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Washington — The House on Tuesday passed the Respect for Marriage Act, which would protect marriage equality by repealing the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and providing federal protections for same-sex and interracial couples.
UK breaks record for highest temperature as Europe sizzles
Britain shattered its record for highest temperature ever registered amid a heat wave that has seared swaths of Europe.
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House passes same-sex marriage bill in retort to high court
The House has overwhelmingly approved a bill to protect same-sex and interracial marriages. Tuesday's vote stands as a direct confrontation with the Supreme Court, whose conservative majority in overturning Roe v.
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Bannon contempt trial: After guilty verdict, Bannon rips Jan. 6 committee members
Ex-Trump adviser Steve Bannon has been found guilty on two counts of contempt of Congress for defying a subpoena from the House committee investigating the Jan.6 attack.
Putin, in Tehran, gets strong support from Iran over Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin won staunch support from Iran for his country’s military campaign in Ukraine, with Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei saying the West opposes an “independent and strong” Russia.
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Jan. 6 panel says Secret Service failed to deliver ‘erased’ texts
The Secret Service on Tuesday failed to provide Congress with any new agency text messages from Jan. 5 and Jan. 6, 2021, informing the House committee investigating last year’s Capitol attack that …
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Takeaways from Day 2 of the Steve Bannon trial | CNN Politics
The contempt of Congress trial against Steve Bannon got underway in earnest on Tuesday with opening statements and the first witness testimony after a failed last-minute effort from the Trump ally’s team to delay the trial.
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US Capitol riot: Steve Bannon felt above the law, prosecutors say
As the ex-Trump strategist's trial begins, prosecutors say he rebuffed a "mandatory" legal summons.
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Russia pounds Ukraine as Putin gets Iran's backing
Russian missiles have struck cities and villages in eastern and southern Ukraine as Russian President Vladimir Putin received Iran's strong support for his military operation.
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Trial for Trump rape defamation lawsuit by writer E. Jean Carroll set for February
Donald Trump has said that he did not rape writer E. Jean Carroll in a Manhattan department store in the 1990s. She is suing him for defamation.
Most major nations lag in acting on climate-fighting goals
Most major countries are finding that it's easier to promise to fight climate change than to actually do it.
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Armed civilian neutralized Indiana mall shooter in just 15 seconds, authorities say
Three victims were killed and two more were wounded in the attack.
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Secret Service hands over thousands of documents | CNN Politics
The US Secret Service produced an “initial set of documents” to the House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021, insurrection on Tuesday, in response to a subpoena last week that was issued amid reports of potentially missing text messages from the day of the insurrection.
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17 members of Congress arrested during Supreme Court protest, Capitol Police say
Members of the Women's Democratic Caucus were arrested for blocking the street Tuesday.
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Elections officials urged to prepare for shortages, delays
Elections officials from across the country meeting under heightened security in swing state Wisconsin are being urged to prepare for supply chain issues that could lead to shortages in paper used for everything from ballots to “I voted” stickers for years to come.
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AOC fundraises off of arrest at pro-abortion rights protest - Washington Examiner
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) was among lawmakers arrested Tuesday at a pro-abortion rights protest outside the Supreme Court and sent a fundraising email to groups supporting legal abortion about that arrest within hours. HOUSE AGAIN PASSES SWEEPING ABORTION RIGHTS BILL ON TRACK TO FAIL...
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Attorney General Merrick Garland memo suggests no federal indictment of Donald Trump before November election
Attorney General Merrick Garland reminded prosecutors that extra steps are required before action can be taken in politically sensitive cases.
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Heat waves overlap as warming climate makes extreme temperatures more likely
Parts of North America, Europe, Africa and Asia are sweltering under extreme heat, with record-breaking temperatures fueling wildfires and severe drought in some areas.
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George Soros contributes $1 million to Beto O’Rourke’s Texas gubernatorial campaign
Progressive mega-donor George Soros contributed $1 million to Texas Democratic gubernatorial nominee Beto O’Rourke’s staggering fundraising haul
Ukraine latest updates: Russia is failing , top US general says
Ukraine news from July 20: Mark Milley says Russia failed to reach ‘strategic objectives’ in Ukraine.
U.S.-supplied rockets helping Ukraine retain defensive lines; Putin and Erdogan to talk grain exports
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to meet his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Iran later on Tuesday.
CNN projects Trump-backed Dan Cox will win GOP gubernatorial primary in Maryland | CNN Politics
Maryland Republicans chose state lawmaker Dan Cox, an election denier who has taken a series of hard-line conservative positions, as their nominee for what will be one of the most difficult governor’s offices for the party to hold in November’s midterms, CNN projected.
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Sec. Buttigieg defends Biden's mental fitness during heated exchange with Rep. Troy Nehls
During a House Transportation hearing, Sec. Pete Buttigieg clashed with Rep. Troy Nehls who questioned President Biden's mental fitness.
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Netflix loses almost a million subscribers
Season four of the hit series Stranger Things may have helped to stem the exodus of Netflix customers.
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Buttigieg spars with Republicans over electric vehicle prices - Washington Examiner
Republicans sparred with Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg over the cost of electric vehicles on Tuesday as some members of the House Transportation Committee accused him of favoring the vehicles as the response to high gas costs. The exchange came Tuesday when Buttigieg appeared before...
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Georgia prosecutors say all 16 fake Trump electors are targets in criminal probe | CNN Politics
The Atlanta-area prosecutors scrutinizing former President Donald Trump’s attempts to overturn the 2020 election in Georgia said Tuesday that all 16 of the “fake electors” who participated in a plan to subvert the Electoral College are now targets of an ongoing criminal investigation.
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Russian parliament moves to expand 'gay propaganda' law
The expanded measure would ban public discussion of LGBTQ relationships in a positive or neutral light, and any LGBTQ content in cinemas.
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Georgia fake electors may face charges in election probe
The Georgia prosecutor who’s investigating whether former President Donald Trump and others illegally interfered in the 2020 election in the state has informed 16 Republicans who served as fake electors that they could face criminal charges.
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New ATF director says there's "no one solution" to ending gun violence
Although he's called for an assault weapons ban in the past, Steven Dettelbach declined to say what laws should be changed to stop gun violence.
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Russia hits Ukrainian homes, infrastructure as Putin visits Iran
Missiles have hit eastern and southern Ukraine as Russian president visits Iran to discuss unblocking grain exports.
Top Wisconsin lawmaker says Trump called about decertifying 2020 election results - Washington Examiner
A top Wisconsin lawmaker says former President Donald Trump called him within the past week in yet another bid to decertify President Joe Biden's 2020 win in the state.Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R) told a local news outlet that this most recent conversation happened after the Wisconsin Supreme...
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US launches initiative to support Ukrainian farmers hit by Russia’s war | CNN Politics
The Biden administration is putting $100 million into a new program to provide Ukrainian farmers with vital supplies in order to maintain future harvests and alleviate the global food security crisis that has been exasperated by Russia’s war on the country.
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Frequent lockdowns may have contributed to Uvalde tragedy
Nearly two months after a deadly shooting a Texas elementary school, a Texas House of Representatives committee report found that nearly 400 officers from local, state and federal agencies responded to the 77-minute rampage in which 19 kids and two teachers died.
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Jill Biden meets with Ukrainian first lady Olena Zelenska at the White House | CNN Politics
Ukrainian first lady Olena Zelenska is at the White House on Tuesday to privately meet with first lady Jill Biden and take part in a larger bilateral meeting with American officials.
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China threatens 'strong measures' if Pelosi visits Taiwan
China will take "strong measures" should Nancy Pelosi proceed with reported plans to visit Taiwan, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said Tuesday.
Georgia 'fake electors' hit with subpoenas in criminal probe
The move indicates the district attorney is homing in on potential charges related to the alleged plot by Trump’s team to overturn the 2020 election.
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Millions in U.S. and Europe face extreme heat as wildfires break out
The National Weather Service said that more than 60 new record highs will be set across 20 states by the end of the week.
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National Archives asks Secret Service to look into reports of deleted Jan. 6 text messages
The National Archives and Record Administration asked the U.S. Secret Service investigate claims that the agency deleted text messages following the Jan. 6 capitol riot.
Russia laying the groundwork to annex more of Ukraine, Kirby says
Russia is already forcing residents to apply for Russian citizenship according to the National Security Council.
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Democrats including Pressley, Omar, Ocasio-Cortez, Tlaib arrested at abortion rights rally outside Supreme Court
Multiple Democratic lawmakers were arrested at an abortion rights rally near the Capitol on Tuesday, less than one month after the Supreme Court issued a ruling that reversed Roe v. Wade. Democrati…
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Polls close in Maryland, where Trump’s clout over GOP faces a test in gubernatorial primary
Former President Donald Trump isn’t on the ballot on Tuesday in Maryland’s primaries, but the candidate he's backing is one of the co-front-runners in the GOP gubernatorial race
NATO would have eventually started Ukraine war: Khamenei to Putin
Meeting of Iranian, Russian leaders in Tehran came shortly ahead of trilateral summit with Turkey’s President Erdogan.
Trump urged Wisconsin Assembly speaker in July to decertify Biden 2020 election win
The revelation comes as Trump faces a Georgia criminal probe over his efforts to get officials there to reverse the election victory of President Joe Biden.
Republicans show political evolution with same-sex marriage vote
A vote on codifying federal protections for same-sex marriage demonstrated a sharp political evolution for Republicans on the issue over the last decade, with nearly four dozen House GOP members vo…
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Meghan McCain slams Prince Harry’s UN address as ‘wildly insulting’ - Washington Examiner
Meghan McCain slammed a speech from Britain's Prince Harry to people in the United States after he criticized the Supreme Court's recent reversal of Roe v. Wade. The remarks were "wildly insulting to the undoubtedly few Americans, who may have been watching," McCain wrote in a column for the...
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FDA weighs oversight changes after formula, Juul troubles
The head of the Food and Drug Administration is asking for a review of the agency’s food and tobacco programs.
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Jan. 6 panel chairman has COVID, prime-time hearing still on
The chairman of the House Jan. 6 committee has tested positive for COVID-19, but the panel will still hold its prime-time hearing on Thursday. Rep.
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Democrats arrested at abortion rights protest
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ilhan Omar were among those held near the Supreme Court.
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47 House Republicans back bill to protect same-sex marriage
A third of House Republicans voted with every single Democrat to enshrine protections for gay marriage into federal law on Tuesday in response to the Supreme Court's abortion decision.
Clinton lawyers deny involvement with dossier source Danchenko ahead of Durham trial - Washington Examiner
Hillary Clinton's lawyers are denying any connection to British ex-spy Christopher Steele’s alleged main source Igor Danchenko following a lawsuit brought by former President Donald Trump in the lead-up to Danchenko's October trial. Trump filed a federal racketeering lawsuit contending a host of...
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McConnell: Trump will face ‘crowded’ GOP field if he runs for president
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) says former President Trump will face a lot of competition in a Republican primary if he runs for president in 2024. McConnell, who usually avo…
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Democratic lawmakers including Ocasio-Cortez, Tlaib, Speier and more arrested in abortion rights protest in front of the Supreme Court | CNN Politics
More than a dozen Democratic members of Congress were among those arrested by Capitol Police on Tuesday afternoon as part of an abortion rights protest in front of the Supreme Court.
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Rishi Sunak’s lead narrows as race for UK leader heats up
Conservative MPs vote out Kemi Badenoch as Liz Truss and Penny Mordaunt gain on frontrunner Rishi Sunak.
Biden admin to provide additional weapons, security assistance to Ukraine as Russia plans to annex territories
The White House said Tuesday that President Biden will provide additional weapons and security assistance to Ukraine later this week, amid U.S. intelligence reports that Russia is planning to annex several sovereign Ukrainian territory.
Abortion is banned or severely limited in a number of states. Here’s where things stand | CNN Politics
Laws that ban abortion or severely restrict the procedure have gone into effect in about a dozen states after the US Supreme Court ended a constitutional right to abortion on June 24.
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Maryland’s absentee ballot law leads to delay of some primary election results - Washington Examiner
A Maryland law that prohibits counting absentee ballots until two days after an election has delayed several primary races from being called. The one-of-a-kind law that delays processing absentee ballots until 10 a.m. on the Thursday following a Tuesday election left several elections undecided...
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National Archives demands Secret Service probe into ‘erased’ text messages
The National Archives is pushing the Secret Service to launch a probe into claims it may have erased text messages from agents from Jan. 5 and Jan. 6, 2021. The request comes after the Office of In…
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Senators are advancing a computer chips bill. They don't know what's in it yet.
Senators of both parties agree: Congress needs to pass something soon to counter China and try to address the global chip shortage.
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Automakers targeting average households with new crop of EVs
In their first rollouts of electric vehicles, America’s automakers targeted people who value short-range economy cars.
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GOP lawmakers want would-be fathers to pay child support from conception
After overturn of Roe v. Wade, one lawmaker says, "Fathers have obligations, financial and otherwise, during pregnancy."
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Biden holds off — for now — on climate emergency declaration
President Joe Biden will travel to Massachusetts on Wednesday to promote new efforts to combat climate change.
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Things to know about the dreaded Marburg virus disease
As cases are reported in Equatorial Guinea and Tanzania, here’s a look at the disease and its symptoms.
Montana Republican Party opposes nearly all abortions
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — The Montana Republican Party platform opposes nearly all abortions, after a vote of those attending the party's platform convention over the weekend.
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On The Money — Biden tries to find policies Manchin will support
The White House wants to pass whatever it can from President Biden’s Build Back Better plan. We’ll also look at the golden opportunity inflation has given some businesses and nosedive in housing st…
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Police lieutenant charged with interfering in probe of cop son’s crash that killed a nurse
After hitting the victim, Officer Louis Santiago allegedly loaded the body into his car and drove home before eventually returning to the scene.
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Police: "Law & Order" crew member fatally shot on Brooklyn set
Police have not yet established a motive for the shooting.
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How extreme heat becomes deadly — and how to protect yourself and your pets
Heat kills more people in the U.S. each year than any other type of weather event.
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Russia planning to follow its Crimea playbook with annexation attempts in Ukraine, White House says | CNN Politics
Russia is forming plans to annex more parts of Ukraine, repeating a playbook it used in the 2014 annexation of Crimea to seize territory, the White House said Tuesday.
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George Soros quietly backed two far-left prosecutor candidates in Iowa and Maine, filings reveal
Committees bankrolled by liberal billionaire George Soros recently aided Iowa prosecutor candidate Kimberly Graham and Maine district attorney candidate Jackie Sartoris, filings show.
DOJ pitches Senate on use of anti-mafia laws to seize Russian assets
The Department of Justice (DOJ) asked Congress for permission on Tuesday to use a sweeping set of laws originally designed to break up the mafia as part of their efforts to pursue the assets of the…
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Garland’s deputy vows DOJ investigation into Capitol riot won’t be obstructed - Washington Examiner
A top Justice Department official pledged the agency's efforts to investigate the Capitol riot will not be hamstrung. Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco made the assertion as questions are being raised about whether the Justice Department will go easy on former President Donald Trump, as he is...
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Dem candidate reveals that national Democrats think Biden's low approval is dragging down House races
The NRCC shared exclusive video footage that shows Rep. Andrea Salinas talking about Biden's low approval rating and how she would support him in 2022, 'if he was the nominee.'
Ex-NYC mayor Bill de Blasio drops out of crowded House race
NEW YORK (AP) — Former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said Tuesday that he is ending his campaign for a U.S.
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UK temperature tops 40 C for 1st time, as Heathrow passes 104 F
The U.K. is set to face the hottest day on record on Tuesday, amid concerns the country's infrastructure is ill-equipped to deal with extreme heat.
Ohio Supreme Court scraps 2nd GOP-drawn congressional map
The Ohio Supreme Court has rejected a second Republican-drawn map of U.S. House districts as gerrymandered.
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"I don't want to say the election is over": House Jan. 6 committee looks at Trump's actions
The House Jan. 6 committee focused Thursday's hearing on what was happening at the White House during 187 key minutes of the rioting.
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Twitter-Musk takeover dispute heading for October trial
Twitter hopes that the trial will end with a court order for Musk to complete a $44bn takeover bid.
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Nikki Haley hints at 2024 White House bid: ‘Sometimes it takes a woman’
Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley on Monday alluded to a possible 2024 presidential run, giving another sign that she could be a Republican contender for the White House. Hal…
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With fires raging in Europe, France detains man over blaze
Investigators probing the suspected deliberate lighting of what has become a raging wildfire in southwest France have detained a man for questioning.
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Reps. Ocasio-Cortez and Omar among Democrats arrested at abortion rights protest
Seventeen lawmakers were arrested at the demonstration near the Supreme Court, according to U.S. Capitol Police. All were ticketed and released on site.
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Rep. Andy Biggs unveils bill to block funding for Biden's global equity czar
Rep. Andy Biggs introduced legislation to block taxpayer money from being used to fund racial justice and gender equity initiatives abroad.
China’s coal plant approvals up despite climate goals: Greenpeace
Surge in coal power construction comes despite pledge to bring emissions to a peak by 2030.
Parrott defeats establishment-backed Foldi in Maryland House GOP primary
Maryland state Del. Neil Parrott was projected to win the GOP primary for Maryland’s 6th Congressional District on Tuesday, setting up a rematch with incumbent Rep. David Trone (D-Md.). The A…
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Biden under fire for hyping falling gas prices, while inflation grows
President Biden is facing criticism for taking a victory lap on falling gas prices even as inflation hammers American workers and small businesses.
Georgia Republicans press MLB commissioner over All-Star Game response to election law
Republican Reps. Barry Loudermilk (Ga.) and Buddy Carter (Ga.) sent a letter to MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred on Tuesday demanding answers about the organization’s decision to move its 2021 Al…
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Biden order aims to punish captors of Americans held abroad
President Joe Biden has signed an executive order designed to impose sanctions on criminals, terrorists or government officials who hold Americans captive abroad.
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Advocates rally to promote a book on Japanese American incarceration that a school board isn't including in class
Organizers held a “teach-in,” just before the Muskego-Norway School Board meeting in Wisconsin, to protest a committee’s decision last month not to include the novel.
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Ivana Trump funeral to be held Wednesday in NYC
Ivana Trump died at age 73 at her New York City apartment in what a medical examiner described as an accident. Trump shares three children with Donald Trump.
Billionaire's Jersey City golf course lobbied for Liberty State Park redevelopment bill
The golf course’s involvement cuts against his own supporters’ claims that Billionaire Paul Fireman’s involvement had little or nothing to do with golf.
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Gas prices dip below $4.50 for 1st time since May
The U.S. average price for a gallon of gas has fallen about 10% since mid-June.
Ukraine’s parliament dismisses security chief, prosecutor general
Parliament removes the officials two days after Zelenskyy suspended them for failing to root out Russian collaborators.
Trump-backed Cox wins Md. governor primary over Hogan's pick
A far-right Maryland legislator endorsed by former President Donald Trump has won the Republican primary for governor.
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Ohio Senate showdown: New Ryan ad accuses Vance of using opioid non-profit to further ‘political career’
A new TV ad by Ohio Democratic nominee Rep. Tim Ryan targets rival J.D. Vance over a non-profit organization the now-Republican nominee set up five years ago
Heatwave: Records fall as extreme heat bakes Western Europe
Deadly wildfires sweep the continent, while several countries experience record-high temperatures.
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Twitter wins expedited trial in Musk case
Twitter’s lawsuit seeking to force Elon Musk to complete his $44 billion acquisition of the company will take place in October, a judge ruled Tuesday. The social media platform’s lawyers argued in …
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Schumer: Dems will push ahead on pared down economic measure
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says Democrats will push ahead on restraining pharmaceutical prices and extending health insurance subsidies for millions of Americans.
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FDA announces external review of food safety and tobacco regulatory offices
The agency has received criticism in recent months over its role in the infant formula shortage and its regulation of electronic cigarettes.
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Families of Americans detained overseas push Biden to act beyond executive order
“We have people who are in life or death situations right now and there seems to be precious little being done to bring them back,” said a represenative for the families.
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Russian hackers behind SolarWinds breach continue to scour US and European organizations for intel, researchers say | CNN Politics
The Russian hackers behind a sweeping 2020 breach of US government networks have in recent months continued to hack US organizations to collect intelligence while also targeting an unnamed European government that is a NATO member, cybersecurity analysts tell CNN.
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US disrupts North Korean hackers that targeted hospitals
The FBI and Justice Department recently disrupted the activities of a hacking group that was sponsored by the North Korean government and that targeted U.S. hospitals with ransomware.
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Their bill won't clear the Senate. But if they can pass stronger gun safety legislation than last month's bipartisan deal, it would send a potent message.
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Man arrested near Jill Biden's motorcade
The suspect “attempted to enter the restricted portion of the roadway and disregarded orders to stop from U.S. Secret Service Uniformed Division Officers,” officials said in a statement.
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Turkey’s Erdogan renews case for Syria operation at Tehran talks
Erdogan says Turkey wants more help from Russia and Iran, but can fight ‘terrorist’ organisations without any support.
As Fauci warns monkeypox needs to be taken more seriously, former FDA commissioner says the window to control it ‘probably has closed,’ | CNN
As cases of monkeypox continue to rise in the US, a top health official is stressing that the outbreak needs to be handled in a more rigorous manner.
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China threatens 'strong measures' if Pelosi visits Taiwan
China says it will take “resolute and strong measures" should the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi proceed with reported plans to visit Taiwan.
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YouTube star Kevin Samuels died from hypertension, medical examiner concludes
He was known for relationship advice that some critics said amounted to attacks on Black women.
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‘We need them desperately’: US police departments struggle with critical staffing shortages | CNN
Police departments from Atlanta to Kansas City to Portland are coping with critical staffing shortages and struggling to fill their ranks from patrol officers to 911 operators, as the warm weather historically portends bursts of violence in many parts of the United States.
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Warren backs Bass in Los Angeles mayoral runoff election
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) announced on Tuesday that she would be endorsing Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif.) in the Los Angeles mayoral runoff. “Karen Bass has fought her entire life for socia…
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Army likely won't meet recruiting goals this year
The U.S. Army will likely not meet its recruiting goals for this year citing the tight labor market and higher wages from private companies.
A Seattle man faces a hate crime charge after allegedly punching an Asian woman
The suspect yelled at two women, who were of Asian descent, to “go back to China” before punching one of them in the shoulder, one witness said.
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Man charged in 3 sexual assaults in a week, including an attack on a woman who escaped through her Grubhub order | CNN
A Bronx man was indicted on 23 charges on Monday after allegedly sexually assaulting three people in one week, including a woman who allegedly used the Grubhub food delivery service to escape, according to the Bronx District Attorney’s office.
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Committee debunks report officer had Uvalde gunman in crosshairs before he entered school
The committee's investigation into the Uvalde, Texas, mass shooting found that the cop was aiming at a school coach.
Anti-abortion groups that worked to overturn Roe have no unified strategy to help women and children
Many say they're focused on changing state laws to strengthen families and pushing for government funding of crisis pregnancy centers to provide financial support to those affected by the Supreme Court decision.
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#BoycottWalgreens trends after people say they were denied birth control pills, condoms
#BoycottWalgreens trended on Twitter after users shared stories of being denied birth control and condoms by pharmacists with a “moral objection” to their use. Abigail Martin, a TikTok creato…
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Lately, the fight has been concentrated in several Southern states, including West Virginia and Louisiana, where state courts have continuously blocked abortion bans.
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CDC endorses more traditional Novavax COVID shot for adults
Health officials say U.S. adults who haven’t gotten any COVID-19 shots yet should consider a new option from Novavax
With a sniff or a swallow, new vaccines aim to put the brakes on Covid-19 spread | CNN
Injected vaccines against the coronavirus that causes Covid-19 have been hugely successful, saving nearly 20 million lives globally in their first year of use and slashing the pandemic’s death toll by an estimated 63%, according to a recent study. Yet good as these shots are, they have not...
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Many unvaccinated first responders distrust vaccine, study says
A new study reports that states with a large number of unvaccinated first responders may face major workforce disruptions due to COVID-19.
Secret docs reveal FBI investigated decision to give cash to Wuhan lab linked to COVID-19 - Washington Examiner
Newly released government records reveal the FBI investigated a decision by the National Institutes of Health to issue a grant that was tied to the Wuhan Institute of Virology. NIH emails show the bureau was investigating possible gain-of-function research at the lab and possible failures to...
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CDC stops monitoring COVID-19 cases on cruise ships
Disease control agency will no longer track COVID-19 cases aboard ships, but warns that cruising still poses risks.
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Jan. 6 committee Chair Bennie Thompson tests positive for Covid
The positive test came days before the committee is scheduled to hold a prime-time hearing, which it says will continue as planned.
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China officials apologize for breaking into homes of quarantined COVID patients
Authorities forced their way into 84 apartments to find any "close contacts" of quarantined people who might be hiding inside.
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