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Florida Democrats choose Rep. Crist to challenge DeSantis
MIAMI (AP) — U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist won the Democratic nomination for governor in Florida on Tuesday, putting him in position to challenge Gov. Ron DeSantis this fall in a campaign that the Republican incumbent is eyeing as the first step toward a potential White House run.
NBC News poll: Split between GOP and Democrats over federal climate action widens
Climate ranked low in terms of voter concerns about the most important issues facing the country, behind threats to democracy, the cost of living and jobs and the economy.
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More than 100 classified Trump docs recovered back in Jan.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The National Archives and Records Administration recovered more than 100 documents bearing classified markings, totaling more than 700 pages, from an initial batch of 15 boxes retrieved from Mar-a-Lago earlier this year, according to newly public government correspondence with...
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National Archives wanted to share classified docs from Mar-a-Lago with FBI and intel community for damage assessment months ago | CNN Politics
The National Archives told former President Donald Trump's legal team in May that it was sharing hundreds of pages of classified material it had retrieved in January with the FBI and other entities in the intelligence community
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Student loan help for millions coming from Biden after delay
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Wednesday is set to announce his long-delayed move to forgive up to $10,000 in federal student loans for many Americans and extend a pause on payments to January, according to three people familiar with the plan.
apnews.comDocuments recovered at Mar-a-Lago were among government's most classified, letter shows
In the letter, posted on a Trump-aligned journalist's website, the National Archives pushed back on Trump's privilege claims.
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How damaging was the mishandling of classified documents at Mar-a-Lago?
Current and former officials told NBC News they found the apparent lack of a damage assessment puzzling.
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Judge gives Trump until Friday to better explain why he wants a special master for Mar-a-Lago documents
A federal judge in Florida has given former President Donald Trump until Friday to refine the legal arguments in his request for a special master to oversee the review of evidence gathered in the Mar-a-Lago search.
www.cnn.comMatt Gaetz, Under Federal Investigation For Sex Trafficking, Wins His GOP Primary
His victory in the conservative district means he’s likely on his way to another term in Congress.
US to send $3 billion in aid to Ukraine as war hits 6 months
WASHINGTON (AP) — As Russia's war on Ukraine drags on, U.S. security assistance is shifting to a longer-term campaign that will likely keep more American military troops in Europe into the future, including imminent plans to announce an additional roughly $3 billion in aid to train and equip...
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The Koch network and other Trump allies are quietly backing his biggest GOP critic: Rep. Liz Cheney
Cheney is using some of Trump's own consultants and allies, including the powerful Koch network, to keep the former president from a second White House stint.
IRS launches security review after 'misinformation' and threats against agency
The announcement follows backlash on the right to President Joe Biden’s signing the Inflation Reduction Act, which will boost funding for the IRS.
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Ukrainian teen recalls horror of being shot by Russian soldiers, playing dead
Ukrainian teen, fourteen-year-old Dasha Pivtoratska, speaks with ABC News' Britt Clennett about being shot by Russian soldiers, playing dead and the death of her father.
Primary election 2022 live results: Florida and New York voting today ahead of midterms
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Congress implies UFOs have non-human origins
Why would Congress establish and task a powerful new office with investigating non-“man-made” UFOs if such objects did not exist?
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Twitter whistleblower will take part in Capitol Hill briefings | CNN Politics
Twitter's former head of security will take part in closed-door briefings this week on Capitol Hill following his explosive whistleblower report alleging serious and widespread security vulnerabilities at the company, according to the group representing him.
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Biden approval rises to 41%, highest since early June, Reuters/Ipsos finds
U.S. President Joe Biden's public approval rating rose this week to its highest level since early June, following a series of legislative wins for his Democratic Party, according to a Reuters/Ipsos opinion poll completed on Tuesday.
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Trump defiance of DOJ on classified docs comes into sharper focus
Former President Trump’s resistance to turning over what now appears to be a much larger tranche of documents than previously known could strengthen a potential case from the Justice Department aga…
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Live Florida Senate Election Results 2022 – NBC News
Florida Senate Election Results for the 2022 primary election. See Live Florida Senate Election Results and Maps by state, county and district from NBC News.
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Ukraine fears stepped-up attacks around national holiday
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The sense of dread deepened Tuesday in Ukraine because of warnings that Russia may try to spoil the country's Independence Day holiday and mark the war's six-month point with intensified attacks.
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DeSantis has his November opponent: Ex-Gov. Crist
Crist defeated state Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried.
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Biden set to announce plan to cancel $10,000 in student loan debt Wednesday
Biden has faced rising pressure from progressive Democrats to grant loan forgiveness. Critics say it could accelerate inflation.
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Amazon keeps growing, and so does its cache of data on you
From what you buy online, to how you remember tasks, to when you monitor your doorstep, Amazon is seemingly everywhere. And it appears the company doesn’t want to halt its reach anytime soon.
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Florida primaries: The political brawl brewing over Miami’s airwaves
The sale of a popular conservative Spanish station comes as Republicans and Democrats vie for Latino votes.
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Democratic win in New York signals power of abortion issue in midterm vote
A New York Democrat who campaigned on abortion rights and the future of U.S. democracy won a special congressional election in a swing district on Tuesday, a victory that Democrats hope could signal a fundamental shift in national voter sentiment ahead of the November midterm elections.
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Zelenskyy vows ‘powerful response’ to any Independence Day attack
Ukrainian president warns of the risk of ‘brutal strikes’ by Russia, says any attack would provoke a strong response.
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A Trump-appointed judge doesn't know what to make of the former president's lawsuit over the Mar-a-Lago search
A federal judge asked Donald Trump's legal team to further explain the "precise relief sought" from a lawsuit over the FBI's search of Mar-a-Lago.
Lori Lightfoot accuses conservative super PAC of darkening her skin tone in an ad boosting Illinois GOP governor candidate
One Democrat called the ad “racialized carnage porn.” The PAC called Lightfoot’s allegation “insane.”
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Former Louisville cop pleads guilty in Breonna Taylor case
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A former Louisville police detective who helped falsify the warrant that led to the deadly police raid at Breonna Taylor's apartment has pleaded guilty to a federal conspiracy charge.
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NAACP president bashes Biden’s reported plans on student debt relief
Derrick Johnson, president of the NAACP, has bashed the Biden administration’s reported plans on student debt relief, saying it is another policy that will leave Black people behind. &#…
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Rep. Markwayne Mullin defeats TW Shannon in Oklahoma GOP Senate runoff
Rep. Markwayne Mullin, who was endorsed by former President Trump has secured the GOP nomination for a special Senate election in an Oklahoma runoff.
Ukraine marks tense Independence Day hoping for more US help against Russia
KYIV, Ukraine – Ukraine will mark a tense Independence Day on Wednesday — an anniversary that also represents the six-month mark since a Russian invasion plunged the country into a war for its surv…
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2 men convicted in plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Whitmer
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — A jury on Tuesday convicted two men of conspiring to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in 2020, delivering swift verdicts in a plot that was broken up by the FBI and described as a rallying cry for a U.S.
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U.S. Representative Nadler wins tight incumbent-vs-incumbent primary in New York
U.S. Representative Jerrold Nadler, a congressman of some 30 years, beat fellow longtime Democratic Representative Carolyn Maloney in a rare incumbent-vs-incumbent primary in New York, NBC News projected on Tuesday.
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Rep. Nadler ousts colleague Maloney in New York House Democratic primary brawl
Rep. Jerry Nadler triumphed on Tuesday over his onetime ally Rep. Carolyn Maloney in a primary race that pitted the two incumbent Democrats against each other for control over a newly drawn congressional district.
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Charlie Crist defeats Nikki Fried in Fla. Dem governor's primary; will face DeSantis in November
Rep. Charlie Crist on Tuesday defeated Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried in Florida's Democratic gubernatorial primary, ABC News projects
Special election poll in New York bellwether district points to GOP wave
Republicans are poised to flip a swing House seat in upstate New York in a Tuesday special election, according to a new survey from a liberal polling outfit that shows the Democratic nominee trailing by 8 percentage points.
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Twitter’s newest crisis deepens its midterms morass
Lawmakers are raising concerns that Twitter’s cyber vulnerabilities disclosed by a whistleblower could be manipulated during the 2022 election cycle.
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Six months of Russia’s war in Ukraine, explained in maps
Using maps and satellite imagery, Al Jazeera breaks down some of the key events of the Russia-Ukraine war.
Rep. Jerry Nadler beats Rep. Carolyn Maloney in bitter New York House primary
In New York’s 17th Congressional District, Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, the chair of the Democrats’ House campaign arm, handily defeated a liberal challenger, NBC News projects.
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Live AP results: Florida, New York, Oklahoma primary
The Associated Press is following the election in Florida, New York and Oklahoma. Follow the live results below. Florida New York Oklahoma
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Tuesday's primaries in New York and Florida test political landscapes scrambled by redistricting
In New York, one powerful Democratic committee chair defeated another. In Florida, Democrats select Rep. Charlie Crist to challenge Gov. Ron DeSantis.
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California lawmakers OK lawsuits against 'cyber flashers'
California residents who receive unsolicited sexually graphic material by text, email, app or other electronic means could sue the sender under a bill that state lawmakers sent to Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday. “Just as individuals suffer sexual harassment and abuse in their physical, non-digital...
Dems notch major special election win, 2 incumbents fall in big primary night
Democratic Reps. Carolyn Maloney and Mondaire Jones are both set to lose their seats, while Charlie Crist won the Democratic nod to face Gov. Ron DeSantis in Florida.
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Ukraine calls for more weapons and sanctions on Russia; UN says nearly 18 million people need aid
The U.S. issued a warning of increased Russian strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure during the week ahead of its independence day on Aug. 24.
Oz aide mocks Fetterman’s stroke in escalation of crudité tiff
Republican Pennsylvania Senate candidate Mehmet Oz’s campaign is taking a jab at Democratic opponent John Fetterman after the lieutenant governor’s campaign ridiculed — and raised money off o…
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National Archives says at least 700 pages of classified materials seized from Trump’s home
The Justice Department seized at least 700 pages of classified materials when it first recovered documents from former President Trump’s Florida home in January, according to a letter released by t…
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Race is set: Demings vs. Rubio for one of the most competitive seats in the Senate
Rep. Val Demings (D-FL) won the Democratic nomination for Senate in Florida on Tuesday, setting up a November battle between the Democratic lawmaker and incumbent Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL), a contest expected to be one of the most competitive Senate races in the country.
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Mandela Barnes' ties to lingerie party barring 'ratchets' could haunt his Wisconsin Senate bid
Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes' infamous 2009 lingerie party is already rearing its head as the Democrat faces down Sen. Ron Johnson for his seat.
Dallas woman dies in car as flash floods lash region
Flooding and heavy rains hit the Dallas, Texas area on Monday, leaving at least one person dead after their vehicle was swept away by rising water, authorities said.
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Scandal-plagued Matt Gaetz fends off primary challenge
Republican firebrand Rep. Matt Gaetz easily defended his seat in Florida's 1st Congressional District despite accusations of being involved in sex trafficking.
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Whistleblower accuses Twitter of cybersecurity negligence
Twitter's former head of security alleged that the company misled regulators about its poor cybersecurity defenses and its negligence in attempting to root out fake accounts that spread disinformation, according to a whistleblower complaint filed with U.S.
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Serbia warns it will protect Kosovo Serbs if NATO doesn't
Serbia’s president has called on NATO to “do their job” in Kosovo or he says Serbia will have to protect its minority in the breakaway province
Tim Ryan supports Ohio teachers striking over what educators' union sees as adverse 'learning conditions'
Rep. Tim Ryan supports the Columbus Education Association going on strike the first days back to school in Ohio, over "disagreement over learning conditions" with the school board.
Newsom's dodge on safe injection sites in California adds to speculation about his ambition
The rejection of a progressive bill fuels new White House speculation.
www.politico.comActivists petition EPA to restrict the use of home and commercial furnaces by 2030
A coalition of 26 climate change, public health and environmental justice advocacy organizations formally petitioned the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Tuesday to regulate air pollution produced by residential and commercial heating appliances, a move that would require homeowners and...
Kim Kardashian, Kevin Hart, Dwyane Wade repeatedly used over 150% of their water budget amid California drought, officials say
The celebrities are among over 1,600 customers in Southern California who were served notices by the Las Virgenes Municipal Water District.
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Europe facing its worst drought for 500 years: Study
47 percent of Europe is under warning conditions with clear deficit of soil moisture, European Drought Observatory says.
Crist cruises to primary victory in Florida, but Democrats are 'fatalistic' about defeating DeSantis
From DeSantis' standing in the polls to GOP voter registration advantages, Crist, the projected winner of the Democratic primary for governor, faces long odds in November.
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Amid housing crises vacation towns limit short-term rentals
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — In the Colorado ski town of Steamboat Springs, motels line the freeway, once filled with tourists eager to pitch down the slopes or bathe in the local hot springs. Now residents like Marc McDonald, who keep the town humming by working service-level jobs, live in...
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Ukraine war: The war is static, but ousting Russia is a seismic task
Six months on from the start of Russia's invasion, the threat will test Ukraine's spirit.
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US service member arrested in Italy for fatal car crash
A U.S. service member was arrested in Italy for allegedly striking and killing a teenage boy with her car while intoxicated, according to Italian media.
Trump-endorsed Anna Luna prevails in heated GOP primary for Florida's 13th Congressional District
Anna Luna defeated a crowded field of congressional hopefuls for the Republican nomination for Florida's 13th Congressional District.
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Nine races to watch in New York, Florida and Oklahoma
A primary pitting two powerful Democrats against each other. A special election that could provide some clues about how Democrats might fare in November. Two well-known Democrats duking it out for …
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Demings looks to emerge from Florida Senate primary race, eyeing November clash with Rubio
Rep. Val Demings is already looking beyond Tuesday's Florida Democratic primary, and toward a November showdown with incumbent Republican Senator Marco Rubio.
Chris Wray was hired to be boring. Now, he’s guiding the FBI through threats and MAGA hate.
The Mar-a-Lago search has, once more, put the director under the microscope, the exact place he’d rather not be.
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Billionaire hedge fund manager Julian Robertson dies at 90- spokesman
Billionaire investor Julian Robertson, whose Tiger Management once ranked among the world's biggest and most successful hedge funds and who trained generations of prominent managers known as "Tiger Cubs," has died at age 90.
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A Trump-weary Republican angles for an upset in Colorado Senate race
Democrats reinforced Joe O'Dea's moderate credentials while trying to boost a right-wing election denier in the primary. Now he poses a threat to Sen. Michael Bennet this fall.
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Who is Russian ultranationalist Alexander Dugin?
Political philosopher dubbed Putin’s ‘brain’ by some observers has long called for Russia to annex Ukraine.
Dr Oz campaign draws ire over unsavory remarks on Democratic rival’s stroke
Republican candidate’s aide said John Fetterman would not have suffered had he ‘ever eaten a vegetable in his life’
Rep. Matt Gaetz beats primary challenger who suggested he was 'informant' in Mar-a-Lago raid
Lombardo's attacks ads questioned whether Gaetz was an "informant" who led the FBI to raid former President Donald Trump's Palm Beach resort home Mar-a-Lago.
IRS employees fear for their safety as Republicans warn of an 'army' of auditors
The IRS launched a security review after workers expressed concern for their safety, citing "dangerous and false rhetoric" about the agency.
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Rusty Bowers Rips 'Fascism' Of GOP And Trump's Strong-Arm Tactics To Trash Vote
"I haven’t been hanged yet," the Arizona GOP leader told The Guardian in a powerful interview. "But holy moly, this is just crazy. The place has lost its mind.”
Officers won’t face any charges in Rayshard Brooks shooting
MORROW, Ga. (AP) — Two white Atlanta police officers who clashed with Rayshard Brooks acted reasonably during the 2020 encounter that ended with the 27-year-old Black man's fatal shooting, a specially appointed prosecutor said Tuesday in announcing his decision not to pursue charges against them.
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Zelenskiy: Ukraine will take back Crimea when it chooses
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy vowed on Tuesday Ukraine would recapture its annexed peninsula of Crimea from Russia when it chooses and that Kyiv will not consult other countries before doing so.
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Rep. Daniel Webster survives primary challenge from provocateur Laura Loomer
Six-term Rep. Daniel Webster (R-FL) survived a primary challenge from right-wing provocateur Laura Loomer for Florida's 11th Congressional District in a race that was far closer than analysts expected.
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Kia, Hyundai SUVs should park outdoors over fire risk: Watchdog
South Korean carmakers have recalled thousands of Hyundai Palisade and Kia Telluride vehicles over trailer hitch issue.
Special election in bellwether N.Y. district may offer midterm clues
The House race tests the power of Republican attempts to cast a referendum on Biden and inflation against Democrats' push to use the issue of abortion to galvanize voters.
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Former Tennessee Speaker Casada arrested in corruption probe
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee's disgraced former House Speaker Glen Casada and his top aide were arrested Tuesday on federal charges including bribery, kickbacks and conspiracy to commit money laundering.
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Timeline: The Justice Department criminal inquiry into Trump taking classified documents to Mar-a-Lago | CNN Politics
The federal criminal investigation into former President Donald Trump’s potential mishandling of classified documents ramped up this week in significant and unprecedented fashion, with the FBI executing a search warrant at Trump’s home at his Mar-a-Lago resort.
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Kansas recount confirms results in favor of abortion rights
OLATHE, Kan. (AP) — A decisive statewide vote in favor of abortion rights in traditionally conservative Kansas was confirmed with a partial hand recount, with fewer than 100 votes changing after the last county reported results Sunday.
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Here’s how a $10K student loan forgiveness plan would affect millions
Story at a glance President Biden is expected to announce Wednesday that his administration will cancel up to $10,000 in federal student loan debt per borrower for those that earn less than $125,00…
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Florida's Rebekah Jones, who launched unsubstantiated COVID data allegations, allowed back on House ballot
Rebekah Jones, a former Florida health official who falsely claimed she was forced to alter COVID-19 data, has secured her place on the ballot for Florida's 1st district.
National Archives identified over 100 documents with classified markings in first 15 boxes collected from Trump
The letter contains new details about what concerned the National Archives about the White House documents Trump was keeping at his Florida estate.
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Markwayne Mullin wins Oklahoma GOP runoff in bid to succeed retiring Sen. Jim Inhofe
Oklahoma Rep. Markwayne Mullin emerged victorious in the Republican Senate runoff for the seat held by retiring GOP Sen. Jim Inhofe.
www.washingtonexaminer.comFeds cancel $10B in student loans for public workers as Biden weighs broader debt decision
The federal government is canceling $10 billion in student loan debt for public service workers as President Biden weighs wider forgiveness.
Paul Pelosi gets 5 days in jail, 3 years of probation in Napa Valley DUI
Pelosi served two days in jail and received conduct credit for two other days, the judge said. A court work day will give him credit for the fifth.
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‘Died for Russia’: Daughter of Putin ally hailed as ‘martyr’
Ultranationalist philosopher Alexander Dugin calls for victory in Ukraine after his daughter was killed in car bombing.
White House projects record drop in budget deficit
Administration officials touted the president's policies for speeding up the economy recovery and shrinking the budget gap.
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Moscow seeks a 'sense of normal' amid Ukraine conflict
MOSCOW (AP) — At Moscow's sprawling Izmailovsky outdoor souvenir market, shoppers can find cups and T-shirts commemorating Russia's deployment of troops into Ukraine — but from the 2014 annexation of the Crimean Peninsula.
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Nancy Pelosi's husband pleads guilty to DUI charge, sentenced to 5 days in jail
Video of May 28 arrest showed Paul Pelosi struggling with his balance as officers considered their options with a "high profile" suspect.
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Forgiving up to $20,000 in student debt could cost the U.S. $519 billion
Most of the benefit of erasing college loans would go to households earning below $88,000, new analysis finds.
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How religion, abortion will affect the midterm elections in Florida among crucial Hispanic voters
Despite emphasis on the economy and crime ahead of Florida's Tuesday primaries, abortion could sway Hispanic Floridians whose demographic is seeing a shift to the Republican party.
'I'm a high-profile person': Paul Pelosi DUI footage released after guilty plea
The California Highway Patrol released photos and videos from the night the husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.
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Bolsonaro welcomes emperor's heart for Brazil bicentennial
SAO PAULO (AP) — The embalmed heart of the emperor who declared Brazil's independence returned to the South American nation Tuesday for ceremonies worthy of a head of state as the country prepares to celebrate its bicentennial.
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Russians pay tribute to nationalist killed by car bombing
Hundreds of people lined up to pay tribute to the daughter of a leading right-wing Russian political thinker who died in a car bombing that Moscow has blamed on Ukrainian intelligence
Trump claims he needs White House records back so he can eventually add them to his presidential library
Former president Donald Trump announced on Monday his motion to have a court-appointed party review the documents seized from his Mar-a-Lago home.
Judge orders Trump legal team to elaborate on request for special master, key legal claims by Friday
A federal judge is requesting Trump lawyers elaborate on key legal claims and their request for a special master by Friday.
AP-NORC poll: Most in US say they want stricter gun laws
CHICAGO (AP) — Most U.S. adults want to see gun laws made stricter and think gun violence is increasing nationwide, according to a new poll that finds broad public support for a variety of gun restrictions, including many that are supported by majorities of Republicans and gun owners.
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Democratic Senate candidates in key states launch joint fund to split donations
Democratic Senate candidates seeking to flip five key swing states are joining financial forces with the “Flippable Five Fund,” which will allow donors to split campaign contributions evenly among …
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Jan. 6 panel investigators traveled to Copenhagen to view Stone footage
The select committee aides viewed footage from a Danish documentary crew that followed the longtime Trump ally, including on the day of the Capitol attack.
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Nancy Pelosi's husband sentenced for drink-driving crash
The top Democrat's partner will serve no extra jail time stemming from the Porsche wreck back in May.
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Erdogan says warming Israel ties won’t weaken Palestine support
Erdogan’s remarks come a week after Turkey and Israel announced a joint decision to establish diplomatic ties.
Serena Williams tells Meghan of baby’s injury before match
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Serena Williams and Meghan recount challenges they've experienced as working mothers on the Duchess of Sussex's first podcast, including stories of having to work soon after scary incidents involving their children.
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Colombia's Petro open to negotiating proposed tax reform
Colombia's government is open to negotiations to strengthen a proposed tax reform bill it has sent to the Andean country's congress, President Gustavo Petro told business leaders on Tuesday.
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Fulton County prosecutor fires back at Brian Kemp over bid to quash subpoena
A prosecutor with the Fulton County District Attorney's Office slammed Gov. Brian Kemp’s gambit to quash a subpoena to testify before a special grand jury.
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Youngkin to stop in Nevada during midterm campaign trail amid speculation of a White House bid
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin is set to make several campaign stops on behalf of GOP candidates this fall, including in Nevada - a key 2024 nominating state.
Carl Paladino loses House bid to N.Y. GOP chair in closely watched race
Paladino’s defeat came 12 years after he cruised to the party’s 2010 nomination for governor before he suffered a crushing loss to Democrat Andrew Cuomo.
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Yelp to add more flags to anti-abortion pregnancy centers
The online reviews site Yelp said Tuesday it is rolling out a new feature to protect users seeking abortions from being misled about anti-abortion pregnancy centers listed on its platform. Such centers are typically religiously affiliated and deter clients from having an abortion.
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Biden's 'bodyman' and close confidant to depart the White House | CNN Politics
Inside President Joe Biden's tight-knit inner circle, few -- if any -- White House aides have spent more time by his side in the last three years than Stephen Goepfert. That will change at the end of this week.
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Finnish PM Sanna Marin sorry for topless guest photo at official residence
Sanna Marin's apology comes days after she had to deflect accusations of excessive partying.
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McConnell calls flipping the Senate a '50/50 proposition' and affirms US 'democracy is solid' | CNN Politics
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell told an audience in Kentucky on Monday that he expects the outcome of the upcoming midterm elections "to be very, very close either way" in the Senate and that he believes democracy in the United States is on solid ground.
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Euro falls below parity with the dollar. What's the impact?
The euro has fallen below parity with the dollar , diving to its lowest level in 20 years and ending a one-to-one exchange rate with the U.S.
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Gov. Ron DeSantis has tied the busing proposal to his broader immigration fight with President Joe Biden.
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Biden cancels up to $20,000 in student loan debt for millions of Americans, extends payment pause
Under the plan, borrowers earning less than $125,000 a year will be eligible for up to $10,000 in loan forgiveness, with an additional $10,000 for Pell Grant recipients.
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Congress moves to expand UFO definition for Pentagon-led investigation
Congress is working to expand the definition of UFOs beyond those seen flying in the sky, citing increasing threats to national security.
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NAACP slams Biden over reported student loan debt cancellation plan
The NAACP, which is pushing Biden to cancel $50,000 in student loan debt for every borrower, criticized reports that the administration may forgive just $10,000.
Chilean government sets new push on bill to reduce working hours
The government of Chilean President Gabriel Boric said on Tuesday it has revived efforts to pass a bill that would reduce working hours in the country and fulfill a campaign promise.
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Gun rights group asks judge to block NY gun ban in Times Square, other ‘sensitive’ places
A Second Amendment advocacy group on Tuesday asked a federal judge to block a New York state law that bans the carry of firearms in certain “sensitive locations” such as stadiums, hospi…
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Heavy rain, flooding target Louisiana, Mississippi as Dallas reels from downpours
As Dallas reels from deadly downpours, the rain is moving east, bringing the threat of flooding to Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi and southeast Texas.
Malaysia ex-PM Najib goes to jail after losing graft appeal
PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysian ex-Prime Minister Najib Razak began his 12-year prison sentence Tuesday after losing his final appeal in a graft case linked to the looting of the 1MDB state fund, with the top court unanimously upholding his conviction and sentence.
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Senators sound alarm on terror-related exemptions to US entry for Afghans, warn of 'open-ended' authority
Republican senators are sounding the alarm about an "open-ended" authority to allow entry to those who have offered limited support to terrorist organizations.
Paul Pelosi, husband of Nancy Pelosi, pleads guilty to DUI misdemeanor charge
He pleaded guilty to a single charge of driving under the influence and causing injury, which stemmed from an incident in May in Northern California.
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Biden administration likely to extend baby formula help for low-income moms
The administration has already exhausted much of the federal tools at its disposal as a key formula plant is still working to ramp up production.
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Family of Black woman killed as Georgia deputies served warrant files lawsuit
Latoya James was killed May 4, 2021, as Camden County sheriff’s deputies were serving a narcotics search warrant at her cousin’s home.
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Its largest lake is so dry, China digs deep to water crops
BEIJING (AP) — With China's biggest freshwater lake reduced to just 25% of its usual size by a severe drought, work crews are digging trenches to keep water flowing to one of the country's key rice-growing regions.
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Oz campaign says Fetterman would have avoided stroke had he 'ever eaten a vegetable in his life’
The campaign for Pennsylvania GOP Senate nominee and television personality Dr. Mehmet Oz claimed his Democratic rival, Lt. Gov. John Fetterman, would not have suffered a stroke if he had “ever eaten a vegetable in his life.”
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Twist in Whitey Bulger murder case: Inmates at West Virginia prison knew in advance he was coming
Five hours before the notorious gangster arrived at USP Hazelton, one of the suspects told his mother in a recorded phone call that they knew he was on his way.
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Former Trump national security adviser O'Brien scheduled to meet with January 6 committee on Tuesday | CNN Politics
Robert O'Brien, who served as national security adviser to former President Donald Trump, was scheduled to meet Tuesday with the House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021, insurrection, a source familiar with the meeting tells CNN.
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Britain and Ukraine launch talks on digital trade
Britain on Wednesday said it had launched talks with Kyiv over removing barriers digital trade as part of its efforts to support Ukraine following Russia's invasion of the country.
www.reuters.comAgency identified 700-plus pages of classified records at Trump's home
The U.S. National Archives discovered more than 700 pages of classified documents at Donald Trump's Florida home in addition to material seized this month by FBI agents, according to a newly disclosed May letter the records agency sent to the Republican former president's attorney. The large...
Karl Rove: Trump legal problems dampening Republican ‘enthusiasm’ ahead of midterms
CORRECTION: Karl Rove served as a senior adviser and deputy chief of staff to former President George W. Bush. A previous story included incorrect information. Karl Rove, the former senior adviser …
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Republicans eager to hold Biden accountable in government funding fight
Congress is gearing up for a government funding fight this September with Republicans eager to hold President Biden accountable ahead of the midterm elections.
Families of Uvalde shooting victims plan to file $27 billion lawsuit
The families of victims of the mass shooting at a Texas elementary school earlier this year are planning to file a $27 billion lawsuit against the school district police force for its response to the attack.
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Children of climate change come of age in 'Katrina Babies'
Edward Buckles, Jr. was 13 when Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans and completely upended his life. Buckles and his family moved from New Orleans to Lafayette, Louisiana for several months while their hometown began to recover from the catastrophic storm.
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FBI arrests ex-Marine accused of assaulting officers inside the Capitol on Jan. 6
Kaleb Dillard is accused of throwing one officer to the ground as rioters breached the Capitol and shoving another officer in the chest.
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Exclusive: Justice Department issues new subpoena to National Archives for more January 6 documents | CNN Politics
The Justice Department has issued a new grand jury subpoena to the National Archives for more documents as part of its investigation into the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol, two sources familiar with the investigation tell CNN.
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Conservatives in Idaho target 400 library books — but the library doesn't even own them
After nine months on the job, the library director is quitting. "Nothing in my background could have prepared me for the political atmosphere of extremism,” she said.
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Body found in reservoir is that of missing teen Kiely Rodni: Police
A vehicle found in a reservoir near where a California teen went missing matched the description of the SUV she was driving, authorities told ABC News.
Prosecutor to dismiss charges against Atlanta police officers involved in fatal shooting of Rayshard Brooks | CNN
A Georgia special prosecutor determined that the two Atlanta police officers involved in the fatal shooting of Rayshard Brooks in June 2020 acted reasonably and did not commit crimes.
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The 'scars' of Kenosha: Wisconsin Republicans to tour city streets 2 years after riots raged
Republican Rep. Bryan Steil and Wisconsin GOP gubernatorial candidate Tim Michels will tour the parts of Kenosha hit by the Black Lives Matter riots in 2020.
Large section of smoldering Beirut port silos collapses
BEIRUT (AP) — Another significant section of the devastated Beirut Port silos collapsed on Tuesday morning in a cloud of dust. No injuries were reported — the area had been long evacuated — but the collapse was another painful reminder of the horrific August 2020 explosion.
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Some city officials and lawmakers believe that President Biden, who has said he wants people back in offices, could spur the return by clarifying the remote-work policy for federal employees.
Capitol Records walks away from AI rapper project, offers ‘deepest apologies to the Black community’
Capitol Records has announced that it is walking away from an artificial intelligence rapper project after receiving backlash for the AI model’s “gross stereotypes” of the Black community. “C…
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Ukraine war: Alarm over reports Ukrainian POWs face trial in cages
Photos posted on social media appear to show metal cages being built in Mariupol's concert hall.
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A Liz Cheney presidential run could swing election in Trump’s favor: Poll
A 2024 presidential run by Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) could end up benefiting former President Donald Trump.
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Oklahoma Senate runoff: T.W. Shannon seeks upset of Trump-backed Rep. Markwayne Mullin
Rep. Markwayne Mullin and T.W. Shannon both want to be seen as the more America First candidate, and the more outsider politician -- though both have held elected office.
12 Democrats vie for New York's 10th, with progressives pit against anti-Trump prosecutor
A rare open House seat in the newly redrawn New York 10th District attracted 12 candidates for the Democratic primary on Tuesday
Indonesia's Sumatra checks for damage from 6.3 magnitude earthquake
Indonesia's disaster agency is assessing the impact of a strong earthquake that hit off the southern coast of Sumatra island late on Tuesday, it said in a statement, noting there had been no reports of damage or casualties by near midnight.
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Biden 'bodyman' Stephen Goepfert leaving the White House
President Joe Biden's personal aide, Stephen Goepfert, is leaving the White House for a new role at the Department of Transportation, Fox News Digital has confirmed.
U.S. to return $23 million looted by late dictator Abacha to Nigeria - officials
The United States will turn over to Nigeria $23 million taken by former military ruler Sani Abacha, officials said at an event to sign the agreement on Tuesday.
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IRS conducting 'comprehensive review of existing safety and security measures' amid threats to employees
The IRS is getting $78 billion over 10 years as part of the Inflation Reduction Act.
These 3 New York races highlight Democrats' ideological and generational divides | CNN Politics
The struggle for survival for some New York Democrats after the approval of the new congressional map has escalated the same roiling debates over ideology, identity, gender and the influence of money that have come to dominate party politics across the country.
www.cnn.com'Jesus': Rep. Eric Swalwell Learns On Air Just How Many Classified Docs Trump Took
The Democrat, who serves on the House Intelligence Committee, reacted to news Trump had more than 300 classified documents at Mar-a-Lago.
Dinosaur tracks from 113M years ago have become visible amid drought
Dinosaur Valley State Park saw new tracks as a drought unveiled the age-old wonders.
IAEA says it could visit Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in days
The U.N. nuclear watchdog will visit the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine within days if talks to gain access succeed, it said in a statement on Tuesday.
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2 Jewish men were sprayed with fire extinguishers in separate incidents, NYPD says | CNN
The New York City Police Department is searching for multiple suspects after two Jewish men were sprayed with fire extinguishers in separate incidents, police said Tuesday.
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Luxurious 1,200-year-old mansion found in southern Israel
Israeli archaeologists say they've unearthed a lavish 1,200-year-old estate in the country's desert south
Whistleblower alleges Twitter hid security flaws from regulators
Lawmakers have already begun to lash out at the company over the allegations.
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Michigan jury convicts 2 men of conspiracy to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
Two men accused of plotting to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer over COVID-19 restrictions have been found guilty by a jury in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Angolans to vote in tight race that could affect pro-Russia ties
Angolans will vote on Wednesday in a tight race in which the main opposition coalition has its best-ever chance of victory, as millions of youth left out of its oil-fuelled booms are expected to express frustration with nearly five decades of MPLA rule.
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Police hunt gunman who shot child, 9, in her own home
Police say a 9-year-old girl was killed Monday night in northwestern England when a gunman fired three shots at a man who forced his way into her home as he sought refuge from the attacker
Sen. Joni Ernst questions Merrick Garland's 'knock and talk' gun enforcement push
Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, is calling on Attorney General Merrick Garland to release information about his agency's use of "knock and talk" visits to enforce gun laws.
Gas prices drop 70 days in a row in the second-longest streak since 2005 | CNN Business
Drivers have something to smile about: A historic drop in gasoline prices.
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6 months into invasion, what is the endgame in Ukraine?
How long the fighting continues until one side "loses first" will likely depend on a few factors.
Florida man gets 5 years in plot to extort Matt Gaetz's father
A U.S. district judge sentenced Stephen Alford, 62, to 63 months plus three years supervised release.
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Dogs can cry when owners come home, study suggests
Ecstatic canines can well up when they are reunited with their human companions, a study suggests.
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‘The Future We Deserve’: This Florida Gen Z Candidate Thinks He Can Chart a New Path For the Youth
If he wins Rep. Val Demings’s open seat, this blunt-talking activist would be the first Gen Zer and the only Afro-Cuban in Congress.
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Tesla split its stock. Here's what that means
Shares usually rise over the year following a split, according to one study.
FBI arrests Tennessee Republican lawmaker, former chief of staff over alleged bribery and kickback conspiracy
Tennessee state Rep. Glen Casada and his former chief of staff Cade Cothren were arrested on a 20-count federal indictment charging them in an alleged bribery and kickback scheme.
Gavin Newsom for president? San Francisco weighs in
San Francisco locals shared whether they would support California Gov. Gavin Newsom if he ran for president in 2024, with most locals saying they would.
White House launches new war on secrecy
The National Security Council has initiated a behind-the-scenes effort to rein in the classification system. But that means digging in for an overdue brawl with spy agencies.
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Pfizer COVID shots appear 73% effective in children under 5
Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine was 73% effective in protecting children younger than 5 as omicron spread in the spring, the company announced Tuesday. Vaccinations for babies, toddlers and preschoolers opened in the U.S.
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Moderna, Pfizer seek FDA authorization for updated Covid-19 vaccines; shots could be available next month | CNN
Moderna submitted its application to the US Food and Drug Administration for emergency use authorization of its updated Covid-19 vaccine booster for use in people age 18 and older, the company said in a news release on Tuesday.
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COVID-19 wastewater data signals potential viral plateau after weeks of declines
The country is currently reporting just under 90,000 new cases each day.
Admiral who said unvaxxed SEALs cause 'immediate harm' to Navy admitted no combat operations affected
A new court document reveals a top Navy Admiral said he knew of no cases where COVID-19 had adversely impacted operations, despite requiring SEALs to be vaccinated, even with religious objections.
Life expectancy dropped in 2020 in every US state, mainly due to COVID: CDC
New data from the CDC showed every state experienced a drop in life expectancy from 2019 to 2020, mainly due to the pandemic.
Fauci's biggest critics hint at the reason for his December retirement: 'trying to get out of Dodge'
In interviews with Fox News Digital, Sens. Rand Paul and Ron Johnson vowed to investigate Dr. Anthony Fauci should Republicans win control of the Senate.
Pfizer applies for Omicron booster EUA ahead of September push
This vaccine recipe would target the original coronavirus strain and the BA.4 and BA.5 Omicron subvariants that have dominated U.S. infections this summer.
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China's jobless turn to car boot sales as COVID-hit economy stalls
When the COVID-19 pandemic forced Wang Wei to shut his tourism company, the Tianjin native poured his life-savings of 80,000 yuan ($11,785) into selling coffee from the back of his green Suzuki micro van in the Chinese capital Beijing.
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Mexico, Cuba report rare deaths of two patients with monkeypox
Mexico and Cuba have reported the deaths of two people who had tested positive for monkeypox, although neither country attributed the fatalities to the viral disease.
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