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Trump lawyers say proposed order on info release is too broad, urge more limited rules
Donald Trump’s legal team told a judge overseeing the election conspiracy case against him on Monday that prosecutors’ proposed protective order aimed at preventing the public disclosure of evidence is too broad and would restrict his First Amendment rights.Judge tosses Trump's defamation suit against writer who won sexual abuse lawsuit against him
A federal judge has tossed out former President Donald Trump’s countersuit against the writer who won a sex abuse lawsuit against him.
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Trump rejects Jack Smith’s protective order as ‘overbroad,’ violation of First Amendment - Washington Examiner
Former President Donald Trump's attorneys opposed special counsel Jack Smith's proposal for a protective order in the case related to the 2020 election, according to a court document filed Monday. Trump's attorneys argued Smith's protective order, which prosecutors typically use to dictate how...
www.washingtonexaminer.comBiden heads west for a policy victory lap, drawing an implicit contrast with Trump
President Joe Biden is off on a Western swing aimed at showcasing his work on conservation, clean energy and veterans' benefits.
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Legal experts predict Supreme Court won’t spare Trump from trial and verdict
Legal experts say the Supreme Court is unlikely to intercede in the criminal cases against former President Trump to stave off convictions on multiple felony counts, even though Trump appointed thr…
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Ohio sees massive voter turnout on GOP ballot question to protect state constitution from liberal activists
GOP supporters of a controversial Ohio ballot measure say passing it is the only way to stop progressive activists from hijacking the process to change the state constitution.
'Of course' Trump lost the 2020 election, DeSantis says after years of hedging
Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis says his rival Donald Trump lost the 2020 election. The acknowledgment aired in an NBC News interview on Monday after years of equivocating answers from the Florida governor about the legitimacy of the last presidential election.
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Judge Cannon asks about legality of using DC grand jury in Florida-based Mar-a-Lago case | CNN Politics
Judge Aileen Cannon is asking the Justice Department and Donald Trump co-defendant Walt Nauta to weigh in on the legality of special counsel Jack Smith’s ongoing grand jury activity in Washington, DC, which relates to the obstruction portion of the Mar-a-Lago documents case before her in Florida.
www.cnn.comJustice Department helping Ukraine in war crimes investigations, Attorney General Garland says
Attorney General Merrick Garland says the U.S. Justice Department is cooperating with the International Criminal Court and supporting Ukrainian prosecutors carrying out war crime investigations.
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Analysis: Trump and team seek to destroy credibility of his election subversion trial before a date is even set | CNN Politics
Donald Trump and his legal team are escalating efforts to discredit and delay a trial over his alleged attempt to overturn the 2020 election, as his fight to avert criminal convictions becomes ever more indistinguishable from his presidential campaign.
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Republicans blast Biden response to Russia, China naval patrol
The GOP is criticizing President Biden over his response to China and Russia’s joint naval patrol near Alaska last week, calling out the commander in chief for what they claim is a tepid response. …
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Kremlin aide floats canceling presidential election, citing ‘costly bureaucracy’ - Washington Examiner
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s top spokesman raised the prospect of canceling the country’s next presidential election just days after the Kremlin voice characterized the political contest as an expensive formality with a foregone conclusion.“Elections are what a democracy demands and Putin...
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Informant in plot to kill Zelenskyy caught 'red-handed,' Ukraine says: Updates
A suspect tried to gather information on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's July visit to Mykolaiv, including his location, timing and routes.
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Ukraine peace summit talks hailed as ‘productive’
Welcome to The Hill’s Defense & NatSec newsletter{beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Ukraine peace summit members tight-l…
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Exclusive: North Korean hackers breached top Russian missile maker
An elite group of North Korean hackers secretly breached computer networks at a major Russian missile developer for at least five months last year, according to technical evidence reviewed by Reuters and analysis by security researchers.
Security increases for judge assigned to Donald Trump’s January 6 criminal case | CNN Politics
Security for the federal judge assigned to oversee the criminal case against former President Donald Trump over his attempts to overturn the 2020 election has been increased in the federal courthouse in Washington, DC.
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Senator Dianne Feinstein giving up power of attorney is raising questions. Here's what it means.
California Senator Dianne Feinstein has given her daughter power of attorney, according to a legal document.
www.cbsnews.comAn Ohio election that revolves around abortion rights is fueled by national groups and money
An Associated Press analysis of campaign finance data shows that supporters and opponents of a proposed constitutional amendment change in Ohio are largely funded by out-of-state donors, despite repeated messaging about the need to get such interests out of Ohio politics.
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Thousands of US troops arrive in Red Sea amid ratcheting Iran tensions
More than 3,000 US sailors and marines aboard two warships have reached the Red Sea, US Navy says.
McConnell heckled with calls to 'retire' during speech at Kentucky event
The Senate GOP leader did not acknowledge the jeers, which included chants calling on him to "retire" and saying he had "lost the Senate."
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The anti-abortion movement is fractured over what it wants from its first post-Roe GOP presidential nominee | CNN Politics
Bernie Hayes has spent most Mondays since the overturning of Roe v. Wade meeting with friends outside of an Iowa Planned Parenthood trying to stop abortions one at a time. He huddles monthly with other like-minded activists plotting more wholesale paths to halting the procedure.
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CLEAR security incidents raise concerns from Congress
Two new security incidents involving CLEAR ratchet up concern from lawmakers about the company's processes.
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Biden’s new student debt relief policy blocked by appeals court - Washington Examiner
A federal appeals court granted an injunction to block President Joe Biden's new rules that intend to make it easier for student borrowers to have their debts relieved if they were misled or defrauded by a university.A three-judge panel on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit granted an...
www.washingtonexaminer.comBelarus begins military drills near its border with Poland and Lithuania as tensions heighten
Belarus has begun military exercises near its border with Poland and Lithuania. The drills Monday come with tensions already heightened with the two NATO members over the influx of Russia-linked Wagner mercenaries into Belarus after their short-lived mutiny in Russia.
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Exclusive: Trump ally Bernie Kerik meets with special counsel investigators | CNN Politics
Donald Trump ally Bernie Kerik met Monday with special counsel Jack Smith’s investigators who are handling the probe related to the 2020 election aftermath and the January 6, 2021, insurrection.
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Federal judge comes out swinging against DOJ special counsel in Trump classified docs case
Federal Judge Aileen Cannon came out swinging against requests made by Special Counsel Jack Smith in a brief filed Monday and struck two sealed filings from the record.
Trump ally Bernie Kerik met with special counsel about Giuliani's effort to overturn election
Former New York Police Commissioner Bernie Kerik worked with Rudy Giuliani on the effort to reverse the 2020 election loss of Donald Trump to President Biden.
Road closed around Georgia courthouse ahead of possible Trump indictment
A road located near the Fulton County Courthouse in Georgia has been closed as county District Attorney Fani Willis (D) prepares to potentially bring an indictment against former Pre…
thehill.com2 Russian missile strikes hit a city in eastern Ukraine, killing at least 5 people, officials say
Ukrainian officials say that two Russian missiles have hit the center of Pokrovsk, a city in the eastern Donetsk region, killing at least five people and wounding two dozens more.
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Trump argues against more restrictive rules over evidence in 2020 election interference case | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump’s legal team has proposed narrower rules than those sought by prosecutors over what he can do with evidence he is provided in the criminal election interference case.
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How long is too long? Congressional health scares raise questions about fitness to serve
Recent health scares involving Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., and Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., pose questions about whether age and health should be a factor in someone’s fitness to serve.
Trump objects to strict limits on sharing evidence in election interference case
In a new court filing, his legal team said prosecutors’ proposed restrictions are too onerous.
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5th Circuit blocks new rules aiming to expand student debt relief for defrauded borrowers
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit on Monday blocked new rules implemented by the Department of Education that aimed to make it easier for defrauded borrowers to get access to student de…
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CDC says COVID variant EG.5 is now dominant, including strain some call "Eris"
It is unclear which regions of the U.S. have the most EG.5 infections.
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Russian writer Dmitry Glukhovsky is handed an 8-year prison term for discrediting Russia's army
A Russian court has handed a writer an eight year prison sentence, finding him guilty of deliberately spreading false information about Russia’s armed forces.
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Trump responds to Pelosi's 'scared puppy' jab with rant on husband's 'weird story': 'Sick & demented'
Former President Donald Trump blasted former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi as a "sick & demented psycho" after she said he looked scared ahead of Thursday's arraignment.
Judge dismisses Trump’s defamation lawsuit against Carroll for statements she made on CNN | CNN Politics
A federal judge has dismissed Donald Trump’s counter defamation lawsuit against E. Jean Carroll, dealing another legal blow to the former president.
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Biden Energy Secretary Granholm pressed on talks with top CCP official before SPR releases
Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm was pressed Monday by a group of Republicans who expressed concern about her secret talks with a top Chinese official.
Japan raises concerns over Iran's nuclear enrichment and drone supplies to Russia for Ukraine war
Japan has expressed concerns over Iran’s advancing uranium enrichment program and its suspected supplying of combat drones to Moscow for Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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How Donald Trump’s many legal troubles are all starting to intersect
As the former president faces at least five trial dates over the next year, his actions in some cases are being used against him in others.
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August 7, 2023 Millions in Eastern US face risk of severe weather | CNN
Over 120 million people in the Eastern US are at risk of severe thunderstorms Monday. The worst of it will be from the Appalachians into Maryland, southern Pennsylvania and New Jersey, including Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington DC, primarily due to damaging winds.
www.cnn.comDevon Archer testimony: What Hunter Biden's business partner actually told Congress
Both political parties have said Archer’s testimony vindicates their arguments. Republicans say it shows corruption by the Biden family, even if there is no proof of misconduct by Joe Biden himself. Democrats say it proves President Biden did nothing wrong. Here’s what Archer had to say about...
Former Ambassador to Iceland Jeff Gunter announces Senate run in Nevada - Washington Examiner
Republican Jeff Gunter announced his bid in the Nevada Senate race to oust Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-NV). The former ambassador to Iceland under then-President Donald Trump announced his candidacy in the GOP primary in the Silver State in a video on Monday. UP FOR DEBATE: TRUMP, DESANTIS, AND 2024 GOP...
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Judge rejects Trump's counterclaim against E. Jean Carroll
A federal judge in New York has rejected former President Trump's counterclaim against writer E. Jean Carroll, who successfully sued him for defamation.
Trump taunts defeated U.S. women's national team
Trump said the team's flame-out is "fully emblematic of what is happening to the our once great Nation."
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Trump goes on offense against Koch network as it spends against former president
Donald Trump and his allies are going on offense against the Koch network as the group spends against the former president.
Eastman, awaiting potential indictment, asks judge to postpone his disbarment proceedings
The lawyer who advised Donald Trump in the weeks leading up to Jan. 6 is known as "co-conspirator 2" in the special counsel's newest case.
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Federal workers told to leave early as severe weather threatens DC, Northeast
Federal workers have been told to go home early as severe weather is expected to hit the Washington, D.C., area and parts of the Northeast region of the country. In a news release Monday, the U.S.…
thehill.comAugust 7, 2023 Millions in Eastern US face risk of severe weather | CNN
Over 120 million people in the Eastern US are at risk of severe thunderstorms Monday. The worst of it will be from the Appalachians into Maryland, southern Pennsylvania and New Jersey, including Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington DC, primarily due to damaging winds.
www.cnn.comThe UK government moves asylum-seekers to a barge moored off southern England in a bid to cut costs
A small group of asylum-seekers has been moved to a barge moored off southern England as the government tries to cut the cost of sheltering a rising number of people arriving in the country.
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Ex-FBI counterintelligence chief in talks to plead guilty over work he did for Russian oligarch | CNN Politics
The former head of counterintelligence at the FBI’s New York office is in talks to plead guilty to charges relating to work he allegedly did for a sanctioned Russian oligarch after leaving the government, according to a court order.
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The White House plays it cool as 'Bidenomics' struggles to catch on
The president made a big bet on owning the economy. His team says give it time.
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Florida appears to reverse effort to bar AP Psychology's LGBTQ content
The College Board accused Florida last week of effectively banning AP Psychology classes due to their sexuality and gender content.
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What the rejection of Ohio's Issue 1 could mean for abortion rights in the state
The proposal, rejected by Ohio voters, would have made it more difficult to amend the state Constitution. The result could have significant ramifications for abortion rights in the state.
www.cbsnews.comBiden will tout long-sought Grand Canyon monument designation during Arizona visit
President Joe Biden will announce a new national monument to preserve land around Grand Canyon National Park and limit it from mining.
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Sofia Kinzinger presses Pence to be more truthful about Trump
Sofia Kinzinger, the former director of strategic media for former Vice President Mike Pence, is pressing her former boss to be more truthful about former President Trump. In an interview on “…
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Acting US deputy secretary of state meets with military junta members in Niger | CNN Politics
Acting Deputy Secretary of State Victoria Nuland met with some of the members of the military junta in Niger Monday – a significant diplomatic push to restore democratic rule in what has been a key US partner nation.
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Biden kicks off climate policy road trip in battleground Arizona amid record heat
President Joe Biden will hit the road Monday for a rare trip to a state that played a critical role in the 2020 presidential election.
House China committee zeros in on latest CCP efforts to steal American agriculture IP
Top House members on the China Select Committee are focusing efforts on the Chinese Communist Party's attempts to steal American agriculture technology.
A West Coast ocean heat wave adds to a summer of extremes
An expanse of warm water in the Pacific Ocean first formed and started growing more than 1,000 miles offshore in May.
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Lawyer at center of Trump election plot asks California judge to postpone disbarment proceedings
A lawyer at the center of former President Trump’s efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election is asking a California judge to delay disbarment proceedings against him, …
thehill.comTwo rivals claim to be in charge in Niger. One is detained and has been publicly silent for days
Nearly two weeks have passed since the coup in Niger, and the two men making competing claims to power have gone quiet in recent days.
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Ohio’s proxy war over abortion reaches its final battle
Massive turnout is happening in a rare off-year special election over ballot initiatives.
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Former FBI agent to plead guilty
Charles McGonigal was charged over his ties to Oleg Deripaska
Washington is part of bullseye for tornadoes amid East Coast storms Monday - Washington Examiner
Washington will be at the center of a series of summer storms sweeping the East Coast on Monday, creating the possibility of the district seeing rare tornadoes and damaging winds in the evening. Approximately 15 million people were placed under a tornado watch on Monday afternoon. It will last...
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NC House Speaker says 'zero' chance final budget becomes law before September
Republican North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore on Monday denied any possibility that the state's final budget would become law before September 1.
August 7, 2023 Russia-Ukraine news | CNN
An alleged Russian informant was detained in connection to a plot to assassinate President Volodymyr Zelensky during a trip last month to the Mykolaiv region, Ukraine said Monday.
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Playbook PM: Trump lashes out at Chutkan, Smith and D.C.
And more updates on Trump's legal issues in New York, Georgia and Florida.
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NYC Mayor Adams announces new taxpayer-funded migrant tent city
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced the creation of a new taxpayer-funded tent city for illegal migrants.
Dem gubernatorial candidate took money from solar utility officials he regulates: 'Blows my mind'
Democrat Mississippi gubernatorial candidate Brandon Presley appeared to violate state corruption laws by taking possibly illegal donations from entities he regulates.
Trump says protective order would impinge on his free speech
Former President Trump argued Monday that he should not be subject to a protective order to limit what he can say in his Jan. 6 criminal case, claiming it would infringe on his free speech. “No, I …
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Biden jokes he can relate with Astros' Dusty Baker, oldest manager to win World Series
"People counted you out, saying you were past your prime." Biden told Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker. "Hell, I know something about that."
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Democrats release memo outlining attack plan on vulnerable Republicans in 2024 - Washington Examiner
House Democrats are homing in on their campaign messaging for the 2024 cycle, releasing a memo outlining a slew of talking points party candidates should use against vulnerable Republicans next year. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, the main fundraising arm for House Democrats...
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China praises Saudi-led peace talks; U.S. microchips are still fueling Russia's military despite sanctions
Kherson blasted overnight after President Zelenskyy praises air defense systems supplied by the U.S. and Germany as "very effective."
Trump lawyer says Jack Smith showing ‘discomfort’ with protective order request
Alina Habba, an attorney for former President Trump, said special counsel Jack Smith is demonstrating his personal “discomfort” with his request for a protective order in the case against Trump for…
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U.S. Navy sends 4 destroyers to Alaska coast after 11 Chinese, Russian warships spotted in nearby waters
The show of force is a reminder of the cooperation between the Chinese and Russian militaries – and of how close the countries are to Alaska.
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Ukraine says it’s foiled assassination plot against Zelensky | CNN
An alleged informant for Russia has been detained in connection to a plot to assassinate Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, the Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) said Monday.
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University of Virginia prohibiting TikTok and WeChat apps in updated IT policy - Washington Examiner
The University of Virginia joined the growing list of universities banning certain social media apps from connecting to school networks. An email was sent out on Friday notifying UVA's community. All UVA employees, agents and contractors, non-student users, and the university IT specialists are...
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Alabama readies for battle over Space Command HQ
Alabama’s congressional delegation is fuming after President Biden nixed the relocation of U.S. Space Command headquarters to their state and has warned the fight is far from over. Rep. Mike Rogers…
thehill.comSecond body found at Arizona State Capitol in less than two weeks
Authorities say a body has been found on the grounds of the Arizona State Capitol in Phoenix for the second time in less than two weeks.
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White supremacists sue alleged infiltrator
He infiltrated a white supremacist group. Now he's being sued. It's Monday's news.
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US military responded to Chinese and Russian vessels near Alaska | CNN Politics
A Russian and Chinese naval patrol consisting of several vessels operated off the coast of Alaska last week, defense officials and lawmakers said over the weekend – a show of force that prompted a US military response but did not pose a threat to the US or Canada, a US Northern Command...
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FDA policy allowing more gay and bisexual men to donate blood goes into effect
However, some heterosexuals who aren't in monogamous long-term relationships are newly ineligible to donate blood.
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New York cannabis dispensary openings halted by court order
The order is the latest blow to New York's ambitious effort to ensure that people harmed by marijuana enforcement are able the reap the financial benefits of legalization.
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US women’s soccer team’s ‘polarizing’ politics put them at risk of being ‘irrelevant’: Alexi Lalas - Washington Examiner
Retired soccer player turned Fox Sports analyst Alexi Lalas said that the U.S. women’s national team’s devastating loss at the FIFA World Cup over the weekend puts them at risk of "becoming irrelevant." Responding to a user’s reply on X, formerly known as Twitter, Lalas said “polarizing”...
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Unlimited vacation can save companies billions. But is it a bad deal for workers?
The generous-sounding policies often exacerbate reasons why American workers put off taking days off in the first place.
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Wall St closes up, regains ground as US inflation report nears
U.S. stocks finished higher on Monday, regaining some of the ground lost last week, as investors added positions ahead of Thursday's highly awaited U.S. inflation report.
NATO and the EU send aid to Slovenia after floods that killed at least 6 and left many homeless
The European Union and NATO began sending urgent aid to Slovenia after severe flooding over the weekend affecting two-thirds of the small European country killed at least six people and left hundreds homeless.
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New liberal Wisconsin Supreme Court feuds with conservatives as term begins in a month - Washington Examiner
The long-standing conservative Wisconsin Supreme Court flipped for the first time in 15 years last week after liberal Judge Janet Protasiewicz was sworn in. Liberal justices now have a majority as a result of the most expensive state judicial election in U.S. history after Justice Jill Karofsky...
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Trump: Jack Smith going before ‘judge of his dreams’
Former President Trump claimed Monday that special counsel Jack Smith was going before the “judge of his dreams” in U.S. District Judge for the District of Columbia Tanya Chutkan, who is presiding …
thehill.comOnPolitics: How Ron DeSantis' 'war on woke' is costing him
It may be hurting more than it’s helping.
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Judge denies Trump legal team’s motion to extend deadline over protective order dispute in election subversion case | CNN Politics
A federal judge on Saturday denied a request from former President Donald Trump’s legal team for a deadline extension over the handling of evidence in the 2020 election subversion case.
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Trump and his new lawyer are not on the same page about judge’s recusal
The former president's public statements are already diverging from the advice of his newest lawyer, John Lauro.
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Hunter Biden’s longtime business partner visited the Obama WH, VP residence more than previously known
Eric Schwerin's cozy relationship with the Obama White House will likely make him the next target of the House Oversight Committee’s investigation into Hunter Biden’s business dealings.
Woman arrested in plot to assassinate President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukraine says
A woman has been detained by Ukraine’s Security Service in connection with an apparent plot to attack President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the service said on Monday.
Democrats see Michigan, Minnesota as roadmaps for what they can achieve with majority power
Many Democrats across the United States are looking at Michigan and Minnesota as an example of what liberals can achieve with majority power.
How U.S. microchips are fueling Russia’s military — despite sanctions
Trade data and manifests analyzed by CNBC show that Moscow has been sourcing advanced Western technologies through intermediary countries such as China.
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Labor Department to issue pro-union final rule on construction worker pay: Report - Washington Examiner
The Labor Department will reportedly issue a controversial pro-union final rule that would beef up regulations surrounding pay for construction workers on federal projects. Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su will finalize the rule on Tuesday, the American Prospect reported. The rule affects the...
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Tou Thao: Ex-officer in George Floyd case gets 57 months for role in killing
Tou Thao was convicted of manslaughter charges for his part in George Floyd's death in May 2020.
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Trump launches new attack on judge and Special Counsel prosecutor in Jan. 6 election case
The former president again goes on the offensive, signaling he won't stop discussing Jan. 6 election fraud case or attacking the judge and prosecutor.
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New York Fed chief: Another interest rate hike an ‘open question’
New York Federal Reserve Bank President John Williams says another rate hike at the September meeting is an “open question” as some Federal Reserve officials consider an exit strategy w…
thehill.comRebel attacks in restive northeastern Congo kill at least 21 people over the weekend, officials say
Officials and activists say that rebel groups — including one with ties to the Islamic State group — killed at least 21 people in restive northeastern Congo over the weekend.
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Berkshire Hathaway stock sets record high as rising rates, Apple boost profit
Berkshire Hathaway's stock price set a record high on Monday, rising 3.4% after the conglomerate run by billionaire investor Warren Buffett said quarterly operating profit topped $10 billion for the first time.
Zoom orders workers back to the office
The company says staff living near offices should work in person at least twice a week.
www.bbc.comColombia's first leftist president is stalled by congress and a campaign finance scandal
Colombian President Gustavo Petro took office laying out ambitious goals for the nation’s first leftist government.
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Federal judge tosses Trump's defamation claim against E. Jean Carroll
A federal judge in New York has dismissed Trump's counterclaim, finding that Carroll's assertion that Trump raped her is "substantially true."
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Trump wants to relocate his D.C. criminal case. His judge has previously rejected his arguments.
Judge Tanya Chutkan, like other federal D.C. judges, has rebuffed attempts to move Jan. 6-related trials out of the District of Columbia.
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Thousands of striking workers in Los Angeles plan to ‘shut down’ city on Tuesday - Washington Examiner
As Los Angeles faces strikes from Hollywood creatives and hotel workers, the city can expect to see a new group striking this week. Over 11,000 public service employees, including sanitation workers, mechanics, engineers, and traffic officers, plan to walk off the job on Tuesday for a 24-hour...
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Trump attacks special counsel Jack Smith and judge assigned to 2020 election case
The former president, who was indicted on four federal counts last week, repeated his demand that U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan recuse herself.
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Niger coup: US envoy holds 'difficult' talks with junta
Acting Deputy Secretary of State Victoria Nuland met Niger's military leaders for over two hours.
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Ukraine says US and German air defence systems 'highly effective'
Both countries have stepped up attacks on each other's troops, weaponry and infrastructure supporting the war as Ukraine seeks to dislodge Russian forces who have dug in across southern and eastern Ukraine.
Populist party and member of outgoing administration will try to form Thailand's next government
Thailand's populist Pheu Thai party has announced it will form a coalition with a party from the outgoing military-backed administration to try to end nearly three months of political deadlock after the progressive party that won national elections was excluded from the formation of a new government
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Daimler Truck finance chief Jochen Goetz dies in ‘tragic incident’ | CNN Business
Daimler Truck’s chief financial officer Jochen Goetz has died in a “tragic incident,” the company said on Sunday.
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Only 1 in 5 people with opioid use disorder received medication in 2021
A study published Monday found that only about 1 out of 5 U.S. adults dealing with opioid use disorder in 2021 received medications to treat their condition, despite newer guidance recommending the…
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Ukraine's invisible battle to jam Russian weapons
Ukrainian and Russian electronic warfare units are trying to gain the upper hand on the battlefield.
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Oregon man accused of holding woman captive in makeshift cell appeared on 'Judge Judy' with children's mother
Judge Judy ruled in favor of Negasi Zuberi in the 2018 episode and ordered the woman identified as his ex-fiancée to pay him $2,500 for destroying his property.
www.nbcnews.comRights group denounces Tanzanian government for detaining critics and urges freedom of expression
An international human rights group has denounced Tanzania’s government for detaining critics and urged it to respect freedom of expression and the right to protest.
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New Hampshire sued for removing historical marker dedicated to Communist Party leader
Supporters of a historical marker honoring late U.S. Communist Party leader near her Concord, New Hampshire, birthplace have sued the state over the controversial sign's removal.
The new liberal majority on the Wisconsin Supreme Court is off to a tense start
With several imminent cases about hot-button issues like abortion, growing tensions and accusations of partisanship won't end any time soon.
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Missouri abortion amendment foes sue over financial impact statement
A trio of anti-abortion advocates in Missouri filed a lawsuit on Monday challenging the state auditor in an attempt to thwart a ballot initiative that would amend the constitution to protect abortion rights.
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Brick Lane: Chinese political slogans appear on London street art wall
Communist Party slogans were painted over popular wall art - but the creators' motive is unclear.
www.bbc.comContaining Putin... with venture capital
www.politico.comDemocrats see Michigan and Minnesota as guides for what to do with majority power
Democrats in Minnesota and Michigan who won full control of their state government have used their new power to enact sweeping policy changes that have been stalled for years.
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U.S. consumers saying 'bad time to buy' a house hits 13-year high in July
The share of U.S. consumers who believe it is a bad time to buy a home reached the highest level in at least 13 years in July, according to a survey released on Monday, as the supply of available properties remains scarce and home prices appear to have stopped cooling.
Utah Supreme Court to consider challenge to abortion trigger ban - Washington Examiner
The Utah Supreme Court will hear a case from Planned Parenthood on Tuesday challenging the state's abortion trigger law over a year after the constitutional right to abortion was overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court. Hours after Roe v. Wade fell, Planned Parenthood, alongside the American Civil...
www.washingtonexaminer.comKamala Harris Takes on a Forceful New Role in the 2024 Campaign
WASHINGTON — In recent weeks, Vice President Kamala Harris has dashed off to Florida on short notice. She sparred with the state’s conservative governor, Ron DeSantis, over how to teach slavery in schools. And she flew into Iowa to defend abortion rights while 13 Republican presidential...
The future of gas
BPU President Joseph Fiordaliso said gas isn’t going anywhere anytime soon.
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What gaslighting really is, and how to know if you’re experiencing it | CNN
Psychologists explain what gaslighting really means and how to know if that’s what someone’s doing to you.
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DeSantis acknowledges Trump's defeat in 2020 election: "Of course he lost"
"Of course he lost," Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis told NBC News. "Joe Biden's the president."
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Rwanda genocide suspect Kabuga should not face trial, UN judges say
Judges say Felicien Kabuga, accused of fuelling the 1994 genocide, is unfit for trial or alternative procedures.
Ethiopia's government says it lost control of some areas in the Amhara region to militia fighters
Ethiopia’s federal government says it has lost control of some districts and towns to militia fighters in the country’s Amhara region.
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Oversight Committee threatens to subpoena Biden officials on work-from-home policies
House Oversight Committee lawmakers are signaling they could subpoena Biden agencies for information on how many workers are not coming into the office.
2 patients receive double-lung transplants due to rare 'flipped organs' condition
Two patients in Illinois have successfully received double-lung transplants to treat a rare condition in which their organs in the chest and abdomen are flipped.
Lung transplant successful in two people with organs on wrong side of their bodies | CNN
They lived with organs on the wrong side of their bodies until their lungs wore out. Surgeons were able to successfully transplant normal lungs into their bodies.
www.cnn.comMultinational force fights stubborn wildfire in Cyprus, including Lebanon, Greece and Jordan
Officials say a multinational force is helping Cyprus fight a stubborn wildfire that has scorched miles of mountainous terrain in the summer heat.
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Bill Maher tells Riley Gaines transgender people ought to be protected and respected - Washington Examiner
Comedian Bill Maher told college swimmer-turned-activist Riley Gaines on Sunday that transgender citizens need some form of protection. "I think, of course, trans is a true phenomenon," Maher said on the Club Random Podcast after Gaines alleged that transgender women are a "subset" of men...
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German man arrested in France after wife allegedly held captive for 12 years
The woman was discovered at a flat in eastern France after contacting police in her native Germany.
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About that Ukraine meeting in Jeddah
NatSec Daily tried to get an inside view of what actually went down in the seaside Saudi city.
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Judge Cannon questions use of out-of-state grand jury in Mar-a-Lago investigation
Judge Aileen Cannon on Monday asked the Justice Department to explain its use of an out-of-state grand jury in the Mar-a-Lago case. The demand came in response to a duo of filings submitted u…
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Minneapolis ex-officer sentenced to nearly 5 years in Floyd killing
Tou Thao was sentenced for aiding and abetting manslaughter in the 2020 killing of George Floyd.
At least 16 people killed in refugee shipwrecks off North Africa
Death toll rises to 11 after boat capsizes off Tunisia, and five found dead off Western Sahara.
Medical probe into whether police inaction contributed to any deaths in Uvalde shooting is at a standstill
A year after the Uvalde school shooting, a panel probing if any of the victims might have survived had the response been faster has made no progress, its leader says.
USDA sold ag on going green. Now what?
USDA successfully brought big ag aboard in the fight against climate change. Now they have to prove it will work.
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PayPal launches first dollar-backed stablecoin from a major U.S. financial institution
The new asset, called PayPal USD (PYUSD), was designed to address the “emerging potential” to “transform payments in web3 and digitally native environments.”
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Judge dismisses Trump counterclaim in E. Jean Carroll defamation case
A federal judge in Manhattan dismissed former President Trump's counterclaim against E. Jean Carroll on Monday and opened the door to his deposition tapes.
9 killed in a pair of bombings in Pakistan in attacks claimed by no group, police say
Police in Pakistan say a roadside bomb has struck a vehicle carrying a local politician and his friends in the southwest of the country.
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Biden to Astros manager: ‘I know something about’ people saying ‘you’re past your prime’ - Washington Examiner
President Joe Biden quipped about his age while playing host to the 2022 World Series champions, the Houston Astros, at the White House.The country's oldest president, 80, made the comment to Astros manager and former Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Dusty Baker, 74.HOW DEBATE CAN BE MAKE OR BREAK...
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More than 1K people charged over Jan 6 riot, 366 received prison time: DOJ
The Justice Department has charged more than 1,100 people in connection to the 2021 Capitol riot, it said over the weekend.
Florida man went to extreme measures to survive being lost at sea for nearly 2 days | CNN
Charles Gregory headed out for an early morning fishing trip Friday off the coast of St. Augustine, Florida – something he’d done many times before.
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Ukraine war: Seven killed in Russian missile strike on eastern town of Pokrovsk
Two missiles hit the town of Pokrovsk, the second as rescuers were searching for victims of the first.
www.bbc.comTens of thousands of young scouts to evacuate world jamboree in South Korea as storm Khanun looms
South Korea is preparing to evacuate tens of thousands of scouts from a coastal jamboree site as Tropical Storm Khanun looms, scouting officials said Monday.
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Biden celebrates Houston Astros at White House for 2022 World Series win
Players, coaches, manager Dusty Baker and owner Jim Crane stood with the president in the East Room as he gave a shout-out to the “legends of Space City.”
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Pelosi calls Trump indictments ‘beautiful,' says a Trump win in 2024 would be like 'the world being on fire'
Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi says a second Trump administration would be a "criminal enterprise in the White House," praising the indictments against him.
Severe weather updates: 2 dead as storms pummel East Coast
Two people have died, and hundreds of thousands of customers are without power across several states, as severe storms target the East Coast on Monday.
Think tanks file suit to block Biden administration's plan to cancel $39B in student loans
A new lawsuit filed in Michigan asks a federal court to block the Biden administration’s plan to cancel $39 billion in student loans for hundreds of thousands of borrowers.
Even Zoom is making its staff return to the office | CNN Business
Zoom, the company that powered the remote work revolution during the pandemic, is telling its employees to come back to the office.
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Could El Salvador’s gang crackdown spread across Latin America?
A harsh crackdown on gangs has brought Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele popularity, but experts say the cost is steep.
Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi reinstated to India's Parliament days after top court's order
India’s top opposition leader Rahul Gandhi has been reinstated as a lawmaker in Parliament three days after the country’s top court halted his criminal defamation conviction for mocking the prime minister’s surname.
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Ukraine: Russian informant detained in Zelenskyy assassination plot
The woman was sharing intelligence with the Russians to set up an airstrike during the president's recent visit to the southern region of Mykolaiv, Ukraine’s security service said.
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Tory Lanez sentenced to 10 years for shooting and injuring Megan Thee Stallion
Rapper Tory Lanez was sentenced to 10 years in prison without the possibility of parole for shooting and injuring hip-hop star Megan Thee Stallion on July 12, 2020.
Oil prices surge again, sparking inflation reboot fears
Oil prices jumped to the highest level in months on Monday days after Saudi Arabia announced that it would extended production cuts for another month.
Key bridges linking Crimea with Ukraine are the latest targets as Kyiv seeks to cripple Russian supply lines - Washington Examiner
KEY BRIDGES STRUCK: Using what appeared to be British Storm Shadow air-launched cruise missiles, Ukraine successfully targeted two small but strategically significant bridges that link Russian-occupied Crimea to southern Ukraine. The Sunday strike, aimed at disrupting the resupply of Russian...
www.washingtonexaminer.comAt least 4 Syrian soldiers killed in suspected Israeli airstrikes around Damascus
Syrian state media says Israeli airstrikes have hit areas around Damascus, killing at least four Syrian soldiers.
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Musk teases MMA fight but also says he needs surgery; Zuckerberg says, 'I'm ready'
The grudge match between the titans of U.S. social media may be headed for the real world as both men say they've been training for victory.
www.nbcnews.comLeader of Texas' largest county takes leave from job for treatment of clinical depression
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo of Texas says she is taking a temporary leave of absence for treatment of clinical depression.
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With Trump a likely no show, DeSantis emerges as top target at 2024 debate
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis badly needs momentum in his challenge to Donald Trump for the party's nomination.
Divisions over drilling, deforestation expected at Amazon nations summit
The meeting of the Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization gathers heads of state from Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, Suriname and Venezuela.
www.nbcnews.comIran opens registration for candidates in next year's parliament election, the first since protests
Iran has begun registering candidates for parliamentary elections in March, which will be the first since nationwide protests rocked the country last year.
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North Korea's Kim tours weapons factories and vows to advance war readiness
Kim Jong Un conducted three days of inspections through Saturday as the U.S. and South Korea prepared for their next round of combined military exercises.
www.nbcnews.comWhy did DeSantis finally admit that Trump lost the 2020 election?
With his chances of becoming the Republican presidential nominee fading, the Florida governor finally acknowledged that Trump's claims about the 2020 election are false.
America’s white majority is aging out
Generation Z will be the last generation of Americans with a white majority, according to census data. The nation’s so-called majority minority arrived with Generation Alpha, those born since about…
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New Hampshire is sued over removal of marker dedicated to Communist Party leader
Supporters of a former historical marker dedicated to a feminist and labor activist from New Hampshire who also led the Communist Party have sued the state
Muslim homes, shops bulldozed; over 150 arrested in Nuh in India’s Haryana
Residents in BJP-ruled state’s only Muslim-majority district say over 300 properties have been demolished in four days.
Crossings along U.S.-Mexico border jump as migrants defy extreme heat and asylum restrictions
Border Patrol agents in the Tucson, Arizona, sector have seen the number of migrants arriving daily soar to as many as 1,900, an increase of 134% from June.
www.cbsnews.comPhilippines summons Chinese ambassador over water cannon incident in disputed South China Sea
The Philippine government has summoned China's ambassador to convey a strongly worded diplomatic protest over the Chinese coast guard’s use of water cannons against Philippine vessels in a confrontation in the disputed South China Sea.
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Elon Musk says he may need surgery before proposed 'cage match' with Mark Zuckerberg
Elon Musk says he may need to get surgery before a proposed “cage match” with Mark Zuckerberg
Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for September delivery fell 88 cents to $81.94 a barrel Monday. Brent crude for October delivery fell 90 cents to $85.34 a barrel.
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Mayor vows justice after massive brawl breaks out on Alabama riverfront
Video of the altercation in the Montgomery park spread widely on social media Sunday as the mayor said combatants would face justice.
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‘Extremely worrisome’: Kidnappings of women, children surge in Haiti
UNICEF calls for immediate release of women and children as nearly 300 abductions are reported in first half of 2023.
India's Modi faces a no-confidence vote over silence on ethnic violence tearing at remote Manipur
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's social media feeds suggest he's been busy unveiling development projects and rubbing shoulders with foreign leaders — the powerhouse embodiment of an ascendant India shaking up the global order.
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It’s not racism, people just don’t like Kamala Harris - Washington Examiner
Liberal media figures continue to trot out the same tired argument that Republicans are attacking Vice President Kamala Harris because they are racist. In reality, Harris has been made a significant part of the campaign both purposefully and by circumstance, and she is simply wildly...
www.washingtonexaminer.comTyson Foods closing 4 chicken processing plants in cost-cutting move
Tyson Foods Inc. is closing four chicken processing plants as it looks to lower costs. The company said Monday that the plants being closed are located in North Little Rock, Arkansas; Corydon, Indiana; Dexter, Missouri and Noel, Missouri.
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New York is key to Democratic House, and Jeffries is in the redistricting driver’s seat
Editor’s note: This file has been updated to correct Rep. George Santos’s party affiliation. Democrats are looking to pick up three, four or even five seats in New York to win back the …
thehill.comIndigenous leader inspires an Amazon city to grant personhood to an endangered river
In late June, the Amazon city of Guajara-Mirim approved a law that designates the Komi Memem River “as a living entity and subject to rights.”
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Son of Spanish actor detained in Thailand in grisly murder case
The son of Spanish actor Rodolfo Sancho Aguirre has been detained in Thailand in connection with the death and dismemberment of a Colombian man on the tourist island of Koh Phangan, Thai police told Reuters on Monday.
Trucking giant Yellow declares bankruptcy after years of financial struggles
The Chapter 11 bankruptcy was filed Sunday, just three years after Yellow got $700 million in pandemic-era loans from the federal government.
www.nbcnews.comLecturers in the UK refuse to mark exams in labor dispute, leaving thousands unable to graduate
The class of 2023 has already endured COVID-19 lockdowns and university strikes. Now thousands of college students across Britain are unable to graduate or face indefinite delays in receiving their final marks because of the latest labor dispute to hit the U.K.
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Pakistan to privatise loss-making national airline
Pakistan plans to privatise its loss-making national carrier Pakistan International Airlines , the government said on Monday, as the country also seeks to outsource its airport operations in line with an IMF deal.
Attacks at US medical centers show why health care is one of the nation's most violent fields
Shootings and other attacks are increasing at hospitals across the US, contributing to health care becoming one of the nation's most violent fields.
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Philippines tells China it will not abandon post in disputed reef
The Philippines told China it will not abandon a disputed shoal in the South China Sea after it accused China's coast guard of using water cannons and "dangerous" moves to prevent Manila from sending supplies to its troops occupying the reef.
Thousands in Haiti march to demand safety from violent gangs as killings and kidnappings soar
Several thousand people — their faces covered to conceal their identities — marched through Haiti’s capital demanding protection from violent gangs who are pillaging neighborhoods in the capital Port-au-Prince and beyond.
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China tells Russia it will uphold 'impartial' position on Ukraine
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov in a phone conversation on Monday that China would uphold an independent and impartial position on Ukraine as it strives to find a political settlement to the issue.
Black man's 10-year sentence vacated in case in which white judge said he 'looks like a criminal'
A three-judge appellate panel found that U.S. District Judge Stephen Murphy III's refusal to recuse himself after the comment violated the man's civil rights.
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Italy earmarks 2.9 million euros to tackle blue crab invasion
Italy's government has earmarked 2.9 million euros ($3.2 million) to tackle the spread of a particularly aggressive crab species that is threatening the country's role as one of the world's top producers of clams.
Governments are gathering to talk about the Amazon rainforest. Why is it so important to protect?
Representatives of eight South American governments are gathering in Brazil this week to talk about the Amazon rainforest.
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Harvard scientist says he may have proof of alien life in new study: 'We should welcome it'
Harvard science professor Avi Loeb said Monday that he may have uncovered evidence of alien life in the universe in a new interview on "Fox & Friends."
US diplomat visits Niger to meet coup leaders, push for Bazoum’s release
Victoria Nuland describes talks with coup leaders as ‘difficult’ as the US calls for ‘constitutional order’ in Niger.
'The Exorcist' director William Friedkin dead at 87
William Friedkin, director of "The Exorcist" and "The French Connection," has died at age 87.
Carriers face longer Africa flights, suspensions as Niger closes airspace
European carriers on Monday reported disruptions and suspended flights across the African continent after Niger's junta closed its airspace on Sunday.
Soros and left-wing billionaires pump huge donations into Schumer PAC to hold Senate - Washington Examiner
Left-wing billionaires have poured tens of millions of dollars into a super PAC affiliated with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) as Democrats look to retain the upper chamber come 2025, records show. The influential Senate Majority PAC has been stockpiling cash ahead of the 2024...
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Neighbors say a Chicago man charged with killing an 8-year-old girl was upset over noise
A Chicago man has been charged with first-degree murder after witnesses say an 8-year-old girl riding a scooter was fatally shot by someone upset over noise
Casey DeSantis grows emotional while discussing husband's support through breast cancer: ‘He did it with love’
Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis, who won her battle against breast cancer in 2022, became emotional when speaking about Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' support.
Illinois to ban advertising for guns allegedly marketed to kids and militants
Illinois will soon outlaw advertising for firearms that officials determine produce a public safety threat or appeals to children, militants or others who might later use the weapons illegally
At least 8 killed in Russian missile attack in eastern Ukraine
Rescue workers among those killed in Russian attacks on residential structures in Pokrovsk, Ukraine says.
Possible explosion at Sherwin-Williams plant in Texas, police say
At least one person was injured in a possible explosion at a Sherwin-Williams facility in Texas early Monday, authorities said.
West African leaders to meet on Niger after junta defies deadline
West African leaders scheduled a summit for Thursday to discuss the Niger junta's rejection of an ultimatum to reinstate the ousted president, as the United States sent a top official to Niamey to push for a return to democracy.
China fires water cannon at U.S. ally's boat in disputed sea
The Philippines released video of the incident, which threatened to further stoke a regional clash over competing claims to the South China Sea.
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Tesla CFO Zachary Kirkhorn steps down, but will remain with company through year's end
Tesla Chief Financial Officer Zachary Kirkhorn has left the company after 13 years with the electric vehicle and solar panel maker
John Gosling, keyboardist for the Kinks, dies at 75
Gosling joined the Kinks in 1970 and stayed in the band until 1978. He appeared on 10 albums and embellished such hits as “Lola” and “Celluloid Heroes.”
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Ramaswamy calls Juneteenth a ‘useless’ holiday
GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy called Juneteenth a “useless” holiday during a campaign event with voters in Iowa on Saturday. Ramaswamy’s remarks, first reported by NBC News, come…
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Heatwave escapees in Spain's Canaries offset German tourism slump
The number of German visitors to Spain's Canary Islands has slumped as their country suffers a recession - but tourists from elsewhere seeking cooler summer temperatures amid global heatwaves are picking up the slack.
