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High court temporarily blocks restrictions on abortion pill
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court said Friday it was temporarily keeping in place federal rules for use of an abortion drug, while it takes time to more fully consider the issues raised in a court challenge.
Supreme Court grants full stay in mifepristone case: What it means for access across the country
Full access to mifepristone will remain as legal challenges continue.
Capitol rioter who crushed officer with shield gets 7 years
A Connecticut man who used a stolen riot shield to crush a police officer in a doorframe during the U.S. Capitol insurrection has been sentenced to more than seven years in prison for his role in one of the most violent episodes of the Jan. 6 attack. The sentence that a U.S. District Court judge...
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Judge rejects Trump's request to delay New York rape trial
Trump's attorneys argued that the trial should be delayed because of the adverse publicity from his arrest last week on criminal charges.
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US Supreme Court's abortion pill order spares safe havens
A U.S. Supreme Court order that keeps access to an abortion drug in place for now could be especially welcome in some safe haven states that would have been hit hard by restrictions. The order Friday allows continued usage of mifepristone in states where it's allowed. It pauses a lower court...
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Democrats ready counteroffensive for House hearing on Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg
The GOP-led House Judiciary Committee is holding a hearing in Manhattan on Monday.
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Trump asks appeals court to immediately block Pence from testifying in Jan. 6 probe
A decision on Trump's request could come within days, based on how quickly the court ruled on previous similar requests from the former president.
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LinkedIn co-founder, Trump critic helped fund rape accuser E. Jean Carroll’s lawsuit
E. Jean Carroll’s rape case against former President Donald Trump has been funded by LinkedIn founder and noted Trump critic Reid Hoffman, according to newly-released court documents. Carroll has a…
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Putin signs bill allowing electronic conscription notices
Russian President Putin has signed a bill allowing authorities to issue electronic notices to draftees and reservists amid the fighting in Ukraine, sparking fears of a new wave of mobilization. Russia’s military service rules previously required the in-person delivery of notices to conscripts...
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READ: Donald Trump’s personal financial disclosure report | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump’s personal financial disclosure report was made public Friday after he filed it with the Federal Election Commission. The report is likely to offer some new insights into his post-presidential finances.
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Leaked audio shows Tennessee GOP infighting over expulsion of Black lawmakers
Newly leaked audio of a meeting between Tennessee Republican lawmakers appears to show tensions and infighting between members after the vote to expel two Black Democratic lawmakers. In a his…
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Protesters storm stage during DeSantis speech in New Hampshire - Washington Examiner
MANCHESTER, New Hampshire — Several protesters rushed the stage during Gov. Ron DeSantis's (R-FL) address to the New Hampshire GOP's largest annual fundraising gala. Two women, who yelled "Jews against DeSantis" and wielded signs, came remarkably close to the governor before being quickly...
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Trump made a bundle of cash selling NFTs, financial filings show
Trump last year announced a series of $99 digital NFT "trading cards" featuring cartoon drawings of him in various heroic postures and outfits.
Latest ruling on pill shifts US abortion landscape again
A court ruling this week keeps an abortion pill available, clarifying the U.S. abortion landscape but not settling it. Wednesday's decision overrules another judge's ruling from last week that would have halted prescribing of the drug mifepristone starting Saturday. The decision comes with...
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Leak suspect appears in court as US spells out its case
A Massachusetts Air National Guardsman has appeared in court, accused in the leak of highly classified military documents. The guardsman, Jack Teixeira, did not enter a plea at Friday's hearing in Boston and was returned to detention pending his next appearance — next week. Meanwhile...
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Russia-Ukraine updates: Putin says war was ‘unleashed’ on Russia
Live updates on Russia's war in neighboring Ukraine.
Leaked documents show Russian special forces have been gutted in Ukraine war: report
U.S. documents included in a leak of sensitive material online show that the war in Ukraine has decimated Russia’s elite special forces, according to a new report. The Washington Post, citing…
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China vows not to sell arms to any party in Ukraine war
China's foreign minister says the country won’t sell weapons to either side in the war in Ukraine. Qin Gang was responding to Western concerns that Beijing could provide military assistance to Russia. China has maintained that it is neutral in the conflict, while backing Russia politically...
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Anheuser-Busch CEO responds to uproar over Dylan Mulvaney sponsorship
Anheuser-Busch CEO Brendan Whitworth responded to the uproar over transgender social media influencer Dylan Mulvaney’s sponsorship of Bud Light, saying that the company is “in the business of bring…
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Liz Cheney says Greene should lose security clearance for defending suspect in Pentagon docs leak
Former Rep. Cheney criticized Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene for her tweets defending the alleged leaker of hundreds of pages of classified U.S. intelligence.
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Dem councilman will testify Bragg is to blame for NYC ‘lawlessness’ at House Judiciary hearing
FIRST ON FOX: A Democratic New York City councilman plans to testify Monday that Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has contributed to the “lawlessness" on the streets.
DeSantis 'is not a good guy,' says former Guantánamo detainee
As Florida Governor Ron DeSantis prepares for a possible 2024 presidential run, questions remain about his former role as a Navy lawyer at Guantanamo Bay prison in Cuba.
Macron cleared to raise French retirement age, protesters vow to fight on
French President Emmanuel Macron's flagship pension reform will enter into force swiftly, officials said on Friday after it received the Constitutional Council's approval despite months of street protests and strikes.
Team DeSantis fires back at Newsom, other Dem governors with postcards celebrating 'Florida's freedom'
DeSantis' team is firing back at Democrat governors who criticized the Sunshine State for COVID policies days after California Gov. Gavin Newsom visited Florida
Biden to host Colombia leader Petro for White House talks
President Joe Biden is hosting Colombian President Gustavo Petro at the White House for talks next week. The leftist leader has vowed to bring “total peace” to his nation of 50 million after six-decades of conflict. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said in a statement that Biden...
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Pentagon documents show up to four additional Chinese spy balloons: Report - Washington Examiner
There are up to four additional Chinese spy balloons that have been noted by U.S. intelligence in a recent trove of leaked classified Pentagon documents, according to a report on Friday. A spy balloon that attracted national attention when it traversed U.S. airspace earlier this year was one of...
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Bolsonaro must testify on Jan. 8 riots, Brazilian judge rules
A judge on Brazil's Supreme Court has ordered former President Jair Bolsonaro to testify before federal police within 10 days.
Trump reports little income from Truth Social, $1M from NFTs
Former President Donald Trump says he's not making much money from his social media network but estimates it is worth between $5 million and $25 million, according to his personal financial disclosure form filed Friday. The report filed with the Federal Election Commission is the first glimpse...
What we know about Jack Teixeira, the Massachusetts Air National Guardsman charged in Pentagon leaks case
The 21-year-old faces charges of unauthorized retention and transmission of national defense information and unauthorized removal and retention of classified documents.
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WATCH: Mike Pence booed during NRA convention speech
Former Vice President Mike Pence was faced with loud boos as he was introduced at the annual NRA convention in Indianapolis, Indiana on April 14, 2023.
Macron's new pension age overcomes last hurdle amid protests
France’s Constitutional Council has approved an unpopular plan to raise the retirement age to 64 that unleashed mass protests. It is a victory for President Emmanuel Macron after three months of public anger over the legislation that have damaged his leadership. The move enraged and disappointed...
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Trump pledges to be NRA’s ‘loyal friend’ ahead of 2024
Former President Trump pledged to be the National Rifle Association’s “loyal friend” at its annual conference on Friday ahead of the 2024 presidential election. Trump said during remarks at t…
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DeSantis PAC ad targets Trump comments about needing to 'fight' NRA ahead of his speech at NRA forum
Never Back Down, the super PAC backing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for president in 2024, dropped a new ad targeting former President Trump's gun record ahead of an NRA forum.
TikTok ban gets final approval by Montana's GOP legislature
Montana lawmakers have given final passage to a bill banning the social media app TikTok in the state. The measure now goes to Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte. He declined to say Friday whether he will sign it, but he has already banned TikTok from government-owned devices. The state House voted...
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Pence swipes at Trump on Ukraine, entitlements at RNC retreat
Former Vice President Mike Pence on Friday took aim at former President Donald Trump and other potential GOP presidential candidates as he laid out his vision for 2024 to Republican donors. Pence, …
thehill.com2024 White House hopeful Tim Scott is calling for unity. But many Republicans want a brawl
On issues of policy, Tim Scott, the latest Republican to declare he is interested in a 2024 presidential bid, runs largely with the current, following the party line on hot button matters from abortion to immigration. On issues of style, however, the only Black Republican in the U.S. Senate is...
Sinema outraised by Gallego as reelection decision awaits
The Arizona senator brought in $2.1M in the first quarter.
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Ex-Secretary of State Mike Pompeo not running for president
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says he is not entering the race for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. The former secretary of state said during an interview Friday on Fox News that he would not seek the GOP nomination in a contest that would have put the devoted ally and...
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Pence pitches traditional GOP values and post-Trump future at RNC donor retreat - Washington Examiner
NASHVILLE, Tennessee — Former Vice President Mike Pence told a room full of GOP donors Friday night that the party needed to look to the future if it wanted to win, not rely on candidates consumed with litigating past election losses.Pence spoke at the Republican National Committee's donor...
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Convicted murderer who Abbott wants to pardon shared racist content before shooting BLM protester
Newly revealed documents now show that Daniel Perry, who was convicted this month of murdering a Black Lives Matter (BLM) protester, regularly shared racist content in private and public messages. …
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Biden admin approves massive gas pipeline project in huge blow to climate activists
The Biden administration is moving ahead with a key approval of a massive 800-mile natural gas pipeline project that proponents said will create thousands of jobs.
Pelosi seeks balance in post-Speakership role
Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) is seeking a delicate balance in the new Congress where she’s ceded her official leadership duties but still exerts outsized influence within a caucus she pil…
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What leaked docs show about U.S.-Russia fight for Middle East
U.S. partners Egypt and the UAE are cozying up to Moscow, documents allege, as they question America’s commitment.
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Russian forces bear down on Ukrainian defenders in Bakhmut
Analysts and Russian officials say the battle for the eastern Ukraine city of Bakhmut is heating up again. They said Friday that Ukrainian defenders of the devastated city are opposing a coordinated three-pronged attack by the Kremlin’s forces and efforts to stop supplies from reaching them. The...
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Pentagon files leaker faces serious punishment depending on full impact of revelations, expert says
The full scope and impact of the leak will affect the severity of Pentagon files leaker Jack Teixeira's punishment, but the case appears cut and dry as to whether he is guilty.
Best Buy lays off hundreds of store workers in online push, Wall Street Journal reports
Best Buy Co Inc is cutting store jobs across the United States as the electronics retailer looks to trim costs and shift its business more towards e-commerce, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the situation.
‘Car culture’ is tied to ‘toxic masculinity,’ professor claims - Washington Examiner
A professor of architecture and urban planning at Texas A&M University says that so-called car culture is an example of toxic masculinity and that car ownership is a sign of power. Tara Goddard, a professor of architecture at the university, appeared on a podcast earlier this month where she...
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Biden's last day on Ireland trip packs emotional punch
During a stop at Knock Shrine in County Mayo, the president was stunned to encounter the Catholic priest who had given the last rites to his late son, Beau, a White House official said.
www.nbcnews.comJudge rejects Trump's bid to learn juror names at defamation trial
Donald Trump will not learn the identities of jurors expected to decide at an upcoming civil trial whether the former president defamed the writer E. Jean Carroll, who also claims Trump raped her. U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan in Manhattan on Friday rejected Trump's renewed effort to require...
Leaked documents show officials were aware of additional Chinese spy balloons: report
U.S. officials knew about additional Chinese spy balloons beyond the one that traveled across the United States in January and February, according to a report from The Washington Post. The Post rep…
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Russia's Pacific Fleet placed on high alert for snap drills
Russia's entire Pacific Fleet has been put on high alert for snap drills that will involve practice missile launches. The massive show of force comes amid tensions with the West over the fighting in Ukraine. Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu says the war games launched Friday are intended to test...
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Russia trained Belarusian pilots in nuclear weapons use
Belarusian air force crews have completed their training in the use of tactical nuclear weapons as part of Russia’s plan to deploy the weapons to its ally Belarus amid the fighting in neighboring Ukraine. The Russian Defense Ministry on Friday released a video in which a Belarusian pilot said...
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As Joe Biden roams Ireland, Hunter stays by his side
If ever there were a question as to Hunter Biden’s whereabouts, the answer this week was obvious.
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Here's why the US can't stop military and intel members from leaking top-secret documents
Jack Teixeira is accused of joining Edward Snowden, Chelsea Manning and other insiders who have accessed intelligence in ways the US can't deter.
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Supreme Court allows challenges to federal agencies to go forward in court
The Supreme Court is allowing challenges to the structures of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Federal Trade Commission to go forward in federal court.
Trump PAC launches DeSantis ‘pudding fingers’ attack ad
A pro-Trump super PAC has launched an ad going after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) targeting his policies while also mocking a story of him eating pudding sans spoon. Last month, The Daily Beast re…
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Motive in Nashville shooting remains unclear weeks after 6 people were killed at a Christian school
Authorities initially believed the shooter might hold resentment toward her former school but they have not provided any details to publicly back up that theory.
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NRA convention draws top GOP 2024 hopefuls after shootings
Top Republican hopefuls for the 2024 presidential race are vowing at the National Rifle Association’s annual convention to defend the Second Amendment at all costs. They suggested Friday that new firearms restrictions in the wake of mass shootings in the country would only hurt law-abiding gun...
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Jewish friends of GOP donor associated with Justice Thomas defend him from 'Nazi fetish' claims: 'Foolishness'
Jewish Americans are rushing to the defense of a GOP donor who recently came under fire for his friendship with Clarence Thomas and his artifact collection that includes Nazi memorabilia.
Dianne Feinstein digs in
The senator’s confidants and allies scoff at her detractors and are firing back.
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Alito sets up Supreme Court showdown over abortion drug - Washington Examiner
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito issued an administrative stay on a Texas district judge's ruling that sought to block the government's approval of a common abortion drug, teeing up a full ruling by the high court next Wednesday.Alito, who oversees matters stemming from the Louisiana-based...
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A man who threatened Merriam-Webster over gender-inclusive definitions was sentenced to prison
Jeremy David Hanson, 34, made the comments over the dictionary’s definition of “female,” and called them Marxists who should be killed.
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Abortion pill: Justice Alito pauses mifepristone restrictions as Supreme Court weighs appeal
The mifepristone appeal marks the most significant abortion dispute to reach the Supreme Court since a 5-4 majority last year overturned Roe v. Wade.
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For better or worse, Ron DeSantis now owns Florida's six-week abortion ban
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ decision to sign a six-week abortion ban isn’t the first time he's moved to the right of Donald Trump. But it could be the riskiest.
Ron DeSantis speech to New Hampshire Republicans momentarily interrupted by protesters
Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida’s address to the New Hampshire GOP’s annual fundraising dinner on Friday was momentarily interrupted a couple of minutes into his speech by protesters.
Biden: Military, intelligence community taking new steps to secure sensitive info
President Biden on Friday said the military and intelligence community will take steps to secure sensitive information in the wake of the arrest of the suspected leaker of hundreds of Pentagon reco…
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DeSantis skipped talking about his 6-week abortion ban to an anti-abortion audience
He delivered a speech at Liberty University after he signed Florida's ban into law.
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U.S. Capitol Police confiscate assault rifle outside of Capitol grounds
There is no evidence the man who had a firearm in the backseat of a pickup truck was targeting Congress or the Capitol, police said.
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Mike Pence is booed at the NRA convention in his home state
Two years after he certified President Joe Biden's election, the former vice president was greeted by lusty boos and some applause in the state where he served as governor.
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Comer says he will use Oversight Committee to investigate federal agencies abusing telework - Washington Examiner
House Oversight Chairman Rep. James Comer (R-KY) called out President Joe Biden for using the pandemic as an expired excuse to expand telework for federal employees permanently. His comments came after the Office of Management and Budget’s newly released statement. “House Republicans have...
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Jan. 6 rioter who crushed officer with shield sentenced to over 7 years in prison
A man who used a stolen riot shield to crush a police officer in a doorframe during Capitol riot has been sentenced for his role in one of the most violent episodes of the Jan. 6 attack.
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El Chapo sons among 28 Sinaloa cartel members charged by US
The Justice Department has charged 28 members of Mexico’s powerful Sinaloa cartel, including sons of notorious drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman, in a sprawling fentanyl-trafficking investigation. Attorney General Merrick Garland announced the charges Friday alongside Drug Enforcement...
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Woman who stole Holocaust survivor's savings in romance scam pleads guilty
Peaches Stergo swindled $2.8 million from the 87-year-old man during a years-long scheme, prosecutors said.
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Bill Barr: DOJ documents probe remains ‘most threatening’ case against Trump
Former Attorney General Bill Barr says that the federal investigation into White House material kept at Mar-a-Lago is the “most threatening” of all the criminal cases against former President Trump…
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Jack Teixeira, 21, appears in court over Pentagon leak. What charges is he facing?
Leaked Pentagon documents had classified information about the Ukraine war. Air National Guardsman Jack Teixeira was in court to face charges Friday.
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Dianne Feinstein's long decline
How the trailblazing California senator became a source of frustration for Democrats.
Revealed: The hidden hand in Gupta family’s South African plunder
Al Jazeera investigation reveals a well-known money launderer as a previously missing link in the Gupta state capture.
Indiana man died after 20 days in solitary confinement over pulling nurse’s hair, lawsuit claims - Washington Examiner
An inmate at an Indiana psychiatric hospital died after being kept in solitary confinement for 20 days as punishment for pulling a nurse's hair, according to a lawsuit. A lawsuit filed by the Budge and Heipt law firm on behalf of the victim's estate alleged that Joshua McLemore, 28, was placed...
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TAKING ON TENT CITY: CA enclave tackling homeless camps declares ‘we want a city that feels and looks safe’
A public meeting got heated as activists railed against a proposed ban on homeless camping. But other San Diego residents said the crisis is out of control.
Alito keeps access to abortion pill unchanged for next five days while Supreme Court reviews emergency appeals
The temporary action preserves the status quo but does not signal how any of the justices are likely to rule on the availability of mifepristone.
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Leak suspect yearned to join military but then regretted it
The Massachusetts Air National Guardsman accused of leaking highly classified documents that have caused an international uproar had set his sights on joining the military from an early age. But more recently he had expressed disillusionment about having enlisted. Two of his former classmates...
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Pence commends DeSantis for Florida’s 6-week abortion ban
“The progress in Florida and the progress in nearly 20 other states is part of a new beginning for life,” Mike Pence said.
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GOP 2024 hopefuls attend NRA convention following mass shootings in Kentucky and Tennessee | CNN Politics
A slew of 2024 GOP presidential hopefuls courted gun rights activists Friday at a National Rifle Association convention in Indianapolis that took place in the wake of mass shootings in Kentucky and Tennessee in recent days.
www.cnn.comRepublican Economists Line Up Behind Biden Nominee
WASHINGTON — Nearly every living economist who led the White House Council of Economic Advisers in a Republican administration — including the three chairs under President Donald Trump — signed a letter urging Congress to confirm President Joe Biden’s new nominee to lead the council, Jared...
Profits at big US banks show few signs of industry distress
The nation’s largest banks appear to be weathering the current turmoil in their industry just fine. Despite a pair of historical bank failures last month which put the nation’s banking industry into crisis mode, the nation’s biggest banks posted strong profits last quarter, helped by higher...
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Supreme Court temporarily allows access to abortion pill mifepristone amid judges' contradicting orders
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito temporarily resumed access to the abortion pill mifepristone Friday, after the Texas lower court ruling that seeks to limit access.
America's first heroes: Revolutionary War soldiers reburied
Historians and archeologists in South Carolina are preparing to rebury 12 unknown U.S. Revolutionary War soldiers who died in the 1780 battle at Camden. The ceremonies starting April 20 are the result of months of work to carefully excavate the bodies from shallow graves, take DNA samples and...
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Suspect in classified documents leak makes 1st court appearance
The 21-year-old arrested in connection with the leaked documents probe made his first appearance in court Friday.
Former Trump intelligence chief John Ratcliffe appears before Jan. 6 grand jury: report
Former Trump administration director of national intelligence John Ratcliffe appeared before the grand jury investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection and Trump’s attempts to overturn the 2020 election,…
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Expelled Russian diplomats are spies, Norwegians say
A senior Norwegian spy agency officer says ”the intelligence threat from Russia is not gone, but significantly reduced” after Norway expelled 15 Russian diplomats. Inger Haugland of the Norwegian Police Security Service says Norway is "sure that they are intelligence officers.” On Thursday, Oslo...
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Cash-loving Germans fret over exploding ATMs as cross-border crime wave hits
In the German town of Ratingen, exploding cash machines are a hot-button topic.
Clarence Thomas sold real estate to donor but didn't report deal, report says
Conservative Harlan Crow bought three properties from Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and his family, in transaction worth over $100,000, according to ProPublica.
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SEE IT: Anheuser-Busch CEO issues statement amid Dylan Mulvaney fallout - Washington Examiner
Anheuser-Busch CEO Brendan Whitworth issued a statement Friday following the controversy surrounding transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney's partnership with Bud Light. “We never intended to be part of a discussion that divides people," the statement titled "Our Responsibility to America" read...
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Wet winter gives way to colorful 'Superbloom' in US West
The tiny rain-fed wildflowers, no bigger than a few inches, are so vivid and abundant across California this year that their hues of purple, yellow and orange look like paint swatches from space. From the mist-shrouded San Francisco Bay Area to the Mexican border and across the deserts of...
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Why should anyone care if South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott is thinking about formally running for president? The answer is that he's a formidable politician with obvious potential as a national candidate.
Consumer spending is falling fast
Welcome to The Hill’s Business & Economy newsletter{beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Consumer spending falling rapidlyRetail sales fell …
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Supreme Court Justice Alito issues administrative stay of abortion pill ruling
An appeals court ruling restricting access was set to take place Saturday.
Hungary's Orban calls US a 'friend' despite sanction on bank
Hungary's prime minister is seeking to bring down the temperature on spiraling tensions between his government and the United States after Washington sanctioned a Hungary-based Russian bank. Viktor Orban said on Friday that the U.S. was Hungary's “friend” and that his government wouldn't dispute...
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Government-backed lenders provided $30B to three failed banks. Lawmakers want to know why.
Critics of the Federal Home Loan Banks say the loans to crypto-exposed banks are just the latest example of a government-backed lender playing fast and loose with financial risk while counting on taxpayers to pay the bill.
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Trump and Pence address NRA convention in Indianapolis
Pence and Trump, former running mates — who may end up as opponents — both addressed the convention.
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Parler sold, pulled offline as new owner retools site
Welcome to The Hill’s Technology newsletter{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Parler sold, pulled offline as new owner retools siteStarboard, a Virginia-based digital …
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Chinese defense minister heading to Russia to discuss ‘practical cooperation’ - Washington Examiner
China's defense minister, Li Shangfu, will travel to Russia next week as Moscow and Beijing seek to showcase their security ties despite Western appeals for the communist regime to curtail Russia's war in Ukraine.“New progress has been made in strategic communication, joint exercises and...
www.washingtonexaminer.comWitness Testimony Helps Prosecutors Advance Trump Election Case
Without fanfare, the Justice Department’s investigation into former President Donald Trump’s attempts to overturn the 2020 election is approaching an important milestone. After nearly nine months of behind-the-scenes clashes, Trump’s lawyers have largely lost their battle to limit testimony from...
‘How on earth?’: Questions swirl around suspected US leaker
US lawmakers question why 21-year-old suspect Jack Teixeira had such wide access to sensitive Pentagon information.
'Manufactured' debt ceiling crisis would damage U.S. economic rebound, key Treasury official says
Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo warned that not raising the debt ceiling would affect international confidence in the U.S. economy.
Europe presses tough Taiwan stance after backlash against Macron comments
European foreign policy officials on Friday urged China not to use force over Taiwan, taking a tough stance against Beijing's threats over the democratically governed island, after comments by French President Emmanuel Macron were perceived as weak.
Top Fed official sees need for more interest rate increases
A senior Federal Reserve official said Friday that there has been little progress on inflation for more than a year and that more interest rate hikes are needed to get prices under control. Christopher Waller, a member of the Fed’s governing board, did not specify how many more increases he...
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Justice Samuel Alito temporarily extends access to abortion drug while Supreme Court considers case | CNN Politics
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito on Friday extended a hold on a lower court ruling that would have imposed restrictions on access to an abortion drug, a temporary move meant to give the justices more time to consider the issue.
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Riley Gaines wants SFSU attackers prosecuted: ‘I believe there needs to be accountability’ - Washington Examiner
EXCLUSIVE — Riley Gaines spoke to the Washington Examiner about the moment she said she was attacked and hit by a man twice during a speech at San Francisco State University, all for saying, “Men and women are different.” Now, she is taking steps to prosecute and believes the Biden...
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‘Like an animal’: Jan. 6 defendant who pinned officer in tunnel is sentenced to 7.5 years
Before receiving his sentence, Patrick McCaughey described his actions as “monumentally stupid.”
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Kremlin opponent defiant in statement during treason trial
Jailed Kremlin opponent Vladimir Kara-Murza Jr. likened judicial proceedings against him on Monday to the sham Stalin-era and later proceedings that condemned his countrymen to prison or death sentences.
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No shield for Trump in rape accuser's case as court declines to rule
A Washington, D.C., appeals court on Thursday declined to shield Donald Trump from the first of two civil defamation lawsuits by E. Jean Carroll.
Sons of "El Chapo" among 28 charged in U.S. fentanyl investigation after Sinaloa cartel "infiltrated" by DEA
The drug lord's four sons, who are known as the Chapitos, have earned a reputation as the more violent and aggressive faction of the cartel.
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Online gaming chats have long been spy risk for US military
Step into a U.S. military recreation hall at a base almost anywhere in the world and you’re bound to see young troops immersed in the world of online games. The enthusiasm military personnel have for gaming — and the risk that carries — is in the spotlight after a 21-year-old Massachusetts Air...
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Besides charges in New York, Donald Trump faces "more serious" criminal investigations in Georgia and from the Justice Department, legal experts say.
Intel community scrutinizes clearances amid leak fallout
{beacon} Evening Report Friday, April 14 © WCVB-TV via AP US intel leaders launch broad review after leakTop U.S. officials are moving to shore up security surrounding sensitive …
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Rain of 'biblical proportions': Fort Lauderdale residents stranded in homes, cars
Over two feet of rain brought Fort Lauderdale to a halt on Wednesday afternoon, shutting down the city’s airport and stranding drivers on flooded streets.
Ukraine says it is finding more Chinese components in Russian weapons
Ukrainian forces are finding a growing number of components from China in Russian weapons used in Ukraine, a senior adviser in President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's office told Reuters, as Western supplies are squeezed by sanctions.
Dem Rep Tony Cardenas accepted prohibited lobbyist cash to legal defense fund, ethics complaint alleges
A legal defense fund established by California Democratic Rep. Tony Cárdenas took in lobbyist contributions and now faces an ethics complaint over the matter from a watchdog group.
At Irish shrine, Biden meets priest who gave Beau last rites
President Joe Biden was moved to tears during a stop at a Catholic shrine in Ireland when he discovered that a chaplain working there had performed last rites for his late son Beau Biden. Knock Shrine is a pilgrimage site where, according to Catholic lore, saints Mary, Joseph and John the...
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Detroit becomes latest city to weigh reparations - Washington Examiner
Detroit has become the latest city to look into reparations for black people. The city's "reparations task force" met for an introductory session Thursday night, beginning its effort to "establish, process, develop and implement community reparations for mass-historic unjust treatment of...
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More leaked documents reveal U.S. insight into Russian infighting, threat from China, candid views of allies
The latest documents reviewed by CBS News came from the same server on the gaming site Discord, where the other 53 had initially appeared.
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Biden administration announces broad effort targeting production and distribution of illicit fentanyl | CNN Politics
The Biden administration announced a significant series of actions on Friday intended to target those involved with the deadly influx of illegal fentanyl into the United States stemming from Mexico and chemicals supplied from China.
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Iranians mark Jerusalem Day to support Palestinians
Tens of thousands of Iranians have demonstrated in support of Palestians, marking the annual anti-Israel “Jerusalem Day,” or al-Quds Day after the city’s Arabic name. In the capital of Tehran, thousands of demonstrators chanted, “Death to Israel” and “Death to America.” Iranian state TV aired...
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 415
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 415th day, we take a look at the main developments.
2nd wife's suspicions confirmed with ex-husband's arrest for murder
"20/20" explores the 13-year investigation into Heidi Firkus' murder, including an exclusive interview with the suspect's ex-wife who helped investigators.
Eight dead in Sloviansk strike as Ukrainians said to pull back in Bakhmut
A Russian missile strike killed eight people in eastern Ukraine on Friday as a British assessment said Ukrainian troops had been forced to withdraw from parts of the city of Bakhmut.
U.S. workers at anti-poverty World Bank say they can't keep up with bills
Many contract workers who serve up food to dignitaries at anti-poverty NGO need food stamps to get by, employees say.
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Boycotts rarely work, experts say amid Bud Light anti-trans backlash
Brands like Bud Light are facing backlash from conservatives for featuring or uplifting transgender voices.
Jury convicts former Alabama legislator of theft
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A former Alabama lawmaker was convicted Friday of theft after his former employer accused him of stealing, court records show.
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Airman suspected of leaking secret US documents hit with federal charges
A 21-year-old member of the U.S. Air National Guard accused of leaking top secret military intelligence records online was charged on Friday with unlawfully copying and transmitting classified material.
French court approves Macron’s plan to raise retirement age
Fresh protests erupt after Constitutional Council approves key provisions of French president’s pension reforms.
California bill would criminalize AI-generated porn without consent
California lawmaker Tri Ta recently introduced legislation that would criminalize using AI to make pornography while using a person's likeness without their consent.
Man who assaulted DC police officer on January 6 sentenced to seven years | CNN Politics
A Connecticut man who assaulted a Washington, DC, police officer during the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol was sentenced on Friday to seven and a half years in prison.
www.cnn.comTrump says mass shootings are not 'a gun problem' as 2024 GOP hopefuls pledge loyalty to the NRA
Former President Donald Trump vowed to defend and expand gun-owners' rights in a speech to the National Rifle Association's annual meeting here Friday.
Sununu rails against GOP division at NRA conference: ‘I get nervous about 2024’
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu (R), who is considering a White House bid, railed against GOP divisions at the National Rifle Association’s (NRA) annual conference on Friday, saying he is “nervous …
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Joe Biden in Ireland: President says Mayo is 'part of my soul'
The US president was addressing a huge crowd at a homecoming event in County Mayo, ending his trip to Ireland.
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Pence booed at NRA gathering even as he seeks to move right of Trump on guns
Former Vice President Mike Pence was booed at a gathering of the country's largest gun rights lobby on Friday even as he sought to present himself as a more ardent defender of gun rights than his former boss Donald Trump.
US intel leaks: Russian special forces decimated by Ukraine war
Leaked documents also reveal China’s plans to send ‘lethal aid’ to Russian military disguised as civilian items.
‘Part of my soul’: 4 takeaways from Biden’s trip to Ireland | CNN Politics
Like so many Americans do each year, President Joe Biden returned to Ireland this week in search of his roots, seeking some connection and some answers in the land his people left so many years ago.
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Cash App founder Bob Lee was killed in dispute over suspect's sister, prosecutors suggest
The tech executive charged with stabbing Cash App founder Bob Lee to death in San Francisco confronted him earlier in the evening about his ties to the suspect's younger sister, prosecutors said on Friday in court documents that outlined a possible motive.
Montana GOP seeks to bar 3rd parties from key US Senate race
Libertarians lined up with Democrats on Friday against a proposal that would effectively block third party candidates from next year’s Montana U.S. Senate election. Republicans are trying to consolidate opposition to incumbent Jon Tester in a race that's pivotal for control of the Senate. State...
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Former President Donald Trump said he would use the FDA to investigate "transgender hormone treatments and ideology" if reelected.
Capitol Police confiscate assault-style rifle from delivery truck near Capitol Hill
The driver, 57-year-old Michael J. Donohue of Maryland, faces criminal charges.
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Trump, Newsom echo each other's attacks in effort to take down DeSantis
On the surface, Donald Trump and Gavin Newsom would seem to be political foes, but recently they appear to share the same goal: taking down Ron DeSantis.
'Zero capacity to save': Argentines buckle as inflation tops 104%
Argentina's annual inflation rate soared to 104.3% in March, the official statistics agency said on Friday, one of the highest rates in the world, straining people's wallets and stoking a cost-of-living crisis that has pushed up poverty.
Sequoia National Park partially reopens after storm damage
SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK, Calif. (AP) — Foothill areas of Sequoia National Park reopened to the public Friday following extensive storm damage to roads last month, but no access to its giant trees is expected for weeks, the National Park Service said.
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Leaked Pentagon docs show rift between U.S. and U.N. over Ukraine
The documents indicate possible surveillance by the U.S. of the U.N. chief over fears he was being too soft on Russia.
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Analysis: 21-year-old’s arrest exposes larger classified documents problem | CNN Politics
Sloppy presidents saving things for posterity. A secretary of state getting government data forwarded to her private email server. Ideologically motivated leakers Edward Snowden, Chelsea Manning and Reality Winner.
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Hungary’s loyalties tested as Russia’s war in Ukraine grinds on
Budapest withdraws from a Russian-controlled bank after it was sanctioned, but ties with Western powers remain shaky.
Brazil judge orders police to question Bolsonaro on uprising
SAO PAULO (AP) — A Brazilian Supreme Court justice ordered the federal police Friday to take testimony from former President Jair Bolsonaro as part of the investigation itno the Jan. 8 attacks on government buildings in the capital.
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Special counsel prosecutors press witnesses for details about how Trump has paid for their lawyers | CNN Politics
Federal prosecutors investigating former President Donald Trump’s handling of classified documents are pressing multiple witnesses for details about their attorneys, including whether any of them have attempted to influence testimony in order to protect the former president, multiple sources...
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Mom of Virginia 6-year-old who shot his teacher was depressed, attorney says
She was arraigned on charges of child neglect and failing to secure the handgun her son used in the shooting at a Virginia school.
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SKOPJE, North Macedonia (AP) — Spain backs North Macedonia’s bid to join the European Union, the country's foreign minister said Friday.
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Mifepristone: Supreme Court keeps abortion pill available for now
The ruling is the latest development in a legal battle over the use of mifepristone in the US.
www.bbc.comIn signing 6-week ban, DeSantis wades into thorny debate over abortion and 2024
When Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a 15-week abortion ban on April 14, 2022, he held a morning ceremony at a church in front of an enormous "Protect Life" sign, flanked by women and children. On Thursday, exactly one year later, DeSantis – now a likely 2024 Republican presidential...
China takes swipe at Western 'friend-shoring' efforts
China's central bank governor on Friday took a swipe at efforts by Western economies to trade more with allies and rely less on the world's largest goods-exporting country, saying such "friend-shoring" attempts could prevent global supply chain tension from easing.
Space Force official discusses why the US is preparing for potential future conflict in space
Maj. Gen. John Olson of the U.S. Space Force spoke to ABC News’ Linsey Davis about why the military is preparing for potential future conflict in space.
Jack Teixeira: US airman charged over Pentagon documents leak
Jack Teixeira faces two charges of leaking secret Pentagon documents on a gaming chat server.
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Toddler among eight killed in Russian attack in eastern Ukraine
Rescue workers dig for survivors after Russian missile attack on a block of apartments in Sloviansk, Donetsk region.
Venezuela arrests U.S. fugitive as part of oil graft purge
MIAMI (AP) — Authorities in Venezuela have brought corruption charges against a businessman who is a fugitive in a separate U.S. money laundering case targeting a top ally of the country's president, Nicolás Maduro.
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GOP donor retreat for 2024 hopefuls collides with Tennessee expulsions fallout
Trump and Pence are among those who will be in Nashville this weekend as state Republicans face accusations of racism after expelling two Black Democrats from the Legislature.
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Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson, not invited to coronation
It is understood there is no "ill will" from Sarah Ferguson about the decision.
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Trump files personal financial report, offering glimpse into post-presidency earnings
Former President Donald Trump on Friday filed his personal financial disclosure, offering the first glimpse into his earnings since leaving the White House. The 101-page document, filed with the Fe…
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In first, Iran's president addresses Palestinians in Gaza
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Iran’s president on Friday delivered an unprecedented speech to an annual pro-Palestinian rally in the Gaza Strip — a display of Iran’s importance to the Hamas militant group that rules the territory.
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Alleged Pentagon leaker charged under Espionage Act
Jack Teixeira, the suspected leaker of hundreds of Pentagon records, was charged Friday with violating the Espionage Act and another statute that prohibits the unauthorized removal of classified do…
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Bob Lee was stabbed to death after argument about Nima Momeni's sister, court documents show
Lee was killed earlier this month in the Rincon Hill neighborhood of San Francisco.
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Jan. 6 rioter sentenced to more than 7 years for officer assault
He was at the front of the mob that pinned an officer in a doorway.
Ukraine forces pull back as Russia mounts 're-energised' Bakhmut assault, UK says
Ukrainian troops have been forced to withdraw from some territory in the battlefield city of Bakhmut as Russia mounts a renewed assault there with intense artillery fire over the past two days, Britain said in an intelligence update on Friday.
Supreme Court lets challenges to federal agencies go forward
The Supreme Court is allowing challenges to the structure of two federal agencies to go forward in federal court. The high court ruled unanimously Friday to allow challenges to the structures of the Federal Trade Commission and the Securities and Exchange Commission to go forward in federal...
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In Pennsylvania, Ohio and Montana, some potential GOP Senate candidates appear to be keeping their options open in the 2024 presidential primary.
Are feminists next on Vladimir Putin’s list?
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SpaceX’s Starship rocket, the most powerful ever built, receives government approval for launch | CNN
SpaceX has cleared the final regulatory hurdle standing before the inaugural launch of its Starship rocket — the most powerful rocket ever constructed.
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What might cuts to dwindling Colorado River mean for states?
The Biden administration floated two ideas this week for how Western states and Native American tribes could reduce their water use from the dwindling Colorado River. In recent years, an imbalance between the river’s flows and how much water users are promised has forced federal officials to...
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Dominion v. Fox News: What are defamation and libel?
Dominion Voting Systems is suing Fox News in a $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit that kicked off in court this week.
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In private, Shapiro's working group on climate change meets
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The group tasked by Gov. Josh Shapiro with developing a state-level plan to fight climate change met for the first time this week, a step the Democrat promised to take when he questioned his predecessor's strategy to make Pennsylvania the first major fossil fuel state to adopt
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European Space Agency: Blast off for Jupiter icy moons mission
A £1.4bn space probe leaves Earth to study the possibilities for life in the outer Solar System.
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US, Japan, South Korea to hold missile defence exercises to deter North Korea threat
The United States, Japan and South Korea said in a joint statement they discussed the regularisation of missile defence and anti-submarine exercises to deter and respond to North Korea's nuclear and missile threats.
Cuba expects to resume US deportation flights this month
BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — Cuba plans to resume accepting deportation flights from the United States this month, a Cuban official said, echoing U.S. concerns about the highest levels of Cuban migration in six decades.
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DeSantis & the Florida speaker are just getting started. Here’s what’s next.
Florida’s House Speaker reveals why recent controversial actions on abortion, public education, and LGBTQ issues are about winning something much bigger than the culture war.
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Victims, families in FedEx mass shooting file lawsuit against gun distributor
Victims and families of victims filed a lawsuit against gun distributor American Tactical and magazine manufacturer Schmeisser accusing them of negligence.
GOP candidates tread cautiously on gun issues in Kentucky
In the days after a bank employee used an assault-style rifle to kill five coworkers, Republicans running for governor this year in Kentucky have been deflecting questions about gun legislation. They've turned to prayer and a focus on mental health services following this week's mass shooting in...
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Jamie Foxx remains hospitalized as his Netflix film readies to wrap production | CNN
Oscar-winning actor Jamie Foxx remains hospitalized in Georgia and under observation, a source with knowledge of the situation told CNN.
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10 years after the Boston Marathon bombings, a community bears the psychological scars
Ten years later, survivors of the Boston Marathon bombing attack recall the agony and the comeback as they work to help others through the trauma.
World's fractured financial leaders grasp for unity
Financial officials have conveyed dire warnings about growing dislocations in trade and cooperation.
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Wall St Week Ahead Consumer stocks' earnings may offer clues on U.S. economy's resilience
Investors are awaiting earnings reports from consumer discretionary companies in coming weeks for a read on how the U.S. economy is faring amid persistently high inflation and the Federal Reserve's most aggressive rate hiking cycle since the 1980s.
Warsaw Ghetto uprising survivor honored on 80th anniversary
Tova Gutstein was 10 years old when the Jews of the Warsaw Ghetto launched an uprising against the Nazis
Biden traces his Irish roots as suspected document leaker faces charges in the U.S.
With trouble brewing back home, Biden finished his trip to Ireland, where he visited a Roman Catholic pilgrimage site and spoke to a crowd of 27,000.
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South Florida airport reopens after storm brings unprecedented flooding
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport had been shut down since Wednesday when a storm dumped more than 2 feet of rain in under 24 hours.
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7.0 magnitude earthquake shakes Indonesia's main island
A strong earthquake has shaken parts of Indonesia’s main island of Java and tourist island of Bali, causing panic but there are no immediate reports of serious damage or casualties
The most powerful New Yorker you’ve never heard of
Timothy Pearson is one of the mayor’s most trusted aides. He operates nearly entirely in the shadows of City Hall.
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US charges El Chapo sons, Chinese businessmen with fentanyl trafficking
The United States has charged Sinaloa Cartel leaders with running a fentanyl trafficking operation fueled by Chinese chemical and pharma companies, U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland said.
Historic superbloom brings vibrant colors to California’s desert
Every Spring the California desert hills explode in vibrant blossoming wildflowers and the state flower, The California poppy.
Beatriz Flamini: Athlete emerges after 500 days living in cave
Beatriz Flamini spent two birthdays in the cave, and kept busy drawing and knitting woolly hats.
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‘Criminalising journalism’: Famous Salvadoran outlet to relocate
The Salvadoran news outlet El Faro says the Bukele government has attacked the country’s press and eroded rule of law.
Why xylazine, the veterinary drug that federal officials call an "emerging threat," doesn't respond to naloxone
There isn't a medication to reverse xylazine, an animal tranquilizer increasingly being found mixed in with fentanyl and other drugs.
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Colorado offers safe haven for abortion, transgender care
A trio of health care bills enshrining access to abortion and gender-affirming procedures and medications have become law in Colorado as the Democrat-led state tries to make itself a safe haven for people from states where Republican leaders have restricted care. The main goal of the legislation...
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Milk nutrition: How do dairy and different plant-based options stack up?
Milk aisles have more options than ever, from the cow dairy you grew up drinking to a plethora of alternative options like oat, almond, soy and more. Here's how their nutrition compares.
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No evidence yet showing which animal COVID may have come from, says former head of China CDC
There is no evidence yet showing which animal the COVID-causing virus may have come from, the former head of the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Friday.
DeSantis signs 6-week abortion ban in closed-door ceremony
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill to ban abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, giving the Republican a major conservative policy victory as he prepares to launch an expected presidential candidacy. DeSantis signed the measure late Thursday night in a private ceremony without fanfare...
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About 100,000 nurses left the workforce due to pandemic-related burnout and stress, survey finds | CNN
About 100,000 registered nurses in the US left the workplace due to the stresses of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the results of a survey published Thursday by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.
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Millions expected to lose dental care coverage after Medicaid review
About 14 million people, or 28% of adults currently enrolled in Medicaid, will lose their dental health coverage now that the Covid public health emergency has ended.
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At least 1 dead, 96 sickened in fungal outbreak that shuttered Michigan paper mill
All cases are among workers, contractors or visitors of a paper and packaging materials plant in the Michigan town of Escanaba, which has now been temporarily shuttered.
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Missouri rules part of rapid push to limit trans health care
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The push to restrict health care for transgender people has expanded beyond children, with Missouri placing new limits on gender-affirming care for both adults and minors.
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Colorado governor signs three bills supporting abortion and access to gender transition surgery - Washington Examiner
Gov. Jared Polis (D-CO) signed three Democratic bills into law on Friday that strengthen access to abortions and gender transition surgery. Polis said he was proud to sign the bills at the state capitol in Denver. The bills solidify the state's reputation as a refuge for those in conservative...
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Multi-front battle over abortion intensifies as Florida joins Republican-led states approving near-total bans
Florida is the latest example of how quickly and dramatically state laws are changing in the wake of last year's Supreme Court decision striking down Roe v. Wade.
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Richard Engel’s son died of Rett syndrome. His cells may help find a cure, his doctor says.
Henry Engel, the 6-year-old son of NBC News chief foreign correspondent Richard Engel, died last year of Rett syndrome. His cells are being used in cutting-edge research.
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GOP leaders excoriate Oregon Dems for passing 'most extreme' abortion, transgender law 'in history'
The Oregon state legislature GOP leaders blasted the state Democrats after they passed the "most extreme abortion and gender-altering legislation" in American history out of committee.
Gov. vetoes Kansas bill on live deliveries during abortion
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly has vetoed a bill that could have penalized doctors accused of not providing enough care to infants delivered alive during certain kinds of abortion procedures. In a statement on Friday, Kelly called the legislation “misleading and unnecessary.” The legislation could have...
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Jill Biden urges regular health screenings: ‘I got cancer in a routine checkup’
Jill Biden is opening up about her cancer diagnosis, urging people not to put off their annual screenings. “Lo and behold, I got cancer in a routine checkup,” Biden said Friday during an appearance…
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Everything to know about the rare fungal infection linked to 1 death, dozens of infections in Michigan
Nearly 100 probable cases of a rare fungal infection, including one fatal, have been linked to a Michigan paper mill.
Dutch to widen 'right-to-die' to include terminally ill children
The Netherlands will widen its existing euthanasia regulations to include the possibility of doctor-assisted death for terminally ill children between one and twelve years old, the Dutch government said on Friday.
FDA mandates new safety warnings for opioid pain medicines
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Thursday it will require new safety warnings to be added in the prescribing information on labels for opioid pain relievers, including a warning about increased sensitivity to pain.
Bird flu: Scientists find mutations, say threat is still low
A man in Chile is infected with a bird flu that has concerning mutations, but the threat to people from the virus remains low. That's according to U.S. health officials. It appears the mutations are only in the one hospitalized patient, and may have developed in him after he got sick. There’s no...
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Nurses in England reject pay offer, plan more strikes
Nurses in England rejected an offer of a 5% pay rise on Friday and set out plans for further strikes, dealing a blow to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's attempts to end the dispute and potentially further straining the country's health service.
Texas abortion drug ruling could create ‘slippery slope’ for FDA approvals, drug research and patients, experts say | CNN
What happened in one judge’s courtroom in Texas could have drastic effects for the United States’ entire drug approval process, experts warn.
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Indiana plastics fire raises worries about health dangers
Experts say a fire at a plastics business in Indiana raises numerous health concerns. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says asbestos was found in debris from the fire, which was contained Friday although crews continued dousing hot spots. Prolonged exposure to asbestos can cause lung...
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Promising new malaria vaccine for kids approved in Ghana
Ghana became the first country to approve a new malaria vaccine for young children that may offer better protection against the disease that kills hundreds of thousands every year. Preliminary results from early testing of the new vaccine, developed at the University of Oxford, have suggested...
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