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LONDON (AP) — The head of the FBI and the leader of Britain’s domestic intelligence agency raised alarms Wednesday about the Chinese government, warning business leaders that Beijing is determined to steal their technology for competitive gain.
Police officer missed chance to shoot Uvalde gunman by seeking permission, new assessment shows
There were several missed opportunities to stop the massacre at Robb Elementary School before it started, a new assessment of the law enforcement response says.
Mitch McConnell's labor shortage take: It will ease when people 'run out' of savings
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said 'we've got to hope' people will 'run out of money' and go back to work.
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Trump White House counsel Pat Cipollone to appear before Jan. 6 committee on Friday
The House panel investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol assault had issued a subpoena for his testimony.
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US to diversify infant formula industry to avoid shortages
The Biden administration is looking to help foreign manufacturers of baby formula stay on the U.S. market for the long term
China targeting state, local leaders in push to influence Beijing-friendly policies: intel officials
The intelligence community said leaders at the state level are at risk of being targeted by China in an effort by Beijing to lobby for federal policies starting at the local level.
NY judge holds Trump appraiser in contempt, fines it $10,000 a day | CNN Politics
A New York judge fined the Trump Organization’s former appraiser $10,000 a day after holding it in civil contempt for failing to comply with subpoenas from the New York attorney general’s office.
www.cnn.comPutin’s aide warns U.S. against pressing for war crimes court
Dmitry Medvedev denounced the U.S. for spreading "chaos and destruction across the world."
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Sen. Graham to fight Georgia election subpoena, lawyers say
Attorneys representing Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina say he intends to challenge a subpoena compelling him to testify before a special grand jury in Georgia investigating ex-President Donald Trump and his allies’ actions after the 2020 election
China: MI5 and FBI heads warn of ‘immense’ threat
The UK and US security service heads make an unprecedented joint appearance to warn about China.
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Boris Johnson: The backstory to the PM's dramatic resignation
The prime minister has agreed to resign amid a wave of resignations from his cabinet.
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Kentucky Supreme Court denies state AG's request to have abortion ban reinstated
Kentucky's highest court on Tuesday denied the state attorney general’s emergency appeal to have a near-total abortion ban that was blocked by a circuit court judge last week reinstated.
Former White House lawyer Pat Cipollone agrees to transcribed interview with Jan. 6 committee: Sources
Former White House counsel Pat Cipollone has reached a deal with the Jan. 6 committee to testify in a transcribed interview Friday.
On Conservative Radio, Misleading Message Is Clear: 'Democrats Cheat'
November’s midterm elections are still months away, but to many conservative commentators, the fix is already in. Democrats have cheated before, they say, and they will cheat again. Never mind that the claims are false. In Lafayette, Louisiana, Carol Ross, host of “The Ross Report,” questioned...
Russia's Medvedev warns United States: messing with a nuclear power is folly
Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev told the United States on Wednesday that attempts by the West to punish a nuclear power such as Russia for the war in Ukraine risked endangering humanity.
Defiant Boris Johnson rejects calls to step down, vows to "keep going"
More than 30 junior ministers and ministerial aides have resigned so far.
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Casey DeSantis blasts Biden admin for leaving out 'real reason' for learning loss: 'Democrat lockdowns'
Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis torched the Biden administration for omitting the "real reason" behind the rampant learning loss facing American students: "Democrat lockdowns"
Justice Department subpoenas emails and texts from Arizona lawmakers in January 6 investigation | CNN Politics
The Justice Department investigation into the events of January 6, 2021, has expanded to examine efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election
www.cnn.comSteve Bannon Blasts Joe Rogan and His ‘Low-Information Voters’ for Snubbing Trump
Real America's VoiceFormer Trump chief strategist Steve Bannon fumed on Wednesday over Joe Rogan’s declaration that Donald Trump is not welcome on his popular podcast, sulking that the ex-president doesn’t need Rogan’s “low-information” listeners anyway.In an interview with fellow podcast host...
Biden promotes plan to protect millions of workers' pensions
As many as 3 million workers and retirees who faced pension cuts because of investment losses will get the benefits they were set to receive.
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Russian forces ‘destroying everything’ in east Ukraine: Governor
Luhansk’s Governor Serhiy Haidai says Russian forces are ‘burning down and destroying everything on their way’.
Woman sentenced for killing her abuser as a teen pardoned by Gov. Gavin Newsom
Sara Kruzan was sentenced to life as a 17-year-old for killing her pimp. Almost 30 years later, she has been pardoned by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Raphael Warnock used campaign funds to fight a personal lawsuit: Report
Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-GA) used campaign funds to battle a personal lawsuit, according to a new report.
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Sen. Lindsey Graham's legal team to challenge subpoena from Fulton County, Ga., grand jury
Lindsey Graham's attorneys said that if the subpoena stands, it would "erode a member of Congress' ability to do their job."
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More flexibility proposed for student debt forgiveness
New rules proposed by the Biden administration on Wednesday would make it easier for borrowers to get their federal student debt forgiven through several existing programs.
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Why Bitcoin ATMs are Vexing Rulemakers
Regulators are worrying about who’s using the kiosks, and why — but national oversight is a patchwork at best.
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Democrats frustrated by party's response to abortion ruling
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — As Sen. Michael Bennet sought to encourage a small crowd of fellow Democrats not to give up the fight for abortion rights, Maryah Lauer stepped forward, bullhorn in hand, to exhort him to do more.
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Ukrainians try to hold back Russians at the Donetsk border; Moscow angry after Putin-Macron call details are revealed
Ukraine's president has said an air alert covered almost all of Ukraine last night. Meanwhile, the Russian Dumas has approved measures for a war economy.
FBI Director Wray, MI5 chief raise alarm over China spying | CNN Politics
Top US and British law enforcement officials called attention to what they said is the serious security and economic threat posed by China
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Judges keeping Capitol riot trials in DC amid bias claims
More Capitol riot defendants are pushing to get their trials moved out of Washington, D.C. The defendants claim they can't get a fair trial before unbiased jurors in Washington.
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House Republican says Treasury won't hand over Hunter Biden documents unless Democrats join request
Rep. James Comer says the Treasury Department "is refusing to release suspicious activity reports connected with Hunter Biden."
www.cbsnews.comThe Rise of the Far-Right Latina
WASHINGTON — For years, Texas Republicans tried to win the Hispanic vote using a Bush-era brand of compassionate conservatism. The idea was that a moderate’s touch and softer rhetoric on immigration were key to making inroads with Hispanic voters, particularly in Democratic strongholds along the...
Georgia DA won't rule out subpoena for Trump in election interference investigation, says more allies will be called
Ex-President Donald Trump and allies face scrutiny in a criminal probe over possible interferrence in the Georgia election won by President Joe Biden.
Discord chat app faces moderation questions after mass shooting suspects linked to platform
“When we talk about people who commit these acts of violence ... it's going to be a part of this nexus,” one expert said of Discord.
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Russia-Ukraine updates: Russian missiles hit close to nuclear reactors: IAEA director
Live updates on the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
Mask mandates, CRT, abortion: Inside the 'social justice' agenda at teachers union conference
The annual meeting for the nation's largest teachers union included votes calling for universal mask and vaccine mandates, along with further commitments to advance racial equity in the classroom.
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Trump White House bid threatens GOP midterm strategy
Former President Trump’s plans to announce his 2024 presidential campaign as early as this summer, well before what he previously indicated, throws a wrench into Republicans’ strategy for winning b…
thehill.comGeorgia Guidestones: Rural monument that some call satanic damaged in bombing, police say
The bombing comes weeks after a Georgia Republican candidate for governor claimed the monument is satanic and called for their demolition.
Granholm, actor Robert Downey Jr. boost clean energy jobs
The Energy Department is teaming with actor Robert Downey Jr. to recruit up to 1,000 new workers focused on climate change and clean energy.
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Frustrated Democrats express alarm over Biden’s powerlessness
President Biden is finding himself largely powerless to address a spate of setbacks in recent weeks that have sparked alarm among Democrats about the state of the country. Biden has been dealt blow…
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9 Pennsylvania GOP leaders back Shapiro over Mastriano in race for governor
Nine Republican officials say state Sen. Mastriano holds 'extreme and dangerous' positions as they back Democrat Josh Shapiro in race for governor.
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What is behind the protests rocking Libya?
Protesters take to the streets in east and west Libya, as anger rises over political deadlock and living conditions.
Global dismay as supreme court ruling leaves Biden’s climate policy in tatters
Biden’s election was billed as heralding a ‘climate presidency’ but congressional and judicial roadblocks mean he has little to show
Ukraine battles to push back Russian advance in northern Donetsk
Ukraine has so far staved off any major Russian advance into the north of its Donetsk region, but pressure is intensifying with heavy shelling on the city of Sloviansk and nearby populated areas, the Ukrainian military said on Wednesday.
Lindsey Graham fires back at Fulton County district attorney and challenges subpoena
Attorneys for Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) vowed to challenge the subpoena levied Tuesday against the senator by the Fulton County election inquiry.
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Police say they stopped a planned July 4 mass shooting in Virginia's capital after getting a tip
Police in Richmond, Virginia, said Wednesday that they thwarted a planned July 4 mass shooting after receiving a tip that led them to arrest two men.
Cipollone reaches deal to give transcribed interview to January 6 committee Friday | CNN Politics
Trump White House Counsel Pat Cipollone has reached a deal with the January 6 committee to participate in a transcribed interview behind closed doors on Friday, multiple sources told CNN.
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Jayland Walker’s sister speaks out on his fatal shooting by Akron police
Jayland Walker's sister is speaking out about his death, the body camera footage from Akron police that was released and what justice might look like.
Appeals arguments heard on immigrants brought to US as kids
Immigrant advocates are hoping a federal appeals court will uphold an Obama-era program that prevents the deportation of thousands of immigrants brought into the United States as children.
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DeSantis team hits back at media figures' debunked claim of students registering political views with state
A trending claim on Twitter alleged that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a law requiring college students to register their political views with the state, despite this being proven false last year.
Poll shows Brazil's Lula maintaining strong lead in presidential race
Brazilian leftist Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva maintains a strong lead against incumbent right-wing President Jair Bolsonaro ahead of October's presidential election, a Genial/Quaest poll released on Wednesday showed.
Highland Park mass shooting suspect confessed, contemplated 2nd attack in Wisconsin
The Fourth of July parade mass shooting suspect made his first appearance in court on Wednesday.
Appeals court panel casts doubt on DACA legality
The federal appeals court is hearing a Texas-led challenge to the Obama-era program protecting migrants.
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Biden administration proposes changes to student loan programs
The White House continues to deliberate how to address calls for widespread debt cancellation.
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January 6 Committee silent on actions taken to verify Hutchinson's claim Trump lunged at Secret Service agent
January 6 Committee members over the weekend said they would be willing to hear testimony from people who could refute parts of what Cassidy Hutchinson said last week.
WATCH: Virginia police foil noncitizens' July 4 mass shooting plans
Police in Virginia revealed that two noncitizens who "were planning to shoot up our Fourth of July celebrations” were arrested with several firearms after a tip was received by the Richmond Police Department. According to officials, a mass shooting was prevented as a result.
www.washingtonexaminer.comThe US and allies have reportedly floated capping Russian oil prices at as low as $40 a barrel
But sources told Bloomberg the Biden administration was concerned a price cap of $40 would be too low.
Justice Department operation aimed at curbing violent crime yields 1,500 arrests
The 30-day initiative was deemed "Operation North Star" and focused on cities with a high number of homicides and shootings.
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India ruling party has no Muslim MP for the first time in history
Modi’s BJP is left with no Muslim parliamentarian after Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi resigns as the minorities affairs minister.
Chauvin faces future in federal prison for Floyd's death
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is about to swap solitary confinement at Minnesota’s only maximum security prison for an unknown future at a federal prison
G-20 meeting may lead to wider divisions over war in Ukraine
Foreign ministers from the world’s largest nations are looking to address Russia's war in Ukraine and its impact on global energy and food security when they meet in Indonesia this week.
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US on ‘cusp’ of falling gas prices
Gasoline futures fell more than 10 percent Tuesday and are down more than 22 percent since June, raising hopes that the high price of gas across the country might soon fall. The price of U.S. crude…
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AOC sees fines pile up for 5-year-old unpaid tax warrant
Fines are piling up for Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) over her failure to resolve a New York state tax warrant filed against her defunct business five years ago.
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Exclusive: Pope to give women a say in appointment of bishops
Pope Francis said he wants to give women more top-level positions in the Holy See and disclosed that for the first time he would name women to a previously all-male Vatican committee that helps him select the world's bishops.
Lesions, headaches, debilitating pain: Gay men with monkeypox share their stories
Men who have sex with men comprise the vast majority of monkeypox cases in this unprecedented outbreak. Eighteen of them talked to NBC News about their experiences.
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Biden Education Dept sued over new parents council that groups claim is ‘cabal’ of left-wing activists
Parents’ rights groups filed a lawsuit Wednesday against President Biden's Education Department over its newly created parents council that they say is ideologically motivated.
Biden: DOJ will take ‘appropriate action’ if violations found in Jayland Walker police shooting
President Biden on Wednesday told a crowd in Cleveland that the Justice Department will take “appropriate action” if an investigation finds that violations occurred in the shooting of Jayland Walke…
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Russian shells pound Donetsk region: July 6 recap
In the past day, shelling has killed at least seven civilians in Ukraine, officials said Wednesday, and Russians are closing in on Sloviansk.
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Petition calling for Clarence Thomas removal from Supreme Court gets 1M signatures
An online petition that calls for the removal of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has attracted more than 1 million signatures. The petition, titled “Impeach Justice Clarence Thomas,” wa…
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U.S. tightens sanctions on Iran, targets Chinese, Emirati firms over oil
The United States on Wednesday imposed sanctions on a network of Chinese, Emirati and other companies that it accused of helping to deliver and sell Iranian petroleum and petrochemical products to East Asia, pressuring Tehran as it seeks to revive the 2015 Iran nuclear deal.
Abortion rights and gun control join the wish list of executive orders that midterm-wary Democrats want Biden to issue ASAP
With the midterms fast approaching and legislative options dwindling, congressional Democrats are adding bolder executive orders to Biden's workload.
Eric Holder found guilty in death of rapper Nipsey Hussle
Hussle was fatally shot outside of the clothing store he owned in Los Angeles in March 2019.
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US Fed: ‘More restrictive’ rates possible if inflation persists
Policymakers backed raising rates at their next meeting in July by either 50 or 75 basis points, show Fed records.
Biden out of the inflation frying pan into the recession fire
Public opinion is going from bad to worse for President Joe Biden.
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North Korean government hackers hit health services with ransomware, US agencies warn | CNN Politics
North Korean government-backed hackers have in the last year targeted multiple health organizations with ransomware, in some cases disrupting health services for “prolonged periods,” the FBI and other US agencies warned on Wednesday.
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Yellen must provide info on Hunter Biden's shady foreign business deals: GOP Rep. Comer
Rep. James Comer is demanding information from Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen about Hunter Biden's foreign business dealings, which have been flagged by US banks as suspicious.
Rapper Nipsey Hussle's killer convicted of murder
Hussle, born Ermias Asghedom, was shot outside his LA clothing store in 2019 after a brief argument.
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Republican says Treasury restricting access to suspicious activity reports on Hunter Biden
A top House Republican investigator says the Treasury Department is restricting access to suspicious activity reports on Hunter Biden and is investigating whether that is being done to protect President Joe Biden and his troubled son.
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White House communications director Kate Bedingfield leaving her role | CNN Politics
White House communications director Kate Bedingfield will depart her role in the coming weeks, chief of staff Ron Klain told CNN on Wednesday.
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Uvalde police had the gunman in their sights before he entered the school — but didn’t pull the trigger, new report reveals
Salvador Rolando Ramos instead entered Robb Elementary School and killed 19 children and 2 teachers, according to a Texas State University report on the mass shooting.
www.nbcnews.comJudge holds Cushman & Wakefield in contempt, orders fines in Trump probe
Starting Thursday, the real estate services firm must pay $10,000 a day until it complies with a court order to produce documents related to the Trump Organization.
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UK PM Johnson won't face confidence vote this week as lawmakers await committee elections
A new confidence vote in British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will not be brought by his lawmakers until at least next week, after the Conservative Party committee governing the rules agreed to elect a new executive before considering allowing one.
Bernie Sanders wades into Vermont House race
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) has endorsed Becca Balint, the president pro tempore of the Vermont Senate, in what is likely the race to be Vermont’s first woman in Congress. Balint is among the…
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Democrat in one of nation's most competitive races has unconventional campaign strategy: embrace Biden
Democrat Rep. Marcy Kaptur of Ohio embraced President Biden during his visit to the Buckeye State on Wednesday to tout an initiative linked to the American Rescue Plan.
Rocco Morabito: Fugitive mobster handed over to Italy
Rocco Morabito, one of Italy's most wanted men, will serve 30 years after being arrested in Brazil.
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Iran TV says several foreigners, a UK diplomat, detained for alleged spying
Iran's Revolutionary Guards have detained several foreigners, including Britain's second most senior envoy in Tehran, for alleged acts of spying such as taking soil samples in restricted areas, state television reported on Wednesday.
Getting student debt forgiveness could be easier under new rules proposed by Biden administration
Borrowers who qualify for existing federal student loan forgiveness programs could see fewer hurdles and less paperwork.
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House Republicans back Texas counties' 'invasion' declaration in response to border crisis
House Republicans are supporting the effort by Texas counties to declare the crisis at the southern border an "invasion" as migrant numbers remain at historic highs.
Biden administration unveils sweeping changes to federal student loan system
The Biden administration on Wednesday announced several new proposed changes to the federal student loan system, including measures that help discharge loans for physically and mentally disabled bo…
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No diplomatic immunity in modern slavery cases, Supreme Court rules
The UK Supreme Court says a Saudi diplomat accused of exploiting a Filipina worker is not protected.
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Biden in Ohio to woo blue-collar voters
U.S. President Joe Biden touted plans to bolster pension plans for millions of Americans on a visit to Ohio to woo working class voters frustrated by inflation.
Sen. Lindsey Graham says he'll challenge subpoena in Georgia Trump probe
Graham's lawyers dismissed the subpoena, which seeks information about his phone calls to Georgia election officials, as “all politics.”
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Biden and Harris speak with Cherelle Griner, wife of detained WNBA star Brittney Griner
Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner has been detained in Russia since February.
www.cbsnews.comAbortion laws by state: Legal status of abortion changing day-by-day after Roe v. Wade overturned
In some states, the legal status of abortion has flipped back and forth multiple times since the Supreme Court’s decision last month.
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French PM says cost of living a priority, urges opposition to help pass reforms
French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne said on Wednesday her minority government wanted to reform pensions, nationalise the main utility EDF and shield citizens from raging inflation, urging the opposition to work with her to avoid policy gridlock.
Trade restrictions making food crisis worse: World Bank
Bans and restrictions on food exports are “counterproductive” against the global food crisis and drive rising domestic prices “even higher,” World Bank directors said Wednesday. In a blog Peice of work…
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Highland Park shooting suspect admits to deadly attack, prosecutor says
The man accused of killing seven people and wounding dozens of others at an Independence Day parade outside of Chicago admitted to authorities that he carried out the shooting, a prosecutor said on Wednesday during the suspect's first court appearance.
Biden administration announces new sanctions targeting illicit Iranian oil network | CNN Politics
The Biden administration is putting sanctions on 15 individuals and entities who have been involved in illicit sales and shipments of millions of dollars’ worth of Iranian oil, Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced on Wednesday.
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FDA working to allow overseas formula makers to stay in US market
The Biden administration is working on a plan that will allow foreign manufacturers of infant formula to keep their products on the market in the U.S. long term, the Food and Drug Administration (F…
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Islamic State claims raid on Nigerian prison, 440 inmates on run
Islamic State claimed responsibility on Wednesday for a raid on a Nigerian prison in the capital Abuja which freed around 440 inmates, raising fears that insurgents are venturing from their enclaves in the northeast.
Some top Democrats keep their distance as Biden stops in Ohio on Wednesday
President Biden's in Ohio on Wednesday, to showcase a plan to help protect workers pensions, but two top Democratic candidates won't be joining the president in Cleveland
Federal appeals court hears arguments on future of DACA | CNN Politics
A federal appeals court in New Orleans heard arguments Wednesday on the legality of the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, setting up another high-stakes legal clash over immigration that could impact hundreds of thousands of people.
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Environmental groups keep pushing extreme measures amid global energy crisis
Environmental activist groups have doubled down on anti-fossil fuel advocacy amid the global energy crisis which has been marked by supply shortages and record prices.
Biden in Ohio touts economic agenda amid sinking polls
CLEVELAND — President Biden spent Wednesday afternoon in the key swing state of Ohio courting union workers, seeking to convince voters his policies are helping buttress the middle class as polls c…
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Deadly July 4 parade: Shots, then a frantic rush to escape
For many people, the mass shooting that killed at least seven people and injured 30 others in a Chicago suburb on July 4 was yet another reminder that any place, any event in the U.S. can turn dangerous or deadly.
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Rep. Adam Kinzinger releases expletive-laced audio of numerous calls to D.C. office threatening violence
Most of the calls, which were received by Kinzinger's interns, make threats against him, members of his family or Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo.
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Georgia subpoenaing Giuliani, Graham in Trump election probe
The Georgia prosecutor investigating the conduct of former President Donald Trump and his allies after the 2020 election is subpoenaing U.S. Sen.
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House January 6 committee schedules seventh hearing for July 12 | CNN Politics
The House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021, insurrection has scheduled its seventh hearing for July 12, the panel announced Tuesday.
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Ukrainian governor urges evacuation of 350,000 residents
The governor of the last remaining eastern province partly under Ukraine's control urged his more than 350,000 residents to flee as Russian troops escalated their offensive.
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Highland Park parade mass shooting suspect charged with 7 counts of first-degree murder
Seven people were killed in a mass shooting at a Fourth of July parade in the Chicago suburb of Highland Park, Illinois, on Monday.
Capitol Police say a Jan. 6 defendant’s demands could expose secret security features
At issue is what harm access to the Capitol could do if the defendant's request is met.
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Parade shooting suspect bought 5 weapons despite threats
The man accused of opening fire at an Independence Day parade in suburban Chicago legally bought five weapons, including two high-powered rifles.
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Highland Park shooting: Harris calls on Congress to ban assault weapons, 'end this horror' of gun violence
Vice President Kamala Harris traveled to Chicago Tuesday and addressed the Fourth of July shooting at a parade in Highland Park that claimed the lives of seven and left dozens injured.
Ukraine war: Market hit as Russians shell frontline city Slovyansk
Two people died in Russian strikes on Ukraine's eastern city of Slovyansk, local officials say.
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UN cites 'growing evidence' of war crimes in Ukraine; Pro-Russia separatist forces descend on Donetsk
The mayor of Sloviansk, a city that has found itself on the front line as Russian forces advance in the Donetsk region, has urged civilians to evacuate.
With pressures mounting, Biden thinks GOP will make his midterm case for him
Despite high gas prices and low approval ratings, Biden is betting Republican overreach will boost his party’s chances in November.
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Abortion bans in Florida, Mississippi allowed to take effect
Florida's ban on abortions past 15 weeks of pregnancy is now in effect after a court order blocking its enforcement was put on hold on Tuesday, and a Mississippi judge declined to prevent a near-total ban from being implemented later this week.
What we know about Robert 'Bobby' Crimo III, the suspect in Highland Park parade massacre
The suspect in a mass shooting at a July 4 parade is an aspiring rapper whose apparent social media posts include violent graphic images.
Democrats charge McConnell spending bill ploy aids China's global ambitions
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is holding the United States Innovation and Competition Act hostage, in an effort to block Democrats' partisan spending bill.
Trump flirtation with 2024 run growing more serious
Former President Trump is holding discussions about announcing a 2024 campaign, sources told The Hill, with some current and former advisers believing it is a matter of when, not if, Trump will lau…
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Judge won’t block law banning most Mississippi abortions
A Mississippi judge has rejected a request by the state’s only abortion clinic to temporarily block a state law that would ban most abortions. Judge Debbra K.
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Inflation, gas prices still dwarf abortion concern, poll says
Inflation and gas prices remain the top concerns for Americans going into midterm elections, despite Supreme Court overturning abortion rights in late June.
Republicans scoff as Democrats try to close Gitmo again
Democrats are reviving their efforts to shutter the Guantánamo Bay detention facility, but the push faces an uphill battle in the Senate, where Republicans are already writing it off as doomed. In …
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WATCH: Bill O'Reilly says no 'chance in hell' Tucker Carlson runs for president
Author Bill O’Reilly says there's no way his former colleague Fox News host Tucker Carlson runs for president.
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Ukraine latest updates: Civilians killed as Russia pounds Ukraine
Ukraine news from July 6: Officials report at least 10 civilian deaths in the past 24 hours across Ukraine.
Russia-Ukraine updates: Russian missiles hit close to nuclear reactors: IAEA director
Live updates on the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
Judge throws out Trump-era rollbacks on endangered species
A federal judge has thrown out a host of actions by the Trump administration to roll back protections for endangered or threatened species.
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NFL's Cowboys criticized over deal with gun-themed coffee company
The partnership with the Black Rifle Coffee Co. was revealed on Twitter.
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Rudy Giuliani, Lindsey Graham and John Eastman subpoenaed by Fulton County DA in election probe | CNN Politics
The latest raft of subpoenas marks a new phase of grand jury activity that reaches into Trump’s inner circle.
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In major blow, 2 key ministers quit Boris Johnson government
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is clinging to power after two of his most senior Cabinet ministers quit, saying they had lost confidence in Johnson’s leadership amid shifting explanations about his handling of a sexual misconduct scandal.
apnews.comJudge Holds Real-Estate Giant Cushman & Wakefield in Contempt Over Donald Trump Case
REUTERS/Kate MunschCushman and Wakefield, the real estate firm used by Donald Trump to allegedly inflate the value of his real estate properties, has been ordered by a New York judge to pay a daily $10,000 fine for failing to turn over evidence to state investigators.On Tuesday afternoon, a...
Mulvaney: Republicans should pay attention to Jan. 6 hearings
Former acting White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney said Republicans should pay attention to the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, despite their misgi…
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Dems stress message discipline on abortion ahead of midterms, while GOP hopes to avoid blunders
Democrats are looking to keep going on the offense on abortion rights after Roe by avoiding Republican's rhetorical traps on second- and third-trimester abortions
Highland Park victims Kevin and Irina McCarthy leave behind toddler who must 'navigate life as an orphan'
The toddler survived the massacre unharmed, but he is "left in the unthinkable position; to grow up without his parents," according to an online fundraiser.
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Former deputy press secretary for Trump to testify at an upcoming January 6 committee hearing | CNN Politics
Sarah Matthews, who served as deputy press secretary in the Trump White House until resigning shortly after the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol, has been subpoenaed by the House select committee investigating the insurrection and has agreed to testify at an upcoming hearing, according...
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Swalwell compares Boebert to mass shooter day after Highland Park massacre, Boebert fires back
California Democrat Eric Swalwell appeared to compare his Colorado Republican colleague Rep. Lauren Boebert to the mass shooter who killed six people a day after the massacre.
Mistakes plague identification of migrants who died in Texas truck
A week after 53 migrants died in a sweltering trailer in San Antonio, Texas, some of their nationalities are still unclear, highlighting the challenges that officials from at least four different countries face in identifying the victims of the deadliest U.S. human smuggling tragedy on record.
Sens. Rubio, Warner seek FTC investigation into TikTok over U.S. data access
Their call follows a report saying the short video app permitted TikTok engineers and executives in China to repeatedly access private data of U.S. users.
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A survivor of the migrant trailer: 'They couldn't breathe'
Simple advice from a friend to stay near the door may have saved Yenifer Yulisa Cardona Tomás from the deadly fate that befell 53 other migrants when they were abandoned trapped in a sweltering semi-trailer last week in Texas.
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Florida's 15-week abortion ban remains in effect despite judge's order | CNN Politics
Florida’s law banning abortions at 15 weeks will remain in effect after the state filed an appeal Tuesday that stayed a state judge’s order temporarily blocking the ban.
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Dark figure holding rifle painted on house of suspected Highland Park shooter's parents
A painting of an ominous figure holding a gun was spotted on the back of the house belonging to the parents of the man suspected of firing on an Independence Day parade in Highland Park, Illinois, according to a report.
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Democratic governor acknowledges likelihood of economic recession, says 'bring it on'
Democratic Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly acknowledged a possible recession, telling a group of supporters, "bring it on," and suggested her state could weather an economic downturn.
Ruined Lysychansk eerily silent, residents remain in bomb shelters, after fall to Russia
Lysychansk was once a city of a 100,000 people in Ukraine's eastern Luhansk region, but it now lies in ruins after its fall to Russian forces with many residents still living in bomb shelters and basements.
'He takes this to heart': Biden has read Brittney Griner's letter, White House says
Biden has read the hand-written letter from Brittney Griner and bringing the WNBA star home from Russia is a top priority, the White House said.
Justice Department sues Arizona over new election law requiring proof of citizenship | CNN Politics
The Justice Department sued the state of Arizona Tuesday to block a law that would require proof of citizenship to register to vote in the state.
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Seven close races that could decide control of the House
The battle for control of the House is heating up as more and more general election match-ups are set. Republicans are favored to win back the majority in the lower chamber given both the national …
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Can Boris Johnson survive these resignations?
Two of his cabinet say his government lacks integrity, but the PM is not expected to go easily.
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New evacuations for communities near California forest fire
Evacuation orders have been expanded for remote communities near a wildfire that's chewing through California forests.
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Judge holds real estate firm in contempt over documents in Trump probe
Cushman & Wakefield will be fined $10,000 a day, starting Thursday, until it produces overdue documents in a civil investigation of the Trump Organization.
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Man who says he was assaulted by white supremacist marchers speaks out
A Black man who says he was assaulted by white supremacist marchers in Boston on Saturday is speaking out.
"We were trying to shield the kids": Mother recounts escaping Highland Park parade shooting
Natalie Lorentz said it was the worst moment of her life.
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YouTube channel featuring Highland Park shooting suspect showed parade route and an animated school shooting
The channel has since been removed by YouTube, but archives of the channel and its videos remain online.
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Western states could settle feud over beleaguered Rio Grande
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The fight between Texas and New Mexico over the management of one of the longest rivers in North America could be nearing an end as a date to resume the trial has been put off pending negotiations aimed at settling the years-long case before the U.S.
apnews.comAfter July 4 shooting, Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney says he'll be 'happy' to leave office
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney on Monday said he stresses so much about big events coming to the city that he looks forward to the day he is no longer mayor.
Biden's new anti-corruption czar Richard Nephew says it's 'straight up hilarious' that people are making jokes about his name and position
The man overseeing Biden's anti-corruption policies said it hadn't occurred to him there was a hilarious juxtaposition between his job and his name.
Analysis: Inflation, not deflation, is now Japan's political hot potato as election looms
The rising cost of living is turning into a thorny political issue ahead of Japan's upper house election this weekend, as opposition parties peg blame for recent price hikes on Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's policies.
Ukrainians displaced near Kyiv fear for war-damaged homes
Ukrainians displaced in Borodyanka near the capital wonder what will happen to their war-damaged homes
Abrams, Kemp exchange gas tax blows as gubernatorial rematch gets heated
Democrat gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams and Republican incumbent Gov. Brian Kemp traded blows over the state gas tax suspension as their rematch heats up.
Democratic governor acknowledges likelihood of economic recession, says 'bring it on'
Democratic Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly acknowledged a possible recession, telling a group of supporters, "bring it on," and suggested her state could weather an economic downturn.
Leahy discharged from hospital after hip replacement surgery
Senate President Pro Tempore Patrick Leahy’s (D-Vt.) office announced on Tuesday that the Vermont senator had been discharged from the hospital after undergoing hip replacement surgery. “Senator Le…
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U.S. ambassadors to Blinken: Send the weapons
There’s a debate roiling inside the Biden administration: Delay or decline weapons sales to countries with poor human rights records, or sell anyway lest Russia and China fill the void?
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Louisiana asks court to allow abortion ban enforcement
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Louisiana's Supreme Court has been asked to allow enforcement of Louisiana's ban on most abortions, Attorney General Jeff Landry's office said Tuesday.
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John Hinckley Jr. seeks forgiveness for shooting Reagan, presidential entourage
John Hinckley Jr. sits down with "Nightline" weeks after he was released from court supervision and expresses remorse for shooting President Ronald Reagan.
Justice Department sues to block Arizona’s proof of citizenship voting law
An attorney employed by the GOP-controlled state House had warned legislators that implementing the legislation, which applies to federal elections, would violate U.S. law.
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These are the lives lost from the July Fourth parade mass shooting | CNN
What was supposed to be a patriotic celebration turned into a day of tragedy and fear when a gunman killed seven people and injured dozens more at a July Fourth parade in Highland Park, Illinois.
www.cnn.comGrand jury subpoenas Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani over effort to overturn Georgia's popular vote
The Fulton County special grand jury subpoenaed several members of former President Donald Trump's legal team.
2-year-old's parents killed in Highland Park shooting
The parents of a young child were gunned down in a mass shooting at a Fourth of July parade in a Chicago suburb, ABC News has learned.
Thousands more evacuate homes in Sydney even as heavy rains ease
A wild storm system has moved away from Sydney after pounding Australia's largest city with four days of torrential rain, satellite images showed on Wednesday, although river waters stayed above danger levels, forcing more evacuations.
Carlos Santana collapses during concert in Michigan
Guitarist Carlos Santana collapsed in the middle of a concert in Michigan on Tuesday.
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Stunned by UFOs, ‘exasperated’ fighter pilots get little help from Pentagon
Despite the frequency of the encounters and the severity of the hazard, it took the Navy five years to adopt a formal UFO reporting structure.
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American confidence in the presidency, 15 other institutions sink to record lows: Poll
A new Gallup poll revealed that overall confidence in American institutions, including the presidency and the Supreme Court, is falling to record lows.
Sydney floods aftermath: 'Everybody is traumatised'
More than eight months of rain have fallen in the Sydney area over four days, turning roads into rivers.
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POLITICO Playbook PM: American pessimism — and one glimmer of hope
And Ron DeSantis pulls in big bucks with an eye toward 2024.
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Judge throws out Trump-era rollbacks on endangered species
A federal judge has thrown out a host of actions by the Trump administration to roll back protections for endangered or threatened species.
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Death of a dentist in Ireland denied an abortion has worried doctors who say history may repeat in U.S.
“I think maternal mortality will go up,” said the expert who wrote Ireland's official report on the death of Dr. Savita Halappanavar, who was denied an abortion.
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Hogan directs police to suspend Maryland gun carry standard
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan directed the state police Tuesday to suspend the state's “good and substantial reason” standard for permits to carry handguns after the U.S.
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Biden prepares action to reshape Trump’s tariffs on China
The administration is likely to announce action to lift a narrow set of tariffs on Chinese imports this month.
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White House dodges questions on voicemail Joe Biden allegedly left for Hunter Biden on business dealings
President Biden has repeatedly denied discussing his son Hunter's foreign business dealings with him, despite a newly-leaked voicemail detailing a conversation between the pair.
Uvalde mayor says he fears a cover-up of investigation into school massacre and calls on Texas Gov. Abbott to intervene | CNN
Uvalde Mayor Don McLaughlin told CNN he’s lost faith in Texas leaders investigating how law enforcement responded to the shooting that killed 19 children and two adults at Robb Elementary.
www.cnn.comWill the Abortion Debate Keep Moderate Women in the Democrats' Camp?
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — As Gov. Gretchen Whitmer prepared to kick off a round-table discussion about abortion rights at a brewery recently, Alisha Meneely sat at one corner of the table, feeling politically abandoned. Meneely voted for Donald Trump in 2016 before supporting President Joe Biden in...
Dez Bryant on Demaryius Thomas: ‘A lot of us living with CTE and the NFL know it’
NFL wide receiver Dez Bryant on Tuesday said many professional football players are living with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) but are afraid to speak out about their symptoms. Bryant’…
thehill.comGov: Maine won't help prosecute abortion seekers, providers
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine will not cooperate with other states' investigations into people who seek abortions or health care providers that perform them, the state's governor said Tuesday.
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Democrats call for more gun measures after July Fourth parade shooting
Republicans show no signs of interest in reopening the gun debate a week and a half after Congress passed the most substantial gun reform in 30 years.
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FDA temporarily suspends order banning sales of Juul
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Tuesday announced it had temporarily suspended its ban on sales of the popular e-cigarette maker Juul. “On July 5, 2022, FDA administratively stayed …
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Arizona AG Brnovich fires back at DOJ plan to sue over state’s election law
The Arizona attorney general fired back against a DOJ warning that it will sue over the state's bill to restrict non-citizens from voting in federal elections.
Vice President Kamala Harris visits Highland Park shooting scene | CNN Politics
Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday said Americans need to understand that gun violence “can happen anywhere,” during a visit to the Illinois city where a gunman killed at least seven people in a mass shooting at a July Fourth parade.
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White House: Biden has read Griner letter pleading for help
Brittney Griner’s appeal to President Joe Biden in a handwritten letter continued to garner reaction Tuesday after the WNBA All-Star acknowledged she feared never returning home and asked Biden not “forget about me and the other American Detainees.”
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After string of Supreme Court setbacks, Democrats wonder whether Biden White House is capable of urgency moment demands | CNN Politics
Debra Messing was fed up. The former “Will & Grace” star was among dozens of celebrity Democratic supporters and activists who joined a call with White House aides last Monday to discuss the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade.
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Mass funeral held for 21 teenagers who mysteriously died at South African nightclub
More than a thousand people attended a funeral Wednesday for 21 teenagers who died under mysterious circumstances at a South African nightclub.
Kamala Harris could break a record. Democrats wish she didn't have to
The vice president is on pace to cast a record number of tie-breaking votes in the Senate — showing the limits of the Biden administration's power.
Georgia grand jury investigating Trump wants testimony from Giuliani, Graham and others
A special grand jury in Fulton County, Georgia, is probing potential interference in the state's 2020 elections.
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Kentucky governor releases emails showing Biden plan to nominate antiabortion Republican as judge
Gov. Andy Beshear turned over two White House emails showing that President Biden intended to nominate an anti-abortion Republican for federal judge.
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Agent: Top NHL goalie prospect sent to Russian military base
The North American agent for Philadelphia Flyers goaltending prospect Ivan Fedotov says he is at a remote military base in northern Russia.
apnews.comHochul signs mayoral control bill, but with a change
The governor requested that lawmakers change the bill to delay an increase in the number of members in the Panel for Educational Policy from 15 to 23.
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Highland Park shooter said in 2019 that he would ‘kill everyone’ at his house: police
Officials say the suspect in the shooting at the Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Ill., which left at least seven dead, threatened to “kill everyone” at his house in September 2019, lea…
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'It's a brick wall': The end of Roe will be 'horrific' for incarcerated people
Access to abortions in prison is even more severely limited now that Roe v. Wade has been overturned.
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4 Vietnam War veterans awarded Medal of Honor
On Tuesday, President Joe Biden awarded the Medal of Honor to four U.S. Army soldiers who fought in the Vietnam War.
Feds settle suit alleging abuse by men detained after 9/11
The Justice Department has settled a long-running lawsuit filed by a group of men rounded up in the weeks after the September 11, 2001, attack who say they were abused in a federal lockup in New York City.
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Judge blocks Florida 15-week abortion ban, ruling stayed as state appeals
A Florida judge granted an injunction against the state's new law banning abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy, but the order is on hold while the state appeals the ruling.
Jayland Walker was handcuffed when his body arrived at the medical examiner's office, according to the autopsy report | CNN
Jayland Walker was handcuffed behind his back when his body arrived at the coroner’s office to be processed as part of the investigation into the officers who shot and killed him in Akron last week, according to a medical examiner’s report that was reviewed by CNN.
www.cnn.comThe Mysterious Billionaire Behind Jeffrey Epstein Is Exposed in a New Documentary
Photo Illustration by The Daily Beast / Photos by Getty / HuluHow did Jeffrey Epstein, the notorious child predator and sex trafficker, amass his vast wealth? Yes, the late money manager rubbed shoulders with everyone from Bill Gates and Bill Clinton to Prince Andrew and Donald Trump, but as the...
The Memo: Why Brittney Griner is a political problem for Biden
The public outcry around the plight of Brittney Griner is growing louder — and that spells trouble for President Biden, who has been unable to free the basketball star from detention in Russia. Gri…
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NATO nations sign accession protocols for Sweden, Finland
The 30 NATO allies have signed off on the protocols needed for Sweden and Finland to become members.
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Abortion ban exceptions: What legally constitutes a 'life-threatening emergency'?
New abortion bans make exceptions for cases in which the mother’s life is at stake. Doctors wonder which threats are serious enough to absolve them of legal risk.
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Democrats look to raise $10M for key governors' races with abortion access fund
The DGA on Tuesday launched the "Protect Reproductive Rights Fund" to support gubernatorial races in states where access to abortion is at risk.
Blinken won’t meet with Lavrov at G-20 summit in Indonesia
Secretary of State Antony Blinken will not meet with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov when the two are in Bali, Indonesia, this week for a meeting of the foreign ministers of Group of 20 nati…
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Colorado funeral home owner pleads guilty in body sales case
A Colorado funeral home operator accused of illegally selling body parts and giving clients fake ashes has pleaded guilty to mail fraud in federal court
Twitter challenges India order to take down tweets
Twitter has petitioned a court challenging "several" orders to take down content on its platform.
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One family's wrenching decision to sell a 14-year-old girl into marriage: "It hurts… But we are afraid."
"I know I'm young," Nyekuoth Manyuan told CBS News. "But the food's been taken away, and I want my family to survive."
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Los Angeles public schools training teachers that 'merit,' 'individualism' rooted in 'whiteness'
Los Angeles public schools mandated all employees to undergo "implicit/unconscious bias training," which teaches that "merit" and "individualism" are rooted in whiteness.
Norway calls off gas strikes that risked UK supply
The Norwegian government has stepped in to stop strikes that threatened to suspend UK gas deliveries.
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Treating ectopic pregnancies still legal in states where abortion banned, despite viral misinformation
Treating ectopic pregnancies is still legal in all states where abortion is banned, despite rumors to the contrary after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
Brittney Griner's wife says it is "very disheartening" that WNBA star has not heard from President Biden yet
In a handwritten letter from Brittney Griner that was delivered to the White House, Griner wrote about how terrified she is.
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Nearly 9 million passengers traveled through U.S. airports over holiday weekend
Travelers seemed to be undeterred by flight delays and cancellations, but there are signs that travel nightmares could start to ease.
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Oz calls on Philadelphia mayor to resign
Pennsylvania Republican Senate nominee Mehmet Oz on Tuesday called on Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney (D) to resign after he said he was looking forward to not being mayor given recent gun violence. …
thehill.comBiden considers tiny China tariff relief package
President Joe Biden could lift tariffs on just $10 billion worth of Chinese goods under a plan being discussed within the administration.
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'We need to end this horror': Vice President Harris visits site of shooting in Highland Park, Ill.
Vice President Kamala Harris made an unscheduled visit to the site of a Fourth of July parade shooting in Highland Park, Ill.
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New omicron subvariant BA.5 now a majority of US COVID-19 cases
A new omicron subvariant known as BA.5 now comprises a majority of U.S. COVID-19 cases, according to data released Tuesday from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The data is a s…
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Many won't rely on virtual options after COVID: AP-NORC poll
A new poll shows that many Americans don’t expect to rely on the digital services that became commonplace during the pandemic after COVID-19 subsides.
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Americans are eating into their pandemic savings to handle inflation
Low-income workers are the only group not to touch their savings yet due to strong wage gains, a new analysis finds.
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World’s Covid vaccine, drugs equity program set to wind down this fall
The ACT-Accelerator has struggled to secure funding as Covid cases have declined from the height of the pandemic.
www.politico.comGermany's CureVac files suit against vaccine rival BioNTech
German biotech company CureVac has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against rival BioNTech for work that it says contributed to the development of the BioNTech-Pfizer coronavirus vaccine.
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Insight: COVID and bust: China's private health system hurt by tough coronavirus controls
On March 24, a court in the central Chinese city of Fuyang announced that a $1.5 billion hospital built just four years earlier had filed for bankruptcy because it was unable to pay its debts.
Macau locks down landmark Lisboa hotel after COVID cases found
Macau has locked down one of the city's most famous hotels, the Grand Lisboa, after more than a dozen COVID-19 cases were found there on Tuesday, with infections spreading rapidly in the world's biggest gambling hub.
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