Former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally at Waco Regional Airport, Saturday, March 25, 2023, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
AP sources: Trump facing at least 1 felony charge in NY case
NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump is facing multiple charges of falsifying business records, including at least one felony offense, in the indictment handed down by a Manhattan grand jury, two people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Friday.
Judge: Dominion defamation case against Fox will go to trial
A Delaware judge’s ruling sets the stage for a dramatic springtime trial on whether Fox News bears financial responsibility for airing false allegations that a voting machine company rigged the 2020 presidential election against former President Donald Trump.
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Dems who accused Trump of trying to jail opponents voice support for Trump grand jury indictment
Democrats who previously spoke out against former President Donald Trump for threatening to jail political opponents appeared to celebrate news of the Trump indictment Thursday night
Trump indictment: Trump faces some 2 dozen counts, including felonies, sources say
Donald Trump has become the first former U.S. president to be indicted.
Worries grow that Trump indictment will eclipse other probes
The indictment against former President Donald Trump involves a 2016 hush money payment. Democracy experts are concerned it could undermine public confidence in what they view as far more important investigations related to Trump's refusal to accept his 2020 defeat to Democrat Joe Biden.
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Manhattan DA's office defends Trump indictment, rebuffing House GOP chairs
The district attorney's office defended the grand jury's vote to indict the former president, and said the chairmen's request for documents and testimony would interfere in the case.
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Online threats of violence but few signs of far-right organizing around Trump indictment
Extremism researchers are keeping a close eye on the varied calls for everything from targeted attacks on the district attorney who brought the case to a new civil war.
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Trump to face same judge who oversaw Trump Organization case
Judge Juan Merchan presided over the convictions of two Trump Organization companies and a guilty plea by their former chief financial officer.
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March 31, 2023 Trump indictment news
Former President Donald Trump faces more than 30 counts related to business fraud in an indictment from a Manhattan grand jury, according to sources.
Trump indictment: What we know and what happens next
Former President Trump’s indictment by a Manhattan grand jury has sent the political and legal worlds into a frenzy. Here’s what we know so far about the case against Trump and what could happen ne…
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Medicare, Social Security could fall short over next decade
An annual report on Social Security and Medicare says the financial safety nets millions of older Americans rely on and millions more young people are counting on will run short on funds to pay full benefits within the next decade.
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Former AG Barr says Trump indictment designed to spoil GOP’s shot at the White House in 2024
Former AG Bill Barr says the indictment of former President could be a play by Democrats to let him win the GOP nomination in 2024 but sink him in the general election.
Florida House passes parental rights bill restricting pronouns in schools
'This bill does nothing but tell certain parts of our community in Florida that they don’t exist,' says one Democrat.
www.politico.comTrump indictment: The most noteworthy reactions so far
One thing that seemed to unite Americans this week was that nearly everyone had an opinion on the indictment of former President Donald Trump by a Manhattan grand jury.
Graham: Trump should ‘smash some windows’ on way to DA’s office
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) joked on Twitter that former President Trump should “smash some windows, rob a few shops and punch a cop” on his way to the Manhattan district attorney’s office as a ta…
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Manchin blasts Biden Treasury Department for 'pathetic' EV tax credit move
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) blasted the Biden administration Friday after the Treasury Department issued new rules on the use of electric vehicle tax credits.
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George Soros responds to GOP attacks over Manhattan DA: ‘I don’t know him’
Prominent Democratic donor George Soros responded to Republican attacks on him over Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s (D) investigation that led to an indictment of former President Trump, …
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Trump will not appear in court in handcuffs - lawyer
The former US president is to fly from Florida and turn himself in while surrounded by federal agents.
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Congressional Republicans reinforce Tuberville Pentagon protest
Congressional Republicans flocked to Sen. Tommy Tuberville's (R-AL) aid in his blocking of Department of Defense promotions in protest of its abortion access push.
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Russia clashes with US over tactical nukes for Belarus
Russia and the U.S. have clashed in the United Nations over Moscow’s plans to deploy tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus. Ukraine, which called for Friday's U.N.
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Biden to Russia on detained US journalist: 'Let him go'
President Joe Biden is urging Russia to release Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who was arrested on espionage charges. “Let him go,” Biden told reporters at the White House on Friday when asked about his message to Russia on the arrest.
apnews.com‘Annoying’: Trump rivals hunker down for the indictment primary
Trump’s indictment has his rivals and conservative media rallying to his side.
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March 31, 2023 - Russia-Ukraine news | CNN
Friday marks the one-year anniversary of the liberation of Bucha, the Ukrainian town that has become synonymous with Russia’s brutal occupation and alleged war crimes.
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Trump "upset" and "angry" but "not worried" about indictment, attorney says
A New York grand jury has voted to indict former President Donald Trump.
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Trump defuses extradition controversy by agreeing to be arraigned without handcuffs
Former President Trump is expected to surrender to the Manhattan District Attorney's Office Tuesday, avoiding a potential controversy over his arraignment from Florida.
Ohio man charged for using Molotov cocktails to attack church ahead of planned drag shows
Member of Ohio branch of pro-Nazi, anti-gay White Lives Matter group admitted he had targeted the church to try to stop the drag show.
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Trump faces about 30 counts in New York grand jury indictment
The exact charges are still under seal, but they are expected to be revealed when Trump is arraigned. That court hearing is expected on Tuesday.
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Will Trump's indictment hurt his campaign? Or his rivals? The 2024 race has turned on its head
Challengers like Ron DeSantis, Nikki Haley and Mike Pence will decide how much of an issue they should make of Trump's legal travails.
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UN food chief: Billions needed to avert unrest, starvation
The head of the U.N. World Food Program is warning that without billions of dollars more to feed millions of hungry people, the world will see mass migration, destabilized countries, and starving children and adults in the next 12 to 18 months.
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Trump’s major legal woes
Former U.S. President Donald Trump is indicted again – the fourth indictment in the many legal battles he is facing from state, congressional and federal investigators.
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Pro-Trump Twitter influencer found guilty of conspiracy against rights over 2016 memes
A pro-Trump Twitter influencer was found guilty of election interference for memes shared around the 2016 presidential election.
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Wall St Week Ahead Resilient U.S. stocks failing to factor in recession, investors fear
U.S. stocks have soldiered on through a banking mess to notch solid first-quarter gains. Some investors say that performance could come under pressure if a widely expected recession hits.
Donald Trump indicted: At least one felony among charges in hush money case: Report
At least one felony charge is among the charges former President Donald Trump is facing in New York, according to the Associated Press. The case is related to the alleged falsifying of business records regarding a hush money payment to porn star Stormy Daniels.
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WSJ reporter will be treated like Whelan, former ambassador believes
To have the FSB arrest Gershkovich, send him to Lefortovo prison and make such a serious allegation leads John Sullivan to believe that his release, unfortunately, isn’t imminent.
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Jeffries urges McCarthy to hold vote on ‘common sense’ gun reform after Nashville shooting
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) is pressing Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) to hold a vote on “common sense gun safety legislation” following this week’s deadly shooting at a Chris…
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California snowpack climbs to all-time high, more winter weather on the way
Following a remarkable winter in which back-to-back “atmospheric rivers” pummeled the West Coast, California’s snowpack levels have climbed to an all-time high, according to state meteorologists. T…
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Russia does not 'deserve' UN Security Council seat, US ambassador says
Russia does not deserve a privileged place on the United Nations Security Council, according to President Joe Biden’s top envoy to the United Nations.
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Little Rock: Emergency declared after 'devastating' tornado
At least 24 injured people have been taken to hospital after "significant damage" in Little Rock.
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Finland's young leader is popular but faces tough reelection
HELSINKI (AP) — A parliamentary election in Finland on Sunday is shaping up as an extremely close race between three parties as Prime Minister Sanna Marin's Social Democrats fight to secure a second term running the government.
apnews.comJoy, Vindication and Anxiety: Democrats Absorb a Consequential Moment
In some ways, it was the turn of events that Democratic voters had dreamed of and some of the party’s lawmakers had long demanded: After years of telling lies, shattering norms, inciting a riot at the Capitol and being impeached twice, Donald Trump on Thursday became the first former president...
Trump indictment: What happens next
Following Donald Trump's indictment by a Manhattan grand jury last Thursday, the former president begins the first steps in the criminal justice process.
Trump indictment live updates: Trump will not be handcuffed or have a mug shot taken, NBC reports
President Donald Trump was indicted by a New York grand jury in a hush money case, and is expected to be arraigned on Tuesday.
Trump indictment not expected to affect Wisconsin court race
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The indictment of former President Donald Trump will likely have little impact on the high stakes Wisconsin Supreme Court race to be decided next week, as Democrats try to flip majority control of the court with the fate of abortion access in the state on the line, those closely
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Arrest of Wall Street Journal reporter in Russia likely "approved at the highest levels," ex-U.S. ambassador says
Former U.S. Ambassador to Moscow John Sullivan warned that Evan Gershkovich, who was arrested on espionage charges, faces a tough fight ahead.
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Medical marijuana to become legal in Kentucky after years of setback
A Kentucky bill legalizing medical marijuana received final passage in the state legislature Thursday. Gov. Andy Beshear plans on signing the measure.
George Soros denies boosting Alvin Bragg despite $1 million donation to left-wing PAC
George Soros denied he donated to the campaign for Alvin Bragg, the Manhattan district attorney who indicted former President Donald Trump, despite the left-wing billionaire handing $1 million to a political action committee that later supported Bragg.
www.washingtonexaminer.comTrump indictment: Ex-U.S. president joins other democratic leaders who've faced criminal charges
Donald Trump has become the first former U.S. president to face criminal charges after a grand jury in New York voted to indict him over a hush money payment. He joins a slew of other current and former leaders of democratic nations who’ve faced criminal charges over the last decade.
Trump indictment came after DA reviewed hush money payment to Playboy model Karen McDougal
It was not clear whether the $150,000 payment to former Playboy model Karen McDougal is part of the Trump case, which remains under seal.
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AI experts disown Musk-backed campaign citing their research
Critics accuse the Future of Life Institute, the group behind a letter Musk co-signed, of prioritising imagined apocalyptic scenarios.
How DA could use hush money payment to Playboy model Karen McDougal to bolster Trump case
Sources told ABC News the Manhattan District Attorney’s office is also investigating a $150,000 payment to Playboy model Karen McDougal as part of the Trump case.
Cori Bush joins ‘Squad’ members in opposing TikTok ban
Rep. Cori Bush (D-Mo.) is joining other members of ” the Squad” in opposing a ban on TikTok, as a debate over the video sharing app heats up on Capitol Hill. “I oppose an outright ban on TikT…
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US boosts anti-China Pacific push with embassy in Vanuatu
The Biden administration says it will open an embassy in the South Pacific island nation of Vanuatu in its latest move to blunt China's increasing influence in the Indo-Pacific.
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Biden silent on Donald Trump after N.Y. grand jury’s vote to indict
Biden is using the power of incumbency to draw an implicit contrast between himself and Trump, and allies see little political upside in being drawn into the fray.
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Donald Trump has been indicted following an investigation into a hush money payment scheme. Here's what we know | CNN Politics
The swirl of unprecedented political, legal and historical implications ignited by the indictment of Donald Trump reached a fever pitch Tuesday with the former president arrested and pleading not guilty in Manhattan.
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Trump indictment unlikely to sway Wisconsin Supreme Court race
Former President Donald Trump's indictment is unlikely to significantly impact next week's high-stakes Wisconsin Supreme Court election.
China reminds Europe that obedience is the cost of profit
Meeting Xi Jinping in Beijing on Friday, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez was reminded that his political obedience is the price he must pay for China's beneficence. There could be no more stark contrast between this form of feudal mercantilism and the U.S. vision for an international order…
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Donald Trump ties George Soros to Alvin Bragg. Experts say connection is mischaracterized
In May 2021, George Soros contributed $1 million to Color of Change PAC, which supported Alvin Bragg. But Soros did not donate to Bragg directly.
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In a loss for Fox News, judge allows Dominion's defamation case to go to trial
The ruling is a blow to Fox News, which wanted to stop the trial from moving forward.
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Judge sends Dominion’s $1.6 billion lawsuit against Fox News to trial
A judge in Delaware has ordered a jury trial in Dominion Voting Systems’ blockbuster lawsuit against Fox News, setting the stage for one of the most consequential defamation decisions against…
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Andrew Tate and Tristan Tate moved to house arrest
The Tates and two associates are moved to house arrest following a ruling by a Romanian judge.
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Trump’s fundraising efforts after indictment pay off, with over $4 million raised
Former President Trump’s fundraising efforts in the wake of his indictment on Thursday appear to have paid off, with his campaign raking in more than $4 million within 24 hours. “This incredible su…
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AP WAS THERE: Uncovering Lyndon B Johnson's stolen election
In 1977, Associated Press reporter James W. Mangan had an exclusive interview with a South Texas election judge who detailed certifying false votes for Lyndon B.
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Embattled Macron heads to China, leaving burning Paris behind
French President Emmanuel Macron will head to China next week for a rare visit to the rising superpower, in an awkward balancing act between his global statesman ambitions and his struggle to contain embarrassing pension protests at home.
Tornadoes tear through Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, Mississippi and Tennessee | CNN
A rare “high risk” Level 5 out of 5 alert has been issued for parts of the Midwest and mid-South. Follow here for live news updates.
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After Trump indictment, Manhattan DA accuses House GOP of 'unlawful political interference'
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's office is accusing House Republicans of "unlawful political interference" in the investigation into former President Donald Trump.
Trump campaign uses newly restored Facebook page to fundraise off indictment
Donald Trump's campaign turned to Facebook to raise money off his indictment in New York as he rages against Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg.
Stormy Daniels said she'd dance in the streets if Trump was indicted. Now she's sad it happened
Stormy Daniels was unaware of Trump's indictment for nearly two hours. "She was surprised," her lawyer, Clark Brewster, told USA TODAY.
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Sen. John Fetterman on depression, recovery, and "making up any lost time"
The Pennsylvania senator talks about his "downward spiral" that led to a diagnosis of major depression, how his health scare affected his family, and his reasons for feeling hopeful for the future.
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Manhattan DA's office again slams House GOP's efforts to investigate Trump probe, says approx. $5k federal funds used | CNN Politics
The Manhattan district attorney’s office is again slamming House Republicans for their efforts to intervene in its investigation into former President Donald Trump, accusing them of collaborating with Trump to “vilify and denigrate the integrity of elected state prosecutors and trial judges.”
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Advisers: Indictment kick-starts 2024 campaign and MAGA rally time
The indictment and pending arraignment of former President Donald Trump will act as an abrupt kick-start of the 2024 presidential campaign and should be used by the poll-leading candidate to rally his base and fight the charges to the end, current and past advisers to the Republican told Secrets.
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'Window into history': Tapes detail LBJ's stolen election
In 1977, Associated Press reporter James W. Mangan had an exclusive interview with a South Texas election judge who detailed certifying false votes for Lyndon B.
apnews.comTrump, DeSantis and other Republicans push antisemitic 'Soros' smear after Bragg indictment
In his statement condemning the indictment of Donald Trump, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis mentioned neither the former president nor the district attorney who will prosecute the case by name. But he did name-check George Soros, a favorite target of antisemitic conspiracy theories — twice.
Republicans see indictment as boon for Trump in 2024
Republicans are rushing to defend former President Trump after his indictment on Thursday in an alleged hush money scheme, signaling that the criminal charges could bolster his standing in the 2024…
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DOJ arrests 'White Lives Matter' member accused of attempting to burn down church
The DOJ arrested a 'White Lives Matter' member accused of attempting to burn down a church that hosted drag events.
Munitions, anti-tank rockets in next $2.6 bln US pledge for Ukraine -sources
A new $2.6 billion U.S. military aid package that could include air surveillance radars, anti-tank rockets and fuel trucks for Ukraine's fight against Russia is expected to be announced as soon as Monday, three U.S. officials said on Friday.
GOP RESTRICT Act author decries 'misinformation' about TikTok ban bill
One of the main sponsors of a bill to rein in TikTok denounced critics as spreading misinformation after they criticized the legislation as a threat to privacy and free speech and compared it to the PATRIOT Act.
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'Karma': Will Trump get presumption of innocence five boys in Central Park jogger case did not?
Donald Trump called for the death penalty in his case. Then he was exonerated. I talked to him about why this week's indictment feels like karma.
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U.S. Social Security fund seen depleted 2033, year earlier than previous estimate
The U.S. Social Security system's main trust fund's reserves will be depleted in 2033, one year earlier than estimated last year, while Medicare's finances have improved slightly, reports from the programs' trustees showed on Friday.
Who is Alvin Bragg? What to know about the Manhattan DA.
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg was thrust into the national spotlight this week following a New York grand jury's vote to indict former President Trump.
Amazon must face California lawsuit claiming its prices are too high, judge says
A judge has rejected Amazon.com Inc's bid to dismiss California's antitrust lawsuit accusing the online retailer of illegally forcing merchants to accept policies that cause consumers to pay artificially high prices.
Google founder, former Disney exec to get subpoenas in JPMorgan Epstein lawsuit
The U.S. Virgin Islands is suing JPMorgan Chase over sex trafficking by former customer Jeffrey Epstein, a one-time friend of Donald Trump and Bill Clinton.
Finland's NATO membership: What's next?
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg says Finland will officially join the military alliance on Tuesday. The green light comes days after Turkey's parliament endorsed Finland's accession.
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Federal government published Social Security numbers of 1,900 White House visitors
The watchdog for the Government Publishing Office said 1,900 Social Security numbers were published in error as part of the Jan. 6 House select committee's final report.
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US Marine's adoption of Afghan war orphan voided
In a highly unusual ruling, a state court judge has voided a U.S. Marine’s adoption of an Afghan war orphan, more than a year after he took the little girl away from the Afghan couple raising her.
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U.S., EU lawmakers feel cut out of Biden’s electric vehicle trade agenda
The U.S. and European Union are negotiating a deal to shore up much-needed critical minerals for electric vehicles, but calling it a “free trade agreement” is creating complications on both sides of the Atlantic.
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AI is 'intimidating,' 'dangerous': Members of Congress reveal how much they know about artificial intelligence
There's a new push for government to regulate artificial intelligence after a dire warning from tech leaders. But how much do members of Congress know about AI?
Here are the key players in the Trump hush money case
From Alvin Bragg to Stormy Daniels, these are all the people you need to know in the wake of the former president’s historic arraignment.
Tennessee law restricting drag performances goes into effect at midnight
A new Tennessee law is set to go into effect at midnight that will restrict drag show performances in public or anywhere a child might see them. NBC News’ Antonia Hylton reports from Knoxville on the response to the new bill.
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Republican leaders and Trump loyalists on Capitol Hill rally behind the former president after indictment | CNN Politics
Key House Republican leaders lined up to defend former President Donald Trump on Thursday following the news that Trump has been indicted by a Manhattan grand jury – a sign of the powerful grasp Trump still has on his party on Capitol Hill.
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Trump indicted: Republicans and Democrats alike cash in on indictment news
The news of former President Donald Trump’s indictment sparked outrage among GOP lawmakers, with some using the charges to rally his supporters around his White House campaign.
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Philippines, U.S. hold live-fire exercises focused on territorial defence
Philippine troops staged live-fire exercises with their U.S. counterparts in the Southeast Asian country's largest military camp as part of army-to-army drills aimed at enhancing Manila's defence capabilities against external threats.
Trump’s historic indictment: Five takeaways
Former President Trump was indicted by a Manhattan grand jury Thursday, making history as the first executive — sitting or former — to face criminal charges. The indictment comes after District Att…
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Wimbledon lifts ban on Russian and Belarusian tennis players
Players from both countries will be able to compete as ‘neutral’ athletes if they meet certain conditions.
Eight bodies found in St Lawrence River near US-Canada border
Two families from India and Romania were trying to cross into the US, officials say.
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Fact check: False claim different images of John Fetterman prove he was replaced by a body double
Two pictures of Sen. John Fetterman look different because they were taken in different conditions and different angles. Not due to a body double.
Stocks rally to cap a winning month, quarter for Wall Street
Stocks rallied on Wall Street and closed out a winning March despite a long list of worries for investors. The S&P 500 gained 1.4% Friday and rose 3.5% for the month, with tech stocks leading the way.
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Trump attorney believes legal team will move to quickly dismiss New York case
Attorney James Trusty, who represents Trump in another probe, told CBS News that the New York case is "ripe for motions."
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Virginia's female Democratic senators rebuke Joe Morrissey
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The six Democratic women serving in the Virginia Senate sharply rebuked Sen. Joe Morrissey, one of their male colleagues whose decades in public office have been repeatedly marked by controversy, as they endorsed his opponent in the June primary election this week.
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Ohio Gov. DeWine signs $13.5 transportation budget, rail safety package into law
Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine on Friday signed a nearly $13.5 billion transportation budget into law, which most prominently touts a host of new rail safety measures.
Campaign shares plans on how Trump will turn himself in
The campaign shared new details about the former president's plans to appear at the Manhattan courthouse on Tuesday to face criminal charges.
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Asa Hutchinson: Trump should ‘step aside’ from 2024 race after indictment
Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R) said Trump should “step aside” from the 2024 presidential campaign now that he will be indicted, calling it a “huge distraction.” A Manhattan grand jury vote…
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Queer and trans youth plan march in the streets in 50 states amid anti-LGBTQ attacks
Queer and trans youth are marching on International Transgender Visibility Day in 50 states amid anti-LGBTQ attacks.
New York man gets 22 years in jail over killing of Chinese immigrant
A New York City man who pleaded guilty to manslaughter and a hate crime in the 2021 killing of a Chinese immigrant has been sentenced to 22 years in prison, authorities said.
Angie Craig alleged attacker indicted on charges of assaulting member of Congress
A grand jury voted to indict a man on charges related to the attack of Rep. Angie Craig (D-MN) inside her Washington, D.C., apartment building last month.
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren on Trump Indictment: "No one is above the law, not even a former president"
"This is a very sober time for our country, a real moment in history," Warren told "CBS Mornings" on Friday.
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Colombia raises threat level for deadly Nevado del Ruiz volcano
Authorities report a spike in seismic activity, including rock fracturing and earthquakes, around the snow-capped peak.
Congress goes wobbly on TikTok
A bipartisan Senate bill that would rein in the Chinese-owned app is facing its first real headwinds.
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Trump's indictment shows America is joining 'some of the most advanced democracies,' NYT reporter argues
One New York Times reporter says the vote by a Manhattan grand jury to indict former President Trump shows America is aligning itself with "some of the most advanced democracies."
U.S. extends carrier deployment after Syria attack
The United States has decided to extend the deployment of the George H.W. Bush carrier strike group to provide options to policymakers after last week's deadly attacks in Syria by Iran-backed forces, U.S. military officials said on Friday.
Transgender Day of Visibility rallies held amid backlash
Thousands of people rallied across the country as part of a Transgender Day of Visibility in support of the rights of transgender people and their resilience amid what many denounced as an increasingly hostile environment.
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Dominion's historic defamation case against Fox News will go to trial, judge rules, in major decision dismantling key Fox defenses | CNN Business
Dominion Voting Systems’ historic defamation case against Fox News will proceed to a high-stakes jury trial in mid-April, a Delaware judge ruled Friday, in a major decision that dismantled several of the right-wing network’s key defenses.
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren says she wants to make banking boring again
Sen. Elizabeth Warren told CNBC that the problem started under the Trump administration, when bank CEOs lobbied for Congress to weaken regulation.
Stampede at Ramadan food distribution centre kills 11 in Pakistan
Women and children die when people panic and push each other to collect food in Karachi, officials say.
GM plans to phase out Apple CarPlay in EVs, with Google's help
General Motors plans to phase out widely-used Apple CarPlay and Android Auto technologies that allow drivers to bypass a vehicle's infotainment systems, shifting instead to built-in infotainment systems developed with Google for future electric vehicles.
Florida Senate repeals law requiring unanimous jury recommendations for death penalty
A bill passed by the Florida Senate will create an easier path for the death penalty. The bill repeals a law requiring a unanimous jury recommendation for the death penalty.
DeSantis signs bill allowing carry of concealed weapons without a permit | CNN Politics
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Monday morning that allows people to carry a concealed weapon in public without a government-issued permit, a top priority for the Republican governor.
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Calif., 3 other states join bid to block JetBlue-Spirit deal
California and three other states have joined a federal lawsuit aimed at blocking JetBlue's $3.8 billion purchase of Spirit Airlines, which is scheduled for trial this fall
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Automakers are resigned. Manchin is furious. Europe has to wait.
The proposed rules for electric vehicle tax credits produced few clear winners and losers.
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Trump-aligned PAC launches attack ads against DeSantis over Medicare and Social Security
A super PAC aligned with former President Donald Trump is pouring more than a million dollars into an ad campaign attacking Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) over his position on Social Security and Medicare, seeking to paint the Florida Republican as an “establishment insider.”
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Trump campaign blasts out supportive comments from Republicans in wake of indictment
Former President Trump’s campaign blasted out a message to his supporters on Friday promoting comments from Republicans offering their support to Trump and slamming his indictment following Thursda…
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Planned Parenthood sues Missouri AG over investigation into trans procedures
Republican Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey is investigating transgender procedures reportedly being performed at Planned Parenthood's St. Louis clinic, according to a lawsuit.
After being fired, Israel's defense minister caught in limbo
Five days ago, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to fire his defense minister set off a wave of spontaneous protests and a general strike that threatened to paralyze the country, forcing the Israeli leader to suspend his divisive plan to overhaul the judicial system.
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Two families found dead trying to enter US from Canada: Police
Authorities say eight were found dead, including two children, in the St Lawrence River after attempting to reach US.
9 service members killed in Black Hawk helicopter crashes identified
The nine service members killed in a helicopter accident have been identified by the U.S. Army.
Mississippi Legislature votes to expand Capitol Police over objections from Jackson lawmakers
The Mississippi Capitol Police would be able to patrol the entire city of Jackson under a bill that passed the state Legislature this week.
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Taiwan leader scrambles for allies in Central America visit
As Taiwan’s diplomatic partners dwindle and turn instead to rival China, Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen is aiming to shore up ties with the self-governing island’s remaining allies during a trip this week to Central America.
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Social Security trust fund could face shortfall within a decade — and earlier than expected, officials say
Entitlement programs such as Social Security and Medicare could be forced to cut benefits as soon as 2031, according to a new report from the funds' trustees.
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Watchdog report praises FDA for diverting restaurant food to grocery stores
A report released this week by the government’s internal watchdog praised the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for allowing food that was meant for restaurants to be stacked instead on grocery st…
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TikTok attorney: China can't get U.S. data under plan
Under intense scrutiny from Washington that could lead to a potential ban on TikTok, the top attorney for the social media platform and its Chinese parent company ByteDance defended TikTok’s plan to safeguard U.S. user data from China and said it will continue to develop its new app called Lemon8.
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McConnell silent on Trump's indictment as House GOP leaders slam 'weaponized' justice system
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., has kept quiet and declined to comment on former President Donald Trump's indictment by a Manhattan grand jury.
IRS rules for electric cars unveiled after months of attacks
The restrictions on foreign content will reduce how many vehicles can qualify for the $7,500 tax credit, at least temporarily. But the administration hopes it will bring long-term growth, jobs and energy security to the U.S.
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Spanish PM urges China’s Xi to speak with Ukraine’s Zelenskyy
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez praises parts of China’s 12-point proposal to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
Mexico's president visits city where fire killed 39 migrants
Mexico's president is visiting the border city of Ciudad Juarez, where 39 men died in an immigration detention center fire. President Andrés Manuel López Obrador said Friday he was personally devastated by Monday's tragedy.
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Tennessee Capitol protesters appear to mourn Nashville school shooter's death: 'Seven lives'
Dozens of protesters on Thursday stormed the Tennessee State Capitol, where they appeared to mourn the loss of the transgender former student who shot and killed six people at a Nashville school.
How Trump’s Indictment Could Affect The 2024 Election
On Thursday, a Manhattan grand jury voted to indict former President Donald Trump, making him the first president in U.S. history to be indicted. As of now, tho…
A key inflation gauge tracked by the Fed slowed in February
The Federal Reserve’s favored inflation gauge slowed sharply last month, an encouraging sign in the Fed’s yearlong effort to cool price pressures through steadily higher interest rates.
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House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to join Las Cruces rally for former U.S. Rep. Herrell
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy will join a New Mexico rally for former U.S. Rep. Yvette Herrell. The rally will be on April 10 at the Heritage Farm & Ranch Museum in Las Cruces.
DOJ sues Norfolk Southern over East Palestine derailment
Federal prosecutors want to ensure the railroad “pays the full cost of the environmental cleanup."
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Having an alcoholic drink or two per day is not healthier than abstaining, study shows
An analysis of 107 studies found that, when it comes to lowering mortality risk, some drinking is not better than none.
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What to know about Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg Jr.
Alvin Bragg Jr., the Manhattan DA, is the first prosecutor to secure an indictment of a president and will be prosecuting Donald Trump.
Obama pays tribute on Transgender Day of Visibility: ‘We stand with you’
Former President Barack Obama took to Twitter on Friday to pay tribute to the transgender community on International Transgender Day of Visibility, reminding the LGBTQ community that “we stan…
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To conserve, Nevada may try to buy back groundwater rights
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Marty Plaskett upgraded his farming equipment and spent $60,000 on new sprinklers to conserve water, even before the rural Nevada valley where he farms alfalfa began more strictly managing groundwater.
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Former Rep. Mike Rogers mulls White House bid and thinks Trump has less support than polls show
He told CBS News' Robert Costa he doesn't believe that Trump will be the GOP nominee.
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EPA approves California rules phasing out diesel trucks
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is clearing the way for California rules that will phase out the sale of diesel-powered trucks
Donald Trump and Stormy Daniels: What you need to know
Former President Trump was indicted by a Manhattan grand jury on Thursday after a years-long investigation by the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office.
Russia might put strategic nukes in Belarus, leader says
Belarus' president says Russian strategic nuclear weapons might be deployed in his country along with part of Russia’s tactical nuclear arsenal. Russian President Vladimir Putin announced this week that his country intended to deploy tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus.
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LeBron James joins White House in refusing to pay for Twitter verification
NBA megastar and billionaire LeBron James joined the White House Friday in refusing to pay the $8 required for Twitter's new verification policy.
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How Trump Can Squash DeSantis Once and For All
Here’s a 2024 strategy for a still-vulnerable GOP frontrunner.
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Here are 20 cities where houses are cheaper than condos
A new study identifies 20 large cities, including Chicago, Pittsburgh and Boston, where the average single-family home is cheaper than the mid-priced condominium. Apartment and condo dwellers…
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Who's Judge Juan Merchan? Trump says he 'hates me' but lawyers say he's fair
The acting New York Supreme Court justice is expected to preside over Trump's arraignment next week, and could oversee his trial.
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Parole denied for South African Olympian Oscar Pistorius in killing of girlfriend
If granted, he would have been released from prison in the coming weeks.
South Dakota GOP congressman defends gun owners' rights after Nashville mass shooting - "The Takeout"
On "The Takeout" this week, Rep. Dusty Johnson also expressed doubt that gun control laws are stopping these "acts of evil."
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Mug shot as a political boost? Some politicians have tried
Donald Trump is the first former president ever to be indicted, but he’s not the first politician who will have a mug shot taken. Lawmakers arrested on past criminal charges have taken different approaches to their mug shots.
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Funerals begin for 6 victims of Nashville school shooting
Funerals will begin Friday in the wake of Monday's mass shooting at a private Christian school in Nashville.
Tornado updates: At least 32 dead, dozens injured across 9 states
More than two dozen people are dead across several states after a tornado outbreak moved across the U.S. on Friday and Saturday, according to local officials.
Biden tells Rolling Fork residents federal government will cover cost to clean up deadly storms: 'You're not alone' | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to the people of Mississippi as he visited the state on Friday, formally announcing that the administration will cover the full cost of the state’s emergency response to the deadly tornado-spawning storms that hit the southeast...
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Italy temporarily blocks ChatGPT over privacy concerns
Italy is temporarily blocking the artificial intelligence software ChatGPT in the wake of a data breach as it investigates a possible violation of stringent European Union data protection rules.
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Mayorkas: ‘The number of people that are arriving at our border is at an extraordinary height’
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said in a new interview that the number of people arriving at the U.S.-Mexico border has reached an “extraordinary height.” “The number of people that…
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US Capitol Police to boost presence after Trump indictment
The U.S. Capitol Police will boost its presence around the Capitol following the indictment fo former President Trump.
Ukraine's neighbors call on EU to address farm produce glut
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — The leaders of five European Union members helping the transit of Ukrainian farm produce to third countries on Friday called for EU action over a glut that resulted from the goods not leaving for their destinations, bringing down prices in their own markets and angering farmers
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Kamala Harris declines to comment on Trump indictment – then Zambia's president weighs in
Vice President Kamala Harris refused to comment on the recent indictment of former President Donald Trump during a press conference with Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema on Friday.
Minneapolis and state agree to revamp policing post-Floyd
The city of Minneapolis and the Minnesota Department of Human Rights have signed an agreement to revamp policing in the city where George Floyd was murdered by an officer nearly three years ago.
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Far-right influencer convicted in voter suppression scheme
Douglass Mackey, 33, of West Palm Beach, Florida, was convicted in Brooklyn federal court before Judge Ann M. Donnelly after a one-week trial.
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Trump allies step up attacks on DeSantis ahead of 2024: 'He’s not ready to be president'
It’s game-on between the top two super PACs backing former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, in 2024 battle for the Republican presidential nomination
Biden visits Mississippi town pummeled by deadly tornado
Biden will say the government will cover the full cost of the state's emergency measures for the next 30 days.
Why the Journalist Arrested in Russia Won’t Be Another Brittney Griner
A former correspondent expelled from the Soviet Union says the charges leveled against Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich put this case in a different category.
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Biden: Feds 'not leaving' Mississippi town hit by tornado
President Joe Biden pledged during his visit to a Mississippi town ravaged by a deadly tornado vowed that the federal government is “not leaving” until the area is back on its feet.
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Donald Trump’s indictment: Our reporters dig into the repercussions for 2024
The surreal, surprising, and unintended consequences of Trump’s first indictment, according to POLITICO’s top reporters
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7 sorority sisters at University of Wyoming sue Kappa Kappa Gamma to challenge induction of transgender member
The members claim that inducting the transgender woman, identified by the pseudonym Terry Smith, in the fall of 2022 violated Kappa Kappa Gamma's bylaws.
www.nbcnews.comMan accused of shooting 3 people, wounded by trooper
HARRIMAN, Tenn. (AP) — A man who had just bonded out of jail shot three people, killing one, at a body shop in East Tennessee before law enforcement officers arrived and shot him, authorities said.
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Most states get an 'F' on gun laws this year in new analysis by advocacy group | CNN Politics
Most US states get a failing grade on gun laws, according to a new scorecard published by the Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence.
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Moscow prison for US reporter was used in Stalin's purges
Lefortovo prison, where American journalist Evan Gershkovich has been jailed on espionage charges, has been a terrifying symbol of repression since Soviet times.
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Ivanka Trump says she is 'pained' by father's indictment
Ivanka Trump addressed her father's indictment Friday via social media, describing herself as "pained" for both the former president and the country.
Exclusive: Juror in Gwyneth Paltrow ski trial case speaks out
One of the jurors who served in the ski crash court case between Gwyneth Paltrow and Terry Sanderson speaks to ABC News exclusively.
Not just Trump's VP: Pence touts time as governor, US Rep
As Mike Pence approaches a likely 2024 run for president, he's opening up to audiences about the parts of his career before he served as Donald Trump's vice president.
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House China Committee: Cargo cranes give China a tool to disrupt trade, military mobilization at US ports
House China Committee Chair Mike Gallagher told Fox News Digital that China has the potential to use cargo cranes as a “tool" to “disrupt American trade and military mobilization.
China's global influence looms over Harris trip to Africa
The global rivalry between the United States and China has been a recurring backdrop during Vice President Kamala Harris’ trip to Africa. Beijing's influence is particularly apparent during the second and third stops in Tanzania and Zambia, where Harris arrived on Friday.
apnews.com‘O.J. Simpson on steroids’: Team Trump preps for a post-indictment frenzy
Plans have been in place to react to an indictment from the Manhattan D.A. On Thursday night, they were triggered.
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Federal agencies must detail plans for supporting gender transition in workplace: Biden OPM
The Office of Personnel Management, the Biden administration's human resources office, instructed federal agencies on Friday to set policies that support gender transitions in the workplace.
Brazil's Lula reschedules China trip, will meet Xi on April 14 in Beijing
Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping on April 14 in Beijing, his office said on Friday, rescheduling a visit that was postponed last week after Lula was diagnosed with a mild pneumonia.
Millions set to lose Medicaid coverage as pandemic-era rule expires
Up to 15 million people are expected to lose their insurance in the coming months. Children, young adults and Black and Hispanic people are most likely to be affected.
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People with long Covid smell disorders or loss of taste may get relief with an experimental treatment
Is it 'voodoo' or does a procedure called a stellate ganglion block help patients with long Covid-related loss of smell or taste?
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Florida teen debuts trans visibility film as bans spread
A Florida teenager has documented how it feels to be young and transgender for a film set to debut at a festival as transgender people around the world celebrate visibility and lawmakers across the country look to restrict their rights and care.
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Prescriptions for ADHD treatments surged during the Covid-19 pandemic, CDC report shows | CNN
Prescriptions for stimulants often used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder surged during the pandemic, especially among adults, a new study found.
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CDC investigators studying health impacts of Ohio train derailment fell ill
Members of a CDC investigative team studying the health effects of the Ohio train derailment briefly became ill with symptoms including headache and nausea.
Fetterman leaves Walter Reed with depression 'in remission'
Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman has left Walter Reed National Military Medical Center after six weeks of inpatient treatment for clinical depression, with plans to return to the Senate in mid-April.
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Idaho Senate passes bill to criminalize helping minors leave state for abortion without parental consent
The Idaho Senate approved a bill on Thursday to criminalize helping minors travel out of state to obtain an abortion, sending it to GOP Gov. Brad Little’s desk. The legislation easily p…
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Michigan Rep. Dan Kildee to undergo surgery for "serious but curable" cancer
A tumor was found in one of 64-year-old Kildee's tonsils, and he was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma.
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Biden administration appeals US ruling on health coverage mandate
Case could decide whether Obamacare can require insurance providers to cover preventive services for cancer and HIV.
Insight: Syphilis cases in babies skyrocket in Canada amid healthcare failures
The numbers are rising at a far faster rate than recorded in the United States or Europe, driven by increased methamphetamine use and lack of access to the public health system for Indigenous people.
Republicans divided over tackling Medicare Advantage overpayments
Hard-pressed to come up with significant savings to reduce the deficit, some Senate Republicans are taking a closer look at reforms to Medicare Advantage in light of reports that insurance companie…
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New Mexico Supreme Court blocks local abortion ordinances
The New Mexico Supreme Court is blocking local anti-abortion ordinances, granting a request by the state's Democratic attorney general. The ordinances are blocked pending the outcome of an ongoing case.
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Bill making it a crime to help minors get abortions passes in Idaho. It's the first of its kind in the nation.
It's the first of its kind in the nation and covers cases where parents haven't given their consent. Among other things it seeks to restrict travel by creating the crime of "abortion trafficking."
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One iguana's taste for cake leaves a young girl with a mysterious malady | CNN
The bump on a young California girl’s hand was mysterious – and growing. It wasn’t until she had seen two doctors and undergone a biopsy that her family realized the cause: The child had gotten in the way of a hungry iguana with a sweet tooth, resulting in what may be the first documented...
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Medicare fund expected to run dry in 2031
Welcome to The Hill’s Health Care newsletter{beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Medicare solvency deadline pushed back Medicare continues to be strained, but thi…
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Mysterious hepatitis outbreak in kids in 2022 linked to common childhood respiratory virus, studies suggest | CNN
An outbreak of acute severe, unexplained hepatitis in previously healthy children in 2022 may be linked to adeno-associated virus 2, or AAV2, according to three independent studies published Thursday in the journal Nature.
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Emergency room visits from firearms dropped in 2022, but remained higher than pre-pandemic rate | CNN
Emergency department visits for firearm injuries in the United States dropped slightly since 2020, but the rate in 2022 was still above pre-pandemic levels.
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