President Joe Biden’s son Hunter Biden arrives for a court appearance, Wednesday, July 26, 2023, in Wilmington, Del. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Democrats claim the GOP is withholding evidence contradicting claims in Hunter Biden probe
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democrats are demanding the release of a transcript from a new FBI witness that they say contradicts Republicans’ claims in the expanding congressional inquiry into President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden. Rep. Jamie Raskin, the top Democrat on House Oversight Committee, sent a letter Friday to Rep. James Comer, the Republican chair of the committee, asking him to produce the transcribed interview this month with an FBI agent who worked on the investigation into the younger Biden’s taxes and foreign business dealings. The witness was interviewed on July 17.With Trump newly indicted, here's what to know about the documents case and what’s next
Donald Trump has been indicted on three additional charges in a case that accuses him of illegally possessing classified documents.
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Military logjam worsens as senators leave town with no fix to Tuberville blockade
Members are beginning a five-week recess with hundreds of top jobs in limbo.
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Biden swipes at GOP for impeachment talk as he makes his economic pitch in Maine | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden swiped at renewed impeachment talk by top Republicans as he sold his agenda in Maine on Friday, suggesting his economic record was a threat to opponents.
www.cnn.comTrump, DeSantis and other 2024 GOP candidates set to address Iowa Republicans at Lincoln Day Dinner
Donald Trump and rival Ron DeSantis will appear for the first time at the same campaign event in early-voting Iowa at a pivotal moment for the Republican presidential candidates.
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Prosecutors blast Trump bid to discuss classified information at home with lawyers
Donald Trump, his valet Walt Nauta and a Mar-a-Lago maintainance chief are accused of an effort to delete video footage at the Mar-a-Lago club in Florida.
Justice Department opposes Trump's request to view classified documents at Mar-a-Lago
The government said it is "particularly striking that he seeks permission to do so in the very location at which he is charged with willfully retaining the documents charged in this case."
www.cbsnews.comSen. McConnell says he plans to serve his full term as leader despite questions about his health
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell has repeatedly said he is “fine” since he froze up midsentence during a press conference on Wednesday.
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Senate confirms slate of State Department nominees as Tuberville's military hold remains | CNN Politics
The Senate confirmed a slate of high-profile State Department nominees late Thursday night, including ambassadors to Italy, Jordan, Georgia, the United Arab Emirates, Niger, Rwanda and Ethiopia.
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Democrat mocks Greene after call for decorum: ‘She showed us a d‑‑‑ pic last week’
Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.) mocked Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s (R-Ga.) call for decorum at a House subcommittee hearing Thursday, pointing to the congresswoman’s presentation of sexually explic…
thehill.comChina defends trade with Russia after the US says equipment used in Ukraine might have been exported
The Chinese government has defended its dealings with Russia as “normal economic and trade cooperation” after a United States intelligence report said Beijing possibly provided equipment used in Ukraine that might have military applications.
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Looking for a fight, Ron DeSantis tangles with Kamala Harris
The Florida governor needs to breathe life into his campaign. He's starting by breathing fire at the vice president.
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McCarthy deflects questions about new Trump obstruction charges | CNN Politics
Speaker Kevin McCarthy deflected questions about the additional charges filed Thursday against former President Donald Trump in the case alleging mishandling of classified documents during his time in the White House, instead pointing to President Joe Biden.
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DeSantis rocked by Black Republican revolt over slavery comments
Most saw it as an unforced error at a time when Black Republicans feel they're making strides within the party.
www.politico.comSenators rebuke Wisconsin congressman who yelled vulgarities at high school-age pages
A freshman Republican congressman from Wisconsin yelled and cursed at high school-aged pages for the U.S.
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Door may be open to impeaching Biden for misdeeds committed prior to presidency: legal experts
House Republicans have floated the possibility of an impeachment inquiry against President Biden, but can they initiate it for alleged wrongdoing committed before becoming president?
'The boss' wants server deleted: New allegations emerge in Trump indictment
The Department of Justice's superseding indictment against the former president and two of his staffers revealed alleged incidents.
Fellow Democrats urge Biden to withhold $320 million in military aid to Egypt over rights abuses
Nine senior Senate Democrats and independent Sen. Bernie Sanders are urging the Biden administration to withhold about a quarter of the United States’ more than $1 billion in annual military aid to Egypt for a third year.
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Donald Trump indictment: One apparent scheme to destroy evidence Jack Smith hasn't talked about in court
Former President Donald Trump had new charges added to his indictment for allegedly mishandling classified documents, with the new charges centering on attempts to destroy security camera footage from Mar-a-Lago.
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Read the Trump superseding indictment text for details on new charges in the documents case
Trump now faces eight counts related to alleged attempts to obstruct the Justice Department's investigation in the case involving documents with classified markings discovered at Mar-a-Lago.
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What does the civil rights statute in Trump's potential Jan. 6 indictment letter mean?
Former President Donald Trump could be indicted in connection with a civil rights statute regarding his efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results.
Playbook PM: Can Biden sell the economy?
And Abigail Spanberger plans a Virginia gubernatorial run.
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Judge in Hunter Biden case bans attorneys from calling clerk after bizarre accusations
The federal judge overseeing Hunter Biden’s federal criminal case on Friday ordered attorneys to raise issues with her chambers, not the court clerk, after bizarre accusations of impersonation. U.S…
thehill.comPoland's lawmakers approve a divisive law on Russian influence
Poland's lawmakers have voted to approve an amended but divisive law on Russian influences believed to be targeting the opposition and criticized by the U.S. and the European Union.
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'Exiled' Russian mercenary boss Prigozhin hails Niger coup, touts services
Wagner mercenary boss Yevgeny Prigozhin, who remains active despite leading a failed mutiny against the Russian army's top brass last month, has hailed Niger's military coup as good news and offered his fighters' services to bring order.
Judge blocks Manhattan D.A. subpoena of Melania Trump emails
The judge ruled that subpoenas seeking emails and other documents were overly broad.
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McCarthy to talk to Republican who yelled expletives at Senate pages
Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) on Friday said he plans to talk to Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-Wis.) about his expletive-laced confrontation with teenage Senate pages early Thursday morning. “I hav…
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Live updates: Russia's war in Ukraine
Ukraine appears to be ramping up its counteroffensive after a slow start, pummeling a key Russian logistics hub and claiming to capture a village near the southern front. Follow here for live updates.
Mexican government statistics agency says it had to pay gangs to enter some towns to do census
Mexico's government statistics agency says it had to pay gangs to enter some towns to do census work last year.
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RFK Jr. says DHS denied request for Secret Service protection
Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Friday that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) denied his request for Secret Service protection. “Since the assassination of my f…
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Tim Scott sees big money donor interest while Ron DeSantis hunts for cash
Many top Republican donors are looking elsewhere for a Trump alternative as DeSantis fails to catch on with voters.
Senate NDAA: Here are the four Republican senators who opposed defense bill
The Senate passed its version of the 2023 National Defense Authorization Act with bipartisan support on Thursday night, but 11 senators voted against the legislation, including four Republicans.
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Read Florida's Black history teaching standards document to get details on controversial new curriculum
Florida's social studies curriculum has been lambasted by critics for suggesting enslaved people "developed skills" for their "personal benefit."
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Manchin takes victory lap after Supreme Court Mountain Valley Pipeline ruling
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) on Friday celebrated the resumption of construction on the Mountain Valley Pipeline, one day after the Supreme Court vacated judicial stays that prevented developers from completing the project.
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GOP Rep. Donalds blames DeSantis campaign for dustup over controversial Florida education standards
DeSantis, along with his administration and presidential campaign apparatus, have launched digs at Donalds over the past two days.
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Same old story with aging politicians | CNN Politics
Whenever a lawmaker who is advancing in years appears infirm or confused in public, or takes some time to convalesce, there are questions about their fitness for office.
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Biden's DOT pushes tighter fuel efficiency rules for SUVs
Sedans have already improved at a rapid clip, but SUVs and pickup trucks — which have become increasingly popular with American drivers — have “more room to improve,” the proposal said.
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Senate GOP rallies behind Romney call for winnowing anti-Trump field
Senate Republicans are rallying behind Sen. Mitt Romney’s (R-Utah) call for Republican donors to refrain from giving money to long-shot presidential candidates once it becomes clear they can’t win …
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Feinstein's office says senator did not realize debate had ended during awkward moment
Sen. Dianne Feinstein's (D-CA) office said the senator did not realize the debate had ended when she abruptly went into a statement during a roll call vote on Defense Department spending in a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on Thursday.
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Niger coup: Abdourahmane Tchiani declares himself leader
Gen Abdourahmane Tchiani takes to the airwaves in military fatigues after staging a dramatic coup.
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Anti-vaxxer in chief? DeSantis elevates vaccine skepticism to marquee campaign issue
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis initially promoted the COVID vaccines, but has since become a leading critic, matching concerns of GOP base.
Biden signs historic order moving prosecution of military sexual assault outside chain of command | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden on Friday ordered a historic change to the Uniform Code of Military Justice by transferring key decision-making authorities outside the military chain of command in cases of sexual assault, domestic violence, child abuse, murder and other serious crimes.
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Stefanik predicts indictments will only ‘strengthen’ Trump’s campaign
Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) remained hopeful for former President Donald Trump's presidential campaign despite the indictments against him.
www.washingtonexaminer.comOffshore wind foes sue New Jersey and Danish turbine developer over tax break
Opponents of offshore wind projects are suing New Jersey and the Danish wind energy developer Orsted over a lucrative tax break the state approved for the company.
apnews.comRioter who stole badge, radio from beaten officer on Jan. 6 gets more than 4 years in prison
A New York man who stole a badge and radio from a police officer brutally beaten by other rioters during the attack on the U.S.
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Stunning new Trump charges up the stakes of an already existential 2024 election | CNN Politics
Remarkable new charges against Donald Trump and two associates in the classified documents case Thursday significantly deepened the ex-president’s legal plight and dragged the 2024 election further into an unprecedented legal quagmire.
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Schumer, McConnell defend Senate pages against Republican lawmaker’s curses
“Chuck Schumer should think twice before throwing stones from glass houses,” a spokesperson for Rep. Derrick Van Orden told POLITICO.
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White House cuts 2023 US deficit forecast after court blocks student loan forgiveness
The White House on Friday revised its fiscal 2023 U.S. budget deficit forecast to $1.543 trillion, a decrease of $26 billion from its March budget forecast, due largely to a major reduction in outlays after the Supreme Court struck down President Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness program in June.
Ticketmaster could face new legal threat this fall, sources say
Rivals, lawmakers and music fans are calling for the DOJ to break up the company.
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McConnell "plans to serve his full term" as Republican leader, spokesman says
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell was elected to helm the Republican conference in November, fending off a challenge from Sen. Rick Scott.
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Does Ukraine have a second summer push up its sleeve?
Ukraine is trying to breathe fresh life into a largely stalled campaign to push back Russia’s forces, launching a major push in the southern Zaporizhzhia region this week. After six weeks of …
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Biden admin withholding key funding for schools with hunting, archery programs
EXCLUSIVE: The Biden administration is blocking funding for elementary and secondary schools with hunting or archery programs under its interpretation of a recent school safety law.
Former school superintendent arrested on charges related to sexual solicitation of minors
Authorities say a Kentucky school superintendent who retired last month amid a police investigation has been arrested on charges related to the sexual solicitation of minors.
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Judge Maryellen Noreika lands in the center of the Hunter Biden criminal case
Noreika was nominated by Trump, but had the backing of both Democratic senators from Delaware.
www.nbcnews.comUS proposes 18% fuel economy increase for new vehicle fleet from 2027 through 2032
The U.S. government wants to raise the fuel economy of new vehicles 18% by the 2032 model year so the fleet would average about 43.5 miles per gallon in real world driving. The proposed numbers were released Friday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which eventually will...
Deep-blue state doled out $5.2 billion in 'overpayments' during COVID, gave millions to dead people: audit
Illinois improperly paid out billions of unemployment tax dollars during the COVID-19 pandemic, with tens of millions going to people who were either dead or in prison.
Biden signs military justice reform for sexual assault cases
Biden’s signature formally implements legislation passed by lawmakers last year.
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DeSantis on Trump pardon: Not good ‘for almost 80-year-old former president’ to serve time
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) said on the possibility of him issuing a pardon for former President Trump that he does not believe having “an almost 80-year-old former president” serve time in priso…
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'Trump Employee 4' in superseding indictment identified as Yuscil Taveras | CNN Politics
The Mar-a-Lago employee referenced in the superseding indictment adding major accusations against former President Donald Trump and a new co-defendant to the case has been identified by two people close to the investigation as Yuscil Taveras, an information technology worker.
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Cohen to Mar-a-Lago co-defendants: ‘Run’ from Trump or ‘end up behind bars’
Michael Cohen, former President Trump’s longtime fixer and now a key witness in the criminal case against him in Manhattan, warned the former president’s co-defendants in the Mar-a-Lago documents c…
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Rep. Eric Swalwell talks about the "multiple" death threats he receives daily— "The Takeout"
"My kids don't play in our front yard because we get letters to the residence that are also threats," Rep. Eric Swalwell told "The Takeout," noting he receives "multiple death threats" daily.
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Ron DeSantis suggests he would pardon Trump on any federal charges
The 2024 contender said he believes it won't be good for the country "to have an almost 80-year-old former president go to prison.”
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Ukraine faces the deadly threat of land mines as Russians retreat
As Ukraine fights back, mines left by Russian forces pose a problem for Kyiv's military — and civilians in liberated territory
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Senate passage of $886 billion defense policy bill presages culture clash with House next month
BATTLELINES DRAWN ON NDAA: After two weeks of debate, the Senate last night passed its version of the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act, which eschews many of the hot-button culture issues included in the House version.
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How a new twist in the Hunter Biden case and Trump's possible third indictment are defining the 2024 campaign | CNN Politics
A legal drama involving Hunter Biden on Wednesday showed how a presidential race already reeling from a possible third criminal indictment of Donald Trump is being defined more by courtroom action than campaign trail fireworks.
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House GOP eyes Spanberger's seat amid reports she'll run for Virginia governor
House Republicans are turning their eyes and resources toward Virginia amid reports that Rep. Abigail Spanberger will forgo reelection, leaving a seat up for grabs in one of the most competitive districts of the 2024 cycle.
www.washingtonexaminer.comIMF agrees to release $7.5 billion to cash-strapped Argentina as its economy reels from drought
The International Monetary Fund says it reached an agreement with Argentina that would open the door for the cash-strapped South American country to receive $7.5 billion over the next few months.
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Rejection of Biden asylum rule after court challenge raises fears of fresh border surge
A federal court's rejection of a key Biden administration asylum rule enacted in May is raising fresh concerns of a potential border surge.
Hochul appoints new budget director
Blake Washington will replace Bob Megna “this summer.”
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Former Harris comms director says ‘noose’ is tightening around Trump’s neck
Jamal Simmons, the former communications director for Vice President Harris, said Thursday that the “noose” is tightening around former President Trump’s neck, as he faces new charges over his hand…
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Senate Democrats celebrate Medicare anniversary with attacks on Republicans
As the country approaches its 58th anniversary of Medicare being signed into law, Senate Democrats are celebrating the occasion by airing a new set of campaign ads targeting vulnerable Republicans over their stances on the entitlement spending program.
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Democratic Rep. Dean Phillips eyes 2024 challenge to Biden | CNN Politics
Moderate Democratic Rep. Dean Phillips of Minnesota has been receiving encouragement to consider challenging President Joe Biden for the Democratic presidential nomination and will travel to New York City next week to discuss the possibility with donors, Phillips confirmed to CNN.
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$940 million Mega Millions jackpot up for grabs
The Mega Millions jackpot surged to $940 million for Friday night's drawing. There have been 28 consecutive drawings without jackpot winners.
Trump reacts to 'abuse' by DOJ: 'This is what you get' for leading the polls
EXCLUSIVE: Former President Donald Trump, reacting to the latest charges against him from Special Counsel Jack Smith’s investigation, slammed the Justice Department for “abuse," and said “this is what you get" for leading the polls for the White House in 2024.
McConnell lapse, Biden stumble highlight advanced age of US leaders
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell's unexplained freezeup while speaking in Congress this week is the latest reminder that America's most powerful political leaders are much older than many in other democracies.
NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week
Social media users shared a range of false claims this week. Here are the facts: Ingesting borax, a chemical in cleaning products, can be harmful or deadly, contrary to online claims.
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Biden admin unveils latest effort to crack down on gas-powered cars, push EVs
The Department of Transportation released new fuel emissions standards Friday which automakers said could cost the industry hundreds of billions of dollars.
Chief heat officers want to help cities adapt to scorching heatwaves
Heat officers say more needs to be done to help cities cope with scorching heatwaves.
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A rights lawyer who was fleeing China has been arrested in neighboring Laos
A Chinese rights lawyer stripped of his license for taking on sensitive cases has been arrested in Laos while fleeing China.
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Focus: Drugmakers go under the skin, skirting early US Medicare price negotiations
Injectable versions of some widely-used cancer drugs including Johnson & Johnson's blockbuster multiple myeloma treatment Darzalex are likely to be excluded from new U.S. government price negotiations for years, drugmakers told Reuters, protecting billions in revenue.
Trump attorneys fight requirement to review Mar-a-Lago evidence in a secure setting
Former President Trump is fighting to be allowed to view classified evidence in the Mar-a-Lago trial outside of a secure setting, challenging standard protocol in a case where he is accused of mish…
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What Hunter Biden made
WHAT HUNTER BIDEN MADE. The government still has not released the original plea agreement between the Justice Department and Hunter Biden, even though it was the subject of three hours of discussion and debate in open court this week. Fortunately, Politico has published a bootleg copy — cellphone…
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Senators aim to protect small businesses from foreign IP theft with new bill
The American IP Defense and Enforcement Advancement Act reprioritizes law enforcement and federal policy to protect U.S. small businesses from IP theft.
Tim Scott slams Florida's Black history curriculum: "There is no silver lining" in slavery
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his allies have been defending the state's controversial new Black history teaching standard, which includes instruction on how "slaves developed skills" that "could be applied for their personal benefit."
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Hunter Biden investigation: DOJ enforced foreign lobbying rules on Hunter's business partners
Hunter Biden worked closely with multiple people who disclosed their lobbying for foreign companies under the Foreign Agents Registration Act, raising questions about whether he broke the law by not registering himself for doing the same work.
www.washingtonexaminer.comMaryland political aide died after 2 gunshot wounds, one self-inflicted
A former Maryland political aide who failed to appear for his trial on federal corruption charges died after suffering two gunshot wounds — one of them self-inflicted — as FBI agents closed in on him in Tennessee.
apnews.comPro-Trump radio host who may run for New Jersey governor raised a lot for candidates, but hasn't spent much on them
While Spadea’s two groups have spent nearly all the money they’ve raised, less than one percent has gone to help Republican candidates and organizations.
www.politico.comTrump, DeSantis rivalry ratchets up with ‘critical’ Iowa fundraiser
Former President Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) are set to appear at the same event in Iowa on Friday for the first time since joining the 2024 race, as both men look to shore up support i…
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US seeks to end 2020 Airbus criminal case over bribery, export controls
U.S. prosecutors on Friday asked a judge to dismiss a 2020 criminal case against European planemaker Airbus after a probationary period for the company expired.
Oakland NAACP skewers city leaders for crime crisis: Defund police has created 'heyday for criminals'
The head of Oakland's NAACP branch called on city leaders to declare a state of emergency over crime, saying the defund the police movement had emboldened criminals.
Putin woos African leaders at a summit in Russia with promises of expanding trade and other ties
Russian President Vladimir Putin has hailed Africa's growing role in global affairs and offered to expand political and business ties as he courted leaders from the continent at a summit in St.
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Embattled ex-Hogan aide killed by 2 gunshot wounds, 1 self-inflicted: autopsy report
Roy McGrath, former chief of staff to former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, reportedly sustained two gunshot wounds, one of which was self-inflicted, when fleeing law enforcement in April.
Senate passage of defense policy bills tees up fall fight with the House
The Senate passed its version of the bill Thursday night, 86-11, setting up a showdown with the House, which passed a bill that included several controversial measures.
What Republicans, Democrats, and the Pentagon don’t want to hear about the NDAA
After clearing the Senate by a wide margin, is the NDAA back on track, or are the divisive cultural issues clogging the House bill still threatening its final passage? One longtime Senate insider and retired two-star general charts the endgame.
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Barricades placed outside Fulton County courthouse ahead of possible Trump charges | CNN Politics
Security barricades have been placed outside of the Superior Court of Fulton County in downtown Atlanta, where former President Donald Trump and his allies are being investigated for violating the law in their efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
www.cnn.comArmenia calls on allies to help get aid to Nagorno-Karabakh during tensions with Azerbaijan
Armenia's authorities are calling on the country’s international allies to pressure on Azerbaijan after accusing it of carrying out a three-day blockade of humanitarian aid to Nagorno-Karabakh.
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Biden: GOP may try to impeach me now that inflation is cooling
President Biden on Friday touted the strength of the economy, suggesting during a speech in Maine that Republicans would move to impeach him because of progress on inflation. Biden made his first v…
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Explosion rocks Russian city close to Ukraine border
Separately, a blast hit a major oil refinery in Russia’s Samara region.
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House lawmakers demand select committee to investigate UFOs
A group of House lawmakers is demanding Congress take more action to investigate whistleblower testimony from those who say they have witnessed unidentified anomalous phenomena, or UAPs, marking a rare bipartisan effort to zero in on government transparency and national security.
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Former Trump administration lawyer on Mar-a-Lago investigation: ‘The evidence is so overwhelming’
Former White House lawyer Ty Cobb said there is overwhelming evidence in the classified documents case against former President Trump, following the announcement of new charges from the Department …
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'I just didn't want to die': Jadarrius Rose, Black trucker attacked by Ohio police dog while surrendering, speaks out
Truck driver Jadarrious Rose spoke out Thursday about a July 4 incident in which he was attacked by an Ohio police dog while surrendering with his hands up.
What is a superseding indictment? | CNN Politics
The new charges against former President Donald Trump over his alleged mishandling of classified documents were outlined in what’s known as a superseding indictment.
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House passes bill to bar DHS from using drones made by foreign adversaries, amid China threat
The House on Thursday passed legislation via voice vote that bars DHS from using drones at the southern border and elsewhere that have been made by foreign adversaries.
North Carolina city to crack down on homelessness to save tourism
Asheville, North Carolina, is looking to cut its unsheltered homeless population and crack down on panhandling amid a decline in tourism.
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Chevron expects annual production at low end of guidance
Chevron Corp on Friday said that its annual oil and gas production should stay near the low-end of the oil major's guidance due to unexpected stoppages in Canada and Thailand operations.
Tim Scott pushes back on DeSantis over Florida curriculum: 'No silver lining' in slavery | CNN Politics
Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina pushed back Thursday against Republican rival Ron DeSantis over his state’s new Black history curriculum, which says middle school students should be taught that enslaved people learned some skills they later used to their benefit.
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Ford is recalling 870,000 F-150 pickups due to potentially faulty parking brakes
The recall covers certain pickups from the 2021 through 2023 model years.
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African leaders tell Putin: 'We have a right to call for peace'
African leaders pressed Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday to move ahead with their plan to end the Ukraine conflict and to renew a deal crucial to Africa on the safe wartime export of Ukrainian grain, which Moscow tore up last week.
The Supreme Court’s Decision on Gun Laws Is Forcing Judges to Become Historians
New research indicates that last year’s Bruen case has gutted more than a dozen gun laws.
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‘Jackasses,’ ‘little s‑‑‑‑’: GOP congressman curses out teenage Senate pages
Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-Wis.) is in hot water after he cursed out a group of teenage Senate pages in the Capitol rotunda early Thursday morning. According to a transcript written by a page …
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Biden sets up MAGA movement as his opponent in event GOP abandons Trump
President Joe Biden's campaign and the Democratic National Committee are ramping up their strategy in favor of running against the "Make America Great Again" slogan and hard-line Republicans in general rather than focusing on the front-runner for the GOP nomination, former President Donald Trump.
www.washingtonexaminer.comBangladesh’s ruling and opposition parties hold rallies over who should oversee the next election
Thousands of supporters of Bangladesh’s governing and opposition parties have held separate rallies over who should oversee the next general election, expected to be held early next year.
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NY bracing for gas and electric bill shock amid green push: ‘Very aware’ of the ‘burden,’ Con Ed says
As Con Edison readies to gradually raise gas and electric rates by starting with a 9% hike next month, the company responds to customer complaints of "overcharging."
Old homes in the U.S. now cost just as much as new properties. Here's why.
A decade ago, a typical newly built home cost $60,000 more than an older property. Now existing homes can cost just as much.
www.cbsnews.comAn Arizona mom never stopped looking for her daughter. Alicia Navarro appeared 4 years later in Montana
An Arizona mother never stopped searching for her daughter after she went missing in 2019 just days before her 15th birthday.
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Biden jokes about getting impeached over falling inflation
President Joe Biden took a dig at House Republicans considering an impeachment inquiry into the president during a speech in Maine.
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Manchin backtracks, downplays involvement in Inflation Reduction Act after claiming he 'wrote' it
Sen. Joe Manchin attempted to downplay his involvement in the creation of the Inflation Reduction Act this week, saying he only provided “input" for the bill after previously claiming he “wrote" it.
Carlee Russell charged by Alabama authorities for hoax report of kidnapping
Carlee Russell had issued a statement through her attorney saying the kidnapping was made up.
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Environmental groups sue FAA over SpaceX Texas rocket launch
The Federal Aviation Administration is being sued by wildlife and environmental groups over SpaceX's launch of its giant rocket from Texas.
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Exxon profits slump 56%, joins global peers in energy price hit
Exxon Mobil's XOM.N second-quarter profit dropped 56% and fell short of Wall Street expectations, the company said on Friday, joining rivals hurt by the sharp decline in energy prices and lower fuel margins.
Stunning new Trump charges up the stakes of an already existential 2024 election | CNN Politics
Remarkable new charges against Donald Trump and two associates in the classified documents case Thursday significantly deepened the ex-president’s legal plight and dragged the 2024 election further into an unprecedented legal quagmire.
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Conservatives have already written a climate plan for Trump's second term
Hundreds of conservative operatives outlined a plan that Donald Trump, or any Republican, could use to purge climate action from the federal government.
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RNC confirms 8 candidates to participate in first debate in Milwaukee
The RNC unveiled the eight candidates who will participate in the first GOP presidential primary debate in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Wednesday.
German far-right leader urges conservatives to break down 'firewall' against his party
A leader of the far-right Alternative for Germany is urging members of the country’s main opposition conservative bloc to break down a “firewall” meant to isolate his party, which is at record levels in polls.
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The hottest days of the year are here for the Northeast as the South continues to bake
As temperatures soar, it'll feel like 100 F in New York City and 110 F in Washington, D.C. Across the West, harsh heat streaks continue for cities such as Phoenix and El Paso.
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When theft becomes a business
Shoplifting has increased by 90% since 2018.
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'Hero' Louisville officer shot in head at mass shooting discharged over 3 months later
Louisville police officer Nickolas Wilt was discharged on Friday after more than three months of hospitalization and rehab treatments.
Terms 'husband' and 'wife' could be canceled under new proposal: 'It's bulls---' says one lawmaker
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill shared whether the terms "husband" and "wife" were controversial as new legislation attempts to strike the terms from federal laws.
Moscow blames Kyiv for attacks in south Russia as Kremlin forces hit Ukrainian buildings
Ukrainian and Russian forces battled for a key village in southeastern Ukraine, with Moscow’s forces pounding it with artillery, amid Kyiv’s grinding counteroffensive.
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DeSantis to sit for interview with Fox News’s Bret Baier
Republican presidential candidate Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) is slated to appear Monday on Fox News in an interview with its chief political anchor, Bret Baier. The one-on-one, which will air du…
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Mexican president disputes DEA estimates of cartel strength
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador on Friday pushed back against estimates made this week about the strength of Mexican drug cartels by the top U.S. counter-narcotics official, saying the United States lacked "good information."
Mexican peso hits 7-1/2 year high vs dollar, further gains eyed
Mexico's peso on Friday hit its highest level against the dollar since early December 2015, as the greenback lost steam after a slowdown in U.S. inflation bolstered the case for the Federal Reserve to end its interest rate hikes.
Brazil denies U.S. extradition request for alleged Russian spy Sergey Cherkasov
The wrangling over alleged Russian spy Sergey Cherkasov's extradition from Brazil comes amid increasing tensions between the U.S. and Russia.
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Trump says it’s ‘unpleasant’ to discuss indictments with Melania
Former President Trump says he’s not a fan of sharing news about his multiple criminal indictments with his wife, Melania Trump. “It’s always unpleasant when you have to go in and tell your wife th…
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A worm has been revived after 46,000 years in the Siberian permafrost | CNN
Scientists have revived a worm that was frozen 46,000 years ago — at a time when woolly mammoths, sabre-toothed tigers and giant elks still roamed the Earth.
www.cnn.comChina demands US invite Hong Kong leader to economic meeting, adding to strains over crackdown
China has demanded that the United States invite Hong Kong’s leader to an economic conference following a news report that Chief Executive John Lee would be barred due to his role in crushing the city’s pro-democracy movement.
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DeSantis’ reboot still dodges the biggest issue
He's struggling with lagging polls and donor scrutiny. But there's another huge problem.
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Senate greenlights military defense spending bill, paving way for high-stakes clash with GOP-led House
Senate greenlights annual defense bill with bipartisan backing, 86-11 vote, authorizing $886B for national defense before five-week August recess
Energy regulators OK rule expected to make it easier to get renewables on the grid
This week, a panel of energy regulators approved a rule that is expected to help more renewable energy get onto the nation’s electric grid. The rule, passed Thursday by the Federal Energy Reg…
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Oxford school shooting victim offers emotional testimony on seeing classmates shot: 'I just prayed'
Survivors of the 2021 Oxford High School shooting testified in court in a hearing to determine whether Ethan Crumbley will serve life in prison or is eligible for parole.
TikTok-streaming surgeon accused of botching procedures for years before license revoked
Dr. Katharine Roxanne Grawe, who livestreamed procedures on TikTok, has been accused of harming or disfiguring as many as 14 women in Ohio.
Sudan conflict brings new atrocities to Darfur as militias kill, rape, burn homes in rampages
Sudan's Darfur region became synonymous with genocide and war crimes two decades ago. Now reports of new atrocities, including attacks on towns, widespread killings and rapes, have emerged from the sprawling region amid months of fighting between Sudan’s military and a powerful paramilitary group kn
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Judge set to consider whether Hawaii can continue to enforce law banning firearms on beaches
Hawaii currently has a law that bans firearms on its world-famous beaches. A judge will decide on July 28, 2023, whether the state can continue to enforce the law.
GOP 2024 hopefuls united on opposition to abortion and youth transgender surgery
Candidates are trying to draw stark differences with President Joe Biden on healthcare.
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Arizona medical examiner's office at 106% capacity, brings in refrigeration units amid deadly heat wave
The medical examiner's office in Arizona's Maricopa County is over capacity and has had to bring in refrigeration units due to a spike in deaths this month.
A Four-Way Race? The 2024 Presidential Contest is Anything But Settled.
Biden vs. Trump is the story today, but it’s unlikely that voters will be satisfied choosing between a nearly 82-year-old incumbent and a 78-year-old challenger who may be a convicted felon.
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US orders government personnel to leave Haiti, citing kidnapping risk
The State Department has ordered U.S. government personnel to leave Haiti, issuing a “do not travel” advisory for the country amid soaring gang violence and civil unrest. The Biden admi…
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Critics sound alarm on Biden admin's bid to 'destroy free speech' after Facebook censorship allegations
Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, revealed bombshell information detailing alleged collusion between the White House and Facebook to censor Americans on COVID-19 information.
Unmarked Senegal beach graves hold untold number of West African migrants, officials and locals say
In the seaside Senegalese town of Saint-Louis, officials and residents say bodies of migrants from capsized boats attempting the dangerous trip from West Africa to Spain are buried in unmarked beach graves.
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For Russia’s chief mercenary, a photo suggests it's business as usual after a mutiny and exile
The Wagner Group is deeply involved in several countries and has been accused of human rights violations and ruthless exploitation of natural resources.
www.nbcnews.comWhat is a UAP? What the acronym means, why they're different from UFOs, and what a Congressional hearing revealed
Recent testimonies before Congress and meetings with NASA have renewed interest in UAPs and UFOs. Here's what the terms mean.
Republicans, Dems join forces in effort to reverse anti-fossil fuel provision in Biden's climate package
FIRST ON FOX: Republicans and Democrats are teaming up on legislation to alter the Inflation Reduction tax provision targeting oil and gas exploration.
$1.17M whistleblower settlement raises new questions for embattled DHS inspector general
A $1.17 million settlement with a former Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Inspector General employee who flagged issues with embattled Inspector General Joseph Cuffari is raising a fresh…
thehill.comA Hong Kong court rejects a government-requested ban on popular protest song after Google's defiance
A Hong Kong judge has rejected a government request to ban the protest song “Glory to Hong Kong” in a landmark decision.
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Texas teachers fired for attending drag show: report
Two teachers in the Houston area were reportedly fired this month for attending a drag show, the Chron in Houston reported.
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Inflation declined to 3% in June, according to key gauge watched by Fed
Inflation fell to a 3% annual rate in June, as measured by the gauge favored by the Federal Reserve, a 0.8 percentage point decline from the month before and the lowest reading since September 2021.
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Meta plans retention 'hooks' for Threads as more than half of users leave app
Meta executives are heavily focused on boosting retention on their new Twitter rival Threads, after the app lost more than half of its users in the weeks following its launch, CEO Mark Zuckerberg said.
What to know about COPD after Eagles co-founder Randy Meisner died of complications from the disease
Eagles co-founder Randy Meisner died of COPD complications Thursday, Here's what you need to know about the disease and why it can be so dangerous.
Biden administration proposes to ratchet up fuel efficiency standards for passenger cars
The Biden administration on Friday proposed to increase the stringency of fuel economy requirements for new passenger cars and light trucks, as well as for heavy-duty pickup trucks and vans. This m…
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Tracking Donald Trump's indictments
Catch up on what you need to know about Trump’s indictments, including key evidence, charges and what’s next in the legal process.
www.cnn.comSchools lost track of homeless kids during the pandemic. Many face a steep path to recovery
Homeless kids often fell through the cracks during the tumult of the pandemic, when many schools struggled to keep track of families with unstable housing.
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Conservatives Are Having an Epic Argument About Capitalism. Too Bad the Campaigns Are Ignoring It.
On the wonky right, it’s a battle over manifestos — and the GOP’s future.
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Taliban use stun guns and fire hoses on beauty salon ban protesters
“We are here for justice,” said one protester who identified herself as Farzana. “We want work, food and freedom.”
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Sinéad O'Connor told her kids what to do if she was found dead | CNN
Sinéad O’Connor knew the value of her music legacy.
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These 11 senators voted against the must-pass defense spending bill
The Senate passed its version of the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) on Thursday night with widespread bipartisan support. Just 11 senators — including six Democrats, one independe…
thehill.comMobile homes turn deadly when tornadoes hit. This year has been especially bad, AP analysis finds
When tornadoes strike, people aren’t just killed at home. Sometimes, they are killed by their homes.
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GOP lawmaker praised for dropping 'truth bomb' on sex-change operations: '100% failure rate'
Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyo., said during a Thursday House hearing that gender transition surgeries have a 100% failure rate, because it is "not possible" to change your sex.
Deadly cargo ship fire still burning on vessel carrying 500 electric vehicles in North Sea
In audio of an emergency call reportedly made from the stricken vessel, someone can be heard saying the blaze "started in the battery of an electric car."
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Texas man tracks down alleged truck thief and holds him at gunpoint before fatally shooting him
“The bad guy is the one dead, yes,” San Antonio Police Chief William McManus said. “Look, he was trying to recover his property."
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Labor Department cracks down on child labor while states loosen laws
The Department of Labor is cracking down on child labor violations even as multiple states have taken steps to loosen regulations around teenagers in the workplace. At least 11 states have recent…
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The Dangerous and Frightening Disappearance of the Nuclear Expert
Tensions among nuclear powers are rising, but decades of peace have resulted in a dearth of people trained to deal with the continuing threat.
www.politico.com'We were in the air.' Mississippi family recounts surviving tornado that tore mobile home apart
Tornadoes in the United States are disproportionately killing more people in mobile or manufactured homes, especially in the South.
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The Eagles' Randy Meisner fought with bandmates, rejected fame and lost wife in freak accident before death
Randy Meisner was a founding member of legendary rock band the Eagles, but even though he helped the group skyrocket to fame, he found the spotlight uncomfortable.
Phoenix's record heat is killing off cactuses | CNN
At a botanical garden in Phoenix some cactuses can’t take the heat.
www.cnn.comPolice officer reaches milestone in recovery from critical wounds in Louisville bank shooting
A police officer who was critically wounded while responding to a mass shooting at a Louisville bank has been discharged from a rehabilitation center.
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Wreck of ancient Roman cargo ship found off the coast near Rome
The wreck of an ancient Roman cargo ship from more than 2,000 years ago has been found off the coast near Rome, the arts squad of Italy's Carabinieri police said on Friday.
Pro-Biden PAC disbursed thousands to family friend who discussed business opportunities with Hunter
Unite the Country, a major outside pro-Biden super PAC, funneled tens of thousands of dollars to a longtime Biden family friend during the first half of the year.
Who is Carlos De Oliveira, Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort manager?
Carlos De Oliveira was indicted on three criminal charges alongside former President Trump and his longtime aide Walt Nauda in a superseding indictment Thursday, part of the classified document inv…
thehill.comFormer abortion clinic pleads with residents to keep 'open mind' about syringe service program
West Virginia’s former abortion provider is pleading with capital-area residents to keep “an open mind and an open heart” about its proposal to add a syringe service program to its offerings in the opioid-ravaged state.
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Texas man has hands and toes amputated after getting typhus from flea bite
Though rare, typhus has been detected in warm parts of the U.S., including Southern California, Hawaii and Texas.
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Melting Swiss glacier uncovers climber missing since 1986
The body was discovered earlier this month by hikers who spotted a boot emerging from the ice.
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More women in the U.S. are drinking themselves to death, research finds
Alcohol is still killing more men, but two decades of data from the CDC show that women’s alcohol-related mortality is rising at a faster rate.
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Harris confronts some skepticism after Biden dispatches her to donor land
The vice president has helped raise millions. But even her supporters think she could (and even should) be deployed differently.
www.politico.comFocus: Drugmakers go under the skin, skirting early US Medicare price negotiations
Injectable versions of some widely-used cancer drugs including Johnson & Johnson's blockbuster multiple myeloma treatment Darzalex are likely to be excluded from new U.S. government price negotiations for years, drugmakers told Reuters, protecting billions in revenue.
