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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said Wednesday the U.S. will send an additional $1 billion in military aid to Ukraine, the largest single tranche of weapons and equipment since the war began, in a effort to help stall Russia’s slow but steady march to conquer the eastern Donbas region.
Biden tells oil refiners: Produce more gas, fewer profits
President Joe Biden wants U.S. oil refiners to produce more gasoline and diesel. In a letter to refiners Wednesday, Biden says their profits have tripled during a time of war between Russia and Ukraine as Americans struggle with record high prices.
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Biden signs executive order to fight anti-LGBTQ state bills
The order aims to expand access to gender affirming care and advance LGBTQ-inclusive learning environments at American schools.
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Judge rejects Steve Bannon's motion to throw out contempt of Congress charges | CNN Politics
A federal judge on Wednesday refused to throw out the charges against Steve Bannon for contempt of Congress, sending the former Donald Trump adviser to trial next month.
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Biden executive order to crack down on 'conversion therapy,' accuse Republicans of seeking to 'bully kids'
President Joe Biden will sign an executive order aimed at cracking down on "conversion therapy" and allowing LGBT and transgender people greater access to medical care on Wednesday.
Anti-Abortion Rep. Lauren Boebert Reportedly Had Two Abortions
The allegations were shared by the same PAC that targeted Rep. Madison Cawthorn.
jezebel.comPAC that posted Madison Cawthorn video now aims to ‘fire’ Lauren Boebert
The activists who helped submarine far-right wing representative Madison Cawthorn’s reelection efforts in North Carolina are setting their sites on performative Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert. Insider reports that the American Muckrakers PAC, which was responsible for posting video of Cawthorn...
Lauren Boebert Abortion Accusations 'Totally False,' Her Spokesperson Says
The America Muckrakers PAC alleges Colorado Rep. Boebert has had two abortions and worked as an unlicensed escort.
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After Georgia loss, House runoff gives Trump another chance
A U.S. House runoff in Georgia next week pits a former Democratic elected official who's been endorsed by Donald Trump against the son of a onetime Republican congressman.
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Buffalo supermarket gunman charged with federal hate crimes
The gunman who killed 10 Black people in a racist attack at a Buffalo supermarket has been charged with federal hate crimes that could potentially carry a death penalty.
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Bitcoin falls to fresh 18-month low as crypto meltdown deepens
The world’s largest cryptocurrency fell as much as 7.8 percent to $20,289, its lowest since December 2020.
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January 6 committee has footage that challenges Capitol Police findings over alleged role of GOP congressman
The House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021, US Capitol riot has released footage that shows one of the individuals to whom GOP Rep. Barry Loudermilk of Georgia gave a tour on January 5 was outside the building during the insurrection screaming threats about House Speaker Nancy...
www.cnn.comElon Musk 'leaning' towards supporting DeSantis for president
His support comes as DeSantis continues to sit.
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Primary results 2022: South Carolina, Nevada and more of Tuesday's key races
CBS News projects Russell Fry wins the Republican primary in South Carolina's 7th District, defeating incumbent Rep. Tom Rice, who voted to impeach Trump.
www.cbsnews.comMarjorie Taylor Greene Argues Global Warming Is 'Actually Healthy For Us'
The extremist Georgia Republican also claimed carbon emissions are not bad because plants need them to survive.
McConnell's support for tougher gun laws reflects a changed political landscape
Public opinion has shifted, and McConnell wants to win back suburbs for Republicans. He's also motivated to prove the Senate can function with the filibuster intact.
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GOP Texas House special election win forecasts a gloomy November for Democrats
The Republican special election victory in Texas’s 34th Congressional District is an ominous sign for Democrats that political conditions leading into November are every bit as bad as presumed.
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Capitol Police says Rep. Loudermilk's tour day before Trump riot wasn't suspicious
Republicans said a letter from Capitol Police vindicated Rep. Barry Loudermilk, who was questioned about a tour a day before the riot by Trump supporters.
Opinion | ‘Detached From Reality’ Is Trump’s Best Defense at This Point
Refusing to acknowledge the truth about the 2020 election seems crazy and that is why prosecutors might have a hard time proving Trump knowingly committed fraud.
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Wisconsin election investigator fined $2K daily for contempt
A Wisconsin judge has ordered the investigator hired by Republicans to look into the 2020 election in Wisconsin be fined $2,000 a day until he complies with court orders related to open records requests.
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Republicans go scorched-earth in Arizona Senate primary
Arizona’s GOP Senate primary is turning increasingly bloody in a contest that could determine who wins control of the Senate in November. As the race to nominate Sen. Mark Kelly’s (D-Ariz.) …
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US, Germany sending weapons to Ukraine as Russia advances
The governor of a key eastern Ukrainian city is acknowledging that Russian forces are advancing in heavy fighting.
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New Poll: Dem John Fetterman leads Mehmet Oz in Pennsylvania Senate race despite poor Biden approval
A new poll shows Democratic Lt. Gov. John Fetterman with a lead over Republican Mehmet Oz in the race to be Pennsylvania's next U.S. Senator.
Inside the room where Ukraine orders arms from the West
From an attic room in Germany, the West coordinates the supply of arms to Ukraine - but is it enough?
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Japan makes online insults punishable by 1 year in jail in wake of reality star's death
There has been greater concern about cyberbullying in Japan since 2020, when Hana Kimura died by suicide after being harassed online.
www.nbcnews.comMan who attacked Capitol was given tour of building by Republican day before riot
Video evidence shows tourists taking photos of security checkpoints and contradicts Barry Loudermilk’s previous denial he led a tour
GOP Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar of Florida appears to violate same federal conflicts-of-interest law that she slammed her Democratic predecessor for violating
Congress is actively debating whether to ban lawmakers and their family members from trading individual stocks.
Top 5 takeaways: Here’s what you missed from last night’s primaries
Primary voters in four states headed to the polls Tuesday night, determining several contested races in key states that might sway control of Congress in November.
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Mudslinging begins in Nevada Senate race with control of the chamber at stake
Among the tasks for Republican Adam Laxalt and Democratic incumbent Catherine Cortez Masto, the first Latina elected to serve in the Senate: Wooing Latino voters.
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Supreme Court turns away from states' appeal in 'public charge rule,' citing 'mare's nest' of legal issues
The Supreme Court opted not to rule on whether 13 states could properly intervene to defend the "public charge rule" after the Biden administration declined to do so.
Court document details Trump supporters’ plan to occupy congressional buildings, Supreme Court on Jan. 6
A document filed in federal court on Wednesday appears to lay out a plan in which Trump supporters on Jan. 6, 2021, would have occupied congressional office buildings as well as the Supreme Court a…
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Asian shares gain after Fed assurance on rates lifts Wall St
Asian stock markets were mixed while Europe opened higher Wednesday ahead of a Federal Reserve decision on how sharply to raise interest rates to cool U.S. inflation. Follow AP's live coverage.
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Musk appeals ruling he claims violates his freedom of speech
Elon Musk is appealing a district court decision that left intact a consent decree with the Securities and Exchange Commission requiring Tesla to evaluate his tweets.
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Tuesday was a very bad political omen for Liz Cheney | CNN Politics
For Liz Cheney, Tuesday was a bad day for her political future.
U.S. to send fresh military, humanitarian aid to Ukraine; Xi tells Putin he wants to see a settlement
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is pleading for more heavy weaponry as Russia advances in the Donbas.
Bannon rips Barr over Jan. 6 testimony
Conservative podcast host and former adviser to President Trump Stephen Bannon this week blasted former Attorney General William Barr for testifying against Trump to the House Jan. 6 select committ…
thehill.comOpinion | Negotiating to End the Ukraine War Isn’t Appeasement
It’s time for Biden to set the table for talks.
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Supreme Court won't let states defend Trump immigration rule abandoned by Biden
The rule aimed to expand the definition of "public charge," applied to people whose entry could be denied out of concern they would depend on the government for income.
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The QAnon Caucus in Congress Just Got Bigger
Mayra Flores says she’s “never been supportive” of QAnon, but her social media presence tells a different story.
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Car trouble: Ford recalls 49,000 electric mustangs
Ford is planning a safety recall for nearly 49,000 Mustang Mach-E vehicles in response to a defect with the batteries.
www.washingtonexaminer.comTarrio was given plans to occupy congressional buildings, Supreme Court
The goal was to "maintain control over as select few, but crucial buildings in the DC area for a set period of time, presenting our demands in unity," the memo said.
Biden unveils new military aid package; 2 American veterans missing in Ukraine: June 15 recap
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said western nations need to increase aid for Ukraine, foreshadowing another aid package announced by President Biden.
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Putin critic Alexey Navalny moved to a Russian prison known as the "torture conveyor belt"
The dissident's team says the fear is "not only that the high-security colony is much scarier," but that Navalny remains locked away in a "system that has already tried to kill him."
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At least 4 Republican SC House members lose primaries
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — At least four Republican South Carolina House members lost their reelection bids in Tuesday's primaries with a few other facing runoffs or margins so slim they will need recounts.
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QAnon Thinks Elon Musk Is Going to Let Them Back on Twitter
“Now normies on Twitter will no longer be sheltered from the truth by their globalist overlords.”
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Jan. 6 committee won't drop focus on Loudermilk after Capitol Police cleared him
The Jan. 6 committee still has questions for a representative who conducted a tour of the Capitol on Jan. 5, even though the Capitol Police said there wasn't a problem.
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Progressives looking to change the narrative
Progressives are ready to change the storyline that their wing of the party is losing Democrats’ civil war. Candidate defeats and a rash of negative headlines have caused soul searching on th…
thehill.comNew Mexico governor concerned with potential migrant influx
New Mexico’s Democratic governor is asking that the Biden administration delay planned or expanded efforts to transport migrants to her state if pandemic-related restrictions on asylum seekers are lifted. The federal government has predicted a threefold increase in border crossings if that...
Supreme Court tosses Republican effort to defend Trump-era 'public charge' immigration rule
The Supreme Court dismissed an appeal Wednesday brought by a group of Republican-led states seeking to intervene in a case challenging the Trump-era "public charge" immigration policy, a version of which the Biden administration has abandoned.
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N.M. Supreme Court intervenes after GOP commission refuses to certify primary results
One of the county commissioners, Couy Griffin, founder of Cowboys for Trump, was found guilty of trespassing on restricted grounds during the Jan. 6 riot.
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"They sent the new kid": Lesley Stahl on how she got to cover Watergate — and how Washington "changed forever"
50 years after the Watergate break-in, one of the first reporters to cover it looks back — and sees some lessons for today.
www.cbsnews.comRunaway inflation brings new attention to easing China tariffs
Top economic officials have huddled multiple times in recent weeks as they attempt to persuade the president, but they have failed to come to a decision yet.
www.politico.comGAO: US failed to track if arms used against Yemen civilians
The Pentagon and the State Department failed to investigate whether a Saudi-led coalition used U.S.-provided military support to carry out any of repeated airstrikes and other attacks that are alleged to have killed civilians in Yemen, a U.S. government report released Wednesday said. Criticism...
Mick Mulvaney Trashes Trump Staffers As 'Garbage' And Twitter Users Pounce
Many Twitter users said that the former chief of staff's trashing of fellow aides was a case of the pot calling the kettle black.
Marine combat veteran announces self-funded primary challenge to Matt Gaetz
Mark Lombardo has announced a self-funded primary challenge to Florida Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz to represent the Sunshine State's 1st Congressional District in the House.
Bill Gates says crypto and NFTs are a sham | CNN Business
Don't count Bill Gates among the fans of cryptocurrencies and NFTs.
Stock market news today: Dow and S&P 500 updates
Here's the latest news on what stocks are doing.
Kentucky Senate candidate Charles Booker says racist experiences help fuel his run
Former state Rep. Booker, a Democrat, is facing two-term GOP Sen. Rand Paul in November.
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Washington Commanders owner refuses to testify in workplace misconduct inquiry
Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder has refused to testify as part of the House Oversight Committee’s investigation into the team’s workplace culture.
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Britain vows more Rwanda deportation flights after setback
The British government is vowing to organize more flights to deport asylum-seekers to Rwanda after a last-minute court judgment grounded the first plane due to take off.
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Jan. 6 panel releases Loudermilk tour footage
The House committee investigating the attack on Jan. 6, 2021, has released footage tied to a tour Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-Ga.) gave the day before, showing a man taking photos of hallways in the C…
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Rudolph Giuliani sues Smartmatic to recoup legal fees in Fox News lawsuit
Rudolph Giuliani has sued Smartmatic to recoup legal fees as he defends against its $2.7 billion lawsuit accusing him, Fox News Network and others of falsely claiming that the company helped rig the 2020 U.S. presidential election so Joe Biden would defeat Donald Trump.
Greta Van Susteren’s Newsmax Debut Kicks Off With Pure Cringe
NewsmaxKicking off her brand-new Newsmax program on Wednesday night, former Fox News star Greta Van Susteren couldn’t have asked for a more awkward and cringe-inducing debut.At the top of the premiere broadcast of The Record with Greta Van Susteren, the veteran anchor brought on Sen. Chuck...
US report: Nearly 400 crashes of automated tech vehicles
Automakers have reported nearly 400 crashes of vehicles with partially automated driver-assist systems, including 273 involving Teslas.
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Stifling heatwave grips central United States
Another sweltering hot day loomed on Wednesday for the middle third of the United States, where dangerously high temperatures were stuck well above normal while officials warned people to stay indoors and hydrated.
Residents improvise as Texas city rushes to turn water on
Residents of the West Texas city of Odessa have been improvising emergency water supplies after a water system outage left them high and dry for days amid scorching heat, even as utility crews scrambled to restore normal service
How the testimony of Trump aides differs from their public statements
The House select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the Capitol has built its argument that former President Trump is responsible for attack largely through video of his own former a…
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Top Senate GOP gun negotiator says he's 'concerned' about price tag, red flag provision in bipartisan bill
Sen. John Cornyn says there are outstanding issues as senators work to turn their agreement on a gun bill framework into legislative text.
War for women: Biden and Democrats face off against GOP for crucial midterm vote
Republicans and Democrats are waging a political war for women before the 2022 midterm elections.
www.washingtonexaminer.comProud Boys leader seeks transfer of trial after Jan. 6 committee builds case he instigated riot
Joseph Biggs contended that “media-attentive” Washingtonians will accept the select committee’s presentation about Biggs, which cast him as a central figure in igniting the breach.
www.politico.comHerschel Walker Says He’s a Model Dad. He Has a Secret Son.
Photo Illustration by Luis G. Rendon/The Daily Beast/GettyFor years, former football star turned Republican senatorial candidate Herschel Walker has expressed an enormous pride and love for his adult son, while taking a principled stand against fatherless households and deadbeat...
Joe Biden orders oil companies to explain why they're cutting gasoline production as prices soar above $5 a gallon
Joe Biden complained in his letter to companies including Exxon Mobil and Shell they are cutting back gas production purely to boost profits.
High court rules against government on drug reimbursement
The Supreme Court says the federal government improperly lowered drug reimbursement payments to hospitals and clinics that serve low-income communities.
apnews.comWith gas prices at $5 a gallon, Biden tells oil companies to cut costs for Americans
In letters to top oil executives, President Joe Biden urged them to come up with solutions to reduce soaring gas prices.
Trump Uses His New Social Media Site to Share QAnon Content
The platform Trump build after being kicked off Twitter, Truth Social, is overrun with QAnon conspiracy theory content.
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Grocery stores are a hotbed for racism and hate crimes, data shows
Hate crimes at grocery stores have quadrupled since 2010, as the pandemic, politics and mask mandates collided in one of the few public gathering spaces still open in 2020.
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U.S. Southern Baptist Convention tackles sex abuse at annual assembly
With applause and a few shouts of approval, the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) on Wednesday voted to issue a formal apology to survivors of sex abuse, as the thousands of delegates gathered wound downthe annual assembly weeks after a scathing report found the church had mishandled abuse...
Video shows GOP congressman leading tour of Capitol complex the day before Jan. 6 attack
The new footage shows Rep. Barry Loudermilk leading a group through several congressional office buildings the day before the Jan. 6 attack.
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HHS unlawfully varied hospital reimbursement rates, Supreme Court says | CNN Politics
The Supreme Court said Wednesday that the US Department of Health and Human Services failed to follow the proper procedures in varying reimbursement rates in a drug program aimed at hospitals that typically serve larger shares of disadvantaged patients.
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80% of Gaza children suffer depression after 15 years of blockade
About 800,000 children in Gaza have only ever known life under blockade, affecting their mental health, says report.
Arizona fire official designs bulletproof vest to fit school backpacks
Arizona fire captain Kevin Goodman says his company, Escape Armour, exists for one reason: to prevent the loss of even a single child in a school shooting.
Congressional Joint Economic Committee reveals abortion's impact on the economy
Fox News Digital exclusively obtained the new JEC report that details the $6.9 trillion economic hit from abortion on demand.
U.S. Supreme Court spurns Republican bid to defend Trump immigration rule
-The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed a bid by Republican state officials to take over the legal defense of a hardline immigration rule imposed under former President Donald Trump barring permanent residency for immigrants deemed likely to need government benefits. The unsigned...
Saudi authorities seize rainbow toys for promoting homosexuality
An official tells state TV the items "promote homosexual colours targeting the younger generation".
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Biden approval rating drops for third straight week in Reuters-Ipsos
President Biden’s approval rating has dropped for its third straight week, according to a new Reuters-Ipsos poll. The poll, which was completed on Tuesday, showed Biden’s approval rating …
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Trans kids' treatment can start younger, new guidelines say
A leading transgender health association has lowered its recommended minimum age for gender transition treatment in teens, including starting sex hormones at age 14 and some surgeries at 15.
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How much of a problem is corruption in Ukraine?
Analysts say while Ukraine suffers from corruption, Russia, which weaponises the issue, is not in a position to judge.
Trump-backed challenger beats GOP incumbent in South Carolina; Maine, North Dakota, Nevada voted in primaries: recap
South Carolina GOP Rep. Tom Rice voted to impeach Donald Trump over January 6. Rice lost his primary to Trump-backed challenger Russell Fry.
Massachusetts court shuts down gig work ballot measure
The industry-backed initiative, which parallels employers’ efforts in other states like California, had divided drivers and sparked fierce debate among Massachusetts politicians and union allies.
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Suspect in mass murder threat that cancelled Missouri schools is in custody
At least 8 Kansas City-area schools closed Wednesday after police announced the threat.
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Arkansas asks appeals court to revive gender transition ban for minors
Arkansas on Wednesday urged a federal appeals court to revive the state's first-of-its-kind law prohibiting doctors from providing puberty blockers, hormones and surgery as part of gender transition treatment for minors.
'The wrong minority’: Former news anchor accuses TV station of discrimination
In a lawsuit, Megan Murphy, known on air as Megan Dillard, says her former news director denied her the top anchor slot because she is Asian American.
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Incumbent Rep. Mark Amodei survives Tarkanian's challenge, wins GOP nomination in Nevada congressional primary
Rep. Mark Amodei won his primary election for the GOP House nomination and will face Democratic candidate Elizabeth Krause in the November midterm elections.
5 takeaways from Tuesday's elections in South Carolina, Nevada, Texas, Maine and North Dakota
South Carolina voters delivered the vengeance that Donald Trump had sought as they ousted Rep. Tom Rice, one of the 10 House Republicans who had voted to impeach the former President, in a primary Tuesday.
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South Carolina primary election results: McMaster to face Cunningham for governor
Former Rep. Joe Cunningham will face off against incumbent Gov. Henry McMaster in the race for South Carolina governor.
House Armed Services Democrats to propose $802 billion defense policy bill
Democrats on the House Armed Services Committee are expected to propose an $802.4 billion top line for the fiscal 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), a committee aide told to The Hill. …
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What weapons has Ukraine received from the US and allies?
Since the Russian invasion, Ukraine has received billions of dollars’ worth of weapons from dozens of countries.
Elon Musk says he voted Republican for the first time in Texas congressional race, predicts a 'massive red wave' in 2022 midterms
Musk said on Twitter that he voted for Mayra Flores in Texas in the "first time I ever voted Republican."
Democrats pressure Jan. 6 panel to pursue criminal referrals of Trump
The committee investigating last year’s attack on the U.S. Capitol says it is undecided on the question of whether to issue a criminal referral of former President Trump for his role in the rampage…
thehill.comNext stop on Trump’s primary warpath: Michigan
The next Republican facing a primary challenge backed by the former president is a supermarket scion from Grand Rapids whose first ad goes up today.
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Calif. councilman, an Asian American, says 2 men hit him with a concrete block near Land's End
“All senseless violence and hateful acts must stop,” Anders Fung wrote in a Facebook post. “Our people deserve a safe living environment.”
www.nbcnews.comBiden blasts oil refiners for record profits on pain at the pump
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Joe Biden, under pressure over sky-high gasoline prices, on Wednesday demanded oil refining companies explain why they are not putting more fuel on the market as they reap windfall profits. Biden wrote to executives from Marathon Petroleum Corp, Valero...
Biden names Julie Chavez Rodriguez as White House senior adviser
She will be one of the rare Latinas to hold a top West Wing staffing role.
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Democrats target location data sales
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) on Wednesday introduced legislation targeting the sale of location data by third-party data brokers. The Health and Location Data Protection Act would ban companies …
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Remaining inmates who escaped through a Missouri jail ceiling captured, officials say
Authorities believe three inmates made their escape by cutting a hole in the ceiling to enter a water heater storage at the Barry County Jail. One was found in Texas, officials said Tuesday.
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China’s Xi reaffirms support for Russia’s security concerns
According to Moscow Xi Jinping ‘noted the legitimacy of the actions’ taken by Russia to protect its national interests.
Jan. 6 committee scrutinizes Capitol tour led by Republican Rep. Loudermilk day before riot
The House Jan. 6 called on Rep. Barry Loudermilk to testify regarding a Capitol tour he gave the day before the riot.
New Mexico top court orders county to certify primary results
New Mexico's Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered Otero County's Republican-led commission to certify June's primary election results, which it has refused to do, citing conspiracy theories about voting machines.
Obama on DACA anniversary: Let’s treat Dreamers like the Americans they are
Former President Obama said that the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program was still “vulnerable” to politicians who choose to ignore its “remarkable benefits̶…
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Russia's economic forum to be far smaller but moves forward
Russia’s showpiece investment gathering begins Wednesday, and organizers are telling foreign participants to be sure to bring cash — not necessarily for making investments, but for spending money.
apnews.comTrump’s raising of $250m for fund that ‘did not exist’ suggests possible fraud
‘The big lie was also the big rip-off,’ says Democrat Zoe Lofgren after January 6 panel appears to make case for fundraising fraud
Heiress to Publix grocery chain sponsored Kimberly Guilfoyle's $60,000 speech on Jan. 6 that lasted 2 minutes, report says
Julie Fancelli was the sponsoring donor for the funds paid to Guilfoyle for speaking at the Trump rally, The Washington Post reported.
A look at state efforts to combat climate change in 2022, so far
Story at a glance Party politics have long hindered comprehensive federal action on climate change. As the summer of 2022 kicks off with soaring temperatures across the country, the League of Conse…
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Dog health: Don't buy a bulldog until breed is reshaped, vets plead
A study finds the English bulldog has double the health risks of other dogs.
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Biden commemorates Pride Month with new executive order: 'We have a lot more work to do' | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden commemorated Pride Month by signing a new executive order on Wednesday that takes a number of steps aimed at shoring up equality for LGBTQ Americans, a move which comes amid a wave of Republican-led efforts in dozens of states to limit the rights of LGBTQ people.
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Hunter Biden's ex-wife says business partner Schwerin 'managed almost every aspect' of their finances: Memoir
Hunter Biden's ex-wife, Kathleen Buhle, revealed new details about the president's son in her memoir called "If We Break: A Memoir of Marriage, Addiction and Healing."
Gas station manager fired for mistakenly setting gas to 69 cents per gallon
The store manager of a California gas station was fired after he accidentally set the gas price to 69 cents per gallon when it was supposed to be $6.99 a gallon.
Supreme Court steps into international custody dispute, giving lower courts more discretion | CNN Politics
In an international child custody dispute, the Supreme Court said Wednesday that once a US court finds that returning an abducted child to the home country would subject the child to grave risk, courts are not required to consider whether there are some measures that can be taken to mitigate...
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Hogan to headline fundraiser for Murkowski in DC
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R) is set to headline a fundraiser for Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday in his latest effort to boost Republicans who have come under fire…
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Black, indigenous people face disproportionate policing in Toronto, data shows
Black, indigenous and other racialized communities have faced disproportionate use-of-force and strip searches by Toronto Police, Chief James Ramer said on Wednesday, as he apologized and promised to address systemic racism in the department.
Amber Heard says she fears further defamation lawsuits from Johnny Depp
“It’s meant to ... take your voice,” Heard said of the defamation lawsuit she faced from her ex-husband. She said she still felt "love" for Depp in the wake of their explosive trial.
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Dutch idea to give jobs to French youths backfires
Karien van Gennip tried to address shortages in the Dutch labour market but she quickly backtracked.
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Nevada election results: Trump-backed Lombardo to face incumbent Sisolak in governor's race
Clark County Sheriff Joe Lombardo emerged victorious from a crowded field in Tuesday's Republican primary election for Nevada governor, defeating 13 other candidates.
Researchers believe they have finally pinpointed the origin of the Black Death
Analysis of DNA pulled from a burial ground in modern-day Kyrgyzstan dates the plague’s explosion to the year 1338.
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Rice loses House seat after impeaching Trump; Mace holds on
U.S. Rep. Tom Rice of South Carolina has been ousted from Congress in his Republican primary after voting to impeach Donald Trump over the Jan. 6 insurrection.
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Jan. 6 hearings: What we've learned, and what's next
House investigators are trying to make a methodical case that President Donald Trump’s lies about the 2020 election led directly to the insurrection by his supporters at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
apnews.comPrimary results 2022: South Carolina, Nevada and more of Tuesday's key races
CBS News projects Russell Fry wins the Republican primary in South Carolina's 7th District, defeating incumbent Rep. Tom Rice, who voted to impeach Trump.
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Laxalt's Nevada win sets up fierce race for Senate control
A former Nevada attorney general who has embraced lies about the 2020 election has won the Republican nomination for a pivotal U.S. Senate seat.
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Russia-Ukraine updates: 2 US veterans who joined Ukrainian forces missing
Updates on the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
5 takeaways from Tuesday's elections in South Carolina, Nevada, Texas, Maine and North Dakota
South Carolina voters delivered the vengeance that Donald Trump had sought as they ousted Rep. Tom Rice, one of the 10 House Republicans who had voted to impeach the former President, in a primary Tuesday.
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U.S. rebuffs China by calling Taiwan Strait an international waterway
The United States on Tuesday backed Taiwan's assertion that the strait separating the island from China is an international waterway, a further rebuff to Beijing's claim to exercise sovereignty over the strategic passage.
Trump cannot avoid testifying in New York probe, state's top court rules
Donald Trump failed to persuade New York's highest court to halt depositions in a state probe into his family real estate business, clearing the way for the former U.S. president to testify next month.
Trump bet on 13 candidates in Tuesday's primaries. Here's who won.
Donald Trump tried to defeat two South Carolina reps that crossed him. He managed to take down one.
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Takeaways: Big Trump win, election deniers advance in Nevada
Donald Trump has notched a significant victory in South Carolina, where his preferred candidate made five-term Rep.
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June 14 primaries key takeaways: Trump's political sway renewed, as South Carolina ousts one of his critics
Voters took the polls in South Carolina, Nevada, Maine, North Dakota and Texas’ 34 Congressional District Tuesday night.
Russians control 80% of key Ukraine city, cut escape routes
A governor says Russian forces control about 80% of the key Ukrainian city of Sievierodonetsk. The Luhansk regional leader says Russian forces have destroyed all three bridges out of the city but Ukrainians were still trying to evacuate the wounded despite relentless shelling.
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The untold story of Ginni Thomas' anti-cult activism — after she was 'deprogrammed'
Ginni Thomas became an anti-cult activist after being pulled out of a self-help program in the 1980s, she said in a video obtained by NBC News. Several people who knew her then are surprised by her apparent embrace of election conspiracies that originated with QAnon.
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Ukraine needs strong signal from EU, Macron says ahead of possible visit
President Emmanuel Macron voiced a tougher line on Russia on Wednesday and said Europe needed to send a strong signal to Ukraine as he sought to assuage concerns in Kyiv and among some European allies over his previous stance towards Moscow.
Senate Republicans target Google with bill to stop Gmail from allegedly sending GOP political emails to spam
Sen. John Thune is leading more than 20 other Republicans in introducing a bill to ban political discrimination in email filtering practices.
Biden unveils new military aid package; 2 American veterans missing in Ukraine: June 15 recap
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said western nations need to increase aid for Ukraine, foreshadowing another aid package announced by President Biden.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene blames tampon shortage on transgender people
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) blamed transgender people for the tampon shortage hitting the United States.
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June 15, 2022 Russia-Ukraine news
The US expects more announcements of weapons and equipment packages to Ukraine during a key meeting of nearly 50 countries on Wednesday, according to a senior US defense official.
Rudy Giuliani blasts Trump aides over claim he was drunk on election night
"I REFUSED all alcohol that evening," Giuliani tweeted, disputing claims he was inebriated when he urged Trump to declare victory that night.
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Five takeaways from races in Nevada, South Carolina and Texas
Voters from different sides of the country headed to the polls on Tuesday evening, lending some new insight into what to expect going into the general election in November. Former President T…
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Asian stock markets were mixed while Europe opened higher Wednesday ahead of a Federal Reserve decision on how sharply to raise interest rates to cool U.S. inflation. Follow AP's live coverage.
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Biden: U.S. to build silos on Poland border to export Ukrainian grain
U.S. and Western officials have been exploring efforts to build temporary silos in Ukraine and other nations as a means to quickly scale up grain storage capacity in Ukraine.
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Election denier Jim Marchant wins Nevada Republican secretary of state primary
Marchant, who told NBC News he would not have certified the 2020 results, is one step closer to being the top elections official in the crucial swing state.
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Biden administration eases terrorism-related restrictions for Afghan evacuees | CNN Politics
The Biden administration is loosening certain terrorism-related exemptions for Afghan evacuees who worked with or on behalf of the US government so they can qualify for immigration benefits, the Department of Homeland Security announced Tuesday.
www.cnn.comRussia says it has destroyed warehouse for NATO weapons in Ukraine
Russia said on Wednesday its missiles destroyed an ammunition warehouse for weapons donated by NATO alliance countries in Ukraine's western Lviv region.
Republican Mayra Flores flips Texas House district red in special election
Republican Mayra Flores has defeated Dan Sanchez to flip the Texas 34th District seat formerly held by Democrat Rep. Filemon Vela, who resigned in March
'Where is our credibility if Ukraine fails?': Polish leader urges more help from NATO; US Open gives OK to Russians: June 14 recap
Ukraine won't use long-range missile systems the West might provide to strike civilian neighborhoods in Russia, Zelenskyy says: Tuesday recap.
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Prolific ads featuring right-wing icons push questionable claims about US 'crime wave'
An ABC News investigation has raised questions about claims made by the anti-fraud service "Home Title Lock," which sells protection against home title theft.
Mayors are wielding free transit to draw people back downtown. It’s not that easy.
Offering free rides on public transit gives state and local officials one way to show they’re doing something to address the longstanding socioeconomic inequities laid bare by the pandemic.
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Rep. Tom Rice loses Republican primary to Trump-backed challenger, but Rep. Nancy Mace survives
In South Carolina's primaries, two House Republicans running for re-election are being challenged by candidates backed by former President Trump
Trump gets impeachment revenge on Tom Rice in South Carolina — but Nancy Mace prevails
Rep. Rice’s primary defeat at the hands of state Rep. Russell Fry marks the first time this election cycle that a pro-impeachment Republican has lost at the ballot box.
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Conflicting explanations over why Wednesday's Jan. 6 committee hearing abruptly postponed
The focus was to be Trump's pressure campaign on the Justice Department.
Kremlin tries to look immune to sanctions, but new Russian car shows cracks in the façade
The first Russian car produced since the invasion of Ukraine had to sacrifice safety due to sanctions in "a very symbolic step backwards" for Russia's standing globally, experts said.
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Election skeptic wins GOP race for Nevada secretary of state
Nevada Republicans have selected a former state lawmaker who has been repeating the false claims that the 2020 presidential election was stolen as their nominee to oversee future elections in the state.
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McConnell announces support for bipartisan gun reform framework
The Senate Republican leader said he will support the legislation if it reflects the framework crafted by a bipartisan group of senators.
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Florida abortion ban violates Jews' religious freedom, lawsuit says
Florida's ban on abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy violates the religious freedom of Jews because Jewish law requires the procedure in some cases, a Boynton Beach synagogue said in a lawsuit.
FBI official had unauthorized contacts with reporters for years: DOJ watchdog
A top FBI national security official involved in Crossfire Hurricane had dozens of unauthorized contacts with the media over several years, the Department of Justice's watchdog concluded.
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Europe's climate policies risk being weakened, 10 countries warn
Germany, Denmark, Slovenia and seven other European Union countries on Wednesday warned of attempts to weaken the bloc's climate change policies, which they said are pushing negotiators towards deals that could thwart the region's green goals.
Crypto industry fears regulatory backlash over lending crisis
One of the biggest lenders within the crypto market, Celsius Network, is struggling as the booming sector turns sour.
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South Carolina congressman who voted for impeachment will fall to Trump-backed challenger, while another incumbent who defied Trump will survive primary, CNN projects | CNN Politics
South Carolina Republican voters on Tuesday split on two US House incumbents who defied former President Donald Trump, renominating Rep. Nancy Mace but souring on Rep. Tom Rice, the first of the 10 House Republicans who voted for Trump’s impeachment last year to fall in a primary.
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Climate change: New fossil fuel funding is 'delusional' says UN chief
UN chief Antonio Guterres warns that the rush to find new sources of coal, oil and gas is a major mistake.
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How Biden Came Around to MBS’ Plan for a New U.S.-Saudi Partnership
The inside story of how the administration came to slowly realize that Saudi Arabia was too valuable to keep at arm's length.
www.politico.comRepublican donors to GOP leaders: Bipartisan immigration reform would ease inflation
On DACA’s 10th anniversary, a group of GOP business leaders said protecting Dreamers would help ease the nation’s labor shortages, reduce food prices and create jobs for all.
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Joe Lombardo wins Nevada GOP primary for governor, will challenge Sisolak
Lombardo now advances to the general election to face Gov. Steve Sisolak, considered one of the most vulnerable Democratic governors in the U.S.
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Bruce, Matthews advance to US Senate Democratic runoff in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Author and preservationist Catherine Fleming Bruce and state Rep. Krystle Matthews have advanced to a runoff for the Democratic nomination for U.S.
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Fired-up Biden blames Republicans for blocking his plan to fight inflation
President Joe Biden spoke Tuesday to union workers in Philadelphia and addressed his plans to try and ease record-high inflation and spiking food and gas prices.
War threatens Ukraine's place in global food security - Ukrainian experts
Ukraine may not be able to regain its role in helping maintain global food security unless damage done to the country's agriculture sector during Russia's invasion is repaired, Ukrainian experts said on Wednesday.
House passes expanded security for Supreme Court justices’ families, 27 Democrats vote ‘no’
The House passed a bill on Tuesday that would provide security protections to family members of Supreme Court justices, sending the measure to President Biden’s desk for final approval. The legisla…
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Jan. 6 committee raises new questions about GOP congressman's Capitol complex tour on Jan. 5
Republican Rep. Barry Loudermilk has accused the committee of "smear campaign."
Abortions in U.S. rise, reversing a 30-year trend, new data show
Abortions performed in the United States increased by 8% during the three years ending in 2020, reversing a 30-year trend of declining numbers, according to data released on Wednesday by the Guttmacher Institute, an abortion rights research group.
Parts of Yellowstone National Park may stay closed for 'substantial length of time' after severe flooding | CNN
While all entrances of Yellowstone National Park are temporarily closed because flooding has damaged roads and bridges, the park’s northern portion in particular may remain closed for “a substantial length of time,” park officials said Tuesday.
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Battle over A-10: Lawmakers seek to break perennial deadlock on retiring aging warplanes
Every year the Air Force tries to retire the aircraft to save money. This time it might actually succeed.
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Gun control: Rhode Island Senate votes to limit firearms to 10 rounds despite outburst from 2A advocates
The Rhode Island Senate voted Tuesday night to pass three gun reform bills, including an age limit on firearm purchases, prompting an outburst from pro-gun advocates in the chamber's gallery.
Trump takes down his first impeachment victim: 5 takeaways from a big primary night
The former president gets his revenge on a member of his own party, and Democrats lose a crucial House seat in Texas.
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Donald Trump, eldest children to give sworn depositions in real estate investigation
The New York attorney general has been investigating Trump's valuing of assets.
White House attorney told Trump-allied lawyer seeking to fight Ga. results to get a criminal defense attorney
"Get a great f’ing criminal defense lawyer," former White House attorney Eric Herschmann says he told John Eastman the day after the Capitol riot.
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Trump issues 12-page statement amid Jan. 6 hearings alleging he plotted a 'coup'
Members of the House committee investigating Jan. 6 have pushed back at the characterization that their investigation is motivated by partisan politics.
Federal judge won't dismiss contempt charges against Steve Bannon
The former Trump adviser faces two counts of contempt of Congress for refusing to answer questions from the House Committee investigating the Capitol riot.
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2 California officers killed in motel shootout identified
EL MONTE, Calif. (AP) — The wife of a man who killed two Southern California police officers Tuesday in a shootout told a television station that her husband had previously attacked her and she warned the officers that he had a gun inside a suburban Los Angeles motel.
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Trump reshapes GOP primaries as party notches big win in House special
Rep. Tom Rice, one of the 10 House Republicans who supported impeachment, lost his bid for reelection to a Trump-endorsed opponent.
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April Becker wins Nevada GOP primary and now aims for Democratic Rep. Susie Lee
April Becker has won the Republican primary in Nevada’s 3rd Congressional District, emerging from a crowded field for a chance to flip the Democratic-held seat.
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Biden's new inflation scapegoat: oil giants racking up profits amid record gas prices | CNN Politics
In his latest attempt to stem raging inflation affecting almost every American, President Joe Biden has a new target – oil giants that are banking high profits even as gasoline prices at the pump hit record levels.
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Imprisoned Kremlin critic Navalny moved, alarming his allies
Allies of imprisoned opposition politician Alexei Navalny sounded the alarm when they discovered he was no longer in the prison where he had been serving his time and there was no word on his whereabouts.
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No more 'Pariah' state as Biden seeks help from the Saudis as gas prices skyrocket
President Biden who had dismissed the Saudis at the beginning of his administration now needs them more than ever as gas prices reach record highs on an almost daily basis. Biden will visit the Kingdom in the oppressive July heat.
UK pushes on with plan to deport migrants to Rwanda
Britain pressed on with its strategy of deporting asylum seekers to Rwanda on Wednesday and is planning further flights despite a last-minute intervention by European judges that grounded the first plane minutes before it was due to depart.
1/6 panel postpones hearing with ex-Justice Dept. officials
The House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol has postponed a hearing that was to feature Trump-era Justice Department officials.
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Fed attacks inflation with its largest rate hike since 1994
The Federal Reserve intensified its drive to tame high inflation by raising its key interest rate by three-quarters of a point — its largest hike in nearly three decades — and signaling more large rate increases to come that would raise the risk of another recession.
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Cotton gathers big donors to talk 2024 presidential race
The Arkansas senator's top adviser gave a presentation detailing, among other things, Cotton's early outreach in Iowa and New Hampshire.
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Bernie Sanders-backed congressional candidate fails to oust moderate Democratic Rep. Dina Titus
Democratic Rep. Dina Titus prevailed against her left-wing primary challenger Amy Vilela Tuesday as she seeks to keep her seat representing the Las Vegas-area district.
How many Ukrainian refugees are there and where have they gone?
The UN says more than 12 million people have fled their homes since the Russian invasion.
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DACA turns 10 with ‘Dreamers’ no closer to solid ground
The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program turns 10 years old Wednesday, beset by lingering doubts about both its future and the current protections it grants to young immigrants. The progr…
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Hunter Biden's ex-wife Kathleen Buhle speaks out on their marriage, financial woes
Kathleen Buhle speaks to ABC News' Amy Robach about her memoir, "If We Break."
European regulator says Western-made planes flying in Russia are 'very unsafe'
Europe's top aviation safety regulator said on Tuesday that he is very concerned about the safety of Western-made airplanes flying in Russia.
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US abortions rise: 1 in 5 pregnancies terminated in 2020
The number and rate of U.S. abortions increased from 2017 to 2020 after a long decline. That's according to new figures released Wednesday by a research group that supports abortion rights.
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Switzerland reopens airspace after 'technical malfunction'
Switzerland has reopened its airspace after a brief closure for safety reasons because of an unspecified “technical malfunction.”
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Former Nevada Attorney General Adam Laxalt defeats war veteran Sam Brown in Nevada Republican senate primary
Adam Laxalt defeated Afghanistan War veteran Sam Brown for the GOP nomination for Senate, and will face Democratic Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto in November.
Democrat Joe Cunningham to face Republican Henry McMaster in S.C. race for governor
Former Congressman Joe Cunningham, a Democrat who once flipped a congressional seat in deep-red South Carolina, will face Republican Gov. Henry McMaster in the race for governor in November.
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Warnock, Walker tied in Georgia Senate race; Kemp leads Abrams for governor: poll
Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) and his Republican challenger, former NFL player Herschel Walker, are deadlocked in the Senate race in Georgia, while Gov. Brian Kemp (R) is leading his Democratic riva…
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Ukraine war: 'Almost every family has lost someone close to them'
Traumatised families from Mariupol reveal dire living conditions under Russian occupation.
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January 6 committee teases next hearing with video of Trump lawyer warning John Eastman
The House select committee investigating the January 6 attack on the Capitol teased their upcoming hearing on Thursday, by releasing a video clip from their deposition of former Trump White House attorney Eric Herschmann.
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Some Uvalde victims' relatives hopeful, others unsatisfied by federal gun safety proposal
Some relatives of students gunned down at Robb Elementary School say they're hopeful about the proposed federal gun legislation announced on Sunday.
AP News Guide: A look at Maine's primary elections
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Turnout was low Tuesday during a Maine primary election that served as a tune-up before the November general election, which will have many more voters and higher stakes.
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Alan Grayson drops Senate bid to run for Val Demings House seat
Former Rep. Alan Grayson announced he is running for Congress in Florida’s 10th District, currently represented by Val Demings.
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War in Ukraine reaches pivotal moment that could determine long-term outcome, intelligence officials say
Ukraine's military is burning through Soviet-era ammunition that fits older systems as the country pleads with the West to send more heavy weaponry and Russia amasses a significant artillery advantage around two strategically important cities in eastern Ukraine.
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9/11 families respond to Biden Saudi Arabia trip: 'Empathy is not enough'
The families of victims of the Sept. 11 attacks urged President Joe Biden to hold Saudi Arabia accountable for its role.
Spy agencies' focus on China could snare Chinese Americans
China is the foremost challenge for U.S. national security agencies, a so-called “hard target” that is America’s chief rival for global dominance.
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UK cancels first flight to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda
Britain canceled a flight that was scheduled to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda late Tuesday after the European Court of Human Rights intervened, saying the plan carried “a real risk of irreversible harm.”
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Major tampon makers pledge to tackle US shortages
It comes as the Ukraine war is making the raw materials used in sanitary products more costly.
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Explosive device found at home of San Jose councilwoman
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Police were investigating Tuesday after an explosive device was found at the home of San Jose City Council member Dev Davis.
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Republican Mayra Flores has defeated Dan Sanchez to flip the Texas 34th District seat formerly held by Democrat Rep. Filemon Vela, who resigned in March
After Yellowstone, floodwaters menace Montana's largest city
Floodwaters that rushed through Yellowstone National Park and surrounding communities earlier this week are moving through Montana’s largest city, flooding farms and ranches and forcing the shutdown of its water treatment plant.
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Russia's economy in for a bumpy ride as sanctions bite
Four months after Russia invaded Ukraine, the economy still works but it lacks some of its parts.
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Firefighters battle 2 growing wildfires near Flagstaff, Arizona
The Pipeline and Hayfire fires are burning near Flagstaff, Arizona.
Californians fleeing the expensive state for Mexico
Mexico’s Pacific Coast has long been a popular vacation spot for Californians who could either drive or catch a low-cost flight to relax on the beach and escape the rat race.
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Analysis: Saudi Crown Prince outlasts US' moral outrage, with a little help from soaring gas prices
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has outlasted the United States, nearly four years after the murder and dismemberment of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi.
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Navy fires five leaders in less than a week
The Navy has announced a string of five firings in the span of less than a week, the most recent on Tuesday with the commanding officer of USS Preble guided missile destroyer. Cmdr. Peter Lesaca w…
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Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira: Police arrest second suspect
Two brothers are being investigated in the hunt for Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira, local reports say.
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Texas pastor Bart Barber elected Southern Baptist president
The Southern Baptist Convention has elected a new president — Texas pastor Bart Barber. He is a staunch conservative who would welcome bans on abortion, opposes critical race theory and supports only men as pastors.
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2 police officers "essentially ambushed," shot and killed in Los Angeles County
One was a 22-year veteran of the force and the other a rookie, authorities said, adding that the gunman opened fire when the officers got to a motel room for a report of a stabbing.
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House OKs security boost for Supreme Court judges, families
The House has given final approval to legislation to allow around-the-clock security protection for families of Supreme Court justices.
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New York high court nixes Trump appeal, clears way for deposition
The state's Court of Appeals said there was no "substantial constitutional question" that would warrant its intervention in the matter.
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Judge to decide trial for Confederate flag-toting dad, son
Prosecutors have urged a federal judge to convict a Confederate flag-toting man and his son of storming the U.S.
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Social Security bill would give seniors an extra $2,400 a year. Here's how it would work.
Some lawmakers want to revise the retirement program to shore up its funding and boost benefits for its 69 million recipients.
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Study: Facebook fails to catch East Africa extremist content
A new study has found that Facebook failed to catch Islamic State group and al-Shabab extremist content in posts aimed at East Africa as the region remains under threat from violent attacks and Kenya prepares to vote in a closely contested national election.
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New Mexico secretary of state sues county commission over refusal to certify primary results | CNN Politics
New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver on Tuesday asked the state Supreme Court to order a three-member county commission to certify the results of the June 7 primary elections in Otero County – after commission members refused to do so this week, citing concerns about Dominion...
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Mo Brooks's prospects dwindling in Alabama Senate runoff: Poll
Katie Britt led Rep. Mo Brooks (R-AL) by double digits in the race for the Republican nomination for Senate ahead of a June 21 runoff, according to a survey conducted by a GOP pollster not affiliated with either campaign.
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Rebel Wilson outing sparks Australia media reckoning
A newspaper's defence to outing the actor has thrown up questions around ethical journalism.
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Ex-WVa councilman gets 45-day sentence in Capitol riot case
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A former city councilman in West Virginia was sentenced Tuesday to 45 days in prison for breaching the U.S.
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Russia-Ukraine war: Some of UK's top journalists barred from Russia
Russia bans dozens of journalists and defence figures in response to UK sanctions imposed on Russians.
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Pro-Trump Turning Point group paid Guilfoyle's $60,000 January 6 speaking fee, sources tell CNN
Turning Point Action, a conservative pro-Trump organization, paid Kimberly Guilfoyle $60,000 to introduce her fiancé, Donald Trump Jr., in a speech lasting less than three minutes at the "Stop the Steal" rally at the Ellipse in Washington on January 6, 2021, according to multiple people familiar...
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After Trump exits D.C. hotel, celebrity chef José Andrés returns with new restaurant
Chef José Andrés on Monday announced his plans to open a restaurant in the Waldorf Astoria Washington D.C., formerly the Trump International Hotel.
These are the 27 House Democrats who opposed a bill expanding security for Supreme Court families
More than two dozen House Democrats voted against a bill on Tuesday that calls for expanding security protections to family members of Supreme Court justices. The legislation, titled the Supreme Co…
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Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms to join Biden administration, White House official says
She is set to replace Cedric Richmond as the director of the Office of Public Engagement.
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Mills, LePage look ahead to November in Maine governor race
Former Maine Gov. Paul LePage is seeking a political comeback. With no opposition, he coasted to the Republican nomination for governor on Tuesday, setting up a fierce general election campaign against Democratic incumbent Janet Mills.
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The Fed boosted interest rates 0.75 percentage point — the most since 1994. Here's how it will affect your wallet.
Federal Reserve's push to stem inflation could also make your credit card debt more expensive and impact home buyers.
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Abortion foes, accustomed to small wins, ready for a big one
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The first of them arrived outside the clinic past 4 a.m., before a steady rain fell and a scalding sun rose, and all along, they had prayed for a moment like this.
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Woman wanted for allegedly attacking 4 people with pepper-spray and making anti-Asian remarks in Manhattan | CNN
A woman allegedly made anti-Asian remarks and pepper-sprayed four people in New York City over the weekend, authorities said.
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Court rejects last-ditch Trump effort to avoid testifying before NY attorney general
The New York Court of Appeals dashed former President Donald Trump's hopes of avoiding a deposition in the state attorney general's investigation into his business practices.
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EXPLAINER: Just how high is the risk of another recession?
Inflation is at a 40-year high. Stock prices are sinking. The Federal Reserve is making borrowing much costlier.
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Analysis: The 22 wildest lines from Donald Trump's 12(!)-page statement on the January 6 committee
In response to the second public hearing of the January 6 committee, former President Donald Trump released a 12-page statement -- yes, 12 full pages! -- seeking to rebut the charges leveled against him.
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NY high court nixes Trump appeal, clearing way for testimony
NEW YORK (AP) — New York’s highest court on Tuesday rejected former President Donald Trump’s last-ditch effort to avoid testifying in the state attorney genera l’s civil investigation into his busi…
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Police: Republican's tour of Capitol complex not suspicious
Police have determined there was nothing suspicious about a tour of two Capitol office buildings that a House Republican gave to about 15 people the day before Jan. 6, 2021, when rioting supporters of then-President Donald Trump attacked the Capitol.
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Biden focuses on workers as high inflation remains a risk
President Joe Biden has told the largest federation of labor unions that he’s rebuilding the U.S. economy around workers.
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Yellowstone floods cause 'severe' damage, closing park and forcing out 10,000 visitors
Five groups of campers remain in the backcountry in the northern range of the massive park. No injuries have been reported.
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Japan, Australia to expand defense ties for regional order
TOKYO (AP) — Japan and Australia's defense ministers on Wednesday vowed to step up their ties to support democratic values in the Indo-Pacific region and agreed to work more closely with Southeast Asia and the Pacific island nations where China is seeking to expand its influence.
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Study estimates number of transgender youth has doubled since 2017
A new study from the Williams Institute at UCLA Law estimates that the number of teenagers identifying as transgender is now twice the amount the institute estimated in 2017.
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U.S. Rep. Sean Casten's 17-year-old daughter, Gwen, dies
The teenager died Monday morning, his office confirmed, as it requested privacy for the family "during this heartbreaking time."
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Senate moves toward granting FDA greater regulatory oversight of supplements
Senators advanced a controversial measure that would compel the Food and Drug Administration to play a greater role in regulating dietary supplements, a departure from agency custom that has rankled trade groups.
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New data finds violent threats against Congress have more than doubled in past five years
Officials with the Capitol Police tell CBS News they are working to hire and deploy an additional 280 officers by the end of the summer.
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What we know about Patriot Front
On Saturday, Idaho police arrested 31 members of a far-right white supremacist extremist group who were packed into the back of a U-Haul van, charging them with conspiracy to riot at a Pride event …
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Experts: Anti-LGBTQ rhetoric could galvanize extremists
Experts warn that extremist groups may see anti-LGBTQ rhetoric by influencers as a call to action. Sophie Bjork-James is an assistant professor at Vanderbilt University and an expert on the white nationalist movement in the U.S.
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Here's why so many New Jersey US House Democrats voted against added security for Supreme Court justices | CNN Politics
When the House passed a bill extending security protections to Supreme Court justices’ immediate family members with overwhelming bipartisan support on Tuesday, it did so over the objections of seven Democratic members from New Jersey, who took issue with the measure’s scope.
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Man charged with plotting to kill Kavanaugh was convinced by sister to call 911, police say
The man charged last week with the attempted murder of Justice Brett Kavanaugh was convinced to call 911 on himself by his sister as he stood nearby the judge's Maryland home, law enforcement said Tuesday.
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GOP commission refuses to certify New Mexico primary vote
Votes in a New Mexico community are at risk of not counting after a Republican-led commission refused to approve primary election results over distrust of Dominion vote-tallying machines.
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A decade of DACA: A middle-class launching pad for thousands is at risk
The 2012 Obama-era policy opened job and educational pathways to thousands of undocumented and mainly Latino young Americans. Ten years later, its future is tenuous.
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January 6 committee postpones Wednesday hearing | CNN Politics
The House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021, riot at the US Capitol has postponed its hearing scheduled for Wednesday.
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Men, women split on equity gains since Title IX, poll shows
As the nation celebrates the 50th anniversary of Title IX, a new poll finds Americans are split on how much progress has come from the landmark women's rights law.
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Bengals quarterback pushes for new gun control: ‘You’ve gotta at least make it harder’
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow on Tuesday called for new gun control legislation, saying lawmakers should “make it harder” for people to obtain some firearms. Speaking …
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Biden to visit 'pariah' Saudi Arabia and Israel next month
President Joe Biden will make his first trip to the Middle East next month with visits to Israel, the occupied West Bank and Saudi Arabia.
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James Patterson apologizes for saying white male writers are victims of ‘racism’
The Sunday Times paraphrased Patterson in an article as worrying “that it is hard for white men to get writing gigs in film, theatre, TV or publishing.”
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So long, Internet Explorer. The browser retires today
Microsoft has officially sent Internet Explorer into retirement. As of Wednesday, Microsoft will no longer support the once-dominant browser that legions of web surfers loved to hate — and a few still claim to adore.
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Man allegedly shoots, kills ex's 9-year-old daughter in Houston
A 7-year-old boy was inside his home when he was shot and killed by outside gunfire, Harris County, Texas, authorities said.
Pelicans' Jaxson Hayes sentenced for scuffle with LA police
LOS ANGELES (AP) — New Orleans Pelicans center Jaxson Hayes was sentenced Tuesday to three years of probation, 450 hours of community service and a year of weekly domestic violence classes for a scuffle with officers responding to a domestic violence call last summer in Los Angeles.
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China and Russia are building bridges. The symbolism is intentional | CNN
For decades the Amur River has separated modern China and Russia – its waters cutting though more than 1,000 of their roughly 2,500 border miles. But it’s always lacked one thing: a vehicle bridge.
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Police say 25 people have been treated for burns after walking over hot coal in northern Switzerland.
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Trump ally Adam Laxalt wins Nevada's Republican U.S. Senate primary
Laxalt will take on incumbent Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto in November in a high-stakes race as Democrats try to hold on to their slim majority in the upper chamber.
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Heat wave continues in 27 states across the country
A third of the U.S. population will experience heat advisories on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Children killed, tortured in Myanmar junta’s crackdown, U.N. expert says
Since last year’s military coup, minors have reportedly been beaten and stabbed and had fingernails or teeth removed during interrogation, while some were made to endure mock executions.
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Satellite images suggest Iran preparing for rocket launch
Iran appears to be readying for a space launch as satellite images showed a rocket on a rural desert launch pad, just as tensions remain high over Tehran’s nuclear program.
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Babushka Z: The woman who became a Russian propaganda icon
A video of an elderly woman brandishing a Soviet flag went viral, but what really happened?
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José Andrés goes after Ben Shapiro on gay rights, Disney tweet
Celebrity chef José Andrés on Tuesday called out conservative media figure Ben Shapiro over his tweet on Disney’s new film “Lightyear,” which features a same-sex relationship. “Disney w…
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In a boost, McConnell backs Senate bipartisan gun deal
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has announced his support for his chamber’s emerging bipartisan gun agreement.
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Sales of body armor are on the rise. Who's buying and why?
Sellers of body armor are reporting an increase in business due in part to several high-profile mass shootings, police shootings and civil unrest during the pandemic.
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A sighting reveals extinction and climate change in a single image
A group of researchers photograph a woolly mammoth tusk on the banks of the Koyukuk River in Alaska.
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Boebert introduces measure to classify fentanyl a weapon of mass destruction
Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) introduced a bill Monday that would classify fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction (WMD). The bill would direct the assistant secretary in charge of the Count…
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Company tests high-altitude airship over New Mexico desert
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A technology company that wants to bring broadband to more remote areas and monitor methane and other emissions from the oil and gas industry launched one of its airships from the New Mexico desert on Tuesday as part of a key test on the way to commercial operations.
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Cambodian court jails American lawyer, dozens of others for treason | CNN
A Cambodian court handed down jail sentences on Tuesday to about 60 opposition figures including prominent lawyer Theary Seng for conspiring to commit treason, in a mass trial condemned by the United States and rights groups as politically motivated.
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How a centrist, a liberal and 2 conservatives achieved 4-part harmony on guns
The Senate's ability to tackle mass shootings with both Democratic and GOP leaders' blessing relied on four lawmakers with disparate political identities coming together.
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Ukraine may ‘not exist on world map’ in 2 years: Russian official
Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev warns Ukraine ‘might not exist at all’ within a couple of years.
Biologists try to save ancient fish as Colorado River fades
A key fish that has dwelt in the Colorado River since ancient times, and whose presence indicates a healthy river, is now up against a threat from a giant dam above.
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‘Extrajudicial punishment’: India ex-judges on Muslim homes razed
Ex-Supreme Court judges say the BJP government in Uttar Pradesh state acted illegally by demolishing Muslim homes.
Biden strains for a message on deteriorating economy
Addressing AFL-CIO conference, president struggles to express confidence as Fed weighs hefty rate hike.
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WNBA star Griner's Russia detention extended for third time
U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner will remain in Russian custody through at least July 2 after her detention was extended for a third time, Russian state-run media has reported.
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Dozens of countries question China at UN over Xinjiang ‘abuses’
In a joint statement, 47 countries voice concern at treatment of ethnic minority Uighurs in far western region.
Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (June 14)
A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
www.npr.orgEx-Chicago cop faces charges after struggle with Black woman
CHICAGO (AP) — Charges of official misconduct and aggravated battery have been filed against a white former Chicago police officer captured on video struggling with a Black woman who was walking her dog in a park.
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U.S. House passes a major wildlife conservation spending bill
The Recovering America's Wildlife Act would create a permanent fund of more than $1.3 billion, given to states, territories, and tribal nations for wildlife conservation on the ground.
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US failed to stop fraud in COVID loan program, Clyburn says
The head of a congressional panel says the U.S. failed to take basic steps at the start of the coronavirus pandemic to prevent fraud in a federal aid program intended to help small businesses.
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Global abortion-rights advocates worry their countries are next if Roe falls
Activists said they spoke to officials not only about their fears of the international impact if Roe were to fall but also proposed changes to U.S. policy that has long restricted funding for abortions abroad.
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Treasury bond yield inversion raises worries over recession
One of the more reliable warning signals for an economic recession started blinking again. Treasurys, the IOUs the U.S. government gives to investors who lend it money are at the center of the investing world.
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The Supreme Court Could Foster a New Kind of Civil War
With three decisions this month, the Court could break the back of Washington’s authority over regulation. Then, the battles over some of America’s biggest issues shift to the states.
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US officials confirm Biden to visit Saudi Arabia, meet MBS
US president will make first Middle East visit next month, with stops in Israel, occupied West Bank, and Saudi Arabia.
Conservation groups sue feds to protect old-growth forests
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Six environmental groups sued officials of the Biden administration Tuesday, saying a Trump-era rule change that allowed logging of old-growth forests in the Pacific Northwest violates federal laws and was politically motivated.
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Training and logistics are complicating the possible sale of U.S.-made Gray Eagles to Kyiv.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 112
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 112th day, we take a look at the main developments.
Brazil court approves home grown cannabis for medical use
BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — A top court in Brazil on Tuesday authorized three patients to grow cannabis for medical treatment, a decision that is likely to be applied nationwide in similar cases.
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UK deportations to Rwanda stalled as European Court steps in
The first chartered flight removing asylum seekers from the UK was due to depart for Rwanda on Tuesday.
Amid a national crisis in youth mental health, surgeon general says kids need to be part of the solution
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy is participating in a two-day conference called the Youth Mental Wellness Now! Summit, hosted by The California Endowment.
Puerto Rico lifts fuel taxes for 45 days as gas price soars
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico’s governor signed a measure Tuesday suspending taxes on gasoline and diesel for 45 days amid the worldwide surge in petroleum prices.
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TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s president Ebrahim Raisi accepted the resignation of the country’s labor minister, following weeks of protests by retirees, while the country is under heavy sanctions since 2018.
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Philadelphia installing 100 cameras near schools in effort to curb gun violence
Philadelphia officials announced they will spend $1.8 million on installing security cameras near city high schools and middle schools in high crime neighborhoods.
WHO convenes experts to decide if monkeypox is an emergency
The World Health Organization will convene its emergency committee to determine if the monkeypox outbreak that has mysteriously spread beyond Africa warrants being declared a global health emergency.
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HomeGoods store evacuated after armed man makes threats
An armed man is in custody after officials say he threatened people inside a HomeGoods store in the Atlanta area.
Photos capture election-night tension at White House as Trump family, aides watch lead fade away
They reflect what advisers told the Jan. 6 committee despite Trump's claims.
Public warned against using infant rockers for sleep after 14 deaths
More than a dozen babies died between 2009 and 2021 in products made by Fisher-Price and Kids2, safety regulators say.
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'In our hearts': London remembers 72 Grenfell fire victims
The names of the 72 people who lost their lives in a London high-rise tower blaze have been read out at a memorial service to mark five years since the tragedy
Happy the elephant is not a person, New York court rules
An animal rights group was seeking legal means to have the elephant moved from a zoo to a sanctuary.
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1st federal prison to experience COVID-19 outbreak now short-staffed: Officials
The Justice Department inspector general found the BOP mismanaged the facility.
US envoy: Potential progress in Lebanon-Israel border talks
Lebanon’s president has presented suggestions regarding the disputed maritime border with Israel to the U.S. envoy mediating between the two countries
Federal court: NC school can't require girls to wear skirts
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A North Carolina charter school violated female students' constitutional rights by requiring them to wear skirts, a federal appeals court ruled Tuesday.
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Whisky Wars: Denmark and Canada strike deal to end 50-year row over Arctic island
The Nato allies have been involved in a good-natured spat over ownership of Hans Island since 1971.
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FDA advisers endorse 1st COVID-19 shots for kids under 5
U.S. government advisers met Wednesday to decide whether to endorse COVID-19 shots for babies, toddlers and preschoolers, moving the nation closer to vaccinations for all ages. Follow AP's live coverage.
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FDA advisers back Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine for older kids
A government advisory panel has endorsed a second brand of COVID-19 vaccine for school-age children and teens.
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Study on child hepatitis cases points to prior COVID infection, but experts say too soon to know
A study points to prior COVID-19 infection as a possible culprit for severe hepatitis cases among children -- though experts caution the true cause remains unknown.
Victim of pandemic, Hong Kong floating restaurant towed away
A floating restaurant that fed Cantonese cuisine to Queen Elizabeth II, Tom Cruise and millions of other diners has been towed from its Hong Kong harborfront location after falling victim to the pandemic.
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Americans keep getting reinfected with COVID-19 as new variants emerge, data shows
More than 1.6 million cases of reinfection have been reported across 24 states, according to an ABC News analysis.
China city mayor apologizes over COVID-19 lockdown response
The mayor of a northeastern Chinese city on the North Korean border has apologized for unspecified failures related to its COVID-19 response.
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Canada lifts jab mandate for domestic and overseas travel
Vaccine mandates are also being lifted for federal government workers as infections rates drop.
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Beijing residents partied after dodging a COVID lockdown. The celebrations caused an outbreak, prompting new lockdowns.
A bar where, just a week ago, Chinese people reveled on the night that life returned to normal is now ground-zero of Beijing's second wave of COVID cases.
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New blood test could indicate how immune you are to Covid
The newly developed test focuses on the part of the immune system that confers long-term protection by prompting the body to “remember” the virus.
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Report dives into Latinos’ trust in science, representation in STEM
A Pew Research survey reveals what many Hispanics think about health care and Covid, and how Latinos in science and math think they're perceived by non-Latinos.
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Covid contractor netted $340 million in "windfall profits," report says
To do the work, the company said, it relied on a six-person in-house team and subcontracted the rest of the work out to two other firms.
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Tracking the coronavirus around the U.S.: See how your state is doing
View NPR's maps and graphics to see where COVID-19 is hitting hardest in the U.S., which state outbreaks are under control and where cases are still spreading.
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