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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said his infrastructure and families agenda must be passed to sustain the economic momentum of his first six months in office, aiming to set the tone for a crucial week of congressional negotiations on the two bills.
Jeff Bezos blasts into space on own rocket: 'Best day ever!'
VAN HORN, Texas (AP) — Jeff Bezos blasted into space Tuesday on his rocket company’s first flight with people on board, becoming the second billionaire in just over a week to ride his own spacecraft.
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Twitter suspends Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene for spreading COVID-19 misinformation
If she continues to spread COVID-19 misinformation, the far-right congresswoman could be kicked off the social media platform permanently.
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Monster wildfire tests years of forest management efforts
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Ecologists in a vast region of wetlands and forest in remote Oregon have spent the past decade thinning young trees and using planned fires to try to restore the thick stands of ponderosa to a less fire-prone state.
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McCarthy proposes 5 Republicans to sit on Jan. 6 panel
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy has picked five Republicans to sit on the new select committee to investigate the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol, signaling that Republicans will participate in the investigation that they have staunchly opposed.
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The huge Democratic bet on 'bricks and butter' | CNN Politics
The spending proposals that Senate Democrats plan to begin advancing this week amount to a massive gamble that the party can simultaneously advance two of its longest-standing economic goals without generating a political backlash or overheating the economy.
China rejects hacking charges, accuses U.S. of cyberspying
China is a leader in cyberwarfare research along with the United States and Russia, but Beijing denies accusations that Chinese hackers steal trade secrets and technology.
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Biden orders review of possible first steps toward easing U.S. policy on Cuba
He ordered reviews of rules on money being sent to Cubans, staff levels at the U.S. Embassy in Havana and ways to make the internet more accessible on the island.
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DeSantis downplays increase in COVID-19 cases
ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) on Monday downplayed the recent spike in coronavirus cases in his state, and criticized public health officials who continue to push unvaccinated Ameri…
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The Democrat blocking progressive change is beholden to big oil. Surprised?
Joe Manchin owns millions of dollars in coal stock, founded an energy firm and Exxon lobbyists brag about their access to him. Republicans fundraise on his behalf Senator Joe Manchin, Democrat of West Virginia, chairs a Senate energy and natural resources committee hearing. Photograph: J Scott...
Amazon endorsed legal weed. Will it now fight to make it happen?
The company’s money and power could be a game-changer for federal cannabis policy.
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House GOP report hits Biden, Dems on border crisis as stats show continued migrant surge
FIRST ON FOX: A new report by House Republicans hits the Biden administration and Democratic lawmakers for the southern border crisis just as new numbers show a continued migrant surge.
Post-court ruling, Democrats face pressure to deliver on immigration
Democrats are under growing pressure to pass long-stalled immigration reform after a federal judge poured new fuel onto the years-long fight by blocking new Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (…
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White House reviewing Section 230 amid efforts to push social media giants to crack down on misinformation
The White House is reviewing whether social media platforms should be held legally accountable for publishing misinformation via Section 230, a law that protects companies' ability to moderate content, White House communications director Kate Bedingfield said Tuesday.
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Hannity: ‘I believe in the science of vaccination’
Fox News host Sean Hannity on Monday made an appeal for viewers to get vaccinated against COVID-19.”Please take COVID seriously, I can’t say it enough. Enough people have died. We don&#…
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July 20, 2021: Jeff Bezos space flight news
Jeff Bezos and his crew successfully completed a spaceflight on the New Shepard, the rocket ship made by his space company, Blue Origin. Follow here for live updates.
Up to 200 Americans have reported possible "Havana Syndrome" symptoms
Almost half of those reporting symptoms are linked to the CIA, say officials, with possible cases in Berlin and Vienna and on every continent but Antarctica.
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Pelosi's Dems grit their teeth amid Senate infrastructure drama
“We’re not a cheap date,” quipped House Rules Committee Chair Jim McGovern. "The House is going to do what we have to do.”
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New chief selected for Capitol Police after 1/6 insurrection
WASHINGTON (AP) — A police official who has run large departments in Maryland and Virginia has been selected as chief of the U.S. Capitol Police in the aftermath of the Jan. 6 insurrection, in which pro-Trump rioters stormed the building in a violent rage , disrupting the certification of Joe...
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GOP struggles to get on same page on infrastructure
Republicans are all over the map about how their party should proceed on the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure proposal.What we're hearing: GOP strategists tell Axios they've struggled over not only whether they support the current Senate negotiations but how to message off the broader...
Negotiators struggle to finish infrastructure deal with clock ticking
A bipartisan group of Senate negotiators and senior White House officials is struggling to finish work on an infrastructure package that is now set to get its first vote as soon as Wednesday.The se…
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Senator Warren questions Lockheed's antitrust solution to buy Aerojet
U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren has asked the Federal Trade Commission to take a tougher look at defense industry mergers, questioning a proposal from Lockheed Martin that would allow it to buy the biggest independent maker of rocket motors, Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings.
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Biden’s budget vacancy raises eyebrows
It’s been six months since President Biden took office, and one Cabinet position remains vacant: director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).Biden’s first choice for the job, Neera Tanden…
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Biden may send more staff to US embassy in Havana to support Cuban people: senior administration official
President Biden is considering augmenting staffing levels at the U.S. embassy in Havana and forming a group to get remittances to the Cuban people, a senior administration official told FOX News on Monday.
Jim Jordan among 5 House Republicans selected by McCarthy for January 6 select committee
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy has made his selection of five Republicans to join the select committee investigating January 6, ensuring that Republicans will have input in the investigation run by Democrats.
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Donald Trump Is Brazenly Flouting His Twitter Ban With Aide's Help
All of Trump's incendiary website messages are immediately posted by former GOP spokesperson and new aide Liz Harrington on her Twitter account.
Biden lost Ohio. So why does he keep coming back?
Experts see Biden's focus on Ohio as more about this year than 2024, including a push for his infrastructure plans in a city with an obsolete bridge.
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Unlikely Senate alliance aims to claw back Congress’ foreign policy powers ‘before it’s too late’
Sens. Chris Murphy, Mike Lee and Bernie Sanders introduced legislation to give Congress a larger role in U.S. foreign policy.
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DeSantis says migrants heading straight from Texas to Florida
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis stepped up his criticism of President Biden’s immigration policy on Monday, warning that law enforcement personnel informed him that many migrants they encountered at the border were bound for his home state.
Breaking down the 2020 election challenges still underway
While President Joe Biden secured a victory in the 2020 race more than nine months ago, some efforts to review how the election was handled are still underway.
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Proud Boys leader pleads guilty to burning DC church's Black Lives Matter banner | CNN Politics
The leader of the far-right Proud Boys pleaded guilty Monday to two misdemeanors stemming from his conduct in Washington, DC, amid violent pro-Donald Trump protests in December.
Graham: Adding immigration to infrastructure bill ‘dumbest’ idea in history of Senate, WH
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) is slamming a proposal from Democrats to insert a provision that would grant a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants as part of the inf…
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Senators propose reclaiming national security powers for Congress
A tri-partisan group of senators on Tuesday introduced legislation designed to claw back national security powers from the executive branch.
'They should be held accountable': White House reviews platforms' misinformation liability
The Biden administration says it is evaluating whether the law shields online platforms from liability for the spread of misinformation by third parties.
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Thomas Manger selected to take over embattled Capitol Police
Manger is the former police chief of Montgomery County, Maryland.
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U.S. inflight disturbances jump 500%, 85 TSA officers assaulted - agency
U.S. federal agencies are dealing with a rising number of unruly airline passengers on increasingly crowded airplanes, including thousands who have refused to wear masks.
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Biden to focus on Covid-19, infrastructure, climate and cybersecurity at Cabinet meeting | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden is holding his second full Cabinet meeting on Tuesday to mark six months in office, and is expected to focus the discussion on Covid-19, infrastructure, climate and cybersecurity, a White House official tells CNN.
Pompeo accuses Biden admin of working to make Iran America's 'senior partner' in Middle East
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo accused the Biden administration of working to make Iran America’s “senior partner” in the Middle East.
Mali interim president says he is ‘very well’ after knife attack
Assimi Goita targeted in an attempted stabbing attack after Eid al-Adha prayers at the Grand Mosque in Bamako.
Paul Krugman Points Out The Unusual Thing About The GOP Cult Of Donald Trump
"Many people, myself included, have declared for years that the GOP is no longer a normal political party," the economist wrote in his New York Times column.
BlackRock barges into corporate boardrooms
The Wall Street giant upped its votes against corporate management this year.
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Schumer sets Wednesday vote to begin Senate debate on infrastructure deal
It's not clear his gambit will work. It will require 60 votes to break a filibuster, and Republicans are reluctant to move forward until a bill is finalized.
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New cybersecurity order issued for US pipeline operators
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Department of Homeland Security on Tuesday announced new requirements for U.S. pipeline operators to bolster cybersecurity following a May ransomware attack that disrupted gas delivery across the East Coast.
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US women’s gymnastics team staying at hotel instead of Olympic Village after positive test
The U.S. women’s Olympics gymnastics team is staying at a nearby hotel instead of the Tokyo Olympic Village after a team member tested positive for COVID-19, NBC News reported on Tuesday.In a …
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Stocks rally after coronavirus spurred sell-off
Stocks opened with solid gains Tuesday after coronavirus fears spurred Wall Street’s worst day of losses since January.The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up more than 500 points at 10 a.m. T…
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Twitter suspends Marjorie Taylor Greene over 'misleading' Covid posts
Georgia Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene has been a vocal critic of vaccines and the use of masks.
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U.S. in final talks to house Afghan interpreters at Qatar, Kuwait military bases
The arrangements are “basically done deals,” one source said.
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Hidden Common Ground poll: Republicans less likely than Democrats to see racism as political obstacle
Hidden Common Ground survey shows stark partisan differences over whether racism is barrier to political participation and requires systemic change.
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Karoline Leavitt, former Trump, Stefanik spokeswoman, running for Congress in New Hampshire
Karoline Leavitt, the 23-year-old former assistant press secretary for former President Trump, is running for Congress in the First Congressional District of New Hampshire.
Schumer sets procedural vote for $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill
U.S. Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said on Monday he would set a procedural vote on a bipartisan $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill for Wednesday.
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Abortion rights group endorsing 12 House Democrats ahead of midterms
NARAL Pro-Choice America has endorsed 12 House Democrats for reelection ahead of the 2022 midterm races. The abortion-rights group said in a statement that the incumbents have “demonstrated th…
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US opioid lawsuits on verge of settlements with 4 companies
The yearslong effort by state and local governments in the U.S. to force the pharmaceutical industry to help pay to fix a nationwide opioid addiction and overdose crisis took a major step forward Tuesday when lawyers for local governments announced they were on the verge of a $26 billion...
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White House defends Biden's 'coordinated' response to Chinese government-sponsored hackers
The White House defended President Joe Biden's response to China for sponsoring cybercriminals infiltrating global systems, despite a decision to hold off on sanctions four and a half months after a major hack was discovered.
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Senate GOP super PAC, nonprofit raise record haul for first half of year
The top Senate Republican super PAC and its affiliated nonprofit raised nearly $25 million in the first six months of 2021 and are entering the second half of the year with more than $33.6 million …
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Infrastructure negotiations: Schumer's gamble meets GOP threats | CNN Politics
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer didn't blink.
Cruz relives his 2016 RNC speech where the MAGA crowd booed after he detailed 'reasons to have concerns' about Trump
Texas GOP Sen. Ted Cruz laughs off some of the most uncomfortable moments he faced when at the mercy of Trump during the 2016 presidential campaign cycle.
Manchin backs Stone-Manning to lead Bureau of Land Management
Manchin plans to support the nomination of Tracy Stone-Manning to lead the Bureau of Land Management, a spokesperson confirmed Monday.
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The Untamed Rise Of Hospital Monopolies
America has seen decades of consolidation of its hospitals, raising prices for consumers. President Biden now wants to do something about it.
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Israeli prime minister warns of ‘severe consequences’ over Ben & Jerry’s sales decision
Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett warned the head of Unilever on Tuesday that there will be “severe consequences” to Ben & Jerry’s decision to end sales in the …
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Analysis: Kevin McCarthy's picks for the 1/6 commission reveal his true goals
House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy sent a very clear signal to Democrats -- and the country -- on Monday: He has zero interest in getting to the bottom of what really happened (and why) when the US Capitol was stormed by rioters convinced by former President Donald Trump that the 2020...
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U.S. states to unveil $26 billion opioid settlement with drug distributors, J&J - sources
U.S. state attorneys general are expected this week to unveil a $26 billion settlement resolving claims that three major drug distributors and drugmaker Johnson & Johnson helped fuel a nationwide opioid epidemic, people familiar with the matter said on Monday.
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Blue Origin brings space tourism to tiny Texas town
For years, the official letterhead for the small town of Van Horn read simply: “Farming, ranching, mining.”
Bipartisan group of senators unveils legislation to bolster Congress' foreign policy powers
The bill seeks to reclaim Congress' power over three areas: war powers, arms exports and national emergencies.
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House panel eyes spectrum chaos
White House backs FTC fix — Infrastructure at the precipice
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Erdogan calls for US support for Turkey to protect Kabul airport
Turkey could run Afghan capital’s airport if US meets conditions on logistics and financing, President Erdogan says.
State lawmaker denied Holy Communion after voting in favor of pro-abortion bill
A New Mexico state senator says he was denied receiving Holy Communion at his Catholic church because of his support for a pro-abortion bill.
Top Democrat offers bill to overhaul tax break for business owners
Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) on Tuesday released a bill that would overhaul a deduction for noncorporate business income that was created by Republicans’ 2017 tax law.The pr…
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Germany's devastating floods force officials to face tough questions
"The German language hardly knows any words for the devastation that has been caused," the chancellor said in a visit to the disaster zone.
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Afghan war’s end quiets chaplain's litany of funeral prayers
DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del. (AP) — This is the place where widows wailed, where mothers buckled to the tarmac in grief and where children lifted their teddy bears to see daddy carried off in a flag-covered box.
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Oregon Bootleg Fire: Evacuations as largest US fire burns 364,000 acres
The nation's largest active wildfire forces thousands to evacuate in the state of Oregon.
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Senators eye rebate rule for infrastructure savings
Proposed hospital penalties rile industry — Vaccine mandate momentum is growing
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6 people hospitalized after house explodes in Plano, Texas: Officials
Six people were rushed to a hospital on Monday after a house exploded in a Dallas suburb, officials said.
She Hates Biden. Some of Her Neighbors Hate the Way She Shows It.
Andrea Dick is a die-hard supporter of former President Donald Trump and thinks the election was stolen from him, although that claim has been thoroughly discredited. She does not like President Joe Biden, and that is putting it mildly. Her opinions are clear in the blunt slogans blaring from...
Social conservatives 'frustrated' over Trump Supreme Court justices' rulings
The confirmation of three justices nominated by then-President Trump has shifted the balance of power on the Supreme Court to a 6-3 majority for conservatives. But a high court feared by liberals and celebrated by conservatives hasn't delivered as expected, leaving some on the right feeling let...
AP PHOTOS: A 35-hour Olympic journey from Argentina to Tokyo
There is no easy way from Argentina to Japan. Associated Press Photographer Natacha Pisarenko's trip was more complicated than most. From the full-body protective suits worn by fellow travelers in Buenos Aires, to the long wait at Haneda Airport in Tokyo for results from COVID-19 testing...
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Israel vows to 'act aggressively' against Ben & Jerry's
Israel’s prime minister is vowing to “act aggressively” against the decision by Ben & Jerry’s to stop selling its ice cream in Israeli-occupied territories
'Save Our Paychecks' tour to target White House economic policies, 'Bidenflation'
Conservative group Heritage Action is partnering with the Coalition to Protect American Workers to launch a nationwide tour targeting what they describe as the “disastrous” effect that the Biden administration’s policies have had on American workers and businesses.
Protests erupt in India's Parliament over spyware scandal
India’s Parliament erupted in protests on Tuesday as opposition lawmakers accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government of using military-grade spyware to monitor political opponents, journalists and activists. The session was disrupted repeatedly as opposition lawmakers shouted slogans...
Democrats lay out vision for Civilian Climate Corps
A group of more than 80 House and Senate Democrats on Tuesday laid out their vision for a climate jobs program called the Civilian Climate Corps that is expected to be part of a sweeping $3.5 trill…
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Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes joins crowded Senate Democratic primary | CNN Politics
Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes announced a Senate run Tuesday in Milwaukee, adding yet another name to the already crowded Democratic primary race for the seat.
Putin hails Russia's air power as new fighter goes on view
Russia has presented a prototype of a new fighter jet that features stealth capabilities and other advanced characteristics and will be offered to foreign customers
WHO chief says all must play part to beat Covid in Olympics message
The WHO has advised Japanese organizers and the IOC on health measures to be taken by participants and at venues during the event.
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White House won't commit to reopening northern border, despite announcement from Canada
The White House declined Monday to commit to reopening its northern border to Canadians after Canada's government said vaccinated US citizens would be able to enter on August 9.
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How Illinois' governor is plotting his run for a second term
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Pedro Castillo, leftist teacher and political novice is Peru’s president-elect
His meteoric rise from unknown to president elect has deeply divided the Andean nation.
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A House Race in Cleveland Captures the Democrats' Generational Divide
WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS, Ohio — Nina Turner had just belted out a short address to God’s Tabernacle of Faith Church in the cadences and tremulous volumes of a preacher when the Rev. Timothy Eppinger called on the whole congregation to lay hands on the woman seeking the House seat of greater...
Chicago unveils gun violence plan after another violent weekend
Chicago's top cop unveils new gun violence fighting plan after 56 shot, 11 killed in one weekend.
Vaccination delays leave deadly 3rd wave of COVID to cripple South Africa's hospitals
"There is a shortage of oxygen, also a shortage of beds," one exhausted front-line doctor told CBS News. "You put the two together, it's a complete disaster."
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Norway fined for 'improper clothing'
Norway are fined 1,500 euros (£1,295) for wearing shorts instead of bikini bottoms at the European Beach Handball Championships.
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French prosecutor opens probe into Pegasus spyware allegations
Investigation follows complaint by French news website Mediapart over Moroccan secret services’ alleged use of spyware.
Competitive primaries create a hurdle for Democrats in their fight for the Senate
First Read is your briefing from "Meet the Press" and the NBC Political Unit on the day's most important political stories and why they matter.
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Crypto-crushed: Malaysia steamrolls Bitcoin machines
Officers had seized more than 1,000 Bitcoin mining units allegedly powered by stolen electricity.
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Who is Wally Funk? Trailblazing aviator becomes oldest person to travel to space at 82
Her pathway to the stars was not an easy one.
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Norwegian women's beach handball team fined for not playing in bikinis
While male players are allowed to play in tank tops and shorts, women are required to wear bikini bottoms “with a close fit and cut on an upward angle.”
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Total COVID-19 cases rise to 71 at Tokyo Olympics
An American gymnast and a Czech beach volleyball player have been added to the tally of people accredited for the Tokyo Olympics who have tested positive for COVID-19 this month
Analysis: A day of reckoning shows America's pandemic battle is sliding backward
It's not over. Nowhere near it.
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US renews "public health emergency" due to Covid-19
A gymnast, a tennis hopeful, a basketball player and others has tested positive for Covid-19 days before the start of the Summer Games. Follow here for the latest news on the Summer Olympics.
India's pandemic death toll could be in the millions
NEW DELHI (AP) — India's excess deaths during the coronavirus pandemic could be a staggering 10 times the official COVID-19 toll, likely making it modern India’s worst human tragedy, according to the most comprehensive research yet on the ravages of the virus in the South Asian country.
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Sean Hannity, who downplayed Covid, urges viewers to 'take it seriously'
"I can’t say it enough. Enough people have died. We don’t need any more death," the Fox News host said Monday.
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De Blasio rejects new mask mandate push
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New Data Leads To Rethinking (Once More) Where The Pandemic Actually Began
One of the scientists who signed a recent letter calling for more investigation of the lab-leak origin theory says new data has come to light. And that information has changed his thinking.
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Vaccine mandates more likely once FDA grants full approvals, health experts say
The regulatory signoff would remove a significant legal and public relations barrier to requirements, former government officials said.
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Unvaccinated say vaccines more dangerous than COVID-19: poll
Unvaccinated individuals believe the coronavirus vaccine is more dangerous than the virus, according to a poll conducted by Yahoo News and YouGov.The poll found 37 percent of unvaccinated individua…
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The Life Cycle Of A COVID-19 Vaccine Lie
Where do myths about coronavirus vaccines come from and why do they spread? NPR takes a look at how rumors about vaccines and fertility reached the public earlier this year.
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COVID-19 vaccines protect you better than infection, doctors say
According to the CDC, getting vaccinated after recovering from infection leads to even stronger protection compared to infection alone.
Fauci, Rand Paul trade 'lying' accusations about gain-of-function research in hearing on Delta variant
Top government epidemiologist Dr. Anthony Fauci and Sen. Rand Paul traded accusations of "lying" about gain-of-function research at a Tuesday Senate hearing, continuing the long-running feud between the National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) director and the Kentucky senator.
Tennessee postpones vaccine summit as it continues to dial back vaccination outreach
The Tennessee Immunization Summit was scheduled for August as recently as last week but is now indefinitely postponed, the health department site says.
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More infectious Delta variant makes up 83% of new US coronavirus cases as vaccine hesitancy persists | CNN
The more contagious Delta variant of coronavirus now makes up 83% of sequenced samples in the United States, US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said Tuesday.
Sixth member of Texas Democratic delegation tests positive for Covid
The delegation fled en masse to Washington on July 12 to at least temporarily stop Texas voting legislation.
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Iran locks down capital amid COVID surge ahead of Eid holiday
Six-day lockdowns imposed ahead of Eid al-Adha holiday as Delta variant drives Iran’s fifth major wave of infections.
Increasing pressure on CDC to revisit guidance on masks in schools
Guidance on masks is splintering, with some cities and medical organizations recommending a return of universal mask wearing despite differing CDC guidance.
White House official, Pelosi aide test positive for COVID after attending same reception
A White House official and a staff member for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) have both tested positive for COVID-19 after attending the same reception last week, officials confirmed to Axios.Why it matters: While both individuals are vaccinated and mildly symptomatic, they illustrate how...
Covid-19: India excess deaths cross four million, says study
Excess deaths - those above expected levels - are a measure of the overall impact of the pandemic.
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After 2020, pandemic preparedness budget cuts should be unthinkable
Despite the unspeakable toll COVID-19 has taken on our families and communities, sources are telling us that Congress may slash President Biden’s proposal in the American Jobs Plan for pa…
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Fauci: Parents ‘should do what is locally asked for’ when kids return to school
Anthony Fauci on Tuesday addressed conflicting coronavirus pandemic masks guidance for children returning to school across the country this fall, saying parents should do what is “locally…
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'We've come up against the brick wall': Southwest Ohio fights vaccine hesitancy ahead of Biden town hall
Dena Cranley and Barbara Lynch have a blunt reality check for President Joe Biden: His repeated pleas for vaccinations are going largely unheeded and unheard.
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The 'Great Resignation' haunts employers trying to recover from pandemic
Workers have been quitting their jobs and finding new employers in droves as the pandemic abates and life returns to normal.
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Opioid Settlement, China Hacking Accusations, Bezos Space Launch: News You Need To Start Your Day
A number of pharmaceutical companies involved in the sale of opioids move closer to a $26 billion settlement. Also, China is responding to U.S. allegations of cyberattacks with its own accusations.
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Vaccination delays leave deadly 3rd wave of COVID to cripple South Africa's hospitals
"There is a shortage of oxygen, also a shortage of beds," one exhausted front-line doctor told CBS News. "You put the two together, it's a complete disaster."
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Japanese PM Suga says world should see safe Olympics staged
TOKYO (AP) — The world needs to see that Japan can stage a safe Olympics, the country’s prime minister told sports officials Tuesday ahead of the Tokyo Games. Tens of thousands of athletes, officials, games staff and media are arriving in Japan amid a local state of emergency and widespread...
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Analysis: A day of reckoning shows America's pandemic battle is sliding backward
It's not over. Nowhere near it.
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US sending additional Covid-19 vaccines to Honduras and El Salvador | CNN Politics
The United States will begin shipping more than 3 million additional Covid-19 vaccines to certain Central American countries on Tuesday, a White House official told CNN.
'We lost': Some U.S. veterans say blood spilled in Afghanistan was wasted
GARDEN GROVE, Calif. (Reuters) -Jason Lilley was a special operations forces Marine Raider who fought in multiple battles in Iraq and Afghanistan during America's longest war. As Lilley, 41, reflects on President Joe Biden's decision to end America's military mission in Afghanistan on Aug. 31...
CDC says to avoid travel to UK amid rising COVID-19 cases
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Monday warned Americans to avoid any nonessential travel to the United Kingdom (U.K.) due to rapidly rising coronavirus cases.The “Leve…
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Echoes Across Centuries Are Reminders That The Next Quarantine Is A Matter Of When
There's something that feels impossible about leaving behind the place in which we slunk our way through the last year plus. Until Proven Safe takes us to the places others lingered through time.
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