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Donald Trump stored, showed off and refused to return classified documents, indictment says
MIAMI (AP) — Donald Trump improperly stored in his Florida estate sensitive documents on nuclear capabilities, repeatedly enlisted aides and lawyers to help him hide records demanded by investigators and cavalierly showed off a Pentagon “plan of attack” and classified map, according to a sweeping felony indictment that paints a damning portrait of the former president’s treatment of national security information.
Former President Donald Trump's second indictment, annotated
Read CNN's annotated analysis of the first-ever federal indictment of an ex-president. Trump is charged with a total of 40 counts, including 32 counts of willful retention of national defense information.
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Indictment takeaways: Trump's alleged schemes and lies to keep secret papers
The federal indictment against Donald Trump accuses the former president of illegally hoarding classified documents at his Florida estate after leaving the White House in 2021, and then scheming and lying to thwart government efforts to recover them. Justice Department prosecutors brought 37...
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Read the full text of the Trump indictment for details on the charges against him
The indictment alleges the former president "endeavored to obstruct the FBI and grand jury investigations and conceal retention of classified documents." Read the 44-page indictment here.
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Trump campaigns after indictment unsealed | Live updates
Follow our coverage of Donald Trump’s historic criminal case on felony charges of mishandling classified documents, which is set to unfold in Florida. Trump’s indictment carries unmistakably grave legal consequences, including the possibility of prison if he’s convicted.
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Anger toward Gen. Milley may have led Trump to discuss documents, adding to indictment evidence
Trump loathed Milley's positive coverage in the press and that led him to be cavalier about what he said about the general, veering close to classified material in conversations, sources said.
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Biden to attend first 2024 rally in Pennsylvania next week, as campaign plots flurry of fundraising
President Joe Biden next week is set to attend his first political rally since launching his 2024 reelection bid in April, as he steps up his political activity before the end of the fundraising quarter. Biden will attend the rally in Philadelphia on June 17, which will be hosted by area unions...
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Trump rages on social media after 37-count indictment unsealed
Former President Trump on Friday took to Truth Social to rage against a 49-page indictment that laid out in extensive detail the federal case against him over his handling of classified materials a…
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The material in the former president’s possession include information on U.S. nuclear programs, according to an indictment.
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GOP presidential hopeful Asa Hutchinson says it’s a ‘mistake’ for party to rally behind Trump - Washington Examiner
Amid the federal indictment of former President Donald Trump, longshot presidential candidate and former Republican governor of Arkansas Asa Hutchinson disputed his fellow presidential candidates' critical statements about the Department of Justice and believes their support for Trump is simply...
www.washingtonexaminer.comThe startling, damning details in the Trump indictment
What we learned about the prosecution's case.
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Republicans repeat Trump's claim of DOJ 'weaponization' after 2nd indictment
“Look, this is a sad day for America," said Mike Pence, Trump's former vice president turned 2024 rival.
Senate GOP leaders silent on Trump indictment | CNN Politics
The top two Republican leaders in the Senate remain silent a day after former President Donald Trump, the current GOP 2024 presidential frontrunner, was indicted by the federal government.
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Five major revelations from Trump’s federal indictment
The Justice Department on Friday unveiled a 37-count indictment against former President Trump over his handling of classified materials after leaving the White House, offering up an expansive look…
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Judge required Pence to answer most of special counsel’s questions, newly unsealed court docs show
“The bottom line is that conversations exhorting Pence to reject electors on January 6th are not protected,” D.C.’s federal district court's chief judge wrote in April.
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Trump allegedly took classified documents on 'nuclear programs' and more: What to know
Prosecutors alleged unauthorized disclosure of the documents could put U.S. security "at risk."
Man who told jurors he had 'fun' at the Capitol riot is sentenced to 6 years in prison
A Virginia man who testified he had “fun” at the U.S. Capitol riot has been sentenced to six years in prison for attacking police as he stormed the building. The prison sentence Markus Maly received Friday is significantly lower than the punishment prosecutors sought for his role in the Jan. 6...
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Reactions to charges against Donald Trump in classified documents case
Court documents made public on Friday detailed 37 criminal counts against former U.S. President Donald Trump, including charges of unauthorized retention of classified documents and conspiracy to obstruct justice after he left the White House in 2021.
Donald Trump indicted: GOP Rep slams Trump for actions similar to Hillary, says ‘No one is above the law’ - Washington Examiner
Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE) slammed former President Donald Trump on Friday, comparing the former president's recent indictment to actions by former Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton. Bacon implied Trump's alleged mishandling of classified documents was similar to Clinton's alleged...
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Trump says he'll plead not guilty after federal indictment
Updates on former President Donald Trump's federal indictment in classified documents investigation.
Republicans buckle down for what could be marathon blockade
Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) is racing to break the lower chamber deadlock triggered this week by disgruntled conservatives, but rank-and-file members aren’t holding their breath for a resolut…
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Trump indictment: Former president faces 37 counts in documents case
Latest news on former President Donald Trump’s indictment following a classified documents investigation led by special counsel Jack Smith.
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Trump case assigned to judge who faced criticism over her ruling in his favor in Mar-a-Lago search
The historic federal criminal case against former President Donald Trump has been assigned to a judge he appointed who faced blistering criticism over her earlier pro-Trump handling of a search warrant in his case. A person familiar with the development confirmed Friday the case was assigned to...
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'What if we don't play ball?' Why Trump indictment could be so damaging
Now we know the full scope of the charges, it's clear how dramatic some of the accusations are.
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How Trump’s indictment reshapes the GOP primary: A timeline
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Watch live: DOJ special counsel Jack Smith speaks after Trump classified-records indictment is unsealed
Smith has been leading the Department of Justice investigation into the transfer of classified documents to Trump's home Mar-a-Lago.
Putin asserts Ukrainian counteroffensive has begun, while drones strike within Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin says Ukrainian troops have started their long-expected counteroffensive. His comments Friday that Kiev's forces suffered significant losses came just hours after a string of drone strikes inside Russian territory. Such strikes have been exposing vulnerabilities...
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Trump indicted on 37 federal counts out of Special Counsel Jack Smith's investigation into classified records
Former President Donald Trump was indicted on 37 federal counts, including willful retention of national defense information, conspiracy to obstruct justice and false statements, according to an unsealed copy of the indictment obtained by Fox News.
GOP sees conflict of interest in Trump indictment
Republican senators, including members of the Senate Judiciary Committee, are warning the indictment brought by the Department of Justice against former President Donald Trump raises serious confli…
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National Archives refutes claims Trump had two years to go through presidential records in rare public statement | CNN Politics
The National Archives is pushing back on claims made by former President Donald Trump, his lawyers and his allies over his retention of classified documents, for which he now faces a federal indictment.
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Timeline: The government's efforts to get sensitive documents back from Trump's Mar-a-Lago
Here's a look at the events that have transpired over the course of the government's attempts to get back the documents, culminating in Trump's indictment.
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Donald Trump indicted: National Archives issues rare statement on Presidential Records Act - Washington Examiner
The National Archives and Records Administration issued a rare statement on Friday clarifying the Presidential Records Act and rejecting claims that former President Donald Trump had two years to sort through classified documents. The Archives specified that presidents are expected to turn in...
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Donald Trump indicted: Secret Service not seeking special accommodations for Trump court appearance - Washington Examiner
The Secret Service will not be requesting any "special accommodations" for former President Donald Trump's court appearance on Tuesday, the agency's spokesperson said Friday. Spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said the agency will ensure the former president's safety at his federal court appearance in...
www.washingtonexaminer.comSweeping 37-count indictment alleges Trump hoarded national secrets, orchestrated obstruction of investigation
The special counsel investigating former President Donald Trump unsealed the federal indictment and revealed more details about the charges.
Donald Trump indicted: Lawyer Alan Dershowitz calls latest Trump indictment a ‘weak’ and ‘dangerous’ case - Washington Examiner
a Famed attorney Alan Dershowitz went on the record to call out the Department of Justice over former President Donald Trump’s indictment, which was announced Thursday by Trump on Truth Social. The latest investigation, which alleged 37 counts of federal charges against Trump, must “be at least...
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Biden staying mum on Trump indictment over classified documents
The White House said President Biden had no advance knowledge of the indictment of former President Trump and found out about it from news reports.
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Five takeaways on the Trump indictment
Details of the Justice Department’s months-long investigation into former President Trump’s handling of classified documents went public on Friday after prosecutors successfully sought an indictmen…
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Trump documents case: What are the charges and how can he defend against them?
Here is a look at the charges former President Donald Trump faces and his possible defenses over what prosecutors say was his illegal retention of classified documents at his Florida estate after leaving the White House in 2021.
Trump to plead not guilty on charges related to classified documents
Trump told Fox News Digital that he's "totally innocent" and that the indictment is "election interference at the highest level."
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What's in the Trump indictment: US nuclear secrets and files kept in shower
Donald Trump is accused of keeping classified documents in a ballroom and bathroom at his Florida home.
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House Republicans plot budget war against Biden agencies ‘censoring’ conservatives - Washington Examiner
EXCLUSIVE — House Republicans are beginning to wage a budget battle to choke off funding to federal agencies for "disinformation" initiatives in the United States they say have led to conservatives being "censored." The Biden administration has come under intensified scrutiny from Republicans...
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UN aid chief says Ukraine faces `hugely worse' humanitarian situation after the dam rupture
The U.N. aid chief says Ukraine faces a “hugely worse” humanitarian situation than before the rupture of the Kakhova dam. He says an “extraordinary" 700,000 people are in need of drinking water and the ravaging by flooding in one of the world's most important breadbaskets will almost inevitably...
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2024 GOP presidential field so far largely avoids attacking Trump over indictment
Former President Donald Trump has been charged with 37 counts by the Justice Department.
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Russia-Ukraine war updates: Russian missiles strike Zelenskyy's hometown
Ukrainian forces began their long-awaited counteroffensive against invading Russian forces in early June.
Murkowski: charges against Trump ‘quite serious and cannot be casually dismissed’
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) on Friday said the charges contained in a 37-count indictment brought by Justice Department (DOJ) special counsel Jack Smith against former President Trump are “quite…
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Boris Johnson quits as UK lawmaker after being told he will be sanctioned for misleading Parliament
Former U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson says he’s quitting as a lawmaker after being told he will be sanctioned for misleading Parliament. Johnson quit on Friday after receiving the results of an investigation by lawmakers over misleading statements he made to Parliament about a slew of...
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Without naming Trump, Ron DeSantis condemns his indictment
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis criticized the indictment of rival Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Friday, saying there had been what he called double standards in issuing charges.
Hillary Clinton trolls Donald Trump after his indictment by hawking 'BUT HER EMAILS' merchandise on Twitter
Hillary Clinton promoted her Onward Together merchandise branded "BUT HER EMAILS" the morning after former President Donald Trump's indictment related to mishandling of classified documents.
Trump charged with 37 counts in classified documents case, indictment says
Donald Trump is seeking the 2024 Republican presidential nomination as he faces two criminal indictments, one in New York, the latest one in Florida.
Donald Trump indicted: Yes, Trump could run for president from prison if he’s convicted - Washington Examiner
Former President Donald Trump's federal indictment amid other criminal investigations raises the possibility that the leading Republican for the 2024 presidential nomination could face time in prison.Trump faces a second indictment this year, this time on federal charges regarding his handling...
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'This is secret': Donald Trump indictment details charges against former president
The Department of Justice unsealed the indictment against Donald Trump, Walt Nauta, detailing the dozens of charges in case over classified documents.
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Even Trump’s critics don’t think indictment will bury him
An indicted Trump may be vulnerable — but his rivals are set to take a pass.
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Kevin McCarthy blasts Biden DOJ over Trump indictment: 'A dark day in America'
EXCLUSIVE: House Speaker Kevin McCarthy blasted the Department of Justice for its handling of the investigation into former President Donald Trump's handling of classified documents.
Who is Walt Nauta — and why was the Trump aide also indicted in the documents case?
The 38th in the indictment count alleges Nauta, a military veteran, made false statements and representations during an FBI interview.
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Judge Aileen Cannon, a Trump appointee, initially assigned to oversee his case: Sources
A federal grand jury voted to indict Trump on at least seven federal charges late Thursday as part of an investigation into his handling of classified documents.
Texas court dismisses GOP donor's defamation lawsuit against Beto O'Rourke
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A Texas appeals court on Friday dismissed a billionaire's defamation lawsuit against Democrat Beto O'Rouke that was brought after O'Rourke criticized a $1 million campaign contribution to Republican Gov.
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2 lawyers from Trump's legal team resigned after he was indicted on federal charges
Attorneys Jim Trusty and John Rowley said in a statement they will no longer represent him in the indicted case, nor will they represent him in the Jan. 6 investigation.
www.cbsnews.comTop UN court allows a record 32 countries to intervene in Ukraine's genocide case against Russia
The United Nations’ highest court says it has accepted requests from 32 countries to back Ukraine in a genocide complaint against Russia. Ukraine’s government filed the case at the International Court of Justice days after Russia invaded its neighbor in February 2022. The Kremlin snubbed...
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McCarthy says Trump indictment will ‘disrupt the nation’
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) said the federal indictment of former President Trump will “disrupt the nation,” arguing that it violates the principle of equal justice under the law. …
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What charges does Trump facing? His lawyer outlines Espionage Act, obstruction, conspiracy
Donald Trump's lawyer summarized the charges against the former president and criticized them as "ludicrous" and "a crazy stretch."
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Special counsel Jack Smith says he'll seek "speedy trial" for Trump in documents case
The charges stem from former President Donald Trump's handling of sensitive government records.
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Families scramble for food and dry places to sleep after a dam collapses in Russian-occupied Ukraine
Thousands of people are believed to be trapped by floodwaters across a swath of Ukraine after a catastrophic dam collapse. Officials say that more than 6,000 people have been evacuated from dozens of inundated cities, towns and villages on both sides of the river. But the true scale of the...
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Democrat Ro Khanna responds to new Biden bribery allegations | Fox News Video
House Oversight Committee member Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., tells ‘America Reports’ that he believes the Delaware U.S. attorney David Weiss will come up with a ‘fair assessment.’
Youngkin slams Trump indictment, argues it hurts trust in legal system
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) slammed the indictment against former President Trump that was released Friday, arguing it undermines faith in the country’s justice system. Youngkin argued i…
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Trump valet Walt Nauta charged in special counsel probe: Sources
Nauta was a former valet in the Trump White House who left his role to join Trump as a personal aide in early 2021.
I've been forced out over Partygate report, says Boris Johnson
Boris Johnson is to step down as an MP but insists that "I did not lie" over Covid lockdowns.
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How secret were the documents found at Mar-a-Lago?
The 37-count indictment against Donald Trump unsealed on Friday accused the former president of risking some of the most closely guarded U.S. government secrets by storing classified documents in unsecured areas of his Florida resort.
Trump indictment photos show boxes of documents stored at Mar-a-Lago -- including in a bathroom
Indictment photos show how classified documents were stored at Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence.
Nicaragua confiscates properties of 222 opposition exiles
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The government of Nicaragua announced Friday it has confiscated properties belonging to 222 opposition figures who were forced into exile in February after being imprisoned by the regime of President Daniel Ortega.
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How Republicans, Democrats are reacting to Trump's indictment
Sens. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and Josh Hawley, R-Mo., both members of the Senate Judiciary Committee, quickly criticized the indictment.
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Aileen Cannon, Trump-appointed judge, assigned initially to oversee documents case
U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon was appointed to the federal bench by former President Donald Trump in 2020.
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US says drone factory Russia is building with Iran’s help could be operational early next year | CNN Politics
The US believes that an attack drone manufacturing plant Russia is building with Iran’s help could be fully operational by early next year, National Security Council official John Kirby said on Friday.
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Trump aide Walt Nauta also indicted in classified documents case
Trump announced a new legal team, and Aileen Cannon was assigned to oversee the case initially.
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Trump risked national secrets, prosecutors allege in indictment
U.S. prosecutors unsealed a 37-count indictment against Donald Trump on Friday, accusing the former president of risking some of the country's most sensitive security secrets after leaving the White House in 2021.
Boris Johnson's career spanned dizzying heights and tumultuous lows
He was the mayor who reveled in the glory of hosting the 2012 London Olympics, and the man who led the Conservatives to a whopping election victory on the back of his mission to “get Brexit done.” But Boris Johnson’s time as prime minister was marred by his handling of the coronavirus pandemic...
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Republican donor class scrambles to boost alternatives to Donald Trump as the 2024 field – and Trump’s legal troubles – grow | CNN Politics
Trump’s critics in political fundraising circles fear that the 2024 contest is shaping up as a repeat of 2016 when he seized on GOP divisions to clear a path through 16 rivals on his way to the nomination and the White House.
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Joe Biden allegedly paid $5M by Burisma executive as part of a bribery scheme, according to FBI document
EXCLUSIVE: President Joe Biden was allegedly paid $5 million by an executive of the Ukrainian natural gas firm—Burisma Holdings—where his son, Hunter Biden, sat on the board, the confidential human source told the FBI during a June 2020 interview, sources familiar told Fox News Digital.
Katie Hobbs sets Arizona veto record at 111 with transgender bathroom bill veto - Washington Examiner
Gov. Katie Hobbs (D-AZ) continues to up the record for most vetoes used by an Arizona governor. She vetoed five Republican bills, including one regarding a transgender bathroom use policy, Thursday. Hobbs's new record is nearly double that of the previous record. It was set by Democratic Gov...
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Homeland Security names Border Patrol veteran Jason Owens to lead the agency
The Biden administration named U.S. Border Patrol veteran Jason Owens to lead the agency, replacing retiring chief Raul Ortiz. In a statement Friday announcing Owens’ promotion, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said, “Chief Owens is a talented, selfless, and inspiring leader who is...
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Wall Street Week Ahead: Investors rethink recession plays, boosting U.S. stock market laggards
A U.S. stocks rally is showing signs of expanding beyond the cluster of giant growth and tech names that have led gains this year, as investors reposition portfolios primed for a widely expected recession.
Mexico to explore ‘legal and diplomatic measures’ over Florida’s migrant flights
The Mexican government late Thursday condemned Florida’s migrant relocation program, adding to the jurisdictions potentially threatening legal action against the Sunshine State’s GOP Go…
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11 revelations from the Trump classified documents indictment
In the 37-count indictment unsealed Friday, federal officials say Trump stored classified documents in a bathroom and suggested his lawyers not cooperate with a subpoena.
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George Santos files appeal to keep names of those who helped post $500,000 bond sealed
A judge in New York had granted a request from media organizations to reveal their identities, but gave Santos until Friday to appeal.
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Pence calls Trump indictment on classified docs 'troubling' but emphasizes that 'no one is above the law'
Former Vice President Mike Pence makes his first comments in reaction to the federal indictment of his one-time boss, former President Trump.
Old criminal records in New York would be automatically sealed under bill passed by lawmakers
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New Yorkers who commit crimes could have their records automatically sealed if they stay out of trouble for a certain number of years after they have finished serving their sentences under a bill passed by state lawmakers Friday.
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Colombia plane crash: Four children found alive in Amazon after 40 days
It is a "magical day", says the president, as the four siblings are found after 40 days missing.
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Bolton calls on Trump to end campaign with criminal charges ‘piling up’
Former national security adviser John Bolton called on former President Trump to end his campaign for president following the release of the 37-count federal indictment against him. Bolton tw…
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Nate Paul, close associate of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, faces eight felony counts | CNN Politics
Nate Paul, a real estate investor and close associate of impeached Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, has been charged with eight felony counts of financial crimes.
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Lawmakers propose to weaken Obama rule requiring airlines to advertise full airfare price
Congress will consider rolling back an Obama-era rule that requires airlines to show the total cost of a ticket when advertising fares. Republicans and Democrats on the House Transportation Committee proposed Friday to let airlines exclude taxes and fees from advertised fares, as long as the...
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Apple, Amazon must face consumer lawsuit over iPhone, iPad prices, US judge rules
Apple and Amazon.com must face a consumer antitrust lawsuit in U.S. court accusing them of conspiring to artificially inflate the price of iPhones and iPads sold on Amazon's platform, a federal judge in Seattle ruled on Thursday.
Kemp PAC knocks Trump with poll ahead of Georgia visit
A political action committee associated with Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R) knocked former President Trump with a poll showing him under-performing a generic Republican candidate in the stat…
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Why House Republicans should be cooking with gas
A review into what went down in the House this past week as tension built up between GOP members and McCarthy's plan to get everyone back on track.
Judge Aileen Cannon may initially preside over Trump court appearance. Who is she?
Judge Aileen Cannon, an appointee of former President Trump who sits on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, may initially preside over his court appearance set for Tuesday…
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American Airlines, JetBlue seek to keep some ties despite losing antitrust case
American Airlines and JetBlue are trying to salvage parts of their partnership in the Northeast, even after a federal judge ruled they must break up the deal. In a court filing Friday, the airlines said they should be allowed to keep selling tickets on each other’s flights in the Northeast and...
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New York pols divided on Trump
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Judge rules Trump ally Jeffrey Clark cannot remove disciplinary hearing to federal court
A federal judge ruled Thursday that Jeffrey Clark, an assistant attorney general in former President Trump’s Justice Department, cannot remove disciplinary proceedings brought against him…
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Trump properties raked in more money from Pentagon than previously known - Washington Examiner
Recently released documents revealed that former President Donald Trump’s businesses charged nearly $1 million to the Department of Defense during the first three years of his administration.American Oversight, a nonpartisan nonprofit watchdog, asked agencies in 2019 for information regarding...
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Murder suspect caught after nearly 40 years on the run
Donald Santini was arrested in California for the murder of Cynthia Wood nearly 40 years ago.
Stock market today: Wall Street drifts higher, marking 4th winning week for S&P 500
Stocks drifted higher on Wall Street, giving the S&P 500 its fourth winning week in a row. The benchmark index edged up 0.1% Friday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average eked out a gain of 43 points, also 0.1%, and the Nasdaq composite rose 0.2%. Tesla was at the front of the market, rallying 4.1%...
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Texas court tosses billionaire's defamation suit against Beto O'Rourke
A Texas appeals court on Friday dismissed Republican megadonor Kelcy Warren's lawsuit against failed gubernatorial candidate and former Democratic Rep. Beto O'Rourke.
Decrying 'witch hunt', Boris Johnson resigns from UK parliament
Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson abruptly quit as a member of parliament on Friday in a furious protest against lawmakers investigating his behaviour, reopening deep divisions in the ruling Conservative Party ahead of a general election expected next year.
Wildfires spread in British Columbia, Quebec sees signs of progress
Wildfires spread in the western Canadian province of British Columbia on Friday, while in the east, Quebec said it would start efforts to control blazes that have sent smoke billowing across North American cities.
Sergeant, 5 officers broke department policy in fatal 2022 shooting, LAPD chief says
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Los Angeles police sergeant and five officers broke department policy when they opened fire last year on an armed man who refused to follow officers’ commands, killing him, a police commission found.
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This Criminal Indictment Is About to Bite Mr. Know-It-All in His Blind Spot
Donald Trump is a self-proclaimed expert in litigation, but it’s all been civil stuff. The stakes are much higher now.
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Why Biden is going about his normal routine as Trump is indicted again | CNN Politics
At the very moment a federal indictment was unsealed detailing former President Donald Trump’s alleged crimes related to his handling of top-secret defense documents, his successor was attempting to promote his legislative agenda, surrounded by beige machines and black hoses.
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Ex-Trump spokesperson Raj Shah out at Fox
Former Donald Trump spokesperson Raj Shah left Fox Corp. in May, following the company’s massive $787 million settlement with Dominion Voting Systems. “Raj brought talent and creativity to his role…
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Some people in flooded Russian-controlled Ukraine still need rescuing, say relatives
Some relatives of people stranded in flooded villages following the collapse of the giant Nova Kakhovka Dam in southern Ukraine said on Friday that their loved ones were still stuck on roofs with dwindling food supplies and urgently needed rescuing.
Republican Rep. Gallagher won't run for US Senate in Wisconsin, leaving open field
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher announced Friday that he won't run for U.S. Senate in 2024 against Democratic U.S. Sen.
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Special counsel on Trump charges: Laws ‘apply to everyone’
{beacon} Evening Report Friday, June 9 © MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty ImagesSpecial Counsel underscores ‘scope and gravity’ of Trump charges Special Counsel Jack Smith emphasized the…
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Ron DeSantis says little about Trump indictment; decries unequal justice and 'weaponization'
DeSantis again decried the 'weaponization' of law enforcement; he claimed different standards are being applied to Republicans and Democrats.
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Illinois adopts new LGBTQ+ protections for community deemed 'under attack' in the US
CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Friday signed into law two measures aimed at safeguarding the rights of LGBTQ+ people as other states move to restrict the community, just days after the Human Rights Campaign declared a state of emergency for LGBTQ+ Americans.
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With eye on China, US and five allies condemn trade-related 'economic coercion'
The United States and five of its allies on Friday condemned the use of trade practices that amount to economic coercion in a joint declaration that did not single out other countries but appeared to be aimed at China.
Trump shakes up legal team in wake of classified documents indictment | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump’s legal team is undergoing a significant shakeup in the wake of his indictment in the special counsel’s classified documents probe.
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Joran van der Sloot, suspect in Natalee Holloway case, pleads not guilty to extortion, wire fraud charges
Joran van der Sloot, the main suspect in the unsolved 2005 disappearance of American teenager Natalee Holloway, has arrived in the United States.
Republican Rep. Gallagher won't run for US Senate in Wisconsin, leaving open field
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher announced Friday that he won't run for U.S. Senate in 2024 against Democratic U.S. Sen.
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Jeffrey Epstein accuser seeks new testimony from JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon
The accuser in her suit claims that JPMorgan facilitated and financially benefited from Epstein’s sex trafficking of her and other young women.
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Biden Energy Secretary Granholm admits false testimony about owning stocks
Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm quietly acknowledged in a letter Friday that she retained ownership of individual stocks after testifying to Congress that she sold those shares.
The US and Canada saw dangerous smoke this week. It's a routine peril for many developing countries
Thick, smoky air from Canadian wildfires made for days of misery in New York City and across the U.S. Northeast this week. But for much of the rest of the world, breathing dangerously polluted air is an inescapable fact of life — and death. Almost the entire world breathes air that exceeds the...
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What’s next in the Trump indictment
An initial court appearance will trigger a series of pretrial steps, complicated by the defendant’s status as a former president and the highly sensitive nature of the key evidence.
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Ukraine's counter-offensive against Russia under way
It's been talked of for months, now it looks like Ukraine is finally launching its plan to recapture land.
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Ukraine reports 'heavy combat' after Putin says offensive has begun
Moscow and Kyiv both reported heavy fighting in Ukraine on Friday, with bloggers describing the first sightings of German and U.S. armour, signalling that Ukraine's long-anticipated counterattack was under way.
Here’s where Donald Trump allegedly kept classified documents at Mar-a-Lago | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump allegedly kept classified documents at various places in his Mar-a-Lago resort, including a public ballroom, bathroom and a bedroom.
www.cnn.comUN peacekeeper killed, 8 seriously injured in northern Mali attack
The United Nations says attackers killed one U.N. peacekeeper and seriously injured eight others in Mali’s northern Timbuktu region, an area where extremists continue to operate. The peacekeepers were part of a security patrol that was targeted Friday first by an improvised explosive device and...
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Special Counsel Jack Smith points to 'gravity' of crimes Trump is charged with
Special Counsel Jack Smith on Friday made a statement on the indictment unsealed against former President Donald Trump, noting the gravity of the charges.
Couple helps save fellow passenger during Southwest flight
Emily Raines and Daniel Shifflett were traveling on a Southwest flight when they responded to a medical emergency involving a fellow passenger.
Ex-governor general examining allegations of Chinese meddling in Canada steps down
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — A Canadian government appointee looking into allegations of Chinese interference in Canada announced Friday that he is stepping down from his role, citing the highly partisan atmosphere around his work.
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Family of woman found in dumpster is 'ready to fight' after charges dropped because of police department's racist texts
The torched body of Mykaella Sharlman, 25, was found last year in Antioch, California. Prosecutors dropped charges against two men accused in her death.
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Trump indictment details plot to hide sensitive documents
Trump has been charged with 37 felony counts for keeping and hiding documents with sensitive US security content.
Blue Jays cut pitcher Anthony Bass after latest anti-LGBTQ+ comments
The Toronto Blue Jays cut pitcher Anthony Bass on Friday, one day after the right-handed reliever said he didn’t think an anti-LGBTQ+ social media post he shared last month was hateful
Pro-Trump PAC aims to spotlight 'Biden's corruption' after Trump indicted over classified documents
The top super PAC supporting former President Trump’s 2024 White House campaign aims to put the spotlight back on the ongoing investigation of President Biden’s handling of classified documents.
White House welcomes Tesla to take advantage of federal dollars for chargers
The White House on Friday said electric-vehicle charging stations using Tesla standard plugs would be eligible for billions of dollars in federal subsidies as long as they included the U.S. charging standard connection, CCS, as well.
Tens of thousands rally against Serbia's populist leader, warn of protest 'radicalization'
Tens of thousands of protesters formed a ring around Serbia’s government headquarters in downtown Belgrade on Friday, demanding the resignation of the country’s populist president, top security officials and the “liberation” of pro-state TV stations that they say promote violence, all in the...
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2024 dark horse GOP presidential candidate Doug Burgum launches campaign with $3 million ad buy
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum is putting ads on the air in the early-voting states of Iowa and New Hampshire next week.
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White House ramps up efforts to slow migration in the hemisphere, capitalizing on low border crossings | CNN Politics
Biden administration officials are doubling down on efforts to stem the flow of migrants journeying to the US-Mexico border, capitalizing on nearly a month of low border crossings in the wake of the lifting of a Covid-era restriction.
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New U.S. intelligence shows Russia's deepening defense ties with Iran
The Biden administration aims to disrupt the “full-scale defense partnership that is harmful to Ukraine.”
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House Democrat calls for DOJ probe into Saudi-backed PGA-LIV merger, details bill ending tax benefit
EXCLUSIVE: Rep. John Garamendi is demanding the Justice Department investigate the merger of the PGA Tour with Saudi-backed LIV Golf, while proposing legislation to strip the organization of its tax-exempt status.
Philly cops fired over offensive Facebook posts can pursue First Amendment claim, court rules
A dozen Philadelphia police officers who were fired or suspended for racist and violent social media posts can pursue a lawsuit against the city claiming their First Amendment rights were violated. That's according to a federal appeals court. The officers’ social media accounts were included in...
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Trump could face decades in prison if convicted on all federal charges
Former President Trump could face decades in prison if convicted on all 37 federal counts stemming from Special Counsel Jack Smith’s investigation.
Family members co-signed bond for George Santos, court filing says | CNN Politics
The co-signers on a $500,000 bond connected to Republican Rep. George Santos’ federal indictment are family members, his lawyer said in a new court filing, though their names will remain unknown to the public while an appeals process plays out.
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Florida woman accused of fatally shooting her neighbor is granted bond
Susan Louise Lorincz, 58, was ordered to wear an ankle monitor, to have no contact with the family of Ajike “AJ” Owens and to not leave the state of Florida.
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White House says Iran is helping Russia build a drone factory east of Moscow for the war in Ukraine
The White House says it has intelligence indicating Iran is providing Russia with materials to build a drone manufacturing plant east of Moscow as the Kremlin looks to lock in a steady supply of weaponry for its ongoing invasion of Ukraine. The new U.S. intelligence was unveiled by the White...
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Agutaya archipelago doctor who cared for 13,000 people on her own
The pandemic was far from Dr Alena's only challenge on a far-flung archipelago in the Philippines.
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West Point classmates, now members of Congress, push bill to help veterans get into apprenticeship programs
Reps. John James and Pat Ryan are introducing a bipartisan bill aimed at helping veterans get into pre-apprenticeship programs as a stepping stone to good jobs.
Critics slam The Economist for calling Latin American workers 'useless'
Online readers called out the headline as "terribly insulting" and "full of stereotypes."
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 472
As the war enters its 472nd day, these are the main developments.
Turkey seizes $1 billion of counterfeit money headed for Africa
Turkish security forces seized $1 billion of counterfeit money in Istanbul and arrested six people involved in the operation, including one Ghanian and three Swedish nationals, the governor's office said on Friday.
Gov. Wes Moore: ‘I want to make bigotry expensive’
www.politico.com11 UN peacekeepers accused of sexual exploitation, abuse in Central African Republic
The United Nations said that 11 peacekeepers stationed in Central African Republic have been accused of sexual exploitation and abuse. A statement Friday from the peacekeeping mission said that preliminary evidence gathered by the UN Office of Internal Oversight Services revealed that the...
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Arizona governor vetoes bill requiring schools to limit transgender students’ bathroom access
Gov. Katie Hobbs has previously said she will not support any legislation that targets LGBTQ youth.
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Biden repeats false claim son Beau died in Iraq, incorrectly states he ran for president while vice president
President Biden repeated his previous false claim that his son, Beau, died while serving in Iraq, as well as incorrectly said he ran for president while serving as vice president.
What Donald Trump's latest indictment means for him — and for 2024
A federal indictment could have more serious implications for former President Trump's 2024 presidential run than the indictment brought against him by a New York grand jury in March, CBS News Political Director Fin Gómez said Thursday.
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France hails 'hero with a backpack' who intervened in knife attack on very young children
A 24-year-old Catholic pilgrim in France is being hailed as a hero after he intervened in a savage knife attack on very young children. The man's father told The Associated Press that he believes his son prevented even worse bloodshed by grappling with the assailant. The man himself says he...
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Bipartisan effort underway in Congress to curb 'unchecked presidential power' during national emergencies
Rep. Chip Roy and Sen. Mike Lee are leading bicameral, bipartisan efforts to curb the power of the White House granted by the National Emergencies Act of 1976.
NYC launches program to reexamine gay bar drugging and homicide cases
The announcement comes more than a year after two gay men were killed as part of a drug-induced robbery scheme.
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June 9, 2023 Latest on federal indictment against Donald Trump | CNN Politics
The federal indictment against former President Donald Trump and one of his associates was unsealed Friday. Follow here for the latest news.
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Oregon, mecca of weed, to crack down on illegal pot growers by holding landowners responsible
Oregon has long been known as a mecca for high-quality marijuana, but that reputation has come with a downside. Illegal growers offer huge amounts of cash to lease or buy land and then leave behind pollution, garbage and a drained water table. A bill passed by the Oregon Legislature seeks to...
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Prosecutors charged Trump with 37 felonies, including 31 counts under the Espionage Act of “willful retention” of classified records.
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US bans imports from China-based Ninestar over Uyghurs
The U.S. on Friday banned imports from China-based printer maker Ninestar Corp and a Chinese chemical company over alleged human rights abuses.
Espionage Act in the spotlight after Trump indictment. What is it?
After a more than yearlong investigation, former President Trump has been charged with more than three dozen criminal counts related to his continued possession of classified and sensitive document…
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A last-ditch effort for a housing deal in Albany collapses. Finger pointing begins.
Legislators appear to be heading home without doing much at all. The six-month session is set to end Friday.
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Missing children found after more than a month in Amazon | CNN
Four young children have been found alive after more than a month wandering the Amazon where they survived like “children of the jungle,” according to Colombian President Gustavo Petro.
www.cnn.comHow major US stock indexes fared Friday 6/9/2023
Stocks drifted higher on Wall Street, giving the S&P 500 its fourth winning week in a row. The benchmark index edged up 0.1% Friday.
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Second Trump indictment freezes GOP primary as rivals tap-dance around charges | CNN Politics
The federal indictment of former President Donald Trump – his second time being charged in less than three months – has swept the 2024 presidential election into a new period of uncertainty, and made it even more likely that Trump will campaign while also facing trial.
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Gingrich testifies before grand jury investigating Jan. 6
Former Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.) testified Thursday before a federal grand jury investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, according to CNN. The former House committee that investigat…
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France knife attack: 'Backpack hero' praised for facing attacker
Catholic pilgrim Henri said he simply followed his instincts when confronting the Annecy attacker.
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Biden admin announces new Border Patrol chief to replace Raul Ortiz
The Department of Homeland Security on Friday announced that Jason Owens, the current head of the Del Rio Border Patrol Sector, will take over from Border Patrol Chief Raul Ortiz when he retires in a few weeks.
Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for July delivery fell $1.12 to $70.17 a barrel Friday. Brent crude for August delivery fell $1.17 to $74.79 a barrel.
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Couple behind Iowa gay marriage ruling worries about the future
Kate and Trish Varnum were legally married 14 years ago in Iowa, but the current political environment has renewed their fears about losing marriage rights.
www.nbcnews.comJudge in FTX bankruptcy rejects media challenge, says customer names can remain secret
A Delaware bankruptcy judge says the names of individual customers of collapsed cryptocurrency exchange FTX Trading can be permanently shielded from public disclosure
Third-party presidential candidate Cornel West rips 'mediocre, milquetoast' Biden: 'Get off the crack pipe'
Cornel West, a progressive activist and third-party candidate for president, ripped President Biden during his first interview since announcing his run for the White House.
Stock market today: Asian shares mostly rise, lifted by bull market on Wall Street
Asian shares are trading mostly higher, led by a jump on the Tokyo Stock Exchange where share prices got a boost of optimism from a new bull market on Wall Street. U.S. futures edged lower and oil prices fell. Wall Street stocks rose just enough to enter a new bull market. The S&P 500 rose 0.6%...
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Trump-appointed judge is assigned to oversee classified documents indictment
The criminal case facing former President Donald Trump related to his handling of classified documents will be overseen initially by a judge he appointed in 2020.
Mike Batayeh, ‘Breaking Bad’ actor and comedian, dead at 52 | CNN
Mike Batayeh, a comedian and actor who played laundromat manager Dennis Markowski in “Breaking Bad,” has died, his manager confirmed to CNN.
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Trump loses 2 lawyers just hours after being indicted
Jim Trusty and John Rowley announced they’d resigned. Meanwhile, a Trump aide also has been indicted, according to Trump.
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WI GOP proposes giving Gov. Evers less than 25% of new state licensing jobs he requested
Wisconsin's Republican-controlled finance committee voted Thursday to slash Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' request for 80 new licensing positions to a tentative 17.
Playbook PM: Shakeup rattles Trump’s legal team
And Mike Gallagher opts against a Senate run.
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Texas man kills roommate, fires barrage of shots at police, then kills self
Around 100 shots were fired by the gunman over a span of about 20 minutes as police were outside the home, the San Antonio police chief said.
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Trump admits on tape he didn’t declassify ‘secret information’: CNN
Former President Trump admitted in a July 2021 recording that he had not declassified “secret information” that remained in his possession, CNN reported Friday. “As president, I could hav…
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CatholicVote ad campaign rips LA Dodgers for embracing 'vile' Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence drag troupe
CatholicVote will run a TV ahead of the Dodgers game Saturday night that slams the Los Angeles team for inviting an anti-Catholic drag troupe to the team's annual Pride Night.
Most Asian Americans favor affirmative action, new Pew study shows
But when asked whether race or ethnicity should factor into college admissions, roughly three-quarters of respondents said it should not.
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Ships pile up in West Coast ports in labor fight, threatening supply chain chaos
Ships are piling up in some West Coast ports, and commercial shipping prices are spiking amid a labor fight between port operators and workers, threatening to trigger a new round of supply chain di…
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Trudeau’s ‘special rapporteur’ on foreign interference calls it quits
Former governor general David Johnston blamed ‘highly partisan atmosphere’ for his decision to leave his investigation of Chinese meddling.
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Netflix, Amazon, Disney-backed group protests India's tobacco rules
An Indian group representing Netflix, Amazon and Disney has told the government its new tobacco warning rules are impossible to implement for streaming giants and will impinge on content creators' freedom of expression, a letter seen by Reuters showed.
9/11 victim family members ask Saudi officials for a meeting post LIV-PGA merger
The request comes amid massive disappointment with the agreement between golf’s main two entities
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Evidence grows of explosion at collapsed Ukraine dam
Evidence was growing on Friday that there was an explosion at the Kakhovka dam in southern Ukraine around the time it collapsed, according to Ukrainian and U.S. intelligence reports and seismic data from Norway.
How gamblers, party animals, and true believers are hitting it big in Washington
In his highly anticipated book “The Big Break,” author Ben Terris chronicles the rise and fall of some of Washington’s most influential oddballs – and what their stories say about the future of American politics.
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President Biden taking steps to help military spouses get and keep jobs
About one in five military spouses don’t have a job, an unemployment rate that hasn’t significantly changed over the past decade.
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Chamber of Commerce sues Biden administration over federal control of drug prices
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced Friday it is suing the Biden administration over the Medicare price negotiation provisions that were included in the Inflation Reduction Act, becoming the sec…
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Compromise may mean continued reprieve for 'Obamacare' preventive care mandates
Attorneys told a federal appeals court Friday they are close to an agreement that could temporarily maintain government requirements that health insurance plans include coverage of HIV-preventing drugs, cancer screenings and other preventive care while a court battle over the mandates plays out.
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Taurine, a nutrient added to energy drinks, slows aging in animals — and maybe humans, too
Scientists report that increasing the nutrient found in protein-rich foods may slow the aging process, leading to longer, healthier lives in animals — and maybe humans, too.
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Nearly 400 children die yearly from drowning in pools and spas, report finds. Here's how to keep your kids safe.
A warning for parents as we approach summer: A new report finds hundreds of children die each year from drowning. Here's how to keep them safe.
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Maine expansion of abortion laws, which would be among the country's broadest, passes committee
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — A committee of the Maine Legislature signed off Friday on a proposal from Democratic Gov.
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Warren calls for more transparency on Biden drug pricing ‘march-in’ review
A group of lawmakers led by Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) is pressing the Biden administration for updates on its review of the government’s authority to seize the patents of high-priced dr…
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A bite from this tick could give you a life-threatening allergy to red meat. Here's what to know.
More time outdoors can mean a higher danger of tick bites — including the risk of a tick-borne illness that causes an allergy to red meat called alpha-gal syndrome.
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Alzheimer's drug gets FDA panel's backing, setting the stage for broader use
U.S. health advisers are backing the full approval of an Alzheimer's drug that received preliminary approval last year. A panel of advisers to the Food and Drug Administration on Friday voted in favor of the infused medication from drugmakers Eisai and Biogen. The FDA granted accelerated...
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Florida man nearly loses leg to flesh-eating disease after getting bitten in a family brawl
Donnie Adams said he was breaking up a family fight when a relative bit him. He has since recovered from the life-threatening infection.
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How to safely clear wildfire smoke from your home
BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details. Wildfires lead to widespread damage and billions of dollars in suppression costs yearly. Per the National In…
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A little white pill, Captagon, gives Syria's Assad a strong tool in winning over Arab states
BEIRUT (AP) — A little white pill has given Syrian President Bashar Assad powerful leverage with his Arab neighbors, who have been willing to bring him out of pariah status in hopes he will stop the flow of highly addictive Captagon amphetamines out of Syria.
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Florida's 'Dr. Deep' resurfaces after a record 100 days living underwater
A Florida professor known as “Dr. Deep” has resurfaced after spending a record 100 days living underwater. Dr. Joseph Dituri raised his face to the sun Friday for the first time since March 1. That's when he started living in an underwater lodge for scuba divers at the bottom of a lagoon in Key...
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Sunscreen spots you may be forgetting, according to dermatologists
Dermatologists share the spots (and steps) you could be missing with your sunscreen — an important tool in protecting ourselves from the sun's harmful rays.
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Senate hearing on youth mental health spurs debate on hormone treatment, disparities for LGBTQ+ youth
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to reflect the correct attribution to U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy for the final quote in the article. We regret the error. Debate in a Senate …
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What to know about the dangers of wildfire smoke and particulate matter
An air quality value over 300 is considered hazardous.
Delayed justice: 3 states remove all time limits on child sex abuse lawsuits
Advocates for survivors of child sexual abuse say momentum is growing for completely removing the statute of limitations for such crimes. Maryland followed Maine and Vermont to become the only three states to have eliminated all time limits on lawsuits. Maryland's governor signed the law after a...
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