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WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate bargainers on Sunday announced the framework of a bipartisan response to last month’s mass shootings, a noteworthy but limited breakthrough offering modest gun curbs and stepped-up efforts to improve school safety and mental health programs.

Jan. 6 panelists: Enough evidence uncovered to indict Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — Members of the House committee investigating the Capitol riot said Sunday they have uncovered enough evidence for the Justice Department to consider an unprecedented criminal indictment against former President Donald Trump for seeking to overturn the results of the 2020...


Russia-Ukraine updates: 2 US veterans who joined Ukrainian forces missing
Updates on the Russia-Ukraine crisis.

Trump’s ‘big lie’ takes center stage in second Jan. 6 hearing
Former Trump campaign director Bill Stepien and a Georgia-based U.S. attorney President Trump weighed firing are among those who will testify Monday as the House Jan. 6 committee works to show how …


What's in the bipartisan gun deal and what's not | CNN Politics
A bipartisan group of senators unveiled an agreement on principle for gun safety legislation Sunday, providing an overview of a forthcoming package of reforms to address one of the nation’s most pressing and divisive issues in the wake of mass shootings in Buffalo, New York, and Uvalde, Texas.


Ukraine war: Evidence shows widespread use of cluster munitions in Kharkiv
Russia has killed hundreds of civilians in Kharkiv with indiscriminate weapons, according to a new report.
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In Jan. 6 cases, 1 judge stands out as the toughest punisher
An Ohio couple climbed through a broken window of the U.S. Capitol and livestreamed a video of themselves inside . A Texas mortgage broker posed for a selfie in front of rioters breaching the building.


DOJ should investigate Trump for possible crimes in election plot, Rep. Schiff says
The Department of Justice should investigate "any allegation of criminal activity" against Donald Trump and his allies raised by the Jan. 6 committee, Adam Schiff said

The Alex Jones-ification of the GOP
Alex Jones has been peddling conspiracy theories since the 1990s. Now, the GOP appears to have drifted toward his worldview.


Mitch McConnell praises bipartisan gun safety deal but withholds endorsement
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) stopped short of endorsing the bipartisan agreement on a framework to combat gun violence after a deal was announced Sunday.


2 killed, 4 wounded in shooting at Gary nightclub
GARY, Ind. – Two people were killed and four others wounded in shooting at a nightclub in Gary, Indiana early Sunday morning. Gary police said officers responded to the Playo’s Nightclub in the 170…


Kremlin crackdown on dissent targets the Russians protesting Ukraine war
“Ten years is a monstrous term. They sentence people to less for murder,” the partner of one protester said.


Michael Avenatti to plead guilty to stealing $5 million from clients | CNN Politics
Disgraced attorney Michael Avenatti has told a judge he intends to plead guilty to charges alleging he stole millions of dollars from his clients.


Russia destroys bridge over Ukrainian river, cutting escape route
Russian forces blew up a bridge linking the city of Sievierodonetsk to another city across the river, cutting off a possible evacuation route for civilians.

House Jan. 6 committee zeroes in on Trump's false election claims in public hearing
In video recorded from William Barr's testimony, the former attorney general said that he knew early claims that Trump had won the election were "bogus" and "silly."


Harris goes after GOP-led states in speech at DC Pride festival
Vice President Harris criticized Republican-led states that have passed dozens of laws targeting LGBTQ youth during a speech at a Capital Pride Festival in D.C. on Sunday. “No one should fear going…


GOP lawmaker says he doesn't plan to support Trump in 2024 primary
At least one Republican representative is not planning to support former President Donald Trump in 2024.


Here are the 10 Senate Republicans who are backing the bipartisan gun bill
A bipartisan group of senators announced a deal Sunday on framework legislation to address a recent surge in gun violence in the U.S. The proposed legislation includes funding for school safety re…

Republican congressman says he won't support Trump in 2024 primary, says GOP has 'to also learn the lesson' from 2020
Rep. Bacon said he would not support former President Donald Trump in the 2024 primary, but he did not swear off voting for Trump if he's the nominee.

Kinzinger says Jan. 6 committee will show evidence that lawmakers sought pardons from Trump
"We're not going to make accusations or say things without proof or evidence backing it," Kinzinger told "Face the Nation."


Ukraine latest updates: ‘All Severodonetsk bridges destroyed’
Ukraine news from June 13: Destruction of bridges makes it impossible to evacuate civilians from city, governor says.

Ukraine says it still controls Sievierodonetsk plant sheltering hundreds of civilians
The region's governor said Ukraine remained in control of an industrial area and chemical plant in the eastern city where hundreds of civilians are sheltering.

Trump had to know he was spreading 'Big Lie,' Jan. 6 committee member Jamie Raskin says
Future hearings will demonstrate how a succession of advisers also told Trump that his claims of voter fraud in the 2020 election were bogus.
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Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson: Trump 'politically, morally responsible' for Jan. 6
The governor of Arkansas affirmed that former President Donald Trump had a significant role in the events of Jan. 6.


Why Clyburn is flexing his political muscles in this year’s primaries
After decades in Congress and years in House Democratic leadership, Majority Whip James Clyburn (D-S.C.) is flexing what he calls his “political tentacles” ahead of what is expected to be a tough e…

Gun reform deal forged by U.S. senators, with key Republican backing
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -In a potential breakthrough toward the first significant new U.S. gun law in decades, a bipartisan group of senators on Sunday announced an agreement on a framework for a firearms safety bill with enough Republican support to advance in the narrowly divided Senate. The...

Jan. 6 committee to detail the origins and reach of Trump’s election lies
Monday's hearing will emphasize the corrosive nature of Trump's baseless assertions over a period of months.


Moscow-backed officials try to solidify rule in Ukraine
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Kremlin-installed officials in occupied southern Ukraine celebrated Russia Day on Sunday and began issuing Russian passports to residents in one city who requested them, as Moscow sought to solidify its rule over captured parts of the country.

Nevadans of color worry about climate change, but will that change their primary votes?
Nevada's primary election Tuesday includes a closely watched Republican Senate race. The winner will face Democratic Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto.

Watergate at 50: The political scandal that changed Washington
Fifty years after the break-in at the Democratic National Committee HQ at the Watergate complex, historians are still piecing together the crime, and the coverup, that brought down a presidency – and that continues to shape Washington today.


Prosecution for Trump 'quite likely' in Georgia, legal analyst says
The list of legal woes for former President Donald Trump is growing, and a CNN legal analyst said he thinks a prosecution is “quite likely.”


NATO’s Stoltenberg says Turkey’s security concerns are legitimate
Sweden and Finland applied to join NATO, but face opposition from Turkey, which accuses them of supporting ‘terrorists’.


20 senators announce outline of bipartisan deal to reform U.S. gun laws
If passed, the plan would represent the most significant update to the nation's federal gun laws in nearly three decades.


Brookings president resigns amid FBI foreign lobbying probe
The president of the Brookings Institution resigned Sunday amid a federal investigation into whether he illegally lobbied on behalf of the wealthy Persian Gulf nation of Qatar. Retired Gen. John Allen wrote in a letter to the think tank that he was leaving with a “heavy heart" but did not offer...


Tennessee made homeless camps a felony. Colorado is trying something else.
State governments have become increasingly active in taking steps to curb homelessness after largely leaving solutions to cities — though approaches have differed widely.


$120 oil puts pressure on energy companies' production plans
Conservative rates of spending on new oil and natural gas production are expected to put more upward pressure on fuel prices as global demand inches higher alongside war-related supply disruptions.


Advocates, survivors applaud 'new beginning' with Senate's gun deal -- but want more done
The Senate's new gun control framework, if passed into law, includes provisions that would increase investments in mental health services and fund school safety

Jim Jordan blasts Jan. 6 committee: Investigators 'altered evidence and lied'
Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) raised trust issues with the House committee investigating the Capitol riot after it held its first prime-time hearing last week.

Raskin: Trump ‘absolutely’ knew he lost 2020 election
The committee also has enough evidence to prove that multiple Republican members of Congress sought pardons following the Jan. 6 assault on the Capitol.

Kinzinger says Trump knew he lost the 2020 election
Rep. Adam Kinzinger (Ill.), one of the two Republican members of the House panel investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, said on Sunday that he thinks former President Trump kne…


Jan. 6 committee can 'prove' Trump knew 2020 election wasn't stolen, Raskin says
The House committee investigating the Capitol riot can prove former President Donald Trump knew the 2020 election was not stolen, according to a top member of the panel.


The Memo: Jan. 6 hearings open new front in battle to control political agenda
A new battle has broken out in Washington, this time over control of the political agenda. The first public hearing of the House Select Committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection, held on Thur…


Wrongful Detainees: Americans unjustly held abroad by foreign governments
The vast majority of Americans wrongfully imprisoned abroad today are not held by terrorist groups, but by foreign governments. Lesley Stahl reports.


Disappearance of pair in Brazil’s Amazon may involve ‘fish mafia’
British freelance journalist Dom Phillips and local indigenous expert Bruno Pereira were last seen a week ago.
GOP Congresswoman Lauren Boebert Jokes About Biden’s Demise At Church Event
Lauren Boebert made her remarks toward President Joe Biden at the Family Camp Meeting event at Charis Christian Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Jan. 6 Committee Appears to Lay Out Road Map for Prosecuting Trump
He had means, motive and opportunity. But did Donald Trump commit a crime? A House committee explicitly declared that he did by conspiring to overturn an election. The attorney general, however, has not weighed in. And a jury of his peers may never hear the case. The first prime-time hearing...

Kinzinger fears repeat of events of Jan. 6
“The thing that is most concerning to me is nothing has changed," the Illinois Republican said.


Senate announces bipartisan framework for gun control package
A bipartisan group of senators announced an agreement for gun control following the devastating Uvalde shooting in Texas. The senators include John Cornyn and Kyrsten Sinema.

Conservative election attorney will testify before January 6 committee on Monday | CNN Politics
Conservative Republican election attorney Ben Ginsberg will be among the witnesses testifying Monday before the House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol, as the panel seeks to scrutinize how former President Donald Trump’s election lies led to the riot.


WHO report sparks renewed clash with China over COVID-19 origins
The World Health Organization has prompted renewed friction with the Chinese Communist Party after a new report refused to rule out a theory that the COVID-19 pandemic originated because of a lab leak in China.


Mixed results as South Dakota's Noem intervenes in GOP races
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Ahead of a potential presidential bid, South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem handily won the Republican nomination last week for a second term.


Sen. Reverend Raphael Warnock: The preacher and the politician
The Georgia Democrat, both the senior pastor at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta and a U.S. Senator in Washington, talks about using politics as a tool for change, running for re-election, and how he seeks to convince Georgians to continue to have faith.

Former Treasury head urges tariff cuts, warns of recession
Larry Summers called the central bank’s forecast that inflation will cool “much too optimistic.”


On this day in 1967: Loving v. Virginia and interracial marriage | CNN Politics
Editor’s note: This story was originally published for CNN on April 13, 2017.


China vows to ‘fight to the end’ to prevent Taiwan’s independence
Defence minister says any attempt by Taiwan to secede from Beijing will trigger war as he asks US to end confrontation.

Patriot Front leader among those arrested near Idaho Pride
After the arrest of more than two dozen members of a white supremacist group near a northern Idaho pride event, including one identified as its founder, LGBTQ advocates said Sunday that polarization and a fraught political climate are putting their community increasingly at risk.


Ukraine hails teen drone operator who spied Russian armor
A 15-year-old boy is being hailed in Ukraine for stealthy aerial reconnaissance work he did with his father when Russia invaded their country
In Nevada GOP primary, candidates see a fundamental shift in the secretary of state role
The GOP candidates broadly have centered on platforms of strengthening election security, such as requiring voter ID and overhauling voting machines.

Michigan GOP gubernatorial fight upended by ballot ousters and candidate arrest
Michigan’s Republican gubernatorial primary has been rocked in recent weeks by half the field, including two front-runners, failing to qualify for the ballot and the arrest this week of one candidate in connection to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.


Ocasio-Cortez won't commit to backing Biden in 2024: 'We'll cross that bridge when we get to it' | CNN Politics
New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Sunday would not commit to backing President Joe Biden in the 2024 presidential election, saying instead that “we’ll cross that bridge when we get to it.”


Palin nabs early lead in Alaska US House special primary
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin leads in early results from Saturday's special primary for the state's only U.S. House seat, as voters whittled down the list of 48 candidates running for the position that was held for 49 years by the late U.S.


Trump 2020 campaign manager unable to testify before Jan. 6 committee Monday
Bill Stepien was to testify Monday under subpoena, his attorney confirmed to ABC News.

Michael Avenatti to plead guilty in remaining criminal cases
Disgraced attorney Michael Avenatti has reportedly filed a request to change his plea to guilty in a remaining criminal cases against him in California.

Average US gasoline price jumps 39 cents to $5.10 per gallon
The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline spiked 39 cents over the past three weeks to $5.10 per gallon

French projections: Macron's centrists will keep a majority
PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist alliance is expected to keep its parliamentary majority after the first round of voting Sunday, but will likely have far fewer seats than five years ago, according to projections.


Global markets fall after rough week on Wall Street; yen hits two-decade-low | CNN Business
Global markets and US stock futures fell early Monday, indicating a downbeat start to the trading week after a broad sell-off on Wall Street following surprisingly strong US inflation data.


Dior Sauvage ads featuring Johnny Depp see heavier rotation following verdict
Dior Sauvage men's cologne campaign featuring Johnny Depp has appeared more often following his recent courtroom victory against ex-wife Amber Heard.


Russian anti-torture NGO disbands after ‘foreign agent’ label
Kremlin has used ‘foreign agent’ label against non-governmental organisations, political opponents, and journalists.

Bernie Sanders Can’t Fix Baseball
For a century, politicians and judges have acknowledged that baseball’s antitrust exemption is flawed — but they’ve been unwilling, or unable, to do anything about it.


Sen. Coons downplays Schumer warning that justices would ‘pay the price’ over abortion rights
On "Fox News Sunday," Sen. Chris Coons downplayed Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's warning that justices would 'pay the price' for voting against abortion rights.

Moscow-backed officials try to solidify rule in Ukraine
Kremlin-installed officials in occupied southern Ukraine celebrated Russia Day on Sunday and began issuing Russian passports to those in one city who requested them, as Moscow seeks to solidify its rule over captured parts of the country

Abortion law Q&A: How a Supreme Court opinion in a blockbuster case could impact abortion rights | CNN Politics
The Supreme Court, if it adopts the draft opinion, will be overturning previous court precedent that preempted state laws banning abortion before the fetus is viable, a point around 23 weeks into the pregnancy.


More than $200,000 spent on drag queen shows at NYC schools: Report
New York is spending hundreds of thousands of taxpayer dollars to bring drag queens to city schools.


Indian officials demolish several houses after protests over anti-Islam remarks | CNN
Authorities in India’s Uttar Pradesh state have demolished the homes of several people accused of involvement in riots last week triggered by derogatory remarks made by ruling party figures about Islam’s Prophet Mohammad, officials said on Sunday.


Low-cost Astra rocket suffers upper stage failure, two NASA satellites lost
The failure was a major setback for Astra's small rocket, its fifth launch mishap in seven flights.

Conspiracy theorists dominate GOP primary race for Nevada's top election post
Republican candidates who have made false or misleading claims are running in Tuesday's primary to become the top election official in Nevada.

9 arrested after vicious assault on women in north China
HONG KONG (AP) — Chinese authorities arrested nine people on suspicion of violently assaulting several women at a restaurant after surveillance footage of the attack sparked widespread outrage. Footage from a barbecue restaurant in Tangshan in northern Hebei province, time stamped 2:40 a.m.


Country singer Toby Keith diagnosed with stomach cancer
Keith has been in treatment for the past six months following his diagnosis last fall, he announced on Twitter Sunday afternoon.

How SCOTUS’ upcoming climate ruling could defang Washington
A legal fight over the EPA’s power to restrict greenhouse gases offers conservative justices an opportunity to tie the executive branch's hands on a host of issues — from Covid to net neutrality.


Life after Guantanamo: 'We are still in jail'
Years after release, former detainees say classified resettlement deals have kept them in a kind of prison.
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‘I’ll get on my knees’: Starbucks CEO begs workers to return to office
Starbucks corporate employees just aren’t returning to the office “at the level” that CEO Howard Schultz desires following remote options implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic.


Brookings Institution's Gen. John Allen resigns amid foreign lobbying investigation
Retired Gen. John Allen resigned his post as president of the Brookings Institution as his role in a 2017 dispute related to Qatar is under federal probe.

Why America won't go metric | CNN Politics
I was at the supermarket recently when I took note of something my eyes had passed thousands of times before. The cans of my favorite sodas were 12 ounces, while the bottles were 2 liters.


#ChurchToo revelations growing, years after movement began
A withering report on sexual abuse and cover-up in the Southern Baptist Convention, the largest Protestant denomination in the U.S.


Africa Eye: Racism for sale
Africa Eye investigates a Chinese video-making industry which exploits children across Africa.
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190,000 pounds of baby formula from Australia lands in US
Bubs Australia struck a deal with American grocery chains Kroger Co. and Albertsons Companies to import the formula under the fourth flight of Operation Fly Formula.

WTO holds big meeting to tackle vaccines, food shortages
GENEVA (AP) — The head of the World Trade Organization predicted a “bumpy and rocky" road as it opened its highest-level meeting in 4-1/2 years on Sunday, with issues like pandemic preparedness, food insecurity and overfishing of the world’s seas on the agenda.


More than 60 million in US experiencing temperatures over 100 degrees
Tens of millions of residents in the Southwestern U.S. are experiencing dangerous heat, with triple-digit temperatures blanketing much of the region.
'Americans are anxious': Unrelenting inflation puts pressure on Biden ahead of midterms
The consumer price index rose 8.6% annually, a 40-year high, according to a report that compounded political problems for Joe Biden and Democrats.

Lawmakers from Iraq's biggest bloc resign amid impasse
BAGHDAD (AP) — Dozens of lawmakers who make up the biggest bloc in Iraq's parliament resigned on Sunday amid a prolonged political impasse , plunging the divided nation into political uncertainty.


How a Chewing Gum Heir Fell Into a Sticky Situation With Weed
Beau Wrigley’s cannabis company is beset by lawsuits filed by angry investors alleging fraud.


Seoul: North Korea fires suspected artillery shells into sea
South Korea says North Korea test-fired what appeared to be artillery shells toward the sea Sunday

Inside Russia's 'Tasty' McDonald's replacement
The new Russian brand is called "Vkusno i Tochka", which translates to "Tasty and that's it".
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CBP officers seize more than $330K in fentanyl at Hidalgo International Bridge in Texas | CNN
US Customs and Border Protection officers intercepted about $339,300 worth of suspected fentanyl at the Hidalgo International Bridge in Texas this week, according to a CBP news release.


Economist Mohamed El-Erian: Most current inflation ‘could have been avoided’ if Fed acted earlier
Economist Mohamed El-Erian on Sunday said that had the Federal Reserve acted earlier, it could have avoided most of the record high inflation currently effecting Americans.
DNC cuts 3 contenders as it chooses new early state presidential lineup
Applications from New York, Nebraska and Democrats Abroad will not be considered as the party alters its early primaries for 2024.


New Jersey political dynasty members to be well represented on November ballot
A pair of House candidates in New Jersey will bring serious name recognition when voters decide their political fates in November.

Elon Musk has called Biden a 'damp sock puppet' and feuded with the president for months, but Biden shared some rare praise for the billionaire earlier this month
Elon Musk hasn't been a fan of President Joe Biden in the past, though the billionaire appeared to extend an olive branch earlier this month.

Prominent Democratic operative Joe Grandmaison dies at 79
PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (AP) — J. Joseph “Joe” Grandmaison, a larger-than-life Democratic operative who ran numerous campaigns and served as an appointee under three presidents, has died. He was 79. Grandmaison died from the effects of Parkinson’s disease Saturday at Wentworth Senior Living, his...


Former British soldier who joined fight in March killed in Ukraine
A former British soldier sacrificed his life in Ukraine as he joined forces with men and women fending off Russian troops.


Transcript: Rep. Adam Kinzinger on "Face the Nation," June 12, 2022
The following is a transcript of an interview with Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger of Illinois that aired Sunday, June 12, 2022, on "Face the Nation."


Transcript: Mohamed El-Erian on "Face the Nation," June 12, 2022
The following is a transcript of an interview with Mohamed El-Erian, chief economic adviser to Allianz, that aired Sunday, June 12, 2022, on "Face the Nation."


Transcript: Dr. Jillian Peterson and Dr. James Densley on "Face the Nation," June 12, 2022
The following is a transcript of an interview with Dr. Jillian Peterson and Dr. James Densley, co-founders of The Violence Project, that aired Sunday, June 12, 2022, on "Face the Nation."


Full transcript of "Face the Nation" on June 12, 2022
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Rep. Adam Kinzinger and Mohamed El-Erian join John Dickerson.

31 Patriot Front members arrested near Idaho pride event
The men were standing inside the truck wearing khakis, navy blue shirts and beige hats with white balaclavas covering their faces.


China accuses US of trying to 'hijack' support in Asia
SINGAPORE (AP) — China's defense minister accused the United States on Sunday of trying to “hijack” the support of countries in the Asia-Pacific region to turn them against Beijing, saying Washington is seeking to advance its own interests “under the guise of multilateralism.”


Conspiracies dominate GOP primary for Nevada elections post
RENO, Nevada (AP) — Jim Marchant has been traveling the country repeating the false claims that the 2020 election was stolen from former President Donald Trump and trying to make the case that electronic voting equipment should be tossed out in favor of ballots cast and counted by hand.

Days Before Primary, GOP Congressman Stands By Vote to Impeach Trump
CONWAY, S.C. — Tom Rice, the South Carolina congressman who was one of 10 House Republicans to vote to impeach President Donald Trump after the Jan. 6, 2021, attacks, has a catchall term to describe the former president’s crusade against him: Trump’s Very Presidential Traveling Revenge Circus...

Former AG Barr: Jan. 6 panel not 'optimal mechanism' to probe 'legitimate areas of inquiry'
Former Attorney General William Barr said there were "legitimate areas of inquiry" with regard to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, but he argued that the House select committee investigating the matter was not "an optimal mechanism for getting at the truth."


Phoenix, Vegas, Denver post records amid Southwest heat wave
Phoenix, Las Vegas, Denver and California's Death Valley all posted record temperatures on Saturday, as dangerous heat swept across the American Southwest. The National Weather Service in Phoenix reported a temperature of 114 degrees Fahrenheit (46 degrees Celsius), tying the record high for the...


New York, Nebraska out of the running for early slots on 2024 Democratic presidential calendar | CNN Politics
Sixteen states and Puerto Rico have been invited to move forward with their applications to hold early Democratic Party presidential nominating contests in 2024, a Democratic National Committee official told CNN on Saturday.


Biden says FEMA will cover 100% of wildfire recovery costs during trip to New Mexico
"We will be here for you in response and recovery for as long as it takes," the president said.

'Kevin McCarthy will sell his mother's soul in order to protect his own political career' says his Democratic challenger for office, a woman who spent the last 20 years educating the Bakersfield community
Democrat Marisa Wood will face off against the House Minority Leader in the upcoming California general election.

How Russia uses propaganda during Ukraine war
From banned words to social media site shutdowns, heres how Russia is using propaganda and misinformation during the war in Ukraine.


Photos: See the March for Our Lives rallies across the country
The student-led rallies push for gun violence prevention. Congress is facing pressure to act in the wake of several mass shootings.


What happens if Roe v. Wade is overturned?
A draft opinion by the Supreme Court leaked Monday night, showing the high court may overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade decision that established a constitutional right to abortion. Heres what to know about what happens next.

McCarthy Blames Crime on Dems While It Rages in His GOP-Led Hometown
Photo Illustration by Luis G. Rendon/The Daily Beast/GettyHours before the House Jan. 6 committee commenced its televised hearings into the violent lawlessness by Trump supporters at the Capitol, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy sought to blame the Democrats for the violent lawlessness...

Chaos and confusion break out after man disrupts DC March for Our Lives
A "March for Our Lives" rally on the Washington, D.C., National Mall saw a man attempt to charge the stage on Saturday.


Ukraine: Russia said to be using more deadly weapons in war
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian and British officials warned Saturday that Russian forces are relying on weapons able to cause mass casualties as they try to make headway in capturing eastern Ukraine and fierce, prolonged fighting depletes resources on both sides.


WTO looks to reach trade deals with its fate on the line
GENEVA (AP) — The World Trade Organization is facing one of its most dire moments, the culmination of years of slide toward oblivion and ineffectiveness. Now may be a chance to turn the tide and reemerge as a champion of free and fair trade — or face a future further in doubt.


Kyle Rittenhouse says he's going to Texas A&M. School begs to differ.
In an appearance on “The Charlie Kirk Show,” Rittenhouse put on a Texas A&M cap and said: "I’m going to be going there. It’s going to be awesome."


What the end of Title 42 means for migrants
The Biden administration plans to end the Title 42 Trump-era immigration policy in May. Heres how they are preparing for a potential influx of immigrants.


Cheap, energy-efficient manufactured homes? New federal standards aim for both
The U.S. Department of Energy has issued its first update for factory-built homes in 26 years. It hasn't satisfied homebuilders or energy-efficiency advocates.
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Fox News’ Sean Hannity pitched Trump on Hunter Biden pardon – report
Daily Beast says rightwing host saw pardon for Joe Biden’s son as way to ‘smooth things over’ after Capitol attack

Missing Colorado woman's body found in trash bag in her old home
Police found the remains of a Colorado woman who had been missing for just over four years.


Pelosi: House to vote next week protecting Supreme Court justices and their families after man arrested near Kavanaugh's home | CNN Politics
The House will consider a Senate-passed bill to enhance security for Supreme Court justices and their families next week, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday, after a man was arrested near Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s home.


The AP Interview: Sri Lanka PM says he's open to Russian oil
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka may be compelled to buy more oil from Russia as the island nation hunts desperately for fuel amid an unprecedented economic crisis , the newly appointed prime minister said.


Political signs placed on USS Orleck for 'Ron DeSantis Flotilla' cause controversy
The organization that owns the ship is "prohibited from directly or indirectly participating in, or intervening in, any political campaign.”


'Inundated with American travelers': End of testing rule opens summer travel floodgates | CNN
Just as summer heats up, the US is lifting its long-standing requirement for all travelers entering the country to present a negative Covid-19 test.


Governors forming task force to address mass shootings
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The leaders of the National Governors Association said Friday they're forming a bipartisan working group to come up with recommendations to stop mass shootings following the Texas school massacre.


‘Heavy’ damage to Damascus airport confirmed after Israeli attack
Syria’s transport ministry says runways at Damascus International Airport remain out of service after missile strike.

Pence’s lawyer told him blocking vote certification would likely lead to court loss, ‘standoff’ with Congress
Former Vice President Mike Pence’s attorney advised him on Jan. 5, 2021, that if he blocked the certification of electoral votes the following day as then-President Trump was urging him to do, he w…

Jamal Khashoggi's fiancée says Biden's expected meeting with the Saudi crown prince is 'horribly upsetting' to her and all 'supporters of freedom and justice'
Biden pledged to recalibrate the US-Saudi relationship over Khashoggi's brutal murder, but the oil crisis sparked by the Russia-Ukraine war has changed his stance.

The Rock the Red conservative political rally has started in Ocala
Rock the Red, a conservative political rally featuring multiple speakers, is running all day Saturday at the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion in Ocala.
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Cheap, energy-efficient manufactured homes? New federal standards aim for both
The U.S. Department of Energy has issued its first update for factory-built homes in 26 years. It hasn't satisfied homebuilders or energy-efficiency advocates.
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UK leaders warn Prince Charles to stay out of politics after comments on asylum-seekers policy
Members of UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s cabinet have warned Prince Charles to stop meddling in public policy over fears of causing a constitutional crisis, according to The Sunday Times.


PM warned of ‘political annihilation’ if he fails to deliver levelling-up agenda
Jake Berry, chair of Northern Research Group (NRG), warned Boris Johnson that he could lose support of Red Wall Tory MPs


31 Patriot Front members arrested near pride event in Idaho
All 31 are being charged with conspiracy to riot.


Safety of US citizens no longer a priority for NRA-supported politicians
Why do they think assault rifles should be legally protected under the Second Amendment? Why won’t they ratify the 2nd Amendment to condemn assault rifles? Why do they allow the

Mo Donegal wins 2022 Belmont Stakes
The race, which is a mile-and-a-half long and drew only eight horses this year, marked the end of the Triple Crown season.


One of five Marines killed in California aircraft crash was son of LA Dodger Steve Sax
One of the five Marines killed in an aircraft crash in California on Wednesday was the son of former Los Angeles Dodger Steve Sax, who mourned his son in a statement Saturday.


Gun Control Rally Buffalo
Protesters march down Jefferson Avenue at the site of the Tops massacre during a March for Our Lives rally in support of gun control, Saturday, June 11, 2022, in Buffalo,

This elderly man with Alzheimer's killed his granddaughter. He says he doesn't remember | CNN
The story of grandfather Susumu Tomizawa, an 88-year-old with Alzheimer's who killed his granddaughter and claimed he could not remember, shocked many in Japan -- an aging nation where the number of elderly dementia patients is on the rise.

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Groups seek to block Georgia regulations on sending out absentee ballot applications
The coalition in the lawsuit includes VoteAmerica, Voter Participation Center and the Center for Voter Information.


Alaska primary certification can move forward, state Supreme Court rules
Certification of the special primary election for Alaska's open House seat can move forward following a legal battle over ballot access, the state Supreme Court ruled.
'I need a home': New Mexicans look to Biden during wildfires
TIERRA MONTE, N.M. (Reuters) -When U.S. President Joe Biden visits New Mexico on Saturday to meet victims of the state's largest ever wildfire, Daniel Encinias hopes to ask him for a new house. Encinias' home and hundreds more in northern New Mexico were torched in April after controlled burns...

Putin Approved Protocols To Defer Cuban Debt Payment
The International Affairs Committee of the Federation Council noted that cooperation between Cuba and Russia is of special importance for the country.

Oklahoma official seeks execution dates for 25 inmates
A federal judge held in early June that the state's method of putting inmates to death by injection does not violate the Eighth Amendment ban on cruel and unusual punishment.


Fighting between rival militias rocks Libya’s capital Tripoli
The intense fighting involved two influential militias aligned to rival prime ministers vying for power.

Turkey to Impose Residence Quotas on Foreigners From July 1


Solidary Poland opposes some milestones of national recovery plan
Zbigniew Ziobro, leader of Solidary Poland, has said his party will not back some milestones set by the European Commission in order to release EU post-pandemic funds under Poland's recovery plan.



US: Pfizer COVID-19 shot appears effective for kids under 5
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal health officials said Sunday that kid-sized doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccines appear to be safe and effective for kids under 5, a key step toward a long-awaited decision to begin vaccinating the youngest American children .


10-year-old Alexandria Rubio laid to rest in Uvalde
Community members emerged from a holiday weekend to bury children and teachers.

White House faces uphill challenge getting kids under 5 vaccinated
The Biden administration faces an uphill battle to convince parents to give COVID-19 shots to children under 5 years old. More than a year and a half after the first vaccines were authorized for ad…


Covid: Dozens of Covid cases linked to Beijing bar
Mass testing is taking place after more than 160 cases are linked to a bar in the capital.
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Andrew Giuliani banned from attending NY GOP gubernatorial debate over vax mandate
New York GOP gubernatorial candidate Andrew Giuliani will debate virtually with his opponents after being banned from in-person debating due to a vaccine mandate.

Cruise Lines Call for CDC to Change Covid Testing Policy - TheStreet
The trade association representing Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Norwegian, and most of the industry has called on the Centers for Disease Control to make a big change.


Padres Place 4, Including Manager Bob Melvin, on COVID List
Saturday was already doing to be a long one for the Padres. They were playing the first scheduled doubleheader in Petco Park’s history and the first one in San Diego since 1998. It ended up being a lot longer than expected, and not just because they played extra innings in one of the games...


White House says it's cutting back funding for COVID tests. Why experts say Americans may pay the price this fall
The White House said it will divert $10 billion in COVID relief from testing and other efforts to maintain stockpiles of vaccines and treatments.
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CDC Travel COVID Guidance: What to Know For Those Leaving and Entering US
While the U.S. is set to end the requirement that international travelers test negative for COVID-19 Sunday, several safety recommendations put forth by the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention remain in place.


FDA finds Moderna's Covid-19 vaccine is safe and effective in younger kids | CNN
Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine is safe and generated an immune response in children ages 6 months through 17 years that’s comparable to the response in adults, according to documents posted by the US Food and Drug Administration ahead of key meetings of its independent vaccine advisory group.


COVID hospitalizations rise in Florida as contagious omicron subvariants spread
Three or more strains are circulating in the state.

Rev. Al Sharpton Reveals He Has Contracted COVID-19
He issued a statement about his diagnosis.


COVID-19 outbreak at California City prison leads the state
An outbreak of COVID-19 at the California City Correctional Facility has prompted officials to significantly restrict movement, programming and visitation at the facility, according to a spokesperson for the California

North Korea reports 40,060 more people with fever symptoms amid COVID outbreak
North Korea on Sunday reported 40,060 new people showing fever symptoms and one death amid the isolated nation's first confirmed COVID-19 outbreak, state media KCNA said.


A 'tsunami' of long COVID cases is about to hit, and some say the health-care system isn't ready
Canada is said to be lagging behind other countries when it comes to preparation for and research into the illness

Fully vaccinated account for half of Arkansas’ active COVID cases
Shar Koger of Nevada County is fighting COVID with over 6,500 other Arkansans, and according to health department data, half of them, like Koger, are fully vaccinated.


CGTN: China strives to balance dynamic COVID-19 control and economic growth
/PRNewswire/ -- Under a people-centered development philosophy, China prioritizes people's lives and health as the country is still pursuing a dynamic approach...

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