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GOP uses state capitol protests to redefine ‘insurrection’
Silenced by her Republican colleagues, Montana state Rep. Zooey Zephyr looked up from the House floor to supporters in the gallery shouting “Let her speak!” and thrust her microphone into the air — amplifying the sentiment the Democratic transgender lawmaker was forbidden from expressing.
Donald Trump embraces Jan. 6 defendant who wants Mike Pence executed
Micki Larson-Olson, who served months in jail for her actions on Jan. 6, told NBC News that politicians who certified the results of the 2020 election deserve to be be killed for treason.
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South Korea's Yoon talks of nuclear threat at Harvard visit
BOSTON (AP) — South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol delivered a speech and took questions at the Harvard Kennedy School in Cambridge on Friday where he spoke about the challenges facing his country including the threat of nuclear weapons from neighboring North Korea.
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Special counsel subpoenas Trump campaign-hired firm that concluded election fraud claims were false
Ken Block's Rhode Island-based investigation found more than a dozen of the former president's claims of a stolen election were false.
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N. Korea insults Biden, slams defense agreement with Seoul
The powerful sister of North Korea’s leader says her country would stage more provocative displays of its military might in response to a new U.S.-South Korean agreement to intensify nuclear deterrence to counter the North’s nuclear threat, which she insists shows their “extreme” hostility...
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5 key quotes from Supreme Court Justice Alito's shocking interview centered on leaked Dobbs draft opinion
Here are the five key quotes from Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito's shocking interview this week, in which he gave his thoughts on the leak of the draft decision on Roe v. Wade.
Chief Justice Roberts’s wife made $10.3 million from top law firms: Report - Washington Examiner
Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts's spouse, Jane Roberts, was paid more than $10 million by top law firms for recruitment work, with at least one of those firms arguing a case before the high court.The staggering figure comes from records in a whistleblower complaint filed by a former...
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Schumer demands Texas end judge cherry-picking after 'flawed' abortion pill decision
Schumer's demand followed a case related to FDA approval of the abortion pill mifepristone, which was filed in a court with a single Trump-appointed judge.
Bill allows DeSantis to run for president while governor
Republican Ron DeSantis would not have to resign as Florida governor in order to run for president if he chooses under a bill given final approval in by the GOP-dominated state Legislature. The measure, attached to a much broader elections bill that passed Friday, would carve out an exemption to...
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How McConnell is trying to front-run Trump ahead of 2024
The Senate Republican leader sees a Trump nomination as complicating the task of defeating Joe Biden next year, according to confidantes. So he's executing his own end-around.
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Supreme Court Justice Alito says he has a 'pretty good idea' on who leaked Dobbs draft decision
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito said during an interview with the Wall Street Journal that he has a “pretty good idea" on who leaked a draft version of Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization.
GOP-controlled North Carolina Supreme Court reverses rulings that struck down partisan gerrymanders by Republican lawmakers | CNN Politics
The Republican-controlled North Carolina Supreme Court – reversing previous rulings that were handed down when the state Supreme Court leaned Democratic – said Friday that North Carolina’s constitution gave state courts no role to play in policing partisan gerrymanders.
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Conflict over transgender rights simmers across the US
Access to gender-affirming care is taking center stage in state governments across the U.S., with some states passing restrictions and others protections. The debates and lawsuits have raged throughout 2023 so far. This week's developments included a Missouri judge blocking enforcement of a rule...
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2nd firm hired by Trump campaign to look into voter fraud claims subpoenaed by special counsel
Ken Block, the founder of Simpatico Software Systems, said he was subpoenaed to turn over documents related to his work with the Trump campaign.
After cheat sheet controversy, Democrat calls on Biden to be more present - Washington Examiner
A Democratic lawmaker claimed the White House "overprotects" President Joe Biden and called on the president to be more front and center during his bid for reelection next year. The comments come in the wake of the president's recent cheat sheet controversy. Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) said the...
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DeSantis' tough words may come back to haunt him in Disney lawsuit, experts say
Now that the year-long war of words between Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the Walt Disney Co has landed in the courts, the Republican leader might find his verbal barbs directed at the entertainment giant coming back to bite, legal experts said.
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Ukraine signals counteroffensive is near: What to know about the coming fight
Ukraine’s long-awaited counteroffensive is just around the corner, with top commanders and defense officials announcing Kyiv has nearly everything it needs to mount a successful attack on occupying…
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DeSantis allies go to war with an unlikely foe: Nikki Haley
When the super PAC supporting Ron DeSantis turned its fire on Nikki Haley, it said volumes about the shifting dynamics of the 2024 campaign.
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Biden huddles with top donors as 2024 effort kicks off
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris feted about 150 of the Democratic Party’s top donors in Washington Friday evening. They are laying the groundwork for their reelection campaign, which is expected to need to raise well over $1 billion. The weekend summit is not a fundraiser...
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US confiscates Iran oil cargo on tanker amid Tehran tensions
The U.S. confiscated Iranian oil on a tanker at sea in recent days in a sanctions enforcement operation, sources said, and days later Iran seized another oil-laden tanker in retaliation, according to a security firm.
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Climate activists to protest at White House Correspondents’ Association dinner: Report - Washington Examiner
Climate change activists will be protesting at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner on Saturday night, organizers of the protest announced Friday. Climate Defiance organizers said they plan to blockade the streets surrounding the Washington Hilton, where President Joe Biden is set...
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These are the top Senate races to watch in 2024
Democrats are defending multiple Senate seats in states that voted for former President Donald Trump over President Joe Biden in the last presidential race.
'I think he's in trouble': Growing number of Ron DeSantis donors and allies hope for a shake-up
As he gets ready to jump into the 2024 presidential race, the Florida governor is sticking with his strategy of putting culture wars front and center.
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Children among at least 23 killed in early-morning Russian strike on Ukrainian apartment block | CNN
Russia unleashed what is believed to have been the deadliest attack on Ukrainian civilians in months on Friday, killing at least 23 people in an early-morning missile strike on an apartment block in the city of Uman.
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Congress’ anger at FBI shapes surveillance program’s future
Key lawmakers say they won’t vote to renew certain programs under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act that expire at the end of this year without major changes targeting the FBI.
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Montana bill to ban personal use of TikTok stalled in state House as end to legislative session looms
Legislation proposed in Montana ban the use of TikTok on personal devices is on hold, and the state's 90-day legislative session ends next week.
What’s a woman? Check Kansas law.
The Republican-controlled Legislature overrode a veto from the Democratic governor to define a “woman” based on a person’s reproductive biology at birth.
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EXCLUSIVE: Anheuser-Busch faces call to reaffirm support for trans community after Mulvaney pushback
The Human Rights Campaign is calling on Anheuser-Busch, the maker of Bud Light, to publicly reaffirm its support for the transgender community following weeks of right-wing pushback over the brewin…
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Tech companies accused of gaming the H-1B lottery system
Feds say companies colluded to submit multiple applications for favored foreign candidates to up their odds of receiving coveted visa.
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N. Carolina justices hand GOP big wins with election rulings
In massive victories for Republicans, North Carolina’s newly GOP-controlled state Supreme Court has thrown out a previous ruling against gerrymandered voting maps and upheld a photo voter identification law that colleagues had struck down as racially biased. Friday's rulings should make it...
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Russian pilots tried to ‘dogfight’ US jets over Syria | CNN
Russian pilots tried to “dogfight” US jets over Syria, according to a spokesman for US Central Command, part of a recent pattern of more aggressive behavior.
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'SHUT DOWN': Far-left climate protesters arrested after 'storming' BlackRock's NYC HQ with pitchforks
Multiple climate protesters "shut down entry" to BlackRock's New York City headquarters Friday after they stormed the barricades outside the building.
Colorado governor signs 4 gun control bills months after Colorado Springs massacre
Colorado's governor has signed four gun control bills five months after a mass shooting at an LGBTQ nightclub.
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Political prisoners share how Jimmy Carter saved their lives
As Jimmy Carter rests in hospice care at his home in Georgia, The Associated Press reached out to former political prisoners who credit him with saving their lives. Carter is known around the world for trying to put human rights at the center of America’s foreign policy. In Latin America, the...
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Russia's Wagner group could soon cease to exist, founder tells blogger
Russia's private Wagner militia, which is leading the assault on Bakhmut in Ukraine and has been active in Africa, could soon cease to exist, founder Yevgeny Prigozhin said in video remarks to a blogger that were released on Friday.
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House Judiciary Committee secretary quits to join censured lawmaker’s staff as nation shows support - Washington Examiner
Jamie Van Valkenburg quit her role as House Judiciary Committee clerk to join Montana Democratic state Rep. Zooey Zephyr’s staff. “Courage is contagious,” Zephyr said in a tweet about Valkenburg's new role. “Whenever we stand up against undemocratic actions, we stand together with everyone...
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Rappers' violent lyrics can't be used against them in court under Democrats' new bill
House Democrats are pushing the RAP Act to ban prosecutors from using artists' lyrics against them in court, saying the practice violates the First Amendment.
Montana latest to ban gender-affirming care for trans minors
Montana has joined more than a dozen states that are banning gender-affirming medical care for transgender minors. Rep. Zooey Zephyr’s criticism of the bill led the transgender lawmaker to be silenced on the House floor and then removed after she encouraged protesters on Monday. Republican Gov...
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Iran airs video of commandos descending from helicopter to seize oil tanker bound for Texas
A photograph showed one commando with his fist in the air after apparently taking the vessel.
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Russian airstrikes in Ukrainian cities kill at least 23; Kyiv says it's planning counteroffensive
A wave of Russian missile attacks hit several cities across Ukraine, killing at least 23 people and injuring others, according to Ukrainian officials.
Kansas enacts sweeping transgender ‘bathroom bill’
Republican legislators in Kansas on Thursday enacted what LGBTQ rights groups have characterized as one of the most sweeping and restrictive transgender bathroom bills in U.S. history, overriding D…
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DeSantis' overseas trip overshadowed by fight with Disney
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hoped his first international trade mission would generate lucrative business deals and boost his foreign policy resume ahead of an expected presidential run.
apnews.comTrudeau stumps for democracy in New York — and for his future back home
Asked whether he’s concerned about America, the prime minister replied: ‘Obviously.’
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Pay rise comes for New Yorkers, but some chafe at compromise
A deal to raise the minimum wage in New York will keep the state on the list of places with the highest base pay for low-paid workers
Pro-DeSantis PAC positions Florida governor as successor to Trump
A super PAC that is calling on Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) to run for president released a new advertisement on Friday, presenting him as the GOP successor to former President Trump in 2024. The …
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Moscow 'welcomes' China contacting Ukraine; Kyiv says Russia 'won't get away with' Mykolaiv strikes
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia "won't get away with this crime" after the southern Ukrainian city of Mykolaiv was hit by missiles.
Fight to add more long-haul flights into DC-area Reagan airport heats up - Washington Examiner
A coalition of business groups working to expand the number of long-haul domestic flights into Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is rejecting claims from key lawmakers in Virginia and the airports, who are opposed to increasing long-distance service. The group, Capital Access Alliance...
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McCarthy offers DeSantis advice on Disney fight: 'Sit down and negotiate and talk'
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy offered Gov. Ron DeSantis advice in his conflict with Disney, saying he should "sit down and negotiate."
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Army grounds aviators for training after fatal crashes
The U.S. Army says it has grounded aviation units for training after deadly helicopter crashes in Alaska and Kentucky killed 12 in the past month. A U.S. Army team from Alabama has been making its way to the Alaska Interior to the investigate the midair collision between two AH-64 Apache...
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A Montana lawmaker suggested she’d rather risk her child’s suicide than let her transition
State Rep. Kerri Seekins-Crowe said in a floor debate in March that her daughter "was suicidal for three years" and when asked if she'd do anything to save her, her answer was "no."
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Minnesota recreational pot bill goes to conference committee, Gov. Walz pledges to sign
Both chambers of the Minnesota Legislature have approved separate versions of a bill to legalize recreational marijuana. The proposal now heads to a bicameral conference committee.
Schumer demands Texas judge make changes to prevent 'forum shopping'
The Senate Democratic leader said the case assignment practices in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas have led to “chaotic and flawed rulings on abortion access, LGBTQ+ protections, legal immigration, and climate legislation.”
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Trump promises to ‘get something done’ on abortion
Welcome to The Hill’s Health Care newsletter{beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Trump promises to ‘get something done’ on abortion The former president vow…
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Judge in Disney v. DeSantis lawsuit recuses himself over conflict of interest - Washington Examiner
A magistrate judge in Florida recused himself on Friday from the case Walt Disney Parks and Resorts brought against Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) after he cited a financial conflict of interest in a recent court filing. Judge Martin Fitzpatrick requested the Disney v. DeSantis lawsuit be reassigned...
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Biden has a new pitch to reup a controversial surveillance program. And Republicans might like it.
The administration hopes reluctant lawmakers will be receptive to the idea of surveilling drug lords to curb fentanyl overdoses.
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Trump dodges question on whether he would sign nationwide abortion ban
Former President Trump dodged a question Thursday on whether he would sign a national 15-week abortion ban as 2024 Republican contenders are facing increasing pressure to clarify their stance on cu…
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House votes to restore solar panel tariffs paused by Biden
The House voted Friday to reinstate tariffs on solar panel imports from several Southeast Asian countries. President Joe Biden paused them in a bid to boost solar panel installations in the U.S., a key part of his climate agenda. The 221-202 House vote sends the measure to the Senate, where...
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Jury selection continues in Pittsburgh synagogue killings
The first week of jury selection has wrapped up in the federal trial of the man charged with killing 11 worshipers at a Pittsburgh synagogue in 2018
How India’s population exploded to overtake China’s and what’s next | CNN
according to the United Nations, India now has more people than China, an epochal shift in global demographics that happened sometime in late April.
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Justice Samuel Alito claims stunning leak of opinion overturning Roe came from draft's critics
Samuel Alito told the Wall Street Journal he has a "pretty good idea" who was responsible for the leak of the major abortion opinion last year.
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New report blames airlines for most flight cancellations
Congressional investigators say airlines themselves are responsible for a rising percentage of canceled flights — more often than before the pandemic, when bad weather was the most common problem. The Government Accountability Office said Friday that most of the increase in flight cancellations...
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New York minimum wage could hit $16 under Hochul deal, up to $17 in NYC
A deal between New York lawmakers and Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul would raise the state minimum wage to $16 per hour upstate and $17 in New York City by 2026.
Khanna says Biden’s staff ‘overprotects’ him: ‘I think the more he’s out there, the better’
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) said he believes the White House staff “overprotects” President Biden, arguing that him giving more press conferences and participating in primary debates for 2024 would a…
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Flood threat continues from swelling Mississippi River
As of Friday morning, 32 gauged locations along the Mississippi River are in, or forecast to be in, a major flood stage across four states.
House GOP leaves Washington with a debt win — but not quite a breakthrough
Most Republicans insist they have little anxiety about Wall Street's rattled nerves as a dysfunctional Congress barrels closer toward this summer’s drop-dead debt limit date.
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FBI's warrantless searches of Americans' data plummeted following reforms, report finds
The report comes amid an intensifying debate in Congress about the reauthorization of legal authorities permitted under Section 702 of FISA.
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Oregon bill would allow homeless people to sue residents if they are ‘harassed’ - Washington Examiner
Oregon Democrats have put forth a bill that would allow homeless people to sue residents for "harassment."House Bill 3501, also known as the Right to Rest Act, would allow aggrieved parties to sue for $1,000 for each incident of harassment. It would also decriminalize homeless camps. The bill...
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China ‘is infinitely stronger than the Soviet Union ever was’
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Congress' anger at FBI shapes surveillance program's future
Growing anger at the FBI from both parties in Congress has become a major hurdle for U.S. intelligence agencies fighting to keep vast powers to collect foreign communications. Key lawmakers say they won’t vote to renew the programs under Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act...
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New York aims to pass first statewide law banning natural gas in new building construction
Gov. Kathy Hochul said New York is "going to be the first state in the nation to advance zero emissions in new homes and buildings."
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Michelle Obama joins Bruce Springsteen for back-up vocals at Barcelona concert
Former first lady Michelle Obama joined singer-songwriter Bruce Springsteen for backup vocals at a concert in Barcelona, Spain on Friday. Video posted on Twitter showed Obama hitting a tambou…
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Wall St Week Ahead Recession worries simmer beneath US stock market rally
Economically sensitive areas of the U.S. stock market are flashing warnings over growth, even as major equity indexes edge higher.
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Pro-DeSantis PAC targets Trump voters with 'Winner' ad campaign in early primary states
The super PAC supporting Florida GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis' expected 2024 presidential run is set to with a new TV ad targeting Trump voters.
Navy secretary defends calling climate change a top priority: ‘Equally important’ to other goals
Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro on Friday defended his call that climate change is a top priority for the Navy, at a time when the Navy is supporting a shrinking fleet.
As DeSantis fights Disney, Marco Rubio worries political battles could scare businesses from Florida
Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., supported Gov. Ron DeSantis fighting with Disney, but warned future fights could be seen as having 'political purposes.'
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Gillum trial: Jurors begin deliberations, break for weekend
Jurors deliberated for several hours before breaking for the weekend in the corruption case against former Florida Democratic candidate for governor Andrew Gillum, who nearly defeated Republican Ron DeSantis in 2018. Federal prosecutors and defense attorneys made their closing arguments Friday...
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NC Supreme Court overrules earlier district map ruling
{beacon} Evening Report Friday, April 28 © APNC court sides with GOP, reversing map ruling The North Carolina Supreme Court found that the state’s courts can’t resolve …
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Trump takes aim at Biden during New Hampshire campaign rally
Former President Trump held his first major campaign event in New Hampshire since President Biden announced his re-election campaign earlier this week. NBC News’ Vaughn Hillyard breaks down the key takeaways from Trump’s speech.
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North Dakota lawmakers pass near-total abortion ban with veto-proof majorities
The North Dakota Legislature has overwhelmingly voted in favor of a near-total ban on abortion, with a six-week cutoff for rape and incest exceptions.
Biden commutes sentences of 31 convicted of drug crimes
President Joe Biden has commuted the sentences of 31 people convicted of nonviolent drug crimes who were serving time in home confinement. The White House said Friday that many would have gotten a lower sentence if they were charged with the same offense today because of changes in the laws. A...
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Biden administration asks judge to limit DACA ruling if he finds "Dreamer" protections unlawful
A federal judge is preparing to rule on a request by Republican-led states to shut down the DACA program for nearly 600,000 immigrant "Dreamers."
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Thousands of immigrants surge across border into Brownsville, Texas - Washington Examiner
Human smugglers working for Mexican cartels have pushed thousands of immigrants across the Rio Grande from the Mexican city of Matamoros in the last several days, overwhelming Border Patrol agents in Brownsville, Texas, The surge began last weekend as agents based out of Brownsville made more...
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Marijuana job lands Oregon secretary of state in trouble
Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan is in hot water, with Republican lawmakers calling for her resignation and the Democratic governor seeking investigations because Fagan took a consulting job with a marijuana firm. The matter came to a head after Fagan’s office released an audit of the...
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Sinema’s not-yet-launched 2024 campaign taking donations as if she’s running - Washington Examiner
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ) has yet to launch her 2024 reelection campaign, but the Democrat-turned-independent is certainly fundraising as though she's running. Despite her enormous influence as one of the most coveted swing votes in a closely split Senate, Sinema's low approval rating in...
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Jan. 6 convict embraces Trump at campaign event, calls for Pence’s execution
A woman who served time in prison for her involvement in the Jan. 6 insurrection embraced former President Trump at a campaign rally in New Hampshire on Thursday before later saying that former Vic…
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What is the Federal Reserve's 2023 meeting schedule? Here is when the Fed will meet again.
The Federal Reserve's next meeting begins Sept. 19 and its decision on rate hikes is due on Sept. 20. Here are the other Fed Meetings in 2023
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Biden awards football trophy to Air Force Academy
President Joe Biden awarded the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy to the Air Force Academy for winning football games against its rival U.S. service academies. Air Force beat both the Military Academy and the Naval Academy during last year’s collegiate football season, compiling an overall record of...
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North Carolina Supreme Court clears way for partisan gerrymandering
This sets up a process that allows national Republicans to expand their majority in the House.
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Dylan Mulvaney breaks weeks-long silence over Bud Light backlash
Transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney broke her weeks-long silence on social media on Thursday, following the right-wing backlash over her recent partnership with Bud Light. “I’ve been offline for …
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Democratic senator introduces bill targeting AI’s shortfalls
The popular use of ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence has sparked a rush around the globe to figure out if and how it should be regulated.
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Biden's age a target for critics, issue for voters as he kicks off campaign: ANALYSIS
He's been dogged by questions as he kicks off his 2024 run for reelection.
FDIC prepares to place First Republic under receivership
News of the move came as the Fed and FDIC detailed their supervisory lapses before deposit runs caused the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank in March.
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Rep. Angie Craig drops bachelor’s degree requirement to work in her office
Rep. Angie Craig (D-Minn.) has dropped the bachelor’s degree requirements for staff members in her office, following similar steps from several governors who have lifted the requirements for state …
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Tokyo plan likened to putting 'skyscrapers' in Central Park
TOKYO (AP) — The Jingu Gaien area in central Tokyo is a cultural and historic treasure, a mostly green space set aside almost 100 years ago with private donations to honor Japan's famous Meiji Emperor.
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Biden commutes the sentences of 31 nonviolent drug offenders
"These individuals, who have been successfully serving sentences on home confinement, have demonstrated a commitment to rehabilitation," the White House said.
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70-year-old man attacked by cougar, avoids serious injuries
A 70-year-old man survived a cougar attack in Utah without serious injuries, officials said.
Exxon, Chevron split over how to manage rising cash piles
The two largest U.S. oil companies - Exxon Mobil Corp and Chevron Corp - are minting cash from booming oil and gas operations, but are splitting over what to do next.
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DeSantis says reports on campaign launch dates are ‘inaccurate’
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) said reports on his potential presidential campaign launch date are “inaccurate,” and no plans have been made for an announcement event. DeSantis said at a press conf…
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'They produced a ransom note': Hakeem Jeffries blasts House GOP debt limit plan, wants real budget
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries dismissed the GOP debt limit plan as a "ransom note" and said Democrats "are still waiting" for a budget.
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First Republic Bank teeters on collapse as regulators circle troubled lender
The ailing regional lender is at risk of becoming the third U.S. bank to collapse since March.
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Exclusive: Behind EU lawmakers' challenge to rein in ChatGPT and generative AI
As recently as February, generative AI did not feature prominently in EU lawmakers' plans for regulating artificial intelligence technologies such as ChatGPT.
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Canada makes new contract offer to striking public workers
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Canada's government made a new contract offer to the country's biggest public workers union Friday as thousands of federal employees remained on strike for a 10th day.
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Sudan fighting: No talks until bombing stops, Hemedti tells BBC
The RSF paramilitary leader says "We don't want to destroy Sudan" and denies blame for violence.
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California approves rule ending diesel truck sales by 2036
California regulators on Friday approved a rule that would end the sale of fossil fuel-powered medium- and heavy-duty trucks in the state by 2036. The rule, which is contingent on federal approval …
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Lesbian dating platform sends a 'message to transphobes': Delete our app
The founder of popular queer dating app HER said transgender and nonbinary lesbians are welcome on the platform.
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Colorado governor signs 4 gun control bills after massacre
Colorado’s governor has signed four gun control bills five months after a mass shooting at an LGBTQ nightclub
Report: FAA overruled engineers, let Boeing Max keep flying
A new report says some engineers for the Federal Aviation Administration wanted to ground the Boeing 737 Max soon after a second deadly crash, but were overruled by higher-ups at the FAA. The Transportation Department inspector general says top FAA officials wanted to wait for more detailed...
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Biden convenes top donors as 2024 fundraising ‘marathon’ starts | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden will convene more than 150 of his biggest donors at a lux Washington, DC, hotel over the next two days, a sign, even in the campaign’s earliest stages, of the importance he will place on raising a war chest to take on Republicans in his reelection fight.
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California approves rule phasing out diesel trucks
Welcome to The Hill’s Energy & Environment newsletter{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story California looks to end big diesel truck sale…
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Stock market today: Wall Street rises to cap a winning April
Wall Street closed out a winning April with gains Friday as more companies say their profits at the start of the year weren’t as bad as expected. The S&P 500 rose 0.8% Friday. The Dow and the Nasdaq also rose. Exxon Mobil and Intel climbed after reporting better results for the latest quarter...
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Georgia Gov. Kemp signs bill to create cold case unit
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed a bill that would create a cold case unit within the state's Bureau of Investigation. The new law is an effort to help families find justice.
Over half of registered voters say political attacks on trans kids, families are a ‘major problem’: poll
More than half of registered voters believe political attacks on transgender children and families are a “major problem,” according to a Fox News poll. The poll found that 57 percent of respo…
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Jordan subpoenas CDC, other federal agencies over censorship concerns | CNN Politics
The House Judiciary Committee has sent subpoenas to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, and the Global Engagement Center for documents as it continues to investigate whether the federal government pressured social media companies...
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Why this week’s media meltdown was years in the making — and what comes next
Ben Smith, former top editor at Buzzfeed News, on the origins of today’s media crisis, and what hope — if any — there is for a future where Americans can agree on basic facts.
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Syria: Israeli strikes hit province of Homs, causing fires
BEIRUT (AP) — Suspected Israeli airstrikes targeted the Syrian province of Homs early Saturday, state media reported.
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US, Canadian officials talk combatting guns, drugs at cross border crime forum
U.S, Canada talk combatting guns, drugs at cross border crime forum.
Bipartisan group of senators optimistic about push to allow cameras in federal courtrooms
The Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2023 would grant federal judges the discretion to allow cameras in the courtroom.
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Inflation pressures remain persistent as consumers pull back
Key measures of prices and wages remained high in March, keeping the Federal Reserve on track to raise interest rates next week for the 10th time since March of last year in its drive to defeat high inflation. An index that is closely followed by the Fed, which excludes volatile food and energy...
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Sudan crisis: Family stuck at Egypt border as drivers demand $40,000 to cross
The Atabani family tell the BBC that thousands are stuck at the border as the cost to cross soars.
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Parents of Black autistic sons share their stories after tragic encounters with police
"Nightline" speaks with parents of two autistic men who said the police didn't properly respond to 911 calls and led to tragic endings.
Nevada puts winter storm costs at $10.6M; FEMA help promised
LAS VEGAS (AP) — State emergency managers are projecting clean-up and repair costs of at least $10.6 million following severe winter storms that affected rural parts of Nevada in March.
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White House weighing Biden trip to NATO's newest member
Finland officially joined the NATO military alliance in early April.
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US agency raises 'serious concerns' about tech visa lottery
U.S. authorities say the number of applications for visas used in the technology industry soared for a second straight year, raising “serious concerns” that some people are manipulating the system to gain an unfair advantage
Politics & Inclusion dinner a night to celebrate journalists of color
For the second year in a row, some of the nation’s leading and rising journalists of color gathered on Friday for the Politics & Inclusion dinner as part of the White House Correspondents weeke…
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Turkey's Erdogan cancels 3rd day of election appearances
ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan canceled his election appearances for a third day Friday after falling ill with what officials described as an intestinal infection.
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Ukraine war: 25 dead as Russian missiles hit cities
Among those killed were a mother and her three-year-old daughter in the city of Dnipro, officials say.
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Analysis: McCarthy’s victory on debt ceiling vote may be short-lived | CNN Politics
Speaker Kevin McCarthy passed his toughest test yet by buying off holdout Republicans and squeezing a bill with huge spending cuts through the House on Wednesday.
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Fed faults Silicon Valley Bank execs, itself in bank failure
The Federal Reserve blamed last month’s collapse of Silicon Valley Bank on poor management, watered-down regulations and lax oversight by its own staffers, and said the industry needs stricter policing on multiple fronts to prevent future bank failures. The Fed was highly critical of its own...
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Women state senators cross party lines to block proposed South Carolina abortion ban
A day after all five women in the South Carolina state senate banded together to block a proposed abortion ban, Republican Senator Sandy Senn posted a picture of the group on her Facebook page calling the three Republicans, one Democrat and one Independent "united and unstoppable."
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Twitter to take 10% cut on content subscriptions after 12 months
Twitter Inc CEO Elon Musk said on Friday that the social media platform will take a 10% cut on content subscriptions after the first year, as the company looks to monetize content on the website in a bid to diversify its revenue sources.
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Schoolboy steers school bus to safety after driver passes out
When Michigan police called the 13-year-old's father he first asked "what the heck did he do?"
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Army orders stand-down for its helicopter units following 2 deadly crashes
The Army has ordered all of its helicopters to put in place a 24-hour safety stand-down following two deadly crashes that have killed 12 soldiers in the last 30 days.
Alabama bill would put limits on drag shows
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama has joined states trying to limit drag shows after legislation was filed Thursday that would prohibit the performances in public places where children are present.
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Federal judge grants injunction temporarily blocking enforcement of Illinois gun law
A federal judge in Illinois issued a temporary injunction blocking the enforcement of a gun law which bans some semiautomatic rifles as well as high-capacity magazines.
Global Citizen NOW summit yields commitments, big and small
This year’s Global Citizen NOW conference was packed with calls to action and urgent requests for involvement because climate change, the COVID-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine and a global debt crisis have erased decades of progress, pushing hundreds of millions of people back into extreme...
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Porsche driver accused of fatally hitting a man on a first date
Kristina Chambers, 32, was booked on a charge of intoxication manslaughter in connection with the April 19 death of Joseph McMullin, Houston police said.
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Tennessee Gov. Lee says session on guns likely after July 4
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee says a special lawmaking session dedicated to possible changes to the state’s gun laws in the wake of a deadly school shooting last month would likely have to take place after July 4. The Republican governor said Friday his office has offered lawmakers multiple dates for...
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Bidens rub elbows with activists, lawmakers celebrating Elle’s Women of Impact
Correction: This story has been updated to accurately reflect which lawmakers were present at the event. The White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) dinner weekend w…
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Climate change activists plan protest at White House correspondents' dinner
Activists say they will protest at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner on Saturday to demand the end of fossil fuel extraction on public lands.
'UNDEMOCRATIC': Tester defends trans Montana state lawmaker who lashed out at Republican colleagues
Democratic Sen. Jon Tester took to social media to defend transgender Montana state Rep. Zooey Zephyr, who told Republicans earlier this month they have “blood on (their) hands."
Bi-state sage grouse considered for threatened status, again
Federal wildlife officials are again considering whether a sage grouse species deserves protection under the Endangered Species Act. The Fish and Wildlife Service announced Thursday it is reopening a review of the status of the bi-state sage grouse, which is found only along the...
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4 teens arrested in connection to Texas after-prom party shooting that wounded 11
Four teenagers have been arrested in the wake of a shooting that injured 11 people at an after-prom party at a home in Texas, authorities announced on Friday.
Tlaib calls on Feinstein to step down
Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) called on Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) to step down on Friday, joining a small group of House Democrats who are urging the six-term Senate stalwart to resign due to…
thehill.comHow major US stock indexes fared Friday 4/28/2023
Wall Street closed out a winning April with gains Friday as more companies say their profits at the start of the year weren’t as bad as expected.
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California man sentenced to over 4 years in Jan. 6 pepper spray attack
Jeffrey Scott Brown, 56, used pepper spray stolen from a police bag during the mayhem against officers who were trying to stop the mob, officials said.
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Principal forced to resign over Michelangelo's David visits sculpture
"It's beautiful," said the educator, who was forced to resign after students were shown the masterpiece.
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Multiple tornadoes reported in South as new severe weather threatens Texas
A large and "extremely dangerous" tornado was confirmed in Florida Thursday, as the tornado thread heads to Texas Friday.
Analysis: The secret of the presidential cue card | CNN Politics
Is President Joe Biden following a script or is he just supremely prepared?
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Sudan crisis: NHS doctors told they can catch last UK evacuation flights
Over 20 NHS medics were initially told they could not board flights as they were not British nationals.
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These House lawmakers crossed the aisle on resolution to undo Biden solar tariff freeze
Twelve Democrats and eight Republicans crossed the aisle on Friday with their votes on a resolution that seeks to restart tariffs on solar power imports that were suspended by the Biden administrat…
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China's Mars rover finds signs of recent water in sand dunes
A new study suggests water on Mars may be more widespread and recent than previously thought
Prince Harry: Fight not flight as he prepares to take stand
This week's court hearing has seen remarkable claims about the royals and the press.
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EPA allows gasoline with higher ethanol blend during summer
Fuel stations throughout the country will be able to sell gasoline blended with 15% ethanol during the summer under an emergency waiver issued by the Environmental Protection Agency
Testimony in the Lori Vallow Daybell trial led to these key revelations in the "doomsday mom" murder case
Sometimes graphic and emotional witness testimony offered compelling insight into the murders of JJ Vallow, Tylee Ryan and Tammy Daybell.
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Unending 'hell': Sudan war rages despite truce pledges
Strikes by air, tanks and artillery rocked Khartoum and the adjacent city of Bahri on Friday.
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Obama, Spielberg and Springsteen delight Barcelona restaurant staff
People in Barcelona had to do a double take on Friday when former President Barack Obama, Michelle Obama and film maker Steven Spielberg joined the throngs of tourists to visit some of the city's main sites - albeit with added security.
Kicked off Medicaid: Millions at risk as states trim rolls
Some Medicaid recipients tell The Associated Press errors and confusion are leading to them being kicked off the federally and state-funded health coverage program. States are undertaking an unprecedented review of the 84 million Medicaid enrollees nationwide. The federal government will require...
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Anti-abortion bills fail in GOP-controlled Nebraska and South Carolina | CNN Politics
Measures that would have severely restricted abortion failed Thursday in Nebraska and South Carolina, which both have Republican-controlled legislatures, a reflection of the growing unease among Republicans over the political popularity of strict bans.
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Utah judge to rule next week on state abortion clinic ban
A Utah judge said he would decide next week whether to delay implementing a state ban on abortion clinics that providers argue could end access to the procedure throughout the state. The Planned Parenthood Association of Utah said it would be forced to stop providing abortions when provisions of...
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FIRST ON CNN: CDC set to stop tracking community levels for Covid-19 | CNN
As the nation’s public health emergency expires on May 11, the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will stop reporting its color-coded Covid-19 Community Levels as a way to track the spread of the infection.
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China's Didi sees 2022 revenue hit by COVID, net loss narrows
Chinese ride hailing giant Didi Global on Saturday reported a 19% year-on-year fall in 2022 revenue, as the country’s COVID lockdowns and a regulatory crackdown took a toll.
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Why we have nightmares and how to stop them | CNN
Nightmares can follow adults from childhood, causing distress and sleep deprivation. Here’s how to stop having nightmares and get better sleep in 10 ways.
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US FDA panel backs restricted use of AstraZeneca's prostate cancer drug
A panel of U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisers on Friday voted for the restricted use of British drugmaker AstraZeneca Plc's experimental treatment, jointly developed with Merck & Co , for a type of prostate cancer.
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What to know about tick, Lyme season following a mild winter
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — After a mild winter in the U.S., will there be an uptick in ticks this year? Researchers say it is hard to predict how the tick season will play out.
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Doctors watching for more cases after mysterious cluster of brain infections strikes kids in southern Nevada | CNN
Disease detectives with the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are investigating a cluster of rare and serious brain abscesses in kids in and around Las Vegas, Nevada, and doctors from other parts of the country say they may be seeing a rise in cases, too.
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Rhode Island House votes to let state health plans cover abortions
The Rhode Island House of Representatives has voted to allow state employees and Medicaid recipients to have abortions covered under their health plans.
Dutch court bans sperm donor who fathered at least 550
A Dutch court has banned a man from donating any more of his sperm after he fathered at least 550 children in the Netherlands and other countries and misled prospective parents about the number of offspring he helped to conceive. A judge at The Hague District Court ordered the halt Friday in an...
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70% ineligible as New Hampshire starts Medicaid enrollment purge
New Hampshire has begun removing people from its Medicaid dole, though many coverage "redeterminations" were reportedly conducted in advance.
General Mills issues voluntary recall for some types of popular flour brand | CNN
General Mills issues voluntary recall for some types of popular flour brand
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FDA approves first pill for fecal transplants, made from healthy bacteria in human waste
The pill offers an easier way to perform fecal transplants. Most patients rely on a network of stool banks at medical institutions and hospitals.
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Your pollen allergies are overwhelming? This might be why | CNN
The pollen count has exploded in some parts of the country this year after warm winter weather pushed plants into growing mode earlier than normal.
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