Jocelyn Benson has been Michigan's top elections official since 2019. (NBC)
Jocelyn Benson said she was told that the former president made the remark in a White House meeting. A Trump spokesman accused Benson of lying.
Senate ships $40B Ukraine aid bill to Biden for signature
The Senate has whisked a $40 billion package of military, economic and food aid for Ukraine and U.S. allies to final congressional approval.
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Trump leaves Pa. GOP fuming over 'cockamamie' primaries. Next up: Georgia.
Unease is growing ahead of the next big contest on the midterm calendar.
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Trump Attorney General Bill Barr in talks to cooperate with January 6 committee, source says
The committee chair Rep. Bennie Thompson told "Face the Nation" in January that they had conversations with Barr.
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Exclusive: U.S. aims to arm Ukraine with advanced anti-ship missiles to fight Russian blockade
The White House is working to put advanced anti-ship missiles in the hands of Ukrainian fighters to help defeat Russia's naval blockade, officials said, amid concerns more powerful weapons that could sink Russian warships would intensify the conflict.
Rebutting Turkey, Biden lauds NATO bids of Sweden, Finland
President Joe Biden is forcefully supporting the applications of Finland and Sweden to join NATO despite objections from Turkey.
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Blackouts possible this summer due to heat and extreme weather, officials warn | CNN
Extreme temperatures and ongoing drought could cause the power grid to buckle across vast areas of the country this summer, potentially leading to electricity shortages and blackouts, a US power grid regulator said Wednesday.
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Oz, McCormick tied in Pa. with thousands of ballots to count
Vote counting in Pennsylvania’s Republican primary for U.S. Senate has dragged into a third day as Dr.
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Testimony from ex-FBI official bolsters Durham’s case against Clinton campaign lawyer | CNN Politics
A former top FBI official testified Thursday that he is “100% confident” that Hillary Clinton campaign lawyer Michael Sussmann told him he wasn’t providing a tip about Donald Trump’s potential ties to Russia on behalf of the campaign or any client, critical testimony that bolsters special...
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FDA head: Baby formula factory could reopen by next week
The Food and Drug Administration's commissioner says a shuttered baby formula factory could be up and running by next week.
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Biden arrives in South Korea with worries growing over possible North Korean missile test | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden arrived here Friday on a mission to reaffirm a key alliance at an uncertain moment in East Asia, punctuated by growing warnings from US intelligence that North Korea may conduct a missile test during the President’s visit.
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New York City investigating possible monkeypox case
New York City health officials said the patient is being cared for in a hospital and positive tests for the monkeypox will be sent to the CDC.
Biden has an eye on China as he heads to South Korea, Japan
President Joe Biden is off to South Korea and Japan on a six-day trip aimed at building rapport with the Asian nations’ leaders.
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Siege ends at Ukraine's Mariupol steelworks, Russia seeks control of Donbas
The last Ukrainian forces holed up in Mariupol's smashed Azovstal steelworks surrendered on Friday, Russia's defense ministry said, ending the most destructive siege of the war as Moscow fought to cement control over the Donbas region.
Russian McDonald's buyer to rebrand restaurants
The fast food giant says the new owner of its 850 Russian restaurants will operate them under a new brand.
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May 19, 2022 Russia-Ukraine news | CNN
A NATO military official with knowledge of the intelligence said the military alliance is seeing momentum in the war is shifting significantly in favor of Ukraine.
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House passes bill to crack down on gasoline 'price gouging'
A closely divided House has approved legislation to crack down on alleged price gouging by oil companies as prices at the pump continue to soar.
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POW 'pleading for forgiveness' from Ukraine widow; Senate OKs $40 billion aid package: Live updates
A Russian POW who could face life in prison after fatally shooting a Ukrainian civilian asked the victim's wife for forgiveness . Live updates.
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McConnell on ‘isolationist’ Rand Paul opposing Ukraine aid: ‘A tiny percentage’ of Senate GOP
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R) said his Kentucky colleague Sen. Rand Paul (R), who vocally opposed the $40 billion Ukraine aid package, represented “a tiny percentage” of Senate Republi…
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GOP members reveal thoughts on Madison Cawthorn's primary loss: 'He did it to himself'
Cawthorn, the youngest member of Congress, fell to Republican Tar Heel state Sen. Chuck Edwards in Tuesday’s primary following a string of missteps through his first term.
Stefanik's echo of 'great replacement' rhetoric offers clues to her national ambitions — and her changing district
A racist shooting in Buffalo, New York, has increased scrutiny on Republicans, particularly Stefanik, who have echoed the kind of white nationalist theory embraced by the suspect.
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US accuses Russia of weaponizing food in Ukraine war
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken accused Russia on Thursday of weaponizing food and holding grain for millions of people around the world hostage to help accomplish what its invasion of Ukraine has not -- “to break the spirit of the Ukrainian people.”
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Senate passes $39.8 billion Ukraine aid bill, sending measure to Biden's desk
The 86 to 11 vote sends the bill to President Biden's desk for his signature.
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New York's hasty redistricting rewrite draws ire of locals
New York’s political landscape for the next decade is being quickly retooled by a rural judge and out-of-state expert after a court ruled Democrats controlling New York's legislature bungled the job
Those returning to Kyiv’s suburbs face new hardship after Russian forces leave: Homelessness
Local governments are relying on foreign aid to help house people whose homes in the Kyiv suburbs were destroyed during the Russian occupation.
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Six midterm races that could be upended Roes overturned
A potential decision in June to overturn Roe v. Wade could upend races across the election. Here are six of them to watch.
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Ballot fiasco delays results in Oregon, vote-by-mail pioneer
Ballots with blurry barcodes that can't be read by vote-counting machines will delay election results by weeks in a key U.S. House race in Oregon's primary.
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Biden administration secures first batch of baby formula from overseas as it navigates how to implement plans to ease shortage | CNN Politics
The Biden administration announced Thursday that it had secured its first batch of infant formula from overseas and was preparing to fly it through the newly created Operation Fly Formula program, as White House officials face pressure to provide important details on how they will implement...
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Key witness testifies in trial tied to Trump-Russia probe
The star prosecution witness in the trial of a Hillary Clinton campaign lawyer charged with lying to the FBI says he was “100%” confident that the attorney told him he was not acting on behalf of a particular client when he presented information meant to cast suspicions on Donald Trump and possible
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First flights of baby formula expected "within days," official says
A flight from Zurich, Switzerland, to Plainfield, Indiana is set to include 1.5 million 8-ounce bottles of three types of baby formula, a White House official told CBS News.
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In Durham trial, former top FBI lawyer details 2016 meeting behind unsubstantiated data linking Trump to Russian bank
Former FBI general counsel James Baker takes the stand in the trial of Michael Sussmann, who is accused of lying to investigators.
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Dancing with Putin: Has Europe finally had enough of politicians making big money from Russia?
Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder, a longstanding friend of Vladimir Putin, is now facing potential sanction over his role at Russian oil giant Rosneft.
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Legal group calls on Texas bar to discipline Ted Cruz over efforts to overturn 2020 election
The 65 Project filed a complaint against Sen. Ted Cruz, calling on the State Bar of Texas to discipline Cruz for attempts to overturn 2020's election.
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Democrats spend big in GOP governor primaries
Millions of dollars in attack advertisements are hitting television screens in Illinois castigating Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin’s (R) track record as an attorney for defendants accused of violent cr…
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Senate OKs overhaul of baby formula rules in aid program
The Senate has approved a bill aimed at easing the baby formula shortage for families participating in a government assistance program known as WIC.
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Energy Sec. Granholm denies high gas prices are result of Biden admin policies during spar with Hawley
Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm insisted Thursday that policies implemented under the Biden administration had no impact on the rising energy prices Americans have faced since Biden took office last year.
Trump washes hands of Perdue in Georgia as his campaign limps into final stretch
Trump, who recruited Perdue to challenge GOP Gov. Brian Kemp, groused about a lackluster effort and won't make any more appearances ahead of Tuesday's vote, sources said.
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Speculation over whether Biden will run again heats up
Everywhere you go in Washington, people are wondering the same thing: Will Joe Biden run for reelection? The 79-year-old Democrat and his closest allies say he wants a second White House term…
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Why it’s taking so long to determine if Oz or McCormick won Pennsylvania’s GOP Senate primary
Vote counting continues in Pennsylvania following Tuesday's primary. The GOP Senate primary will head to a recount if the margin between Mehmet Oz and Dave McCormick stays at .5%
In case by Trump-era prosecutor, ex-FBI official says former Clinton campaign lawyer did not disclose client
An ex-FBI official testified on Thursday that a former lawyer for Hillary Clinton's presidential election campaign said he was not acting on behalf of any client when in 2016 he relayed a tip about Donald Trump's possible ties to Russia.
Ukrainian widow confronts Russian soldier accused of killing her husband
The 21-year-old serviceman has pled guilty to killing her husband in a village in Ukraine's north-east.
www.bbc.com'Fight for survival': Senate approves $40 billion in Ukraine assistance as last aid package runs out
Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky.. and several other conservative Republicans voted against the aid, contending the federal government already has too much debt.
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Here are the 11 GOP senators who voted against the Ukraine aid bill
A $40 billion Ukraine aid package passed the Senate on Tuesday with relative ease despite opposition from 11 Republicans. The package that passed 86-11 will give Ukraine another round of mili…
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‘Unprecedented’: US Congress passes massive Ukraine aid package
Backed by President Joe Biden, spending bill will provide nearly $40bn to support Ukrainian war effort against Russia.
Russia suffers series of military, economic, diplomatic defeats
Russia is losing troop strength at a high rate and is cutting gas sales to Europe, which help Moscow finance its war.
Asian stocks rise after Wall St slips closer to bear market
Asian stock markets are higher after Wall Street fell closer to bear territory, China cut a key interest rate and Japanese inflation rose.
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Pentagon spokesman John Kirby moving to White House
Pentagon press secretary John Kirby is joining the White House, according to a person familiar with the matter, adding star power to the West Wing’s foreign policy communications team.
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U.S. Congress OKs $40 billion in aid for Ukraine; Russia says it's sent 900 Ukrainian soldiers to prison camp
Russia says it has sent 900 Ukrainian soldiers to a former prison colony in a Russia-controlled part of Donetsk.
FTC to forge ahead on antitrust with Democratic majority
The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) newly confirmed Democratic majority is poised to push forward with an aggressive antitrust agenda after months of delays in the Senate that left Chairwoman Lina…
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Sussmann defense grills Baker during cross-examination, claims inconsistencies in testimony
Defense attorneys for Michael Sussmann grilled former FBI General Counsel James Baker during cross-examination Thursday afternoon
Harris meets with abortion providers as court ruling looms
Vice President Kamala Harris spoke with abortion providers from states with some of the nation’s strictest restrictions on the procedure Thursday.
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Russian corpses and munitions litter Kharkiv's suburbs weeks after troops pushed out
Malaya Rohan still looks — and smells — like a war zone, despite being liberated from occupation several weeks ago.
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Ahead of Texas GOP runoff, AG candidate George P. Bush out-fundraises incumbent Ken Paxton
Tuesday's Republican primary runoff for Texas attorney general pits Trump-backed incumbent Ken Paxton against George P. Bush.
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Ukraine latest updates: Moscow says Azovstal now ‘liberated’
Ukraine news from May 20: Azovstal steelworks plant was last stronghold of Ukrainian resistance in Mariupol.
20 U.S. states back restoring California strict emissions rules
California and 19 other U.S. states and the District of Columbia on Thursday backed efforts by President Joe Biden to restore the most populous state's ability to set its own strict tailpipe and zero-emission vehicle standards.
5 things to watch on Biden’s first trip to Asia as president
President Biden is making his first trip to Asia since taking office, traveling to South Korea and Japan to focus on the Indo-Pacific region even as much of the world’s attention remains on Ukraine…
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Both Oz and McCormick have enlisted alumni from Trump’s 2020 campaign to prepare for a potential recount.
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'Make Jim Crow blush': Black leaders bash draft New York congressional map
Black lawmakers warn the proposed congressional districts would disenfranchise minority voters and dilute their power on Capitol Hill. The map is set to be finalized Friday.
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GOP directs culture war fury toward green investing trend
Red state officials are coming out swinging against growing Wall Street efforts to consider environmental risk in investment decisions.
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January 6 committee investigating Capitol tour given by GOP lawmaker on the eve of the insurrection | CNN Politics
The House select committee investigating the January 6 insurrection said Thursday it has evidence that GOP Rep. Barry Loudermilk led a tour of the US Capitol complex the day before pro-Trump rioters stormed the building, according to a letter requesting the Republican lawmaker’s voluntary...
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Pelosi says she hopes U.S. Congress can pass China competition bill by July 4
U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Thursday she hoped the Congress can pass the legislation authorizing hundreds of billions of dollars to boost the country's ability to compete with Chinese technology, by July 4.
Fetterman raises $1.6 million in one day after winning Pennsylvania Democratic Senate primary, campaign says
Fetterman will face off against the winner of the GOP Senate primary, which could be ex-hedge funder Dave McCormick or Trump-endorsed celebrity Dr. Mehmet Oz.
Ukraine aid speed bump highlights power of GOP's isolationist wing
The fight over the latest Ukraine aid package, $40 billion to pay for assistance to Ukraine, saw a large group of far-right Republicans break with their party leadership and oppose the measure.
Baker wouldn’t have met with Sussmann if he admitted he was representing Clinton - Washington Examiner
The FBI’s former top lawyer, James Baker, testified Thursday that he would not have met with Michael Sussmann if he had known Sussmann was doing so on behalf of Hillary Clinton’s 2016 campaign. Sussmann has been charged by special counsel John Durham with concealing his clients, Hillary...
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Arizona developer's lawyer wants to rebut US House charges
An attorney for an Arizona real estate developer who was referred to the Department of Justice for a criminal investigation by congressional Democrats wants to publicly rebut the allegations.
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Worst may not be over for the market. Stocks fall again | CNN Business
The 2022 stock market meltdown may not be over just yet. Stocks fell again Thursday, following Wednesday’s massive sell-off.
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‘I mean Ukraine’: Former President George Bush calls Iraq invasion ‘unjustified’
Bush made the comments during a speech while he was criticizing Russia’s political system.
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MI5 agent used secret status to terrorise girlfriend
The government tried to block publication of the story about the agent who attacked with a machete.
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Oklahoma passes strictest abortion ban; services to stop
Abortion providers in Oklahoma say they will no longer provide the service in the state after the governor signs the latest anti-abortion measure heading to his desk.
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Federal judge extends ban on enforcing Kentucky’s new abortion law
The ruling means abortion services remain available in the state for now.
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Russia-Ukraine updates: 2 US veterans who joined Ukrainian forces missing
Updates on the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
GoFundMe for Buffalo shooting survivors hits $1 million
A GoFundMe page created for survivors of the Buffalo, N.Y., mass shooting surpassed $1 million on Thursday, three days after it was created. The National Compassion Fund and Tops Friendly Mar…
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SpaceX paid flight attendant $250K to settle sexual misconduct claims against Musk: Report - Washington Examiner
A SpaceX flight attendant received $250,000 as part of a settlement regarding a sexual misconduct allegation she brought against billionaire Elon Musk in 2018, according to a report. The unnamed flight attendant, who worked as a cabin member for SpaceX's fleet of corporate jets, claimed Musk...
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Captive medic’s bodycam shows firsthand horror of Mariupol
KHARKIV, Ukraine (AP) — A celebrated Ukrainian medic recorded her time in Mariupol on a data card no bigger than a thumbnail, smuggled out to the world in a tampon.
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Cawthorn says ‘it’s time for the rise of the new right’ after primary loss
Rep. Madison Cawthorn (R-N.C.), who lost his primary race to state Sen. Chuck Edwards (R-N.C.) earlier this week, said in an Instagram post on Thursday that “it’s time for the rise of the new right…
thehill.comGOP directs culture war fury toward green investing trend
Republicans are coming out swinging against Wall Street's growing efforts to consider factors like long-term environmental risk in investment decisions, the latest indication that the GOP is willing to damage its relationship with big business to score culture war points. Many are targeting a...
How Putin’s war in Ukraine backfired and fueled NATO’s Nordic expansion
In three short months, analysts say, Russia's invasion of Ukraine has reworked European security for decades to come — and not in Putin’s favor.
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US offers ‘complete backing’ for NATO bids by Sweden and Finland
After meeting with both countries’ leaders, Biden says Sweden and Finland ‘meet every NATO requirement and then some’.
JPMorgan shareholders vote down pay bump for CEO Jamie Dimon | CNN Business
JP Morgan Chase investors on Tuesday voted down a multimillion-dollar payout for CEO Jamie Dimon.
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House passes bill to crack down on alleged gas price gouging
No Republicans supported the bill, which suggests it's likely to fail in the Senate.
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After delay, Senate sends $40 billion Ukraine aid package to Biden
Leaders in both parties say more aid will be needed down the road to help Ukraine battle Russia.
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FDA sparks anger with decision on ‘phthalates’ — a chemical in fast-food packaging
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said Thursday that it will not impose a total ban on a set of dangerous chemicals commonly found in fast-food packaging, angering scientists and environmental…
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Florida road rage confrontation: Man who pulled knife on concealed carry holder charged with assault
Rafael Rivera was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, with bond set at $5,000 after he allegedly swung a knife at another man in a road rage incident
Trump called for execution of Michigan secretary of state, she claims - Washington Examiner
Former President Donald Trump called for Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson's execution for treason, she claims. Benson, who serves as Michigan's top election official, said she received a "surreal" piece of information from an inside source from the White House that the then president...
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January 6 committee asks GOP Rep. Barry Loudermilk for info about Capitol tour before assault
Democrats have accused Republicans of leading "reconnaissance tours" of people who breached the Capitol on January 6.
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With the end of Roe possibly in sight, anti-abortion rights groups plot their next steps
The anti-abortion rights movement is preparing to shift the fight from the nation's highest court to state houses across the country.
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5 international attorneys general express support for investigations, prosecutions of Russian war crimes
Five countries’ attorneys general vocalized their support on Thursday for international probes and prosecutions into war crimes committed by Russia in Ukraine. In a joint statement issu…
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Lawmakers reach consensus on Puerto Rico status bill, call for plebiscite
The newly unveiled draft of the Puerto Rico Status Act would let voters choose statehood, independence or sovereignty in free association — effectively excluding the current territorial status as an option.
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Psaki: Democrats should remember their ‘fate’ is linked to Biden’s poll numbers - Washington Examiner
Former White House press secretary Jen Psaki reminded Democrats their "fate" during November's midterm elections is tied to President Joe Biden's poll numbers.Democrats do not have to agree, but they should be proud of what the party has achieved together before the midterm cycle, according to...
www.washingtonexaminer.comBiden forest plan stirs dispute over what counts as "old"
President Joe Biden's order to protect the nation’s oldest forests against climate change, wildfires and other problems devastating vast woodlands is raising a simple yet vexing question: When does a forest grow old? Millions of acres are potentially on the line — federal land that could...
Durham-Sussmann trial: Baker briefed Comey, McCabe on alleged covert communications between Trump Org, Russia
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Former FBI General Counsel James Baker on Thursday testified that he briefed then-FBI Director James Comey and Deputy Director Andy McCabe on allegations brought to him by Clinton campaign lawyer Michael Sussmann in September 2016 claiming a covert communications channel...
First lady Jill Biden touts US commitment to South and Central America in Ecuador speech | CNN Politics
First lady Jill Biden spent her first full day of a trip through South and Central America on Thursday, using a speech at the Carondelet presidential palace in Quito, Ecuador, to emphasize the importance of global assistance and building alliances.
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Paying to get paid: Young Zimbabweans trade money, sex for jobs
Experts say a series of monumental economic mistakes has led to acute unemployment and unethical recruitment in Zimbabwe
'How dare you!': Grief, anger from Buffalo victims' kin
Relatives of the 10 Black people massacred in a Buffalo supermarket are pleading with the nation to confront and stop racist violence.
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Biden authorizes $100 million in weapons, equipment to Ukraine
The Biden administration announced $100 million in military assistance to Ukraine on Thursday, moments after the Senate sent a $40 billion supplemental aid package to the president’s desk. The equi…
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Some Democratic lawmakers see racism in New York redistricting process
They're passing blame around within the delegation and are aggravated with the man who redrew the state's congressional lines.
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Buffalo mass shooting suspect called 'coward' while exiting court hearing
The suspect accused of shooting 13 people, 10 fatally, in a hate-fueled rampage at a Buffalo, New York, supermarket is scheduled to appear in court Thursday.
Buffalo shooting suspect learned to modify his gun on YouTube. The videos are still online.
Discord chats believed to have been written by the Buffalo shooting suspect link to several videos showing how to modify an AR-15.
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Sole sheriff to pursue Cuomo charges running for state Senate - Washington Examiner
The only sheriff to file sexual misconduct charges against former Gov. Andrew Cuomo is running for office.Craig Apple, the Albany County sheriff who charged Cuomo with forcible touching last October before the district attorney dropped the charges roughly two months later, is seeking election in...
www.washingtonexaminer.comTrade, nukes and Taiwan: What to expect as Biden travels to Asia
President Biden’s expertise in Asian affairs will be put to the test when he travels to Japan and South Korea this week, his first trip to the continent as president.
Kidnapped woman saved after leaving note at KFC asking for help
Diego Glay 23, who was charged with kidnapping and evading arrest in Memphis, Tennessee, is accused of holding his girlfriend against her will.
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Florida congressman defends math book rejections: 'Students are a captive audience'
Florida Rep. Byron Donalds pressed witnesses on the appropriateness of a math book's example of a bar graph that was based on racial prejudice.
Jan. 6 panel asks GOP lawmaker to testify about Capitol tour
The congressional committee investigating the U.S. Capitol insurrection sent a letter to another House Republican in an effort to learn more about a tour he led of the building the day before the deadly attack.
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15 people joined suspected Buffalo shooter’s Discord private chat shortly before the shooting | CNN
At least 15 people joined suspected Buffalo shooter Payton Gendron’s private account on the communications app Discord shortly before the shooting at the Tops Friendly Markets store, a person with knowledge of Discord’s internal investigation told CNN.
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Ex-FEMA, energy company officials plead guilty in post-hurricane case in Puerto Rico
They admitted accepting and offering gratuities, lesser charges than conspiracy to commit bribery and fraud, which they were indicted on in 2019.
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Judge denies defense motion for mistrial; Sussmann testimony possible
The federal judge presiding over the case of Michael Sussmann denied the defense’s motion for a mistrial Thursday morning, as the defense left open the possibility for Sussmann to testify during trial.
WATCH: DeSantis signs bill targeting fentanyl crisis - Washington Examiner
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) signed a bill Thursday raising penalties for drug dealers, especially those who traffic fentanyl, amid the opioid crisis. “Floridians of all walks of life have witnessed the destruction caused by the opioid epidemic across our state,” DeSantis said in a press release...
www.washingtonexaminer.comTexas educators fear Abbott's effort to kick undocumented children out of school
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has taken up the issue now because Title 42, the Trump-era policy that allows Customs and Border Protection officials to expel migrants back to Mexico, will soon be ending.
Nobel winner Jose Ramos-Horta sworn in as East Timor president
New president pledges to reduce poverty, improve health services for mothers, children, and restore political stability.
Biden backs Sweden, Finland joining NATO as Turkey threatens to block the historic bids
"The bottom line is simple, quite straightforward," President Joe Biden said Thursday. "Finland and Sweden make NATO stronger."
New rules about guns on movie sets fail in California
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — New rules about how and when actors can use guns while filming failed to pass the California Legislature on Thursday just months after a gun actor Alec Baldwin was holding went off and killed a cinematographer on a movie set in New Mexico.
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At least 135 teachers, aides charged with child sex crimes this year alone
At least 135 teachers and teachers’ aides have been arrested so far this year on child sex-related crimes in 41 states across the country.
Lawmakers grill FDA head on 'slow' response to baby formula crisis
The head of the Food and Drug Administration faced congressional lawmakers Thursday amid the baby formula shortage that has ricocheted across the country.
Chicago officer shoots 13-year-old who police say fled car that was reported stolen
The city's civilian review board said no weapon was recovered from the scene.
www.nbcnews.comAdam Kinzinger Says Madison Cawthorn's Primary Defeat Is 'Good For The Country'
The anti-Trump Republican accused Cawthorn of seeking fame over actually doing his job.
Biden meets with heads of Finland, Sweden in show of support for NATO membership
The president spoke with Finnish President Sauli Niinistö and Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson at the White House a day after both applied to join the alliance.
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Prosecutors debunk Colorado clerk's 2020 election claims
Prosecutors in a western Colorado county say they found no evidence of tampering in the 2020 presidential election as alleged by a clerk who has become a prominent voice among those promoting former President Donald Trump’s false claims of a stolen election.
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WATCH: McCarthy reveals ‘the one time’ Biden ‘actually took’ his call - Washington Examiner
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) revealed Thursday on Fox News the only occasion in which President Joe Biden "actually took my call" and added that calls on pressing current issues have fallen on deaf ears in the White House. Biden only took McCarthy's call during the tumultuous...
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Inflation, Russia-Ukraine war draw G7 finance leaders' focus
Finance ministers for the Group of Seven leading economies are grappling with deepening inflation concerns and the immediate effects of Russia’s war in Ukraine, with U.S.
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Friend, former agent, others testify about Johnny Depp's substance use
Depp is suing Heard for libel over a 2018 op-ed she wrote describing herself as "a public figure representing domestic abuse."
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Republicans introduce 'Women's Bill of Rights' to protect accomplishments, ensure safety of biological females
EXCLUSIVE: Republicans are introducing a "Women's Bill of Rights" in order to enshrine into law protections for females based on their biological sex.
Buffalo mass murder suspect indicted by grand jury, prosecutor says
As the suspect was led out, someone shouted "you're a coward!" from the courtroom gallery.
www.cbsnews.comGOP Anti-Abortion Witness: DC Electricity Comes From Burning Fetuses
“The next time you turn on the light, think of the incinerators," Catherine Glenn Foster told Congress while under oath on Wednesday.
Oklahoma bill banning nearly all abortions goes to governor's desk
Oklahoma lawmakers sent a bill to Gov. Kevin Stitt's desk on Thursday that would ban almost all abortions from the moment of fertilization.
Democrats ask Biden to appoint staffer to oversee baby formula shortage | CNN Politics
A group of Democratic senators are calling on President Joe Biden to appoint someone to oversee the baby formula shortage as it continues to devastate families across the country searching for supplies.
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El Paso, Texas planning emergency declaration to deal with border crisis
El Paso, Texas is reportedly looking into declaring a state of emergency to get funding to deal with a high volume of migrants entering the city.
Subsea internet cables could help detect earthquakes
Optical-fibre cables could spot tsunamis or the effect of climate change on currents, researchers say.
www.bbc.comFormer Alabama sheriff pleads not guilty to federal charges
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — A former Alabama sheriff who resigned last year rather than face an impeachment inquiry said he is innocent of federal charges that he used improper loans to pay personal expenses including gambling debts.
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With House primary win in Oregon, Latina Andrea Salinas is out to make history in November
Salinas, endorsed by a Hispanic PAC, faced a better-funded rival backed by Democratic House leadership and a cryptocurrency-connected PAC .
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Harris says overturning Roe v. Wade would be ‘an extreme step backwards’ | CNN Politics
Vice President Kamala Harris said Thursday that the Supreme Court’s draft majority opinion that would overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade ruling is part of a “war” on women’s rights, as Republican-led legislatures across the nation pass increasingly restrictive measures on abortion access.
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AOC confirms engagement to longtime boyfriend - Washington Examiner
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is planning to get hitched to her longtime boyfriend, Riley Roberts, confirming she got engaged in a tweet on Thursday. “It’s true! Thank you all for the well wishes,” Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) tweeted Thursday. It’s true! Thank you all for the well wishes ☺️...
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The symptoms and causes of monkeypox infections
Widespread cases prompted the World Health Organization to declare monkeypox a public health emergency last week.
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"Cruel summer": Gas could hit $6.20 per gallon nationally by August, analyst predicts
California drivers are already paying $6 a gallon — that could soon become the new normal around the U.S., JPMorgan says.
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Pelosi offers support for Maloney amid New York redistricting turmoil
Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) on Thursday offered her full-throated support for Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (D-N.Y.), the head of the party’s campaign arm, who’s come under fire from some Democrats…
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Justin Thomas ‘blown away’ by high prices of beer and food at 2022 PGA Championship | CNN
Going to watch live sports has been increasing in price as years have gone by, but enough is enough for Justin Thomas.
www.cnn.comKellyanne Conway Accuses George Conway Of Cheating On Her — With Twitter
Donald Trump's former White House adviser admits in her new memoir that she had a hard time competing with her husband's "new fling."
Guns are traumatizing Black America. Advocates demand investment, support.
A report from the CDC shows that the Black community, especially young men and boys, accounts for the largest number of gun deaths compared to other racial groups.
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911 dispatcher may be fired over hanging up on Buffalo shooting caller: Official
An employee at the Tops supermarket said she was yelled at by a 911 dispatcher and hung up on for trying to speak quietly during the shooting.
Ivey, challengers race to right in Alabama GOP primary
Alabama’s Republican primary has become a race to the right, with candidates staking out extreme positions on abortion, immigration and LGBTQ issues.
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Over half of the US population will see 90 degrees or above this weekend. And it’s only May | CNN
Although Memorial Day weekend – the unofficial start of summer – is still more than a week away, nearly 60% of Americans, or almost 200 million people, will feel 90-degree heat over the next few days.
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Hillicon Valley — Google’s ad dominance in the crosshairs
Google’s primary moneymaker is the target of a new bill introduced by a bipartisan group of senators Thursday. The legislation would block dominant firms from owning both digital ad exchanges and p…
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Ex-deputy gets 18 years after detainees drown in locked van
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A deputy in South Carolina whose police van was swept away by floodwaters in the aftermath of Hurricane Florence, drowning two women seeking mental health treatment trapped in a cage in the back was sentenced Thursday to 18 years in prison.
apnews.comVengeful Madison Cawthorn Vows ‘Dark MAGA’ Takeover
Callaghan O’Hare/ReutersLess than 48 hours after his shocking defeat in North Carolina’s primary election, Rep. Madison Cawthorn took to Instagram to post a defiant, vengeful, and typo-riddled message promising a “Dark MAGA” comeback.After decrying the establishment-driven campaign to unseat him...
UK officer dons ‘ever so colourful rainbow’ helmet in support of LGBT community - Washington Examiner
One U.K. police officer showed his true colors with his choice of headwear, donning a rainbow on his helmet in support of LGBT rights. Today is #IDAHOBIT… the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. To mark the occasion Superintendent James Sutherland donned his ever so...
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Calif. church shooting and how to make sense of nationality-based potential hate crime
"I think this arose from a collision of ... Taiwan-China tensions, but it took form in this specific way because of the gun violence that is in our country," one expert said.
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Global stock markets fall as growth fears rattle investors
UK shares slide after more signs of waning consumer confidence trigger steep falls in US markets.
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Jan. 6 committee evidence includes official White House photos from day of Capitol riot
Investigators have pictures from the official White House photographer, adding more detail to what Trump was doing that day.
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Monkeypox cases investigated in Europe, US, Canada and Australia
Cases of the rare disease are now confirmed in eight European countries, health authorities say.
www.bbc.comStefanik's echo of 'great replacement' rhetoric offers clues to her national ambitions — and her changing district
A racist shooting in Buffalo, New York, has increased scrutiny on Republicans, particularly Stefanik, who have echoed the kind of white nationalist theory embraced by the suspect.
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These are the places with the highest wildfire risk in the US | CNN
More than 4 million properties in the US are at severe or extreme risk of being damaged by wildfire in the next 30 years.
www.cnn.comWhy Russia's war in Ukraine complicates President Biden's first trip to Asia
When President Biden meets \ with leaders from Asia and Australia, he will face a slew of challenges tied to the war being waged by the Kremlin.
Bush condemns 'unjustified and brutal' invasion of Iraq, instead of Ukraine, in speech gaffe
When condemning Russia's attack on Ukraine, former President George Bush mistakenly referred to the "unjustified and brutal invasion of Iraq," before correcting himself
‘Deadly serious’: U.S. quietly urging Taiwan to follow Ukraine playbook for countering China
Yet Beijing is also learning lessons from Russia's botched invasion.
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Filing: Chicago 'two-faced' on acknowledging police abuse
CHICAGO (AP) — The city of Chicago pursues a “two-faced” strategy of acknowledging an ugly history of police brutality in public while directing its lawyers to deny that legacy in court when victims sue, community leaders alleged in a court filing Thursday.
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‘They meet every NATO requirement’: Biden boosts Finland’s and Sweden’s NATO bids - Washington Examiner
President Joe Biden made a historic commitment to back Finland's and Sweden’s accessions into NATO, urging Congress to advance the push quickly.“They meet every NATO requirement and then some,” Biden said on Thursday at the White House. “The bottom line is simple. Finland and Sweden make NATO...
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Boeing crew capsule launches to space station on test redo
It’s Boeing’s third shot at the high-stakes flight demo.
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Brandon Woodruff, convicted of killing parents in 2009, fighting for his freedom
Brandon Woodruff was convicted of the 2005 murder of his mother and father.
Pramila Jayapal endorses Jessica Cisneros in Texas runoff
Cisneros is attempting to topple Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar on Tuesday.
www.politico.comEXPLAINER: ESG investing and the debate surrounding it
Here's the latest sign ESG investing is now mainstream after starting as a niche corner of Wall Street: It's become the target of Republican politicians and billionaire Elon Musk amid the nation's cultural schism. To use an ESG approach is to consider a company's performance on environmental...
Court brings back NYC ban on police restraint during arrests
NEW YORK (AP) — An appeals court reinstated a New York City law Thursday that prohibits the city’s police officers from putting pressure on a person’s torso while making an arrest, reversing a lower court ruling that labeled the measure as “unconstitutionally vague.”
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EU exploring ways to use Russian oligarchs' frozen assets to rebuild Ukraine
The European Union is looking into ways of using the frozen assets of Russian oligarchs to fund the reconstruction of Ukraine after the war, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Thursday.
Twitter announces ‘crisis misinformation’ expansion of moderation policy - Washington Examiner
Twitter has updated its content moderation policy to affect what information may be shared in times of crisis. The Big Tech company released a blog post Thursday that introduced its "crisis misinformation policy," a new set of guidelines that will regulate what sorts of information will be...
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Red flag warning in effect in Northern California amid high risk of rapid fire spread
Critical fire weather conditions are expected on Thursday and Friday due to gusty winds and dry conditions.
Canada bans China’s Huawei Technologies from 5G networks
Canada says wireless carriers in the country won’t be allowed to install Huawei equipment in their high-speed 5G networks.
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Mercedes just sold the world’s most expensive car for $142 million | CNN Business
Mercedes-Benz confirmed on Thursday that it recently sold the world’s most expensive car. A very rare 1955 Mercedes-Benz SLR coupe that had been kept in the German automaker’s collection was sold to a private owner for €135 million, the equivalent of $142 million. That price makes it the most...
www.cnn.comWhy Louisiana’s maternal mortality rates are so high
Experts point to the many reasons behind the state's crisis.
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Oklahoma passes bill banning most abortions after conception
The state's ban, its third in recent months, has been called the strictest in the US.
www.bbc.comAfter Roe, can states stop abortions on Native American lands?
Republican Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt on Sunday hinted at retribution for Indigenous Oklahomans if doctors readily perform abortions on tribal lands after Roe v. Wade is overturned. But he was stepping outside the boundaries of state authority, according to Indigenous legal experts.
Sudanese communist leader arrested as protests rage in Khartoum
A leading Sudanese politician was arrested on Thursday as protests raged in the capital Khartoum for the seventh month against military rule, with tear gas and heavy security force deployment.
Minnesota middle school principal caught in sting trying to hire 15-year-old for sex, police say
Mohamed Ali Selim "will not be at work at this time,” said a statement from the Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District 191.
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PM Johnson escapes further fines as London police end 'partygate' inquiry
British police ended their investigation on Thursday into COVID-19 lockdown parties held at Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Downing Street office, having handed out 126 fines in a scandal that had called into question his leadership.
Taking race out of education could fuel white nationalism, some educators say
As states move to ban critical race theory and race education, some educators doing so could fuel white supremacist extremism amid the Buffalo shooting aftermath.
Famed racing sailboat attacked by gunmen off war-torn Yemen
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A Hong Kong-flagged racing sailboat that led its skippers to win multiple contests around the world came under attack Thursday off the coast of war-torn Yemen, with its crew reportedly targeted by militants who fired warning shots and threatened them with rocket-pr
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POLITICO Playbook: Dems face election-year drag
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H&M reaches $36 million settlement over unused gift cards - Washington Examiner
The New York Attorney General’s Office has reportedly recovered $36 million from clothing retailer H&M after the company retained millions of dollars in unused gift card funds that should have been transferred to the state. The settlement resolves allegations that H&M repeatedly lied about...
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Parents convicted in college scam remain free during appeal
Two men convicted of buying their kids’ way into school as part of the college admissions bribery scheme can stay out of prison while they appeal their cases. U.S.
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Upstate New York becomes hotbed for cryptocurrency mining. It might not last.
Environmentalists and some public officials contend the conversion of fossil-fuel power plants to crypto mining will make it hard to reach zero emissions goals.
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U.S. appears set to deem Cuba not cooperating fully against terrorism-document
The Biden administration on Thursday appeared set to renew its assessment that Cuba is among a handful of countries "not cooperating fully" with the United States in the fight against terrorism, according to a government document.
Column: A Pennsylvania Democrat pays to pick his GOP opponent? California's got the playbook
Democrat Josh Shapiro spent heavily to boost MAGA Republican Doug Mastriano in Pennsylvania governor's race. The strategy was workshopped in California.
National Guard to help with northeastern Minnesota flooding
ST. PAUL (AP) — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Thursday activated the National Guard to help control record flooding in areas of northeastern Minnesota.
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Feds issue urgent warning on baby formula scams exploiting shortage
An urgent new warning from the Federal Trade Commission is sounding the alarm that thieves have begun to swarm the baby formula shortage for their own illicit profit.
John Aylward, known for roles in ‘ER’ and ‘West Wing,’ dead at 75 | CNN
John Aylward, a veteran film and television actor for more than three decades, has died, according to his longtime agent and friend, Mitchell K. Stubbs.
www.cnn.comFed nominee Michael Barr calls inflation 'far too high'
President Joe Biden's pick to be the Federal Reserve's top banking regulator pledged Thursday to help reduce high inflation and provide “clear rules” to govern financial innovation. “I strongly believe that inflation is far too high today and I’m committed to bringing it down to the Federal...
Proposed Nebraska mine has sizeable deposit of rare elements
The mining company that wants to extract a rare heat-resistant element from the ground under southeast Nebraska says a new report shows the deposit it plans to mine holds a significant amount of other rare elements
Milwaukee school aims to dismiss suit by Michelle Obama’s brother and his wife - Washington Examiner
A Milwaukee private school has filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit brought forward by former first lady Michelle Obama's brother and sister-in-law alleging that the school expelled their two children after they raised complaints of racial bias. The University School of Milwaukee is seeking the...
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Disaster declared in Texas county as wildfire destroys over 50 homes, swells to over 9,000 acres
The Mesquite Heat Fire prompted evacuations and burned more than 50 homes, officials said.
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How gas interests slowed Chile's clean energy transition
Chile holds itself out as a global leader on climate change. Nearly 22% of the nation's power is generated by solar and wind, putting it far ahead of both the global average and the United States, at 13%.
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Joly: Canada is working to rekindle relations with Beijing
Foreign minister tells POLITICO that Canada's long-waited Indo-Pacific strategy will be released in the “coming weeks”
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Biden visiting a volatile Asia at a volatile time
The American president will seek to shore up ties with regional allies and advance his vision of a free and open Indo-Pacific region.
Jury convicts man of killing woman, kids, suggests life term
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) — A jury convicted a man Thursday of killing a woman and her three children last year in their northeastern Indiana home and recommended he serve life in prison without parole.
apnews.comMidterm Stakes Grow Clearer: Election Deniers Will Be on Many Ballots
Republican voters in this week’s primary races demonstrated a willingness to nominate candidates who parrot Donald Trump’s election lies and who appear intent on exerting extraordinary political control over voting systems. The results make clear that the November midterms may well affect the...
Fuel retailers sue over requirement to post about tax freeze
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois fuel retailers argued in a lawsuit filed Thursday that a requirement to post signs alerting consumers about a six-month freeze in the state motor-fuel tax unconstitutionally compels them to promote Gov.
apnews.comOrban tells CPAC conservatives in Europe, U.S. must align "troops" for 2024 votes
Conservatives in Europe and the United States must fight together to "reconquer" institutions in Washington and Brussels from liberals who threaten Western civilisation ahead of votes in 2024, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Thursday. Nationalist Orban said the next U.S...
Marnie Schulenburg, ‘As the World Turns’ and ‘One Life to Live’ actress, dead at 37 | CNN
Marnie Schulenburg, a soap opera actress who documented her journey from becoming a new mother to a cancer patient, has died after battling stage 4 metastatic breast cancer, according to her representative.
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Suspect in Dave Chappelle attack charged with attempted murder in separate incident
The suspect who allegedly rushed and tackled comedian Dave Chappelle on stage last month has been charged with attempted murder in a separate incident.
Inside the submarine capable of launching nuclear missiles
Inside the submarine capable of launching nuclear missiles
Target shares hit lowest since 1987 crash - Washington Examiner
Target shares fell by 24% Tuesday, the store's worst performance since Black Monday in 1987. Its net income tumbled about 52% from a year ago to $1.01 billion, or $2.19 earnings per share, in its first quarter ending April 30. Last year's first quarter income was $2.09 billion. Meanwhile, sales...
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Report finds falling student achievement in K-12 schools
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia's public schools, which have long enjoyed a reputation for academic excellence, have experienced a yearslong trend of declining student performance exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic, according to a critical state report released Thursday.
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GOP lawmaker acknowledges letting people into Capitol complex day before Jan. 6 attack
Rep. Barry Loudermilk of Georgia, contacted by the select committee investigating the attack, said no member of the group “has been investigated or charged in connection to January 6th.”
www.politico.comAnalysis of Hunter Biden's hard drive shows he, his firm took in about $11 million from 2013 to 2018, spent it fast
From 2013 to 2018 Hunter Biden and his firm earned about $11 million via legal work, as board member for a Ukraine firm, and via work with Chinese businessmen.
Ford urges some of its SUVs to be parked outside over fire risks
Owners of 2021 Ford Expeditions and Lincoln Navigators are being urged by Ford to park their vehicles outside due to fire risk.
Opinion | Why Even America-First Conservatives Should Back Aid to Ukraine
The nationalist case for the $40 billion package is easy to make.
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Navalny's team urges more Russian sanctions to help Ukraine
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny’s team has been meeting with senators on Capitol Hill. The group is urging a fresh round of Russian sanctions over the war in Ukraine.
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White House says Biden, China’s Xi may talk in coming weeks
U.S. President Joe Biden may talk with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in the coming weeks, national security adviser Jake Sullivan said aboard Air Force One on Thursday.
Family of former suspect in disappearance of Brittanee Drexel 'devastated' by investigation
The family of the man who had previously been named a suspect in the 2009 disappearance of Brittanee Drexel said the investigation ruined their lives for years.
Vangelis, Oscar-winning composer of ‘Chariots of Fire’ and 'Blade Runner,' dies at 79
The Greek electronic musician was also Grammy-nominated three times in the new age album category and for record of the year for “Chariots of Fire.”
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US firearm production, imports ramp up in recent decades: Report
The production of firearms in the U.S. has ramped up exponentially in recent decades, according to a new study by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
Senate on track to approve NATO bids of Finland and Sweden
Most Republicans are enthusiastically backing the countries' bids as a way to push back against Russian aggression.
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US stocks got close to a bear market. Here’s what that means
What is a bear market? Why is it called that? How long do they last? A guide to everything you need to know about bear markets.
apnews.comLas Vegas Newspaper: We Struggle To ID GOP Candidates Who Aren’t Threat To Democracy
The Las Vegas Sun issued a desperate plea to non-MAGA Republican candidates.
Navy ship to be named for Filipino sailor Telesforo Trinidad
U.S. Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro announced Thursday that a future destroyer will be named the USS Telesforo Trinidad in honor of a Filipino sailor who rescued two crew members when their ship caught fire more than a century ago.
apnews.comHannity Fires Back at Kathy Barnette: ‘Lash Out at Me All You Want!’
Fox NewsFox News host Sean Hannity and Pennsylvania GOP Senate candidate Kathy Barnette are having a bit of a spat following the Keystone State’s primary results, which show Dr. Mehmet Oz and Dave McCormick neck-and-neck—and well ahead of Barnette.At a watch party late Tuesday night, Oz thanked...
Rhode Islanders may have been too excited to fill out census
Rhode Island's efforts to encourage people to fill out the 2020 census may have worked too well, with the U.S.
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Crypto industry wields its influence in Washington after pouring over $30 million into campaigns
Crypto executives and lobbyists are moving to gain a foothold in Washington as lawmakers scramble to find a way to regulate the industry.
Asian business community still cautious after arrest in Dallas salon shooting
“We are all on high alert and don’t want this to become a systemic issue,” the council member who represents the area said.
www.nbcnews.comSacramento goes dark in power outage, Legislature delayed
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A power outage in Sacramento on Thursday that left much of the city’s downtown area in the dark delayed the start of California’s Legislature.
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Virginia board considers restoring names of schools named for Confederate generals
The Shenandoah County School Board voted in 2020 to change Stonewall Jackson High School to Mountain View and Ashby-Lee Elementary School to Honey Run.
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CDC clears Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine boosters for children as young as 5
The agency also upped its recommendation for second boosters in adults 50 and older, as well as the immunocompromised.
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CDC urges Pfizer booster for children ages 5 to 11
U.S. health advisers are urging a booster dose of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for kids ages 5 to 11. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention quickly signed off on the advice.
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North Korea: Fighting Covid with traditional medicine
As Covid spreads in North Korea, state media urges the use of traditional medicine against the virus.
www.bbc.comThe battle for Paxlovid
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Monkeypox cases detected in US, Europe, but experts caution against comparing it to COVID-19
Dozens of monkeypox cases are confirmed or suspected in North America and Europe after a patient in the U.K. tested positive on May 7 following travel to Nigeria.
Indiana AG fights COVID-19 misinformation, points finger at government health agencies
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is pointing the finger at government agencies for spreading COVID-19 misinformation during the pandemic.
Restaurants ‘frustrated as hell’ after GOP filibusters Covid aid
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As COVID cases rise, U.S. health officials mull widening additional booster eligibility
Health officials are considering extending the eligibility for a second COVID-19 vaccine booster dose to people under 50 amid a steady rise in cases, with the United States seeing a threefold increase over the past month.
North Korea hails 'good results' on COVID as fever cases pass 2 million
North Korea said on Friday it was achieving "good results" in its fight against its first confirmed COVID-19 outbreak, as the number of people with fever symptoms rose past 2 million.
China's international schools hit by exodus of teachers dejected by COVID curbs
International schools face a drop in foreign student enrolment.
