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WASHINGTON (AP) — A looming Supreme Court decision on abortion, an increase of migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border and the midterm elections are potential triggers for extremist violence over the next six months, the Department of Homeland Security said Tuesday.

Treasury Secretary Yellen expects inflation to 'remain high'
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has acknowledged that she and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell “could have used a better word” than transitory when describing the expected run of inflation in the U.S. economy.


Russia claims advances in Ukraine amid fierce fighting
Russia claims to have taken control of 97% of one of the two provinces that make up Ukraine’s Donbas, bringing the Kremlin closer to its goal of fully capturing the eastern industrial heartland of coal mines and factories.


Matthew McConaughey tells the story of those killed in Uvalde in emotional plea for action on guns | CNN Politics
Actor Matthew McConaughey delivered impassioned and at-times emotional remarks at the White House press briefing on Tuesday, telling the stories of those who died in the elementary school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, and urging more action on gun control.


DHS terror threat bulletin warns online forums are encouraging copycat Uvalde attacks
DHS is concerned younger people may be inspired by online content that fuels their "personal grievances and often inaccurate misperceptions about current events."


Live primary election results: California, Iowa and New Jersey updates | CNN Politics
Tuesday marked another day of coast-to-coast primaries, with voting in California, Iowa, Montana, New Mexico, South Dakota, New Jersey and Mississippi. Follow here for live news updates and results.


Russian MPs vote to quit European Court of Human Rights
The move formalised the broken ties between Russia and the Council of Europe, of which the ECHR is a part.
'Better than President Trump': DeSantis' clout swells in the West
For the second year in a row, DeSantis won a straw poll at “the largest gathering of conservatives in the Western United States.”


House Democrat: ‘It’s harder to get the news through Fox than Russian television’
Rep. Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.) blasted Fox News on Tuesday, saying the network’s coverage makes it hard for politicians to get news to conservative viewers. “I know CNN and the new leadersh…


Mass shootings intensify reform efforts at grassroots level
Gun control and gun violence intervention advocates hope the mass shootings in Uvalde, Texas, and Buffalo, New York, will convince federal and state governments to take action again.


Ukraine retakes parts of Severodonetsk amid brutal street fighting; World Bank slashes global growth forecast
Brutal street fighting continues in Ukraine's east, particularly in the cities of Severodonetsk and Lysychansk.

Trump-backed Senate candidate Blake Masters of Arizona blames gun violence on Black people
During the same interview, Masters also claimed Democrats "are weak on crime" and "don't like the Second Amendment" because "it frankly blocks a lot of their plans for us."


Louisiana ban on transgender athletes competing in girls, women’s sports becomes law
Story at a glance The Fairness in Women’s Sports Act will require Louisiana K-12 schools and universities to designate sports teams according to the biological sex assigned at birth for the team me…


Big campaign question for Democrats: Focus on Jan. 6 or not?
The public hearings of the House committee investigating the insurrection pose a challenge to Democrats seeking to maintain narrow control of Congress.


Kansas woman admits she trained 100-woman ISIS battalion in Syria
Allison Fluke-Ekren traveled to Egypt in 2008, before making her way to Libya and then Syria, where she admitted planning terrorist attacks that were ultimately not carried out.


Analysis: How the defense of Trump foretells a possible new GOP era of extremism | CNN Politics
There’s a strong political case for Republicans to ignore Donald Trump halfway through a midterm primary season that’s seen his influence over voters wane. But as the January 6 hearings hit prime time, the ex-President’s thunderous demands for loyalty and the hunger for power of his acolytes in...


Half of Republicans support stricter gun laws, a double-digit jump in a year, USA TODAY/Ipsos poll says
A year ago, a third of Republicans backed stricter gun laws. In the wake of a series of horrific mass shootings, that's changed.
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Ukraine latest updates: 600 Ukrainians held captive in Kherson
Ukraine news from June 7: Presidential aide says prisoners held in ‘inhumane conditions’ and are victims of torture.
Why California Voter Turnout Is Expected to Be So Low
In the past couple of years, California has done just about everything possible to encourage voting: Mail-in ballots. Same-day registration. Drop boxes. Extended voting. As a result, California has 22 million voters in its electorate. That’s the good news. The bad news? So far, they seem to be...

Los Angeles and San Francisco voters may rebuke left in primaries
An ex-Republican billionaire could be the next mayor of Los Angeles, and San Franciscans may oust their headline-grabbing reformist district attorney.


Cornyn says he's "optimistic" there are "60 plus" votes for gun legislation
That would be enough to overcome any filibuster and send a bill to the floor. The Texas Republican is in a bipartisan group of senators negotiating a gun reform package.


Ukraine's Zelenskiy says it will fight for all territory amid fierce battle in east
Ukraine will fight to recover all its territory occupied by Russian forces, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday, as his troops struggled to hold their ground in bloody street-to-street fighting in the city of Sievierodonetsk.

UN climate chief: Don't give in to despair on global warming
The U.N. climate chief has urged countries to keep up hope and focus on tackling global warming despite the many obstacles now to international cooperation.


Tackling migration, Harris backs investment in Latin America
Vice President Kamala Harris says the Biden administration's work to attract investment to Central America has generated $3.2 billion in private-sector commitments.


Mariupol: Azovstal defenders' bodies arrive in Kyiv - families
The soldiers' families say they were returned as part of a swap with Russia - 160 bodies on each side.


Russia suspends deal with Japan on fishing near disputed islands
Russia’s foreign ministry says Tokyo failed to make payments under deal giving Japan fishing rights near Kuril islands.

Report: 'Perpetual' Israeli occupation at root of violence
GENEVA (AP) — Investigators commissioned by the U.N.’s top human rights body say tensions between Palestinians and Israelis are underpinned by Israel's “perpetual occupation” of Palestinian areas with no apparent intention of ending it.


Here’s a list of the people who have been subpoenaed by the Jan. 6 committee
The House select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol will hold a primetime hearing on Thursday as it seeks to bring its findings to the public. While many people have s…


U.S. buys more monkeypox vaccines as cases rise
The U.S. owns more than 1 million doses that are held by the maker of the shot, and more than 16 million additional doses can be finished and filled by government request.


DHS bulletin warns of 'heightened threat environment,' violent months ahead
Homeland Security warned of a "heightened threat environment" and the risk of further mass casualty violence targeting faith-based institutions, racial minorities and others.
Democrats go on the offensive in last-ditch effort to avert loss of Texas House seat - Washington Examiner
Video EmbedDemocrats are pouring money into a special election for a Texas congressional seat as they attempt to avoid a high-profile loss ahead of this year’s midterm elections.House Majority PAC, the primary political action committee of the House Democratic Caucus, has dumped more


Secret Service considered options to get Trump to Capitol on January 6 | CNN Politics
The Secret Service says former President Donald Trump’s call to supporters to walk alongside him to the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, led the agency to consider options to secure a motorcade, but ultimately found that transporting the former President to the Capitol unfeasible.


How to watch Jan. 6 insurrection hearings and what to know
The first of six hearings investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol is set to go live at 8 p.m. EDT on Thursday, June 9. Stream it here.


Boris Johnson will know his opponents are thwarted, not defeated
Boris Johnson may have won last night's confidence vote, but his problems remain, our political editor says.


One of the first officers injured on Jan. 6 will testify in public House hearing
Capitol Police Officer Caroline Edwards suffered a concussion during the assault on the U.S. Capitol.


Are cracks showing in the West's support for Ukraine?
French President Emmanuel Macron caused anger in Kyiv and beyond over the weekend when he suggested the West should not "humiliate" Russian President Vladimir Putin.

U.S. Senate Democrats say getting closer to gun-violence compromise
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Democrats in the U.S. Senate said on Tuesday they were encouraged by talks with Republicans on firearms legislation, but warned that any compromise would fall well short of all the steps they say are needed to curb gun violence. "Every day we get closer to an agreement...
Los Angeles could take a right turn if billionaire Rick Caruso wins mayoral primary - Washington Examiner
Video EmbedIt’s primary day for California, and even though Gov. Gavin Newsom is on the ballot, his race isn’t the hot ticket.Everyone is watching the Los Angeles mayoral election, which has a completely new slate of candidates due to term limits for incumbent


Yellen: ‘Virtually impossible for us to insulate ourselves’ from soaring gas prices
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said American consumers will be at the mercy of oil companies this summer as gas prices are expected to reach levels associated with crude oil at $160 a barrel, acco…


Russian parliament votes to tighten "foreign agents" law
The lower house of Russia's parliament on Tuesday gave initial approval to a bill further tightening the country’s laws against "foreign agents", at a time when President Vladimir Putin has warned the Russian people to watch out for traitors.

Mariupol survivor: My young children asked me if it hurts to die
A 28-year-old mother recounts her harrowing ordeal in Mariupol, where she was surrounded by death and destruction.

Cornyn says gun reform negotiations prompted a lot of ‘chin-stroking’ in GOP
Texas Sen. John Cornyn (R) on Tuesday told a group of reporters he “sensed a lot of chin-stroking” when he briefed his Republican colleagues on the discussions of a bipartisan group of senators wor…


Bannon subpoenas Pelosi and House January 6 committee members to fight contempt charges | CNN Politics
Steve Bannon, set to go to trial next month for defying a congressional subpoena, has subpoenaed House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and members of the House select committee investigating the January 6 insurrection as he builds his defense.


Democrat on Jan. 6 hearing: ‘We’re going to see how much Trump was involved’
Rep. Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.) on Tuesday said the House Jan. 6 select committee’s first hearing will show how much former President Trump was involved with the events that led to the Capitol rio…

What to know and who to watch in the next 7 state primaries
Voters in seven states head to the polls on Tuesday to pick party nominees for some of the nation's most competitive House seats -- and their choices will be shaped by key forces, like redistricting, that will help decide who controls Congress next year. California, Iowa, Mississippi, Montana...

EXPLAINER: Hundreds charged with crimes in Capitol attack
More than 800 people across the U.S. have been charged in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol. The 2021 attack left officers bloodied and sent lawmakers into hiding.


Asian shares mostly higher after wobbly rally on Wall St
Shares are mostly higher in Asia after U.S. stocks rallied. Hong Kong shares surged on heavy buying of technology shares.


Eric Swalwell's campaign dropped nearly $60K on travel in six weeks, including hotels in Miami and Paris
California Democrat Eric Swallwell dropped nearly $60,000 on travel expenses from his campaign's coffers between April 1 and May 18, including thousands at Miami and Paris hotels.

Kemp takes aim at Abrams over Georgia ‘worst state…to live’ comment in his first general election ad
Republican Gov. Brian Kemp takes aim at Democratic challenger Stacey Abrams over her Georgia is the "worst state…to live" comment in his first general election TV ad.
Matthew McConaughey gives impassioned speech at White House after Uvalde shooting - Washington Examiner
Video EmbedHollywood star and Uvalde, Texas, native Matthew McConaughey made an emotional appearance at the White House on Tuesday.McConaughey spoke during the White House press briefing on gun control proposals in the wake of the horrific mass school shooting in Uvalde that left


First on CNN: House Democrats investigating whether foreign gifts to Trump went missing | CNN Politics
House Democrats are investigating former President Donald Trump’s “apparent failure to account for gifts from foreign government officials while in office” after learning there may be thousands of dollars-worth of items that are either missing or were not tracked properly, according to a new...

U.S. IRS 'under siege', Yellen says, needs $80 billion to beef up tax work
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Tuesday urged Congress to approve $80 billion in funding for the Internal Revenue Service to help the agency reduce a huge backlog of tax returns and allow it to go after $600 billion in unpaid tax bills. Yellen said the agency was...

'Widen gaze from Ukraine' to avert famine in Somalia, U.N. agency warns
The world must "widen its gaze from the war in Ukraine" to prevent Somalia sliding into famine, the United Nations' children's agency said on Tuesday, warning only a third of the $250 million needed to stave off catastrophe had so far been raised.

Why Biden sees fights with Musk, Bezos as good politics
President Biden and the White House are embracing fights with billionaires like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos over the economy. Biden and his aides have publicly poked at major CEOs like Bezos and Musk …


Despite Americas summit controversy, U.S. hopes to shift focus to migration, economy
Vice President Kamala Harris planned to announce $3.2 billion in corporate pledges to help tackle the “root causes” of migration from Central America.

US solar industry sees worst quarter since 2020 - Washington Examiner
Video EmbedThe U.S. solar industry saw its lowest quarter for installations since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report.The U.S. Solar Market Insight report, published Tuesday by the Solar Energy Industries Association and Wood Mackenzie, found that the solar market


Arizona police placed on leave after watching man drown
Three Arizona officers watched a man who was begging for help drown in a reservoir.


Asian markets mixed after Wall St bond sell-off
Asian stock markets are mixed following a bond sell-off on Wall Street amid anxiety about higher U.S. interest rates.


Top German diplomat: Taliban to cause Afghanistan's downfall
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Germany's top diplomat expressed concerns Tuesday during a visit to Pakistan that neighboring Afghanistan's new Taliban rulers are leading that country into a complete “downfall” and bringing about incredible suffering and hunger.


Senators reaching critical point on gun legislation talks
Democratic Senator Chris Murphy said he's hoping for a framework by the end of the week.


Ukraine sounds alarm about possible cholera outbreak in Russian-occupied Mariupol
An adviser to the port city’s mayor said Tuesday that its drinking water had been contaminated by decomposing garbage and corpses after months under siege.


How to follow Tuesday’s primary election | CNN Politics
It’s election day in New Jersey, Mississippi, South Dakota, Iowa, New Mexico, Montana and California.


Israeli-Palestinian "flag war" brews as violence flares
Following weeks of violence in different parts of Israel and the West Bank, Israeli nationalists have targeted the red, green, black and white Palestinian colours in an escalating "flag war" that underscores a struggle over status and identity.

Los Angeles mayoral race: Americans weigh in as crime, homelessness take center stage
Voters in Los Angeles, California, tell Fox News crime and homeless crisis influenced their vote for mayor in primary contest, but not celebrity endorsements.

Watchdog presses NIH over foreign funding disclosures
The oversight office for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a report Tuesday that found a majority of the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) grant recipients failed…

'We Build The Wall' trial ends in mistrial; jury deadlocked
The trial of a Colorado businessman on charges that he ripped off thousands of donors who contributed $25 million to a campaign to build a wall along the southern U.S. border ended Tuesday in a mistrial after jurors could not reach a unanimous verdict in a prosecution that once featured onetime...
Man sues American Airlines after it falsely claimed he shoplifted from airport - Washington Examiner
Video EmbedAn American Airlines passenger is suing the company following a 17-day stint in jail after the airline wrongly identified him as a shoplifter who stole from a store in the Dallas-Fort Worth airport.The lawsuit, filed in the judicial court of Tarrant County,


US wins case to seize Russian superyacht in Fiji, sails away
The United States has won a legal battle to seize a Russian-owned superyacht in Fiji and wasted no time in taking command of the vessel and sailing it away from the South Pacific nation.


After 100 days of war, Ukraine is more resolved than ever to take its land back from Russia
“Of course, we want peace, but we also want our territories back,” said one woman whose house near Kharkiv was destroyed. “If not, then what are we suffering for?”


Tesla attacks California agency for filing race bias lawsuit
Tesla Inc on Tuesday accused a California civil rights agency of rushing to sue businesses without conducting proper investigations, an attempt to go on the offensive as the electric car maker faces claims of widespread race bias at an assembly plant.

National Democratic super PAC launches last-minute six-figure ad buy in bid to keep Vela’s seat
House Democrats’ main super PAC is launching a six-figure, Spanish-language television advertisement ahead of a special election in Texas’s 34th Congressional District next week. The ad from…


U.S. blames Iran's sanctions demands for failure to revive nuclear deal
The United States on Tuesday blamed Iran for both sides' failure so far to reach an agreement on reviving the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, saying Iran's demands on sanctions-lifting were preventing progress.

U.S. and South Korea fly 20 fighter jets amid North Korea tensions
North Korea may soon up the ante as U.S. and South Korean officials say Kim Jong Un is all but ready to conduct another detonation at his country's nuclear testing ground.

Raytheon to relocate global headquarters to Virginia - Washington Examiner
Video EmbedAerospace and defense company Raytheon Technologies will relocate its global headquarters to Arlington, Virginia, becoming the second aerospace company to move there in recent months,Raytheon said the move, announced Tuesday, will help to deepen its connections in the defense and...


US midterms: Would-be AOC defeated in tight Texas race
A progressive abortion rights candidate's effort topple a long standing Texas congressman has fallen short

Yellen says gun violence has impact on economy, survivors
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Gun violence can have a lasting negative impact on survivors and hurt the U.S. economy, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told a U.S. Senate hearing on Tuesday, adding her hope that Congress would act to reduce the national problem soon. Yellen said economic research...

Poland, with near-total abortion ban, to record pregnancies
The right-wing government in Poland, where a near-total abortion ban is in place, now faces accusations it is creating a “pregnancy register.”


Attempted Reagan assassin John Hinckley sells out NYC concert venue: report
John Hinckley Jr., the would-be assassin who shot President Ronald Reagan in 1981, reportedly sold-out his upcoming concert at Brooklyn's Market Hotel on July 8.

Five things to watch in California and beyond in Tuesday’s primaries
Voters in the nation’s largest state will head to the polls on Tuesday to cast their ballots in a series of marquee races. In San Francisco, voters will decide whether to boot their top prose…


Enough with Trumpism: Mass. Dems rally to Healey in governor's race
“People don’t want ... Donald Trump acolytes or supporters in office. That’s why people are being very clear-eyed about who they support," one Democratic consultant said.


Gabby Giffords calls on Congress to show courage and unite for gun reform legislation
Former Rep. Gabby Giffords called for unity and courage against gun violence at the opening of a memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
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Son of Buffalo shooting victim presses senators on domestic terrorism: "What are you doing?"
Garnell Whitfield Jr.'s mother, Ruth Whitfield, was among the 10 people who was fatally shot in an attack at a grocery store in Buffalo last month.

North Carolina's Lieutenant Governor Takes Sexism To Biblical New Low
The GOP pol, a possible 2024 contender for governor, suggested women should not lead.

‘We are incredibly proud’: Johnny Depp’s star lawyer named law firm partner - Washington Examiner
Brown Rudnick, a law firm, named Johnny Depp's star lawyer Camille Vasquez a partner Tuesday. "I am delighted that Brown Rudnick has given me its full vote of confidence by having me join the partnership," Vasquez said. "I’m proud of the uniquely talented team I’ve had the privilege to lead...

The Lie That Helped Kill the Labor Movement
In 1969, a rogue attorney for the National Labor Relations Board undermined a critical piece of labor law. Fifty years later, the Biden administration is trying to reverse the damage caused by that decision.


Commerce secretary says the ‘brutal reality’ is that there ‘isn’t very much more to be done’ on gas prices | CNN Politics
Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo conceded Tuesday that there is not much more the White House can do to tackle record high gas prices for Americans, casting blame on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

What researchers do — and don’t — know about monkeypox
Researchers said better surveillance is needed to learn whether the virus is endemic but undetected in other nearby countries.


Senators introduce bipartisan comprehensive bill to regulate cryptocurrencies
GOP Sen. Cynthia Lummis and Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand say the legislation is needed to demystify the growing industry for skeptical Americans.


30 cases in a month: Abortion, guns top justices' to-do list
Curbing abortion rights and expanding the right to be armed in public are long-sought goals of the conservative legal movement that the Supreme Court seems poised to deliver within the next month.


Environmental groups sue EPA over California, New Hampshire smog
Two environmental organizations on Tuesday filed a lawsuit alleging the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has failed to properly address smog pollution in Los Angeles and Sacramento, Calif., as…


Migrant caravan on the move in southern Mexico
Several thousand migrants have started walking through southern Mexico, covering ground before the heat of the day — and while authorities show no signs yet of trying to stop them.


Food shortages are next global health crisis -expert
Growing food shortages may represent the same health threat to the world as the COVID-19 pandemic, a leading global health figure has warned.

June 7, 2022 Russia-Ukraine news | CNN
Russian troops have resumed an offensive on the northern approaches to the key city of Sloviansk amid heavy fighting in the Donbas region of eastern Ukraine. Follow here for live updates.

New York private school regulations threaten religious freedom: Jewish groups - Washington Examiner
A proposed regulation expanding oversight of private schools by the New York Department of Education has set up a clash between the state government and the state's Orthodox Jewish community, who see the proposal as an attack on religious freedom.Earlier this year, state education officials...

Nancy Pelosi's husband just purchased up to $2.1 million worth of Apple and Microsoft stock options
Congress is actively debating whether to ban federal lawmakers and their spouses from trading individual stocks.

Biden's ‘ambitious’ economic plan for Latin America offers a ‘social contract,’ not trade agreements
The proposals are unlikely to satisfy Latin American countries eager for more American trade access and investment.


Four states receive first allocations of $10B broadband fund
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — More than half a billion dollars in federal funding will be sent to four U.S. states to expand broadband access as part of a sweeping national effort to bring affordable service to rural and low-income Americans, the U.S.


Actor Matthew McConaughey makes emotional plea for gun laws at White House
Actor and Uvalde, Texas, native Matthew McConaughey met with President Joe Biden on Tuesday, and urged more congressional action on gun violence in an emotional speech, sharing stories of those who were killed in last month's elementary school shooting.

Son of Buffalo victim pushes Congress: 'What are you doing?'
The son of an 86-year-old woman killed in the racist Buffalo mass shooting is calling on Congress to act against domestic terrorism.


Indigenous expert, British writer still missing in Brazil
A British journalist and an Indigenous affairs expert remain missing in a remote part of Brazil’s Amazon region and authorities say they are expanding search efforts.


Boris Johnson's COVID response 'a joke,' irked airline chief says
A leading airline industry official on Tuesday blasted British politicians for criticizing long airport lines and canceled flights once COVID-19 cases eased and in turn assailed Prime Minister Boris Johnson's own response to the pandemic.

Michigan Democrat brags about driving expensive electric car to DC, avoiding gas stations amid historic prices
Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., bragged about being able to bypass gas stations while driving her electric vehicle from her home state to Washington D.C. on Tuesday.

Warnock presses Schumer to hold vote on bill to lower insulin costs
Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) is pressuring Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) to hold a vote on legislation to lower the cost of insulin. Warnock faces a tough reelection race this y…


Ben & Jerry's galvanizes customers to lobby for tighter gun laws after Texas, New York mass shootings
Ben & Jerry's has called on its 8 million Facebook fans and 515,000 Twitter followers to lobby lawmakers for stronger gun safety laws.
First round of $850 relief checks go out to Maine residents in June - Washington Examiner
Video EmbedThe state of Maine has started sending out stimulus checks to residents in need.Maine sent out its initial wave of 5,000 checks, $850 each, on June 1, and it intends to send 200,000 checks per week in the future, according to Gov.


DHS bulletin warns US could see more volatile threats fueled by election misinformation and upcoming Supreme Court abortion ruling | CNN Politics
The Department of Homeland Security is warning that threats in the US could become even more volatile throughout the summer and midterm election season, fueled by election year misinformation and potential violence surrounding an upcoming Supreme Court ruling on abortion rights.


EU deal links minimum wage to decent standard of living
Under the deal EU member states would have to follow common rules but not have the same rates.


Why the fertilizer market could be Russia’s hidden leverage
Economists and policymakers say Russia may have some thus far hidden leverage on Ukraine — and the global food supply. They worry that self-imposed export restrictions on fertilizer by Russia, the …

Uvalde shooting, abortion ruling heighten U.S. extremist threats, DHS says
A Texas school shooting, a looming Supreme Court decision on abortion and grievances about security at the U.S.-Mexico border could mobilize American extremists to violence, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said on Tuesday. Violent threats directed at democratic institutions...

Proud Boys documentarian to be among first Jan. 6 witnesses
The House panel investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol will open a prime-time hearing Thursday with a focus on far-right extremists who broke into the building that day.


US House races in California could shape future of Congress
U.S. House battles are taking shape that could tip the balance of power in Congress. In Montana, Trump Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke was in a tight match to claim the Republican nomination for a new House seat.


2nd person in custody in deadly weekend Philadelphia gunfire
Authorities say a second person is in custody in connection with shootings that killed three people and wounded 11 in a Philadelphia entertainment district over the weekend.


No justice reform in Poland, no money, EU chief vows
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says Poland will get no money from an EU pandemic relief fund until the right-wing government rolls back measures deemed to limit the independence of the judiciary.


Spare 'documented Dreamers' from deportation, tech giants tell Biden official
The Biden administration must protect young adults who could lose U.S. immigration status because of processing delays for permanent residency, tech companies including Amazon.com Inc and Alphabet Inc's Google said on Tuesday.

Bipartisan crypto regulatory overhaul would treat most digital assets as commodities under CFTC oversight
The first major bipartisan legislation aimed at taming the "Wild West" crypto market would classify digital assets as commodities like wheat or oil.

Ocasio-Cortez endorses Maloney primary challenger
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) on Tuesday endorsed progressive New York state Sen. Alessandra Biaggi (D) in her primary bid to unseat Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (D-N.Y.) in a controversial H…

RESULTS: Sen. Chuck Grassley wins Iowa's Republican primary
89-year-old longtime Sen. Chuck Grassley is expected to easily secure the GOP nomination as 3 Democrats compete to face him in November.
‘Equal buns’: Burger King unveils ‘Pride Whopper’ - Washington Examiner
Video EmbedBurger King unveiled the "Pride Whopper" in Austria to mixed reactions.The burger, which features "two equal buns," will be available until June 20, according to a report.An individual can receive the traditional Whopper with two top buns or two bottom buns.WATCH: TEACHER


Education Secretary Cardona says those pushing for arming teachers show 'lack of respect' for profession
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona told a Senate committee Tuesday, two weeks after the Texas school shooting, that arming teachers is a bad idea.

India's ruling party asks officials to exercise caution on religious issues after Islamic nations protest
Leaders of India's Hindu nationalist ruling party on Tuesday instructed officials to be "extremely cautious" when talking about religion on public platforms after derogatory remarks about the Prophet Mohammad drew protests from Islamic nations.

Jan. 6 committee interviews head of Trump's Secret Service detail on day of Capitol attack
Given the importance of trust in their relationships with protectees, agents generally feel deep discomfort when fielding investigators’ questions.


Iowa Democrat Franken to face GOP's Grassley in Senate race
A retired Navy admiral, Democrat Mike Franken, will challenge Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley’s reelection this fall after winning his party’s nomination over two competitors.


Boris Johnson: What threats does he now face to his job?
The mood among Tory MPs suggests the PM's woes are far from over, writes Nick Eardley.

Strzok claims ignorance of FBI mistakes in launching Alfa-Bank investigation - Washington Examiner
Video EmbedPeter Strzok claimed ignorance of the FBI’s mistakes in the opening of an investigation into discredited Alfa-Bank claims in 2016, as the fired bureau agent renewed his criticism of special counsel John Durham’s investigation into the Trump-Russia investigators.Last week, a jury found


Ohio capital city limits how police use force on protesters
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Police in Ohio's capital will be limited in how they can use force against protesters and will have to display officers' names on their riot gear under changes being made to city law.


Brazil's Bolsonaro casts doubt on Biden's 2020 election win ahead of meeting him
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Tuesday cast doubt on the 2020 election victory of U.S. President Joe Biden, just two days before they are due to meet for the first time during the Summit of the Americas.

Surging drug prices targeted in U.S. study of pharmacy giants
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is looking into how big pharmacy benefit managers like CVS Caremark affect pricing and patients' access to prescription drugs at a time when costs of some medicines, even older ones like insulin, have skyrocketed, the agency said Tuesday.

Top Gun maker Paramount sued over copyright breach
The lawsuit claims the film studio did not have the rights to release Top Gun: Maverick.

Yellen says inflation to stay high, Biden likely to up forecast
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told senators on Tuesday that she expected inflation to remain high and the Biden administration would likely increase the 4.7% inflation forecast for this year in its budget proposal. During a Senate Finance Committee hearing, Yellen...

Macron's camp could miss absolute majority in parliament, polls show
The centrist camp of French President Emmanuel Macron is not guaranteed to win an absolute majority in this month's legislative elections, two polls showed on Tuesday.

Man accused of killing Wisconsin judge dies in hospital
A man accused of killing a retired Wisconsin judge and who had a list in his vehicle that included prominent national political figures has died.

Amid bipartisan Senate talks, House Democrats tee up gun control bills for votes - Washington Examiner
Video EmbedTop Democrats are vowing to take action on gun reforms, with the House slated to vote on a series of bills that faces an uphill battle in the Senate as negotiators there continue their efforts to strike a deal on a bipartisan


FLASHBACK: WH chief blasted Trump over $3 gas prices in 2018 as nation now faces record highs
Ron Klain's old tweets attacking former President Trump over gas prices have not aged well as the nation endures record-high gas prices.

Cruise liners try to rewrite climate rules despite vows
The trade group representing the cruise ship industry unsuccessfully pushed international authorities to water down new environmental regulations despite its members’ climate commitments, experts in marine air pollution warn.


Zelenskyy seeks a corridor for grain shipments; U.S. moves to seize planes from Abramovich
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited two towns in the Donbas in his second public visit outside the Kyiv region since the war began.

AP war photos: From Iwo Jima to the napalm girl and beyond
The girl, naked and screaming, ran directly toward Nick Ut’s camera -- and into history. Her name is Kim Phuc, and the instant the Associated Press photographer captured her image 50 years ago -- on June 8, 1972 -- she became more than a victim of a South Vietnamese napalm strike on her hamlet.


Brad Pitt says Angelina Jolie 'sought to inflict harm' with vineyard sale
The actor is suing his ex-wife for selling her stake in the French vineyard they bought together.


Biden, Bolsonaro to hold first meeting amid election worries
U.S. President Joe Biden and Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro lead the two largest democracies in the Western Hemisphere, but they haven't met since Biden took office last year.


Australian central bank hikes rate for 2nd time in 5 weeks
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia’s central bank on Tuesday lifted its benchmark interest rate for a second time in five weeks, changing the cash rate to 0.85% from 0.35%.


Parkland shooter defense team asks judge to withdraw, charging blunders - Washington Examiner
The mood became tense in the courtroom Monday when the defense team in the Parkland school shooting case petitioned to have Circuit Judge Elizabeth Scherer withdraw, according to reports. Defense attorney Melisa McNeill requested the withdrawal after Scherer directed both sides to continue...


Ukrainian forces finding it hard to hold centre of Sievierodonestk -official
Ukrainian forces are finding it hard to stave off Russian attacks in the centre of Sievierodonestk, but Moscow's forces do not control the city, the governor of Luhansk region said on Tuesday.

Clashes among New York Democrats after redistricting redo
Two of New York’s longest-serving members of Congress have turned from allies to rivals after a court redrew the state’s congressional maps. U.S. Reps.


The stock market could soon see a massive change to how it functions | CNN Business
The agency that oversees Wall Street is weighing major changes to the way millions of everyday investors buy and sell stocks. That could be bad news for so-called free-trading apps like Robinhood as well as the lesser known firms that underpin their business models.


San Francisco voters oust district attorney in test of crime concerns
San Francisco voters on Tuesday recalled the California city's district attorney, Chesa Boudin, a progressive Democrat who instituted criminal justice reform, in a nationally watched test of frustrations over rising crime and gun violence.

Stefanik introduces gun safety legislation offering Americans incentives, countering Dems' proposed mandates
Stefanik introduced the "Firearm Proficiency and Training Act" Tuesday, which was designed to counter the Democrats' proposed gun control mandates this week.

Three Missouri inmates escape from jail after cutting holes in ceiling
Three inmates at a Missouri county jail were on the run on Tuesday after cutting holes in the plaster ceiling of their cells last week and crawling to a maintenance door that led outside, officials said.

UK: 77 new monkeypox cases, biggest outbreak outside Africa
British health officials have reported another 77 cases of monkeypox. That raises the U.K. total to more than 300.


Analysis: Rick Scott signed a law raising the age to buy a gun in Florida. Now he opposes doing that at the federal level | CNN Politics
In March 2018, then-Florida Gov. Rick Scott signed into law a piece of legislation that, among other things, raised the age at which individuals could legally buy firearms in the state to 21.

Chinese government offers payouts for ‘tip-offs’ regarding national security - Washington Examiner
Video EmbedChina is increasing incentives for local citizens to report "national security" threats.Chinese citizens can now get rewards of more than $15,000 for tip-offs on national security breaches. While China has offered rewards for those who report foreign spies or security threats in


As migrant caravan marches toward US border, Harris unveils Central American youth program
Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday announced a Central American youth program to get young El Salvadorans, Guatemalans and Hondurans paid community services opportunities and mentorships.

Dubai arrests 2 Gupta brothers over South African fraud case
Dubai police say they have arrested two brothers from the Gupta family wanted in connection with a corruption case involving former South African President Jacob Zuma, the latest high-profile extradition case involving the United Arab Emirates.


Former Maryland official pleads guilty to bribery conspiracy
BALTIMORE (AP) — A former senior Maryland official has pleaded guilty to bribery relating to information technology contracts with a state agency, federal prosecutors announced Tuesday.


Proud Boys charged with seditious conspiracy in Capitol riot
The former top leader of the far-right Proud Boys extremist group and other members have been charged with seditious conspiracy for what federal prosecutors say was a coordinated attack on the U.S.


Judge blocks Louisiana Congress map with one Black district
Louisiana's Democratic governor says he'll call the state's Republican-dominated Legislature into special session to draw up new congressional districts. Gov.


Where Trump’s long list of legal challenges stand
Former President Trump faces a number of investigations and lawsuits related to his business practices with the Trump Organization and his four-year stint in the White House as he considers running…


An infamous day. A search for answers. Will America tune in?
A congressional committee’s hearings on the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol insurrection are coming up, and the public has been told to expect revelations.


Musk threatens to walk away from Twitter deal
Elon Musk is threatening to end his $44 billion agreement to buy Twitter, accusing the company of refusing to give him information about its spam bot accounts

Migrant caravan in Mexico heads for U.S. border as Americas Summit starts
Several thousand migrants, many from Venezuela, set off from southern Mexico early Monday aiming to reach the United States, timing their journey to coincide with the Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles this week.

Republicans brace for next round of Trump primary chaos
State party officials and other members of the GOP in Nevada, Wisconsin and Missouri say they’re concerned about coming contests and the effects of Trump’s 2020 fixation.


Ukraine latest updates: Moscow has ‘advantage’ in Severodonetsk
Ukraine news from June 6: ‘They are more powerful, but we have a chance to hold the advance,’ says Ukraine’s president.

Biden orders emergency steps to boost U.S. solar production
President Joe Biden has ordered emergency measures to boost crucial supplies to U.S. solar manufacturers.


South Korea, U.S. showcase air power during U.S. official's Seoul visit
Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman said there would be a strong and clear response if North Korea were to conduct a nuclear test.
What filibuster? House GOP plans a 2024-minded majority
From Keystone XL to a "parents' bill of rights," Republicans eyeing the majority are teeing up proposals with little to no chance in the Senate.


US warns of ‘forceful’ response if N Korea tests nuclear weapon
Warning comes amid growing concern that Pyongyang is preparing for its first nuclear weapons test since 2017.
Once dumped by Trump, Brooks seeks his endorsement again
U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks is asking former President Donald Trump to back him once again in Alabama's Senate race, a request that comes two months after a feud caused Trump to revoke his endorsement of the congressman. Brooks on Sunday released a statement on Twitter asking “MAGA Nation” to help...

Percentage of Americans who say Trump was responsible for Jan. 6 drops: poll
The percentage of Americans who say former President Trump was responsible for the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol dropped to 45 percent in an NBC News poll released on Monday. About 17 perc…


Analysis: How the defense of Trump foretells a possible new GOP era of extremism | CNN Politics
There’s a strong political case for Republicans to ignore Donald Trump halfway through a midterm primary season that’s seen his influence over voters wane. But as the January 6 hearings hit prime time, the ex-President’s thunderous demands for loyalty and the hunger for power of his acolytes in...


Some in Ga. GOP want closed primaries after Trump picks lose
Some Republican activists are calling on abolishing Georgia’s open primary system. They are complaining that too many Democrats voted in the state’s Republican primary against candidates endorsed by former President Donald Trump.

Georgia DA Fani Willis is confident as her Trump probe takes shape
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is taking an unusually aggressive, hands-on approach to her office’s investigation into Donald Trump, personally selecting members of a special grand jury and sitting in on questioning while preparing to wage legal war against all-but-certain...

New York governor signs bills that ban semi-automatic rifles for those under 21, outlaws body armor
State and local law enforcement agencies will be required to share gun crime information with federal databases.

US general: Ukraine will keep getting ‘significant’ support
Army Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, says the United States and allied countries will keep providing “significant” support to Ukraine, out of respect for the legacy of D-Day soldiers.


Justice sends mixed messages on subpoenaing Trump’s inner circle
The Justice Department’s decision not to charge former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows or deputy communications director Dan Scavino with contempt of Congress is sending mixed messages abou…


EU blames Russia for food crisis, Russian UN envoy walks out
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — European Council President Charles Michel accused Russia on Monday of using food supplies as “a stealth missile against developing countries” and blamed the Kremlin for the looming global food crisis, prompting Moscow’s U.N. ambassador to walk out of a Security Council meeting.


Louisiana enacts anti-trans sports ban after its Democratic governor declines to take action | CNN Politics
Louisiana banned transgender women and girls from competing on sports teams consistent with their gender at all public and some private elementary and secondary schools and colleges on Monday after the state’s Democratic governor declined to take executive action on the controversial measure.


White House: ‘We don’t regret’ withholding Americas Summit invites from ‘dictators’ - Washington Examiner
The White House said President Joe Biden knew in advance that Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador would not attend the Summit of the Americas after the president decided not to invite Cuba, Nicaragua, and Venezuela, and he doesn’t regret the decision. The move by one of America’s...

Marjorie Taylor Greene's New Intern Once Appeared To Condone Pedophilia
Despite his dark past, Milo Yiannopoulos is back -- thanks to the GOP.

Ukraine latest updates: 600 Ukrainians held captive in Kherson
Ukraine news from June 7: Presidential aide says prisoners held in ‘inhumane conditions’ and are victims of torture.

Spotlight on Trump supporters' assault on U.S. Capitol as Jan. 6 hearings begin
The U.S. Congress's probe of the deadly Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the Capitol by Donald Trump supporters trying to overturn his election defeat enters a new phase this week with hearings meant to refocus attention on the violence and those who planned it.

US sanctions 2 Bosnian officials for undermining peace
The United States has sanctioned two prominent Bosnian officials. The Treasury Department on Monday accused them of threatening the peace, stability and prosperity in their country which has never fully recovered from its brutal inter-ethnic war in the 1990s.


Qatar, other Muslim nations condemn India over anti-Islam remarks
Doha says it expects a ‘public apology’ from New Delhi over comments made by two BJP members against Prophet Muhammad.
‘Smart start’: Fulton County DA pleased with grand jury in Trump inquiry - Washington Examiner
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis says she is pleased with her special grand jury selection and confident in the direction of her inquiry into efforts to overturn the 2020 election results in Georgia. The prosecutor's office had a hand in selecting members of the special grand jury...


Russia-Ukraine updates: 2 US veterans who joined Ukrainian forces missing
Updates on the Russia-Ukraine crisis.

UN: Ukraine facing sexual violence and trafficking crisis
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Sexual violence in Ukraine, especially against women and girls, remains prevalent and underreported, and the humanitarian crisis in the war-torn country is turning into “a human trafficking crisis,” the U.N. special envoy for sexual violence in conflict said Monday.

Fox Anchor Asks Steve Scalise If GOP Is 'Out Of Step' With Voters On Gun Control
The Louisiana Republican called red flag laws unconstitutional, even after he was told they could have prevented recent deaths in Buffalo.

Election 2022: Primaries shift focus to control of US House
Republican House primaries on Tuesday will set the table for the most competitive U.S. House races this fall.


Ukraine's Zelenskiy says it will fight for all territory amid fierce battle in east
Ukraine will fight to recover all its territory occupied by Russian forces, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday, as his troops struggled to hold their ground in bloody street-to-street fighting in the city of Sievierodonetsk.

Ukraine war: Severodonetsk and Lysychansk are dead cities - Zelensky
Ukraine's president says fighting in the key cities of Severodonetsk and Lysychansk has been intense.


Ukraine may give English status of business language -prime minister
The Ukrainian government is working on legislation that would designate English as the language of business communication, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said late on Monday.

Weakened UK leader Boris Johnson survives no-confidence vote
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has survived a no-confidence vote, securing enough support from his party to remain in office despite a rebellion that will likely weaken him as a leader and casts a shadow over his future.

Who is Dr. Mehmet Oz? What to know about ex-TV show host running for Pennsylvania Senate.
Mehmet Oz, best known as "Dr. Oz," left behind a successful TV show to run for Senate as a Republican in Pennsylvania. Here's what to know about Oz.

Coming soon: a California primary full of intrigue and drama
Bring the popcorn for tomorrow's primary.


Raskin says Jan. 6 panel has found more on Trump than ‘incitement’
Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) on Monday said the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol has found evidence on former President Trump that supports “a lot more than…


Zelenskyy seeks a corridor for grain shipments; U.S. moves to seize planes from Abramovich
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited two towns in the Donbas in his second public visit outside the Kyiv region since the war began.

Don't close the embassy, U.S. ambassador tells Russia
Russia should not close the U.S. embassy despite the crisis triggered by the war in Ukraine because the world's two biggest nuclear powers must continue to talk, the U.S. ambassador to Moscow was quoted as saying on Monday.

In blow to Biden, Mexico president to skip Americas Summit
Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has confirmed that he will not attend the Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles this week, dealing a blow to the event hosted by U.S.

Judge shoots down GOP bid to curtail mail-in voting in Arizona - Washington Examiner
Video EmbedA judge in Arizona denied a request from Republicans to bar the state from using "no excuse" mail-in voting in the midterm cycle.Republican plaintiffs argued the state constitution described voting as taking place "at the polls,” not via mail, but Mohave County


'Act like you're asleep': Wounded Uvalde teacher recounts chilling moment he 1st saw gunman
An elementary school teacher wounded in Uvalde described the chilling moments he first encountered a gunman who would take the lives of 19 students and two teachers.

Bill Cosby accuser describes going to Playboy Mansion with the comedian
A woman who accused Bill Cosby of sexually assaulting her in the mid-1970s began her court testimony on Monday, describing how she and a friend met the comedian as teenagers and accompanied him to the famed Playboy Mansion.

US media face Russian visa denial due to US restrictions
Russia’s foreign ministry has called U.S. news media to a meeting to warn that their accreditations and visas could be withdrawn if the United States does not rescind measures limiting Russian journalists there.

The Mass Shootings Where Stricter Gun Laws Might Have Made a Difference
If the key gun control proposals now being considered in Congress had been law since 1999, four gunmen younger than 21 would have been blocked from legally buying the rifles they used in mass shootings. At least four other assailants would have been subject to a required background check instead...

White House criticizes Louisiana abortion bill as ‘radical’
The White House on Monday forcefully criticized a bill moving through the Louisiana state legislature that would ban most abortions and impose criminal penalties on doctors who perform the procedur…


Teacher, 14-year-old among hundreds of Americans hit by gunfire over weekend
A Philadelphia school teacher, an Arizona teenager and a Chicago police officer were among hundreds of people struck down by bullets over the weekend, part of a relentless wave of shootings that has pushed gun violence to the forefront of U.S. politics.

Sri Lanka’s economic crisis threatens its dollar-earning IT firms
Sri Lanka’s IT sector is trying to retain talent with dollar-linked salaries as young professionals look to exodus.

Billionaire oil refiner warns Biden to ‘open up the spigots’ or things 'will get worse'
United Refining Company and Gristedes Foods CEO John Catsimatidis ripped Biden for antagonistic behavior toward energy independence after gas prices hit a new record.

Increase in felony criminal cases strains some Idaho courts
LEWISTON, Idaho (AP) — Prosecutors and public defenders in north-central Idaho are struggling to keep up with hundreds of felony criminal cases, and the backlog is straining budgets.


Key GOP senators signal that raising age to buy semiautomatic weapons is off the table | CNN Politics
The two leading GOP senators involved in gun talks on Capitol Hill signaled Monday evening that it’s unlikely Congress will raise the age requirement for purchasing semiautomatic firearms to 21, instead saying they are looking at changing the criminal background check system to access juvenile...


Biden wants action on guns even if he doesn't get everything he asked for: White House
Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy, who is in talks with Republicans on gun measures, said incremental steps are more likely than a sweeping bill.
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Russia claims advances in Ukraine amid fierce fighting
Russia claims to have taken control of 97% of one of the two provinces that make up Ukraine’s Donbas, bringing the Kremlin closer to its goal of fully capturing the eastern industrial heartland of coal mines and factories.

Biden waives solar panel tariffs for four countries, invokes defense law
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Joe Biden waived tariffs on solar panels from four Southeast Asian nations for two years and invoked the Defense Production Act to spur solar panel manufacturing at home, the White House said on Monday, confirming a Reuters report. The tariff exemption applies to...

Analysis: California is about to experience a political earthquake. Here’s why | CNN Politics
An earthquake is building in Tuesday’s California elections that could rattle the political landscape from coast to coast.


1 in custody, 1 sought in weekend shootings in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Authorities say one person is in custody and and another is being sought in the multiple shootings that killed three people and wounded 11 in a popular Philadelphia entertainment district over the weekend — but no charges have yet been filed in any of the shooting deaths.


6 things to watch during the Summit of the Americas
As President Joe Biden prepares to host Latin American nations in Los Angeles, questions remain about U.S. influence in the region.


January 6 committee to hear from witnesses who dealt with Proud Boys on day of Capitol riot | CNN Politics
The House select committee is planning to present live testimony during its first public hearing Thursday night from two people who interacted directly with the Proud Boys on and around the events of January 6, 2021, according to three sources familiar with the committee’s hearing agenda.


New York bill targets Amazon's use of productivity quotas
Associated Press (AP) — New York lawmakers have passed a bill targeting the use of warehouse productivity quotas in the state, a move aiming to curtail metrics employed by Amazon that has come under more scrutiny in the past few years.


Kevin Spacey must face sexual abuse accuser's lawsuit in New York
A federal judge on Monday rejected Kevin Spacey's bid to dismiss a civil lawsuit in which fellow actor Anthony Rapp accused the Oscar winner of making an unwanted sexual advance during a party at Spacey's Manhattan home in 1986, when Rapp was 14.

Strawberry tea possibly linked to Hepatitis A outbreak recalled
An organic tea has been recalled over its possible connection to strawberries potentially contaminated with Hepatitis A.


Laptop from hell comes to WaPo


Milo Yiannopoulos is an intern for Marjorie Taylor Greene
Right-wing provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos is working as an unpaid intern in the congressional office of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.). Yiannopoulos, 37, announced the job on his Telegram&…


Israeli coalition fails to pass bill on upholding settler law
Monday’s vote marks a major setback for the fragile coalition government that could send Israel to new elections.

Hard Rock boss confers with NJ governor on casino smoking
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — The chairman of the global Hard Rock casino and entertainment company spoke recently with New Jersey Gov.


US Congress mulls action on gun control following mass shootings
Senators report progress in bipartisan talks on potential reforms, but Republican opposition may prove insurmountable.
Fetterman health questions cloud chances for Democratic Pennsylvania Senate win - Washington Examiner
Video EmbedFollowing a landslide victory in Pennsylvania’s Democratic Senate primary last month, John Fetterman has not yet disclosed when he will return to the campaign trail after suffering a stroke shortly before the election, and questions remain about his health.MCCORMICK CONCEDES PA SENATE


The Jan. 6 committee begins hearings with a big challenge: Capture public attention
Whether the public hearings will be considered a success for Democrats largely depends on what comes after and whether legislation or prosecutions follow.


NY attorney general isn’t satisfied with Trump’s bid to stay out of contempt after deposing longtime assistant | CNN Politics
The New York attorney general’s office says it is not satisfied that former President Donald Trump has met the conditions to lift his civil contempt and is asking for additional sworn statements from several units within the Trump Organization over its document retention policy.


Business Highlights: Twitter deal doubts, stocks end higher
___ Musk threatens to walk away from Twitter deal DETROIT (AP) — Elon Musk is threatening to end his $44 billion agreement to buy Twitter, accusing the company of refusing to give him information about its spam bot accounts.


Documentarian who filmed Proud Boys to testify at first Jan. 6 committee hearing
British filmmaker Nick Quested, who captured extensive footage of the Proud Boys in the days around the Capitol riot, will testify at Thursday's prime-time hearing.


New York signs stronger gun-control measure into law. Here's what will change.
The new laws will bolster existing ones and close what state leaders viewed as loopholes that included allowing the Buffalo shooter to slip through the state's Red Flag statute.


EXPLAINER: Is Elon Musk's deal to buy Twitter falling apart?
Elon Musk on Monday threatened to walk away from his $44 billion bid to buy Twitter, the latest sign that his plan to overhaul the social media platform may really be starting to fray.

California, Iowa, New Jersey: Midterm primaries to watch on Tuesday that will reshape next Congress
Voters in seven states will vote in primary elections on Tuesday. Here's USA TODAY's cheat sheet on what races to watch.
Texas attorney general opens investigation into Twitter bots - Washington Examiner
Video EmbedTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton opened an investigation into whether Twitter is falsely reporting the number of bot accounts on the platform.The inquiry will review whether Twitter violated the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act by misreporting the number of bot accounts, those


Abortion rights protester locks neck to U.S. Supreme Court fence
An abortion rights protester on Monday chained himself to a perimeter fence set up outside the U.S. Supreme Court to protest its expected decision overturning the landmark 1973 Roe v Wade ruling that legalized the procedure nationwide.

Prosecutors charge five Proud Boys defendants with seditious conspiracy
Federal prosecutors on Monday added seditious conspiracy to the list of charges five Proud Boys leaders are facing over their alleged involvement in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol. A super…


Asian markets mixed after Wall St bond sell-off
Asian stock markets are mixed following a bond sell-off on Wall Street amid anxiety about higher U.S. interest rates.


Musk threatens to ‘terminate’ Twitter deal over bot account data
Elon Musk’s lawyer accuses platform of ‘thwarting his information rights’ by not providing more data on fake accounts.

Manchin wants to raise age to 21 for gun purchases, doesn’t see need for AR-15s | CNN Politics
Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia voiced his support Monday for raising the age to 21 for purchasing semi-automatic weapons and questioned why individuals need to own high-powered AR-15-style weapons, putting him at odds with Republicans who are resisting imposing any restrictions on access to...

Biden commerce secretary shifts blame for inflation on to Russia’s war in Ukraine
Gina Raimondo’s comments seen as part of a White House push to deflect blame for nation’s economic troubles away from Biden

$3M settlement reached in lawsuit over Black man's death
A North Carolina sheriff’s office has announced a $3 million settlement in a lawsuit filed by the family of an unarmed Black man shot and killed by sheriff’s deputies more than a year ago.


Arrest warrants issued for 2 suspects in Philadelphia mass shooting: Prosecutor
At least two suspects in a mass shooting Saturday night Philadelphia are expected to be charged as early as Monday afternoon, according to prosecutors.

Feds cracking down on violence, guns in parts of Detroit
DETROIT (AP) — Authorities on Monday announced a summer crackdown on crime in certain areas of Detroit, pledging to take felons who are caught with guns to federal court where prison sentences typically are longer than in state court.


Key GOP senators signal that raising age to buy semiautomatic weapons is off the table | CNN Politics
The two leading GOP senators involved in gun talks on Capitol Hill signaled Monday evening that it’s unlikely Congress will raise the age requirement for purchasing semiautomatic firearms to 21, instead saying they are looking at changing the criminal background check system to access juvenile...


CEO-worker pay gap jumps in 2021 at low-wage U.S. companies
The pay gap between workers and CEOs at 300 publicly listed U.S. companies with the lowest median wage jumped in 2021, a study from the Institute for Policy Studies (IPS) showed on Tuesday.
Israeli coalition suffers loss, faces uncertain prospects
The country could be headed to elections once again.


Arizona judge declines GOP request to block mail voting
An Arizona judge has declined a request by the state Republican Party to block most mail ballots for the 2022 election, preserving the voting method used by the overwhelming majority of voters.


UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson wins 'no-confidence' vote
The prime minister's party voted on his political future Monday.

Robby Starbuck offers GOP ‘mercy’ after being reinstated to Tennessee ballot - Washington Examiner
Robby Starbuck is back on the ballot for Tennessee's 5th Congressional District after a favorable ruling from a Nashville judge last Friday and hopes he and the Tennessee GOP can reconcile after the legal battle. Starbuck had been a top Republican contender for the seat until he was booted from...


New panels want to talk ethics, rules of climate tinkering
The idea of tinkering with the air to cool Earth's ever-warming climate seems to be gaining momentum.

Jan. 6 Panel Has Evidence Of A 'Lot More Than Incitement' Against Trump: Jamie Raskin
Donald Trump and his White House "were at the center" of last year's violent insurrection, which upcoming hearings will demonstrate, the lawmaker said.

Battle for Ukraine’s Severodonetsk rages as Russia warns the West
President Zelenskyy says Russian forces have a numerical advantage but Ukraine has ‘every chance’ to fight back.

Texas lawmaker proposes banning drag shows in presence of minors
Texas Rep. Bryan Slaton posted on social media Monday that he plans to introduce legislation during next year’s legislative session “protecting kids from drag shows and other inappropri…


Jessica Cisneros to file for recount of runoff with Rep. Henry Cuellar in Texas | CNN Politics
Jessica Cisneros, the Democratic primary challenger to Rep. Henry Cuellar in Texas, says she plans to file for a recount of their runoff election. Cuellar leads by 197 votes out of more than 45,000 counted so far.


Senators say they need more time on gun talks
Senate negotiators say they are making progress toward a deal to address gun violence, but they aren’t there yet. Sen. John Cornyn (Texas), the lead Republican negotiator, on Monday said negotiator…


Business groups add to chorus pushing to enact anti-counterfeits bill
The INFORM Consumers Act would require online marketplaces to take steps to verify the identity of high-volume sellers and provide some of that information to customers.


Beryl Levine, first female ND Supreme Court justice, dies
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Former Justice Beryl Levine, the first woman appointed to the North Dakota Supreme Court, has died. She was 86.


U.S. judge blocks Louisiana voting map that creates just one Black district
A U.S. judge on Monday blocked a Louisiana Republican redistricting map that created only one majority-Black congressional district in the state, ordering the state legislature to redraw the map with a second such district within the next two weeks.

Primary elections for seats that could decide House control take place Tuesday
Here are the races to watch in the seven states holding primaries Tuesday.

Former Disney executive calls Depp ‘potential box office treasure’ - Washington Examiner
Video EmbedMultiple Hollywood insiders, including a former Walt Disney Studios executive, shared their promising predictions for Johnny Depp's post-courtroom victory career. "I absolutely believe post-verdict that Pirates is primed for rebooting with Johnny as Capt. Jack back on board," the...


VP Harris to headline dinner for South Carolina Democrats
Vice President Kamala Harris is returning to South Carolina this week to headline a fundraising dinner for Democrats in the state

Nigerian forces hunt for gunmen who killed 50 at church
Authorities in southwestern Nigeria say the gunmen who killed 50 people at a church opened fire both inside and outside the building in a coordinated attack before escaping.


Details emerge about man and 4 grandsons killed by fugitive murderer in Texas: "Good, salt of the earth people"
Authorities believe Gonzalo Lopez confronted the family, but authorities have not specified how they were killed.

Why immigration and the border are taking a backseat in Tuesday's primary races
Immigration takes a back seat in Tuesday's primary elections to the economy and a Republican embrace of the "great replacement" conspiracy theory.


At least 17 killed, 62 injured in mass shootings across the US over weekend
At least 11 mass shootings occurred between Friday and Sunday in the U.S.

How to watch Jan. 6 insurrection hearings and what to know
The first of six hearings investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol is set to go live at 8 p.m. EDT on Thursday, June 9. Stream it here.

Biden is making a bid to unite the hemisphere. Attendance is an issue.
The Summit of the Americas starts off being defined by those who aren’t there.


10-year-old Alexandria Rubio laid to rest in Uvalde
Community members emerged from a holiday weekend to bury children and teachers.
Migrant caravan traveling through Mexico to US could soon be largest ever - Washington Examiner
Video EmbedAUSTIN, Texas — Thousands of migrants have formed a massive caravan determined to travel by foot from southern Mexico to the United States's southern border, specifically Texas.A group of between 6,000 and 11,000 people departed Tapachula, a city near Mexico’s border with


High court won't hear appeal over McCloskeys' law licenses
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear an appeal from Mark and Patricia McCloskey, the husband-and-wife attorneys whose law licenses were placed on probation for pointing guns at racial injustice protesters outside their St.


Brazilian authorities search for missing UK journalist, expert
British journalist Dom Phillips and Indigenous expert Bruno Pereira were last seen on Sunday in remote Amazon area.
Biden moves to ease trade turmoil threatening his solar energy ambitions
The moves come as the solar energy industry has been roiled by a Commerce Department probe into whether companies in four Southeast Asian countries have circumvented the tariffs on Chinese shipments of solar equipment to the U.S.


Boris Johnson welcomes 'convincing' confidence vote
The prime minister says backing by 211 out of 359 Tory MPs will allow his government to "do our job".


NATO nations block Russian envoy's plane from Serbia visit
Serbia and Russia say a planned visit by Russia’s foreign minister to the Balkan country will not take place.


More parents could have access to baby formula from abroad | CNN Politics
The Biden administration is making it easier for low-income families to obtain baby formula being imported from abroad to alleviate the shortage plaguing parents from coast to coast.


Tennessee gov: No restricting firearms after mass shootings
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Gov. Bill Lee announced Monday that he does not support restricting firearms or strengthening gun control laws in response to recent mass shootings in Tennessee and around the country, including the gunning down of 19 elementary school students and two teachers in Texas.


Illegal immigrant acquitted in Kate Steinle's 2015 shooting death gets time served for federal weapons charges
The illegal immigrant who was acquitted of murder in the 2015 shooting death of Kate Steinle was sentenced to time served on Monday after his guilty plea.

Biden orders emergency steps to boost U.S. solar production
President Joe Biden has ordered emergency measures to boost crucial supplies to U.S. solar manufacturers

Cisneros to file for recount in Texas runoff against Democratic Rep. Cuellar
The Texas Democratic Party certified the results Monday and said 281 votes separated the two candidates.

In snub to Biden, Mexico's president won't attend US-hosted Summit of the Americas
Mexico President Andrés Manuel López Obrador said he will not attend the summit. He will meet with President Joe Biden in July instead.

Cyprus labor minister dies after suffering brain aneurism
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Cyprus’ Labor and Social Insurance Minister Zeta Emilianidou died in a hospital in the Greek capital after suffering a brain aneurism last month, the government announced late Monday.


Apple is adding edit and undo options to iMessages
Several new features were announced at Apple's World Wide Developers Conference, including privacy updates to help people "escaping an abusive relationship."


VP Harris to headline dinner for South Carolina Democrats
Vice President Kamala Harris is returning to South Carolina this week to headline a fundraising dinner for Democrats in the state
After Jan. 6, lawmakers want to clarify that vice presidents have ceremonial role in counting votes
Lawmakers are negotiating updates to the 1887 Electoral Count Act at the heart of Donald Trump's attempt to overturn the results of the 2020 election.

Cabinet minister in Dominican Republic slain in his office
Officials say the Dominican Republic’s minister of the environment and natural resources has been shot to death in his office by a close friend.

Court blocks Louisiana congressional map - Washington Examiner
Video EmbedJust when the decennial line-drawing process appeared to be over following New Hampshire's new map last week, a federal judge upended Louisiana's congressional map and ordered the state back to the drawing board. The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of


Annette Taddeo drops out of Florida gubernatorial race and shifts focus to US House seat | CNN Politics
Florida state Sen. Annette Taddeo is dropping out of the Democratic primary for governor and instead plans to run for a Miami-area congressional seat.


South Africa: Wealthy Gupta brothers arrested in UAE
The pair are accused in South Africa of large-scale corruption, which they deny.


Los Angeles mayor proclaims Juneteenth official city holiday
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti on Monday signed a proclamation making Juneteenth an official city holiday to celebrate the end of slavery in the United States.

A Group Supporting Herschel Walker Gave Out Gas Vouchers. Georgia Democrats Cried Foul.
ATLANTA — A gas-money giveaway in support of Herschel Walker, the Republican candidate for Senate in Georgia, drew the ire of Democrats and voting rights groups in the state, who said the move was both hypocritical and possibly illegal. The event, organized by the pro-Walker PAC 34N22, aimed to...

"Red flag" laws work — but only if they are used correctly, data show
"Buffalo was a textbook case. It was not the failure of the law. It was the failure of the implementation of the law," said John Feinblatt of Everytown for Gun Safety.

Factbox: Facts about the U.S. House probe of the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the Capitol
The Democratic-led U.S. House of Representative Select Committee probing the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol has been doing its work for almost a year, interviewing witnesses and amassing documents ahead of public hearings set to start on June 9. Thousands of supporters of Donald Trump...

Israeli coalition suffers loss, faces uncertain prospects
The Israeli government has failed to pass a bill extending legal protections for settlers in the occupied West Bank

Mexico president's party wins 4 of 6 governorships on ballot
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The party of Mexico President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has continued its consolidation of power by winning four of the six governorships on ballot in local elections, according to electoral authorities.


McConaughey meets with lawmakers after op-ed on gun reform
Matthew McConaughey met Monday evening with lawmakers amid their ongoing discussions on gun control following the recent string of mass shootings in the U.S. In a tweet on Monday, Sen. Dick Durbin…


Biden’s big gas crisis bet: Beg Saudi Arabia? - Washington Examiner
Despite the White House's public pledge that the worst inflation since the Carter era has peaked, oil has once again hit $120 per barrel, and gas prices have now fully doubled since the start of Joe Biden's presidency. Given his administration's continued refusal to assuage the (justified) fears...


To boost solar, Biden looks the other way on potential Chinese trade violations
The president's move Monday to prohibit new tariffs on the solar panels also took the teeth out of an investigation by the Commerce Department that was required by law.

Gun control activist to DeSantis: 'Love humanity. And do your job.'
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was in the midst of an interview with conservative commentator Dave Rubin last Thursday when progressive activist and congressional candidate Maxwell Alejandro Frost approached the stage. "I came to him as a human being, not as a Democrat," Frost told Yahoo News over...

Former Democrat senator says Biden 'saved' the economy and that it’s ‘really not doing too bad at all’
On MSNBC, former Democrat Senator Doug Jones, D-Ala., called on Democrats to change their messaging on the economy because it was better than people thought.

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As SC vote nears, Mace has double Arrington's campaign cash
U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace is beefing up her campaign coffers in an effort to stave off GOP challenger Katie Arrington in the closing days of the Republican primary race for South Carolina's 1st District. Mace has taken in more than $4.1 million in contributions through May 25, the deadline for...

UN: Climate shocks, war fuel multiple looming food crises
Two U.N. food agencies are warning of multiple, looming food crises on the planet. Climate “shocks” including droughts and flooding, the repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine were cited as why food and fuel prices were rising so rapidly.


He was sued by Trump in 2020. Now he’s running to be Iowa’s next secretary of state | CNN Politics
In 2020, Joel Miller was one of three county auditors in Iowa who sent out pre-filled absentee ballot request forms to help people vote remotely amid the coronavirus pandemic.


Blast at U.S. base in Syria in April being investigated as insider attack
A U.S. official said the attack on April 7 that resulted in traumatic brain injury for a small number of soldiers is being investigated as having been carried out by a U.S. service member.


Crisis-hit Sri Lanka gets $55 million credit line from India for fertilisers
Sri Lanka's cabinet has approved a $55-million credit line from India's Exim Bank for the crisis-stricken Indian Ocean nation to buy fertilisers, a cabinet spokesman said on Tuesday.

U.S. seeks to seize 2 luxury jets linked to Russian oligarch
Federal authorities are moving to seize a $60 million Gulfstream and a $350 million aircraft believed to be one of the world's most expensive private airplanes after linking both aircraft to Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich.


Enrique Tarrio and Proud Boys members charged with seditious conspiracy for alleged Jan. 6 crimes
Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio and his codefendants are the second group indicted on the most serious charge brought in the sprawling investigation of the Jan. 6 riots.


What weapons are being given to Ukraine by the UK?
Ukraine and the UK have been discussing weapons supplies ahead of an expected Ukrainian counter-offensive

Starbucks searching externally for new CEO as unionization drive grows - Washington Examiner
Video EmbedStarbucks is looking for fresh talent from outside the company to lead the coffee giant as it faces a wave of unionization across its thousands of stores.The company is only interviewing CEO candidates who are not affiliated with Starbucks to fill the


President Biden issues end-of-day statement honoring 78th anniversary of D-Day
President Biden waited until late Monday to issue a statement commemorating the 78th anniversary of D-Day, a momentous event that changed the course of WWII.
Ex-GOP Lawmaker Quits Republican Party Over Trump 'Cult Of Personality'
Former Rep. Denver Riggleman of Virginia blasted the "absolutely insane" beliefs embraced by current GOP.

Jill Biden helps unveil postage stamp honoring Nancy Reagan
Jill Biden has helped unveil of a new U.S. postage stamp honoring Nancy Reagan, a predecessor as first lady. The Republican Reagan died in March 2016 at the age of 94.


Texas suspends inmate transports after escapee stabbed bus driver, killed 5
Gonzalo Lopez escaped from a prison bus in May and killed five people before he was killed by police last week.


Arizona police placed on leave after watching man drown
Three Arizona officers watched a man who was begging for help drown in a reservoir.


Carolina Panthers hire NFL’s first openly transgender cheerleader
The Carolina Panthers have hired the NFL’s first openly transgender cheerleader. Justine Lindsay announced her new gig in a recent Instagram post, saying she has joined the team’s TopCa…


Federal judge OKs Oklahoma’s lethal injection method
A federal judge in Oklahoma says the state’s three-drug lethal injection method is constitutional. Judge Stephen Friot’s ruling on Monday paves the way for the state to request execution dates for more than two dozen death row inmates who were plaintiffs in the case.


Washington Post torn to shreds for suspending reporter Dave Weigel for a retweet: 'Completely insane'
The Washington Post was blasted by both conservatives and liberals alike for its harsh punishment of reporter Dave Weigel over a retweet after a colleague publicly shamed him.

Apple offers glimpse at upcoming changes to iPhone software
Apple on Monday provided a peek at upcoming tweaks to the software that powers more than 1 billion iPhones and rolled out two laptops that will be the first available with the next generation of a company-designed microprocessor

San Francisco voters to decide Tuesday if they will recall DA Chesa Boudin
The few polls on the recall race suggest Boudin is in trouble and could lose his seat.


Mark Ronchetti wins GOP primary for New Mexico governor
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Mark Ronchetti has won the Republican primary for governor to challenge incumbent Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham.


Key senators eye bipartisan gun bill deal 'this week'
Negotiators are resuming face-to-face gun talks in the Capitol. Democrat Chris Murphy and Republican John Cornyn both say an agreement is within reach.


Boris Johnson wins vote but suffers large Tory rebellion
The PM is backed by a majority of Conservative MPs but 41% revolt against him in a vote on his leadership.


Biden announces fifth baby formula mission, shipment to come from Germany
President Biden on Monday announced a fifth mission to bring infant formula to the U.S. from overseas, with the most recent shipment arriving from Cologne, Germany. The shipment of Nestlé infant fo…


Ex-Afghan president likely did not flee Afghanistan with millions, report finds
An inspector general report found that contrary to allegations, former Afghan President Ashraf Ghani did not abscond with millions of dollars that went missing during the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan.


Judge delays trial of 2 ex-cops in Floyd killing until 2023
The judge overseeing the remaining case against two former Minneapolis police officers charged in George Floyd’s killing has ordered that the trial be delayed until January to improve prospects for a fair trial.


Overweight people lost 35 to 52 pounds on newly approved diabetes drug, study says | CNN
A recently approved drug for diabetes that helped users lose weight was also tested on overweight people without diabetes, with “impressive” results that rival weight loss surgery, experts say.


Biden to sign declaration addressing migration at Summit of the Americas
President Biden will hold a meeting with regional governments to sign a declaration that aims to address migration at the Summit of the Americans. The Los Angeles Declaration on Migration “is an un…


California legislative races feature intraparty struggles
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Democrats in deep blue California have a virtual lock on overwhelming majorities in the state Legislature for the foreseeable future.


'I’m going to drown': Arizona man pleaded for officers’ help before death, police transcript shows
Sean Bickings, 34, who was homeless, drowned in Tempe Town Lake on May 28, city officials said.


South African pastor found guilty of treason, racist plot
A South African court has convicted a pastor of plotting to overthrow the government and to kill thousands of Black people in the country.


Pro-choice activists strip during Joel Osteen church service: 'Overturn Roe, hell no'
Pro-choice activists stripped to their underwear and shouted "my body, my choice" during a Sunday church service at Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas.

The January 6 committee is about to show its work. Here’s what you need to know. | CNN Politics
More than 500 days removed from the violent attack on the US Capitol, the committee investigating it is ready to show its work.


Loaded guns found at Parkland school belong to principal: report
“It’s scary. What you’re telling me is scary,” one parent said. “Telling the kids not to bring those types of things onto campus, so she should be the model.”


Former Rhode Island priest indicted on sex abuse charge
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A former Roman Catholic priest who served at several Rhode Island parishes has been indicted on a charge of sexually assaulting a juvenile about 40 years ago, the state attorney general's office said Monday.


One person dead, two in critical condition after multiple rescues on California mountain
The people were on Mount Shasta, a popular climbing destination near the Oregon border.


Dominican Republic minister shot dead in office
Orlando Jorge Mera, 55, was killed by a close friend as he was holding a meeting, officials say.


Mickelson the last to sign up for Saudi-funded golf league
Phil Mickelson is ending his 4-month hiatus from competitive golf and is joining the Saudi-funded rival league.


Bitcoin investment simulator: Can you beat the market?
Workers will soon be able to put some of their retirement savings in bitcoin, but the crypto crash has made clear what a risky bet it is. Use our tool to see how bumpy the ride’s been.


A California county sent out incorrect Spanish-language voter guides
Sonoma County voters received statewide primary voter guides in Spanish with a ballot deadline set for April instead of June.


Ukraine's leader: Russia seeks another key city in southeast
Ukraine’s president says Russian forces intend to capture Zaporizhzhia, a large city in the country’s southeast

Boris Johnson survives as prime minister despite Tory rebellion
For a man who long set his sights on becoming Britain's prime minister, Boris Johnson came dangerously close on Monday to being ousted by lawmakers tired of defending him and faces a battle to win back the confidence of his party and country.
California attorney general will face Republican in November
California’s Democratic attorney general advanced to the November general election Tuesday and was on pace to face the Republican Party’s endorsed candidate in a state that overwhelmingly favors Democrats. The GOP's endorsed candidate, Nathan Hochman, trailed with 17.5% of the votes counted...

Time served for Mexican in 2015 San Francisco pier killing
A California federal judge has sentenced the Mexican man who fatally shot a woman along a San Francisco pier to the seven years he’s already spent in jail.


Ocasio-Cortez in ‘mini-rant’ criticizes Democrats for railing against ‘Latinx’ term
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) is criticizing members of her own party who have argued using gender-neutral language to describe members of the Hispanic American community is bad for the De…


Parkland trial: Defense team for school shooter asked judge to withdraw
The defense team representing Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz in the case of a deadly shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in 2018, asked the judge to withdraw herself from the case.
Report highlights Social Security’s looming insolvency, but White House doesn’t - Washington Examiner
A new report from the trustees of the Social Security and Medicare trust funds underscores that the programs are on the path to fiscal insolvency, but proposals to reform them remain the "third rail" of American politics as the White House emphasizes the positives.While still dire overall, with...


Defense attorneys in Florida school shooting try to withdraw
The public defenders representing Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz tried to withdraw from his death penalty trial after the judge ordered them to move forward with jury selection even though one member of their five-member team has COVID-19.


Colombia discovers two historical shipwrecks in Caribbean
Colombian naval officials conducting underwater monitoring of the long-sunken San Jose galleon have discovered two other historical shipwrecks nearby, President Ivan Duque said on Monday.

Florida mom charged with manslaughter after 2-year-old son shoots dad in back
“The gun was not properly stored, and in fact, it was easily accessible even to a 2-year-old, and the result is a tragedy in this community that no one can comprehend,” an official said.


'Donkey Kong defense' arises at Bill Cosby sex abuse trial
A dispute over the arcade game Donkey Kong arose during the civil trial of Bill Cosby over allegations that he sexually assaulted a 16-year-old girl at the Playboy Mansion in 1975.


The national average gas price is creeping toward $5 a gallon, and there's no immediate end in sight
The price of oil continues to soar with the arrival of hurricane season in the U.S. and the ongoing war in Ukraine.


Singapore’s dengue ‘emergency’ is a climate change omen for the world | CNN
Prolonged hot weather and more pooling rainwater could spell danger for Singaporeans – and potentially the world, experts said.


Greek firefighters battle blaze near Athens for second day
Greek firefighters are battling a wildfire for a second day near two Athens suburbs. Local media reported some damage to houses as well as vehicles with 65 fire engines and 283 firefighters still operating in the area.

Democrat DeJear faces challenge to unseat Iowa Gov. Reynolds
After running unopposed in Iowa's primary election, Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds holds a huge fundraising edge over Democrat Deidre DeJear in a state that has become increasingly friendly to conservative candidates. DeJear, a 36-year-old businesswoman who also faced no primary opposition, is...

Nigeria Owo church attack: Blood on the altar
"I don't think the shock of what I saw will leave me for the rest of my life," one man tells the BBC.


Colombian president calls for 'no dictators' at Summit of the Americas; Cuba, Venezuela reportedly excluded
Fox News talked to President Duque about the upcoming Summit of the Americas, and he was adamant that only democratic regimes should be allowed to participate.

Tropical Storm Alex lashes Bermuda area with wind, rain
Bermuda has shuttered schools, businesses and government agencies as Tropical Storm Alex brushed past the British overseas territory.


New York just passed a bill cracking down on bitcoin mining — here’s everything that’s in it
The bill, which sill need to be signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul, calls for a two-year moratorium on certain cryptocurrency mining operations which use proof-of-work authentication methods to validate blockchain transactions.


Disney actor Stoney Westmoreland sentenced to two years in federal prison for sex crime involving minor
Former "Andi Mack" actor Stoney Westmoreland received a two-year federal prison sentence for sex crime involving a minor following 2018 incident in Utah.

Los Angeles voters to narrow mayoral field under shadow of homeless crisis
Voters in Los Angeles are likely to choose a first-time candidate running as a political outsider and a long-time Democratic Party stalwart as the two candidates to advance beyond Tuesday’s primary…


Sri Lanka holds its breath as new PM fights to save economy
It has been nearly three weeks since Ranil Wickremesinghe took over as prime minister of Sri Lanka with a daunting mandate to pull the crisis-weary country from the brink of an economic abyss that threatens to tear it apart.

LeBron James Demands Biden Bring Brittney Griner Home ‘Swiftly And Safely’
The NBA all-star created an online petition pushing President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris to get Griner back to the U.S.

Mother charged after Florida toddler fatally shoots father
Authorities say a 2-year old boy fatally shot his father in an accident after finding a gun, and the boy’s mother is now facing criminal charges

Aaron Donald gets big raise from Rams after Super Bowl run: report
Aaron Donald is widely considered one of the most dominant pass rushers in all of football and is being paid like it now.

US service member is 'possible suspect' in attack that wounded 4 troops in Syria
The military has identified a U.S. service member as a "possible suspect" in an April 7 attack in Syria that injured other American troops

Bangladesh officials say depot fire exacerbated by mislabelled chemicals
Officials say hydrogen peroxide containers were mislabelled, exacerbating a blaze that killed dozens.


Black applicants half as likely to get pandemic unemployment benefits in some states, watchdog says
It was one of several failings the agency identified in a trio of long-awaited reports on the U.S. unemployment insurance system and how it fared during Covid-19.


Omicron sub-variants BA.4 and BA.5 account for up to 13% of COVID variants in U.S. - CDC
The BA.4 and BA.5 sub-variants of Omicron are estimated to make up nearly 5% and 8% of the coronavirus variants in the United States as of June 4, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Tuesday.

Novavax COVID shot, aimed at vaccine skeptics, overwhelmingly backed by FDA panel
Advisers to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday voted overwhelmingly to recommend that the agency authorize Novavax Inc's COVID-19 vaccine for use in adults, which the drugmaker hopes can become the shot of choice among some American vaccine skeptics.

French medics protest hospital crisis, deepened by COVID
Health workers protested on Tuesday around France to demand more hiring and better salaries in public hospitals.


German FM cuts trip after positive COVID test in Pakistan
BERLIN (AP) — Germany's foreign minister is cutting short a three-country foreign trip after testing positive for COVID-19 in Pakistan on Tuesday.


Novavax faces high-stakes FDA review this week that will decide the fate of its Covid vaccine in the U.S.
Novavax was part of the U.S. race to develop a vaccine in 2020, but the company faced manufacturing hurdles that delayed authorization.

CDC adds 4 destinations to ‘high’ risk list for Covid-19 | CNN
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has added four places to its list of “high” risk destinations for Covid-19, including a small and charming Caribbean nation.

U.S. transport chief Buttigieg tests positive for COVID-19
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said Monday he had tested positive for COVID-19 and was experiencing mild symptoms. "I plan to work remotely while isolating according to CDC guidelines, and look forward to when I can safely return to the office and the road,"...

CDC director spoke with several union leaders before tightening masking guidance, internal calendar reveals
CDC director Rochelle Walensky spoke to numerous union leaders one day before tightening school masking guidance, her internal calendar reveals.
Over 82 Million U.S. COVID Vaccine Doses Have Been Discarded As Pandemic Funding Stalls
The Biden administration warned the country will run out of funds used to pay for COVID vaccines, treatments and tests.
Herschel Walker's Pitch For 'Mist' That Magically Kills COVID Targeted In Campaign Ad
The former NFL star's campaign missteps are under increasing scrutiny now that he has won the GOP Senate primary in Georgia.

Buttigieg, at least 14 others test positive for COVID-19 after Mackinac Policy Conference
Buttigieg spent substantial time unmasked with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer during the conference, but Whitmer tested negative Monday morning.
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Coronavirus FAQ: I got COVID. Then I got it again. What's the deal with reinfection?
People who catch COVID may feel as if they won't get it again, at least not for a long time. Their immune system should be primed to fight it off in the future. Right? Well, let's see.


Here's What to Do if You Test Positive for COVID
With cases rising and several Chicago-area counties nearing a high alert level from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, what should you do if you test positive for coronavirus or were exposed to someone who has?


Beijing relaxes Covid measures as fears of another outbreak linger. (Published 2022)
The Chinese capital relaxed pandemic rules at midnight on Monday, including a ban on dining in, after a partial lockdown that lasted more than a month.

Infants exposed to COVID-19 in the womb exhibit differences in neurodevelopmental outcomes
Babies born to mothers who suffered COVID-19 disease during pregnancy seem to exhibit differences in neurodevelopmental outcomes at 6 weeks, according to a preliminary analysis presented in the 30th European Congress of Psychiatry.

How many Covid deaths are acceptable? Some Biden officials tried to guess.
Conversations about what Americans would tolerate didn't go too far, underscoring the difficulty of explaining when the pandemic will end.


14,000 new COVID cases push LA County over 3 million infections during pandemic
The county Department of Public Health reported 5,708 new cases from Saturday, 4,404 for Sunday and 4,282 for Monday

Covid Rises Across US Despite Abundant Vaccines, Treatments - KFF Health News
The case count, The Hill notes, is likely much higher than the official 100,000 per day as many home-tested cases go unreported. With abundant treatments and vaccines, the situation is different now (and in potential upcoming summer waves), but experts underline the risks of long covid.


Covid News Live Updates: 81% rise In daily Covid cases In Maharashtra, Mumbai cases almost double - The Economic Times
Covid News Live: Maharashtra recorded 1,881 new coronavirus cases today, a sizable increase compared to 1,036 infections reported a day before, the state health department said.Mumbai alone reported 1,242 new cases, up from 676 on Monday. One case of B.A.5 variant was also detected during the...

Push for normalcy wins out in COVID wars
As Americans start a third summer living amid the specter of the coronavirus, their attitude to the pandemic has shifted.

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