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UVALDE, Texas (AP) — An 18-year-old gunman opened fire Tuesday at a Texas elementary school, killing at least 18 children, officials said, and the gunman was dead. The death toll also included three adults, according to state Sen. Roland Gutierrez, who said he was briefed by state police on the fatalities. But it was not immediately clear whether that number included the assailant.
Trump rebuked with stinging losses in Georgia GOP contests
Gov. Brian Kemp of Georgia has easily dispatched Donald Trump’s hand-picked challenger in a Republican primary that demonstrated the limits of the former president and his conspiracy-fueled politics in a critical swing state.
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Primary results 2022: Georgia, Alabama, Arkansas, Texas runoff and Minnesota special election primary results
CBS News projects Kemp will win the nomination, easily defeating Trump-backed Perdue.
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GOP Gov. Brian Kemp routs Perdue as Trump's hopes for 2020 revenge are dashed in Georgia
Trump has devoted much of his post-presidency to punishing Republicans who defied his efforts to overturn the 2020 election, but he flamed out in Georgia.
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Man accused of assaulting police, AP photographer on Jan. 6
A Maryland man has been accused of throwing a flagpole and a smoke grenade at police and assaulting an Associated Press photographer during the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S.
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Biden says 'we have to act' after Texas school shooting
An anguished and angry President Joe Biden is calling for new restrictions on firearms after a gunman massacred at least 19 children at a Texas elementary school.
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Sarah Huckabee Sanders sails to Arkansas GOP governor nomination
Former White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders sailed to a projected victory in Arkansas’s Republican gubernatorial primary on Tuesday. NBC News and CNN both called the race for Sanders …
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'I am sick and tired of it,' Biden says after Texas school shooting
“As a nation we have to ask when in God’s name are we going to stand up to the gun lobby?" the president said Tuesday evening in remarks at the White House.
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Greene easily wins Georgia GOP primary
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene was projected to win the Republican primary in Georgia’s 14th Congressional District on Tuesday, fending off five GOP challengers. ABC News, CNN and NBC News both called…
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Gunman kills at least 18 children at Texas elementary school
UVALDE, Texas (AP) — An 18-year-old gunman opened fire Tuesday at a Texas elementary school, killing at least 18 children as he went from classroom to classroom, officials said, in the latest gruesome moment for a country scarred by a string of massacres.
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Texas AG Ken Paxton defeats George P. Bush in GOP primary in bid for re-election
Paxton, a close ally of former President Donald Trump, sued to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
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Putin weaponising Ukraine’s crops, says Polish PM
Mateusz Morawiecki also warned that only the Russian leader would be “happy” with a UK-EU trade war.
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After Texas shooting, Conn. senator begs for gun compromise
Connecticut U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy came to Congress representing Sandy Hook. Now he is begging his colleagues to finally pass legislation that addresses the nation’s continuing gun violence problem.
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Ukraine war: 'This is just the beginning, everything is still to come'
As Russian attacks intensify, Ukrainians are asking whether it's better to pay for a ceasefire with land - or lives.
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Civil rights groups: Overturn racist Supreme Court rulings used to deny benefits to Puerto Ricans
The Insular Cases, a string of century-old rulings suffused with racist language, are still being used to justify the unequal treatment U.S. territories endure.
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For Trump, the stakes are highest yet in Georgia's GOP primary
The power of former President Donald Trump's endorsement faces its biggest test yet on Tuesday in Georgia, where Trump has backed candidates who are behind in the polls.
Iraqi man in U.S. charged in alleged ISIS plot to kill George W. Bush
The FBI said the man was involved in a scheme to smuggle four ISIS operatives into the country to kill the former president.
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Russia pounds Ukraine's east as town buries dead in mass grave
Russian forces on Wednesday pounded Ukrainian-held twin cities in the Donbas region that is now the focus of the three-month war, threatening to shut off the last main escape route for civilians trapped in the path of their advance.
In racist remarks, Perdue says Abrams is 'demeaning her own race'
The former GOP senator made the remarks during his final gubernatorial campaign event ahead of Georgia's primary elections.
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Psaki joining MSNBC as an analyst, with plans to get her own streaming show
The former White House press secretary will start with the network in fall.
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Georgia Democrats signal brutal ad campaign against Herschel Walker as high-stakes Senate race begins
"It’s a whole different league Walker’s playing in now," one Republican said of the football legend who aims to unseat Sen. Raphael Warnock.
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May 24, 2022: Mass shooting at Texas elementary school
At least 19 children and two adults were killed in a shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. Follow here for the latest.
Kyiv urges allies to send rocket launchers amid Donbas battles
Describing an ‘extremely bad’ situation as Ukraine battles for Severodonetsk, FM Kuleba calls for more weapons.
Biden to sign executive order to reform police practices
The order will create a national registry of officers fired for misconduct and encourage state and local police to tighten restrictions on chokeholds and "no-knock" warrants.
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Biden to sign executive order on policing two years after George Floyd's death
Biden is signing the order on federal policing two years after Floyd died at the hands of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.
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US to end Russia's ability to pay international investors
The U.S. will close the last avenue for Russia to pay back its billions in debt to international investors on Wednesday, making a Russian default on its debts for the first time since the Bolshevik Revolution all but inevitable.
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The former Army colonel in charge of searching for Supreme Court leaker
Gail Curley is the Supreme Court's 11th Marshal and the second woman to hold the post.
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Russian and Chinese jets deliver pointed send-off on last day of Biden Asia trip
Russian and Chinese bombers flew joint patrols near Japanese and South Korea air defense zones on Tuesday in a pointed farewell to U.S. President Joe Biden as he concluded a trip to Asia that rankled Beijing.
Ukrainian special forces release video of military using foreign-made kamikaze drones
President Joe Biden told the Quad Summit in Tokyo the world is "navigating a dark hour in our shared history" and that President Vladimir Putin is "trying to extinguish a culture," pointing to Russia's targeting of schools, churches and museums.
Indiana lawmakers override GOP governor's veto to enact anti-trans sports ban | CNN Politics
Indiana banned transgender women and girls from competing on public school sports teams consistent with their gender after the state’s Republican-led legislature voted Tuesday to override a veto issued earlier this year by their GOP governor in order to enact the controversial law.
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Top Southern Baptists plan to release secret list of abusers
Southern Baptist leaders say they will release a secret list of hundreds of pastors and church-affiliated staff members accused of sexual abuse.
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Arizona Democrat drops f-bombs on 'baby killer' Ted Cruz for dismissing gun control
A House Democrat from Arizona blasted Sen. Ted Cruz with profanity-laced tweets after the Republican denounced calls from colleagues across the aisle to implement stricter gun control laws after a deadly elementary school mass shooting in Texas on Tuesday.
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San Francisco's mayor to boycott Pride parade over uniformed police ban
The ban was initially put in place in 2020, following the nationwide protests for racial justice sparked by the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
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Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger will beat Trump-backed primary challenger, NBC projects
Brad Raffensperger, Georgia's current secretary of state, beat a primary challenge from U.S. Rep. Jody Hice, who is endorsed by former President Donald Trump.
Judge rejects Duggar filing for new trial
Federal Judge Timothy L. Brooks rejected former reality television star Josh Duggar filing for a new trial after he was convicted of possession of child pornography. The judge ruled on Tuesday he w…
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Shooting at Texas elementary school leaves 19 children dead, horrifies nation
The attack evoked memories of the 2012 attack on an elementary school in Newtown, Conn.
www.politico.comGOP Gov. Brian Kemp routs Perdue as Trump's hopes for 2020 revenge are dashed in Georgia
Trump has devoted much of his post-presidency to punishing Republicans who defied his efforts to overturn the 2020 election, but he flamed out in Georgia.
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China, Russia jets conducted patrol as Quad leaders met in Tokyo
Japan scrambled jets after the warplanes approached its airspace while Quad leaders were meeting in Tokyo.
Timeline of Oregon county's ballot tally remains uncertain
Three weeks after Oregon’s third-largest county learned that a majority of their ballots had blurry barcodes and unreadable by vote-counting machines, state officials have yet to receive a written plan and detailed ballot count timeline from the county as frustrations continue to grow and the result
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'Bear market' and 'recession' are back in the conversation. What they mean and why they matter.
The terms stoke outsized panic in some cases and insufficient caution in others.
'Elite' Border Patrol agent credited with killing Texas school mass shooter
A Border Patrol agent is being credited with killing the gunman in a deadly mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, on Tuesday.
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Subtle shift in U.S. rhetoric suggests new Iran approach
A subtle shift in official U.S. statements suggests Washington believes reviving the 2015 Iran nuclear deal is better than the alternatives despite the advances in Iran's nuclear program, diplomatic and other sources said.
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A year before Uvalde school shooting, Texas expanded gun rights
Last June, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law seven measures to expand gun rights, one of which allows people to legally carry handguns without licenses.
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Trump looms large over Tuesday primaries in Georgia, Alabama, Arkansas, and runoff in Texas
Former President Donald Trump looms large over GOP primaries Tuesday in Georgia, Alabama, and Arkansas, and primary runoffs in Texas
The faces from China’s Uyghur detention camps
Thousands of photos from a data hack of police files, reveal the human cost of China's Uyghur detention system.
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Ukrainian refugee camp in Mexico's capital to close
Organizers of a camp for Ukrainian refugees who had traveled to Mexico say they will soon close it and discouraged Ukrainians still in Europe from traveling to Mexico as they try to enter the United States.
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U.S. raises concern over Turkey's plans for new offensive along Syria border
The United States on Tuesday raised concern over Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan's plans to launch new military operations along the country's southern border, saying any new offensive in northern Syria would undermine regional stability and put U.S. troops at risk.
Data leak reveals extent of Muslim repression in China’s Xinjiang
A leak of thousands of photographs reveals more details about the internment of Uighurs, but China calls it ‘lies’.
Customs and Border Protection bulletin: American fighters headed to Ukraine questioned at U.S. airports
The Department of Homeland Security is worried about white supremacists returning to the U.S. with battlefield experience. Critics say it's bought Russia’s propaganda.
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New names for Fort Bragg, 8 other Army bases recommended
An independent commission is recommending new names for nine Army posts that now commemorate Confederate officers.
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Georgia gubernatorial showdown: Abrams says ‘worst state in the country’ comment was ‘inelegant’
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams says her recent comment that Georgia’s the "worst state in the country to live" was an “inelegant delivery."
Gunman at a Texas elementary school kills 19 students and two adults before being fatally shot, officials say | CNN
An 18-year-old gunman on Tuesday fatally shot 19 children and two adults at a Texas elementary school before he was killed by law enforcement officers, officials said.
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Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene edges out five competitors in GOP primary
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene on Tuesday edged out five GOP challengers in a primary election that tested the Republican firebrand and former President Donald Trump's influence in Georgia.
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Judge who delivered first acquittals in the Jan. 6 prosecutions is set to oversee another trial
Judge Trevor McFadden, a Trump appointee, ruled on two separate misdemeanor cases where defendants were found not guilty of most charges.
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Mayorkas warns border numbers could rise further, tells migrants: 'Do not come to the border'
DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas says numbers at the border are likely to rise further and is telling migrants not to come to the U.S.
‘Why are we willing to live with this carnage?’ Biden pushes to tighten gun laws after Texas school shooting
Biden offered condolences and urged lawmakers to resist the gun industry to pass firearm legislation hours after a gunman killed at least 19 children in Texas.
Video released of Oath Keepers, Proud Boys leaders meeting 24 hours before January 6 attack | CNN Politics
The Justice Department on Tuesday released new videos of a now-infamous meeting between Enrique Tarrio and Stewart Rhodes – the leaders of the two most prominent extremist organizations connected to January 6 – that took place in a Washington, DC, hotel garage just 24 hours before the attack.
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Sussmann’s defense faults FBI probe of Trump-Russia server claims
The Durham case should wrap up later this week.
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US closes loophole for Russian debt payments
The move by the US Treasury Department could push Russia closer to default.
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Texas elementary school shooting echoes the Sandy Hook massacre
The bloodshed at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, stirs painful memories of one of the defining tragedies of the early 21st century.
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5 Michigan Republican candidates for governor may be ineligible to appear on ballot | CNN Politics
Five Republican candidates for Michigan governor could be deemed ineligible to appear on the primary ballot after the Michigan elections bureau found invalid signatures on their nomination petitions.
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‘I will resist’: Afghan female journalists defy Taliban pressure
Taliban decree ordering female news anchors to cover their faces on air is the latest in a series of restrictions.
U.N. Security Council urges Taliban to lift restrictions on women, girls
The United Nations Security Council on Tuesday called on Taliban authorities in Afghanistan to "swiftly reverse" policies and practices that are restricting the human rights and freedoms of Afghan women and girls.
Live results: Arkansas primary
The Associated Press is following the election in Arkansas. Follow the live results below.
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A major new development in the Hunter Biden laptop scandal
The Washington Examiner’s new reporting on the Hunter Biden laptop saga marks a giant leap in the public’s understanding of a significant story of national import. A story that was reprehensibly suppressed in the run-up to the 2020 election.
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‘Enough!’: NBA’s Steve Kerr cuts briefing short after Texas shooting
“When are we gonna do something?” Steve Kerr shouted, slamming the table he was sitting at. “I’m so tired of getting up here and offering condolences to the devastated famil…
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Biden demands gun control following Uvalde, Texas, elementary school shooting
Biden called on the nation to take action on gun reform following the Uvalde, Texas elementary school shooting on Tuesday. An 18-year-old gunman opened fire on Robb Elementary school.
Courts stymie abortion bans in Iowa, other GOP-led states
An Iowa Supreme Court decision is holding back the state's solidly Republican Legislature and governor from banning abortion if the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v.
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Russia's debt default risk grows; Zelenskyy speaks to EU's Michel about more aid
Ukraine is top of the agenda at the World Economic Forum in Davos this year and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the summit via video link Monday.
Primary election updates: Brad Raffensperger wins primary as Trump's picks fall in Georgia
May ends with another round of notable primary elections on Tuesday, this time in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia and Texas.
Florida Republicans open to total ban on abortions
The GOP lawmakers’ comments indicate that the fight over abortion rights in Florida is just beginning.
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French police search McKinsey’s office in Paris over tax fraud probe
McKinsey & Co. denied any wrongdoing and said it complies with French tax rules.
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Live results: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Minnesota, Texas
The Associated Press is following the elections in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Minnesota and Texas. Follow the live results below. Alabama Arkansas Georgia Minnesota Texas
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Biden told Israel's PM the IRGC will stay on terrorism blacklist
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"Grief overwhelms the soul": Politicians and celebrities react to Texas elementary school mass shooting
"I would normally say in a moment like this — we would all say, naturally, that our hearts break. But our hearts keep getting broken," Vice President Kamala Harris said.
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Fort Bragg, Fort Hood, and Fort Lee among the bases a commission wants to rename
The congressional commission tasked with removing Confederate-related names from military bases has recommended nine bases change their name.
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Live results: Texas primary
The Associated Press is following the election in Texas. Follow the live results below.
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Ukraine gathers Russian dead in chilled train for prisoner exchange
Ukraine is gathering the bodies of dead Russian soldiers strewn among the rubble of formerly occupied towns and using everything from DNA to tattoos to verify their identities in the hope of exchanging them for prisoners of war.
FBI foiled terror plot to kill George W Bush
An Iraqi citizen in Ohio allegedly attempted to have militants smuggled across the Mexican border.
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Kemp beats Perdue in Georgia governor primary, striking most significant blow to Trump's endorsement power yet
The polls have closed in Georgia, where former President Trump isn’t on the ballot, but he looms over high-profile Republican Party primaries in the crucial battleground state.
Fort Hood could be renamed Fort Cavazos, after first Hispanic four-star general
Gen. Richard Cavazos, a highly decorated war veteran who was also the first Latino brigadier general, was a native of Kingsville, Texas.
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Betsy DeVos alleges ‘gross’ Biden harassment and face-touching
Ex-Vice President Joe Biden, who has a well-established practice of close encounters with women many describe as creepy, allegedly attempted to “intimidate” former Trump-era Education Secretary Betsy DeVos when she was stuck in a wheelchair following a bicycle accident in late 2018.
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Court battles go down to count deadline in Pa. Senate race
Former hedge fund CEO David McCormick is going to Pennsylvania’s highest court in an eleventh-hour bid to help him close the gap in votes with celebrity heart surgeon Dr.
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Bad night for Trump: Kemp, Raffensperger win GA primaries, Brooks in Ala Senate runoff: live updates
GA Gov. Brian Kemp's victory was a stinging defeat for Donald Trump who opposed the incumbent governor for upholding the state's 2020 win for Biden.
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FDA warns against storing avocados in water as seen in viral social media hack
An FDA official told "Good Morning America" the agency "does not recommend this practice" of storing open avocados in submerged water.
Pelosi pushes back on archbishop who denies her Communion
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is pushing back on the decision by the conservative Catholic archbishop of San Francisco to deny her Communion over her support of abortion rights.
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Maryland man accused of impersonating U.S. marshal, pretending to be law enforcement for years
Antione William Tuckson is accused of using a fake badge and identification, weapons and vehicles outfitted with sirens to pose as a U.S. marshal.
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Manchin calls for ‘commonsense’ gun limits, resists filibuster reform
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) on Tuesday lamented the lack of Senate support for tougher gun laws following a mass shooting in Texas hours earlier but rejected the notion of eliminating the filibuster…
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No oil price relief: Saudis see market 'in balance' and won't boost production
Markets should not expect a big production increase from oil heavyweight Saudi Arabia because it has already "done what it can" to increase supply, a top Saudi diplomat said Tuesday, lowering hopes that the kingdom will help lower soaring fuel prices.
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Mail ballots spark bitter dispute in Pa. GOP Senate race
Some McCormick supporters see moves by the state party and RNC as thinly veiled attempts to bolster the win-loss record of former President Donald Trump.
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Attorney paying ex-casino mogul Steve Wynn defamation claim
Former Las Vegas casino mogul Steve Wynn has accepted an undisclosed financial settlement to end his federal defamation lawsuit against an attorney.
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FTC launches investigation into infant formula market amid shortage crisis
The Federal Trade Commission has launched an investigation into the baby formula shortage, saying it will root out any fraud, price gouging, and other illegal business tactics making it harder for parents to secure supplies.
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Sarah Sanders wins Republican nomination for Arkansas governor: AP
Former White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders is projected to win the Arkansas Republican gubernatorial primary, the Associated Press projects.
Auditor fired by Axos Bank, Trump's new lender, wins suit against bank
A jury in California awarded Charles Matthew Erhart $1.5 million in damages in a wrongful termination case. A separate trial for punitive damages is scheduled for this summer.
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Social media lights up in anger over Texas school shooting
A school shooting in Uvalde, Texas that left at least left 15 dead, including 14 kids, sent shock waves across social media on Tuesday. Celebrities, lawmakers and politicians shared their anger and…
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Germany changing its China policy with higher priority for human rights, says minister
Germany is changing the way it deals with China and will give higher priority for human rights issues, Economy Minister Robert Habeck said on Tuesday, following fresh media reports about human rights violations in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.
SpaceX offers RV internet option, and Musk says he’s testing the technology in motion
The SpaceX Starlink satellite system is being credited with giving new internet options to RV owners.
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200 bodies found in bombed Mariupol building; Kissinger urges Ukraine to give up disputed territory to end war: May 24 recap
200 decomposing bodies were found in the basement of a bombed-out apartment building in battered Mariupol, authorities said.
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U.S. FDA allows importing of 2 mln baby formula cans from UK
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is easing regulations to allow infant formula imports from Britain, a move it said on Tuesday would bring around 2 million cans onto empty shelves by June to ease a nationwide shortage.
Sandy Hook senator begs colleagues to take action
Senator Chris Murphy delivered an emotional plea in the Senate following a school shooting in Texas.
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Biden administration is flying in baby formula. Here’s why the shortage happened
The shutdown of a Michigan factory triggered the crisis but the industry was vulnerable, experts told ABC.
Georgia primary running smoothly despite new election law
Georgia’s high-stakes primary election appeared to be running smoothly with no reports of major problems.
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Henry Kissinger warns against escalating Russia-Ukraine conflict, urges peace talks
Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, said negotiations between Ukraine and Russia should seek the "status quo ante."
‘We’re going to go f---ing scorched-earth’: How Brian Kemp crushed Trump in Georgia
The Republican governor methodically dismantled Trump-endorsed David Perdue's political operation, dealing the former president a big political loss.
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GOP criticizes memo giving ICE attorneys more discretion to drop immigration cases
A group of four Senate Republicans is criticizing a Biden administration effort to limit the number of immigration cases funneled into a years-long backlog by focusing on deporting migrants who Peice of work…
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Airbnb ends rentals in China to focus on outbound tourists
Airbnb Inc. says it will stop representing short-term rental properties in China and focus its business in the country on serving Chinese tourists looking for lodgings abroad
Suspect under arrest in deadly New York City subway shooting
A man suspected of abruptly pulling a gun and killing a stranger on a New York City subway train has been arrested.
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Food crisis fuels fears of protectionism compounding shortages
Protectionism is looming large at Davos, prompting calls for urgent negotiations.
'Appalled': World leaders call for action after hacked files detail Uyghur internment camps
The State Department said it was a "mistake" for the UN human rights chief to visit Xinjiang without agreement for unfettered access to the camps.
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Uvalde, Texas school shooting: Democrats demand gun control, curse Republicans: 'F--- your prayers'
Democrats rushed to capitalize on the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, on Tuesday to demand gun control measures and attack Republicans.
Veterinarian who got monkeypox years ago describes lesions and flu-like symptoms
Until the current monkeypox outbreak, the Western Hemisphere's biggest was in 2003, when the U.S. identified 47 cases.
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Biden's public approval falls to 36%, lowest of his presidency -Reuters/Ipsos
U.S. President Joe Biden's public approval rating fell this week to 36%, the lowest level of his presidency, as Americans suffered from rising inflation, according to a Reuters/Ipsos opinion poll completed on Tuesday.
Zola accounts hacked, some report money being stolen
Zola, the wedding planning and registry website, was hacked over the weekend, with some reporting stolen honeymoon funds.
Here are some of the tech stocks taking the biggest losses
Major technology stocks are taking a beating in 2022, with the NASDAQ 100 Technology Sector Index down 33.0 percent since the beginning of the year. The NASDAQ is no aberration. The Dow Jones U.S. …
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An off-script Biden works to erase Trump's legacy in Asia | CNN Politics
When President Joe Biden stated unequivocally Monday he was willing to intervene militarily to defend Taiwan against a Chinese attack, it was not the first time this city has seen a US president catch his national security aides off guard.
www.cnn.com'Recession warning': Sales of new homes plunge in April
New-home sales fell 16.6 percent last month from the revised March figures, according to Census Bureau data released Tuesday.
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Ohioans got short shrift as political map fight dragged on
Accusations have flown for months over who's to blame for Ohio’s redistricting protracted redistricting predicament.
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Trump-backed Ken Paxton wins Texas AG primary, leaving last Bush in elected office without a job
Polls have closed in Texas, where Attorney General Ken Paxton is facing primary challenge from George P. Bush in Tuesday in the Republican primary runoff
Taiwan overshadows Quad talks, Japan scrambles jets
Japan scrambled jets after Russian and Chinese warplanes neared its airspace during a visit by U.S. President Joe Biden on Tuesday, with Tokyo conveying "grave concerns" about what it saw as a provocative move timed to coincide with the Quad summit.
Appeals court clears way for bid to disqualify Cawthorn as ‘insurrectionist’
A federal appeals court in Richmond on Tuesday cleared the way for a legal effort that seeks to disqualify Rep. Madison Cawthorn’s (R-N.C.) candidacy for office due to his alleged role in the Jan. …
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Top Republicans query FBI on warrantless wiretapping of Americans
Two top Republican members of Congress, Jim Jordan and Michael Turner, wrote to FBI Director Christopher Wray on Tuesday to ask for information about the nearly 3.4 million queries the agency made to a database of information collected without warrants.
'Why are we willing to live with this carnage?': Biden demands action on guns after Texas school shooting
In an emotional address after the shooting in an elementary school in Texas, the president asked for prayer and political action.
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US threatens sanctions on Sudanese blocking democracy return
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United States on Tuesday urged rapid progress from military to civilian rule in Sudan and threatened sanctions on anyone impeding or blocking the transition to democracy.
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DOJ orders its officers to intervene to prevent excessive use of force
The Department of Justice is ordering its federal officers to take on a greater role in fighting police brutality, ordering them to intervene if they see colleagues using excessive force. The order…
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Osaka's mental health discussion resonates at French Open
PARIS (AP) — Naomi Osaka’s 2022 French Open is over following a first-round loss. The players remaining in the tournament see and hear products of her frank discussion about anxiety and depression a year ago — from new “quiet rooms” and three on-call psychiatrists at Roland Garros to a broader sense
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Harris calls for action after Texas elementary school shooting
Vice President Kamala Harris called on leaders to take action following the deadly mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas Tuesday.
Horror turns to fury over Texas school shooting
Horror over an elementary school shooting in Texas on Tuesday that left at least 14 students and a teacher dead quickly turned to fury as Democrats slammed Congress for its inability to take action…
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Indonesia summons Britain's envoy after furor over rainbow Pride flag
A 2020 survey by the Pew Research Center showed that 80 percent of Indonesians believe homosexuality “should not be accepted by society.”
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Judge: Surfside collapse property owners bumped up to $96M
Homeowners with condos in the Florida building that collapsed and killed 98 people nearly a year ago but whose families suffered no loss of life will share at least $96 million from a court settlement, a judge said Tuesday.
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Stellantis, Samsung plan Indiana electric car battery plant
A joint venture between Stellantis and Samsung plans to build an electric vehicle battery factory in Indiana that will employ up to 1,400 workers and become the company’s second such factory in North America.
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New York subway shooting suspect charged with second-degree murder
A man suspected in the fatal weekend shooting of a New York City subway rider, less than two months after a mass shooting on the transit system, was arrested on Tuesday and charged with second-degree murder and second-degree criminal possession of a weapon, authorities said.
Greta Van Susteren hired by Newsmax
Broadcaster Greta Van Susteren has been hired by Newsmax to serve as an anchor on the network, the outlet announced on Tuesday. Susteren will debut on June 14 in a new show based in Washington…
thehill.com'Why are we willing to live with this carnage?': Biden demands action on guns after Texas school shooting
In an emotional address after the shooting in an elementary school in Texas, the president asked for prayer and political action.
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Ohio man charged with plot to assassinate former President George W. Bush
The suspect made his first appearance in court Tuesday.
At least 19 children, 2 adults killed after shooter opens fire at Texas elementary school
The shooter is also dead, and is believed to have been killed by responding law enforcement officers.
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Palestinian teen shot dead in Israeli raid on West Bank
JERUSALEM (AP) — Health authorities said a 16-year-old Palestinian died early Wednesday after being wounded during clashes with Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank, the latest in a wave of violence that has persisted for months.
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Gun rights group's ATF report accuses agency of making 'illegal gun registry' as Cruz takes aim in Senate
Gun Owners of America (GOA) took aim at the Biden admin ATF and said their report establishes "proof" that the ATF is "openly" creating a backdoor federal gun registry through finalized new rule.
Hyundai recalls 239,000 cars over exploding seat belt parts
The parts can send shrapnel throughout the car upon a collision, government regulators said.
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Amber Heard's attorneys rest case as civil trial continues
Depp is suing Heard for libel over a 2018 op-ed she wrote describing herself as "a public figure representing domestic abuse."
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These are the Confederate commanders whose names will be removed from US military installations | CNN Politics
The idea has gained impetus since the death of George Floyd in police custody in Minneapolis. The removal of monuments to Confederate soldiers and leaders has hastened in the past three weeks and their battle flag is no longer welcome at NASCAR races. The Marine Corps has banned the flag at its...
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Biden ATF nominee lands National Sheriff's Association endorsement on eve of confirmation hearing
President Biden’s nominee to lead the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Steve Dettelbach, has the support of the National Sheriff’s Association
Attorney: Police shot man seconds after order to raise hands
A lawyer for the family of a 29-year-old Black man who was fatally shot last month by a Houston police officer said body camera video shows he was given only seconds to raise his hands before he was shot.
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SpaceX exec ‘personally’ believes Musk allegations false
SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell told employees that she personally believes recent sexual misconduct claims against Elon Musk are false, according to a companywide email published by CNBC. “P…
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Kemp and Raffensperger will win Georgia GOP primaries, CNN projects, as voters reject Trump-backed challengers | CNN Politics
The Republican establishment struck back against Donald Trump in Georgia and as the former President’s election deniers vie for key posts in the Peach State, tonight’s primary results will offer clues about the willingness of GOP voters to spurn Trump’s vanity campaigns and move on from his lies...
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Social media hammered by mounting questions over advertising
Social media has had a rough 2022 with lingering questions about advertising spending and a $44 billion takeover of Twitter that may or may not be happening, depending on which Elon Musk tweet you read.
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Southern Baptist president says sexual abuse rumors were 'always out there'
The Southern Baptist Convention president Ed Litton spoke with ABC News Live about the sexual abuse investigations into denomination leadership.
Court order gives migrant families way to enter U.S. despite Title 42
The order restores the ability of migrant families to cite fear of persecution and torture as a path toward seeking asylum in the U.S.
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Witness for Depp cryptically contradicts key Heard witness
Jurors in Johnny Depp’s libel lawsuit against ex-wife Amber Heard heard a snippet of testimony contradicting one of Heard’s key witnesses, but much of the context was stripped away.
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Internet company CEO was 'extremely uncomfortable' with Rodney Joffe's task to research Trump and associates
A former subordinate of Rodney Joffe said he was, “extremely uncomfortable” with the research connected to then-candidate Donald Trump during a the trial of Michael Sussmann.
Seoul: N Korea fires suspected ICBM and 2 other missiles
South Korea says one of the three weapons North Korea test-launched into the sea was a suspected intercontinental ballistic missile.
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Wife of Brittney Griner speaks on WNBA star's detention in Russia
Cherelle Griner, the wife of WNBA superstar Brittney Griner, who has been detained in Russia, spoke with "Good Morning America."
More than 80 senators call for quick NATO approval for Sweden, Finland
A group of more than 80 senators sent a letter Tuesday urging the Biden administration to accelerate the process of approving Sweden and Finland’s applications to join NATO. Sens. Jeanne Shah…
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Michigan Bureau of Elections says top GOP gubernatorial candidates ineligible for ballot
Two of the most prominent Republicans running for governor in Michigan are ineligible after failing to submit enough valid signatures to make it on the ballot.
Smallpox vaccines can protect against monkeypox, and U.S. has 100 million doses
Two FDA-approved vaccines for smallpox are in the Strategic National Stockpile, one of many reasons this outbreak is nothing like the coronavirus.
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ExxonMobil loses bid to nix climate change lawsuit
Massachusetts’ highest court has rejected a bid by ExxonMobil to dismiss a lawsuit brought by the state that accuses the oil giant of misleading the public about the role its products play in causing climate change.
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Maryland man pleads guilty to threats to NSA and NSA workers
BALTIMORE (AP) — A Maryland man has pleaded guilty to making threats against the National Security Agency and its employees, prosecutors said Tuesday.
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Forecasters predict a very active hurricane season
A second consecutive winter heavily influenced by La Niña weather patterns threatens violent storms.
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Asian stock markets mixed after Wall St sinks further
Asian stock markets are mixed after Wall Street sank on weak U.S. housing sales and a profit warning by a prominent social media brand.
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Stacey Abrams supporters shrug off 'worst state' comments following primary election event
Stacey Abrams supporters explain why they back the Democrat's gubernatorial bid ahead during Georgia's primary election.
Montana man killed after allegedly pointing gun at officers
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A Montana man was shot and killed by police after he allegedly assaulted a woman, led officers on a lengthy car chase through the state's most populous city and then pointed a pistol at them, authorities said Tuesday.
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Ricky Gervais' Netflix special blasted as 'anti-trans rants'
Ricky Gervais' new Netflix special is drawing fire from LGBTQ and trans advocacy groups. In the stand-up special, titled “SuperNature," Gervais makes a series of graphic comments about trans women and what he calls “old-fashioned women."
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NOAA forecasts above-normal 2022 Atlantic hurricane season
This would be the seventh consecutive above-average hurricane season.
Pentagon says more high-tech weapons going to Ukraine
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says nearly 50 defense leaders from around the world met Monday and agreed to send more advanced weapons to Ukraine, including a Harpoon missile launcher and missiles to protect its coast.
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Live updates | Russia accused of spreading disinformation
The United States and Britain are accusing Russia of spreading disinformation online and manipulating public opinion about the war in Ukraine.
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Schumer, McConnell urge Biden to move quickly on NATO expansion
The Senate is not expected to vote on admitting Finland and Sweden into NATO until this summer, but there is broad bipartisan support.
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US Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene wins GOP primary in Georgia
U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has defeated five Republican challengers in a Georgia primary that tested conservative voters’ tolerance of her divisive politics.
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A string of Southern primaries will see the GOP battle itself over election lies, more
Tuesday's Republican primary results should give more insight into the strength of Donald Trump's endorsement as well as conservative voters' appetite for election lies
After 3 months of war, life in Russia has profoundly changed
When Vladimir Putin announced Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the war seemed far away from Russian territory.
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Trump's longtime assistant subpoenaed by NY attorney general
The New York attorney general’s office says it subpoenaed Donald Trump’s longtime executive assistant and plans to question her under oath next week
Democrats set to blow through key date for moving Biden’s agenda
Democrats are set to blow through the soft Memorial Day deadline for reaching a deal with Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) on a slimmed-down budget reconciliation bill to raise taxes, fight climate chang…
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Moderate Democrats warn about 'reckless' effort to lift Title 42, as Biden admin doubles down with appeal
Moderate Democrats are urging the White House to come up with a better plan to handle the fallout from ending Title 42.
7 things to watch in Georgia, Alabama and other primaries Tuesday | CNN Politics
Primaries on Tuesday across the South could represent the clearest chance for Republican voters to break with former President Donald Trump.
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If Roe falls, some fear repercussions for reproductive care
If the Supreme Court follows through on overturning Roe v. Wade, abortion will likely be banned or greatly restricted in about half of U.S. states.
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Greene, McBath win US House races; Cuellar in tight runoff
One of the last anti-abortion Democrats in Congress was facing his toughest primary challenge yet in Tuesday's runoff, while a staunch gun safety advocate ousted her House colleague in a fierce member-on-member congressional primary in suburban Atlanta.
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Supreme Court again declines to rule in abortion case, despite protests
For the second week in a row, the Supreme Court released opinions, but not for Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, an abortion case that could overrule Roe v. Wade.
Here are five new developments on the war in Ukraine
Here’s what to know today as Russia’s invasion reaches the end of its third month.
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Experts warn of 'emergency' as Trump-backed election deniers could win primary races
Trump-backed election deniers and supporters of his "big lie" are winning primaries for offices like secretary of state, which have control over elections
After 3 months, Russia still bogged down in Ukraine war
When Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24, it had hoped to overtake the country in a blitz lasting only days or a few weeks. Many Western analysts thought so, too.
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1 confirmed, 6 presumptive monkeypox cases in US, government releasing vaccines for exposed
Despite new cases of monkeypox in the U.S., the CDC said there's no need for a mass vaccination campaign for the public.
Ukraine: 200 bodies found in basement in Mariupol's ruins
Ukrainian authorities say workers digging through the rubble of an apartment building in Mariupol found 200 bodies in the basement.
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Russia trying to encircle cities in Donbas region, UK intelligence says
Russian forces in a new offensive are pushing to encircle key cities in Ukraine’s eastern Donbas region but are meeting fierce resistance, according to British military intelligence. The Unit…
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4 takeaways from Biden's first presidential trip to Asia | CNN Politics
As he concluded his debut tour of Asia, President Joe Biden used Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to send an unmistakable message to China: A similar breach of international order would generate a fierce US response.
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Biden: Leaders navigating 'dark hour' after Ukraine invasion
President Joe Biden has warned fellow leaders of the informal Indo-Pacific security coalition known as the Quad that they are “navigating through a dark hour in our shared history.”
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Search for Supreme Court leaker falls to former Army colonel
When Gail Curley began her job as Marshal of the U.S. Supreme Court less than a year ago, she would have expected to work mostly behind the scenes: overseeing the court’s police force and the operations of the marble-columned building where the justices work.
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Economy bigger priority than punishing Russia: AP-NORC poll
Americans are becoming less supportive of punishing Russia for launching its invasion of Ukraine if it comes at the expense of the U.S. economy, a sign of rising anxiety over inflation and other challenges.
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Pence says a vote for Kemp will send 'deafening message' that GOP is 'party of the future' | CNN Politics
On the eve of Georgia’s primary election, former Vice President Mike Pence had a forward-looking message of support for renominating Republican Gov. Brian Kemp.
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GOP threatens to release Jan. 5 footage — but obtaining it will cost them
House Republicans are threatening to release Capitol Police video taken on Jan. 5, 2021, in order to clear the name of a colleague accused of leading tours the day before the deadly riot — but they…
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Turkey's Erdogan threatens new incursion into Syria
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is threatening to launch a new military operation in Syria to secure Turkey's southern border
The Memo: Trump no longer holds MAGA movement in his palm
President Trump and the MAGA movement are showing signs of moving in different directions. By no stretch of the imagination is Trump’s base deserting him. But nor are those voters willing to …
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On eve of Georgia primary, Trump-targeted Gov. Brian Kemp says Republicans ‘already uniting’ behind him
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and Republican challenger former Sen. David Perdue speak with Fox News on eve of gubernatorial primary
7 things to watch in Georgia, Alabama and other primaries Tuesday | CNN Politics
Primaries on Tuesday across the South could represent the clearest chance for Republican voters to break with former President Donald Trump.
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Asian shares mostly lower as inflation worries cloud outlook
Asian shares are mostly lower as worries over inflation temper optimism over President Joe Biden’s remark that he was considering reducing U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports.
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Former US soldier now fighting in Ukraine tells of days trapped in 'house of horrors' | CNN
Kevin, a stocky American in his early 30s, climbs over the charred rubble of a former sauna and shines the light from his iPhone through the dust.
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Greene’s popularity faces test in first reelection primary
Firebrand Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) heads to her first reelection primary on Tuesday in a good position to win the GOP nomination for her seat despite becoming perhaps the most controvers…
thehill.comGeorgia Gov. Brian Kemp defeats David Perdue in GOP primary
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has defeated his Donald Trump-backed challenger David Perdue after a furious push by the former president to punish Kemp for not overturning the 2020 election results.
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AOC aims to remake NY State Assembly with 9 endorsements
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's endorsements push to replace moderate Democrats with radical Progressives in the New York State Assembly.
Trump press secretary Sanders wins GOP Arkansas governor nod
Former White House press secretary Sarah Sanders has won the Republican nomination for governor in Arkansas
California parents whose children become addicted to social media could soon sue companies
A bill that passed the state Assembly on Monday defines “addiction” as kids under 18 who are both harmed and who want to stop or reduce how much time they spend on social media but they can't.
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Biden showing little strategic ambiguity when it comes to Taiwan
For President Biden, there appears to be little strategic ambiguity in his stance on a Chinese invasion of Taiwan. If China invades, Biden said Monday, the U.S. will come to Taiwan’s aid militarily…
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Satellite images appear to show Russian ships loading up with Ukrainian grain in Crimea | CNN Politics
Russia’s theft of Ukrainian grain appears to be ramping up as it continues its war on the country, according to new satellite photos of the Crimean port of Sevastopol.
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Ethics law offers possible path for Trump prosecution
As federal investigators weigh the potential criminality of former President Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election, legal experts say a decades-old ethics law — one routinely violated by me…
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Kellyanne Conway in new book acknowledges Trump 2020 loss
Former White House counselor Kellyanne Conway reportedly acknowledges in her new book that former President Trump lost the 2020 election, saying that his team “simply failed to get the j…
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Biden insists no change in U.S. policy on Taiwan after vowing to defend island if China invades
“The policy has not changed at all,” Biden said, a day after drawing China’s ire by signaling the U.S. would be willing to use military force to defend the island.
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Southern Baptists face push for public list of sex abusers
A blistering report on the Southern Baptist Convention’s mishandling of sex abuse allegations is raising the prospect that the denomination, for the first time, will create a publicly accessible database of pastors known to be abusers.
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Trevor Reed vows to campaign against any lawmakers who slow legislation to help detained Americans | CNN Politics
Trevor Reed, an American citizen and former Marine recently freed after two years imprisoned in Russia, has vowed to campaign against any lawmakers that slow legislation aimed at helping detained Americans.
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EXPLAINER: US keeps world guessing on Taiwan stance
President Joe Biden said Monday that the United States has a “commitment” to help Taiwan militarily if China invades.
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Southern Baptist members detail alleged grooming, sexual misconduct among clergy in new report
"There are plenty of reasons to stay silent in a situation such as this. But we must not be silent," one sex abuse survivor said.
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Keeping Title 42 in place won't slow US-Mexico border crossings, officials say | CNN Politics
A court ruling blocking the termination of a Trump-era pandemic restriction at the US-Mexico border is unlikely to slow border crossings, Biden administration officials say, as migration in the Western hemisphere reaches new highs.
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Select committee effort to obtain RNC files faces appeals court test
Time is also running short for the House Jan. 6 panel.
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Cheney warns of ‘threat we have never faced’ in jab at Trump during award speech
Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) on Sunday condemned the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the Capitol and President Trump’s alleged attempts to overturn the results of the 2020 election when she accepted the pr…
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Biden’s Taiwan defense pledge inflames U.S.-China relations
The president’s “strategic ambiguity” backtrack may hasten Taiwan Strait conflict, observers say.
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Pence push for Kemp caps end of Georgia primary campaign
Former Vice President Mike Pence has made an in-person push for Georgia Republican Gov. Brian Kemp. Pence rallied with Kemp in suburban Atlanta on Monday evening on the eve of gubernatorial and other primaries in the state.
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Blue state abortion providers plan for cascade of red state patients
Abortion providers and reproductive rights advocates in Democratic-controlled states are preparing for a wave of patients traveling from conservative neighbors when the U.S. Supreme Court releases …
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She thought a dark moment in her past was forgotten. Then she scanned her face online | CNN Business
Cher Scarlett, a software engineer, has a history of being misidentified by face-scanning technology, including one instance that may have surfaced a distant ancestor in a photo. So when she was introduced to an online facial-recognition tool she hadn’t heard of, she wanted to see whether it...
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Taliban say deal signed with UAE firm to manage airports
ISLAMABAD (AP) — The Taliban announced a deal Tuesday allowing an Emirati company to manage three airports in Afghanistan after the fall of the country's U.S.
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Russian diplomat quits over war in Ukraine
Boris Bondarev walks out of his job in Geneva, saying he has never been more ashamed of Russia.
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McCormick sues to boost Pa. mail-in votes in tight Senate GOP primary
Dave McCormick's campaign filed the suit as less than 1,000 votes separate him from Mehmet Oz in the too-close-to-call race.
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EXPLAINER: What's the 4-nation Quad, where did it come from?
Leaders of the U.S., Japan, Australia and India gathered in Tokyo on Tuesday for a summit of what's known as the Quad.
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Russian sentenced to life in Ukraine's 1st war crimes trial
A Russian soldier who pleaded guilty to killing a Ukrainian civilian was sentenced to life in prison
Progressives hope Roe threat will help unseat Cuellar in Texas
Progressives and moderates are putting all their might into a south Texas runoff with outsized implications. On Tuesday, Jessica Cisneros will compete against Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) in one of…
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Biden administration scrambles to avoid embarrassing boycott from Latin American summit set for next month | CNN Politics
The participation of Latin American countries in a high-profile regional summit is still in flux, just weeks from when it’s scheduled to take place in California amid record migration throughout the Western Hemisphere.
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A senator is under fire for his comments about his state's Black maternal mortality rate
“If you have a senator who is willing to dismiss one-third of his constituents," said one advocate, "what happens when they walk into a hospital to get treatment?"
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Virtual reality brings portable Taser training to police
The company best known for developing the Taser is expanding virtual reality and immersive training to help encourage police officers across the U.S. to more regularly train with less-than-lethal weapons.
apnews.comNew York City to bid on 2024 Democratic National Convention
Mayor Eric Adams' team is finalizing its application ahead of a May 27 submission deadline and the winner is expected to be announced later this year.
www.politico.com4 takeaways from Biden's first presidential trip to Asia | CNN Politics
As he concluded his debut tour of Asia, President Joe Biden used Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to send an unmistakable message to China: A similar breach of international order would generate a fierce US response.
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Zelenskyy urges 'maximum' sanctions on Russia in Davos talk
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is calling for “maximum” sanctions against Russia during a virtual speech at the World Economic Forum gathering in Davos, Switzerland.
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Hawley demands DHS Secretary Mayorkas turn over docs on disinformation board
Hawley led the letter with four of his GOP colleagues on Monday demanding “immediate access to all records and communications related to” the disinformation board.
Ethics panel opens investigation into GOP's Madison Cawthorn
The House Ethics Committee is investigating allegations that Republican Rep. Madison Cawthorn had a conflict of interest in a cryptocurrency he promoted and engaged in an improper relationship with a member of his staff.
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1st increase in births reported in 7 years, CDC finds
A CDC report found births in the United States rose for the first time in seven years, suggesting births may be rebounding from the decline seen during the pandemic.
A Manhattan clash of the titans: Redistricting pits Nadler vs. Maloney in primary
Rep. Carolyn Maloney said she was surprised when Rep. Jerry Nadler announced he was running in New York's 12th District, something he didn't mention when they spoke after the special master released a preliminary set of maps last week. Nadler disputes her account.
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Pakistan bans Imran Khan's rally, cracks down on supporters
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan on Tuesday banned ousted Prime Minister Imran Khan from holding a massive, planned rally in the capital of Islamabad and cracked down on his supporters in overnight raids across the country, arresting hundreds.
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Democrats look to defy political headwinds in Georgia
Democrats are bracing for an uphill battle in Georgia, where crucial top-of-the-ticket races are slated to test the resiliency of the coalition and organizing efforts that powered Democratic victor…
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Georgia GOP primary for secretary of state to test endurance of Trump's election lie
Brad Raffensperger, who refused to bow to pressure from Trump to overturn the 2020 election, faces Rep. Jody Hice., who voted to undo the will of his state’s voters in that race.
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3 children struck by vehicle whose driver was kicked off their campus, police say
Santa Ana, Calif., police said four incendiary devices were inside the vehicle. The suspect was hospitalized for a self-inflicted knife wound and arrested.
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Surgeon: Johnny Depp's severed finger story has flaws
A hand surgeon has testified that Johnny Depp could not have lost the tip of his middle finger the way he told jurors it happened in his civil lawsuit against ex-wife Amber Heard.
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California parents could soon sue for social media addiction
California could soon hold social media companies responsible for harming children who have become addicted to their products
Stacey Abrams' playbook faces a new test in second run for Georgia governor | CNN Politics
When Stacey Abrams acknowledged defeat to Republican Brian Kemp in her 2018 campaign for governor of Georgia, she refused to call it a “concession.” Four years later, the man she once described as an “architect of voter suppression” is the incumbent – and the state she came so close to leading...
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South Asia's intense heat wave a 'sign of things to come'
The intense heat wave sweeping through South Asia was made more likely due to climate change and is a sign of things to come.
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House ethics panel opens Cawthorn probe over cryptocurrency, 'improper relationship'
The investigation focuses on allegations of promoting cryptocurrency and engaging in a relationship with a congressional staffer.
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Environmentalists meet in South Africa to stem plastic waste
Environmental activists are meeting in South Africa this week to press governments and businesses to reduce the production of plastic because it is harming the continent’s environment.
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Watchdog group leader urges FEC to take action against liberal donor
Caitlin Sutherland, the executive director of Americans for Public Trust, urged the Federal Election Commission (FEC) to “take action” and investigate a complaint against a Swiss billio…
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Washington Dem socialist congressional candidate calls for breaking into empty homes
A congressional candidate in Washington said if she wins and introduces a housing bill, a mass movement to occupy empty houses will garner attention needed to succeed.
President Biden seems to praise high gas prices as 'incredible transition' Americans must go through
President Biden said on Monday that the high gas prices many Americans are feeling is part of an "incredible transition” away from fossil fuels.
IMF says economy faces ‘perhaps its biggest test’ since WWII
The head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Sunday said the global economy faces “perhaps its biggest test” since World War II in remarks ahead of the World Economic Forum in Switzerland. …
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Expert: Monkeypox likely spread by sex at 2 raves in Europe
A leading World Health Organization adviser says the unprecedented outbreak of monkeypox in developed countries is “a random event” that might be explained by sexual behavior at two recent raves in Europe.
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Brooks, without Trump's backing, hopes to advance to a runoff in Alabama Senate race | CNN Politics
Deborah Cain was an early supporter of Mo Brooks in his bid to become Alabama’s next Republican senator, pleased with the job he has done as a six-term congressman and the fiery speech he delivered at the “Stop the Steal” rally on January 6, 2021.
www.cnn.comPakistan bans Imran Khan's rally, cracks down on supporters
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan on Tuesday banned ousted Prime Minister Imran Khan from holding a massive, planned rally in the capital of Islamabad and cracked down on his supporters in overnight raids across the country, arresting hundreds.
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As he concluded his debut tour of Asia, President Joe Biden used Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to send an unmistakable message to China: A similar breach of international order would generate a fierce US response.
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Monkeypox virus outbreaks are containable - WHO
More than 100 cases of the virus have now been confirmed in 16 countries outside Africa.
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U.S. agency issues order to speed baby formula ingredient deliveries
The U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) said late Monday it was issuing a national emergency declaration to waive hours-of-service requirements for commercial vehicle drivers transporting baby formula ingredients and packaging.
"Ashamed" Russian diplomat quits over invasion of Ukraine
In a scathing email, veteran diplomat Boris Bondarev called the invasion "a crime" and said those who launched the war care only about power, palaces and yachts.
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Facebook, Instagram to reveal more on how ads target users
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, said it will start publicly providing more details about how advertisers target people with political ads.
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Madison Cawthorn under investigation by House Ethics subcommittee
Congress' youngest member, Rep. Madison Cawthorn, lost his primary race last week.
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At Davos, Kerry cites progress on China-US climate group
John Kerry, America’s top official on climate change, says that the U.S. and China are making progress on putting together a group of experts from both countries to work toward quickly reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
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‘Hurt to the core’: 4 teens dead in less than 24 hours in small South Carolina city
The victims, 15 to 19 years old, were found at two locations within a block of each other, the Newberry police chief said.
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Boards for Meta, Twitter face backlash from NY pension fund
A major New York pension fund that has invested in both Facebook’s corporate parent and Twitter believes it’s time to shake up the companies’ boards of directors because of their inability to keep violent content off their influential social media services.
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Georgia early voting surged as voters dealt with new laws | CNN Politics
Early voting has surged in the Georgia primary, with a record-number ballots cast ahead of Tuesday’s contests.
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Jury selection in school shooter's trial upended by T-shirt
Jury selection in the penalty trial of Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz hit a new stumbling block when a potential juror wore a T-shirt potentially prejudicial to his case
Mothers pass torch to daughters in abortion's forever war
NEW YORK (AP) — They are mothers, they are daughters, they are comrades. Generations of women came together for a Manhattan protest against the U.S.
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Republicans demand docs from paused DHS disinformation board
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and four Senate GOP colleagues are demanding documents from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) related to its now paused disinformation board. DHS last week froze th…
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DC attorney general sues Mark Zuckerberg over Cambridge Analytica data breach
The Cambridge Analytica leak allegedly exposed 87 million people's data.
Contractor quitting puts Shell in spotlight over climate
A longtime contractor for Shell has accusing the oil and gas company of “double talk” by saying it wants to cut greenhouse gas emissions while working on tapping new sources of fossil fuel.
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Iran building collapse kills 14 as mayor and others detained
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Rescuers dug through debris Tuesday of a building collapse in southwestern Iran that killed at least 14 people, fearful that many more could still be trapped beneath the rubble as authorities arrested the city's mayor in a widening probe of the disaster.
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Navy investigation finds submarine crash in South China Sea was 'preventable' | CNN Politics
A Navy investigation into the October crash of a submarine into an underwater ridge in the South China Sea was “preventable” and followed navigation planning and risk management mistakes as well as other errors.
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Supreme Court rules against inmates in right-to-counsel case
The Supreme Court has ruled along ideological lines against two Arizona death row inmates who had argued that their lawyers did a poor job representing them in state court.
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Georgia primary pits Pence-endorsed Brian Kemp against Trump-backed David Perdue
The 2020 election is being reprised in the gubernatorial primary in Georgia.
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Biden forest plan stirs dispute over what counts as "old"
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — President Joe Biden's order to protect the nation’s oldest forests against climate change, wildfires and other problems devastating vast woodlands is raising a simple yet vexing question: When does a forest grow old?
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69-year-old Virginia woman missing for over a week found alive in forest
Aletha Gee Walton was found less than a mile from her residence in Prince Edward County. She was taken to a hospital for evaluation.
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Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe says Iran made her confess as condition of release
Iran made a last-minute release demand at the airport with a UK official present, the former prisoner says.
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Florida student suing over ‘Don’t Say Gay’ uses curly hair as commencement speech code
An openly gay Florida high schooler who is among those suing over the state’s “Don’t Say Gay” law used his graduation speech to speak about his experience — while using a wi…
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The Big Apple became a big headache for New York Democrats
New York was supposed to be a layup for Democrats. Now the new maps pit sitting New York Democrats against one another in a textbook example of political fratricide.
Police seek public's help in search for NYC subway shooter
Mayor Eric Adams says investigators of a fatal shooting on a New York subway train have few leads. Adams said Monday that the shooting was “unimaginable" and “the worst nightmare.”
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Texas attorney general files preliminary injunction to block new DHS asylum rule
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed an injunction against a new Biden Administration rule that would shift power to asylum officers more power to release migrants into the country.
Review suggests Israeli fire killed reporter, no final word
JENIN, West Bank (AP) — Who killed Shireen Abu Akleh? Almost two weeks after the death of the veteran Palestinian-American reporter for Al Jazeera, a reconstruction by The Associated Press lends support to assertions from both Palestinian authorities and Abu Akleh's colleagues that the bullet...
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Amazon to sublease warehouses as online shopping slows
Amazon is planning to sublease some of its warehouse space because the pandemic-fueled surge in online shopping has slowed
January 6 felony defendant denied request to visit pharma company's 'boondoggle' in Cabo | CNN Politics
Jason Douglas Owens, charged with assaulting a police officer at the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, wanted to go on his company’s getaway trip to Mexico next month.
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Newsom warns of mandatory water restrictions if Californians don’t cut back
Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) warned Californians on Monday that mandatory water restrictions might be in store this summer if they don’t significantly reduce consumption. “Every water agency across the st…
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California mayor resigns amid baseball stadium deal scandal
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The mayor of the Southern California city of Anaheim is resigning amid a swirling political scandal over the sale of Angel Stadium to the baseball team.
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Active shooter incidents rose over 50% in 2021 compared to 2020
There were 60 shootings designated by the FBI as active shooter incidents.
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Boris Johnson pictured drinking at No 10 lockdown event
The photos published by ITV News show Boris Johnson holding up a glass at a leaving do in November 2020.
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Indiana pastor admits 'adultery'; woman says she was a teen
A church pastor told his Indiana congregation that he had committed “adultery” about 20 years ago
Bush political dynasty to be tested in Texas runoff — and other races to watch
In Alabama, former President Trump pulled his endorsement of Rep. Mo Brooks in the Senate race.
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In these locations, a gallon of gas costs more than the federal minimum wage
A handful of gas stations are charging $7.25 or more for a gallon of gas as fuel prices hit another record.
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Alaska governor picks Nancy Dahlstrom as running mate
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Republican incumbent Mike Dunleavy filed paperwork for office Monday, hoping to become the first sitting Alaska governor in nearly a quarter century to be elected to a second term.
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S&P 500 rises, Dow adds 600 points as stocks try to recover from sell-off
Investors have been here before, welcoming small relief rallies during this year’s turmoil but wondering how long they will last.
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Activision Blizzard employees vote to form union; company charged with ‘threatening’ workers
Employees at a subsidiary of gaming company Activision Blizzard voted to unionize Monday, the same day the already embattled gaming company was found guilty of threatening workers to not speak abou…
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Afghan male journalists wear masks on-air in solidarity with female colleagues
Male journalists at several major news outlets in Afghanistan have covered their faces on-air in recent days, protesting the Taliban’s order that women, including television presenters, cover…
thehill.comHouse votes bill to penalize cellphone use while drivers
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Driving while using a handheld cellphone could become a traffic violation punishable by a ticket and fine under legislation approved Monday by the state House.
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Trade Representative Katherine Tai talks being tough on China, without the racist rhetoric
"It is a very, very tough time — it is an unfair time for our community,” she said.
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Despite recent shootings, New York City transit crime rate holds steady
Crime on New York City subways, trains and buses has spiked in the past year.
Charges tossed for officers who pulled students from car
ATLANTA (AP) — A prosecutor on Monday said he would not prosecute Atlanta police officers involved in a May 2020 confrontation with two college students who were stunned with Tasers and pulled from a car while they were stuck in traffic caused by protests over George Floyd’s death.
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"Incendiary devices" found in vehicle after suspect strikes 3 school children, police say
All three children are in stable condition.
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Millionaires at Davos say 'tax us more'
At the annual meeting of the business and political elites, wealthy attendees call for fairer tax.
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Sex at two Europe raves may explain unusual monkeypox outbreaks, says WHO expert
A longtime World Health Organization (WHO) infectious disease expert said the recent outbreaks of monkeypox may be explained by sexual transmission from two recent raves in Europe. David Heymann, w…
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Kemp jumps on Stacey Abrams' comments that Georgia is ‘worst state in the country'
Georgia GOP Gov. Brian Kemp jumps on Democrat Stacey Abrams ‘disappointing’ comments that Peach State’s ‘worst state in the country to live’
What is the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework?
President Biden says proposed trade deal will help the U.S. remain a leading force in Asia.
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Greenhouse gas pollution trapping almost 50 percent more heat than 30 years ago
Planet-warming gases are trapping more and more heat in the atmosphere, holding in significantly more heat than they were in previous decades, a new assessment has found. The Monday assessmen…
thehill.comWeekend shooting kills 2, wounds 3 in northern Indiana home
GOSHEN, Ind. (AP) — A police chief defended the safety of his Indiana community Monday after a weekend shooting left two people dead and three more injured.
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Electric vehicles tease a new energy source: Gravity
A series of projects use loaded trains or trucks to generate energy while going downhill, making the vehicles particularly eco-friendly.
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Police department offering gas money for gun buyback overwhelmed by interest
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KTXL) — The Sacramento Police Department said 134 firearms were received at its “Gas for Guns Buyback,’’ a program aimed at getting firearms off the streets. The depar…
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Jackson may have violated federal law by using campaign funds to pay for private dining club | CNN Politics
GOP Rep. Ronny Jackson may have violated federal law by using campaign funds to pay for “unlimited access” to a private dining club in Texas, according to a review by a House advisory panel, referring the matter for further investigation.
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One Democrat in the House doesn't support abortion rights. He faces a progressive challenger Tuesday.
The runoff between the two Democrats highlights the nuance of how Latino voters feel about abortion.
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Republicans call on Biden to push aggressive reforms to correct the World Health Organization's 'corruption'
In a letter sent to Biden Monday, the Republican lawmakers urge Biden to halt efforts to “empower” the World Health Organization due to rampant corruption.
California aims to shield against Texas-style abortion laws
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — State lawmakers on Monday voted to stop courts in Texas and other states from penalizing abortion providers and volunteers in California, part of Democrats' plan to make the state a sanctuary for women seeking reproductive care should the U.S.
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Manhattan D.A. opposes bid to dismiss charges against Trump Organization and former CFO Allen Weisselberg
The company and former CFO Allen Weisselberg asked a judge in January to dismiss the criminal fraud and tax evasion case.
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Kim Jong-un seen without mask at state funeral
The North Korean leader attends the funeral of a top military official as the country faces a Covid outbreak.
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Australia's 'climate election' shows shifting priority for voters
Climate change polled as a major issue among the public, with the Greens and eco-conscious independents making the largest gains.
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Schumer, McConnell pressing administration to rush paperwork on Finland and Sweden’s NATO membership
Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) plan to present a resolution that will press the Biden administration to rush the paperwork for Finland a…
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UN envoy urges Somalia's new leaders to tackle urgent issues
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. envoy for Somalia urged the country Monday to build on last week's election of a new president and work on national reconciliation, improve relations between the central government and states, and confront the growing threat from the al-Shabab extremist group.
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Chinese premier congratulates Australian leader on election
China and Australia may be ready to thaw their diplomatic relations, which have been sitting in the deepfreeze for years
Ukraine calls for safe passage for grain exports
The country's inability to export its grain has led to food prices rising around the world.
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Ready for Ron PAC urges DeSantis to run for president in 2024
A new political action committee, led by a veteran of Reagan and Trump campaigns, has formed attempting to draft Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to run for president in 2024.
Hubble identifies unusual wrinkle in expansion rate of the universe | CNN
The Hubble Space Telescope has helped scientists understand that the universe is expanding at an accelerating rate, all while uncovering a mysterious wrinkle that only brand-new physics may solve.
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Thousands attend funeral for slain Guard colonel in Iran
Thousands of mourners have poured into the streets of Tehran to pay their respects to a senior Revolutionary Guard member fatally shot by two gunmen on a motorcycle earlier this week
Californians could face mandatory water restrictions as drought drags on, governor says
Newsom is urging local water agencies to ramp up their conservation messaging to avoid the need for mandatory restrictions.
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Amid Yemen truce, Houthi rebels say falling drone kills 3
CAIRO (AP) — Yemen's Houthi rebels said Monday that three people were killed in the country's capital when a drone aircraft crashed in a neighborhood after being shot down.
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Supreme Court sides with Arizona against death row inmates
In a lengthy opinion, Justice Clarence Thomas ruled against two Arizona death row inmates who claimed ineffective assistance of counsel both during trial and post-conviction.
Planned Parenthood to step in if North Dakota clinic closes
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Planned Parenthood said Monday it will offer abortion services at its clinic in Moorhead, Minnesota, if North Dakota's only abortion clinic does not quickly relocate from Fargo should the U.S.
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Conservative nonprofit launches ad campaign targeting bills over Big Tech censorship
Common Sense Leadership Fund (CSLF), a conservative nonprofit, launched the new seven-figure ad buy on Monday, railing against two pieces of legislation making their way through Congress.
More hardship as new sandstorm engulfs parts of Middle East
A sandstorm has blanketed parts of the Middle East including Iraq, Syria, Iran, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia.
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Heard's team change course on Johnny Depp testimony
Supermodel Kate Moss is expected to take the stand in the final days of the high-profile trial.
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Bush dynasty on the line as challenger George P. Bush tries to upset Trump-backed Texas AG Ken Paxton
The Bush family dynasty is on the line as challenger George P. Bush works to upset Trump-backed Texas AG Ken Paxton in Tuesday's runoff election.
Here's how redistricting could shift voting power in 5 states headed to polls | CNN Politics
Every 10 years, states redraw their congressional districts to reflect new census population counts. Here’s CNN’s analysis into how redistricting efforts in Georgia, Texas, Alabama, Arkansas and Minnesota will shape voting for the next decade.
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From Afghanistan's finance minister to cab driver
Now a taxi driver in Washington DC, Khalid Payenda once oversaw a multi-billion dollar budget.
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Pandemic-weary Americans plan for summer despite COVID surge
Surges in COVID-19 cases are causing disruptions in many parts of the U.S., but as the school year wraps up and Americans prepare for their summer vacations, many people have returned to their pre-pandemic routines.
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Pediatrician answers parents' questions about COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 5
Pfizer said its three-dose vaccine was 80% effective against symptomatic omicron COVID-19 infection among children 6 months to under 5 years old.
Partygate: Insiders tell of packed No 10 lockdown parties
Staff describe bins overflowing with bottles, people sitting on each other's laps and colleagues sleeping in the office.
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Harris, surgeon general warn of health care worker burnout
Vice President Kamala Harris and U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy are warning of burnout among the nation’s health care staff after more than two years of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Pfizer says 3 COVID shots protect children under 5
Pfizer says three small doses of its COVID-19 vaccine protect kids under 5. The company released preliminary results on Monday and said it plans to give the data to U.S. regulators later this week.
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FDA advisers to meet to discuss COVID-19 shots for kids, vaccines for fall
The FDA said it expects its independent advisory committee to convene in mid-June to discuss both Pfizer and Moderna’s pediatric COVID-19 vaccines.
Sweden: 5th COVID-19 shot to people over 65, pregnant women
Sweden is recommending a fifth COVID-19 vaccine dose for people with an increased risk of serious illness, including pregnant women and anyone aged 65 and over
Pfizer 3-dose COVID vaccine 80% effective against symptomatic omicron infection for youngest children
Vaccines for youngest children are expected to be available in June or July
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