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After Thursday's hearing, the House Jan. 6 select committee will delay its final hearings for several weeks, a spokesperson confirmed to ABC News Wednesday.
First on CNN: Top investigator leaving January 6 committee early | CNN Politics
John Wood, a senior investigator for the House select committee investigating the January 6 insurrection, is leaving his position this week, which is earlier than expected, according to a source familiar.
Biden calls for 3-month suspension of gas and diesel taxes
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Wednesday called on Congress to suspend federal gasoline and diesel taxes for three months — an election-year move meant to ease financial pressures that was greeted with doubts by many lawmakers.
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House GOP leaders oppose bipartisan gun deal as Senate moves toward passage
House Republican leaders are lining up in opposition to a recently unveiled bipartisan gun safety bill and plan to urge their members to vote "no," even as the Senate moves toward passage of the bill this week.
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Crowds flock to Yellowstone as park reopens after floods
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK (AP) — Throngs of tourists gleefully watched the legendary Old Faithful geyser shoot towering bursts of steaming water while others got stuck in “bison jams” on picturesque valley roads as visitors returned Wednesday for the partial reopening of Yellowstone National...
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Democrat Joe Manchin signals he won't support Biden's call for a gas tax holiday
The West Virginia senator spoke exclusively with ABC News Congressional Correspondent Rachel Scott.
Protesters turn Supreme Court front into forum on abortion
WASHINGTON (AP) — A steady stream of protesters has turned the street in front of the Supreme Court building into an open-air forum encapsulating the fierce national debate over abortion after the leak of a draft opinion suggesting the justices would overturn Roe v.
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Biden confronts GOP on gas price criticism by questioning their support of Ukraine
President Biden on Wednesday pushed back on Republican lawmakers who lay the blame for high gas prices squarely on his administration by asking if they would have rather not supported Ukraine in it…
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Opinion | Trump’s Pardon Abuses Expose the Myth of Unlimited Presidential Power
Giving pardons to people who helped him further the Big Lie is not what the framers intended. Congress can fix it.
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2024 poll: DeSantis edges Trump in New Hampshire, which holds the first presidential primary
A new poll in New Hampshire indicates that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis holds a razor-thin margin over former President Donald Trump in a hypothetical 2024 GOP primary match-up
Prosecutors seek probe of whether Trump-allied lawyer is funding Oath Keepers defense
The Justice Department cited reports alleging that legal fees are being paid by an entity controlled by Sidney Powell, who played a key role in Trump’s effort to overturn the 2020 election.
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Powell says Fed will keep raising interest rates as long as appropriate
Fed Chairman Jerome Powell acknowledged recession is possible but later said its likelihood is not "particularly elevated right now."
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EU signals shift to coal, accuses Russia of 'rogue moves' on gas
The European Union will temporarily shift back to coal to cope with dwindling Russian gas flows without derailing longer term climate goals, an EU official said on Wednesday as a tight gas market and soaring prices set off a race for alternative fuels.
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Cheney to deliver remarks at Reagan Library
Republican Rep. Liz Cheney (Wyo.) will deliver remarks at the Reagan Library in Simi Valley, Calif., for a speaker series hosted by the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Institu…
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Hitler’s gold 'Reverso' watch found at Berghof goes to auction
Adolf Hitler’s gold “Reverso” watch, seized by French troops from the Nazi leader’s Berghof vacation home in the Bavarian Alps, is heading to auction as one of the rarest items ever put up for sale from the dictator’s personal collection.
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GOP senator considering blocking school meal funding deal over transgender policy fight
The Senate is attempting to expedite a vote on the school meals funding extension, but several Republicans are threatening to block it before the June 30 expiration.
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Microsoft says Russia has stepped up cyber espionage against the US and Ukraine allies | CNN Politics
Russian intelligence agencies have increased their efforts to hack US and allied government computer networks to gather intelligence since the war in Ukraine began, Microsoft said in new findings published Wednesday.
'Groundhog Day' at IRS: Returns pile up, phone delays worsen
WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s Groundhog Day at the IRS. After digging out of a daunting backlog from 2021, the agency has an even bigger backup for this tax season than it did a year ago and its pace for processing paper returns is slowing down, according to a watchdog report released Wednesday.
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The media bubble is real: Study shows massive disconnect between journalists, public
Online news organizations almost exclusively headquartered in deep-blue New York or D.C. keep expanding.
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Gas tax holiday likely to land on empty amid Democratic opposition | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden's call for Congress to suspend federal gasoline and diesel taxes will likely land on empty in the Senate.
Biden endorses gas tax holiday: 'I'm doing my part'
President Joe Biden called on Congress to pass a 90-day suspension of federal motor fuel taxes and solicited similar tax holidays from states in his latest bid to tame high prices.
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Powell: Fed aims to avoid recession but says it's possible
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell sought Wednesday to reassure the public that the Fed will raise interest rates high and fast enough to quell inflation, without tightening credit so much as to throttle the economy and cause a recession .
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Texas state senator sues state for records on Uvalde shooting
Texas State Sen. Roland Gutierrez (D) is suing the state’s Department of Public Safety (DPS) for denying him records relating to last month’s Uvalde elementary school shooting. The sena…
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Will the war with Russia rein in Ukraine’s oligarchs?
The conflict may harm rich figures in financial terms and hand Zelenskyy victory in his battle against their influence.
Americans captured in Ukraine could face the death penalty; First German long-range weapons arrive in Ukraine
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has said that he expects Russia to intensify its attacks on his country while it awaits the EU's decision on its candidacy.
Biden proposes three-month holiday for federal gas tax, but Congress is skeptical
The White House says a gas tax holiday will provide "breathing room" for drivers as inflation has soared to a 40-year high, pushed by fuel prices.
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Russian refinery says it was struck by drones from direction of Ukraine
Two drones flying from the direction of Ukraine hit a major Russian oil refinery near the border on Wednesday, the plant said, sending a ball of flame and black smoke billowing into the sky and prompting the plant to suspend production.
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Trump says ‘go to the reporter’ to find source of SCOTUS leak
Former President Trump suggested the Supreme Court look to the journalists at Politico who broke the bombshell story last month that a draft opinion penned by Justice Samuel Alito would overturn Ro…
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Biden blames Russia for gas prices as he presses Congress, states and oil companies
The president asked lawmakers to suspend the federal gas tax, while also pushing for state relief and increased refinery capacity.
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Watch: President Biden calls for federal gas tax holiday
President Joe Biden called for a federal gas tax holiday as people across the U.S. deal with spiking prices.
Pro-life org, congressman's campaign office vandalized in Jane's Revenge-linked attack
Pro-abortion extremist group Jane's Revenge appeared to vandalize the office building housing both the pro-life group Jackson Right to Life and Rep. Tim Walberg's campaign office.
Russia may cut off gas completely, Europe must act now, IEA warns
Head of IEA says Europe needs ‘contingency plans’ as Russia may further reduce gas deliveries amid its war in Ukraine.
Pelosi doesn't commit to Biden's gas tax holiday plan, which faces congressional skepticism
Biden proposal to suspend the federal gas tax for three months faces criticism from members of his own party in Congress.
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Exclusive: G7 likely to discuss Russian turbine, but may not find solution - Canada minister
The G7 is likely to discuss the fate of a Russian turbine blocked in Canada and blamed for reducing gas supplies to Germany, though the bloc may not reach a solution by the end of the meeting, Canada's Natural Resources Minister said on Wednesday.
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Half Russian separatist force dead or wounded - UK
UK military intelligence believes the Donetsk militia in occupied Ukraine has lost 55% of its force.
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Powell Says Fed Is 'Not Trying to Provoke' a Recession
Jerome Powell, chair of the Federal Reserve, said that the central bank might be able to lower rapid inflation without tipping America into a painful downturn, though he cautioned that pulling it off would be “very challenging” to achieve and that a recession is “certainly a possibility.” “We’re...
Louisiana governor signs bill criminalizing abortion providers if Roe overturned
The law would make doctors who perform abortions subject to prison terms and contains no exceptions for rape or incest.
Wisconsin Republicans set to reject abortion ban repeal
Republican legislators in Wisconsin were set to quickly adjourn a session with Gov. Tony Evers over the state's abortion ban. The ban was initially adopted in 1849.
Scott: Texas GOP platform not 'inclusive' on homosexuality
WASHINGTON (AP) — Florida Sen. Rick Scott, chair of the GOP’s Senate elections committee, on Wednesday criticized the Texas Republican Party’s new platform for not being “inclusive” when it described homosexuality as “an abnormal lifestyle choice.”
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Uvalde mayor blasts Steven McCraw, DPS for lack of transparency following shooting
Uvalde Mayor Don McLaughlin slammed Steven McCraw and the Texas Public Safety Department Tuesday for a lack of transparency following the Robb Elementary School massacre.
House Republican leaders to work in opposition to Senate gun deal
The legislation could pass with only Democratic votes in the House.
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‘THE’: Ohio State awarded trademark on three-letter word
Ohio State University has successfully received a trademark on the word “THE.”
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The pro-Putin preacher the U.S. won't touch
The U.S. tends to avoid sanctioning religious figures. Could the head of Russia’s Orthodox Church prove an exception?
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Afghanistan reels from devastating quake as death toll tops 1,000
Afghanistan’s deadliest earthquake in 20 years injures 1,500 people in the remote provinces of Paktika and Khost.
Schumer will put legislation to cut insulin costs on Senate floor 'very soon'
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on Wednesday said he will put bipartisan legislation on lowering insulin costs to a vote on the Senate floor "very soon."
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Trump had a direct role in plan to install fake electors. Key takeaways from the fourth Jan. 6 hearing
The hearing centered on how Trump and his allies, including Rudy Giuliani and John Eastman, pressured officials to change Biden's victories in key states.
Ginni Thomas responds to 1/6 panel, hearings stretch to July
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House's Jan. 6 committee plans to continue its public hearings into July as its investigation of the Capitol riot deepens.
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Drone strike hits Russian refinery near Ukraine
Russian officials say that a drone strike has caused a fire at a refinery in southwestern Russia near the border with Ukraine
Jan. 6 committee hearing schedule: Here's when to expect next the Capitol riot hearing
The next Jan. 6 hearing will take place July 21 at 8 p.m. ET. The committee will examine the events of Jan. 6, 2021, 'minute by minute.'
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South African leader gets final chapter of corruption report
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has received the final chapter of a report on an extensive judicial investigation into corruption. Chief Justice Raymond Zondo handed over the last installment of the report, reportedly 1,000 pages long, to Ramaphosa.
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Iran’s Raisi pushes regional diplomacy as nuclear tensions rise
Tehran has seen a flurry of diplomatic activity in recent months, hosting three presidents in June alone.
These Republicans Resisted Trump’s Attempt To Steal The Election. They’d Vote For Him Again.
As GOP election deniers prepare to test American democracy again, the few Republicans who thwarted Trump's 2020 lies still won't fully break with him.
Women for Trump co-founder and Jan. 6 rally organizer: Trump is ‘disconnected from the base’
A co-founder of Women for Trump and organizer of the Jan. 6, 2021, “Stop the Steal” rally spoke out against former President Trump following Rep. Mo Brooks’s (R-Ala.) loss to…
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Louisiana governor signs bill to strengthen potential abortion ban if Roe is overturned | CNN Politics
Louisiana's Democratic governor has signed a bill that will toughen an abortion ban that is ready to be implemented in the event that the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade.
Ukraine expects EU-wide support for candidacy to join bloc
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A Ukrainian official overseeing the country’s push to join the European Union said Wednesday that she’s “100%” certain all 27 EU nations will approve Ukraine's EU candidacy during a summit this week.
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Canadian companies illegally shipped at least 2,300 metric tons of waste overseas, documents show
“We should stop using developing countries as our dump sites,” says environmental advocate Kathleen Ruff.
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Russian hackers targeting U.S., other Ukraine allies
The hackers successfully infiltrated networks in nearly 30 percent of the attempts.
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Washington football team ran 'shadow investigation' of harassment accusers, House panel says
The House Oversight report said the NFL knew about the effort and did nothing to stop it.
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Jan. 6 committee delays hearings until July after trove of evidence comes in
The House select committee on Jan. 6 will delay its additional public hearings due to a bevy of new evidence, according to Chairman Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-MS).
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Aiden Aslin: Ukraine Briton told execution will go ahead
Aiden Aslin tells family his captors say the UK has not negotiated for him and "time is running out".
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Canada’s Trans Mountain pipeline no longer profitable: Watchdog
Ottawa purchased the contentious pipeline project in 2018 despite opposition by Indigenous and environmental groups.
Despite crypto crash, NFT enthusiasts keep the party going
At NFT.NYC, the ongoing struggles for the NFT and crypto markets did little to dampen the enthusiasm and optimism.
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American Airlines to drop service to fourth city in September
American Airlines will drop service to Dubuque, Iowa, beginning on Sept. 7, ending flights for the regional airport’s sole commercial airline. The move adds a fourth city to the list of recent pull…
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Afghanistan quake kills 1,000 people, deadliest in decades
GAYAN, Afghanistan (AP) — A powerful earthquake struck a rugged, mountainous region of eastern Afghanistan early Wednesday, flattening stone and mud-brick homes and killing at least 1,000 people. The disaster posed a new test for Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers and relief agencies already...
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Drag queen claims Arizona GOP candidate Kari Lake is trying to 'pander' to Republicans
A drag queen performer says his friendship with Arizona GOP candidate Kari Lake led him to believe she was liberal, and thinks she is pandering to Republicans.
Rusty Bowers says he would vote for Trump again despite enduring a 'disturbing' months-long harassment campaign at his home incited by the former president
The Republican Arizona House Speaker made the remarks ahead of his emotional testimony before the January 6 committee on Tuesday.
Why broadcasters must air political ads even if they contain misinformation
Broadcasters must air campaign ads, no matter how inaccurate, due to a law passed in 1934.
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Actually, Megan Rapinoe, 'your kid's high school volleyball game' is prioritized and protected by federal law
Time magazine decided to herald the 50th anniversary of Title IX by interviewing Megan Rapinoe, a peculiar decision considering the soccer superstar evidently understands nothing about how the landmark education law actually works.
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Why did the Uvalde schools police chief testify in private?
As Gov. Greg Abbott promised “transparency,” Uvalde CISD Police Chief Pete Arredondo exited secret closed-door testimony at the Capitol on Tuesday, getting in an elevator while surround…
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SC Democrat seeks age limit for 'geriatric' politicians
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Democratic gubernatorial nominee Joe Cunningham is proposing an age limit for South Carolina politicians — a cap that would cut off the 75-year-old incumbent Gov.
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The single most compelling witness of the January 6 committee hearings so far | CNN Politics
As the former Georgia election worker unspooled her story on Tuesday before the House select committee investigating January 6, Wandrea Moss transformed into the single most powerful witness to appear in these public hearings so far.
Decades later, ‘Torso Killer’ charged in killing at NY mall
MINEOLA, N.Y. (AP) — More than five decades after Diane Cusick’s lifeless body was discovered in the parking lot of a mall on New York’s Long Island, authorities have linked her death to the so-called “Torso Killer,” a serial killer already convicted in 11 other killings.
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Well, drivers, we've got good news and bad news about gas prices
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On education, the tide is turning in favor of parents
Democrats are fighting on behalf of their teacher union paymasters to prevent parents from choosing the right education for their children. The party of the Left, of course, seeks to limit freedom across a wide policy spectrum, but the salience of education as a political issue is being sharply…
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Judge delays Proud Boys' Capitol attack trial because of Jan. 6 hearings
The Justice Department supported delaying the trial until December, saying the Jan. 6 committee could reveal information relevant to prosecuting several Proud Boys.
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Cornyn's office denies bipartisan immigration bill in the works amid conservative uproar
Sen. John Cornyn’s, R-Texas, office on Wednesday denied that a bipartisan immigration bill is in the works after comments he made on the Senate floor that his staff say were a joke, but that sparked uproar from conservatives.
Andrew Gillum, once a Florida governor candidate, indicted
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Andrew Gillum, the 2018 Democratic nominee for Florida governor, has been indicted on 21 federal charges including conspiracy and wire fraud for funneling donations through third parties back to himself for personal use, prosecutors said Wednesday.
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Nancy Pelosi's Napa: Wealthy Friends and a Husband's Porsche Crash
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi had just urged Brown University graduates to stay resilient and summon their “better angels” on Memorial Day weekend when she was forced to turn her attention to a less uplifting situation: her husband’s arrest in California. The details emerging from the incident were...
Cement carbon dioxide emissions quietly double in 20 years
Heat trapping carbon dioxide emissions from making cement, a less talked about but major source of carbon pollution , have doubled in the last 20 years, new global data shows.
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Adams says he offloaded his Brooklyn co-op. Disclosure reports say otherwise.
A six-page form on file with the city’s Conflicts of Interest Board reveals that in 2021, the mayor still owned 50 percent of a one-bedroom co-op on Prospect Place in Brooklyn that he bought decades ago.
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House Republican who represents Uvalde backs bipartisan gun safety bill
Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales — whose Texas district includes Uvalde, the site of last month’s school shooting — said Wednesday he will vote for the Senate’s bipartisan gun safety bill. Gonzal…
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Trump says McCarthy fumbled Jan. 6 committee appointments
Former President Donald Trump said that, in hindsight, it would have been a good idea for House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy to put Republicans on the Jan. 6 committee.
Wine and whiskey scam run out of U.K. defrauded elderly U.S. investors out of millions, officials say
Casey Alexander and co-conspirators allegedly used "aggressive" tactics to defraud people out of more than $13 million, federal authorities say.
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White House unveils plans to reduce nicotine in cigarettes
The plan could dramatically reduce cancer deaths - a goal of President Joe Biden's administration.
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Colorado won't follow Biden's call for gas tax holiday, leaders say
Colorado will not move forward with President Joe Biden's request for states to suspend gas taxes.
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Kuwait's crown prince dissolves parliament, calls elections
Kuwait’s crown prince has dissolved Parliament and called for snap elections, a move to ease government gridlock that has bred popular opposition and paralyzed the tiny country for months
Sen. Kevin Cramer injures hand, may face finger amputation
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Kevin Cramer of North Dakota announced Wednesday that he suffered a serious injury to his right hand and is potentially facing amputation of a finger.
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EXPLAINER: Why Russia-Lithuania tensions are rising
New tensions between Moscow and the West are rising after Lithuania decided to halt the transport of some goods through its territory to the Russian region of Kaliningrad as part of European Union sanctions on the Kremlin.
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Sri Lankan prime minister: Island's economy 'has collapsed'
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka's debt-laden economy has “collapsed” after months of shortages of food, fuel and electricity, the prime minister told lawmakers Wednesday in comments that underscored the country's dire situation as it seeks help from international lenders.
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Outside group seeks to draw independent candidate into Missouri Senate race to succeed Blunt with big money pledge | CNN Politics
A super PAC is looking to funnel millions of dollars behind an independent candidate in the race to succeed retiring Missouri Sen. Roy Blunt, as conservatives worry over disgraced ex-Gov. Eric Greitens potentially winning the GOP nomination later this summer.
Congress alleges 'shadow' probe by Commanders owner Snyder
Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder conducted a “shadow investigation” that sought to discredit former employees making accusations of workplace sexual harassment, hired private investigators to intimidate witnesses, and used an overseas lawsuit as a pretext to obtain phone records and...
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Kaliningrad row: 'Sanctions have brought my factory to a standstill'
Sanctions leave Russia's exclave on the EU's borders struggling to trade.
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Ravens linebacker Jaylon Ferguson dies at age 26
Jaylon Ferguson, who set an FBS record for career sacks while at Louisiana Tech and then played the past three seasons in the NFL with the Baltimore Ravens, has died. He was 26. Police said Wednesday the cause of death was still to be determined.
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Voters evenly split on generic congressional ballot ahead of midterms
Democrats and Republicans are deadlocked on the generic congressional ballot, according to a new poll, the latest sign that the GOP is making gains ahead of the 2022 midterm elections. The Morning …
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Nancy Mace calls for hearing investigating attacks on crisis pregnancy centers by 'Jane's Revenge,' others
Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina is calling on the House Oversight Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties to hold a hearing on recent attacks on crisis pregnancy centers as the Supreme Court's decision in a case expected to overturn Roe v. Wade nears.
Andrew Gillum, former Tallahassee mayor and Democratic nominee for Florida governor indicted on federal charges of wire fraud, false statements to FBI
He's accused of soliciting six-figure campaign sums and then diverting thousands for personal use.
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Kraft Macaroni & Cheese changes name and look after 85 years
Holy macaroni!
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Food funding bill to renew some U.S. school meal aid
Aid that helped schools feed millions of U.S. children over the last two years will be extended, pending congressional approval, after senators reached a deal following fears of its expiration at the end of the month.
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17-year sentence sticks for man who killed woman on porch
DETROIT (AP) — A white Detroit-area man who said he feared for his life when he fatally shot a young Black woman on his porch in 2013 was given the same 17-year prison sentence Wednesday at a new hearing ordered by the Michigan Supreme Court.
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Scalise to whip House Republicans against Senate gun bill
With the Senate expected to pass the bipartisan Senate gun bill, House GOP Whip Steve Scalise is set to encourage his members to vote against it.
South Korea launches first satellite with homegrown rocket
The Nuri rocket's second launch made South Korea the 10th country to place a satellite with its own technology.
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Murder conviction overturned in Georgia hot car death case
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia's highest court on Wednesday overturned the murder and child cruelty convictions against a man whose toddler son died after he left him in a hot car for hours, saying the jury saw evidence that was “extremely and unfairly prejudicial.”
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Jan. 6 panel in possession of new Trump documentary footage
WASHINGTON (AP) — New footage of former President Donald Trump and his inner circle taken both before and after Jan. 6, 2021, is now in the possession of the House committee investigating the deadly attack on the Capitol.
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Britt wins tumultuous Alabama Senate race scrambled by Trump
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Katie Britt won the Republican nomination for Senate in Alabama Tuesday, defeating six-term Rep. Mo Brooks in a primary runoff after former President Donald Trump took the unusual step of rescinding his initial Brooks endorsement.
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Texts between aides reveal role Sen. Ron Johnson played in pushing 'fake' Trump electors | CNN Politics
The House select committee on Tuesday unveiled new information showing the role that Wisconsin Republican Sen. Ron Johnson played in pushing "fake" electors for then-President Donald Trump on January 6, 2021.
Bee Nguyen wins Democratic runoff primary for secretary of state in Georgia
Should Nguyen defeat GOP incumbent Brad Raffensperger on Nov. 8, she would be the first Asian American elected to statewide political office in Georgia.
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Takeaways: Trump's conditional loyalty, new warning for left
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Republican who was backed by Donald Trump at the last minute prevailed on Tuesday in an Alabama Senate runoff. But in neighboring Georgia, the former president's losing streak deepened.
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2022 primary results: Alabama Senate runoff, D.C. and Virginia primaries
CBS News projects Katie Britt wins the Republican primary for U.S. Senate in Alabama, prevailing over Rep. Mo Brooks.
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Trump dealt new setbacks in Georgia, as candidates he backed trounced in GOP primary runoff elections
Former President Donald Trump’s still the most popular and influential politician in the GOP, but he suffered news stinging primary defeats in Georgia on Tuesday.
Ukraine claims ‘significant losses’ to Russia in Snake Island airstrike attacks: June 22 recap
Ukrainian forces say they launched airstrike attacks on Snake Island in the Black Sea. Wednesday's recap.
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Fact check: Fabricated statement from Donald Trump spreads online amid Jan. 6 hearings
USA TODAY found no evidence former President Donald Trump issued a June 14 statement about the January 6 hearings.
State Department warns Russia: Attack on Lithuania is attack on US
A new Russian threat to target “the residents of Lithuania” has drawn a sharp reminder of the American pledge to fight alongside any NATO allies that might come under attack.
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Biden proposes three-month holiday for federal gas tax, but Congress is skeptical
The White House says a gas tax holiday will provide "breathing room" for drivers as inflation has soared to a 40-year high, pushed by fuel prices.
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4 takeaways from Tuesday's elections in Alabama, Virginia, Georgia and DC
Alabama Republican voters sided with the Senate candidate who had former President Donald Trump's endorsement in a primary runoff Tuesday over one of Trump's earlier and most loyal supporters, settling a feud that has roiled the political and right-wing media world in recent weeks.
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Louisiana's 'Cancer Alley' residents in clean air fight
Cancer Alley’s predominantly Black communities are surrounded by 150 industrial plants, a situation the United Nations called “environmental racism.”
Senators reach bipartisan compromise on gun violence bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate bargainers reached agreement Tuesday on a bipartisan gun violence bill , potentially teeing up final passage by week's end on an incremental but landmark package that would stand as Congress’ response to mass shootings in Texas and New York that shook the nation.
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Georgia Republican voters reject more of Trump's primary picks, while a late pick prevails in Alabama | CNN Politics
Another election day in Georgia has brought a further round of defeats for former President Donald Trump and his chosen Republican candidates.
Mo Brooks concession speech angry and bitter after Alabama GOP Senate runoff loss
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama — Rep. Mo Brooks delivered an angry, bitter concession speech after media outlets projected Katie Britt the winner of the runoff election to determine Alabama’s Republican Senate nominee, saying his defeat was a major victory for the Democrats.
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Dramatic details and key takeaways from Tuesday's Jan. 6 hearing
The House select committee's Tuesday hearing focused on what it said was President Donald Trump's "unprecedented" effort on state officials to reject election results.
Nguyen to face Raffensperger for Georgia secretary of state
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Democrats chose state Rep. Bee Nguyen as their nominee for secretary of state, a position that assumed new importance after former President Donald Trump cast doubt on Georgia’s 2020 election results by making false claims of widespread voter fraud.
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Ukraine's Zelenskiy looks to EU offer as Russia pounds cities
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Wednesday hailed the European Union's expected offer of candidate status for his battle-weary nation, as Russian forces pounded Ukraine's second-biggest city Kharkiv and the eastern Donbas region.
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Key takeaways of Jan. 6 panel Day 4: Defying Trump's election pressure came at great personal cost
The committee used emotional testimony to argue that in his zeal to retain power, Trump and his allies trampled largely defenseless people.
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American influence has a new address on State Street
Lobbying firms increasingly shift money and staff to where they see their influence have greater impact — in state capitals.
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Putin to meet leaders from bloc of countries that have not condemned his invasion of Ukraine
None of the members of this the five-member grouping, which include arch-rivals India and China, have condemned Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Five pro-impeachment Republicans face uncertain futures
More than a year after they broke with the vast majority of their party to support President Donald Trump’s impeachment, a handful of Republican members of Congress is fighting uphill battles to keep their seats.
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Luhansk region under ‘massive’ Russian bombardment: Governor
Luhansk region governor says Ukrainian troops will hold their positions for ‘as long as necessary’.
Five takeaways from races in Alabama, Georgia and beyond
Voters headed to the polls for yet another primary day on Tuesday, which also saw several high-profile runoffs that could provide tea leaves for the direction of the Republican Party. Washington, D…
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Afghanistan earthquake kills at least 1,000, toll expected to rise
The death toll from an earthquake in Afghanistan on Wednesday hit 1,000, disaster management officials said, with more than 600 injured and the toll expected to grow as information trickles in from remote mountain villages.
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Bowser wins Democratic primary for mayor in Washington, D.C.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser won the Democratic primary on Tuesday, overcoming a progressive rival and virtually guaranteeing that she will win a third consecutive term to lead a city confronting inequality, crime and public safety concerns.
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Despite text, Sen. Ron Johnson insists he had no role in false electors aide sought to share with Pence
Sen. Ron Johnson on Tuesday sought to dismiss the House Jan. 6 committee's findings that he apparently wanted to deliver fake electoral votes for Donald Trump
Justice Sonia Sotomayor continues her warnings of a dramatic conservative turn at the Supreme Court | CNN Politics
Sotomayor made crystal clear on Tuesday that she believes the conservatives on the Supreme Court are set to move the country sharply to the right
Here are the 14 GOP senators who voted to advance gun safety bill
The Senate on Tuesday broke through nearly 30 years of stalemate on gun control legislation by voting 64 to 34 to advance an 80-page gun safety bill to respond to the mass shootings in Buffalo, N.Y…
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McConnell says he supports bipartisan gun legislation
A bipartisan group of Senate negotiators released the text of their bill to combat gun violence following a string of recent mass shootings, including one at a Uvalde, Texas, elementary school. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) said he expects to pass the bill this week.
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Wisconsin's Johnson under heat for fake elector revelation
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — An aide for U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson told former Vice President Mike Pence’s staff that the Republican from Wisconsin wanted to hand-deliver to Pence fake elector votes from his state and neighboring Michigan, text messages revealed at Tuesday's meeting of the House select...
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The Georgia election workers Trump slandered are the foundation of American democracy | CNN Politics
They are the backbone of America's democracy, and now, because Donald Trump threw the full power of the presidency behind his vicious intimidation of election workers and officials, they are afraid to even say their names in public.
Ukraine expects EU-wide support for candidacy to join bloc
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A Ukrainian official overseeing the country’s push to join the European Union said Wednesday that she’s “100%” certain all 27 EU nations will approve Ukraine's EU candidacy during a summit this week.
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What’s in the Senate’s 80-page bipartisan gun safety bill
Senate negotiators unveiled an 80-page bill Tuesday evening responding to the mass shootings at the Tops supermarket in Buffalo, N.Y., and the Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, capping weeks…
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'Nowhere I feel safe': Election officials recount threats
WASHINGTON (AP) — Wandrea “Shaye” Moss testified Tuesday to lawmakers about how her life was upended when former President Donald Trump and his allies falsely accused her and her mother of pulling fraudulent ballots from a suitcase in Georgia.
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Texas mayors bipartisan group calls for special session on gun legislation in wake of Uvalde shooting
A group of mayors from Texas's biggest cities sent a letter to Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday, urging him to call a special legislative session on gun control.
Donald Trump likely no longer in contempt, New York attorney general says
Donald Trump is likely no longer in contempt of court for failing to comply with a subpoena in a New York civil probe into the former U.S. president's business practices, the office of state Attorney General Letitia James said on Tuesday.
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'Heightened alert': Abortion providers brace for ruling
In her first week on the job at a Philadelphia abortion clinic, Amanda Kifferly was taught how to search for bombs. About a year later, protesters blocked the entrances and exits of The Women’s Centers, at one point pulling Kifferly into something resembling a mosh pit, where they surrounded her...
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Georgia election worker Shaye Freeman Moss says Trump conspiracies ‘turned my life upside down’
Shaye Freeman Moss, a former Georgia election worker who was a target of a conspiracy theory spread by former President Trump and his allies, said Tuesday that the allegations against her “turned m…
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"Just hateful": Public servants had lives upended by threats after Trump's claims of a stolen election
Some of the witnesses were publicly called out by Trump or his allies.
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5 key takeaways from Texas Senate's hearing on Uvalde shooting
A top law enforcement official in Texas testified Tuesday that efforts by law enforcement to end the Robb Elementary School mass shooting sooner were an "abject failure."
Brian Schwalb wins key Democratic primary for DC attorney general
Brian Schwalb bested on Tuesday his two challengers in the Democratic primary for the second-ever elected attorney general in Washington, D.C., clearing the way for him to assume the role after the November general election.
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Gun safety deal puts Cornyn's Republican cred on the line
Sen. John Cornyn feels confident in his decision to lead a bipartisan gun bill, even after a tough reception back in his home state.
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Colbert team members arrested at Capitol given court date
Members of a production team associated with Stephen Colbert's late-night comedy show who were arrested last week on Capitol Hill and charged with unlawful entry have a court date set for next month.
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Asian shares mostly lower despite Wall St rally; eyes on Fed
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mostly lower Wednesday as markets shrugged off a Wall Street rally and awaited congressional testimony by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 shed 0.2% to 26,206.68.
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Exposure to any light during sleep linked to obesity, serious health issues, study finds | CNN
For older adults, sleeping with any amount of light at all raised the risk of later obesity, diabetes and high blood pressure, according to a new study.
At least 1,000 dead after earthquake flattens homes in rural Afghanistan
“The situation is quite critical," Taliban spokesman Bilal Karimi told NBC News.
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Sri Lanka's crisis cripples once burgeoning middle class
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Miraj Madushanka never thought he'd need government rations to ensure his family could eat two meals a day, but Sri Lanka’s economic crisis, the worst in its history, has recast his life and those of many others in its burgeoning middle class.
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Here's what's in the bipartisan gun safety bill
Congress passed compromise legislation this week on gun safety that is now waiting to be signed into law by President Joe Biden.
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At BRICS summit, China sets stage to tout its governance model
Chinese state media has praised the bloc of emerging economies for promoting ‘non-Western styles, forms and principles’.
Afghanistan quake kills 1,000 people, deadliest in decades
GAYAN, Afghanistan (AP) — A powerful earthquake struck a rugged, mountainous region of eastern Afghanistan early Wednesday, flattening stone and mud-brick homes and killing at least 1,000 people. The disaster posed a new test for Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers and relief agencies already...
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Paleologos on the poll: How does education level, media preference affect abortion knowledge?
Most Suffolk University poll participants could not correctly answer questions on abortion statistics.
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Health systems want government help fighting off the hackers
Hospitals look to Washington to provide more security for what they consider critical national infrastructure.
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EXCLUSIVE: Border Patrol chiefs warn Biden on 'whipping' discipline
EXCLUSIVE — The top U.S. Border Patrol officials from the Bush, Obama, and Trump administrations are warning the Biden administration against disciplining agents whom it investigated for "whipping" Haitian migrants in Del Rio, Texas, last September, the Washington Examiner has learned.
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Biden administration to propose rule to limit nicotine levels in cigarettes
The rule is expected in May 2023 and would be crafted with the goal of making it easier for tobacco users to quit and help prevent youth from becoming regular smokers.
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'It's terrible:' Philadelphia mayor sorry for slain Filipino
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The mayor of Philadelphia expressed shock and sorrow over the killing of a Filipino lawyer who was shot in the city over the weekend and is offering a $20,000 reward for information that will lead to the arrest of the shooter, a senior Philippine diplomat said Wednesday.
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Uvalde mayor slams state agency investigating school massacre, says elementary building will be demolished | CNN
The mayor of Uvalde, Texas, visibly frustrated with the constantly changing information released about what happened the day 19 children and two teachers were gunned down, lashed out Tuesday, telling residents at a city council meeting he's tired of being kept in the dark about what evidence has...
U.S. ‘rallying’ allies against Xinjiang forced labor as import ban begins
The law presumes that all goods from the Chinese region, where authorities have detained large numbers of Uyghurs and other Muslims, are made with forced labor.
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Civil jury finds Bill Cosby sexually abused teenager in 1975
SANTA MONICA, Calif. (AP) — Jurors at a civil trial found Tuesday that Bill Cosby sexually abused a 16-year-old girl at the Playboy Mansion in 1975.
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Katie Britt sounds off on 'surreal' election victory over Brooks, insists Alabamians 'want new blood'
Speaking exclusively to Fox News Digital following her GOP primary runoff election victory over Rep. Mo Brooks, R-Ala., Katie Britt described the "surreal" moment and expressed excitement ahead of the November 8 general election.
2024 intrigue: DeSantis declines to ask Trump for reelection endorsement
DeSantis’ reluctance to seek the former president’s public support comes as the Florida governor prepares for a likely 2024 White House bid.
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Biden asks Congress for gas tax holiday to lower record pump prices
U.S. President Joe Biden on Wednesday called for a three-month suspension of the federal gasoline tax to combat record prices, but opposition from lawmakers within his own party suggests the request may never be met.
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Former Colombian rebel leaders recognize role in kidnappings
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — A group of former leaders of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia said Tuesday that the guerrilla organization was responsible for war crimes, including the kidnapping of thousands of civilians for ransom and also holding politicians as hostages for several years in...
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CEO: Paramount+ won’t censor classic programs ‘with different sensibilities’
Paramount will not censor content that may be offensive in historic films and television shows on its streaming service, according to The Guardian. In an interview with the news outlet, Paramount C…
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Brooklyn Center agrees to pay Daunte Wright's family $3.25 million
In 2021, then-officer Kim Potter fatally shot Wright after a traffic stop. She was later convicted of manslaughter.
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Los Angeles DA Gascon defends record and denies double cop killer had violent past
Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon defended his decision to keep a man out of jail who would go on to become the killer of two police officers, claiming the perpetrator had “no history of violence” despite an attempt by his probation officer to put him back behind bars.
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DOJ endorses delay in Proud Boys trial, citing Jan. 6 committee’s ongoing work
It's a significant concession for the Justice Department.
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California deputy kills unarmed person after traffic stop
ADELANTO, Calif. (AP) — State officials are investigating after a Southern California sheriff's deputy shot and killed an unarmed person following a traffic stop early Tuesday, authorities said. The motorist ran from the scene after being pulled over around 2:40 a.m.
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‘The system held, but barely’: Jan. 6 hearings highlight a handful of close calls
As the select panel's work continues, a core few people are emerging as vital for their willingness to defy former President Donald Trump's election subversion.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 119
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 119th day, we take a look at the main developments.
'Everything is on fire': Ukraine region weathers bombardment
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian attacks laid down a curtain of fire Tuesday across areas of eastern Ukraine where pockets of resistance are denying Moscow full military control of the region, almost four months after the Kremlin unleashed its invasion .
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Capitol riot hearing: Vote workers detail death threats
One woman, who Trump called a "hustler", said she was bombarded with death threats and racist abuse.
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Japan suspect in COVID relief fraud deported by Indonesia
TOKYO (AP) — A Japanese man accused of defrauding the government of 1 billion yen ($7.3 million) intended for small Japanese businesses hurt by the coronavirus pandemic was arrested on board a flight Wednesday after being deported from Indonesia, where he fled 1 1/2 years ago.
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7 Major Takeaways From The Jan. 6 Committee's Fourth Hearing
The campaign to keep Donald Trump in power amounted to smoke and mirrors.
Extreme heat to test U.S. Midwest power grid this week
The power grid operator in the Central United States said on Tuesday that it started to take some steps to make sure utilities are ready to keep the lights on as consumers crank up their air conditioners during an extreme heat wave this week.
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Biden announces a likely doomed gas tax holiday
The White House is looking for ways to help lower pain at the pump. But congressional Democratic leaders already have dismissed the holiday idea.
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Biden, Chevron chief trade sharp words over gas prices
In a pointed back and forth, the head of Chevron has complained that President Joe Biden has vilified energy firms at a time when gasoline prices are at near record levels and the president responded that the oil company CEO was being “mildly sensitive.”
Seattle tax on big businesses upheld by state appeals court
SEATTLE (AP) — An appellate court judge has upheld Seattle’s payroll tax, affirming a decision made in King County Superior Court last year. In an opinion published Tuesday, the Division I Court of Appeals deemed Seattle’s JumpStart tax lawful, The Seattle Times reported .
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G20 president Indonesia seeks to ease crisis with Ukraine, Russia visits
Indonesian President and G20 chairman Joko Widodo will meet leaders of Ukraine and Russia next week to advocate for peace and try to help ease a global food crisis, his foreign minister said on Wednesday, the first such trip by an Asian leader.
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Election skeptic Wes Allen wins Alabama GOP secretary of state nomination
Alabama state Rep. Wes Allen won the Republican nomination in an Alabama runoff election for secretary of state. Allen has questioned the legitimacy of the 2020 election, and should he win November’s general election, he would become the state’s top elections official.
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Yesli Vega wins GOP primary to face Spanberger in Virginia
Former police officer and Prince William County, Va., Supervisor Yesli Vega is projected to win the Republican primary for the state’s 7th Congressional District on Tuesday, setting up a matc…
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Britt beats Brooks in Senate primary that divided MAGA world
The Alabama election pitted one of Donald Trump’s loyalists against the candidate the former president actually endorsed.
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Unlocked doors were 'first line of defense' at Uvalde school
The Uvalde massacre began after the 18-year-old gunman entered the school through a door that could only be locked from the outside then got inside a classroom that had a busted lock, experts testified Tuesday .
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Uvalde shooting: Robb Elementary School to be demolished - mayor
A gunman killed 19 children and two teachers at Robb Elementary in May.
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Uvalde school shooting: Resident criticizes inaction, 'woke' Democrats during Texas hearing on public safety
Texas state officials held a 12-hour long hearing on Tuesday where they discussed public safety, followed by comments and questions from community members.
Labor board takes Starbucks to court over alleged violations
The National Labor Relations Board is asking a federal court to order Starbucks to stop interfering with unionization efforts at its U.S. stores. It’s the third time the board has filed a case in federal court against Starbucks since December, when a store in Buffalo, New York, became the coffee...
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Biden can’t escape questions on his age
President Biden can’t escape questions about his age, a fact of life that’s causing uneasy Democrats to assess whether he can realistically run for reelection in 2024, when he will be 81 years old.…
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Vega, Kiggans win GOP nod to face Reps. Spanberger, Luria
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia voters picked two women, a state senator and a Hispanic law enforcement official, on Tuesday as the Republican nominees for what could be two of the country’s most competitive U.S.
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Navy: Eric Greitens is no longer with the Navy Reserve or the Department of the Navy
In a widely denounced video released Monday, Greitens called himself a Navy SEAL. He hasn’t been affiliated with the Navy for more than a year.
Americans tired of leaving big tips
Story at a glance Traditional tipping etiquette dictates that customers give their servers an extra 15 to 20 percent at the end of their meal, while there is generally no obligation to tip for take…
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Ecuador protests take increasingly violent turn in capital
QUITO (AP) — Ecuador’s defense minister warned Tuesday the country’s democracy was at risk as Indigenous protesters attacked the prosecutor’s office and demonstrations against the government and rising fuel prices turned increasingly violent in Quito.
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Activist with history of antisemitism campaigned with several Democrats over the last year, posts reveal
Maher Abdel Qader, a controversial Palestinian activist who has posted antisemitic videos and ideas, has campaigned with numerous Democrats over the past year.
South China floods force tens of thousands to evacuate
BEIJING (AP) — Major flooding has forced the evacuation of tens of thousands of people in southern China, with more rain expected. Parts of the manufacturing hub of Guangdong suspended classes, office work and public transport amid rising waters and the threat of landslides.
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3 hospitalized after plane lands and catches fire in Miami
There were 126 people on the flight that landed from Santo Domingo at 5:30 p.m., the Miami Dade Aviation Department told ABC News.
Documents reveal details of alleged sexual assault by Commanders owner: Report
The owner of the Washington Commanders football team sexually assaulted a woman in the back of one of the team's planes while they were traveling home after a work trip to Las Vegas, legal documents show.
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To avoid US extradition, Megaupload pair plead guilty in NZ
Two men have pleaded guilty in New Zealand to their involvement in running the once wildly popular pirating website Megaupload
Exclusive: Heir to McDonald's Russia craves success but Big Mac a 'big loss'
Big Macs and McFlurrys may be off the menu at McDonald's successor restaurants in Russia, but the new firm has ambitious growth targets after it sold almost 120,000 burgers, a record, on its opening day, its chief executive told Reuters.
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A few good Republicans stopped Trump – but his threat to democracy isn’t over
Three Republicans testified how they resisted a relentless campaign by Trump and his allies to overturn Biden’s 2020 win
South Sudan fights child marriage where girls sold for cows
JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — Some young girls are still auctioned off into marriage for cows in South Sudan — one of the social challenges that activists had hoped to highlight during Pope Francis’ now-postponed visit.
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Jason Ravnsborg: South Dakota prosecutor ousted over hit-and-run
Jason Ravnsborg had refused to resign after a late-night car crash in which he killed a pedestrian.
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Senators unveil text of bipartisan deal on gun violence, setting up speedy vote
A group of senators released a new gun control bill they have been negotiating in the weeks after the Uvalde, Texas, school shooting
Food prices push UK inflation to 40-year high of 9.1 percent
The Bank of England says worse is yet to come as the UK records the highest inflation rate out of the G7 countries.
The Memo: Republican state officials, ex-election worker scorch Trump over election lies
Three Republican state officials and a former Georgia elections worker combined to deliver a coruscating indictment of former President Trump during Tuesday’s hearing of the House select committee …
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Iranian officers' mysterious deaths probed amid rising tensions with Israel
At least one expert said he believes it's likely the deaths of Iranian officers are linked.
Carlson, GOP seize on Colbert crew arrest to float Jan. 6 comparison
Republicans and conservative pundits are seizing on the arrest of seven people at the U.S. Capitol last week who were part of a television crew working for “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert…
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Canada MPs given panic buttons as threats increase
Politicians say intimidation and harassment is becoming increasingly common in Canada.
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How Brad Raffensperger stood up to Trump
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger (R) will testify before the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 riots on Tuesday afternoon in what could be another revelatory hearing o…
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78% of adults in US report being affected by severe weather caused by climate change: Report
The vast majority of adults in the U.S. have reported being personally affected by extreme weather events in recent years, according to new research.
Saudi crown prince, Erdogan meet in Turkey with 'full normalisation' in sights
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrived in Turkey for the first time in years on Wednesday for talks with President Tayyip Erdogan aimed at fully normalising ties that were ruptured after the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
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French court confirms ban on 'burkinis' in city's swimming pools
A day at the pool will be out of reach for some women this summer in the eastern French city of Grenoble, after a higher court upheld a ban on full-length swimsuits known as "burkinis' in public swimming pools.
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Heavy flooding, landslides destroy buildings, roads in China
Heavy rainstorms are causing major flooding and landslides in southern China, destroying buildings, crops and roads, and forcing many people to flee their homes
War and sanctions keep Ukraine and Russia tourists from Adriatic coast
The once ubiquitous Russian signs along Montenegro's picturesque Adriatic coast have all but disappeared as the war in Ukraine and sanctions against Russia keep tourists from those countries away from one of their favourite destinations.
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Georgia election officials dismantle bogus Trump claim about secret suitcase of ballots
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and Georgia election official Gabriel Sterling testified before the Jan. 6 select committee on Tuesday.
Heatwave: Americans face blistering temperatures
Dangerous and record heat is spreading across a large swathe of the US.
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Russian OSCE delegation denied British visas due to sanctions
Members of the Russian delegation to the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) were denied British visas to attend a session in Britain next month.
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Bill Cosby assaulted teen at Playboy Mansion, jury finds
The former comedian must pay damages to Judy Huth after abusing her in 1975, a jury finds.
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Japan tracks eight Russian and Chinese warships near its territory | CNN
At least eight Russian and Chinese warships have been spotted in the seas near Japan this week, another sign of the apparent pressure the two partners have been putting on Tokyo as relations deteriorate over Ukraine and Taiwan respectively.
Bipartisan pair of senators unveils bill to lower insulin costs
Sens. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) and Susan Collins (R-Maine) on Wednesday unveiled legislation aimed at lowering the cost of insulin, seeking a bipartisan breakthrough on one of the highest-profile ex…
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Swastika: Victoria bans display of Nazi symbol in Australian first
Victoria is the first state to outlaw the symbol, amid a rise in anti-Semitic incidents.
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Jan. 6 hearing takeaways: Trump's false claims led to threats that turned lives 'upside down'
Republicans in key states Donald Trump lost stood up to the former president again and again as he failed to convince them he won the 2020 election.
Governments, firms make new bet on green hydrogen as climate fix
The number of green hydrogen projects worldwide has increased more than three-fold in less than a year.
Vaccinated, low-risk people won't benefit from COVID-19 pill Paxlovid: Pfizer study suggests
Mounting evidence suggests Paxlovid may not benefit everyone equally.
U.S. delivers 2.7 mln COVID vaccine doses for kids under five to administration sites
The United States has delivered about 2.7 million doses of COVID vaccines for children below five years to administration centres while another one million shots will reach the sites soon, the Department of Health and Human Services said on Wednesday.
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Women are more likely than men to develop long COVID, study finds
A new study found women are 22% more likely than men to develop long COVID and experience different lingering symptoms.
‘Jeopardy!’ host Mayim Bialik on COVID-19: ‘It’s no joke’
“Jeopardy!” host Mayim Bialik on Tuesday revealed her COVID-19 diagnosis, telling fans she regrets ever taking off her mask. “I have COVID and it’s no joke over here,” the a…
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Daily Covid Briefing: Covid News: Biden Calls Effort to Vaccinate Very Young U.S. Children a ‘Monumental Step Forward’
“Finally, some peace of mind,” President Biden said at the White House. Opening up shots for those younger than 5 is a milestone, but mixed emotions greet this long-awaited phase of the immunization effort.
'The emergency phase of COVID-19 is over': Doctors' group urges Biden administration to revise guidelines for children
A group of prominent doctors and educators has asked the Biden administration to lift pandemic-related measures that could be causing children to miss school and other activities.
CDC lowers the Covid-19 travel risk for 2 nations in Europe | CNN
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday updated its travel advisory page for Covid-19, moving Sweden and Romania to its "moderate" risk category.
Insufficient drug exposure most likely to cause COVID-19 rebound
Paxlovid is the leading oral medication for preventing severe cases of COVID-19 in high-risk individuals.
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CDC reports on COVID-19 oral antiviral equity, benefits | AHA News
Dispensing rates of prescriptions for COVID-19 antiviral pills were lowest in the most socially and economically disadvantaged communities, according to a study released by the CDC.
This new California coronavirus wave isn't sticking to the script: Big spread, less illness
Despite the latest surge in coronavirus cases, the impact on hospitals has been relatively minor and COVID-19 deaths have remained fairly low and stable.
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COVID-19 outcomes improved for SARDs patients through Omicron wave
In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* pre-print server, researchers investigated coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) incidence and severity among systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases (SARDs) patients in Massachusetts, United States (US), between March 1, 2020, and January 31, 2022.
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What this soap opera, the Supreme Court and a new COVID-19 vaccine have in common
The latest developments involving faith-based objections to the COVID-19 vaccines include a legal battle on a soap opera set
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