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WASHINGTON (AP) — The 1/6 committee is set to plunge into Donald Trump’s last-ditch effort to salvage the 2020 election by pressuring Vice President Mike Pence to reject the electoral count — a highly unusual and potentially illegal strategy that was set in motion in the run-up to the U.S. Capitol riot.
Analysis: Ukrainian dreams of retaking Kherson hinge on Western weapons
For the Ukrainian soldiers fighting to retake ground in the wheat fields and empty villages northwest of the city of Kherson, the liberation of one of Ukraine's most strategically important Black Sea cities feels tantalisingly close.
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County's refusal to certify the vote hints at election chaos
ATLANTA (AP) — The conspiracy theories about Dominion voting machines that erupted during the 2020 presidential contest flared this week in a remote New Mexico county in what could be just a preview of the kind of chaos election experts fear is coming in the fall midterms and in 2024.
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Ginni Thomas corresponded with John Eastman, sources say newly discovered emails show
The House Jan. 6 committee will be exploring Eastman's role in trying to pressure Vice President Mike Pence to unilaterally reject electors.
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What we know about how Pence's day unfolded on Jan. 6
WASHINGTON (AP) — Mike Pence won't be testifying at Thursday's Jan. 6 committee hearing . But he will be in the spotlight as the focus turns to former President Donald Trump’s desperate and futile attempts to persuade his vice president to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election...
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U.S. Border Patrol migrant apprehensions reached record levels in May
May's tally of migrant arrests surpassed the previous monthly record U.S. Border Patrol set in March 2000, when the agency recorded 220,000 apprehensions.
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N.M. Supreme Court intervenes after GOP commission refuses to certify primary results
One of the county commissioners, Couy Griffin, founder of Cowboys for Trump, was found guilty of trespassing on restricted grounds during the Jan. 6 riot.
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Fed's aggressive rate hikes raise likelihood of a recession
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has pledged to do whatever it takes to curb inflation, now raging at a four-decade high and defying the Fed's efforts so far to tame it.
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GOP Rep. Lauren Boebert initiates legal action against PAC over sugar daddy allegations
Rep. Lauren Boebert said she is going after the leader of a Democratic super PAC with the full weight of the law for publishing what the Colorado Republican says are demonstrably false allegations about her personal life, all in an attempt to get her "fired" from Congress.
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Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (June 15)
A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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Details of new military aid for Ukraine from US, allies
The $1 billion package of military assistance the U.S. announced for Ukraine is aimed at bolstering that country’s ability to push back Russian advances in the eastern Donbas region
New Mexico Supreme Court orders county commission to certify primary results
The New Mexico Supreme Court ordered county commissioners in Otero County to certify the election results of the June 7 primary after they refused to do so, having cited distrust of Dominion Voting Systems vote-tallying machines.
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Lucky break helped in Idaho arrests linked to white supremacists, but more monitoring needed, experts say
The Pride event "could have turned into something ugly and harmful in terms of people being victimized and lives being lost," one extremism expert said.
www.nbcnews.comTrump vows Liz Cheney will be defeated after a pro-impeachment GOP lawmaker lost to a Trump-backed challenger
Trump has made it his mission to chase lawmakers who impeached him over the Capitol riot out of the GOP.
Failure 'not an option': Fed vows all-out fight on inflation
Fears have mounted that the central bank might trigger a recession sometime in the next year with its aggressive rate action.
www.politico.comInner Circle Strikes New Tone Over Trump's Claims of Fraud
The letter was lavish. When Bill Barr stepped down as attorney general in December 2020, he showered President Donald Trump with praise for his “unprecedented achievements” and vowed that the Justice Department would continue to pursue the president’s claims of voter fraud “to ensure the...
Jan. 6 panel pressures Republican lawmaker with release of tour video
The congressional panel investigating the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol took aim at a fellow lawmaker on Wednesday as it released video footage showing him giving a tour of the buildingthe previous day to a man who participated in the riot.
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White House scrambles to solve gas price surge
The White House is scrambling to help solve a massive surge in gas prices that increasingly is seen as a weight that could leave Democrats suffering a rout in this fall’s midterm elections. E…
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Prosecutor gets blame for gunman killing two LA-area police officers
The shooting deaths of two Los Angeles-area police force members by a gang member are due to policies enacted by District Attorney George Gascon that minimize charges against suspects using guns, current and former prosecutors say.
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European leaders visit Ukraine, dangling hope of EU membership
The leaders of Germany, France and Italy, all criticised in the past by Kyiv for support viewed as too cautious, visited Ukraine on Thursday and offered the hope of EU membership to a country pleading for weapons to fend off Russia's invasion.
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Fed attacks inflation with its largest rate hike since 1994
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve intensified its fight against high inflation on Wednesday, raising its key interest rate by three-quarters of a point — the largest bump since 1994 — and signaling more rate hikes ahead as it tries to cool off the U.S.
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New CNN chief discourages staff from calling Trump 2020 claims 'the big lie': Report
CNN's new president discouraged staffers from calling former President Donald Trump's claims that the 2020 election was stolen "the big lie," according to a new report.
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Trump-allied candidates threaten democracy as January 6 probe tries to protect it | CNN Politics
The House January 6 committee plans Thursday to produce shocking new evidence about Donald Trump's bid to steal the last presidential election. But he and his loyalists don't care. They are already positioning to fix the next one, undercutting the panel's mission of saving American democracy.
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'Devastating piece of evidence': Filing reveals a Proud Boys plan to storm buildings Jan. 6
The full document, which had not been previously released to the public, describes a plan to "fill the buildings with patriots and communicate our demands."
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Ron DeSantis attempts to take over the GOP-led Florida Senate
The governor is trying to build a coalition of Republicans more loyal to him than their own Senate leadership.
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Confederate flag-toting man, son convicted in Capitol riot
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday convicted a Confederate flag-toting man and his son of charges that they stormed the U.S. Capitol together during the riot on Jan.
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Tuesday's primaries tested Donald Trump's influence not just on the GOP but also on the way Americans regard voting and elections.
Photo shows Vice President Mike Pence, family in hiding on Jan. 6: ABC News Exclusive
It shows Pence minutes after he was evacuated from the Senate floor.
New York judge says Jewish university isn't religious and must approve LGBT club
A New York state judge ruled that the Jewish Yeshiva University in New York City did not qualify as a "religious corporation" and must therefore approve the creation of an LGBT club under the city's anti-discrimination law.
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EXPLAINER: The last-ditch plan to have Pence stop Biden win
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House committee investigating the Capitol riot plans to focus its hearing Thursday on the pressure that Donald Trump put on his vice president, Mike Pence , in a last-ditch and potentially illegal plan to stop Joe Biden’s election victory.
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Expected reversal of Miranda requires states to step up on policing
While all eyes are focused on the recently leaked draft of the Supreme Court opinion on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which would end constitutional protections for aborti…
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War in Ukraine reaches pivotal moment that could determine long-term outcome, intelligence officials say
Ukraine's military is burning through Soviet-era ammunition that fits older systems as the country pleads with the West to send more heavy weaponry and Russia amasses a significant artillery advantage around two strategically important cities in eastern Ukraine.
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Ilhan Omar breaks from AOC, says 'of course' she will support Biden in 2024
Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., says she will “of course” support President Biden in 2024 should he announce his intention to seek an additional term in the White House.
Louisiana lawmakers resume work on remapping House districts
Louisiana lawmakers returned to the Capitol on Wednesday to redesign congressional maps that a federal judge threw out for violating the Voting Rights Act, resuming their work amid growing frustrations under a looming court deadline. The Republican-dominated legislature and Gov. John Bel...
The U.S. overestimated Russia’s military might. Is it underestimating China’s?
Concerns about American blindspots on the Chinese military are a major factor driving reviews of U.S. assessments of foreign armed forces.
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Trumpism and election lies are spreading, plus 2 more takeaways from Tuesday's races
In Tuesday's Republican primaries, Trump-backed candidates won up and down the ballot in Nevada, while he saw a split in South Carolina, where he endorsed challengers to two GOP incumbents.
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Matthew McConaughey lobbies up for gun push
The actor did his prep work for his big swing through D.C.
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Two U.S. citizens missing, feared captured, in eastern Ukraine -families
Two U.S. citizens who traveled to Ukraine as volunteer fighters against Russian forces have been missing for a week and are feared captured, family members said on Wednesday.
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Jim Lamon loses Trump ally Ric Grenell’s endorsement in Arizona Senate primary
Businessman Jim Lamon has lost the endorsement of Trump ally Ric Grenell in Arizona’s GOP Senate primary after his campaign spent weeks railing against the Big Tech ties of his rival.
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Macron, Scholz and Draghi back EU path for Ukraine
France, Germany, Italy and Romania leaders back Kyiv’s bid for EU membership and pledge more arms to fend off Russia.
Biden unveils new military aid package; 2 American veterans missing in Ukraine: June 15 recap
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said western nations need to increase aid for Ukraine, foreshadowing another aid package announced by President Biden.
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Ukraine war: Thousands of civilians trapped in Severodonetsk
Food and water are running out for the women and children still there, a UN official tells the BBC.
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2 US veterans from Alabama reported missing in Ukraine
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Two U.S. veterans from Alabama who were in Ukraine assisting in the war against Russia haven't been heard from in days and are missing, members of the state's congressional delegation said Wednesday.
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Police: Amazon fisherman confesses to killing missing men
MANAUS, Brazil (AP) — A fisherman confessed to killing a British journalist and an Indigenous expert in Brazil’s remote Amazon region and took police to a site where human remains were recovered, a federal investigator said after a grim 10-day search for the missing pair.
apnews.comLauren Boebert Jokes Jesus Could Have Avoided Crucifixion If He'd Had AR-15s
The Colorado Republican takes the concept of a “good guy with a gun” to its logical extreme.
Republican senators pile pressure on Garland to prosecute Supreme Court home protesters
Republican senators on Wednesday added to pressure on Attorney General Merrick Garland to prosecute those who protest outside Justice's homes.
WATCH: Anti-gun protesters at March for Our Lives don't know what an AR-15 is
"That's actually a paintball gun."
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Here’s the age when Americans get the least amount of sleep
Story at a glance Medical College of Georgia (MCG) investigators used data from a nationally representative sample of 11,279 participants age 6 and older, each of whom wore a device on their n…
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Jan. 6 panel to make case Trump put Pence’s life ‘in danger’ at third hearing
Former Pence counsel Greg Jacob and retired federal judge Michael Luttig, who also advised Pence, are scheduled to testify in person at Thursday's hearing.
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War-fuelled food crisis to add to ‘staggering’ number displaced
UN refugee chief says more than 100 million people around the world are displaced as a result of war and other crises.
U.S. Senate votes to advance burn pits victims' bill in move toward final vote
Legislation to improve health care and benefits for veterans exposed to toxic military burn pits in Iraq and Afghanistan advanced with bipartisan support in the U.S. Senate on Wednesday, clearing the way for a final vote.
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Surging fuel prices force some emergency responders to cut services
Some won't respond to nonemergencies, and many have cut back on operations to save on gas.
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Cosby accuser seek damages, his side says 'game over' in final arguments
Legal arguments in a civil case against Bill Cosby came to a close on Wednesday with his attorney telling jurors they should not believe his accuser's claim that the comedian sexually assaulted her at the Playboy Mansion in 1975.
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Former Pence aide explains why he alerted Secret Service ahead of Jan. 6
A top aide to former Vice President Mike Pence said Wednesday he spoke to Secret Service before the Jan. 6, 2021, riots at the Capitol regarding concerns about the consequences of then-President Tr…
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DC trolls Saudi embassy by naming street Jamal Khashoggi Way
WASHINGTON (AP) — One month ahead of President Joe Biden’s trip to Saudi Arabia , the District of Columbia is renaming the street in front of the Saudi embassy Jamal Khashoggi Way, trolling Riyadh for its role in the killing of the dissident Saudi activist and journalist in 2018.
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Some Texas school districts to require clear backpacks in wake of Uvalde shooting
Several school districts in Texas have moved to require clear backpacks after the school shooting in Uvalde.
WWE investigating $3M hush money settlement between CEO and former employee: Report
The World Wrestling Entertainment's board is investigating a $3 million settlement that CEO Vince McMahon secretly paid to a former female employee with whom he allegedly had an affair, according to a report.
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Election deniers quiet on fraud claims after primary wins
Nevada Republican Jim Marchant insisted there hadn't been a legitimate election in his state in more than a decade.
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Former federal Judge Michael Luttig has stark message for Jan. 6 committee
Luttig, who advised Pence on his role in affirming the 2020 presidential election, will tell the panel that Trump's efforts to thwart the election meant "America's democracy was almost stolen from her."
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Sarah Palin advances in Alaska special election for open House seat
Sarah Palin will be among four candidates from Alaska's special primary to face off in August's special election for Rep. Don Young's open House seat.
New York subway shooting suspect pleads not guilty to murder, weapon charges
The man suspected in the fatal shooting of a subway rider in New York City last month has pleaded not guilty to charges of second-degree murder and second-degree criminal possession of a weapon, according to a court clerk.
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House Democrats double down on claims of reconnaissance tours following Loudermilk video release
House Democrats are doubling down on claims that lawmakers may have led reconnaissance tours before the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, citing newly released footage of Rep. Barry Loudermilk (…
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EPA: 'Forever chemicals' pose risk even at very low levels
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency is warning that two nonstick and stain-resistant compounds found in drinking water are more dangerous than previously thought and pose health risks even at levels so low they cannot currently be detected.
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Court rules North Carolina school skirt requirement unconstitutional
The school argued its policy would promote girls as "fragile vessels" to be treated "gently".
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Latino Democrats vent their fury after foreboding special election loss in Texas
Republicans picked up a district in the Rio Grande Valley that just a few years ago was giving Democrats comfortable double-digit margins.
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Russia-Ukraine war in maps and charts: Live Tracker
The Russian offensive enters its 83rd week, we track where battles are taking place and the human cost of war.
Reporter's notebook: 'Heavy lifting' in the Senate gun bill
Congress is closer to passing major gun legislation than it has been in 30 years, but whether the "heavy lifting" is done as Sen. Chris Murphy says remains to be seen
Yellowstone's northern half is unlikely to reopen this summer due to severe flooding
Yellowstone National Park prepares for limited reopening as surrounding communities grapple with flood damage
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In energy-strapped Europe, coal gets a Greek encore
KOZANI, Greece (AP) — At Greece's largest coal mine, controlled explosions and the roar of giant excavators scooping up blasted rock have once again become routine. Coal production has been ramped up at the site near the northern Greek city of Kozani as the war in Ukraine forced many European...
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Putin rival Alexei Navalny moved to maximum security prison
Putin critic Alexei Navalny has been transferred to a high-security prison, a day after aides raised fears that the Russian opposition leader had gone missing.
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Conflicting explanations over why Wednesday's Jan. 6 committee hearing abruptly postponed
The focus was to be Trump's pressure campaign on the Justice Department.
2 California officers killed in motel shootout identified
EL MONTE, Calif. (AP) — The wife of a man who killed two Southern California police officers Tuesday in a shootout told a television station that her husband had previously attacked her and she warned the officers that he had a gun inside a suburban Los Angeles motel.
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Top producer Russia thwarts move to redefine 'conflict diamonds'
Russia, supported by Belarus, Central African Republic, Kyrgyzstan and Mali, has torpedoed a Western-backed proposal to discuss whether its diamonds are funding war ahead of an international conflict diamond meeting in Botswana, letters seen by Reuters show.
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Tanker owner owes $44.6 mln over 2017 fatal crash with U.S. Navy destroyer--judge
A U.S. judge on Wednesday said the owner of an oil tanker must pay the United States $44.6 million over its role in a 2017 collision between the tanker with a U.S. Navy destroyer in southeast Asia that killed 10 sailors and injured dozens more.
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January 6 committee has footage that challenges Capitol Police findings over alleged role of GOP congressman
The House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021, US Capitol riot has released footage that shows one of the individuals to whom GOP Rep. Barry Loudermilk of Georgia gave a tour on January 5 was outside the building during the insurrection screaming threats about House Speaker Nancy...
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Text of the Federal Reserve's statement after its meeting
WASHINGTON (AP) — Below is the statement the Fed released Wednesday after its policy meeting ended: Overall economic activity appears to have picked up after edging down in the first quarter. Job gains have been robust in recent months, and the unemployment rate has remained low.
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Mayra Flores South Texas House win reflects steady GOP gains on Democratic turf
This week's win by conservative activist Mayra Flores in an open Rio Grande Valley House district is the latest sign that traditionally Democratic territory in South Texas is turning red.
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Who is Michael Luttig, who testifies Thursday before the Jan. 6 panel?
Former federal judge J. Michael Luttig will testify on Thursday before the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol about his role as an informal adviser to then…
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Clash of the New York titans: Tensions rise between onetime allies Adams and de Blasio
Even more daylight has shone through between the longtime Brooklyn political allies now that Bill de Blasio is gunning for Congress.
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U.S. charges three, including an Oath Keepers volunteer, for roles in Capitol attack
Three Florida residents were charged on Wednesday in connection with the January 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol, including one of whom prosecutors said sought to volunteer with the far-right Oath Keepers militia.
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In a wonky debate, Lt. Gov. candidates underscore different views of the office
Two of the last three elected lieutenant governors ended up in the top job when their bosses resigned in scandal.
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US-led coalition fighting ISIS says it's detained a senior ISIS leader in Syria | CNN Politics
The US-led combined joint task force fighting ISIS has detained a senior ISIS leader in Syria, the coalition announced on Thursday local time.
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Former Pence counsel to testify to Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot panel
A senior aide and a retired federal judge who advised former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence are set to testify on Thursday to the House of Representatives committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, the panel said on Wednesday.
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Lawmaker: Report shows Oklahoma death row inmate's innocence
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A Republican Oklahoma state representative who is a self-described death-penalty supporter on Wednesday said a report by a Houston law firm into the conviction of death row inmate Richard Glossip proves Glossip's innocence.
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GOP lawmaker: ‘I was excited’ to meet Saudi crown prince
President Biden’s decision to sit down with Saudi Crown Prince Mohamed bin Salman is fraught with controversy given the Saudi leader’s approval of the gruesome killing of a U.S.-based journal…
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GOP lawmakers slam House Dems for gender-neutral bathroom push as ‘economy is in the toilet’
Republican lawmakers blasted the House Democrats for prioritizing gender-neutral bathrooms as Americans face record inflation and sky-high gas prices.
Calif. man indicted for allegedly attempting to assassinate Brett Kavanaugh at his home
The federal grand jury charged 26-year-old Nicholas Roske on Wednesday -- accusing him attempting to assassinate Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh
Fisherman confesses to killing British journalist and Indigenous expert: Police
A fisherman confessed to killing a British journalist and an Indigenous affairs expert who went missing in a remote part of the Amazon rainforest, according to authorities.
www.washingtonexaminer.comIran sanctions could tighten if nuclear talks fade, Biden admin officials tell senators
Nearly every congressional Republican and a few Democrats have signaled that the effort to revive the Obama-era pact with Tehran isn't worth it.
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Sydney residents told to cut power use to help avoid blackouts
Sydney residents were urged on Thursday to conserve power in the evening as much as possible to avert blackouts, one day after Australia suspended its spot electricity market due to unscheduled outages at ageing coal-fired utilities.
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Michigan cop charged with murder in Lyoya's death is fired
DETROIT (AP) — A Michigan police officer charged with murder after shooting Patrick Lyoya in the back of the head has been fired, officials said Wednesday.
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Man arrested outside Kavanaugh's home indicted by grand jury for attempted murder
The indictment claims Nicholas John Roske intended to kill Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh.
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Cornyn warns gun safety framework may have to be slimmed down
Sen. John Cornyn (Texas), the lead Republican negotiator of a bipartisan gun safety framework, said Wednesday that some issues still need to be ironed out and warned the package may have to be slim…
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Toronto police use more force against ethnic minorities - report
Toronto's police chief issued an apology for a damning report, but activists are sceptical of change.
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Stocks jump after Powell signals Fed will stay tough on inflation, Dow snaps 5-day slide
Stocks were volatile after the rate hike decision but jumped to session highs as Fed Chairman Jerome Powell said additional increases are on the horizon.
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Republicans demand probe of potential White House staff conflicts related to student loan debt plan
Reps. Comer and Foxx are asking for assistance in determining whether White House staffers' families could benefit from Biden's student loan forgiveness policy that they are currently working to enact.
This is how a higher Fed rate could affect your finances
WASHINGTON (AP) — Record-low mortgages are long gone. Credit card rates will likely rise. So will the cost of an auto loan. Savers may finally see a noticeable return. The unusually large t hree-quarter point hike in its benchmark short-term rate that the Federal Reserve announced Wednesday...
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'Human cyborg' Peter Scott-Morgan dead at 64
Peter Scott-Morgan, the man famous for extending his life by becoming a real-life cyborg, died Tuesday at 64.
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Gazprom: Germany accuses Russian gas giant of pushing energy prices up
Russian giant Gazprom says it will cut the amount of gas it sends to Germany by more than half.
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Four killed in overnight rocket strike on outskirts of Ukraine's Sumy -governor
An overnight Russian air-launched rocket strike hit a suburb of the northern Ukrainian city of Sumy, killing four and wounding six, the local governor said on Thursday.
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Gateway towns to Yellowstone become dead ends after flood
RED LODGE, Mont. (AP) — This gateway town to Yellowstone National Park has become a dead end, a casualty of the severe flooding that tore through one of America’s most beloved natural attractions and swept away roads, bridges and homes.
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Stuart Delery to serve as first openly gay White House counsel
Delery, who was at the forefront of the fight for marriage equality over the past decade, will step into the role next month.
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Afghanistan: UK embassy staff allege Taliban beatings and torture
More than 150 ex-embassy workers are in Afghanistan - some say they've been beaten and tortured.
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Who is Jim Marchant, GOP candidate for Nevada secretary of state?
Nevada state Assemblyman Jim Marchant’s victory in the Republican primary for secretary of state has sparked new interest in his background, especially as concerns grow over his position on t…
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U.S. to send fresh military, humanitarian aid to Ukraine; Xi tells Putin he wants to see a settlement
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is pleading for more heavy weaponry as Russia advances in the Donbas.
New kidney transplant approach could eliminate need for lifelong immune drugs, doctors say
“These kidneys are going to last forever,” one researcher said.
www.nbcnews.comBill to give Maine tribes benefits of federal laws advances
A House committee on Tuesday advanced a bill that would allow Native American tribes in Maine to benefit from future federal laws, despite a state land claims settlement. Wabanaki tribes in Maine are governed by the Maine Indian Claims Settlement Act of 1980 that stipulates they’re bound by...
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January 6 hearing will show Trump pressure campaign on Pence 'directly contributed' to Capitol attack, committee says | CNN Politics
The House January 6 committee will use its third June hearing to make the case that then-President Donald Trump's pressure campaign on his vice president to overturn the 2020 presidential election "directly contributed" to the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol, which put Mike Pence's...
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Senate negotiations on gun reforms stall over 'boyfriend' loophole, red flag laws
Senate negotiations over gun safety reform have slowed down over outstanding challenges such as the "boyfriend" loophole.
Ron DeSantis quips about Elon Musk's 2024 support: 'I welcome support from African-Americans'
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis quipped that he welcomes "support from African-Americans" after Elon Musk signaled his support in the 2024 presidential election.
Business Highlights: Fed inflation fight, rally in stocks
___ Fed attacks inflation with its largest rate hike since 1994 WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve intensified its drive to tame high inflation by raising its key interest rate by three-quarters of a point — its largest hike in nearly three decades — and signaling more large rate increases to...
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Supreme Court: Rifts divide abortion views in Mississippi
All eyes are on Mississippi as the US awaits a Supreme Court decision involving its last abortion clinic.
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Court hears arguments on Arkansas trans youth treatment ban
An attorney with the American Civil Liberties Union urged a federal appeals court Wednesday to continue blocking Arkansas' ban on gender confirming treatments or surgery for children, saying reinstating the restriction would create uncertainty for families around the state.
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Kevin Seefried, who brought Confederate flag inside Capitol on Jan. 6, found guilty of obstruction of Congress
Kevin Seefried and his son allegedly entered the Capitol through a broken window and walked the halls with the flag unfurled.
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Powell: Fed sped up rate hikes after alarming May inflation surge
The head of the Federal Reserve said Wednesday the central bank broke from plans to hike rates at a slightly slower pace this month after late-breaking inflation data alarmed top officials. The Fed…
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New SBC President commits to move sex abuse reforms forward
ANAHEIM, California (AP) — The new president of the Southern Baptist Convention said Wednesday he will accelerate sex abuse reforms in the nation’s largest Protestant denomination. Texas pastor Bart Barber's first priority: to assemble a panel of people -- Southern Baptist leaders and experts...
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FBI official had unauthorized contacts with reporters, solicited correspondents' dinner tickets: IG
A top FBI official involved in the Crossfire Hurricane investigation has been accused of improper contact with members of the press.
Federal Reserve raises key interest rate 0.75 percentage points as it tries to calm inflation
"Inflation is much too high," Fed Chair Jay Powell said of the U.S. central bank's largest rate hike since 1994.
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Russia, U.S. must discuss nuclear treaty extension - RIA quotes Kremlin
Russia and the United States must discuss the extension of the START nuclear arms reduction treaty, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told the RIA news agency in an interview on Thursday.
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Babushka Z: The woman who became a Russian propaganda icon
A video of an elderly woman brandishing a Soviet flag went viral, but what really happened?
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Congo official: Rwanda will have war if it wants war
GOMA, Congo (AP) — If Rwanda wants war with neighboring Congo, “it will have war,” a top Congolese military official said Wednesday to thousands in eastern Congo protesting the recent capture of a nearby town by rebels.
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Republican who flipped blue House seat in Texas says her victory sends ‘strong message’ to Democrats
Republican Mayra Flores, who won a Democratic controlled open congressional seat in Texas, says her victory sends a ‘strong message’ to Democrats
Ford recalls 2.9 million vehicles over issue that may cause them to roll while parked
The motor company is aware of four reports of injuries possibly related to the problem, according to documents filed with the government.
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Ocasio-Cortez accuses Democratic NYC council speaker of ‘movie-villain type of decision-making’
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) called the recent actions of New York City Council speaker Adrienne Adams “movie-villain type of decisionmaking” in a social media post on Tuesday. Ocasio-Cor…
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Who is Greg Jacob, Pence’s lawyer who testifies Thursday before Jan. 6 panel
The House select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol confirmed on Wednesday that Greg Jacob will appear at its hearing scheduled for Thursday afternoon. Thursday’s heari…
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John Hinckley Jr. freed from court oversight after decades
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — John Hinckley Jr., who shot and wounded President Ronald Reagan in 1981, was freed from court oversight Wednesday, officially concluding decades of supervision by legal and mental health professionals.
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The Fed's risky experiment to control inflation | CNN Business
The Federal Reserve knows it needs to demonstrate that it can get inflation under control — and fast.
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Man taking photos on congressman’s Capitol tour took part in January 6 attack, committee says
Congressman Barry Loudermilk of Georgia conducted a tour on January 5th for a group of constituents. In a video released by the January 6th committee, Loudermilk leads the group through some House office buildings and into the underground tunnels. One member of the group was taking photos in...
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Ukraine war round-up: A city under siege and how Russia is coping with sanctions
We hear about life in Severodonetsk - and look at whether Russia's economy will survive Western sanctions.
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Venezuela's Maduro meets Qatar's ruling emir on Mideast trip
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro met with Qatar's ruling emir on Wednesday as part of a Mideast tour. Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani posted a photo on social media of the two meeting, saying they “discussed prospects for enhancing cooperation between our...
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New Jersey lawmaker pushes to strike term 'illegal alien' from state statutes, citing 'offensive language'
A New Jersey Democratic state senator is pushing for legislation to replace the "offensive language" of "alien" and "illegal alien" from state statutes with the term "foreign national."
Breaking down the additional $1 billion in aid the U.S. is sending to Ukraine
The U.S. has committed more than $5.6 billion to Ukraine since the start of Russia's invasion.
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In Louisiana, Native Americans struggle to recover from Ida
ALONG BAYOU POINTE-AU-CHIEN, La. (AP) — Driving through her village along a southeastern Louisiana bayou, tribal official Cherie Matherne points out the remnants of house after house — including her own — wrecked nine months ago when Hurricane Ida roared through the Pointe-au-Chien Indian Tribe...
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3-year-old Massachusetts boy who vanished from babysitter's yard found dead in pond
The search for a missing 3-year-old Massachusetts boy who vanished from his babysitter's backyard ended Wednesday afternoon with the discovery of his body in a pond.
Fallout and success from Trump’s revenge tour purging Republican primary candidates
Rep. Tom Rice was one of ten Republicans who voted to impeach former President Trump after the January 6th insurrection and never wavered from his vote. This cost Rice as he lost his primary to Trump-endorsed candidate state Rep. Russell Fry. Though Trump also tried to oust Nancy Mace, he was...
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DNA analysis reveals source of Black Death | CNN
Scientists say they have discovered exactly when and where the plague outbreak that caused the Black Death originated.
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Colombia presidential candidate Hernandez vows to respect result
Colombia presidential candidate Rodolfo Hernandez, an eccentric construction magnate, said on Wednesday he will respect the results of Sunday's vote whether he wins or loses to leftist rival Gustavo Petro.
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On The Money — Why the Fed went off script and hiked rates faster
The Federal Reserve delivered its biggest interest rate hike in nearly 30 years on Wednesday and we’ll explain how we got here. We’ll also look at President Biden’s plea to oil companies and a new …
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Timeline: Key moments in fight for gay rights
June celebrates LGBT Pride Month, a look at some key moments in gay rights.
Biden nominates Minnesota prosecutor in Derek Chauvin case for federal judgeship
President Biden has nominated Jerry Blackwell to be a federal judge for the District of Minnesota. Blackwell was a prosecutor in the Derek Chauvin murder trial.
Slain journalist Jamal Khashoggi’s fiancee condemns Biden’s upcoming trip to Saudi Arabia in powerful video
The fiancé of slain journalist Jamal Khashoggi addressed President Biden’s plan to meet with the Saudi crown prince in a video posted on Twitter Wednesday morning.
Democratic lawmakers call for unisex bathrooms at the U.S. Capitol
Reps. Katherine Clark and Hakeem Jeffries said single occupancy restrooms would help transgender and elderly people, as well as parents of small children.
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Nipsey Hussle murder trial begins with debate over whether killing was premeditated
The Nipsey Hussle murder trial began and the jury heard opening statements. Eric Holder is charged on several accounts in connection with Hussle's death.
Michigan baby formula plant that just resumed production damaged from flooding
Abbott Laboratories said it stopped production of one of its specialty formula products, EleCare, after parts of its plant in Sturgis was flooded.
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NFL commissioner to testify at Commanders workplace misconduct hearing
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is set to testify before the House Oversight and Reform Committee as it investigates allegations of a workplace misconduct against the Washington Commanders and team …
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Dolly Parton donates $1 million to pediatric infectious disease research
Dolly Parton donated $1 million to Vanderbilt University Medical Center for pediatric infectious disease research.
As primaries continue, Michelle Obama urges voters to press on
Voting "is not a partisan issue,” she said. “It’s an American one, and anyone who says otherwise is trying to get you to stay quiet about the threats we face.”
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Concerns grow over reports of 2 Americans missing in Ukraine
The U.S. has not confirmed that two U.S. citizens were captured by the Russians.
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Let them drink tea? Outrage as Pakistanis told to cut down on beloved drink to help economy
The suggestion has been met with scorn in the South Asian nation, which is struggling to pay for tea imports as foreign currency reserves dwindle.
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15,000 turnout expected at Asian American-led march on National Mall
“This is not just symbolic,” one organizer said. “We are actually trying to get folks to get plugged into the issues that they care about the most and by participating, show our political power.
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Hillicon Valley — Musk floats super PAC
Elon Musk said on Wednesday he is contemplating starting a super PAC to support moderate candidates. Meanwhile, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) on Wednesday introduced a legislation aimed to ban th…
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Graduating seniors go viral after protesting school's anti-LGBTQ employee policy with Pride flags
The organized action, which went viral on TikTok, was part of ongoing student protests organized by Associated Students of Seattle Pacific (ASSP).
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South Korean president promises deregulation, reforms
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol promised on Thursday to remove outdated regulations hindering new businesses while calling for an immediate start to reforming labour practices, the education system and pension programmes.
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EPA warns that even tiny amounts of chemicals found in drinking water pose risks
The Environmental Protection Agency is warning that two nonstick and stain-resistant compounds found in drinking water pose health risks even at levels so low they cannot currently be detected.
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Australia commits to reducing greenhouse emissions by 43%
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said legislation to enshrine the new target in law would be introduced to the new Parliament.
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Ghislaine Maxwell's lawyers urge leniency ahead of sex trafficking sentencing
Ghislaine Maxwell should spend fewer, and perhaps far fewer, than 20 years in prison for helping deceased financier Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse teenage girls, her lawyers said on Wednesday, arguing that Epstein was the "mastermind" behind the abuse.
www.reuters.comCommanders' Snyder won't testify before US House committee
A lawyer representing Dan Snyder told Congress the Washington Commanders owner will not testify at a hearing next week as part of an investigation into the team’s workplace conduct. Attorney Karen Patton Seymour sent a letter to the leaders of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform on...
Subpoenas Probe GOP Mission to Breach Georgia Voting System
ELIJAH NOUVELAGESubpoenas went out Wednesday to local election officials and a former Republican Party chair in a rural Georgia county, with attorneys seeking to find out how a covert team of 2020 election conspiracy theorists were able to improperly access and copy a voting system server last...
Fauci tests positive for Covid-19 | CNN
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and President Biden's chief medical adviser, has tested positive for Covid-19, the institute said Wednesday.
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Fauci tests positive for virus, has mild COVID-19 symptoms
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the face of America's pandemic response through two White House administrations, has tested positive for the coronavirus. The 81-year-old Fauci, who is fully vaccinated and has received two booster shots, was experiencing mild COVID-19 symptoms, according to a statement...
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Florida is the only state to skip pre-ordering Covid-19 vaccines for kids
Florida’s Department of Health is led by state Surgeon General Joe Ladapo, an outspoken skeptic of the Covid-19 vaccine.
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How months-long COVID infections could seed dangerous new variants
Tracking SARS-CoV-2 evolution during persistent cases provides insight into the origins of Omicron and other global variants. What can scientists do with this knowledge?
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Potentially Game-Changing Test Can Detect Your Covid Immunity
NBC News reports on a new blood test that measures a body’s long-term immune response to covid, gauging protection levels. The test works no matter a person’s vaccine status, and could …
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North Korea faces infectious disease outbreak amid COVID battle
North Korea reported an outbreak of an unidentified intestinal epidemic in a farming region on Thursday, putting further strain on the isolated country as it battles chronic food shortages and a wave of COVID-19 infections.
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CDC issues new guidance on monkeypox symptoms as U.S. cases balloon
Many recent monkeypox patients first developed rashes in the mouth or around the genitals or anus, which deviates from past cases.
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New coronavirus in voles: Is it cause for worry?
Researchers have identified a new coronavirus spreading among a group of voles close to Stockholm, Sweden. What does this mean?
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Monkeypox vs. COVID-19: How are they different?
“Right now, this is an outbreak and outbreaks can be stopped,” WHO told FOX Television Stations. As of Wednesday, there were 72 confirmed cases of monkeypox in the U.S.
Obesity causes COVID vaccines to lose their efficacy more rapidly
In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* pre-print server, researchers examined a clinical cohort of severely obese people vaccinated with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines to determine the relationship between an individual's body mass index (BMI) and COVID-19-related hospitalization...
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Blinken: Global cooperation needed in COVID fight
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday that "significant progress" has been made on the six key goals laid out by the United States to help other countries respond
India records 12,213 new daily cases of COVID-19
India recorded 12,213 new coronavirus infections in the past 24 hours, the health ministry said on Thursday, its highest such tally in nearly four months.
www.reuters.comNebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts, wife test positive for COVID
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts and his wife have tested positive for COVID-19, the Republican governor revealed in a statement Wednesday morning. Ricketts said both he and his wife, Susanne Shore, “are experiencing very minor symptoms.” Both will self-isolate in accordance with...
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