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Voters switch lopsidedly to GOP, in warning for Dems
WASHINGTON (AP) — A political shift is beginning to take hold across the U.S. as tens of thousands of suburban voters who helped fuel the Democratic Party’s gains in recent years are becoming Republicans.
Trump, son removed from social media firm’s board weeks before federal subpoenas
Former President Trump and his son were among six board members removed from the board of Trump’s social media company weeks before it was hit with federal subpoenas, according to state records.&nb…
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Derek Chauvin sentenced to 21 years in federal prison for civil rights violations
Disgraced ex-police officer Derek Chauvin was sentenced to 21 years in federal prison Thursday for violating the civil rights of George Floyd, whose 2020 death sparked a nationwide outcry and a summer of protests.
www.washingtonexaminer.comPandemic Has Eroded Americans' Trust in Experts and Elected Leaders, Survey Finds
As the coronavirus pandemic entered its third year, the American public had lost much of its trust both in public health experts and in government leaders and was less worried than before about COVID-19, according to a survey conducted in early May and released Thursday by the Pew Research...
IRS in political storm over Trump-era audits
The IRS is at the center of a political storm over audits conducted on former FBI Director James Comey and former Deputy Director Andrew McCabe. Both had high-profile fights with former President T…
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Elon Musk considers pulling out of Twitter deal over spam bot numbers
Elon Musk's deal to acquire Twitter appears to be in jeopardy due to his inability to verify the company's claims about spam bots.
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U.S. on Johnson’s departure: ‘OK, bye.’
Joe Biden and Boris Johnson’s relationship wasn’t all that special, and U.S.-U.K. ties should be fine.
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West wants to defeat Russia on battlefield? ‘Let them try’: Putin
The Russian president says the prospects of a peace deal in Ukraine would grow dimmer the longer the conflict continues.
Voters switch lopsidedly to GOP, in warning for Dems
Tens of thousands of suburban voters who helped fuel the Democratic Party’s gains of recent years are suddenly becoming Republicans.
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Commanders owner offers to testify before House panel in late July
Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder offered to testify before the House Oversight and Reform Committee at a later date in July in relation to the panel’s investigation into the workplace m…
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Jan. 6 panel’s next target: Proud Boys and Oath Keepers
www.politico.comCindy McCain says John McCain wouldn't recognize the Republican Party today: 'We've lost our way'
Biden posthumously awarded the presidential medal of freedom to John McCain, a military hero and champion of bipartisan politics.
Texas governor authorizes state officials to arrest migrants and transport them to border crossings
The move could face legal challenges, since immigration enforcement is a federal responsibility under U.S. law.
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Faith in American system of government nosedives: poll
Just 36% of the American public describes the nation’s system of government as basically sound, according to a new national poll from Monmouth University
'It's been plenty of time.' Kentucky governor urges Biden to rescind anti-abortion GOP judge pick
Democrats say Biden cut a deal with Mitch McConnell to pick an anti-abortion GOP federal judge but McConnell's camp called that "false information."
Graham, Blumenthal meet with Zelensky in Kyiv
Sens. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv on Thursday to push for legislation that would classify Russia as a “state spo…
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'It's been plenty of time.' Kentucky governor urges Biden to rescind anti-abortion GOP judge pick
Democrats say Biden cut a deal with Mitch McConnell to pick an anti-abortion GOP federal judge but McConnell's camp called that "false information."
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Upton on Trump officials speaking out about Jan. 6: ‘Where were they a year and a half ago?’
Rep. Fred Upton (R-Mich.), one of 10 Republicans who voted to impeach former President Trump after the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol insurrection, said Thursday that other GOP members now speaking out abou…
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Zelensky says Ukraine will not give up territory for peace with Russia: 'This is our land' | CNN Politics
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told CNN's Wolf Blitzer on Thursday that Ukraine is unwilling to cede any of its land to Russia, standing firm that a concession of Ukrainian territory won't be part of any diplomatic negotiations to end the war.
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China warns top U.S. general off 'arbitrary provocations'
A senior Chinese military officer warned his U.S. counterpart on Thursday that any "arbitrary provocations" would be met with a "firm counterstrike" by China, but added that the two sides should strengthen dialogue and controls risks.
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Trump endorses strange Arizona man over MAGA star
On one side is an aggressively conservative state attorney general who has fought and often won multiple battles, including at the Supreme Court, against illegal immigration, against lax voting practices, against leftist overregulation, and against a national vaccine mandate.
www.washingtonexaminer.comTrump left his media company weeks before federal subpoenas were issued, records show
Donald Trump is no longer listed as a board member of his media company. The removal comes just prior to the company receiving two federal subpoenas.
Russia’s role in rising global food insecurity takes center stage at G-20 foreign ministers' meeting
Tensions over Russia's alleged shipment of stolen Ukrainian grain to Turkey is endangering talks to free critical food exports.
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Grassley and Johnson say DOJ must investigate Joe Biden’s funding of Hunter’s participation in escort ring tied to Russia
Two top Republican senators have demanded the Justice Department and FBI launch a full investigation into Hunter Biden's laptop, including the revelation unearthed on Hunter Biden’s laptop by the Washington Examiner that President Joe Biden apparently unwittingly financed his son’s participation in…
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Russia-Ukraine latest updates: Putin warns of energy crisis
Russia-Ukraine news from July 8: Putin says sanctions could have catastrophic consequences” on the global energy market.
Oprah voices ad for Maryland Democratic candidate for governor Wes Moore
The former superstar talk show host is a close friend and raised over $100,000 in a virtual fundraiser for him in June.
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On The Money – All eyes on IRS audits
The IRS is under fire over questionable audits conducted during the Trump administration. We’ll also look at falling gas prices, AbbVie’s tax evasion tactics and the companies at risk of losing the…
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Scandals, chaos and lies: The politics that define Boris Johnson finally catch up to him
“Any other PM wouldn’t have put their colleagues and country through the chaos of the last 48 hours,” one expert said after Johnson finally announced he would stand down.
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White House mum on education union's proposal to change 'mother' to 'birthing parent,' defends First Lady, VP
The White House is refusing to comment on the National Education Association's policy proposal that would change the word "mother" to "birthing parent."
Boris Johnson leaves world's fifth biggest economy in crisis | CNN Business
Boris Johnson was ultimately forced to resign as UK prime minister Thursday as dozens of members of his party quit the government after one ethics scandal too many.
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A Dutch doctor and the internet are making sure Americans have access to abortion pills
Aid Access, an online-only service run by Dr. Rebecca Gomperts, began shipping abortion pills to people in the U.S. four years ago.
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Greg Abbott directs Texas police and military to return illegal immigrants to border
The Republican governor of Texas directed state military and police forces to arrest and transport back to the southern border any person suspected of illegally entering the United States from Mexico.
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Boris Johnson: Tories vie for leadership as race to replace PM begins
Jeremy Hunt is among the Tory MPs considering a bid to be the next Tory leader and prime minister.
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A law protecting abortion access appears likely to reach the Michigan ballot this fall
Abortion is still legal in Michigan following last month's blockbuster Supreme Court ruling, in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, that returned the issue to the states. However, Michigan still has a dormant 1931 law on the books that criminalizes the procedure, leading to confusion...
Opinion | Boris Johnson’s Grip on Power Was Always Weaker than Trump’s
The scandal-plagued British prime minister never secured total control over his party.
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Why Rep. Liz Cheney had a front-row seat at Biden's Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony
The White House invited Liz Cheney, a longtime friend of former Sen. Alan Simpson, one of 17 people who received the Presidential Medal of Freeman.
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London Breed replaces ousted DA Chesa Boudin with recall proponent Brooke Jenkins
Brooke Jenkins was among a wave of prosecutors who departed the DA’s office and then embraced the recall, giving it additional credibility to some voters.
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State inflation assistance could make it more difficult to rein in prices
Several states are planning to dole out financial assistance amid explosive inflation, although doing so could end up making prices more difficult to drive down.
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Treasury faces mounting scrutiny for giving Hunter Biden 'cover' with new rule for document requests
House Oversight Committee ranking member James Comer, R-Ky., blasted the Treasury Department over its new majority support rule to obtain Hunter Biden's Suspicious Activity Reports.
Election officials face security challenges before midterms
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Election officials preparing for the upcoming midterms face a myriad of threats, both foreign and domestic, as they look to protect voting systems and run a smooth election while fighting a wave of misinformation that has been undermining public confidence in U.S.
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Why Johnson fell but Trump remains his party's de facto leader ... for now | CNN Politics
Britain's Conservatives just did what America's Republicans never dared to do.
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Police called to suspect's home 'a number' of times before July 4 shooting
The suspected shooter killed seven people and injured dozens in the Independence Day shooting in Highland Park, Illinois.
Cleveland ex-officer who shot Tamir Rice quits rural police force
The former Cleveland officer who shot and killed 12-year-old Tamir Rice almost eight years ago has resigned as the sole member of a rural Pennsylvania police department, two days after he was sworn in, the borough of Tioga said on its website.
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Massachusetts AG warns consumers about crisis pregnancy centers posing as abortion clinics
Anti-abortion centers mislead patients seeking abortions by offering "counseling" and dressing staff like doctors, AG warns.
www.cbsnews.comGOP Rep. Beth Van Duyne Touts Infrastructure Funding She Voted Against
The Texas Republican says she's "thrilled" that the Dallas-Fort Worth airport is benefiting from a bill she opposed in Congress.
Biden awards medal of freedom to Biles, Rapinoe, late Senator McCain
Gymnastics pioneer Simone Biles and twice World Cup winner Megan Rapinoe were among 17 honorees to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom at the White House on Thursday from Joe Biden.
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Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascon likely recalled during November general election, officials say
Crime victims, prosecutors, and police have been trying for a year to oust freshman District Attorney George Gascon from office in Los Angeles, and they could finally have their chance later this year.
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G-20 diplomats fail on unity over Ukraine, war's impact
NUSA DUA, Indonesia (AP) — Deeply divided top diplomats from the world’s richest and largest developing nations failed to find common ground Friday over Russia’s war in Ukraine and how to deal with its global impacts, leaving prospects for future cooperation in the forum uncertain.
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Ghislaine Maxwell appeals conviction, 20-year sentence in Epstein case
Ghislaine Maxwell on Thursday formally appealed her conviction and 20-year prison sentence for helping the late financier Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse underage girls over more than a decade.
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Former Theranos exec Ramesh Balwani convicted of fraud
The 12 jurors found Balwani guilty on all 12 felony counts of defrauding both Theranos investors and the patients who relied on wildly unreliable blood tests.
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How Liz Truss won the Conservative leadership race
The foreign secretary has won the race to replace Boris Johnson as prime minister after a two-month contest.
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John Paulson's wife sues him for $1 bln, says he is hiding money in divorce
The wife of hedge fund founder John Paulson has sued him for at least $1 billion, claiming he is trying to hide billions of dollars from her in their divorce.
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U.S. to ship 144,000 more monkeypox shots and expand testing as cases top 700
Labcorp is testing for monkeypox, and a total of 200,000 vaccine doses are being distributed, but that still may not be enough to keep pace with rising infections.
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NYC bodega worker charged with murder over stabbing incident caught on camera
A New York City bodega worker was hit with a second-degree murder charge for allegedly stabbing a man during a dramatic encounter caught on video.
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Emmett Till's family again calls for woman's arrest after the discovery of a 1955 warrant
The document, dated Aug. 29, 1955, was found last month inside a box in the basement of a Mississippi courthouse.
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Russia rejoices over Boris Johnson's downfall: the 'stupid clown' has gone
Russian politicians lined up to celebrate the downfall of Boris Johnson on Thursday, casting the British leader as a "stupid clown" who had finally got his just reward for arming Ukraine against Russia.
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Spectacle in Michigan race threatens GOP's bid for governor
WASHINGTON (AP) — A leading contender for the Republican nomination for governor in Michigan was sued in the 1990s, accused of using racial slurs about Black people in the workplace and sexually harassing his employees.
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South Carolina lawmakers consider banning almost all abortions
South Carolina lawmakers held a public hearing on Thursday to consider banning nearly all abortions in the state, following the lead of other Republican-led states that have outlawed most abortions since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
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Arizona Gov. Ducey signs nation's first universal school choice bill
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey announced Thursday that he has signed a bill enacting the most expansive school choice program in the country.
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James Caan made his bones as a tough guy. But he was game to play against type.
"The Godfather" defined the actor in public consciousness, but he found ways to flip the script in later roles, subverting — and sometimes parodying — his big-screen persona.
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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's resignation speech
Boris Johnson said on Thursday that he would resign as Britain's prime minister, bowing to calls from ministerial colleagues and lawmakers in his Conservative Party.
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IRS asks for review of audits into Trump foes James Comey and Andrew McCabe
IRS Commissioner Charles Rettig asked the Treasury Department inspector general to probe the circumstances of the audits into the two former top FBI officials.
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Google and Yelp disable reviews on some crisis pregnancy center pages amid activist 'spam' campaign
Activists at Gen-Z for Change noticed they could not leave reviews after they launched a campaign to flood the pages of crisis pregnancy centers.
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Secret Service Director James Murray to step down, head to Snap
Murray has faced criticism for approving Anthony Ornato, a senior Secret Service official, as a political adviser in the Trump White House.
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GameStop fires its CFO and announces layoffs as part of aggressive turnaround plan
The company will make staff cuts across departments as part of an effort to turn around the videogame retailer and drive growth.
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Ukraine exacts punishing cost on Russian forces’ eastern advance
Russian forces have taken the Luhansk region, but at a very high cost in men and arms. Can Russia sustain such losses?
One scandal too many: British PM Boris Johnson resigns
LONDON (AP) — Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced his resignation Thursday after droves of top government officials quit over the latest scandal to engulf him, marking an end to three tumultuous years in which he tried to bluster his way through one ethical lapse after another.
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Louisiana Supreme Court says abortions must remain legal for now, despite 'trigger law'
The Louisiana Supreme Court refused to tear down a lower court order temporarily preventing the state from enforcing its near-total ban on abortion via a "trigger law."
Brittney Griner says she's guilty in Russian court and vape cartridges were in her luggage unintentionally
Brittney Griner says she's guilty in Russian court and vape cartridges were in her luggage unintentionally.
Dems want to tax high earners to protect Medicare solvency
Senate Democrats want to boost taxes on some high earners and use the money to extend the solvency of Medicare.
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Jobless claims rise to highest level in nearly 6 months
While layoffs remain low, they've risen for five consecutive weeks to reach 235,000 in the week that ended.
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Boris Johnson rose from joker to statesman. Scandals of his own making brought him down | CNN
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced his resignation as Conservative Party leader Thursday, bringing his scandal-plagued tenure to an end after less than three years.
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Arizona Gov. Ducey backs Robson as successor over Trump pick
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey on Thursday endorsed businesswoman Karrin Taylor Robson to be his successor, adding his name to a growing list of mainstream conservatives looking to boost her past Donald Trump-endorsed frontrunner Kari Lake .
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IRS chief refers Comey, McCabe audit decision to inspector general for review | CNN Politics
The head of the Internal Revenue Service has asked a watchdog to investigate the decision to conduct rare tax audits of former FBI Director James Comey and former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe, the agency announced Thursday.
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China fires back, calls US 'the biggest threat to world peace, stability and development' after FBI warnings
China fired back at warnings from the U.S. intelligence community about the threat Beijing poses – urging officials to "stop spreading lies and stop making irresponsible remarks."
Tucker Carlson defends his commentary on race in fiery interview
Fox News host Tucker Carlson swatted away suggested ties to white supremacist ideology when pressed about the rhetoric on his nightly show during a tense interview at an event on Thursday. “I…
thehill.comOpinion | Liberals Should Welcome Ron DeSantis’ Rise
If Trump is a unique threat to democracy, they should be happy to see a GOP alternative who could replace him.
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Gasoline prices dip a quarter from recent $5 highs
Gas prices took a dip this week, with a select few stations dropping beneath $4 per gallon as prices fall across the board. Data from the Oil Price Information Service shared with The Hill sh…
thehill.comOne scandal too many: British PM Boris Johnson resigns
LONDON (AP) — Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced his resignation Thursday after droves of top government officials quit over the latest scandal to engulf him, marking an end to three tumultuous years in which he tried to bluster his way through one ethical lapse after another.
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GOP House member touts British Conservative MP Tom Tugendhat for prime minister
Members of Congress took a largely wait-and-see attitude toward the political drama unfolding across the Atlantic amid British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's decision to step down.
www.washingtonexaminer.comPOLITICO Playbook PM: All eyes on Manchin as reconciliation talks heat up
And Boris Johnson resigns.
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U.S. House panel asks gunmakers to testify amid mass shootings
The U.S. House Oversight Committee has asked the chief executives of three gunmakers to testify on July 20 as part of its investigation into the firearms industry following a wave of high-profile mass shootings, the panel said on Thursday.
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Senate Democrats reach an agreement to raise taxes on some high earners
The money would be used to pay for Medicare to try to keep the federal health care program from going bankrupt, said one source familiar with the proposal.
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WNBA star Brittney Griner pleads guilty in Russia, tells court she brought marijuana into country accidentally
If convicted on drug smuggling charges, Griner could face 10 years in a Russian prison.
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Rep. Greene questions whether July 4 shootings were 'designed' to get Republicans to back gun control
Greene suggested without evidence this week that some antidepressants, known as SSRIs, are to blame for the mass shootings.
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Police release names and photos of noncitizens suspected in foiled July 4 mass shooting
Police released the names and photos of two noncitizens suspected of planning a mass shooting on the Fourth of July in Richmond, Virginia, as well as photos of seized weapons and ammunition.
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Michigan governor hopeful pleads not guilty in Jan. 6 riot
A Republican candidate for Michigan governor pleaded not guilty Thursday for his actions during the insurrection at the U.S.
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Woke liberals push to replace ‘mother’ with ‘birthing parent’ to appease transgender community
Democrats are pushing to replace the word "mother" with "birthing person" in everyday language, despite transgender people only accounting for about 1.6% of U.S. adults.
Herschel Walker Lied About His Secret Kids to His Own Campaign
Photo Illustration by Thomas Levinson/The Daily Beast/GettyWhen Herschel Walker’s campaign aides approached him this winter to discuss whispers that Walker had a secret child, the Georgia GOP’s Senate candidate told his campaign the rumors were false.Walker’s aides already knew he was lying.They...
3rd heat wave grips the South this summer, and experts say it will get worse | CNN
The third heat wave of the still-early summer is scorching the US South, and "it will get worse ... before it gets better," warns the National Weather Service.
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Russia turns focus to Donbas; Finland, Sweden get closer to full NATO membership: July 5 recap
NATO allies signed ascension protocols on Tuesday, moving Finland and Sweden closer to joining the 30-member alliance.
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After Johnson resigns, Biden says US-UK 'special relationship' remains 'strong'
In wake of Johnson resignation, Biden says US-UK 'special relationship' remains 'strong'
Why Liz Cheney is in a lot of trouble in Wyoming | CNN Politics
Rep. Liz Cheney has become an unexpected hero for Democrats. She was one of the few Republicans to vote to impeach President Donald Trump last year, has served as one of his most vocal critics in the GOP and is the vice chair of the House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021...
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Can Joe Biden restore food trade talks with Europe?
For too long American produce has been held back from the European market over an exaggerated mistrust of U.S food standards.
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Highland Park suspect's father could have some 'responsibility' in attack, police say
It's still far too early to determine if Robert E. Crimo III's dad could face any criminal culpability for helping the suspect purchase guns before he turned 21.
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China denies FBI and MI5 allegations of espionage and intellectual property theft
China has denied allegations from U.S. and U.K. intelligence officials claiming that the world power was employing hackers and a global network of spies.
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Women’s March planning White House sit-in to push for abortion rights
The Women’s March says it is planning to hold a sit-in at the White House on Saturday to push the Biden administration to protect abortion access. The civil rights organization announced plan…
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Greta Thunberg just (accidentally) revealed the green Left’s inconsistency
The European Union just took a major step toward accepting and promoting nuclear energy as a form of “green energy.” Naturally, climate change activists celebrated the move to normalize a form of energy production that produces zero carbon emissions.
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Ukraine latest updates: Putin says war not started in ‘earnest’
Ukraine news from July 7: Russian President says prospects for peace will diminish the longer the war drags on.
January 6 panel to hold prime time hearing next Thursday -source
The congressional committee investigating the deadly Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol will hold a hearing on the evening of July 14, a person familiar with the matter said on Thursday.
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What's next for UK? Boris Johnson quits, but not gone yet
LONDON (AP) — Boris Johnson has resigned as Conservative Party leader after months of ethics scandals and a party revolt.
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Paul Whelan’s sister ‘crushed’ by Biden’s call to Griner’s wife
The sister of former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan, who was arrested in Russia while traveling as a tourist over three years ago, said she was “crushed” after President Biden’s call to …
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Democrats plot legislative response to protect abortion rights after Supreme Court decision
Congressional Democrats have a busy agenda in July, and abortion legislation may make its way to the top of it in the wake of the Supreme Court's Dobbs ruling.
‘It wasn’t about that’: Bette Midler defends tweet dubbed transphobic
Actress Bette Midler is clarifying a tweet that many people criticized as being transphobic.
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Pennsylvania GOP lawmakers back Democrat Shapiro for governor over Mastriano
A group of prominent Pennsylvania Republicans broke ranks with their party this week to endorse Democrat Josh Shapiro in his gubernatorial bid over their party’s nominee, state Sen. Doug Mastriano, who many fear is too extreme to win independent and mainstream Republican support in November’s…
www.washingtonexaminer.comArizona standoff: Ducey vs. Trump in proxy race for next governor
It's the latest chapter in a drama that started when Ducey resisted Trump's pressure to overturn the state's 2020 election results.
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Number of Haitians deported plunges as more are allowed to seek asylum
In May, more than 4,000 Haitians were deported to Haiti on 36 flights. The U.S. halted the flights on June 3.
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EU Parliament condemns US abortion ruling, seeks safeguards
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union's parliament on Thursday overwhelmingly condemned the end of constitutional protections for abortion in the United States and called for such safeguards to be enshrined in the EU's fundamental rights charter.
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Sacha Baron Cohen beats ex-judge Roy Moore's defamation appeal
Sacha Baron Cohen on Thursday defeated an appeal by former Alabama judge Roy Moore accusing the British comedian of defamation.
Biden administration proposes requiring states to set tailpipe emissions targets
The U.S. Transportation Department on Thursday announced it is proposing to require that state transportation agencies set new targets for reducing tailpipe emissions on the national highway system.
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US basketball star Griner pleads guilty in Russian drug trial
WNBA player Brittney Griner says she was in a rush to pack and accidentally put cannabis oil in her luggage.
The rise and fall of UK’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson
Johnson started out as a reporter before becoming mayor of London, foreign secretary and eventually prime minister.
Highland Park alleged shooter's father says he is not culpable for son's attack
“I had no -- not an inkling, warning -- that this was going to happen,” Crimo told ABC News.
Tucker Carlson says 'I'm not running' for president in 2024: 'I'm a talk show host'
Fox News host Tucker Carlson is trying to squelch the calls for him to make a run for the White House as a Republican in 2024.
North Korea talks ‘deterrence,’ but it’s not what it means to the West
North Korean rhetoric of late is so kinetic that it’s spreading concerns that North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un is about to move missiles capable of firing tactical nuclear warheads at critical Amer…
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Red flags missed: How July 4 suspect slipped through system
Illinois’ “red-flag” law could have stopped the suspect in the Independence Day parade shooting from buying a gun or at least delayed the purchase of the weapon he’s accused of using to kill seven people and wound dozens.
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Russian missile strikes tanker that has been drifting for months in the Black Sea
Russia is likely to mount an offensive on Sloviansk, a city military chief said, as strikes on the Donetsk region intensify and civilians were urged to evacuate. Meanwhile, G20 foreign ministers meet in Bali. Follow here for live updates.
Brian Kemp blasts Stacey Abrams after private security spending revealed
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp blasted Stacey Abrams for spending more than $450,000 on private security in just four months, more than the entire "Squad" spent on the same in 2021.
Arizona women to be sentenced in 2020 ballot harvesting scheme
Two Arizona women found guilty of ballot harvesting will learn their fate Thursday when they are sentenced.
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Bye bye Boris: UK PM Johnson bows out with regrets but no apologies
Boris Johnson emerged to cheers from loyal lawmakers, his staff and wife but any sign of support from allies arranged around him for his resignation speech was soon drowned out by loud boos from outside the gates of his Downing Street office.
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Boris Johnson’s downfall was his own making
The wildly ambitious prime minister won’t go quietly, but get ready for Britain’s third female leader.
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Nuns from order founded by Mother Teresa expelled from Nicaragua
Nuns from an order founded by Mother Teresa have been forced to leave Nicaragua after their missionary was stripped of its legal standing in the country.
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Ukraine raises flag on recaptured island, but loses key supporter in UK's Johnson
Ukrainian forces raised their national flag on a recaptured Black Sea island on Thursday in a defiant act against Moscow, but Kyiv lost a main international supporter after British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he would step down.
www.reuters.comLimits set for lawmaker testimony in Georgia election probe
Georgia lawmakers appearing before a special grand jury in the investigation into whether former President Donald Trump and others illegally meddled in the state's 2020 election have broad immunity but can be asked about their conversations with people outside of the legislature, a judge has...
Why Democrats are not pursuing a constitutional amendment for abortion rights
Democrats in the House and Senate are unlikely to pursue a constitutional amendment on abortion rights, and instead aim to pass bills on data protection, travel rights and more.
Where in the world is Dr. Oz?
The GOP hopeful has gone dark on TV since he won Pennsylvania's Senate primary, prompting finger-pointing among Republicans about what he's up to.
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Why you should care about a controversial Russian ship
The case of the Zhibek Zholy highlights food crisis fears and has tested Turkey’s relationship with Moscow and Kyiv.
Higher gas prices hurt pockets, make small dent in emissions
As Congress and now the Supreme Court stymie the Biden administration’s efforts to curb climate change, one thing the president doesn’t want - sky high gas prices - actually is nibbling away at emissions of heat-trapping gas.
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Biden honors 17 people with the Medal of Freedom | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden on Thursday awarded the presidential Medal of Freedom to 17 Americans, including Olympic gymnast Simone Biles, former congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, soccer star Megan Rapinoe and Gold Star father Khizr Khan.
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The dust is settling on British Boris Johnson's chaotic rule. What now?
The prime minister announced his resignation Thursday, but the details of how and when he will actually leave are causing jitters among those who helped oust him.
www.nbcnews.comChina warns top U.S. general off 'arbitrary provocations'
A senior Chinese military officer warned his U.S. counterpart on Thursday that any "arbitrary provocations" would be met with a "firm counterstrike" by China, but added that the two sides should strengthen dialogue and controls risks.
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Arizona showdown: Gov. Ducey backs rival to Trump-endorsed candidate in next month’s GOP primary
Republican Gov. Doug Ducey of Arizona once again splits with former President Donald Trump, backing the non-Trump endorsed candidate in the GOP primary for governor
Jimmy Carter, Rosalynn Carter celebrate 76th wedding anniversary
Former President Jimmy Carter celebrated his 76th wedding anniversary with his wife, Rosalynn Carter on Thursday. The pair married in July of 1946.
China lashes out at US, British intelligence services
BEIJING (AP) — The United States is “the biggest threat to world peace, stability and development," China said Thursday, continuing its sharp rhetoric in response to U.S. accusations of Chinese spying and threats to the international order.
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Creator of Friends apologizes again: Regrets misgendering transgender character
The co-creator of the popular sitcom Friends has apologized again, this time for misgendering Chandler Bing’s transgender mother.
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Finding rifle was pivotal to capturing Highland Park parade shooting suspect, chief says
Despite two encounters with police in 2019 involving threats of violence, the suspect's parents' attorney said they saw no warning signs.
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With US dollar nearly equal to euro, impact is being felt
The U.S. dollar has been surging so much that it’s nearly equal in value to the euro for the first time in 20 years
'Fighting for one day': Louisiana abortion clinic still open
SHREVEPORT, La. (AP) — Fielding a call from a woman seeking an abortion , the director of Hope Medical Group for Women tried to answer as best she could.
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EU warns of dire climate season ahead with droughts, fires
The European Union’s executive is warning that the continent is facing one of its toughest years when it comes to natural disasters like droughts and wildfires because of increasing climate change
After string of Supreme Court setbacks, Democrats wonder whether Biden White House is capable of urgency moment demands | CNN Politics
Debra Messing was fed up. The former “Will & Grace” star was among dozens of celebrity Democratic supporters and activists who joined a call with White House aides last Monday to discuss the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade.
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Israel asks Saudis to let Mecca pilgrims fly in from Tel Aviv
Israel asks Saudi Arabia to admit direct flights from Tel Aviv ahead of US President Joe Biden’s visit to the kingdom.
Monkeypox cases rise 77% in UN agency's latest weekly count
GENEVA (AP) — The World Health Organization on Thursday reported a 77% weekly increase in the number of lab-confirmed monkeypox cases, to more than 6,000 worldwide, and two more deaths in parts of Africa where the virus has circulated for years.
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U.S. to lift tariffs on Canadian solar products
The United States has agreed to lift tariffs on Canadian solar products after a trade dispute settlement panel sided with Ottawa earlier this year, Canadian Trade Minister Mary Ng and the office of U.S. Trade RepresentativeKatherine Tai said.
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Sister of American held in Russia decries Biden's 'uneven' treatment of families
Paul Whelan has been detained in Russia for more than three years, and his sister Elizabeth is frustrated with what she described as the Biden administration's "uneven" treatment of families with similar plights.
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UK's Johnson tells ministers: no major policy changes until new leader chosen
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson told cabinet ministers on Thursday the government would not seek to implement new policies or make major changes of direction while his Conservative Party elects a new leader, his office said.
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CDC director met with parents once for school reopening guidance as unions had constant access, docs reveal
CDC director Rochelle Walensky met with parents just one time before issuing school reopening guidance last year while teachers unions had a direct and constant line to top officials.
Elon Musk had twins last year with one of his top executives, report says
The twins, born to Musk and Neuralink executive Shivon Zilis, were born shortly before Musk's second child with musician Grimes.
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Texas trans activist, 11, flees the state after years of advocacy
Kimberly Shappley said she’s moving her family out of Texas to protect her 11-year-old daughter, Kai, who has become a prominent trans rights activist.
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James Caan, Oscar-nominated actor of 'The Godfather,' 'Misery' and 'Elf,' dies at 82 | CNN
James Caan, the veteran screen actor known for his work in such films as "The Godfather," "Misery" and "Elf," has died, his family said in a statement on his verified Twitter account. He was 82.
www.cnn.comCNN gets access to secret location of US artillery being used in Ukraine
One scandal too many: British PM Boris Johnson resigns
LONDON (AP) — Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced his resignation Thursday after droves of top government officials quit over the latest scandal to engulf him, marking an end to three tumultuous years in which he tried to bluster his way through one ethical lapse after another.
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Secret Service denial of Hutchinson story fuels attacks from both sides
The Secret Service is doubling down on its denial of an alleged altercation between former President Trump and his security detail on Jan. 6 of last year, providing a rare defense of Trump’s …
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Fed says sharply higher rates may be needed to quell inflation
Fed officials were concerned at last month's meeting that consumers were starting to expect higher inflation in a self-perpetuating cycle.
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Ukrainians cling to life at front line: 'We are patriots'
As Russia's invasion of Ukraine grinds into its fifth month, some residents close to the front lines remain in shattered and nearly abandoned neighborhoods.
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Comey, McCabe faced rare, intensive tax audits by IRS under Trump appointee: report
The IRS conducted purportedly random, intensive audits of two former top FBI officials who drew the ire of former President Trump, The New York Times reported on Wednesday. The Times published lett…
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Boris Johnson reached the top but was felled by his flaws
Boris Johnson wanted to be like his hero Winston Churchill: a larger-than-life character who led Britain through a time of crisis. He was felled by crises of his own making as a trickle of ethics allegations became a flood that engulfed his government and turned his Conservative Party against him.
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Russia says the West risks the 'wrath' of God if it punishes Moscow over war; basketball player Brittney Griner pleads guilty in Russian court
A top Russian official has warned the U.S. against looking to punish Russia's actions in Ukraine, saying it risks incurring the wrath of God if it does so.
From Brexit to Partygate, a timeline of Johnson's career
LONDON (AP) — He was the mayor who basked in the glory of hosting the 2012 London Olympics, and the man who led the Conservatives to a thumping election victory on the back of his promise to “get Brexit done.”
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Boris Johnson resigns: Five things that led to the PM's downfall
Less than three years after a thumping election win, the PM is resigning. How did it come to this?
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EXPLAINER: Should red-flag law have stopped parade shooting?
Days after a rooftop gunman killed seven people at a parade, attention has turned to how the assailant obtained multiple guns and whether the laws on Illinois books could have prevented the Independence Day massacre.
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Graham’s relationship with Trump comes back to bite him
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) achieved new heights of political celebrity during the Trump years, but now finds himself in the middle of a criminal investigation linked to the battle for Georgia in …
thehill.comMarjorie Taylor Greene Goes Full Kook With Mass Shooting Conspiracy Theory
The Georgia Republican spoke just days after seven people were killed in a mass shooting at a parade in Illinois.
Why do Georgia prosecutors want to talk to Rudy Giuliani, Lindsey Graham and other Trump allies?
A Fulton County, Georgia prosecutor subpoenaed seven allies of Donald Trump to ask about his efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
Georgia prosecutor says more Trump associates could be subpoenaed in election probe
The Georgia district attorney who is probing whether former President Trump and his allies attempted to unlawfully influence the 2020 presidential election told NBC News on Wednesday that additiona…
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‘Uphill slog’ for the GOP as Republicans start fleeing Mastriano for Shapiro in Pa.
Nine former and current Republican state officials publicly endorsed Doug Mastriano’s Democratic rival, state Attorney General Josh Shapiro.
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Top Russian lawmaker threatens Russia may reclaim Alaska
A top Russian lawmaker warned the United States that Russia may seek to reclaim Alaska in retaliation for U.S. sanctions over the invasion of Ukraine.
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Mick Mulvaney: Trump White House 'fell apart' under Mark Meadows
Former acting White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney said on Wednesday that the West Wing "fell apart" under Mark Meadows's watch, describing the final days of the Trump administration as "anarchy" and a "clown show."
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What the stock market could look like for the rest of 2022, according to experts
A look at what experts predict for the stock market for the second half of 2022.
WNBA's Griner pleads guilty at her drug trial in Russia
WNBA star Brittney Griner pleaded guilty to drug possession charges on the second day of her trial in a Russian court in a case that could see her sentenced to up to 10 years in prison.
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Texas officials ID all but 6 of 53 migrant truck victims
All but six of the 53 migrants found dead or dying in a tractor-trailer in Texas last week have been identified
China’s domination of solar a risk to zero-carbon future: IEA
Energy body says world must quadruple the pace at which solar capacity is growing to reach net-zero emissions by 2050.
Democratic senators hit Biden for 'extraordinarily disappointing' stance on marijuana
The Biden administration's response to a group of progressive senators' request to deschedule marijuana was "extraordinarily disappointing," the senators wrote.
Elon Musk had eight and ninth children with top executive last year: report
Tesla CEO Elon Musk reportedly had twins with a top executive at one of his companies last year, his eighth and ninth known children. Court documents obtained by Insider on Wednesday showed that Mu…
thehill.comA GOP candidate is running a campaign to 'make rifles great again,' complete with a video of him toting a rifle to scare off people dressed in KKK outfits
In the video, Jerone Davison, a GOP candidate running in Arizona, baselessly touts the need for guns to fend off "angry Democrats in Klan outfits."
Biden is caught in a storm between Russia and its US prisoners | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden is in a tightening vise between increasingly fretful families of Americans imprisoned in Russia and Vladimir Putin – a leader who has few scruples about using civilians to grind out his political goals.
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DACA court hearing energizes advocates on both sides
An appellate court on Wednesday heard arguments on a key immigration case that could determine the future of hundreds of thousands of young immigrants. The case, which involves the legality of the …
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Chauvin gets 21 years for violating Floyd’s civil rights
A federal judge on Thursday sentenced Derek Chauvin to 21 years in prison for violating George Floyd’s civil rights, telling the former Minneapolis police officer that what he did was “simply wrong” and “offensive.”
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Boris Johnson facing calls to quit as PM as soon as possible
Boris Johnson is standing down as Tory leader but wants to stay on as PM until the autumn.
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Michigan GOP candidates for governor pledge loyalty to Trump in primary debate
The Republican gubernatorial debate in Grand Rapids was the latest clash in what's become a messy GOP primary ahead of the Aug. 2 election.
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Richmond police say ‘hero citizen’ tipped off officers, helped prevent mass shooting on July 4th
Police in Richmond, Va., said they thwarted a mass shooting planned for July 4th after a “hero citizen” tipped them off on two suspects, leading to officers seizing three firearms and a…
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Would the new gun law have prevented the Highland Park shooting? It’s doubtful
The suspect is likely to have passed an enhanced background check, but Sen. Chris Murphy said a “well-run red flag law might have done the trick here.” The law provides funding.
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Factbox: Who might succeed Boris Johnson as Britain's prime minister
There is no clear favorite and they are not listed in order of likely prospects. Rules of the contest will be announced next week.
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Why a wave of social media ads may signal a potential DeSantis White House run
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, a rising Republican star, has been careful not to nurture growing speculation that he will make a presidential bid in 2024. He has brushed off questions about his political ambitions, while the party's presumptive front-runner, Donald Trump, repeatedly hints he...
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FBI director calls China 'biggest' US threat; authorities warn of North Korean cyber attacks
FBI Director Christopher Wray called China the "biggest long-term threat" to both the U.S. and the U.K.
Greg Gutfeld: Investigate Hunter Biden as ‘Petty Revenge’ for Jan. 6 Hearings
Fox NewsOn Wednesday, Fox News’ The Five took on White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre declining to comment when pressed by reporters on the latest reported developments in the Hunter Biden laptop saga.Co-host Greg Gutfeld, after claiming that Jean-Pierre can brush off such questions...
DOJ investigating Texas’s Operation Lone Star for civil rights violations
The Department of Justice is investigating alleged civil rights violations under Operation Lone Star, one of several problems with state leaders’ claims of success of the initiative since its 2021 launch, according to state records.
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Biden administration announces $1B to 85 airports to upgrade terminals
The Biden administration will grant nearly $1 billion to 85 airports across the country to improve terminals, the White House announced on Thursday. The funding comes from the 2021 bipartisan infra…
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Biden's pick for FAA administrator would be the agency's first Black permanent leader | CNN Politics
The White House on Wednesday announced that President Joe Biden is nominating Phil Washington to lead the Federal Aviation Administration. If confirmed, he would be the first Black permanent administrator of the agency.
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Inflation pushed 71M people into poverty since Ukraine war
A staggering 71 million more people around the world are experiencing poverty as a result of soaring food and energy prices that climbed in the weeks following Russia’s war in Ukraine.
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Biden struggles to define agenda ahead of visit to Saudi Arabia
US president says Arab normalisation with Israel and other regional issues are driving his upcoming trip to the kingdom.
Campaign to recall Los Angeles district attorney submits 717,000 signatures
Backers of a campaign to recall District Attorney George Gascon delivered petitions with 717,000 signatures to the Los Angeles County Registrar of Voters on Wednesday in an effort to unseat a prosecutor accused of catering to criminals.
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Real estate giant appeals 'each and every part' of contempt order in New York Trump probe
Cushman & Wakefield , which appraised several properties belonging to Donald Trump, on Wednesday appealed "each and every part" of an order finding it in contempt of court related to subpoenas in a civil probe into whether the former U.S. president manipulated asset values.
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Elections expert launches ‘Safeguarding Democracy’ project
One of the project’s first events will be a late September conversation with reporters covering the Supreme Court.
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Apple to add 'lockdown' safeguard on iPhones, iPads, Macs
Apple plans to roll out a “lockdown” option for iPhones, iPads and Mac computers intended to protect against spyware unleashed by state-sponsored hackers — although enabling it will also make these devices less useful
The school security industry is valued at $3.1 billion. Here's why that may not be enough
As students face more mass shootings, the $3.1 billion school security industry may be falling short.
Ukrainian flag raised again on Snake island
Russia is likely to mount an offensive on Sloviansk, a city military chief said, as strikes on the Donetsk region intensify and civilians were urged to evacuate. Meanwhile, G20 foreign ministers meet in Bali. Follow here for live updates.
German lawmakers back plan to expand renewable energy
German lawmakers on Thursday approved a major package of reforms aimed at boosting the production of renewable power, as Chancellor Olaf Scholz warned that the country has for too long relied on energy supplies from Russia.
apnews.comGeorgia's Brian Kemp raises $3.8M for reelection bid
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp said Wednesday that his main campaign committee raised $3.8 million in the two months ended June 30, but heavy spending leading up to the Republican's blowout primary win meant that Kemp's total amount of cash on hand continued to decline. Kemp spokesman Cody Hall said...
U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces resignation after dozens of colleagues quit over string of scandals
The embattled British leader is finally bowing out after a tumultuous week of high-profile resignations and a litany of scandals raising questions about his credibility.
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Tripped up: Newsom's Montana vacation latest in string of travel controversies
Gov. Gavin Newsom's (D-CA) out-of-state travels are drawing waves of negative headlines — and not for the first time.
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U.K. PM Boris Johnson steps down after wave of scandals
In a remarkable twist, Johnson was abandoned by the finance and education ministers he had promoted just 36 hours earlier in a bid to cling to power.
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Biden’s court commission appointees: We told you so on expanding the court
No one expects him to actually embrace the idea. They just want him to not stand against it.
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Biden’s union pension bailout: What it means, and will it work?
President Biden on Wednesday rolled out a new plan for using federal taxpayer dollars to bail out hundreds of union pension plans at risk of insolvency.
Dems want to tax high earners to protect Medicare solvency
Senate Democrats want to boost taxes on some high earners and use the money to extend the solvency of Medicare.
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Greitens friend urges scandal-plagued ex-governor to drop Missouri GOP Senate bid
Ken Harbaugh, a Navy veteran and longtime friend of Missouri GOP Senate hopeful Eric Greitens, is calling for the scandal-plagued candidate to drop out of the tight primary race.
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DeSantis picks Florida election crimes office director
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) selected elections veteran Peter Antonacci to serve as the first director of Florida's new election security office.
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UN: 2.3 billion people severely or moderately hungry in 2021
The head of the U.N. food agency is warning that the spike in food, fuel and fertilizer prices sparked by the war in Ukraine is threatening to push countries around the world into famine
Amid Brittney Griner trial, Russia says prisoner swaps 'difficult'
Russia said on Thursday that it was difficult to exchange prisoners with the United States and suggested Washington be silent about the fate of Brittney Griner, the U.S. basketball star detained in Russia on drugs charges.
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States move to protect abortion from prosecutions elsewhere
The U.S. Supreme Court's landmark abortion ruling overturning Roe v. Wade is prompting efforts in liberal states to protect providers and patients who have traveled for a legal procedure.
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Genoa bridge trial opens 4 years after disaster, set to last months
The trial of 59 people facing an array of charges over the deadly collapse of a motorway bridge in the Italian port city of Genoa opened on Thursday in front of relatives of the victims, but then adjourned for the summer.
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House Republicans weigh national abortion restrictions
House Republicans are weighing what kind of national-level abortion ban legislation to pursue if they win the House majority next year, with a 15-week ban or further on the table. But even as they …
thehill.comGroup of Pennsylvania Republicans call Trump-backed Doug Mastriano an 'extremist' and endorse Democratic rival Josh Shapiro for governor
A moderate PA Republican who left Congress in 2005, told The Philadelphia Inquirer he feared Mastriano would undermine the integrity of the 2024 election.
U.S. keen to prevent G20 disruption, avoid legitimising Russia actions - official
This week's G20 meeting in Bali cannot be business as usual but the United States is determined to ensure nothing happens there that can give legitimacy to Russia's "brutalising" of Ukraine, a senior U.S. State Department official said on Thursday.
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Where Jan. 6 prosecutions stand, 18 months after the attack
The Justice Department has arrested more than 850 Capitol riot suspects. More than 325 of them have pleaded guilty.
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Highland Park victim says it’s a miracle she survived
A woman who fled the carnage during the Highland Park mass shooting recalled the moment she realized she was wounded.
Trump White House counsel Pat Cipollone agrees to testify behind closed doors with Jan. 6 committee
Cipollone, considered a critical witness whose testimony lawmakers have suggested is a missing link, previously met with committee investigators in April for an informal interview.
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Congress poised to shoot down Biden’s nuclear rollback
The White House wants to cancel a nuclear cruise missile, but Democrats have joined Republicans to try to save it.
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FAA to give airports $1 billion for terminals and upgrades
The Biden administration says it'll spend nearly $1 billion to upgrade airports around the country. The Federal Aviation Administration said Thursday the money will go to 85 airports.
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HHS gives NYU $40,000 to study why children 'favor Whiteness and maleness'
HHS has awarded over $40,000 for New York University researchers to determine when children "acquire the belief that white males represent the default person."
Who is the Russian arms dealer exchanged for Brittney Griner?
The U.S. government set up an elaborate operation in 2008 to capture and prosecute Viktor Bout, dubbed “the Merchant of Death.”
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Haiti's struggle worsened in year since slaying of president
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — A year has passed since President Jovenel Moïse was assassinated at his private home where an elite security team was supposed to protect him.
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U.S. auto safety agency plans new push against speeding
The head of National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Wednesday the agency plans a new push to convince Americans to stop speeding, hoping to reduce traffic deaths which have risen sharply in recent years.
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North Carolina Senate hopeful Beasley calls out Democrats, Republicans in new ad
Cheri Beasley, the Democratic Senate nominee in North Carolina, is calling out both parties in a new ad. “It’s time for something different — for someone who calls it like they see it,” Beasley, a …
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Bradford Clark Freeman, the last surviving member of Easy Company's Band of Brothers, dies at 97 | CNN
Bradford Clark Freeman, believed to be the last surviving original member of the historic World War II parachute infantry regiment of the US Army known as Easy Company, died Sunday in Columbus, Mississippi. He was 97.
www.cnn.comGeorgia Guidestones: Rural monument that some call satanic damaged in bombing, police say
The bombing comes weeks after a Georgia Republican candidate for governor claimed the monument is satanic and called for their demolition.
White House communications response slammed by reporters from Politico, WaPo, CNN: 'Bad form'
Politico’s Alex Thompson suggested that the White House blatantly ignored his request for a comment on the recent news surrounding communications director Kate Bedingfield.
Russia says missile strike hit and killed Ukrainian troops on Snake Island
Russia's defence ministry said a Russian warplane struck and killed an unspecified number of Ukrainian troops on Snake Island in the Black Sea on Thursday after they landed there to raise the Ukrainian flag.
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Biden will rescind Afghanistan's designation as a major non-NATO ally | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden in a letter to Congress on Wednesday said that he will officially rescind Afghanistan’s designation as a major non‑NATO ally.
www.cnn.comLiz Cheney Wins the GOP’s Manhood Contest
Josh Hawley says real men value courage. Not many in Trump’s party clear the bar.
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DeSantis team hits back at media figures' debunked claim of students registering political views with state
A trending claim on Twitter alleged that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a law requiring college students to register their political views with the state, despite this being proven false last year.
How isolating the Afghan Taliban could mean more young landmine victims
A group of Afghan children were grazing sheep in fields near the village of Bolak Wandi in eastern Helmand when they spotted a metallic object half-buried in the ground. Crowding round excitedly, they argued over who had found it first and who could sell it for scrap.
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Rainstorms lash northeast China, trapping cars, buses in floods
Heavy rain battered China's northeastern rust belt on Thursday, triggering floods that trapped buses, swamped roads and disrupted commuters in cities, with more storms forecast for coming days.
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Large Texas abortion provider will relocate to New Mexico
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — One of the largest abortion providers in Texas is planning to move its operations to New Mexico and another provider that offers tele-health services related to abortion and reproductive health care is expanding its footprint in the state.
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Virgin Galactic taps Boeing subsidiary to build motherships
Virgin Galactic is partnering with a Boeing subsidiary to manufacture its next generation of motherships
Russia's war in Ukraine to overshadow G-20 talks in Bali
Foreign ministers from the Group of 20 leading rich and developing nations are gathering in Indonesia’s resort island of Bali for talks bound to be dominated by the conflict in Ukraine despite an agenda focused on global cooperation and food and energy security.
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A hajj closer to normal: 1 million Muslims begin pilgrimage
A million pilgrims from across the globe are gathering in the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia to perform the initial rites of the hajj.
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U.S. will consider limiting plastics in federal purchasing
The Biden administration on Wednesday took a first step toward limiting single-use plastic in federal procurement following pressure from environmental groups.
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Heads of FBI, MI5 issue strong warning about threat to West from China
Also Wednesday, U.S. intelligence officials issued a report about Chinese attempts to influence local and state elections.
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Rural Florida county shocked by fentanyl deaths over holiday
A small, rural county just west of Florida’s capital is stunned by an unheard-of spike in deadly drug overdoses believed to be caused by fentanyl mixed with other illegal drugs
Russia rejoices over Boris Johnson's downfall: the 'stupid clown' has gone
Russian politicians lined up to celebrate the downfall of Boris Johnson on Thursday, casting the British leader as a "stupid clown" who had finally got his just reward for arming Ukraine against Russia.
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He Was Dismissed as a Conservative Kook. Now the Supreme Court Is Embracing His Blueprint.
To really understand the GOP’s hard-right turn, look to L. Brent Bozell Jr.
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S Korean group floats balloons toward North amid animosities
A South Korea activist says he launched more huge balloons carrying COVID-19 relief items toward North Korea.
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Capitol Police arrest suspect who allegedly threw Molotov cocktail at officers near Union Station
U.S. Capitol Police arrested a 26-year-old man who allegedly had two Molotov cocktails on him near Union Station in Washington, D.C. Wednesday afternoon, police said.
FBI Director Wray, MI5 chief raise alarm over China spying | CNN Politics
Top US and British law enforcement officials called attention to what they said is the serious security and economic threat posed by China
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Scramble as last Mississippi abortion clinic shuts its doors
Mississippi’s only abortion clinic has been buzzing with activity in the chaotic days since the U.S. Supreme Court upended abortion rights nationwide.
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Boris Johnson: The backstory to the PM's dramatic resignation
The prime minister has agreed to resign amid a wave of resignations from his cabinet.
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Asian stocks higher after Fed says rate hikes may be needed
Asian stock markets are higher after the Federal Reserve said more U.S. interest rate hikes might be needed to cool inflation. Shanghai, Tokyo and Sydney advanced.
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Technical bug bungles New York City's monkeypox vaccine rollout
The city nabbed 6,000 hotly anticipated doses amid a rise in cases, but the website where New Yorkers were supposed to make their appointments was marred by glitches on the first day — and remained offline into the evening.
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It could be months until Johnson leaves his post
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced his resignation in the wake of a series of scandals. Follow live updates.
Former 'Cheer' star Jerry Harris sentenced to 12 years in prison for sex crimes
Former "Cheer" star Jerry Harris was sentenced on Wednesday to 12 years in prison for sex crimes charges.
AR-15 raffle video puts Illinois Republican in hot seat after parade shooting
Darren Bailey raffled off a Smith & Wesson AR-15 — nearly identical to the type used in this week's Highland Park parade massacre — as part of a 2019 campaign fundraising event.
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China: MI5 and FBI heads warn of ‘immense’ threat
The UK and US security service heads make an unprecedented joint appearance to warn about China.
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Explosion rocks Georgia Guidestones, dubbed 'America's Stonehenge'
A peculiar granite monument that some have dubbed "America's Stonehenge" but a conservative politician condemned as "Satanic" was torn down on Wednesday by authorities in rural Georgia hours after it was heavily damaged in a bombing by vandals.
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Singapore executes two drug traffickers despite pleas for clemency | CNN
Singapore on Thursday executed two men for drug trafficking, ignoring pleas for mercy from human rights campaigners who fear "a new wave" of hangings in the Asian city state notorious for its strict drugs laws.
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Norman Rockwell paintings being removed from the White House: report
A group of four paintings from American painter Norman Rockwell have been taken off the walls of the White House, Politico reported on Tuesday. The paintings are part of the “So You Want to S…
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FDA and Juul agree to temporarily suspend court battle while government conducts additional review
The agreement comes one day after the FDA placed a hold on its initial order banning Juul's products from the market.
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Ukrainian medic released in prisoner exchange accuses captors of torture | CNN
Yulia Paievska, a well-known Ukrainian paramedic who was held prisoner by Russian and separatist forces for three months after being captured in Mariupol, has accused her guards of psychological and physical torture during her time in captivity.
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Islamic State group claims raid on Nigerian prison, with 440 inmates still at large
Suspected Boko Haram attackers came for members imprisoned in the capital, an official said, raising fears that insurgents are venturing from their remote enclaves.
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Democrats seek to boost media literacy for students, veterans with two new bills
A trio of Democrats introduced two bicameral bills aimed at boosting media literacy skills for students and veterans by providing funding for nationwide educational programs. Sen. Amy Kl…
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Newsom loves to bash red states. He’s now vacationing in one.
The California governor goes out of his way to knock Republican-led states. Now he’s catching heat for traveling to Montana.
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UK Conservatives say 'toxic' Boris Johnson should be replaced now
Former British Prime Minister John Major said Boris Johnson should be replaced immediately rather than be allowed to remain as a caretaker leader because his cabinet may struggle to "restrain him", amid wider calls for him to be removed now.
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Moderna says new bivalent vaccine appears to protect against omicron subvariants
Still, the new version of the vaccine did not generate as many antibodies as it did against the original omicron variant, according to a press release.
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Yellowstone is latest national park to add indoor mask mandate due to rising COVID cases
Of the 10 most-visited national parks of 2021, four now have indoor mask requirements.
www.cbsnews.comSlow pace for youngest kids getting COVID vaccine doses
WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly 300,000 children under 5 have received COVID-19 shots in the two weeks since they became available, a slower pace than for older groups. But the White House says that was expected for the eligible U.S.
apnews.comMedicines agency says EU is seeing 'new wave' of COVID-19
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — A senior official at the European Union medicines agency said Thursday that many nations in the bloc are seeing a new wave of COVID-19, driven by highly-transmissible mutations of the omicron variant.
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Beijing imposes, and then backs off new COVID-19 vaccine mandate as China grapples with new outbreaks
Two of China's biggest cities enjoyed only about a month of relief before cases re-emerged, prompting tighter rules on testing and vaccination, but confusion over the latter.
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US allows pharmacists to prescribe Pfizer's COVID-19 pill
U.S. pharmacists can now prescribe the leading COVID-19 pill directly to patients. The Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday that pharmacists can begin screening patients to see if they are eligible and then prescribe Pfizer's drug Paxlovid.
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Long COVID patients struggle to get benefits: "We're left behind"
There is no universal clinical definition for long COVID, but there are more than 200 symptoms associated with it.
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Beijing mandates COVID vaccines to enter some public spaces
The Chinese capital has issued a mandate requiring people to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination before they can enter some public spaces including gyms, museums and libraries.
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BA.5, now dominant U.S. variant, may pose the biggest threat to immune protection yet
The FDA recommended that Covid vaccine makers target two omicron subvariants — BA.4 and BA.5 — in new booster shots expected to come this fall.
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Cyprus brings back indoor mask wearing amid COVID-19 surge
Cyprus has brought back compulsory mask-wearing in all indoor areas for everyone age 12 and over amid a surge of COVID-19 infections.
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Australia expands fourth COVID dose rollout amid fresh Omicron threat
Australia said on Thursday it would expand the rollout of the fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccines from next week as it battles a steady rise in hospital admissions fuelled by the highly transmissible new Omicron subvariants, BA.4 and BA.5.
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CDC puts Nordic favorite and 2 other places on 'high' risk list for Covid-19 | CNN
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has put Sweden, Guatemala and Morocco on its "high" risk list for Covid-19.
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Millions tested in Shanghai as China grapples COVID resurgence
Millions of people in Shanghai queued for a third day of mass COVID-19 testing on Thursday as authorities in several Chinese cities scrambled to stamp out new outbreaks that have rekindled worries about growth in the world's second-largest economy.
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Canada to throw out 13.6 million doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine
Officials say the doses expired "due to limited demand for the vaccine" domestically, and logistical challenges in donating them elsewhere.
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Hong Kong lifts flight ban citing 'little effect' on COVID
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong announced Thursday it is shelving a COVID-19 measure that has resulted in dozens of canceled flights in recent months and thwarted travel plans for thousands.
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Many won't rely on virtual options after COVID: AP-NORC poll
A new poll shows that many Americans don’t expect to rely on the digital services that became commonplace during the pandemic after COVID-19 subsides.
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Hospital trusts bring face masks back after Covid cases rise
Mandatory face mask wearing returns in non-clinical areas at hospitals in Derbyshire and Burton.
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Newly published study shows cancer drug cuts risk of death for hospitalized high-risk COVID-19 patients
After the results were first released in April, Veru asked the FDA for emergency use authorization of sabizabulin.
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Beijing imposes mainland China's first Covid vaccine mandate in face of Omicron subvariant | CNN
Beijing on Wednesday announced a Covid-19 vaccine mandate for residents to enter public venues, becoming the first city in mainland China to do so as it attempts to contain a highly infectious Omicron subvariant.
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Covid hospitalizations: See the latest trend and current count
The weight of the pandemic can be measured in the count of hospital beds filled with Covid-positive patients.
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