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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Tuesday blasted a “radical” Supreme Court draft opinion that would throw out the landmark Roe v. Wade abortion rights ruling t hat has stood for a half century. The court cautioned no final decision had been made, but Biden warned that other privacy rights including same-sex marriage and birth control are at risk if the justices follow through.
Five takeaways from the Ohio primaries
Voters headed to the polls on Tuesday for primaries in Indiana and Ohio, with the latter seen as a major testing ground for former President Trump’s political power ahead of the November midterms. …
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Primary takeaways: Trump passes test as kingmaker in Ohio
The primary election in Ohio stood as the first real test this midterm election season of former President Donald Trump's status as the Republican Party kingmaker — and he passed.
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Abortion ruling: US Supreme Court says leak is real as investigation launched
The leak has stirred expectations that the 1973 decision legalising US abortion could be overturned.
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Election 2022: JD Vance wins Ohio's GOP Senate primary
Primary elections in Ohio have set the stage for a more competitive phase of the midterm primary season, with closely watched races in Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Georgia scheduled for later this month.
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Trump wasn't on the ballot but was a big winner with Vance's Ohio GOP Senate nomination victory
If former President Donald Trump’s continued clout over the Republican Party was on the line in Ohio’s highly contested and contentious GOP Senate primary, he easily passed the test.
Live updates l Midterm results show strong Trump influence
The midterm election season began in earnest Tuesday with primaries in Indiana and Ohio. Ohio’s hotly contested Republican Senate race tested the enduring power of former President Donald Trump’s influence, as his endorsed candidate, JD Vance, defeated six others for the GOP nomination for the...
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Russia fights for control of Ukraine's Mariupol stronghold
Russian forces battled on Wednesday for control of the last stronghold in Ukraine's besieged city of Mariupol, Ukrainian officials said, and the European Union proposed tough new sanctions against Moscow including a phased oil embargo.
'Still in shock.' Abortion defenders, foes stunned by leak
People on both sides of the abortion divide have been anticipating that the Supreme Court this summer would reverse the landmark 1973 Roe v.
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Manchin backs filibuster amid calls to codify abortion rights
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) defended the filibuster on Tuesday as some members of the Senate Democratic Caucus called for nixing the 60-vote hurdle in order to codify abortion rights. Manchin …
thehill.comOhio primary election live updates: Vance leads Senate race; Ryan tops Democrats; DeWine, Whaley to face off in November
Tim Ryan looks poised to win the Democratic nomination while J.D. Vance, with Donald Trump's endorsement, leads a crowded GOP ticket.
In Supreme Court shadow, Biden urges voters to protect abortion rights
U.S. President Joe Biden on Tuesday appealed to voters to protect abortion rights by backing candidates who support them in November's elections after a leaked Supreme Court draft showed it could soon overturn its 1973 decision legalizing abortion.
Ocasio-Cortez slams Sinema on filibuster stance following leaked draft SCOTUS opinion
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) took Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (D-Ariz.) to task over her position on the Senate filibuster following the leak of a draft Supreme Court opinion overturning Roe v. W…
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Democrats raise more than $7 million in hours after leak of draft Supreme Court abortion opinion
Democrats have raised over $5 million since the Supreme Court's draft opinion, which could lead to Roe v. Wade being overturned, was leaked.
Majority of Americans prefer political candidates who support abortion: Reuters/Ipsos poll
Nearly two-thirds of Americans said they are more likely to back candidates who support the right to abortion in the November midterm elections, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll conducted on Tuesday.
Here are the states poised to gut abortion rights if Roe v. Wade is overturned
Story at a glance A draft of the Supreme Court’s opinion on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization was leaked and appeared to overturn Roe v. Wade. That would eliminate the federal righ…
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Liberal dark money group with Biden admin ties capitalizes on SCOTUS leak to push court-packing agenda
Demand Justice is using the Supreme Court leaked draft to again push for the expansion of the nation's high court.
U.S. takes unprecedented steps to replenish Colorado River's Lake Powell
U.S. officials on Tuesday announced unprecedented measures to boost water levels at Lake Powell, an artificial reservoir on the Colorado River that is so low as to endanger the production of hydroelectric power for seven Western states.
Biden urges Congress to pass his $33 billion aid package; Israel reportedly plans to increase military aid to Ukraine
President Joe Biden urged Congress to approve $33 billion for Ukraine on a visit to a missile factory, while Israel reportedly plans more military aid for Kyiv.
Sen. Collins: Gorsuch, Kavanaugh told me a different story on Roe opinion
Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, said Tuesday that if a report suggesting the U.S. Supreme Court is poised to overturn the Roe v. Wade is accurate, then she was misled in her conversations with two justices who had told her it was settled law.
This is our fight, German opposition leader says on Ukraine visit
Germany's opposition leader met Ukraine's president in Kyiv on Tuesday and said its battle against Russian invaders was a fight on behalf of freedom everywhere, raising pressure on Chancellor Olaf Scholz to make an appearance in the Ukrainian capital.
Sinema defends filibuster in statement criticizing decision to overturn Roe v Wade
Centrist Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (D-Ariz.) released a statement Tuesday pledging her support for abortion rights but gave no indication that she would change her opposition to reforming the Senate’s fi…
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Ex-QAnon supporter pleads guilty to assaulting police with Trump sign on Jan. 6
Marshall Neefe wrote on the day of the riot that he was "bringing a gun next time" and that he wanted officers who protected the Capitol "lined up and put down."
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Ukraine latest updates: Russia says will open evacuation routes
Ukraine news from May 4: Russia says will open evacuation routes for civilians from Mariupol steel plant for three days.
Harris on GOP’s anti-abortion push: ‘How dare they’
The vice president's speech comes after POLITICO reported on a draft majority opinion showing the Supreme Court has voted to strike down Roe v. Wade.
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What the Trump-appointed Supreme Court justices previously said about Roe's precedent
Comments made by the recent conservative additions to the Supreme Court on abortion rights are under fresh scrutiny.
Democrats nominate Tim Ryan in Ohio’s key Senate race, NBC News projects
In November he’ll face "Hillbilly Elegy" author J.D. Vance, who secured former President Donald Trump's endorsement in the crowded GOP primary.
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Roe v. Wade leak deals major blow to Supreme Court’s image
The leak of a Supreme Court draft opinion striking down Roe v. Wade is one of the most stunning breaches of secrecy in the court’s history, almost certain to sow distrust among the justices and fur…
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Democrats attack Supreme Court's legitimacy after leak suggests Roe v. Wade to be overturned
Congressional Democrats moved to cast doubt on the Supreme Court's legitimacy on Tuesday, after a leaked draft opinion indicated that the court is likely to overturn Roe v. Wade, leaving the question of abortion's legality up to individual states.
Comeback bid by ex-Indiana Rep. Mike Sodrel falls flat as Erin Houchin wins
Erin Houchin has emerged as the victor in a crowded Republican field in Indiana’s deep-red 9th Congressional District and will most likely replace retiring Rep. Trey Hollingsworth (R-IN) in the November election.
www.washingtonexaminer.comBiden wants to make the Roe v. Wade decision about much more than abortion
Responding to reports that the Supreme Court is ready to overturn Roe, the president warned that "other basic rights" will come next.
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White House to host union organizers representing Amazon, Starbucks workers
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris will host a meeting with organizers from unions seeking to represent workers at Amazon.com, Starbucks and other employers.
Mexican officials clear out migrant camp at Texas border
Mexican authorities have cleared a makeshift encampment of migrants in the northern border city of Reynosa that had grown over the past year to hold some 2,000 people, Mexico's migration institute (INM) said on Tuesday.
Abortion leak exposes U.S. Supreme Court in disarray
The leak of a draft U.S. Supreme Court ruling overturning the landmark Roe v. Wade abortion rights decision shows a once-staid body creaking under pressure as its increasingly assertive conservative majority looks to upend the law on a range of major issues.
Democrats bring federal lawsuit to force New York congressional primary under current lines
The suit was brought by voters working with Democracy Docket.
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Russia storms Mariupol plant as some evacuees reach safety
Ukrainian fighters say Russian forces have begun storming a sprawling steel plant in the besieged port city of Mariupol.
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Harris, one day after draft abortion opinion, says "women's rights are under attack"
The vice president had prescheduled remarks with pro-abortion rights group EMILY's List.
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Russia-Ukraine updates: 2 US veterans who joined Ukrainian forces missing
Updates on the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
Democrats hope leaked court doc serves as ‘wake up call’ for women’s movement
Democrats were fuming on Tuesday over the leaked draft opinion suggesting the Supreme Court is poised to overturn a landmark abortion rights case, calling it a massive blow to reproductive rights t…
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AOC calls for Democratic Sen. Kyrsten Sinema to be primaried
New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez scorned Arizona Sen. Krysten Sinema on Tuesday, calling for the senator to be primaried in the upcoming election season.
Biden emphasizes need to keep arming Ukraine in tour of Alabama weapons plant
The trip diverges from other visits to states Biden has recently made, which have mainly focused on domestic policy themes.
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Senate vows vote on abortion, but not filibuster changes
Furious Senate Democrats are vowing to vote on legislation to protect abortion access for millions of Americans.
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Obamas weigh in on leaked Roe v. Wade opinion: would reverse ‘nearly 50 years of precedent’
Former President Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama have weighed in on the leaked Supreme Court opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade, saying such a move would relegate an individual’s freedoms “to the whims of politicians and ideologues.”
If Supreme Court reverses Roe v. Wade, up to half of U.S. expected to ban or severely restrict abortion
The Supreme Court confirmed the authenticity of a draft opinion that would eliminate the federal right to abortion. But Roe v. Wade remains the law of the land for now.
'Whole range of rights could now be at risk' if Roe v. Wade is overturned, Biden says; Obamas rip draft opinion: Live updates
Live updates: President Joe Biden said Tuesday that LGBTQ rights and others could be a risk if the Supreme Court overturns Roe V. Wade.
‘Dismantling democracy’: US abortion advocates vow to fight
In Georgia, advocates brace for six-week abortion ban if Supreme Court strikes down landmark Roe v Wade decision.
Trump ally wins GOP nomination in swing working-class Ohio House district
Madison Gesiotto Gilbert, a former campaign staffer for both of former President Donald Trump’s campaigns who received his endorsement in a crowded Republican field, won her party’s primary Tuesday in Ohio’s 13th Congressional District.
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Murphy calls on Congress to enact law to protect abortion rights
Murphy called for Congress to pass a nationwide abortion rights law and for the Senate to “reform” the filibuster if need be.
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Explainer: Is it illegal to leak a U.S. Supreme Court opinion?
The leak of a draft U.S. Supreme Court opinion striking down the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion has spurned intense national debate over the identity of the leaker and whether the person could face criminal or other sanctions.
Chinese hackers took trillions in intellectual property from about 30 multinational companies
"We're talking about Blueprint diagrams of fighter jets, helicopters, and missiles," Cybereason CEO Lior Div told CBS News.
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European Union moves forward in antitrust case against Apple
The European Union says it believes Apple has abused its dominant position by limiting access to rivals to its mobile payment system Apple Pay.
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AOC-backed Nina Turner loses Ohio House primary challenge to Democratic establishment candidate
Rep. Shontel Brown won the primary to hold onto her seat, and is likely to win a full term in Congress in her safe blue district.
What can Dems do if Roe v. Wade is overturned? Not much.
With lawmakers stymied, much of the abortion-rights response is expected to fall to medical and activist groups.
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Schumer: Senate Democrats ‘infuriated’ over threat to Roe v. Wade
Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) says Senate Democrats vented their anger and frustration at a private lunch meeting Tuesday over the substance of a leaked Supreme Court opinion that…
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Democrats' plan for a federal law to protect abortion rights faces huge hurdles in Congress
With the Supreme Court poised to overturn Roe v. Wade, many Democrats want to codify abortion protections under federal law. But it will be near impossible.
Abortion clinic at center of Mississippi case may move to N.M. if Roe is overturned
Shannon Brewer, director of the Jackson Women’s Health Organization, told NBC News she might open a clinic in New Mexico if states are allowed to outlaw abortion.
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Ohio primary election recap: Trump-endorsed Vance wins GOP Senate race; Ryan tops Democrats
Tim Ryan won the Democratic nomination while J.D. Vance, with Donald Trump's endorsement, leads a crowded GOP ticket.
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What falls after Roe? Liberals warn of a privacy rights nightmare.
The Alito opinion claims other cases aren't in jeopardy.
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Rep. Shontel Brown beats left-wing challenger Nina Turner in Democratic primary
Rep. Shontel Brown (D-OH) has held on to her party's nomination in spite of stiff competition from a more liberal candidate, Nina Turner, in Ohio's 11th Congressional District.
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Black Republicans slam Swalwell for saying GOP oppose interracial marriage: 'I'm in an interracial marriage'
Florida Rep. Byron Donalds and Texas congressional candidate Wesley Hunt, two Black Republicans who are in interracial marriages, slammed Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., for claiming that Republicans want to ban interracial marriage.
7 key sections and takeaways from the Supreme Court draft opinion
The draft is highly critical of Roe v. Wade and is in line with arguments made by anti-abortion supporters, legal experts say.
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Klobuchar: Abortion is a ‘decision between me and my doctor. Not Ted Cruz.’
The Minnesota senator warned that overturning Roe v. Wade would leave the issue of abortion rights up to politicians.
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Russian forces storm Mariupol steel plant; Pentagon says Russian gains 'uneven ... slow' in eastern Ukraine: May 3 recap
Russian President Vladimir Putin could formally declare war on Ukraine within days, abandoning his "special military operation" pitch.
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McConnell closes in on Roe after years of pushing the courts rightward
There’s a direct line from the Senate GOP leader's decision to hold a high court vacancy open in 2016 to the potential demise of Supreme Court precedent.
www.politico.comOcasio-Cortez: Supreme Court ‘isn’t just coming for abortion’
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) on Monday warned progressives that the Supreme Court “isn’t just coming for abortion” after a leak of a Supreme Court draft ruling that would overturn Roe v. Wade. “As we’ve warned, SCOTUS isn’t just coming for abortion – they’re coming for the right to...
EXPLAINER: What's the latest in Russia's dance with default?
Russia's debt drama is far from over. Moscow likely made last-minute overdue payments before the end of a grace period that expires Wednesday.
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Oklahoma governor signs 6-week abortion ban into law
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Sitt signed a bill banning abortions after 6 weeks, which is modeled after the controversial Texas law.
Five key lines from Alito’s draft overturning Roe v. Wade
A leaked Supreme Court draft opinion authored by conservative Justice Samuel Alito would overturn the 1973 ruling in Roe v. Wade and upend federal protections that for nearly five decades have safe…
thehill.comA mole hunt, a secret website and Peter Thiel's big risk: How J.D. Vance won his primary
The former Trump critic leaned on a super PAC and his billionaire patron to put him in position for Trump's all-important endorsement.
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Court denies Trump effort to pause $10,000 daily fine for contempt
Trump was held in contempt after failing to comply with a subpoena from New York State Attorney General Letitia James.
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Russian mercenaries behind Central African Republic atrocities - HRW
Witnesses tell Human Rights Watch about summary executions, torture and the beating of civilians.
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Pelosi reacts to 'monstrous' draft decision on Roe v. Wade, slams Trump, McConnell, GOP 'disrespect of women'
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, reacting to the Supreme Court’s “monstrous” draft decision that signaled it will overturn Roe v. Wade, slammed former President Trump, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and congressional Republicans for what she called an assault on “privacy, precedent and the...
VP Harris on Roe v. Wade: 'This is the time to fight for women and for our country with everything we have'
Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday warned that “the rights of all Americans are at risk” amid the leak of draft opinion signaling the Supreme Court will overturn Roe v. Wade, declaring that “this is the time to fight for women and for our country with everything we have.”
Recap: GOP plans abortion strategy after Roe v. Wade leak
President Joe Biden in response urged voters to elect pro-choice lawmakers in the upcoming midterms so he can pass legislation to codify Roe v. Wade.
Texas grid operator warns of higher power demand this weekend
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) on Tuesday warned of larger-than-normal demand for power due to extreme hot weather expected in the region over May 6-9.
‘Shameful’: US protests potential Roe v Wade abortion rollback
Al Jazeera speaks to protesters outside the US Supreme Court about potential overturning of Roe v Wade abortion ruling.
Abortion statistics by state: Maps, trigger laws, and possible bans
If the court adopts the initial draft opinion, the retreat on abortion rights would be sweeping.
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North Korea fires ballistic missile amid rising animosities
North Korea launched a ballistic missile toward its eastern waters on Wednesday. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said in a statement that the missile was fired from the North’s capital region and flew to the waters off its eastern coast.
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Vance calls for GOP unity after major comeback in Ohio Senate primary
Ohio Republican Senate nominee J.D. Vance Tuesday called for unity in the Republican Party, praising each of his primary opponents in a speech to supporters.
At least 19 states to offer refuge to trans youth and families amid anti-LGBTQ legislation wave
Several states introduced bills that would criminalize gender-affirming care. Now, 19 states aim to offer refuge to trans youth and their families.
Defense & National Security — Biden rallies support for Ukraine in Alabama
AP Photo, Evan Vucci President Biden traveled to Troy, Ala., on Tuesday during which he pressed for support of his $33 billion supplemental request for Ukraine assistance. We’ll break down the visi…
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California pushes ahead with kids’ online safety proposals as Washington stalls
A California state panel advanced a proposal that would hold tech companies responsible for features that can be addictive and harmful, a measure that, if passed, could put California at …
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Former Dayton Mayor Whaley wins Democratic Ohio gubernatorial primary
Whaley beat John Cranley, another ex-mayor from southwest Ohio. She'll go up against Gov. Mike DeWine in the November election.
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DHS watchdog says Trump's acting DHS secretary changed intel report on Russian interference in 2020 election
Chad Wolf's actions led to the perception that unorthodox interference by a top DHS official was intended to help Donald Trump's re-election bid.
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Vance wins Ohio GOP Senate nomination after Trump endorsement in heated primary
Author and venture capitalist J.D. Vance has been projected the winner of Ohio’s contentious Republican primary for Senate.
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Democrats warn repealing Roe could erode host of privacy rights
Democratic policymakers are sounding the alarm that a Supreme Court decision to repeal Roe v. Wade would trigger a domino effect resulting in the erosion of court-sanctioned liberties extending wel…
thehill.comUS shaken to its core by supreme court draft that would overturn Roe v Wade
Biden condemns abortion opinion that, if handed down, would mean ‘fundamental shift’ in law and imperil many other rightsUS politics – live coverage Elizabeth Warren joins a protest at the supreme court on Tuesday after the release of the draft opinion that would overturn Roe v Wade. Photograph...
Ukrainian refugees at camp in Mexico City await US action
On a dusty field on the east side of Mexico’s sprawling capital, some 500 Ukrainian refugees are waiting in large tents under a searing sun for the United States government to tell them they can come.
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Biden says draft opinion to overturn Roe is 'radical,' goes beyond abortion rights
The president said his administration would be prepared to respond should the court overturn the precedent, a possibility Democrats have been preparing for.
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Schumer hammers Supreme Court in floor speech, says 'we will fight it all the way'
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., blasted the Supreme Court over the leaked draft opinion indicating that the court will overturn Roe v. Wade, calling it "the greatest restriction of rights in the past 50 years."
Tennessee governor won't release records on execution error
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has refused to release records that could illuminate his decision to abruptly halt the execution of Oscar Smith last month, citing attorney-client privilege and the disputed “deliberative process privilege.” In response to a records request by The Associated Press, the...
UN chief backs Nigeria's integration of insurgents, calls it key to peace
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Tuesday he fully supported moves to expand facilities to reintegrate surrendering Islamist insurgents in northeastern Nigeria because it was a key step to achieving peace in Africa's most populous nation.
Republicans rage about breach of draft Roe opinion
Rather than reveling in a document that supports their anti-abortion views, most of the GOP trained its fire on the source of the breach.
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Cruz blames Supreme Court abortion leak on Democratic Party's 'vicious partisan politicking'
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, said Tuesday the Democratic Party’s “vicious partisan policking” likely influenced an “angry left-wing law clerk” to betray his/her justice’s trust in leaking a draft opinion on abortion which, if published, would overturn Roe v. Wade.
Sudden abortion focus shakes midterm election landscape
For decades, Democrats have tried to motivate their voters by warning of the conservative fight to outlaw abortion. The threat may no longer be theoretical.
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Biden tells workers producing Javelins, "You're allowing the Ukrainians to defend themselves"
Biden's visit to Alabama showcased the "tank killers" Ukrainians are using effectively dame as the Pentagon discusses long-term production of key weapons.
www.cbsnews.comBlinken to outline U.S. China policy in speech on Thursday
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will deliver a speech on Thursday outlining U.S. policy towards China, the State Department said. Blinken will give the speech at 11 a.m. Eastern Time (1500 GMT) at Washington's George Washington University, at an event hosted by the...
Vance's Ohio win showcases Trump's endorsement power
Trump-backed candidates have all prevailed thus far, advisers said, but big tests loom in Pennsylvania and Georgia.
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Chicago releases video plea for crime-plagued city to host DNC in 2024
Democrats Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced plans to bid on the Democratic National Convention coming to Chicago in 2024 despite pervasive crime.
Canada leaders affirm right to choose after leak of draft U.S. ruling overturning abortion rights
Canada's Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister affirmed on Tuesday their support of women's right to choose after a leaked draft ruling suggests the U.S. Supreme Court is prepared to strike down a landmark decision legalizing abortion.
Trump-endorsed Vance projected winner in Ohio
The first multistate contest of the 2022 midterm season kicked off Tuesday with primary races in Ohio and Indiana.
Lawmakers, advocacy groups weigh in on apparent leak of draft opinion overturning Roe
The CEO of Planned Parenthood called the purported early version of the ruling "dangerous," while a Republican senator said it was "morally powerful."
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GOP steps up attacks on canceling student debt
Republicans are attacking Democrats and President Biden on the issue of student loan debt cancellation, linking the effort to inflation and calling it a transfer of wealth to elites. It is an “abs…
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Trump-endorsed Greg Pence wins GOP nomination in bid to keep House seat
Rep. Greg Pence (R-IN), the brother of former Vice President Mike Pence, won the Republican nomination to defend his seat representing Indiana’s 6th Congressional District just days after receiving an endorsement from former President Donald Trump.
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Possible overturning of Roe sends abortion fight to states
The bombshell leak of a draft opinion suggesting the Supreme Court is poised to overturn the landmark Roe v.
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UK MPs invite Musk to be quizzed on Twitter plans
It comes amid concerns about the billionaire's plans to relax content moderation rules on the platform.
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Georgia GOP Senate debate focuses on Herschel Walker absence
Tuesday’s debate among Georgia Republican Senate candidates was defined by the absence of frontrunner Herschel Walker.
apnews.comColorado clerk accused of voting system breach faces court order
Elbert County Clerk Dallas Schroeder last year made copies of the county's voting system, stating in legal filings that he believed he had a "statutory duty" to preserve records of the 2020 election. The incident is among eight known attempts to gain unauthorized access to voting systems in...
Biden admin restores police escorts for veterans visiting DC with Honor Flight
Police escorts for veterans visiting Washington, D.C., on Honor Flight trips will resume after Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, and a host of officials called the National Park Service to ensure that visiting servicemen receive "full experience they have earned."
Republican Max Miller wins House primary in Ohio
Max Miller, a former White House aide, launched his candidacy with Trump’s backing after Rep. Anthony Gonzalez, R-Ohio, voted for his impeachment last year.
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Nation reacts to leaked draft Supreme Court decision that could overturn Roe v. Wade
Politicians and organizations alike are reacting to an unprecedented leaked draft opinion suggesting the U.S. Supreme Court could be poised to overturn Roe v. Wade.
‘Speak up. Don’t be ashamed’: Activists who fought for Roe urge younger generation to keep fighting
“This is worse than going backward. It’s a trampling of established fundamental rights,” said a lawyer who worked on women’s rights issues through legal and grassroots movements before Roe.
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NY Gov. Hochul picks US congressman for new lieutenant governor, narrowing Pelosi's majority
Gov. Kathy Hochul selected Rep. Antonio Delgado as her lieutenant governor.
Trump ally wins GOP nomination in swing working-class Ohio House district
Madison Gesiotto Gilbert, a former campaign staffer for both of former President Donald Trump’s campaigns who received his endorsement in a crowded Republican field, won her party’s primary Tuesday in Ohio’s 13th Congressional District.
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Central American, Caribbean blocs condemn attack on Ukraine
Two blocs of Central American and Caribbean countries condemned Russia's attack on Ukraine and warned about the impact of the conflict on the region Tuesday, following meetings between diplomats and a high-ranking European Union representative.
Map: See which states would ban, restrict or protect abortions in a post-Roe America
Two-dozen states and territories would ban abortion immediately, and 13 have “trigger laws” waiting for the ruling.
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Ohio Republican Gov. DeWine will face Nan Whaley this fall
Former Dayton, Ohio, Mayor Nan Whaley has won the Democratic nomination for Ohio governor and will face incumbent Republican Mike DeWine this fall.
apnews.comFact check: Claim connecting Psaki comments on Section 230 changes, Twitter sale lacks context
President Joe Biden has said he supports changes to Section 230; it wasn't a new initiative related to the pending Twitter sale.
Larry Hogan makes pitch for GOP to move on from Trump
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R) will use a high-profile appearance at Ronald Reagan’s presidential library on Tuesday to lay out a vision for the future of a bigger-tent Republican Party, one that do…
thehill.comBiden administration temporarily extending window for expired work permits amid backlog
The 18-month extension will affect hundreds of thousands of workers.
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Missing Alabama inmate, corrections officer had 'special relationship': Sheriff
Casey White and corrections officer Vicky White have been missing since Friday.
Biden ‘not prepared’ to leave right to privacy determination to ‘whims’ of ‘local areas’
President Biden on Tuesday said should the Supreme Court’s draft opinion to overturn Roe v. Wade hold, it would be “really quite a radical decision,” warning that “if sustained, a whole range of rights are in question.”
Russia storms steel plant in Mariupol as some evacuees reach safety
Russian troops also shelled a chemical plant in the eastern city of Avdiivka, killing at least 10 people, Donetsk regional governor Pavlo Kyrylenko said.
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Mika Brzezinski says overturning Roe might convince Hillary Clinton to run for president again
The Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade might just convince Hillary Clinton to run for president again, according to one journalist.
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State Dept.: Brittney Griner considered wrongfully detained
The State Department says it has determined WNBA star Brittney Griner is being wrongfully detained in Russia.
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Companies fill the void as states restrict abortion rights
Supreme Court leak suggesting justices are ready to overturn Roe v. Wade may prompt more action by corporations.
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Energy & Environment — Lawmakers weigh carbon import tariff
The Hill, Greg Nash Bipartisan lawmakers are weighing border carbon tariffs and permitting reform. And the government is also delaying the release of water from Lake Powell amid a serious drought. …
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DC reaches $750K settlement in Trump inaugural lawsuit
Former President Donald Trump’s businesses and inaugural committee have reached a deal to pay Washington, D.C., $750,000 to resolve a lawsuit that alleged the committee overpaid for events at the Trump International Hotel and enriched the former president’s family in the process.
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As Vietnam reopens, villagers seek more sustainable tourism
Villagers in remote Dien Bien Phu are looking to traditional homestays to encourage tourism without overdevelopment.
Belarus begins snap combat readiness drills
The armed forces of Belarus began sudden large-scale drills on Wednesday to test their combat readiness, the defence ministry of Ukraine's neighbour said.
Slovakia, Hungary won't back EU sanctions on Russian energy
Slovakia and Hungary say they won't support sanctions against Russian energy that the European Union is preparing over the war in Ukraine.
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Watchdog: Trump appointee delayed report on Russian election interference
The internal watchdog also found DHS employees made additions to the report about China and Iran “that appear to be based in part on political considerations."
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Ukraine war: West too slow to grasp Russian threat to Ukraine, says PM
More should have been done after Russia invaded Crimea in 2014, Boris Johnson tells Ukrainian MPs.
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Obamas warn overturning Roe relegates abortion to 'whims of politicians and ideologues'
Former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama said a leaked Supreme Court draft opinion that would strike down abortion rights has people across the country afraid of losing a number of other freedoms.
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In Nigeria, UN chief welcomes reintegration of extremists
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has lauded Nigerian authorities' efforts to reintegrate repentant Boko Haram militants, saying the initiative is “the best thing we can do for peace.”
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Portland police shift resources to address rising homicides
As homicides in Portland, Oregon, continue to increase and with resources stretched “very thin”, Police Chief Chuck Lovell announced he is shifting detectives from other divisions to help investigate recent killings
Lawmakers in 19 states want legal refuge for transgender youth
The coordinated effort being announced Tuesday by the LGBTQ Victory Institute and other advocates comes in response to recent actions taken in conservative states.
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JD Vance: Trump-backed contender clinches Ohio Senate race
He trailed his opponents for much of the campaign but saw a late surge following the endorsement.
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Who is Brett Kavanaugh? What to know about Trump's second Supreme Court pick
Brett Kavanaugh took his seat on the Supreme Court in 2018. Here is what to know about Donald Trump's second nominee to the high court.
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Former Dayton Mayor Whaley wins Democratic Ohio gubernatorial primary
Whaley beat John Cranley, another ex-mayor from southwest Ohio. She'll go up against Gov. Mike DeWine in the November election.
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Politico's Supreme Court scoop boosts security concerns
Politico boosted security and warned its staff members to take extra care online following the news organization's major scoop in publishing a Supreme Court draft decision that would strike down the Roe v.
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What the Republican-appointed Supreme Court justices have said about Roe v. Wade
The Supreme Court confirmed the authenticity of the draft opinion, which was circulated among the justices in February.
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Supreme Court abortion decision: Pro-life, pro-choice protesters in tense confrontations outside SCOTUS
The tensions were high Tuesday morning among pro-life and pro-choice protesters in front of the Supreme Court building following an unprecedented Monday night leak of a draft opinion written by Justice Samuel Alito in support of striking down Roe v. Wade.
John Roberts calls release of draft Roe v. Wade reversal a 'singular and egregious breach' of trust and orders an investigation | CNN Politics
Chief Justice John Roberts says the Supreme Court will investigate the release of a draft opinion that would strike down Roe v. Wade and called the episode “a singular and egregious breach” of trust.
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Court that rarely leaks does so now in biggest case in years
The Supreme Court is known for keeping secrets. Year after year, in major case after major case, there’s little beyond what the justices say during oral arguments that suggests how they will rule.
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Ohio counties report voting hiccups due to technical problems on primary day
Some counties in Ohio reported temporary delays in submitting ballots as the state held primary elections, citing technical problems with electronic poll books early Tuesday morning.
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Brazil cancels invite for EU observers after Bolsonaro objection
Brazil's Supreme Electoral Court (TSE) has withdrawn an invitation for the European Union to send observers for the October election after President Jair Bolsonaro's government objected, the EU and the election body confirmed on Tuesday.
Liberals call for 'revolution' in response to leaked SCOTUS Roe v. Wade opinion
Several liberal Twitter accounts, some verified by the platform, have called for a “revolution” in response to a leaked Supreme Court document that suggests Roe v. Wade is on the verge of being overturned by the court.
Destruction of cultural sites in Ukraine puts country’s identity in peril
U.S. agencies and international organizations are concerned war in Ukraine puts history and culture in peril as remote monitoring continues.
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Depp trial: Psychologist testifies actor assaulted Heard
A a psychologist has testified that actor Amber Heard suffered post-traumatic stress disorder from violence, including sexual violence, she suffered at the hands of her ex-husband Johnny Depp
Amy Schumer among abortion rights activists taking stand against overturning Roe v. Wade
Abortion rights rallies gathered in New York and Los Angeles after a Supreme Court draft opinion on an abortion case leaked.
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Biden visits Lockheed plant as weapons stockpile strained
President Joe Biden is crediting the assembly line workers at a Javelin missile plant for doing lifesaving work in building the antitank weapons that are being sent to Ukraine.
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Misinformation may only worsen for Black voters in lead-up to election, experts warn
“Voters of color are targeted with disinformation narratives specifically designed" to suppress turnout, Rep. G.K. Butterfield said during a hearing.
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Supreme Court's draft opinion sends electric shock through midterm campaigns | CNN Politics
The October surprise may have arrived in early May.
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Norman Mineta, pioneering Asian American who served in 2 presidential Cabinets, dies at 90
Mineta served under both Democratic President Bill Clinton and Republican President George W. Bush.
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Brown wins Ohio rematch with progressive activist Turner
President Joe Biden has congratulated Democratic U.S. Rep. Shontel Brown of Ohio for her primary victory over former state Sen. Nina Turner.
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DHS watchdog says Trump's agency appears to have altered report on Russian interference in 2020 election in part because of politics | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump’s Department of Homeland Security delayed and altered an intelligence report related to Russian interference in the 2020 election, making changes that “appear to be based in part on political considerations,” according to a newly released watchdog report.
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New Mexico governor seeking US disaster status for wildfire
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is asking President Joe Biden to declare a disaster as firefighters scramble to clear brush, build fire lines and spray water to keep the largest blaze burning in the U.S. from destroying more homes
Roe v. Wade uproar: McConnell calls for prosecution of Supreme Court leaker
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell addressed a leaked Supreme Court draft indicating the end of Roe v. Wade.
Three suspects charged with murder in California gunfight that left 6 dead
Smiley Martin, Dandrae Martin and Mtula Payton have each been charged with three counts of murder in the shooting last month, which also wounded 12.
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New Mexico governor seeking US disaster status for wildfire
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is asking President Joe Biden to declare a disaster as firefighters scramble to clear brush, build fire lines and spray water to keep the largest blaze burning in the U.S. from destroying more homes.
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Wisconsin lawmaker criticized for calling women ‘birthing bodies’ in tweet about abortion
A Wisconsin Democratic lawmaker was criticized over social media for using the term "birthing bodies" instead of women while tweeting about the potential reversal of Roe V. Wade.
Whaley emerges as Democratic nominee to face Ohio GOP Gov. Mike DeWine
Nan Whaley, the former mayor of Dayton, has been projected to win the Democratic nomination for the governor of Ohio.
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Latino abortion rights advocates warn of ‘dark times’ if Roe v. Wade is reversed
The impact of the Supreme Court decision would "fall hardest on those who already struggle to access health care, including abortion," says a national abortion rights leader.
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Antytila: Ed Sheeran collaboration written on front line
Antytila, one of the biggest acts in Ukraine, are fighting Russian troops following the invasion.
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Indiana GOP lawmakers hold off most hard-right challengers
Frustrated Indiana conservatives fell short in most primary races in their drive to push the Republican-controlled state Legislature further to the right and saw two of their movement’s leaders lose their reelection bids.
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'Dread and horror' drive protesters to gather outside Supreme Court after reported leak
Politico on Monday published what it said was a draft opinion indicating the high court would nullify the abortion rights guarantees of the landmark 1973 decision.
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The fentanyl trip: How the drug is coming to America
Investigators who have been working to stop the flow of fentanyl into the country say they've seen a jump in illegal shipments brought through the border.
US Capitol officer fires gun in break room, gets suspended
A U.S. Capitol Police officer has fired a gun inside a break room in a House office building and has been suspended.
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Trump: Supreme Court leak sets 'dangerous precedent,' says issue won't have 'tremendous effect' on midterms
EXCLUSIVE: Former President Trump on Tuesday said the unprecedented leak of the Supreme Court’s draft opinion signaling the high court will vote to overturn Roe v. Wade sets "a very dangerous precedent."
Ohio's elections chief beats conservative foe in GOP primary
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose has won the Republican nomination for his second term in office, defeating conservative challenger John Adams, who questioned the legitimacy of the 2020 presidential election.
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Idaho to seek death penalty for Lori Vallow, charged with murdering her 2 children | CNN
Idaho intends to seek the death penalty for Lori Vallow, who is charged with the murder of her two children, Tylee Ryan and JJ Vallow, the state said in a notice filed in court Monday.
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Abortion opinion leak unprecedented but not a Supreme Court first
Experts said the leak of a draft opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade is likely to lead to "more distrust" on the high court.
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‘Heartbeat bills’: Is there a fetal heartbeat at six weeks of pregnancy?
The term "fetal heartbeat" is medically inaccurate and misleading, experts say.
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Dem Rep. Swalwell claims Republicans 'want to ban interracial marriage'
Rep. Eric Swalwell of California claimed Tuesday that the Republican Party was seeking to ban interracial marriage.
More than 200 sailors moved off aircraft carrier after multiple suicides | CNN Politics
More than 200 sailors have moved off the USS George Washington aircraft carrier after multiple deaths by suicide among the crew, including three in less than one week in April, according to the Navy.
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Draft opinion jolts Michigan, where abortion ban is on books
A draft opinion that suggests the U.S. Supreme Court could be poised to overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade decision is reverberating in political battleground Michigan.
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GOP tries to steer clear of abortion politics as midterm plans take shape | CNN Politics
Senate Republicans gathered behind closed doors on Tuesday afternoon for the first time since a bombshell draft Supreme Court decision that would strike down Roe v. Wade was leaked.
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What we know about the investigation into the Supreme Court leak | CNN Politics
When Chief Justice John Roberts announced Tuesday that the Supreme Court will investigate the release of a draft opinion that would strike down Roe v. Wade, he kicked off what will likely be one of Washington’s most unusual leak investigations in recent years.
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What's next for abortion after Supreme Court leak?
The stunning leak of a draft Supreme Court decision that would overturn Roe v. Wade has shocked Washington.
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13 states have passed so-called 'trigger laws,' bans designed to go into effect if Roe v. Wade is overturned | CNN
Many Americans anxiously anticipating the Supreme Court’s decision on Roe v. Wade may have been offered a glimpse of what’s to come when Politico revealed a draft Supreme Court opinion Monday night that would upend the landmark abortion rights case.
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Missouri man executed after death sentence is overturned three times
Carman Deck was the fifth person to be executed in the U.S. this year.
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Jury gives sweeping win to Kardashians in Blac Chyna lawsuit
A jury has handed a sweeping victory to the Kardashian family in former reality TV star Blac Chyna’s lawsuit against them
Even as COVID cases rise, mask mandates stay shelved
As mask mandates and vaccination rules kept falling across the U.S., infections from the latest COVID variants have been quietly taking hold in some places, sparking concern among public health officials but stirring a muted response from pretty much everyone else.
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CDC restates recommendation for masks on planes, trains
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. health officials on Tuesday restated their recommendation that Americans wear masks on planes, trains and buses, despite a court ruling last month that struck down a national m…
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Beijing steps up COVID curbs as virus spreads in China
Beijing shut scores of metro stations and bus routes and extended COVID-19 curbs on many public venues on Wednesday, focusing efforts to avoid the fate of Shanghai, where millions have been under strict lockdown for more than a month.
Jonathan Karl tests positive for Covid after sitting next to Kim Kardashian
The longtime ABC correspondent also shook hands with the president that evening.
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FDA leaders: Annual Covid vaccines are likely in our future
FDA and its advisers will likely need to consider yearly updates to the Covid-19 vaccine.
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U.S. CDC says travelers should still wear masks on airplanes
The CDC said it based its recommendation on current COVID conditions and spread.
Mexico expects more migration after U.S. ends COVID border restrictions
Mexico is preparing to address the prospect of more migrants crossing the country once the United States lifts immigration restrictions put in place in response to the pandemic, Mexico's foreign minister said on Tuesday.
