Former President Donald Trump and Special counsel Jack Smith, right. AP, FILE
Judge issues protective order against Trump, cautioning him against 'inflammatory statements'
The judge overseeing special counsel Jack Smith's Jan. 6 case against Donald Trump issued a protective order against the former president following a hearing Friday in which she cautioned Trump against making "inflammatory statements" about the case and said that his First Amendment rights are "not absolute."
Hunter Biden could face trial, newly named US special counsel says
The latest developments are a sign that courtroom drama could play an outsized role in the 2024 presidential election.
Maui fire deadliest natural disaster in state's history
Maui death toll rises to 67 from Lahaina wildfire
Judge warns of restraints to what evidence Trump can talk about, agrees to limited protective order
The federal judge overseeing the election conspiracy case against Donald Trump is warning that there are limits on what the former president can publicly say about evidence in the investigation as he campaigns for a second term in the White House.
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Trump faces a RICO charge in Georgia. What is the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act?
While RICO cases are nothing new in Fulton County, pursuing such a case against a former president is unprecedented.
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Trump Allies Deliver 'Incriminating' Info on Conspiracy-Peddling Sidney Powell
Trump allies who've been grilled by Special Counsel Jack Smith's team agree: Powell should be prepared for criminal charges.
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Judge Chutkan says Trump’s right to free speech in January 6 case is ‘not absolute’ | CNN Politics
US District Judge Tanya Chutkan set the tone for how she would preside over the election subversion against Donald Trump in a hearing Friday focused on what limits would be placed on how the former president can handle the evidence prosecutors will be turning over to him.
www.cnn.comAttorney general appoints a special counsel in Hunter Biden probe, deepening investigation
Attorney General Merrick Garland has appointed a special counsel in the Hunter Biden probe, deepening the investigation of the president’s son.
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Location of temperature measurement sites doesn't prove most climate data's 'corrupt' | Fact check
The NOAA is aware of the issues discussed in the study and has taken steps to correct them, according to an administration spokesperson.
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Judge warns Trump: ‘Inflammatory’ statements about election case could speed trial
‘The more a party makes inflammatory statements about this case … the greater the urgency will be that we proceed to trial quickly.’
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Italy could host Musk v Zuckerberg cage fight
The culture minister says he has spoken to the X boss about hosting the showdown as a charity event.
www.bbc.comRepublicans are already delegitimizing the DOJ's newly-appointed special counsel to investigate Hunter Biden
The DOJ is escalating its inquiry into Hunter Biden, but Republicans are already saying that US Attorney David Weiss "can't be trusted."
White House wants Congress to spend six times more on Ukraine than border, fentanyl crisis in new request
The White is requesting $24 billion in additional spending for Ukraine, but just $4 billion for the border and fentanyl crisis plaguing the country.
Judge sends FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried to jail, says crypto mogul tampered with witnesses
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has been sent to jail after a bail hearing in New York City. Federal Judge Lewis A.
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For more than 30 years, the Republican Party was defined by Ronald Reagan’s famous three-legged stool: a coalition of fiscal conservatives, social conservatives and national security hawks. It’s not Reagan’s party anymore. Sign up for The Morning newsletter from the New York Times Today, a...
Mike Pence knocks President Biden over investigation into Hunter: When I was VP 'my son was flying an F-35
The former vice president took a shot at Joe Biden after news broke that Hunter Biden's probe has been elevated to a special counsel investigation.
US attorney leading Hunter Biden criminal probe is now a special counsel after plea talks break down and a trial looms | CNN Politics
The Trump-appointed US attorney who is investigating Hunter Biden has been given special counsel status after plea talks between the Justice Department and the president’s son fell apart.
www.cnn.comWhat's behind the tentative US-Iran agreement involving prisoners and frozen funds
The United States and Iran have reached a tentative agreement that will eventually set free five detained Americans in Iran and an unknown number of Iranians imprisoned in the U.S. after billions of dollars in frozen Iranian assets are transferred from banks in South Korea to Qatar.
apnews.comSpiraling Legal Bills Threaten Trump With a Cash Crunch
Donald Trump’s legal problems aren’t just piling up — his legal bills are, too. New financial reports show that the former president’s various political committees and the super political action committee backing him have used roughly 30 cents of every dollar spent so far this year on...
Pence says he’ll sign GOP pledge to make debate stage: ‘I’m more than happy to meet the criteria’
Former Vice President Mike Pence says he’ll sign a Republican National Committee loyalty pledge in order to qualify for the Fox News hosted first GOP presidential debate
Scalise says Garland appointed Weiss ‘sham’ special counsel to ‘block info from Congress’ - Washington Examiner
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) slammed David Weiss's appointment as special counsel to investigate Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden. Scalise said the appointment of Weiss as special counsel by Attorney General Merrick Garland was "a way to block info from Congress while...
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Garland appoints David Weiss as special counsel to oversee Hunter Biden probe
Weiss, the top federal prosecutor in Delaware since 2018, has been investigating Hunter Biden since 2019.
www.cbsnews.comNevada election-fraud crusader drops US lawsuit under threat of sanctions; presses on in state court
An election-fraud crusader in Nevada has withdrawn his latest federal lawsuit in an ongoing feud with county officials in Reno after their lawyers threatened sanctions for filing a frivolous complaint.
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What we know about the federal government’s response to the Hawaii fires so far | CNN Politics
The federal government has gone into disaster response mode after wildfires destroyed Lahaina on the island of Maui in Hawaii earlier this week.
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Timeline: Special counsel's probe into Trump's efforts to overturn 2020 election
Here's a look at how special counsel Jack Smith's investigation into former President Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election results has unfolded.
Trump campaign brings in longtime political operative to lead Florida effort
Brian Hughes has spent the past eight years working with Jacksonville's GOP mayor.
www.politico.comUS, China agree to double weekly flights between countries
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. and China will approve twice the number of passenger flights currently permitted for air carriers to fly between the two countries, the Biden administration said on Friday, in a rare sign of cooperation between the world's largest two economies. The U.S...
Mike Pence: 'I welcome the appointment' of a special counsel investigating Hunter Biden
Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley said the appointment of a special counsel into Hunter Biden already has taken too long.
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Maui fires: What to know about Hawaii's deadliest disaster, damage and death toll
Wildfires on Hawaii's Maui have killed at least 114 people, forced tens of thousands of residents and tourists to evacuate the island and devastated the historic resort city of Lahaina. It's the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century.
The origins of special counsels, their powers and what to expect in the Hunter Biden probe
The appointment of a special counsel to oversee the Justice Department’s probe of Hunter Biden is bringing renewed attention on the role such prosecutors have played in history.
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House Republicans are furious about Hunter Biden special counsel
Republicans say Weiss' appointment as special counsel investigating criminal charges against Hunter Biden is part of a Justice Department coverup.
Russia-Ukraine war updates: EU delivers more than 220,000 shells to Ukraine
All the updates as they happened on August 11.
Rep. Dean Phillips calls on Democrats to challenge Biden in 2024 after special counsel appointment - Washington Examiner
Rep. Dean Phillips (D-MN) reiterated his calls for President Joe Biden to be challenged in the Democratic primary for the 2024 presidential election after a special counsel was appointed to investigate the president's son, Hunter. Phillips echoed his calls from over the weekend that most...
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Maui fires death toll rises to 80, marking deadliest natural disaster in Hawaii history
Dozens of people were killed in the Maui fires, and many are still missing, authorities said.
www.cbsnews.comNew fire prompts evacuation as survivors of Maui's wildfires return after death toll rises to 67
Police say a new fire burning on the Hawaii island of Maui on Friday night has triggered evacuations of a community to the northeast of the area that burned earlier this week.
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ANALYSIS: Special counsel appointment cements Hunter Biden as major campaign issue
In theory, naming a special counsel could turn down the political temperature. But Attorney General Merrick Garland's announcement figures to do pretty much the opposite.
DeSantis is resetting his campaign again. Some Republicans worry his message is getting in the way
Republican presidential hopeful Ron DeSantis is dismissing concerns about his latest staffing shakeup as he returns to Iowa in the midst of a weekslong campaign reset.
apnews.comFor the first time, U.S. government lets hackers break into satellite in space
Hacker groups are on a military-endorsed mission to infiltrate an orbiting U.S. satellite.
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Top House Republican rips 'damning picture' of Biden with Hunter-linked adviser on 2015 Ukraine trip
House Republican Conference Chair Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., is blasting a "damning photo" showing then-Vice President Joe Biden on his way to Ukraine in 2015.
Why are so many Latin American and Caribbean politicians assassination targets?
Assassinated presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio of Ecuador is latest Latin American politician to come under violent attack. Why?
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Camp Lejeune Marine vets, families still wait for promised settlements over possible toxic water exposure
A year after key legislation was signed by President Biden, the Navy has only begun processing fewer than a fifth of almost 93,000 claims, and no settlements have been paid.
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Eric Schwerin's role in Hunter Biden's Chinese business deals could be missing key in GOP investigations
Hunter Biden's longtime business partner, who has been called the "money man," played an instrumental role in helping their company expand into China.
Hollywood writers to evaluate counterproposal from studios
The union representing striking Hollywood writers said on Friday it had received a counterproposal from the studios that it would consider, an apparent sign of progress in the more than 100-day-old strike.
Hawaii fire: Death toll rises to 67 as firefighting efforts continue - Washington Examiner
Officials on the island of Maui in Hawaii say the death toll from wildfires on the island has increased to 67 people as the Lahaina fire continues to burn. The death toll was increased by 12 people on Friday from the previous 55 accounted for Thursday, and officials in Maui say the fire has not
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Reactions to appointment of a special counsel in Hunter Biden case
Here are some reactions to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland's appointment on Friday of David Weiss as a special counsel to investigate whether President Joe Biden's son, Hunter Biden, engaged in improper business dealings.
Trump not expected to testify at former adviser’s contempt of Congress trial | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump is not expected to testify on behalf of his former trade adviser Peter Navarro, potentially undercutting a key defense for Navarro in his upcoming criminal trial on contempt of Congress charges for defying the House select committee that investigated the US Capitol...
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Federal court in Virginia rules in favor of Mountain Valley Pipeline - Washington Examiner
The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of the Biden administration and a pipeline company Friday. A three-judge panel unanimously approved the construction of an over 300-mile-long natural gas pipeline, known as the Mountain Valley Pipeline, set to run through parts of Virginia and...
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No, new Illinois law will not let people in US illegally become cops, deputies | Fact check
The law says noncitizens applying for those jobs must be legally allowed to own a gun. People living in the U.S. illegally can't do that.
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Nebraska judge allows abortion limits and restrictions on gender-affirming surgery
A Nebraska judge is allowing a ban on abortions after 12 weeks of pregnancy and restrictions on gender-affirming surgery to remain in effect.
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Harris to play a leading role in Biden's 2024 campaign
The memo states Harris will hit the trail to reach constituencies core to the Biden-Harris coalition including young people, people of color and women.
Taiwan vice president to leave for sensitive trip to U.S.
Taiwan Vice President William Lai leaves on Saturday for a sensitive trip to the United States, which China has condemned and Taiwanese officials fear could prompt more Chinese military activity around the democratically governed island.
Analysis: Why was Weiss named special counsel to investigate Hunter Biden? It’s complicated. | CNN Politics
Attorney General Merrick Garland did not provide a robust explanation on Friday for why he needed to give US attorney David Weiss special counsel status for the Hunter Biden probe, or why it was necessary five years after the investigation began.
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California judge charged with killing wife had 47 guns, 26,000 rounds of ammunition: Court documents
Orange County Judge Jeffrey Ferguson has been charged with the murder of his wife. He posted $1 million in bail.
Pence signals debate plan to attack Trump and DeSantis for not pushing national abortion ban
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Former Vice President Mike Pence said Friday he expected to call out former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis during this month’s Republican presidential …
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Iran claims there will be no restrictions on access to money released in U.S. prisoner exchange
Iran claims that no restrictions will be imposed on frozen assets released to Tehran, an assertion at odds with statements by U.S. officials.
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Biden brings in economic adviser with emphasis on education - Washington Examiner
President Joe Biden has filled the third available position on his Council of Economic Advisers. Biden appointed Northwestern University Professor C. Kirabo Jackson to join the council. He is an education labor economist. Jackson will take leave from the university while serving in the position...
www.washingtonexaminer.com3-year-old riding one of Texas’ migrant buses dies on the way to Chicago, officials say
Authorities say a 3-year-old child riding one of Texas’ migrant buses died while on the way to Chicago.
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DeSantis greeted by ‘pudding fingers’ chant in Iowa
The protest effectively cut short the Florida governor’s first campaign stop of the day.
www.politico.comHunter Biden: the moments that pushed president’s son into spotlight
As federal prosecutors charge Joe Biden’s son over illegally possessing a firearm, we look back at a list of controversies
House Republicans grappling with path ahead on government funding | CNN Politics
House Republicans are still scrambling to find a path forward with less than two months until the government runs out of funding, as the right wing of the GOP conference is still insisting it needs to see more spending cuts in order to support a series of bills to avert a government shutdown.
www.cnn.comAs flames swallowed Maui, survivors made harrowing escapes
Harrowing stories of survival are spreading from those who fled Maui's voracious fires. At least 55 people have been killed in the blazes; thousands of others are telling of narrow escapes.
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Trump judge sets limits on what evidence he can publicly share in D.C. election case
The judge partially sided with Trump's lawyers, who challenged a broader proposed ban on which evidence could be disclosed.
Special counsel named in Hunter Biden investigation after plea deal collapses
After a special counsel appointment in the Hunter Biden case, prosecutors said the two sides were at an impasse and they expected it to go trial.
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Biden world resigned to a campaign shadowed by Hunter drama
The White House was privately frustrated by the appointment of a special counsel. But Republicans were, too.
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‘You have to do it’: Refugees in Tunisia undeterred by Lampedusa shipwreck
Despite deaths at sea, refugees in the port of Sfax are still adamant about trying to reach Europe by boat.
Fox's legal head to step down in another major exit after Dominion settlement
Fox Corp said on Friday that Chief Legal Officer Viet Dinh was stepping down, a high-profile exit that follows its $787.5 million settlement in April of a defamation lawsuit filed by Dominion Voting Systems over its 2020 U.S. election coverage.
Idaho professors say they change syllabi, self-censor abortion over fears of prosecution
Professors have self-censored all abortion content at Idaho state universities over fears of prosecution. They filed a lawsuit claiming a law is unconstitutional.
Trailing in polls, DeSantis turns to attention-grabbing moves
It was easier to control the narrative as Florida governor, but not so much as a national candidate.
Exclusive-Biden taps Jackson for economic adviser, signals focus on education
U.S. President Joe Biden is tapping C. Kirabo Jackson, a labor economist whose research advocates robust public spending on schools, to fill out his three-member Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), according to a White House official. The selection suggests public education will be a key area...
Southern California Marine charged with sex assault of girl, 14, who was found in barracks
A Marine at California’s Camp Pendleton has been charged with sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl who was found in a base barracks.
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Biden ignores press questions while leaving WH after special counsel appointment in Hunter Biden probe
President Biden ignored members of the media and their questions following the appointment of a special counsel in the probe concerning his son, Hunter.
Lost homes and missing loved ones after Maui wildfires
Getting in contact with loved ones has been made difficult by poor mobile reception on the island.
www.bbc.comExtreme heat drives Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs to declare state of emergency
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has declared a state of emergency following more than a month of extreme heat statewide.
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Nebraska judge upholds state abortion and transgender surgery bans - Washington Examiner
A judge in Nebraska upheld the state's restrictions on abortion and transgender surgeries, paving the way for the limitations to go into effect in the Cornhusker State. The law, passed in May, bans abortion past 12 weeks, but there are exceptions for the life of the mother, rape, and incest. It...
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Aerial photos show total destruction as wildfires ravage historic Lahaina, Hawaii
Lahaina has been devastated by the Hawaii wildfires, and at least 96 are dead. The historic city was the capital when the islands were an independent kingdom.
Timeline: The Trump investigation in Fulton County, Georgia
Key moments in an investigation dating back more than two and a half years.
www.cbsnews.comBBC News Russian: Russian officer flees to Lithuania and requests political asylum — Meduza
Ivan Korolev, a lieutenant in the Russian armed forces, illegally crossed the border into Lithuania and requested political asylum, reports BBC News Russian, who Korolev himself contacted.
Man, woman turn themselves in to face charges in Alabama riverside brawl
Video of the brawl circulated on social media and put a national spotlight on Alabama's capital city.
www.cbsnews.comConservative Pundit Makes Alarming Prediction About Trump's Rhetoric
"In Donald Trump's mind, an atmosphere of fear, chaos and violence actually works for him," Charlie Sykes said.
How the US military is helping put down Hawaii's wildfires
Hawaii's National Guard and assistance from active-duty forces was crucial in response to Maui's devastating wildfires
Judge warns Donald Trump against threatening witnesses in 2020 election case
Judge tells Trump lawyers: 'Your client’s defense is supposed to happen in this courtroom, not on the Internet.'
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Top lawyer at Fox Corp. to step down after overseeing $787M settlement in Dominion defamation case
The chief legal officer at Fox Corp. who oversaw a $787 million settlement with Dominion Voting Systems over defamation allegations against Fox News is leaving the company.
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Conservative Starbucks investor loses diversity challenge
A U.S. judge on Friday dismissed as frivolous a conservative activist investor's lawsuit against Starbucks' board for the coffee chain's diversity, equity and inclusion policies.
Pennsylvania GOP Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick attracts an anti-abortion challenger
The moderate Republican's swing seat is at the center of the battle for control of Congress.
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Where do Maui evacuees go after losing homes in the Hawaii wildfires?
Maui evacuees are being bused and transported to shelters as hundreds of homes are lost in the Hawaii wildfires.
Former Trump fixer and lawyer Michael Cohen considering run for New York House seat
Cohen is eyeing a run for Jerry Nadler’s affluent Manhattan district.
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US warns of ‘deteriorating conditions’ for Niger’s ousted President Bazoum
Media reports have emerged that Niger’s president and his family are surviving on rice and pasta without electricity.
How Vivek Ramaswamy is pushing — delicately — to win over Trump supporters
VAIL, Iowa (AP) — Republican presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy was more than 40 minutes into a town hall in rural Iowa when a woman in the crowd posed a pointed question. Or perhaps it was a sug…
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How an obscure law about government secrets known as CIPA could shape the Trump documents trial
The Classified Information Procedures Act aims to balance the defendant's constitutional right to a fair trial with the government's interest in protecting its secrets.
www.cbsnews.comFormer House Republican Tears Into Kevin McCarthy For 'Frightening' Trump Defense
Former South Carolina Rep. Mark Sanford said the GOP leader's argument about the indictment "shows the danger of Donald Trump."
Jim Jordan sends letter to Judiciary Committee members touting their accomplishments - Washington Examiner
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) circulated a letter to Republican committee members touting the panel’s accomplishments since the beginning of this Congress. In a letter obtained by the Washington Examiner, Jordan wrote that the committee has been “among the most active in...
www.washingtonexaminer.comGeorgia judge needs more time in lawsuit over blocking the state's ban on gender-affirming care
A federal judge in Atlanta is deciding whether to block a Georgia law that bans hormone replacement therapies for transgender people under 18.
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Hawaii wildfires leave dozens dead, thousands homeless in one of the worst disasters in state history
Hawaii Gov. Josh Green said global warming is likely to blame for the wildfires, pointing to drought conditions combined with strong winds from Hurricane Dora.
Illinois Supreme Court upholds state's ban on semiautomatic weapons
Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed the legislation months after a shooter using a high-powered rifle killed seven and injured dozens on Independence Day 2022 in Highland Park.
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'Why did you commit treason on Jan. 6?' Mike Pence grilled about 2020 election at Iowa fair
Mike Pence told the questioner that he appreciated that the man had given him a "respectful listen" and he criticized former President Donald Trump.
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Hunter Biden investigation: Trump slams Biden family after special counsel announced - Washington Examiner
Former President Donald Trump reacted to the surprise Friday news that Attorney General Merrick Garland had appointed U.S. Attorney David Weiss as special counsel in the investigation into Hunter Biden by slamming President Joe Biden and the Department of Justice. "Crooked Joe Biden, Hunter...
www.washingtonexaminer.comJoe Manchin expected to skip Biden event as he weighs leaving Democrats
US Democratic senator will reportedly miss anniversary of Inflation Reduction Act, Biden’s landmark climate legislation
Judge Chutkan warns Trump against 'inflammatory' remarks before trial
But former US president gets a legal win in battle over what he can say before election fraud trial.
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Biden preps rollout of expanded background checks as part of major gun safety push into 2024 | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden’s campaign is preparing to make gun safety a central issue of his reelection campaign, and that will start with the official approval soon and big rollout of a new executive action to massively expand background checks for gun purchases, multiple aides involved tell CNN.
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Biden turns the lights out on yet another one of your home's essentials
Yet another illegal product thanks to a Biden administration regulation.
Prosecutors decline to charge officer who shot and wounded autistic Utah teenager
Prosecutors in Utah have declined to file charges against a Salt Lake City police officer who shot and badly wounded an unarmed 13-year-old boy with autism almost three years ago.
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Trump megadonors sit on the sidelines in 2024 presidential race as the first GOP debate looms | CNN Politics
Dozens of the most generous donors to super PACs that supported Donald Trump’s reelection bid in 2020 cycle have skipped giving to the new crop of super PACs backing Trump and his rivals in the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, a CNN analysis shows.
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Prominent investors rekindle affection for Amazon in Q2 as stock price jumps
Several prominent investors including hedge fund Baupost Group and mutual fund giant Fidelity bought or increased their holdings in retailer Amazon.com during the second quarter as its stock surge helped fuel Wall Street's rally.
Judge in Trump Jan. 6 case issues order limiting use of "sensitive" material
At a hearing, Judge Tanya Chutkan said Trump has a First Amendment right to free speech, but acknowledged that right "is not absolute."
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Pence is having a moment. It’s all about Trump and Jan. 6
At the Iowa State Fair, the former vice president is leaning into his actions on the day of the Capitol riot.
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At the Iowa State Fair, former VP Mike Pence was asked about committing ‘treason’ on Jan. 6
Pence told potential voters at the Iowa State Fair that not “any one person” can determine who is president, while asking Republicans to choose a new leader for the party going into the next election.
www.iowapublicradio.org'Traitor': Pro-Trump Hecklers Go After Mike Pence At Iowa State Fair
For the second time in recent days, hecklers condemned the former vice president for failing to go along with Donald Trump's attempts to reverse the 2020 election.
Woody Harrelson for RFK Jr.? Post with actor wearing Kennedy hat sees mixed response
Kennedy's wife, Cheryl Hines, a former "Curb Your Enthusiasm" actress, posted an Instagram photo with Woody Harrelson wearing a blue Kennedy 2024 hat.
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Former foster children win $7M settlement after alleging state turned blind eye to abuse
Four former foster children who were allegedly abused by a Massachusetts couple will be paid $7 million under a settlement with the state.
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California authorities oppose John Eastman's bid to delay disbarment proceedings
Eastman is trying to delay the trial over his law license in light of the recent Trump indictment.
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Fourteen days across the Atlantic, perched on a ship’s rudder
Four Nigerian stowaways set out for Europe on a tanker rudder. Two weeks later they were in Brazil.
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Seven worshippers killed in northern Nigeria mosque collapse
Hundreds of people were inside the mosque for Friday prayers when part of the building collapsed, officials say.
Former Tennessee state senator gets 21-month prison sentence for campaign finance cash scheme
A former Tennessee state senator has been sentenced to 21 months in prison after he unsuccessfully tried to take back his guilty plea on federal campaign finance charges.
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Who is David Weiss, the special counsel overseeing Hunter Biden criminal probe? | CNN Politics
David Weiss, the Donald Trump-appointed US attorney who on Friday was named a special counsel leading the investigation into President Joe Biden’s son Hunter, has decades of experience as a federal prosecutor.
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The Hollywood strike is spreading across the country
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How to help Maui fire victims from afar: Organizations and efforts underway
Thousands of local residents and visitors are in desperate need of help amid the devastating wildfires on Maui. These organizations are working to get them assistance.
Indiana man indicted in threats made to Michigan municipal clerk following 2020 election
A 37-year-old central Indiana man has been indicted in connection with a telephone threat made to a municipal clerk in Michigan following the 2020 presidential election.
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"This is another of Donald Trump's fabrications," the former New Jersey governor said.
Hikers who found Julian Sands' body months after his disappearance recall 'surreal' experience
Julian Sands' official cause of death was released nearly a month after his body was recovered on California's Mt. Baldy. The hikers who found the actor called the experience "surreal."
Woman celebrates 114th birthday with 5 generations of family by her side
Elizabeth Francis celebrated her 114th birthday recently with five generations of her family by her side. Despite her age, Francis said she feels young at heart.
House Democrats call on Justice Department to investigate Clarence Thomas - Washington Examiner
A group of House Democrats, led by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), wrote to Attorney General Merrick Garland on Friday to call for a Department of Justice investigation into Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. The letter comes in the wake of a report alleging Thomas accepted more luxury...
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The eastern Libyan militia illegally towing back vulnerable refugees
Manning a homonymous vessel, the Tareq Bin Zeyad ventures outside Libya’s search and rescue area to pull back boats.
Comer says he will subpoena Biden, family members to testify before House Oversight Committee
Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., said he will subpoena Joe Biden's family members, the latest sign House Republicans are preparing for an impeachment inquiry.
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House conservatives press Biden to withdraw request for Ukraine funding - Washington Examiner
On top of the 11 appropriations bills the House will be tasked with passing when it returns from August recess, lawmakers will now face a heated battle on what to do about the emergency supplemental request from President Joe Biden that hard-line conservatives increasingly oppose. On Thursday...
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'Strong political force': Biden campaign makes case for Kamala Harris 3 years after picking her for VP
President Joe Biden's campaign is making the case for Vice President Kamala Harris' spot on the Democratic ticket in a strategic memo to donors.
Texas questions rights of a fetus after a prison guard who had a stillborn baby sues
The state of Texas is questioning the legal rights of an “unborn child” in arguing against a lawsuit brought by a state prison guard who says she had a stillborn baby because of working conditions.
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Ukraine fires military conscription officials for taking bribes
Officials took cash and cryptocurrency and helped people to leave Ukraine, President Zelensky says.
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‘Bribery during war is treason’: Ukraine’s Zelenskyy fires army recruiters
Ukraine leader says corruption investigation exposed abuses by military officials.
Republicans plan to keep investigating Hunter Biden | CNN Politics
Republicans are vowing to continue their investigations related to President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter, after Attorney General Merrick Garland announced Friday he is appointing a special counsel to oversee the ongoing criminal probe.
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Assassinated Ecuador candidate Villavicencio mourned by family, public
Assassinated presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio was honored at a funeral mass and public memorial in Quito.
DNA analysis helps identify remains of WWII veteran shot down during bombing mission
The remains of a World War II veteran killed when his bomber was shot down on a mission targeting oil fields near Romania have been identified. U.S.
apnews.comEPA weighs formal review of vinyl chloride, the toxic chemical that burned in Ohio train derailment
The Biden administration says it could soon launch a formal evaluation of risks posed by vinyl chloride, the cancer-causing chemical that burned in a towering plume of toxic black smoke following the fiery train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio. The Environmental Protection Agency is set to...
How to beat Trump in Iowa – and survive the state fair
Iowa GOP chairman Jeff Kaufmann joins Playbook Deep Dive to reveal what issues will decide the Iowa Caucuses, if Donald Trump really is as vulnerable in the Hawkeye State as his opponents think he is, and how candidates can avoid any deep-fried mishaps at the fair’s concourse.
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'In office longer than we've been alive': Voters say why age matters to them for McConnell, Biden, more
McConnell's latest episode underscores a debate about whether elected officials, including President Biden, are staying on the public stage too long.
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Shein's mounting ethical concerns may be pushing some Gen Z shoppers to look elsewhere
The fast-fashion company now rivals H&M and Zara, but questions over its labor practices are increasingly taking the spotlight.
www.cbsnews.comForensic audit into Lebanon's central bank reveals misconduct and 'illegitimate' commissions
A forensic audit into Lebanon’s central bank by a New York-based company has revealed yearslong misconduct by the bank’s former governor and $111 million in “illegitimate commissions.”
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How Pinky's famous truck saved lives in Lahaina fire
Lynette “Pinky” Iverson drove "at least a dozen" people to safety in the back of her pickup truck.
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The fall of a great American city: The societal and political decay that has upended Pittsburgh - Washington Examiner
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania — It’s 10:30 a.m. on a Thursday morning and a homeless man is curled up against the decorative angled brick below the archways of the large pane windows that line the office building known as the Fort Pitt Commons. For context, it is important to understand that 40 years...
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Analysis: A showdown over Trump’s trial date reflects an irreconcilable clash between campaign politics and justice | CNN Politics
If special counsel Jack Smith has his way, Donald Trump will be spending his weekdays in January in a Washington, DC, courtroom rather than barnstorming ice-bound Iowa and New Hampshire with his closing arguments before the critical first 2024 nominating contests.
www.cnn.comArgentines to vote in a primary election that's expected to set the stage for a rightward shift
Argentina’s national primary election Sunday won’t just help determine which candidates will be running in the country’s October presidential vote but could impact the economy even before then.
apnews.comClosing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for September delivery rose 37 cents to $83.19 a barrel Friday. Brent crude for October delivery rose 41 cents to $86.81 a barrel.
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Bodycam footage, 911 calls detail heroic rescue of 6-year-old who fell from roller coaster
Bodycam footage and 911 calls detail the incident at Fun Spot America in Kissimmee, Florida, where a 6-year-old fell from the Galaxy Spin ride.
Please, Please Stop With the Progressive Hero Worship of Jack Smith and Tanya Chutkan
The former president’s only hope is claiming the legal system has been politicized. So why are liberals helping him?
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Rachel Morin Maryland murder: Police scramble for clues after mother was killed while jogging - Washington Examiner
Rachel Morin went jogging on the Ma and Pa Heritage Trail in Bel Air, Maryland, last Saturday. The sun was still up when the blonde, blue-eyed mother of five set off on her 6 p.m. run at the popular 6.2-mile wooded trail. It would be the last time anyone would hear from the 37-year-old fitness...
www.washingtonexaminer.comFormer Catholic priest admits to sexual misconduct with 11-year-old boy he took on beach vacation
A former Catholic priest admits he committed acts of sexual misconduct with a child he met through his pastoral duties.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 535
These are the main developments as the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its 535th day.
Lindsey Graham slams DOJ for special counsel in Hunter Biden probe: 'A dumb political decision'
Sen. Lindsey Graham expressed his perspective on the appointment of a special counsel in the Hunter Biden probe, arguing the move is 'a political decision.'
UN security staff released in Yemen after 18 months in captivity
Five United Nations security staff who were kidnapped in Yemen by al Qaeda militants 18 months ago have been released, the United Nations said on Friday.
US government sanctions Russians on the board of Alfa Group in response to war in Ukraine
The U.S. Treasury Department has imposed financial sanctions against four Russians on the board of Alfa Group.
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AOC demands DOJ target Clarence Thomas over relationship with Republican megadonor
Far-left "Squad" member Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., is calling for the DOJ to investigate Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas over his relationship with a GOP megadonor.
Alabama panel approves companies to grow, distribute medical marijuana
The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission has awarded new licenses to grow, process and sell medical marijuana after discovering problems with the initial selection process.
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Inside the battle to flip a New York seat key to House GOP majority | CNN Politics
When President Joe Biden came to this must-win US House district in New York just a few months ago, he did something that privately enraged members of his own party.
www.cnn.comHow major US stock indexes fared Friday, 8/11/2023
Stocks ended another choppy day of trading mixed, leaving the market with its second losing week in a row.
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Covid deaths vary dramatically in Fla based on political party
A new study found a dramatic difference by political party in deaths from COVID.
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Boston plans 35-acre island facility to combat homelessness and addiction - Washington Examiner
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu announced plans to rebuild the city's Long Island Bridge and build a facility to combat homelessness, addiction, and mental health. The bridge was demolished in 2014 after it was determined to be structurally unsafe, which cut off access to the addiction recovery...
www.washingtonexaminer.comSecurity guard found not guilty in on-duty fatal shot reacting to gun fight by Nashville restaurant
A jury has found a security guard not guilty of charges in a 2018 fatal shooting outside the Nashville restaurant where he was working.
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States gear up for this fall’s triple threat of respiratory viruses: Covid-19, flu and RSV | CNN
State and local health officials across the United States are bracing for a rise in respiratory illnesses this fall, and they are making plans to urge everyone who is eligible to get vaccinated against Covid-19, flu and respiratory syncytial virus once those shots become available.
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Catastrophic Hawaii fires kill at least 80 as search efforts continue for hundreds of missing
The devastating firestorm that ravaged Lahaina has left the road leading to the town forever scarred. The catastrophic aftermath has reduced the town to ashes, and the impact of the disaster will be felt for years to come.
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Biden world sees the making of a wider path to victory in 2024
The president’s team is focused on the states that got him the White House. But the issue of abortion has them dreaming of something bigger.
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Taiwan steeling itself for Chinese drills over VP's US visit
China will likely use Vice President William Lai's stopovers in the United States as a pretext to intimidate voters.
Jamaal Bowman on hip-hop’s ‘eff you’ response to bad politics
In honor of hip-hop's 50th anniversary, Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-N.Y.) explains its connection to politics.
www.politico.comMassachusetts man pleads guilty to bomb threat aimed at then-Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs
A Massachusetts man has pleaded guilty to sending threats two years ago to Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs when she was the secretary of state. The U.S.
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An Alabama boat co-captain says he was hanging on “for dear life” when he was attacked by men on the capital city’s riverfront.
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Ron DeSantis and Tim Scott test whether Republicans want a brawler or uniter | CNN Politics
South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott visited Arizona’s southern border last week where, after listening to harrowing stories of hardship on the path through Mexico to the United States, he declared, “The most compassionate thing we can do is tell people, ‘Don’t come to our border illegally.’”
www.cnn.comGBI investigating after 62-year-old man dies in Atlanta Police custody
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is reviewing an officer-involved use of force incident after a 62-year-old man became unresponsive while being taken into custody in Atlanta and later died.
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Ramaswamy suggests civics test solution to Gen Z’s ‘crisis of national pride’ - Washington Examiner
Republican presidential contender Vivek Ramaswamy is suggesting a fifth amendment regarding voting rights to the Constitution. The 2024 hopeful is currently competing against 12 other GOP candidates for the party's nomination. Ramaswamy would like to change the pool of voters in the country by...
www.washingtonexaminer.comAmazon founder Jeff Bezos buys home in Miami's 'billionaire bunker.' Tom Brady will be his neighbor
The founder of Amazon is buying a home on an exclusive barrier island in Miami where he'll be neighbors with Tom Brady, Ivanka Trump and her husband, Jared Kushner.
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Biden’s ‘ticking time bomb’ remark referred to China’s economy: White House
US President told political fundraiser that China was ‘in trouble’ due to internal economic and social tensions.
GOP leaders rail against Biden's $24 billion request to aid Ukraine, say it 'deserves scrutiny'
Prominent GOP leaders oppose Biden's $24B Ukraine aid plea amid border crisis and fentanyl surge.
A man posed as a veterinarian and performed surgery on a pregnant dog who died, authorities say
A southwest Florida man has been arrested for claiming to be a veterinarian and performing surgery on a pregnant dog who ended up dying of complications from the procedure.
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Three bulk carriers robbed in Singapore Strait
Three bulk carriers were robbed in the Singapore Strait earlier this week, a Singapore-based regional maritime security centre on Friday.
The Strange Club of D.C. Politicos Who All Have One Thing in Common
Washington learned how to Dougie.
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Judge for Trump Jan. 6 charges turns aside political arguments - Roll Call
A federal judge emphasized Friday that she will not allow Donald trump's reelection campaign to influence her decisions in a criminal case.
FOX Corporation launches donation drive for American Red Cross Hawaiian wildfires relief
FOX Corporation has launched a donation drive for viewers to contribute to relief efforts following the devastation from the deadly Hawaiian wildfires.
Wholesale inflation in US edged up in July from low levels
Wholesale prices in the United States picked up in July yet still suggested that inflationary pressures have eased this year since reaching alarming heights in 2022.
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A U.S. judge has dismissed a lawsuit from the state of Utah challenging President Joe Biden’s restoration of two sprawling national monuments that were downsized by former President Donald Trump.
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Hawaii underestimated the deadly threat of wildfire, records show | CNN
Hawaii officials underestimated the deadly threat of wildfires even as they acknowledged a lack of necessary resources to mitigate them, according to a CNN review of years of state and local emergency planning documents that show how ill-prepared the state was for the disaster.
www.cnn.comIn the twilight of the muscle car era, demand for the new 486-horsepower V-8 Ford Mustang is roaring
Ford says it will start shipping new versions of the Mustang muscle car next week, and more than two thirds of the orders are for 5-liter V-8 engines.
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DeSantis's New College of Florida trustees move to eliminate gender studies department
The board of trustees at the New College of Florida voted to abolish the school's gender studies department Thursday, marking the latest effort by the conservative trustees to redirect the college's mission.
www.washingtonexaminer.com3 former GOP operatives to pay $50K for roles in a fake charity tied to E. Palestine derailment
Three former Republican political operatives have agreed to pay over $50,000 in restitution and penalties for their roles in operating a fake charity tied to the East Palestine train derailment.
apnews.comAnalysis: Why was Weiss named special counsel to investigate Hunter Biden? It’s complicated. | CNN Politics
Attorney General Merrick Garland did not provide a robust explanation on Friday for why he needed to give US attorney David Weiss special counsel status for the Hunter Biden probe, or why it was necessary five years after the investigation began.
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Judge warns Trump not to threaten witnesses in 2020 election subversion case
A federal judge granted former US President Donald Trump leeway to publicly share some non-sensitive evidence that will be used in his trial on charges of plotting to overturn the 2020 election.
Home Depot worker fatally shot in Florida store, suspect is in custody
A man has opened fire inside a Home Depot store in the Florida Panhandle, killing a woman
STIs are on the rise in the US. A pill taken after sex could help slow them down | CNN
As rates of sexually transmitted infections continue to skyrocket across the United States, a growing number of physicians are prescribing a commonly used antibiotic as a way to prevent chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis infections in gay and bisexual men and transgender women.
www.cnn.com$1.1 billion solar panel manufacturing facility planned for Louisiana's Iberia Parish
Gov. John Bel Edwards says the largest solar energy manufacturer in the Western Hemisphere is planning to build a $1.1 billion facility in southwest Louisiana.
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August 11, 2023 - Russia-Ukraine news | CNN
Ukrainian forces are seemingly making small gains near the village of Robotyne on the southern front. A Ukrainian commander has claimed “movement forward,” while Russian officials have reported heavy combat in the area.
www.cnn.comVideo shows deadly end to Connecticut police chase as officer shoots man in vehicle
Body-camera video released by authorities shows a Connecticut police officer fatally shooting a car theft suspect inside a moving vehicle while a police dog is attacking the suspect, who screams for help.
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Despondent Democrats frustrated by defeat after defeat in Iowa: 'It is so bad'
Democrats continue to struggle in Iowa as the state has transformed from purple to red. Democrats told the New York Times they are at their lowest point in decades.
The Totally Not Boring Story of the Most Normal Republican Presidential Candidate
Asa Hutchinson was a GOP star. Then came Donald Trump.
www.politico.comUS appeals court dismisses motion challenging permits for natural gas pipeline
A federal appeals court has granted a motion to dismiss a challenge to construction permits for a controversial natural gas pipeline in Virginia and West Virginia after Congress mandated that the project move forward.
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Anatomy of Biden’s Iran hostage deal: Five Americans for $6 billion South Korea owes Iran for oil - Washington Examiner
‘A POSITIVE STEP’: Five Americans who the U.S. says have been unjustly imprisoned in Iran for years may soon be freed under terms of a Biden administration deal worked out through Swiss intermediaries that would release several jailed Iranians and unfreeze Iranian oil revenues held by South...
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Questions about DeSantis' congressional map
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Ukraine war: Sex lives in focus for Ukraine's injured veterans
The charity ReSex is providing guidance for wounded soldiers looking for help with their sex lives.
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Sam Bankman-Fried is sent to jail over alleged witness tampering | CNN Business
A federal judge revoked bail for FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried Friday during a bond hearing.
www.cnn.comMexico investigates 4th killing at Tijuana hotel frequented by American accused of killing 3 women
Mexican officials say they're investigating the death of a fourth woman at a Tijuana hotel frequented by a California man who is the subject of extradition proceedings to face charges in connection with the killings of at least three women in the border city across from San Diego.
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California’s migration of businesses isn’t due to political ideology
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has cited an “exodus from states governed by leftist politicians” and isn’t alone. But the picture is more complex.
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Big business is the new diversity battleground after Supreme Court ruling on colleges - Washington Examiner
A new front has opened up in the battle over diversity as Republican officials target the corporate world and Democrats push back after the Supreme Court’s affirmative action ruling. Earlier this year, the Supreme Court issued a ruling that effectively ended affirmative action in college...
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Spider with erection-inducing bite shuts down supermarket, but owners insist store is safe to reopen
An Austrian supermarket reopened following a three-day closure to clear the store due to an alleged sighting of a spider with a deadly bite that could also cause an hourslong erection.
Insurers won't cover new Alzheimer's treatment for some customers
Some private insurers are balking at paying for the first drug fully approved to slow mental decline in Alzheimer’s patients.
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Mountaineer denies ignoring dying porter on K2 record-breaking climb | CNN
A record-breaking Norwegian climber has hit out at what she calls “misinformation and hatred” surrounding claims she and her team climbed over a dying porter on K2 to summit the deadly peak.
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Myanmar’s jungle war: ‘If I don’t die now, when will I?’
Life and death on the front lines of fighting in Myanmar’s Kayah state.
Eye on Politics: Federal spending fights loom this fall
Jack Fink breaks down the biggest political stories of the week in the latest episode of Eye on Politics.
www.cbsnews.comDengue outbreak in Bangladesh sparks alarm after 364 people die this year and infections rise
Bangladesh is recording a higher number of casualties and infections from dengue as more than 360 people have died this year and infections of the mosquito-borne illness rise.
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Hawaii wildfire death toll hits 80 as probe launched into blaze response
Hawaii’s attorney general opens investigation into official response to deadly wildfire.
DOJ using Hunter Biden special counsel to 'stonewall' Congress' investigation, GOP lawmaker says
Rep. Jason Smith, R-Mo., unloads on Attorney General Merrick Garland's decision to appoint David Weiss as special counsel in the probe into Hunter Biden.
Can a classic Republican make a comeback?
Asa Hutchinson was a GOP star. Then came Donald Trump.
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Colombia prosecutors confirm arrest of father of 2 of the 4 children lost 40 days in Amazon jungle
Colombian officials say they have arrested the father of two of the four Indigenous children who survived a plane crash that killed their mother and two other adults, then survived 40 days on their own in the Amazon jungle
Do not use certain pregnancy, ovulation, UTI tests, FDA warns | CNN
Consumers shouldn’t use certain tests manufactured by Universal Meditech Inc., the US Food and Drug Administration warned Friday, including those that test for pregnancy, ovulation and urinary tract infections.
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