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Tucker Carlson, Fox News’ most popular host, out at network
NEW YORK (AP) — Fox News said Monday that it is parting ways with prime-time host Tucker Carlson, whose stew of grievances and political theories about Russia and the Jan. 6 insurrection had grown to define the network in recent years and influence GOP politics.
Don Lemon fired from CNN after divisive morning show run
Longtime CNN host Don Lemon has been fired by the cable news network a little over two months after apologizing to viewers for on-air comments about Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley. CNN announced Lemon's departure Monday. The host said in a Twitter post that he was stunned by the...
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As Sudan cease-fire announced, some Americans still struggling to escape
Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced a cease-fire Monday afternoon.
Broadcast bloodbath: Tucker Carlson, Don Lemon are out in major media shake-up
The news of the exits came abruptly Monday.
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Tucker Carlson and his producer out at Fox News, 1 week after Dominion settlement
Fox News host Tucker Carlson and the media company have "agreed to part ways," Fox said in a statement Monday.
McCarthy faces his first big test as speaker: Defusing a debt ceiling time bomb
With a vote expected this week, the speaker doesn’t have 218 votes locked up for his debt limit bill. The stakes are high — for his gavel and the stability of the U.S. and global economy.
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FOX News Media, Tucker Carlson part ways
FOX News Media and Tucker Carlson have agreed to part ways, the network announced on Monday.
Democrats celebrate Fox-Carlson split: ‘A sewer of countless lies and hate’
Democrats are celebrating Monday’s shocking news that Tucker Carlson and Fox News have parted ways, going after the controversial cable news figure who frequently used his prime-time program to rai…
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Supreme Court takes social media cases with echoes of Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court said Monday it will decide whether public officials can block critics from commenting on their social media accounts, an issue that previously came up in a case involving former President Donald Trump.
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Starting Tuesday, Trump will stand trial in a lawsuit accusing him of rape
The writer E. Jean Carroll, who says Trump raped her in the 1990s, is seeking civil damages.
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Smartmatic wants more than Dominion’s $787 million payout, plus a retraction from Fox for its 2020 election lies, lawyer says | CNN Business
A top lawyer for Smartmatic, the voting technology company whose defamation lawsuit against Fox News is still pending, said Thursday that he won’t accept any settlement smaller than the $787 million Fox agreed to pay Dominion, and that his client needs a “full retraction” from the right-wing...
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Tucker Carlson’s last segment before exit: ‘We’ll be back’
Tucker Carlson, who parted ways with Fox News on Monday in a move that shocked the political media landscape, concluded what ended up being his final segment as host on the cable news channel by te…
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Speaker McCarthy faces big test as debt bill heads for vote
Speaker Kevin McCarthy is hurtling toward one of the most consequential weeks of the new House Republican majority. He is laboring to pass a partisan package that would raise the nation’s debt limit by $1.5 trillion in exchange for steep cuts some in his own party oppose. Votes are expected...
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Senate Democrat asks GOP billionaire for details of Clarence Thomas’ luxury travel | CNN Politics
A key Democratic senator is scrutinizing a Republican megadonor who financed luxury travel taken by Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and a real estate transaction with his family, and examining whether the gifts and deal triggered obligations under US tax law.
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Hunter Biden demands ethics probe into Marjorie Taylor Greene
A lawyer for Hunter Biden, the son of President Biden, on Monday called for the Office of Congressional Ethics to review Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) for “unhinged rhetoric,” possible …
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Lawmakers are worked up about Tucker Carlson’s exit from Fox News
Some Republicans congratulated the host, while a slew of Democrats blasted Carlson for polarizing coverage.
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Don Lemon fired: CNN host terminated, network disputes statement on departure - Washington Examiner
A "stunned" Don Lemon announced on Monday morning that he had been terminated from CNN. "I was informed this morning by my agent that I have been terminated by CNN," the former CNN This Morning host tweeted. FOX NEWS AND POPULAR PRIME-TIME HOST TUCKER CARLSON PART WAYS "It is clear that there...
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What's behind sexual assault lawsuit against Donald Trump?
More than a dozen women have publicly accused former President Donald Trump of sexual assault and harassment, but none of those claims has gone to trial. That is about to change. The trial of a former advice columnist's rape lawsuit is due to start with jury selection Tuesday. E. Jean Carroll...
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Homeland GOP unveiling bill that will serve as 'forceful response' to Biden's border crisis, expert says
The House Homeland Security Committee is introducing legislation to bolster border security efforts -- including staffing, wall construction and additional tech.
Trump Jr. slams Fox News over Carlson exit: This ‘changes things permanently’
Donald Trump Jr. on Monday said Tucker Carlson’s departure from Fox News “changes things permanently” after the network announced it was parting ways with its primetime star. “I mean, I think it ch…
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“We’ll happily offer you a job if you wish to carry on as a presenter and host!" Russian state TV anchor Vladimir Solovyov said.
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New draft of House stablecoin regulation focuses on state regulators, issuers
The bill is intended to restart negotiations with House Democrats, the Senate and the White House over stablecoin regulation.
Tucker Carlson leaves Fox News: Who could replace host in prime-time slot? - Washington Examiner
Fox News announced that its most popular host, Tucker Carlson, has departed from the network Monday after seven years of hosting its prime-time 8 p.m. slot. Carlson was the highest-rated prime-time host on the network for several years, with his show starting in 2016. His departure leaves a...
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What's behind the looming 'x-date' on the US debt limit?
In January, the U.S. government ran up against its legal borrowing capacity of $31.381 trillion, and the Treasury Department began implementing “extraordinary measures” to avoid a default. That started the clock on the “x-date” when those measures would be exhausted. The x-date could be reached...
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Sudan factions agree to 72-hour ceasefire as foreigners are evacuated
Sudan's warring factions agreed to a 72-hour ceasefire starting on Tuesday, while Western, Arab and Asian nations raced to extract their citizens from the country.
Trump cheers Lemon’s CNN ouster
Former President Trump on Monday welcomed the news that CNN had parted ways with longtime anchor Don Lemon, who Trump has feuded with for years. “Good News: “The dumbest man on televisi…
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Analysis: McCarthy’s authority is on the line as debt ceiling crisis mounts | CNN Politics
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy will put his shaky control of the thin Republican majority on the line this week with a bid to pass a bill slashing spending that is designed to jam President Joe Biden over the looming government debt crisis.
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Debt-limit plan won't be changed, House GOP leaders tell holdouts
In an interview with POLITICO, House GOP Whip Tom Emmer said the debt-ceiling proposal is "not getting changed," despite about half a dozen potential Republican holdouts.
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Famous Twitter users disavow Musk over verification return
Celebrities, professional athletes and other high-profile Twitter users are once again being verified by the social media platform and they don’t know why the blue check marks reappeared — nor do they seem too happy about it. Twitter removed the blue check icons last week from accounts that...
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Twitter changes stoke Russian, Chinese propaganda surge
Russia, China and Iran are exploiting recent changes at Twitter to spread disinformation faster and farther. Under new owner Elon Musk, Twitter recently ended its policy of labeling foreign propaganda agencies like RT or Sputnik. Researchers say the site has also ended its policy of making those...
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Don Lemon says he was fired by CNN
CNN anchor Don Lemon tweeted that he's been terminated from the network.
The $1B dollar man: Fox stock takes huge hit after Carlson exit - Washington Examiner
Fox Corporation’s stock lost $1 billion in market capitalization just minutes after news broke that Tucker Carlson departed Fox News. Fox Corporation, which owns Fox News as well as entertainment television and sports holdings, quickly plunged more than 5% after Fox News announced that Carlson...
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'A heck of an ally': DeSantis begins world tour by praising Japan, bristling at Trump rivalry
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis begins a four-nation tour meant to bolster his foreign policy credentials with a stop in Japan.
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CNN ousts host Don Lemon, who responds with fiery tweet
“I was informed this morning by my agent that I have been terminated. I am stunned,” Lemon wrote.
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Your guide to the trial: E. Jean Carroll v. Donald Trump
Here’s questions and answers about the civil trial in which Trump stands accused of rape.
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Proud Boys were 'thirsting for violence' on Jan. 6, DOJ says in closing arguments
After three months, jurors will soon begin deliberating the fates of five members of the Proud Boys who face rare seditious conspiracy charges.
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Did Tucker preview his Fox exit at Heritage this weekend? - Washington Examiner
Tucker Carlson is done at Fox News. According to a statement from the cable news organization, his last show was Friday, a show in which Tucker did not say goodbye to his audience or hint in any way that it would be his last broadcast. But that doesn’t necessarily mean Monday’s announcement by...
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At UN, Russia's Lavrov warns world at 'dangerous threshold'
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Monday that the risk of conflict between global powers was at an "historic high" and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov warned the world was at a threshold "possibly even more dangerous" than during the Cold War.
Prosecutor: Proud Boys viewed themselves as 'Trump's army'
A prosecutor says Proud Boys leaders charged with plotting to use violence to keep Donald Trump in power saw the far-right extremist group as the former president's “army.” A jury on Monday began hearing closing arguments for the trial of former Proud Boys national chairman Enrique Tarrio and...
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House GOP unveils border security bill
House Homeland Security Committee Republicans on Monday unveiled border legislation that would require completing the border wall envisioned by former President Trump and would stymy a Biden admini…
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Paul Whelan’s sister confronts Russia’s Lavrov at UN Security Council - Washington Examiner
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov found himself bracketed at the United Nations by the sister of Paul Whelan, who cited his imprisonment as evidence of “Russia’s descent into lawlessness” under Russian President Vladimir Putin.“Russia’s less-than-sophisticated take on diplomacy is to...
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China affirms ex-Soviet nations' sovereignty after uproar
The Chinese government says it respects the sovereignty of former Soviet Union republics after Beijing’s ambassador to France caused an uproar in Europe by saying they aren’t sovereign nations. The governments of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania rejected Ambassador Lu Shaye’s comment to a French...
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GOP Gov. Jim Justice set to launch bid for Joe Manchin's Senate seat in West Virginia this week
Top Republicans, including Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, have courted Justice to mount a challenge to incumbent Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin.
Tucker Carlson leaving Fox News: Network announces parting of ways with host - Washington Examiner
Longtime host Tucker Carlson and Fox News are parting ways, and he will not produce any new episodes of Tucker Carlson Tonight. The network announced the departure of the popular prime-time host on Monday morning. FOX REACHES $787M SETTLEMENT WITH DOMINION According to Fox News, Carlson's last...
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'Donald Trump's army': DOJ, defense make closing arguments in Proud Boys sedition trial
More than three months since its start, the seditious conspiracy trial of five Proud Boys is nearing its end as closing arguments begin Monday.
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Tucker Carlson out at Fox News | CNN Business
Fox News and Tucker Carlson, the right-wing extremist who hosted the network’s highly rated 8pm hour, have severed ties, the network said in a stunning announcement Monday.
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Supreme Court deals blow to oil companies by turning away climate cases
The decision means lawsuits filed by municipalities seeking to hold companies liable for harms caused by carbon emissions can move forward in state courts.
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Youngkin meets with Taiwan's leader during trade mission
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin met with the president of Taiwan on Monday to discuss mutual trade and investment initiatives and other business matters, his office said, and he signed an executive order establishing an economic development office in Taipei.
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Sudan ‘risks catastrophic conflagration’: UN’s Guterres
All the updates from April 24.
GOP senators warn Trump’s legal problems a ‘bad look’ for the party in 2024
Republican senators are warning that criminal charges hanging over former President Trump will give the GOP a bad look if he is the party’s eventual nominee, especially in a year when Republicans a…
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House Democrats call on McCarthy to pass California storm relief - Washington Examiner
House Democrats from California are calling on House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) and other House leaders to approve a relief package for the Golden State after several atmospheric rivers caused damage. Reps. Salud Carbajal (D-CA), Jimmy Panetta (D-CA), Jim Costa (D-CA), and Zoe Lofgren (D-CA)...
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Michigan Democrat gets 6 months house arrest for ballot box sabotage
Former Flint Township, Michigan Clerk Kathy Funk was sentenced to six months of house arrest for tampering with a ballot box to dissuade a recount in a primary she narrowly won.
'This is not a moment. It is a movement': Tennessee Three push gun reform in White House meeting with Biden
The Tennessee Three's rising profiles haven't led to major action on guns in Tennessee. But their movement stretches beyond the Volunteer State.
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Russia's foreign minister comes to the United Nations as Moscow faces war crimes accusations
Russia's foreign minister, Sergey Lavrov, takes the helm of the UN Security Council as allegations of Russian war crimes in Ukraine mount.
Kenyan cult deaths at 73, president likens them to terrorism
Kenya’s president says the starvation deaths of dozens of followers of a pastor are akin to the results of terrorist acts, as the new death toll has rises to 73. He said the pastor, who is in police custody, should be in prison. Paul Makenzi was arrested on suspicion of telling his followers to...
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in Japan as he considers presidential bid
He is meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and other officials, and then he'll travel to South Korea, Israel and the United Kingdom.
www.cbsnews.comTucker Carlson and his producer out at Fox News, 1 week after Dominion settlement
Fox News host Tucker Carlson and the media company have "agreed to part ways," Fox said in a statement Monday.
Carlson, Lemon exits mean whole new script for correspondents’ dinner headliner
White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) dinner headliner Roy Wood Jr. says he’ll need to “throw out the whole damn script” after the dramatic exits of cable news stars Tucker Carlson and Don…
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Montana transgender lawmaker silenced again, backers protest
Republican legislative leaders in Montana persisted in forbidding Democratic transgender lawmaker Zooey Zephyr from participating in debate for a second week and her supporters brought the House session to a halt Monday — chanting “Let her speak!” from the gallery before they were escorted out...
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Megyn Kelly: Fox News ousting Tucker Carlson ‘terrible move’
Former Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly is saying it was a “terrible move” for Fox News to end its relationship with prime-time host Tucker Carlson. Kelly also said she believed Fox forced t…
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At least 12 killed in blasts at Pakistan counterterrorism office
Police say there were two explosions inside a counterterrorism facility in Kabal, northwest Pakistan.
Don Lemon fired: CNN host terminated, network disputes statement on departure - Washington Examiner
A "stunned" Don Lemon announced on Monday morning that he had been terminated from CNN. "I was informed this morning by my agent that I have been terminated by CNN," the former CNN This Morning host tweeted. FOX NEWS AND POPULAR PRIME-TIME HOST TUCKER CARLSON PART WAYS "It is clear that there...
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Texas shooting: Nine teenagers shot at prom after-party
Gunfire brought an abrupt end to an after-party for high school prom-goers in east Texas.
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Biden vs. Trump: Big challenges, but opposite ones, as 2024 rematch begins – Poll
Biden's support is wide but shallow, vulnerable to a 3rd-party challenge. Trump's support is deep but narrow, a risk in a one-on-one general election.
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GOP lawmaker calls out Fox News over Trump interviews with Hannity, Carlson and Levin
Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley called out Fox News, arguing that the news outlet’s interviews with former President Trump are too focused on the past.
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Susan Rice, Biden's top domestic policy adviser, departing
President Joe Biden’s top domestic policy adviser, Susan Rice, is leaving next month. As director of the White House Domestic Policy Council, Rice had broad sway on the administration’s approach to health care, immigration and racial inequality. Biden on Monday praised Rice for her “steady...
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Republicans plan to hold ‘Joe Biden accountable’ with new fact-checking website - Washington Examiner
Republicans have rolled out a new website that will be dedicated to fact-checking President Joe Biden ahead of his 2024 campaign launch. The Republican National Committee announced the launch of "factcheckbiden.com" to analyze the president's statements in real time and provide a record of what...
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‘The View’ audience breaks out in cheers after hearing Tucker Carlson leaving Fox
The audience of ABC’s daytime political talk show “The View” applauded on Monday after its hosts broke the news that Tucker Carlson and Fox News are parting ways. “Word has just come do…
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Biden vows to tank bipartisan legislation reversing Chinese solar handout
President Biden would veto legislation overturning his executive action that protects Chinese solar panel makers if Congress passes it, the White House announced Monday.
Kim Potter, the officer convicted of killing Daunte Wright, released from prison
Former Brooklyn Center Police Officer Kim Potter, who was convicted of killing 20-year-old Daunte Wright in a traffic stop, was released from prison Monday.
Ex-officer who fatally shot Breonna Taylor hired as a deputy
The former Louisville police officer who fatally shot Breonna Taylor has a new job in law enforcement in a county northeast of the city. The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office has hired Myles Cosgrove. Taylor was killed in March 2020 when police used a faulty drug warrant to break through her door...
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Don Lemon and CNN part ways | CNN Business
CNN has parted ways with longtime host Don Lemon. The announcement Monday came without explanation and astonished the media industry.
www.cnn.comSudan factions agree to 72-hour ceasefire as foreigners are evacuated
Sudan's warring factions agreed to a 72-hour ceasefire starting on Tuesday, while Western, Arab and Asian nations raced to extract their citizens from the country.
Ron Wyden presses Harlan Crow for documents related to Justice Clarence Thomas gifts
The letter from Sen. Ron Wyden was the latest instance of Senate Democrats pressing for information about Justice Clarence Thomas and Harlan Crow.
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Biden rips GOP for ‘banning books’: ‘No such thing as someone else’s child’ - Washington Examiner
Joe Biden Biden rips GOP for 'banning books': 'No such thing as someone else's child' By Naomi Lim, White House Reporter April 24, 2023 03:32 PM Twitter LinkedIn Facebook Email Print Joe Biden Biden rips GOP for 'banning books': 'No such thing as someone else's child' By Naomi Lim, White House...
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US envoy to UN urges Russian foreign minister to free detainees
At the UN Security Council, US envoy says Paul Whelan and Evan Gershkovich have been used by Moscow as ‘human pawns’.
What Scalia’s Defense of a Free Jet Trip Says About Thomas’ Travels
WASHINGTON — Almost 20 years ago, during the Supreme Court’s winter break in 2004, Justice Antonin Scalia took a free trip on a Gulfstream jet, hitching a ride with Vice President Dick Cheney on a government plane. The two men were going duck hunting in Louisiana. The trip ripened into a...
House committee on China calls out Musk for axing labels on government outlets
Members of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) on Monday asked Elon Musk on Twitter why he had stripped “government-funded” labels from accounts of st…
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US helping from afar as Americans flee fighting in Sudan
The White House says the U.S. is trying to help thousands of Americans left behind in Sudan escape fighting in the east African nation. That's after the U.S. Embassy evacuated all of its diplomatic personnel over the weekend and shut down. President Joe Biden’s national security adviser, Jake...
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Tucker Carlson is leaving Fox News, network announces
Carlson's final show with the network aired Friday.
www.cbsnews.comSusan Rice, Biden's top domestic policy adviser, departing
President Joe Biden’s top domestic policy adviser, Susan Rice, is leaving next month. As director of the White House Domestic Policy Council, Rice had broad sway on the administration’s approach to health care, immigration and racial inequality. Biden on Monday praised Rice for her “steady...
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GOP senator criticizes Fox News interviews with Trump
Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) has not been pleased with a number of interviews Fox News hosts and pundits have conducted with former President Trump in recent weeks. “In recent weeks I’ve watc…
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Senate Dems say Biden should talk to McCarthy, but without linking debt ceiling, spending cuts
Two top Democratic senators joined Sen. Joe Manchin over the weekend in calling for President Joe Biden to discuss the debt limit with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
White House not open to debt ceiling negotiations with ‘cruel’ Republicans - Washington Examiner
The White House continues to insist it will not negotiate with House Republicans over the debt ceiling. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) unveiled a debt ceiling proposal last week, something President Joe Biden had repeatedly called for. But that won't lead to a meeting, according to press...
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The Hill Interview: GOP wins if seen as ‘party of optimism’
House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) in an exclusive interview with The Hill said Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), who struggled through 15 ballots to be elected to the top House post earlier thi…
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Don Lemon, CNN anchor, fired after 17 years on the network
Don Lemon drew criticism after saying US politician Nikki Haley, 51, was not "in her prime".
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Which countries are evacuating citizens from Sudan?
Hundreds of foreign nationals have been safely evacuated from Sudan where continued fighting threatens to plunge the African country deeper into chaos. Foreign governments deployed their military assets to fly people out safely - among them France, which is using its airbase in neighboring...
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Tucker Carlson and Fox News part ways
The stunning announcement came days after the network settled a high-stakes defamation lawsuit with Dominion Voting Systems.
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Biden's 2024 campaign has been hiding in plain sight
President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign has been hiding in plain sight all along. The contours of the 2024 campaign that Biden will formally launch with a video Tuesday will look a lot like his messaging and policy moves from the past few months. He will play up accomplishments from his first...
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CNBC anchor Hadley Gamble accused NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell of sexual harassment, her lawyer says
NBCUniversal announced Sunday that Shell was leaving the company "effective immediately" following an investigation into "inappropriate conduct."
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Jury selection begins over 2018 Pittsburgh synagogue attack
Jury selection has begun in the federal death penalty trial of a man accused of shooting to death 11 Jewish worshippers at a Pittsburgh synagogue in the deadliest antisemitic attack in U.S. history. Robert G. Bowers, from the Pittsburgh suburb of Baldwin, faces 63 counts in the Oct. 27, 2018...
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Two top Democratic senators joined Sen. Joe Manchin over the weekend in calling for President Joe Biden to discuss the debt limit with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
Don Lemon fired: Nikki Haley fundraises off CNN anchor’s downfall - Washington Examiner
Republican 2024 contender Nikki Haley is seeking to make financial lemonade out of ousted CNN anchor Don Lemon's cable news exit. Haley touted her "Past My Prime?" drink cooler campaign merchandise in a nod to Lemon's swipe against her earlier this year at about the time of her presidential...
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Cities reviving downtowns by converting offices to housing
A growing number of developers are considering converting empty office towers into housing as part of an effort to revive struggling downtown business districts that emptied out during the pandemic. Many politicians see these conversions as a potential catalyst to bringing new housing to these...
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Fox stock sinks after Tucker Carlson departure
Shares of Fox Corporation fell Monday after Fox News announced the departure of longtime host Tucker Carlson. The company’s class A stock was down roughly 3.6 percent by 1 p.m., falling from …
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Supreme Court takes up disputes involving public officials who block critics on social media
The cases are similar to a 2017 dispute brought against former President Donald Trump after he blocked seven people from his Twitter account.
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Former GOP lawmaker, NY gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin endorses Trump
Former Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-N.Y.), who last year ran an unsuccessful campaign for governor in New York, endorsed former President Donald Trump on Monday, becoming the latest current or former Republi…
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State leaders targeting climate investing have quiet stakes in the fossil fuel industry
Republicans have slammed ESG investing platforms and pulled funds away from BlackRock and other firms that have adopted them.
To help students, some colleges provide double the teachers
Teachers say students who need extra help in subjects such as algebra can struggle to learn if the content is taught in an abstract, isolated manner. That’s why a Washington state program features two teachers in the classroom: one provides job training and the other teaches basic skills in...
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Sudan conflict sparks mass exodus of foreigners as locals remain trapped in crossfire
Fighting in Sudan between forces loyal to two rival generals has triggered a mass exodus of foreigners, while locals struggle to escape.
3-day Sudan ceasefire announced by US Secretary of State | CNN Politics
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday announced that the warring factions in Sudan agreed to a a ceasefire, “starting at midnight on April 24, to last for 72 hours.”
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Russia, U.S. trade barbs at UN; Ukraine holds 'strategic' positions in Bakhmut
Russia's defense ministry launched a major drive for army recruits with an advertising campaign telling potential recruits, "you're a real man. Be one."
Minnesota officer who fatally shot Daunte Wright freed
Kim Potter, the Minnesota police officer who said she mistook her gun for a Taser and killed Daunte Wright in 2021, was released from prison early Monday. The Minnesota Department of Corrections says Potter was released around 4 a.m. “out of an abundance of caution.” The department confirmed...
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DeSantis dodges question about 2024 polling during trip to Japan: ‘I’m not a candidate’
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) on Monday dodged a question about polling for the 2024 presidential race during a trip to Japan as the governor, who hasn’t officially launched a White House bid, has …
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Hunter Biden lawyers demand action against MTG in letter to House Ethics Committee - Washington Examiner
Lawyers representing President Joe Biden's son, Hunter Biden, sent a letter to the House Ethics Committee on Monday, requesting action be taken against Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) for her comments and posts about the president's son. The letter alleges that Hunter Biden has been the...
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Australia plans major overhaul of defenses as China rises
A government-commissioned report says Australia needs to spend more on defense and develop the ability to strike longer-range targets as China’s military buildup challenges regional security. The Defense Strategic Review supports the AUKUS partnership among Australia, the United States and...
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McCarthy faces moment of truth in debt limit battle
Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) will face a moment of truth in the debt ceiling battle this week when he brings a bill to lift the borrowing limit to the floor — legislation that some Republ…
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Violent extremists are increasingly sharing tactics for attacking power stations, DHS warns | CNN Politics
Domestic violent extremists have in the last year increasingly shared tactics with each other on using guns to attack electric power stations in a move that likely escalates the threat to US critical infrastructure, according to a Department of Homeland Security bulletin obtained by CNN.
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Migrants walking through Mexico threaten road blockades
TAPACHULA, Mexico (AP) — Around 3,000 migrants walking through southern Mexico in a mass protest procession threatened Monday to block roads or harm themselves unless the government agrees to talks or provides them with buses.
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Biden expected to tap Julie Rodriguez to run 2024 campaign
President Joe Biden is expected to tap Julie Rodriguez, a senior White House adviser, to manage his reelection campaign
UAE spacecraft takes close-up photos of Mars' little moon
A spacecraft around Mars has sent back close-up photos of the red planet's little moon. The United Arab Emirates spacecraft flew within 62 miles of Deimos last month. Called Amal _ Arabic for Hope, the spacecraft collected some of the most detailed images yet of the moon. It also observed the...
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Biden's 2024 challengers use Democrats' 'democracy' slogan against them, say primary is ‘rigged’
President Biden's 2024 Democratic challengers for the White House are blasting the DNC's plans not to hold any primary debates as evidence the race is being "rigged" against them.
ICE to test smartwatch-like tracking devices for migrants facing deportation
The device is part of a broader Biden administration effort to ensure migrants comply with their immigration proceedings without relying on detention.
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Biden to unveil new efforts to protect S. Korea from nukes
President Joe Biden will use this week’s celebratory state visit by South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to underscore that the U.S. is ready to step up its efforts to deter a North Korean attack on South Korea. White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said Biden will announce...
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Schumer dodges questions about attending event with man accused of running secret NYC Chinese police station
Sen. Schumer did not respond Monday when asked multiple times about being seen at an event with a man accused of running a secret Chinese police station.
Vegas-to-California high-speed train gets bipartisan backing
A bipartisan congressional group from Nevada and California is asking the Biden administration to fast-track federal funds for a private company to build a high-speed rail line between Las Vegas and the Los Angeles area
What Scalia’s Defense of a Free Jet Trip Says About Thomas’ Travels
WASHINGTON — Almost 20 years ago, during the Supreme Court’s winter break in 2004, Justice Antonin Scalia took a free trip on a Gulfstream jet, hitching a ride with Vice President Dick Cheney on a government plane. The two men were going duck hunting in Louisiana. The trip ripened into a...
How Democrats Learned to Cast Aside Reservations and Embrace Biden 2024
As President Joe Biden nears the formal announcement of his 2024 reelection bid, one of the most important developments of the campaign is something that hasn’t happened at all: No serious primary challenger has emerged. Biden has all but cleared the field despite concerns about his age — at 80...
China, Ukraine on mainstage as South Korea's president visits Biden, addresses Congress for 1st time in decade
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, whose U.S. trip is complicated by the classified document leak, will focus on Ukraine and China in meeting with President Biden.
Matt Gaetz proposes bill to safeguard service member pay in event of shutdown - Washington Examiner
Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) proposed legislation Monday to preserve payments to service members if a government shutdown takes place. The bill, Armed Services Always Paid Act, mandates that members continue to get paid without delay and comes amid a simmering standoff between Republicans and the...
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Some DeSantis allies feel growing urgency to launch 2024 bid
A new sense of urgency is growing among Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ allies as emboldened critics within his own party — especially former President Donald Trump — work to undermine his presidential campaign before it begins. Inside the Florida statehouse, the governor's Republican allies are...
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Here are the top 10 books banned in 2022
The American Library Association (ALA) kicked off National Library Week on Monday by releasing its State of America’s Libraries Report, which details an increase in book bans in 2022 and the top 10…
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'Tennessee three' meet with Biden at the White House
Joe Biden spoke with state Reps. Justin Jones, Justin Pearson and Gloria Johnson Monday about "how to move forward with commonsense gun reform," the White House said.
Silenced transgender lawmaker Zooey Zephyr: What to know
The latest instance of one party deciding who can be heard during legislative debate has ended for now after a judge denied a transgender lawmaker's bid to return to the Montana House floor. Democratic Rep. Zooey Zephyr had been prevented from speaking on the floor since April 20 after telling...
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E. Jean Carroll lawsuit against Trump for defamation, battery set for trial on Tuesday
Carroll says Trump raped her in the mid-1990s and defamed her when she went public with the story in 2019.
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Trump’s GOP rivals struggle to break through as former president cements frontrunner status | CNN Politics
The question put to South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott, hours after he announced plans to run for the Republican presidential nomination, was a simple one: How do you plan to defeat Donald Trump?
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Serbian leader lashes out at the West over Kosovo vote
The Serbian president has sharply criticized Western officials mediating talks on normalizing ties with Kosovo, calling them liars and fraudsters, and says the Serb minority in the former Serbian province won’t tolerate foreign “occupation.” Aleksandar Vucic spoke on Monday, a day after local...
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DeSantis dismisses 2024 polling decline against Trump: ‘I’m not a candidate’ - Washington Examiner
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) shrugged off recent polling that showed him losing ground against his top likely 2024 rival, former President Donald Trump. "I'm not a candidate, so we'll see if and when that changes," DeSantis told reporters during a trip in Japan on Monday. MAJORITY OF VOTERS...
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Lead Appropriations Democrat: Proposed GOP spending cuts ‘should outrage all of us’
Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.), the top Democrat on the powerful House Appropriations Committee, is sounding the alarm over the Republicans’ debt limit package, arguing it would slash “investmen…
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'Gender Queer' tops library group's list of challenged books
A new report says books with LGBTQ+ themes remain the most complained about at public schools and libraries around the country. The American Library Association announced Monday that Maia Kobabe’s graphic memoir “Gender Queer” was the most “challenged” book of 2022, the second consecutive year...
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Sarah Huckabee Sanders trolls Bud Light with koozie for 'real women'
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders is joining forces with GOP governors to hit back at Bud Light with the launch of "Real Women" beer koozies.
European leaders commit to more wind energy production
A group of Western European nations led by Germany and France are committing to massively ramp up the production of clean energy from wind turbines in the North Sea. They want to both meet climate targets and reduce their strategic energy dependence on Russia. The leaders also committed Monday...
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'We will pass it': McCarthy whipping debt limit bill
The speaker can only lose four Republicans and still pass his debt limit legislation.
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Hunter Biden’s lawyer seeks Treasury inspector general, congressional ethics inquiries as part of strategy to strike back at detractors | CNN Politics
Hunter Biden’s lawyer is asking for the Treasury Department’s inspector general and the Office of Congressional Ethics to launch inquiries as part of a broader aggressive strategy to strike back at detractors of President Joe Biden’s son.
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Rep Jim Banks demands answers on 'inadequate' DOD Confucius Institute waiver guidance: 'Agents' of the CCP
Indiana Rep. Jim Banks demanded answers from Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on the DOD's "inadequate guidance" for colleges looking for waivers to host Confucius Institutes on campus.
Michigan official gets house arrest for 2020 ballot sabotage
FLINT TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — A local official in Michigan accused of breaking a seal on a ballot box in her own election to ensure that votes couldn't be recounted was sentenced Monday to six months of house arrest.
apnews.comBiden is in a good place ahead of 2024 announcement, Dems say. But skepticism persists.
President Biden, who’s expected to announce his bid for reelection this week, would likely face a number of obstacles in 2024, including concerns about his age and a lack of enthusiasm for a rematch with Donald Trump. But many Democrats are optimistic that he will prevail.
Pentagon considers sending contingent of troops to Port Sudan to help remaining American citizens amid war
After evacuating U.S. diplomats and their families over the weekend, the Pentagon is examining options to help the remaining U.S. citizens in Sudan who wish to leave.
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Explosions at Pakistani counter-terrorism ammunition store kill at least 13
Two explosions in a counter-terrorism ammunition depot in northwest Pakistan killed at least 13 people and wounded over 50 on Monday, police said.
Israeli FM demands arrested Jordanian lawmaker 'pay a price'
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel’s foreign minister on Monday called on Jordan to take action to bring to justice a Jordanian lawmaker who was arrested in Israel for allegedly trying to smuggle what appears to have been dozens of guns into the West Bank.
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DeSantis and Youngkin make dueling trips overseas amid 2024 speculation - Washington Examiner
Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R-VA) headed to Asia this week, his first international trip as chief executive of Virginia that comes as possible 2024 presidential rival Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) makes his own trip through Europe. Both men could be presidential candidates, but neither has announced a bid...
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Eleni Kounalakis first to launch campaign for California governor in 2026
The state’s lieutenant governor has assembled an A-team of political strategists and fundraisers for her run.
www.politico.comMen in military uniforms kill 60 people in Burkina Faso
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — At least 60 people have been killed by men in military uniforms in northern Burkina Faso, authorities said.
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The Real Reason Trump Might Win the Nomination
He’s still the president of Republican America.
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Nearly half of Biden 2020 voters do not think he should seek re-election, ahead of expected announcement: POLL
A new poll revealed a large number of Biden's 2020 voters do not think he should seek re-election, while former President Trump supporters are weighing their support of another four years.
Apple cannot ban links to outside App Store payments, U.S. appeals court says
A U.S. appeals court on Monday upheld a federal court's order that could force Apple Inc to change payment practices in its App Store.
EU institutions pile more pressure on Hungary over rights
BRUSSELS (AP) — The four biggest groups in the European Union's legislature added more pressure on Hungary on Monday to counter what they see as steadfast deterioration in rule of law and democratic principles in the central European member state.
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Exclusive: Czech Republic looks to supply Vietnam more aircraft, radars
Vietnam is in talks with the Czech Republic for military supplies, including aircraft, radars, upgrades of armoured vehicles and firearms, a Czech government source told Reuters, as Hanoi aims to diversify its mostly Russian arsenal.
Tucker Carlson leaves Fox News
The highly rated US TV host leaves just days after the US network paid $787.5m to settle a legal case
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Joe Manchin quietly lobbied Biden admin to grant funding to campaign treasurer's organization
Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., personally requested the Department of Commerce approve a multimillion-dollar funding request that would benefit a group chaired by his campaign treasurer.
Man shot dead in Jerusalem after ramming car into civilians
Israeli authorities say at least five people, including a 70-year-old, injured in the incident.
Drones attack Sevastopol, crashed drone found near Moscow
Russian-appointed authorities in Crimea say the military has fended off a Ukrainian strike on a main naval base, while an exploding drone was also reportedly found in a forest near Moscow. The attacks come as Ukraine is preparing for a major counteroffensive. The Moscow-appointed head of...
apnews.comBiden’s team fears the aftermath of a failed Ukrainian counteroffensive
Behind closed doors, the administration worries about what Ukraine can accomplish.
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Jake Sullivan denies role in Biden family's alleged 'corrupt influence-peddling operation' in Ukraine
Jake Sullivan, White House national security adviser, responded to allegations that he and the Biden family conducted an "influence-peddling conspiracy" in Ukraine in 2014.
Biden's newest big climate rule will rest on rarely used technology
The Biden administration will plunge into political and legal fights as soon as this week by proposing stringent requirements on utilities to reduce carbon emissions.
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Singer R. Kelly moved to North Carolina prison from Chicago
Federal prison officials say singer R. Kelly has been moved from a Chicago correctional center to a medium-security facility in North Carolina
Utility bills could spike as the EPA moves to limit 'forever chemicals' in drinking water
People in states that have enacted PFAS regulations are already paying more for clean drinking water. Should the EPA’s proposed regulations pass, the rest of the country could be paying more, too.
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Russian official says ‘Ukrainian’ drone found outside Moscow
A district official says Victory Day parade cancelled after drone discovered approximately 30km east of the capital.
Republicans move to kill Treasury’s ‘grotesque’ racial equity committee
House Republicans have put forward new legislation that would kill the Treasury Department's Advisory Committee on Racial Equity, established late last year.
WHOOPS: Company behind early morning emergency alert that woke millions has a new message for Florida
Everbridge CEO apologizes to Floridians for "human error" that caused an alert notification to be sent to millions of Floridians' phones at 4:45 a.m. on Thursday.
Venezuelan Guaidó denounces being expelled from Colombia
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó said he was expelled from Colombia hours after he crossed the border from Venezuela to try to meet with some participants at an international conference Tuesday to discuss his country’s political crisis.
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A DeSantis immigration idea that isn't going anywhere
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Comedian Richard Lewis says he has Parkinson's Disease
He said he is done with stand-up comedy, but that he is under a doctor's care and "everything is cool".
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Ada Limón is the first U.S. poet laureate appointed to a two-year second term
The award-winning Latina author was recognized for her efforts to bring poetry to more Americans; her initiatives include working with NASA and the National Park Service.
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Over 1,000 migrants reach Italian isle; 23 reported missing
Some 1,200 migrants have arrived since Sunday on a tiny Italian island. The Italian Coast Guard said Monday evening that 35 migrant boats needed help and all arrived at the island of Lampedusa. Among the boats, there were three shipwrecks, the coast guard said in a statement. One left three...
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Your guide to the 2023 White House Correspondents' dinner week parties and events
A roundup of the best events and parties from the week of the 2023 White House Correspondents’ Association dinner.
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Biden thanks 'Tennessee three' for 'standing up'
President Joe Biden on Monday welcomed to the Oval Office the three Tennessee lawmakers who faced expulsion for participating in gun control protests at their statehouse. “You’re standing up for our kids, you’re standing up for our communities,” said Biden, who was joined by Vice President...
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Nasdaq underperforms on worries about tech earnings ahead
The Nasdaq closed lower on Monday, underperforming the S&P 500 and the Dow, with pressure from high-profile megacaps as investors awaited results from companies including Microsoft while Tesla shares fell on concerns about its spending plans.
Georgia city suspends 6-member police drug unit amid inquiry
WARNER ROBINS, Ga. (AP) — A middle Georgia city has suspended its police department's six-officer narcotics unit after the district attorney began investigating alleged misconduct.
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Arkansas man arrested on charges of piercing teen son's ear
Tontitown police officers accused Jeremy Sherland of violating state laws that ban "body art" on anyone under 16.
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Julie Chavez Rodriguez: The woman running Biden's 2024 campaign
Julie Chavez Rodriguez is a long-time activist and the granddaughter of a famed labour leader.
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‘Nobody knows when it's going to happen’: Wall Street wakes up to default threat.
The government has until the summer to strike a deal.
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Kelly vetoes bill to cut Kansas taxes $1.4B over 3 years
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly on Monday vetoed a bill that would have cut taxes in Kansas by nearly $1.4 billion over the next three years, objecting to a proposal included by conservative Republicans to impose a single-rate flat income tax for individuals.
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GM, Ford strive to convince investors: no price war with Tesla
Detroit automakers General Motors Co and Ford Motor Co will try to convince Wall Street when they release first-quarter earnings this week that they will not be dragged into a price war with electric vehicle maker Tesla Inc.
Sheriffs rally around GOP crime bill allowing easier felony charges for retail theft, drug possession
Sheriffs in Nevada are rallying around a crime bill supported by Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo that would lower the felony threshold for certain crimes.
High court denies energy companies' appeals in climate suits
The Supreme Court has rejected appeals from oil and gas companies that are fighting lawsuits from state and local governments over whether they can be held responsible for harms resulting from global warming. The justices handed the companies a setback Monday in their legal fight with city...
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Toddler who was found in the jaws of an alligator was drowned by father, authorities say
Taylen Mosley, 2, was found dead March 31 in Lake Maggiore, St. Petersburg police said. His father, Thomas Mosley, is charged in his death.
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Ex-UN Secretary-General Ban makes surprise visit to Myanmar
BANGKOK (AP) — Former U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has made a surprise visit to military-run Myanmar on behalf of a group of elder statesmen that engages in peacemaking and human rights initiatives around the world, local media and a South Korean diplomat said Monday.
apnews.comDebt ceiling fears push the cost of insuring against a US government default to highest level since 2008 crash
President Joe Biden has said that the government failing to repay its debts would be "a calamity." Traders are increasinly worried that will happen.
Bitcoin could hit $100,000 by end-2024, Standard Chartered says
Top cryptocurrency bitcoin could reach $100,000 by the end of 2024, Standard Chartered said on Monday, saying that the so-called "crypto winter" is over.
Investors flock to one-month bills on US debt ceiling jitters, shun others
Rising concerns that the U.S. Treasury Department could hit its debt limit in the coming months are leading investors to shun certain Treasury bills and pour into others as they seek out low risk places to park cash.
Banks are paying savers again after many years of low rates
Banks are paying up for savers’ deposits in a much bigger way than they have in a long time. After a decade of low interest rates, the Federal Reserve has unleashed a rapid series of rate hikes to combat inflation. a move that has also pushed banks to pay higher interest on traditional savings...
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Is this solar panel American? Companies eyeing US subsidy await rules
U.S. President Joe Biden's plan to challenge China's dominance in solar panel manufacturing hinges in large part on rules his administration will soon release defining what it means for a product to be American-made, according to industry officials.
Control of the House goes through the Empire State
Dems fared shockingly poorly in 2022. The one lawmaker who defied that trend has some thoughts about the future.
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Texas authorities investigate mysterious cases of dead, mutilated cows
The mysterious death and mutilation of cattle along a Texas highway has left local authorities puzzled.
Hunter Biden team wants Treasury probe of ex-Trump aide and Congress action against MTG
Hunter Biden’s legal team wants the Treasury Dept. to investigate an ex-Trump aide for circulating banking records linked to Biden and wants Congress to act against Marjorie Taylor Green for her statements.
Jeff Shell out as NBCUniversal CEO after probe into inappropriate relationship
NBCUniversal Chief Executive Jeff Shell is leaving after acknowledging an inappropriate relationship with a woman in the company, following a complaint that prompted an investigation, parent company Comcast Corp said on Sunday.
Report: Yacht with 3 Russians, 2 Egyptians missing off Yemen
A yacht carrying three Russians and two Egyptians has reportedly gone missing days ago off the coast of Yemen in the Red Sea
Fears, vulnerabilities, divides and dancing in Moldova
Moldova, a former Soviet Republic, has become an increasingly visible sideshow of Moscow’s war in Ukraine.
Did Ed Sheeran hit pilfer Marvin Gaye classic? Trial to tell
Jury selection has begun in a trial that mashes up Ed Sheeran’s “Thinking Out Loud” with Marvin Gaye’s “Let’s Get It On.”
Climate activists spray protests on U.S. bank offices on eve of annual meetings
Climate protesters spray painted graffiti on Citigroup Inc and Bank of America Corp. offices in New York's Bryant Park on Monday, accusing the banks of being "climate criminals" a day before the lenders are scheduled to hold their annual shareholder meetings.
Len Goodman: Strictly Come Dancing and Dancing with the Stars judge dies at 78
Goodman was a favourite on Strictly Come Dancing and its US counterpart, Dancing with the Stars.
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After Mexican president tests positive for 3rd time with COVID, what do we know about reinfection?
Mexico's president announced over the weekend that he had COVID for the third time. Here's what we know about the likelihood of being reinfected with the virus.
Florida surgeon general altered key findings in study on Covid-19 vaccine safety
Joseph Ladapo defended the move, saying revisions are a normal part of assessing such analysis.
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Clinic says promise not to enforce abortion law not enough
DENVER (AP) — The owner of a Catholic clinic challenging Colorado's new ban on unproven treatments to reverse medication abortions testified Monday that a state pledge not to enforce the ban for now wasn't enough to protect her staff and patients.
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Leg-lengthening surgery is gaining popularity among men seeking to be taller, doctors say
A 26-year-old man who had the procedure to increase his height from 5'7" to 5'10"explains what it was like.
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Indiana public health boost smaller than governor sought
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Republican legislators are poised to direct only about two-thirds of the money that Indiana Gov.
apnews.comLawyers suggest a way around abortion pill restrictions but doctors may be afraid to try it
Doctors can prescribe abortion pills off-label if courts impose restrictions. Will they?
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New research suggests that french fries may be linked to depression | CNN
A research team in China has found that consumption of fried food, specifically fried potatoes, could increase the risk of anxiety and depression, possibly due to the chemical acrylamide.
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Dying patients protest looming telehealth crackdown
A proposed Drug Enforcement Administration rule aimed at cracking down on prescriptions for dangerous drugs has spurred a backlash from dying patients and those who care for them. The new rules would reinstate most of the online prescribing rules for controlled drugs that were relaxed three...
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Lawmakers line up behind plan to save Medicare
Health economists fear their cost projections are too rosy.
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For transgender kids, a frantic rush for treatment amid bans
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — As a third grader in Utah, mandolin-playing math whiz Elle Palmer said aloud what she had only before sensed, telling a friend she planned to transfer schools the following year and hoped her new classmates would see her as a girl.
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Eli Lilly to sell low blood sugar drug to Amphastar for around $1 billion
Amphastar Pharmaceuticals will buy Baqsimi from Eli Lilly and Co in a deal worth up to $1.08 billion as it aims to boost its portfolio of low blood sugar drugs, the two companies said on Monday.
Sen. Ron Johnson renews call for Wisconsin abortion vote
Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson on Monday renewed his call for a statewide vote in Wisconsin on abortion rights, saying he thought most voters would support a ban after 12 weeks of pregnancy. Johnson won reelection to a third term in November, one of only two Republicans to win statewide in...
