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Abortion pill mifepristone will remain available for now, Supreme Court says
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Friday preserved women’s access to a drug used in the most common method of abortion, rejecting lower-court restrictions while a lawsuit continues. The justices granted emergency requests from the Biden administration and New York-based Danco Laboratories, maker of the drug mifepristone.
Trump throws new insults at the state of Florida in fresh attack on DeSantis
Former President Trump launched a series of new attacks Friday at the state of Florida in a new email campaign taking aim at Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R). “The real DeSantis record is one of…
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Christie: Trump reruns would be worse than original show
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie says former President Donald Trump's policy and character failures would only grow if he returns to the White House. Delivering what he called “the beginning of the case against Donald Trump," Christie told a New Hampshire audience Thursday that with Trump...
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Trump campaign cites progressive groups, Joy Reid's blog in attacks on Ron DeSantis
The Trump campaign cited multiple progressive groups and far-left MSNBC host Joy Reid's blog while ripping Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over his record in the state.
Music to Trump's ears: Whitewashing Jan. 6 riot with song
A song featuring ex-President Donald Trump and a choir of prisoners charged with crimes related to the deadly Capitol insurrection briefly took the No. 1 spot on iTunes last month, edging out Taylor Swift. The song is another effort to whitewash Jan. 6, 2021, when the Republican president's...
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Polls show Trump with big lead over DeSantis. But against Biden, it's a different story
The totality of the data suggests that at this point, DeSantis may have the edge over Trump against Biden.
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Vivek Ramaswamy dismisses critic's claim he isn't serious about running for president
Presidential contender Vivek Ramaswamy fires back after a conservative critic accused him of having opportunistic intentions about running for president.
Russian troops fighting in western Bakhmut, Wagner frets over Ukraine attack
Russia's Defence Ministry said in a briefing on Friday that assault troops were fighting in western parts of Bakhmut, the last part of the embattled Ukrainian city still held by Kyiv's forces.
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US to begin training Ukrainian troops on Abrams tank
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says the United States will begin training Ukrainian forces on how to use and maintain Abrams tanks in the coming weeks, as the U.S. continues to speed up its effort to get them on the battlefield as quickly as possible. The decision comes as defense officials...
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House Intelligence Committee investigating CIA handling of sexual assault complaints | CNN Politics
The House Intelligence Committee is investigating the CIA’s handling of sexual assault and harassment cases, CNN has confirmed.
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Leaving drama behind, GOP warms to McCarthy in debt fight
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is working to round up the Republican votes needed to pass his debt ceiling package. It might be surprisingly easier than expected. That’s because the bill the Republican speaker has drafted includes many long-sought conservative priorities to cut spending. President...
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READ: The Supreme Court’s order on medication abortion and Samuel Alito’s dissent | CNN Politics
The Supreme Court on Friday protected access to a widely used abortion drug by freezing lower-court rulings that placed restrictions on medication abortion.
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McCarthy lashes out at Democrats over complaints about debt proposal - Washington Examiner
Democrats are expressing frustration over House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's (R-CA) proposal to raise the debt ceiling. The plan would cut discretionary spending to its 2022 levels, McCarthy claimed. However, the plan is being slammed by many congressional Democrats for cutting social spending...
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Biden admin appears to give pass to Chinese-backed green energy plant
Executives of a Chinese-backed electric vehicle battery company said this week the Biden administration informed them that an investment in the U.S. wasn't subject to further review.
White House: No evacuation plans for all Americans in Sudan
The Pentagon has deployed forces and is developing options to assist in the possible evacuation of U.S. Embassy personnel from Sudan, but the White House said Friday there are no plans for now for a broader pullout of the potentially thousands of other Americans from the African country where...
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Republicans eyeing 2024 presidential campaign head to Iowa for "Faith and Freedom" gathering
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird says Iowa Republicans want a candidate who can "take our country back" in 2024.
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Trump catapults to top of GOP presidential primary race, overturning DeSantis' 14-point lead: poll
Former President Trump took the lead against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in a hypothetical GOP presidential primary, according to a new Wall Street Journal poll.
Trump's endorsement long game pays off in early efforts to sink DeSantis
As of Friday, Trump's 2024 presidential campaign boasted endorsements from more than 50 members of Congress. The Florida governor, not yet a candidate, had only three.
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DOJ joins DOT probe into Southwest Airlines holiday flight meltdown
DOT's focus remains on Southwest's scheduling practices, a spokesperson said.
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Appeals court returns E. Jean Carroll defamation case to district judge who earlier ruled against Trump
An appeals court has returned E. Jean Carroll's defamation case to a judge who had rejected former President Trump's claim that he was acting in his official capacity.
NATO pledges to support Ukraine against Russia for 'as long as it takes'
Jens Stoltenberg told NBC News that it would “be a tragedy” if Russian President Vladimir Putin's forces were to win the war.
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San Francisco mayor has 'no plans' to support request for $50 million reparations office
The mayor of San Francisco has "no plans" to support a request for $50 million from the city's reparations committee.
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Biden signs order prioritizing 'environmental justice'
President Joe Biden has signed an executive order that would create the White House Office of Environmental Justice. The president says ” The White House says the Democratic administration wants to ensure poverty, race and ethnic status don't lead to worse exposure to pollution and environmental...
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Blue check chaos: Twitter policy spurs confusion and scramble to prove authenticity
Twitter’s move to remove thousands of legacy verification check marks Thursday resulted in chaos as users were left scrambling to prove their authenticity in the face of fake impersonation ac…
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Ukraine war: Bakhmut defender remembered by comrades
Pavel Kuzin single-handedly manned a machine gun in Bakhmut so his comrades could be evacuated.
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China FM: Taiwan, foreign supporters 'playing with fire'
China’s foreign minister has warned Taiwan and its supporters that they are “playing with fire” if they go against Beijing’s demand to exert control over the self-governing island democracy. China considers Taiwan a part of its territory to be annexed by force if necessary. Qin Gang's remarks...
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Hunter Biden attorneys to meet with DOJ officials
The meeting comes at the request of Hunter Biden's attorneys.
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Biden 2024 splits Dems but most would back him: AP-NORC poll
A poll shows only about half of Democrats think President Joe Biden should run again in 2024, but a large majority say they’d be likely to support him if he became the nominee. The poll by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research shows that 26% of Americans overall want to...
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Ukraine war live updates: Western allies meet in Germany, Russia accidentally strikes own city
Ukraine's Western allies are set to meet at the Ramstein Air Base in Germany to discuss further aid to Kyiv, which reiterated its call for NATO membership.
Proud Boy who broke Capitol window rants about 'fake' charges as trial wraps up
Dominic Pezzola, who has been indicted on seditious conspiracy charges, admitted that he broke a window with a police riot shield, but said there was no plan to storm the Capitol.
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Harris announces over $550 million in recommended funding to 'make communities resilient to climate impacts'
Vice President Kamala Harris said Friday the Department of Commerce has recommended $562 million in funding that would help make communities "resilient" to the the impacts of climate change.
U.S. encourages groups to sponsor immigrants through parole program
Over 16,000 Cubans have emigrated to the U.S. through a humanitarian parole program since it began in January, U.S. Chargé d’Affaires in Havana, Benjamin Ziff, told NBC News.
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Wall St posts slim gain ahead of big earnings week
Major U.S. stock indexes ended with fractional gains on Friday following mixed earnings results as investors assessed how conflicting economic data might influence interest rates and looked ahead to a massive week of corporate reports.
www.reuters.comFAA to lose top leader, just as air travel heats up
Billy Nolen, the acting administrator, plans to depart this summer, leaving the agency in an even deeper leadership hole.
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Louisville shooting: Killer wanted to show ease of purchasing guns, manifesto states - Washington Examiner
The shooter in the Old National Bank spree in Louisville, Kentucky, wrote a 13-page manifesto in which he detailed three reasons for the incident that claimed the lives of five people. Connor Sturgeon, 23, was an Old National Bank employee. He brought an AR-15 rifle to the bank, killed five of...
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As DeSantis stumbles, anti-Trump Republicans fear a rerun in 2024
Current and former Republican Party operatives who have spent years trying to banish Donald Trump from American political life say the former president's 2024 campaign has begun to gain so much steam that they fear he is by far the favorite to become the party's presidential nominee again.
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Homeland Security to explore using AI to detect fentanyl shipments
The Department of Homeland Security said Friday it has launched an AI task force to see how the new technology might be used to support the DHS mission.
Swiss billionaire's fund helped push against 'dark money'
A fund controlled by a Swiss billionaire and top Democratic megadonor has contributed as much as $50,000 to the nonpartisan group Common Cause. The grant from Hansjörg Wyss' fund is earmarked to support federal legislation that would place new regulations on “dark money” groups — legislation...
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Chris Christie seeks to topple DeSantis as chief Trump rival
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) is suddenly facing a rash of attacks within the nascent GOP presidential field, with former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) seeking to quash his candidacy before it…
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Climate change needs to be addressed...and soon, most Americans say — CBS News poll
Three in four Americans feel they have some responsibility to care for the environment for future generations, political divisions on climate remain.
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Cheating allegations, a $100 million lawsuit, and false rumors: Inside the scandal rocking the chess world
"Impact x Nightline" explores the ongoing saga between chess grandmasters Magnus Carlsen and Hans Niemann.
Officer involved in fatal shooting of Daunte Wright set to be released from prison
Former police officer Kim Potter, who was involved in the fatal shooting of Daunte Wright during a traffic stop in 2021, is set to be released from prison on Monday. Potter, who is white, claimed s…
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Fighting continues in Sudan’s capital after army announces truce
Residents in Khartoum say fighting continued after the army announced a three-day truce for the Eid festival.
Pope Francis, Ronaldo lose Twitter verified blue status, others keep it
Some personalities such as basketball star LeBron James and author Stephen King still had their blue checkmarks, apparently courtesy of CEO Elon Musk himself.
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Haley vs. Scott: From South Carolina allies to 2024 rivals
As the 2024 Republican field begins to take shape, the potential of a faceoff between Nikki Haley and Tim Scott is putting some of their mutual supporters in the critical early voting state of South Carolina in a conundrum as they weigh which candidate to support. The two have a long history...
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United they stand, divided they fall on the debt ceiling
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Can mistaking a car for yours prompt a 'stand your ground' shooting? Experts say it's complicated
Because “castle doctrine” and “stand your ground” laws vary across states, it can be difficult to define what may be protected.
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‘I don’t think he cares about people’: DeSantis struggles with former Hill colleagues
A growing string of anecdotes describes the Florida governor’s lack of a personal touch during his six years in the House.
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Analysis: Heat rises on Biden as Democratic squeamishness over debt showdown emerges | CNN Politics
The risks and pressures of a coming debt showdown with Republicans are quickly mounting for President Joe Biden, who is expected to announce a reelection bid as soon as next week.
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Ukraine’s counteroffensive against Russia: What you should know
Western weapons pour into Ukraine as officials in Kyiv promise new attacks will start soon.
Texas Senate passes bill to end countywide voting on Election Day - Washington Examiner
The Texas Senate passed a bill to end countywide voting on Election Day. Senate Bill 990 was presented by Republicans as a way to secure elections. It passed in a 17-12 vote, with all Republicans voting for it and all Democrats voting against it, the Texas Tribune reported. FAMILY OF AMERICANS...
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Austin seeks to stem discord with allies over document leaks
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has sought to tamp down any discord between the U.S. and its allies over the massive U.S. leak of classified documents. Austin met with defense leaders from around the globe on Friday to coordinate additional military aid to Ukraine. Acknowledging that the other...
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Vladimir Kara-Murza: Family's heartbreak at Putin critic's jail term
Vladimir Kara-Murza's wife Evgenia does not know if she or their children will see him again.
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Acting head of Federal Aviation Administration is leaving
The acting head of the Federal Aviation Administration is leaving this summer, putting pressure on the White House to find a replacement fast. Acting Administrator Billy Nolen announced his departure Friday. The FAA is under scrutiny after several close calls between airline jets. The agency...
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Exclusive: Tesla's Autopilot never claimed to be self-pilot, juror says
Jurors in what appears to be the first trial related to a crash involving Tesla's Autopilot feature told Reuters after the verdict on Friday that the EV maker clearly warned that the partially automated driving software was not a self-piloted system, and that driver distraction was to blame.
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Hunter Biden investigation: Whistleblower lawyer condemns ‘attacks’ by president’s son - Washington Examiner
The lawyer for an IRS whistleblower who alleged that “politics” infected the federal investigation into Hunter Biden has condemned “attacks” on his client by an attorney for President Joe Biden’s son. Hunter Biden's lawyer accused the IRS whistleblower of breaking the law by informing Congress...
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Divided Supreme Court removes restrictions on abortion pill access - Washington Examiner
The Supreme Court on Friday removed the threat of any restrictions on a common abortion pill after a lower court judge's ruling threatened to reverse the government's 23-year approval of the drug.Access to the drug mifepristone will remain unchanged for now after the majority on the high court...
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Washington governor signs bill eliminating death penalty in state
Washington officially abolished the use of the death penalty in the Democrat-led state this week when Gov. Jay Inslee signed bill 5087.
Trump targets DeSantis with twist on Kim Jong Un nickname: ‘Rocket Man that’s crashing’
Former President Trump took aim at Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) in an interview by calling him a new nickname similar to the one he gave to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in 2017. “I should…
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3rd man arrested for allegedly posting online death threat against Florida sheriff
A third out-of-state man was arrested this week for allegedly posting an online death threat against a sheriff who denounced antisemitism in his Florida county.
US is making preparations but has not yet made a decision on evacuating personnel from Sudan | CNN Politics
The United States government has not yet made a decision about whether to evacuate US diplomatic personnel from Sudan, but preparations are continuing for a potential evacuation, multiple US officials said Friday.
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My Pillow boss Mike Lindell to pay $5m to man over bogus election claim
The My Pillow boss challenged people to prove his data wrong. A software expert did exactly that.
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Chile's plan for state control in lithium dismays business
The Chilean government’s newly announced plan to have the state take a majority stake in the lithium industry has disconcerted business leaders. But analysts cautioned Friday that the proposal appears to try to strike a middle ground between competing interests. President Gabriel Boric announced...
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Democratic bill would qualify LGBT immigrants as a ‘vulnerable person’ who ‘may not be detained’ - Washington Examiner
Democrats in the House and Senate introduced the Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act this week. The bill proposes the repeal of mandatory detention, the prohibition of family detention, the barring of the use of private detention facilities, and making it easier to release immigrants who qualify...
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EPA set to take on a major source of carbon pollution
A rule expected as soon as next week would limit greenhouse gases from power plants, less than a year after the Supreme Court hobbled the agency’s powers.
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Hunter Biden lawyers to meet with DOJ officials next week as federal investigation criticism intensifies
Attorney's for Hunter Biden will be me meeting with officials from the Department of Justice next week as the federal investigation into his taxes and other matters continues.
Thieves steal $14.8 million in gold, goods from Toronto airport
Police are searching for stolen cargo that contained 20 million Canadian dollars worth of gold and high-value goods stolen from Toronto Pearson International Airport.
Montana Republicans call for censure of transgender lawmaker amid debate over ban of gender-affirming care for minors | CNN Politics
A number of Republican lawmakers from the Montana Freedom Caucus are demanding Democratic state Rep. Zooey Zephyr be censured by the state House for “using inappropriate and uncalled-for language” during a floor debate over amendments concerning a bill that bans medical care for transgender minors.
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BlackRock CEO Larry Fink sells 7% of his stake
BlackRock Inc Chief Executive Officer Larry Fink sold nearly 7% of his stake in the asset management giant, netting proceeds of about $25 million.
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Biden to pledge steps to deter nuclear attack on South Korea
At a summit next week with South Korean leader Yoon Suk Yeol U.S. President Joe Biden will pledge "substantial" steps to underscore the U.S. commitment to deter a North Korean nuclear attack on South Korea, a senior U.S. official said on Friday.
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Tennessee Legislature wraps up; will reconvene on gun reform
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee's Republican-led Legislature finished its annual session Friday without taking action on a gun control plan offered by the GOP governor in the wake of a deadly shooting at a Christian school in Nashville.
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Montana transgender lawmaker censured after 'hate-filled testimony' while debating bill
A transgender lawmaker in Montana was censured on Thursday after being accused of giving a "hate-filled testimony" while debating a bill.
Vermont police hunt for 'armed and dangerous' man after shootout incident
A search is underway in Vermont for a man who fired a shotgun at an officer, police said.
Twitter torches male lawmakers for wearing pink heels to raise awareness for violence against women
Twitter users blasted male Canadian lawmakers who paraded around a room wearing pink high heels in order to encourage men and boys to help combat violence against women.
Eco group returns to deflate tires on more than 40 SUVs in Boston - Washington Examiner
A climate activist group called the Tyre Extinguishers took credit for deflating the tires on dozens of vehicles in the Boston, Massachusetts, neighborhood of Beacon Hill on Wednesday. “Great action by the new TX Boston group who last night took out 43 SUVs in the Beacon Hill area, one of the...
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As Biden prepares to announce 2024 campaign, new poll shows many Democrats prefer someone else
New poll shows Democrats overwhelmingly approve of the job Joe Biden is doing. They still want someone else as their presidential nominee in 2024.
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Mayorkas lays out ‘evolved’ US security threats: What to know
Dept of Homeland Security head says migration, artificial intelligence, China, and climate change are top priorities.
Transgender, library, child care bills move in North Dakota
North Dakota House lawmakers passed three bills Friday that would restrict transgender people’s access to bathrooms, remove sexually explicit materials from the children’s section of libraries, and expand child care assistance in the hopes of combating the state's workforce shortage.
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Portland's population drops amid crime, homelessness, other woes
California experienced a major exodus due to increased crime, homelessness and the pandemic. Now, a similar concerning trend is happening in Portland, Oregon.
Biden admin leaning toward evacuating U.S. personnel from Sudan
An evacuation would include several dozen U.S. citizens working under the umbrella of the U.S. embassy, according to three sources.
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Push to change Puerto Rico status faces new challenges
A bipartisan group reintroduced a bill for a three-option referendum on Puerto Rico’s political status as a state or an independent nation Thursday, testing the consensus plan’s viability in a new …
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Alec Baldwin: Halyna Hutchins' family to proceed with civil lawsuit
Lawyers for her parents and sister say the Rust actor "cannot escape responsibility" for her death.
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'Extinct' lion spotted in Chad's Sena Oura National Park after almost 20 years
A lion was spotted in Chad's Sena Oura National Park, where the big cats haven't been seen since 2004 and were thought to be extinct -- until now.
US citizen dies in Sudan amid heavy fighting, US talks of embassy evacuation
An American has died amid fighting in Sudan as the U.S. military repositions troops in the region, preparing for a possible evacuation of the embassy in Khartoum. Sudan’s capital is under shelling …
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Biden announces new environmental justice initiatives | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden announced new environmental justice actions on Friday, including an executive order that the White House says will make environmental justice a central mission of federal agencies.
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Kansas governor nixes abortion, anti-diversity budget items
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly vetoed anti-diversity and anti-abortion provisions in Kansas' next state budget Friday, intensifying a conflict with the Republican-controlled Legislature over culture war issues that could see her scotch a dozen or more conservative initiatives.
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Over 60 California progressive groups urge Feinstein to resign - Washington Examiner
More than 60 liberal grassroots groups sent a letter to Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) on Friday asking her to resign, saying her extended absence in the Senate threatens her “storied legacy.” The organizations, which claim to represent more than 100,000 Californians, emphasized that her absence...
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Roy Wood Jr. of "The Daily Show" on political satire — "The Takeout"
On "The Takeout" podcast, the comedian talks about preparing for his next big gig ... the White House Correspondents' Dinner later this month.
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Macron and Biden talk, but statements differ on Taiwan
The call came just 10 days after Macron drew criticism from allies for comments on the issue after a trip to China.
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Jill Biden uses art display to teach about military children
Jill Biden hopes a temporary art exhibit at the White House helps educate visitors about the lives of military children. The first lady often says military children serve, too, even though they aren't the ones in uniform. The exhibit consists of 10 mini “suitcases” designed by military and...
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'Rust' shooting charges against Alec Baldwin formally dropped in New Mexico, prosecutors cite 'new facts'
The case was dismissed “without prejudice,” meaning any new evidence could prompt prosecutors to re-file charges.
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Biden jokes he's a 'very dull president,' only known for Ray-Ban sunglasses and chocolate chip ice cream
President Biden joked during a Friday speech that he is a "very dull president," only known for his sunglasses and chocolate chip ice cream.
Biden finally ready to shift into campaign mode
D.C.’s favorite parlor game is coming to an end. President Biden is expected to make his reelection announcement as soon as Tuesday, beginning the 80-year-old career politician’s final campai…
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French court convicts Canadian professor for synagogue bombing
Hassan Diab and his supporters say guilty verdict in fatal 1980 Paris attack amounts to a ‘wrongful conviction’.
President Biden preparing to announce '24 reelection campaign in video next week
For months Biden said he intended to run in 2024 but held off announcing a reelection bid amid Republican infighting for the GOP nomination.
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Montana House speaker silences trans lawmaker for 2nd day
A transgender Montana lawmaker is still being blocked from speaking on the chamber's floor following her refusal to apologize for saying lawmakers would have “blood on their hands” if they banned gender-affirming medical care for transgender youth. Democratic Rep. Zooey Zephyr on Friday sought...
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Biden administration to invest $140M in Western water projects
The Biden administration will be investing $140 million in water conservation and efficiency projects across the American West, the Department of the Interior announced on Friday. The projects incl…
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The future of the auto industry is electric. Will mechanics be out of work?
By 2032, two-thirds of new cars on America's roads will be electric. Here's what the EV evolution of the auto industry means for mechanics.
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Baltimore drag racing wreaks havoc in community despite attempted city crackdown
Drag racing in Baltimore remains a concern despite the city council passing stricter penalties for violators
Family, feds reach $5M settlement of Park Police shooting
FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AP) — The family of a northern Virginia man fatally shot by U.S. Park Police officers has reached a $5 million settlement in its civil lawsuit against the government.
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Northern Kansas City, where Ralph Yarl was shot, has a problem with race, some residents say
Black Kansas City residents say they avoid the area north of the Missouri River to stay safe.
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Dominic Raab hits out at 'activist civil servants' after resignation
The ex-deputy PM blames "over-unionised" officials for blocking his reforms in a BBC interview.
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WATCH: The View blames latest shootings on guns and ‘white men’ being radicalized - Washington Examiner
The View hosts said Friday that the latest string of random shootings involving shooters who were white, Hispanic, and black was about the "major problem" of guns and "white men." During a segment on The View, the show aired a montage of news reports about random shootings. The stories detailed...
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Veteran returns to the U.S. after 14-year exile under Biden effort to rectify "unjust" deportations
The program has given more than 60 immigrants who were deported after serving in the military a chance to return to the U.S. and restart their lives.
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Illegal aliens who are LGBTQ 'may not be detained' under Democrats' new bill
Dozens of Democrats in the House and Senate are looking to ease detention rules for illegal aliens and make it harder to detain LGBTQ and non-English-speaking immigrants.
Silenced transgender lawmaker Zooey Zephyr: What to know
The latest instance of one party deciding who can be heard during legislative debate has ended for now after a judge denied a transgender lawmaker's bid to return to the Montana House floor. Democratic Rep. Zooey Zephyr had been prevented from speaking on the floor since April 20 after telling...
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Bathroom politics: Republicans believe they've found wedge issue with transgender athletes
House Republicans won a limited victory this week on a bill preventing biological males from playing on women's sports teams, but just how important the issue will be remains to be seen.
Your tax refund may actually land on time this year. Thank the IRS.
After years of abject performance, the tax agency is finally making significant strides — no, really.
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Extinction Rebellion launches four-day mass action in London
Activists take part in ‘The Big One’ event in UK capital to demand the government do more to tackle the climate crisis.
Evidence shows Russian mercenary group Wagner is arming militia leader in Sudan: report
The Russian mercenary group Wagner has been supplying the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary group in fights against the Sudanese army, according to CNN. Sudan has fallen into fierce fighting,…
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Sudan's top general says military committed to civilian rule
Sudan’s top general says the military is committed to a transition to civilian rule, in his first speech since brutal fighting started between his forces and its powerful paramilitary rival. Army chief Gen. Abdel Fattah Burhan made the remarks in a video message released early on Friday to mark...
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Mexico takes aim against marine animals' trafficking but criminal networks persist
Steps to protect the totoaba fish and vaquita porpoise come after the country was sanctioned, but they are being challenged by those intent on selling the fish.
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House homeland committee demands answers from Biden national security officials on 'Cop City' attack
The attack on the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center construction site resulted in charges against 28 individuals who seemed to coordinate from multiple states and countries.
Russian bomber accidentally hits own city near Ukraine border
A Russian warplane accidentally dropped a rocket on the Russian city of Belgorod near the Ukraine border, leaving three people injured and several buildings damaged. The SU-34 fighter jet released …
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CIA in Congress’ crosshairs over alleged mishandling of sex assault cases
The bipartisan leaders of the House Intelligence Committee have asked CIA Director Bill Burns for his cooperation with a congressional inquiry.
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UK deputy prime minister quits after bullying investigation
U.K. Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab has resigned after an investigation into complaints he bullied civil servants. Raab quit Friday, the day after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak received the investigation findings. The complaints covered Raab's previous stint as justice secretary, a position he...
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Ukraine gears up for tank training
Welcome to The Hill’s Defense & NatSec newsletter{beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Abrams tanks set to arrive in Germany…
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Ron’s report card: DeSantis nears end of Florida legislative session with multiple wins - Washington Examiner
All eyes are on the Florida state legislature as Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) attempts to get the Republican supermajority behind his remaining agenda items in the final weeks of this legislative session ahead of an anticipated 2024 presidential run. The Florida governor, who is not expected to make...
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After 4 US price cuts, Tesla raises cost for older models
After cutting U.S. vehicle prices four times this year, Tesla raised them overnight on its slow-selling more expensive models
Ukraine’s millennial minister leads digital fight against Russia
Ukraine’s youngest Cabinet member knows there is more than one way to beat Russia in the war — and the tech-savvy Minister of Digital Transformation is fighting back on several virtual fronts. From…
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De Blasio presidential campaign fined for financial errors
NEW YORK (AP) — The Federal Election Commission has imposed a $53,100 fine on three committees associated with former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio's failed bid for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination.
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Nikki Haley rips Newsweek for question about her dress at daughter’s wedding
Presidential candidate and former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley (R) went after Newsweek Friday after the outlet published an article focused on the dress she wore at her daughter’s wedding.…
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Colin Kaepernick will pay for independent autopsy of Georgia inmate family claims was "eaten alive" by bedbugs
"Colin Kaepernick has told the family that he will pay for it no matter what so we can get to the truth," attorney Ben Crump said.
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In Mexico migrant center fire, guards' actions seen as key to who lived, died
A central question for investigators remains: Where were the keys to the men’s section when the fire started?
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Peru ex-leader Toledo surrenders to be extradited from US
Former Peruvian President Alejandro Toledo Manrique has surrendered to U.S. federal agents to be extradited to Peru. He faces charges in his native country that he accepted millions of dollars in bribes as part of a mammoth corruption scandal in which four of Peru’s ex-presidents have been...
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Opinion | The Supreme Court Stopped Short of a Radical Act
Both the mifepristone ruling and the Wisconsin judicial election suggest the politics of court reform are shifting.
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Christie complains about lack of GOP Trump criticism: 'It's like he's Voldemort'
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie compared former President Donald Trump to Voldemort on Thursday, saying his fellow Republicans are afraid to acknowledge him.
Where in the world is Ron DeSantis? 2024 aspirant travels to Israel, Japan, S. Korea, UK
The Republican Florida governor is seeking to bolster his foreign policy credentials in a trip to Japan, South Korea, Israel and Britain.
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Police: Man charged with murder after lighting group on fire
BYRAM, Miss. (AP) — A man accused of setting several people on fire, including himself, at a Mississippi home is now facing charges of murder after two of the victims died as a result of his alleged actions, police said.
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Michigan residents slam Democratic senators for approving deal with Chinese business - Washington Examiner
Michigan Democrats received heavy backlash from residents for approving a $170 million Chinese-backed green energy project, with furious citizens pleading with the committee to "do what is right." Residents gathered for the hearing at the Michigan Senate's appropriations committee to condemn...
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White House recruits South Korean chef Edward Lee for state dinner
Korean American chef Edward Lee says food can tell a story.
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Cruz backs Alex Mooney in West Virginia Senate race as GOP works to unseat Joe Manchin
Cruz told Fox News Digital that he's backing fellow conservative, Rep. Alex Mooney, in West Virginia. He's the second senator to do so after Sen. Rand Paul.
Tornadoes possible in Mid-Atlantic as storms set to drench East Coast
Tornadoes are possible in the Mid-Atlantic states as a storm heads toward the East Coast bringing heavy rain.
House leaders 'confident' debt ceiling bill will pass despite some GOP hesitance
House GOP leadership aides told Fox News Digital that they believe Speaker Kevin McCarthy's Limit, Save, Grow Act will pass largely as-is, despite some public grumbling about the bill.
Burkina Faso investigates alleged abuses by security forces
Burkina Faso’s government has opened investigations into allegations of human rights abuses by its security forces after a video surfaced that appeared to show the extrajudicial killing of seven children in the country’s north. A government spokesman said Thursday that “the conclusions of the...
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Fiery fuel tanker crash on major Connecticut bridge leaves 1 dead
The truck spilled about about 2,200 gallons of home heating oil, some of which went into the Thames River, officials said.
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Gun in fatal on-set 'Rust' shooting was mechanically improper, source says
The decision to drop charges against Alec Baldwin over the fatal "Rust" shooting was made after investigators found the gun was mechanically improper, a source said.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 423
As the war enters its 423rd day, we take a look at the main developments.
Biden establishes Office of Environmental Justice, blasts GOP attempts to roll back IRA
President Biden on Friday swiped at Republican calls to end clean energy tax cuts as part of a debt limit increase as he signed an executive order creating a new White House Office of Environmental…
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Biden's Earth Day order aims to ease pollution in poor communities
It’s a long-sought win for residents of communities that bear disproportionate environmental and health burdens.
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Brazil's Lula in Portugal amid Ukraine remarks controversy
LISBON (AP) — Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva arrived in Portugal on Friday amid heightened tensions with the European Union, following statements suggesting that Kyiv and the West share some responsibility for the conflict in Ukraine.
apnews.comBiden administration to announce new border security plan before Title 42 lifts, Mayorkas says
The new border security plan is anticipated next week, when President Joe Biden is also expected to announce a 2024 reelection bid.
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Kansas sets March 2024 presidential primary date
Democratic Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly on Friday authorized a proposal scheduling primary elections for March 19, 2024, in lieu of caucuses or conventions dictated by political parties.
Need power in California? Get in line.
The state has ambitious energy goals but many new projects face long waits for electricity.
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Chile leader wants state to share in any lithium extraction
SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — President Gabriel Boric has announced a plan to require that private companies take Chile's government on as a partner in the extraction of lithium, which is in high demand around the world for use in electric batteries.
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Ron DeSantis' 2024 warning: 'The left is playing for keeps' as they target conservatives
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis didn’t mention his expected 2024 presidential campaign, but he did have a warning about 2024 elections and Democrats that he shared with a crowd of conservatives in Maryland on Friday.
NFL suspends 5 players for violating gambling policy
The NFL has suspended five players for violating the league’s gambling policy
Child tax credit: Here are some other credits you might be able to claim - Washington Examiner
Taxpayers who claimed the child tax credit when filing their taxes may be able to claim several other credits pending eligibility. While the child tax credit will not be worth nearly as much as it was in previous years, eligible people claiming it will still receive up to $2,000 per child under...
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Black Sea grain deal could start winding down next week ahead of 'expected' closure
A deal allowing the safe Black Sea export of Ukraine grain could start winding down next week after Russia said it will not approve new vessels unless their operators guarantee transits will be done by May 18.
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Man sets himself on fire in front of US embassy in Denmark
An 18-year-old Danish man set himself on fire in front of the U.S. Embassy in Copenhagen on Friday, police said.
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Argentina's President Fernández won't seek reelection
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentina’s President Alberto Fernández announced Friday he won’t seek reelection for a second term this year, a decision that follows months of infighting among the ruling coalition as it grapples with a fragile economy and galloping inflation.
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Facing fallout from nickel crisis, LME appoints 'interim' chairman
The London Metal Exchange (LME) said on Friday it had appointed John Williamson, currently a non-executive director, as interim chairman from the end of April, when current Chair Gay Huey Evans steps down.
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Washington’s Angriest Progressive Is Winning Over Conservatives – and Baffling Old Allies
The activist who breathed new life into the antitrust movement wants support from the other side. But it could cost him.
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State Department ducks questions on charge that Blinken orchestrated Hunter Biden laptop cover story
The State Department said Friday it would not answer any questions about now Secretary of State Antony Blinken's alleged effort to distract from the Hunter Biden laptop story.
Anti-abortion group threatens to reject Trump in 2024 unless he supports national abortion ban
Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America threatened former President Donald Trump he will lose the organization's support unless he backs a national ban.
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Japan LGBTQ groups urge government to guarantee equality
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese LGBTQ activist groups delivered a statement to the government on Friday urging that Japan enact an anti-discrimination law and legalize same-sex marriages ahead of a summit of the Group of Seven leading industrialized nations being hosted by Japan in May.
apnews.comMcCarthy builds a kitchen Cabinet ahead of debt showdown — without his No. 2, Scalise
The House GOP is working to unify after a dramatic stretch that saw its budget chief sidelined. But the speaker and majority leader still have trust issues.
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Reporters’ notebook: An intensely personal trip to Auschwitz-Birkenau | CNN Politics
This week, we traveled to Poland to help commemorate the 80th anniversary of the start of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, when Jews revolted against their Nazi oppressors, who had forced them to live behind barbed wire walls in horrific conditions. For both of us, this trip was intensely personal.
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Extradition near for Peru ex-president, nation's third jailed leader
Former Peruvian President Alejandro Toledo surrendered to U.S. authorities on Friday, a U.S. Marshals Service official told Reuters, a day after his last-ditch bid to block his extradition to Peru over corruption charges was denied.
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Climate activists stage slow march through German capital
German climate activists best known for bringing traffic to a standstill by gluing themselves to the road instead staged a rare protest on the move Friday, marching through Berlin and causing gridlock in parts of the capital. Members of the group Last Generation have repeatedly blocked roads...
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Gunmen ambush family in South African homestead, kill 10
Gunmen stormed a homestead in a township outside the South African city of Pietermaritzburg and ambushed a family, killing 10 people, police said on Friday.
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What is Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson inheriting from Lori Lightfoot? - Washington Examiner
Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson is set to take over the city's leadership from Lori Lightfoot, inheriting a barely stable financial budget and a struggling youth population. Johnson defeated Lightfoot in the general election and Paul Vallas, the former CEO of Chicago Public Schools, in the...
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Dan Bongino says he's leaving Fox News; 'Unfiltered' host cites failed contract talks
Bongino hosted the Saturday night show “Unfiltered” and said that while he was given the chance to do a last show this weekend, he decided against it.
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Minnesota election overhaul bill would 'manipulate' Electoral College, Hillary Clinton elector warns
A former presidential elector for Hillary Clinton warned the Minnesota elections omnibus contains a provision to "manipulate" the Electoral College in presidential elections.
UK foreign secretary leaves Pacific early to focus on Sudan
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Britain's Foreign Secretary James Cleverly cut short a Pacific tour Friday to return to Britain and deal with the deteriorating situation in Sudan.
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Trump killed the ‘values voter’ wing of the GOP. It isn’t coming back in 2024.
On the eve of a Christian cattle call in Iowa, the two 2024 contenders who talk the most about their faith aren’t gaining traction.
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House Dems push legislation to keep serving school lunch even when schools close
House Democrats are pushing a bill that would allow schools to keep serving free and subsidized school meals even when the schools are closed for unexpected reasons.
Angry at Brazil's Lula, Ukrainians protest in Lisbon as official visit starts
Waving flags and holding photographs depicting conflict atrocities, Ukrainians gathered outside the Brazilian embassy in Lisbon on Friday to protest recent remarks about the Ukraine war made by President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
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Slain Vegas shooting victims' kin to split shooter's estate
Families of people killed in the Las Vegas Strip massacre in October 2017 will receive almost all of the $1.4 million estate of the man who unleashed the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history and killed himself before police reached him. That is according to a probate case that ended...
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Germany to end Patriot air defence system deployments in Poland, Slovakia this year
The German military will end its Patriot anti defence units in fellow NATO members Slovakia and Poland this year, a spokesperson for the defence ministry was quoted as saying, as Berlin tries to make the best use of its limited military resources.
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GOP senators urge UN ambassador to denounce report they say is supportive of pedophiles
A group of seven Republican senators led by Sen. Marco Rubio are demanding to know how much US taxpayer funding went toward a controversial report by the International Commission of Jurists
The Threat of Civil Breakdown Is Real
National security officials are still not prepared for a far-right revolt.
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Treasury proposes new process to spot risks after SVB, Signature Bank failures
The Treasury Department's FSOC released proposals that would increase transparency of its operations and make it easier to supervise certain institutions.
DeSantis heads overseas amid 2024 presidential speculation - Washington Examiner
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) is headed to the United Kingdom and will meet with UK foreign secretary James Cleverly at the end of the month, as he continues to ramp up for an expected presidential announcement in the upcoming months. "This trade mission will give us the opportunity to strengthen...
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Biden to host Marcos for talks at White House next month
President Joe Biden will host Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for talks at the White House next month as the two countries look to continue to tighten relations. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre says the two leaders’ meeting on May 1 is expected to focus on deepening...
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Virginia GOP Gov. Glenn Youngkin dodges 2024 questions as he gears up for Asia trip
Youngkin's trip will occur the same time that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, seen as Donald Trump's top potential GOP rival, is also set to travel overseas.
Lyft to "significantly reduce" workforce under new CEO
Ride-hailing firm, still grappling with the effects of the pandemic, is planning its second round of layoffs in recent months.
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US military prepares options for Sudan evacuation
The U.S. military is preparing options to evacuate the U.S. Embassy in Sudan, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Friday as the Biden administration weighed whether to pull personnel out of the country's increasingly unstable capital.
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What Supreme Court action on abortion means for patients
The Supreme Court's action on a drug used in medication abortions may leave many women wondering what it means for them. Mifepristone is used in the most common form of abortion in the U.S. For now, people can still get medication abortions using mifepristone from doctors and clinics in states...
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Weekly COVID deaths hit new record low, CDC data shows
A new CDC report found that weekly COVID-19 deaths in the United States have hit their lowest levels seen since March 2020.
What the Supreme Court's decision in the fight over abortion pills means for mifepristone access
The Supreme Court is allowing access to the drug amid a legal challenge to its approval by the Food and Drug Administration. Here's what to know about the legal battle.
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Supreme Court keeps status quo on abortion pill for now, Thomas and Alito dissent
The ongoing litigation has major implications for access to the abortion pill.
Why the Supreme Court’s ruling isn’t the end of abortion pill battle
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Big drug company CEOs to testify at Senate Health committee on insulin prices
Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk and Sanofi control 90% of the insulin market in the U.S, where a quarter of all health-care spending is on people with diabetes.
What is mifepristone? | CNN
The abortion pill mifepristone was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration decades ago and has been shown to be safe and effective.
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Canada says it could offer access to mifepristone if the abortion drug is banned in the US
A press secretary for the Canada's Families Minister Karina Gould told ABC News the country could offer access to mifepristone if it is banned in the United States.
Pill restrictions would upend nascent telehealth abortion industry
A high court decision kept mifepristone available for now, but the legal battle continues.
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Kids under 6 ingesting illicit substances rose after Covid-19 outbreak, study shows | CNN
Some research suggests drug and alcohol use increased in adults after the start of the pandemic, and now new research shows that kids under 6 years old have been ingesting some of these substances as well. Experts share what we need to do about it.
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CDC says tinnitus not linked to Covid vaccines
The CDC claims there is no evidence detailing a link between Covid-19 vaccines and tinnitus. The statement comes after more than 16,000 people who received the vaccine filed complaints with the organization. NBC’s Erika Edwards reports.
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Tennessee blocked $8 million for HIV, now ends up with $13 million, stunning advocates
The state on Thursday passed $9 million in state funding for HIV prevention, surveillance and treatment, adding to $4 million in federal funds from the CDC.
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Argentina dengue: Record fever outbreak kills over 40
Argentina steps up anti-mosquito measures, including use of radiation to reduce the disease carriers.
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GOP presidential hopefuls struggle to address abortion: Here's what they've said on the issue
ABC News contacted the campaigns of 10 GOP candidates who are either running for president or have indicated an interest in running to ask their stance on mifepristone.
Supreme Court preserves full access to medical abortion pill mifepristone
The Supreme Court ruled that full access to the abortion pill mifepristone can continue while a lawsuit works its way through the lower federal courts.
New York midwifery charged with distributing fake COVID-19 vaccination cards
An upstate New York midwifery is facing federal charges after allegedly distributing thousands of fake COVID-19 vaccination cards and destroying vaccine vials.
How to exercise when you have a chronic condition or a disability | CNN
About 25% of the US population has some kind of physical or cognitive disability, and often this correlates with poor fitness, according to research. Here’s how to modify a workout if you have limited mobility so you can become fit and maintain a routine.
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Teen vomited on multiple days before dying of infection at Utah boarding school, state finds
Despite determining that Diamond Ranch Academy failed to take Taylor Goodridge to a hospital when she fell ill, state officials allowed the school to resume enrolling children.
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