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Biden sending 1,500 troops for Mexico border migrant surge
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration will send 1,500 active-duty troops to the U.S.-Mexico border starting next week, ahead of an expected migrant surge following the end of coronavirus pandemic-era restrictions.
Abbott retracts claim that Texas shooting victims were all illegal immigrants
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s (R) office issued a statement retracting his previous statement that claimed all five victims of the Cleveland, Texas, mass shooting were “illegal immigrants.&#…
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Overhaul of Supreme Court ethics runs into GOP opposition
Senate Democrats are promising to pursue stronger ethics rules for the Supreme Court in the wake of reports that Justice Clarence Thomas participated in luxury vacations and a real estate deal with a top GOP donor.
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Trump joins media coalition in opposing DA's proposal to limit public use of evidence in hush money case
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg is seeking to limit the public dissemination of material his office shares with Trump's lawyers ahead of the trial.
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House Democrats prepare long shot plan to try to force debt ceiling increase
House Democrats are preparing a discharge petition to go around Speaker Kevin McCarthy and force a vote to raise the debt ceiling
Tucker Carlson called woman ‘yummy,’ leaked video shows
Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson called a woman “yummy” and made other inappropriate comments on the set of his popular show, newly revealed footage shows. “If we’re going to t…
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Why Hollywood writers are striking and the immediate impact
Writers of films and TV shows are now on strike. Picketing began Tuesday after the Writers Guild of America and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, which represent studios and streaming services, failed to reach a deal.
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Senate Republicans dismiss the possibility of a short-term debt limit increase
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Monday the U.S. will hit the debt limit as early as June 1.
www.nbcnews.comTrump vows to go after ‘radical Left’ colleges, echoing DeSantis approach
Plan would require colleges to remove administrators overseeing diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.
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Job cuts, no Social Security checks: How consumers could be pinched by a US government default
Millions of job cuts. No Social Security checks. Disrupted services like air traffic control. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says these are some of the ways consumers could be hurt if the U.S. experienced an unprecedented government default.
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Judge rejects Montana Rep. Zooey Zephyr's effort to return to state House
Rep. Zooey Zephyr, the transgender Montana lawmaker who was silenced after telling Republicans they would have blood on their hands for opposing gender-affirming health care for kids, cannot yet return to the statehouse House floor and participate in debate, a judge ruled Tuesday.
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Woman testifies that she too was sexually attacked by Trump
A woman has testified that Donald Trump molested her with what seemed like “40 zillion hands” on an airline flight in the late 1970s. The alleged encounter came years before writer E.
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Hunter Biden investigation: Garland says ‘I stand by my testimony’ despite whistleblower claims
Attorney General Merrick Garland said that “I stand by my testimony” about U.S. Attorney David Weiss’s independence to criminally investigate Hunter Biden free from political interference, despite IRS whistleblower claims contradicting his sworn testimony.
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Senate Republicans, including McConnell, say debt limit fight is between McCarthy and Biden
Multiple GOP senators indicated their chamber is secondary in debt limit talks, and the House GOP majority is the one pressing for spending cuts in a deal with Biden.
Fight over veterans’ benefits rages amid debt limit standoff
The fight over potential budget cuts to veterans’ care has devolved into finger-pointing and accusations of lying as the larger debt limit battle between Democrats and Republicans heats up. D…
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'Lowest ethical standards.' Lawmakers spar over Supreme Court, Clarence Thomas revelations
A Senate hearing Tuesday underscored how ethics reform at the Supreme Court has become a partisan issue amid a series of recent controversies.
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Democrats harden their message on the debt ceiling while quietly paving the way for a deal
The moves were spurred by the prospect of a potentially catastrophic U.S. default that appears closer than it did just 24 hours ago.
Late-night TV shows go dark as writers strike for better pay
The first Hollywood strike in 15 years began Tuesday as the economic pressures of the streaming era prompted unionized TV and film writers to picket for better pay outside major studios, a work stoppage that is leading most late-night shows to air reruns.
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Matt Gaetz says Ron DeSantis 'has not acted outside of his powers' in Disney battle
Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) argued that Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) "has not acted outside of his powers" in his feud with Disney but said further action regarding the company is still needed.
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GOP, Democrats play chicken with debt ceiling
The high-stakes game of debt-ceiling chicken between President Biden and Republicans is nearing a collision, and both sides are still daring the other to blink. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen anno…
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Key takeaways from Senate hearing on Supreme Court ethics
Senators sharply disagreed on whether Congress can impose a code of conduct on the Supreme Court amid recent controversies.
Bill Cassidy calls out Bernie Sanders for 'abandoning' bipartisan bill in committee hearing
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) caused waves at a committee hearing when he called out Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) over his alleged reneging on a bipartisan bill.
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The balloon that flew over Hawaii? US says it's not China's
The Defense Department and the Federal Aviation Administration have been tracking a balloon that was flying off the coast of Hawaii last week. A defense official says there’s no indication it is connected to China or any other adversary, and it presents no threats to aviation or national security.
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E. Jean Carroll sounded 'breathless' and 'emotional' in call after alleged rape, friend testifies | CNN Politics
A friend of E. Jean Carroll testified Tuesday that the former magazine columnist called her within minutes after being allegedly raped by Donald Trump in a New York department store in 1996, as the rape and defamation trial against the former president continues.
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Putin warned of arrest if he attends summit; Kremlin rejects U.S. claim of 100,000 Russian casualties
The White House estimated that Russia's military suffered 100,000 casualties in the last five months of fighting in the area around Bakhmut and other areas.
Manchin stokes Dem fears he’ll run as third-party candidate
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) is stepping up his criticism of President Biden’s leadership, stirring speculation that the maverick Democrat may challenge Biden as a third-party candidate in 2024. Manc…
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Who paid for Ron DeSantis' trip overseas? No one will say.
Florida lawmakers are also poised to pass a bill that would shield DeSantis’ travel records associated with taxpayer paid travel from scrutiny.
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AOC calls for Sen Dianne Feinstein to retire: 'Causing great harm to the judiciary'
New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is calling for the resignation of Sen. Dianne Feinstein due to her advanced age and health concerns keeping her from appearing in Congress.
US sending about $300 million in military aid to Ukraine
The U.S. is sending Ukraine about $300 million in additional military aid, including an enormous amount of artillery rounds, howitzers, air-to-ground rockets and ammunition as the launch of the spring offensive against Russian forces approaches.
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ATF broke the law by paying agents millions in wrongful benefits, watchdog tells Biden
Nearly 110 ATF employees who worked in non-law enforcement positions received pay that only law enforcement posts were entitled to, a report said.
Trump will not testify at E. Jean Carroll civil trial
Former President Trump will not testify in his civil trial over writer E. Jean Carroll’s accusations of sexual battery and defamation, according to The Associated Press. Trump’s attorney repo…
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California reparations panel to recommend 'down payments' to Black residents, abolishing cash bail
California's reparations task force is recommending the state apologize and issue "down payments" to Black residents as a way to make amends for slavery and racism.
UN chief urges all nations to stop targeting media and truth
The United Nations chief is warning on the eve of World Press Freedom Day that the media is under attack in every corner of the world where “truth is threatened by disinformation and hate speech.”
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DeSantis expands death penalty to include child rape, setting up likely court challenge
The bill was one of several DeSantis signed as he sends a "tough-on-crime" message ahead of a likely 2024 presidential run.
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Divers find underwater hospital, cemetery off coast of Key West
A historical discovery by divers off the coast of Florida may shed light into how much sea levels have risen in the last couple of centuries.
Judge rejects Zooey Zephyr bid to return to Montana House
Rep. Zooey Zephyr, the transgender Montana lawmaker who was silenced after telling Republicans they would have blood on their hands for opposing gender-affirming health care for kids, cannot return to the statehouse House floor and participate in debate, a judge ruled Tuesday.
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Oregon secretary of state resigns after marijuana consulting side hustle scrutiny
The Oregon secretary of state is resigning from her position after it was revealed she made $10,000 per month as a consultant for a marijuana company.
Israel bombs Gaza as Palestinian detainee’s death fuels tensions
Israel is striking Gaza after Palestinian factions sent rockets across the border following the death of Khader Adnan.
Texas gender bill delayed after LGBT protesters disrupt proceedings
Democratic lawmakers in the Texas state House successfully delayed debate on a gender bill on Tuesday after LGBT protesters disrupted the proceedings from the House gallery.
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Perfect storm in Minnesota labor market is worrying harbinger for the Fed
Demand for Daikin Applied Americas Inc's climate control equipment is soaring, and worker recruitment is in hyperdrive, with hiring trips to women's shelters and immigrant support groups and an open door for applicants with no high school degree or manufacturing experience.
Russia-Ukraine updates: Putin says war was ‘unleashed’ on Russia
Live updates on Russia's war in neighboring Ukraine.
Russian defense chief wants wartime missile output doubled
Russia’s defense chief is urging a state company to double its missile output as a possible Ukrainian counteroffensive looms. Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Tuesday that the state-owned Tactical Missiles Corporation was fulfilling its contracts in a timely manner.
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'Unacceptable': Top Dem rips Biden plan to send 1,500 more troops to southern border
"Deploying military personnel only signals that migrants are a threat that require our nation’s troops to contain," Sen. Bob Menendez said.
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Detained by Russian occupiers: ‘They jail you and forget’
Liliya Pshenichnaya says Russian forces held her for 60 days in a process that was arbitrary, frightful, and confused.
Joe Biden to attend $25,000 per person fundraiser during NYC campaign cash blitz
Joe Biden set to be hosted by former Blackstone executive Tony James for a lucrative campaign fundraising event.
Brazil’s ‘fake news’ bill sparks outcry from tech giants
Major tech companies are campaigning against legislation, prompting backlash from Brazilian justice minister and courts.
Florida GOP legislators agree to shield DeSantis travel records
“These are not changes made to benefit all Floridians. They are changes made to benefit one man and his political ambitions," said one Democrat.
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New documents show how Sandra Day O'Connor helped George W. Bush win the 2000 election | CNN Politics
Justice Sandra Day O’Connor provided the early framework that steered the outcome in the dispute over the 2000 presidential election and ensured George W. Bush would win the White House over Al Gore, Supreme Court documents released on Tuesday show.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom claims 'California is not a high tax state' for middle class
Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) claimed on Tuesday that his state of California is not "high tax," as it's often labeled.
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Woman arrested for allegedly throwing wine at Rep. Matt Gaetz
The woman allegedly threw the drink at the congressman after "swearing loudly" at him at a wine festival in northwest Florida, an arrest report said.
Muslim mayor blocked from White House decries "watch list"
A New Jersey mayor who was blocked from attending a White House celebration this week with President Joe Biden to belatedly mark the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan has called on the administration to end the federal “watch list” that he said illegally targets Muslims and others.
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Biden admin ignores congressional subpoena for Afghanistan documents a third time
The State Department for the third time ignored a subpoena from House Republicans demanding access to documents relating to the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Navy commander pulled from job after SEAL candidate death
U.S. officials say the commander of the Naval Special Warfare Center who was reprimanded in connection with the death last year of a Navy SEAL candidate has been pulled out of his job about two months early.
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Friend testifies Carroll called her right after alleged Trump attack
Lisa Birnbach testified just hours before Trump's attorney confirmed his client would not testify.
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Bank stocks tumble as First Republic deal fails to stem contagion fears
Shares of Los Angeles lender PacWest Bancorp fell 28% as spooked investors bail from regional banks.
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Exclusive: Nine Senate Democrats say solar-tariff resolution would be ‘devastating blow’ to solar industry
Nine Senate Democrats warned against a bipartisan resolution to resume tariffs on solar imports in a letter shared exclusively with The Hill. In the letter, set to be published Wednesday, the senat…
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Bush v. Gore docs among new releases from Justice Stevens archives
The Library of Congress is releasing a new trove of documents detailing the bulk of Justice John Paul Stevens' tenure on the court, including the crucial decision in the 2000 election.
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E. Jean Carroll called minutes after Trump allegedly raped her, friend testifies
A friend of E. Jean Carroll on Tuesday backed up the writer’s account of being raped by Donald Trump, testifying during a civil trial that she received a phone call about the alleged attack minutes after it occurred.
Biden seeks to flip the script on ‘freedom’ in 2024
President Biden is flipping the script on Republicans by casting himself as the protector of “freedom,” going on offense by using a word and concept conservatives have frequently cited to push back…
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FBI says former agent arrested over Jan. 6 called officers Nazis
Jared L. Wise, who worked at the FBI for 13 years ending in 2017, was arrested Monday in Oregon.
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Oklahoma woman: Sex offender controlled my daughter's family
A registered sex offender found dead on a rural Oklahoma property with his wife, her teenage children and two visiting teens kept the family “under lock and key” and always had to know where they were, the wife’s mother told The Associated Press in a telephone interview Tuesday morning.
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288 arrested in international crackdown targeting online drug sales, feds say
Operation SpecTor began in October 2021 and targeted dealers in the U.S., South America and Europe, the Justice Department said.
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New York City Mayor Eric Adams lays blame on Biden administration for immigrant crisis
New York City Mayor Eric Adams laid blame on the Biden administration for the immigrant crisis, saying the White House's response to the border has been irresponsible.
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Will the Federal Reserve raise interest rates again this week? Here's what to expect.
Central bank officials will announce on Wednesday if they are hiking the federal funds rate for a 10th consecutive time.
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Utah residents blocked from watching pornography
Utah users can no longer access some of the internet's largest adult websites, including Pornhub, after lawmakers passed legislation creating requirements for such sites to prevent viewers below 18 from entering.
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Election denier Jim Marchant running for US Senate in Nevada
A Nevada Republican who led a movement of candidates who promoted Donald Trump's lies of a stolen 2020 election says he will run for the U.S. Senate next year against Democratic incumbent Jacky Rosen in the swing state.
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House Democrats take step toward forcing vote on debt ceiling hike | CNN Politics
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has announced that House Democrats have taken a key procedural step that could be used to bypass House Republican leadership and enable Democrats to attempt to force a vote to raise the debt ceiling, according to a new letter obtained by CNN.
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Sudan’s warring sides ‘agree seven-day ceasefire’
South Sudan’s foreign ministry, which made the announcement, says the truce will start from Thursday.
Lawmakers led by Democrats urge the Fed to halt rate hikes ahead of Wednesday's announcement
Democratic lawmakers are urging Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to hold off on a 10th interest rate hike since last year.
U.S. will not extend deadline on critical 5G airplane retrofit
The Biden administration does not plan to extend a July 1 deadline for airlines to upgrade airplane altimeters, the measuring instruments that are crucial for bad-weather landings, to address potential interference from 5G wireless technology, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said.
No charges for ex-officer who hit Tyre Nichols with stun gun
A prosecutor says a former Memphis police officer who hit Tyre Nichols with a stun gun during a traffic stop that preceded Nichols’ brutal beating by other officers won’t be charged criminally.
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Schumer 'hopeful' ailing Dianne Feinstein returns 'next week,' as Dems split over her absence
Chuck Schumer spoke with Sen. Dianne Feinstein on Monday, according to prepared notes captured by Politico
Zeldin 'keeping an eye' on run versus Gillibrand
The former Long Island congressman said his main focus right now is helping out candidates for local office this year “who helped us during last year’s race.”
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Pentagon confirms deployment of 1,500 active-duty troops to US-Mexico border for Title 42 expiration
Pentagon officials announced that 1,500 active-duty troops would be sent to the southern border for 90 days, then could be replaced by National Guard.
Indexes fall 1% as regional banks tumble, investors fret before Fed
The Fed is expected to announce Wednesday it will raise rates 25 basis points.
GOP, McCarthy now face even heavier debt ceiling lift
Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) pulled out all the stops last week to move a debt ceiling bill through the House, twisting arms, modifying language and cutting last-minute deals with leery Republ…
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Feminist author accused of throwing drink at Matt Gaetz charged with battery
A Florida woman who authors feminist literature was jailed Saturday after she allegedly threw wine at Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) during a weekend wine festival.
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Supreme Court Justice Stevens' private papers open to public
A wide-ranging selection of papers that belonged to liberal Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens is opening to researchers at the Library of Congress. The papers provide a behind-the-scenes look at the justices’ deliberations in important cases including the election-deciding Bush v.
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Senator urges release of new US report on killing of Abu Akleh
The Biden administration has not acknowledged a new assessment on Israel’s fatal shooting of Al Jazeera journalist.
Congress deadlocked on debt ceiling increase ahead of June deadline
Republicans in Congress passed a plan last week agreeing to raise the debt limit if Democrats agree to spending cuts. Now, President Biden is insisting on passing a debt limit increase without those cuts. NBC News’ Ryan Nobles has more details on the negotiations.
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Stock market today: Asian markets track Wall Street decline
Asian shares have declined, tracking losses on Wall Street as shares of beleaguered banks tumbled again and worries about the economy deepened. U.S. futures edged higher while oil prices were little changed.
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Google, Microsoft CEOs called to AI meeting at White House
The chief executives of Alphabet Inc's Google , Microsoft , OpenAI and Anthropic will meet with Vice President Kamala Harris and top administration officials to discuss key artificial intelligence (AI) issues on Thursday, said a White House official.
Manchin introduces bill to speed energy permitting
Some clean energy advocates have said the legislation is key to implementing an energy transition supported by last year’s Inflation Reduction Act, which had $369 billion in tax breaks and other incentives to help combat climate change.
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White House says GOP debt ceiling plan would cause largest VA benefits cuts in US history
Republican debt limit legislation would cut 81,000 Veterans Affairs jobs and result in 30 million fewer outpatient visits, the Biden administration said.
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Dominion eyeing more natural gas plants, modular reactors
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Renewables alone aren't expected to meet a projected increase in demand for electricity in the coming decades, Dominion Energy Virginia said in a filing this week that was closely aligned with Republican Gov.
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Ukrainian farmer comes up with novel way to demine his fields
A Ukrainian farmer has come up with a novel way to remove mines left in his fields after Russia's invasion -- he's kitted out his tractor with protective panels stripped from Russian tanks and operates it by remote control.
White House won’t talk about CIA Director Burns meeting with Jeffrey Epstein
The Biden White House is refusing to talk about recent revelations that CIA Director William Burns met with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in late 2014 during the former's time as President Barack Obama’s deputy secretary of state.
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U.S. ambassador to China says the U.S. is ready for talks with Chinese
Comments by Ambassador Nicholas Burns were the clearest signal yet that the Biden administration wants to restore a broader dialogue with China amid tensions.
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How major US stock indexes fared Tuesday 5/2/2023
Stocks closed lower as shares of beleaguered banks tumbled again and worries about the economy worsened.
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Trump considering skipping one or more GOP primary debate | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump has privately discussed skipping either one or both of the first two Republican presidential primary debates, according to three sources who have spoken with Trump about his plans.
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DeSantis signs sweeping anti-ESG legislation in Florida
Florida governor Ron DeSantis signed into law on Tuesday a bill barring state officials from investing public money to promote environmental, social and governance goals, and prohibiting ESG bond sales.
Woman recounts alleged Trump sex assault during civil rape trial
Jessica Leeds says she was sexually assaulted by Trump years before he allegedly raped writer E Jean Carroll.
Judge mulls whether voting machine case should go to trial
ATLANTA (AP) — Critics of Georgia's voting machines say they are unconstitutional and should be scrapped in favor of hand-marked paper ballots.
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Left-wing protestors swarm Texas Capitol, shut down proceedings on bill banning child gender surgery: Reports
The Texas Capitol was swarmed by left-wing protestors Monday, who disrupted proceedings in the House chamber on a bill banning child gender transition procedures.
Donald Trump defamation trial: E. Jean Carroll's lawyers seek to corroborate her rape claim
Witnesses friendly to E. Jean Carroll dominated the fifth day of trial in the defamation lawsuit she filed against former President Donald Trump.
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Final officer convicted on state charges over George Floyd death
Tou Thao is the last ex-officer to be convicted on state charges in the death of the unarmed black man.
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How McCarthy could pick off centrist Dems with 4 debt-limit ideas
Republicans want to nudge their opponents into concessions that go beyond huge spending cuts. Some of their hopes are more realistic than others.
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'Corruption toll': Federal jury convicts 4 at bribery trial
CHICAGO (AP) — Federal jurors on Tuesday convicted all four defendants of bribery conspiracy at their trial in Chicago that provided an inside look at pay-to-play politics in Illinois that prosecutors said involved the state’s largest electric utility and, at the time, one of its most powerful polit
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Bipartisan group, including Gaetz and Ocasio-Cortez, unveil bill to ban lawmakers from owning stocks
"When members have access to classified information, we should not be trading in the stock market on it. It's really that simple," Ocasio-Cortez said.
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Ex-trans teens voice support for state bill to ban sex change surgeries for minors: 'Severe and irreversible'
Two teen girls who once identified as transgender spoke out Tuesday in favor of a Louisiana bill that would ban sex change surgeries for minors in the state.
Cities say shelters full, budgets hit by immigration uptick
U.S. cities already struggling to shelter thousands of migrants are calling for federal help and an end to some Republican governors’ political gamesmanship over immigration.
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Donald Trump trial: Witness says Carroll was 'hyperventilating' after alleged rape
A friend of former columnist E. Jean Carroll took the stand in the defamation trial against former President Donald Trump Tuesday, testifying that Carroll was "hyperventilating" when the writer said she had been raped by him.
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Toxic "forever chemicals" found in U.S. farmland soil
One family had to give up their dreams of an organic farm in Maine after discovering the land they bought had been contaminated years earlier.
www.cbsnews.comClosing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for June delivery fell $4 to $71.66 a barrel Tuesday. Brent crude for July delivery fell $3.99 to $75.32 a barrel.
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Ceasefire agreed after death of Palestinian hunger striker in Israeli custody sparks fighting
A Palestinian hunger striker died in Israeli custody on Tuesday, sparking an exchange of fire between Israel and armed groups in Gaza, before three Palestinian officials said the sides had agreed to a ceasefire.
Up to 1,200 DHS employees to screen illegal immigrants for asylum
More than 1,000 federal immigration officials are being deployed to the U.S.-Mexico border to conduct virtual interviews of immigrants who illegally crossed the border and made a claim of asylum.
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Uganda parliament passes harsh anti-LGBTQ bill mostly unchanged
Uganda's parliament on Tuesday passed one of the world's strictest anti-LGBTQ bills mostly unchanged, including provision for long jail terms and the death penalty, after the president requested some parts of the original legislation be toned down.
Jurors struggle over at least one charge in Proud Boys seditious conspiracy trial
The trial, which began with jury selection in December, is one of the most important cases in the Justice Department's sprawling investigation into the Capitol attack.
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Officials move inmate stuck on US death row for years
Prison officials have moved a former drug dealer convicted of killing a 16-year-old Texas girl off federal death row to serve a life sentence in another prison amid criticism he should have been moved years ago after a judge deemed him intellectually disabled and vacated his death sentence.
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GOP leadership debuts landmark border bill that excludes Dan Crenshaw demands
House Republicans debuted a 213-page border security and immigration bill that GOP leadership insisted will "end the crisis and restore sanity" if enacted, but the party faces new challenges of getting members on board ahead of a floor vote next week.
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Republican-controlled states target college students' voting power ahead of high-stakes 2024 elections | CNN Politics
Republican-controlled legislatures around the country have moved to erect new barriers to voting for high school and college students in what state lawmakers describe as an effort to clamp down on potential voter fraud. Critics call it a blatant attempt to suppress the youth vote as young people...
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Who's running for president in 2024? Meet the candidates — and the ones who've dropped out
Twelve Republicans announced their candidacies for president, though by late January, nearly all had dropped out.
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GOP blasts Warren's call to pause Fed rate hikes: 'Inflation is not an act of God'
Sen. Elizabeth Warren led Democrats in a letter Monday to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, warning him against hiking interest rates again Wednesday.
Florida man charged with throwing explosive at Capitol riot
A Florida man accused of setting off an explosive and injuring several police officers during the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol has been arrested.
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Oregon Republicans slam bill that allows sex change, abortion for minors without parental consent: 'a new low'
Oregon Republicans are slamming a bill from state House Democrats that allows minors to undergo sex reassignment surgery or get an abortion without their parent's permission.
Woman is 2nd accused of throwing drink at US Rep. Matt Gaetz
MIRAMAR BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Two women have now been accused of throwing drinks at U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz.
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The Department of Justice has made a record number of arrests and seizures for a coordinated international scheme that targeted drug trafficking on the dark web, Attorney General Merrick Garland announced Tuesday.
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Donald Trump to do a CNN town hall next week in New Hampshire
Former president - and current 2024 presidential candidate - Donald Trump will take questions from a CNN moderator and New Hampshire voters.
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Kenyan cult leader appears in court after more than 100 followers die
A Kenyan cult leader accused of ordering his followers to starve themselves to death appeared in court on Tuesday as investigators searched for more bodies in a forest in eastern Kenya where 101 corpses have already been unearthed.
5 ways a debt default could affect you | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden and House Republicans may have as little as a month to prevent the US from defaulting on its debt, which would impact millions of Americans and unleash economic and fiscal chaos here and around the world. Here are five ways that Americans could be affected by debt default.
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2011 emails reveal Hunter Biden helped business associates get access to VP Biden, top aide
Then-Vice President Joe Biden appears to have held a meeting with three of Hunter Biden’s business associates while his son was trying to secure a multibillion-dollar deal with them.
South Carolina Democrats frustrated over no hate crime law
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Democrats in the South Carolina Senate turned debate about a bill to set guidelines for history curriculum on subjects like slavery and segregation into discussion about why the body can't take a vote on a hate crimes bill.
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NY judge to hear arguments over DA's bid to limit Trump's ability to publicize information in criminal case | CNN Politics
A New York judge will hear arguments Thursday over a proposed protective order in Donald Trump’s criminal case that would limit the former president’s ability to publicize information about the investigation.
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Writers’ strike set to hit TV, movies hard: What you need to know
Hollywood writers are on strike, and — from late-night shows to beloved sitcoms and major movies — the effort could have a significant impact on what millions of viewers are watching on TV and in t…
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Eric Adams calls White House irresponsible for handling of migrant crisis
The New York City mayor also blamed the "Republican Party in Washington for refusing to do real immigration reform."
www.politico.comN. Carolina House GOP aims to end concealed handgun mandate
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Republican lawmakers advanced legislation on Tuesday to eliminate the requirement that anyone who wants to carry a concealed handgun must get a permit from the local sheriff.
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As counteroffensive looms, Ukraine vows not to give up Bakhmut
Ukraine's military vowed on Tuesday not to give up the pulverised eastern city of Bakhmut as it prepares to launch a long-promised counteroffensive against Russian forces.
The Memo: Texas killing sparks outrage from Biden’s border critics
A horrific mass killing in Texas has opened new sores in the national debate over illegal immigration and crime. Five people, including a young boy whose age has been reported as 8 or 9, were kille…
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Cash App founder Bob Lee stabbed in chest, hip: Autopsy records
Cash App founder Bob Lee was stabbed twice in the chest and once in the hip, according to autopsy documents released Tuesday.
McCarthy to meet with Biden on debt ceiling | CNN Politics
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has accepted an invitation to meet with President Joe Biden on May 9 about the debt ceiling, according to a source familiar, setting the stage for a high-stakes moment in the debt ceiling standoff.
www.cnn.comHazing becomes a felony in some cases in Washington state
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has signed a bill that strengthens state laws against hazing.
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Hundreds of Democrats urge appeals court to reverse abortion pill ruling
A group of more than 250 Democratic Congress members signed an amicus brief urging the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals to reverse its ruling to limit access to the abortion pill mifepristone, which is…
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DOJ: 288 arrested in drug investigation across three continents
Attorney General Merrick Garland said the case demonstrated the Department of Justice would track drug dealers across the dark web.
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Pornhub blocks Utah users ahead of age verification law
The move is in response to a new law in the US state requiring adult websites to verify users' ages.
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Judge denies Rep. Zooey Zephyr's attempt to return to Montana House floor | CNN Politics
A Montana judge on Tuesday denied a request for the court to intervene and restore state Rep. Zooey Zephyr’s access to the House floor.
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Navy seeks to attract 'diverse talent' amid recruitment crisis with drag queen influencer
In an effort to increase recruitment, the Navy has invited a drag queen, who is an active-duty sailor, to join its pilot “digital ambassador” program.
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Guatemala journalist goes on trial in money laundering case
GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — The president of a Guatemalan investigative newspaper went on trial Tuesday on money laundering charges in a case media observers have criticized as politically motivated.
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Bernie Sanders throws support behind Hollywood writers’ strike
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) on Tuesday threw his support behind the thousands of writers striking to fight for better pay as Hollywood grapples with the streaming era. “Last year, 8 Hollywood…
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Starbucks beats sales forecasts as China recovers
Starbucks posted stronger-than-expected sales in its fiscal second quarter as demand in China began to recover
Maine politician, former governor hopeful Eliot Cutler to serve 9 months for child porn
Maine attorney and politician Eliot Cutler, who once narrowly lost the state's governorship, is expected to serve nine months in prison for child pornography under a plea deal.
Little progress in Serbia, Kosovo leaders' EU-backed talks
The leaders of Serbia and Kosovo met in Brussels on Tuesday only to agree on joint work in finding the missing persons in their talks on the implementation of a European Union-backed plan to normalize ties between the former war foes.
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Biden administration approves sending 1,500 US troops to Mexico border as Title 42 deadline looms: sources
President Biden's administration has approved sending U.S. troops to the southern border to stem an expected surge in illegal immigration once Title 42 ends, sources say.
FBI searching nationwide and "across the border" for Texas mass shooting suspect
The FBI said they were continuing their search for Francisco Oropesa, who fled his Cleveland, Texas, home Friday night after allegedly shooting five people dead, including a 9-year-old boy.
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4th escaped Mississippi detainee captured in Crystal Springs: Sheriff
Corey Harrison was one of four men who broke out of the Raymond Detention Center in Hinds County last month, authorities said.
Pentagon to send 1,500 active-duty troops to US-Mexico border to help with surge of migrants
The Pentagon will deploy 1,500 active-duty troops to the Mexico-U.S. border to help the Department of Homeland Security deal with a surge in migrants.
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‘Corruption toll’: Federal jury convicts 4 at Chicago bribery trial
During closing arguments, prosecutor Amarjeet Bhachu called the four defendants “grand masters of corruption."
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New US military aid to Ukraine to include air-launched rockets
The United States plans to announce as soon as Wednesday a new $300 million military aid package for Ukraine that will for the first time include a short-range air-launched rocket, two U.S. officials said.
Colombian government, rebels resume talks in Cuba
HAVANA, Cuba (AP) — Representatives of Colombia’s government and the country’s largest remaining guerrilla group met in Cuba on Tuesday to restart peace talks aimed at reaching a cease-fire and resolving a conflict dating back to the 1960s.
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Voter registration rates in 2022 hit highest in 20 years: Census Bureau
Census data released Tuesday shows that voter registration rates in the 2022 midterm elections were the highest in 20 years, though turnout dipped slightly from the 2018 midterms. The new data publ…
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Bipartisan pair of lawmakers push to protect children online
Sens. Blumenthal and Blackburn introduced the Kids Online Safety Act on Tuesday.
5 ways a debt default could affect you | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden and House Republicans may have as little as a month to prevent the US from defaulting on its debt, which would impact millions of Americans and unleash economic and fiscal chaos here and around the world. Here are five ways that Americans could be affected by debt default.
www.cnn.comPlan to restrict constitutional access in Ohio delayed again
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Efforts Tuesday by Republican state lawmakers moving to ask Ohio voters this August to raise the threshold for passing future constitutional amendments — with the idea of thwarting a November abortion rights question — were again plagued by delays.
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With writers on strike, can an AI chatbot be as funny as Stephen Colbert?
We ask a chatbot to write jokes for late-night comedy shows. The results are somewhat mixed.
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What shows are affected by the TV writers' strike?
Tentative agreement to settle the first Hollywood writers strike in 15 years could see some shows resume production soon.
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Almost half of midterm voters cast ballots early or by mail
Almost half of all voters in the 2022 midterm elections cast their ballots before Election Day either by mail or through early voting, with Asian and Hispanic voters leading the way.
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Tim Scott to name longtime aide Jennifer DeCasper to run likely presidential campaign
CBS News is first to report DeCasper's role. She would be the first woman of color to run a GOP presidential campaign.
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Democratic senator to release $1 billion budget proposal to tackle fentanyl crisis
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) has released a proposal to target fentanyl trafficking as deaths and usage increase in the United States.
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White House declines to comment on CIA director's multiple meetings with Jeffrey Epstein
CIA director William Burns met with Jeffrey Epstein twice in 2014, and President Biden's White house declined to comment on the issue on Tuesday.
Woman arrested for allegedly throwing wine at Matt Gaetz
Florida woman arrested for throwing wine at Matt Gaetz
Lawyers ask judge not to ‘muzzle’ Trump in Manhattan hush money case
Lawyers for Donald Trump have asked the judge overseeing the Manhattan district attorney’s hush money case against the former president not to “muzzle” him with a protective order proposed by the p…
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Family of ex-Bosnian Serb leader sues US to escape sanctions list
Family members of former Bosnian Serb political leader Radovan Karadzic, who was convicted of war crimes for his role in the 1990s Balkan conflict, sued the U.S. Treasury Department on Tuesday over their continued inclusion on a U.S. sanctions list.
4th escaped Mississippi detainee captured in Crystal Springs: Sheriff
Corey Harrison was one of four men who broke out of the Raymond Detention Center in Hinds County last month, authorities said.
Senate Judiciary Committee members spar over ethical standards for Supreme Court
Chief Justice John Roberts declined an invitation to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee.
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Democratic congresswoman sold First Republic stock and bought JPMorgan just before bank sale, financial disclosures show | CNN Politics
Members of Congress are facing renewed scrutiny after a new disclosure report filed by Florida Democrat Lois Frankel revealed that she dumped First Republic Bank stock prior to its collapse and purchased JPMorgan stock before JPMorgan purchased First Republic.
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FBI analyzing 'hundreds of pieces of information' amid hunt for Texas mass shooting suspect
The man who allegedly killed family members is a Mexican national who was previously deported four times, a source familiar with the investigation told ABC News.
Failed secretary of state candidate Jim Marchant joins Nevada Senate race
A noted 2020 election-denier, the former state lawmaker lost his race for Nevada secretary of state last fall.
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Disinformation Inc: House GOP steps up 'censorship' inquiry into Blinken's State Department
EXCLUSIVE — House Republicans are expanding the scope of their investigation into the Biden administration's alleged ties to "censorship" and "disinformation" tracking through a new demand for a trove of records from the State Department.
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Some lack farmers worry they could be left out of latest federal debt relief programs
Some Black farmers say they are not receiving the federal aid they need.
Woman says she knew her biological daughter was meant to be trans because her 'food choices were odd'
A woman who testified against a Louisiana bill that would ban sex change surgeries for minors in the state said she knew her biological daughter was a boy because her “food choices were odd."
Mother of Austin Tice, journalist kidnapped in Syria in 2012, continues pushing for his release
"We can negotiate and we can bring Austin home without changing our foreign policy," Debra Tice said.
www.cbsnews.comMuslim New Jersey mayor denied entry to White House calls for Biden end to 'discriminatory' practices
"This is an unintelligent dragnet," Mohamed Khairullah said at a news conference
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Fleeing Sudan's warring factions, evacuees pass through Cairo amid 'terrifying' dayslong trek
Eighty-six people, most of whom are American citizens, were airlifted on Monday from Port Sudan to Egypt aboard a plane in the first private air evacuation of Americans.
Why the writers strike is about much more than Hollywood
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Syrians in Sudan flee war for second time
Radwan Hisham Wahba fled Syria in 2012 for Sudan, hoping to build a new life after being shot when his country collapsed into civil war. Now, as violence engulfs his adopted home, he and many other Syrians living there are on the move once more.
NYC to distribute Apple AirTags to fight rising car thefts
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced that the city is planning to give away 500 Apple AirTags to prevent rising car thefts.
Marianne Williamson backs film and TV writers on strike
Marianne Williamson, the long shot presidential candidate challenging President Biden for the Democratic nomination in 2024, threw her support behind entertainment writers who started a labor strik…
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Man arrested outside Buckingham Palace
Police say the man was detained after throwing suspected shotgun cartridges into Palace grounds.
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Bonus: Live from the White House Correspondents’ Dinner
Mark Warner, Asa Hutchinson, Roy Wood Jr. and more join Playbook co-author Ryan Lizza and CBS News’ Major Garrett for a live broadcast from the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
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House Democrats reveal secret plan to force vote on debt limit hike
House Democrats on Tuesday announced a secret plan to break through the partisan logjam that’s dogging talks over the debt ceiling and threatening a government default. The strategy, hatched …
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In Trump trial over rape, defamation, another woman claims Trump accosted her
A woman who says Donald Trump silently molested her on an airliner in the late 1970s testified in support of the writer who alleges that a flirtatious 1996 encounter with the future president ended in a violent sexual attack.
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Alarms raised over exiled Biden adviser’s likely return
Former White House deputy press secretary TJ Ducklo’s anticipated return has sparked debate and controversy among former Biden administration and campaign staffers.
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Larry Hogan rules out Maryland Senate bid, dishing blow to GOP
Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R) ruled out a 2024 Senate bid Tuesday, depriving Republicans of a candidate with a proven record of winning statewide elections in the Old Line State. Hogan was a…
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Former Ohio attorneys general fight supermajority amendment aimed at thwarting abortion rights question
GOP state lawmakers in Ohio move ahead with plan for bill to hold special election on raising threshold for passing constitutional amendments from simple majority to 60%.
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Ford cuts price of the Mustang Mach-E again | CNN Business
Ford is once again cutting the price of its electric SUV, the Mustang Mach-E, as it ramps up its price war with Tesla.
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US to help journalists globally defend against legal threats
The U.S. launched a program to defend journalists around the world from legal threats aimed at silencing critical voices, a growing tactic that top U.S. aid official Samantha Power described as "lawfare."
US Surgeon General calls for action regarding the ongoing 'epidemic of loneliness and isolation'
The U.S. Surgeon General released an advisory calling attention to the public health crisis of loneliness, isolation, and lack of connection in the United States.
Airlines under pressure to add EpiPens and other lifesaving medications to safety kits
The FAA is considering updates to emergency kits to include EpiPens, pediatric doses of antihistamines and medicine to reverse opioid overdoses.
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Wisconsin Supreme Court won't order ivermectin use for COVID
Wisconsin’s conservative-controlled Supreme Court ruled a hospital couldn't be forced to give a deworming drug to a patient with COVID-19, saying a county judge did not cite a legal basis for ordering the facility to administer ivermectin.
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ChatGPT found to give better medical advice than real doctors in blind study: ‘This will be a game changer’
ChatGPT, the artificial intelligence chatbot, could do a better job of answering medical questions than human doctors, says a study led by researchers from the University of California San Diego.
CDC investigating COVID outbreak after its own annual conference
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed it is conducting an investigation into several dozen COVID-19 cases linked to the agency’s annual conference that occurred i…
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'A crisis in nursing is upon us,' nursing survey shows, even after the pandemic | CNN
As an emergency room nurse, Terry Foster has cared for people on their worst days. He loves his work, and as president of the Emergency Nurses Association, a group that represents about 50,000 nurses, he’s met countless others who share a similar commitment to helping others. But he’s concerned...
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Loneliness poses risks as deadly as smoking: surgeon general
The U.S. surgeon general says loneliness poses health risks as deadly as smoking up to 15 cigarettes daily, costing the health industry billions of dollars annually. Dr.
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Vermont's Republican governor approves assisted suicide for nonresidents
Vermont Gov. Phil Scott, a Republican, signed into law a bill that will open the state's medically-assisted suicide system to nonresidents
California hotline to provide legal help related to abortion
California is joining with law firms and advocacy groups to create a hotline that provides access to information and pro bono services for people who need legal help related to abortion.
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New AI system could help people who lost their ability to speak
Researchers have developed a decoder that can reveal stories in people's minds, sparking hope that this can one day help people who have lost the ability to speak due to strokes or ALS.
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Why tuberculosis cases have risen in recent years after decades of decline
Reduced access to medical care during the pandemic likely led to fewer screenings and delayed diagnoses.
www.nbcnews.comLouisiana advances ban on gender-affirming care for minors
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana is the latest to join a growing list of states pushing to ban gender-affirming medical care to minors, as conservatives lawmakers across the country target transgender rights.
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PFAS lurking in waterways pose hidden threat to health
For the first time, the EPA is proposing strict regulations to limit "forever chemicals" in drinking water.
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Utah judge pauses implementation of law banning abortion clinics across state
A law to ban abortion clinics in Utah will be temporarily halted after a judge in the state ruled that the law, which was set to go into effect on Wednesday, will have to be held as the court consi…
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Vermont allows out-of-staters to use assisted suicide law
Vermont has become the first state in the country to change its medically assisted suicide law to allow terminally ill people from out of state to take advantage of it to end their lives.
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Senate hearing on drug price bills postponed amid chaos
Welcome to The Hill’s Health Care newsletter{beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Senate hearing on drug price bills postponed amid chaos What was meant to be a bipartisan hea…
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Melanoma: Know the causes, symptoms, and how to prevent it
Melanoma is one of the rarest forms of skin cancer, but it can be fatal. On Melanoma Monday, Dermatologist Dr. Angela Lamb busts common myths, shares signs of melanoma to look for, and gives tips for protecting yourself.
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No cancer risk found at nuclear bases so far, Air Force says
The Air Force says a review of a Montana nuclear missile base where an unusual number of troops have reported being diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma has found no immediate risk factors.
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Free Covid-19 tests aren't guaranteed after May 11, but there's still time to stock up | CNN
When the US Covid-19 public health emergency ends this month, coronavirus tests will still be available, but there will be changes to who pays for them.
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Utah judge delays implementing statewide abortion clinic ban
A Utah judge has ruled that the state law banning abortion clinics cannot take effect on Wednesday as scheduled amid a lawsuit filed by the state’s largest abortion provider.
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Melanoma Monday: Tips to prevent the deadliest form of skin cancer
Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the U.S. - and it's on the rise. On Melanoma Monday, experts share tips on how to protect yourself.
www.cbsnews.comNY governor signs bill expanding access to contraceptives
New Yorkers next year won’t have to go through their doctors to get prescription contraceptives under a bill that Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed into law.
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Freshwater fish contaminated with toxic "forever chemicals" found in nearly every state
"Nearly every single sample had PFAS in it, and at levels that consuming a single serving of fish would be equivalent to a year of contaminated water," one scientist said.
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North Carolina Republicans unveil new abortion restrictions
North Carolina Republican legislative leaders say there is agreement within their chambers on backing a measure that would prohibit abortion in nearly all cases after roughly the first trimester of pregnancy.
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