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Trump says he will surrender Thursday on Georgia charges tied to efforts to overturn 2020 election
Former President Donald Trump says he will surrender to authorities in Georgia on Thursday to face charges in the case accusing him of illegally scheming to overturn his 2020 election loss in the state. “Can you believe it? I’ll be going to Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday to be ARRESTED,” Trump wrote on his social media network Monday night, hours after his bond was set at $200,000.
The identities behind the 30 unindicted co-conspirators in Trump’s Georgia case | CNN Politics
Fulton County’s sweeping indictment against former President Donald Trump and 18 additional co-defendants also includes details involving 30 “unindicted co-conspirators” – people who Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis alleges took part in the criminal conspiracy to overturn the 2020...
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Trump's bond set at $200,000 in Georgia case, warned about social media threats
A Fulton County judge has set former President Donald Trump's bond at $200,000 in District Attorney Fani Willis' election interference case.
Justice Department objects to Trump's proposed April 2026 date for DC trial
Federal prosecutors are objecting to the April 2026 trial date proposed by lawyers for Donald Trump in the case accusing the former president of scheming to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
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Trump already taped Tucker Carlson interview that is expected to air on GOP debate night, sources say | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump has already taped an interview with Tucker Carlson that is expected to be used as counterprogramming for the first GOP primary debate Wednesday, two sources familiar with the matter told CNN.
www.cnn.comGroup of House conservatives unveils demands to support spending bill and avoid shutdown
House conservatives in a group known as the Freedom Caucus have unveiled a list of demands they want included in a stopgap spending measure to keep the federal government running after the end of September.
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READ: Trump's bond agreement | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump has agreed to a $200,000 bond and other release conditions after his lawyers met with the Fulton County district attorney’s office on Monday, according to court documents reviewed by CNN.
www.cnn.comHouse Republicans subpoena IRS and FBI agents involved in Hunter Biden case
House Republicans have subpoenaed several FBI and IRS agents involved in the federal investigation into Joe Biden’s son Hunter Biden.
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'As long as it takes': Biden vows support for fire-ravaged Maui as search efforts continue | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden arrived in fire-ravaged Maui on Monday to witness the devastation left by an inferno more than a week ago and assess for himself a government response that some residents initially found lacking.
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US citizens in Belarus told to ‘depart immediately’
The U.S. Embassy in Belarus is warning Americans still in the country to leave immediately as geopolitical tensions and civil unrest create greater risk.
Fulton County Sheriff's Office workers threatened ahead of Trump surrender: Report
Workers with the Fulton County Sheriff's Office have faced threats since former President Donald Trump's indictment, a report claimed.
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Hilary updates: Over 1 foot of rain hit San Bernardino as LA avoided a catastrophe
A tropical storm warning has been issued for Southern California.
Biden visited Maui after devastating wildfires. He was met with grief over relief efforts
After touring the damage, Biden vowed to Hawaii, "the entire country is here for you." But he also faced many grieving Maui residents distraught over the wreckage.
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Female soldiers in Army special operations face rampant sexism and harassment, military report says
A new report says female soldiers face rampant sexism, sexual harassment and other gender-related challenges in male dominated Army special operations units.
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Biden will see 'complete and utter devastation' during Maui visit: FEMA administrator
President Joe Biden will see the "complete and utter devastation" from the Maui wildfires when he visits Monday, FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell said on "This Week"
Hilary swamps desert city of Palm Springs with most rain in single day, wipes out roads
Dozens of rescues took place in Cathedral City, where residents of a care home who couldn't walk were taken out in a bulldozer's bucket.
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John Eastman to surrender Wednesday in Fulton County criminal case | CNN Politics
Conservative attorney John Eastman plans to surrender to Fulton County authorities on Wednesday in response to his charges in Georgia related to the 2020 election, according to a new filing that came after he reached a bond agreement with the district attorney Monday.
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GOP will lose 'up and down the ballot' with Trump, New Hampshire governor warns
In an op-ed, Republican Chris Sununu, governor of the first-in-the-nation primary state, urges second-tier candidates to drop out and consolidate behind an alternative.
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US begins unloading seized Iranian oil from tanker just days after pressure from bipartisan group of lawmakers
The U.S. began the transfer of suspected sanctioned Iranian oil off of a seized oil tanker off the coast of Galveston, Texas, on Sunday after a monthslong delay.
Democrats, Popcorn in Hand, Root for a Rowdy GOP Debate
WASHINGTON — After a year of fretting about President Joe Biden’s political standing and their electoral chances in 2024, Democrats are at a moment of high confidence as Republicans prepare for their first presidential debate Wednesday. They will be watching with bated breath in hopes that the...
GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy says Trump should drop out of the 2024 presidential race
The Louisiana Republican said he thinks the charges related to the former president’s mishandling of classified documents after he left office are “almost a slam dunk."
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Trump holds big lead in new Iowa poll, but DeSantis and Scott see paths to victory
The Des Moines Register/NBC News poll comes days ahead of the first Republican primary debate and as Trump prepares to surrender in Georgia this week.
Trump's bond set at $200,000 in Georgia election case; agrees not to intimidate witnesses
Donald Trump's bond was set at $200,000 and he agreed not to threaten or intimidate witnesses in his Georgia election racketeering case.
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Hunter Biden investigation: GOP chairmen subpoena FBI and IRS over 'slow-walked' inquiry
A pair of Republican chairmen subpoenaed four officials at the FBI and IRS on Monday to appear before Congress for depositions related to the Department of Justice's investigation of Hunter Biden, escalating a fight over access to investigators into the president's son.
www.washingtonexaminer.comWith his campaign struggling, DeSantis seeks a big debate win
Can DeSantis use the debate to turn things around?
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North Korea says Camp David agreements raise possibility of 'thermonuclear war'
North Korea on Tuesday denounced the annual military drills between the United States and South Korea, warning of a "thermonuclear war" over recent trilateral agreements to deepen ties between the leaders of the U.S., South Korea and Japan at Camp David.
Climate activists are getting people killed
It is a heavy charge to blame a movement for a tragedy like the wildfires that killed at least 100 people in Maui, but the more information we get about what started the fire and how it spread, it sure seems like climate activists and their Democratic Party minions are the reason people died.
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Ramaswamy outlines his 'crazy' strategy to 'lead the nation'
Entrepreneur and Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy said he is running to lead the nation, not the Republican Party, with a strategy most of his opponents would consider crazy.
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Canada wildfires: Trudeau criticises Facebook over news ban amid crisis
The prime minister accuses the company of putting profits over safety amid Canada's wildfire crisis.
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Russian mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin said to be recruiting Wagner 'strongmen' for Africa
Posts on Russian social media channels indicate that Russian mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin has published his first recruitment video for the Wagner Group since organizing a short-lived mutiny against defense officials in Russia.
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As the 2024 election revs up, Asian Americans rise as a powerful voting bloc
They're America’s fastest-growing demographic, and they delivered a turnout jump in swing states that proved crucial to Joe Biden's victory in 2020. Both parties have taken note.
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GOP blasts Hunter Biden lawyer for 'threatening to use' president as first son's witness
Republicans reacted Monday to a report that Hunter Biden's attorney Chris Clark had warned Justice Department prosecutors last fall that he would call President Joe Biden to the witness stand if they charged his client.
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Ramaswamy changes tune from previous comments on Trump ahead of GOP debate: ‘Not the same Donald Trump’
Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy said he’s "fine" with former President Donald Trump not showing up at the first debate despite singing a different tune in May.
Donald Trump indicted: Former president plans to turn himself in Thursday
Former President Donald Trump said he is planning on turning himself in at the Fulton County, Georgia, jail on Thursday.
www.washingtonexaminer.comNikki Haley will be the lone woman on the GOP debate stage. Why that could help — or hurt.
Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley will be the only woman on stage at the first GOP presidential debate, a distinction that presents special challenges.
Indiana abortion ban takes effect after state Supreme Court denies rehearing
The Indiana Supreme Court upheld the ban, stating Planned Parenthood and other healthcare providers "cannot show a reasonable likelihood of success"
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Sobering US intelligence assessment reportedly undercuts Zelensky’s upbeat hopes of Ukrainian victory this year
A PUNCH IN THE GUT: The headline on this morning’s Washington Post is bound to infuriate Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and embolden Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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READ: John Eastman's bond agreement | CNN Politics
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has reached a bond agreement with one of former President Donald Trump’s 18 co-defendants: conservative attorney John Eastman, according to a new court filing on Monday. Eastman’s $100,000 bond order is the first to appear on the Fulton County court...
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NYC Guardian Angels leader Curtis Sliwa arrested for second time in recent days during migrant housing protest
Curtis Sliwa, founder of the Guardian Angels in New York City, was arrested in Staten Island while protesting migrant housing at the Midland Beach Migrant Shelter.
It’s more than a poll. The Iowa survey is grim news for everyone but Trump.
A poll showing Trump with a commanding lead in Iowa belies the idea that any of his rivals have a secret sauce in the state.
www.politico.comVivek Ramaswamy condemned for 9/11 and Jan 6 conspiracy theory remarks
Republican presidential contender hints at government involvement in deadly September 11 attacks
Ukrainian drone destroys Russian supersonic bomber
An image shows a Tu-22 ablaze after an attack at an air base near St Petersburg.
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Saudi border guards killed hundreds of Ethiopian migrants, HRW says
Saudi Arabian border guards have killed hundreds of Ethiopian migrants, including women and children, who attempted enter the kingdom along its mountainous border with Yemen, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said on Monday.
Putin was meant to be at a summit in South Africa this week. Why was he asked to stay away?
Vladimir Putin will be the odd one out when leaders from the BRICS economic bloc of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa meet in Johannesburg this week.
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Trump’s request for 2026 trial in election case based on ‘faulty’ logic, special counsel says
Trump "overstates" volume of evidence in the case and "exaggerates the challenge of reviewing it effectively," special counsel Jack Smith wrote.
Comedian Rob Schneider slams president over Hawaii response: 'Biden hates Americans'
Comedian Rob Schneider has criticized President Joe Biden over his response to the fires in Hawaii, stating that the president "hates Americans."
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Russian air defences down two drones near Moscow, mayor says
Air traffic at Moscow’s Vnukovo, Sheremetyevo and Domodedovo airports was halted amid latest drone raid on city.
If Chris Christie Debates Without Donald Trump, Does He Make a Sound?
NEW LONDON, N.H. — After months of relentless taunting and hyping a debate clash with former President Donald Trump, former Gov. Chris Christie of New Jersey turned to chiding. “If you qualify for the stage, which Trump has, not showing up is completely disrespectful to the Republican Party, who...
DOJ opposes Donald Trump's proposal to start federal election conspiracy trial in 2026
Justice Department lawyers opposed Donald Trump's proposal to delay his election conspiracy trial until 2026 by arguing it should start Jan. 2.
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'Hell on wheels' teen who killed boyfriend and his friend in crash is sentenced to 15 years to life
Mackenzie Shirilla was convicted of murder in the July 2022 crash, which killed her boyfriend Dominic Russo, 20, and his friend Davion Flanagan, 19.
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Central America parliament expels Taiwan, makes China permanent observer
The Central American Parliament on Monday voted to replace Taiwan with China, whose growing economic influence in Latin America has increasingly marginalized Taipei.
Trump says he will be booked Thursday in Atlanta
Fani Willis indicated last week that all 19 defendants charged in the racketeering indictment had until Friday to surrender to prosecutors.
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Trump's former lawyer was indicted in Georgia. She wants his defense funds to pay her legal fees.
"I was reliably informed Trump isn’t funding any of us who are indicted," said former Trump attorney Jenna Ellis.
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Medical debt hits the middle class hardest | CNN Politics
Medical debt is a big burden for the middle class. Almost a quarter of middle-class Americans, or 17 million people, had unpaid health care bills in 2020, a larger share than those higher and lower on the income scale, according to a new report from Third Way.
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Pro-Trump lawyer John Eastman's bond in Georgia election case set at $100,000
Eastman's charges in Georgia relate to his alleged post-election efforts to use fake slates of Trump electors to challenge President Joe Biden's win in 2020.
Japan to start releasing Fukushima plant's treated radioactive water to sea as early as Thursday
The Japanese government treated and diluted radioactive wastewater from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant will be released into the ocean as early as Thursday.
apnews.comHow GOP Views of Biden Are Helping Trump in the Republican Primary
DES MOINES, Iowa — Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida has run into a surprising buzz saw in his bid to sell himself as the Republican Party’s most electable standard-bearer in 2024 — and it has more to do with President Joe Biden than it does with Donald Trump. For months, Republican voters have...
Jon Tester faces another tough Senate campaign in Montana as the GOP braces for a possible primary
Tester's seat is one of the Republican Party's biggest targets. But Republican Rep. Matt Rosendale hasn't ruled out challenging the GOP's favored candidate, Tim Sheehy.
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Wagner boss posts first video since Russia mutiny, hints he’s in Africa
Yevgeny Prigozhin says mercenary group is recruiting people and ‘will fulfil the tasks that were set’.
Julian Assange supporters demand charges be dropped in vigil outside Merrick Garland’s home
Supporters of journalist Julian Assange gathered outside Attorney General Merrick Garland's home for a vigil demanding the charges against the Wikileaks founder be dropped.
Beltway sniper Lee Boyd Malvo sues prison officials, claims they are putting his life at risk
Lee Boyd Malvo, one-half of the Beltway sniper duo that terrorized northern Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., during a 2002 killing spree, has filed a federal lawsuit accusing prison officials of violating his constitutional rights and knowingly putting his life in jeopardy in retaliation…
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Hilary leaves Southern California farmworkers in dire straits without work
Farmworkers who rely on daily jobs to pay for food and rent have been without work three days because of Tropical Storm Hilary.
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Nearly 40% of House seeks to block repeal of California pork restrictions
A large contingent of Democrats and a handful of Republicans came out against a Farm Bill provision that would block California's pork production restrictions.
www.washingtonexaminer.comFree Disney World passes is latest front in war between Disney and DeSantis appointees
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ appointees to a board that oversees Disney World’s governing district have launched a battle against the company on a new front — free passes and discounts for employees.
apnews.comGrieving Governor’s Moderate Gun Proposal Is Spurned by GOP Allies
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — When Gov. Bill Lee of Tennessee began a push in April to address public safety, his family was grieving the loss of two close friends, both educators killed in a mass shooting at a Nashville Christian school. His call for millions of dollars to harden school security was...
OnPolitics: Which 2024 Republican is leading the pack in Iowa?
Iowa is a crucial early voting state for the crowded field of Republican presidential candidates.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 545
As the war enters its 545th day, these are the main developments.
Media organizations seek release of more court filings linked to special counsel Jack Smith's search warrant for Trump's Twitter account | CNN Politics
A coalition of media organizations, including CNN, is asking the federal court in Washington, DC, to give more transparency into the legal fight over a search warrant special counsel Jack Smith obtained for materials from former President Donald Trump’s Twitter account.
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Republican feud over 'root canal' spending cuts raises US government shutdown risk
A feud over spending cuts between hardline and centrist Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives raises the risk that the federal government will suffer its fourth shutdown in a decade this fall.
The GOP presidential debate puts a spotlight on Wisconsin, one of the few remaining swing states
When Republican candidates for president gather for their first debate Wednesday in Milwaukee, the spotlight will not only be on them but also on Wisconsin’s role as one of a shrinking handful of genuine battleground states.
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Biden uses minor fire at his house to claim he knows what it's like to lose a home while visiting Maui
President Biden visited Maui on Monday, and while speaking to a crowd, said he has a sense of what it was like to lose a home, recalling a fire in his kitchen nearly 15 years ago.
Factbox: When is the first Republican primary debate? Who will be there?
Several top Republican presidential contenders on Wednesday will take part in the first debate of the 2024 primary election cycle. Here are some facts about the showdown:
Bernardo Arévalo wins Guatemala election, poised to help Biden deal with border. He's a Swiftie too.
Guatemalans elected Bernardo Arévalo, a progressive outsider who ran on an anti-corruption platform as their next president; he's also a Swifty.
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Swiss glaciers under threat again as heat wave drives zero-temperature level to record altitude
The Swiss weather service says a heat wave has driven the zero-degree Celsius level to its highest altitude since recordings on it in Switzerland began nearly 70 years ago, a new ominous sign for the country’s vaunted glaciers.
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Brics summit: How China's and Russia's clout is growing in Africa
China's and Russia's clout is increasing in Africa, as resentment builds towards Western nations.
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No evidence January 6 committee destroyed records, contrary to online claims | Fact check
The GOP congressman leading the investigation of the committee says some video recordings are missing, though professional transcripts were kept.
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China arrests 'CIA spy' after William Burns touted rebuilding of network in Beijing
China intensified its campaign to crack down on U.S. spies on Monday, announcing it has arrested a 39-year-old ministry official accused of selling state secrets to the CIA.
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US Republican candidates clash over support for Israel
With first 2024 presidential debate days away, former UN envoy Nikki Haley hits out at Vivek Ramaswamy’s Israel remarks.
Alabama can enforce ban on puberty blockers and hormones for transgender children, court says
A federal appeals court is allowing Alabama to enforce a ban outlawing the use of puberty blockers and hormones to treat transgender children.
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How every GOP presidential candidate performed with likely caucusgoers in new Iowa Poll
How much support does each Republican presidential candidate have in the latest Iowa Poll, 5 months from the caucuses? We break it down.
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Suspect named in fatal shooting of California store owner over a Pride flag
Travis Ikeguchi, 27, was named in connection with the slaying Friday of clothing store owner Laura Ann Carleton, a mother of nine, in Lake Arrowhead.
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Lingering questions as Maui wildfire response faces criticism
As the death toll continues to rise nearly two weeks after wildfires tore through western Maui, the response to the crisis has come under scrutiny.
Texas moves large floating barrier on US-Mexico border closer to American soil
Texas has moved a floating barrier on the U.S.-Mexico border closer to American soil. Republican Gov.
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Trump bond set at $200,000 after Georgia indictment; he will be processed Thursday
A Georgia court set bond for former President Trump at $200,000, after he was charged by Fulton County prosecutors with 13 counts last week related to its investigation into his alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
Freedom Caucus warns they won't back short-term spending bill without concessions | CNN Politics
The House Freedom Caucus released a letter Monday morning warning they won’t back a short-term spending bill that funds the government at last year’s levels unless they get major concessions that have no chance of passing the Senate, highlighting a major problem for House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
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Thaksin Shinawatra arrives back in Thailand after years-long exile
Supporters celebrate as they welcome home former prime minister who was removed in a 2006 military coup.
FEMA dispatches teams to aid California storm recovery as Biden visits Maui to inspect fire damage
President Biden flew to Hawaii to inspect wildfire damage in Maui while keeping tabs on havoc spurred by Tropical Storm Hilary in California.
North Korea may try to launch a military spy satellite in the coming days after its earlier failure
Japan says North Korea has told it of a plan to launch a satellite in the coming days in what may be its second attempt to put a military spy satellite into orbit.
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Biden tours 'overwhelming' Hawaii wildfire damage
The president meets survivors after scrutiny of his response to the deadliest US wildfire in over a century.
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Texas land official reels in Biden's Fish and Wildlife attempt to sink border buoys
AUSTIN, Texas — The state's top land official denounced the Biden administration's attempt to protect a mussel species as a "political" shell game aimed at stopping Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) from deploying buoys in the U.S.-Mexico water border to curb illegal immigration.
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President Biden, first lady visit Maui to hear from survivors after devastating wildfires
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden visited Maui on Monday to observe the recovery from devastating wildfires on the Hawaiian island and hear from survivors.
Fox News Blames Biden For Letting Tropical Storm Hilary Through The Border
On Sunday, a host joked that officials let the the storm “right into the country because it’s Biden’s America.”
Russia, China look to advance agendas at BRICS summit of developing countries in South Africa
Russia and China will look to gain more political and economic ground in the developing world at a summit in South Africa this week.
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What is BRICS, which countries want to join and why?
The BRICS group of major emerging economies - Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa - will hold its 15th heads of state and government summit in Johannesburg between Aug. 22 and Aug. 24.
House Republicans subpoena four individuals involved in Hunter Biden criminal probe | CNN Politics
House Republicans issued four subpoenas to Department of Justice and Internal Revenue Service personnel involved in the ongoing criminal investigation into Hunter Biden on Monday, as they continue to probe alleged mishandling and political interference of the case into President Joe Biden’s son.
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EPA delays review of ozone standard, drawing ire from green groups
The Environmental Protection Agency announced on Tuesday it is initiating a new review of ground-level ozone, otherwise known as smog, standards and pushing back the prospects of any immediate action to regulate the pollutant.
www.washingtonexaminer.comSchool choice advocacy groups hammer away at Kentucky's Democratic governor in campaign ads
While Republican Daniel Cameron has downplayed his support for charter schools and vouchers in his education plans, school choice advocates have pumped millions into ads attacking his opponent, Democratic Gov.
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House GOP chairmen subpoena IRS and FBI officials as part of Hunter Biden probe
The chairmen believe the officials are familiar with a meeting at which U.S. Attorney David Weiss purportedly said he wasn't the final authority on whether charges would be filed.
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Trump plans to turn himself in Thursday at Fulton County jail | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump plans to turn himself in and be processed at the Fulton County jail on Thursday, following his agreement earlier Monday to a $200,000 bond and other release conditions.
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Trump holds commanding lead in Iowa GOP field at 42%, DeSantis is second at 19%: Poll
The results come as Donald Trump faces ongoing legal challenges and as candidates prepare for a high-stakes GOP presidential debate in Milwaukee.
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Why China is grappling with falling prices – and being compared to Japan
The world’s second-largest economy is grappling with deflation, raising fears of Japan-style stagnation.
House Republicans subpoena IRS, FBI agents involved in Hunter Biden investigation
House Republicans on Monday issued subpoenas to several individuals from the FBI and IRS who are believed to be involved in the investigation into Hunter Biden.
Hilary live updates: Storm slams California with flash floods
Follow live updates as southern California is hit with record rain, flash floods and heavy winds thanks to storm Hilary amid an earthquake.
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Kelowna wildfires: Cooler weather brings hope as firefighters make progress
Firefighters aided by cooler weather make some progress but hard days ahead, warn officials.
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Ilhan Omar slams poll showing Biden beating her by 53 points: 'You all know I am not eligible'
The Minnesota Democrat is not eligible to serve as President of the United States because she was born in Somalia.
Why households could experience short-term food insecurity when the weather is hot
Weeks when temperatures are particularly hot are associated with higher household food insecurity, which may be due to reduced household income during these periods.
Son of banana tycoon pulls off upset in Ecuador and advances to presidential runoff
An heir to a fortune built on Ecuador’s main crop of bananas has pulled off an upset by advancing to the country’s presidential runoff election.
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Maui wildfires updates: President Biden, first lady get firsthand look at damage
Updates on the deadly wildfires on Maui.
Environmental groups sue to keep Virginia in Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative
Environmental groups have filed a lawsuit in Virginia to try to keep the state in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.
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Storm Hilary moves north after drenching Southern California, Southwest
Storm Hilary flooded streets, downed power lines and triggered mudslides across Southern California on Monday after unleashing record-breaking downpours overnight, but no U.S. deaths were attributed to the storm and fears of disaster dissipated.
New York Republicans urge Hochul to investigate Chinese influence in state schools
A group of seven Republican House members from New York are urging Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-NY) to investigate a report that found that the Chinese Communist Party had funneled hundreds of thousands of dollars to New York schools.
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Why did Zambia seize a mystery plane filled with cash, guns and metals?
Details of the plane’s flightpaths and passengers were uncovered by an Egyptian journalist who was later arrested.
Katty Kay: Why bad news is good news for Trump - for now
It's not politics as usual for Biden and Trump going into the 2024 US presidential election.
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Georgia sheriff pleads guilty to groping TV Judge Hatchett
A Georgia sheriff has pleaded guilty to groping TV judge Glenda Hatchett during a law enforcement conference last year
Daily Briefing: Following storm Hilary's path
Southern California braces for more floods and more news to know Monday.
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Flood-ravaged Vermont waits for action from a gridlocked Congress
Six weeks ago, a torrent of rain and a catastrophic flood ravaged Vermont, with an estimated two months worth of rain falling in two days.
www.cbsnews.comGOP Candidate Asa Hutchinson Says Trump May Be Disqualified From Presidency
"I think it’s a serious jeopardy for Donald Trump under our Constitution, not being qualified," the former Arkansas governor said.
This year over 200 Palestinians and nearly 30 Israelis have been killed, highest since 2005, UN says
The U.N. Mideast envoy says the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has killed over 200 Palestinians and nearly 30 Israelis so far this year – already surpassing last year’s annual figures and the highest number since 2005.
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Migrants in NYC fight for American dream amid struggle for stability
Migrants taken to New York City from southern states like Texas say they are fighting for an American dream of their own.
Ecuadorians reject oil drilling in the Amazon, ending operations in a protected area
Ecuadorians voted against drilling for oil in a protected area of the Amazon, an important decision that will require the state oil company to end its operations in a region that’s home to two isolated tribes and is a hotspot of biodiversity.
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Pushing Trump's federal Jan. 6 case to 2026 would deny public a speedy trial, DOJ says
Special counsel Jack Smith knocked Donald Trump's request to delay his federal election interference trial for more than 2½ years.
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Trump says he will be arrested on Thursday in Georgia election case
After being warned in a bail deal about social media use, he blasts "a radical left district attorney".
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Trump confirms he will not participate in first GOP debate, teases possibly skipping more | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump confirmed Sunday he will not participate in the first Republican primary debate this week.
www.cnn.comPrime Minister Justin Trudeau thanks Canadians for support after separation from wife
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is thanking Canadians for their support in his first public remarks about his family since he and his wife, Sophie, announced they are separating after 18 years of marriage.
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New COVID variants EG.5, FL.1.5.1 and BA.2.86 are spreading. Here's what to know.
On social media, the variants have been nicknamed "Eris," "Fornax" and "Pirola."
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Maui home left untouched by wildfires while Lahaina neighborhood destroyed
A home in Maui was left untouched while the surrounding area was destroyed in the wildfires that has killed more than 100 people.
In visit to Maui, Biden vows to do ‘everything possible’ to help with recovery
“The country grieves with you, stands with you and will do everything possible to help you recover, rebuild and respect culture and traditions,” Biden said.
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Trump's Georgia indictment could signal trouble in Arizona
Arizona could become the next state to indict former President Donald Trump or members of his inner circle in connection to alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election, according to his staunchest allies.
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Wildfires are about to burn California politicians
Wildfire insurance is becoming enough of a hot potato for California’s Democratic leaders to share the pain.
www.politico.comGuatemala's pick of independent anti-corruption progressive as president may face challenge
Guatemalans overwhelmingly picked an independent, anti-corruption progressive to be the country’s next president but his opponent remained silent Monday, leaving open the possibility of a challenge to landslide results that rejected the country’s elite.
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What to know about the first Republican debate
At least seven candidates will use the forum to make their case to likely Republican voters this week.
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The Unbelievably Bonkers Conspiracy Theorist Running For Governor Of North Carolina
GOP Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson says that Beyoncé is "satanic," that the 1969 moon landing may have been fake and that there's a ruling class of secretive reptiles.
Knicks sue Raptors, accusing foe of using ex-Knicks employee as 'mole' to steal scouting secrets
The New York Knicks are suing the Toronto Raptors, the Raptors head coach and a former Knicks employee, saying the worker stole thousands of videos and other scouting secrets to give to his new Canadian employer
Cambodian Parliament approves longtime leader's son as prime minister as part of generational change
The son of longtime autocratic Cambodian leader Hun Sen has been approved as the country’s new prime minister, part of a generational change in top positions in the Southeast Asian nation.
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"They fired on us like rain": Saudi border guards killed hundreds of Ethiopian migrants, Human Rights Watch says
"I saw a guy calling for help, he lost both his legs," one woman told Human Rights Watch. "He was screaming; he was saying, 'Are you leaving me here?'"
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House panel subpoenas senior IRS officials over Hunter Biden tax case
The subpoenas stem from a whistleblower's account that the U.S. attorney investigating the president's son stated that he lacked the authority to file any charges against Hunter Biden.
www.cbsnews.comGreece's leader pledges to keep up military support for Ukraine as Zelenskyy visits Athens
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is pledging to keep up military support for Ukraine for as long as it takes, commenting after talks in Athens with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
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A man was killed after threatening Biden. It's not just him: Threats are on rise across US
Increased acceptance of political violence, mixed with election rhetoric, "makes for a dangerous situation," experts say.
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Syria's state media says Israeli airstrikes near the capital of Damascus have wounded 1 soldier
Syria's state media say Israel's military has carried out airstrikes near the capital of Damascus wounding one soldier
How to watch first 2023 Republican primary debate: Start time, channel, moderators
The first Republican primary debate is set to take place Wednesday in Milwaukee. Here's how you can watch.
Mississippi school district pushed equity, quizzed parents on gender identity
EXCLUSIVE — A Mississippi school district has been using teacher trainings to incorporate ideas of critical race theory and asked parents if they were comfortable discussing gender identity and sexual orientation with school staff, according to documents obtained by a parental rights organization.
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Trump’s bond set at $200,000 in Georgia election-related case
The order also explicitly limits Trump’s ability to attack witnesses or his co-defendants, including on social media.
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MacKenzie Scott gave 17 nonprofits $97 million in the first half of 2023
MacKenzie Scott’s quest to give the bulk of her wealth to charity continues
Biden in Maui amid criticism of White House response to devastating Lahaina wildfire
The president and first lady viewed the destruction and met with responders in Lahaina as his administration's response to the devastation is questioned.
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AI-generated art cannot receive copyrights, US court says
A work of art created by artificial intelligence without any human input cannot be copyrighted under U.S. law, a U.S. court in Washington, D.C., has ruled.
2nd person found dead in eastern Washington wildfires, hundreds of structures burned
Authorities say a second person has died in wildfires in eastern Washington state that have burned hundreds of structures and briefly closed a section of an interstate.
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Hilary moves through Southwest with historic amount of rainfall | CNN
Hilary has triggered deadly flooding, heavy rains and powerful gusts across parts of the southwest and Mexico, transforming streets into raging rivers and forcing some residents to flee, and leaving others in need of rescue, even after the storm weakened to a post-tropical cyclone.
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Judge blocks Georgia ban on hormone replacement therapy for transgender minors
A federal judge in Atlanta has blocked Georgia from enforcing part of a new law that restricts doctors from prescribing hormone therapy to transgender people under the age of 18
Fact check: Trump makes new false claim to support old false claim that he won Georgia in 2020 | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump keeps telling the lie that he won Georgia in the 2020 election. This weekend, he delivered a new false claim in support of that old false claim.
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Violent threats, racist messages: Bipartisan officials call the aftermath of the 2020 election 'terrifying'
Officials in Michigan, Georgia and Philadelphia spoke to USA TODAY about the violent threats they received after the 2020 election.
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Power cuts in Niger threaten to spoil millions of vaccines as sanctions take their toll, UN says
The U.N. is spending over 20 times more money than usual on fuel for generators to keep millions of vaccines in Niger from spoiling due to incessant power cuts.
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Maiden Pharmaceuticals: Fury in The Gambia over India cough syrup deaths
Grieving parents say regulators in both India and The Gambia failed their young children.
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California ‘hurriquake’ shuts down lawmaking in Sacramento
Lawmakers had trouble getting flights to work Monday at the Capitol.
www.politico.comIowa Republican caucus-goers love Trump more than ever, even after he attacked their governor: poll
But it's not all good news for Trump. In fact, he is definitely beatable in the state that will kick off the GOP nomination fight.
Bill Maher tells Vivek Ramaswamy 'you really could go far' in GOP primary: 'You're such a likable guy'
"Club Random" host Bill Maher offered high praise for Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, predicting he could "go far" in the GOP primary.
Montana asks judge to allow TikTok ban to take effect while legal challenge moves through courts
Montana is asking a federal judge to allow its law banning new downloads of TikTok to take effect while a legal challenge filed by the company and five content creators moves through the courts.
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COVID hospitalizations rise for 5th consecutive week but remain 3 times lower than same time last year: CDC
COVID hospitalizations in the U.S. have risen for a fifth consecutive week, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
'Just the beginning': How push for gun reform has spread across Tennessee ahead of special session
Some Tennesseans are concerned entrenched camps at the state Capitol don't always reflect nuanced views found across the Grand Divisions of the state.
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Washington Examiner's Byron York says Hunter Biden's defense team was confident it could 'threaten' DOJ
The Washington Examiner's Byron York says the "arrogance" of Hunter Biden's defense team was present among its members in how they believed they were able to "threaten" the U.S. Department of Justice.
www.washingtonexaminer.comThailand's Pheu Thai party joins with pro-military parties in coalition to form new government
Thailand’s populist Pheu Thai party says it plans to form a new government with an 11-party coalition that includes two pro-military parties affiliated with outgoing Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha.
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Austin police chief abruptly retires amid staffing shortages, lack of police union contract
Austin Police Chief Joseph Chacon announced his retirement on Monday, amid staffing shortages, the lack of a police union contract and an unsupportive city council.
Dominican Republic offers economic aid to families of 32 killed in explosion as probe continues
The Dominican government says the families of the 32 people killed in an explosion last week will receive a one-time payment of nearly $900 in economic aid.
apnews.comIn Georgia Case Against Superstar Rapper, Hints of How Trump Case Could Unfold
ATLANTA — On its face, the criminal case accusing former President Donald Trump and 18 of his allies of conspiring to overturn his 2020 election loss in Georgia has little in common with the other high-profile racketeering case now underway in the same Atlanta courthouse: that of superstar...
A key Russia-friendly bloc may decide to expand. Who stands to benefit? | CNN
Members of the BRICS economic group of major emerging economies are meeting this week in South Africa for a summit that could determine the future of the bloc – and how hard it pushes back against a world order it sees as unfairly dominated by the West.
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IRS whistleblower's attorney: 'David Weiss has to go' over Beau Biden connections, bombshell reports
David Weiss, the U.S. Attorney for the District of Delaware and special counsel in the Hunter Biden matter, is under even more scrutiny after a flood of new reports.
Nigerian leader swears in 45-member Cabinet with a promise to fast-track reforms
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has sworn in a new Cabinet of 45 ministers with a promise to fast-track reforms aimed at improving lives in Africa’s biggest economy and most populous country.
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UK sees surge in interest from non-EU job hunters
Britain has received a surge in job searches from overseas during the past year, partly reflecting a post-Brexit relaxation in work visa rules for non-European Union nationals, figures from recruitment website Indeed showed on Tuesday.
Chandrayaan-3, Luna-25: The race to unravel the mysteries of Moon's south pole
Russia’s Luna-25 crashed before reaching the Moon’s south pole, but India’s Chandrayaan-3 is due to land soon.
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The GOP school boards making California Dems red in the face
Republicans excluded from meaningful positions of power have looked down ballot.
www.politico.comU.N. calls unauthorized construction by Turkish Cypriots a violation of the status quo on Cyprus
The U.N. Security Council says unauthorized construction by Turkish Cypriots inside the U.N. buffer zone dividing Cyrus is a violation of the status quo and runs contrary to council resolutions.
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Tony Stewart Racing driver Ashlea Albertson dies in highway crash
Tony Stewart called the Indiana highway crash that killed his teammate a "road rage accident."
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'Sinking': Ron DeSantis is in the 'most jeopardy' ahead of GOP debate, former Obama adviser Axelrod says
David Axelrod, who served as senior advisor to Barack Obama, said DeSantis will be "in most jeopardy" on the Republican debate stage.
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Domino's Pizza will close all 142 stores in Russia | CNN Business
Domino’s Pizza will close all its outlets in Russia, becoming one of the first major Western fast-food chains to exit the country since McDonald’s and Starbucks left more than a year ago.
www.cnn.comThe initial online search that spurred a raid on a Kansas paper was legal, a state agency says
A Kansas Department of Revenue spokesperson says the initial online search of a state website that led a central Kansas police chief to raid a local weekly newspaper was legal.
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DC ranked third-most pest-infested city in America
Washington, D.C., has been ranked as the third-most pest-infested city in America based on the population of both cockroaches and rats.
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Virginia Democrats raise alarms that Gov. Glenn Youngkin could be building toward a national bid
Youngkin has built a robust statewide political operation. Virginia Democrats worry the national party isn't doing enough.
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Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin claims to be making Africa 'freer' in unverified video | CNN
Wagner mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin seems to have appeared in his first video address since leading an abortive mutiny against the Russian military in June where he claimed to be in Africa and spoke about “making Russia even greater on all continents, and Africa even freer.”
www.cnn.comChicago-area woman arrested on charges of emailing threats to shoot Trump and his son
Federal agents have arrested a 41-year-old Chicago-area woman on a complaint accusing her of sending emails threatening to shoot former President Donald Trump and his son Barron.
apnews.comColumn: Newsom-DeSantis debate would be good for voters — and two ambitious politicians
California's Democratic governor and Florida's GOP governor are opposed on the right U.S. course. Voters would benefit from hearing them make their case.
Arkansas Department of Education throws down gauntlet on CRT, demands public schools turn over materials
The Arkansas Department of Education called on school superintendents to turn over materials for the recently pulled AP African American Studies pilot program.
Ukraine hails F-16 pledge, but will the fighter jets come too late?
Kyiv hailed U.S. allies' promise of the warplanes as a potential game changer in its bid to drive out Moscow's forces.
www.nbcnews.comA right-wing sheriffs group that challenges federal law is gaining acceptance around the country
A national group of sheriffs that claims the top law enforcers in American counties are not bound by federal law has successfully spread its doctrine to dozens of states in recent years.
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850 people missing after Maui wildfires, mayor says
The number officially declared missing is in addition to the 114 people who have so far been confirmed dead in the disaster, Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen said.
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AI cannot hold copyright, federal judge rules
Friday's ruling will be a critical component in future legal fights.
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Biden vows Maui will decide how to rebuild after wildfires, promises to help ‘as long as it takes’
The president's initial response to the devastating wildfires drew criticism from Republicans, who argued that he should have spoken about it more often.
Nikki Haley slams Ramaswamy over proposal to cut off most Israel aid by 2028: 'Concerning pattern'
Presidential candidate Nikki Haley blasted her fellow GOP candidate Vivek Ramaswamy over his foreign policies and recent comments about Israel.
As the country braces for Tropical Storm Hilary, FEMA head warns disaster relief funding is running low
Deanne Criswell, administrator of FEMA, warned of a shortage of relief funding as the country faces 'more intense' weather disasters.
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Russian space agency chief blames decades of inactivity for Luna-25 lander's crash on the moon
The head of Russia’s space agency says the Luna-25 spacecraft crashed into the moon after its engines failed to shut down correctly.
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Federal judge temporarily blocks part of a new Georgia law that bans most gender surgeries on minors
US District Judge Sarah Geraghty ruled a Georgia law that bars licensed medical professionals from treating minors with cross-sex hormone therapy “likely" unconstitutional.
Stores are leaving San Francisco. Ikea is opening there this week | CNN Business
Ikea is opening a new store in downtown San Francisco Wednesday, bucking the trend of retailers closing in the city.
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Trump faces $200,000 bond, order not to make threats, in Georgia election case
Donald Trump will face a $200,000 bond and orders not to send threatening social media messages as the former U.S. president awaits trial in Georgia on charges of trying to overturn his 2020 election loss, a court filing on Monday showed.
UK, Iraq agree to increase cooperation on combating drug trafficking, terrorism
Britain’s security minister has pledged more U.K. support for Iraq’s security forces in combatting drug production and trafficking.
apnews.com‘Gigantic step backwards’: far-right gains in Chile threaten abortion rights
Concerns mount as ultraconservative Republican party’s ‘right to life’ proposal could be enshrined in constitution
Job seekers want record-high wages — and men expect $25,000 more than women do | CNN Business
When employers deliver a job offer, it had better come with some teeth: Americans’ wage expectations have hit record highs, according to a Federal Reserve Bank of New York survey released Monday.
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Police accused raided Kansas newspaper of lying to get records. A reporter used public info.
A search warrant affidavit shows a Marion County Record reporter used a state online database to gain information that appeared to be well within public access.
www.nbcnews.comSpain's king begins talks with party leaders in hopes of choosing one to form a government
King Felipe VI has begun consultations with leaders of Spain’s political parties to see which one has the best chance of forming a government following an inconclusive national election last month.
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Bezos-founded Blue Origin methane emissions spotted by space station
Jeff Bezos’s space company, Blue Origin LLC, is responsible for large emissions of methane gas that have at times been large enough to be spotted from the International Space Station.
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China’s economic woes loom over Raimondo’s high-stakes visit
Her arrival comes as Beijing faces plunging exports and foreign investments, and soaring youth unemployment.
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A key number to watch in the fight against inflation
www.politico.comProsecutor releases video of fatal police shooting that shows suspect firing at officer
A prosecutor says video of a fatal police shooting in Tennessee shows a suspect “fired multiple shots at point blank range” at an officer before police shot him in an exchange of gunfire.
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The 30-year mortgage rate hits 7.48%, the highest level since 2000
Mortgage interest rates have nearly tripled in the span of just a couple of years amid inflation fears and strong economic growth.
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S&P downgrades five US banks following Moody's lead | CNN Business
S&P Global Ratings downgraded five regional US banks by one notch and signaled a negative outlook for several others on Monday.
www.cnn.comCanadian firefighters prevent more wildfire losses and step up defense of territorial capital
Canadian firefighters prevented wildfires from destroying more structures in a scenic region of British Columbia and stepped up their defense of a territorial capital threatened by flames.
apnews.com'No Ideas': Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz Scorches 'Weird' Republican Field Before GOP Debate
Walz, a Democrat, pointed out who he called "the most normal" candidate in the Republican field before the first GOP debate on Wednesday.
Tropical Storm Hilary shutters Southern California schools
The nation's second-largest school district closed Monday as staff checked buildings for damage.
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Starbucks told to pay $2.7 million in lost wages to manager fired after arrest of 2 Black men
The manager was awarded $25 million in damages in June, when a New Jersey jury found that race was a determinative factor in her firing.
www.nbcnews.comZimbabwe's president, a former guerrilla fighter known as 'the crocodile,' is seeking reelection
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa is a former guerrilla fighter and bodyguard who responded to being fired as vice president by unseating long-ruling autocrat Robert Mugabe in a coup.
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Mississippi woman sentenced to life for role in beating man to death, possibly over veteran benefits: report
A Yazoo County, Mississippi, jury found a woman guilty on Saturday for her part in brutally beating a man to death in 2017, and she was sentenced to life in prison.
3 dead, 6 wounded in shooting at hookah lounge in south Seattle
City police didn’t immediately release any information about a possible suspect or suspects in the shooting early Sunday in the Mount Baker neighborhood.
www.nbcnews.comTrump keeps dominant lead over 2024 GOP candidates, Iowa poll finds
The poll was conducted as Trump was hit with his most recent indictment and shows that his lead over DeSantis only increased after his latest charges.
www.politico.comHilary left California desert roads covered in water and mud. Now it’s threatening Oregon and Idaho
Tropical Storm Hilary has drenched Southern California, swept people into swollen rivers, toppled trees onto homes and flooded roads. Crews worked to clear away the debris Monday.
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Generic drug giants settle federal price-fixing charges
The settlements resolve a long-running criminal probe of the generic pharmaceutical industry dating to 2014.
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Laid-off Yellow drivers will have a tough time finding good jobs | CNN Business
Since Sunday, Mark Roper, a truck driver for 32 years, has been out of a job, along with 30,000 of his fellow workers at now-defunct transportation company Yellow.
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2 U.S. servicemen arrested in fatal stabbing at German carnival
The incident followed an “argument” at the Säubrenner fair in the small town of Wittlich on Saturday night, police said.
www.nbcnews.comLooking for a new car under $20,000? Good luck. Your choice has dwindled to just one vehicle
Just five years ago, a price-conscious auto shopper in the United States could choose from among a dozen new small cars selling for under $20,000.
apnews.com‘Kissing Trump’s butt’ won’t help Republicans beat him, rival warns
Offering “free advice” to his rivals for the Republican presidential nomination, the former Texas congressman Will Hurd said: “If Donald Trump is leading in the polls, and he’s your opponent, then kissing his butt is not going to help you win.” A poll by CBS News on Sunday showed Trump with a...
Webb Telescope captures detailed images of Ring Nebula
Detailed images of the Ring Nebula captured by NASA's James Webb Telescope have been released.
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San Francisco Roman Catholic archdiocese files for bankruptcy amid sex abuse lawsuits
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of San Francisco filed for bankruptcy as it faces hundreds of child sex abuse lawsuits.
Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for September delivery fell 53 cents to $80.72 a barrel Monday. Brent crude for October delivery fell 34 cents to $84.46 a barrel.
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Ukraine's Zelenskiy says F-16s make him 'confident' that Russia will lose the war
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy told a crowd in Denmark on Monday that promised deliveries of U.S.-made F-16 fighter jets had made him confident Ukraine could end Russia's invasion.
White House science adviser calls for more safeguards against artificial intelligence risks
When President Joe Biden has questions about artificial intelligence, one expert he turns to is his science adviser Arati Prabhakar, director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.
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New find throws light on lives of slaves in ancient Rome’s Pompeii
The room was found at the Civita Giuliana villa, just north of the walls of Pompeii, which was wiped out by a volcanic eruption of Mount Vesuvius nearly 2,000 years ago.
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Queen classic 'Fat Bottomed Girls' dropped from band's greatest hits collection for younger audiences
Some critics have blasted the decision to omit Queen's classic "Fat Bottomed Girls" from a new greatest hits track list geared toward younger audiences.
Thailand's fugitive ex-PM Thaksin returns from 17 years in self-exile
Thailand's fugitive former premier, Thaksin Shinawatra, returned on Tuesday from 17 years in exile, a historic homecoming that coincides with a bid by his political allies to form a new government with some of its biggest rivals.
American Airlines pilots ratify a new contract that includes big pay raises and bonuses
Pilots at American Airlines have approved a new contract that will raise their pay more than 40% over four years.
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Black delivery driver loses FedEx job more than a year after he said white men attacked him
A Mississippi judge declared a mistrial last week in the case over the January 2022 incident, citing police errors.
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Special counsel pushes back on Trump’s call for 2026 trial on election charges
Prosecutors argued in a court filing that the former president based the proposal on misleading statistics and an exaggeration of the volume of evidence in the case.
www.politico.comSuspect who killed store owner had ripped down Pride flag and shouted homophobic slurs, sheriff says
Authorities say a 27-year-old man killed by California sheriff’s deputies over the weekend after he fatally shot a store owner had ripped down an LGBTQ+ Pride flag outside the business and shouted homophobic slurs at the woman.
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New York’s flood of migrants puts new pressure on Adams, Hochul bond
The influx of migrants into the state is threatening to wreck what has been a carefully crafted alliance between the governor and the New York City mayor.
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Goldman Sachs weighs selling part of wealth business in broad strategy revamp
Goldman Sachs is weighing the sale of a part of its wealth business, it said on Monday, as it shifts its focus back to serving the ultra-rich and away from high-net-worth clients in mass markets.
Teva to pay $225M to settle cholesterol drug price-fixing charges
The generic drug maker Teva Pharmaceuticals agreed Monday to pay $225 million to settle price-fixing charges related to sales of a widely used cholesterol-lowering drug.
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British nurse imprisoned for life for the murders of 7 babies
Lucy Letby, who refused to appear in court to face grieving parents, was given the most severe sentence possible under British law, which does not allow the death penalty.
www.nbcnews.comBiden administration to urge Americans get new COVID-19 boosters
The Biden administration plans to urge all Americans to get a booster shot for the coronavirus this autumn to counter a new wave of infections, a White House official said on Sunday. The official said that while the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are reporting an increase in...
Pence says he wasn't 'aware' Trump declassified sensitive documents as former president faces charges
Former Vice President Mike Pence said he was not 'aware' of any broad-based effort by Donald Trump to declassify documents.
'Rust' armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed's trial date pushed back to next year
The trial had originally been scheduled to begin in December, but it was moved because of “scheduling issues for various witnesses,” an attorney for Gutierrez-Reed said.
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Soaring yields leave stocks struggling for headway
Treasury yields hit new decade highs in Asia on Tuesday as traders grew wary of how long interest rates might need to stay elevated, with the higher risk-free rate putting a dampener on stocks even as beaten-down Chinese markets attempted a rebound.
How major US stock indexes fared Monday, 8/21/2023
Wall Street closed mixed, holding a bit firmer following its three-week losing streak. The S&P 500 rose 0.7% Monday as gains for Tesla, Microsoft and other Big Tech stocks lifted the index.
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Major shipping routes are struggling with water shortages. El Niño could make it worse.
The effects of El Niño tend to peak in December, but its full impact typically takes time to spread around the globe.
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Moon landing anticipation builds for India after Russia’s crash
As news of the failure of Russia’s Luna-25 mission broke Sunday, India’s space organization said Chandrayaan-3 was on course to land Wednesday.
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American Sha’Carri Richardson caps comeback by winning wild 100 meters at worlds
American Sha’Carri Richardson has won the women’s 100-meter world title
LGBTQ fears grow in Malaysia as Islamists shatter reform hopes
Queer Malaysians and rights groups say LGBTQ communities face increasing scrutiny and discrimination under Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s government.
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