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Trump, Pence speeches put stark GOP divide on display
WASHINGTON (AP) — The intensifying rivalry between former President Donald Trump and his once fiercely loyal vice president, Mike Pence, was put on stark display Tuesday as the two gave dueling speeches in Washington on the future of the Republican Party.
Merrick Garland calls Justice Department's Jan. 6 probe the 'most wide-ranging investigation in its history'
In an interview with NBC News’ Lester Holt, Garland suggested that the federal criminal investigation has moved far beyond the rioters who attacked the Capitol.
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Detective: Alex Jones 'most dangerous' type of attack denier
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The detective who led the investigation into the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School attack testified Tuesday that there are three types of people who deny that it happened and harass the victims' families: the mentally ill, those who believed bad or incomplete information...
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Trump's defense secretary denies there were orders to have 10K troops ready to deploy on January 6
Former acting Defense Secretary Chris Miller told the House select committee investigating the Capitol Hill insurrection that former President Donald Trump never gave him a formal order to have 10,000 troops ready to be deployed to the Capitol on January 6, 2021, according to new video of...
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US has one of the highest levels of monkeypox in the world: CDC
Last week, the World Health Organization declared the monkeypox outbreak to be a public health emergency of international concern.
Pelosi Taiwan visit: Beijing vows consequences if US politician travels to island
The Chinese military says it will not sit idly by if the US Speaker visits the self-governing island.
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Trump evades question on Saudi-backed golf event at his NJ club
In an interview with The WSJ, Donald Trump said he didn't know enough to weigh in on 9/11 families who are protesting the Saudi-backed LIV golf tournament.
Garland dismisses criticism of Jan. 6 probe, vows to charge ‘everybody who was criminally responsible’
Attorney General Merrick Garland on Tuesday pushed back on criticism that the Justice Department has not been aggressive enough in investigating whether former President Trump and his allies broke …
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Hungary PM Viktor Orban adviser Hegedus resigns over 'pure Nazi' speech
A long-time adviser to the Hungarian prime minister resigns over his speech criticising "race mixing".
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DOJ investigating Trump in Jan. 6 investigation: Report
The Department of Justice is investigating former President Donald Trump as part of its larger criminal inquiry into efforts to overturn the 2020 election, according to a new report.
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Biden, Xi to hold talks amid new tensions over Taiwan
WASHINGTON (AP) — Presidents Joe Biden and Xi Jinping will speak Thursday, according to a U.S. official, their first conversation in four months coming amid new tension between Washington and Beijing over China's claims on Taiwan.
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Trump returns to Washington for 1st time since leaving office in insurrection's shadow
Donald Trump returns to Washington on Tuesday for the first time since leaving office after Jan. 6 to deliver remarks for allies at the America First Agenda Summit.
‘The Russians have nothing equivalent’: How HIMARS help Ukraine
The US-made system has struck Russia’s advance and is the weapon of choice on NATO’s eastern flank.
Democrats introduce bill to enact term limits for Supreme Court justices
A group of House Democrats introduced a bill on Tuesday to enact term limits for Supreme Court justices, arguing that the move will “restore legitimacy and independence to the nation’s highest cour…
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Latest moves suggest DOJ investigation of 2020 election is looking at conduct directly related to Trump and his closest allies
The move by the Justice Department to bring two top aides to former Vice President Mike Pence in front of a federal grand jury is the most aggressive public step taken yet by prosecutors investigating the plots to subvert the 2020 election.
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President Biden feels well enough to exercise after five days of COVID treatment, physician says
President Joe Biden has steadily improved over the five days he has been treated for COVID-19, according to his doctor.
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Lawmakers ask watchdog to step aside from probe into ‘erased’ Secret Service texts
Lawmakers are asking the inspector general at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to step aside from an ongoing investigation into “erased” text messages at the Secret Service. Inspecto…
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DHS lawyers evaluate whether to allow Secret Service to cooperate with Jan. 6 committee
The legal review comes as lawmakers are calling on DHS inspector general to step aside.
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Where's Hunter? Nowhere in NBC's Merrick Garland interview
NBC News's interview with Attorney General Merrick Garland appears to have missed a big opportunity.
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Top Pence aide slams Gaetz for saying former VP can’t be president
Marc Short, a top aide to former Vice President Mike Pence, slammed Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) for telling a crowd over the weekend that Pence could never be president, saying that the congressman wo…
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Pence's ex-chief of staff Marc Short says there would have been a 'massacre' at the Capitol on January 6 if the mob had been closer to the vice president
"I think that having the Capitol ransacked the way that it was, I think, did present liability and danger," Short told ABC News Monday.
Biden rips Trump on ‘respect for the law’ after crime speech
President Biden on Tuesday tore into former President Trump over remarks he made during a speech earlier that day in Washington, D.C., in which Trump said there is no longer “respect for the law” i…
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Justice Department doesn't need a House referral to charge Trump — and might not want one anyway, legal experts say
The House January 6 panel is weighing a criminal referral of Donald Trump, but such a move could easily backfire.
Democrats and Republicans agree: Pelosi should visit Taiwan despite Biden's warning
The potential trip has sparked a rare intraparty rift between Pelosi — a staunch defender of Taiwan — and administration officials, who are wary about escalating tensions with China.
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EU agrees to cut natural gas use amid Russian supply fears
BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union governments agreed Tuesday to reduce consumption of natural gas this winter to protect themselves against any further supply cuts by Russia amid its invasion of Ukraine, although the measure contains exemptions for some countries.
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Alex Jones damages trial begins over his false claims Sandy Hook shooting was a hoax
Families of the Sandy Hook victims said they were subject to harassment and death threats from Jones' followers over his bogus claims that the shooting was a hoax.
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Trump returns to the scene of his tarnished legacy
The former president spoke in Washington for the first time since January 2021 — as Mike Pence gave a speech at a different D.C. event.
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Eight years? Nine years? Six years ago? A climate change activist guide to doomsday
Climate change advocates are invoking doomsday scenarios to pressure President Biden to act unilaterally, despite a history of such claims falling flat.
Mark Ponder, who assaulted police officers on Jan. 6, sentenced to 63 months in prison
He is the second person to be sentenced to 63 months in prison, the longest term imposed so far in the ongoing investigation.
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FEC rules Swalwell cannot use campaign funds for certain childcare expenses
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) cannot use campaign funds to pay for overnight childcare when he travels to campaign for other political candidates, or at the request of foreign governments or other entities, according to a ruling made by the bipartisan Federal Election Commission on Monday.
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Trump tiptoes closer to new White House run in DC address
Former President Trump on Tuesday returned to Washington, D.C., for the first time since he departed the White House under a cloud of controversy, teasing out a vision for a Republican-controlled g…
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Ukraine latest updates: Separatist urges seizure of more cities
Ukraine news from July 27: Head of pro-Russian separatists in Donetsk calls for Moscow to take cities across Ukraine.
Atlanta federal prison 'lacked regard for human life'; weapons, drugs trafficked, Senate panel says
Senate committee outlined "stunning failures of federal prison administration that likely contributed to the loss of life" during a Tuesday hearing.
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Trump pushes harsh criminal justice agenda in first DC speech since leaving office
Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday outlined a hardline and harsh criminal justice agenda for the Republican Party, praising China's justice system, pushing for the death penalty for drug dealers and arguing the federal government should circumvent governors to use the National Guard to...
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The Jan. 6 hearings are breaking through in key battleground states. Partisan rifts remain.
More than a dozen voters interviewed by NBC News say they’re paying attention. Few say the hearings are going to have an impact on their votes in November.
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Canadian Parliament to probe police use of spyware
The MPs want to know if the RCMP is using controversial Pegasus spyware, which has been used to hack smartphones of journalists and human rights activists.
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Jan. 6 hangs over the 2024 Republican race for president
For the Republicans considering running for president in 2024, the riot at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, looms large.
China tried to recruit informants inside Federal Reserve, says GOP report
The report did not conclude whether the attempts, which included the detention of a Fed employee, were successful.
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Russian military plans sweeping war games in country's east
The Russian military has announced plans to hold wide-ranging drills in the country’s east, noting that it continues regular troop training despite the action in Ukraine
Trump's legal team picked the now-GOP nominee for governor of Pennsylvania as 'point person' for 'fake' elector scheme in the state
Doug Mastriano, the Republican candidate for governor in Pennsylvania, had to be convinced the plan to submit alternate slates of electors was legal.
White House looking for ways to ‘mitigate’ Russian exit from space station
White House officials said Tuesday that the United States is exploring ways to “mitigate” Russia’s potential exit from the International Space Station, though they noted Moscow has not provided Was…
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Northwest swelters under 'uncomfortable' multiday heat wave
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Under the sweltering heat, Matthew Carr spent his lunch break in a fountain in downtown Portland, Oregon. The 57-year-old works outside picking up trash for the city and had to find a way to cool off.
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‘There was almost no debate’: How Dems’ defense spending spree went from shocker to snoozer
“War. Inflation. That's it,” one lawmaker said. “That sets the tone for more, more, more for the military.”
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Firebombed crisis pregnancy center in Buffalo to reopen next month
An anti-abortion crisis pregnancy center in Buffalo, New York, believed to have been firebombed last month will reopen its doors to customers Aug. 1.
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EU allows get-out clause in Russian gas cut deal
EU members agree to reduce gas use, but some including Ireland, Malta and Cyprus can seek exemptions.
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Pennsylvania GOP Senate candidate Oz backs same-sex marriage bill
Pennsylvania GOP Senate nominee Mehmet Oz would support legislation to enshrine federal protections for same-sex marriage if elected, his campaign told The Hill on Tuesday. “Dr. Mehmet Oz bel…
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China competition bill clears Senate filibuster, on path for likely passage
A bill aimed at helping the U.S. compete with China cleared a Senate filibuster Tuesday, setting it on course to pass the chamber by the end of the week.
Monkeypox patient offers candid look at symptoms, stigma
A man who recently contracted monkeypox spoke with "START HERE" to raise awareness for the disease and dispel the negative stereotypes.
US economy sending mixed signals: Here's what it all means
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy is caught in an awkward, painful place. A confusing one, too. Growth appears to be sputtering, home sales are tumbling and economists warn of a potential recession ahead .
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Thompson, Maloney call for Secret Service watchdog to be removed from probe of erased texts
They want Joseph Cuffari to step aside. The deleted texts from around the time of the Jan. 6 Capitol attack are now part of a criminal investigation.
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White House says Biden will make decision on student loans
The White House said on Tuesday that President Biden is mulling whether to extend the pause on federal student loan payments and whether to forgive student loans on a broader scale ahead of a pande…
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Texas border official says Mayorkas is wrong, 'border is not secure' as fentanyl, criminals pour across
Texas border troopers are inundated with a heavy flow of migrants, criminals and drugs across the southern border into the U.S. with no signs of slowing.
New Russian airstrikes target Black Sea regions of Ukraine
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia targeted Ukraine’s southern Black Sea regions of Odesa and Mykolaiv with airstrikes Tuesday, hitting private buildings and port infrastructure with missiles fired from long-range bomber aircraft, the Ukrainian military said.
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Warning of ecological disaster over Malaysia forest plantations
Critics say clearance of vast tracts of natural growth forest has destroyed crucial habitats in biodiversity hotspot.
House Jan. 6 committee in discussions with Mike Pompeo for testimony, sources say
The House Jan. 6 committee is in active discussions with former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo for his testimony behind closed doors, sources tell ABC News.
GOP civil war on Ukraine builds between MAGA, Reagan Republicans
A GOP civil war is building over U.S. policy toward Russia and Ukraine, pitting Reagan Republicans against more isolationist “MAGA” Republicans who take their political cues from former President T…
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The inside story of how John Roberts failed to save abortion rights
It appears unlikely that Roberts' best prospect -- Justice Brett Kavanaugh -- was ever close to switching his earlier vote.
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House Intel Republicans demand Afghanistan withdrawal declassifications
House Republicans are calling on the Biden administration to release information related to the chaotic withdrawal of U.S. troops almost a year ago that preceded the collapse of the Afghan government and the Taliban retaking power.
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In risky midterm strategy, Democrats boost far-right candidate in Michigan race
(Reuters) -The Democratic Party's congressional campaign arm is airing an ad in Michigan aimed at boosting John Gibbs, a far-right candidate endorsed by Donald Trump, as he challenges one of the few Republicans who voted to impeach the former president. The effort is part of a controversial...
Immigrant advocates after W.H. meeting: ‘Next steps’ on policy remain unclear
The group is pushing the Biden administration to prioritize immigration policy before November elections.
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Doctors are stepping into political arenas across the country over reproductive rights
“As doctors, it is absolutely imperative that we share our stories and put ourselves in front of our communities, so that they can elect leaders who have shown that they will be there for everyone in their time of need,” a doctor running for office in Pennsylvania said.
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Russia to drop out of International Space Station after 2024
Russia's space chief says the country will opt out of the International Space Station after 2024 and focus on building its own orbiting outpost
China and Taiwan: A really simple guide
Tension between China and Taiwan has risen and what happens next matters to us all
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Russia plans big military drills next month in the country’s east
Moscow plans to hold strategic military exercises in the east of the country from August 30, defence ministry says.
GOP challengers vie for chance to unseat Rep. Kim Schrier
SEATTLE (AP) — Three Republican challengers are mounting energetic campaigns to unseat Democratic U.S. Rep. Kim Schrier in Washington's 8th Congressional District, a key target of GOP efforts to retake control of the House.
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DOJ reportedly investigating Trump’s conduct, conversations as part of 2020 election probe
The DOJ is reportedly investigating former President Trump's conduct as part of its probe into his inner circle's alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
McConnell won’t comment on bill protecting same-sex marriage until it reaches floor
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) won’t say whether he will support bipartisan, House-passed legislation to require states to recognize same-sex marriages performed in other states unt…
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Wisconsin lawmaker Janet Bewley involved in car accident that left woman and 5-year-old daughter dead
Wisconsin Senate Democratic Minority Leader Janet Bewley was involved in a fatal car crash Friday that left a 27-year-old mother from Pennsylvania and her 5-year-old daughter dead, police said Monday.
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FBI analyst who labeled Hunter Biden evidence 'disinfo' linked to next Durham case
The FBI analyst accused of wrongly labeling evidence about Hunter Biden as disinformation has been linked to special counsel John Durham's upcoming trial.
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Monkeypox rash and scars: What does monkeypox look like?
Monkeypox pictures show skin symptoms such as rash and sores. An expert explains how to spot monkeypox vs. other skin conditions and what to do about it.
CNN Poll: 75% of Democratic voters want someone other than Biden in 2024
A new CNN poll finds 75% of Democratic and Democratic-leaning voters want the party to nominate someone other than President Joe Biden in the 2024 election, a sharp increase from earlier this year.
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John Roberts Was Lobbying Kavanaugh to Save Roe. Then the Draft Opinion Leaked
A new report says the leak, which conservatives insist was the work of a rogue liberal, actually helped get Roe overturned
Adams calls for special state legislative session on bail laws
The mayor's plea comes as the summer — known to bring seasonal spikes in crime — settles on the city.
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Tables turn in Missouri Senate race after Schmitt takes GOP lead over Greitens, Hartzler
A new poll shows Missouri attorney general leading the GOP Senate primary race after trailing the month before. Trudy Busch Valentine received the most votes in the Democrat race.
Judge upholds Rep. Marjorie Taylor Green’s eligibility
ATLANTA (AP) — A judge in Atlanta has rejected an appeal by a group of voters and affirmed the Georgia secretary of state’s decision that U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is eligible to run f…
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Russia quitting space station could trigger program 'nightmare'; Brittney Griner awaits prison fate: July 26 recap
Amid disintegrating U.S.-Russia relations, Moscow said it will focus on building its own space station.
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Federal Reserve hikes interest rates for the fourth time this year
The rise in the federal funds rate, which is what banks charge each other for overnight loans, comes as several significant pieces of economic data are released this week.
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Sri Lanka: Gotabaya Rajapaksa expected to return to country, official says
The ousted leader had fled the country amidst widespread protests before arriving in Singapore.
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JD Vance suggested women in violent relationships should not get divorced for the sake of children
Vance made the comments while speaking to Pacifica Christian High School in California last year
Climate disinformation leaves lasting mark as world heats
In 1998, as nations around the world agreed to cut carbon emissions through the Kyoto Protocol, America's fossil fuel companies plotted their response, including an aggressive strategy to inject doubt into the public debate.
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House-passed WRDA provides tangible solutions for all Americans
While the divide between political parties has grown exponentially during the past decade, there are still a number of examples where Republicans and Democrats come together to achieve real results…
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The key abortion news that happened while you weren't looking
Vice President Kamala Harris plans to turn up pressure against "Republican extremism," Hulu angered Democrats and state judges made opposite rulings on enforcing bans.
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Biden administration working behind the scenes to convince Pelosi of the risks of traveling to Taiwan
National security officials are quietly working to convince House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of the risks her potential trip to Taiwan could pose during a highly sensitive moment between the self-governing island and China.
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Fired CNN anchor Chris Cuomo joins NewsNation as host in prime-time lineup
Former CNN host Chris Cuomo is set to join NewsNation as a prime-time host beginning this fall.
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Attempting a rebrand for 2024, Trump focuses on ‘cesspool of crime’
For the first time since leaving the nation’s capital under the cloud of the Jan. 6 insurrection, former President Donald Trump returned on Tuesday and delivered a speech that painted America as having become a “cesspool of crime” under his predecessor.
Instagram responds to backlash over its changes after Kim Kardashian, Kylie Jenner joined the list of vocal haters
Kardashian and Jenner re-shared a post circulating on Instagram that read, "Make Instagram Instagram again." Chrissy Teigen also expressed concerns in a series of tweets.
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FEC slaps down Dem Rep. Swalwell's use of campaign funds on babysitting during foreign travel
The Federal Election Commission ruled against letting Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., to use campaign funds for childcare services when visiting foreign countries.
First on CNN: Elizabeth Warren demands airline crackdown amid travel chaos | CNN Politics
Air travel is a mess right now and Sen. Elizabeth Warren is demanding that federal regulators do something about it.
Democrat-backed group targets Michigan GOP gubernatorial candidate Tudor Dixon over police funding in new ad
A pro-Whitmer group in Michigan that is backed by the Democratic Governors Association is targeting GOP gubernatorial candidate Tudor Dixon with a seven-figure ad buy.
Idaho sued over law banning abortion after 6 weeks pregnancy
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A regional Planned Parenthood organization has filed a third lawsuit over Idaho's anti-abortion laws and the latest targets the state's ban on abortions for pregnancies beyond six weeks of gestation.
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2 cold case murders from 1980s solved with genetic genealogy: Police
The decades-old cold case murders of two California women have been solved through the novel investigative tool of genetic genealogy.
Texas law banning abortion takes effect Aug. 25 after Supreme Court judgment
The Supreme Court abortion judgment is now official, setting off the 30-day clock for abortion "trigger laws" to take effect in Texas and elsewhere.
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Biden and Xi to tackle deadlocked agenda during call
President Joe Biden is balancing Beijing's ire with a bid for an in-person meeting with China's Xi Jinping in November.
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Senate advances bill to boost US semiconductor production in key vote | CNN Politics
The Senate took a key vote on Tuesday to advance a long-awaited bill aimed at boosting US semiconductor production in a bid to increase American competitiveness. The vote was 64 to 32.
Los Angeles DA seeks to lift death sentence for killer of college students
Raymond Oscar Butler was convicted of killing Takuma Ito and Go Matsuura. He received a second, separate death sentence for participating in the murder of a fellow inmate.
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Trump predicts voters will 'rescue America's future' in midterms, hints at 2024 presidential run
Former President Trump predicted voters will “rescue America’s future” in the midterms, and said Democrats want to prevent him from getting “back to work” for the American people.
15 killed, 50 injured in anti-UN protests in Congo's east
Officials say more than 15 people have been killed and dozens injured during two days of demonstrations in Congo’s east against the United Nations mission in the country
Russia to pull out of International Space Station
Moscow says it now wants to build its own station, ending more than 20 years of cooperation with the US.
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White House economic adviser says U.S. better off than countries ‘facing famine’
National Economic Council Director Brian Deese said during Tuesday's White House press briefing that while U.S. inflation is hurting many Americans, things could be worse.
German woman jailed for taking son to Syria to join IS
A German woman has been convicted of membership in the Islamic State group and other offenses for traveling to Syria to join the organization with her young son
What is Nord Stream 1 and why is it crucial to Europe?
Gas flows via the pipeline are being halted in what EU officials say is a ‘politically motivated’ move by Moscow.
Commanders owner set to testify before House on Thursday
Washington Commanders owner Daniel Snyder is set to appear before the House Oversight Committee on Thursday to give virtual testimony regarding allegations that the team fosters a toxic work environment.
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South Carolina abortion ban allowed as high court hears challenge
(Reuters) -A South Carolina judge on Tuesday declined to block the state's ban on abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy while the state's highest court considers a challenge to it by Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers. Judge L. Casey Manning in Richland County made the...
DOJ urges judge to reject delay in Oath Keepers trial
In its filing, the Justice Department rejected the suggestion that the Jan. 6 select committee’s description of the attack as an “insurrection” was harmful to a fair trial.
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Women candidates set records in 2022 midterms as gender becomes a primary theme in national discourse, research group says | CNN Politics
2022 marks a record high for women running in gubernatorial and Senate races, but the total number of women running for the House of Representatives fell slightly from previous cycles, according to an analysis by the Center for American Women and Politics at Rutgers University.
Ukraine orphanages: Children tied up and men in cots
A BBC News investigation uncovers widespread abuse of disabled children and adults in institutions.
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N.H. poll: Biden's favorability in the state is at an all-time low
Only one-fifth of New Hampshire residents want Biden to run in 2024, according to a poll by the University of New Hampshire survey center.
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Democrats boost Trump-backed House candidate in primary against GOP representative who voted for impeachment
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee launched a 30-second ad amplifying John Gibbs, a former Trump administration official who secured his ex-boss' endorsement.
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Mega Millions jackpot reaches $1.1B, 2nd-largest in game's history
For only the third time in the 20-year history of Mega Millions, the jackpot has surpassed the massive $1 billion mark.
Twitter to hold Sept. 13 special meeting for vote on Musk merger
Twitter has scheduled a special meeting with shareholders to vote on Elon Musk's $44 billion acquisition of the company despite the legal tensions between the two parties.
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Most child-free Americans decide in their teens and 20s not to have kids: study
Story at a glance Michigan State University researchers, for a study published in Scientific Reports, identified childfree adults by using data from a representative sample of 1,500 adults who comp…
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UK's Johnson gives Churchill award to Ukraine's Zelenskyy
LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday presented Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy with the Sir Winston Churchill Leadership Award, drawing comparisons between the two leaders in times of crises.
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China targets Fed to gain influence, senator charges, drawing Powell rebuke
Fed economists were recruited to share sensitive information around economic policymaking and research.
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Korean firm's $22B investment will mean new US jobs, WH says
South Korea's SK Group on Tuesday announced plans to invest $22 billion in the United States on industries including semiconductors, green energy and bioscience, which the White House said will create tens of thousands of domestic jobs while helping ease global supply chain snarls that have...
Elizabeth Warren accused pro-life pregnancy centers of 'torturing' women. Here's what they actually do
Pro-life pregnancy centers have been vilified by progressive politicians after Roe v. Wade was overturned, but the centers are dedicated to helping their patients and their families.
Myanmar executions of 4 activists spur global outrage
International outrage over Myanmar’s execution of four political prisoners is intensifying with grassroots protests and strong condemnation from world governments
Bill to boost U.S. chip production and competition with China clears key Senate hurdle
The CHIPS-plus bill includes roughly $52 billion in funding for U.S. companies producing computer chips, among other provisions.
ICE developing program to give ID cards to illegal immigrants, as border crisis rages
ICE is creating an ID card for migrants as part of a program to modernize documentation given to migrants encountered at the southern border and released into the US.
CNN Poll: January 6 hearings haven't changed opinions much, but most agree Trump acted unethically
After the eight public hearings held by the House Select Committee investigating the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol, the American public's views on the state of democracy and the threat posed to it by that event have changed little, according to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS.
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Report: Tokyo Olympic board member under investigation
Prosecutors have searched the home of former Tokyo Olympic organizing committee executive board member Haruyuki Takahashi in connection with payments made to him by an Olympic sponsor of the Tokyo Games
'America first must mean safety first': Trump burnishes crime credentials in DC return
Former President Donald Trump marked his return to Washington, D.C., with a surprisingly disciplined policy speech, portraying in graphic terms the crime spike being experienced under President Joe Biden.
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Obamacare back in court as Texans challenge coverage for STDs and HIV care
The GOP’s decade-plus war against the health law continues with lawsuit over coverage requirement for testing, vaccines and PrEP.
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Republicans urge Google to include anti-abortion centers in abortion search results
Seventeen U.S. Republican state attorneys general wrote a letter to the chief executive of Alphabet's Google urging the company to show "crisis pregnancy centers," which oppose the procedure, in search results for people looking for abortion services. The letter comes after Democratic lawmakers...
Garland doesn't rule out prosecuting Trump over Jan. 6
Attorney General Merrick Garland refused to rule out prosecuting former President Donald Trump over the storming of the Capitol on Jan. 6.
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Police release videos of Dallas Love Field Airport shooting; suspect charged with aggravated assault
The suspect could face additional federal charges for allegedly opening fire at Dallas Love Field Airport on Monday.
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The AP Interview: Japan minister says women 'underestimated'
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s minister for gender equality and children's issues called the country’s record low births and plunging population a national crisis and blamed “indifference and ignorance” in the male-dominated Japanese parliament.
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Garland vows to pursue charges on 'anyone' criminally responsible for Jan. 6 when pressed on Trump
The attorney general's latest public comments come as he has been the target of increasing pressure to act on Jan. 6 revelations.
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The GOP’s messiest primary
The conservative establishment in Michigan is riding in to choose a potential winner after a bizarre and difficult primary.
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Macron pledges support to boost food production in Africa
YAOUNDE, Cameroon (AP) — France will help some African nations increase food production as Russia’s war in Ukraine is responsible for global food and fuel shortages that are causing untold suffering across the continent, French President Emmanuel Macron said Tuesday.
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Scientists explain the factors that caused the Oak Fire to explode so suddenly
A bone-dry environment combined with scorching temperatures and ample fuel is what allowed the Oak Fire to spread so rapidly from the moment of ignition.
Trump to hold Wisconsin rally in August
Former President Trump will hold a rally in Wisconsin next month in support of his endorsed candidates, including Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Tim Michels (R), his Save America PAC announced o…
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Dr. Caitlin Bernard speaks out on "real-life implications" of abortion bans: "Come spend a day in my clinic"
Bernard is the doctor who provided a medication-induced abortion to a 10-year-old last month, according to Indiana records.
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Pacific defense chiefs meet against backdrop of rising China
SYDNEY (AP) — Defense chiefs from across the Indo-Pacific gathered this week to bolster their connections against a backdrop of China's ongoing campaign to expand its influence and military presence in the region.
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Trevor Reed says White House is 'not doing enough' to bring Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan home
"In my opinion, the White House has the ability to get them out extremely fast, and they clearly have chosen not to do that," said the former Marine, who was freed in April.
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Democratic chairs call for inspector general to recuse himself in Secret Service texts probe | CNN Politics
Two top House Democrats are calling for the Department of Homeland Security inspector general to recuse himself from the investigation into Secret Service text messages, saying they lost confidence after he failed to inform Congress for months that messages around January 6 may have been erased.
FBI releases list of missing Native Americans in New Mexico and Navajo Nation
The FBI has released a list of more than 170 missing Indigenous persons in New Mexico and the Navajo Nation.
Top FDA tobacco official leaving for Philip Morris job
A top official in the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) office of tobacco policy is leaving to join Philip Morris International, one of the world’s largest tobacco companies, accordi…
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Republicans applaud Trump's tough anti-crime DC speech
Former President Donald Trump's first appearance in Washington since leaving office earned applause from some Republican lawmakers for his tough-on-crime stance.
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GOP senator calls out Dem fundraising platform for supporting anti-cop BLM campaign: 'This is a cancer'
Republican Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina called out ActBlue, the online fundraising tool used by the Democratic Party, for hosting an anti-police campaign.
Strong quake kills 5, injures dozens in northern Philippines
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A strong earthquake set off landslides and damaged buildings in the northern Philippines on Wednesday, killing at least five people and injuring dozens. In the capital, hospital patients were evacuated and terrified people rushed outdoors.
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‘She’s a Human Being Who Was Killed in Cold Blood’: Shireen Abu Akleh’s Family Demands U.S. Action
A Q&A with family members of the slain Palestinian American journalist.
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Vice President Harris called Dr. Caitlin Bernard: "She thanked me for speaking out" on abortion
Harris thanked Bernard for her leadership and said it's giving others a "sense of strength," a White House official told CBS News.
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Supreme Court officially transmits its judgment overturning Roe v. Wade, clearing the way for state restrictions | CNN Politics
A month after releasing its landmark decision overturning Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court officially transmitted its judgment to the lower courts on Tuesday, a move that will likely trigger more state abortion restrictions to go into effect.
Prisons chief deflects blame for failures, angering senators
WASHINGTON (AP) — With just days left in his tenure, the embattled director of the federal prison system faced a bipartisan onslaught Tuesday as he refused to accept responsibility for a culture of corruption and misconduct that has plagued his agency for years.
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NotedDC — Pence draws Trump contrast with focus on future
Former Vice President Mike Pence is urging GOP voters to not “look back,” but don’t count on former President Trump to heed that advice anytime soon. Pence subtly jabbed a…
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‘Come to my office’: Doctor who treated 10-year-old seeking abortion responds to doubters
The Indiana doctor who records show provided care to a 10-year-old Ohio rape victim who crossed state lines seeking an abortion responded to doubters questioning the veracity of the story by encouraging them to “come to my office” to see it for themselves.
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Fanfare as Croatia's Chinese-built bridge finally opens
The Peljesac bridge links southern Croatia to the rest of the country and is being hailed as historic.
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Blinken meets kin of slain Palestinian-American journalist
WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Antony Blinken met Tuesday with the family of a Palestinian-American reporter killed while covering an Israeli raid in the occupied West Bank. The State Department said Blinken met with relatives of Al Jazeera reporter Shireen Abu Akleh and vowed that the U.S.
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Head of fallen officers org calls for using domestic terror laws to prosecute inciters of anti-cop violence
National Fallen Officer Foundation president Sgt. Demetrick "Tre" Pennie spoke out against anti-cop violence, saying that domestic terrorism laws should be used in such cases.
EPA head Michael Regan tours Puerto Rico sites facing water and coal pollution
“These are the same communities that are on the front line, facing the impact of climate change," said Regan about his visit, part of a "Journey to Justice" initiative.
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US: Hawaii man used $1.2M in fake checks to try to post bail
HONOLULU (AP) — A Hawaii man accused of using counterfeit bank checks totaling $1.2 million to try to bail three people out of a jail has been arrested and ordered held without bail, according to court records.
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New York is the nation’s frontline defense against monkeypox. It’s struggling to respond.
The city accounts for more than one-third of the 2,900 monkeypox infections nationwide.
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The Memo: Democrats see signs for hope in key midterm races
Democrats are seeing some reasons for optimism amid a grim political environment as they look at this year’s marquee midterm contests. Even as the party struggles with a plethora of problems — infl…
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Scot held in India since 2017 faces conspiracy to murder charge
Jagtar Singh Johal has been formally charged for the first time since his detention in 2017.
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Drugmaker Teva latest to settle opioid lawsuits nationally
Drugmaker Teva announced Tuesday that it has agreed to contribute more than $4.3 billion in cash and medications to settle lawsuits in the state and local governments and Native American tribes that claimed the company contributed to the U.S.
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Uvalde City Council to investigate every city officer who responded to school massacre | CNN
The Uvalde City Council vowed Tuesday to investigate every city police officer who responded to the massacre at the Robb Elementary School in May.
WATCH: UK leadership debate derailed by 'medical issue' during live broadcast
A debate for the United Kingdom's Tory leadership was interrupted on Tuesday due to a medical incident on set.
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J.B. Pritzker’s toilet troubles may come back to haunt him if he runs for president in 2024
Democrat Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker's past toilet removal scandal may come back to haunt him if he runs for the Oval Office to challenge or replace President Biden.
Feds hope new website can prevent deaths from worsening heat
WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal government hopes a new website can help people and local governments beat the increasingly deadly heat of an ever-warming world .
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Arizona leads lawsuit to halt Biden administration gun rules: 'unconstitutional'
Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich has filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration over the ATF's latest "unconstitutional rulemakings."
House passes bill awarding Congressional Gold Medal to Americans who died in Benghazi attack
The House passed a bill on Tuesday to posthumously award the Congressional Gold Medal to the four Americans who died in the 2012 terrorist attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya. By voice …
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German life expectancy decreased during pandemic years
BERLIN (AP) — Average life expectancy in Germany dropped noticeably between 2019 and 2021, the national statistics office said Tuesday, a change that it attributed to unusually high numbers of deaths during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Kinzinger says it’s ‘disgusting’ for Democratic groups to back GOP election deniers in hopes of general election wins
Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.) on Tuesday said it is “disgusting” for Democratic groups to support election-denier candidates during Republican primaries in hopes of winning general elections. Democr…
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CNN Poll: January 6 hearings haven't changed opinions much, but most agree Trump acted unethically
After the eight public hearings held by the House Select Committee investigating the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol, the American public's views on the state of democracy and the threat posed to it by that event have changed little, according to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS.
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Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak debate scrapped after host Kate McCann faints
The Sun and TalkTV programme comes off air after the presenter collapses in the studio.
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Poll: More than half of AAPI voters have never been contacted by a political party
The findings were part of a broad new poll by APIA Vote, a nonpartisan organization dedicated to improving civic engagement.
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San Francisco's Latinos disproportionately affected by monkeypox
Latinos have accounted for almost 30% of all cases, and city health officials are working to raise awareness amid a lack of vaccine doses.
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Heritage Action ad campaign presses vulnerable Democrats to oppose 'Build Back Better' agenda
Heritage Action is working to put pressure on vulnerable Democrats who may vote for a revised version of President Biden's signature "Build Back Better" agenda.
Gaming time has no link with levels of wellbeing, study finds
Researchers analysed the gaming habits of 39,000 players of big titles such as Animal Crossing.
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Pence-backed candidate rebuts polling advantage of Trump's Kari Lake in Arizona
Dueling polls paint starkly contrarian pictures of the Arizona Republican gubernatorial primary pitting the candidate endorsed by former President Donald Trump against the contender backed by Gov. Doug Ducey and former Vice President Mike Pence.
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Man who described himself as R. Kelly's manager pleads guilty to stalking victim
Donnell Russell pleaded guilty a week after a jury convicted him for a movie theater threat. An attorney for Kelly denied Russell was ever the singer's manager or adviser.
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Trump's revenge tour over Michigan Republican's impeachment vote endangers a GOP House seat | CNN Politics
It was just three days into Republican Rep. Peter Meijer's term when a pro-Trump mob ransacked the Capitol. A week later, the freshman voted to impeach Trump.
Tim Ryan's pro-worker platform hits a 'swamp' challenge
The pro-labor Democrat is running for Senate as a friend of unions. But he'll face a tall order turning his advocacy for Hill employees into a winning issue back home.
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Could the Great Lakes solve US shipping woes?
Inland ports along the Great Lakes are helping to fill the gap in supply-chain disruption.
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Chris Cuomo tapped to host prime-time show on NewsNation
Former CNN anchor Chris Cuomo has been hired by startup cable network NewsNation to host a show in primetime this fall. Cuomo on Tuesday evening appeared as a guest on Dan Abrams’s prime-time…
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Exercise more than the recommended amounts for the longest life, study says | CNN
The World Health Organization has said how often adults should exercise, but now researchers are building onto those recommendations by analyzing how the time span and intensity impacts life span. For your longest life, you may need more than recommended, it says.
Opinion | The Supreme Court Decisions on Guns and Abortion Relied Heavily on History. But Whose History?
Justices say that history is a more legitimate way to interpret the Constitution, but they are taking that history from motivated advocacy groups, not professional historians.
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Energy Dept. backs $2.5B loan to GM venture for EV batteries
A joint venture between General Motors and South Korean battery company LG Energy Solution is set to receive a $2.5 billion loan from the Energy Department to build battery cell factories for electric vehicles in three states. The Energy Department said it has made a conditional commitment to...
Leave it to Beaver star Tony Dow confirmed alive in hospice care after report of death
Leave it to Beaver star Tony Dow, who played elder brother Wally Cleaver, is close to death at the age of 77, according to his family.
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Five dead, 60 hurt as earthquake hits northern Philippines
Shallow quake was measured at above 7 magnitude and collapsed buildings near the epicentre in northern Abra province.
The future of COVID vaccines could be sprays, not shots
Experts gathered at a White House COVID vaccine summit on Tuesday to discuss improving inoculation and developing new options for the future
New studies bolster theory coronavirus emerged from the wild
Two new studies provide more evidence that the coronavirus pandemic originated in a Wuhan, China market where live animals were sold – further bolstering the theory that the virus emerged in the wild rather than escaping from a Chinese lab.
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How is the BA.5 COVID-19 variant different from other strains?
Prior infections make clear answers tricky. Currently, the CDC estimates the BA.5 and BA.4 subvariants make up 95% of COVID cases in the U.S.
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Austria ends COVID-19 quarantine for those with no symptoms
BERLIN (AP) — People infected with COVID-19 will no longer have to quarantine themselves in Austria if they don't exhibit any symptoms, the country's health minister announced Tuesday. The alpine country is scrapping mandatory quarantine for people who have tested positive but don't feel ill...
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Businesses struggle as many workers are either out sick with COVID-19 or on vacation
"That means I'm the busboy, the food runner and I'm sweeping and mopping," a Florida restaurant-owner said.
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Some schools hit hard by virus make few changes for new year
As a new school year approaches, COVID-19 infections are again on the rise, fueled by highly transmissible variants, filling families with dread. They fear the return of a pandemic scourge: outbreaks that sideline large numbers of teachers, close school buildings and force students back into...
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New studies agree that animals sold at Wuhan market are most likely what started Covid-19 pandemic | CNN
In June, the World Health Organization recommended that scientists continue to research all possible origins of the Covid-19 pandemic, including a lab leak. Two newly published studies take totally different approaches but arrive at the same conclusion: The Huanan Seafood Market in Wuhan, China...
Biden able to resume physical exercise as COVID-19 symptoms 'almost completely resolved'
President Biden "feels well enough" to resume his normal exercise regimen after testing positive for the coronavirus last week, his doctor said Tuesday.
Covid origin studies say evidence points to Wuhan market
One of the researchers said he hoped the studies would correct the false theory that it came from a lab.
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Appeals court upholds Texas block on school mask mandates
Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s executive order that forbids school districts from imposing mask mandates on schools to prevent the spread of COVID-19 has been upheld by a divided federal appeals court panel. The ruling from the New Orleans-based 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ended a...
China’s Wuhan shuts businesses, transport over 4 COVID cases
Nearly 1 million residents affected by new restrictions in city where the pandemic first emerged.
Researchers link pediatric hepatitis cases to common virus, find no connection to COVID: study
Researchers in the U.K. found evidence linking the recent pediatric hepatitis cases detected around the world to the coinfection of two viruses that normally do not cause severe illness and found n…
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Micronesia's first COVID-19 outbreak balloons, causing alarm
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Micronesia's first outbreak of COVID-19 grew in one week to more than 1,000 cases by Tuesday, causing alarm in the Pacific island nation. Last week, Micronesia likely became the final nation in the world with a population of more than 100,000 to experience an...
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White House gathers manufacturers for next-generation vaccine summit
“While our vaccines continue to protect Americans, a new generation of vaccines has the potential to better prevent infections and be more broadly effective against potential variants,” a draft agenda for the event says.
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You asked, we’re answering: Your top questions about Covid-19 and vaccines
CNN readers ask sharp questions about coronavirus every day. We’re answering some of the most popular questions and busting myths with statistics and facts.
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House Republicans slam Biden admin for still mandating COVID-19 vaccines in military: 'no scientific reason'
Nearly two dozen House Republicans sent a letter to President Biden on Tuesday expressing concerns over the administration's “continued COVID-19 vaccine mandate for service members.”
New studies bolster theory the coronavirus emerged from the wild, not a Chinese lab
The research, published by the journal Science, shows that the Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market was likely the early epicenter.
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Biden’s repeat Covid is due to Paxlovid rebound. Experts insist recurrences are rare.
The White House Covid response coordinator estimated that 5% of people have Covid symptoms rebound or test positive again after they stop the treatment.
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