filing.
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Biden says Trump made 'gigantic mistake' withdrawing US from Iran nuclear deal | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden said in an interview aired Wednesday that former President Donald Trump made a "gigantic mistake" withdrawing the US from the Iran nuclear deal and said Iran was closer now to acquiring a nuclear weapon.
Uvalde video raises more calls for police accountability
UVALDE, Texas (AP) — As video taken inside Robb Elementary School puts in full view the bewildering inaction by law enforcement during the May slaughter of 19 children and two teachers, some in Uvalde are shouting: Will police face consequences?
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Biden, Lapid agree to stop Iran nuke program, differ on how
JERUSALEM (AP) — U.S. President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid stood side-by-side Thursday and declared they would not allow Iran to become a nuclear power.
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New proposed rule could transform student loan interest
Story at a glance The Education Department has proposed eliminating certain instances of interest capitalization on federally held student loans. It’s a lesser-known mechanism in which intere…
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Reviled and revered Russian arms dealer is back in spotlight
MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian arms dealer labeled the “Merchant of Death” who once inspired a Hollywood movie is back in the headlines with speculation around a return to Moscow in a prisoner exchange.
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House Jan. 6 committee is having conversations with Justice Department
Committee chair Rep. Bennie Thompson said the conversations so far have been tied to the phony elector scheme.
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House votes to make it easier to report UFOs
“This legislation may open the floodgates,” said a former Pentagon official responsible for investigating the sightings.
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Russia-Ukraine latest updates: Zelenskyy slams Vinnytsia attack
Ukrainian President Zelenskky slams Russian missile attack that killed at least 23 people as ‘act of terrorism’.
White House assurances on inflation spark backlash from frustrated swing-state Democrats | CNN Politics
The White House has been so wrong, so often, on inflation that its latest assurance that the painfully high cost of living has peaked, after more record-busting data, didn't pass muster -- especially with swing state Democrats in an election year.
Now hovering in the background during a risky pregnancy: The doctor's legal team
Physicians in states with new abortion bans are leaning heavily on lawyers to decide when to terminate life-threatening pregnancies without violating state laws.
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Behind Turning Point USA's funding boom – with half of it coming from 10 anonymous donors
Ten anonymous donors helped boost the organization's revenue in the 2020 fiscal year, helping it expand its focus on culture war activism and become a political powerhouse.
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Lauren Boebert's pro-gun restaurant closes its doors
Rep. Lauren Boebert's (R-CO) restaurant, Shooters Grill, has closed its doors after the building in Rifle, Colorado, changed ownership and did not renew its lease.
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Republican AG says he'll investigate Indiana doctor who provided care to 10-year-old rape victim
The account about the girl has sparked intense dialogue in Washington, with some questioning its validity.
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Texas grid takes emergency actions to avoid blackouts amid heatwave
Texas's power grid operator on Wednesday took emergency measures to avoid rolling blackouts as soaring electricity demand threatened to outpace available supplies amid a stifling heatwave.
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Shock Poll: Democrats closing gap with Republicans ahead of midterm elections
A New York Times survey found that Republicans and Democrats are in a tight battle to gain or keep control of Congress ahead of this year's midterm elections.
Protesters retreat as Sri Lankan president sends resignation
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Protesters retreated from government buildings Thursday in Sri Lanka, restoring a tenuous calm to the economically crippled country, and the embattled president at last emailed the resignation that demonstrators have sought for months.
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US carries out two successful hypersonic missile tests
The Pentagon carried out successful tests of two different hypersonic missiles systems recently, the US Air Force and Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) announced Wednesday.
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House approves measure to monitor white supremacy in military, law enforcement
The House approved an amendment for the yearly defense spending bill on Wednesday that compels government officials to prepare a report on instances of white supremacy and neo-Nazi activity in unif…
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Manchin cites inflation concerns, roiling budget talks anew
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Joe Manchin roiled his budget talks with Democratic leaders anew Wednesday, saying the latest inflation surge makes him “more cautious than I've ever been” about agreeing to federal spending increases that could drive consumers' costs even higher.
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EXPLAINER: Why US inflation is so high, and when it may ease
WASHINGTON (AP) — Inflation's relentless surge didn't merely persist in June. It accelerated. For the 12 months ending in June, the government's consumer price index rocketed 9.1% , the fastest year-over-year jump since 1981.
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First on CNN: Trump tried to call a member of the White House support staff talking with January 6 committee, sources say
Former President Donald Trump tried to call a member of the White House support staff who was talking to the House select committee investigating January 6, 2021, two sources familiar with the matter tell CNN.
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Border Patrol union head backs Robson for Arizona governor over Trump-endorsed Lake
The head of the Border Patrol agents union has thrown his support behind Arizona Republican gubernatorial candidate Karrin Taylor Robson despite personally endorsing her opponent's border policy plan.
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Lauren Boebert calls Rep. Ilhan Omar a 'terrorist sympathizer,' doubling down on attacking her Muslim colleague in a new memoir
Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert resumes her months-long fight with Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar in her new memoir.
Kemp campaign announces 7-figure ad buy attacking Abrams over 'defund the police' support
Republican Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is announcing a new seven-figure ad buy going after Democrat Stacey Abrams for her ties to the "defund the police" movement.
Jan. 6 committee member previews what's to come in next hearing
U.S. Rep. Elaine Luria, a member of the Jan. 6 committee, spoke with 'GMA 3' about the latest developments in the investigation of the Capitol riot.
President Biden wants to build ties between Israel and Saudi Arabia. Why it matters to the US
Improved relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia would be a foreign policy win for Biden, but it could come at the expense of Palestinian rights.
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Five takeaways from the stunning inflation numbers
Consumer inflation is still shooting upward despite interest rate hikes from the Federal Reserve and a host of policy responses from lawmakers over the past several months aimed at fixing supply ch…
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Sri Lanka latest updates: President hands in resignation
Sri Lanka news from July 14: Gotabaya Rajapaksa emails resignation to parliament speaker after fleeing to Singapore.
The GOP is sending a deluge of misleading fundraising emails promising VIP status as a ‘Gold Trump Patriot’, because truth-in-advertising rules don’t apply
Truth in advertising doesn't apply to political messaging. There's little a Republican donor can do when a promised "VIP status" turns out to be totally bunk.
Trump, adult children to testify in NY civil probe next week
Former President Donald Trump is expected to testify in the New York attorney general's civil investigation into his business practices next week, not on Friday as previously agreed, according to a person familiar with the matter.
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Arizona GOP Senate candidates sharpen attacks in final debate
One top-polling candidate was notably missing from the stage: State Attorney General Mark Brnovich.
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Why Biden’s handshakes are making headlines on his Middle East trip
When Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid and other Israeli officials reached out their hands to President Biden upon his arrival at Ben Gurion Airport on Wednesday, Biden responded with fist bumps. B…
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Trump rang White House support staffer talking to Jan. 6 committee: Report
Former President Donald Trump attempted to call a member of the White House support staff who was cooperating with the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 riot.
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Former Trump aide Steve Bannon cites Jan. 6 Capitol riot hearing in seeking delay of criminal contempt trial
Former Trump White House advisor Steven Bannon previously lost a bid to delay his contempt trial, which relates to Jan. 6 Capitol riot panel subpoenas.
Dozens unaccounted for after flooding sweeps through Southwest Virginia
Overnight storms caused widespread power outages and infrastructure damage, with some homes having been swept off their foundations.
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Tensions over Iran nuclear deal disrupt Biden's kumbaya moment in Israel
At a news conference, U.S. President Joe Biden and Yair Lapid, Israeli's acting prime minister, debated the best way to prevent a nuclear Iran.
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Third arrest is made in alleged Colorado election security breach
Two other officials are being prosecuted for allegedly allowing a copy of a hard drive to be made during an update of election equipment in May 2021.
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Joe Biden arrives in Middle East on first trip as US president
US leader will visit Israel, the occupied West Bank and Saudi Arabia during four-day trip.
Gavin Newsom renews attack on possible 2024 opponent Ron DeSantis
California Gov. Gavin Newsom took aim at Florida on Wednesday during a speech on education, renewing attacks pointed in the direction of Gov. Ron DeSantis as anticipation builds for a 2024 matchup.
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This is the only Democrat who voted against the active shooter alert bill
Wisconsin Rep. Ron Kind was the only Democrat to vote against a bill on Wednesday that seeks to establish an active shooter communications network. The bill, dubbed the Active Shooter Alert Act, cl…
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Manchin pumps brakes: Bill ‘needs to be scrubbed much better’
Centrist Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) on Wednesday pumped the brakes on negotiations with Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) over a budget reconciliation bill, warning that it “needs to …
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House Democrats adopt amendment giving DC mayor authority over city’s national guard
The House adopted an amendment to the annual defense spending bill on Wednesday that would give the mayor of Washington, D.C. authority over the capital city’s national guard. The measure — sp…
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Russia-Ukraine latest updates: Zelenskyy slams Vinnytsia attack
Ukrainian President Zelenskky slams Russian missile attack that killed at least 23 people as ‘act of terrorism’.
Ex-CIA engineer convicted in massive theft of secret info
NEW YORK (AP) — A former CIA software engineer was convicted Wednesday of federal charges accusing him of the biggest theft of classified information in CIA history. Joshua Schulte, who chose to defend himself at a New York City retrial, had told jurors in closing arguments that the CIA and FBI...
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Personal connections show lawyer Alex Murdaugh's downfall
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The shooting deaths of South Carolina lawyer Alex Murdaugh's wife and son started a chain of investigations, strange happenings and legal maneuvers over the past 13 months that led to murder charges Thursday.
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'Better for Israel': Trump looms over Biden's Jewish state 'homecoming'
JERUSALEM — President Joe Biden landed in Israel determined to assert his place as a stalwart friend of Israel, a message White House officials said will be front and center as he meets with Israeli leaders Thursday.
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Angry Uvalde parents, parade mass shooting survivors rally to demand assault weapons ban
Survivors of the Highland Park and Uvalde mass shootings converged on Washington, D.C., Wednesday to demand an assault weapons ban.
State Dept official: ISIS 'resurgence' more likely if American, other foreign fighters stay detained in Syria
Acting State Department counterterrorism coordinator Timothy Betts warned that ISIS may resurge if non-Syrian fighters remain detained in Syria instead of being repatriated.
Police in Maryland begin thwarting protests outside Supreme Court justices' homes
After weeks of protests outside the homes of Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Brett Kavanaugh decrying the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization decision that ended a national right to abortion, police in Montgomery County, Maryland, have begun enforcing federal laws…
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Here's what's getting more expensive at the grocery store
Food prices are still on the rise, but some relief may be on the horizon.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene endorses Arizona’s Kari Lake, expands brand
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA), who has turned House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s shunning into a political brand many conservatives are eager to buy, today endorsed Arizona GOP gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake.
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'It's Just Been Hell:' Life as the Victim of a Jan. 6 Conspiracy Theory
IN THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS — Up a winding country road, in a trailer park a half-mile from a cattle ranch, lives a man whose life has been ruined by a Jan. 6 conspiracy theory. Ray Epps has suffered enormously in the past 10 months as right-wing media figures and Republican politicians have...
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 141
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 141st day, we take a look at the main developments.
7-Eleven offers $100K reward for info leading to arrest in string of robberies
The robberies and shootings occurred over five hours Monday, spanning three counties in Southern California, authorities said.
The one word Biden won’t say in Israel
Try as he might, the president can’t escape the impact that Donald Trump had in the region.
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House approves measure to share information on UFO reports
A bipartisan amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act would establish a "secure system" to receive reports about UFOs. The Senate has yet to take up the bill.
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Pharmacies can't discriminate on reproductive health scripts
The Biden administration is warning pharmacies not to discriminate against women who may seek reproductive health prescriptions, including some that might be involved in ending a pregnancy.
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House passes bill expanding care for vets exposed to toxins
The House passed much-anticipated legislation Wednesday to expand benefits for veterans who suffer illnesses from toxic exposures during their military service. The Sgt. First Class Heath Robinson …
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News Analysis: Biden avoiding some hard topics over looming Saudi Arabia visit
President Biden, who vowed to 'shoot straight' with the public, has sought to avoid some difficult subjects about his visit to Saudi Arabia.
Baltimore cop charged in alleged drug, gun trafficking with motorcycle club
A Baltimore Police Department (BPD) officer is facing numerous federal charges for drug and firearm trafficking with a local motorcycle club. In a news release, the Department of Justice (DOJ) sai…
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Reporter's Notebook: Build Back Better budget fight returns, this time amid more inflation
Democrats are proposing another social spending package — a Build Back Better incarnation — before Sept. 30, but once again Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.V., could stand in the way
U.S. calls on Russia to halt forced deportations of Ukrainians, citing war crimes
The Kremlin has previously denied all claims that its forces target and kill civilians.
House passes active shooter alert system following failed vote last month
The House on Wednesday approved legislation that calls for the creation of an active shooter communications network, which would notify community members when an active shooter is in their neighbor…
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Six candidates still in race to replace UK PM Boris Johnson
Rishi Sunak and Penny Mordaunt ahead after first round of voting in Conservative Party leadership race.
House committee hearing on Dobbs ruling raises profiles of state legislators
State legislators were among the witnesses at a hearing of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform on the Supreme Court's recent abortion ruling, raising their profiles as abortion rights activists as the matter returns to states to legislate.
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Democrats push reconciliation as tool to fight inflation
Some Democrats are arguing that a revival of President Biden’s legislative agenda, parts of which aim to raise taxes on some high-income individuals and cut prescription drug costs, could hel…
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Former CIA engineer convicted in WikiLeaks espionage case
A former CIA software engineer was convicted on Wednesday of leaking classified information to WikiLeaks from the spy agency, in one of the biggest such thefts in CIA history.
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Biden says he 'would not be disappointed' with a 2024 rematch against Trump
Potential presidential hopefuls on from both parties have laid the groundwork for a 2024 run if Biden and Trump decide not to face each other again.
Opinion: Post-Roe, the GOP is stepping up to support American families | CNN
Oren Cass writes that post-Roe, Republican Sens. Mitt Romney, Steve Daines and Richard Burr are leaving behind their party's tax-policy obsession for a true social-insurance program designed to help families at the point when their savings are low, costs are rising and earning ability is...
Woman arrested, accused of participating in Jan. 6 attack
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A woman with ties to Oregon and Southwest Washington was arrested last week and accused of participating in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Lilith Saer was arrested July 7 in Portland, KOIN-TV reported .
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Uvalde mayor, council member blast media for publishing surveillance video
The Uvalde City Council held a meeting Tuesday night, and Mayor Don McLaughlin blasted the premature publication of the surveillance video at Robb Elementary School.
Jan. 6 hearings: What we’ve learned, and what’s next
WASHINGTON (AP) — Through seven hearings this summer, the House Jan. 6 panel has maintained two consistent themes: Donald Trump’s stubborn resistance to advisers who told him that Joe Biden won the election, and the former president’s role in inciting the Capitol insurrection.
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Abortion 'crisis': 83 House Dems urge Biden to declare public health emergency over Roe v. Wade reversal
More than 80 House Democrats urged President Biden to declare a new public health emergency after the Supreme Court overturned the abortion ruling Roe v. Wade.
New proposed rule could transform student loan interest
Story at a glance The Education Department has proposed eliminating certain instances of interest capitalization on federally held student loans. It’s a lesser-known mechanism in which intere…
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Capitol rioter with Confederate flag gets 5 months in prison
A Maryland man who used a lacrosse stick attached to a Confederate battle flag to shove a police officer during the U.S. Capitol riot was sentenced on Wednesday to five months in prison, according to a Justice Department spokesman.
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Ukraine needs $9 billion in foreign aid per month, top Zelensky adviser says
President Volodymyr Zelensky's top economic adviser claimed that Ukraine now requires $9 billion per month from its Western backers.
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Democrats stand between Biden and sale of U.S. fighter jets to Turkey
Congressional critics of transferring F-16s say the NATO ally is engaging in “authoritarianism” and “antagonistic actions.”
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Poll Shows Tight Race for Control of Congress as Class Divide Widens
With President Joe Biden’s approval rating mired in the 30s and with nearly 80% of voters saying the country is heading in the wrong direction, all the ingredients seem to be in place for a Republican sweep in the November midterm elections. But Democrats and Republicans begin the campaign in a...
Maryland police warn officers will enforce law against disturbing peace outside Supreme Court justices' homes | CNN Politics
The Montgomery County Police says it will begin enforcing a Maryland law against disturbing the peace after more than two months of regular protests outside the homes of US Supreme Court justices.
Bodies of missing father and his 3 young kids found in Indianapolis pond
The bodies were identified as Kyle Moorman, 27, of Indianapolis, and his children: 1-year-old Kyran Holland, 2-year-old Kyannah Holland and 5-year-old Kyle Moorman II.
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Before Brittney Griner, an American Israeli woman was held in a Russian prison for having cannabis
Naama Issachar was released in 2020 after 10 months when President Vladimir Putin pardoned her.
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New York City ad on surviving a nuclear attack raises eyebrows
New York City's emergency management office on Wednesday defended its decision to produce a public service announcement advising residents how to survive a nuclear attack after some questioned the advisory's timing.
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Judge pauses subpoena of Sen. Lindsey Graham in Georgia's Trump investigation
The case is looking into former President Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the state's 2020 election results.
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Biden says he would use force as 'last resort' to keep Iran from nuclear weapons
U.S. President Joe Biden said he would use force as a last resort to prevent Iran from getting a nuclear weapon as he began a trip to the Middle East.
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Pharmacies risk violating civil rights laws if they deny access to drugs that can be used for abortion, HHS says
Medication used to terminate pregnancies has become a flashpoint between the Biden administration and states who are banning abortion.
Cost-of-living crisis to hit women hardest, report says
GENEVA (AP) — A cost-of-living crisis sparked in part by higher fuel and food prices is expected to hit women the hardest, the World Economic Forum reported Wednesday, pointing to a widening gender gap in the global labor force.
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Baltimore police officer accused of trading drugs and ghost gun for cocaine
A suspended Baltimore police officer was arrested Wednesday for trading information on a murder case, a ghost gun, ammunition, and drugs with a member of a motorcycle club in exchange for cocaine and cash.
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U.S. OKs American Airlines bid to resume service to some Cuban airports
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Transportation Department (USDOT) on Wednesday approved American Airlines' request to resume service to some smaller Cuban airports after President Joe Biden reversed his predecessor's policy. American sought approval for flights from Miami to Santa Clara...
Biden says Democrats who believe Israel is an 'apartheid state' are 'wrong': 'Israel is a democracy'
President Biden called out several members of his own party who believe that Israel is an “apartheid state” on Wednesday during a TV interview.
Brazil Congress approves major spending bill, lifting Bolsonaro re-election hopes
Brazil's Congress on Wednesday approved a major spending package that President Jair Bolsonaro is banking on to lift his flagging re-election hopes, despite expectations it will fan double-digit inflation and hurt Brazil's exchange rate. Brazil's lower house approved the measure, which amends...
Amazon gave Ring videos to police without owners’ permission
The revelation highlights the many ways that police can get footage from Ring doorbells, and how often it happens without consent.
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U.S. successfully tests pair of Lockheed hypersonic missiles
The United States successfully tested two Lockheed Martin Corp hypersonic missiles recently, the Pentagon said on Wednesday.
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On The Money — Biden and the Fed struggle to tame inflation
Prices rose at an even faster rate in June than in May despite the government’s efforts to bring them down. We’ll also look at a key addition to the Federal Reserve and Sen. Joe Manchin’s (D-…
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Russia-Ukraine meeting on grain crisis that has led to food shortages called 'a critical step forward': Live updates
U.N. chief said Russia and Ukraine make progress at a meeting addressing blocked export of grain from Black Sea ports. LIve updates.
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Seattle man faces hate crime charge after he's accused of threatening Rep. Pramila Jayapal
A neighbor told police that Brett Allen Forsell, 48, had been yelling “go back to India” and “I’m going to kill you” outside the Democratic lawmaker's home.
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Trump discussing 2024 plans at secret donor dinners
The former president recently gathered big donors for small off-the-record discussions in three cities in recent weeks.
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Jan. 6 provocateur Ray Epps intends to sue people who accused him of working for the authorities
Ray Epps, the former chapter leader of an anti-government militia group who was filmed corralling rioters to the Capitol on Jan. 6 just before the violence erupted, said he intends to sue the public figures who accused him of working with federal authorities that day.
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North Korea recognises breakaway of Russia's proxies in east Ukraine
North Korea on Wednesday recognised two Russian-backed breakaway "people's republics" in eastern Ukraine as independent states, a separatist leader and the North's official news agency said.
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Senate approves Michael Barr to Federal Reserve post
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate easily approved Michael Barr to be the Federal Reserve's top banking regulator in a bipartisan vote Wednesday. Barr, a former top Treasury official under President Barack Obama, is the last of President Joe Biden's three nominees to the Fed's board of governors to...
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Inflation runs hotter in June as US faces recession risk
The new inflation data arrives as policymakers try to dial back prices while averting a recession.
Officer, once beaten by colleagues, to lead Boston police
A former Boston police officer who was beaten more than 25 years ago by colleagues who mistook him for a shooting suspect has been named the new leader of the city’s police department
US, allies aim to cap Russian oil prices to hinder invasion
WASHINGTON (AP) — With thousands of sanctions already imposed on Russia to flatten its economy, the U.S.
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Hopes rise that grain exports can resume from Ukraine; a 'very difficult road' lies ahead, Zelenskyy says
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that "a really difficult road" lies ahead for Ukraine as Russia advances in the east of the country.
The Memo: Jan. 6 panel is hurting Trump but not helping Biden or Democrats
Seven public hearings into the work of the House select committee on Jan. 6, an odd paradox is emerging. The hearings have hurt former President Trump. But they haven’t helped President Biden…
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Legal experts said Trump's phone call to a January 6 witness isn't enough to charge him with a federal crime yet, but could be a tantalizing 'teaser' of what's to come
Criminal-law experts, including Richard Nixon's personal attorney, say more evidence would be needed to charge Donald Trump with witness tampering.
The Jan. 6 committee won't rule out more hearings this summer
New revelations, particularly in the wake of bombshell testimony from former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson, have likely pushed the panel's conclusion to the fall.
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U.S. House Democrat says agreement coming on semiconductor bill
U.S. House Democratic Caucus chair Hakeem Jeffries said on Wednesday "significant progress" had been made on a proposed bill to boost the U.S. semiconductor industry and he believes an agreement on it will be reached by the end of July.
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Out of this world: Astronomers discover mysterious 'heartbeat' in far-off galaxy
Persistent radio signals from a galaxy billions of light-years away were detected by astronomers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and universities throughout both the United States and Canada.
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Massachusetts Supreme Court rejects GOP plea to limit widespread mail-in voting ahead of primary election
Massachusetts's Supreme Court denied a request by Republicans to limit mail-in voting before the September primary, upholding the new VOTES act for "no excuse" absentee ballots.
Obama emailed Ronny Jackson expressing 'disappointment' over Biden criticism
Former President Barack Obama sent an email to Ronny Jackson, a former White House physician who went on to become a GOP congressman, expressing his "disappointment" over Jackson's criticism of Joe Biden's cognitive health in 2020, according to a copy of the email obtained by CNN.
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Judge rejects Amber Heard bid for new trial with Johnny Depp
"Aquaman" actor Amber Heard lost a bid for a new trial in her defamation case with ex-husband Johnny Depp on Wednesday when a judge rejected her lawyers' argument that one of the jurors had served improperly.
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Former CIA software engineer convicted in massive theft of secret information
A former CIA software engineer accused of causing the biggest theft of classified information in CIA history has been convicted in a New York City retrial.
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Sri Lanka PM tells military to do whatever necessary to restore order
Thousands of protesters stormed the office of Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe.
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UN sees progress in talks to free up Ukraine grain exports
ISTANBUL (AP) — U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said the first meeting in weeks between Russia and Ukraine took “a critical step” forward Wednesday to ensuring the export of desperately needed grain from Ukraine’s Black Sea ports to help ease the global food crisis.
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Officers involved in the Uvalde massacre may never face consequences because of a web of rules and competing interests | CNN
The release this week of 82 minutes of school surveillance video from the May massacre in Uvalde, Texas, is fueling scrutiny over what, if any, consequences officers might face for their decision to retreat from gunfire and wait an hour to confront the shooter inside the school where he killed...
Trump-backed Kari Lake gets a hand from an unlikely source in Arizona: Democrats
The effort to call attention to Karrin Taylor Robson's past donations to Democrats mirrors the party's efforts to meddle in other key GOP primaries across the country.
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Jan. 6 rioter blames his participation on Trump, false claims of election fraud: Day 7 recap
Former Trump campaign manager Brad Parscale called him 'a sitting president asking for a civil war.'
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Signs the housing market is turning more buyer-friendly
Bidding wars are slowing as sellers realize they can't always get what they want.
Biden's top bank cop confirmed with strong bipartisan backing
Michael Barr helped craft financial safeguards passed by Congress in the wake of the 2008 Wall Street meltdown.
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Never-Trump group reveals midterm plans, days after never-Biden group announces 2024 plan
The Republican Accountability PAC plans on spending $10 million against its own party this election cycle, but only targeting Trump-backed GOP candidates.
Jan. 6 live: Potential final public hearing will focus on Trump's effort to overturn the 2020 election
The House select committee is investigating the Capitol riot and the role Donald Trump and his allies played in trying to overturn the 2020 election.
After 1st term, Gov. Lee unopposed in GOP primary election
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Nearly four years ago, Bill Lee startled political insiders when the first-time political candidate survived a bruising and crowded $45 million GOP primary for Tennessee governor.
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Election officials fear copycat attacks as ‘insider threats’ loom
Attempted election security breaches aided by local officials are on the rise.
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Grandma Wong, veteran Hong Kong protester, jailed
The veteran activist served two short terms in prison in July 2021 and in April this year.
Poll: Just 18% of Americans say Biden should run for reelection in 2024 — a new low
For the first time, more Democrats now say President Biden should pass on a second term (41%) than say he should pursue one (35%).
"It felt as if a mob was being organized": Jan. 6 committee lays out Trump's role related to mobilizing extremists
The committee highlighted a tweet Trump sent on Dec. 19, 2020, which he sent after a meeting that Raskin said became so heated, there were "challenges to physically fight."
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'Green' federal policies creating tinderbox for Yosemite wildfire and others
As a wildfire rages in the iconic Yosemite National Park, "green" federal policies are being blamed for adding literal fuel to the fire.
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Sri Lankan president flees to Maldives, protesters storm prime minister's office
Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled to the Maldives on Wednesday, driven out after an economic collapse unleashed a popular uprising that appeared to end his family's near two-decade dominance of the country.
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Biden begins his first presidential trip to the Middle East in Israel, focuses on security
President Joe Biden is the first U.S. president to travel directly from Israel to Jiddah, Saudi Arabia as he reaffirms security commitment.
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Arizona attorney general asks court to unblock abortion ban
Arizona's Republican attorney general on Wednesday asked a court to lift an injunction blocking the enforcement of a law that bans all abortions except when the life of the mother is at risk. The filing from Attorney General Mark Brnovich asks a court in Tucson to lift an order in place since...
Jan. 6 panel talking with Justice Department about false Trump electors, chair says
For the first time, Bennie Thompson is publicly saying which evidence gathered by the Capitol riot panel is of particular interest to federal prosecutors.
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Delta posts $735 million profit, sees strong revenue in Q3
The summer is off to a profitable start for Delta Air Lines
Why the Fed is taking a hammer to the housing market
The Federal Reserve’s rapid interest rate hikes are taking a serious toll on the housing market. Home prices and sales have fallen throughout the year as buyers recoil from rising mortgage int…
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EXPLAINER: What's happened and what's next in Sri Lanka
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka's president, who had announced he would resign Wednesday, has fled the country after months of turmoil culminated in protesters converging on the presidential palace .
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Ohio man charged in rape of 10-year-old who traveled to Indiana for abortion
The case drew international attention and scrutiny in the wake of the Supreme Court's reversal of Roe v. Wade.
'Read the polls, Jack': Biden snarls at reporter when pressed about tumbling support
President Joe Biden was walking across the White House lawn Tuesday following remarks at the White House Congressional Picnic when a reporter asked about polling.
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Student loan interest accumulation could change under a proposed rule. Here's what it means for you
The Biden administration has a plan to slow interest from adding to borrowers' federal student loan debt balances. A proposed change to a federal rule would limit the number of ways interest adds to the principal balance -- known as capitalization.
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Sen. Joe Manchin cools on spending negotiations, citing fears of an 'inflation fire'
Manchin issued a blistering statement on soaring inflation that raised major questions about how far he's willing to go in a spending package.
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Five things to know about the next US housing crisis
High home prices, scarcity and global uncertainty may be the perfect recipe for a US housing crisis, economists say.
Father of Parkland victim speaks out after being tossed from White House for chiding Biden
Manuel Oliver, the father of a Parkland shooting victim, shouted as Biden delivered remarks on the passing of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act at the White House.
Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock raises whopping $17.2 million over 3 months
The incumbent is facing Republican Herschel Walker in November.
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Italy's government faces collapse as 5-Star shuns confidence vote
Italy's 5-Star Movement will not take part in a parliamentary confidence vote on Thursday, party leader Giuseppe Conte said, in a move that looked likely to trigger the collapse of Prime Minister Mario Draghi's government.
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Missouri Senator Josh Hawley accused of being ‘transphobic’ at Senate hearing
Republican Senator Josh Hawley was accused of transphobia by an expert witness during a Senate hearing on an abortion restriction case.
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Opinion | I Am a Man With a Genetic Condition. The Abortion Fight Is About Me, Too.
After Roe, many people will lose the right to become parents without passing on a serious genetic condition. I know that struggle firsthand.
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U.S. calls on Russia to stop 'filtration' camps, forced deportations of Ukrainians
Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Russia’s actions are “a war crime.”
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Thousands protest against Sri Lanka's new acting president
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled on a military jet on Wednesday after angry protesters seized his home and office, and appointed Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe as acting president while he is overseas.
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Teachers union wants Democrats to fight back against Republicans' critical race theory attacks
Armed with new polling, one union president is launching a campaign to convince voters that Republicans are wrong on cultural issues.
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US inflation hit 40-year high in June, driven by record gas prices
Inflation was sharply higher in June, according to new inflation data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Gas won't make EU's next Russian sanctions package, Czech leader says
The European Union is preparing a seventh package of sanctions against Moscow but it is already clear that it will not curb imports of Russian gas as too many member states can't adjust quickly enough, Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala told Reuters.
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A timeline of Elon Musk's tumultuous Twitter acquisition
Here is a timeline of major events in Tesla CEO Elon Musk's Twitter acquisition.
AP PHOTOS: Scars remain in German region year after floods
LAACH, Germany (AP) — Half-destroyed bridges. Train tracks that end in the middle of nowhere. Abandoned ruins in one of the world’s richest countries. The scars of last year’s deadly floods
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How the storming of Sri Lanka PM's office unfolded
Protesters were met with tear gas and water cannon by authorities.
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Statue honoring Mary McLeod Bethune unveiled in Statuary Hall in US Capitol | CNN Politics
A statue of civil rights pioneer Mary McLeod Bethune has officially replaced a statue of a Confederate general in the US Capitol's Statuary Hall.
Actor Kevin Spacey pleads not guilty to sex offence charges
Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey will go on trial in London next year after pleading not guilty on Thursday to accusations of sex offences dating back almost 20 years.
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After Sri Lanka protesters lounged in the president's pool, what's next for the country's government?
Saloni Shah spoke to ABC News’ “Start Here” on Tuesday about what the most recent developments mean for the Sri Lankan government and the protestors.
5th shark attack in 2 weeks off Long Island leaves man injured
A shark bit a 49-year-old man on the left wrist and buttocks Wednesday evening at Seaview Beach, police said.
Ukraine condemns Russia strike that killed 23 in 'ordinary, peaceful' city
Russian missiles struck the Ukrainian city of Vinnytsia far behind the frontlines on Thursday in an attack which Ukrainian officials called a war crime and said had killed at least 23 people, including three children.
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Disgraced R&B star R. Kelly back in Chicago for sex trial
CHICAGO (AP) — R. Kelly has been returned to the federal jail in downtown Chicago ahead of his trial on child pornography and obstruction-of-justice charges, just two weeks after the disgraced R&B star was sentenced in New York to 30 years in prison for racketeering and sex trafficking.
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US willing to kill Iran deal to keep IRGC on ‘terror’ list: Biden
US president tells Israeli television he would use force as ‘last resort’ to prevent Iran from getting nuclear weapon.
Eric Adams has a secret office
The yet-unreported workspace is the latest example of the fledgling mayor fiercely guarding his privacy as he acclimates to one of the most public political jobs in America.
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House, Senate panels examine impact of state abortion restrictions after Roe reversal
State officials, abortion advocates and legal and medical experts testified on the effect of post-Roe abortion restrictions.
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Nord Stream 1: Trudeau defends decision to return Russia-owned turbine
It released the turbine - used in a natural gas pipeline from Russia to Germany - despite Ukraine's objections.
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Dems stress national security as computer chips bill stalls
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration and congressional Democrats are warning of dire ramifications for the economy and for national security if Congress fails to pass a bill by the end of July that is designed to boost semiconductor manufacturing in the United States.
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Senate hearing: Ted Cruz points out top Dems, most voters oppose the 'radical' 'unlimited abortion' view
Senator Ted Cruz called out President Joe Biden and Judiciary Committee Chair Dick Durbin during a Judicuary Committee hearing on abortion access following the Supreme Court's overturning of Roe.
What it costs to have a baby in the U.S.
Pregnant women with employer-sponsored health plans spend nearly $3,000 out of pocket to have a baby.
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Turkey reports deal to restore Ukrainian grain exports, UN says more work needed
An agreement would raise hopes of an end to a standoff that has exposed millions to the risk of starvation.
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Analysis: Lula in flak jacket, Brazil on edge as political killing mars campaign
The shooting over the weekend of an official in Brazil's leftist Workers' Party (PT) by a supporter of right-wing President Jair Bolsonaro has inflamed fears of more political violence ahead of a heated election in October.
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Black educator Mary McLeod Bethune honored in Statuary Hall
WASHINGTON (AP) — Civil rights leader and trailblazing educator Mary McLeod Bethune on Wednesday became the first Black person elevated by a state for recognition in the Capitol's Statuary Hall
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Anchorage police investigated in White Privilege card photo
An investigation has been launched after a person believed to be an Anchorage, Alaska, police officer was shown in a photo with a woman in town for a Donald Trump rally flashing a novelty “White Privilege card.”
Man charged with raping Ohio girl, 10, who was denied abortion
The 10-year-old was legally barred from terminating her pregnancy in her home state.
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Law professor calls GOP senator's questions about pregnancy 'transphobic'
A heated exchange between Bridges and Hawley during a Senate hearing captures a larger debate over inclusive language in the abortion rights movement.
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Republican arm for state legislative races expands target map to include 4 states controlled by Democrats
Republicans currently control 30 state legislatures, compared to 17 for Democrats. Three states have split control.
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The Latest: Khashoggi's widow cites Biden commitment on MBS
The Latest on President Joe Biden's trip to the Mideast (all times local): WASHINGTON — The widow of Jamal Khashoggi, the U.S.-based writer killed by Saudi government agents four years ago, said Wednesday that she received a commitment that President Joe Biden will bring up the murder when he...
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Biden visits Israel ahead of thorny Saudi Arabia trip
The US president will see Israeli and Palestinian leaders before an historic flight to the kingdom.
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Mass grave, remains of 8,000 Nazi war victims found in Poland
Discovery of about 15.8 tonnes of human ashes means that the remains of at least 8,000 people were in the mass grave.
2 men charged in separate alleged human smuggling cases
Two men have been charged with conspiracy for allegedly attempting to smuggle migrants through a border patrol checkpoint in Laredo, Texas.
Hungarians protest for second day against tax overhaul
Several thousand Hungarians protested against Prime Minister Viktor Orban's government on Wednesday in the second day of anti-government rallies after lawmakers fast-tracked legislation sharply raising taxes for small firms.
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Litman: The Jan. 6 hearings identify the bad guy in the drama of democracy's narrow escape: Trump
Testimony on Tuesday showed that the criterion at issue for Donald Trump was power. The law, evidence and truth were beside the point.
Biden savors Israel 'homecoming' as high-wire Saudi leg looms
Israel embraced U.S. President Joe Biden as an old friend on Wednesday at the start of a high-stakes visit dominated by efforts to bring Israel closer to Saudi Arabia and persuade Washington's Gulf allies to pump more oil.
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LGBTQ harassment, slurs abound on social media, report says
WASHINGTON (AP) — Social media platforms including Facebook and TikTok are failing to stop hate and threats against LGBTQ users, a report issued Wednesday from advocacy group GLAAD found.
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3 more Americans detained in Venezuela since early this year, State Department confirms
Venezuela's Maduro regime imprisoned three Americans earlier this year and they are still behind bars, according to the State Department
There's one hopeful sign for the Fed on inflation. Really.
Slower wage growth could help bring down prices and ultimately mean less sting for the average worker.
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Google becomes the latest tech giant to slow hiring
Google plans to slow its pace of hiring for the remainder of the year in the latest sign of tech companies rethinking staffing amid a market downturn that has hit Silicon Valley particularly hard.
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Progressives lose defense bill battle to expand military abortions but win on many 'woke' priorities
A progressive push to expand abortions in the military failed, but Republicans say the final defense spending authorization bill still prioritizes "woke ideology" over national security.
EXPLAINER: How Trump allies may be pushed to testify in Ga.
ATLANTA (AP) — As a Georgia investigation into potential criminal interference in the 2020 election heats up, prosecutors are trying to force allies and advisers of former President Donald Trump to come to Atlanta to testify before a special grand jury .
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Texas county ratifies invasion declaration, as sheriff warns of cartel control of migrant flows
A Texas county has ratified its declaration that the crisis at the southern border is an invasion, as border states struggle to cope with massive migrant numbers.
Tumours disappear in all participants of small cancer drug trial
Dr Khan looks at ground-breaking results from a drug trial with a small group of rectal cancer patients in the US.
How Plan B works and why it's not abortion
A look at what Plan B, or the morning-after pill, is, how it works and why it's not abortion.
Peru wants U.S. help to stop cocaine trafficking planes
Peru wants to secure a deal with the United States as soon as possible to help it tackle the use of planes to smuggle cocaine at a time when coca cultivation has been growing, the Andean nation's anti-drug chief said on Wednesday.
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Harris vows US will strengthen its Pacific islands relations
SUVA, Fiji (AP) — U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris assured Pacific island leaders of more U.S. engagement after acknowledging Wednesday the United States may not have previously provided the diplomatic attention the region deserved.
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DJ Tim Westwood accused of sex with a 14-year-old
The woman's accusation is revealed as part of a BBC News investigation into new claims of sexual abuse.
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Biden Cabinet official delivers a blunt message on stalled semiconductor chips bill: 'Time's up. It's time to make it happen'
Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo on Wednesday had a blunt message about stalled legislation that would address a critical shortage in semiconductor chips.
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Relaxed methadone rules appear safe, researchers find
As the coronavirus pandemic shut down the nation in March of 2020, the U.S. government told methadone clinics they could allow stable patients with opioid addiction to take their medicine at home unsupervised.
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Secret Service agent sent back to U.S. from Israel after alleged "physical encounter"
The incident came as President Biden was set to arrive in Tel Aviv as part of a four-day trip to the Middle East.
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Facebook Marketplace rife with banned, recalled products, regulator says
Consumer Product Safety Commission calls on social-media giant to do more to prevent postings of known dangers.
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Former finance minister Sunak cements lead in race to be Britain's PM
Former finance minister Rishi Sunak cemented his lead over rivals to become Britain's next prime minister on Thursday in an increasingly bitter race to replace Boris Johnson.
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Demand for monkeypox vaccine overwhelms NYC system
NEW YORK (AP) — Soaring demand for the monkeypox vaccine caused the appointment system to crash in New York City, one of many places where supplies have been running out almost as soon as they arrive.
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John Bolton: Those who criticized claims he planned coups are 'snowflakes'
Former national security adviser John Bolton says those who criticized claims that he assisted in planning coups in other nations are "snowflakes."
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Why some scientists want to rename the James Webb Space Telescope
Webb was undersecretary of state during the Truman administration when the federal government systematically purged its ranks of LGBTQ employees.
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Mark Fleischman: Ex-Studio 54 club owner dies by assisted suicide at Dignitas
Mark Fleischman, who ran the legendary New York nightclub in the 1980s, dies by assisted suicide.
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Man charged in rape of Ohio 10-year-old who police say later traveled across state lines for abortion
An Ohio man was arrested in the rape of a 10-year-old girl who police said traveled to Indiana for an abortion after the state's six-week ban went into effect.
Amazon admits to giving Ring videos to police without permission
Amazon has provided footage from Ring video cameras to police without permission from owners or a court warrant 11 times this year, the company acknowledged in a letter to Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) …
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Weeks after she was denied a protection order, a Michigan woman and her family are dead
A judge denied the order June 27, saying there was insufficient evidence of immediate or irreparable injury. The woman and her family were found dead Sunday, officials said.
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Former CIA employee convicted for carrying out largest data leak in agency's history | CNN Politics
A former CIA employee charged with carrying out the largest leak of classified data in the agency's history was convicted on all counts in federal court Wednesday.
New York police arrest suspect in stabbings of homeless men
New York City police on Wednesday arrested a suspect in the stabbings of three homeless men, one of whom has died.
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A man said his camper was set on fire over a Trump flag. Now, officials say he set the blaze himself.
A Minnesota man who said his home was vandalized with graffiti and his camper with a “Trump 2020” flag on it was set on fire is facing fraud charges.
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So little has changed on gun control in 25 years that top Democrats could restate exactly what they said in 1997 and almost no one would notice
President Joe Biden and Sens. Dianne Feinstein and Chuck Schumer addressed the media a quarter-century ago on gun control. Rhetorically, little has changed since then.
U.S. calls for 'accountability' in Abu Akleh case ahead of Biden West Bank visit
The United States called on Wednesday for accountability over the death of Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, whose killing during an Israeli West Bank raid is expected to be a major issue during President Joe Biden's Middle East visit. Washington had concluded she was probably...
Russia-Ukraine war in maps and charts: Live Tracker
The Russian offensive enters its 390th day, we track where battles are taking place and the human cost of war.
Experts reveal how likely reinfection is from COVID with spread of omicron subvariant BA.5
With the spread of the BA.5 variant and immunity waning, experts discuss with ABC News how likely it is to be reinfected with COVID-19.
Why the Omicron offshoot BA.5 is a big deal | CNN
Once again, Covid-19 seems to be everywhere. If you feel caught off-guard, you aren't alone.
Your 5 biggest questions about Covid boosters, answered
Updated vaccines targeting BA.4 and BA.5 are expected in the fall, but doctors still overwhelmingly encourage those who are eligible to get booster shots now.
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Pandemic behind 'largest backslide in childhood vaccination in a generation,' U.N. says
Around 25 million children around the world missed out on routine vaccinations last year that protect against life-threatening diseases, as the knock-on effects of the pandemic continue to disrupt health care globally.
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States slow to order kids’ vaccines amid sluggish uptake
States where parents have hesitated to inoculate their children against Covid-19 are now ordering fewer vaccine doses for children under 5 than others.
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Covid emerges as a complication for a Democratic economic deal
WASHINGTON - In recent months, the members of Congress who have publicly reported coronavirus cases overwhelmingly have been Democrats - including the party's two top leaders on Capitol Hill - posing a big and ironic problem for the majority party. By testing more frequently than their...
Experts rue simple steps not taken before latest COVID surge
With new omicron variants again driving COVID-19 hospital admissions and deaths higher in recent weeks, states and cities are rethinking their responses and the White House is stepping up efforts to alert the public .
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US regulators OK new COVID-19 shot option from Novavax
The U.S. is getting another COVID-19 vaccine choice as the Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday cleared Novavax shots for adults.
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With COVID surging, Los Angeles may soon require masks
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nick Barragan is used to wearing a mask because his job in the Hollywood film industry has long required it. So he won't be fazed if the county that's home to Tinseltown soon becomes the first major population center this summer to reinstate rules requiring face coverings...
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COVID hospitalizations forecast to increase amid concerns over new omicron subvariants
The models show that nearly 40 states and territories in the U.S. are currently projected to see increases in new hospitalizations.
Omicron subvariants threaten COVID-19 resurgence across US
Nearly 75% of Americans are now living in a county with a high- or medium-risk level for COVID-19.
Health officials urge caution as new Omicron variants drive increase in COVID cases
"Your immune system will have a harder time fighting off this current wave."
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Amid COVID worries, fist bumps for Biden — with exceptions
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The White House said President Joe Biden would try to limit physical contact during his Middle East trip because of concern about rising COVID-19 cases — but the president swiftly reverted to his old-school, back-slapping ways after landing in Israel on Wednesday.
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COVID hospitalizations forecast to increase amid concerns over new omicron subvariants
The models show that nearly 40 states and territories in the U.S. are currently projected to see increases in new hospitalizations.
The 'worst variant' is here | CNN
Omicron offshoot BA.5 is now dominating US infections, proving the pandemic is far from over.
Remote work leads to slower wage growth for workers
But high inflation could cause employees to rethink the trade-off between remote work and a bigger salary.
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FDA greenlights fourth COVID-19 vaccine option, from Novavax
The Food and Drug Administration has authorized use of the two-dose Novavax COVID-19 vaccine for adults 18 and over, making it the fourth vaccine to be made available since the pandemic began nearly two years ago.
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With BA.5, are you more likely to lose your sense of smell?
Anecdotally, doctors say they're seeing more Covid patients who have lost their sense of smell as the BA5 omicron subvariant takes hold.
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How many times can I get reinfected with Covid?
Having Covid once is no guarantee you won't get it again. Here's the latest on reinfections.
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COVID or politics? Biden to avoid handshakes in Israel, Saudi Arabia
U.S. President Joe Biden will seek to reduce direct contact, such as shaking hands, during his visits to Israel and Saudi Arabia this week as part of enhanced COVID-19 precautions, White House officials said.
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COVID cases down in Americas but Omicron subvariants driving new infections -PAHO
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) on Wednesday warned of the growing number of COVID-19 cases caused by the highly infectious BA.4 and BA.5 Omicron subvariants of the coronavirus even as overall cases dipped in the Americas.
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Shanghai reports 42 new local asymptomatic COVID cases, 5 symptomatic for July 13
Shanghai reported 42 new domestically transmitted asymptomatic coronavirus cases for July 13, down from 50 a day earlier, while local symptomatic cases were five, the same as yesterday, the city government said on Thursday.
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China reports 366 new COVID cases for July 13 vs 338 a day earlier
China reported 366 new COVID-19 infections on July 13, of which 121 were symptomatic and 245 were asymptomatic, the National Health Commission said on Thursday.
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