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Biden on Memorial Day lauds generations of fallen US troops who ‘dared all and gave all’
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden lauded the sacrifice of generations of U.S. troops who “dared all and gave all” fighting for their country and called on Americans to ensure their “sacrifice was not in vain” in Memorial Day observances at Arlington National Cemetery.
Republicans speak out against U.S. debt-ceiling deal, in sign of rocky road ahead
A handful of hard-right Republican lawmakers said on Monday they would oppose a deal to raise the United States' $31.4 trillion debt ceiling, Reuters reports.
Congress has days to OK debt limit deal before default: Timeline of what's next
Lawmakers have days to pass a debt ceiling bill in Congress before the predicted June 5 "X-date" for default
McCarthy rallies support for debt deal amid hints of mutiny
The goal is for there to be a passage vote Wednesday.
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Sleepless in Kyiv: Nighttime Russian air campaign terrorizes citizens in Ukrainian capital
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The attacks come at night, when most in Kyiv are sound asleep. The sirens wail across the Ukrainian capital, rousing bleary-eyed residents, who, after 15 months of war, have customized individual routines to cope with Russia’s latest air campaign.
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New debt limit bill trashed by GOP hard-liners as party leaders push for votes
Some Republicans are confident: “Oh, this thing will absolutely pass,” said Rep. Dusty Johnson, the chair of the center-right Main Street Caucus.
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Republican tries to scuttle debt limit bill in House Rules Committee as pressure grows on key swing vote | CNN Politics
Rep. Chip Roy accused House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Monday of cutting a deal that could complicate negotiators’ efforts to pass a bill to raise the US debt ceiling this week.
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25 NATO-led peacekeepers injured in Kosovo in clashes with Serbs outside municipal building
The NATO-led KFOR peacekeeping force say that 25 of its troops were injured in the clashes with ethnic Serbs in northern Kosovo who were trying to take over the offices of one of the municipalities where ethnic Albanian mayors took up their posts last week. The violence was the latest incident...
apnews.comTakeaways From the Impeachment of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton
Ken Paxton, the firebrand Republican Texas attorney general, was temporarily thrown out of office Saturday by House lawmakers — many from his own party — who voted to impeach him over a series of bribery and corruption allegations, including that he had given special treatment to a campaign...
Debt ceiling news: With debt limit vote closer, White House makes final push for Democratic support
President Joe Biden and House Speaker McCarthy signed off on a debt ceiling deal that Biden said would avoid a “catastrophic default” by the federal government.
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Head of Russian state media calls for Lindsey Graham to be assassinated: ‘We have his address’ - Washington Examiner
The head of a Russian state broadcaster absurdly threatened Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) in the wake of the Republican's recent meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. In a video from their May 26 meeting, Graham is heard telling the Ukrainian leader U.S. aid to support Ukraine was...
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'Feel very good.' Biden projects optimism on debt deal as both sides whip up support
President Biden's brief remarks Monday on the debt limit agreement came as both sides whipped up support in anticipation of votes later this week.
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Lindsey Graham: Russia issues arrest warrant for top Republican
An edited video appears to show the US senator celebrating Russian troops' deaths.
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Lindsey Graham vows to 'undo' 'absurd' bipartisan debt deal, calls it 'disaster for defense'
Republican South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham vowed to undo the debt ceiling deal struck between the White House and House GOP Sunday, calling it "absurd" and a "disaster for defense."
Debt ceiling takeaways: Biden's invite to liberal skeptics to 'talk to me,' McCarthy's balancing act
Biden has a message for members of the liberal wing of his party who don't like the debt-ceiling deal he worked out with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. That message: “Talk to me.” Biden acknowledged Monday that not all Democrats on the left may vote for the package that Congress will take up. But...
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How White House and GOP leaders are working to sell the budget deal
After President Biden and Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) signed off on a final budget agreement and a raise of the debt ceiling, the two sides moved onto a difficult task: selling the legislatio…
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Biden and McCarthy lean on holdouts in both parties to pass debt ceiling deal | CNN Politics
Party leaders in Washington are waging an urgent campaign Monday to convince Democrats and Republicans to get behind compromise legislation that would avert a first-ever national default, with each side proclaiming victory following marathon talks.
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Debt limit: Leading Democratic senator trying to remove provision greenlighting Joe Manchin project - Washington Examiner
Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) will attempt to remove a provision backed by Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) from the debt ceiling deal that was agreed on by President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA). The debt deal between Republicans and the White House refocuses the push to finish construction...
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Trump's welcome of Scott into 2024 race shows his calculus: The more GOP rivals, the better for him
When Republican Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina launched his campaign for the White House, the notoriously prickly former President Donald Trump welcomed his new competitor with open arms. There were no accusations of disloyalty or nasty nicknames like when Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, his...
apnews.comIn Pursuit of Consensus, Did Biden Find the Reasonable Middle or Give Away Too Much?
WASHINGTON — After weeks of tense wrangling between the White House and House Republicans, the fiscal deal reached on Saturday to raise the debt ceiling while constraining federal spending bolsters President Joe Biden’s argument that he is the one figure who can still do bipartisanship in a...
Trump wishes happy Memorial Day to those fighting ‘misfits and lunatic thugs’ within the nation
Former President Trump wished a happy Memorial Day to “those who gave the ultimate sacrifice” for the nation as well as to those who are “stopping the threats of the terrorists, misfits and lunatic…
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8 people rescued after partial apartment building collapse in Davenport, Iowa
Officials lauded first responders Monday and said rescue operations were wrapping up and a recovery operation will begin soon.
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Polish president signs 'Tusk Law' on undue Russian influence
Poland's president said on Monday he would sign a bill to allow a panel to investigate whether the opposition Civic Platform (PO) party allowed the country to be unduly influenced by Russia and as a result too dependent on its fuel when it was in power.
Russia strikes Kyiv in daylight after hitting Ukraine's capital with series of nighttime barrages
Explosions have rattled Kyiv during daylight as Russian ballistic missiles fell on the Ukrainian capital. The barrage came hours after a more common nighttime attack on the city by drones and cruise missiles. Debris from missiles intercepted by Ukrainian air defenses Monday fell in Kyiv’s...
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Ramaswamy embraces ‘outsider’ label as he takes on Trump
Biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy is casting himself as the true outsider in the Republican presidential field as he seeks to distinguish himself from a number of higher-profile names in his lon…
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U.S. hardware helps Ukraine fend off increasingly heavy Russian missile and drone attacks
Russia's ramping up its air war on Ukraine with both low-tech drones and modern missiles. Thanks to its Western partners, Ukraine can shoot down both.
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May 29, 2023 - Russia-Ukraine news
Russia launched an unusual daytime attack against Kyiv Monday, just hours after Ukraine claimed it intercepted a barrage of strikes on the capital and other parts of the country overnight. Kyiv military officials said the daytime raid shows Moscow has "changed its tactics" from night attacks to...
With New Voting Bills, Texas Legislature Targets Elections in Democratic Stronghold
The Texas Legislature on Sunday gave final approval to a new round of voting bills to increase penalties for illegal voting and expand state oversight of local elections specifically in Harris County, which includes Houston, where Democrats have become dominant. The measures, which now head to...
Biden honors troops' sacrifice on Memorial Day
President Biden went to Arlington National Cemetery to laud the sacrifice of generations of U.S. troops who died fighting for their country.
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With new mandate secured, Turkey's Erdogan likely to continue engaging with both West and Russia
After securing a strong new mandate in a runoff presidential election, Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdogan could temper some positions that have irritated his NATO allies.
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NATO soldiers injured in Kosovo clashes with Serb protesters
Twenty-five soldiers were injured while blocking off four town halls as Serbs protested against ethnic Albanian mayors.
WATCH: Hugo Gurdon says debt limit deal should pass with 'a substantial majority'
As the countdown continues toward the nation heading into economic default, Washington Examiner Editor-in-Chief Hugo Gurdon expects the tentative deal reached between House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) and President Joe Biden will be approved by Congress.
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Read: Bill text to raise the debt limit | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden and House Republicans have reached an agreement in principle to address the debt limit and cap spending. The bill text was released on Sunday evening, but the work is far from done. Now leaders in both parties have to convince enough of their members to vote for the deal...
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Imran Khan: Ex-Pakistan PM tells BBC crackdown on party is 'untenable'
Pakistan's ex-leader says he will wait and see what happens as his party colleagues are arrested and he may be, too.
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Shanghai breaks more than century-old heat record in sweltering May
Shanghai saw its hottest day in May for more than 100 years on Monday with temperatures hitting 36.1 degrees Celsius (97 degrees Fahrenheit), continuing a brutal trend of unusually hot weather in the country since March.
Russia ramps up Kyiv bombardment; Putin and Zelenskyy congratulate Erdogan on reelection
Explosions once again rattled the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv, following intense Russian air missile and drone attacks.
WATCH: DeSantis blasts military for going 'woke' and embracing 'DEI' and 'political ideologies'
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) promised big changes to the military if he becomes president, stating that "woke" policies and political ideologies are driving soldiers away.
www.washingtonexaminer.comSen. Chris Murphy Says Republican Party Is ‘Addicted To Chaos’
The Connecticut Democrat said that the GOP's handling of the federal debt negotiations is "terrible for the country and for our reputation abroad."
Donald Trump fought to save Texas ally Ken Paxton from impeachment. It didn't work.
Donald Trump had repeatedly warned Republicans against backing the impeachment of Attorney General Paxton, arguing it was a 'very unfair process."
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Russia issues Lindsey Graham arrest warrant after Ukraine comments
Russia's Interior Ministry issued a warrant for South Carolina GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham's arrest on Monday for comments he made on a visit to Ukraine.
No fatalities reported in Iowa as officials plan to demolish partially collapsed building
One more person has been rescued and taken to a hospital after a building collapsed in Iowa. Davenport Fire Chief Michael Carlsten said at a news conference on Monday that it was unclear how many people, if any, were still missing after an apartment building in the eastern Iowa city collapsed.
apnews.comA Small Town’s Tragedy, Distorted by Trump’s Megaphone
McHENRY, N.D. — There were no known witnesses when Shannon Brandt and Cayler Ellingson got into an argument in the blurry hours after last call at Buck’s n Doe’s Bar & Grill in September. And no one but Brandt could say with certainty what led him to run over Ellingson with his Ford Explorer...
'Horrific.' Biden, Cruz slam anti-LGBTQ law in Uganda that includes death penalty
Sen. Cruz has spoken out against the 2015 Supreme Court decision legalizing same-sex marriage. He also criticized a Texas law criminalizing gay sex.
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Debt limit crisis: How three Republicans could make McCarthy's life difficult this week
Despite striking a deal with President Joe Biden, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's (R-CA) week could be made difficult by three powerful Republican colleagues.
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WSJ: DeSantis would benefit from a little humor
The Wall Street Journal’s editorial board, which is rooting for someone other than former President Trump to win the Republican Party’s nomination for president, says Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis — Tr…
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South African president appoints judge to oversee weapons-for-Russia inquiry
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed a judge to oversee an inquiry into allegations that the country supplied arms to Russia on a ship that docked secretly at a naval base in December.
apnews.comSpy agency warns Canadian MP that she’s on Beijing's ‘evergreen’ target list
Vancouver lawmaker says that she will not be silenced or intimidated.
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Debt ceiling deal's next steps — House sends bill to Senate
The House passed the bill to raise the debt ceiling Wednesday. Now, the Senate will take it up.
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Donald Trump says his fight against deep state ‘equally dangerous’ to what soldiers face
Former President Donald Trump’s Memorial Day message ruffled feathers when he compared his own plight to soldiers “who gave the ultimate sacrifice.”
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What 5 more years of Erdogan's rule means for Turkey
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan won reelection in a runoff Sunday, following a nail-biter first round two weeks earlier. Having secured another five years, Erdogan now faces a host of domestic challenges in a deeply divided country.
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Egypt's Sisi, Turkey's Erdogan agree on reinstating ambassadors, Egypt's presidency says
Egypt President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan agreed on "the immediate start of upgrading diplomatic relations, exchanging ambassadors," Egypt's presidency said.
Public cost of Atlanta's 'Cop City' more than doubled in new estimate
Atlanta's proposed police and fire training facility, commonly dubbed "Cop City" by detractors, is expected to require $36 million more in public funds than previously estimated.
Russia terrorizes Kyiv with night, day barrages; Kremlin wants Sen. Graham arrested: Updates
Russia followed a nighttime missile barrage against Kyiv with a rare daytime attack, sending residents scurrying for cover. Monday recap.
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Uganda leader signs law imposing life sentence for same-sex acts and death for "aggravated homosexuality"
The legislation, one of the harshest anti-LGBTQ laws in the world, also imposes a death sentence for the crime of "aggravated homosexuality."
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DeSantis blasts debt ceiling deal he says leaves US ‘careening toward bankruptcy’
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R), who’s running in the 2024 presidential race, blasted the bipartisan debt ceiling deal struck in principle over the weekend, arguing the U.S. is still “careening towar…
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Republicans speak out against US debt-ceiling deal, in sign of rocky road ahead
A handful of hard-right Republican lawmakers said on Monday they would oppose a deal to raise the United States' $31.4 trillion debt ceiling, in a sign that the bipartisan agreement could face a rocky path through Congress before the U.S. runs out of money next week.
Spanish prime minister calls early general election after battering in regional vote
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called an early general election for July 23 in a surprise move after his Socialist party took a serious battering in local and regional elections.
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Biden appeals to grieving families with late son Beau’s story in Memorial Day speech
President Biden on Monday spoke to grieving families by paying tribute to his late son Beau in a Memorial Day speech, the day before the eighth anniversary of his son’s death. “Tomorrow marks eight…
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Stock market today: Asia shares mixed as investors await debt ceiling vote, eye China economy
Asian shares are mixed in directionless trading following a U.S. holiday, as optimism about a deal on the U.S. debt was dented by worries about the regional economy. Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 fell in morning trading, while Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 was little changed. Shares rose in South...
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Debt limit: Here are three key takeaways from Biden and McCarthy's deal
A deal to raise the debt ceiling through the end of next year and cut spending in the process has upset lawmakers from both parties, even as House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) and President Joe Biden tout the agreement as a win.
www.washingtonexaminer.comWhy Spending Cuts Likely Won’t Shake the Economy
WASHINGTON — The last time the United States came perilously close to defaulting on its debt, a Democratic president and a Republican speaker of the House cut a deal to raise the nation’s borrowing limit and tightly restrain some federal spending growth for years to come. The deal averted...
Next battle in debt ceiling saga? Biden and McCarthy race to find votes.
Winning majority votes for the debt ceiling deal will be an intricate dance, with both sides eager to tout wins without inadvertently tanking support.
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Lindsey Graham responds defiantly to arrest warrant from Russia
“Come and make your best case. See you in The Hague!” Graham said.
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Texas crackdown on drag performances with minors present reaches Gov. Abbott's desk
A Texas bill restricting sexually-charged performances in public, which drag artists worry may criminalize their shows, has cleared the Legislature and is expected to become law.
Why do Kosovo-Serbia tensions persist?
Tensions between Serbia and Kosovo have flared anew this week after Kosovo’s police raided Serb-dominated areas in the region’s north and seized local municipality buildings.
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Zelensky lauds Americans ‘defending the freedom’ in Memorial Day message
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday released a video message lauding Americans working to defend freedom, marking America’s Memorial Day holiday as Ukrainian forces battle agains…
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Lawmakers race to secure US debt deal votes as deadline looms
President Joe Biden says he "feels good" about the prospect of Congress passing the deal by 5 June.
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One of these Vietnam War POWs spent 10 months in a 'tiger cage.' What happened to the other was even worse | CNN
Staff Sgt. Ken Wallingford had only days left to serve in the US Army when he found himself trapped – and seconds away from being burned alive.
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Rescue groups say Malta coordinated the return of 500 migrants to Libya instead of saving them
Rescue groups are accusing the European island nation of Malta of coordinating the return of around 500 people to Libya where they were subsequently imprisoned, in violation of international maritime law.
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Judge postpones showdown over 14th Amendment debt powers
Citing the debt limit deal, the Justice Department said a union’s lawsuit no longer required urgent action.
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Dianne Feinstein was confused why Kamala Harris was tiebreaker in Senate: Report
Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) reportedly was confused last year when Vice President Kamala Harris was presiding over the Senate and was called upon to cast a tiebreaking vote.
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Economic boost or big business hand-out? Nevada lawmakers consider A's stadium financing
Nevada lawmakers questioned whether a proposal to subsidize a new MLB stadium with tax credits and bonds would further jolt Las Vegas’ economy, or serve as a handout for a big business that could strain government resources.
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Hunter Biden's 'sugar brother' keeps the first son afloat amid multiple scandals
Amid a federal investigation into his finances and overseas business dealings, Hunter Biden has been turning to a Hollywood mega-lawyer for money and strategic advice.
Texas’s use of ‘invasion’ clause against immigrants is racist and dangerous, rights groups say
Republican governor Greg Abbott invoked state clause after likening migrants to a public foreign enemy, but legal experts say it’s ‘unprecedented and extreme’
What's in the debt ceiling deal?, bomb threats at Target stores: 5 Things podcast
Biden and McCarthy struck a deal late Saturday to raise the debt ceiling, police investigate bomb threats at three Target stores: 5 Things podcast
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Poland's president approves law on Russia's influence that could target opposition
Poland’s president says he will sign a bill that creates a commission to investigate Russian influence in Poland. It is a move that critics view as a tool to target political opponents of the ruling party especially opposition leader Donald Tusk.
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Russia hits base in Ukraine in new wave of strikes, Zelenskiy praises Patriots
Russia said on Monday its military hit Ukrainian air bases in overnight strikes and Ukrainian forces shelled industrial facilities inside Russia as both sides sought the upper hand ahead of what Kyiv hopes will be a decisive counter-offensive.
Supreme Court preview: the major decisions still to come
The Supreme Court’s decision season is in full swing. The justices in the coming weeks will hand down major rulings on student debt relief, affirmative action and the Voting Rights Act, with opinio…
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Ukraine war: Gen Kyrylo Budanov promises revenge after latest Kyiv attack
The head of Ukraine's military intelligence warns of a swift response to a series of strikes on Kyiv.
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31 billionaires are worth more than the US Treasury has in cash | CNN Business
Cash levels at the US Treasury are tumbling toward a dangerously low level as Washington waits until the last minute to raise the debt ceiling.
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Germany economy shrinks in first quarter, signaling one definition of recession
The German economy has shrunk unexpectedly in the first three months of this year, marking the second quarter of contraction that is one definition of recession.
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The Memo: Trump and his primary rivals get set for fight over Ukraine
The war in Ukraine is set to become one of the starkest dividing lines in the GOP presidential primary. Republicans who are largely united on a host of other issues — crime, immigration, the econom…
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Vermont Gov. Scott vetoes $8B budget that would have been state's largest ever
Republican Vermont Gov. Phil Scott has vetoed a proposed state budget of over $8 billion, calling on Democratic General Assembly supermajorities to cooperate with him in revising it.
Debt limit: Virginia Republican hammers 'abysmal failure' of leadership from GOP on deal
Rep. Bob Good (R-VA) had a negative assessment of Republican leadership after President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) reached an agreement on the debt limit crisis.
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UAE announces groundbreaking mission to asteroid belt, seeking clues to life's origins
The United Arab Emirates has unveiled plans to send a spaceship to explore the galaxy’s main asteroid belt, the latest space project by the oil-rich nation after it launched the successful Hope spacecraft to Mars in 2020.
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White House to Dems: The debt deal could have been a LOT worse
Complaints by progressives stem from details in the deal — and feeling left in the dark during debt talks.
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Global market cheers for US debt ceiling deal fade | CNN Business
European stocks and oil prices gave up early gains Monday, but US stock futures stayed positive following weekend news of an agreement that could avert a catastrophic US debt default.
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Debt deal welcomed by investors, though risks loom
Global investors are gaming out how a tentative deal to raise the United States debt ceiling could ripple through markets, as lawmakers strive to pass the agreement through Congress before a June 5 deadline.
Belarus has no immediate plans to adopt Russian currency, its strongman leader Lukashenko says
TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Belarus and Russia have no plans to adopt a joint currency in the near future, Belarus’ strongman leader announced on Monday.
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Wagner founder scores bloody political victory in Bakhmut
The months-long siege of Bakhmut may have been a costly battlefield victory for the Wagner Group, but the private military company’s founder, Yevgeny Prigozhin, scored a major political win by capt…
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Kosovo: Fresh clashes as Nato troops called in to northern towns
Serb protesters are angry at ethnic Albanian mayors being installed in Serb-majority areas.
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Poland imposes sanctions on 365 Belarusians over 'draconian' verdict against journalist
Poland has imposed sanctions on 365 Belarusian citizens and frozen the financial assets of other entities and people associated with Russian capital. Poland's Interior Ministry said Monday that it was imposing the sanctions in reaction go a “draconian” verdict against a journalist.
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DeSantis builds fundraising momentum as he takes campaign on the road
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) may have had a glitch-filled presidential launch this week, but his prodigious fundraising numbers illustrate that the governor's campaign has plenty of Republican support as he remains former President Donald Trump's chief rival for the 2024 GOP nomination.
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A half-century later, a congressman visits the site of his father's fatal helicopter crash in Vietnam
Rep. Dean Phillips of Minnesota learned when he was 10 that his biological father had died in the Vietnam War. His death made Phillips realize "the impact of what we do" in Congress.
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Marianne Williamson is polling at 9 percent. Is she for real?
The campaign has been off to an inauspicious start.
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Police: Puerto Rico assailants targeting drug rival killed 2 and injured 13
Authorities in Puerto Rico say that drug trafficking was behind a mass shooting over the weekend outside a bar that killed two people and injured 13 others
European shares slip, but debt ceiling deal buoys U.S. futures
European stock indexes edged lower on Monday and euro zone bond yields dropped, but news that the U.S. had reached a debt ceiling deal over the weekend kept Wall Street futures positive.
Horse racing authority calls for emergency summit with Churchill Downs in wake of 12 deaths
Horse racing’s oversight authority will hold an emergency summit with Churchill Downs, Kentucky’s racing commission and HISA veterinary teams to review information and analysis in the wake of 12 horse fatalities the past month at the home of the Kentuc...
Third nuclear reactor reaches 100% power output at Georgia's Plant Vogtle
ATLANTA (AP) — A new reactor at a nuclear power plant in Georgia has reached its full power output for the first time and is scheduled to enter commercial operation within the next month.
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School official laments electric buses cost ‘5X more’ and are riddled with ‘performance issues’
One Michigan school official admitted his district’s move to using electric buses was less than the government has touted it to be.
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This lefty commentator goes calmly where others dare not. Has he bridged the internet’s toxic divide?
David Pakman has become one of the internet's top progressive commentators, though you won't find him in many of the same places as other lefty personalities.
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Drought-struck Barcelona quenches thirst with costly desalination
Europe's largest desalination plant for drinking water had largely remained idle since its construction near Barcelona over a decade ago. But since a prolonged drought gripped Spain last year the plant has been running at full throttle to help keep some five million people adapt to climate...
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Here are the top education issues state lawmakers battled over this year
Democrats and Republicans went head-to-head on education policy in state legislatures this year, with each side pulling out both wins and losses as many statehouses close their legislative sessions…
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A Libyan court has sentenced 23 suspected Islamic State group militants to death for launching deadly attacks that killed dozens of people, including Egyptian Coptic Christians
Biden world confident in a Trump rematch but preps for a surprise
Democrats and campaign officials know their job may get tougher if Trump’s name isn’t on top of the GOP ticket.
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'Succession' finale: Fans react to end of Emmy-winning hit drama
WASHINGTON (AP) — With the end of the critically acclaimed drama's fourth and final season, dedicated fans of “Succession” now know the answer to the series' central question: Which of the Murdoch-esque Roy family siblings will prevail?
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Historic gains: Low-income workers scored in the Covid economy
A POLITICO analysis shows that pandemic-era policies reversed the trend toward a widening income gap. The move away from them threatens those gains. Which way will Biden turn?
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Ex-El Salvador president sentenced to 14 years for negotiating with gangs
Prosecutors had accused Mauricio Funes of illicit association and failure to perform his duties for the gang truce negotiated in 2012.
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In Nigeria’s hard-hit north, families seek justice as armed groups seek control
Prolonged fighting in Nigeria between farmers and herdsmen is becoming more deadly. The attacks have caused villagers who complain of delayed justice to become more desperate to defend themselves.
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Jimmy Carter enjoys third month of hospice care with wife at home, per family
Former President Jimmy Carter continues receiving end-of-life care in his Georgia home, according to his grandson.
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2 inmates escape from Mississippi jail weeks after 4 others broke out from same facility
Two inmates allegedly escaped from a Mississippi jail on Monday, weeks after four others broke out from the same facility.
Congress prods Biden administration on female crash dummies
Congress says the Biden administration has been slow to adopt new, more realistic female crash test dummies. One issue: money.
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Reparations for climate change? Some think oil companies should pay
The idea that polluters should pay reparations for climate change is gaining steam among advocates. Some environmentalists and academics argue the companies or states that are most …
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8th person rescued from partial building collapse in Iowa, no deaths reported
An eighth person was rescued overnight from a partial building collapse in Davenport, Iowa, officials said.
Conservative boycotts are working
It's no wonder the culture wars are hotter than ever. In recent months, companies such as Anheuser-Busch and Target have unapologetically promoted brand ambassadors or products that push boundaries and social norms. First, it was transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney promoting Bud Light as a…
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British prank TikToker who went viral for entering stranger's home is in custody
Bacari-Bronze O’Garro, 18, known as “Mizzy,” is one of several internet creators who have used pranks to amass sizable followings, some of whom push legal boundaries with ever more outlandish stunts.
www.nbcnews.comJapan PM's son to resign after public outrage over party at official residence
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says his son is resigning as his policy secretary to take responsibility for using the prime minister’s official residence for a private party at which the merrymaking was exposed in magazine photos that triggered ...
Venezuela’s Maduro meets Lula in Brazil as relations improve
Nicolas Maduro makes first visit to Brazil in years as Venezuela sees better ties with region’s left-wing leaders.
Saudi Arabia executes 2 Bahraini men over militant activities
Saudi Arabia says it executed two Bahraini men after being convicted of belonging to a militant group wanting to destabilize the two Mideast kingdoms
As per your politics, debt ceiling plan is good or a ‘disaster’
While some of US Congress’s most conservative members are not happy with the deal, business groups gave it a thumbs-up.
Biden calls for repeal of Uganda’s anti-gay law, threatens sanctions
President Biden called for the immediate repeal of Uganda’s new Anti-Homosexuality Act and warned of possible sanctions in a statement Monday, as his administration evaluates “the implications of t…
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Natalee Holloway suspect beaten in Peruvian prison: Lawyer
Joran van der Sloot, the prime suspect in the unsolved 2005 disappearance of American teenager Natalee Holloway, was severely beaten in Peruvian prison.
Nearly 400 jobs gone due to Nordstrom closures in San Francisco
Close to 400 jobs are set to be cut in the San Francisco area following Nordstrom's decision to close two locations over "dynamics" of the city's downtown area, where retail theft has ravaged storefronts.
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At least 16 dead, dozens injured in shootings across the U.S. over Memorial Day weekend
The gun violence occurred on beaches and at high schools and motorcycle rallies, among other locations, across at least eight states.
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Iran journalist faces trial over charges tied to Amini protests
Iranian reporter tried in a closed court on charges linked to her coverage of Mahsa Amini’s funeral.
Ralph Yarl raises money for traumatic brain injuries following wrong house shooting
Ralph Yarl, the teenager who was shot in the head when he mistakenly went to the wrong house to pick up his siblings, is helping raise money for traumatic brain injuries.
Sudan factions agree to extend ceasefire deal amid clashes
Sudan's warring military factions agreed on Monday to a five-day extension of a ceasefire agreement, after renewed heavy clashes and air strikes in the capital threw fresh doubts on the effectiveness of a truce designed to ease a humanitarian crisis.
What is fungal meningitis after 2 Americans die from the infection contracted in Mexico
At least 17 suspected and confirmed cases and 2 deaths are linked to a fungal meningitis outbreak at clinics in Mexico. Here's what you need to know about the infection.
Doctors say this is the most important virus you’ve never heard of | CNN
Maybe it was really a quadruple-demic. A little known and underappreciated virus called human metapneumovirus spiked in the US this spring just after RSV, influenza and Covid-19 died down.
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Pregnancy and sports a challenging combination for female professional athletes
Recent allegations by WNBA player Dearica Hamby that her coach harassed her for being pregnant have shined a renewed spotlight on one of the biggest challenges that female professional athletes face.
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Strong leg muscles may be linked with better outcomes after heart attack, study suggests | CNN
Growing evidence shows that building muscle strength can have benefits for your heart, even leading to better outcomes for heart attack patients.
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AI in dentistry: Researchers find that artificial intelligence can create better dental crowns
Researchers from the University of Hong Kong developed an AI algorithm that uses 3D machine learning to design personalized dental crowns with a higher degree of accuracy than traditional methods.
Millions had Medicaid coverage tied to the pandemic. Now they stand to lose it
For months, public health experts have been sounding the alarm over many Medicaid enrollees losing their coverage with the winding down of the COVID-19 public health emergency. But that hasn’…
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This Alabama Health Clinic Is Under Threat. It Doesn’t Provide Abortions.
Former abortion clinics in red states are trying to pivot to other services after Dobbs. But they’re finding it’s not so easy.
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What is stiff person syndrome, the condition Celine Dion is battling? | CNN
Stiff person syndrome — a condition that has caused Celine Dion to cancel her tour — is a rare neurological condition that can take years to diagnose and tailor treatment.
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Artificial intelligence model to help scientists predict whether breast cancer will spread
Breast cancer researchers in the U.K. said they have developed an AI model to help scientists predict whether breast cancer will spread to other parts of the body.
Posts misrepresent research on multiple sclerosis and COVID-19 vaccines found in WHO database
AP’S ASSESSMENT: False.
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Cocoa flavanols may boost memory, study says | CNN
If you don’t eat many vegetables or fruits or drink tea, you could be low in flavanols that may preserve your aging memory — but don’t look to chocolate for help.
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French researchers slam former hospital director for 'unauthorised' Covid trial
French medical bodies on Sunday called on authorities to punish researcher Didier Raoult for "the largest 'unauthorised' clinical trial ever seen" into the use of hydroxychloroquine to treat Covid-19.
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Doctors keeping an eye on virus that has COVID-like symptoms
Doctors say a virus with COVID-like symptoms
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