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WASHINGTON (AP) — In a blow to the fight against climate change, the Supreme Court on Thursday limited how the nation’s main anti-air pollution law can be used to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from power plants.
Biden backs filibuster exception to protect abortion access
President Joe Biden says he would support an exception to the Senate filibuster to protect access to abortion after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
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Biden pledges climate action despite ‘devastating’ Supreme Court ruling
President Biden on Thursday pledged to carry on with climate action despite a Supreme Court ruling that restricted how his administration can respond to worsening global warming. The…
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Supreme Court to hear redistricting case that could upend state election laws everywhere
Moore v. Harper focuses on a new North Carolina voting map after maps proposed by the Republican-led state legislature were struck down
Jackson sworn in, becomes 1st Black woman on Supreme Court
Ketanji Brown Jackson has been sworn in to the Supreme Court, shattering a glass ceiling as the first Black woman on the nation’s highest court.
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Cheney to Secret Service: ‘We welcome additional testimony under oath’ | CNN Politics
Republican Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming said she is “absolutely confident” in blockbuster testimony from former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson, and that the January 6 committee welcomes information from the Secret Service related to the incidents Hutchinson described.
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U.S. Supreme Court throws out rulings upholding gun restrictions
On the heels of last week's landmark ruling expanding individual gun rights, the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday threw out several lower court rulings that had upheld gun restrictions including bans on assault-style rifles in Maryland and large-capacity ammunition magazines in New Jersey and...
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Trump’s electoral scheme allies caught in DOJ crosshairs
The same-day searches of lawyers John Eastman and Jeffrey Clark indicate the Department of Justice (DOJ) is scrutinizing former President Trump’s closest allies in his 2020 election schemes. …
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'Deal with the devil.' Secret Biden-McConnell deal on anti-abortion GOP judge enrages Democrats
Rep. John Yarmuth was told by the White House that Biden plans to nominate conservative attorney Chad Meredith to fill an upcoming judicial vacancy.
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‘Shocking’ and ‘disgraceful’: Supreme Court climate ruling sparks anger from Democrats, environmentalists
“Climate change is here and happening regardless of whether a tiny, extremist minority wants us to do something about it,” a White House official said.
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Law enforcement frustration along border 'earned,' Mayorkas says
Apprehensions have been at record levels since January.
Meadows brought fraud allegation to Barr the day after 2020 election, records show
Internal Justice Department communications show then-White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows texted about fraud allegations to the attorney general multiple times within 10 days of the election.
Biden: War ‘will not end with a Russian defeat of Ukraine in Ukraine’
“All of the alliance is going to stick with Ukraine as long as it takes,” the president said at the NATO summit in Madrid.
www.politico.comJan. 6 committee may make criminal referral on witness tampering -Cheney
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The congressional panel investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol attack may make a criminal referral to the Justice Department recommending that anybody who tried to influence testimony be prosecuted, Representative Liz Cheney said in an interview broadcast on Thursday...
Filmmaker says ‘rational conversation’ with Trump not possible after Jan. 6
A filmmaker whose clips of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol insurrection and interviews with members of the Trump family gained national attention as part of the House panel investigation into the attack …
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Supreme Court: Biden can end Trump-era asylum policy
The Supreme Court says the Biden administration can scrap a Trump-era immigration policy to make asylum-seekers wait in Mexico for hearings in U.S. immigration courts.
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Trump doesn’t rule out running with DeSantis as his VP: ‘I get along with him’
Former President Trump isn’t ruling out Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) as a running mate in a potential 2024 White House bid. Asked in an interview with Newsmax’s Rob Finnerty on Thursday about the …
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Reactions to U.S. Supreme Court ruling on carbon emissions
Here are reactions to the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Thursday limiting the federal government's authority to issue sweeping regulations to reduce carbon emissions from power plants.
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Five takeaways from Biden’s trip to attend G-7, NATO meetings
President Biden on Thursday wrapped his fourth trip to Europe as president, capping a chaotic six days largely focused on further responding to Russia’s war in Ukraine and its ripple effects. …
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MADRID — President Joe Biden issued a grim warning to Americans after Russian troops invaded Ukraine in February: Standing up to President Vladimir Putin could hurt the U.S. economy. “I will not pretend this will be painless,” he said in remarks delivered in the East Room of the White House. But...
Top Russian economist Mau charged in 'large-scale' fraud case
Leading Russian economist Vladimir Mau has been charged with fraud "on an especially large scale", the interior ministry said on Thursday, in a shock to Russia's academic and economic elite.
www.reuters.comMcConnell blasts Biden for advocating filibuster abortion carve-out after Roe - Washington Examiner
Video EmbedSenate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) on Thursday slammed President Joe Biden’s remarks supporting breaking the filibuster to codify Roe v. Wade, calling it an inappropriate attack against the Supreme Court.Earlier Thursday, during a press conference at a NATO summit in Spain,
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Russia abandons Black Sea outpost of Snake Island in victory for Ukraine
Russian forces abandoned the strategic Black Sea outpost of Snake Island on Thursday in a victory for Ukraine that could loosen the grip of Russia's blockade on Ukrainian ports.
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Most Americans disagree with Supreme Court gun ruling, but blame mental health for mass shootings: new poll
Polls show more Americans disagree with the Supreme Court's gun ruling, but still believe mental health is more to blame for recent mass shootings.
Ukraine plans on summer counteroffensive to oust Russian forces
Ukraine makes tactical retreats before a Russian onslaught in the east, saying it is biding time to take back its land.
Supreme Court to hear case on state authority over elections
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a North Carolina case that could dramatically change the way elections for Congress and the presidency are conducted.
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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says Putin is ready to wage war in Ukraine for "a long time"
CBS News' "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan spoke with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in an exclusive interview in Madrid.
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Key inflation gauge tracked by the Fed remains a high 6.3%
Thursday’s report provided the latest evidence that high inflation is pressuring American households and inflicting particular harm on low-income families and people of color.
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Capitol Police arrest 181 abortion rights protesters outside Senate office building
The U.S. Capitol Police on Thursday arrested 181 abortion rights demonstrators who protested outside of a Senate office building less than a week after the Supreme Court overturned the landmark Roe…
thehill.comDOJ probing reports NYPD special victims division is 'abusing' survivors
The Justice Department will investigate reports that the unit — often dramatized on television — has failed for more than a decade to take basic investigative steps.
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Russia uses old Soviet-era missiles to strike Ukraine: General
Russia uses inaccurate missiles from old Soviet stocks for the bulk of its strikes in Ukraine, an army general said.
Cassidy Hutchinson, star witness in Jan. 6 hearings, aspired to 'civic significance'
The 25-year-old former White House aide testified in vivid detail about Donald Trump's rage in the final days of his term. But four years ago, she was eager to serve the president.
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House Republicans demand answers from Biden admin over grants 'to promote atheism worldwide'
Rep. Jim Banks, R-Ind., led several House Republicans in demanding answers from the Biden administration about a grant program they say will "promote atheism worldwide."
Democrats' lose grip on Senate while Leahy recovers from fall
Vermont U.S. Senator Patrick Leahy, 81, will undergo emergency hip surgery after falling Wednesday night, depriving his fellow Democrats of any majority in the chamber until he returns. Leahy, who is third in line to the U.S. presidency given his role as Senate president pro tempore, broke his...
Mariupol theater bombing was a deliberate war crime, Amnesty report says; Biden increases Ukraine aid by $800M: July 1 recap
Russia deliberately dropped two 1,000-plus-pound bombs on the Mariupol theater that was being used as a shelter, Amnesty International report says.
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DC residents sue city over gun ban on public transit after Supreme Court ruling - Washington Examiner
Commuters should be able to carry concealed handguns on public transit in Washington, D.C., according to a lawsuit levied against the district prompted by a Supreme Court ruling last week that renewed questions on where one can carry guns in public.Three district residents and one Virginia...
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New ‘iron curtain’ descending between Russia and West: Lavrov
Moscow’s foreign minister says ‘process has begun’ for new ‘iron curtain’, and he warned the West to ‘behave carefully’.
Democratic congresswoman among more than 100 arrested at SCOTUS abortion rights protest | CNN Politics
Rep. Judy Chu of California was among the more than 100 people arrested at an abortion rights protest in Washington, DC, on Thursday, according to a statement from her office.
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Nearly half of Americans say Trump should be charged for Jan. 6 Capitol attack: poll
A new national poll suggests that 48% of Americans believe former President Trump should be charged with a crime for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol
The Supreme Court is hurting Biden’s foreign policy, too
If there’s anyone who wishes the Supreme Court had less influence on America’s global standing right now, it’s certainly President Joe Biden.
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In Florida, both sides in abortion fight wait to see how far DeSantis will go | CNN Politics
As Republicans across the country move swiftly to restrict abortion access in their states after last week’s US Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has so far shown little desire to match their urgency.
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EU says it may not be possible to cross finish line on Iran nuclear deal
Senior Western officials voiced doubts about reviving the 2015 Iran nuclear deal on Thursday, with the European Union saying it "might not make it over the finishing line" and a U.S. official saying the odds had lengthened after this week's failed talks.
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Liz Cheney to debate Wyoming GOP foes after Jan. 6 hearings
She returns to Wyoming after explosive public testimony before the House Jan. 6 committee to debate Republican primary challengers Thursday.
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Climate activists slash dozens of SUV tires in NYC, say 'major cities' across US to be hit next
Climate activists conducted an operation slashing the tires of SUVs in New York City and declare that they will expand their operation "massively" across the U.S.
Rep. Liz Cheney 'confident' in Cassidy Hutchinson's testimony
Republican Rep. Liz Cheney sits down with "This Week" co-anchor Jonathan Karl in an exclusive interview to discuss her take on the ongoing Capitol insurrection hearings.
Biden notched gains at summit; returns to turmoil at home
The dissonant realities of President Joe Biden’s second year in office were on display Thursday as he wound up a five-day trip to Europe that highlighted both the key U.S. role in mounting a strong allied response to Vladimir Putin’s aggression and the domestic turmoil that is dragging Biden down at
apnews.comFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ anti-critical race theory law to take effect
One of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' key legislative efforts against race education, called the Stop WOKE Act, has been given the green light after a federal judge declined to block it before it takes effect on July 1. The law, which easily moved through the GOP-controlled legislature, would ban...
Russia must ensure British fighters not executed: European court
ECHR orders Russia to ensure two Britons captured while fighting for Ukraine do not face the death penalty.
There’s no foreign oil bailout for Joe Biden - Washington Examiner
Reporters were sitting a bit too close by when French President Emmanuel Macron broke the bad news to President Joe Biden. "I had a call with [Mohammed bin Zayed al Nahyan]," Macron said to Biden, referring to the leader of the United Arab Emirates. "He told me two things: 'I'm at a maximum...
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Surge in U.S. demand for Dutch abortion pills after Roe v. Wade decision
Demand for a Dutch service offering abortion pills surged more than fourfold after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade, a women's rights campaigner said on Thursday.
www.reuters.comBiden notches wins in Europe — as challenges pile up at home
The president basked in success and popularity at G-7 and NATO summits, a contrast to his weakened standing and challenges over abortion, gas prices and the economy awaiting his return.
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Who is Liz Cheney? House Republicans' No. 3, daughter of a VP, Trump critic
Liz Cheney is the elder daughter of former Vice President Dick Cheney, who held the same GOP leadership position from which she may be ousted.
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House Democrats advance bill with federal funding for abortions - Washington Examiner
House Appropriations Democrats advanced a spending bill for the Department of Health and Human Services without including language that expressly bars federal dollars from being used to pay for abortions in most cases.Democrats rejected an amendment to the spending bill that would reinsert the...
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Congressional climate hawks demand action after ‘alarming’ Supreme Court decision
The climate hawk wing of the Democratic party took aim Thursday at a Supreme Court ruling that severely curtailed the Environmental Protection Agency’s authority to regulate carbon emissions. …
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Mike Pence is having a moment. Can he turn it into a presidential run?
The Jan. 6 committee painted Pence as a hero on the day of the riot, but he may find it difficult to convert that adulation into traction in the polls.
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Russia hauls in ambassador over 'offensive' UK comments on nuclear weapons
Russia said on Thursday it had summoned the British ambassador to voice a strong protest against "offensive" British statements, including about alleged Russian threats to use nuclear weapons.
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Trump denies lunging at Secret Service: ‘Who would do that?’
Former President Trump denied lunging at his Secret Service security on Jan. 6, 2021, after they refused to take him to the Capitol when he wanted to march alongside his supporters after a rally. T…
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The Supreme Court Just Rolled Democracy Back. You Can Measure How Much.
After last Friday, 14 million more Americans will be living under laws they disagree with. How did we get here?
www.politico.comFinland and Sweden must keep agreement to keep Turkey’s NATO support: Erdogan - Washington Examiner
Video EmbedTurkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned that Turkey could restart its opposition to Finland's and Sweden's NATO applications if the two aspiring allies don't follow through on their agreement.Turkey had stood in the way of their entrance into the alliance, but that
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Snake Island: Why Russia couldn't hold on to strategic Black Sea outcrop
Russia claims it is a gesture of goodwill, but the withdrawal from a Black Sea rock is a big defeat.
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Legitimate Secret Service interests explain why Ornato and Engel may not want to testify - Washington Examiner
The Secret Service's motto is "Worthy of Trust and Confidence." There's more to that motto than meets the eye. To ensure the confidence of the people and the "protectees" assigned to it, the Secret Service must ensure its agents and officers are trusted. The absence of trust risks a protectee...
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Elmo talks about getting COVID vaccine; Ted Cruz has a problem with that
Cruz first thanked Sesame Street for showing a parent asking questions about the vaccine, but then turned his attention to Elmo.
www.cbsnews.comBiden vows U.S., NATO allies will stand with Ukraine 'for as long as it takes'
President Joe Biden closed out his trip to Spain and Germany by holding a news conference in which he reiterated U.S., NATO support for Ukraine.
Liz Cheney raises the stakes in anti-Trump efforts: The Note
With a speech at the Reagan Library in California, followed by what’s likely to be her only primary debate in Wyoming, Liz Cheney makes clear how she views her choices
U.S. Supreme Court rejects American Axle case on patent eligibility
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday declined to hear American Axle & Manufacturing Inc's bid to revive its patent on technology for quieting driveshaft noise, turning away a case that may have clarified the circumstances under which inventions warrant a patent.
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Alabama cites abortion ruling in transgender medication case
The Alabama attorney general’s office argued that, like abortion, gender-affirming treatments are not "deeply rooted in our history or traditions."
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The frightening implications of Justice Thomas’ press freedom dissent
Thomas suggested that it was time for the court to reconsider the “actual malice” standard.
thehill.comDemocrats push for campaign reset in the most pro-abortion rights swing state
Sen. Maggie Hassan is releasing a new TV ad on abortion as the campaign in New Hampshire pivots hard to the issue.
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Iran ready for ‘next stage’ of talks with US on nuclear deal
Iran’s UN ambassador tells the UN Security Council that Tehran is ready to ‘engage constructively’ in indirect talks.
Enter Hillary Clinton? Trump, Roe prompt muted talk of White House run
Hillary Clinton is having her biggest I-told-you-so moment to date. The overturning of Roe v. Wade by a Supreme Court that includes three judges nominated by Donald Trump, along with devastating Tuesday testimony to the Jan. 6 panel about the former president’s temper tantrums as a mob attacked...
Voters itching to punish Washington on border crisis, 67% fail Biden - Washington Examiner
As if voters needed another reason to hit the polls this fall for the congressional midterm elections, the Supreme Court on Thursday issued an opinion affirming President Joe Biden’s open-border agenda, a decision that should drive turnout even higher.Already hot over gas prices, inflation...
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WATCH: Megyn Kelly says ‘law student’ could see ‘holes’ in Hutchinson’s testimony - Washington Examiner
Reporter Megyn Kelly pointed out the holes in former White House staffer Cassidy Hutchinson's testimony during her show Thursday. Hutchinson appeared before the House Jan. 6 committee during a Tuesday hearing, in addition to participating in depositions. Kelly made the observation that most of...
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U.S. Supreme Court rejects Alaska Airlines appeal in labor law dispute
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday turned away Alaska Airlines Inc's challenge to being bound by the employment laws of states where their workers are based, the central issue in its legal battle with California-based flight attendants.
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Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson makes history as Supreme Court's first Black woman justice
A former public defender and federal trial court judge, Ketanji Brown Jackson will bring a unique background to the Supreme Court, supporters say.
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Democrats seek help from Pentagon to protect service members’ abortion access | CNN Politics
A group of Senate Democrats on the Armed Services Committee led by Hawaii Sen. Mazie Hirono wants Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin to take immediate steps to ensure that military service members’ access to abortion is protected no matter what state they are stationed in.
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Democratic lawmakers resist calls to expand court — for now
The Supreme Court’s ruling striking down Roe v. Wade, along with other decisions this term that infuriated Democrats, are fueling a fresh round of calls to reform the court. But Democratic lawmaker…
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Analysis: Back to the drawing board: U.S. Supreme Court upends Biden climate agenda
The U.S. Supreme Court's decision to limit the powers of the nation’s top environmental regulator to curb carbon emissions will force the Biden administration to take more creative measures to reach its ambitious goals to combat climate change.
www.reuters.comRepublicans in Congress: Hearings? What Hearings?
Photo Illustration by Thomas Levinson/The Daily Beast/GettyThe sixth and latest hearing from the House’s Jan. 6 Committee was, undoubtedly, its biggest blockbuster yet.But where one audience saw a Watergate-level historic event in former Trump aide Cassidy Hutchinson’s testimony, another key...
5 lessons from the NATO summit
Russia and China were not at the just-concluded NATO summit, but they were mentioned often. Here are 5 takeaways from the meeting.
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Suspected truck driver in Texas migrant deaths was on meth, lawmaker says
The suspected driver of a truck packed with dozens of migrants who died in blazing heat during a Texas smuggling attempt was allegedly under the influence of methamphetamine when police encountered him, a U.S. lawmaker told Reuters, citing information from law enforcement.
www.reuters.comWATCH: UFO over Iowa can’t be explained, officials investigating - Washington Examiner
Video EmbedA man in Iowa is going viral after capturing footage of what he said was a UFO flying through the night sky Tuesday.The Des Moines man was driving down Hickman Road when he said he saw the UFO above him."It's like an
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Supreme Court declines to review limits of police immunity from lawsuits
The case involved a Texas man who died by suicide in a county jail while a jailer watched and declined to intervene or call 911.
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Supreme Court rejects challenge to Biden effort to end Trump’s ‘Remain in Mexico’ program
In a 5-4 decision, the justices ruled that federal immigration law does not require the Biden administration to return asylum applicants to Mexico pending rulings on their cases.
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Tim Kaine blames Supreme Court for violence against churches, pro-life clinics
Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., on Thursday condemned the recent violence against churches but ultimately blamed the high court for sparking the violence with its "radical" ruling.
Judge orders retrial in Whitmer kidnapping case - Washington Examiner
A federal judge ordered two defendants charged in an alleged Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) kidnapping scheme to face a retrial, setting a tentative start date for Aug. 9. The two men charged in the purported plot were back in the courtroom Thursday, arguing the charges against them be dismissed...
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West Virginia AG calls Supreme Court EPA ruling a ‘huge victory’
West Virginia’s Attorney General Patrick Morrisey on Thursday applauded the Supreme Court’s 6-3 ruling that limited the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ability to deal with powe…
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Some new Florida laws will boost DeSantis' conservative base
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — About 150 bills will become laws in Florida on Friday — several of which Gov.
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About half say Trump should be charged for 1/6: AP-NORC poll
A new poll shows about half of Americans say former President Donald Trump should be charged with a crime for his role in what happened on Jan. 6.
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Kentucky state court blocks two state laws that stopped abortion services after Roe ruling | CNN Politics
A Kentucky state court on Thursday halted enforcement of two Kentucky laws passed in 2019 that had stopped abortion services in the state last Friday, after the Supreme Court’s ruling overturning Roe v. Wade.
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The 'Cryptoqueen' is now one of the FBI's 10 Most Wanted
Federal prosecutors say that after persuading investors around the world to send her $4 billion, Ruja Ignatova quietly hopped a flight to Greece and disappeared.
www.nbcnews.comFlorida's new abortion law halted as DeSantis vows to fight on
In a stinging defeat for Gov. Ron DeSantis, a Florida judge said he will temporarily block a new law that would prohibit all abortions in the state after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
www.politico.comPoll: Surging DeSantis closes gap with Trump to single digits
In a striking sign of vulnerability for the former president — and a possible warning that his vice-like grip on the GOP base is slipping — less than half of registered voters who identify as Republicans or Republican-leaning independents say they would choose Trump (45%) over DeSantis.
Biden backs change to filibuster rules to codify abortion and privacy rights into law
Biden supports changing filibuster rules to codify abortion and privacy rights into law following Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade.
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Trump may have issued pardons for Jan. 6 — experts break it down - Washington Examiner
Although the Jan. 6 committee has not yet handed down a recommendation on whether the Department of Justice should file criminal charges against former President Donald Trump in relation to the Capitol riots, it is possible that he and those who were within his inner circle at the time could be...
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14-year-old tiger dies after contracting COVID-19 at zoo
A 14-year-old tiger has died from health complications after contracting COVID-19 at an Ohio zoo, officials said.
British lawmaker who 'drank far too much' resigns from government - reports
A British member of parliament resigned from Boris Johnson's government on Thursday after he "drank far too much", local media reported, the latest in a string of scandals and setbacks for the prime minister.
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Supreme Court limits Biden's power to cut emissions
The landmark ruling curbs federal power to limit greenhouse gas emissions in a setback for President Biden.
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Biden says he'd support eliminating filibuster to codify Roe and right to privacy
The president blasted the Supreme Court's decision as "outrageous" and "destabilizing."
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U.S. Supreme Court throws out rulings that invalidated abortion laws
The U.S. Supreme Court, in the aftermath of its decision last week to overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade ruling that legalized abortion nationwide, on Thursday threw out lower court rulings that invalidated three abortion laws at the state level.
www.reuters.comJudge denies Brian Laundrie’s parents’ motion to dismiss lawsuit - Washington Examiner
Video EmbedA Florida judge has denied the motion from Brian Laundrie's parents to dismiss the civil lawsuit against them.Gabby Petito's parents, Joe Petito and Nichole Schmidt, filed the lawsuit against Chris and Roberta Laundrie after their daughter's remains were found in Wyoming's Grand
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Pro-life groups, churches see increased violence after Supreme Court abortion ruling
Churches and pro-life centers are reporting an increase in violent acts following the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade in a landmark decision last week.
4 charged after 53 found dead in Texas tractor-trailer
Dozens of people were found dead inside a tractor-trailer in San Antonio on Monday evening in a suspected case of human smuggling, authorities said.
State unemployment, jobs services down around the country after cyberattack
The labor departments and related agencies have been affected in at least nine states, as well as Washington, D.C.
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Latest US hypersonic test fails after ‘anomaly’ during first full flight test | CNN Politics
The latest test of a US hypersonic weapon failed after an “anomaly” occurred during the first test of the full system, the Pentagon said Thursday.
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Majority says states should be able to determine who carries concealed weapons: poll
A Majority of Americans say state governments should determine who can carry concealed weapons, according to a new Monmouth University Poll. The poll, published on Thursday, found that 56 per…
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Republicans, hawks fear border crisis will get worse after SCOTUS 'Remain-in-Mexico' ruling
The Supreme Court decision ruling that the Biden administration can terminate the "Remain-in-Mexico" policy was greeted with disappointment by conservatives.
US official: Migrants who died cleared inland checkpoint
A U.S. official says the tractor-trailer at the center of a disastrous human-smuggling attempt that left 53 people dead had passed through an inland U.S.
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The struggle for Snake Island
Russian forces abandon the strategic Black Sea islet – a major victory for Ukraine that could also enable grain exports.
Red states eye restrictions on interstate travel for abortion services - Washington Examiner
Conservative advocacy groups are teaming up with anti-abortion state lawmakers to draft legislation that would put an end to interstate travel for abortions, which could limit the remaining abortion options for women in states with stringent bans.The Thomas More Society, a conservative public...
www.washingtonexaminer.comArizona attorney general says pre-statehood abortion ban is enforceable
Arizona's Republican attorney general says that a pre-1901 law that bans all abortions is enforceable.
Democrats criticized for blocking GOP measure to prohibit Biden from canceling student loan debt
House Democrats blocked a measure by Republican Rep. Ashley Hinson to keep the Biden administration from cancelling hundreds of billions of dollars in student loan debt.
Anti-Roe justices a part of Catholicism's conservative wing
The Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade at a time when it has an unprecedented Catholic supermajority. That’s not a coincidence. Nor is it the whole story. U.S.
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Europe heatwave breaks multiple June records
An oppressive heatwave has broken temperature records from the Arctic Circle to North Africa.
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Supreme Court: Biden may end Trump-era 'remain in Mexico' policy for migrants
The Supreme Court case involved one of the last major immigration policies held over from the Trump era: A mandate that asylum seekers wait in Mexico.
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Ecuador's government, indigenous leaders reach agreement ending protests
Ecuador's government and indigenous groups' leaders on Thursday reached an agreement to end more than two weeks of protests against the social and economic policies of President Guillermo Lasso which left at least eight dead, indigenous leaders said.
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Supreme Court takes up power of state legislatures to decide election-related issues
Republican legislators in North Carolina are challenging a state Supreme Court ruling that threw out the Legislature’s map for redrawing congressional district boundaries.
www.nbcnews.comPoland condemns Belarus for vandalism of Polish graves
Poland on Thursday accused the Belarusian authorities of creating an "atmosphere of acquiescence" to acts of vandalism against Polish graves and demanded authorities punish perpetrators, adding to tensions between Warsaw and Minsk.
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‘Unfounded allegations’: EU resumes funding of Palestinian NGOs
The European Commission suspended funding for two Palestinian rights groups last year amid Israeli ‘terror’ claims.
Supreme Court rules for Biden in clash over Trump-era ‘Remain in Mexico’ policy
The Supreme Court on Thursday sided with the Biden administration in its effort to end a Trump-era immigration policy that requires U.S. asylum-seekers at the southern border to wait in Mexico whil…
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Treasury blocks $1 billion trust owned by Russian oligarch
The Treasury Department has blocked a $1 billion Delaware-based trust connected to sanctioned Russian oligarch Suleiman Abusaidovich Kerimov.
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Coca-Cola and Procter & Gamble guilty of ‘greenwashing’: Report - Washington Examiner
Coca-Cola, Procter & Gamble, and others are making deceptive claims about package recyclability, according to a new report.Several companies have offered "misleading and mendacious" claims regarding the sustainability and recyclability of their packaging, the Thursday report from the Changing...
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U.S. Supreme Court rebuffs challenges in Texas 'qualified immunity' cases
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday refused to revive civil rights lawsuits against jail staff and police in two cases from Texas in which these officials were granted a protection called "qualified immunity" after being accused of misconduct.
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Calls to free Brittney Griner escalate ahead of WNBA star's trial in Russia
Friends and family members of Brittney Griner gathered for a vigil in New York City on Wednesday, calling for the WNBA star's release ahead of her trial in Russia.
How the Supreme Court ruling will gut the EPA’s ability to fight the climate crisis | CNN Politics
Experts tell CNN the EPA ruling is a major setback in the country’s effort to rein in the climate crisis and its deadly, costly impacts.
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Kansas county GOP office targeted in act of vandalism after Supreme Court abortion ruling
A man was arrested after he allegedly lit campaign materials on fire outside a Kansas county GOP headquarters in Winfield and later broke a glass door.
EXCLUSIVE Chances for Iran nuclear deal worse after Doha talks -U.S. official
The chances of reviving the 2015 Iran nuclear deal are worse after indirect U.S.-Iranian talks in Doha that ended without progress, a senior U.S. official told Reuters on Thursday.
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Buttigieg launches $1B pilot to build racial equity in roads
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is launching a $1 billion pilot program aimed at helping reconnect cities and neighborhoods racially segregated or divided by road projects.
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Alyssa Farah says she put Hutchinson in touch with Cheney
Former White House communications director Alyssa Farah said she put Cassidy Hutchinson, a personal friend and top aide to former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, in touch with the select H…
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Biden calls for dropping filibuster rules to pass abortion rights into law | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden said on Thursday that he would support making an exception to the filibuster – the 60-vote threshold in the Senate needed to pass most legislation – in order to codify abortion rights and the right to privacy through legislation passed by Congress.
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Biden: US to give $800m more in military aid to Ukraine
Biden says US is ‘better positioned to lead the world than ever’ following NATO, G7 summits, despite issues at home.
Canada's Supreme Court upholds expansions to rape shield laws
Canada's Supreme Court upheld expansions to the country's rape shield laws added four years ago to further prevent a sexual assault complainant's sexual past from being used against them in a trial.
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Biden plans to deliver major Jan. 6 speech when House probe ends
The goal would be to emphasize what he says is at stake should former President Trump or his allies return to power in Washington, sources told NBC News.
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Hundreds protest Roe decision in Sioux Falls, some arrests
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Police in Sioux Falls used smoke bombs to try to disperse hundreds of people protesting the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v.
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Supreme Court says several gun cases deserve a new look
The Supreme Court says gun cases involving restrictions in Hawaii, California, New Jersey and Maryland deserve a new look following its major decision in a gun case last week.
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Mexico president doubles down on Hitler comparison with Jewish analyst after protest
President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said he was right to compare a prominent Mexican Jewish figure to Adolf Hitler for his political mindset, shrugging off a protest from Mexico's Jewish community.
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4 dead, 3 injured in Texas car crash involving smuggling operation: Police
Investigators said four people were killed during a vehicle chase with an alleged migrant smuggler.
Analysis: Liz Cheney perfectly captured the choice Republicans now have to make on Donald Trump | CNN Politics
On Wednesday night, Liz Cheney made it clear: Republicans can’t have it both ways.
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Judge to block Florida abortion ban; Kentucky ban on hold
A Florida judge says he will temporarily block the state's 15-week abortion ban
Vermont US Sen. Leahy undergoes surgery on broken hip
U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy of Vermont underwent surgery Thursday after he broke his hip in a fall at his home.
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Smuggling 'a big business' along US-Mexico border, says trucker
Big sums can lure truckers into "dangerous" smuggling attempts, says one cross-border driver.
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These companies are paying for abortion travel
Bellwethers from finance, technology and retail industries are bankrolling workers who need to access reproductive services.
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Russia-Ukraine latest updates: Moscow using Soviet-era missiles
Ukraine news from June 30: Russia using old Soviet stocks for more than half of all strikes in Ukraine, says General.
Multiple migrants killed in Texas during human smuggling attempts at southern border, one caught on video
At least seven migrants have been killed in separate incidents at the southern border involving human smuggling, in addition to dozens killed in a tractor-trailer this week.
Supreme Court tells lower courts to reconsider disputes on abortion and guns after blockbuster decisions | CNN Politics
The Supreme Court on Thursday sent three abortion-related cases back down to lower courts to be reconsidered now that the court has overturned Roe v. Wade, ending constitutional protections to obtain an abortion.
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Tear gas or pepper spray used at South African nightclub when teenagers died, eyewitness says
Tear gas or pepper spray was used on patrons at a nightclub in South Africa when more than a dozen teenagers mysteriously died there, an eyewitness told ABC News.
Biden says he won't directly ask Saudi Arabia to produce more oil
U.S. President Joe Biden said on Thursday he would not directly press Saudi Arabia to increase oil output to curb soaring crude prices when he sees the Saudi king and crown prince during a visit next month.
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Top Latino group endorses House candidates in Florida, Hawaii
The Latino Victory Fund on Thursday endorsed two Hispanic House candidates, Patrick Branco in Hawaii and Annette Taddeo in Florida. “At a time when our democracy, civil rights, and reproductive rig…
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U.S. probes New York City police unit over 'gender-biased policing'
The U.S. Justice Department said it has opened a probe into a division of the New York City Police Department looking at whether it engages in gender-biased policing, including how it handles investigations of sexual assault and treatment of survivors.
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What to know about Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson
She is the 116th justice to serve on the Supreme Court and its first Black woman.
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Tunisian president takes most powers in proposed constitution
Tunisia's president published a planned new constitution on Thursday that he will put to a referendum next month, expanding his own powers and limiting the role of parliament in a vote most political parties have already rejected.
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Abortion ban exceptions: What legally constitutes a 'life-threatening emergency'?
New abortion bans make exceptions for cases in which the mother’s life is at stake. Doctors wonder which threats are serious enough to absolve them of legal risk.
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Supreme Court hands Biden victory, allows end to 'Remain in Mexico' policy
The Supreme Court ruled that the Department of Homeland Security does not have to continue the Trump-era "Remain in Mexico" policy, after lower courts ruled that it did.
Does your state have abortion restrictions? See our breakdown of each state's rules
NBC News is tracking the status of state-level abortion laws and restrictions across the country, as well as exceptions in places where bans are in effect.
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Asia stocks mixed after Wall St down, China manufacturing up
Asian stock markets are mixed after the U.S. economy contracted and China reported stronger factory activity.
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Kaitlin Armstrong, Texas woman accused of killing pro cyclist Anna Moriah Wilson, is arrested in Costa Rica
Kaitlin Marie Armstrong, 34, was arrested Wednesday at a Costa Rica hostel, the Marshals Service said
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Biden to support ending filibuster to protect abortion access
President Biden announced that he supports Congress ending the filibuster in order to pass legislation creating a national right to abortion and codifying Roe v. Wade.
China must be held to commitments made on Hong Kong, UK prime minister says
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Britain would do all it could to hold Beijing to its commitments on democratic rights made 25 years ago when Hong Kong was handed back to China.
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Police used a reverse keyword Google search to find an accused killer. He says that's illegal.
Privacy advocates are watching the case closely, concerned that police could use reverse keyword searches to investigate people who seek information about abortions.
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Toxic toad population increases in South Florida due to climate impact: Experts
Toxic toads population increases in south Florida, climate impact
Arizona, Louisiana among states grappling over abortion bans
Arizona’s Republican attorney general says a total abortion ban that has been on the books since before statehood can be enforced, putting him at odds with that state's Republican governor.
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Judge to block Florida abortion ban; Kentucky ban on hold
A Florida judge says he will temporarily block the state's 15-week abortion ban. The judge said Thursday that ban violates the state’s constitution and he will issue an order blocking it, but not before it is scheduled to take effect Friday.
apnews.comThe global chill of Roe’s reversal
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Border Patrol in Rio Grande Valley nab 2 sex offenders, 9 MS-13 gang members
Border Patrol agents in the Rio Grande Valley in Texas have stopped multiple gang members and sex offenders attempting to enter the United States illegally.
S&P 500 posts worst first half since 1970, Nasdaq falls more than 1%
Worries about inflation, a potential recession and the Federal Reserve's response to it have made for a wild ride in the first half of 2022.
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Republican gubernatorial candidate in Maryland knocks Democratic group for meddling in state’s GOP primary
Republican gubernatorial candidate Kelly Schulz of Maryland is slamming the Democratic Governors Association for meddling in her race by promoting her top rival in next month’s primary
Sonny Barger, figurehead of Hells Angels, dies at 83
The leather-clad figurehead of the Hells Angels motorcycle club has died
Qatar to support Lebanese soldiers' salaries with $60 million pledge
Qatar has pledged $60 million to the Lebanese army, state news agency QNA said on Thursday, funding that is earmarked to support the salaries of Lebanese soldiers, two sources briefed on the deal told Reuters.
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The secret to good health later in life? Researchers think it could be banking your poop now
Fecal transplants are a relatively new procedure meant to improve gut health, and a group of researchers think saving a person's own poop for future use could be the best way to go.
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Kentucky abortion law triggered by Supreme Court decision blocked by judge
A Judge in Kentucky has blocked the state's near-total abortion ban from taking effect, temporarily allowing abortions following the Supreme Court's ruling on Roe v. Wade.
Missing homing pigeon Bob found 4,000 miles away in Alabama
The bird was racing home to Gateshead but was found by a puzzled resident at his home in Alabama.
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Some medical debt is being removed from US credit reports
Help is coming for many people struggling with medical debt on credit reports. Starting Friday, the three major U.S. credit reporting companies will stop counting paid medical debt on their reports, which banks and others use to judge creditworthiness.
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Jan. 6 committee subpoenas Trump White House counsel Pat Cipollone to testify after he was quoted at explosive hearing
Committee leaders insisted the panel needed to hear from the lawyer “on the record” after a former White House aide said Cipollone had raised legal concerns about Trump.
www.nbcnews.comAbout half say Trump should be charged for 1/6: AP-NORC poll
A new poll shows about half of Americans say former President Donald Trump should be charged with a crime for his role in what happened on Jan. 6.
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Republicans must choose Trump or the Constitution, Liz Cheney warns, describing 'threat' like no other
There was only one path forward for her fellow conservatives, Liz Cheney said in a speech on Wednesday: follow the Constitution or former President Donald Trump
Russia invasion: Putin still wants to take most of Ukraine - US
According to US intelligence assessments, Russia's invasion is likely to grind on for some time.
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Biden: Putin is getting 'exactly what he did not want' with increased NATO unity
Despite tensions on a number of fronts among the 30 NATO members, there were few signs of friction at the three-day meeting.
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'We cannot pause our lives': Ukrainians begin rebuilding
As the war grinds on in Ukraine, communities that were badly damaged early in the invasion are starting to rebuild.
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Rep. Jamie Raskin says anyone wanting to address Cassidy Hutchinson's testimony can do so under oath
An attorney for Cassidy Hutchinson, who gave blockbuster testimony before the House Jan. 6 committee on Tuesday, said she "stands by all of the testimony she provided yesterday."
www.cbsnews.comRussia abandons Black Sea outpost of Snake Island in victory for Ukraine
Russian forces abandoned the strategic Black Sea outpost of Snake Island on Thursday in a victory for Ukraine that could loosen the grip of Russia's blockade on Ukrainian ports.
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Trump proven unfit for power again - Washington Examiner
Former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson’s Tuesday testimony ought to ring the death knell for former President Donald Trump’s political career. Trump is unfit to be anywhere near power ever again. Hutchinson’s resume alone should establish her credibility. The 25-year-old had already worked...
www.washingtonexaminer.comRussia-Ukraine latest updates: Moscow using Soviet-era missiles
Ukraine news from June 30: Russia using old Soviet stocks for more than half of all strikes in Ukraine, says General.
'Certainly possible': Illinois governor says Biden could face primary challenge
J.B. Pritzker, who’s fueled talk of his own White House ambitions, emphasized he isn’t encouraging a challenge and is focused only on securing a second term as governor.
www.nbcnews.comJon Stewart: This Is the Moment GOP Ditches Trump for DeSantis
Apple TV+On the same day that Joe Rogan endorsed Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for president in 2024, Jon Stewart convened a “special emergency session” of the podcast that seems to have replaced his Apple TV+ show to explain why he believes this week’s bombshell Jan. 6 Committee hearing will be...
Analysis: Jan. 6 committee revelations may give Republicans opening to take on Trump in 2024 | CNN Politics
Nothing ever really seems to bring Donald Trump down.
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Senate Democrats see 'major progress' on Biden agenda bill, hope for July vote
Schumer and Manchin are close to a deal on prescription drug savings, new details obtained by NBC News show. They're also negotiating energy and tax provisions in the bill.
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Liz Cheney calls Trump 'domestic threat,' says Republicans cannot support both him and Constitution
Rep. Liz Cheney on Wednesday called former President Trump a "domestic threat."
N.Korea may be behind new $100 mln cryptocurrency hack, experts say
North Korean hackers are most likely behind an attack last week that stole as much as $100 million in cryptocurrency from a U.S. company, three digital investigative firms have concluded.
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Cassidy Hutchinson’s testimony is too incriminating for the DOJ to ignore
We don’t know the status or scope of the DOJ’s inquiry, but the committee’s findings ultimately may be too incriminating to ignore.
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US spy chief: Putin hopes to conquer ‘most of Ukraine,’ situation ‘pretty grim’ - Washington Examiner
Russian President Vladimir Putin is still setting his sights on conquering "most of Ukraine," the United States's top intelligence official said on Wednesday.At a Department of Commerce conference on Wednesday, Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines assessed Russia's goals in Ukraine...
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Russia has no interest in peace talks, leading NATO officials say - Washington Examiner
Russian President Vladimir Putin has no interest in negotiations to end the war in Ukraine, trans-Atlantic officials say.Kremlin officials have accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of scuttling peace talks earlier this year, though Russian officials more recently demanded a total...
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Liz Cheney calls Trump's election actions more chilling than imagined
Republican U.S. Representative Liz Cheney said on Wednesday that Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election were "more chilling and more threatening" than first imagined, while calling on Republicans to choose between loyalty to Trump and the Constitution.
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'Domestic threat:' Liz Cheney says Republicans must abandon Donald Trump
Cheney called the former president a clear and present danger to both the Republican Party and to American democracy at large.
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Putin condemns NATO’s ‘imperial ambitions’, warns Finland, Sweden
Helsinki and Stockholm joining NATO marks one of the biggest shifts in European security in decades.
Florida may be the "last oasis" for abortion in the South — but a 15-week ban could be days away
The 15-week ban is slated to go into effect on Friday — but several groups are challenging the law.
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SCOTUS just quietly slashed your Sixth Amendment rights
The silence on social media is alarming — we should be very scared and very, very angry.
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Republicans who backed Trump Jan. 6 probe face fierce backlash at the polls
The votes have fueled a growing anti-incumbent mood among GOP voters that has hit other incumbents too.
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Israel heads to Nov 1 election with Netanyahu waiting
Israeli lawmakers voted on Thursday to dissolve parliament following the collapse of Prime Minister Naftali Bennett's ruling coalition, opening the way for a Nov. 1 election that will be Israel's fifth in less than four years.
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Xavier Becerra: US is 'backsliding' with abortion ruling, says health secretary
Overturning Roe v Wade puts the US at odds with most of the world, says Xavier Becerra in a BBC interview.
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U.S.-Iran nuclear negotiations in Qatar end without breakthrough
"We will keep working with even greater urgency," said the E.U. official who served as an intermediary between the chief Iranian negotiator and Biden envoy Rob Malley.
www.nbcnews.comFormer Trump staffer calls alleged source of wild limo ride story a liar - Washington Examiner
Video EmbedA former Trump administration staffer is casting aspersions on the stated source behind shocking accounts of former President Donald Trump grabbing at the steering wheel of his presidential limousine and reaching for the neck of his head of security on the day
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Ukraine war: CCTV shows missile striking shopping mall in Kremenchuk
Ukraine's President Zelensky releases footage of missile strike, which killed at least 18 people.
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New Zealand designates Proud Boys a terrorist organization
New Zealand’s government has declared American far-right groups the Proud Boys and The Base are terrorist organizations, making it illegal in New Zealand to fund, recruit or participate in them.
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South Korea's Yoon warns at NATO summit of threat to 'universal values'
South Korea's president warned a NATO summit of the threat to universal values at a time of new conflict and competition, a reference to Russia's aggression in Ukraine and China's engagement with Russia, a South Korean official said.
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Former prosecutors say blockbuster January 6 testimony increases Trump’s criminal exposure | CNN Politics
Cassidy Hutchinson’s testimony before the House select committee this week increased the criminal exposure former President Donald Trump faces in the Justice Department’s ongoing January 6, 2021, investigation.
www.cnn.comGOP Rep. Adam Kinzinger Suggests Lauren Boebert's Views Akin To 'Christian Taliban'
The Colorado Republican recently suggested she believes "the church is supposed to direct the government."
$825K in American Rescue Plan funds went to ‘oral historians’ researching anti-racism, 'Latinx' histories
The Oral History Association received $825,000 in American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds for "Under/Unemployed Oral Historians" in marginalized communities researching anti-racism.
June 30, 2022 Russia-Ukraine news | CNN
NATO formally invited Finland and Sweden to join the military alliance during a summit in Madrid. Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow was not bothered by the move, but it would bring inevitable “tensions.” Follow live updates here.
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Trump Is in Trouble and He Knows It
The two big stories of this week are more closely linked than meets the eye.
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Amnesty International finds bombing of Mariupol theater a ‘clear war crime’ - Washington Examiner
An investigation from Amnesty International concluded that Russia's March 16 strike that hit a theater acting as a shelter for civilians was a "clear war crime."The organization released the findings of its investigation on Thursday, which included that the theater was the intended target...
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Who has been subpoenaed so far by the Jan. 6 committee?
Over 100 subpoenas have been sent to close allies of former President Donald Trump and others involved in events surrounding the Jan. 6 attack.
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Sweden to send more anti-tank weapons and machine guns to Ukraine
Sweden will send more anti-tank weapons and machine guns to Ukraine, Sweden's Defence Ministry said on Thursday.
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'Everything was going fine between us,' Putin says of NATO expansion; Russian forces withdraw from Snake Island
President Vladimir Putin has responded to NATO's forthcoming expansion. In Ukraine, Russian forces continue to pummel settlements in the east.
Most Texans think women will still seek abortions in Texas even if unsafe — CBS News poll
A majority of Texans want abortion to be legal in all or most cases, many said they didn't know much about the state's "trigger" law.
www.cbsnews.comTrump allies take aim at Cassidy Hutchinson’s Jan. 6 committee bombshell testimony - Washington Examiner
Video EmbedMultiple former Trump administration officials and Republican House members are looking to discredit the Jan. 6 committee's star witness, ex-West Wing aide Cassidy Hutchinson.The former top aide to Trump White House chief of staff Mark Meadows (and with him before that when
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Convicted leaker Reality Winner asks Biden for a pardon
Winner spent four years in prison for leaking a top-secret document in 2017.
www.cbsnews.comNew York lawmakers to loosen gun-permit laws after Supreme Court ruling
NEW YORK (Reuters) -New York lawmakers began debating how to loosen the state's gun-licensing laws in an emergency session on Thursday to conform with a landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision that established a constitutional right for people to carry weapons in public for self-defense. The...
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has a lot to celebrate
Last week Clarence Thomas achieved two long-sought goals: expanding gun rights and overturning Roe v. Wade’s nationwide protection for abortion.
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N.Y. judge ends Trump contempt order after lengthy legal fight
The former president last month paid $110,000 in court fines for his slow response to a civil subpoena issued by New York Attorney General Letitia James.
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5 takeaways from Joe Biden’s trip to two of the most productive foreign summits in years | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden and his fellow NATO leaders departed a highly consequential summit Thursday that left the defense alliance larger, more muscular and more focused.
www.cnn.comJan. 6 investigators lack ‘direct evidence’ for wild Trump SUV ride story: Report - Washington Examiner
Video EmbedThe Jan. 6 committee appears to lack "direct evidence" to support or refute testimony about a wild presidential SUV ride on the day of the Capitol riot.A new report adds a new wrinkle to the fallout
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Russia's attack on Mariupol theatre a clear war crime, Amnesty says
Russian forces likely targeted the building knowing it was a shelter for civilians, the group says.
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Biden pitches Democrats on Biden for president in 2024
The president’s political operation insists he’s running for re-election — and amid questions of his viability, sources tell NBC News, he now intends to show it.
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Sri Lanka makes progress towards IMF support - IMF
The International Monetary Fund said its talks with crisis-hit Sri Lanka had been "constructive" on Thursday, raising hopes it would soon grant preliminary approval for a desperately needed financial support package.
www.reuters.comThe elephant in the NATO room: America's Roe reversal
Joe Biden vowed that the U.S. "is back" after he took office. But some foreign officials see the Supreme Court undercutting its return to pre-Trump form.
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Migrants in Texas trailer tragedy died seeking better lives
Families of the more than 60 people packed into a tractor-trailer and abandoned in Texas have began to confirm their worst fears.
apnews.comThis Progressive Insists He Can Beat Rand Paul. Why Are Dems Ignoring Him?
Photo Illustration by Luis G. Rendon/The Daily Beast/APTwo years after nearly causing a major upset in Democratic politics, it is Charles Booker’s turn to be the Democratic nominee for Senate in Kentucky where he’ll take his progressive message for a spin against Republican Sen. Rand Paul.But...
China's Xi visits changed Hong Kong for handover anniversary
Chinese leader Xi Jinping arrived in Hong Kong to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the British handover of a city that his rule has transformed from a global hub known for its political freedoms to one that is much more tightly controlled by the Communist Party.
apnews.comBiden May Nominate Anti-Abortion Lawyer For Judgeship In Deal With McConnell: Reports
The deal, first reported by the Louisville Courier-Journal, would see McConnell promise not to hold up any of Biden's future federal nominations.
'I hope you triumph,' Honduran mom told her two sons. Then she lost them in tractor-trailer tragedy.
They were so excited to go and work in the U.S., the anguished mother said as she detailed their last moments full of hugs and laughter.
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Pat Cipollone, former White House counsel for Trump, subpoenaed by Jan. 6 committee
The House Committee investigating the January 6 insurrection has subpoenaed former President Trump's top White House lawyer Pat Cipollone to testify.
UK sends military experts to counter Russian influence in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Britain said on Thursday that it would send military specialists to Bosnia and Herzegovina to counter Russian influence and to "reinforce the NATO Mission and promote stability and security" in the country.
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Former Trump campaign CFO testifies to January 6 committee | CNN Politics
Sean Dollman, who worked for former President Donald Trump’s 2020 campaign as chief financial officer, testified on Wednesday before the House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021, insurrection, CNN has learned.
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Dictator’s son Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is sworn in as Philippine president
“Wow, is this really happening?” asked one activist who was tortured during the rule of the elder Marcos, who was ousted 36 years ago in a “People Power” revolt.
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What Dems can — and might — do in Congress to fight the end of Roe
The party wants to campaign this fall on the Supreme Court's quashing of constitutional abortion rights. Here's how it plans to start on the Hill.
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Lawyer who left Jan. 6 panel seeking Missouri US Senate seat
An attorney who held key roles in the George W
Former White House chief of staff says Trump should be most worried about evidence the January 6 panel may have for obstruction of justice
Mick Mulvaney wrote an op-ed article saying Donald Trump could be the next politician to learn "it usually isn't the crime" but rather "the cover-up."
Personal info on California gun owners wrongly made public
The California Department of Justice on Wednesday acknowledged the agency wrongly made public the personal information of perhaps hundreds of thousands of gun owners in up to six state-operated databases, a broader exposure than the agency initially disclosed a day earlier. Rob Bonta, the...
Fears of religious violence in India after video of Hindu tailor’s brutal killing is posted online
Internet services in the state of Rajasthan were suspended to suppress video of the killing, in which police say two Muslim men slit the tailor’s throat.
www.nbcnews.comDemocrats push for campaign reset in the most pro-abortion rights swing state
Sen. Maggie Hassan is releasing a new TV ad on abortion as the campaign in New Hampshire pivots hard to the issue.
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Whole Foods employees lose appeal for right to wear Black Lives Matter masks
A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday sided with Whole Foods and Amazon by striking down an appeal from former company employees who claim they were sent home without pay or otherwise disciplined for wea…
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Delaware governor signs bill expanding abortion access and provider protection | CNN Politics
Delaware Gov. John Carney signed legislation Wednesday expanding access to abortion care and protecting providers and patients seeking services in the state following last week’s Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade.
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Suspected road-rage shooter killed man near Philadelphia for driving too slow, police say
King Hua, 54, was killed while he was stopped at a red light Wednesday morning in Springfield Township.
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Toobin on GOP officials staying mum on Trump revelations: ‘they’re a bunch of cowards’
CNN legal analyst Jeffrey Toobin noted on Wednesday that almost no prominent GOP officials have expressed alarm over former President Trump’s behavior during the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol,…
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Jan. 6 panel subpoenas counsel who resisted Trump schemes
The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection has issued a subpoena to former White House counsel Pat Cipollone.
apnews.comThe fallout at the workplace from the ruling on Roe
A wave of academic studies in recent decades suggest that the option to terminate a pregnancy increases economic freedom, especially for women of color.
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Ukraine round-up: Nato boosted by 'land, air and sea'
Nato reinforces across Europe and Putin's cousin sanctioned - the latest on the war in Ukraine.
www.bbc.comClimate concerns grow as US helps Europe replace Russian gas
Amos Hochstein, President Joe Biden’s point man for global energy problems, says he knows that transitioning away from the climate-wrecking pollution of fossil fuels is the only way to go. Appearing before a Senate Foreign Relations subcommittee this month on U.S. help in Europe’s...
Eight killed in Sudan as protesters rally on uprising anniversary
At least eight protesters were shot dead in Sudan on Thursday, medics said, as large crowds took to the streets despite heavy security and a communications blackout to rally against the military leadership that seized power eight months ago.
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Biden plans to nominate anti-abortion lawyer as federal judge: Yarmuth
President Biden plans to nominate a conservative lawyer who has represented anti-abortion causes to a federal judgeship in Kentucky, according to Rep. John Yarmuth’s (D-Ky.) office. Chad Meredith, …
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Ketanji Brown Jackson joins a Supreme Court in turmoil | CNN Politics
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson joined the Supreme Court on Thursday, making history as the first female African-American justice and beginning what could be a decades-long tenure.
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Bannon requests trial delay over Jan. 6 hearing publicity
Steve Bannon, a former adviser in the Trump administration, has requested that his trial over contempt of Congress charges be delayed, arguing the Jan. 6 House select committee’s hearings hav…
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More than 90 House lawmakers call on Mayorkas for ‘urgent action to combat antisemitism’
More than 90 House lawmakers are calling on Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to take “additional and urgent action to combat antisemitism and prosecute antisemitic…
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20-year-old mom gunned down on NYC street was targeted: Sources
A woman, 20, was shot to death while walking with a baby stroller in New York City on Wednesday, police said.
Andrew Giuliani had the name ID and his famous father. He just didn’t have the votes.
The younger Giuliani was resolute that his father's outsized role in the campaign and his support of Trump didn't hurt his chances.
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Ukraine War: UK pledges an extra £1bn in military support
Boris Johnson, speaking at a Nato summit in Madrid, said freedom is "always worth paying for".
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North Carolina workers sue company they say fired them for refusing to pray at work
"You have to participate," the owner said, according to a federal discrimination lawsuit filed this week.
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Targeting road safety could save more than 500K lives per year, study finds
Reducing speed limits and implementing road safety interventions could save nearly 540,000 lives worldwide each year, a new study has found. The full enforcement of measures that target s…
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Congress is trying to rein in Big Tech. This lawmaker could stand in their way.
Tech lobbyists say Washington Rep. Suzan DelBene is the lawmaker they’re turning to as the largest tech companies face threats in Washington.
www.politico.comCassidy Hutchinson's Jan. 6 testimony comes under increased scrutiny
Republicans and other sources are rebutting elements of former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson’s testimony before the Jan. 6 committee, handing Donald Trump
Interactive map shows where abortion bans are in effect and where doctors face prison time
A new interactive map shows where abortion bans have gone into effect since the Supreme Court overruled Roe v. Wade in the U.S., and where doctors face prison time.
Kinzinger hits back at Boebert’s church and state remarks: ‘We must oppose the Christian Taliban’
Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.) on Wednesday criticized comments that Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) made on Sunday in which she called for ending the separation of church and state in the United State…
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Stolen 2020 Olympic gold medal found behind California barbershop
The medal was taken from the car of U.S. women’s volleyball starting setter Jordyn Poulter in Anaheim. It was found discarded in a plastic bag.
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Trump endorses Rusty Bowers challenger in Arizona
Former President Trump on Wednesday endorsed an opponent of Arizona House Speaker Rusty Bowers (R) for a state Senate seat after Bowers testified before the House Jan. 6 select committee that Trump…
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Karine Jean-Pierre’s tough debut: Unforced stumbles and press corps grumbles
A first month full of faulty answers and strict adherence to talking points have made the new press secretary appear underprepared, but some of her defenders say White House leadership has set her up to fail.
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Biden vows U.S., NATO allies will stand with Ukraine 'for as long as it takes'
President Joe Biden closed out his trip to Spain and Germany by holding a news conference in which he reiterated U.S., NATO support for Ukraine.
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Two more men charged in truck smuggling incident that killed 53 migrants in Texas
The suspected driver of a truck packed with dozens of migrants who died in sweltering heat during a smuggling attempt in Texas and an accused conspirator were charged in U.S. federal court on Wednesday with human trafficking offenses.
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Google sign-up 'fast track to surveillance', consumer groups say
Ten European consumer organisations join forces to launch complaints to privacy and data regulators
www.bbc.comIs Conservative Media Breaking Up With Ex-Lover Trump?
Photo Illustration by Thomas Levinson/The Daily Beast/GettyFollowing the bombshell testimony of former Trump White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson at Tuesday’s surprise Jan. 6 hearing, the more “mainstream” wing of conservative media has seemingly begun to turn against former President Donald...
Russia-Ukraine war in maps and charts: Live Tracker
As the Russian offensive enters its 143rd week, we track where battles are taking place and the human cost of the war.
Pride: Amazon restricts LGBT goods in United Arab Emirates
The online retail giant says it has to comply with the laws of the countries in which it operates.
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Tweaked COVID boosters in US must target newer omicron types
U.S. regulators are telling COVID-19 vaccine makers to tweak any booster doses intended for fall so they protect against the newest omicron relatives.
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WHO: COVID-19 cases rising nearly everywhere in the world
The World Health Organization says the number of coronavirus cases rose by 18% in the last week, with more than 4.1 million new cases reported globally.
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FDA recommends including omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5 in fall Covid boosters
The agency is asking drugmakers to have the updated shots ready by October for a fall booster campaign.
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US begins testing a universal flu vaccine
Story at a glance Flu vaccine efficacy varies from year to year due to a host of factors. In an effort to better protect against influenza, researchers developed a whole-virus vaccine. Previous tri…
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High court rejects COVID-19 shot mandate case from New York
The Supreme Court has declined to take up a case involving a COVID-19 vaccine requirement for health care workers in New York that doesn't offer an exemption for religious reasons.
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US places $3.2 billion order for updated COVID-19 vaccines for fall
The Biden administration announced Wednesday that is paying $3.2 billion for 105 million doses of an updated Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for a fall campaign, pending Food and Drug Administration s…
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Fauci says he is experiencing ‘rebound’ of COVID symptoms after Paxlovid treatment
Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious diseases doctor, said he is experiencing a rebound of COVID-19 symptoms after taking Pfizer’s antiviral drug Paxlovid. Fauci, 81, contracted C…
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Florida surgeon general tells lawmakers blocking orders to childhood vaccines could have led to delays
His comments are the latest development in the ongoing fight between Florida and the White House over Covid-19 vaccines for young children.
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Top NY Doctor: New COVID Wave Is Starting, With the ‘Worst Version' of Omicron
A new COVID wave appears to be starting in New York City, fueled by the strongest subvariant of the omicron strain of coronavirus to date, one of the city’s top epidemiologists said Tuesday. The BA.5 subvariant, first seen in South Africa and then Portugal, is considered by some experts to be...
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Fauci says he's taking 2nd course of Paxlovid after experiencing rebound with the antiviral treatment
Fauci, 81, said that when he first tested positive two weeks ago, he had very minimal symptoms.
COVID-19 risk level ‘worsening’ in San Antonio area, data shows
COVID-19 is spiking in the San Antonio area, as cases and hospitalizations are once again on the rise.
Democrats loved COVID pandemic and they wanted you to love it, too
Liberals, Democrats, and leftists are rarely in a good mood. And they're certainly not happy when it comes to COVID.
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Could Llamas Hold the Key to Fighting COVID-19?
WEDNESDAY, June 29, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Llamas are more than beautiful creatures -- they could also help protect humans from COVID-19 and a large array of
COVID-19: BA.4 and BA.5 variants spur 20 per cent rise in cases
COVID-19 cases are on the rise in some 110 countries, driven by the BA.4 and BA.5 variants, said the UN health agency chief on Wednesday, amounting to a 20 per cent spike overall, and a rise in the number of deaths across three of the six world regions monitored by the World Health Organization.
NYC COVID Positivity Rate at 5-Month Highs as Top Doc Warns of 6th Wave
COVID positivity rates in New York City have crept back up to late-January levels, as top doctors warn the city may be on the verge of a sixth wave of COVID-19 driven by the “worst version” of the omicron variant yet. The city’s rolling seven-day average positivity rate hit 9.94% Tuesday, the...
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