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Russia halts U.S. nuclear inspections; Biden ratifies Finland and Sweden’s NATO membership
Moscow’s suspension of U.S. inspections of its nuclear weapons facilities, part of a mutual inspection agreement under the 2010 New Start Treaty, represents a blow to arms control efforts, analysts say.Biden was ‘not aware’ of FBI search on Trump’s Mar-a-Lago before it was conducted, White House says
President Joe Biden was "not aware" of the FBI search on Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate before it was conducted, the White House said.
Republicans slam FBI search of Trump’s home; Democrats cautious
Republicans rally in defence of former president and condemn the FBI search as Democrats say no one is above the law.
With 87,000 new agents, here's who the IRS may target for audits
The Senate approved nearly $80 billion in IRS funding with $45.6 billion for "enforcement." Here's who may be affected by more audits.
Biden approval rises to 40%, highest in two months, Reuters/Ipsos shows
U.S. President Joe Biden's public approval rose this week to its highest level since early June following a string of legislative victories, according to a Reuters/Ipsos opinion poll completed on Tuesday.
Trump in bunker mode as Biden team invokes 'nation of laws' after Mar-a-Lago raid
A federal search of former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate has sent shockwaves through the political world, prompting questions about the Department of Justice and FBI’s possible pursuit of evidence that could stop the former president from another bid for the White House.
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McConnell addresses raid on Trump's home, says the 'country deserves a thorough and immediate explanation'
Mitch McConnell addressed the FBI raid on former President Donald Trump's home, saying the "country deserves a thorough and immediate explanation."
Mike Pence says FBI search of Trump's home raises 'deep concern,' urges Garland to explain
Pence's tweets echoed complaints that Trump and his political allies are being unjustly targeted by the DOJ and its Biden-backed AG Merrick Garland.
2022 midterm primary results: Wisconsin, Minnesota, Vermont and Connecticut
Trump and Pence have backed different candidates in the Wisconsin Republican primary for governor.
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Taiwanese foreign minister says China drills part of a game-plan for invasion
Taiwan's foreign minister said on Tuesday that China was using the military drills it launched in protest against U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit as a game-plan to prepare for an invasion of the self-ruled island.
Russians have begun training on Iranian drones, US believes | CNN Politics
The US believes Russian officials have begun training on drones in Iran over the last several weeks, the latest sign that Russia intends to purchase the systems as the war in Ukraine continues.
GOP Rep. Banks says Trump 'fired up' after FBI raid, 'made up his mind' on 2024: 'Going to like his decision'
Republican Study Committee Chairman Jim Banks met with former President Trump at Bedminster Tuesday evening, who he said was “very upbeat,” and has “made up his mind” about 2024—a decision he will make public in “a matter of time.”
FBI search of Mar-a-Lago came after suspicions of withheld materials
The search of Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida came after authorities believed that the former President or his team had not returned all the documents and other materials that were property of the government, according to a person familiar with the matter.
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Johnson steps on political land mine with Social Security, Medicare comments
Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), a stalwart Senate ally of former President Trump, is facing fresh uncertainty in his race for reelection after telling a podcast last week that Social Security and Medica…
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Pompeo meets with Jan. 6 select committee
The Jan. 6 select committee tasked with investigating the deadly attack on the Capitol is slated to meet virtually with former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Tuesday, with the deposition marking one of the highest-ranking testimonies from a former Trump administration official, a source familiar…
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Three takeaways from the Vermont, Wisconsin and Michigan primaries | CNN Politics
Vermont is on track to send a woman to Congress for the first time, while the matchup is set in a Wisconsin Senate race that could be one of the most competitive of this year's midterm elections. And in Minnesota, meanwhile, Rep. Ilhan Omar, a member of the progressive "squad," survived a...
Trump tax returns must be given to Congress, federal appeals court says in new ruling
The ruling on ex-President Donald Trump's tax returns came a day after the FBI raided his Florida residence as part of a probe into White House documents.
Trump accuses Biden of knowing about ‘coordinated attack’ after FBI raid on Mar-a-Lago
Former President Trump is accusing President Biden of having knowledge of the FBI raid on his Mar-a-Lago residence, something the White House has repeatedly denied.
FBI search makes clear Trump is target of probe
The FBI search of Mar-a-Lago has answered one lingering question about Attorney General Merrick Garland: Yes, he’s willing to directly investigate former President Trump. But the unprecedented sear…
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GOP rallies around Trump following FBI search of his estate
NEW YORK (AP) — For much of the year, small cracks in Donald Trump's political support have been growing. Dissatisfied Republican primary voters began to consider new presidential prospects.
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Live updates: Johnson, Barnes to face off for WI Senate seat in November; MN gov race set for fall
Wisconsin provides another window into Donald Trump's influence on the GOP a day after the FBI searched for classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago home.
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Trump to be deposed as soon as Wednesday in NY AG Letitia James' investigation
Former President Donald Trump will sit down with attorneys for New York Attorney General Letitia James’ office at an undisclosed location agreed by the parties and behind-closed-doors.
Sen. Ron Johnson faces Democratic challenger Mandela Barnes in Wisconsin general election
Democrats have zeroed in on Johnson, who is backed by former President Donald Trump, as they fight to hang onto their razor-thin Senate majority.
Satellite pictures show devastation at Russian air base in Crimea
Satellite pictures released on Thursday showed devastation at a Russian air base in Crimea, hit in an attack that suggested Kyiv may have obtained new long-range strike capability with potential to change the course of the war.
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Trump lawyer who was at Mar-a-Lago for FBI search describes the scene
Lindsey Halligan, a Florida-based attorney for Trump, was at Mar-a-Lago and spoke with CBS News about the FBI search.
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Biden signs China competition bill to boost U.S. chipmakers
The White House said that multiple companies, "spurred" by the Biden-backed chips bill, have announced more than $44 billion in new semiconductor investments.
How the FBI search at Mar-a-Lago could influence another Trump run for president
Escalating legal woes fit a narrative Trump has spun since he announced his candidacy in 2015: that he’s an outsider whose populist appeal threatens the political establishment.
www.nbcnews.comTrump could be charged with violating the Espionage Act, former DOJ national security chief says
The former chief of the Justice Department’s national security division said Tuesday that the search of Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Largo home in Palm Beach, Fla., suggests that the former president could be charged with violating the World War I-era Espionage Act.
FBI seized about a dozen boxes in raid of Trump home in Florida, lawyer says
The raid of the Florida residence of former President Donald Trump is related to possible violation of the Presidential Records Act, his lawyer said.
Michels wins Wisconsin GOP governor primary, will face Evers
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Tim Michels, a wealthy businessman endorsed by former President Donald Trump, won the Republican primary for Wisconsin governor on Tuesday and will face Democratic Gov.
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Burning body found in tree at Los Angeles' popular Griffith Park
An investigation is underway, and no details about the person were released.
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Los Angeles OKs sweeping ban on homeless camps near schools
The Los Angeles City Council has voted to ban homeless encampments within 500 feet of schools and daycare centers
Pro-impeachment GOP Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler concedes, as Trump-backed challenger Joe Kent takes lead
Washington state Republican Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, who voted to impeach Trump, conceded her race as Joe Kent Tuesday appears set to advance to the November midterm ballot
Michael Steele: Republicans should ‘try to be less stupid’ in wake of Mar-a-Lago raid
Former Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele defended the FBI’s search of former President Trump’s home in a Monday tweet, arguing it was not a random move. “Trump faile…
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EXCLUSIVE: RSC chairman says Trump 'fired up' about FBI raid and thinking about 2024
EXCLUSIVE — A group of Republican Study Committee members led by Chairman Jim Banks (R-IN) discussed the GOP’s plans to investigate the FBI’s raid of former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence during a dinner meeting with the 45th president in Bedminster, New Jersey, on Tuesday evening.
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Trump fields calls from Republican allies to speed up 2024 bid after FBI raid | CNN Politics
Top Republicans who have spent months trying to dissuade Donald Trump from announcing another presidential campaign before the midterms are coming around to the idea, after an unprecedented search of the former President's Mar-a-Lago property by federal investigators on Monday lit up the GOP base.
Biden, Democrats bet on long-term goals for short-term boost
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s legislative victories have aimed to position the U.S. to “win the economic competition of the 21st century,” but his investments to boost the nation’s technology, infrastructure and climate resilience over the next decade are set against a 90-odd-day clock...
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NYC Mayor Adams suggests busing New Yorkers to Texas to campaign against Abbott for the 'good of America'
New York City Mayor Eric Adams said Tuesday that he is "deeply contemplating" busing New Yorkers to Texas to campaign against Republican Gov. Greg Abbott.
Trump-backed Tim Michels wins the GOP nomination for governor in Wisconsin. He’ll challenge Democratic Gov. Tony Evers.
Connecticut, Minnesota and Vermont also are holding primaries Tuesday.
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White House says Biden learned of FBI raid on Mar-a-Lago through reports, 'just like the American people'
The White House on Tuesday maintained that it was not given any advance notice of the FBI's unprecedented raid on former President Trump's home at Mar-a-Lago, saying President Biden is committed to the rule of law and Justice Department investigations “free of political influence.”
Blasts rock Russian military airbase in annexed Crimea
One killed and eight injured in Russian-annexed territory, with Ukraine saying partisans may have been responsible.
Alyssa Farah Griffin says FBI may have ‘handed’ Trump the presidency
Former White House communications director Alyssa Farah Griffin on Tuesday said the FBI’s raid on former President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago property could be the key to him winning the 2024 presidential …
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One killed as blasts rock Russia base in Crimea, Kyiv not taking responsibility
One person was killed on Tuesday when a Russian air base near seaside resorts in the annexed Crimean peninsula was rocked by blasts that Moscow said were detonations of stored ammunition, not the result of any attack.
Federal court rules that House committee can access Trump’s tax records
A federal appeals court unanimously ruled that a House committee can access former President Donald Trump’s tax records following a yearslong legal battle.
Did Trump break the law? FBI search raises fresh questions
WASHINGTON (AP) — The year was 2016, the presidential candidate under investigation was Hillary Clinton and the FBI director at the time, James Comey, laid out the factors the Justice Department weighs in deciding whether to charge someone with mishandling classified records.
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Barnes wins Democratic Senate primary in Wisconsin, finalizing showdown with Ron Johnson
Mandela Barnes' projected victory, which had been all but certain after a trio of competitors dropped out, sets up a pivotal battleground race against Republican Sen. Ron Johnson.
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Peter Welch wins Democratic nomination to succeed Patrick Leahy in Vermont Senate race
Rep. Peter Welch won the Democratic nomination Tuesday in Vermont’s U.S. Senate race to succeed Patrick Leahy (D), the longest-serving sitting senator, who will retire at the end of his eighth term.
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Explosions rock Russian base in Crimea, killing 1 and wounding several; conflicting reports on source of blasts: Live Ukraine updates
Multiple explosions rocked a Russian airbase in Crimea on Tuesday, killing one person and wounding several others, authorities said.
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Trump FBI raid: Lindsey Graham says Mar-a-Lago search increases likelihood he runs for president again in 2024
Sen. Lindsey Graham weighed in on the FBI's raid of former President Donald Trump's home during an event Tuesday, saying the search of the former president's home is likely to spur him to run again in 2024.
Trump's legal team was in talks with Justice Department this spring over records stored at Mar-a-Lago, attorney says
Trump attorney Christina Bobb said the FBI removed about a dozen boxes from the former president's Florida residence on Monday.
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McConnell calls for ‘thorough and immediate explanation’ of Mar-a-Lago raid
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) on Tuesday called for a “thorough and immediate explanation” after the FBI executed a search warrant at former President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence …
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Wisconsin's GOP gubernatorial primary tests Trump's influence amid political fallout of FBI search | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump's clout with Republican voters in a key swing state is being tested again on Tuesday as the fallout from the FBI search of his Florida resort mushrooms across the political landscape.
Ex-CIA official downplays classified records at Mar-a-Lago: 'I had them in my house'
Former CIA official Philip Mudd downplayed FBI agents finding classified documents in former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida during a raid on Monday.
www.washingtonexaminer.comTrump huddles with House Republicans after FBI search; McConnell says country needs 'immediate explanation': Live updates
Meanwhile, the FBI Agents Association defended the agency's work against GOP claims that its search of Donald Trump's home was politically motivated.
FBI's search of Trump's Florida estate: Why now?
WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI’s unprecedented search of former President Donald Trump’s Florida residence ricocheted around government, politics and a polarized country Tuesday along with questions as to why the Justice Department — notably cautious under Attorney General Merrick Garland — decided...
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Trump blasts ‘Witch Hunt’ FBI raid on Mar-a-Lago in donation email
Former President Trump slammed the FBI raid on his Mar-a-Lago residence as a corrupt "Witch Hunt" in an email asking "every patriotic American" for donations.
What's in it for you? Five cash benefits in the Democrats' climate and health bill
The spending bill, which could get final passage in Congress by the end of the week, includes tax credits for many electric cars and caps on out-of-pocket costs for seniors on Medicare.
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Ukraine halted oil flows to Europe over payment issue, Russia's Transneft says
Ukraine has suspended Russian oil pipeline flows to parts of central Europe since early this month because Western sanctions prevented it from accepting transit fees from Moscow, Russian pipeline monopoly Transneft said on Tuesday.
Russian disinformation spreading in new ways despite bans
WASHINGTON (AP) — After Russia invaded Ukraine last February, the European Union moved to block RT and Sputnik, two of the Kremlin's top channels for spreading propaganda and misinformation about the war.
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War games find US and Taiwan can fend off China — at massive cost
War games conducted by a Washington think tank found that the U.S. military could successfully defend Taiwan against a hypothetical Chinese invasion — but at the cost of massive amounts of personnel and materials.
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Republicans rush to Trump's defense after FBI executes search warrant at Mar-a-Lago
Top congressional Republicans are rushing to former President Donald Trump's defense after the FBI executed a search warrant at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida as part of an investigation into the handling of potentially classified material.
www.cnn.comQuestions about Mar-a-Lago search? Here's how warrants, subpoenas and grand juries work
The FBI's search of former President Donald Trump's Florida home raises questions about search warrants, subpoenas and grand juries. We have answers.
DNA leads to arrest of Hawaii man in 1982 California killing
DNA technology has helped investigators make an arrest in the 1992 slaying of a 15-year-old girl who was abducted in Northern California from a bus stop, raped and killed
Republican Rep. Scott Perry says FBI seized his phone
Rep. Scott Perry (R-PA), a close ally of Donald Trump, says the FBI seized his cellphone just one day after the agency conducted a raid on the former president’s Mar-a-Lago residence.
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Violent rhetoric circulates on the pro-Trump internet following FBI search, including against a judge | CNN Politics
"Lock and load," was one of the top comments on an online forum dedicated to former President Donald Trump on Monday night, soon after it emerged his Florida Mar-a-Lago resort had been searched by the FBI.
Vermont poised to elect state's first female member of Congress with Balint primary win
Vermont is poised to send its first female lawmaker to Congress after state Sen. Becca Balint won the Democratic nomination for the state’s only House seat.
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One year after Afghan war, Biden struggles to find footing
WASHINGTON (AP) — The 12 months since the chaotic end to the U.S. war in Afghanistan haven't been easy for Joe Biden.
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FBI search of Trump's Florida home was 'by the book,' ex-prosecutors say
The U.S. Justice Department's silence about its search of former President Donald Trump's Florida home is a sign of an investigation being run "by the book," former federal prosecutors said on Tuesday.
Russia dangles freedom to prisoners if they fight in Ukraine. Many are taking the deadly gamble.
Promises of freedom and riches are made to convicts in cramped jail cells. Frantic phone calls ensue between relatives and inmates weighing the offer. Then prisoners vanish, leaving their loved ones to sift through reports of the wounded arriving in hospitals.
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Homes needed for 4,000 beagles rescued from breeder in US
Charities are on a mission in what is thought to be one of the US's biggest ever dog rescue efforts.
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Moscow’s suspension of U.S. inspections of its nuclear weapons facilities, part of a mutual inspection agreement under the 2010 New Start Treaty, represents a blow to arms control efforts, analysts say.
Race for vacant U.S. House seat for Minnesota had not been decided
The election to fill the U.S. House of Representatives seat for Minnesota left vacant by the death of Republican lawmaker Jim Hagedorn has yet to be called, according Edison Research.
Online support for Trump grows louder, but the scene outside Mar-a-Lago is a different story
The Trump supporters were outnumbered by media outlets outside the Florida property after the FBI's search.
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Rep. Scott Perry, a Trump ally, says FBI seized his phone
The House Jan. 6 committee has accused Perry of seeking a pardon from Trump, which Perry denied.
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Democratic infighting threatens policing package
Lingering disputes between House Democrats have once again threatened action on a series of public safety bills this summer, creating headaches for Democratic leaders while highlighting sharp divis…
thehill.comUnderstanding the FBI’s raid on Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home
Never in U.S. history have federal agents come knocking at a former chief executive’s private residence looking for state secrets. GOP politicians and conservative pundits have called the unprecedented search Monday of former President Donald Trump's residence Mar-a-Lago a “deep state”...
Learning from failures: How Biden scored win on climate plan
WASHINGTON (AP) — Over the last year, President Joe Biden watched pieces of his domestic agenda get thrown overboard in an effort to keep it afloat. Free community college, child care funding, expanded preschool — all left behind.
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Muslim community in fear following string of killings
Four Muslim men were killed in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in a potential string of murders. Muslims in the city are seeking protection and community following the slayings.
Burn pits recognition for veterans took decade of struggle
WASHINGTON (AP) — Rosie Torres of Robstown, Texas, is no Washington lobbyist, but she’s been making the long trek to Capitol Hill for some 13 years, knocking year after year on lawmakers’ doors. Her mission: Alert them — convince them — that something awful has been happening to Iraq and...
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Federal court rules that House committee can access Trump’s tax records
A three-judge appeals panel unanimously agreed that the House Ways and Means Committee has the authority to obtain the former president’s tax returns from the IRS.
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Modi's party loses crucial Indian state after ally switches sides
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party on Tuesday lost power in Bihar, the third most populous state in India, after its regional ally broke ranks to join an opposition alliance that now has the majority to form the next government.
White House, DOJ and FBI silent on reason for raiding Trump's Mar-a-Lago home
The White House, Department of Justice and FBI were silent when asked if they planned to share more information about the raid of former President Trump's home despite heavy criticism.
Monkeys under attack in Brazil amid rising monkeypox fears
The World Health Organization has expressed sorrow for the killing of monkeys in Brazil amid fears of monkeypox contagion
U.S. lawmakers look to crack down on airlines over canceled flights
Two U.S. House Democrats on Tuesday proposed making it unlawful for airlines to offer flights if they know they lack sufficient staff or to cancel flights close to scheduled departures because of foreseeable staffing issues.
Russian oil transit halted via Druzhba pipeline to central Europe
Russia’s Transneft says oil flows halted to the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary over payment issue.
Veteran emissary Richardson hopeful for Griner, Whelan swap
WASHINGTON (AP) — Bill Richardson, the former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and a frequent emissary in hostage negotiations, said Tuesday he was hopeful about the chances of a two-for-two prisoner swap that could result in Russia's release of WNBA star Brittney Griner and another jailed...
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Fox boss Lachlan Murdoch privately levels harsh criticism against Trump, sources say
Fox News largely refrains from criticizing Donald Trump. But, in private, Lachlan Murdoch has denounced some of the former President's behavior in harsh terms.
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FBI took boxes and documents in Trump search, sources say
Sources confirmed to CBS News that the search was related to the Presidential Records Act, which requires former presidents to retain documents
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Ex-inmates reveal details of Russia prison torture scandal
Former prisoners expose how and why rape is being used as a weapon inside Russian jails.
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Texas man who evaded police for 12 years convicted of killing his two teen daughters
Yaser Said, 65, had been sought since the 2008 killing of his daughters near Dallas and was on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list before his arrest in 2020.
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After Republicans block insulin price cap, is it really gone for most Americans?
About 53% of the public is in favor of Congress’ taking action to cap the out-of-pocket cost of insulin, according to a recent poll from the Kaiser Family Foundation.
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Here’s what we know about the FBI search of Trump’s Mar-a-Lago
The FBI on Monday searched the Mar-a-Lago estate of former President Trump, a dramatic step that has increased speculation about the former president being in legal jeopardy. The search, which repo…
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Biden administration says 'Remain in Mexico' policy is over
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Department of Homeland Security said Monday that it ended a Trump-era policy requiring asylum-seekers to wait in Mexico for hearings in U.S. immigration court, hours after a judge lifted an order in effect since December that it be reinstated.
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Longtime watchdog says RCMP's use of spyware came as a surprise
"When I was privacy commissioner, I was not told that a tool was used to overcome encryption," Daniel Therrien said.
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Albuquerque police to charge suspect in killing of US Muslim men
Law enforcement officials in New Mexico identify suspect as 51-year-old Muhammad Syed, hail cooperation with community.
Airfare to drop 40% in the fall: Hopper
International airfare will drop about 19%, which is good news for travelers taking advantage of the CDC dropping COVID-19 restrictions for international travel.
Omar facing closer-than-expected House primary in Minnesota
WASHINGTON (AP) — Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar , a member of the progressive Squad, was locked in a closer-than-expected Democratic primary race Tuesday with a centrist challenger who has questioned the incumbent's support for the “defund the police" movement amid rising crime rates.
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FBI would not let Trump attorneys in rooms as agents raided Mar-a-Lago, warrant focused on NARA: source
The FBI prevented Trump attorneys from watching as it raided former President Trump's private home at Mar-a-Lago, a source familiar with the raid told Fox News.
NYC city council holds special session after migrants arrive from Texas buses
It's an "ideal destination" for migrants because of the "city services and housing that Mayor Eric Adams has boasted about within the sanctuary city," Abbott said.
After Mar-a-Lago search, users on pro-Trump forums agitate for ‘civil war’ — including a Jan. 6 rioter
More mainstream pro-Trump influencers, including podcasters with millions of followers on YouTube or Twitter, have also heightened their rhetoric.
www.nbcnews.comUkraine is not taking responsibility for Crimea explosions - Zelenskiy aide
Ukraine is not taking responsibility for explosions at a Russian air base in Crimea on Tuesday, an advisor to President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said, suggesting partisans might have been involved.
Judge hands PGA Tour win over LIV Golf as 3 players denied request to play in FedEx Cup Playoffs
A US federal judge has ruled in favor of the PGA Tour, denying three LIV Golf players a temporary restraining order that would have allowed them to play in the first event of the Tour's postseason, PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan announced in a memo Tuesday evening.
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Uvalde residents confront school board over response to shooting
Frustrations were on full display Monday night as a precession of Uvalde residents confronted school district leaders over their response to the school shooting.
Former Twitter employee is convicted in Saudi spy case
A former Twitter Inc manager accused of spying for Saudi Arabia was convicted on Tuesday on six criminal counts, including acting as an agent for the country and trying to disguise a payment from an official tied to Saudi's royal family.
Will an FBI 'raid' supercharge Trump?
As supporters urge him to run for president again, the search on Mar-a-Lago has lit a match for Trump.
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Election skeptics advance in key Wisconsin, Minnesota races
Longtime Wisconsin Secretary of State Doug La Follette won his Democratic primary on Tuesday, advancing to a general election in which Republicans hope to win back the seat and give it power over elections.
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Trump-backed Maryland governor candidate vows to have state police oppose Biden
Del. Dan Cox, the Republican nominee in the Maryland governor’s race, vowed to use state police and other law enforcement agencies to oppose the “tyrannical” Biden administration if he’s elected in November.
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FLASHBACK: Some Democrats who praised Mar-a-Lago raid previously slammed Trump for trying to 'weaponize' DOJ
Several House Democrats who accused Trump multiple times of trying to “weaponize” the Justice Department on a number of different issues are praising or supporting the Mar-a-Lago raid.
Colorado to stop sales tax on diapers and menstrual products
The state estimates the legislation will save Coloradans a combined $9.1 million annually.
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Trump FBI raid: Hillary Clinton appears to fundraise off Mar-a-Lago search
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton promoted "but her emails" hats Tuesday, a day after the FBI raided former President Donald Trump's residence at Mar-a-Lago in Florida.
Appeals court rules IRS must provide Trump’s tax returns to House committee
The Internal Revenue Service must hand over former President Trump’s tax returns to a House committee, a federal appeals court ruled on Tuesday, dismissing a long-running legal challenge to b…
thehill.comDonald Trump to meet with House Republicans following FBI search of Mar-a-Lago home
Trump plans to dine with a dozen members of the House Republican Study Committee at his summer home in Bedminster, New Jersey.
Trump and Pence picks locked in close battle for Wisconsin governor nomination
Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar is also locked in a tight primary as voters head to the polls across four states.
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Trump once complained that his generals weren't like Hitler's, book says
The exchange with then-White House chief of staff John Kelly was detailed in an excerpt from a forthcoming book by journalists Susan Glasser and Peter Baker.
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Grand jury declines to indict woman in Emmett Till killing
The failure to indict Carolyn Bryant Donham means that none of those who witnessed Till’s abduction will face justice.
Mar-a-Lago raid live updates: Federal officials released a heavily redacted version of the affidavit used to search Trump's home
The US Department of Justice on Friday released a heavily-redacted version of the affidavit supporting the Mar-a-Lago search.
House committee can obtain Trump tax returns from IRS, appeals court rules
A federal appeals court ruled Tuesday that the House Ways and Means Committee can obtain former President Donald Trump's tax returns
GOP Rep. Bishop rips FBI Trump raid as ‘October surprise’ similar to ‘cooked up’ Gov. Whitmer kidnapping plot
Rep. Dan Bishop, Republican on House Judiciary Committee, criticized the FBI Mar-a-Lago raid, as the re-trial begins for men charged in an alleged plot to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
Balint poised to become Vermont’s first woman in Congress after primary win
Becca Balint, the leader of Vermont’s Senate, is poised to become the state’s first woman in Congress after she was projected to have beat out Lt. Gov. Molly Gray in the Democratic primary for the …
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Vermont on brink of sending a woman to Congress for 1st time in state's history
Vermont is virtually certain to send a woman to Congress for the first time in the state's history with state Sen. Becca Balint projected to win the Democratic primary
Trump lawyer claims Mar-a-Lago raid search warrant 'very' thin
A search warrant for the raid of former President Donald Trump's lavish Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida was "very" thin, his lawyer claims.
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Jill Biden helps National Geographic promote national parks
WASHINGTON (AP) — Jill Biden is helping National Geographic promote its upcoming documentary series on U.S. national parks. The first lady introduces each installment of “America's National Parks,” a five-night series scheduled for broadcast on consecutive nights beginning Aug.
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Democratic committee aims to stick to issues, says GOP 'tying themselves into knots' defending Trump over raid
The DCCC claims "voters will see the difference" in the upcoming midterm elections as GOP defends former President Trump after the FBI's Mar-a-Lago raid and Democrats focus on issues
Facebook turned over chat messages between mother and daughter now charged over abortion
The company was served with a warrant for the messages, which experts worry could become common.
www.nbcnews.comFact check: False claim that US aid to Ukraine is 15 times more than Trump's US border wall
A social media post falsely claims Biden spent 15 times more on aid in Ukraine than Trump spent on the border wall.
Trump ally Doug Mastriano's January 6 committee appearance ends without a single question answered, source says
Trump ally Doug Mastriano's virtual appearance Tuesday before the House January 6 committee only lasted about 15 minutes and "he didn't answer a single question," according to a source familiar with the matter.
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WWE reports additional expenses tied to Vince McMahon
World Wrestling Entertainment Inc (WWE) on Tuesday disclosed additional unrecorded expenses, now totalling $19.6 million, related to former Chief Executive Officer Vince McMahon.
Giuliani ordered to testify before Fulton County panel next week
A Fulton County judge ordered Rudy Giuliani to appear before the Fulton County special grand jury investigating possible crimes in the 2020 election on Aug. 17.
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Ukraine war must end with liberation of Crimea – Zelensky
Ukraine's president devotes nightly address to Crimea after explosions rock a Russian airbase there.
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F.B.I. Search of Trump’s Home Pushes Long Conflict Into Public View
Justice Department officials were worried that the former president had not fully complied with requests to return material taken from the White House that included possible classified information.
Abrams seeks to invest to build inclusive economy in Georgia
ATLANTA (AP) — Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams argued in a speech Tuesday that it's time for Georgia to use its budget surplus to invest in its residents, accusing Gov.
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Pelosi says Taiwan trip was ‘worth it’ and calls Xi ‘a scared bully’
The House speaker said in her first interviews since returning from Taiwan that Chinese President Xi Jinping “has his own insecurities” and is “in a fragile place.”
www.nbcnews.comBiden had no advance notice on Mar-a-Lago search, White House says
The president learned about the FBI's search through public reports, press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said.
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GOP Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler concedes election loss after voting to impeach Trump
Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler (R-WA) lost her seat to a Trump-endorsed GOP primary challenger, Army veteran Joe Kent, who edged her out for second place in the state's all-party primary after hammering the incumbent over a vote to impeach the former president.
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U.S. announces $89 million to help Ukraine clear land mines
Russia has scattered anti-personnel mines across an area roughly the size of Virginia, Maryland and Connecticut combined.
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Rudy Giuliani ordered to appear in front of Georgia special grand jury next week
"John Madden drove all the way over the country in his big bus from stadium to stadium," the judge said.
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California dermatologist arrested after allegedly poisoning husband with drain cleaner: Police
A Southern California dermatologist was arrested last week for allegedly poisoning her husband, according to the Irvine Police Department.
Trump vs. National Archives: A timeline leading up to the Mar-a-Lago raid
A timeline of events stretching back to January 2021 has started to crystalize following the FBI's raid of former President Donald Trump's home on Monday evening.
Musk sells nearly $7 billion in Tesla shares amid Twitter legal battle
Tesla Inc Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk sold $6.9 billion worth of shares in the electric vehicle maker, tweeting it was important to avoid an emergency sale of Tesla stock amid a legal showdown with Twitter Inc over a $44 billion takeover deal.
GOP polls show House battlefield stretching into double-digit Biden districts
The polls show competitive races forming in Oregon, Colorado and California.
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Army says two soldiers killed in 'weather-related' incident in Georgia
Two soldiers at Fort Benning died and another three were injured after a “weather-related” incident in Georgia on Tuesday, according to a spokesperson for the Army.
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Ex-Kentucky justice secretary charged with first-degree rape
Former state Rep. John Tilley, who oversaw Kentucky’s state prison system under former Gov. Matt Bevin, was arrested Monday.
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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says Deshaun Watson's behavior was 'egregious' and 'predatory' | CNN
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said Tuesday that the league feels Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson should face harsher punishment for his "egregious" and "predatory" behavior.
Albuquerque police identify man arrested in connection with shootings of Muslim men
Albuquerque police said the suspect they arrested on Monday night in connection to at least two of the fatal shootings of four Muslim men is an Afghan man who officers were led to after receiving t…
thehill.comDemocrats, Republicans sponsor bill to give thousands of Afghans path to citizenship
Bipartisan legislation has been introduced in both houses of U.S. Congress to establish a path to American citizenship for thousands of Afghan evacuees admitted to the United States on temporary immigration status, the sponsors announced on Tuesday. The bill also would expand eligibility for...
Kenyans ponder a first female vice president as results awaited
As Kenyans await the outcome of Tuesday's election, they are wondering if Martha Karua might be their first female vice president, becoming the highest ranking woman in the history of a country where female candidates are often physically attacked.
Mar-a-Lago: Republican uproar over FBI raid on Trump home
Mike Pence is among those demanding an explanation from the attorney general for the unprecedented move.
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Walmart reportedly discussing streaming deal with Disney, Comcast, and Paramount
Walmart may be entering the streaming game as it negotiates for a deal with three of the biggest streaming platforms in what appears to be an attempt to take a page from Amazon's business playbook.
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Grassley expresses concern to FBI director in wake of Mar-a-Lago search
Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) on Tuesday said he warned FBI Director Christopher Wray that the recent search of former President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence could impact the agency’s credibility.&n…
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Ukraine conflict: Ban Russian visitors, Zelensky urges West
Ukraine's call for a widespread ban has also been supported by Estonia, Latvia and Finland.
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Technology concerns imperil Gray Eagle drone transfer to Ukraine
Kyiv desperately wants the capable unmanned weapons system. But the Pentagon worries that Moscow could steal key components.
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Democrats attack Ron Johnson over tax breaks and abortion in salvo of primary day ads
The ads attempt to paint Johnson as an out-of-touch politician who has spent so much time in Washington that he’s dishing out tax breaks to his donors and himself.
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Trump seizes on FBI raid to boost 2024 presidential bid
Hours after denouncing the FBI's raid on his Florida home as political persecution, former President Donald Trump released a campaign-style video that may be the strongest hint yet that he plans to run against President Joe Biden in 2024.
US will admit migrants forced to remain in Mexico through asylum process
Several thousand asylum-seekers whom the Biden administration had forced to remain in Mexico through the duration of their legal proceedings will be admitted into the United States as their cases proceed in court following a district court order issued Monday.
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Judge who approved FBI’s Mar-a-Lago search represented clients linked to Jeffrey Epstein
Bruce Reinhart worked as a federal prosecutor until Jan. 1, 2008, when a day later he became a defense attorney representing employees of Epstein.
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Judge who green-lit raid at Trump's Mar-a-Lago home donated thousands to Obama
Bruce Reinhart, the federal judge who reportedly signed off on the raid of former President Trump's residence, previously donated thousands to former President Obama's campaign.
Pritzker uses 'terrible' DeSantis as foil in national campaign on abortion rights
The Illinois governor declined to say how much he might spend this cycle to boost Democrats but said he plans to put money into some gubernatorial races where Republicans control the state legislature.
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Torrential rain and flooding kill eight in South Korea
At least eight people were killed and several remain missing after heavy rains swamped South Korea's capital region on Monday and Tuesday, flooding streets and homes.
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Albuquerque police hold suspect in murders of Muslim men
Muhammad Syed, 51, is facing charges for the murders of all four men over the past nine months.
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Mystery ingredients in ancient recipes for bronze objects deciphered by researchers
Researchers may have determined the mysterious identity of two key ingredients in ancient recipes for bronze found in a 2,300-year-old Chinese text.
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The Florida conservatives likely heading to Congress, thanks to DeSantis
This looming influx of new Republicans are coming courtesy of a new congressional map drawn up by DeSantis’ staff that dismantled a seat held by Rep. Al Lawson, a Black Democrat.
www.politico.comCould Trump be barred from office if he's convicted of removing classified documents?
A federal law on removing records is unlikely to disqualify ex-president Donald Trump from a second term in the White House, experts say.
Congo arrests opposition leader Kabund
A former right-hand man of Democratic Republic of Congo's president and now opposition leader, Jean-Marc Kabund, was arrested on Tuesday, his lawyer said, during controversy over a remark about his onetime boss.
Over half of blacks and Latinos face 'serious' problems due to inflation: Poll
More than half of black and Latino Americans say they're facing "serious financial problems" as a result of high inflation.
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Burning cash, commercial EV startups race to deliver vehicles
A handful of commercial electric vehicle (EV) startups are burning through cash fast, racing to bring vans or trucks to market before the funds run out or customers choose to buy from legacy automakers like Ford Motor Co or General Motors Co .
Vulnerable House Democrats largely silent following FBI raid of Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate
Vulnerable House Democrats did not respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment regarding the raid on former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate.
Inflation Reduction Act could be "game-changing" for millions of U.S. seniors
Experts say the bill would help many older Americans with high drug costs save thousands of dollars per year.
www.cbsnews.comHere’s what the Inflation Reduction Act will do to combat climate change
The Inflation Reduction Act passed by the Senate over the weekend will pursue an extremely wide and varied array of strategies intended to combat climate change.
Facebook seeks to change course as Meta’s revenue falls
Nearly two decades after Facebook’s inception and astronomical rise, the Silicon Valley staple is changing course in an effort to preserve its top spot in the digital landscape as it faces new head…
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Dems’ Medicare win faces long, uncertain future
Senate Democrats pushed through a provision of the Inflation Reduction Act that would allow Medicare to negotiate prescription drug prices with drugmakers.
www.politico.comProgressive Becca Balint Wins Vermont House Primary
The Bernie Sanders-backed state senator will likely be Vermont’s first female member of Congress.
Opinion: A seismic shift in Trump's legal woes
The search warrant executed on former President Donald Trump's premises at Mar-a-Lago represents a seismic shift in the overall landscape of the investigations against him, write Norman Eisen, E. Danya Perry and Dennis Aftergut
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New York to scrap 'inmate' in favor of 'incarcerated individual' in state law
Democratic New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says referring to prisoners as "inmates" causes a "harmful stigma," so they will now be called "incarcerated individuals."
Tudor Dixon launches gender-based attack in historic Michigan governor’s race
The GOP nominee has sought to drag Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer into a culture war clash, attacking her as a "birthing parent" and suggesting she's not a "real woman."
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Trump world takes stock of which Republicans back him against the FBI
Two people close to the former president said they believe he will expedite his decision to run for the White House again.
www.politico.comSan Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins, who replaced Chesa Boudin, still has plenty to prove
On Oct. 24, 2021, the San Francisco Chronicle published an interview that would single-handedly transform the city’s political landscape. The subject was Brooke Jenkins, who was leaving the office of the city’s progressive prosecutor, Chesa Boudin, charging him with incompetence, ideological...
Nebraska woman charged with helping daughter have abortion
Investigators uncovered Facebook messages in which the two allegedly discussed using medication to induce an abortion.
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Stocks stumble as caution reigns ahead of U.S. inflation data
Shares slipped and the dollar hung off recent highs on Tuesday as investors eyed U.S. inflation data due a day later that will likely yield clues to any further aggressive Federal Reserve rate hikes.
Schumer: Senate will vote again on $35 insulin cap after GOP blocked it
Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) said Monday night that he is going to bring a $35 cap on patients’ insulin costs back up for a vote this fall after Republicans blocked it over the w…
thehill.comRepublicans rage against Mar-a-Lago search
www.politico.comFive more migrants lost at sea from capsized boat off Florida
The U.S. Coast Guard has called off its search for five migrants missing in waters off the Florida Keys since their makeshift vessel capsized on Friday, adding to the dozens lost at sea in attempted boat crossings from Cuba in recent months.
Calmes: GOP voters will benefit from the Inflation Reduction Act. Congressional Republicans just don't care
Not one Senate Republican voted for what most of their voters need and want. What does it mean when politicians are policy-phobic and compromise-averse?
Major test of first possible Lyme vaccine in 20 years begins
DUNCANSVILLE, Pa. (AP) — Researchers are seeking thousands of volunteers in the U.S. and Europe to test the first potential vaccine against Lyme disease in 20 years -- in hopes of better fighting the tick-borne threat.
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How the FBI got the keys to Mar-a-Lago
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Rick Scott: Wray, Garland and Biden must ‘take all questions’ at news conference on Mar-a-Lago raid
Sen. Rick Scott (Fla.), the head of Senate Republicans’ campaign arm, on Tuesday called for FBI Director Christopher Wray, Attorney General Merrick Garland and President Biden to each give a …
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Biden suddenly is piling up wins. Can Dems make it stick?
The president may disrupt parts of his vacation to tout legislative wins. The DNC is planning an ad blitz. Will it be enough to help Democrats at midterms?
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Pregnant and at risk of a deadly infection: Women in states with abortion bans face post-Roe reality
In Wisconsin and Texas — which have near-total abortion bans — pregnant women in need of lifesaving care have been forced to wait as hospitals weighed legal risks.
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North Korean-sponsored crypto hacks on the rise, experts warn
Cybersecurity experts are warning against the rapid growth of cryptocurrency theft led by North Korean state-sponsored hackers following a series of heists targeting blockchain firms. Nick Carlsen,…
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In tight and tense Wisconsin GOP governor race, Kleefisch, Michels close with a brawl
The final days of the GOP primary in the pivotal battleground have turned into a fierce clash pitting Trump against the state’s establishment Republicans.
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France whale: Rescue operation begins to save beluga stuck in Seine
Divers, vets and police are involved in moving the ailing beluga whale from the Seine to the sea.
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Deputy Secretary Sherman says US 'doubling down' on Pacific
The United States is doubling down on its investment in the Pacific
Fewer than 1 in 3 insured hepatitis C patients getting cure
NEW YORK (AP) — Fewer than 1 in 3 people infected with hepatitis C are getting the expensive treatments that can cure them, according to a U.S. government study released Tuesday. The report is distressing because it focused on those with health insurance — the group most likely to get treated...
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Analysis: The extraordinary political storm unleashed by the FBI search of Trump's Florida resort
The FBI search of Donald Trump's Florida resort is an extraordinary, historic development given that it targeted a former President of the United States and set off a political uproar he could use to stoke his likely 2024 White House bid.
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China's youth face bleak job market as COVID slows economy
China’s 11 million university graduates are struggling in a bleak job market this summer as repeated shutdowns under China’s zero-COVID lockdowns forced companies to retrench and driven many restaurants and other small employers out of business
Biden administration authorizes emergency monkeypox vaccine strategy
Giving shots between the skin, instead of under it, will stretch a limited supply, but there's little data to support its efficacy.
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New test may predict Covid-19 immunity
MIT researchers developed a test that may predict an individual’s immune response to SARS-CoV-2. Their test, which uses the same type of lateral flow technology as most Covid-19 antigen tests, measures neutralizing antibodies that target the SARS-CoV-2 virus in blood.
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Sen. Rand Paul calls on Biden to allow unused COVID funds to be spent on post-disaster rebuilding
Sen. Rand Paul said Tuesday he is calling on President Biden and Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear to allow unused COVID-19 funding to go towards rebuilding disaster sites.
U.S. will stretch monkeypox vaccine supply with smaller doses
Health officials are citing research suggesting that the reduced amount is about as effective.
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Researchers narrow long COVID into 3 subtypes
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A new study by scientists at King’s […]
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Monkeypox and your skin: How to prevent and treat post-infection scarring
Monkeypox lesions should be covered in their active phase, as skin lesions are contagious until the rash has fully healed.
Commuting in, DIY out: UK’s new ‘new normal’ after end of Covid controls
End of restrictions has put paid to some pandemic lifestyle changes but other shifts remain in place, poll shows
The long reach of long Covid
A recent Kaiser Family Foundation report says that anywhere from 10 million to 35 million working-age adults are experiencing long Covid.
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Novavax shares plunge on weak demand for its COVID-19 vaccine
Biotech CEO said he expects no new revenue for 2022 in the U.S. or through an international partnership.
www.cbsnews.comOpinion | Is Congress Getting Over Covid-19?
Senators skip testing, as the House extends proxy voting again.
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Spain leads Europe in monkeypox, struggles to check spread
Spain is struggling to curtail Europe's leading monkeypox outbreak since the disease spread beyond Africa
CDC sends team to New York to investigate polio case
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has deployed a team to New York to investigate polio after a case was detected in Rockland County last month.
China closes Potala Palace after COVID-19 reported in Tibet
BEIJING (AP) — Chinese authorities have closed Tibet’s famed Potala Palace after a minor outbreak of COVID-19 was reported in the Himalayan region.
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Changes Could Soon Be Coming to COVID Quarantine and Isolation Guidelines, Chicago's Top Doc Says
As COVID continues to evolve, quarantine and isolation guidelines could also change, according to Dr. Allison Arwady, commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health.
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Whitmer Speaks From COVID Isolation
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has posted a video to social media from her resting place in isolation with COVID-19. She sounded a little congested, but otherwise appeared to be in good spirits. “Working from home, a little congested,”
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These 4 counties remain at worst COVID-19 level in Colorado
COVID-19 rates continue to drop in Colorado after a slight rise in COVID-19 cases from May to July.
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